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HOW TO REACH US - BY PHONE 860-442-8062 • BY FAX 860-443-4175 • BY EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Votes for Iran deal one shy By Erica Werner, Associated Press

Maryland, top Democrat on the Foreign Supporters of the Iran nuclear deal Relations Committee, predicted that are on the cusp of clinching the neces- Obama would get to 34 votes by week’s sary Senate votes to keep the contested end. agreement alive and hand President Republicans unanimously oppose Barack Obama a major foreign policy the deal, which aims to curb Iran’s victory in spite of furious opposition. nuclear program in exchange for relief Democratic Sens. Bob Casey of from economic sanctions, and the Israe- Pennsylvania and Chris Coons of Dela- li government is vehemently opposed. The Jewish Federation of Eastern ware on Sept. 1 became the 32nd and But critics have failed to use Congress’ 33rd senators to announce support for summer recess to turn the tide against the deal, just one shy of the 34 votes the deal. Only two Democratic senators Ct & Jewish Leader wish needed to uphold an Obama veto of have come out against it. GOP legislation aimed at blocking it. With 34 votes looking to be within “This agreement will substantially reach, supporters have begun aiming everyone a sweet New Year. constrain the Iranian nuclear program to get 41 votes, which would block the for its duration, and compared with all disapproval resolution from passing realistic alternatives, it is the best op- in the first tion available to us at this time,” Casey place, and Rabbis’ footprints in the sand said in a statement. In remarks at the would spare By Armi Rowe, Special to the Leader University of Delaware, Coons said: “I Obama from will support this agreement despite its having to use “I was invited to succeed a very fine rabbi and enter flaws because it is the better strategy his vetoDEAL pen. One year ago, Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi into a welcoming and open-minded atmosphere in an for the United States to lead a coalesced CONT. ON Search Committee conducted surveys, re- appealing part of the country,” said Rabbi Saulson, who global community in containing the PAGE 11 viewed candidate resumes, held interviews appreciates the opportunity to explore different areas of spread of nuclear weapons.” and then reached a consensus to invite Rabbi the U.S. as well as meet new people. Earlier Tuesday Sen. Ben Cardin of Scott Saulson to fill the interim rabbi position As of July 1, 2015, Rabbi Scott Saulson officially as- 2015 Community Harvest for one year. Rabbi Aaron Rosenberg’s retire- sumed the duties of Temple Emanu-El’s Interim Rabbi, Supper & Emissary Welcome ment, after 35 years of service, prompted this which aside from the usual responsibilities of a syna- special time in Temple Emanu-El’s journey gogue’s spiritual leader, includes providing Temple Wed., Sept. 30 • 5:45-8 p.m. -- an opportunity for the Temple to reflect on Emanu-El’s Board of Trustees and congregation with all who they are as a congregation and decide col- the rabbi transition guidance he has harnessed from his Sponsored by the lectively how they want to proceed, before set- past assignments as an interim rabbi. According to Saul- Jewish Federation of Eastern CT tling Selichoton their next Rabbi. program son, his November placement was the earliest ever, as interim rab- Temple Emanu-El, 29 Dayton Rd., Waterford at Beth Jacob bis typically don’t receive word of Committee Chairs: Cecile Feldman & Ann Meitzen their next assignment until Febru- If you enjoy cooking and would like to Sat- ary. prepare a Jewish, Israeli, or any other ethnic urdayThe September entire Jewish Community is invited to “I see how I could have done things differently with each assign- dish that is dairy, fish or vegetarian for 8-10 attend a community Selichot program on hosted by Beth ment,” said Saulson, who admitted people, please contact Cecile at Jacob Synagogue (400 New London Tpk., Nor- one of the things he enjoys about [email protected] or wich). pm his job is acquiring new skills. 860-739-0474 by Friday, Sept . 11. The evening will begin with a dessert social Originally from Miami Beach, at Beth Jacob Synagogue’s High Holi- Rabbi Saulson grew up with Con- Your dish can be either a main course, RABBI SAULSON CONT. ON PG 15 day guest cantor, Cantor Deborah Zeitlen will servative Judaism and later affili- a side dish, or a dessert. present “Insights into Kol Nidre” including con- Inside this edition This year’s event will welcome the Emissaries tributions from the area clergy. Selihot services and benefit the JFEC Food Pantry. Please make willCantor follow the Deborah dessert Zeitlensocial and and program. Cantorial The Rabbis’ Messages for the High Holidays Page 10 sure to bring canned Soloistevening should Sherry conclude Barnes around 10:15. High Holiday Service Schedule Page 11 protein like tuna fish Ashernet Pictorial Year in Review Page 7-9 of Temple Emanu-El or chicken, peanut will be leading services along with Rabbis Ju- Artie Dean, Intrigue on the Thames Page 5 butter, pasta, canned lius Rabinowitz (Beth Jacob), Rachel Safman Carol Cory, Summer’s Endless Bounty Page 3 veggies, and/or cereal (Beth El), Ken Alter (Ahavath Achim), Jeremy Mention & Menschen by Nadine Lipman Page 2 when you come. Schwartz (Bnai Israel), Scott Saulson (Emanu- $5 p/p donation El), Susan Schein (Zachs Hillel House, Connecti- Tashlich by Teddy Weinberger Page 15 requested cut College) and members of Klezmenschen led Opinions & Letters Page 12 by Roz Etra (Beth Jacob), event chair. For further information, please call Beth Ja- cob Synagogue at 860-886-2459. 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 Mention & Menschen from 18 differentMark vendors...CHAI!!!) 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Samples of Rosh Hashana cards that you can purchase from Hadassah of Eastern CT members. The upper terrace needed refurbishing and the scope of work turned out to be much greater than initially thought. Thanks to a generous grant from the DAR, considerable matching funds Hadassah Rosh Hashanah cards contributed by members of the community and materials and labor donated by friends of the Temple, the repairs are almost support the hospital tower complete. A recognition ceremony to celebrate the opening of - through card sales ladies. our new terrace will take place in the near future. - The lower courtyard entrance needs to be rebuilt and made- These beautiful New Year cards are avail handicapgether with accessible. generous Thankssupport tofrom donations friends offrom the TBIthe family,Rosenberg this ableemailing for $10 [email protected] per dozen by contactingm .Card/Cer Contact Arlene Dressler 860.887.1505, family in honor of their beloved parents, Shirley and David, to tificate Chair Kim Fischburg at 860.608.9223 or Irma Flitt 860.443.4681 and Fran Salsburg - 860.443.2577. important work will begin very soon. - In Honor of/Memory of cards along with Sending Hadassah greetings represents the Electrical work is necessary to upgrade the wiring and light Chai and other very attractive Hadassah Medi sender’s support of Hadassah’s Sarah Wetsman- fixtures and bring the building up to current codes. Our cam callevel. Organization certificates can be purchased Davidsondassah’s medical Hospital care Tower. and meets The completiona critical stra of- paign, “Let There Be Light”, was started to provide the necessary for $10, $18, $25 $36 and up to every giving thetegic Tower need ofis aJerusalem major accomplishment and Israel. The for Tower Ha funding. To date, we have received many contributions but have Also a variety of all occasion greeting cards - not yet reached our goal of $25,000 which is the estimated cost. Trees for Israel sell for $18. We are excited about the future of the Temple Beth Israel isto apeace. building that says Jerusalem will stand, Is Preservation Society.. Our continuously expanding educational, (Mazel Tov, Sympathy, Happy Birthday, Get Well, rael will live and medicine will act as a bridge spiritual and cultural programming will now be based in a safe, Thinking of you, Anniversary) can be ordered secureservices and at Temple more beautiful Beth Israel, temple. we are As appreciative we approach of the the High tre- Summer’s endless bounty Holidaysmendous and support continue we continuethe tradition to receive of progressive from the and community inclusive By Carol Cory and outlying communities. berry shortcake made with angel endlessWhat’s appetite new in culinary to friends arts? food cake layers is a nice way to www.templebethisraelct.orIf you would like to make a taxg deductible contribution, please Theacross end the of land. summer brings an use the rest of the strawberries. call Rosa Goldblatt, Treasurer at 860-886-5108 or visit us at: Farm fresh tomatoes and Cool Whip layered on the angel- foodlight. cakeNow bothit’s time in the to indulgemiddle and people through and through. ontaste top this tops creation. off this summer de corn bring a delight to many corn is very little, since the Carol Cory is a New London resi- Preparation time for cooking dent and enjoys writing short sto- the water approximately 15- ries and poetry about every day life and sharing them with her longest20 minutes, time it then takes placing is boiling the friends.

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A good time for hedge & tree trimming with sour cream tops off a re- before winter ice & snow Michael Feltser · Beatrice Goldblatt ries thoroughly cutting and break overgrown branches Sadie & Nathan Traystman hullingExcept the for stems, washing preparation the ber Driveway Sealing - protect it And all those we love who thirty minutes. from harsh winter weather live on in our hearts. timeWhatever takes about the occasion twenty or to crowd, this light supper can Commercial & Residential Ask about our senior rates Carole Sandrew be served with fresh rye or Insured #MPT7743H • LLC 1101711 pumpernickel,Through the evening, bread, ora strawwhole- wheat or white bread toast. 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 Hezbollah Upcoming Shows will be focus Please call Beth at (860) 444-6333 to reserve Senior Offerings your spot for these great shows. Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- after deal There is a $25 Non-Refundable deposit for all shows. ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be Cost for shows scheduled at Goodspeed & Ivoryton JTA News Brief includes transportation and ticket made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is A focus of security enhance- with lunch or your own. not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the ment once the Iran nuclear The first price listed is for paid members; following business day. - the second price is for non-paid members. Club Dues for 2015-16 deal goes through will be neu - tralizing Hezbollah’s threat- Our ticket policy requires a $25 deposit with your reservation. As most of you know, club dues (New London Hebrew Seniors toterview Israel, with President The Forward. Barack These deposits MUST go through Beth. Just writing down your and Norwich/Colchester Jewish Seniors) are payable in Septem Obama said in a landmark in name will no longer be sufficient or accepted. Please make sure ber. Dues are $10 per year and paid up members attend the End your phone number is written so we can call you with a pickup ofsave Year yourself Luncheon some for money. a lower rate than non-members. They also “As soon as this debate is Wednesday, October 7 “The Odd Couple”, time for the event. Beth can be reached at 860-444-6333. enjoyTo discountedjoin the Norwich trip pricing. club So join and support your club and- over,an ongoing we will, conversation I think, be with able Newport Playhouse. Cost $77/$80. All inclusive. SOLD OUT to invigorate what has been Surf and Turf at Wednesday, November 4 “Liberace” at Ivoryton. To join the New London clubmake your check payable to: Nor do even more to enhance the theunprecedented Israelis about military how we andcan wich Jewish Seniors. Lunch on- make your check payable to intelligence cooperation that we have with them, and to your own. This moving and highly entertaining tribute to the New London Hebrew Seniors. performer and musi-cian famous for his charm, glitz, and glam ALL checks for club dues should be mailed to Beth Hubbert, see, are there additional ca- our. Liberace relives the highs (and lows) of his prolific life, Costwith c/o Jewish Federation, 28 Channing Street, New London, CT - $45/$48.a rollicking Lunch piano on score your spanning own at Parthenon classical and Diner. popular music 06320 or brought to the Fall Fling on October 1. from Chopin to “Chopsticks”, and Rachmaninoff to Ragtime. Membership cards will be distributed at Kosher Hot Lunches pabilitieslah, for example, that Israel from maygetting be Wednesday, November 11 “A Wonderful Life” at Goodspeed. beginningFling. in October or by mail. In order to make check-in at the able to use to prevent Hezbol Fall Fling flow more smoothly, they will not be issued at the Fall Fall Fling missiles,” Obama said in the Bedford Falls comes alive as never before with the Goodspeed interview published Monday, premiere of the magical tale of finding hope in your hometown. Augustpresident. 31 — the first with the In a tuneful re-imagining of the classic film “It’s a Wonderful- Thursday,The senior October kickoff 1, luncheon 2015 at sponsored12:30 p.m.in by NorwichMildred and at BethMartin Jewish media since he became- Life”,ator ofa would-beFiddler on angel the Roofswoops, it’s to a theheartwarming rescue of desperate family musical banker ShapiroJacob. Endowment of the Jewish Federation is scheduled for - George Bailey on Christmas Eve. From the Tony-winning co-cre - “Where Iran has been effec This event is free and open to all who are 62 and older. tive in its destabilizing activi Costthat celebrates$63/$66. Lunchthe power on your of love own and at the Zhang’s/Pizza goodness in Works.all of us. songsIt will while consist playing of hera fabulous guitar. dairy buffet and wonderful en ties,countering it’s not criticism because that it’s had the Remember: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!” tertainment by Songbirdmake Judy yourHall who reservation sings a wide by Thursday, variety of asanctions lot of money,” relief Obama for nuclear said, Did we just give Iran the bomb September 17, 2015 restrictions deal that will un- withoutPlease a remembercar. We will to help to arrange carpools and can accom- or usher in an era of peace? . Transportation will be provided for those increase Iran’s capacity for freezedisruption. $50 billion in funds will Please join us for a stimulating morning. Bring your modate up to 18 people in Federation vans. When making your - appetite and your ideas and questions. reservation, let us know if you need a ride – contact Beth at 860- - What: Hadassah Coffee Klatch Debate on the Iran 444-6333.Late start for weekly Kosher Hot Lunches cause“It’s they’ve because invested they’ve in plac ef- Deal - fectively used proxies; it’s be When: Thursday, September 17 - 8:45 am Where: Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Colchester Due to all the Monday-TuesdayMonday, October Jewish 12 holidays in New inLondon Septem at espresident like Lebanon said. “And for the decades rea- Who: leaders in Jewish thought - Jerry Fischer, At- Bethber and El the and beginning Tuesday, ofOctober October 13 the in new Norwich season of Kosher Hot and become entrenched,” the torney Mark Rosenblit and Herb Gerjuoy Lunches will begin on - Please RSVP to Sheila Horvitz: [email protected]; at Beth Jacob. soncause we they’re haven’t outspending done a better us. 860-884-8945. Suggested donation is $3 per person. job of stopping that is not be Remember to send in your subscription... Thehad asreason good is, intelligence is because and we haven’t been as coordinated, it helps support the Leader Where do you stand on the issue of the Iran Deal? Are you definite in your position? Are you conflicted? been as systematic in pushing Have you really studied the agreement so as to make an back as we need to be.” informed judgment? tensHezbollah, of thousands a of Lebanon- missiles Well, on Thursday, Sept. 17, the U.S. House and Senate will based militia, has stockpiled be taking the vote on the Iran deal, up or down. The final vote count is in doubt. And we here in Connecticut will have one on IsraeliLebanese Prime territory Minister since Ben its- more chance to debate the agreement before the vote. - 2006jamin war Netanyahu, with Israel. who vigor- Since 1919 Southeastern Connecticut’s Oldest and Most Respected Jewelers ously opposes the Iran nuclear Because coincidentally, Hadassah is holding its monthly





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Saturday 10:00-4:00 your subscription tiveHerb rights Gerjuoy, of settlement and self-determination in the Land West Hartford Futurist and Author THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 5 “Marjorie, please….don’t leave me. I’ve got to do By this.” need some black ops guy.” Funt shrugged. “Well, he’s a black hat guy, besides- “I’m*** not leaving you, Brad, but trust me, if you go he’s the best we’ve got at the moment. He’s visiting Artie to Hanoi, I’m going with you.” - familyone will in suspect. New London, It’s a perfectbut he’s cover.” returning to Hanoi to morrow. We’ll pass you off as the Rabbi’s protégé. No Dean The next morning Brad called Larry Funt, a con tact in the Pentagon, a man who asked Brad to do “But Larry, I’m on a mission.” Intrigue on the Thames, part 3 some unofficial surveillance from time to time. “So is Rabbi Kravitz. And he has to return to Hanoi- “I need information, Larry. I don’t care who I piss beforeple. the Jewish holidays start. The Chabad house Recap from last issue: off, but I need to find this family and get them into is not far from where they’re keeping Sheldon’s peo Brad removed its contents: a picture of a middle the States.” aged man with two teenage girls-- all with Eurasian a dead“I can’t American just call soldier’s Hanoi, ask family, to speak without to the proof. president And “I don’t know…and Marjorie insists on coming.” features, and a hand written letter with characters ofI’d aneed Communist reasons regimefor sending and ourdemand people expatriation in.” of Funt raised one eyebrow. “Even better. She’ll have that were written vertically. no trouble posing as your wife. They’ve got a special Brad scanned the letter and let out a low whistle. name for that I think.” Brad held up a closed hand and began uncurling “Rebbitzin,” Brad said. mislead you until I’ve had my associates do a full the fingers, one by one. “The Pope’s meeting with- “You’ll meet Rabbi Kravitz at Ahavath Chesed in “I can’t be sure Mrs. Cohen, and I wouldn’t want to Castro,tached, Angelaor have Merkle’s you forgotten. private You cell owe phone me. #, Putin’s New London at 8 am after morning prayers. Don’t offshore account…all delivered with no strings at- be late. They’ve been having trouble getting ten men.- translation. But I did a bit of intelligence work in- Good luck.” - Southeastern Asia in my time, and this isn’t Chinese. `“The US government can’t intervene in Vietnam Brad picked up the offered plane tickets and an en It’s Vietnamese. And I’d stake my life that the post ese affairs.” velope filled with intelligence briefings with a sink mark reads, “Hanoi.” * * * mother“Sheldon just foundCohen out won she the has Congressional Vietnamese grandchil Medal of- ing feeling in his gut, but said nothing. He couldn’t Honor, for God’s sake, and his eighty five year old remember the last time he’d set foot in a synagogue— perhaps his Bar Mitzvah. Funt reached out to shake andBrad a set left of dog the tags. Cohen As homehe drove near towards nightfall his with home a dren held against their will. How would that look on- Brad’s hand. “And Brad, remember. We never met. handful of old pictures of Sheldon as a young soldier,Had the six o’clock news?” - Sheldon kept a youthful affair with a Vietnamese girl Funt groaned. “I’ll see what I can do about the in The meeting with Kravitz, went better than Brad ahe secret, pondered only theto die task in hebattle? had soDid quickly he know taken he fathered on. tel,in the and usual a cover place.” to nose around Hanoi, but after that, expected,“You’ve forgot thea computer Rabbi was engineering not what Braddegree expect from a child? . And if in fact Sheldon had fathered a son in you’re on your own. Give me 24 hours, and meet me ed—tall, athletic, with the build of a gymnast. Vietnam that man would be in his forties by now, with - a wife and children of his own. The next day Brad headed for an unmarked office MIT. You worked in Naval intelligence for five years, - across the street from the Submarine Base in Gro only to become a Rabbi? ton. Funt grunted acknowledgement. He managed a “I wanted to make a difference with my life,” the Brad stopped at a light, absorbed in thought, un half smile as he unlocked a draw in his desk. Then he- Rabbilife. Teshuva said. “I we wasn’t call it.”always observant. I suppose I’m aware that he’d reached the corner where he first drew out a card, and pushed it across the desk. making“I suppose amends I’m for doing some the things same,” I Brad did insaid. my earlier crossed paths with Sheldon the Vet. The light turned Brad picked up the card and read in an incredu To be continued. . . green. A car honked. Brad scanned the corner for lous tone. “Rabbi Shmuel Kravitz, Hanoi Chabad, no Sheldon,to move. only to see the homeless Mom panhandler Mitzvah too small. Larry, you’ve got to be kidding. I backingWhen away Brad fromgot home the linehe found of cars, a note as traffic from Marjobegan- Ford seeks connected-car tech in Israel Why weren’t you at the office this afternoon? How can you flush thirty years of Ford made its connection with Israel through Axis marriagerie taped todown the thekitchen drain? light: to use in the car, October 11-12 in Tel Aviv. Aviv that exposes technology startups to investors jettisoning a woman he’d loved since high school was Innovation, a boutique corporate advisory firm in Tel Marjorie was stubborn. Marjorie was jealous, but one in Jerusalem. Among the companies that came to from some 40 countries, via focused events like the never Brad’s intention. And although he had become- - obsessed with Sheldon the Vet, he knew he had to- meet Lyons at Siftech were i4drive, Inpris and VoGi. makepared thingsfor the right worst. with his wife or his life would un Jerusalem also is the home of Mobileye, whose col ravel. He gathered the things he would need and pre lision-avoidanceincluding Tesla, Audi,software Volvo, is built Nissan, into BMW approximately and Gen- 3.3 million vehicles worldwide from manufacturers- He sped to Marjorie’s mother’s house. His wife’s carscattered was parked at her in side. the driveway. He found Marjorie in eralnext Motorsyear. (GM). Mobileye reportedly is collaborat the living room, her eyes bloodshot, crumpled tissues ing with Tesla on its driverless vehicle to be unveiled Local startups, developers and designers learn how Israel fourth best place “What have you been doing behind my back?” she they can get in the car with Ford. Photo via WellCon- to raise a family asked. nectedMom.com Brad took a deep breath. “It’s a long story,” he said. By Jpost Staff “You’re going to think I’ve gone crazy.” By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c She nodded, blew her nose, and then wiped her - eyes. “Do you give me that little credit?” Israel came in at fourth place out of 41 countries- So he told her everything he knew about Sheldon As the Ford Motor Company rolls out Sync 3 dash includeding ex-patriots in the 2015 acclimate InterNations to their Family new country, Life Index re -. the Vet, his gaze fixed on his hands interlaced in his board touchscreens on some of its 2016 Escape and- InterNations, an organization dedicated to assist lap. “I did something to get out of the draft. Sheldon Fiestature connected models, thecars. automaker is scanning the Israeli wentAfter to a Vietnam while she and put got a hand killed. on I Brad’s know itshoulder. sounds horizon for cutting-edge technology to put in its fu leased their annual Family Life Index which “ranks weird, but I feel I have to make amends. - countries according to their results in subcategories- Scott Lyons of Connected Car Services at Ford in such as availability of childcare and education, costs- Hefamily smiled. out of“His Vietnam.” mother’s still alive…never even knew Europedesigners came can to get Jerusalem’s in the car with Siftech Ford. incubator on Au of childcare and education, quality of education, fam she had grandchildren…and I want to get Sheldon’s gust 16 to learn how local startups, developers and- ily well-being, as well as childcare and education op vice and announced that the company will sponsor tions,” according to their website. thingWhen to say.” he finished she took his face in her hands. Lyons demonstrated Ford’s new connected car de Austria came in at first place, closely followed by “Well, if you’re thinking of going to Hanoi, I have one Finland. Sweden, last year’s winner, came in third. AppLink Challenge, an overnight hackathon for apps The United States came in at spot 25. 6 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 Lamson’s latest publication: Red Riding Hood at Sixty Red Riding Hood at Sixty to grieve, cradled within Suzy Lamson Red Riding Hood Her arms ache for comfort, Weep when you peel or grate them. at Sixty even share tears. Tears – onions, ah, the onions. ’s latest book, a husband’s embrace–perhaps, a melange, has of been poems published that cover and many is available topics inon- Proof that you labor to please him. Amazoncluding family, in both food, paper love, and cancer, e-book and formats. some speIt is- the hot oil that splatters But boil-ridden, wretched, Sweat – grating, frying, A Waterford resident, she is hoping to have it beset by unseen loyalty cific Jewish themes. Job look only heavenward. Themakes latkes a dish are for so good,his delight. he’ll propose on the spot. - Advice on How to Catch a Husband Besides, they’re so heavy, he can’t leave the table until he does. availableems from inRed the Riding Waterford Hood. Public Library soon. Grandma says, Invite him to dinner. With permission, here are three of Lamson’s po Serve potato latkes. He won’t be able to resist. And They Were Cold And No Body For Comfort And they were hungry Trapped within Blood, tears and sweat. Potato pancakes, entrée of great sacrifice: warmed only and the bunks were hard a celestial contest– on a metal hand grater. amourn pawn herof a children pawn– alone. 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ReviewBy Edgar Asherof Jewish Year 5775

The past Jewish year of 5775 (2014 – 2015) was the year of reality. Despite the fact that thousands of people- were being killed as a result of Islamic radicalism in countries around the world, Israel itself had been rela tively unusually quiet. There had been reported acts of- terrorism in Israel, horrific acts of terrorism, but these hadyears. been isolated incidents rather than the all-out con frontation with our neighbors that marked previous Their misconduct had at last caught up with them. It This was a year of reality for many public figures. as a third-world lawless state, then its judiciary must was as much to say that if Israel was not to be regarded - Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets with President Barak behaveraeli judiciary and act process in a manner demonstrated that becomes that ano law-abiding, individual Obama at the White House in Washington. democratic, free-thinking country. To this end the Is - wasfraud above and sentenced the law, no to matter a term who of imprisonment. he was. Israelis Israelis were had now seen shocked when former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was found guilty of Israel has become more conscious of the envi having to answer for their deeds. As if this was not enough, it was de- ronment. The Tel Hiriya waste dump outside Tel Ban Ki-Moon is shown in October a former president (Moshe Katsav) and now a former prime minister Avivits place. had been closed down and a development had by the IDF a Hamas terror tunnel startedIn March for the Binyamin foundation Netanyahu of a huge won urban the generalpark in on the Israel-Gaza border. cidedThe to yearindict had a former opened Chief with Rabbi, Prime Yona Minister Metger, Binyaminwho had been Netanyahu subject - to an earlier fraud investigation for accepting bribes. - meeting did little to improve the election, but was only able to form a majority gov meeting with US President Barak Obama at the White House. The ernment with a coalition. Later that month every body in Israel was brought back to earth as seven- frostyMinister relations Netanyahu between addressed the two siblings aged five to sixteen from Brooklyn were leaders.the United Shortly Nations afterwards to warn Prime of buried in Jerusalem after they had been asphyxi the Iranian nuclear menace and ated following a fire in their New York home the to warn of the danger of Iran previous Shabbat. producing a nuclear weapon. In Several incidents were recorded in Israel that brought into focus the complaints, particularly by- from Germany another state-of Jews of Ethiopian descent, of discrimination by the- September 2014 Israel received police. In one incident an Israeli Ethiopian IDF sol- dier, Damas Pakada, had been attacked by a police –the-art submarine – INS Tanin. - man. Later Pakada was invited to the Prime Minis In November two terrorists ter’s Office to receive an apology. enteredworshippers the Kehilat at morning Ya’acov prayers Syna In April Israel was one of the first countries to gogue in Jerusalem and attacked- respondin Katmandu. to the huge earthquake in Nepal. Within ing four people and injuring a a day or two a field hospital was set up by the IDF withfurther knives, eight. axes The and same guns, month kill in Jerusalem. This time the terrorist was appre- Stabbing at a light rail station in Jerusalem. In May there was another attack on the light rail light rail in which one person YEAR IN REVIEW CONT. ON PG 8 saw died an attack after on a terrorist the Jerusalem drove his light van into a crowd of people waiting at a train sta- tion, and also injured more

thanGeneral a dozen Ban other Ki-Moon people. was In October UN Secretary-

taken by the IDF to see a Hamasill-at-ease terror at his tunnel experience, on the Gaza border. He looked very Israel for most of the ills of butthe Middle still managed East. to blame Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert found In January Isaac Herzog guilty of became the leader of the- fraud. Israel Labor Party. Another- new face was that of Lt. Gen Israel receives another new submarine manufactured in Germany. eral Gadi Eizenkot who be came the new Chief of Staff of the IDF. 8 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 The Year of Preparation

hended by a security guard when the terrorist was shot in the legs. - cidedIn Augustto once Yishaiagain toShissel, vent hiswho fury had at recentlya similar been parade released in Jerusalem from prison this year. for stabbing some participants in a gay parade in Jerusalem ten years earlier, de

Indiscrimination a stabbing frenzy and gratuitous Shissel stabbed violence. six people at random. One sixteen year old spectatorAs the yeardied closed of her the injuries. government Once againhad concluded Israel was a dealfaced with with the problems companies of

who will be responsible for supplying the huge quantities of natural gas found off Israel’s Mediterranean coast. These gas fields are amongst the biggest in the world and will have an important part to play in bringing down Israel’s energy costs for the foreseeable future, as well as enabling Israel to export surplus gas to its neighbors and Europe.

The picture shows the arm of an unidentified worshipper who was stabbed to death during morning prayers at the Kehilat Ya’acov Synagogue in Je- rusalem.

Israel and Jordan sign an agreement to revitalize the Dead Sea by building an $800 million pipeline from the Red Sea. Apart from stopping the evaporation it will also supply electricity to both countries when completed.

Isaac Herzog and Tzipi Livni join forces to fight the upcoming general elec- tion.

Gadi Eizenkot becomes the new head of the IDF. Senator John Boehner visits Israel to show his solidarity over the rejection of the deal with Iran. THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 9

The Year of Reality

Gabriel Sasson from New York eulogizes in Jerusalem his seven children who were killed in a house fire the previous Shabbat in New York.

The Tel Hirya reclamation project and urban park.

IDF medical personnel treat injured Nepalese at the IDF field hospital in Kat- mandu.

Emergency supplies are loaded onto an aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport to be sent to Nepal following the earthquake.

IDF medical personnel interact with Nepalese at the IDF field hospital in Kat- Binyamin Netanyahu apologizes to Damas Pakada for being mandu. treated violently by police the previous week. 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 Rabbis’ Messages for the High Holidays There are two ways that a market can rise. One way, the Divine. Return Again, is for the market to go straight up; not precipitously Some might say that we would do better if we perhaps, but nevertheless in a steady, everyday rise each simply stayed on the path of righteousness and never Return Again... day. Or, it can go up in a choppy fashion, 10 points up had to “return.” For those who can achieve it…Yasher one day, 5 points down the next, 15 points up one day, koach. But for the overwhelming majority of us -- i.e., By Rav Julius Rabinowitz 7 points down the next, and so on. And if you speak the mortals in the room, we will fall down, we will It’s that season again. In the words of the Shlomo to market professionals, even if the straight up rise goes succumb. Carlebach song, we are being asked to “Return again, higher, they will tell you that it is not as ‘healthy’ as the But each fall then gives us the opportunity to “get Return to the land of your soul…” latter “up/down” market. back on the horse” if you will. And with each return But weren’t we here last year. Couldn’t we have just The same holds true with our faith in God. to faith in the Divine -- the process that we call tes- stayed on the path that we had returned to last year Faith in God, the endeavor in which we so fervently huvah -- our spiritual abilities grow because we have (and the year before, and the year before that…). Are wish to succeed is a personal experience that each one of tasted setbacks; and thus our resolve is made stronger we just habitual backsliders, and if so, what does that us pursues on our own personal path. However, faith in than if we had not suffered those temporary defeats. say about this year’s return that somehow makes it God, and for that matter faith in anything in life, is not a Making us aware of where we have fallen down gives meaningful and not just a charade? fixed or permanent undertaking. The numerous setbacks us a greater resolve, or a greater strengthening of the Before you get too depressed, let me suggest an un- and frustrations that each of us encounters throughout resolve, that accompanies our “return,” and thus can derstanding of our human imperfection and how it every day of our lives, serves to weaken our faith. But make it more impactful than if we had never fallen. best suits the needs of this season, and hopefully the with every re-energizing of our faith from the depths Shana Tovah! rest of the year. And before I do, I want to share a les- to which we will necessarily succumb because of life’s Rav Julius Rabinowitz is the Spiritual Leader of Beth son from the financial markets. challenges, we have the opportunity to re-engage with Jacob Synagogue in Norwich. An Inconvenient Truth: Greater New London Jewish Community

Rabbi Scott B. Saulson, PhD. skin irritation unless we are jointly and severally com- standing on an old soap box. Yes, if they mean I am As a greenhorn in these parts, I am thrilled to para- mitted to doing something about what’s squarely facing looking for ways to make meaningful collaboration phrase Garrison Keillor’s portrait of Lake Wobegon, us. Unless there is a will that puts our vitality above turf, work. But at the moment, I am not looking for “ways.” “All God’s children are above average.” At least when our village above personalities, our vision above our lega- I am looking to ascertain the commitment, which once it comes to cordiality and devotion to the cherished cies. palpable, will surely find ways to make meaningful col- ideals we have inherited as a birthright. At least that The truth is that every evidence based projection sug- laboration work. is what any rabbi, interim or no, would hope for. And, gests that the regional demographics are not in our favor. Admittedly intangibles benefit hugely from tangi- so far, that is what I have found abundant among My Even if a slew of young blood were suddenly recruited bles -- love grows on trees no more than does money. People here. to settle in the area because of fresh employment oppor- But what will sustain us today, let alone those who will Yet, on the cusp of a new year and at this stage in tunities, one can hardly imagine that Jews would make make or continue to make Greater New London their the evolution of Greater New London Jewry, we can- up more than 2-3% of that influx. Moreover, among home in the years ahead? Is it precious endowments not merely live on hope if by hope we mean discount- them the percentage likely to be attracted to institution- frittered away on structures way past their prime or ing or underestimating the challenges squarely facing al frameworks fashioned more than a half century ago maximum usefulness? Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakkai us. Kicking the can down the road will get us nowhere would be a mere pittance. If they were to have reasons to risked his life to prove that Judaism depended not on but scuffed shoes and a dented can. affiliate, those reasons would hardly resemble the reasons the sanctity of The Temple, not on bricks and mortar, So the whole history of back and forth and hours of our current membership chose to affiliate upon their ar- but on the sanctity of The People. We, who owe our talk and hand wringing about the need for collabora- rival or family growth. continuity to his boldness, must embrace the notion tion among our institutions is wasted lung power and Some readers may jump to the conclusion that I am that spirituality is the life force of religion, community the answer to alienation and aloneness. Becoming a Conscious Sinner Make no mistake. Meaningful collaboration is not about finding ways to save a dollar or two. Nor By Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz also cared about the neighbors. And here I had gotten is it about feel-good, joint programs now and then. I’ve made spiritual progress lately; I’ve become a on his case and chewed him out. On our way to shul, I That kind of cooperation is well and dandy. However, conscious sinner. Not that I sin consciously, but I’m stopped over and apologized. meaningful collaboration is about integrating and cap- aware that I’ve sinned. On a recent Shabbat morning, What went wrong there? Both of us were trapped in italizing on our human and material resources in the I was having some breakfast, looking over the Torah the basic spiritual problem: the illusion of our separate- fulfillment of a shared vision and an inspiring mission. reading, when I heard a loud RRRRR in the neigh- ness. I was stuck inside my enjoyment of a quiet Shab- It’s one thing to admit, “Yes, we can.” It is another to borhood. “Must be Eversource cutting down a tree. I bes morning, and my annoyance at having it disturbed. behave as, “No, we won’t” by coming up with a litany hope they don’t wake Arielle,” I thought. As the noise Me, me, me. And like so many people who whack weeds of excuses to perpetuate the status quo. And “Maybe” continues incessantly, my curiosity gets to me and I and blow leaves, he was stuck inside his task, beautify- is a cop-out. If we assert “We shall,” then we can look out the window. There’s a young man next door ing his lawn, all oblivious to the disturbance to everyone ill afford to put our mouths where our money with a weed whacker. He spots a weed and whacks it. around him (not to mention the atmosphere and the is instead of our money where our hearts are. Then he looks for another weed, leaving the whack- climate) on a quiet Saturday morning. That’s the hu- TRUTH CONT. ON PG 13 er going, “RRRRRRR!!” There’s one! “RRRRRR!!” I man condition; we’re born knowing only about “me” and storm out the door. “Do you know how to use that “my needs.” And our spiritual growth entails becoming thing?! Do you know my daughter’s sleeping?!” I be- aware that we’re not alone. In fact, ultimately, we might rate the kid, who apologizes and says he in fact didn’t become more and more aware that we came from Some- know my daughter was sleeping. After I got back in- thing Eternal and are embedded in Something Infinite. side, I realized I had been stupid. I had sinned. Al- The more we realize that, the less we sin. And the more though I had assumed the young man worked for the we realize it, the more joy and comfort we take in our landlord next door, in fact he was one of the tenants, place in the universe. But it takes a life time of work. an ECSU student. He was exactly the type of stu- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are such gifts to dent that was our best hope once the house next door those of us willing to do that rewarding work. Rosh Ha- switched to student housing. He cared about keeping SINNER CONT. ON PG 13 the place looking good and, although a bit clueless, THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 11 5776 High Holiday Service Schedule in Eastern CT Contact individual5776 High Holi synagogueday Service Schedule for in more Eastern CTinformation Contact individual synagogue for more information Erev Rosh Rosh Rosh Hashanah, Erev Yom Yom Kppur, Hashanah, Hashanah, Tue, Sep 15 Kippur, Tue, Wed, Sep 23 Sun, Sep 13 Mon., Sep 14 Sep 22 Conservative Cong. Ahavath Achim, 7:00 pm 8:30 am 8:30 am 7:00 pm 8:30 am Colchester In this July 23, 2015 file photo, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., ranking Beth Jacob 6:30 pm 9:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 9:00 am member on the Senate Foreign Synagogue, Norwich Relations Committee, speaks Congregation Beth El, 6:30 pm 8:45 am 8:45 am 6:15 pm 8:45 am on Capitol Hill in Washington. New London Cardin is predicting there will be enough votes in the Senate Congregation Beth 9:30 am 7:00 pm 9:30 am by week’s end to uphold Presi- Israel Preservation dent Barack Obama’s veto of a Society, Danielson resolution disapproving the Iran nuclear deal. (AP Photo/Andrew Congregation B’nai 6:30 pm 9:30 am 9:30 am 6:30 pm 9:30 am Harnik, File) Shalom, Putnam IRAN DEAL Congregation Sharah 7:30 pm 9:30 am 6:30 pm 9:30 am CONT. FROM PAGE 1 Zedek, Westerly, RI Orthodox undecided, didn’t address that Congregation Ahavath 6:45 pm 8:00 am 8:00 am 6:30 pm 9:00 am Cardin, who said he remains Chesed, New London In a session with students possibility. Congregation Brothers 6:48 pm 8:00 am 8:00 am 6:00 pm 8:00 am of Joseph, Norwich atcons Johns and said Hopkins his decision University, will Reconstructionist Cardin discussed the pros and Temple Bnai Israel, 8:00 pm 9:30 am 9:30 am 6:15 pm 9:30 am be made on which approach Willimantic isstate. likeliest Either to decision keep Iran carries from Reform becoming a nuclear weapons Temple Emanu-El, 8:00 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm 10:00 am risks, he said. Waterford say“I this think is it’s such a tough an easy call deci and- Ision, sort why of bristlehaven’t whenyou made people it,”

NetanyahuCardin said. hopes to expand ties with Italy ion at the Milan Expo with a view to pro- moting Israeli technology and develop- ment, and in particular Israeli advances in

showcases drip-feed irrigation technology sustainablewhich has opened agriculture. up the The deserts Israeli forexhibit cul- tivation.

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Ministerwas here that Matteo the two Renzi prime in minister the famous dis- Palazzo Vecchio City Hall in Florence. It SAVE THE DATE Italy and Israel. cussed increased cooperation between First Annual Pink*Tober Fundraiser Event - Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Italian Prime It was noted that Prime Minister Renzi- Thurs., Oct 8 at 6 pm Minister Matteo Renzi at the City Hall of FLorence on hadment become against a Israel.key partners The two in leadersthe great also ef Aug. 29 in Florence, Italy.The two leaders met to dis- fort to counter the world-wide BDS Move- cuss the relationship between their countries as well ing Islamic terrorism. as Islamic State and the possible Iranian nuclear deal discussedOn Friday their Prime mutual Minister concerns Netanyahu in fight at Congregation Beth El, met with a delegation of Italian Jewish An event to raise money for with the US. 660 Ocean Ave., New London By Edgar Asher, Ashernet - Solomon Schechter Academy of New London Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has returned leaders, headed by the President of the to Israel after a three-day visit to Italy which was Union of Italian Jewish Communities, Ren zo Gattegna. On Thursday Netanyahu visited the Israeli pavil- and the Early Detection Program at aimed at expanding ties between the two countries. © ASHERNET Lawrence + Memorial (L+M) Hospital 12 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 Will it be Moses or Aaron? By David Romei, Ph.D. contrary to fundamental principles, teachings and such evil. - - of their children for ideological reasons and land Israel’s first president, Chaim Weiz havevalues chosen of our the faith. world Those over who heaven. sacrifice the blood “IfRabbi only Abraham my people Joshua would Heschel listen to wrote, Me; if “We only are Is- formmann, of in the his survival autobiography forces ofwrote, the Jewish “Zion “Adonai echad” translates to “God is one.” Those not all guilty, but we are all responsible.” ism was the precipitation into organized- - - ness itself, set in motion for the re-cre- rael would walk in My ways - how quickly I would people; Zionism was in a sense Jewish who elevate Zionism to a level equal with the To Godsubdue and their entrusted foes and our strike lives toout foreign at their leaders oppres in assassinations,rah abandon Judaism prisons, and secret betray alliances, 5,776 victories, years of sors.” (Psalm 81) Have we taken our trust from wereation notof a justJewish ad hocHomeland. instruments; The World they secrethistory. intelligence Taking arrogant agencies, pride torture, in weapons, lies and dirty war, wereZionist the Organization, expression of thethe unity Congresses, of the politics is the way of governments, not of Torah. Israel? Have Jewish Americans surrendered our Jewish people.” futures to the Israeli zealots who want war with - Iran? Benjamin Netanyahu exemplifies chutzpah- people is found only in the Torah. Those lenceWhen does our childrennot lead usburn to God.other children to death, when he claims to speak for the Jews of the world! Let us be clear, the unity of the Jewish we have a problem. The prophets teach that si- Where does Israeli zealotry lead? It leads direct our unity are found in our sacred texts, ly to Massada. Those who killed themselves and notnecessary in political and sufficientmovements expressions and treatis of- We are commanded to be a “holy people” be their children at Massada betrayed Torah and God. es. God alone guarantees the survival of cause the Lord is holy. The incumbent attorney farWe moreare commanded courage to tolive live, than be to fruitful die.” and multiply. the Jewish people. All else is delusion. general of Israel posted recently on her Facebook Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi wrote that it “takes- page that “All Palestinian mothers are snakes and their babies should be killed.” This language must Since the fallMOSES of the OR Second AARON Temple, CONT. Jewish ON PG cul 13 To risk Judaism on what Weizmann be condemned by Diaspora Jews. It is simply not a called “the colonization of Palestine” is Jewish value to speak this way, much less to think Editorials • Cartoons Letters Diplomacy and Danny Danon By Stuart S. D. Schwartzstein tionships strained. There are, perhaps, many more is a curious mix of traditional diplomacy, multi- UN.who was given to bluster and offense, rather than lateralDiplomacy diplomacy, at the legislative United Nations maneuvering in New York and, useful exchanges in the North Lounge of the UN skilledAnd diplomacy now, showing as the utter US representative disdain, if not to con the- - building than anywhere else. Some ambassadors to the UN -- usually political- on occasion, public grandstanding. As with diplo appointees – however, do not understand that or, tempt, for the United Nations, Bibi Netanyahu has whatmacy personalnearly everywhere charm diplomats (exceptions can being muster places and, as in some cases, do not care. The late Jeane Kirk notappointed Danny Danon as Israel’s envoy to the like North Korea and Albania under Enver Hoxha),- patrick was one who not only didn’t understand UN. Let’s remember that Danny Danon is not only grandstandinghow a country and makes pleasing the best Reagan of representation and those on a peacemaker, but one who has advocated for- particularly, the ability to engage in informal dis- theat the political UN, but right didn’t who, care, for theas hermost priority part, had was only in annexation of the West Bank – a West Bank with- cussions are critical to a country’s ability to have a minimum of Palestinians. (Where the Palestin outcomes (as with UN General Assembly resolu- as to alienate even diplomats of our allies, with one two-stateians in excess solution of what and inDanon favor thinks of settlements. of as a mini One tions) as much in their interest (or least damaging) disdain for the UN. (Jeane Kirkpatrick went so far mum would go I don’t know.) Danon is against a as possible well). Professional and, indeed, diplomats make progress understand in achiev this welling diplomatic and spend objectives time putting (which relationships may be bilateral with important PermRep reportedly saying to his staff can only despair at Israel’s future with people like onthat the “If politicalI never havescene to despite talk to his the reputation woman again, as a Danon. But the messageDIPLOMACY Netanyahu CONT. is sending ON PG 13to when their countries’ policies are opposed or rela- looseI’ll be canon happy.”) and Johnright-wing Bolton, extremist, still unfortunately is another other diplomats on the best possible terms, even Iran deal supporters are traitors lETTERS TO THE EDITOR By Ron Torossian, The Algemeiner Today, Israel is facing an existential threat that Mental illness & gun control - Letter to Editor: Jewish communal leader Jeff Wiesenfeld, an old could be just as dangerous. Israelis across the po Wisefriend, and said those this who week, stand “We with are the[dividing Bergson into Group two litical spectrum acknowledge this. recent murder captured on camera in Virginia, “Isn’t groups] once again: those who stand with Stephen BenjaminEven Zionist Netanyahu, Union notedparty Knessetthe consensus Member in IsraelEitan According to arrogant tycoon Donald Trump, the Cabel, a fierce and constant critic of Prime Minister - a gun problem, it is a mental problem.” Mr. Trump is and the Vaad Hatzala [the Committee for Rescuing absolutely correct! But, he fails to identify the mental Jews in Europe from the Holocaust].” on the issue of a nuclear Iran. “This time, it is defi problem. He’s right. conductednitely not a the matter struggle of Right against or Left,” the agreement, he said. “With the That problem is the utter failure of those who rally JewsA mereof Europe 70 years who ago, perished Rabbi at Stephen the hands Wise of wasthe struggleall the criticism itself is just. there Against is about a nuclear how [Netanyahu] Iran, there around “liberty” to bear arms to understand this: quiet until it was too late to help the six million is no opposition or coalition. We are all Israelis.” Unwillingness to bear “responsibility” in the defense The Bergson Group did the opposite, heroically of liberty is nothing short of anarchy. And what can- Nazis. “nice.” Those who do not stand against Iran must be more irresponsible than the failure to reduce the street protests, open advertisements. and other American Jews must take heed and stop being number of guns that get into the hands of irrespon- activities.taking a moral This earned stand against the Bergson the Nazis, Group through — fol- - sible people. - suffer severe political consequences. Only a mental misfit ignores the crying need for rig orous background checks. So, yes, Mr. Trump. Mental As The New York Observer reported on Thurs illness is a massive problemRabbi -- moreScott thanB. Saulson, you think! PhD lowers of revisionist-Zionist leader Ze’ev Jabotin day, in an email listservTRAITORS chain (“that CONT. resembles ON PG 13 a Niantic, CT sky — condemnation on the part of the American Jewish community for not being “nice.” THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 13

MOSES OR AARON CONT. FROM PAGE 12 ture has excelled in every country where Jews have lived. Jews tion” of Palestinians and other have advanced the culture, science, art, philosophy, economics, so-called enemies of Israel are the Union Address in which he challenged the President before unhinged, racists, and do not a Joint Session of Congress. In hindsight, the miracle is that the understand one word from the and religious life in every corner of the world. Our blood is the President of the greatest power on earth did not have a clerk most simple Jewish religious universal giver, and the world is better for it. Our contributions slap the fly off the wall. - text. reflect the fulfillment of the commandment that we go forth to Israel must reflect upon its past and its future. It promised at Israel is at a critical juncture the peoples and nations of the world to bring God’s light. its founding in 1948 not to speak for Jews of the world or to in in its history, and we Ameri- We are now at a moment in history when questions since the- fluence, persuade or finance the separation of Jewish American time of Moses liberated the Hebrews from slavery and Egypt families by encouraging immigration to Israel. Those promises have not been asked. What is a Jew and who speaks for Juda have been broken. Embarrassingly, some of the most radical and- can Jews must contribute to- ism? - dangerous settlers in the West Bank are from America’s Jewish- influencing Israel’s choices if Weizmann said “Jews must be Zionists.” The prominent family. Recently, the grandson of the late American Rabbi M. Kah the Diaspora is to remain con- Americanthan “a sociological jurist and first and Jew economic appointed political to the movement United States that Su do ane Those was indicted who love for their burning children to death correct an 18-month them. Those old whoPalestin love nected to the Promised Land. premenot represent Court, Louis the faith Brandeis, of our said fathers that or Zionists Jews anywhere are nothing outside more ian baby in the West Bank. Athe good end way of nuclearto begin proliferais to sup- - porttion in the the Iran Middle Deal East. beginning their country work for improvement. Those who respect their Israel can continue upon of Palestine.” David ben Gurion bridged these diametrically op allies value them. We who love Israel must find the courage its path of wars, military con- posedworld orviewpoints claim to represent by promising them. in the founding papers of Israel to speak before it is too late. Do not fear those shallow people- thatYet, political Israel’s officials current in Israel prime would minister never travels speak the for worldJews of pro the- who shout “anti-Semitism” and “self-loathing Jew” for the sole can change course and re- purpose of poisoning the well and stifling meaningful conversa queststurn to the and faith occupation, of our fathers or it tions.One They must are never on the forget losing this side sage of history. advice, King “Great Solomon nations said do and serve the One True God. claimingcrisis and that demanded Israel is thethat only the homeJews offor France Jews, and “return” that he to speaks Israel. that “only fools cannot bear correction.” In short, shall we follow the forThose the Jews world’s present Jews. stood He went in unison to Paris and during sang thethe FrenchCharlie nation Hebdo- interests.” What is the future in Israel when America’s interests military leader Moses or the al anthem. not have permanent friends, but instead they have permanent - change? Israel must ask itself, do Jews exist to serve and give our priestlyDr. David leader Romei Aaron? has a Doc The- of dual-loyaltyHas Israel forgotten when he howproclaims Diaspora to our Jews fellow enrich countrymen and strength that lives for Israel, or do we live to serve God wherever we may find torateworld orin heaven?Medieval History and en it? Does the prime minister not subject us all to accusations ourselves?nuclear arsenal Weizmann do not chose only endangerthe first, and all theBrandeis Jews ofthe the second. world, was Professor of Leadership in Those extremists who believe Israel is safe because it has a Medicine at Texas A&M Univer- theThe “real” arrogance country weof all hear Jews from is Israel, Israel’s not leadership America, Canada, is astound and- God. Those who imagine using nuclear weapons are mentally sity, College of Medicine. He is a France? but deny all that we hold dear and holy: our families and our member of Congregation Beth Judaism, Israel and humanity. Those who call for the “extermina- El, New London, CT. ing.it does “If Americanot understand and Obama that don’t it cannot do what survive we want, as a wenation-state will go it disordered and must be removed from any conversation about alone.” Think about that. Go it alone? Is Israel so delusional that IRAN SUPPORTERS TRAITORS CONT. FROM PAGE 12 Asian and other Americans would not tolerate without the support of the United States? Israel is dependent- uponistence. America’s To deny financial, this is to military,deny reality. diplomatic, cultural, business, who’sNadler who for of coming hawkish out New in supportYork Jewish of thethought Iran fools.” technological, scientific, medical, and other resources for its ex leaders) attacking Jewish Congressman Jerry- againstIndeed, THEIR Nadler interests, and others We who are thevote outlying for the - Palestinians,A military manready looking to foment at a wara violent between uprising, Israel andagainst Iran asees uni a- deal,” Wiesenfeld wrote: “There must be sanc reers for supporting this act of treachery. One population in divided Israel of six-million Jews with five-million SINNERtion against conduct CONT. which FROM Black, PAGE Hispanic, 10 dealcan expect will be to hounded see many for more the editorials rest of their calling ca - Nadler a traitor. Naturally, our ethnic group — fied Iran with 90-million united Persians and its main ally Russia shanah reminds us that we are all created - none supplyingThe conceit it. Go of it alone?Israel’s This leaders is not does delusional, not stop this with is an vainglory expres of us is self-made - and what an amazing, awe- people during a dire time of need. sioncalls offor insanity war. It extends tainted withto mistreatment nightmares andfrom slander Dante’s against “Inferno.” the inspiring creation we are part of! The shofar calls like any other — will shun those who fail their leader of Israel’s most important ally. out to wake us from our ‘me-slumber.’ Yom Kip- It is astounding that a prime minister of Israel would ar- pur confronts the illusion of our separateness by On June 22, 1982, Joe Biden, at the time a- reminding us of our own mortality. What endures? senatorate Foreign from Relations Delaware, committee confronted hearing. then-Israeli Be- Not the little “me” that storms around trying to get Prime Minister Menachem Begin during a Sen rogantlyprime minister lecture of a Israel President would of accept the United the invitation States in of the a WhitePresi- what it wants. What endures is our love, our re- follows: House while on live television. It is simply unimaginable that a flection of the Infinite. So we gather all our stupid gin responded to one of Biden’s questions as mis-deeds, our sins, taking an accounting to make DIPLOMACYdent’s opposing political party’s CONT. leader FROM to give PAGE a counter-State 12 of sure some aren’t still lurking in some corner of our “I am not a Jew with trembling knees. I am a lives, and let God take them all and toss them. We proud Jew with 3,700 years of civilized history. start clean and fresh on our journey of awakening, Nobodyto our aid came when to we our were aid whenstriving we to were create dying our bothanother the way,UN member that he statesis not and willing to the to US seriously is that he negotiate not only fordoes a connection, and growth. incountry. the gas We chambers paid for it. and We ovens.fought Nobodyfor it. We came died nottwo-state care about solution. how Israel is seen at the UN but is showing, in yet I wish all of our readers a clean, fresh start defend them.” & a year of blessing and shalom. Rav Jeremy for it. We will stand by our principles. We will- It is that that matters most, of course. It should be clear to all tion has made a deal with the devil that endan- Rabbi Schwartz is the spiritual leader that increasingly the Israeli occupation of the West Bank is seen gersPrinciples the entire matter. Western The world. Obama Those administra who stand as unacceptable, even to many who support Israel’s right to exist of Temple Bnai Israel in Willimantic. andthat aredeprive concerned Palestinians with Israel’s of their security. livelihoods Continued will, increasingly, expansion of settlements, confiscation of Palestinian land and measures TRUTH CONT. FROM PAGE 10 with the devil will be protested — whether or - notRonn they Torossianare Jews with is one“trembling of America’s knees.” most beraeli condemned, government even is not by interested friends of inIsrael. a two-state And Danny solution. Danon What at In my short tenure here, I would be honored to prolific and respected public relations experts. thea pity. UN will, most certainly, only make it clear that the current Is sit down with serious institutional players, who are He is an expert on crisis communications, and also “we shall-niks,” to test the breadth and depth regularly appears on The Today Show, Fox News, Schwartzstein is a retired 20+ year U.S. diplomat. During that of the commitment required for a brighter future. CNBC, and CNN. He is an active philanthropist time he was posted to Iraq for several of those years. Stuart now Rabbi Saulson is the Interim Rabbi of Temple and board member of numerous not-for-profit makes his home in Eastern CT. Emanu-El in Waterford. organizations. 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 MILTON ORENSTEIN Norwich - ter, Kim Rakosky and her husband, Weldon Greene; his brother,- - Daniel Rakosky, his wife, Kate Rakosky and their daughter, Amie; – Milton David Orenstein, 89, died peace his fiancée and friend, Karen Emback and their much loved res fully at his home with family by his side on Sunday, Au cue dogs, Dingus and Girlie; and Rabbi Stanley Sadinsky, mentor gust 30, 2015. and good friend. Josh also leaves behind many beloved extended He was born on Nov 24, 1925 in Brooklyn,th NYArmored to the rd family members, friends, and customers in the community. May- late Abraham and Ruth (Halpern) Orenstein. He served Joshua’s memory be a blessing to us all. his country in the US Army in WWII in the 16 receivedThe family exceptional would carelike toand extend was treated our deepest respectfully thanks and to Lawwith Div, 3 Army as a Tank Commander in Czechoslovakia rence + Memorial Hospital and Yale-New Haven Hospital. Josh until his Honorable Discharge.

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A note about Tashlich: This which God’s kingship will hold sway, a world eye view, even the sins Hebrew word means “casting off,” and it denotes a ritu where “the righteous shall see and be glad, the place.that we From accumulated this bird’s- al (traditionally performed on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah) just exult, and the pious rejoice in song” [from over the outgoing year whereby one symbolically casts off the sins of the previous year the Rosh Hashanah liturgy]. A world that is a are dwarfed. They are by tossing pieces of bread into a body of flowing water. Just as harmoniousheart. It is a whole,wonder where how inall our creatures decision become to re- put into their true pro- the water carries away the bits of bread, so too, it is hoped, one’s- unitednounce as a onepersonal to do Hisjudgement bidding andwith in a completeour deci- portions; they are not really ours, and in any sins will be carried away. - It doesn’t sound right this Tashlich business. Instead of con world--a world of good in which evil is as eva- the great change that repentance ushers in. fessingsolitary our judge sins of andthe world: becoming “Ignore, aware forget, of our cast faults, all our we sins go to“cast the sion to weave a great dream about a different case those sins will not be able to stop us from ing off” on the Day of Judgment (Rosh Hashanah) and say to the - nescentthing, to asrenew, wisps and of tosmoke-- change. we suddenly find From this bird’s-eye view Tashlich is oh so deepestthe deepest seas.” seas—after Ostensibly, which it’s as we if we can are then not continue responsible on asfor nor our- within ourselves the power to conquer every- justified,the day that and the there world is wasno reason created for God the decides moon actions, as if our sins were a trivial matter that can be thrown to cerning our true mission penetrates deeply, to shine on the sins of Israel. Wonder, but on The great awareness on Rosh Hashanah con mal.wonder. Wondrous We are this judged Tashlich “at the business. time designated for our festival - to renew His faith in humankind upon whom- And not just Tashlich. The whole Day of Judgment is one great removes all doubt, plunges our sins into the on precisely this day He designated to be the month of Tishrei) that the moon is “covered.” In other words, we depths of the seas, and we are renewed and be crown of creation. And if He, Lord of the Uni day”—which happens to be on a day (the first day of the lunar come a new creature. We become as innocent verse, believes in us, we can no longer remain- of sin as a baby newly born, free of cynicism or in doubt. - areis erased judged and when the accusedit is impossible emerges to innocent. detect the Wondrous. sins of Israel. A doubt, imbued with faith in God and His people, When we look at these wonders, it’s impos strange trial is being conducted for us: At the trial the indictment and able to repent with love. sible not to dip the apple in a wellspring of hon - Wonder but from a bird’s-eye view, the Rosh- ey, and to believe that surely the coming year It’s a wonder how on the great Day of Judgment we renounce Hashanah liturgy renews in us forces that have will be good and we will taste from it the taste our right to request forgiveness and choose to re-crown the Mas weakened with time, builds within us a cer of honey. Shana Tova. RABBI SAULSON: FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND CONT. FROM PAGE 1 perimentation and self-exploration, rather than focusing solely - atedami, wherewith the his flagship mother’s Reform family successful journey currently involves the search for a new Rabbi, Congregation of Greater Mi- on“We’re the goingrabbi tosearch chill forprocess. a few Atminutes. the Temple’s Just sit outdoorand relax,” summer as the and assured them that the heart of the Temple was reflected in- tained his Bachelor of Arts de- barbecue Shabbat in July, he began the service by announcing, the warmth of its people and community. He wanted attendees weregree fromcharter University members. of HeMichi ob- to be seated in a circle rather than auditorium style so that ev congregation meditated to a jazz tune while sitting on folding eryone could see eachTefilat other. Haderech The event; the culminated enthusiastic in energyCantorial of for two years and completed chairssome discomfort, on the grass, however, shaded many by the attendees trees. Attended also seemed by over open 100 to Soloist Sherry Barnes leading everyone in song to the tune of gan,a Master served of inArts the degree Peace Corpsin In- members, the Shabbat service’s unfamiliar format was met with Debbie Friedman’s ternational Relations from the members and prospects harmonized that afternoon. University of Miami. differentRabbi Saulsonservice elements believes offered that by his Rabbi job Saulson. as the inter- As Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Search Committee leads the- - im rabbi and the next rabbi for that matter, is congregation in their mission, Rabbi Saulson believes the key to mitics from the University of not to attempt to fill Rabbi Rosenberg’s shoes, finding the ideal next Rabbi is for congregants to be introspec- He also earned a PhD in Se but rather to leave “footprints in the sand.” tive now about where the Temple currently is in its journey and When he leaves, the water will wash away his its desired future as a community. The next Rabbi will be an in South Africa. Ordained a Rabbi dividual who will have his or her own voice, but the membership atpeople Hebrew with Union his monthly College pul in- footprints and the cycle reoccurs. is the“The most congregation important has voice a major that needsrole to to play be inheeded, determining according the 1976, Rabbi Saulson engaged to Saulson. mediation while serving as pits and worked in elder care- - shape and depth of the next rabbi’s footprint,” said Saulson. munity of Atlanta through Jew- Challenging the Temple’s communication practices, Rabbi Rabbi Saulson currently lives in East Lyme, from which he Chaplain to the Jewish Com Saulsoninjected has his mailencouraged correspondence the Board to to congregants centralize its with announce creativ- commutes about once a month to his home in Atlanta, where his ment process and circulate the newsletter more frequently. He wifeand AliyaDiane is lives 20 years and works old, who as aattends clinical the psychologist. University Heof Georgia.has two ish Family & Career Service. and spiritual inspiration. These are just a few examples of what daughters; Raelle is 26 years old, who is engaged to be married- Temple Emanu-El is his fifth ity by personalizing each note’s letterhead with a unique visual tural gems” such as museums and theater, including hopefully interimseveral aspectsrabbi assignment. of his role as an He looks forward to exploring Southeastern Connecticut’s “cul Rabbi Saulson considers he has in store for congregants this year. He has been working the area. closely with Cantorial Soloist Sherry Barnes to craft his vision visiting Block Island with his wife during her upcoming visit to interim rabbi to be thrilling. for the upcoming High Holiday Services. “There is a rare kind of Rabbi Saulson believes that his job as the interim rabbi and Not a fan of coffee or tea these days, Rabbi Saulson recently flourishingis on the doorstep or excitement of a major and theWhen next he leaves, rabbi for the thatwater matter, will wash is not away to his attempt footprints to fill and Rabbi the embarked on a self-imposed fitness challenge. He said he was reflectionmilestone whenin its adevelopment,” congregation Rosenberg’scycle reoccurs. shoes, but rather to leave “footprints in the sand.” notfollowing into exercise an exercise until heregimen became with an interima personal rabbi trainer as he hasand more uses time for such endeavors while on the road. He prefers strolling, of contemporary Jewish syna- saidgogue Saulson. life can come “The challengesinto sharp a phone app called Lose It which keeps track of his nutritional- relief.” “When the Rabbi has been there a long time, it seems as intake. though the footprints have been concretized,” said Saulson. “But “I prefer to cook rather than eat out at restaurants,” said Saul - my role is to help people remember that each Rabbi’s footprints son, who once baked brownies for a Temple bake sale fundraiser Since his arrival, Rabbi were made in sand all along. The key is to see what impressions which he proudly mentioned were mistaken for the Rebbitzin’s. Saulson has encouraged mem- were made and how the congregation contributed to them.” - “I makeArmi allRowe my is meals; a member just about.” of Temple Emanu-El and serves on the bersing months of Temple as a Emanu-El time for ex to- At a recent new member prospect gathering at Temple Emanu- Temple’s Board of Directors. take advantage of the com El, Rabbi Saulson introduced many members of the congrega tion, described the Temple’s hamish culture, explained that its 16 THE JEWISH LEADER, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

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