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JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLYLife JEWISH NEWSPAPER FOR 25 YEARS Dynamic Relationship Between Israel and Diaspora Explored BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Kanarek talked about the slay- pora: The Relationship of the ways been complicated “except ing of the Egyptian firstborn. Jewish Center in the Land of for a few days in 1967.” Rabbis Shai Held, Presi- “With some Egyptian women Israel to the Jewish Presence The question of separa- dent and Dean, Hadar Insti- unfaithful to their husbands— Throughout the Globe,” Rabbi tion of church and state in Isra- tute; Jane Kanarek, Associate each child born from a differ- Ethan pointed out that the ex- el was raised. It was noted that Dean and Professor of Rab- ent father—was a firstborn, pulsion of Adam and Eve from Israel was founded by secular binics, Hebrew College and according to Rashi. the Garden of Eden was the Jews but that Ben Gurion pro- Ethan Tucker, President and “Although Bityah, Pha- first diaspora, saying that G-d vided for a Central Rabbinate. Rosh Yeshiva, Hadar Institute raoh’s daughter who found protects Jews in exile. “If you look carefully the Rab- met on Sunday, March 31st at Moshe in the reeds was first- Once they return, the binate is losing its hold,” Et- Temple Israel Center, White born, she was spared because protection ceases and their tinger remarked. “It is difficult Plains to address the topic, Moshe prayed for her.” It was fate will be dependent on their to perform conversions for “Exploring the Dynamic Re- debated whether firstborn actions. If they sin, they will be young children. If his/her fam- lationship between Israel and girls should fast. exiled and protection will once ily makes teshuva (penitence) the Diaspora,” presented by the “However, that is not again safeguard them until then the child can be convert- Rabbi Gordon Tucker Fund for the custom (Maharil); Mish- they return to Israel. ed. There is no separation of Jewish Learning, Thought and nah Berurah: ‘And this is not In his concluding re- church and state in Israel.” Culture before a rapt, enthusi- the custom, because the To- marks, Israeli Journalist and Rabbi Gordon concluded, astic audience of over 200 com- rah does not grant holiness Visiting Fellow Yair Ettinger, “that a close interpretation of munity members. Left to right, Rabbis Jane Kanarek, Asssociate Dean and Professor of Rabbinics, of the firstborn to a female in Shalom Hartman Institute of the Mishnah yielded that if you Discussing “Reading Hebrew College; Shai Held, President and Dean, Hadar Institute; Temple Israel any matter,’” Rabbi Kanarek North America acknowledged are directed to a place that you the Talmud in the Diaspora: Center Rabbi Emeritus Gordon Tucker; Ethan Tucker, President and Rosh Yeshiva, averred. that the relationship between think of as exile, if a Torah is Reclaiming Lost Stories,” Hadar Institute. In “Center and the Dias- North American Jews has al- there, it is a Jewish home.” Jewish American Heritage Month Celebrates American Jews Jewish American Heri- Jewish History, the lead spon- make poignant observations the first African American best known for his whimsical tage Month (JAHM), a national sor of JAHM. “By celebrating about the world around them, protagonist in a full color invention drawing cartoons, commemoration of the contri- JAHM, we honor the values of offering powerful commentary picture book. and also won a Pulitzer Prize butions that Americans Jews inclusion, acceptance, and re- on issues of the day through Stan Lee (1922 – for his political cartoon about have made to the fabric of our ligious pluralism cherished by their unique and universal me- 2018), though not an il- the Atom Bomb. Roz Chast, nation’s history, culture, and this country. dium.” lustrator himself, gave the The New Yorker cartoonist and society, has announced the “JAHM’s 2019 theme From Ezra Jack Keats who world Spiderman, Incredi- author of Can’t We Talk About theme for the May 2019 cel- provides an opportunity to grew up as the child of Jewish ble Hulk, Iron Man, among Something More Pleasant?, ebration: American Jewish highlight the many American immigrants in Depression- other legendary Marvel Leela Corman, who’s graphic Illustrators. First established Jews who have helped create era Brooklyn, to contempo- Comic superheroes. In the novel Unterzakhn follows the by presidential proclamation the nation’s beloved children’s rary writer/illustrator Maira DC Comics universe, char- lives of Jewish twin sisters in 2006 and renewed every books, iconic graphic novels Kalman who examined (and acters like Superman, cre- growing up in the tenements year since, JAHM encourages and their superheroes, and illustrated) the American de- Stan Lee ated by Jerry Siegel (1914 of New York City’s Lower East people of all backgrounds to syndicated comics and illus- mocracy she saw around the – 1996) and Joe Shuster (1914 Side, and underground comics learn about and draw inspira- trations. These Jewish artists, country, these keen and witty migrants and very poor. Grow- – 1992), has clear Jewish roots, movement artist Diana Noom- tion from the more than 360- illustrators, and writers have social observers reflect us and ing up in East New York, Keats’ and whose character further in, best known for her charac- year history of Jewish life in been shaped by American life, our world in lasting ways. experience of antisemitism developed as WWII unfolded. ter DiDi Glitz, who addresses this country. society, and culture, and in Award-winning author and poverty in his youth gave Rube Goldberg (1883 – 1970), transgressive social issues, “The stories of American turn enriched America’s imag- and illustrator Ezra Jack Ke- him a lifelong sympathy for the subject of recent NMAJH are just a few of the industry’s Jews are woven into the rich inative landscape. Through the ats (1916 – 1983), whose chil- others who suffered prejudice special exhibition, The Art leading women today. history of this diverse nation,” prism of their Jewish identity, dren’s books include Whistle and want. His work transcends of Rube Goldberg, is one of Maira Kalman, best says Ivy Barsky, CEO and Gwen and often by approaching their for Willie, Peter’s Chair, and the personal and reflects the the most influential and pro- known for her exuberant The Goodman Director of the Na- work through the lens of social The Snowy Day, was the son universal concerns of chil- lific cartoon illustrators of New Yorker covers and chil- tional Museum of American justice, they have been able to Eastern European Jewish im- dren. The Snowy Day featured the twentieth century who is continued on page 4 Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com A Personal Perspective of Latina/Jewish Relations BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Arts and Talks, disseminated from all over, attracted by the were either dis- power plant workers.” two topics: 1) Anti-Semitism oil riches. qualified, jailed Altman then showed a Liat Altman, Director of in Latin America and how it af- “Chavez came to power or exiled. Vot- video by Venezuelan comedian Latin American Affairs for the fects Jews in the United States with an agenda of socialism. ing is controlled Joanna Hausmann, decry- Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and worldwide; 2) What is go- His brand of socialism was ma- by Smart Chip ing the American Left’s stand in New York City, appeared at ing on in Venezuela? nipulative. ID’s, exchang- against intervention (“Hands the Jewish Community Cen- “There was a two-party “One of the first things he ing votes for Off Venezuela”). ter (JCC) Mid-Westchester system in Venezuela, pretty did was to change their Con- food. Chavez “U.S. and 50 world lead- on Thursday, April 4th, dis- much Republicans and Demo- stitution from requiring a new died of cancer ers recognized National As- cussing “Latina and Jewish— crats before Hugo Chavez was government every four years, on March 5, sembly President Juan Guaido A Personal Perspective.” A elected in 1999,” Altman began. now creating automatic elec- 2013, succeeded as Acting President of Venezu- Westchester resident, Altman “There, 10% of the population tions and no term limits. He by Nicolas Mad- ela since January 2019. The is in charge of combatting anti- holds 90% of the riches. The admired Fidel Castro and was uro, who op- Venezuelan people want to live Semitism in Latin America for population is largely unedu- very anti-American and Israel, poses humani- with electricity, food, schools, ADL. cated, in poverty with few re- charging that America put Is- tarian aid, even jobs, medicine and a vote that Altman, former Mid- sources. There was a middle- rael in the Middle East, blam- though children actually counts,” Hausmann Westchester JCC Director of class immigrant population ing the U.S. and Zionists for Liat Altman are dying of dis- stressed. eases eradicated elsewhere; And it was noted that Jair everything. Many Venezuelan 10% percent of the population Bolsonaro, the new Far-Right Jews left the country. have left the country. There is President of Brazil is pro-Is- “Opposition candidates little electricity due to lack of rael. ‘From Holocaust to Independence’, FIDF Mission to Poland and Israel More than 40 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) sup- MOTHER’S DAY porters from across the country will embark on a mission to Po- FAUX land and Israel, May 2-10, with SUNDAY CREAM Holocaust survivors and along- CHEESE side 45 soldiers and officers representing all branches of the BRUNCH Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Joining the delegation will $19.99 be Holocaust survivor Sophie Tajch Klisman, 89, of Detroit. 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Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 2 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Sharp Rise in the Share of Americans Saying Jews Face Discrimination Survey Finds The public sees wide- continue to say there is a lot or percentage points in the cur- Partisan differences in spread discrimination against some discrimination against rent survey: 69% of Democrats views of how much discrimina- several racial, ethnic and re- Muslims, blacks, Hispanics, now say blacks face a lot of dis- tion several groups experience ligious groups in the U.S. And gays and lesbians, and women. crimination, compared with have widened in recent years. while most of these views are Muslims, in particular, are 19% of Republicans. Democrats have con- little changed over the last seen as facing more discrimi- Majorities in both par- sistently been more likely several years, the share of nation than other groups in tisan groups say there is at than Republicans to say most Americans saying Jews face society; 82% say Muslims face least some discrimination groups face a lot of discrimina- discrimination in the U.S. has some discrimination, with against many groups, includ- tion. Since 2016, however, the increased substantially since 56% saying they encounter a ing Muslims, blacks, gays and share of Democrats who say late 2016. lot of discrimination – highest lesbians, and Hispanics. But blacks face a lot of discrimi- Today, 64% of Americans among nine groups included in the share of Democrats who nation has increased, while say Jews face at least some dis- the survey. say each of these groups face Republicans’ views are little crimination – a 20-percentage- While overall views about discrimination is significantly changed. point increase from 2016; the discrimination against most higher than the share of Re- Since 2013, when a sim- share saying Jews face “a lot” groups in U.S. society are little publicans who say the same. ilarly-worded question asked of discrimination has nearly changed since 2016, already For instance, 92% of Demo- about discrimination against doubled, from 13% to 24%. wide partisan divides in many crats, compared with 69% of African Americans, the change Democrats remain more likely of these views have grown wid- Republicans, say Muslims face is even more striking. Six years than Republicans to say there er. For example, in December at least some discrimination. ago, just 28% of Democrats said is discrimination against Jews, 2016, 57% of Democrats and In contrast, Republicans African Americans faced a lot but the shift in these views is Democratic leaners, compared are about twice as likely as of discrimination; today, more evident in both parties. with 20% of Republicans and Democrats to say that evangeli- than twice as many Democrats The survey by Pew Re- Republican leaners said that cal Christians (70% vs. 32%), say blacks face a lot of discrim- search Center, conducted blacks faced a lot of discrimi- whites (58% vs. 25%) and men ination. (Over this period, an March 20-25 among 1,503 nation – a 37-percentage-point (48% vs. 27%) are subject to at increasing share of Democrats adults, also finds majorities gap. That has increased to 50 least some discrimination. continued on page 11

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Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 3 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Survivors and their Families Share Stories about their Lives Before the Holocaust In preparation for Holo- family’s exile, and her lifelong tykgold highlights his journey gether.” caust Memorial Day (Yom HaS- battle for her family’s property. from his current home in Isra- Almost 75 years after the hoah), the World Jewish Res- Lea says: “Since 1988, when el back to his native Warsaw to Holocaust, there are an es- titution Organization (WJRO) Poland became a democratic find his family’s lost property. timated 400,000 Holocaust launched a month-long social country, I have been trying He recounts how when Ger- survivors still alive around the media campaign – #MyProp- to recover my father’s factory many invaded Poland, his life world. However, most have ertyStory – to focus on survi- and building. Although I have changed almost immediately. not received any restitution vors’ lives before the Holocaust received numerous promises He is not necessarily looking or compensation or acknowl- and show how their homes, from Polish Presidents, until for compensation for himself. edgment for the wrongful tak- land, businesses, or personal today these properties have He says that at 82, he is too old ing of their every possession. possessions are important and not been returned. I will not to benefit. “My children suf- As survivors continue to age, powerful links to their past. give up.” fered through me,” said Yoram. the #MyPropertyStory social The campaign began in • The video of Polish-born “Compensation is a binding media campaign efforts will the beginning of April and Holocaust survivor Yoram Sz- chain that ties the story to- continued on page 5 continues until Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom HaShoah), on Thursday, May 2. During U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to this time, WJRO asked Holo- caust survivors, their children, grandchildren, extended fami- Host Special Screening and Discussion lies, and others to share and post their unique stories on in Harrison social media about life before STAFF REPORT members of the JCC. the Holocaust to shine a light social media campaign focuses their own journey of what has There will be a post on the injustice suffered by on survivors and their descen- connected them to their family The Jewish Community screening discussion with millions as a result of what was dants and their connection to history. Center of Harrison, 130 Union Barry Avrich, Director and wrongfully taken from them their family history before and The #MyPropertyStory Avenue, Harrison, and The Producer of Prosecuting Evil, during the Shoah and its after- after the Shoah. interviews feature: United States Holocaust Memo- and Elizabeth Little, Senior math. The campaign will cul- “#MyPropertyStory is • Holocaust survivor rial Museum will host a special Advisor, Ferencz International minate on Yom HaShoah with a unique social media cam- Greta Mares, who speaks screening and discussion on Justice Initiative, Simon-Sk- a gallery of photos, videos, and paign in which Holocaust sur- about her happy childhood in May 15 of the documentary, jodt Center for the Prevention postings on the WJRO website vivors and their families can Czechoslovakia, her close call Prosecuting Evil: The Extraor- of Genocide, United States Ho- wjro.org.il/mypropertystory. share their cherished memo- with almost being murdered dinary World of Ben Ferencz. locaust Memorial Museum. During the Holocaust, ries of lives that were forever in Auschwitz, and then upon Produced and directed by Barry Barry Avrich is a Cana- the Nazis and their allies sys- changed,” said Gideon Taylor, her return home, the memory Avrich, Prosecuting Evil tells the dian director, producer, au- tematically robbed millions of Chair of Operations, WJRO. of seeing the stolen rings of her fascinating story of Ben Ferencz thor and marketing executive. Jews of every possession from “Behind every property there dead sister on another wom- - the last surviving Nuremberg He has made over 45 notable Barry Avrich their homes and businesses as is a story. It is a link, a connec- an’s hand in a café. “I looked prosecutor and lifelong advo- films in a career spanning 30 well as property belonging to tion, a bond to the history of across the room and she was cate of “law not war.” Genocide. In 2015 he received years. His critically acclaimed the Jewish community. Each Jewish families and commu- wearing my sister’s two rings,” After witnessing Nazi the Museum’s highest honor, documentaries include Show item represented a cherished nities torn apart by the Holo- said Greta. concentration camps shortly the Elie Wiesel Award, for his Stopper: The Theatrical Life of memory, a loved one, a child- caust.” • In another video, Ho- after liberation, Ferencz be- work holding Nazi perpetra- Garth Drabinsky, The Last Mo- hood cut short, a lifetime of WJRO has created cus- locaust survivor Lea Evron came the lead prosecutor in the tors accountable and advocat- gul: The Life and Times of Lew labor and generations of his- tomized videos (in Hebrew recounts her young life in Einsatzgruppen case at Nurem- ing for Holocaust survivors Wasserman and An Unlikely tory – people’s lives that were and English) with interviews of Poland. She describes her fa- berg, which has been called the and other victims of genocide. Obsession: Churchill and the taken. The #MyPropertyStory Holocaust survivors who share ther’s successful business, the biggest murder trial in history. Prosecuting Evil is a pro- Jews. In 2019, he released 2 All 22 Nazi officials tried for duction of Melbar Entertain- new films; The Reckoning: murdering over a million Jews ment Group with assistance Hollywood’s Worst Kept Secret Jewish American Heritage Month Celebrates American Jews were convicted. Ferencz went from the United States Ho- and Prosecuting Evil. For Net- continued from page 1 on to advocate for restitution locaust Memorial Museum flix, Avrich released the criti- dren’s books, is the daughter of member and Executive Direc- Visitors to the JAHM web- for Jewish victims of the Ho- Ferencz International Justice cally acclaimed film Blurred Sara Berman, a Jewish immi- tor of the Jewish Women’s site, jahm.us, can find ways to locaust and later for the estab- Initiative. The Museum will Lines: Inside the Art World. grant who left her marriage of Archive. “This year’s JAHM celebrate JAHM in their own lishment of the International co-present this event with Bet A living memorial to the nearly 40 years and her life in theme offers meaningful, fun, communities. The JAHM web- Criminal Court. His fight for Torah, Mount Kisco, Congre- Holocaust, the United States Israel for New York. and creative ways for schools, site offers interactive content justice for victims of atrocity gation Emanu-El of Westches- Holocaust Memorial Museum “Illustrators have the un- libraries, and community cen- and educational resources to crimes continues today. ter, Rye, documentary chan- inspires citizens and leaders canny ability to reflect society ters to explore with audiences facilitate nationwide engage- Ferencz has been in- nel, Melbar Entertainment worldwide to confront hatred, in all its messiness and humor of all ages the ways that Ameri- ment, including a toolkit for volved with the U.S. Holocaust Group, Rogers Documentary prevent genocide, and promote in universally appealing ways. can Jews have been influenced promoting awareness in indi- Memorial Museum since its Fund and the Jewish Commu- human dignity. Its far-reach- Through their art, these artists by and have contributed to the vidual communities. Teachers, creation 26 years ago. He has nity Center of Harrison. ing educational programs and can provide relevant cultural fabric of American culture. students, and lifelong learners donated his personal archives This is the second pro- global impact are made pos- commentary, and practically Additionally, the opportunity can peruse lesson plans and to the Museum, which includes gram that the U.S. Holocaust sible by generous donors. in real-time, thanks in great to emphasize the central role reading lists. 500,000 pages of documenta- Memorial Museum has held at The program will begin at part to the volume of visu- of American Jewish women in For more information tion, and funded the Ferencz The JCC of Harrison. The mu- 7:00 p.m. and is free and open ally based online platforms,” this piece of American cultural and developing JAHM news International Justice Initiative seum has an ongoing relation- to the public. Registration is shares Judith Rosenbaum, heritage is especially impor- and special events, visit www. at the Museum’s Simon-Skjodt ship with the JCC as a number required at ushmm.org/events/ JAHM Advisory Committee tant and extremely timely.” jahm.us. Center for the Prevention of of the Museum’s donors are prosecuting-evilharrison.

Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 4 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com ArtsMobile Brings the Arts to Local Neighborhoods ArtsWestchester, with ma- to take its artists and mobile arts the-artsmobile/ Saturday the 11th – 8:30am to 1pm jor support from White Plains programming to White Plains May ArtsMobile on hand 10am to 1pm Hospital and Con Edison, an- Housing Authority sites, West- Friday the 3rd – 10am to 5pm Larchmont Farmers Market nounced the launch of the Arts- chester festivals, neighborhood ArtsMobile on hand 10am to 3pm Metro North – Upper Lot Mobile in Westchester County. parks and community events like Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst (Chatsworth Av/Myrtle Blvd) ArtsWestchester’s new ArtsMo- workshops, that will take place 635 S Broadway Larchmont bile, a colorful RAM van custom- outdoors. Tarrytown fit with all kinds of art supplies, For admission fees visit www. June will bring free arts program- WHERE TO FIND THE artrider.com Saturday the 29th – 11am to 3pm ming to children and audiences ARTSMOBILE White Plains Farmer’s Market of all ages outside the traditional Events are free to the public Saturday the 5th – 8:30am to Court Street classroom or studio setting. unless otherwise noted 12pm White Plains ArtsWestchester CEO Ja- All Events are subject to change White Plains Farmers’ Market net T. Langsam explains, “The without notice. See the sched- Court Street (between Martine ArtsMobile is an entirely new ule of upcoming events here: Ave/Main St) Children from the Lakeview Apartments in White Plains help to cut the ribbon concept for us – one that allows https://artswestchester.org/ White Plains on the new ArtsMobile along with sponsors and supporters including, left to us to bring creative, collabora- right, White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach; Janet T. Langsam, CEO, ArtsWest- tive arts activities to Westches- chester; Mack Carter, Executive Director, White Plains Housing Authority; Shari ter youth and their families, ‘From Holocaust to Independence’, FIDF Mission to Poland and Israel Rosen Ascher, Advocacy and Community Liaison, Westchester County Execu- continued from page 2 where they live. It is also an ex- tive George Latimer’s Office; Dawn French, Senior Vice President, Marketing & tension of our 35-year commit- Community Outreach, White Plains Hospital and ArtsMobile Sponsor; Miguel conditions at such a young age, Holocaust to Independence” history through the eyes of ment to arts education currently Cossio, artist from New Rochelle; Jane Solnick, Director, Westchester Regional or at any age. It was a horrible mission will span Jewish those who survived the hor- bringing art-making workshops & Community Affairs, Con Edison and ArtsMobile Sponsor; and Nicholas experience, but I’m glad that I history, from its darkest rors of the Holocaust and those to schools and after-school pro- Wolff, White Plains Housing Authority Board Member. finally was able to tell it.” moments to its most trium- who risk their lives to defend grams.” Langsam continues, Also joining the mission phant. Israeli soldiers and the Jewish homeland,” said “Our partnership with White low professional teaching courage creative expression into will be Holocaust survivor Gi- Holocaust survivors will ac- Klifi-Amir. “We’ll celebrate our Plains Hospital and Con Edison artists, including Barry Ma- neighborhoods providing arts ac- zella “Gita” Mann, 89, of Israel. company the FIDF support- story of heroism – from near recognizes that art-making is a son, Miguel Cossio and Vicky tivities to those who have little or Mann’s community in Hungary ers on a trip across Poland, annihilation, to the triumph healthy pursuit and one that en- Youngman, to bring hands-on no access to the arts. was forced into a ghetto and starting in Krakow, once of establishing the state of Is- livens our communities.” art workshops designed to From April through October, later brought to Auschwitz, home to more than 60,000 rael. When we march tall and The ArtsMobile will al- spark imaginations and en- the ArtsMobile will be scheduled where she and her sister were Jews, and tracing the com- proud through the gates of the separated from their fam- munity’s steps from the city’s Auschwitz-Birkenau camps, The 55th Annual Celebrate Israel Parade ily. Gita was later separated ghetto to the Buczyna forest, together with Holocaust sur- from her sister and sent to where the Nazis executed vivors, FIDF supporters, and The Jewish Community Relations Council of New Germany, where she worked more than 800 children, and 45 Israeli officers in uniform, York (JCRC-NY) has announced that Fifth Avenue will for most of the war. After nar- then to the Auschwitz-Birke- gratefully flying the Israeli flag, turn blue and white on Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 11 a.m. rowly escaping death, she was nau concentration and exter- we will send a clear message: to 4 p.m., as more than 30 floats, 15 world-class marching taken to Sweden and stayed mination camps. that we are here, we will never bands, and 40,000 marchers join in unity in the largest there until 1946. She returned The entire delegation forget, and we will do what- celebration of Israel in the world, the annual Celebrate to Hungary after the war and will then fly to Israel on an ever we must do to protect Israel Parade. reunited with her sister and Israeli Air Force (IAF) air- our country and our people to This year marks the 55th anniversary of what has three brothers. In 1948, she plane, after the IDF Chief of guarantee – Never Again.” become one of the largest events in New York City, grow- moved with her then-fiancé to the General Staff granted the “This mission serves as ing exponentially each year in attendance and excite- Israel, where she stayed until FIDF delegation exclusive ac- one of the last opportunities ment since its founding in 1965. Hundreds of thousands emigrating to the U.S. in 1964, cess, and land at an IAF base. for survivors to return to Aus- of spectators will gather on Fifth Avenue for the Parade, and finally returning to Israel The group will visit IDF bases chwitz and share its dreadful which celebrates the positive impact the Jewish and five years ago. Mann has two and meet soldiers serving stories,” said Cohen. “We will democratic state of Israel has on people in New York and children who live in New Jer- on Israel’s front lines, com- walk through the gates of hell, around the world. sey, and she currently lives in memorate Yom HaZikaron where countless Jews suffered The Parade is produced by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), in coopera- Jerusalem. – Israel’s Memorial Day for and perished at the hands of tion with UJA-Federation of New York and the Consulate General of Israel in New York. Led by FIDF National fallen soldiers and victims of the Nazis. We will ensure the Michael Miller, Executive Vice President & CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York President Bobby Cohen and terror – and celebrate Israel’s stories of survivors live on, (JCRC-NY) said, “The Celebrate Israel Parade acts as a convener each year for international communities to FIDF National Director and 71st Independence Day. safeguarded by those brave sol- stand together to promote unity on a global scale.” CEO Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir “This historic mission diers who defend and protect This year’s Parade will welcome Edward A. Mermelstein, Founder and CEO of One & Only Realty and Klifi-Amir, the nine-day “From will survey Jewish modern the state of Israel, and Jewish President of ZAKA, as the Grand Marshall. Mermelstein said, “As an immigrant New Yorker and a proud Jew, people around the world.” walking up Fifth Avenue as the grand marshal of the Celebrate Israel Parade is the pinnacle of the American dream. I am so proud to stand with Israel.” Survivors and their Families Share Stories about their Lives Before More than 250 organizations, Israeli musical artists, and special guests will march along Fifth Avenue, from 57th Street to 74th Street, including groups of rollerbladers, motorcyclists, dance groups, and juggling the Holocaust clowns. continued from page 4 The 2019 creative theme for marching groups and floats is “Only in Israel,” after the famed Hebrew song raise awareness to help ensure Department to investigate and port is due in December 2019. Rak B’Yisrael. Each group or float will include colorful banners, costumes, and props related to the theme in that they see a measure of jus- submit a report to Congress on For more information some way in a show of unity and pageantry for Israel. tice in their lifetime and help the extent to which endorsees about the #MyPropertyStory For the ninth year in a row, the Parade will be televised live by FOX affiliate, WWOR-TV My9 and Jewish them secure what is rightfully of the 2009 Terezin Declara- campaign, visit: wjro.org.il/ Broadcasting Service from 12–3 p.m., and streamed on Facebook Live and https://celebrateisraelny.org/, and theirs. tion on Holocaust Era Assets mypropertystory. The website from 12-3 p.m. The Celebrate Israel Parade broadcast is sponsored by Friends of Maimonides Medical Center. In May 2018, President and Related Issues are meeting includes, links to WJRO’s so- Parade Co-Chair Judy Kaufthal remarked, “The Celebrate Israel Parade is the world’s largest expression Trump signed a law, the Jus- their pledges to adopt national cial media platforms, links to of support for solidarity. It’s breathtaking to see Fifth Avenue filled with people of all ages celebrating Israel tice for Uncompensated Sur- laws and policies to help Holo- videos and photos for repost- and its culture.” vivors Today (JUST) Act. The caust survivors identify and re- ing, and sample tweets and For the latest information on the Celebrate Israel Parade, visit the Parade website at celebrateisraelny. JUST Act requires the State claim their properties. The re- postings. org Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 5 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com

may 29 may 2 UJA Federation of New York will host the Westchester Annual Cel- On May 2, the annual Countywide Yom Hashoah Holocaust Com- ebration 2019, Surfing USA, at 6:30pm at The Capitol Theatre, 149 memoration will be held at noon in The Garden of Remembrance, Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, featuring The Beach Boys. To at- 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, featuring Holocaust survivor tend call Deborah Lane, 385-2108. Helga Luden and a procession of rescued Holocaust Torah Scrolls. To attend call 696-0738. may/june calendar

Center, White Plains from 9:30am-2:30pm. For details call 813-6300. May 17 UPCOMING/ONGOING Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El, 2 Ogden Road, UJA Federation of New York in Westchester will hold the following: May 9 At 9am, UJA Federation of New York in Westchester will convene the Scarsdale, will host a dinner discussion featuring Tova Kantrowitz speak- at 7pm, Complicit: The Roosevelt Administration’s Inadequate Response to first Westchester Women’s Symposium featuring 14 women who have ing on Technion, the MIT of Israel. Call Fawn Mendel at 725-5175 for more the Refugee Crisis at The Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, a screening of turned ideas into action. Event is being held at The Jacob Burns Film Cen- information. the movie followed by a discussion of current US immigration policy with a ter, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville. To attend, call 385-2103. representative from HIAS. Register at ujafedny.org/event/view/yinr-commu- May 18 nity-event or call 385-2120; May 16 at 11: 30pm, Business and Professional At 8pm, the Yorktown Jewish Center, will hold a Yom Hashoah program At 9:30pm, Young Israel of New Rochelle, 1149 North Avenue, will pres- Division Game Changers Luncheon at Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase. at the synagogue, 2966 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights. For details ent David G. Greenfield, CEO of Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Contact 385-2131 to register; May 19 at noon, Scarsdale Family Olympics call 245-2324. who will discuss The Politics of Poverty: How Public Poverty Shapes the at Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, 555 West Hartsdale Avenue, Lives of the Neediest. RSVP to ujafedny.org/yinr-community-event or call Hartsdale. Register at ujafedny.org/event/view/scarsdale-family-olympics At 6:30pm, The Derfner Judaica Museum at The Hebrew Home at River- 385-2120 or call 385-2126; May 23 at 7:45am, Government Relations Breakfast in col- dale, 5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, will host a Commemorative Po- laboration with Westchester Jewish Council. Keynote speaker: New York etry Event in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day. RSVP to art@ May 19 State Attorney General Letitia James. RSVP to ujafedny.org/event/view/ hebrewhome.org Photo ID required for entrance. At 5pm, The American Technion Society will hold a special Yom Westchester-annual-legislative-breakfast or contact 385-2120. Ha’Atzmaut celebration for community members and Technion alumni At 10am, in observance of Yom Hashoah, participate in the Butterfly Proj- at Asia Society Auditorium, 725 Park Avenue, New York. Register at web. A class in Beginners Hebrew will be led by Cantor Isabel Kopstein every ect with Engage, at The Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 South Broad- event.com/event/ca99aacb-a246-4dd6-9458-06e95962995d/summary Monday at 1:30 pm at Yorktown Jewish center, 2966 Crompond Road, way, Tarrytown. RSVP to Laura Wexler at [email protected] Yorktown Heights. Contact the office at 245-2324 to attend. May 20 May 6 American Friends of Soroka Medical Center present Swing for Soroka, Chabad Westchester is sponsoring a Bat Mitzvah Club for girls 11-13, At 6pm, Westchester Legislators host the annual Westchester Jewish His- their first Golf and Tennis Outing at Old Oaks Country Club, Purchase. taking place every third week through June on Tuesday evenings from tory and Heritage Month Celebration at the Michaelian Office Building, Sign up at soroka.org/register4outing or call 725-9070 5:15-6:15pm at 1228 North Avenue, New Rochelle. Call 712-8332 or 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains. For more information, call email [email protected] to join or ask questions. Westchester Jewish Council at 328-7001. May 21 At 7:30pm, Westchester Jewish Council will hold their 44th Annual Meet- The JCC of Mid Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, will offer the May 10 ing at Temple Shaaray Tefila of Westchester, 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford following: May 3, at 1pm, Professor Ralph Buultjens will be speaking on At 5:30pm, join Engage and the congregants of Congregation Emanu-El, Corners. RSVP to Donna Bartell at 328-7001. Israel and its Neighbors; May 5, at 3pm, Yom HaAtzmaut/Israel Indepen- 2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye, for a Mitzvah Shabbat. Email Debra Cerbi- dence Day Family Celebration; May 7 at 7pm, Yom HaZikaron, Israel Me- ni for information at [email protected] to learn more... May 22 morial Day Commemoration. Visit jccmw.org to learn more. At 11:30am, The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will hold May 13 their Spring Luncheon at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, 295 Soundview Rabbi Molly Karp is facilitating the SAJE Chappaqua Mussar group on From 10-11:30am, The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Avenue, White Plains. For more information call 696-0738 or email mjas- May 3, 24 and June 21, afternoons at 12:30pm. For more information and The Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 South Broadway, Tarrytown, [email protected]. RSVP to hhrecny.org [email protected] will co-sponsor a Cartoonists Against the Holocaust exhibit and lecture. Call 366-7898 or 696-0738 for more information. The JCC of Mid Westchester Academic Center, 999 Wilmot Road, Scars- JUNE dale will offer the following: Chemistry SAT Subject Test Prep on 4 Tues- May 16 June 2 days May 7-28 at 6:30pm; Regents Prep Courses and Summer Practice At 6pm, AJC Westchester/ Fairfield will host their 2019 Gala honoring Celebrate Israel Parade from 11am to 4pm starting on 57th Street to 74th ACT and SAT Exam Prep Courses. To Register call 472-3300 or visit jc- Richard J. Cohen, Ruth and Sid Lapidus at The Ritz Carlton Westchester, Street on Fifth Avenue, NYC. To learn more, visit celebrateisraelny.org cmw.org/teens/academic-center-college-prep/ White Plains. To attend call 948-5585 or email [email protected] At 10:15 am, Hadassah Westchester will hold their 4th Annual Spring At 7pm, Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, 295 Soundview Avenue, White Fashion Show at Lord and Taylor, Eastchester, with a catered Brunch. MAY Plains, will present a Literary Series featuring author Jessamyn Hope, read- Register online at Hadassah.org/events/fashionshow May 1 ing from her book, Safekeeping. To attend call 946-8851 The 51st Salute to Seniors event will take place at Westchester County

Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 6 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com BE A GOOD COOKIE Lacrosse Tournament Raises Money for Pediatric Cancer Research STAFF REPORT nally founded the tour- ticipating from low- ment go to COOKIES FOR cer2019. The boys hope to nament as a bar mitzvah er Westchester and KIDS CANCER, a national continue running the tour- It’s not often that a Bar project but decided to Greenwich, Conn., The 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated nament through their high Mitzvah project renews it- keep it going because of Sports Underdome in to raising funds and aware- school years. Cookies for self years after and contin- how good it makes us feel Mount Vernon, was ness for research into less Kids’ Cancer is dedicated to ues to raise money for a good to give back.” filled with hundreds toxic, more effective treat- raising funds for pediatric cause. But Sam Rosenberg Both boys play la- of families. The teams ments for childhood can- cancer research. The orga- and Evan Phillips, 15 year old crosse for their school competed in brack- cer, the leading disease kill- nization provides support High School students from teams; Rosenberg at New ets named for cookie ing children in the United and resources for individu- New Rochelle, have done Rochelle High School favorites like sugar, States. als and businesses to host just that. For the fourth year, and Phillips at Salisbury oatmeal and choco- “With pediatric can- grassroots events, as well as the boys have organized School in Conn. The late chip. This year’s cer research receiving less other simple ways for any- and hosted The BE A GOOD Rosenberg family are winners were the 5th than 5 percent of federal one to get involved. COOKIE Lacrosse Tourna- members of Temple Israel grade team, Sugar money earmarked for can- Cookies for Kids’ Can- ment, bringing their total of New Rochelle and the Cookies, from Larch- cer research, Cookies for cer was founded in 2008, raised to more than $50,000 Phillips family belongs to mont/Mamaroneck Kids Cancer is a great fit for by parents inspired by their in support of children’s can- Larchmont Temple. Youth Lacrosse, the what we hope to achieve,” young son’s courageous cer research and their goal “We knew we want- 6th grade Oatmeal explained Phillips. “This is battle with neuroblastoma. of funding a new pediatric ed to do something that Cookies, also known as an organization dedicated Since inception, Cookies for cancer clinical research would have a positive im- Greenwich Warriors to finding new treatments Kids’ Cancer has granted $16 trial. pact on kids,” said Phil- and an 8th grade Choc- for kids’ cancer and it feels million to childhood cancer This year, the March 31 lips. “With cancer being olate Chip team from great knowing that our ef- research. As a result, 110 tournament raised $14,000. the number one cause of Pelham. All winning forts are helping them to do research grants have been “We started this tourna- death by disease of chil- teams received a cus- so.” awarded, leading to 42 new ment because we both love dren in the U.S., Cookies Evan Phillips and Sam Rosenberg tomized champion’s To join the fight and treatments available to kids lacrosse and wanted to give for Kids’ Cancer was a medal. make a donation, visit http:// today. Learn how you can get back while also having fun,” great fit for what we hope to With fifteen teams All proceeds from the www.cookiesforkidscancer. involved at cookiesforkid- said Rosenberg. “We origi- achieve.” of 5th-8th grade boys par- Be A Good Cookie Tourna- org/fundraiser/stickittocan- scancer.org.

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Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 7 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Cassatt String Quartet Performs Cantor Gerald Cohen’s Voyagers

Cassatt String Quartet. Photo Credit: Anna Ablogina On Saturday, May 11, 2019 Vasko Dukovski, is a New standing achievement in the cre- at 9:00 to 11:00 PM, the widely ac- York based multidisciplinary art- ative arts, and has been awarded claimed Cassatt String Quartet, ist and diverse stylistic performer commissioning grants from Meet clarinetist Vasko Dukovski, and of the highest caliber, one of the the Composer, National Endow- bassist Pablo Aslan perform a most-sought-after instrumental- ment for the Arts, New York State $500 voucher for musical café event entitled Musi- ist in his generation. Council on the Arts, and West- cal Voyages – International and Living in the United States chester Arts Council. Throughout Angie’s List members. Interplanetary at Shaarei Tikvah, since 1980, Argentine-born bass- his career, he has been selected for 46 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale. ist and composer Pablo Aslan is residencies including those at The Applies to complete kitchen or bathroom renovation. The concert program features recognized internationally as one MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, Virgin- Cantor Gerald Cohen’s highly of the leading figures in traditional ia Center for the Creative Arts and praised compositions, Voyagers and contemporary tango. His American Lyric Theater. and Preludes and Debka. extensive discography includes Cohen’s music has been Voyagers is a tribute to the Piazzolla in Brooklyn, a jazz-tango commissioned by chamber en- Ferrari’s Kitchens & Baths, Ltd. is a premiere kitchen Voyager spacecraft on the 40th tribute to Astor Piazzolla, and sembles including the Cassatt anniversary of their launch. The Tango Grill. The latter earned him String Quartet, Verdehr Trio, and bathroom showroom located in Elmsford, NY. piece had its world premiere at nominations for a Latin Grammy Franciscan String Quartet, Chesa- New York’s Hayden Planetarium Award (“Best Tango Album”) and peake Chamber Music, Grneta En- For over thirty years, Ferrari’s has been your one- in November, 2017 and was met a Grammy Award (“Best Latin Jazz semble, Wave Hill Trio, Bronx Arts with great critical acclaim. The Album”). Ensemble, and Brooklyn Philhar- program also includes works by Cantor Gerald Cohen has monic Brass Quintet; by choruses stop source for creative design, expert construction Ljova and Pablo Aslan. been praised for his “linguistic including the New York Virtuoso The Cassatt String Quartet fluidity and melodic gift,” creating Singers, Canticum Novum Sing- and installation services. was the first quartet chosen for music that “reveals a very personal ers, Syracuse Children’s Chorus, Juilliard’s Young Artists Quartet modernism that…offers great St. Bartholomew’s Church in New Program. Since then, they have emotional rewards.” (Gramophone York City, Zamir Chorale of Bos- performed at New York’s Alice Magazine). His deeply affecting ton, and Usdan Center Chorus; Call us today to make your dream kitchen or Tully Hall, and Weill Recital Hall compositions have been recog- and by the Cantors Assembly of at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood nized with numerous awards and America and Westchester Youth bath a reality. Music Theater, the Kennedy Cen- critical accolades. The music on Symphony. Cohen’s music has ter in Washington, DC, Theatre his recent CD, Sea of Reeds (Navo- been per des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the na), “is filled with vibrant melody, Cohen’s compositions are Beijing Central Conservatory in rhythmic clarity, drive and com- published by Oxford Univer- China and for Queen Elizabeth positional construction…a sheer sity Press, G. Schirmer/AMP and II’s Sapphire Jubilee Celebration delight to hear.” (Gapplegate Music Transcontinental Music Publica- in London. At the Library of Con- Review) tions. Gerald Cohen received a gress, the Cassatts performed on Recognition of Cohen’s body BA in music from Yale University Kosher Kitchen Experts the library’s matched quartet of of work includes the Copland and a DMA in composition from Stradivarius instruments, and House Borromeo String Quar- Columbia University. He is Cantor they performed the three com- tet Award and Hoff-Barthelson/ at Shaarei Tikvah, Scarsdale and plete Beethoven Quartet cycles at Copland House commission, is on the faculties of The Jewish the University at Buffalo. Westchester Prize for New Work, Theological Seminary and He- The quartet is named for the American Composers Forum brew Union College. celebrated American impression- Faith Partners residency, and Can- For further information, ist painter Mary Cassatt. Cassatt tors Assembly’s Max Wohlberg [email protected], or members include: Muneko Otani Award for distinguished achieve- call (914) 472-2013, ext.300 General and Jennifer Leshnower, violins; ment in the field of Jewish com- Admission is $36, $20 for students, Lic.# WC12758-H05 / Fully Insured / EPA Lead-Safe Certified NAT-41547-2 Ah Ling Neu, viola; and Elizabeth position. Cohen received the Yale and wine, cheese and refresh- Anderson, cello. University’s Sudler Prize for out- ments are included. Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 8 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com CELEBRATE ISRAEL SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019

Join UJA and thousands of New Yorkers as we march up Fifth Avenue to show our support of Israel.

Celebrate — Tel Aviv-style — and join our float: Israeli DJ, beach party, fun giveaways, and more.

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Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 9 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Cancer Support Team® Honors Volunteers at WJCS 2019 Gala: “Celebrate Spring” Event On May 9, friends, sup- time nurse, Judy joined the A Record-Breaking Success porters and staff of Cancer team. Today, she continues to Support Team (CST) will “Cel- be a force for Cancer Support ebrate Spring,” at the Bronx- Team by working on fundrais- ville Field Club, honoring Judy ing events, including serving Boyle and Bonnie Gould, two on the planning committee for extraordinary volunteers who the annual Gayle K. Lee Health will receive the Making Mira- Awareness Luncheon as well cles Happen Award. as the biannual gala. When re- flecting on her work with CST, Judy remarks, “I am inspired by the dedication of the team and have learned so much from my patient experience. It’s true, when you give, you get so much more in return.” Bonnie Gould of Scars- Bonnie Gould dale, a retired nurse and edu- CEO Seth Diamond, COO Bernie Kimberg, and CDO Susan Lewen with WJCS Board of Directors at the WJCS 2019 Gala cator, has also worked tire- at any stage of the disease at on April 2 at the Brae Burn Country Club lessly on CST’s events, even no cost and without regard co-chairing The Health Aware- to insurance coverage. It is a The WJCS-Westchester Jewish Community Services 2019 Gala on April 2nd was a record- ness Luncheon. She has been Westchester County, licensed breaking success, with 300+ community and business leaders and Westchester residents in atten- a board member for five years non-profit, home healthcare dance. Neil Sandler, founder and CEO of ClearPath Development Corporation, and Roy Stillman, Judy Boyle and continues to drive cancer organization that has been Esq., President of Stillman Property Management, were honored at the event which was held at the patients to and from chemo enhancing the quality of life Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. Ben Boykin, Chairman of the Westchester Board of Legislators CST Board Chair, Lisa or radiation. “The patients for individuals and families and Legislator Terry Clements attended. Edmiston, noted that, “Judy are always thankful, not just affected by cancer for over 40 Four of WJCS’ 80+ programs were featured, with clients sharing very personal and moving sto- and Bonnie have been part of because the rides make their years. Cancer Support Team ries of overcoming the trauma of domestic violence, obtaining the school services needed for their the fabric of CST for decades. lives a little easier, but they also provides transportation child on the autism spectrum, being 101 years old and receiving geriatric care to stay safely at home Each has helped further our have the opportunity to talk and financial assistance when with dignity rather than move into a nursing home and benefiting from language and early literacy mission to enhance the lives of and to share. We develop a re- needed. skills so that preschool children from socio-economically challenged families are prepared to enter cancer patients and their fami- lationship.” As a nonprofit charitable kindergarten ready to succeed. lies throughout southern West- Both honorees also organization, financial sup- The speakers emphasized the message of Tikkun Olam. Neil Sandler thanked attendees and chester. Whether volunteering “spread the word” about Can- port comes from individual do- asked them to continue to be part of WJCS “to help support the least secure link, and strengthen the to drive our patients to medical cer Support Team. As Bonnie nors, events and grants. Can- fabric of our Westchester community.” Roy Stillman said, “WJCS is a human services organization. treatments or assisting with says, “I have always been an cer Support Team is a grantee Underscore and boldface the word HUMAN. The range of people who are helped by WJCS—their fund-raising events, both are ambassador of CST. The agen- of The Community Fund of backgrounds, their ages, and the nature of their challenges—runs as wide a gamut as you can imag- dedicated to our cause, and we cy is an invaluable resource, Bronxville, Eastchester and ine.” want to publicly recognize their and the team continues to Tuckahoe and is very grate- WJCS is one of the largest human service organization in Westchester County, and provides contributions and thank them deliver the highest quality of ful for The Community Fund’s programs and services to 20,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year. for their years of service.” care. I am so proud to be asso- support. “This year’s Gala was the most successful in WJCS’ 76-year history. With the support of our Judy Boyle of New Ro- ciated with CST.” For more information partners in government and community organizations and UJA and our other generous donors, chelle, volunteered to visit The Cancer Support about the Cancer Support Team, we look forward to continuing to fulfill our mission of helping individuals in Westchester address cancer patients over thirty Team® provides nursing, so- go to www.cancersupportteam. mental health, educational, cognitive, social, geriatric, and financial challenges and shape positive years ago. When CST expand- cial work counseling, and org or call Executive Director futures,” said WJCS CEO Seth Diamond. “We will continue to strengthen our partnerships with syn- ed and needed another full- case management services Tania Weiss at 914-777-2777. agogues, day schools, and other Jewish institutions.”

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L to R: Honorees Susan Tolchin, Jaime and Beth Geiger, Allen Halpern, Nancy Lonky; Board Chair: Peter Boritz; Gala Chairs: Lisa Cohen and Michelle Frank Westchester Jewish Over 200 friends and family of the Shames JCC on the Hudson attended the Roaring 20’s Gala For details, please contact Laura Stein, LMSW about Community Services the WJCS Compeer Program. (914) 761-0600 x 208 celebrating the 90th anniversary of the JCC on April 6. Many of the guests were in period dress as www.wjcs.com they drank, dined and danced the Charleston to live music performed by Sweet Megg and the Way- [email protected] Strengthening Lives. Shaping Futures. farers. Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 10 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com AJC Launches National “Listening Tour” to Advance Muslim-Jewish Relations An American Jewish (ADAMS) Center; the Islamic arising from different under- both participate in a thriving concern to both Muslims and Committee (AJC) delegation Society of North America standings of the Israeli-Pales- democracy as religious minor- Jews in the U.S. has visited the nation’s capi- (ISNA); the Institute for Social tinian conflict. ities,” said Ari Gordon, AJC’s The massacres at the tal for a series of meetings Policy and Understanding Stanley Bergman, AJC U.S. Director of Muslim-Jew- Tree of Life Synagogue in Pitts- to deepen engagement with (ISPU); and several others. Honorary President and Mus- ish Relations. “We must learn burgh last year and at Al Noor American Muslim communi- Topics discussed included the lim-Jewish Advisory Council to work through the tensions Mosque and Linwood Mosque ties, institutions and leaders. joint battle fighting bigotry (MJAC) National Co-Chair, and that threaten to divide us, so in Christchurch, New Zealand The two-day visit includ- and hate crimes against Mus- David Inlander, AJC Interre- that we can yield the fruit of in March have underscored ed substantive encounters and lims and Jews, identifying and ligious Affairs Commission working on a common agenda. the ways in which Muslims candid dialogue with leader- combatting misperceptions of Chair, led the delegation. AJC This requires decisive action, and Jews have increasingly be- ship from Masjid Muhammad, the other within the respective leaders plan to visit American but we must also listen, learn come targets of prejudice and the Nation’s Mosque; the All communities, and navigating Muslim institutions across the and understand what moves violence. Dulles Area Muslim Society intercommunal conversations country to inform AJC’s na- and disturbs our Muslim part- Imam Mohamed Magid, ners, even as we ask that they Executive Imam of the AD- do the same about Jews.” AMS Center, said, “Muslims Dr. Susan Band Horwitz Recognized Ari Gordon Muslim-Jewish rela- and Jews need to stand up for tions is a top priority for AJC, each other when either group tional leadership on the best a longstanding pioneer in in- is attacked. We must also com- with Prestigious Award ways to build bridges and part- terreligious relations. In re- mit to fighting anti-Jewish and ner with American Muslims. cent years, AJC has expanded anti-Muslim bigotry as they STAFF REPORT said Dr. Janet At the same time, the visits its commitment to Muslim- appear within our own com- Rossant, Presi- are meant to open channels Jewish relations by launching munities.” Larchmont resident, Dr. dent and Scien- of communication to discuss the Muslim-Jewish Advisory “If thoughts and prayers Susan Band Horwitz Ph.D, has tific Director, the most difficult aspects of Council in partnership with are not enough, then we must been lauded with many presti- Gairdner Foun- Muslim-Jewish relations in a ISNA and increasing outreach lay a foundation of partnership gious awards, including a Life- dation. “I have substantive, candid, and con- on the regional level. MJAC is a that our children and grand- time Achievement Award in Can- no doubt that structive way. national civil society coalition children can build upon,” said cer Research from the American our 2019 Laure- “Jews and Muslims share with eight regional affiliates AJC’s Gordon. “This is our Association for Cancer Research. ates will help traditions, values, and culture, across the country that ad- privilege and responsibility as Dr. Horwitz is Distinguished us to inspire the and in the United States we vocates on issues of common Americans.” Professor, Rose C. Falkenstein generation of Chair in Cancer Research, De- scientists and partment of Molecular Pharma- researchers, Sharp Rise in the Share of Americans Saying Jews Face Discrimination cology, Albert Einstein College of and continue to continued from page 3 Medicine in New York. raise the caliber also say that racial discrimina- this view, up from 21% in 2016. en (76%) than it is among men Dr. Horwitz has recently of scientific con- tion is the main reason some The partisan gap in views (62%). Both men and women been chosen to receive the 2019 versation across blacks cannot get ahead.) about discrimination against are substantially less likely Canada Gairdner International the country.” Dr. Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D. Since 2016, there also whites is little changed from to see discrimination against Award. As one of five receiv- Dr. Horwitz will be award- have been sizable increases in 2016; Republicans remain more men. Men are slightly more ing this honor, the 2019 Canada ed, ‘‘for defining novel mecha- studies, today it is an impor- the shares of Democrats who likely than Democrats to say likely than women to say there Gairdner International Award nisms of action and resistance tant antitumor drug approved perceive a lot of discrimina- there is a lot of discrimination is a lot or some discrimination laureates, are being recognized of drugs of natural product ori- by the FDA for the treatment tion against Hispanics (14 per- against whites (21% vs. 6%). against men (43% of men, 36% for seminal discoveries or con- gin, most significantly Taxol®, of ovarian, breast and lung centage points) and women (11 Among members of both of women). tributions to biomedical science: and promoting their use for carcinomas, as well as Kaposi’s points). parties, the shares saying Within partisan groups For the 60th anniversary treatment of cancer’’ Sarcoma. The drug has been Republicans’ views of dis- there is a lot of discrimina- there are no gender gaps in of the Canada Gairdner Awards, She is best known for given to millions of cancer pa- crimination are little changed tion against Jews has roughly views about discrimination the Gairdner Foundation is elucidating the mechanism of tients worldwide. Taxol® also in recent years, with a few ex- doubled since 2016 – from 15% against men: About half of Re- recognizing the people who action of Taxol®, a natural prod- is used in the preparation of ceptions. Somewhat fewer Re- to 28% among Democrats and publican men (51%) and a simi- have made some of the world’s uct obtained from the yew tree, stents for cardiac disease. In publicans now see a lot of dis- from 9% to 20% among Repub- lar share of GOP women (44%) most significant biomedical Taxus brevifolia. Horwitz dis- addition, Taxol® has proven to crimination against gays and licans. say that there is at least some research and discoveries. Lau- covered that Taxol® binds to mi- be an indispensable tool for sci- lesbians than did so six years Overall, whites are less discrimination against men. reates receive a $100,000 cash crotubules in cells, stabilizing entists interested in microtu- ago (22% now, 30% then). As re- likely than blacks to say that Both Democratic men (29%) honorarium and are formally them, thereby leading to cell bule structure, dynamics, and sult, the partisan gap in these blacks face at least some dis- and Democratic women (26%) presented with their awards on cycle arrest and subsequent function. views has grown from 16 per- crimination (77% vs. 91%). are much less likely say this. October 24, 2019 at the annual tumor cell death. This body of Dr. Horwitz has enjoyed centage points in 2013, when Among whites, there is a wide In views of discrimination Canada Gairdner Awards Gala work enabled the successful living in Larchmont for 50 46% of Democrats and 30% of partisan gap in views of dis- against women, fairly com- in Toronto. translation of Taxol® into the years. “It is an honor to be a Republicans perceived a lot of crimination against blacks parable shares of Republican “Gairdner is proud to rec- clinic. It is one of the most fre- recipient of the prestigious discrimination, to 35 points to- (91% of white Democrats and women (58%) and men (47%) ognize another outstanding quently prescribed drugs in the 2019 Canadian international day (57% of Democrats, 22% of Democratic leaners say there say women face at least some group of Laureates. This fall, world for the treatment of ovar- Gairdner Award. For more than Republicans), is at least some discrimination discrimination. Democrats – each of the 2019 Canada Gaird- ian, breast and lung cancer. four decades, my laboratory at There also is a wider par- against blacks in our society, both women (86%) and men ner Award Laureates will par- A member of Larchmont Albert Einstein College of Medi- tisan divide in views of wheth- compared with 66% of white (81%) – are far more likely than ticipate in outreach programs Temple, the Doctors’ research cine has studied the antitumor er evangelical Christians face Republicans). Republicans to see discrimina- across Canada to share their re- played a crucial role in en- drug Taxol,” she noted. “It is a a lot of discrimination. Cur- While majorities of both tion against women. However, search and passion for science couraging the development of privilege to know that our re- rently, just 8% of Democrats men and women say there is a greater share of Democratic with graduate students, train- Taxol® for use in the clinic. Al- search has improved and saved say this, little changed from at least some discrimination women (51%) than Democratic ees, post-docs, faculty mem- though no one was interested the lives of cancer patients December 2016. By compari- against women, this view is men (35%) say women face “a lot” bers and high school students,” in Taxol® when she began her around the world.” son, 30% of Republicans hold more widely held among wom- of discrimination in our society. Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 11 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Real Estate Matters by John E. Baer, SRES, SRS Breaking Through the Home Selling Tips for the Spring and Summer of 2019 Barrier: Youth Mental Health With the National Asso- Make sure that tired looking price by 10% or more. about marketing and ask BY BRENDA HAAS, LMSW, ED.M ciation of Realtors predicting walls and ceilings are freshly • Get rid of clutter, in- them how they plan to mar- rent research shows that that a large number of mil- painted, that the outside of cluding too much furniture. ket your home. And when it’s Why is children’s mental many emotional and behav- lennial’s plan to buy a home your home, your property Clear out the clutter in your all said and done, go with the health shrouded with stigma ioral disorders can be miti- this year and with mortgage and landscaping looks fresh closets. one that you feel is the most and shame? If a child has gated if identified and treat- rates low, 2019 should still be and attractive. First impres- • Keep your home neat, professional, knowledgeable, diabetes we take them to get ed early in childhood and a good year to sell your home. sions of your home are ex- clean and odor-free. attentive, honest, and you their insulin, and if they have adolescence. WJCS provides Therefore, if you are seri- ceedingly important. And • No family photos, trust the most. asthma, we get them an inhal- programs and services for ously planning to sell your keep in mind that minor religious symbols, or per- er. Childhood mental illness children, youth, and families, home, here’s several things updates can make a differ- sonal collections on display. If You Don’t Price Your is real and very common. The which address mental health you can do to get top dollar. ence such as new wall outlet You want people looking at Home Right, You’ll Really National Institute for Mental literacy and enhance commu- plates, faucets, knobs, and the features of your home Pay Health reports that one out of nity awareness. It is still a Seller’s Market other finishes that can make and not distracted by these Make absolutely sure five children in the U.S. suf- One of WJCS’ key initia- Many real estate pro- old fixtures look new. These items. that the price you ask is what fers from a mental health dis- tives is offering Youth Men- fessionals and economists are all inexpensive but effec- • Let the light come in. the market value is for your order. Suicide is now the sec- tal Health First Aid (YMHFA) believe that 2019 will have tive upgrades. Remove heavy drapes and area. In fact, it may make ond leading cause of death in trainings throughout West- fewer bidding wars, fewer of- other window treatments sense to list your home at youth ages 15-24. In fact, half chester County to educators, fers, and that homes will stay Decluttering and Staging that prevent the natural light the lower end of the market of all psychiatric illnesses oc- sports coaches, camp staff, more days on the market be- Matters from coming in. value range. At the end of the cur before the age of 14, and first responders, parents, and fore an offer arrives. My ex- As a seller, you may be • Keep your kitchen day, the final price you get 75 percent by the age of 24. any youth-centered organiza- perience differs slightly. I am looking at areas to cut costs counters free of appliances could be well above your list- According the World Health tion. YMHFA is a nationally finding Westchester homes in order to get the most out and other clutter ing price. Organization, mental illness recognized, evidence-based that are properly priced and of your home sale, however, • If you have hardwood is the number one disability certification course that in the $400,000 to $600,000 this type of strategy may be a floors, remove carpeting and in the world. Yet somehow, teaches warning signs and price range are selling quick- mistake. Staging your home rugs and refinish your floors. many still find it more accept- risk factors of various men- ly. Even in communities with for sale still matters and it’s able to get treatment for oth- tal health challenges com- outstanding school systems, vital to the sale of your home, Carefully Select Your Real er significant illnesses than mon among adolescents and three and four bedroom even in the seller’s market. Estate Agent for a mental health disorder. ways to deal with them until homes properly priced un- Not only does staging help to Signing with a real es- For far too long, fami- professional help is available. der $1 million appear to be present the home in its best tate agent is hiring someone lies of children with a mental YMHFA, like CPR, teaches selling quickly. On the other possible light, it also makes to perform an expensive health disorder have hidden how to be a first responder hand, homes that are over- a huge difference with your service, so treat it like an im- in the shadows of the fear and for a mental health challenge priced are the ones not sell- home’s presentation on- portant job interview where shame, not seeking proper or crisis. The goal is for indi- ing. This is because close to line. Without great pictures you’re the employer. Ask John E. Baer, SRES, SRS care for their child’s mental viduals to be as well-versed in 90% of buyers are looking at and an excellent listing, you questions, interview more is a NYS licensed real es- health concerns. The stigma how to handle a youth’s panic available homes online and could be making the wrong than one candidate and make tate salesperson associated of seeking help too often attack as they would be apply- can generally determine first impression. Without a decision when you find the with Berkshire Hathaway creates a barrier many can’t ing pressure to a wound. which homes are properly staging, your online pictures right person for the job. Pay HomeServices Westchester overcome. Community conversa- priced and which are not. may present as dull and bor- attention to how agents com- Properties of Scarsdale and May is National Mental tions about mental health ing. However with staging, municate and perhaps more Larchmont. In the last 20 Health Awareness Month, are happening throughout Know What Appeals to your pictures will tell a story, importantly how they listen. months, he earned the “Top and a great time to shine the the county more than ever, Buyers show potential buyers how And since you will be work- Selling Award” seven times in light on what is needed to and many are youth-driven. Homes that sit on the great the home can look and ing with this individual for the Scarsdale office. He can overcome stigma and find The students of Schechter market are most cases not draw plenty of attention. a while, make sure that you be reached for questions at help, healing, and hope. Westchester, partnered with updated and often not priced Many professionals believe feel comfortable with their 914/844-2059. His website is WJCS is dedicated to focusing WJCS, to coordinate a full- to take that into account. staging can increase the sale personality. Talk to them www.WestchesterHomes.info. attention on child and adoles- day “Open Minds Summit,” cent mental health, and the a community event with one County Health Commissioner Urges Vaccination for Camp Counselors, opportunity to transform the goal to de-stigmatize mental lives of thousands of children illness. Over 600 students, Staff and Unvaccinated Residents and families in our county parents and staff attended through education, early in- the event, an important be- With the largest measles clinic/60. spread measles before they even four days after symptoms begin. tervention, and identification ginning to help raise aware- outbreak in the U.S. underway In addition to attending the know they are sick. People with- Without knowing they are sick, of mental health challenges. It ness about mental health, Not since 2000, Health Commission- Health Department’s vaccina- out immunity can catch measles an infected person can spread is essential for parents, care- only in May, but every day, er Sherlita Amler, MD, urged un- tion clinic, the MMR vaccine is just by being in a room for up to measles to others up to four days givers, and educators to be- children, youth and adults vaccinated children who will be available through private health- two hours after a person with before the rash appears, and for come aware and address the must no longer hide in the attending summer camp, along care providers and is covered by measles has left. Without im - up to four days afterwards. first warning signs, including shadows of shame and fear of with camp counselors, staff and most insurers. Residents should munity, nine out of 10 people The Health Department mood changes, intense feel- judgment, but rather bloom Westchester residents to register call their health care provider who are exposed will become vaccinated 92 people at three ings, difficulty concentrating, in the light of appropriate for a free MMR vaccine clinic, of- as soon as possible to make ar- infected. If exposed and not im- MMR clinics held earlier in April. sleep irregularities, behavior care, acceptance, awareness, fered by the Westchester County rangements to be vaccinated. mune, campers will miss out on The County Health Department changes, unexplained weight and hope. Department of Health. Amler said, “While I strong- summer fun while being isolated arranged these clinics, after pub- loss, substance abuse, and The MMR vaccine protects ly encourage everyone to get fully at home for three weeks.” licly urging timely MMR vacci- physical harm. Brenda P. Haas, LMSW, against measles, mumps and ru- vaccinated, I especially want to Measles is a highly conta- nation, after eight unvaccinated The good news: there Ed.M is the Coordinator of bella, and is both very safe and appeal to anyone working or at- gious virus that causes fever, rash, children in northern Westches- are new, very effective in- WJCS GPS (Guiding Parents effective. tending a camp this summer to cough, runny nose and red, wa- ter were diagnosed with measles. terventions and treatments Through Services), a services To reserve a spot to get a do so. Lack of immunity can keep tery eyes. Measles spreads from The children do not attend pub- available. There is hope for of Partners in Caring, and free MMR vaccine Tuesday, May kids home from camp and camp person to person by coughing or lic schools or daycare programs. the millions of children and Partners in Schools Consul- 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 134 staff home from work for 21 days sneezing. Tiny white spots may For more information, call youth living with mental ill- tant at Schechter Westchester. Court Street, White Plains, go to if exposed to measles. Measles appear in the mouth and a rash the NYS Measles Hotline at 1-888- ness and their families. Cur- [email protected] http://www.health.ny.gov/goto- is highly contagious. People can may appear on the body two to 364-4837.

Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 12 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Long-Term Care Insurance Update Pope Francis Receives AJC Leadership Delegation at Vatican, Strongly Denounces Anti-Semitism BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED has been decreasing and if necessary. In the New American Jewish Committee (AJC) President John Shapiro led a leadership delegation during a private au- ELDER LAW ATTORNEY will continue to do so since York metropolitan area, dience with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican on March 8. the companies are finding that could mean $200,000 Pope Francis spoke of the church’s longstanding relationship with AJC and the value of interreligious dia- A few weeks ago, one of it difficult to make a profit or more a year. And if you logue. “Your commitment to Jewish-Christian dialogue goes back to Nostra Aetate, a milestone in our journey of the leading American com- on this product and not are married, those numbers fraternal reckoning,” Pope Francis said to the visiting AJC leaders. panies that sells long-term that many consumers have could apply to your spouse The Pope expressed “great concern” about “an excessive and depraved hatred” spreading in many places care insurance suspended purchased the product due as well. Could you afford around the world. “I think especially of the outbreak of anti-Semitic attacks in various countries,” said Pope Fran- sales of its most popular to how expensive it can be. this amount of money if one cis. “I stress that for a Christian any form of anti-Semitism is a rejection of one’s own origins, a complete contra- product. Then, a week or Moreover, the industry is of you had a chronic illness diction.” so later, the company re- moving away from tradi- such as Alzheimer’s disease “In the fight against hatred and anti-Semitism an important tool is interreligious dialogue, aimed at pro- started sales — but only by tional, LTCI policies, and and needed nursing home moting a commitment to peace, mutual respect, the protection of life, religious and the care of creation,” he said. direct online contact. In towards “hybrid” policies. care for 8-10 years or lon- Shapiro, addressing the Pope during the audience, praised him for the role he has played in the “historic other words, brokers and Hybrid policies are actually ger? reconciliation” between Jews and Catholics. insurance salespeople are life insurance policies or Also to be considered is “It is a great joy for this leadership group of the American Jewish Committee to meet with you and to ex- now not able to sell this annuities with a long-term your age. If you are under press deep appreciation for the special relationship we have enjoyed with the Holy See over more than half a product for the largest sell- care component. Here’s 60, the cost may not be pro- century,” said Shapiro. er. What does that mean how it works: Basically, hibitive; however, the older Shapiro expressed appreciation for the Pope’s announcement earlier that the Vatican Archives covering for the marketplace, and for the consumer purchases a you get the more expensive the World War II period and papacy of Pius XII will be opened to international researchers in 2020. “We look consumers? life insurance policy — ei- LTCI gets; furthermore, forward especially to the involvement of the leading Holocaust memorial institutes in Israel and the U.S. to ob- The company that we ther with a single premium you may not even be insur- jectively evaluate as best as possible the historical record of that most terrible of times, to acknowledge both the are referring to is named or a series of large pay- able later in life for health failures as well as valiant efforts during the period of the Shoah,” Shapiro said. Genworth Financial. What ments. The policy will pay reasons. That is one of the He also referred in his remarks to the persecution of Christians today, the rise of anti-Semitism, and the they did initially was sus- out to heirs at death, just primary reasons for consid- Jewish people’s enduring link to Israel. pend all sales of traditional, like traditional life insur- ering LTCI at an early age. For this audience, AJC has dedicated the first vine in the Vineyard of the Nations at My Tree in (Beit Shem- individual policies of long- ance. However, if the poli- Bottom line: if you esh) Israel in honor of Pope Francis. It will annually yield wine for the Pope. David Inlander, Chair of AJC’s Inter- term care insurance (LTCI). cyholder needs long-term have an LTCI policy, it prob- religious Affairs Commission, presented the gift. A move like this is big news care during his lifetime, the ably makes sense to keep In addition to the papal audience, the AJC delegation held a series of meetings in the Vatican with key Holy in the industry, since Gen- policy can be used up to cer- it. Monitor premiums care- See officials, including Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pon- worth has the largest num- tain amounts to pay for that fully though as many insur- tifical Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews. ber of LTCI policyholders of care. There are similar hy- ance companies continue The delegation of 35 AJC leaders included CEO David Harris; Rabbi David Rosen, International Director of any insurance company. In brid policies available in the to raise their prices. If you Interreligious Affairs, who was knighted by the Vatican in 2005; Rabbi Noam Marans, Director of Interreligious the past year, Genworth had annuity industry. Although don’t have LTCI, you should and Intergroup Relations; and Lisa Palmieri-Billig, Representative in Rome and Liaison to the Holy See. raised its premiums by 53%, the annuity type policies certainly start the conver- and had set aside an addi- are less popular than the sation among your family tional $327 million to cover life insurance hybrids, they and advisors as to how you unanticipated costs paid have also increased in sales would pay for long-term out on its policies. This in recent years. care if the need arises. was due to increased capi- These hybrid policies tal requirements imposed have been very popular in by regulators, the current recent years. Even as tra- and long-standing low in- ditional LTCI policy sales terest rate environment declined, hybrid policy and the increased longev- sales surged. A 2017 Forbes ity of Americans. By liv- article, for instance, re- ing longer, it is more likely ported that hybrid policies that a person will became were about twice as popular incapacitated and require as traditional LTCI in that long-term care, which in year. Regardless of growth turn means that there will in the hybrid LTCI market- be more claims. Also, when place, total sales of poli- Bernard A. Krooks, someone buys LTCI, they cies continue to decline. Is Esq., is a founding partner typically pay premiums for there a future for LTCI at of Littman Krooks LLP and many years prior to filing a all? No one is certain. One has been honored as one of claim, if ever. During this thing does seem clear: the the “Best Lawyers” in Amer- time period, the insurance cost of long-term care and ica for each of the last seven company invests the pre- the cost to insure against it years. He is past President of mium dollars in a diversi- will continue to rise. the National Academy of El- fied bond portfolio. With So, should you buy LTCI der Law Attorneys (NAELA) interest rates at historically and if so, when? Well, that and past President of the low rates, the return on in- depends upon a number New York Chapter of NAELA. vestment for the insurance of factors, including your Mr. Krooks has also served companies was much lower aversion to risk, the pos- as chair of the Elder Law than anticipated thus re- sible dependency of fam- Section of the New York State sulting in the need to raise ily members, among others. Bar Association. He has been premium rates. One big factor is whether selected as a “New York Su- What does this mean you have the ability to self- per Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. going forward for the LTCI insure. Krooks may be reached at industry and consumers? In other words, do (914-684-2100) or by visiting For starters, the number you have enough assets to the firm’s website at www.el- of companies who sell LTCI pay for this potential cost, derlawnewyork.com.

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Westchester Jewish Life • May 2019 • Nisan-Iyar 5779 • Page 14 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Auschwitz. Not long ago. Westchester’s Exclusive Not far away. Monthly Jewish Newspaper A German-made World Celebrates it’s War II-era Model 2 freight car was installed outside the Mu- seum of Jewish Heritage – A 25th Anniversary! Living Memorial to the Holo- caust as part of the travelling exhibition Auschwitz. Not long WESTCHESTER ago. Not far away. Freight cars such as this were used by the Jen Vegh German Nazis to deport peo- ple within occupied Europe to ghettos, killing centers, and concentration and extermi- nation camps. Ultimately, 1.3 JewishLife million people were deported to Auschwitz, and 1.1 million of those were murdered there. Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is the most com- prehensive Holocaust exhibi- Celebrating tion about Auschwitz ever ex- hibited in North America. The hundreds of personal items—such as suitcases, presentation at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A eyeglasses, and shoes—that belonged to survivors 1994-2019 Living Memorial to the Holocaust is produced in and victims of Auschwitz. Other artifacts include partnership with the international exhibition firm concrete posts that were part of the fence of the Musealia and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Mu- Auschwitz camp; fragments of an original barrack seum in Poland. The groundbreaking exhibition for prisoners from the Auschwitz III-Monowitz Years was curated by an international team of experts camp; a desk and other possessions of the first and led by historian Dr. Robert Jan van Pelt. It will open the longest-serving Auschwitz commandant Ru- in New York City on May 8, 2019 and run through dolf Höss; a gas mask used by the SS; and Picasso’s January 3, 2020. Lithograph of Prisoner. “The freight car is symbolic of the murder The Museum of Jewish Heritage has incor- of millions people. Auschwitz is not ancient his- porated into the exhibition more than 100 rare ar- Shoreline Publishing is excited to announce the tory but living memory, warning us to be vigilant, tifacts from its collection that relay the experience haunting us with the admonition ‘Never Again.’ It of survivors and liberators who found refuge in 25th Anniversary of Westchester Jewish Life, compels us to look around the world and mark the the greater New York area. These artifacts include: ongoing atrocities against vulnerable people, and to Alfred Kantor’s sketchbook and portfolio that con- a monthly lifestyle publication serving the take a firm stand against hate, bigotry, ethnic vio- tain over 150 original paintings and drawings from lence, religious intolerance, and nationalist brutal- Theresienstadt, Auschwitz, and Schwarzheide; the Jewish community in Westchester County ity of all kinds,” said Bruce C. Ratner, Chairman of trumpet that musician Louis Bannet (acclaimed as the Museum’s Board of Trustees. “the Dutch Louis Armstrong”) credits for saving his and beyond with local news you need to know. Between June 1940 and January 1945, more life while he was imprisoned in Auschwitz; visas than 1.1 million people, including ca. 1 million Jews, issued by Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat were murdered at Auschwitz. Most were transport- in Lithuania often referred to as “Japan’s Oskar We are asking our loyal readers of our print and ed there in train cars such as the one being placed Schindler”; prisoner registration forms and iden- on display. The horrible journey could last many tification cards; personal correspondence; tickets online editions to send in their comments and days. Approximately 80 people and their belong- for passage on the St. Louis; a rescued Torah scroll ings were crammed into each train car with a single from the Bornplatz Synagogue in Hamburg; and well wishes for our Special June 5, 2019 edition to: barrel for sanitation and a can of drinking water, on dreidels and bullets recovered by Father Patrick a trip from which most never returned. The train Desbois in a Jewish mass grave in Ukraine. [email protected] cars brought people to extermination centers and Also on display from the Museum of Jewish returned filled with their looted possessions. Heritage collection will be Heinrich Himmler’s SS This freight car is one of 120,000 built between dagger and helmet and his annotated copy of Hit- 1910 and 1927, used by the Deutsche Reichsbahn ler’s Mein Kampf, as well as an anti-Jewish procla- Reserve your display advertising (German National Railway) to transport foodstuffs, mation issued in 1551 by Ferdinand I that was given goods, and livestock. During World War II such to Hermann Göring by German security chief Re- by May 22, 2019 for this special edition. trains cars were also used to transport soldiers and inhard Heydrich on the occasion of Göring’s birth- prisoners of war, and to deport Jews, Roma and day. The proclamation required Jews to identify others to the ghettos and killing centers in occupied themselves with a “yellow ring” on their clothes. Call 914-738-7869 or Poland and the German Nazi concentration camps Heydrich noted that, 400 years later, the Nazis were across occupied Europe. It is 11.5 ft. wide x 31.5 ft. completing Ferdinand’s work. These artifacts stand email [email protected] long and has approximately 215 square feet of space. as evidence of a chapter of history that must never Featuring more than 700 original objects and be forgotten. for space reservations. 400 photographs, the New York presentation of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memo- exhibition will allow visitors to experience artifacts rial to the Holocaust is located at 36 Battery Place, from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum on New York City. Call 646.437.4202 for more informa- view for the first time in North America, including tion or visit mjhnyc.org. www.westchesterjewishlife.com

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