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Lincoln Park Jewish Center Deeply Mourns Torah Theft by STEPHEN E WESTCHESTER October 2020 -- Tishrei- Cheshvan 5781, Volume 26, Issue 10 1994-2019 JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISHLife NEWSPAPER Lincoln Park Jewish Center Deeply Mourns Torah Theft BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN the robber was wear- of the building. ing a Harvard Univer- “The Torah had a white cover, Lincoln Park Jewish Center, sity tee shirt, had a commemorating Board Member Sid- Yonkers (LPJC) suffered the loss of a beard and appeared to ney Goldman’s 90th birthday,” Sch- precious Torah prior to the Yom Kip- be Caucasian. weizer continued. “The scroll’s fad- pur Holiday, according to LPJC Presi- “On the day of the ing lettering was recently repaired. dent Jack Schweizer. theft, he first came in Our Torah is approximately 100 years “The incident happened on at 12:50 p.m. then left old. The Universal Torah Registry was Friday afternoon, September 25th, the building. The sur- queried and the missing Torah was about 4:50 p.m.,” Schweizer noted. veillance shows that not recorded. “The perpetrator took the Torah and he went around to the “It is an ongoing investigation. a Tallit in addition to a laptop com- door to the left of the The Yonkers Police are looking into puter, guitar, and articles of clothing property and walked the case aggressively and the LPJC belonging to a LPJC member. around. He probably community is hopeful that the Torah “The alleged thief changed into scoped out the build- will be recovered and the perpetra- the clothing, dumped his initial out- ing for a means of tor apprehended. Of course, the Con- fit into a trash bin and left approxi- access into the syna- gregation was very upset, especially mately an hour later in which we have gogue and found a since it was just before Yom Kippur video surveillance, at 5:50 p.m., short- weak point. We are and we had to use another Torah ly before the Shabbat Service. Our during the Shabbat Services. They re- surveillance and investigated around not sure how he got in from the Small Chapel,” Schweizer caretaker called the Police who came ceived a Flash Drive from LPJC’s video the building. On the day of the theft, and appears that he knew the layout concluded. Lowey and Fortenberry Discuss Middle East Partnership for Peace Act BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN business and economic development Palestinians,” Appropriations Chair Task Forces to improve the West Bank Lowey stressed. “It really breaks my On Monday, September 21st, economy and to improve Israeli-Pal- heart to be leaving at a time when we Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) estinian business cooperation.” are nowhere close to that reality. That and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry Rayman asked Appropriations is why it is so important for me to in- (R-NE) discussed their virtual bi-par- Committee member Fortenberry, clude the Middle East Partnership tisan conversation on the Middle East “What was the genesis for the Middle for Peace Act of 2020 in the FY 2021 Partnership for Peace Act, an initia- East Partners in Peace Act?” Forten- State and Foreign Appropriations Bill tive aimed at building new partner- berry replied, “[Regarding] a road which passed the House this summer. ships between Israeli and Palestin- map to peace, before there is a road “The legislation will authorize ian business leaders and civil society there has to a foundation to the road, $50 million dollars for each of the five organizations in a Zoom meeting, pre-conditions that have to be laid Fiscal Years to be divided between sponsored in part by AJC Advocacy down which create the means for US Agency for International Devel- Anywhere and Jewish Insider. trust, interactivity, interdependence, opment (USAID) and DF Corporation The Program was moderated by dialogue…,” Fortenberry replied, with a 13-member advisory board ap- Julie Rayman, AJC Deputy Director of pointing to new tools, particularly De- pointed by Congress to make recom- Policy and Diplomatic Affairs. “This velopment Finance to sustain health mendations to USAID.” legislation is extremely important to and well-being for all people. He rec- Fortenberry concluded that AJC…,” Rayman began. “Throughout ommended changing Development rather than funding huge infrastruc- our history AJC has worked to build Finance to Development Diplomacy ture projects, DFC will advocate part- bridges between Israelis and Pales- to sustain human relationships rath- nerships between agriculture and tinian groups, believing that coopera- er than merely business transactions. small business, engaging people be- tion is essential to regional security “I have often said that I could yond transaction levels to promote and a two-state solution.” not leave Congress until peace was Congresswoman Nita Lowey goodwill and harmony. “We have established several achieved between Israel and the Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com. Temple Shaaray Tefila Finds Silver Linings During These Challenging Times Temple ShaarayTefila in that gave them a sense of “be- in July) would be addressing Shaaray Tefila had more than and emotional and engaging Bedford, one of the area’s larg- ing home,” while also opening the congregation from the pul- 100 temple members sub- sermons from both the new est Reform Congregations, had our doors to the larger com- pit during the High Holy Days. mit videos of spiritual read- Senior Rabbi David Wilfond the same dilemma synagogues munity”, said Alli West, Execu- The collective minds of ings, honors to the Torah and and founding Rabbi Emeritus across the world were facing tive Director. the Shaaray Tefila clergy, staff, heartfelt messages of peace David Greenberg. This unique during this global pandemic: it Moving from the en- board of directors and devoted and good wishes for the New combination of familiarity and was tasked with creating what chanting tents of Caramoor congregants set out to meet Year. This included a cameo innovation engaged the con- one temple member referred in Katonah (where Shaaray this challenge and exceeded from Michael Douglas who, gregation as never before. to as the “Superbowl of Ser- Tefila has held its High Holy their goal by reaching over with his family, has been a Another long-time temple vices” for its congregation, a Day services for the past 30 double their normal audience member of Shaaray Tefila member said of her family’s group used to enjoying servic- years) to the small screen, the of congregants— more than since 2013. “Up close, partici- experience, “We felt that we es in person with fellow con- synagogue set out to create an 6000 people across the globe pation by members and their had come back home, singing gregants and their extended experience as meaningful and over the 10 days spanning Rosh families added another di- along (on- and off-key) with families. “We knew that we had welcoming as its traditional in- Hashanah to Yom Kippur. “It mension to the holidays that the words and melodies of sea- to create something unique, person services. This was also was important to honor our we never really had before. sons past. These services have engaging and inclusive, that to be the first year that the new traditions and at the same time How nice to be invited into given us the needed boost to drew our temple members in, Senior Rabbi (who only began expand our synagogue’s offer- Rabbi David Wilfond homes as part of our wor- recharge and rejuvenate dur- ship services,” said long-time ing these trying times.” ings to those who may not have member Bill Greene. It is not yet clear how had access in the past. We were Using the majestic Shaa- these new experiences will grateful to have an opportunity ray Tefila sanctuary and its carry forward into the new to engage a larger audience. bucolic 10-acre property as year. What the congregation Kids Eat For Hopefully, this will be a cata- a backdrop, the virtual ser- does know, however, is that lyst for increased membership vices featured world-class its Jewish community is flex- in the future,” said Temple musicians and incorporated ible, resilient and forward- $5.00 In October! President Karen Spiegel. multi-camera live streaming, thinking. As times inevitably How did Temple Shaa- pre-recorded readings from change, so too will Temple ray Tefila do this? During the congregants, pre-produced Shaaray Tefila and its devoted There’s no better time to CHICKEN TENDERS six weeks of pre-production, and live musical vignettes members. try some of our new Ben’s Kids Menu items! Hayes Presents Security Guide for GLAZED BBQ Faith-Based Institutions MEATBALLS BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN In light of the continu- ed person in facility. Ap- ing COVID-19 pandemic, Bill point designated COVID-19 coordinators. Be prepared NEW! During October, purchase any Hayes, Westchester/Bronx Security Manager of Com- to report infection to NY sandwich or entrée at regular munity Service Initiative Public Health Office and as- price in Ben’s dining (CSI) presented a virtual sist in contact tracing. FRANKS-N-JACKETS Re-Opening Guide for West- “Control entry. Limit room and select an chester Faith-Based Institu- entry points. All attendees item for $5.00 tions on Tuesday, Septem- should be screened,” Hayes from Ben’s Kids ber 15th. stressed. CSI is a joint project of Hayes emphasizes that Menu.* UJA, Jewish Community Re- singing should be restricted NEW! lations Council (JCRC) and to Cantor or celebrant, with Visit Ben’s today! Westchester Jewish Coun- 12-foot minimum spacing. cil (WJC). Evan Bernstein Because singing, chant- serves as CEO. CSI’s goal is ing and public speaking OFFER VALID OCTOBER 1-31, 2020 ONLY. to improve the physical se- William Hayes can lead to greater spread *Each $5.00 Kid’s Meal requires a separate regular price purchase of sandwich or entée.
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