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EDUCATION March Down
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Ready for 2017-18 MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF
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Arreola sat on the side steps of Congrega-
Page 4 tion Rodeph Shalom with a pile of markers Israel Advocacy Begins with
and white poster board. Loving Appreciation in the
EDUCATION Classroom, Educators Say
As the friends decorated their signs with
Hillels Aim for messages denouncing bigotry and racism, RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF But by the time students reach adult-
Increased hundreds gathered at the corner of the syn- hood, have they acquired enough infor-
Involvement agogue for the start of a citywide rally on BUILDING SUPPORT FOR Israel is mation about the Jewish state to tackle
College students Aug. 16 dubbed “Philly is Charlottesville.” engrained in every Jewish day school complex dialogues?
will have added across the country.
Jewish options. The crowd quickly grew to thousands Day school educators say yes.
marching from the steps of the synagogue So advocacy for the Holy Land begins In fact, Israel advocacy and education
Page 6 down Broad Street until it reached Arch at a young age, taught through songs or begins with fostering a love of Israel.
Street United Methodist Church. Hebrew phrases. Rabbi Isaac Entin, dean of Torah Acade-
SPORTS
“I want this rally to show that we are
Area Kids Clean against racism and just what happened
up at Maccabi down in Virginia,” Arreola said.
Athletes take home
65 medals, connect Jones came from Delaware to attend
to heritage. the rally, organized by Philadelphia inter-
faith group POWER.
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“We’re here to show that as much as
Volume 203080 anybody tries to take it here, no — we’re
Number 1024 gonna meet you there,” she said. “We will
absolutely meet you there. Do not think
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New Year Means New
Renovations Back at School

E D U C AT I O N dean, said seven teachers took ond year of a schoolwide push verted into a practice gym- Photo by Wavebreakmedia/Thinkstock
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF professional development to enhance emotional intelli- nasium, too, and the school
courses over the summer. They gence in our children.” added a soccer team to its the Barrack community.
IT’S THE MOST wonderful were trained in Responsive roster of basketball, baseball New students, too, are indi-
time of the year: Stores are Classroom workshops, “a pro- If you’re driving by and and other clubs.
stocked with packs of pens gram that develops a communi- notice the K-8 school looks vidually linked to an adviser
and pencils, idolized super- ty feel, creates this very positive a bit different, that’s because The yeshiva has also includ- who they can meet with before
hero backpacks and pristine classroom environment where as of Sept. 1, Torah Academy ed more outside teachers into school, if needed.
glue sticks. the children are learning as a will officially be renamed the its faculty from Friends’ Cen-
group in a community.” Rose and Morris Caskey Torah tral School and Lower Merion Middle school director
It’s time to go back to school. Academy of Greater Philadel- High School, who will teach Christine Farrell said these
With most schools start- “There’s a huge social-emo- phia in memory of donor Herb secular studies like govern- are important steps as some
ing next week, school supplies tional component in it” Caskey’s parents. ment and chemistry. students enter middle or high
aren’t the only things that are for students, Entin said, school for the first time when
new, judging from interviews “self-awareness, awareness of At Perelman Jewish Day Those outside teachers take they arrive at Barrack.
with administrators at four of others, awareness of themselves School, which just celebrated the short drive to Mesivta after
the area’s Jewish day schools. and space, awareness of how 60 years of operation, Head the other high schools end, as Throughout the year, work-
Breaking a record this year they’re learning, how they’re of School Judy Groner said Mesivta’s hours are longer than shops prepare sixth-graders for
is Torah Academy of Greater interacting with their teacher, it is unveiling a new Hebrew a typical high school. what to expect in a new school
Philadelphia, with 358 stu- how they’re facing challeng- immersion program for environment and answer
dents enrolled. es and succeeding. That focus pre-kindergarteners. “We are now consid- “really pressing questions as
To prepare for the excess, on that self-awareness and that ered established,” De Sabato they move from an elementa-
Rabbi Isaac Entin, the school’s social-emotional component Schoolwide, Perelman inte- explained for the slight jump ry school model to a middle
ties into what is now our sec- grated a theme for the year: in enrollment. “Our first group school model. It’s a really big
masa, or journey. of kids have gotten into college. adjustment.”
Engaging Days. Meaningful Moments. Our kids who just graduated
“It’s the whole idea of not are off to Israel for a year.” At the end of eighth grade,
• Secure, wellness-focused personal care for only taking individual journeys Moving Up Day celebrates
memory loss but taking a journey together,” De Sabato taught at Friends’ middle school ending and
she explained. “Every subject Central — his alma mater — high school beginning (though
• 24-hour services delivered by a specially will be thematically tied to the for 35 years. The “South Philly most students stay at Barrack
trained team overarching theme. We’re real- Italian-American Catholic through 12th grade).
ly going to be looking at big with a vowel at the end of my
• Life-enriching, purposeful programs and questions this year, things like, name” connected with Mesivta Sixth-graders also now have
activities ‘What is my purpose on earth?’ through an old student, who the opportunity to meet with
and ‘How do I live a meaning- later became Orthodox and Farrell and their adviser each
• Memory care that emphasizes dignity, ful life?’” introduced him to dean Rabbi cycle of Barrack’s school year
choice and independence Avraham Steinberg. to “learn the ropes of navigat-
Though that may seem like ing the middle school journey.”
Call Sharon for a free lunch and tour! heavy material for elementary “The word’s getting out that
students, Groner said even Mesivta’s trying to promote “We’ll do various activities
484.380.5404 5 year olds can think this excellence in both Judaic and and games and presentations
elaborately — on their level, secular areas,” he added. with the students to really
[email protected] of course. help them in the adjustment,”
Education isn’t just for the she added.
773 E. Haverford Road | Bryn Mawr, PA Unlike Perelman’s long- students, as can be seen at Jack
www.ImpressionsMemoryCare.org standing history, The Mesivta M. Barrack Hebrew Academy. For Farrell, she’s just happy
High School of Greater Phila- The Bryn Mawr institution to be back.
delphia has only been around added a teacher mentoring
for four years, but seniors have program in which new educa- “I am really excited for the
a big year ahead of them. This tors are guided through every- building to be filled with voices
is the first year a graduating thing they need to know about and sounds again,” she said. l
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Penn State Adds Kosher Dining
Option Starting Fall Semester

E D U C AT I O N they kept some form of kosher. and roasted Tandoori turkey. ing, the effort to get
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF The timing couldn’t have Throughout the year, they kosher food on campus
was well worth it.
FOR STUDENTS AT Penn- been better, Wandel said. will assess how Pure is doing “I was on vacation
sylvania State University who They were already in the and determine putting another in Toronto and I was
keep kosher, the options have space in other parts of campus calling them interna- The Pure kosher and allergy-friendly
been slim pickings. process of renovating the Find- as renovations continue. tionally and wasting a dining space in Findlay Commons at
lay Commons in the East Food bunch of money and Penn State University.
Not anymore. District — an expansive space But for now, having a new my mom and brothers Photo provided
Philadelphia native Aaron by the majority of the freshmen option for kosher dining, she
Goldberg was completing an dorms — where they were put- hopes, will appease the students are like, ‘You’re crazy,
internship in Pittsburgh during ting in a space for allergy-free who have long been looking for it. Aaron, that’s never gonna hap- Contact:
his junior year. He came back to foods, such as gluten-free, pea- pen’ — well, it happened and [email protected];
State College one weekend for nut-free, dairy-free and the like. For Goldberg, who will it’s amazing,” he said. l
Shabbat and met someone who graduate this semester with a 215-832-0740
was looking at schools but kept When Goldberg pitched the degree in industrial engineer-
kosher and was more religious. idea of kosher food, this space
Though she wanted to go to immediately seemed probable. Arden Courts, a 100% dedicated We are proud of our results*:
Penn State, she told him she decid- memory care community, recognizes • Our residents demonstrate an
ed to go to elsewhere because they With a separate self-con- the importance of customizing a well-
had kosher food options, whereas tained kitchen with its own rounded care plan for residents with increase in socialization after
Penn State was limited. appliances, the kosher space, Alzheimer’s or related dementias to move-in through our continuum
After he attended a Passover called Pure, opened Aug. 22 help them thrive physically and of programs and activities
seder while in Pittsburgh, the as students returned to school. emotionally. Our services and results • We have over 21 years of
family he was with observed Wandel noted Hillel, Aish and extend beyond traditional programs. experience in focused dementia
he kept kosher for Passover but Chabad were given spaces for care
not the rest of the year. tables to meet with students. Arden Courts of King of Prussia • 94% of our families would
He was staying in the dorms 610.337.1214 choose us again.
at Penn State’s Beaver satellite “Our students don’t have Arden Courts of Warminster Twp. • 94% of our families are satisfied
campus and called the dining the option of eating kosher 215.957.5182 with our services
manager there to ask if there downtown,” Wandel said. “We Arden Courts of Yardley
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while on vacation in Canada, he might have come to Penn State
started making calls to Lisa Wan- if we had had a program to
del, director of residential dining. offer them.”
She told him when he got to
campus they could meet and After researching several
discuss what could be done. options, they signed a con-
“He brought in, like, 10 pag- tract with the Star-K orga-
es of requests,” Wandel recalled nization in Baltimore for
with a laugh, “‘Here are dif- rabbinic supervision; a mash-
ferent phases of kosher that giach will oversee the kitchen,
we would like Penn State to which will be open for Sunday
offer. … You can either work brunch and dinner Monday
your way through them or start through Thursday.
small and get bigger.’ But he
really brought a good point, it’s “Once we get our feet wet
really time that we look at this.” and we see how it goes, we
He surveyed students, many hope to be able to do some
whom he knew from Jewish packaged meals so that our
organizations on campus, to see students would be able to pick
if there was any interest in a up stuff for lunch,” she add-
kosher dining option. Many said ed, “but it would be very long
hours for one mashgiach” to be
there all day for lunch, too.

Any student that has a meal
plan will be able to enjoy the
food prepared at Pure, which will
include dishes like Thai green
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Hillels Kick Off 2017-18 With New Programming

E D U C AT I O N our free Shabbats would have A prior Temple University Fresh Fest group poses in front of the LOVE be, how they want to act, and
great turnouts and our not free how to hold together commu-
MARISSA STERN | JE STAFF Shabbats would have [not so sculpture. Photo provided nity — within and beyond the
great] turnouts.” Jewish world — in this deeply
AS THE SUMMER winds He’s also excited to enter the de Koninck, executive director fractured moment.”
down, students are loading up In addition to continuing second year of Penn in Poland and campus rabbi.
their meal plans and preparing programs started last year like Fellowship: Jewish Encounters However, that doesn’t mean Outside of city limits, stu-
to head to college. bagel brunches every other with Memory and Renais- nothing new is going on. A new dents are gearing up for an
week and their ongoing fresh- sance, in which students can kosher cafe will open in the exciting year.
And between new staff mem- men orientation program, spend their spring break learn- center as classes begin, as well
bers and programming, there Fresh Fest, Temple Hillel is also ing about the country’s Holo- as kitchens for student use. At Swarthmore College,
will be plenty going on at their looking forward to the opening caust history with an emphasis She is also looking for- the students of Swarthmore
local Hillels to welcome them. of a new kosher cafe under the on becoming immersed in its ward to broader partnerships Kehilah are looking forward to
operation of Aramark. present Jewish community. with faculty, noting that Paula welcoming a full-time Jewish
At Temple University, stu- He hopes that the vari- Marantz Cohen, dean of the student adviser.
dents will now have the chance Becker hopes these develop- ous new programs will allow Pennoni Honors College, will
to join in weekly Shabbat din- ments will entice students. students to create relation- be offering one of the divrei “Having a rabbi who can be
ners at no cost. ships with one another and Torah during Rosh Hashanah more present on campus opens
“The hope every semester is feel empowered. services, which fall during up new possibilities for week-
Previously, one Shabbat just to engage as many Jewish “If those relationships Welcome Week. end events and larger scale
dinner each month was free for students on campus as we can,” inspire deeper Jewish growth “We are also acutely aware holiday festivities,” said soph-
students. Otherwise, student she said. and empowerment and under- that we are beginning this year omore Shira Samuels-Shragg,
board president Max Buchdahl standing and Jewish self-confi- amid heightened concerns co-president of Kehilah.
noted, it was a meal swipe or Hillel at the University of dence, that’s the best thing we about anti-Semitism, racism
$10, which might have deterred Pennsylvania will give students could hope for,” he said. and political polarization in our “We also did a great job
participation. the chance to engage deeper Last year was a big one for country,” de Koninck added. of engaging new members last
with one another and their Hillel at Drexel University as “Though it is a challenging part year,” co-president Seth Stan-
“We’re really excited to own Judaism through three its new home, Raymond G. of our responsibilities, we are croff added. “So it would be
have this new opportunity to new fellowships: the Jewish Perelman Center for Jewish preparing to spend significant great to see that happen again
welcome more students more Learning Fellowship, the Alif Life, opened in the fall. This time helping our students figure so we can keep growing the
often into the building and to Bet Fellowship and Jewish Peer year, leaders are taking time out what it means to be living in numbers of people who regu-
make Shabbat dinners bigger Engagement Network. to expand and deepen exist- this moment and helping them larly attend events.”
than they’ve been before,” the ing projects, said Rabbi Isabel determine who they want to
senior said. Director of Jewish Student Board member Simona
Life Ira Blum is excited to Kwass hopes that through new
“We have been really try- begin recruiting for the Alif programs — like a month-
ing to fundraise for that for a Bet Fellowship, which, in part- ly bagel brunch — they will
really long time,” added Susan nership with Penn’s Greenfield become more of a campus
Becker, Jewish life director at Intercultural Center, will be a presence.
Temple Hillel. “We’re hoping peer-to-peer learning experi-
to get more students engaged ence for students who want to “Last year, we organized
that way because what was study Hebrew or Arabic and a number of new events and
happening in the past was that know the other language. co-sponsored events with other
groups that we had never par-
FF RR EE EE&&SSTTCCAACCRRYYAAEE--SSNNEEAANNAACCVVIIHHNNAASSGGNN “We’re hoping it’s a cool, ticipated in before,” Kwass said.
casual and social experience “This year, with an especially
CALL (215) 887-0877 for students where they can be strong student board, we hope
FOR DETAILS more honest about where they to continue with the types of
come from, their background, events and become a stronger
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visit: www.tay-sachs.org “and then also the fascinating
experience of connecting and Contact:
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RACHEL WINICOV | JE INTERN Yet in a few days, Wynne- she knows for certain she will Hunger program.
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WHILE MANY STUDENTS wood native Mariana Dough- “I was raised Jewish, but
Nat’l Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases engaging in study abroad pro- erty will board a flight to Italy, Dougherty grew up attend- my dad is Catholic,” she said.
Association of Delaware Valley grams do so to experience a where she will study in the Vat- ing Adath Israel in Merion, When he told her of a connec-
new culture, few choose a reli- ican during part of a semester where she became a Bat Mitz- tion to a priest in the Vatican,
giously significant destination abroad. Her University of Pitts- vah and was confirmed. She she immediately contacted the
burgh-sanctioned program is is now a junior at Pitt, where
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Jerry Lewis Left His Mark in Philadelphia

OBITUARY phia was an occasion- chairman. “Jerry’s love, pas- From left: Philadelphia Due to a negative
JON MARKS | JE STAFF al stopping off point sion and brilliance are woven Mayor Ed Rendell, Jerry industry reaction,
for Lewis, who got his throughout this organization, Lewis, Phillies pitcher the film was never
THE PRESS CONFERENCE career launched, like which he helped build from the Curt Schilling in 1996 released, but parts
promoting the 1996 Philadel- many of his counter- ground up.” Photo by Sharla Feldscher of it have resurfaced
phia two-week revival run of parts, in vaudeville on the internet in
Damn Yankees was moments working the Borscht But there were other sides In 1971 he directed and recent years.
away when the show’s star Belt. Later, he teamed to Lewis not often displayed starred in The Day the Clown
informed publicist Shar- with singer Dean Mar- in public. Cried, the story of how an What also surfaced
la Feldscher that he’d make tin to form a comedic anti-Hitler German circus was Lewis’ contempt
his own entrance without an partnership that lasted clown is sent to Auschwitz, for female comedians.
introduction. 10 years and included where, to stay alive, he’s
16 movies, as well as a forced to lure children to the “I was in the room
“You know how he was radio show. Martin and gas chambers. at the Aspen Comedy
famous for saying, ‘Hey, Lady,’ Lewis, in fact, debuted Festival when he said
in his movies,” recalled Feld- in nearby Atlantic he didn’t find any wom-
scher on the passing of the City and also per- en funny,” said Cory
91-year-old comedic icon Jerry formed at the Latin Casino in Kahaney, who puts
Lewis on Aug. 20. “He opens Cherry Hill, N.J. Following together the annual
the door and peeks in and says, their 1956 breakup, Lewis Moo Shu Jew Christ-
‘Hey, Sharla! Are you ready for came to Philadelphia a year mas Eve comedy show in China-
me yet?’ later to promote his first solo town. “It was jarring and hurtful.
film, The Delicate Delinquent. I will never forget how the room
“I’m thinking ‘My God. Did emptied out and the pallor that
that really happen?’” He made personal appear- permeated the crowd.” l
ances one day, first at the Stan-
Feldscher said Lewis also ley Theatre in Center City, Contact:
posed for a picture with then that night at Ashbourne [email protected];
then-Philadelphia Mayor Ed Country Club in Melrose Park, 215-832-0729
Rendell and Phillies pitcher where he told an overflow
Curt Schilling, who were there crowd how proud he was of his Making Every Moment Count
to welcome him to town and Jewish heritage.
present him with a cheesesteak. Symphony
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from 1966 to 2010 for “Jerry’s Jr., would come onstage to per-
Kids,” those children afflict- form and kibbitz with the host,
ed with the disease. That, then often man the pledge phones.
more than his films and oth-
er endeavors, is what Rendell After he stepped down as host,
will remember most. Lewis remained involved with
the MDA, though he never fully
“For most Americans like explained why he was so commit-
myself, it was that fundraiser,” ted to the cause.
Rendell said. “It was remark-
able the amount of money His efforts remain greatly
he raised. The extraordinary appreciated.
amount of time he put in was
amazing. He was obviously a “MDA would not be the
very proud Jew and an ambas- organization it is today if it
sador for us.” were not for Jerry’s tireless
efforts on behalf of ‘his kids.’”
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Beth Solomon Vandalism Suspect Faces
Seven Counts After Surrender to Police

LOCAL “Hate crimes have an out- you just put them in prison, Congregration Beth Solomon Photo provided
JON MARKS | JE STAFF sized impact because they’re what have you accomplished?
not just directed to the vic- I’m not saying they shouldn’t The ADL reported a 56 per- lov’s actions in full view of
SHEIDALI DZHALILOV tim of the crime but to the go to prison, but they should cent rise in reported anti-Se- security cameras. “But people
faces seven criminal charges base of that institution’s entire also meet with these people to mitic incidents in 2016 over are feeling emboldened now to
after turning himself in to community. Ethnic intimida- see that Jews are not the devil the previous year, which adds express anti-Semitism in more
Philadelphia Police on Aug. tion has enhanced penalties to and don’t have horns.” to Bannett’s concern. public brazen ways.” l
15, three nights after allegedly address that.”
making an obscene gesture to a According to Isaacson, this “It’s more often than not Contact:
security camera and urinating However, Beth Solomon Rab- is the fourth incident at Beth you see people more surrepti- [email protected];
on the wall and pavement out- bi Solomon Isaacson is skeptical. Solomon in the past 12 months, tious in their vandalism,” said 215-832-0729
side Congregation Beth Solo- which he’s at a loss to explain. Bannett, referring to Dzhali-
mon in Northeast Philadelphia. “It’s not a serious charge if
they don’t call it a hate crime,” “The problem I have with all
The 23-year-old Northeast said Isaacson, the rabbi there this is we keep a very low profile,”
Philadelphia man is charged since 1969. “I spoke to police, he said. “We don’t go to demon-
with ethnic intimidation, inde- and it depends on how the dis- strations or parades. We’re not
cent exposure, institution- trict attorney presents it. There’s that visible out in public.”
al vandalism, desecration of a lot of outrage because most
objects, open lewdness, harass- people I talk to think they’re Since no suspects were ever
ment and disorderly conduct. not going to do anything except caught in those previous inci-
slap him on the wrist. Today, dents, Bannett is encouraged
According to Jeremy Ban- we are more concerned with by what has transpired.
nett, associate regional direc- the perpetrator and how he’s
tor of the Anti-Defamation treated than the victims.” “We know police investigat-
League, the first charge is par- ed this extremely seriously and
ticularly significant. Isaacson has a solution he swiftly, and we’re very grateful
believes could counter bias- for their commitment to pursue
“It’s very important he was es and misconceptions built any individual who engages in
charged with ethnic intimida- from childhood. anti-Semitic or bias crimes,” he
tion in particular, because that said. “Hopefully, people who
falls under the hate crime statute “I would make him spend see [Dzhalilov] being charged
in Pennsylvania,” Bannett said. time with Jewish people, just with ethnic intimidation will
“To vandalize a religious insti- as I’d have a racist spend time know the City of Philadelphia
tution with anti-Semitic intent is with African-Americans,” takes these sort of crimes very
pretty clearly a hate crime. Isaacson said. “Then they seriously, and hopefully they’ll
would see they’ve been misled think twice before committing
about who these people are. If one of their own.”

Temple Professor Robert J. Kleiner Dies at 92

OBITUARY “His principle belief was family overseas; he spent a year “He was always active in the Robert J. Kleiner
JON MARKS | JE STAFF that people who talk about car- researching new approaches to Folkshul,” said Mindy Blatt,
ing about the world should be treating mental illness. a former director there who Robert Kleiner is survived
FORMER TEMPLE Universi- active and take a position,” son officiated at his funeral. “Bob by his wife of 68 years, Fran,
ty sociology and social psychol- Michael Kleiner said. “He was Even upon returning to the always presented the social jus- son Michael, daughter Ruth,
ogy professor Robert J. (Bob) passionate about social justice.” states, the bonds he formed tice aspect of Folkshul but had and three grandchildren. The
Kleiner, who was a longtime in Norway endured. In 1990, a fairness to his perspective. He family requests that contribu-
board member of the Congress He also was passionate about he co-founded the Center for had a voice and he used it.” tions in his honor be made to a
of Secular Jewish Organiza- Norway, which he first visited in Social Networks and Health at charity of the donor’s choice. l
tions (CSJO), died Aug. 12 at 1946 while serving in the Army what was then Ullevål Univer- “Bob shared his keen sense
the age of 92. in the aftermath of World War sity Hospital in Oslo. of social justice as he assisted Contact:
II. He returned two years later in crafting many of our social [email protected];
Family and acquaintances to study briefly at the University While Norway remained action statements,” CSJO Exec- 215-832-0729
said Kleiner played a key role of Oslo before leaving for home, close to his heart, his com- utive Director Terry Waslow
in founding the CSJO’s social vowing one day to return with mitment to secular Judaism said. “If we could each take a
action committee, just as he his entire family. through the CSJO, the now-de- bit of the energy and knowl-
did in Philadelphia with the funct Sholom Aleichem Club edge he offered us and return
Sholom Aleichem Club. That happened in 1969 when and the Jewish Children’s Folk- it back into our community,
Kleiner received a Fulbright shul in Philadelphia remained imagine what we could build.”
scholarship and brought his a driving force in his life.

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May ’32 in the Exponent: Hodgepodge of Items
Ominous Religious News Populate Interior Pages
Reported from Overseas
MANY OF THE Exponent’s inte- “Conscientiously you must give.
CHRISTIAN CHURCHES LINE UP WITH rior pages of that era featured a 110 lives broken physically and
INCREASINGLY POWERFUL HITLER mélange of items.
spiritually are
ANDY GOTLIEB | JE MANAGING EDITOR Page 8, for example, eagerly awaiting
had an ad for a refrig- your answer.”
THE NATION WAS in the darkest throes of the Great erator where “a touch
Depression when the May 6, 1932 Jewish Exponent was pub- of the toe and the door Going back
lished, but there’s nary a word about economic issues. swings open” — sort of to Page 8, readers
at’s quite a contrast from the May 17, 1991 issue featured last week, where a relatively a predecessor to that found a Contract
minor recession merited front-page coverage. new car feature where Bridge column,
Still, the 1932 issue did focus on another troubling subject. SUV back doors open notice of a United
That would be word from Berlin that Christian churches were supporting Adolf if you wave your Synagogue of Amer-
Hitler, who was consolidating his power in advance of his 1933 appointment as Ger- foot beneath. ica convention in
man chancellor. Atlantic City and a
“And so in Germany today we witness the unusual and disheartening spectacle of a A stranger ad blurb on the funeral
great liberal Protestant Church making common cause with a narrow nationalism which appeared on Page 9 for a Velvet of Louis Shapiro, a public health
has the odious programme of anti-Semitism inscribed on its banners,” Pierre Van Paasen Skin-Patter, which “pats in skin adviser to the Siamese government.
wrote for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (now known as JTA). food electrically.” e ad claimed A Domestic Notes column
“Forty per cent of the Lutheran pastors are either members of the National-Socialism the $5 device could make skin lines o ered “Happenings of Interest in
Party or they are sympathetic to the economic and political doctrines enunciated by Herr disappear and increase blood cir- American Jewry,” including word
Adolph Hitler,” the article continued. culation, among other things. that “New Castle Jewry will ten-
e Catholic Church was more torn, with some opposed der a testimonial dinner to Marcus
to Hitler, while a noted scholar of the day advised the church Another ad — seeking to Feuchtwanger on the occasion of
to make peace with Hitler. raise $50,000 for the Uptown his seventieth birthday.” ●
“ e Catholic Church, which always knew how to accom- Home for the Aged — intoned,
modate and adapt itself to the political situation, looks a
long way ahead. It sees the advent of Hitler sooner or later.
Rome is making up to the conqueror in advance,” the article
concluded. ●

NEWSBRIEFS

KleinLife to O er Kleinlife.org
New After School
Enrichment Program ities to art, dance and baking
KleinLife will o er a new Kids clubs,” said Andrew Newman,
Space a erschool enrichment director of athletics and tness
program this fall through a at KleinLife.
partnership with the Philadel-
phia Academy Charter School. For details, contact the
KleinLife Kids Space o ce at
e program is available 215-698-7300, ext. 146.
for rst- through eighth-grade
students, with those attending See Briefs, Page 21
the charter school transported
to the KleinLife Kids Space
program at 10100 Jamison Ave.
via school buses each day. e
program also will be available
during school closings and ear-
ly dismissals.

“The program features
everything from homework
help and computer club activ-

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JCC Maccabi Experience Goes
Well Beyond the Playing Field

SPORTS five counties, as well as parts of will impact the lives of people things. It was amazing to be in
JON MARKS | JE STAFF South Jersey — the JCC Mac- they’ll never meet and about this church and see the arti-
cabi Games were about much receiving the kind of history facts and learn about Martin
THE COMPETITION AND more than what took place on lesson not taught in schools. Luther King and how hard he
the winning of medals was the playing fields. worked to get equal rights.”
great. Getting to visit new plac- Take Hanna Weinstein, the
es was fun, too. They were about establish- lone local representative in Bir- A week later, when the
ing friendships with people mingham, Ala. — one of three Maccabi Games were divid-
But for the 120 boys and from across the country and Maccabi sites across the coun- ed between Albany, N.Y., and
girls who made up the Philadel- finding out how much they try — where she set a Mac- Miami, there were similar
phia-area team — representing have in common. They also cabi record in the shotput, in experiences. Marching into
Southeastern Pennsylvania’s were about getting involved addition to taking home gold the opening ceremonies —
in community projects that in the long jump and 4x100 marked by a tribute to the
and 4x200 meter relays. For 11 Israelis killed during the
her, sitting in the same 16th 1972 Olympics in Munich — eventful one I’ve ever seen the
Street Baptist Church where reminded the athletes of the kids participate in,” said Dan-
four girls were killed and 22 legacy they’re following. ny Weiss, coach of the boys
injured during a 1963 Ku Klux 14-and-under soccer team,
Klan-orchestrated bombing And when the 93 Philadel-
was every bit as memorable. phia-area athletes and coaches
participated in a Miami “cutting
“We all went into the church party” — where jeans are cut
and listened to a woman who in patterns the shape of shoe
was at the bombing,” said uppers, which are then sewn
Hanna, who’ll be starting 10th together with a sole and shipped
grade at Moorestown High to foreign countries in need of
School. “Then they explained them — they gained an appre-
about segregation and its ciation of tzedakah. The project
relation to what happened at was called Sole Hope.
Nuremberg, and I could see
everyone goes through similar “This is my eighth year
coaching, and it was the most

The JCC Cares Sole Hope
project in Miami provided
the good deeds
component to the Mac-
cabi Games.

Photo provided

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The girls basketball 16-and-under team tastes gold. Photo provided sand pairs of shoes. They were (gold, two silver and three Hanna Weinstein Photo provided
able to reach it.” bronze) also excelled.
which took the gold. “We kids are close to your age, and Josh Sultanik dressed in gold
saw these videos of kids from look how lucky you are.’ This In all, the Philadelphia con- All paled in comparison to Photo provided
Uganda who had nothing, year, they did a good job get- tingent won 23 gold, 20 silver 13-year-old Josh Sultanik, who
including shoes. ting the kids more involved. and 23 bronze medals. said his success in the pool with
“So I said to my team, ‘These Their goal was to make a thou- seven gold and five silver won’t
Miami saw a major Phil- be his fondest memory.
adelphia medal haul, led by
16-year-old swimmer Zara Liss “I expected going into
with four gold, a silver and the meet just swimming my
three bronze, while 14-year- events and hanging with the
old teammate Mandy Becker kids from Philly,” said Josh,
won a gold, four silver and who’ll be starting eighth
three bronze. Other individual grade at Bala Cynwyd Middle
winners included dancers Lilly School. “I didn’t expect to be
Blum (silver and bronze) and sitting on the deck with teams
Jenny Margolis (bronze); Yis- from Albany and Buffalo and
roel Rosner (gold and bronze) becoming friends with kids
and Danny Saligman (three from other cities.”
bronze) in table tennis; ten-
nis players Garrett Spillerman, That delighted his parents.
Ally Chaiken and Shaina Gins- “I truly didn’t have any
berg (all silver); and Tori Smith expectations other than know-
and Jazzy Stone (bronze). ing he’d be part of this Jewish
experience,” said his mother,
Team-wise, gold went to Meryl Sultanik. “Overall, it was
the boys 14-and-under soccer just an amazing and worth-
along with the 16-and-under while experience for him.”
boys and girls basketball, while That’s what Weiss always
the boys 14-and-under baseball tells his players.
team tied for bronze when the “I say to the kids and the
game was called off due to rain. parents, ‘Soccer is maybe
The 14-and-under boys basket- one-quarter of what they’ll be
ball team won a silver in the doing,’” said Weiss, who won a
runnerup bracket. second gold. “It’s a whole expe-
rience they’ll really get a sense
In Albany, where 26 locals of when they’re there.” l
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The Willaford Railroad Museum includes the rail viewing • By car, Plant City is located
platform, the restored train station and many pieces of on state Route 39, just off
vintage rail equipment. It hosts frequent entertainment. I-4, 25 miles east of Tampa,
Photo by Jeff Orenstein 13 miles west of Lakeland
and 62 miles from Orlando.

• The nearest cruise port is
Tampa. Port Canaveral is
107 miles away.

Must-Sees for a Short Trip
• Check out the restored train

station and viewing plat-
form for a taste of the town’s
rail history.
• Have lunch at the restored
Whistle Stop Cafe.
• Walk around downtown
and visit the shops.

If You Only Have Two or

Three Days
Recommended for a slightly
longer stay are:
Plant City Grows Florida Mixture of • A drive through the historic
district north of downtown to
see the beautiful old homes.
Strawberries, Trains and History • Visit a you-pick strawberry farm

winter strawberry capital tions are nearby. during the growing season.
of the world because almost • By air, Tampa International
T R AVEL three-quarters of winter straw- Before You Go, Check Out:
JEFF AND VIRGINIA ORENSTEIN | berries consumed worldwide • plantcitygov.com (TPA) is 31 miles away, and
JE FEATURE are grown in and around Plant • flstrawberryfestival.com Orlando International (MCO)
City. Florida’s largest strawber- • v isitf lorida .com /en-us/ is 63 miles distant. Both offer
CAN YOU NAME a small ry grower, Wish Farms, is a frequent international and
town where antiques, a beau- major local grower. The town cities/plant-city.html domestic connections.
tiful historic district, strawber- • willafordrailroadmuseum. • By train, Amtrak runs

com

ries and trains meet and attract also draws big-name enter- Getting There through on its New York-
throngs of local visitors? tainers and large crowds to its Plant City can be easily to-Miami route but doesn’t
The answer is Plant City, huge early spring Strawberry reached by highway and air; stop. The nearest stations are
Fla. This town of about 34,000 Festival. train and cruise ship connec- Lakeland and Tampa.
is located just off Interstate Plant City is cognizant of CQYoung/iStock/Thinkstock.com

4 between Tampa and Lake- its heritage and has an active
land and is a mecca for locals and successful preservation
because of its many attractions. movement. The city’s quaint
Named after railroad and hotel and walkable downtown area
magnate Henry B. Plant, the pres- is filled with antique shops,
ent town dates to the mid-1800s restaurants, murals and parks.
where it was built on a native The city holds frequent vin-
American city named Itchepack- tage car shows and other events
esassa. Eventually, it changed its downtown, making it a bus-
name to Cork and then, after tling place year-round. The
Plant brought the South Florida city’s many beautiful old homes
Railroad through town in 1884 are preserved in a historical
and connected it with the wider district adjacent to downtown.
world, the town incorporated as Since two busy railroads
Plant City in 1885. bisect the town and cross in the
Long a regional agricultural middle, rail enthusiasts have
center, it was known for cotton gathered there for a long time.
until strawberries put the town The town responded by pre-
on the map and the railroad serving its old railroad station
brought the berries to hungry and building a railroad muse-
markets far and wide. um and train-viewing platform
It deserves its title as the in the center of town. The historic district of Plant City contains many stately and well-maintained homes.
Photo by Jeff Orenstein

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• Explore the nearby Dinosaur and a lot of antiques make this
World theme park. a senior mecca.

If You Have Several Days: Mobility Level: There are no
• A visit to Tampa for museums, special impediments to getting
around, although the town
restaurants, Ybor City and Busch lacks a public transit system.
Gardens. The terrain is flat and shops are
• Explore Orlando’s theme parks. automobile accessible.
• Visit Florida Southern College When To Go: Year round.
in Lakeland to see the Frank Summers are hot and humid
Lloyd Wright buildings located but crowds are less. Win-
on campus. ter (especially early March,
during the Strawberry Festi-
Jewish Plant City Plant City’s downtown historical district looks like it belongs in an val) brings great weather and
earlier century, although it is bustling with 21st-century business. throngs of visitors.
Where to Stay: There are some
IF YOU’RE LOOKING for organized Judaism in Plant City, you will soon discover it’s a town Ginny O’s Tips for Dressing chain hotels at the I-4 exit and
with many churches but no organized Jewish houses of worship. the Simply Smart Travel Way many more hotel options in
Dress for your visit informally Lakeland and Tampa.
The area’s most notable Jewish presence comes from Wish Farms, Florida’s largest strawber- and appropriate for the season. Special Travel Interests:
ry grower. It was founded by Polish immigrants Harris and Yetta Wishnatzki and still run by Wear comfortable walking Antiques, restored buildings
their descendants. shoes, and don’t worry about and strawberries. l
dressing up.
The absence of a synagogue is not surprising, though, given the city’s small population Jeffrey and Virginia Orenstein are
(about 34,000, with about 0.5 percent being Jewish) and its proximity to the Jewish community This Destination at a Glance travel writers from Sarasota, Fla.
in Lakeland. There also is a large Jewish community in Greater Tampa Bay, with many Jewish Over 50 Advantage: A walk-
institutions and approximately 58,000 Jews living there, including the owners of the Tampa Bay able downtown, quaint cafes
Buccaneers and the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning.

Notable Jewish places to visit in Greater Tampa Bay include the Florida Holocaust Museum,
the fourth-largest Holocaust museum in the United States, and the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish
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March socioeconomic “Our daughter He heeded his directive with
disparity and and my husband a sign that read, “Pray with
Continued from Page 1 racial justice. [are] both descen- your feet, not with Facebook.”
dants of a Holo-
To her, the president’s prom- There is caust survivor, so “I wanted to invite all of the
ises to protect people have not more work to we can’t fail them people that I know who might
been realized. be done, he and we can’t fail the not know how to act next to
noted, and larger community move off of writing something
He won, she said, “primarily the conver- in Philadelphia,” as a status and start joining com-
by running on a campaign that sation about Rhalee Perry said. munities of people who are start-
exploited white people’s bias, anti-Semi- Yoav Perry’s ing to make a change and to get
bigotry, desperation, anger tism present One sign from the march as the crowd walked father, Eli, ran from loud and get together,” he said.
and fear. His voters consist in Virginia toward City Hall. Above: Anti-government pro- the Nazis in Europe
of mainly low-income whites and in such testers participated in the march as well. Top with his older sis- As the group reached the
with no college education. He issues cannot be ignored. church — whose pews were
peddled to them that he would right: Rhalee and Yoav Perry wore double-sided ter, Etta, hiding in filled to capacity — remarks
look out for them and he preys “We can’t really deal signs with messages relating to the Holocaust. the forests until from speakers and clergy
upon their beliefs, hatred and/ effectively with white Photos by Rachel Kurland they reached Isra- inside were broadcast to the
or circumstances.” supremacy and neo-Na- crowd standing outside City
zi sentiment and insti- storefronts. Last week, a 23-year- el. His grandfather perished Hall, close to a barricaded
Shortly after 7 p.m., the tutionalized racism old man was arrested in connec- in Auschwitz. and protected statue of for-
group of all ages, races and without also dealing with tion with urinating on the walls The back of Yoav Perry’s mer Philadelphia Mayor Frank
religions started moving from anti-Semitism,” Zevit of Congregation Beth Solomon. sign asked, “Me next?” The Rizzo, itself the target of many
the synagogue. said. “We can’t be a strong On the route down to the words were written above a yel- chants and signs reading,
ally to those who are outside church, marchers — which low “Jude” star. Rhalee Perry’s “Down With Rizzo.” The first
Rabbi Shawn Zevit of Mish- the Jewish community as well also included elected officials presented an urgent message: Italian-American mayor of
kan Shalom was front and cen- as within if we don’t tackle all such as Councilwoman Hel- “Never again is now.” Philadelphia, the late Rizzo’s
ter, holding the POWER sign of these issues because they’re en Gym and Democratic dis- “People need to wake up tough-on-crime stance was
as the group began moving. all intertwined.” trict attorney nominee Larry and realize something needs embraced by many but earned
Krasner — held signs that read to be done now — not tomor- him a less-than glowing repu-
As co-chair of the clergy Rabbi Eli Freedman of “Nazi gonna happen here” and row, not the next day,” Rhalee tation among many of the city’s
caucus of POWER, Zevit was Rodeph Shalom, who held up “Whose side are you on?” Perry said. “I mean obviously minority communities.
happy with the amount of oth- a yellow star that said “Jud- Someone else fashioned a we’ll continue tomorrow, we’ll
er organizations that wanted to en,” gave remarks before the Speakers urged Philadel-
join in once the march began marchers began heading out, phians to take action for their
gaining attention. reminding them that “sadly, own city, for causes such as
anti-Semitism, bigotry and hate education and raising mini-
“We have been working at are not confined to the South.” mum wage.
these issues for a long time, and
we are raising up now how some Indeed, synagogues in Phil- Rabbi Mordechai Liebling
of the institutionalized racism adelphia have been vandalized, relayed stories from his time in
and white privilege has affected their windows broken and Charlottesville, where torchlit
and contributes to some of these smashed; headstones have been protesters took to the streets as
inequities,” he said, pointing to toppled; anti-Semitic graffiti has they chanted such things as “Jews
issues like high levels of incar- appeared in public parks and on will not replace us” and Nazi slo-
ceration — particularly among gans like “blood and soil.”
people of color — education,
White supremacy, he said,
swastika out of tiki torches continue the next day, but it “is not hidden. It is overt in the
overlapped with the universal needs to start now. This is out way our system is structured.
“no” symbol (a circle and line of control.” Stand up against white suprem-
through it) — in contrast to the In addition to the acces- acy in the city of Philadelphia.”
torches used in Charlottesville. sories of signs and banners,
GOOD CARBS: A BRUNCH & LEARN WITH Chants of “Black Lives Mat- many marchers sported kip- For Zevit, looking at Phil-
CHALLAH FOR HUNGER & FEDERAL DONUTS ter” and “No Trump, No KKK, pahs; some even wore tallit. adelphia is a critical step
No Fascist USA” reverberated “In my own world, it’s been toward progress.
Sunday September 10th @ 10:00am through the streets. very easy to feel awash in my
Jewish-themed signs bear- own reactions to the circum- “Let’s not lose sight of
Audrey Claire’s COOK ing the messages of tzedek, tze- stances,” said Zachary Wiener, the work we need to do here
on Rittenhouse Square dek tirdof and “Shalom” could a chaplain who marched wear- around racism and mass incar-
Over a delicious brunch prepared by Chef be found abundantly. ing a tallis. “It’s also felt very ceration, around economic
Matt Fein you’ll learn how we’re using food Walking in the crowd with easy to feel washed away by dignity and education, apart-
to solve our city’s urgent hunger issues and their young daughter in a stroll- everyone else’s reactions that heid in our own city and state,”
how you can get involved. er, Rhalee and Yoav Perry wore I see on Facebook, so I had he said. “I feel that this was a
$200/person includes 3 course brunch double-sided signs with mes- to make a promise to myself step along that way, but there’s
and goodie bag. Tickets are tax-deductible sages relating to the Holocaust. that I would match whatev- plenty more to do.” l
donation to Challah for Hunger. For them, the Virginia er I was writing on Facebook
events triggered some personal with actual deed on foot in the Contact:
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Advocacy of the Zionist Organization of Cohen noted only some have and informal Jewish educa- becomes the “primary lens,”
America. “Unfortunately, the been many times and have lots tion environments engage as opposed to the “historical
Continued from Page 1 progressive left has become so of contact with Israel. There’s in transmitting knowledge scaffolding.”
anti-Zionist that it leaves some also another small fraction about Israel.
my of Greater Philadelphia, said students a choice: ‘You can’t be who are politically active. Controversial complexi-
as a K-8 school, it differs in pro-Israel and also be a part of For middle- and high-school- ties go against the “feel-good”
explaining Israel. our progressive agenda.’” “So Israel advocacy real- ers, “you often see that the edu- conversations about Israel, she
ly speaks to a small minori- cators are focusing on their own continued, and that has chal-
“In high school, there’s a College students are often ty of American Jews who are personal narratives and how lenged day schools that intend
different level of awareness of liberally supportive of wom- Israel-engaged and politically Israel has been part of their to foster a sense of identity and
Israel in global and U.S. pol- en’s rights, minorities, LGBTQ Israel-engaged — a subset of a Jewish journey,” Fish explained, a positive relationship.
itics,” he explained. “Middle rights, free press and an inde- subset,” he said. “and it’s an entry point for
school and certainly elemen- pendent judiciary. But Bender many students to engage in “The advocacy doesn’t need
tary school, less so. The most said these, too, are the values As a Zionist and Israeli cit- that conversation.” to be the first point of entry,
important thing we can teach of Israel. izen himself, that connection and it’s actually a mistake in
about Israel advocacy in our comes from one’s values. Though it is an important the long run; for many, it actu-
school is a love of Israel.” “Unfortunately, you cannot and necessary entry point, ally becomes a turnoff,” Fish
say anything like that for Isra- But when it comes to why Fish doesn’t believe it’s suffi-
Entin said it’s difficult to be el’s neighbors,” he noted. one should have a relationship cient enough, because it often See Advocacy, Page 21
an advocate without the emo- with Israel, Cohen set aside
tional draw, and its absence Having a connection with the complexities: “Jews are a HELP WANTEDName: House Ads/rop
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EDITORIAL Protecting Immigrants at a Time of

A Lesson in Morality Persecution

From the Military BY NANCY K. KAUFMAN tion of the president’s authority just when they are closing in
to defer deportation for specific on adulthood and a paying job,
THERE WERE CLEARLY counter-protesters in Charlottesville, FIVE YEARS AGO, the groups of people now residing contributing to our economy
Va., who came to bang heads, just as there were at least some pro- U.S government began the here. The case was not about and our tax base, seems moti-
testers at the “Unite the Right” rally that Saturday who did not implementation of President the children whose status was vated only by spite or bigotry.
support the hateful messages of white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Obama’s 2012 executive order protected five years ago, but a In fact we need immigrants,
But pointing out these facts does nothing to undercut a fundamental deferring deportation for U.S. more recent effort by Obama to even those without papers, to
truth: Brandishing swastikas, chanting against Jews and blacks, and residents without papers who protect their parents. continue shoring up our Social
marching through the streets of a college town with torches as a rein- were brought here by their Security system, as they do
carnation of old-style Ku Klux Klan gatherings are all inherently evil parents as children. The order So at the moment, the legal already to the tune of $15 bil-
acts. Saying that black lives matter or otherwise opposing the hate came about after the proposed question of what the president lion a year — money that we all
messages of Nazism, anti-Semitism and white supremacism is not. Dream Act, which would have can do about immigration, depend on for our retirement.
given legal status to those same broadly speaking, is up in the
That is why attempts by President Donald Trump and an ever air, but will surely be revisit- But the strongest case is
diminishing group of apologists in the Republican Party to cre- the moral one. As Jews we are
ate a false equivalence between the Charlottesville marchers and Our own U.S. government was complicit in taught in our ancient texts
those who stood in opposition to them is so wrong. But is every denying entry to so many Jews; so we, as to welcome the stranger, and
attempt to assert moral equivalency between opposing camps an American Jews, are particularly called to give from our history we know what
unpardonable political sin? Absolutely not. shelter to struggling immigrants and it feels like to be expelled from
traumatized refugees. one’s homeland. For centuries,
While we are confident that the positions taken by hooded we were denied entry to coun-
Klansmen and Nazi sympathizers are evil, we should not be immigrant children, failed to ed. Especially because 10 state tries across the world. Our own
mustering the same moral outrage at everything anyone who pass Congress. In response, attorneys general have come U.S. government was complicit
disagrees with us says or does. Thus, despite ongoing serious dis- Obama created the Deferred together to threaten President in denying entry to so many
agreements between elements of our society, between members of Action for Childhood Arrivals Trump with a lawsuit to force Jews; so we, as American Jews,
our own Jewish community and between political parties, it is not program, or DACA. his hand if he does not, by Sept. are particularly called to give
a given that one side is more moral than the other side is right. The nearly 800,000 kids giv- 5, rescind the policy still pro- shelter to struggling immi-
But, unfortunately, that’s how many of us make our arguments. en a reprieve from deportation tecting young people brought grants and traumatized refu-
by DACA — some still very to the United States as children. gees, to carefully examine our
We live in an age of political correctness that began with young and many now grown Yet support for the Dream- nation’s policies, and to ask
the culture wars of the ’70s and ’80s. In that construct, there is up — are our children. They ers, as DACA recipients are ourselves if we can truly say
confusion between simple opinions on any number of social and attended our schools, played on known, is widespread. Near- there is no room here for those
political issues, and profound moral declarations — with the our high school teams, starred ly eight in 10 voters support driven out of their countries by
result that assertions of moral truth are sometimes demeaned in our school plays, and joined allowing them to remain war, poverty and persecution.
as nothing more than “political correctness,” an argument that debate teams and service clubs. permanently in the country,
is then used as an excuse to abandon that which is actually true. They learned English and most including almost three-quar- Rather than respond to an
speak it fluently. They have citi- ters of Trump voters. Only 14 arbitrary deadline intended
The result is a troubling loss of morality and compassion in zen siblings born in the United percent believe they should be to ram through a disastrous
many exchanges of views. That certainly appears to have hap- States. They have little or no forced out. change in current policy, the
pened in the aftermath of Charlottesville. memory of their country of Setting aside for now the president and Congress should
origin. They are as American humanitarian and moral ques- work to achieve comprehen-
Perhaps we should learn from the U.S. military — the unlike- as anyone born here. tions that arise from forcing sive reform that includes help-
liest of heroes in what has amounted to a domestic political war. Immigration laws should young people with deep con- ing the Dreamers and others
Typically, the leaders of our armed forces eschew political speech. reflect the best interest of the nections to the United States become permanent residents
Rather, as members of a chain of command, they unquestionably country — in this case, our to leave, pragmatism tells us and eventually citizens. The
carry out the orders of their commander-in-chief. As such, we country. From time to time, that mass deportation is eco- Dream Act has the potential to
never see a statement from the military that could be seen as these decisions change due to nomically self-defeating. These do a lot of good, but it can’t work
directly contravening a position taken by the president. societal pressures, changes in Dreamers are already fully if we also allow the increased
the law or new executive orders. assimilated and comprise an immigration enforcement and
And yet, while the president was delivering his ever-shifting They are not immutable, and integral part of our economy. border security measures that
series of statements in the wake of the Charlottesville violence, their implementation has We have already invested quite a hurt the families of those same
all of the generals and admirals holding the top commands in the largely been left to the pres- lot in their health care and edu- Dreamers. We must push back
Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps issued clear, unequiv- ident and executive branch. cation that will make them pro- against the xenophobia and
ocal statements that the racism espoused by the white national- Last year the Supreme Court ductive workers going forward. racism that too often cloud the
ists and anti-Semites who set off the violence was not reflective of was evenly split on the ques- So to drive them away now, making of immigration policy.
the values underpinning the service of those in uniform. It’s the right thing to do. l

Good for them. l Nancy K. Kaufman is the chief exec-
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Want Diversity and Tolerance? KVETCH ’N KVELL
Stop Demonizing Conservatives
Protest Truck Successfully Stated Case
BY JONATHAN S. TOBIN UCLA professors who are vio- nents along with terrorists. WHERE, PRAY TELL, did the Exponent witness the shrugs
linists in the orchestra said It was bad enough that and hear the “ughs” (“Tame Protests Breached Roger Waters’
MANY AMERICANS KNOW the signers would not appear Concerts In and Out of Wells Fargo,” Aug. 17)?
that the sickness at the heart with a “right-wing radio host he lumped Trump as well as
of our political culture stems who promotes horribly bigot- White House aides Steve Ban- The truck sponsored by StandWithUs began to circulate
from a spirit of intolerance ed positions.” To back up that non — who left last week — and major streets in Philadelphia at 2 p.m. and arrived at the Wells
that has become the keynote claim, they cherry-picked a few Sebastian Gorka together with Fargo Center by 6. Many people took photos and stopped to
of discourse. Liberals blame it comments Prager has made Farrakhan and Hezbollah, in an talk to us. At 6, the truck circled the perimeter of the Wells
on President Donald Trump about Islam and the implica- unconvincing effort to label them Fargo Center. Between 7 and 8, it was strategically parked at
and his supporters. But few of tions of gay marriage in order as anti-Semites. But he also listed 11th Street next to the entrance, where it was clearly visible
us seem able to recognize this to falsely paint him as the mor- Klein, the president of the Zionist to the thousands of concertgoers. In fact, numerous attendees
behavior when it comes from al equivalent of the Ku Klux Organization of America. took pictures of the truck, its clear message and of themselves
those who share our views — Klan. One boycotter even said in front of it. They wanted to know more.
which means that if you think he’d play with a North Korean Most liberals don’t agree
Dennis Prager must be boycot- conductor, but not Prager. with Klein about the peace pro- The truck remained at its place until 8:10, and no police
ted or believe Morton Klein is cess and consider him a stri- officer, parking authority or Waters’ security asked us to leave.
as much of a threat to Ameri- Prager’s positions can be dent figure. But he is someone I know, because I was there.
can Jewry as Islamist terrorists, debated, yet to take them out who works hard to build sup-
then don’t blame Trump for of context is deeply unfair, port for the Jewish state, and The bottom line is that Waters got the message that his
how bad things have gotten. especially when you consider it his views are actually more in anti-Israel bigotry will not be ignored. Those of us who are
wasn’t long ago that both Pres- tune with mainstream Israeli proud of Israel, its human rights record, religious freedom and
Prager, a Los Angeles-based ident Barack Obama and Hil- opinion than those of The For- vibrant democracy, won’t let a person with anti-Israel hate in
talk radio host and author, is lary Clinton shared his stance ward’s editorial board. Treating his heart defame the character of the Jewish homeland.
a surprising candidate for this on gay marriage. But if you are him as a threat to the Jews
kind of opprobrium. Though going to anathematize some- rather than just someone to Joseph Puder | Executive Director,
he’s a conservative who, to the one like Prager and render be opposed is a signal that any StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Region
dismay of some of his admir- him an untouchable even in deviation from liberal ortho-
ers, believes Trump must be a non-political context, you’re doxy will be punished with iso- Look to Idaho
supported against his critics, saying anyone who voices an lation and demonization. SOME PEOPLE SEEM to throw stones at everyone different
Prager is far from the prototype opposing view must not only from them (“This Is Our America,” Aug. 17). There is a political
of right-wing incendiary. His be shunned, but also be driven In a world in which Google movement brewing, stewing in the same cauldron that boiled
approach is generally fair-mind- from decent society. can fire an internal critic in the over with Nazis in Charlottesville. It’s a simple formula: Take
ed and never lacks intellectual name of “diversity,” it’s hardly poor people without hope and convince them that someone else
rigor. He has also spent much surprising to see Jewish liber- is to blame.
of his career promoting inter-
faith dialogue and is as inter- In a world in which Google can fire an internal In North Idaho, members of the Aryan Nations bombed
ested in helping his audience critic in the name of “diversity,” it’s hardly three places in the same day. Their guards attacked a minority
focus on personal happiness surprising to see Jewish liberals playing woman and son for no reason. The subsequent lawsuit drove
as he is in politics. In other the same game. them out of town and funded a peace center where the com-
words, he’s the polar opposite of pound was and a Human Rights Education Institute down-
the bomb-throwing populists The same spirit animated als playing the same game. But town.
that many on the left think are an op-ed in The Forward by those who refuse to listen to or
threatening democracy. Steven Davidson. The piece to associate with political oppo- There were yearly permitted marches in Coeur d’Alene by a
was a response to commentary nents are at the core of our soci- handful of this group spewing hate. No one came but the press.
But that didn’t spare Prager from the right about the left’s ety’s current political illness, in A rally for peace in a park far away was well attended. Bill
from being treated as if he were willingness to excuse hatemon- which we have been divided into Wassmuth, a Roman Catholic priest, whose home was bombed
the head of a hate group when gering from Linda Sarsour, a two warring camps that have by the Aryan Nations, subsequently became head of the North-
he agreed to help raise money Palestinian-American anti-Is- lost the ability to listen to each west Coalition for Human Dignity.
for the Santa Monica Symphony rael activist, because of shared other. That’s why if you think
by appearing as a guest con- antipathy for Trump. Accord- there’s nothing wrong with the What happened in Charlottesville could happen in many
ductor at a concert. Prager is a ing to Davidson, there are 19 treatment given to Prager and other places. Why not emulate Coeur d’Alene? Don’t give them
music enthusiast/amateur con- people who are more danger- Klein, then don’t bother the rest the platform they crave. Don’t get in their faces. Ignoring them
ductor and has often appeared ous to the Jews than Sarsour. of us with hypocritical com- is like pouring water on the Wicked Witch of the West.
in a similar capacity with other But while his list included some plaints about Trump. l
ensembles. But when some of the who do fit that bill, like Lou- Have a separate rally far away from them emphasizing what
musicians heard Prager was the is Farrakhan, David Duke and Jonathan S. Tobin is a former editor the majority of Americans believe, that love conquers hate.
attraction at a high-profile event the heads of Hamas, Hezbol- of the Jewish Exponent and is the
for their organization, they said lah and Iran, he couldn’t resist opinion editor of JNS.org, which Harvey Schwartz | Bellingham, Wash.
they would boycott the concert. including mere political oppo- provided this article.
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Let’s Consider Tearing Them All Down Anti-Semitism Comes
From All Sides
BY JOSHUA RUNYAN disparities among the city’s on sculpted images of human There is extensive media cov-
minority communities, when beings — as well as of celestial erage about the anti-Semitism
THE ASSOCIATION FOR the march got to the Munici- bodies — is pretty strong. coming from fringe-right hate
Public Art lists 17 statues of pal Services Building, the cries Rooted in the second of the groups and that is as it should
political and civic leaders turned to “Down with Rizzo!” Ten Commandments prohib- be (“This Is Our America,” Aug.
owned by the City of Philadel- While it might seem odd iting idolatry, its derivation 17). However, there seems to be
phia and viewable to the public. for there to be a Jewish opin- through the Talmud and later less coverage of anti-Semitism
ion one way or the other on rabbinic codifiers proscribes that comes from left-leaning
Two are of George Washing- honoring Philadelphia’s first fashioning or even owning a colleges, their professors and
ton, four are of U.S. presidents Italian-American mayor, those three-dimensional likeness student groups, and other lib-
who were not Washington — who want the statue to come of man. The worry, say some eral organizations.
Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. down do have a case to make. authorities, is that one might
Grant, James Garfield and Wil- For starters, ours is a tradi- think that the statue in your I do not include the Expo-
liam McKinley — and two are tion that demands justice — not possession is an actual idol. historical dialogue. In Rizzo’s nent among the one-sided
of city founder William Penn. just of the “law and order” vari- Most halachic authorities case, the smile and wave white- media writers, but I do include
One statue is of Declaration of ety, but of the kind that mitigates today allow figurines and oth- washes the legacy of police bru- most other newspapers and
Independence signer Rev. John punishment with compassion, er three-dimensional images, tality and racial conflict. TV news shows. President
Witherspoon and one is of Con- deterrence with rehabilitation. but it is worth noting that a Trump’s feeble attempt to
stitution signer Thomas Fitz- That’s hard to square with a city few rabbinical leaders in Israel In Marshall’s case, the include the left’s anti-Semitism
simmons. There’s also one U.S. leader who sicced dogs on Afri- prohibit even visiting a wax robed figure gesturing from his in his discussion of the hate
chief justice — John Marshall — can- Americans. museum in that country. chair atop a pedestal outside groups in Charlottesville, Va.,
and one mayor: Frank L. Rizzo. the Museum of Art harkens was embarrassing and further
I have to point out that the “authentic” Jewish back to an image of the former drove the public discussion to
In the wake of the recent view is probably for not only Rizzo to come chief justice as the wise jurist one side, while ignoring the
Charlottesville, Va., rally of down, but every other statue in the city. who successfully cemented this other.
white nationalists protesting country’s early governmental
the removal of a monument to We are also a people inti- It is easy for most right-think- structures and processes in Marc J. Zuckerman | King
Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee mate with the horrors of ing people in the United States law. But in doing so, it nec- of Prussia
— a demonstration that turned anti-Semitism and the righ- to view statues of Lee and oth- essarily ignores his legacy as,
violent when a suspected Nazi teousness of the civil rights er Confederate leaders — who among other things, the author WE
sympathizer drove a car into movement. That’s hard to actively rebelled against the of Johnson v. M’Intosh and the HAVEN’T
a crowd of counter-protesters, square with a city leader who country in the violent defense father of the legal regime that MISSED
killing one — a growing cho- once campaigned as a defender of slavery — as abhorrent hon- made expropriation of Native A PRINT
rus in this city is agitating for of “the rights of whites.” ors given to an evil cause. And American lands possible. EDITION
the removal of Rizzo. Still, those defending the stat- even among those who do not, SINCE
ue have been making their case, it is relatively easy to appreciate Without conversation and APRIL
The connection? as well. Rizzo was an immigrant the distinction between monu- dialogue, these and other mon- 1887.
The waving bronze figure’s hero, they point out, and main- ments to the dead erected soon uments to the past are forever
place of honor in front of the tained warm relations with the after the Civil War’s conclusion as destined to be either offensive AND ... we add
Municipal Services Building city’s Jewish community. opposed to a statue supported by emblems of subjugation, ped- content online
across from City Hall, say a I wonder what the harm white supremacists as a statement dlers of inaccurate truth or for- everyday!
coalition of protesters led by would be for the statue to come amidst a series of race riots in the gotten hunks of metal. As Jews,
POWER and other groups, is down from its official perch early 20th century, as was Char- we’re forbidden from worship- VISIT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM
an insult to the African-Amer- and to be placed elsewhere, lottesville’s monument to Lee. ping idols. Maybe we should AND ENJOY MORE CONTENT
icans who suffered under the either in a museum or the But without getting into the also forbid ourselves from wor- THAN EVER BEFORE.
police brutality that marked Italian Market, two ideas that spiritual dimensions and reli- shipping the past.
Rizzo’s tenure as police com- have been floated in the press. gious ramifications of Judaism’s
missioner and then mayor in But I have to point out that general prohibition of “craven Let’s instead construct a
the late ’60s and ’70s. the “authentic” Jewish view is images,” perhaps we should new monument to the future
Just last weekend, thousands probably for not only Rizzo to consider the wisdom of viewing by reclaiming our sordid histo-
of demonstrators marched come down, but every other all statues in a suspicious light. ry as Americans and Philadel-
from Congregation Rodeph statue in the city. Like all works of art, statues phians, and actively repairing
Shalom’s historic building While the modern-day of famous figures capture and the social, economic and polit-
down North Broad Street in a application of the principle is preserve an ideal. That’s fine for ical ills that continue to drive
rally dubbed “Philly is Char- nuanced, Judaism’s prohibition art, but dangerous in terms of wedges between people. l
lottesville.” While most of the
chants and signs highlighted Joshua Runyan is the edi-
the mass incarceration of peo- tor-in-chief of the Jewish Exponent.
ple of color and the ravages He can be reached at jrunyan@
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Summer Camps Wind Down, Prepare for
Off-Season and Smaller, Short-Term Rentals

LOCAL Mitch Morgan, executive
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF director of Pinemere Camp in
Stroudsburg, noted that the
AS A CAMP counselor at Photo by EvgeniiAnd/Thinkstock most important time after the
Camp Echockotee, perched on kids leave is to gather staff for
the murky, swampy Doctors finance and operations at Camp a “combination of cleaning up,
Lake in North Florida, camp JRF in Wyncote, said its staff taking inventory, putting some
cleanup was always the most also stayed one day after camp- things away that are stored for
dreaded day of the summer. ers departed Aug. 13 to clean the winter and some things
up, in addition to helping out that we’ll be using again for the
Fortunately, it was only a during Family Camp last week. off-season.”
day camp, so the process of
organizing life jackets, scrub- Seventeen families joined Pinemere’s Family Camp
bing canoes and picking up JRF for half a week of camp takes place in mid-Septem-
spare BBs from the ground fun, usually comprised of ber. Its rental business is com-
only took just as long. “families with children who prised of individual families,
are a little bit too young to be organizations like Boy Scouts
But surprisingly, when turn- at camp during the summer.” and Girl Scouts, youth groups,
ing down a camp hundreds of and synagogues.
acres wide, the process is not “They use it as a trial to get
much different. to know what camp’s all about,” “And the occasional wed-
Sternburg added, “to experi- ding or Bar or Bat Mitzvah that
Lisa David, director of ence camp with their parents.” happens at camp,” he added.
Camp Harlam in Kunkletown,
said staffers break down the Between summer session Although the main focus of
summer in waves, similar to ending and Family Camp their business is the summer
beginning, Sternburg said they camp, Pinemere’s campground
They made friends. They connected with their The season officially con- close program areas and clean sees a wavering frequency of
staff. They feel like they’ve grown as an individu- cludes after the retreat, but out cabins within 24 hours. rentals each year.
al, and that might be that they’ve connected to off-season business begins with
their Jewish identity, it might mean that they winterized facilities on the Sternburg said a handful “There are some times where
learned a lot about themselves.” 300-plus-acre campground. of regulars rent out the space we feel like we’re changing
during the rest of the year. All things over and up there week-
MITCH MORGAN Most of the off-season use funds from rentals goes back into ly for another group, and other
is rented by the camp’s part- the JRF overall operating budget. times that a month can go by
how they initially build up to Although summer camp ner organization, the Union for and no one’s there,” he said.
the season. has ended, Family Camp will Reform Judaism, along with “Our facility is not winter-
Of the more than 500 camp- occupy Camp Harlam the the North American Federa- ized, so we can only utilize it Overall, Morgan said camp
ers per session — and half weekend of Aug. 25, along with tion of Temple Youth. during the summer months,” is about the campers, and since
that amount of staff — they a smaller staff. he explained, “and during the ending a couple weeks ago,
all returned home last Sunday, “For us, it’s a fairly simi- During a weekend in Octo- shoulder season before and they’ve received a bunch of
though staff stayed for an addi- lar experience [to the summer] ber, prospective campers can after the camp.” emails, calls and letters sharing
tional night to debrief, share except that it’s intergeneration- get a taste of what to expect notes of gratitude for having
performance reviews and enjoy al,” David added. “We want in the summer months. In their best summer yet.
some time together. them to have a sample of every- the spring, Tikkun O-Camp
Supervisors remained on thing that campers experience.” invites community members So far, the camp has already
the premises an extra day for Most of the program is to open the camp for the sea- approached 90 percent in
further inspections; profes- family bonding through camp son by preparing the garden or retention for next year.
sional staff a day after that. activities, like athletics, arts or painting buildings to help prep
“For the most part, we’re Shabbat. There’s also time to the site. “They made friends. They
packing up our bunks, putting separate for programs just for connected with their staff.
away the equipment and wind- kids and just for adults. David said character devel- They feel like they’ve grown as
ing down and moving back to “For us, it’s a mix of alumni, opment is an important ele- an individual, and that might
Philadelphia,” at least for the current families and prospec- ment at Camp Harlam that be that they’ve connected to
professional staff, she noted, tive families that come, so it’s they try to instill in campers. their Jewish identity, it might
who are based in a Bala Cyn- also about building that com- mean that they learned a lot
wyd office. munity,” she said. “Those range from seeking about themselves,” he said.
out joy to building inner beauty “But we hope they had a real-
or pushing through a challenge, ly fun summer and that they
so our hope is that [campers] grew as an individual, too.” l
experience some growth in
those areas,” she said. Contact:
[email protected];
Joshua Sternburg, director of 215-832-0737

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LIFESTYLES/CULTURE

Mint Condition

FOOD

KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST ivandzyuba/iStock/Thinkstock.com Mix the lemon juice, vodka small saucepan. but it would be equally deli-
and simple syrup in a cocktail Heat until the sugar dis- cious as a sandwich on whole
MINT IS AN HERB that is leaves together and roll them shaker or small pitcher. wheat or rye bread with let-
o en overlooked in cooking. into tiny, tight cylinders. solves. Use as desired. tuce and tomato.
Sure, we might stick a sprig in Place three mint leaves in
a glass of iced tea or muddle Slice the rolls into teeny the bottom of a serving glass TUNA SALAD WITH Serves two to three
a handful for a batch of mint discs and separate the strands. and press them with the back LEMON AND MINT
juleps on Derby Day, but we Next, sprinkle them into the of a spoon to release the juices. 2 cans solid white tuna,
generally don’t integrate fresh guacamole. Fill the glass part way with Perhaps the Saturday night drained
mint in many recipes. crushed ice, and pour the lem- cocktail inspired this lunch — 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Mix the mint into the gua- on mixture over it. which I made the following 3 mint leaves, chopped
ese days, my mint plants camole and serve with chips, a ernoon.
are robust, producing a bounti- crackers, raw veggies or toast Garnish with the remaining finely
ful crop of avorful leaves, and points. mint leaf. It was wonderful on a Zest and juice of ½ lemon
I have been nding di erent bed of lightly dressed baby Salt and pepper to taste
ways to use them in the kitchen. LEM-MINT COCKTAIL For simple syrup: Mix equal greens served with crackers,
parts sugar and water in a Break the tuna into small
ey add a burst of cool My husband Matt is an excel- pieces in a medium-sized bowl.
freshness and zip to food that is lent mixologist. He pulled this IrKiev/iStock/Thinkstock.com
most welcome, especially this summer refresher together Add the remaining ingredi-
time of year. on Saturday night before we ents and mix well.
headed out to dinner with
A close friend just returned friends. e vodka is a lovely BANANA BERRY
from France, where she took a addition to enliven the drink, MINT SMOOTHIE
cooking class, the lucky jeune lle. but it would be delicious with
water or seltzer as a low-oc- Serves one generously
She reported that the tane option.
instructor featured mint in 2 frozen bananas
several recipes, one of which Serves one 8 fresh mint leaves
we replicated as an appetizer 1 cup milk
for a recent shared dinner. Juice of 2 lemons 1 cup blueberries
½ shot glass simple syrup 1 teaspoon honey
e same evening, my hus-
band, the renowned mixol- (recipe follows) Place all the ingredients
ogist, made me a delightful 1 shot vodka in a blender and puree until
citrusy cocktail with a few 4 mint leaves smooth.
muddled mint leaves, and then
for lunch on Sunday a er a Cracked ice (Matt is partic- Serve immediately. ●
ramble around Philadelphia ular about his ice; he places
jewel Bartram’s Garden, I made cubes in a Ziploc bag and
a tuna salad featuring mint. pounds them with a meat ten-
derizer to achieve the right size
Finally, Monday morn- and shape. I am far less picky.)
ing’s pre-yoga breakfast was a
mint-infused fruit smoothie.

GUACAMOLE WITH MINT

is ri on the Mexican classic
gives a summery zing to the
healthy vegan dip.

Serves four as an appetizer

2 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon chopped onion
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ teaspoon salt
12 mint leaves

Mash the avocado esh with
the onion, lemon juice and salt.

Rinse the mint leaves, then
pat them dry. Stack about six

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Torah Portion

Ancient Call to Action Resonates CANDLE LIGHTING
in Today’s Troubled Times
Aug. 25 7:25 p.m.
Sept. 1 7:14 p.m.

BY RABBI ALANNA SKLOVE hear this verse as aspiration- Behind her blindfold, unin- In her other hand, Lady tice — no matter the starting
al: Tirdof, “you shall pursue,” fluenced by passion or bribe, Justice holds a sword. Why a point, no matter how daunting
Parshat Shoftim indicates an ongoing move- she is able to judge objectively, sword? The pursuit of justice is the journey seems.
THIS WEEK, one of the ment toward justice. We hear based on logic and fact. Parshat not a passive one; sometimes,
most well-known verses in this verse as an imperative: Shoftim echoes this notion, as our image reminds us, we Equipped with our scales,
the Torah arises to challenge The word tzedek, “justice,” is “You shall not judge unfairly; must be prepared to fight for our sword and our blindfold
us once again. The words of repeated twice. you shall show no partiality; justice. We cannot wait for jus- — as well as our Facebook
Parshat Shoftim, tzedek, tze- you shall not take bribes, for tice to “flow like a mighty riv- accounts, our protest signs
dek tirdof, “justice, justice shall The medieval commentator bribes blind the eyes of the er” (Amos 5:24); we must turn and our wallets — each one
you pursue,” leap out from Ibn Ezra explains, “Scripture discerning and upset the plea the tide ourselves. of us must challenge inequi-
their comfortable position on addresses the litigants. The of the just.” ty, dismantle oppression and
a parchment scroll to take up a word appears twice because Now that we have parsed stand up for the rights and
new home on our protest signs. one must pursue justice, In one hand, Lady Jus- our image of justice personi- the lives of communities most
whether it be to one’s gain, or tice holds scales. Why scales? fied, we revisit our verse. under attack.
The words are a call to to one’s loss.” Our Philadel- When we seek justice for harm
action and to vigilance that phia colleague, Rabbi Arthur caused to us and our loved After “justice, justice you May we each find the
echoes through thousands of Waskow, explains, “[Twice] to ones — whether in a court of shall pursue,” our verse contin- strength in ourselves and in
years of Jewish history. They teach us: Pursue the goal of law, or as we march in protest ues, “that you may thrive and each other to answer an ancient
are a warning against compla- justice through means that are in the streets — what we truly occupy the land that Adonai call to action. l
cency — which pierce through just. And to teach us: Justice seek is a restoration of balance. your God is giving you.” The
the tumultuous politics — for our selves. And justice for pursuit of justice is not a lofty Rabbi Alanna Sklover is the direc-
and the egregious incitement, the other.” Later in the parshah, we goal to which we can ascribe; tor of lifelong learning at German-
hatred and bigotry that define read, “Life for life, eye for eye, rather it is a basic requirement town Jewish Centre in Mount Airy.
our current times. In popular iconography, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, for living Jewishly in the world. The Board of Rabbis of Greater
Justice is personified as a wom- foot for foot.” Though the rab- In order to occupy the places Philadelphia is proud to provide
Contained within just three an blindfolded, holding scales bis of the Talmud later extrap- in which we live, and thrive as the Torah commentary for the
words is the legacy of our peo- and a sword. Let us take a olate from this verse a system a society, it must be a just one. Jewish Exponent.
ple and the greatest moments moment to unpack this image. of monetary reparations for
in our history, as we sought Firstly, who is the woman? The harm and damage, the effect As we bear witness to one of
and enacted justice as individ- woman we know as Lady Jus- is the same. Seeking justice is the darkest moments in Amer-
uals and as a community. We tice is actually the Roman god- about restoration, compensa- ican history, our tradition
dess Justitia (Iustitia). tion and reparation. implores us not to be bystand-
ers, but to actively pursue jus-

Briefs wearing T-shirts without the next day on social media, Advocacy for that level of more abstract
showering first. The Oregonian reported. thinking when they go to mid-
Continued from Page 9 Continued from Page 15 dle school and high school, to
There also was a sign Family of ‘Man in Black’ start really examining some of
Hotel That Singled Out limiting refrigerator use to Denounces Neo-Nazi Fan explained. “There are ways to the questions they’re exposed
Jews Dropped by Online certain hours. Thomann said Johnny Cash’s family used build Israel into a curriculum to,” she added. “We’re building
Booking Site only Jews had been allowed social media to denounce a around Jewish education where from the ground up. … This
The Paradise Apartments to use the refrigerator, as neo-Nazi who attended the Israel is not siloed, but it’s the is the age that it really goes
in Arosa, Switzerland, was a courtesy. Charlottesville, Va., far-right same kind of framework and into one’s heart from the very
dropped by online hotel reser- rally and wore a T-shirt featur- airtime as other aspects of Jew- beginning.”
vation site booking.com after Anti-Semitic Signs Hung ing the late singer’s name on it, ish education.”
the hotel’s management post- on Oregon Overpasses JTA reported. Above all, educators do not
ed signs that singled out Jews Banners with anti-Semit- That deep learning is intrin- want Israel to be strange to them.
and requested they shower ic messages were hung on “We were alerted to a video sic for elementary schoolers at
before using the swimming overpasses on an Oregon of ... a self-proclaimed neo-Nazi, Perelman Jewish Day School, “We want it to be theirs. It’s
pool, JTA reported. highway on Aug. 19, accord- spewing hatred and bile. He was said Head of School Judy Groner. their country. They are connect-
ing to The Oregonian. wearing a T-shirt emblazoned ed to that country,” Groner said.
Hotel employee Ruth with the name of Johnny Cash, “It’s not giving them sound “Kids are not prejudiced at this
Thomann, who removed the The banners on Interstate our father. We were sickened bites,” Groner said. “Israel is so age; they’re young. The more
signs, apologized and said 5 read “UNJEW Humanity,” by the association,” the Cashes integral in everything we do.” that we can expose them to Isra-
she didn’t mean to offend “Eclipse Whitey” and “Jew- wrote on Facebook. el in a positive way and also
Jews and that she was only ish Financing Available.” As a dual-language school, in an untarnished way, it really
attempting to impart infor- Cash’s children also noted kids hear Hebrew in hallways enables them to move on to the
mation relevant to Jewish The banners were removed that their father had received and classrooms. complex questions.” l
guests. She said Jewish guests by the Oregon Department of humanitarian awards from
were using the pool while Transportation that day. the Jewish National Fund and In science or geology classes, Contact:
B’nai B’Brith International. l Groner said teachers explain the [email protected];
A Springfield, Ore., subjects in the context of the 215-832-0737
neo-Nazi named Jimmy Marr U.S. and Israel.
took credit for the banners
“We really prepare them

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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

Finding Community, Identity and Direction
Through Jewish Tradition

The day Sarah Wittman arrived on felt welcome. “They’re not looking
the Temple University campus as a for a specific type of Jew,” she says.
freshman, she set out in search of “We want every Jewish student to
something fun to do. She wanted an be able to come to Hillel, whether
activity to help her make friends — they’re religious, or cultural, or have
like-minded people who might help nothing to do with Judaism and they
her feel secure while adjusting to just want to learn.”
college life. “Something that would
make the school seem smaller,” Sarah She has sampled everything
remembers. She found herself heading and keeps coming back: to Shabbat
toward a building that held a tug of services, movie nights, game nights,
familiarity. a Rosh Hashanah new year’s party,
“My very first day at Temple, I went Yom Kippur break fast. She and her
to Hillel,” says 21-year-old Sarah, now a friends do JRA food distributions,
senior, as she flashes a bright smile. “And driving up to the Northeast ware-
I’ve been going back every day since.” house to pack boxes of donated food.
Sarah didn’t quite expect this She helped plan Israel Week this past
Jewish journey. Rather, it evolved over spring. She has become more and
the course of her young adulthood, more intensely involved with Jewish
nurtured by her interfaith parents and learning. All the while, Sarah has
exposure to Jewish tradition, with help Temple University senior Sarah Wittman at Hillel Center for Jewish Life. made close friends. “Hillel is a true
from Jewish Federation-supported community — a place for all of us to
programs along the way. And her jour- come, feel safe, and question life and
ney has yielded far more than fun and friends. Sarah religion, a place to make friends for a
has discovered an authentic connection to a wider TRADITION lifetime,” she says. “They do whatever they can to help
community, as well as a resonant sense of belonging What does tradition mean at the Jewish Fed- you grow. It’s a home away from home.”
within Judaism itself. Hilllel, Birthright, summer camps and JRA are
eration? It means supporting programs locally some of the many programs the Jewish Federation
“It’s been incredible for me to really reconnect and in Israel that keep the light of Judaism alive supports in order to create thriving, vibrant com-
with my Judaism through Hillel,” Sarah says. “Juda- and bright. It means creating opportunities for all munities in which everyone can partake in Jewish
ism has let me see myself a little bit better. It’s let me our community members to partake in our rich tradition. “Jewish Federation has impacted my life
better understand who I am, and what I want in life.” heritage of knowledge, history and culture. It also in so many ways. My life wouldn’t be the same!”
means passing that sacred torch from generation to Sarah says. She wants to give back — to be a stew-
generation — l’dor vador — to help lead our Jewish ard of the traditions she holds dear. Sarah now
• • • communities forward. serves as Hillel’s Student Board vice president, and
so thoroughly enjoys being behind the scenes that
Raised by a Catholic dad and a Jewish mom in the experiences. Like on Friday nights, when the kids she has changed her major to adult organizational
Montgomery County suburb of North Wales, Sarah dressed in white and walked hand-in-hand up the development, in the hopes of working for a Jewish
and her older sister were brought up Jewish — even hill to Kabbalat Shabbat services; then afterward organization someday.
though Sarah had little understanding of what that have a raucous song session complete with guitars, With her deepened connection to Judaism, Sarah
meant. Sarah’s fondest Jewish memories growing up banging on tables and everyone smiling until their also returned to Israel last year with Birthright, along
are of visiting her maternal grandparents each year cheeks ached. with her sister, and saw the country from a different
for Yom Kippur, when her bubbe would greet her with perspective: full of questions and profound apprecia-
big hugs, then ply her with bagels and lox. “So my Sarah went to Camp Harlam for five summers. She tion. One night, while camping in the Negev, every-
associations for that holiday are all about warmth: my also took a NFTY teen tour to Israel, where she was one was asked to step outside their tents and meditate
bubbe and my favorite food,” Sarah says. Other than astounded to realize how very Jewish life was there in silence. As Sarah surveyed the desert landscape
that, however, Judaism felt foreign. — and how connected she felt as a result. By the time ringed by mountains and blanketed by stars, she felt
Sarah arrived at college, she sensed where her first overwhelmed by a picture in her mind: that of her
But Sarah’s parents encouraged her to attend stop would be. grandpop and bubbe, smiling down. “I was thinking,
Jewish overnight camp at age 12, and the experience ‘They must be so happy that I’m here with my sister,’”
was pivotal for her. Then-shy Sarah had figured Camp ••• Sarah recalls. “‘We’re in this beautiful place, this
Harlam would simply be a chance to make a few At Hillel, Sarah discovered a place brimming with wide-open desert.’ I felt so happy and so connected.
Jewish pals to invite to her upcoming Bat Mitzvah. fun, and where — much to her relief — she always And I started to cry.”
Instead, she had the summer of her life, making close
friendships against the backdrop of shared Jewish

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Michele is a graduate of Pennsylvania State
University where she earned a Bachelor of Sci-
ence in biology. She continued her education
at the University of Pennsylvania and earned a
Bachelor of Science in nursing. She works as a
registered nurse in Philadelphia.

Brian graduated from the Smeal College
of Business at Pennsylvania State University
where he earned a Bachelor of Science in supply
chain management and information systems.
He works as a senior health care consultant in
Philadelphia.

Michele is the granddaughter of Lois Clymin
and the late Michael Clymin, and the late Lillian
and Morris Abramson.

Brian is the grandson of Lorna Adelman and
the late Gilbert Adelman, and Jacob Schachter
Photo by Rebecca Barger and the late Jeanne Schachter.

Sharing the couple’s simcha are their siblings,
Jaime and Brad Abramson, Debbie and Joey Abramson, Rachel and Josh Schachter, and Michele
and Nico Museyri, and their niece and nephew Morgan Abramson and Ilan Museyri.

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COMMUNITY Enlightened_Spirit /Thinkstock.com World to Come by Dara Horn as part of SUNDAY, AUG. 27 Name: Sack’s Jewelers
One Book, One Congregation at 11 a.m. Width: 1.75 in
THURSDAY, AUG. 24 SATURDAY, AUG. 26 until 1 p.m. at Penn Center House. Over Barbecue Festival. Depth: 3.62 in
each summer break, Rabbi Julie Green- Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of
Bible Study. Shabbat Services. berg, our spiritual leader, selects a book Philadelphia for a trip to the Hava tops all offers for your
YPC Shari-Eli, the only remaining to read over the summer to then discuss NaGrilla barbecue competition and diamonds & jewelry.
Main Line Reform Temple clergy Conservative synagogue in South together. All are welcome, members festival at Temple Beth-Hillel-Beth
leads a discussion of the tanakh, or Philadelphia, will hold its weekly and guests. A lovely brunch is provided. El in Wynnewood. The group will We can pay more because
Jewish bible. The ongoing process Shabbat service beginning at 8:30 Cost: $10/members, $15/guests. For carpool at 9:45 a.m. from in front of we know the true value.
begins with Genesis and proceeds a.m. Women are included as part of more information, call 215-629-1995 or the Target store at Bustleton Avenue Immediate cash for one
over the course of the year. Anyone our minyan. If you have any ques- visit leyvhair.org. 1900 John F. Kennedy and Bleigh Street in Northeast Phil- piece or an entire
is welcome to join in at any point, tions, call the synagogue directly at Blvd., second floor, Philadelphia. adelphia. $10. For information, call collection.
whether you are a longtime student of 215-339-9897 and leave a message. Howard at 215-943-2746. Temple
Torah or if you have never looked at Your call will be returned. 728 W. MONDAY, AUG. 28 Beth Hillel-Beth El, 1001 Remington 201 Old York Road • Jenkintown, PA
the Torah before. Begins at 11 a.m. Moyamensing Ave., Philadelphia. Road, Wynnewood.
410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Hatha Yoga. (215) 885-7070
Torah Study. Take both of them and be well-pre-
Mommy and Me. Begin Shabbat morning at 9 a.m. Join Main Line Reform Temple at pared. 44 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia. Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
at Reform Congregation Keneseth 9:15 a.m. for a slow vinyasa flow class 10am - 4:30pm
Sherrie Turetsky, director of the School Israel with an engaging discussion of for adults with some experience and Mahjong Game.
of Early Learning at Old York Road the weekly Torah portion. For more no major health issues, open both to Join the members of Melrose B’nai Israel Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
Temple-Beth Am, will lead a weekly information, call 215-887-8700. members of MLRT and friends in the Emanu-El Sisterhood every Monday at
one-hour “Mommy & Me” class at 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. community. Eileen Edman, a congre- 7 p.m. for a friendly game. Everyone is bustle of everyday life for an hour of
9:30 a.m. For more information, call gant and yoga instructor, guides the invited. Call 215-635-1505 with questions. relaxation and reflection. Contact the
215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road, Torah, Bagels, Coffee. class through poses. Come expand 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. temple office with questions at 610-
Abington. Begin Shabbat morning at Old York your connections to us by joining us. 356-5165. 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall.
Road Temple-Beth Am with an interac- $5, one hour, in a beautiful space with TUESDAY, AUG. 29
FRIDAY, AUG. 25 tive, engaging discussion of the weekly great women. We supply the venue Mahjong.
portion including bagels and coffee at and water, you supply the mat. Confirm Women’s Rosh Chodesh Circle.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services. 9 a.m. followed by a peer-led Shabbat class schedule each week by contacting Jewish women of Temple Beth Zion- Enjoy an evening of mahjong with
service at 10:15 a.m. Casual dress is the temple office at 610-649-7800. 410 Beth Israel and Center City join together the Sisterhood of Old York Road
Join Kabbalat Shabbat services at appropriate, and everyone is welcome. Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. at 7:30 p.m. for the Rosh Chodesh Temple-Beth Am at 7 p.m. $5. Call
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am For more information, call 215-886- Circle for Elul. We will celebrate the new 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road,
beginning at 6 p.m. in the Temple 8000. 971 Old York Road, Abington. Beginner Hebrew Class. moon, the new month and discuss how Abington.
Beth Torah Chapel, with kiddush and it relates to our lives. Contact the temple
motzi to follow. August anniversaries SUNDAY, AUG. 27 Rabbi Albert Gabbai will begin teach- office at 215-735-5148 for the location. THURSDAY, AUG. 31
will be celebrated. For more informa- ing a five-week beginners Hebrew
tion, call 215-886-8000. 971 Old York Open House and Pancakes. class on Mondays starting Aug. 21 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 Bible Study.
Road, Abington. Temple Judea of Bucks County will from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Congregation
hold an open house from 10 a.m. to Mikveh Israel. Learn fundamental Quiet Summer Meditation. Main Line Reform Temple clergy leads a
Summer Evening Services. noon during which time visitors can Hebrew or brush up. Enrollment is Join Temple Sholom in Broomall for a discussion of the tanakh, or Jewish bible.
meet the Reform synagogue’s staff, tour free. Everyone is welcome. Please call weekly summer meditation at 10 a.m. The ongoing process begins with Genesis
Join Main Line Reform Temple at the building and learn about the syn- the synagogue office at215-922-5446, Take time away from the hustle and and proceeds over the course of the year.
this casual chapel service when we agogue’s programs. There will also be to enroll. 44 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia. Anyone is welcome to join in at any point,
welcome Shabbat with joy and song. activities for children. The event is open Name: WWDB AM 860 whether you are a longtime student of
Reception at 6 p.m. with light snacks to all, and no RSVP is needed to attend. Introduction to Judaism. Width: 3.625 in Torah or if you have never looked at the
precedes the service. 410 Montgomery The synagogue’s phone number is 215- Depth: 3.62 in Torah before. Begins at 11 a.m. 410 Mont-
Ave., Wynnewood. 348-5022. More information can also be Rabbi Albert Gabbai will begin gomery Ave., Wynnewood. l
obtained by visiting templejudea.org. teaching a five-week course titled
Welcoming Baal Tfilah. 38 Rogers Road, Furlong. “Introduction to Judaism” on Mondays
beginning Aug. 21 from 7 to 8:30
Help Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Book Discussion. p.m. at Congregation Mikveh Israel.
welcome our final piece to the puzzle Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir~Heart of the Enrollment is free. Everyone is wel-
on Aug. 25 and 26 when we introduce City will hold a book discussion of The come. Please call the synagogue office
David Seltzer to our baal tfilah line- at 215-922-5446, to enroll. This class
up. Barbecue dinner Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. follows the beginners Hebrew course.
followed by Kabbalat services. $25
for all. Questions? Call 215-635-1505
or email [email protected]. 8339 Old
York Road, Elkins Park.

Love and Marriage in Judaism.

Rabbi Lance and Liz Sussman are
sponsoring a special oneg at Reform
Congregation Keneseth Israel at 8
p.m. in honor of their 40th anniversary.
Sussman will discuss the history and
theology of biblical and rabbinic views
of marriage as well as the redefinition
and expansion of marriage in our own
time. Find out if Henny Youngman was
right when he commented that “the
secret of a happy marriage remains a
secret.” For more information, call 215-
887-8702. All are welcome. 8339 Old
York Road, Elkins Park.

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HOUSEHOLD GOODS WANTED CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE SITUATION WANTED ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE NOTICES CORPORATE NOTICES
Shalom Mem Park H Valley/Phila EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER ESTATE OF CORINNE OLDER, DE- Estate of Jeffrey F. Pedano, De- ESTATE OF SYLVIA C. HALPERN, PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE OF
DONʼT SELL 1 lot Garden Monument 3 Lot 270 CEASED. ceased. DECEASED. PHILADELPHIA INC. has been in-
UNTIL YOU Inc. liner, o & c, interment RELIABLE, OWN CAR Late of Philadelphia Late of Margate, NJ Late of the Township of East Gos- corporated under the provisions of
CONTACT US! rights, pp care. Buyer pay trans FULL TIME MON-SAT LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION hen, Chester County, PA the Pennsylvania Business Corpor-
fee. Best offer 267-697-2711 COOKING, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING the above Estate have been gran- on the above estate have been LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the ation Law of 1988.
ENTIRE ESTATES ted to the undersigned, who re- granted to the undersigned, who above Estate have been granted to
PURCHASED SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK 215-472-7114 quest all persons having claims or bequest all persons having claims the undersigned, who request all PRINTING
sssss 2 Plots, Section Benjamin Home aide/housekeeper, demands against the estate of the or demands against the estate of persons having claims or demands
light duties only. Center decedent to make known the same the decedent to make known the against the estate of the decedent INVITATIONS &
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delay to HELENE RIGEFSKY, AD- without delay, to Jeffrey Frances to make payment without delay to GREAT DISCOUNTS!!
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Handbag LAW OFFICE OF TERRY LEE their attorneys, 19103-6998, Classic Cars Wanted!! 1950-
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CASH IN YOUR CLOSET INC. demands against the estate of the 3 Terry Drive persons having claims or demands Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-638-2102. Online reserva-
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CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE very affordable MINISTRATRIX, c/o Kelly Barse, Late of Philadelphia RACINE S. CUTLER, EXECUTRIX, of the state of New Jersey, has ap- FREON R12 WANTED: CER-
HAR JEHUDA CEMETERY Upper 215-479-0099 Esq., 1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl., Phil- LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on c/o Jonathan H. Lander, Esq., One plied for registration in TIFIED BUYER will PICK UP
Darby, PA One Plot - Traditional adelphia, PA 19103, the above Estate have been gran- Logan Square, 130 N. 18th St., Phil- Pennsylvania under the provisions and PAY CA$H for R12 cylin-
Section/Section B24, Line 1, No. 24 AFFORDABLE CLEANING Or to her Attorney: ted to the undersigned, who re- adelphia, PA 19103-6998, of Chapter 4 of the Associations ders or cases of cans.
Call 305-281-5687 $5000 (Pur- SERVICE KELLY BARSE quest all persons having claims or Or to her Attorney: Code. The address of its principal (312)291-9169; www.refridger-
chase Amount in 2012) THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. demands against the estate of the JONATHAN H. LANDER office under the laws of the juris- antfinders.com
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Montefiore Cemetery Entire home; ref avail 1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl. and all persons indebted to the de- One Logan Square Eayrestown Rd., Medford, NJ
2 plots Section 7 Lot Aggie 267-457-0017 Philadelphia, PA 19103 cedent to make payment without 130 N. 18th St. 08055 and the address of its pro-
300 numbers 1 & 2 ESTATE OF CARA CARROCCIA delay to LINDA P. WADDELL, AD- Philadelphia, PA 19103-6998 posed registered office in this Com-
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Home Care for Older Adults LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Ste. 1012, Philadelphia, PA 19102, DINGTON AND PATRICIA LUD-
Roosevelt Memorial We Customize care on the above Estate have been Or to her Attorney: DINGTON PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE OF
Cemetery for each Individual. granted to the undersigned, who MILTON D. ABOWITZ Late of Delaware County PHILADELPHIA INC. has been in-
Thoroughly screened request all persons having claims 1420 Walnut St., Ste. 1012 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the corporated under the provisions of
Jewish War Memorial Sec. or demands against the Estate of Philadelphia, PA 19102 above Estate have been granted to the Pennsylvania Business Corpor-
Family Estate for 2. Sec. Experienced Caregivers the decedent to make known the Estate of Jeffrey F. Pedano, De- the undersigned, who request that ation Law of 1988.
N5 Lot FE7 Sites 1 & 2 Bonded and Insured same, and all persons indebted to ceased. all persons having claims or de-
$5,500 561-740-7516 the decedent to make payment Late of Margate, NJ. mands against the estate of the de- PAINTING
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ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARK EXECUTRIX c/o ALLEN S. KELLER- on the above estate have been and all persons indebted to the de- Diamond Painting
2 Plots Sect B5 Lot 179 Now you have MAN, ESQUIRE, 255 S. 17th Street, granted to the undersigned, who cedent to make payment without & Decorating, Inc.
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$3000. 610-667-2400 255 S. 17th Street same, and all persons indebted to 3300 Darby Road, Unit 6203
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DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES Vatican pondered if her Jewish faith
will add something to her
ALTMAN GOLDNER PINCUS Continued from Page 6 experience.

Herbert Altman, August 13, 2017 of Elkins Stephen Mark Goldner, age 84, died on Au- Shifra Pincus (nee Schneyer), August 15, clergyman for an introduction Likening the trip to a pre-
Park, PA. Beloved husband of the late Judith gust 12, 2017. He was an architect who 2017, of Havertown; beloved wife of the late to the city. vious visit to Israel, she noted,
(nee Rossman); loving father of Larry (Cathy) resided in Philadelphia, PA. Husband of Bar- Gerald Pincus; loving mother of Steven “I’m excited to compare the
Altman and Andrea (Toni) Altman; adoring bara Israel Goldner; father of Dr. Dan Gold- (Beth) Pincus, Nathan (Marsha) Pincus, Luba “I was always interested in two. We went to the Great
grandfather of Lauren and Daniel Altman; ner, Dr. Elizabeth (Eric) Godfrey, Meg Gold- (Bruce Sterman) Pincus, Matthew (Gail) Pin- religion as a topic,” Dougherty Synagogue in Jerusalem; we
dear brother of Barbara (Irv Matusow) Rud- ner Rabinowitz, Randy (Wendy) Goldner, cus and Jeffrey Pincus; cherished grand- explained, “and I thought it saw people praying at the
nick; cherished partner of Rita Poley. Contri- Harold (Shelley) Goldner, and Merry (Rich) mother of Autumn, Sophia, Ari, Michael, Al- would be cool to experience Western Wall. It was really
butions in his memory may be made to the Eisner-Heidorn; brother of Andrew (Patricia) lison, Alexandra, Samantha and Emily and such an important part of such significant.”
Temple Judea Museum c/o Reform Congreg- Goldner and pre-deceased sister Roberta great grandmother of Tyler, Shayna and a large religion.”
ation Keneseth Israel, 8839 Old York Road, (Donald) Luber; and grandfather of Addison, Samuel. Relatives and friends were invited to While she admits touring
Elkins Park, PA 19027. Willa, Elinora, Evan, Lucy, Ethan, Simon, Services, Sunday, August 20th, 11AM at
Sam, Lily, Justin, Keith (Zoe), Kira, Ben, and Joseph Levine & Sons (West) 2811 West Although some Jews may not share Dougherty’s
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Zach. Donations should be made to Sidney Chester Pike, Broomall. Interment at Mt. desire to visit the Vatican, she “hadn’t thought of
Kimmel Cancer Center to support lymphoma Sharon Cemetery. Contributions in her it as strange. But, then again, probably not too
EGLIN research, Office of Institutional Advancement, memory may be made to Jewish War Veter- many other Jews think of it as a place to go.”
Sheridan Building, Suite 600, 125 South 9th ans or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Stephanie "Sandy" (nee Rudnick) Eglin Phil- St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Mariana Dougherty Photo provided
adelphia Business Woman and Philanthrop- JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
ist. Age 91, of Phila., PA passed with Peace GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Her time at Pitt has reig- the Vatican will “probably not
and Grace on August 13, 2017, surrounded RAPHAEL-SACKS RABINOVITZ nited that interest in religion, be as emotional” for her as
by loved ones at Thomas Jefferson Uni- as she has made friends with visiting Jerusalem, Dougherty
versity Hospital. Sandy was born and raised LIBERMAN Barry Irwin Rabinovitz, 89, July 24, 2017 of various religious beliefs and said the art and historical con-
in Philadelphia. After marrying Meyer Eglin, Bluffton S.C., formerly of Philadelphia. Be- expanded her knowledge of text will provide an unparal-
she threw her energies into their many Renee Ester Liberman (nee Cohen) August loved husband of the late Lorraine (Grass) religions outside of Judaism. leled educational experience.
travels and her love of the Arts. Sandy was a 14, 2017. Wife of the late Herbert Lieberman. and the late Judith (Meyers). Loving father of
very successful businesswoman. Following Mother of Robert (Gina Acosta) Lieberman, Wendy (the late Michael) Rosenfeldt and “In high school, a lot of my Although some Jews may not
Meyer Eglin's death in 1974, she oversaw sister of the late Harold Cohen. Grandmother Michele Rabinovitz. Grandfather of Lee and friends were Jewish. At Pitt, share Dougherty’s desire to visit
and controlled The Eglin Garages, a network to Michel Liberman, Jill (Jon Hooker) Liber- Heather Rosenfeldt. Barry enjoyed meeting two of my best friends are the Vatican, she “hadn’t thought
of real estate and parking enterprises in Phila. man, great grandmother to August “Augie” people through his driving business, many of Catholic. One went to Catho- of it as strange. But, then again,
Sandy loved the City and through her philan- and Millicent “Millie” Contributions in her whom became good friends. Services were lic school and the other is very probably not too many other
thropic efforts she was very generous to the memory may be made to a charity of the private. Contributions in his memory may be religious,” Dougherty said, Jews think of it as a place to go.”
Arts and Sciences. In 1993, Sandy was donor’s choice. made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 adding with a laugh, “she talks
named individual Philanthropist of the Year Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103 or to JNF about the Pope all the time. None of the other 13 stu-
by the National Society of Fundraising Exec- GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S Plant a Tree in Israel, 2100 Arch Street, 3rd dents attending Pitt’s program
utives, and received the Humanitarian Award RAPHAEL-SACKS Floor, Phila., PA 19103. “At school, I’ve gone to in Florence are Jewish. Dough-
from the American Cancer Society. In 1997, church a couple times with erty will live with a host fam-
the Philadelphia Museum of Art dedicated the MACKLER SHAPIRO my friends. It’s different, defi- ily there, and she is prepared
Stephanie and Meyer Eglin Gallery. Sandy nitely. It’s cool, though, and for the stay to involve visits to
was an honorary member of the Museum's Edith Mackler, on August 15, 2017. The Deljean (nee Levinthal). Aug 9, 2017. Be- I’m the first Jewish friend for church services.
Board of Trustees and one of its most de- former Edith Allen, beloved aunt of Janet loved wife of the late William. Loving mother a lot of them. We have long
voted friends. Her leadership gift was instru- Weger (Gerald), Lisa Allen (Larry Serlin), and of Kenneth Shapiro (Caron), Nina Shapiro discussions about the afterlife “Mostly, I’d like to get a
mental in the creation of the Robert Mont- Deborah Long (Mitchel Baxt); great niece and (Barry David), and Lester Shapiro (Lynn). De- and religion in general.” better understanding of what
gomery Scott Endowment Fund for Exhibi- nephew, Josh and Jamie. Friends wishing voted mom-mom of Peter (Alexis), Meredith, Catholicism is,” she said. “I
tions. Sandy provided for the Eglin Laser may contribute to Lankenau Medical Center, Stuart, Sara (Alexander), Shira (David), She expressed regret that wanted the cultural immer-
Room, Meyer Eglin Infectious Disease Fel- 100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, Jonathan (Elizabeth), Monica, Jeffrey, Ran- her Catholic friends will not sion of something totally dif-
lowship, the Neurology Library Conference Pennsylvania 19096. dal, William and great-grandmother of Harris- be joining her in Italy, but ferent to what I know.” l
Room and the H. Robert Cathcart Endow- on, Sawyer, Benjamin, Matthew, and Eli. A
ment Fund for Nursing Excellence, all at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S proud graduate of Temple University and a
Pennsylvania Hospital. Her generosity has RAPHAEL-SACKS lifetime member of Hadassah. Deljean was an
encompassed Thomas Jefferson University avid collector of turtles, loved travel and the
Hospital, Moss Rehabilitation Center, The PAUL arts and had strong devotion to her family,
Wistar Institute, The Philadelphia Academy of friends and community volunteer work. Con-
Music, The Mann Music Center (where she Ruth “Toby” Paul (nee Benstock), August 13, tributions in her memory may be made to a
founded the Meyer Eglin Memorial Concert), 2017, of Warminster; wife of the late Stanley; charity of the donor’s choice.
The Philadelphia Orchestra (where she en- mother of Dr. Stephan Paul (Regina) and Bar-
dowed the Meyer Eglin Flute Chair). St. Chris- bara Paul, Esq. (Karyn Kernagis); sister of Es- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
topher's Hospital for Children, The Jewish ther Solomon; grandmother of Sara, Ben and RAPHAEL-SACKS
Federation and The Philadelphia Zoo. Sandy Thomas. She will be sorely missed by her
loved animals. She was a devoted caretaker family and friends. Contributions in her SHERMAN
to her precious Jake, a yellow-headed memory may be made to Jewish Federation
amazon, who passed away a few years ago. of Greater Phila. Edwin D. Sherman on August 15, 2017. Be-
Sandy had a passion for cooking and baking, loved husband of Marilyn (nee Deckelbaum).
sending care packages of homemade cakes JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Loving father of Lisa (Julie Lichtstein) Sher-
and soup to her family and friends. Preceded man and Nancy (Neal) Shrier. Loving brother
in death by her husband, Meyer Eglin, her PERLMUTTER of Martin (Lois) Sherman and the late Her-
parents, Anna and Paul Rudnick, her sister, bert Sherman. Adored grandfather of Zoey,
Helen Friel, and her niece, Joan D. Carroll. Sy Perlmutter, on August 5, 2017. Close to Dylan, and Jordyn. Contributions in his
Sandy is survived by her sister, Loretta Zei- 92 years of age. Survived by his wife Barbara memory may be made to the Jewish Federa-
ger, her nephew, Paul Mazerski, and great (nee Glickman), married for 41 years. Son of tion of South Palm Beach County, 9901
niece Kym Carroll. In addition to family, the late Charles and Elsie Perlmutter. WWII Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton FL 33428.
Sandy is survived by longtime, loyal friend, veteran, business man. Belonged to the Po-
Donna Lombardi Slipakoff. The Family wishes etry Group of South Jersey. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
to thank Denis Sheils, Esq. for his trust and RAPHAEL-SACKS
dedication, her loyal companion and care-
taker Zoya Lebedinsky, Dr. Roger B. Daniels, classified@
all attending physicians and nursing staff at jewishexponent.com
Jefferson Hospital and the Bayada Nursing
staff. Sandy loved life and a good laugh. She Honor the
was a loving and devoted sister, aunt and memory of your
friend. To know her, was to love her. She will
forever be in our hearts. Relatives and friends loved one …
were invited to graveside services Wed. Aug.
16, 2017, 1:30 P.M. at West Laurel Hill CALL 215-832-0749 OR
Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers, 0750
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Laury Saligman Michelle Singer Meredith C. Slawe

From left: Nina Taylor off-site program coordinator for Greensgrow The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) named Laury Saligman, Michelle
Mobile Markets; Michala Kupfer, food access coordinator for Greensgrow; Singer and Meredith C. Slawe to its board of trustees.
and John Eskate, hunger relief volunteer manager for RSVP Philadelphia
at KleinLife. Saligman is co-founder and managing director of Conservation Collaboratives, after working for
the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other organizations. She continues a family
Greensgrow Mobile Markets is operating a fresh produce farmers legacy at the NMAJH, as both her mother, Alice, and late brother, Ira, served as museum trustees.
market on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon through mid-October
at the senior services facility at KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia. Singer is vice president of political engagement and corporate administration at Comcast
The public is invited to shop there. Greensgrow is a nonprofit orga- Corp. She serves as Gov. Tom Wolf’s designee on the Franklin Institute board of trustees, as well
nization that engages neighborhoods in cultivating social entrepre- as the cabinet of the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey and the
neurship, urban agriculture and community greening and providing board for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia.
access to fresh produce in low-income and other communities.
Slawe is a partner at the Philadelphia law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath, where she is a litiga-
tor focusing on defending companies in consumer class actions and commercial litigation suits.
She serves on the corporate executive board of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the University
of Pennsylvania alumni board of managers and the Moore College of Art and Design visionary
women planning committee.

From left: Sylvia Brodsky, Amos Drory, Rob From left: Len Weinberg, Fran Gallun, Susan Leshnoff
and Marla Zipkin and Alton Sutnick

Amos Drory, interim executive vice president of American Associates, Ben-Gurion University
(AABGU), met with representatives of the Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del., chapters on Aug.
9. Following a program at the Union League hosted by Sylvia Brodsky, Drory, who’s been taking
a leave of absence from his position at the Peres Academic Center in Rehovot, Israel, attended a
dessert reception at the Wilmington home of AABGU chair Barry Kayne.

WorkReady, an
engagement proj-
ect for young
adults ages 16 to
21, participated
Back row from left: Scouts Noa Cohen, Aviv Rosenthal, Tali Uhlmann, in the Aug. 10
May Bandel, Noam Itach and Asaf Ackerman. Seated from left: Scout organization and
Gal Greenwald, KleinLife Adult Services Director Shelley Geltzer, Braelyn operation of a
Paoletti, Marci Lyons-DiCamilto (holding Bryce Paoletti) and scout Noam thrift shop at the
Kaplan Jewish Family and
Children’s Service Broad Street office. WorkReady partic-
As part of its nationwide summer tour, the Tzofim Israeli Scout ipants gathered donated items and helped distribute up to
Caravan staged two hour-long performances at KleinLife in 10 free items to the more than 100 community members in
Northeast Philadelphia. The event was sponsored by KleinLife in attendance. l From left: Patrick Rodriguez, Jarren
partnership with the Alan Eisen Memorial Fund and the Harry Dukes and Euniqua Wilkerson
Thomas Fund.

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