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Volume 14, Number 7 t July 2017 t Tammuz-Av 5777 Commentary Islamic group Suspension of Western Wall deal leaves salutes Jewish Jewish leaders feeling betrayed agency fighting By Ben Sales ing forward. Union for Reform Judaism, said the The suspension is a result of pres- collapse of the deal “will signal a very refugee ban June 25 (JTA) — They’ve tried sure from Netanyahu’s haredi Orthodox serious rupture in the relationship be- (JTA) HIAS, a Jewish agency that re- strongly-worded statements. They’ve partners, who allowed the compromise tween North American Jewry and the settles refugees in the United States, was tried private meetings with the prime to pass last year but have since railed State of Israel.” honored by the humanitarian organiza- minister. They’ve tried negotiations, against it, blocking its implementation. On Sunday, Jacobs expressed strong tion Islamic Relief USA for its “tireless work assisting refugees and for standing protest and prayer. American Jewish leaders had hailed the disappointment in the suspension, but up against the refugee ban in the court But for the past five years, despite agreement last year as a step forward did not say it would lead to any con- broad internal consensus and consistent of l aw.” for Jewish pluralism, and at the time, crete loss of support for Israel from the HIAS was among three organizations pressure, the American Jewish estab- Netanyahu called it a “fair and creative Reform movement. He included it in a and six individuals who spearheaded lishment has been unable to persuade solution.” list of recent Israeli government deci- the litigation against President Donald Israel’s government to create an equi- Betrayal sions the Reform movement opposes, Trump’s executive orders temporarily table space for non-Orthodox prayer at Now, the American Jewish leaders including recent legislation to bar sup- banning refugees and travelers from six the Western Wall. who pushed for the agreement say they porters of Israel boycotts from entering Muslim-majority countries. The orders, Major setback feel betrayed by Netanyahu. They will the country, and another law legalizing triggered large protests, some organized by HIAS and other immigration advo- The latest setback in that fight came be meeting in Israel this week to discuss Israeli settlements’ appropriation of Pal- cacy groups. Sunday, when Prime Minister Benjamin a response, and the Jewish Agency will estinian land. Netanyahu announced the suspension Rights sold Islamic Relief USA was one of many hold a special session Monday to dis- organizations to join an amicus brief of a 2016 agreement to expand the holy cuss the issue. But no leaders committed “This decision screams out that by religious organizations supporting site’s southern section, used for egali- to concrete plans for a response, beyond when all is said and done, the state of HIAS’ litigation oposing the ban. tarian prayer, and appoint an interde- continued vocal protest. Israel and government of Israel is will- HIAS was honored Wednesday night nominational commission to oversee “It’s deeply troubling and very dis- ing to sell our rights and our well-be- with the Courage Award at an inter- it. The compromise was a result of three appointing that they would suspend ing for coalition politics,” he told JTA. faith iftar, the meal marking the end of years of negotiation between the Jew- the implementation of this resolution,” “This does not add up to be a compel- the day’s Ramadan fast, at the Walter ish Agency for Israel, non-Orthodox Jerry Silverman, CEO of the Jewish Fed- ling example of what all of us under- E. Washington Convention Center in leaders, the Israeli government and the erations of North America, told JTA stand Jewish life to be, and if there’s Washington, D.C. Its president, Mark Western Wall’s haredi Orthodox man- Sunday. “We are going to be assertive in growing dissonance between those Hetfield, accepted the award presented agement. asking what’s next.” who lead the state of Israel and those by the CEO of Islamic Relief USA, An- Work to expand the egalitarian sec- Various advocates for the agree- who lead American Jewry, the conse- war Khan. tion will continue during the suspen- ment have warned of a crisis among quences are serious.” “Welcoming immigrants, welcoming sion. But a new agreement will now be American non-Orthodox Jews should refugees. These are not ‘liberal values.’ (Continued on page 11) These are traditional American values,” negotiated by Israel’s cabinet, and will the compromise collapse. Last year, need to come to a new vote before mov- Khan said. He called on his audience to Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the continue working together to make the world a better place. Hetfield noted that both HIAS and Outrage over Israeli government actions Islamic Relief USA help people based By Eric S. Goldstein nomination. Instead, a single group will already accelerating divide between on need, even as they are both driven by continue to control prayer at the Kotel Diaspora Jews and Israel, precisely at a their faiths to do such work. CEO UJA-Federation of New York restricting the rights of millions of Is- time when Jewish unity has never been “All the Abrahamic faiths are united raeli and Diaspora Jews. more important. by the value of hospitality and welcom- NEW YORK, June 26 — “We are We are equally outraged by the gov- We call on the government to im- ing the stranger as ourselves, for we were outraged at two Israeli government ac- ernment’s decision to move ahead with mediately restore and move ahead with all once strangers in a strange land,” he tions yesterday that would destroy the legislation that would recognize only the Kotel agreement — a rare, unified said. fundamental principle that Israel, our those conversions performed by the compromise between all denominations “When we welcome refugees to the Jewish homeland, is a place where all Israeli Rabbinate. Were this to become that would be a landmark achievement United States, we consider them to be Jews can and must feel at home. part of our family and our community, law, the Rabbinate would have absolute for all Jews. The decision by the Cabinet to sus- no matter what their faith is. This is be- control over conversion in Israel, po- We also call on the government to pend the landmark Kotel agreement cause Jewish Americans are a refugee tentially excluding conversions of thou- promptly reverse its position on the is a rejection of the practice and tradi- people – there would be no American sands of people already converted out- conversion bill, which does such enor- tions of millions of Jews around the Jewish community had America not side the Israeli Rabbinate, and excluding mous damage to the hope and promise world. The Kotel agreement would have had the courage to open its doors to such conversions going forward. of Israel as a Jewish state for all the Jew- protected worship for Jews of every de- refugees.” Today’s actions will only deepen the ish people.” 2 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 What’s in this month’s Jewish Journal?

Table of Contents Candle-Lighting Times Commentary...... 2 Culture and Entertainment...... 7 June 30 El Emeth...... 8 July 7 8:39 p.m. Federation...... 6 Holocaust...... 20 July 14 8:36 p.m. Human Services...... 5 July 21 8:31 p.m. Israel...... 17 July 28 8:25 p.m.

JCC activities...... 12, 13, 15 August 4 8:17 p.m. Jewish Community Relations Council...... 21 Happy Fourth of July Memorials...... 16 Three Cheers for the Ohev Tzedek...... 4 Red, White, and Blue! Rodef Sholom...... 11

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April 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 3 ish educational program Shalom, Youngstown: • An excellent, area-wide Jewish educational program for high So long, and thanks for all the (gefilte) fish school juniors and seniors – stop- ping with 10th grade Confirmation Rabbi Saul Oresky questions a need for validation of their Tzedek-Shaarei Torah for giving me my robs our young people of two of Ohev Tzedek – Shaarei Torah own feelings about this town. Folks first opportunity to be a full-time pulpit the most important years for their here understand very quickly, perhaps rabbi. Jewish growth and development As Phyllis and I too quickly, why people leave the area, We will miss Boardman-Youngstown • Concerted efforts to reach out to prepare to return having seen so much of that in the last as well: its people are often more accept- our neighboring churches and to Maryland, 40-plus years, but I would like to inject ing and easygoing than those we find mosques to foster understanding where I will as- a little more balance into their perspec- back East; we’ve enjoyed the area’s many and to further peace in the com- sume the pulpit tive. From the outside looking in, the cultural and natural treasures; and we’ve munity of Congregation area might seem to have too little attrac- appreciated the many opportunities for • A concerted and aggressive effort Mishkan Torah tion, but we have had the perspective of growth and learning throughout the area. to recruit Jewish families to the in Greenbelt, we the last few years of being on the inside We have found the Jewish commu- greater Youngstown area – as I are packing away fond memories of and looking out, and would easily dis- nity, although small, to be active far have said, this town and this com- Youngstown along with our material pute those impressions. beyond our expectation. Its Federation munity have a lot to offer. possessions. We appreciate having been You should know, and feel in your consistently seeks to serve the interests • Finally, the Jewish community welcomed into this vital Jewish com- souls, that Youngstown still has a lot to of both the local Jewish community should try to minimize or totally munity and will surely miss the people offer, and we would be staying if fam- and the overall Youngstown commu- rid itself of this false division of from Ohev Tzedek and the entire Jew- ily needs and the opportunity to serve nity. What with four synagogues and North side vs South side! Each ish community, the somewhat slower our “home” congregation didn’t draw us access to two large cities in which any congregation should support each pace of life, the practically non-existent back to Maryland. Jewish resource one might want can be other’s activities — religious ser- traffic, and the area’s many wonderful We have loved Ohev Tzedek and its found, we don’t understand why greater vices (especially for holidays that resources. people and will miss the beauty of our Youngstown wouldn’t be attractive to typically draw low attendances), Many people have approached us, sanctuary. This unique and warm com- more Jewish families, especially those cultural events, and social actions, asking if we have enjoyed our time here munity has allowed me to mature as a who would like to escape the hassle of in particular. You can “be true and expressing understanding of why rabbi – I will always be grateful to the life in larger metropolitan areas. to your shul” and still be an ac- we are leaving. I have heard in their holy kehillah (congregation) of Ohev I leave you, then, with praise for what tive member of the greater Jewish you have accomplished and what you community. have maintained. However, I also have Phyllis and I will remember all the some serious recommendations for friends we’ve made throughout the what you could, as a community, strive Youngstown community and will visit to create or strengthen: when we can. We wish you all the best • A substantive area-wide adult Jew- – may you go from strength to strength! On the July calendar at Ohev Tzedek Rabbi Oresky urday at 9:45 am. Rabbi Saul leads a To- Rabbi Oresky will be leading his fi- rah study session after each service. nal service as spiritual leader of Ohev Tisha B’Av Tzedek on Saturday, July 29. We will be Join us for the traditional Tisha B’Av throwing a going-away party for him reading of Lamentations by candlelight. on Saturday, July 22, beginning at 6 We will meet in the small sanctuary of pm, featuring a dinner and a Havdalah Ohev Tzedek at 8 pm on Erev Tisha service. For more details, call the Ohev B’Av (Monday, July 31). Tzedek office (330.758.2321). The July meeting of the women’s Adult Education – Summer 2017 Rosh Chodesh group will be held at As Rabbi Oresky will be leaving us at Phyllis Oresky’s house at 6 pm on Mon- the end of July, adult education classes day, July 24. R.S.V.P. to the Ohev Tzedek will wrap up by the last week of July. office (330.758.2321) by Monday, July Some classes may require a text to be 17, if you plan to attend. purchased in addition to the registra- Services tion fee of $50/class. Unless otherwise Morning Minyan services are held noted, all classes will be held at Ohev each Thursday at 7:30 am. Tzedek. All classes are open to the en- Shabbat services are held every Sat- (Continued on page 11

4 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 Cristal Vincent new CEO of Federation’s human services department Cristal Vincent has been ap- tage Manor in January 2012 as an ad- pointed chief executive officer of the ministrator-in-training. She was named Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s the Home’s first assistant administrator Human Services Department. Marc Ru- in February 2013. bin, president of the human services de- In that position, she wrote and up- partment and Andrew Lipkin, executive dated policies and procedures to be in vice-president of the YAJF announced compliance with federal, state, Veteran’s the appointment effective July 1. Administration, PASSPORT, and OSHA As CEO, Mrs. Vincent will be respon- rules and regulations, and organized. sible for overseeing three YAJF agencies: Further she served on such quality com- Heritage Manor and Adult Day Servic- mittee committees including indirect es, the Jewish home for the aged; Levy care, employee incidents and accidents/ Gardens, assisted living residence; and safety, and abuse/neglect. Jewish Family Services. After three years of successfully over- Mrs. Vincent was born in East Liv- seeing housekeeping and maintenance erpool, but grew up in Newell, WV. and staffing the quality committees, She attended Kent State University and Mrs. Vincent was promoted to admin- received a Bachelor of Science in Inte- istrator of Heritage Manor, in January grated Health Studies and Health Care 2017. She oversees daily operations of Administration. the Home’s non-profit 72-bed skilled She also earned a certificate in long- nursing facility. term care administration from St. Jo- According to Marc Rubin, under seph’s College in Standish, ME Mrs. Vincent’s leadership, Heritage Mrs. Vincent has been a licensed Manor completed implementation of nursing home ad- an electronic health ministrator in Ohio I love what I do. record system in since December March. Mrs. Vin- 2012. It’s inspiring to get up cent said, “That Photo/Jewish Journal “When I first project took a year New human services CEO Cristal Vincent visits with Heritage resident Mary Fonner, 86, who came here as an in- in the morning and come in planning — it has lived at the Home for three years. tern,” Mrs. Vincent was almost anoth- said, “I really wasn’t to work. er full time job for are on line; orders, progress notes, and board. sure what to expect, me — then another “vitals” are on line. Allen’s pharmacy My perception is that we in our or- has been integrated into the system so ganization have a tremendous group of because I didn’t — Cristal Vincent year for imple- know about Jewish mentation. She ex- that the system can be used to reorder leaders and new leaders that are coming culture or tradi- plained it was done and document medications. Lab reports on board, and I have complete confi- tions.” She said, “Even though I didn’t in phases to allow the staff to feel com- are scanned, and practically everything dence that there’s nothing we can’t ac- know what kind of learning curve I’d be fortable at each stage. “I didn’t want to has been transitioned to the Point Click complish together. facing, the administrators, patients, and overwhelm the staff when we embarked Care software. Mrs. Vincent hopes to look at some board members were patient with me. on that project,” she said. Although no federal funds were additional programs for residents who “I find I am comfortable with Jewish “It took cooperation from everyone to available to accomplish the mandated have dementia and develop additional traditions. Regardless of a person’s faith, complete the new system — from main- time-consuming and expensive chang- services to the community through JFS we have a choice to look at the differ- tenance, to the secretary getting explana- es, Mrs. Vincent explained that among and/or Heritage. ences or similtarities in people. From tions on issues we discovered, to setting the benefits to the new system, we can She and her husband, Mark Vin- my Christian perspective, I see the simi- up the computers to train employees. The show areas that are doing well and areas cent, live in Berlin Center. He is the larities. We’re all people, regardless of nursing director, spent a lot of extra time that might need more attention. pastor of Berlin Center United Meth- our faiths,” she said. “We all need accep- with nursing staff as phases were imple- Mrs. Vincent will be working with odist Church. Mrs. Vincent serves as tance, respect, and love. mented affecting the way we did every- Executive Director Gary Weiss for the the Honorary Vice-President of United “I am very grateful that folks took an thing. I really appreciated the positive next six months and will assume full re- Methodist Women at her church. She interest me and in teaching me,” she said, attitudes of other professionals in every sponsibilities of the human service de- said her passions include reading, Bible adding “I was surprised by the number aspect of care, such as the social workers, partment when he retired on December study, traveling, and helping people, es- of people who are engaged with family the dietitians, and the doctors.” 31 of this year. pecially the elderly. members — parents grandparents or She added, “I can’t say enough about The new federation structure, ap- She participates in women’s ministry other family members at Heritage — how everybody came together to have a proved at the Annual Meeting in June, in her church, works on larger events, more than at any other place I’ve seen.” good outcome.” put Adult Daycare, Heritage, Levy, and and as she puts it, “I take part in many Mrs. Vincent began working at Heri- Now, the majority of residents’ charts JFS under the human services advisory aspects of the congregation.” July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 5 Partnership2Gether Only in death, you know Irwin’s deeds Syrian war victims being saved at By Todd Franko real-estate development company with Western Galilee Medical Center Editor, The Vindicator partners. It was called Center Associ- ates. cy medicine at the Galilee Medical Cen- On Monday With wife Ada, they raised daughters ter in Nahariya, Israel and chairman of night, a 10-min- Martha and Elisa Thomases. Ada died in the Partnership2Gether Medical Task ute video rolled 1980, and Irwin married Jane, who also Force at the Jewish Agency, said, “Every out at the Jew- had three daughters, Andi Baroff, Jodie 11 minutes, a Syrian man is killed, and ish Community Stein and Leslie Katz. Jane died in 2008. 13.5 million Syrians need assistance. Center during “If you were having a conversation The Galilee Medical Center, located a special global with him, he would come out with this six miles from the Lebanese border and gathering in one-liner,” said Andi. “We called those 100 miles from Syria, has treated 71 per- Youngstown. ‘Irwinisms.’” cent of the thousands of Syrians being The video in- Starting in 1996, gifts from him brought to Israel for advanced medical cludes Valley leaders such as Barb Ew- would come anonymously through the care. ing and Jim Cossler of the Youngstown Jewish Federation via a special fund. “For Syrians, coming to Israel— their Business Incubator, Becky Keck of “In terms of giving away money, nation’s bitter enemy — is like making a SMARTS, Tom Roberts of Hope Center, it was important to my dad that those pact with the devil,” Dr. Eisenman said. Penny Wells of Mahoning Valley So- things be anonymous,” Martha said. “He In fact, he explained, “Many are uncon- journ to the Past, and more. thought it was terrible to put people in scious when they arrive at the hospital. And all of them will say one name a position where they felt indebted to They’re afraid they’re going to be cap- over, and over, and over. him.” tives or prisoners or worse. It takes some “If not for Thomases ...” “His mission was to make the world time before they realize they’re safe.” Dr. Eisenman recalled the first war “Because of Thomases ...” a better place – whether social justice, Photo/Jewish Journal “Thomases has allowed ...” race or women’s issues,” said Debbi injured coming to the border. “It was Dr. Arie Eisenman spoke to a Partner- February 16, 2013.” He said, “I remem- Irwin Thomases died in 2011 at 87. Grinstein, director of the fund. “He ship2Gether event recently. While in the was so progressive in his thinking. He ber this very well. It was raining heav- Had he been alive, you never would Youngstown area, he made numerous have heard his name. He’s been help- pushed us to get out in the community ily. Seven donkeys carried the wounded ing for decades, and most people never to learn what was going on and what presentations explaining Israel’s role in men, who were then left on the road” in knew. It was upon his death in 2011 that was needed.” saving the lives of Syrian men, women, hopes that they would be rescued. the Thomases Family Endowment was In the video shown Monday, you see and children who had been taught that the Israeli Defense Forces medical teams created through the Youngstown Area a common theme in which organiza- Israelis are their mortal enemies. launched initial treatment at the bor- Jewish Federation. Irwin took part in its tions gets funds: changed populations; der. Now, because so many are com- structuring while he was alive. challenged norms; saved ventures. The statistics describing the Syrian civil ing to Israel, the IDF has established a That’s how Irwin lived life and car- “We would not have made the tran- war are grim. most modern field hospital in the Golan P2G Heights to treat the wounded. ried out his will to help mankind. He sition without Thomases. SMARTS was 470,000 are dead. had plenty of will. let go in 2013. Thomases came to us im- 1.5 million injured. Although 91 percent of Syrian hos- “During the 1960s and 1970s, both of mediately,” said Keck. 7 million have fled the conflict. pitals can still perform emergency sur- my parents were active in social justice “Without the gift, it would be ques- 6.6 million are internally displaced. gery, only 16 percent can keep patients causes, especially the American Civil tionable if some of our programs would 530,000 have disappeared. at these facilities after surgery. Liberties Union. My mom was presi- exist,” said Cossler. “It is,” as Dr. Arie Eisenman ex- But in too many, there are no phar- dent of the local chapter for a time. Most “Thomases support gave us criti- plained at a Partnership2Gether event macies, no medical equipment, no vividly, I remember her getting hateful cal momentum early on [when project June 22, “the greatest humanitarian di- funds to pay staff. Many or the local phone calls after Kent State,” said Mar- was just notes on paper], said Roberts saster in two decades.” hospitals are completely or partially de- tha Thomases, one of Irwin’s daughters. of Hope, located in Sharon, Pa. “It es- Dr. Eisenman, the head of emergen- (Continued on page 14) With that courage and righteous- tablished and legitimized us as we were ness, Irwin tackled life. Today, six years going to talk to other funders.” after his life ended, about $1 million per “The endowment was one of the ear- year is gifted to organizations in the Ma- liest funders of the new building we are honing Valley and across the world. getting ready to open,” said Ewing. Raised in the Bronx, he lived for a “The fund allowed us to establish the time in Jamestown, N.Y., before finding first day camp for Jewish and Arab teens Anywhere. Anytime. Anyplace. Youngstown in 1957. He built a national GROUND TRANSPORTATION (Continued on page 11) main 330.759.3839 mobile 330.518.JUDY (5839) This article has been reprinted with the permission of The Vindicator Printing Company. It originally appeared in The Vindicator of Sunday, June 25, 2017, on page A2. Call Judy for an appointment.

6 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 Entertainment and Culture Could Gal Gadot become Israel's biggest superstar? By Gabe Friedman model whose everyday outfit is essen- of “Fast and Furious” fans), but her pub- tially a one-piece bathing suit.) lic profile is about to radically change. (JTA) — Try to think of the most fa- For those who don’t know her yet, “Wonder Woman” isn’t an amazing mous Israelis in history. Not necessarily Gadot, 32, has long been a household piece of art, though it will likely satisfy the most consequential or “important” name in Israel, where she has been a fans of the other over-the-top superhero ones — like any number of Nobel Prize supermodel since winning the Miss Is- films released in the past decade or so. It winners or behind-the-scenes Middle rael pageant at 18 in 2004. Unlike Refa- is projected to perform at least as well as East peace deal negotiators — but those eli, the famed Israeli model she is often some of its male-centric counterparts, who are most universally recognizable. compared to, Gadot is known, too, for such as “Captain America” or “Thor,” at Most lists would likely include a pio- carrying out her mandatory two years the U.S. box office (at least $65 million neering role model (Golda Meir), a su- of military service in the Israel Defense to $83 million) and should rake in hun- permodel who once dated Leonardo Di- Forces. And if you’re wondering: Yes, dreds of millions of dollars around the Caprio (Bar Refaeli), its seeming prime the newly released remake of “Wonder she is married (to Israeli real estate busi- world. minister for life (Benjamin Netanyahu), Woman,” a film based on the iconic DC nessman Yaron Versano). Beyond the numbers, “Wonder a politician with crazy hair (David Ben- Comics series. Gadot scored a part as an ex-Mossad Woman” must also bear the weight of Gurion), a war hero with a pirate-style Starring in the average Hollywood agent in the fourth film of “The Fast and the feminist anticipation that has been eye patch (Moshe Dayan) and a virtuo- superhero blockbuster instantly makes the Furious” franchise in 2009 — in part, building steadily around the film for so violinist (Itzhak Perlman). any actor an international sensation — she has said, because director Justin Lin years. The hype only increased when Some might even mistakenly include but this isn’t your average superhero was impressed with her military experi- a female director (Patty Jenkins) took a fictional character — Ziva David, the flick. “Wonder Woman,” featuring one ence. Since then she has had a few other over the project in 2015, making “Won- former Mossad agent on “NCIS,” Amer- of the few iconic female superheroes, small roles in Hollywood films, such der Woman” the first female superhero ica’s most-watched TV show, who is carries the kind of symbolic weight that as “Date Night” (starring Steve Carell film to be directed by a woman. played by a Chilean actress. could turn Gadot into a global femi- and Tina Fey). Her first appearance as And Gadot is actually already well But a new name may soon go at the nist torch-holder for decades to come. Princess Diana of Themyscira (Wonder on her way to becoming embraced as a very top of the list: Gal Gadot (pro- (That’s assuming the movie doesn’t tank, Woman’s real name) came in “Batman feminist icon. Last fall, she was included nounced “gahl gah-DOTE”). that she’ll continue to appear in sequels, v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” starring in a U.N. ceremony honoring the Won- The actress and model is starring in and that feminists will accept a role Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in 2016. der Woman character as an honorary So she isn’t yet widely known outside ambassador for the empowerment of Israel (except maybe to a hardcore cadre (Continued on p. 14)

‘Second of Something’ on display at Thomases Family Gallery

Summer Festival of the Arts July 8-9 | At and around YSU

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Summerfest July 6-9 | 220 N. Walnut Street Youngstown

The Fabulous Flashbacks July 7 | Downtown Youngstown

Youngstown Wine & Jazz feat. Alex Bugnon Recent works by Jaclyn Silverman will be on dislay in the the Thomases Family July 8 | Downtown Youngstown Endowment Art Gallery of the Jewish Community Center from July 6 – Aug. 24. An opening reception on July 6 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. will be held for this 2DE Gospel Fest feat. Israel Houghton and New Breed July 9 | Downtown Youngstown newest exhibit in the gallery. Ms. Silverman’s photography explores the connec- tions between people and places, a sense of belonging, and the subtle stories cap- All AmeriCon 2017 tured in still images. July 8-9 | Covelli Center Reservations for the reception may be made online at jccyoungstown.org or by contacting the JCC bursar’s office: 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown , OH 44504 330 746-3250 Ext. 195

July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 7 El Emeth for almost 17 years. I don’t know about Before I started to work at the JCC I In the good, old summertime . . . the kids, but my summer vacations were swam a lot. At one time I could do about wonderful. 15 to 18 laps. Then when I started to By Mary Lou Finesilver the sand, and the big attraction was a I resigned about 1985 because I went work, I would go Sunday morning while sloped wheel where the girls could show to work full time; the kids had all moved Al walked the pool and I would go into I don’t know about off and sun tan while the boys ran on it on; and it wasn’t Al’s favorite sport. I the deep with Dodo Harris. We would you, but when I to make it rotate. A great spot for pic- loved it for those 17 years. There was talk like crazy. Then, for some reason, I think summer, nicking was available in the small forest, a whole group of us, and I could give have never been able to combine swim- I think flowers, and we did picnic at least once a week. names, but not everyone appreciates ming and working. beautiful trees, Mom worked very hard at packing a their name put out for public consump- Now, the JCC has taken over Logan sunshine, swim- great lunch for us to take. I believe it is tion. I don’t believe any of them that Swim club, and it is now known as the ming, picnics and still a lovely spot for picnics, swimming are still around go to Logan anymore. Logan Campus of the JCC. I’m hoping sitting in the sun and camping. But it was a great time for us. Some of that maybe you can “go home again” reading a good Then I can remember walking to the women have moved, some, like me, and I will take advantage of the pool and book. I always the Marland Heights swimming pool in have just grown a little older, and at least the sun. I’m sure going to try. Maybe I feel a little liber- Weirton, WV, with friends. We did walk two of our beautiful group is no longer can find a new group with whom I can ated when summer comes. When I was a lot in those days. I’ll bet we could have with us. That is sad to remember. sit and talk. That would be great. younger it was because we were out of clocked 10,000 steps with no problem. I Anyway, we did a lot of talking, school. I remember swimming in Li- also remember sitting in the sun and us- smoking, and noshing sometimes. We gonier, PA, when we lived in Johnstown. ing baby oil with iodine to get that great had our own little section of the grass That is where I learned how to swim. tan. We moved to Weirton when I was 13 close to the shallow end when the kids My father was my teacher, and it and I lived there until I was 18 and left for were small, and we never left there. I sat wasn’t until years later I found out he secretarial school in New York City. with my back to the diving board be- could not swim. He always had to have Then my parents moved to Youngs- cause it drove me crazy to watch. Now one foot on the bottom of the pool. town when I was about 22. I followed that I think about it, at Ligonier one Ligonier had a fun pool. There was a them and met Al and married him day, I watched a kid dive from the tall- huge diving board with three levels, not about a year and a half later. Best thing I est board and hit the bottom one. I do for me. Never got near it. There was a ever did: Had three great kids, moved to believe he was badly injured and since small patch where kids could play in Liberty and joined the Logan Swim club then, I keep my back to the diving board.

Photo/El Emeth Participants of the Jewelry Making Workshop gather round Lori Szoke, who led the session. The ladies made beautiful beaded necklaces and enjoyed wine coolers and refreshments.

8 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 Expanded screening of Ashkenazi, Sephardic July happenings at El Emeth and Mizrahi communities can help ensure Annual Meeting for our musical Klezmer Shabbat at the health of future generations of Jews The Temple El Emeth annual the home of Sam and Terry Roth. Congregational meeting will be held Klezmer musicians Lori Cahan-Si- on Tuesday evening, July 11 at 7 p.m. mon and Walt Mahovlich will be ac- ATLANTA — JScreen, the leader JScreen’s test is significantly more Committee reports and election of companied by violinist Dmitro Isa- in at-home genetic screening for those comprehensive than other tests that can members of the board of trustees kov. Services begin at 6:30 pm with a of Jewish descent, announced it has be ordered online. And, in contrast to will take place. Refreshments will light supper following. Reservations increased its testing panel from 100 to other screening programs, JScreen func- follow the meeting. can be made by calling the Syna- more than 200 disease genes that could tions under the direction of a physician Picnic gogue office. affect a couple’s future children. JScreen specializing in genetics. Further, the cost The Indoor/Outdoor Picnic will Jewish Christian Dialogue is based in Emory University School of includes genetic counseling via phone or take place on Sunday, July 23 at the Father George Balasko and Rab- Medicine’s Department of Human Ge- secure video-conference. Through ge- Synagogue. Minyan is at 5:45 with bi Joseph Schonberger have an- netics and provides convenient, afford- netic counseling, couples found to be at the picnic following at 6 p.m. Guests nounced the theme for this year’s able access to help singles and couples increased risk gain an understanding of can eat indoors or outside on the pa- Jewish Christian Dialogue series. throughout the United States plan for their risks and available options to help tio. The group will hear the various re- healthy families. them have healthy children. Kravitz will provide hot dogs, ligious views on ”Setting the Record One-third of people with Jewish “Genetic testing alone is not enough. hamburgers, barbequed chicken and Straight—Misconceptions of Juda- backgrounds are unknowingly carri- Counseling is a necessary part of the veggie burgers with all the trimmins’. ism and other Religions.” Watch for ers for at least one Jewish genetic dis- process. Labs that report results directly Danny Shapira will be on hand to more information on the first Fall ease. Within the spectrum of Jewish to consumers put people at risk for mis- provide entertainment. There is no session. backgrounds, there are many common interpreting the information they need charge for members; associate and genetic diseases, including Tay-Sachs, to make family planning decisions,” Services non members – $15. Call the office Daily Minyan takes place at 5:45 Thalassemia, spinal muscular atrophy says Karen Arnovitz Grinzaid, Emory to R.S.V.P. at 330-759-1429 and others. Genetics faculty, and JScreen’s executive each afternoon including Saturday. Klezmer Shabbat With the expanded panel, JScreen director. Shabbat morning services are at 9:30 can now identify more disease genes The JScreen test uses state-of-the-art Save Friday evening, August 18 a.m. from people of different backgrounds. genetic sequencing technology to deter- “The only way to know you are a car- mine carrier status for diseases common rier is to either have an affected child in Jewish groups and in many other eth- or get screened,” says Hillary Kener, nic groups. In addition, JScreen’s test assistant director of national outreach. includes genetic conditions common to the general population, making the test “JScreen’s primary goal is to help peo- applicable to everyone. With the focus ple have healthy babies and to help en- on pre-conception testing, thousands sure the health of future generations.” of couples have gone on to have healthy With JScreen, a non-profit initia- babies, thanks to JScreen’s technology tive, prospective parents have a unique and services. opportunity to access screening at low Individuals or couples may request a cost. Participants register online for screening kit and obtain additional in- screening kits and mail their saliva sam- formation about the testing and coun- ples to the lab for testing. seling process at www.jscreen.org.

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July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 9 Community invited to participate JCC receives $53,500 in grants for infant/ toddler playground Meeting the $100,000 goal for the lies from the greater community spend- proposed infant/toddler playground ing more time together in a safe, free, got a lot closer with the announcement and fun-filled environment, with play of these major grants: The Western Re- opportunities that can develop theb- serve Health Foundation — $40,000, physical, social, motor, emotional, and the Frances and Lillian Schermer Chari- cognitive skills of our community’s chil- table Trusts — $6,000, The Ruth Beech- dren.” er Charitable Trust — $5,000, and the The Community Infant/Toddler play- Home Savings and Loan Foundation — ground will be the only developmentally $2,500. appropriate, designated play space for The playground will become the children 6 months through age 3 in the newest addition to the Noah’s Park Play- entire community. ground., located adjacent to the old bas- This playground will also replace ketball court — which is currently used the old, repurposed basketball court as a play space for the JCC’s Infant/ Tod- that the infant and toddler program has dler program at the Child Development been using as a playground for over 15 Center. years. The idea for the new facility was in- In addition to the Federation Fel- spired and created by Federation Fel- lows, the director of the JCC’s Child lows, a group of emerging leaders in the Development Center and other staff are Jewish community. part of the fundraising effort. According to Federation Fellows After the community capital cam- Francie Yarwood and Atty. Jessica Lev, paign for this project ends on July 31, who are co-chairing the campaign for 2017, the final design and development the new play area, “We see it enhancing process will begin. development of children and families During Spring 2018, a large com- through play. munity event will take place to break “Having access to quality, age-appro- ground on the new playground, with the priate, state-approved play facilities for goal to have the space completed in time entire families facilitates the JCC’s pro- for the warm weather in Spring 2018. moting healthy and active lifestyles.” The Federation Fellows hope that The finished playground will meet the $53,500 in grants will motivate ad- state standards, be designed with uni- ditional donors to invest. versal design principles, and enhance Co-Chairs Yarwood and Lev see the the JCCs infant/ toddler engagement development of the playground as way and community offerings. of performing Tikkun Olam (repairing Ms. Yarwood and Atty. Lev added, the world). “Because Noah’s Park is open to the Individuals who make a minimum public, the greater community will contribution of $250 will be recog- also be able to enjoy the space, ensur- nized (or have the opportunity to honor ing that all children in the area have someone) on a panel outside the pro- a safe, developmentally appropriate posed playground. playground.” For more information and to make a Within the playground, the infants commitment towards the infant/ toddler will have structures that accommodate playground, contact Sarah Wilschek, crawling, new walkers, exploration, and Federation Program Coordinator, (330) imagination. 746-3250 x123 or SarahWilschek@Jew- They said, “We look forward to fami- ishYoungstown.org.

Ar right: designer renderings of the new play area

10 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 Rodef Sholom Rodef Sholom Wall decision (continued from page 2) President’s message Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice “After four years of intense negotia- president of the United Synagogue of tions, we reached a solution that was ac- By Arthur Greenbaum, M.D. Wilschek were added as officers to the Conservative Judaism, said the best way cepted by all major denominations and board. Michael Rawl was elected trea- The fiscal year ended in style with forward for non-Orthodox leaders may was then adopted by the government surer, and Aaron Hively was advanced concluding Sesquicentennial events the be Israel’s Supreme Court. A court peti- and embraced by the world’s Jewish to the vacated role of vice-president. weekend of May 12-13, with Rabbi Rick Neil Altman and Ashley Sperling were tion filed by a range of Israeli pluralist communities,” Sharansky said in a state- Jacobs, URJ President, delivering an in- elected as replacement trustees. groups in 2013 seeks to compel the gov- ment. “Today’s decision signifies a re- spirational speech on the future of Re- Much has been accomplished this ernment to provide for non-Orthodox treat from that agreement and will make form Judaism, followed by the beautiful, year, beginning with necessary replace- prayer at the wall, but had been tabled our work to bring Israel and the Jewish moving Jewish folk-rock melodies of ment of the air-conditioning units last while the 2016 agreement was being ne- world closer together increasingly more Neshama Carlebach and her band, and June, and finishing with the renovation gotiated and implemented. difficult.” dinner in the newly renovated Strouss of Strouss Hall with thorough cleaning, Now that the agreement is suspend- Non-Orthodox leaders also decried Hall, and the entertaining performance new lighting and carpet along with re- ed, Schonfeld feels the Supreme Court the Israeli government’s advancing a bill of Marc Rossio for the children. pair of the balcony railing, not to over- may rule favorably on the petition, forc- to centralize authority for Jewish con- At the Youngstown Historical So- look anonymously donated replacement ing the government to accede to non- versions under the Israeli Chief Rab- ciety and at our Temple, the three au- of the main refrigerator in the kitchen, Orthodox demands. binate, a haredi Orthodox body. Silver- thors of the newly published A His- and the creation of historical exhibits in “The Israeli Supreme court seems to man compared the bill to a 2010 bill on tory of Jewish Youngstown and the Steel the Wilkoff Library. All of this would be the only governmental venue that ap- conversions in Israel, which American Valley, presented and signed the book, not have happened without the dedi- preciates the long-term impact of Israel Jewish groups also opposed because which features narratives obtained from cated efforts of so many of our Rabbi, advocating its role as the home for all they argued it would delegitimize non- many of our congregants. Congregants, and our dedicated Temple Jews,” she said. “Inevitably, we will find Orthodox conversions. At the Congregation’s recent annual staff. meeting, Nancy Burnett and David our way back to the courts. We will con- “The conversion bill that was ap- L’Chayim. tinue to protest.” proved by the ministerial committee A range of other groups have also and Knesset is one that definitively ducting the wedding of Sara Heal, criticized Sunday’s decision, including changes the status quo in conversions,” Services daughter of Inez Heal. the American Jewish Committee, the Silverman said. “This is something that Women of the Wall prayer group, the almost every 10 years comes up, and Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. Israel Democracy Institute think tank would have a dramatic effect on who is Sanctuary and the Jewish Agency, whose chair- a Jew, which obviously has a significant Bar Mitzvah of Aleksandr Walton man, Natan Sharansky, was one of the impact.” Friday, July 14, 6 p.m. architects of the 2016 agreement. Outdoor Service Outdoor Summer Shabbat Service at the home of Marty & Kim Hume Todd Franko (continued from page 6) 1848 Fifth Ave, Youngstown, OH R.S.VP. by Tuesday, July 11 to be together,” said Mirit Sulema of Is- ish community was involved in the gen- rael. eral community. That’s why he wanted Friday, July 21, 6 p.m. Take Out Service on Entire Menu The fund launched in 2012 without his money to be used in non-Jewish Tamarkin Chapel much fanfare. It just went to work – like causes,” said Sam Kooperman, an en- Shabbat Service led by Carol Irwin. dowment adviser. Sherman, Ritual Committee Chair Two Great Monday [was ] that fanfare. Said Andi of Irwin: “He saved our Rabbi Muller will be conducting ser- The Federation saluted Irwin and community in a lot of ways, and he Locations vices at the Chautauqua Institution the fund Monday while also hosting the believed he was setting an example for Dine in / Carry Out in Chautauqua, New York 2017 Partnership 2Gether Summit. others to follow.” More than 70 people from 14 Mid- “He wanted us to be the best small Friday, July 28, 6 p.m. west cities, and Budapest and Israel are Jewish community in the nation,” said Tamarkin Chapel in town for several days for this gather- Bruce Sherman, fund trustee. “We think Shabbat Service led by Arthur and • LIBERTY 2940 Belmont ing. we have the human and financial re- Esther Lamb in honor of their up- 330-759-6907 P2G connects Jewish communities sources to make that happen, thanks to coming B’nai Mitzvah in August in 46 partnerships, engaging more than the Thomases.” Friday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m. 350,000 participants each year. Todd Franko is editor of The Vindica- Tamarkin Chapel • BOARDMAN The P2G effort fits well with Irwin’s tor. He likes emails about stories and our 60414600 Market Shabbat Service led by Elliot Legow, thinking. newspaper. Email him at tfranko@vindy. 330-788-5666 “It was important to Irwin that the com. He blogs, too, on vindy.com. Tweet past president general community know that the Jew- him, too, at @tfranko. Rabbi Muller will be in Boston con-

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ADULT Broadway 360 with Liz Rubino miss this exciting and unique experience! To learn July 3-14 (Two weeks) more about Circus of the Kids visit www.circusoft- PROGRAMMING Special two-week camp hekids.com. Please note: Some camper rehearsal Young artists taking part in this premier program will times will be scheduled past the end of the camp day into the evening. Campers in this specialty For more information, contact: be exposed to a full circle musical theater experi- ence. Campers will begin with the casting process camp will not participate in swimming during the Emily Blau 330-746-3250 Ext. 152 or week. [email protected] and auditions and end with a final performance. Camp JCC campers will also perform a hit Broad- Ages 6-14 (Limited space for age 6) Murder Mystery Dinner at Diletto Winery way musical for the public in the Youngstown area $220/Member | $295/Non Member Join us for a fun evening of dinner, drinks, and as well as for family and friends at Camp JCC. No drama! Everyone’s a suspect in the crime, so head previous experience is required; all levels are en- to Diletto Winery to come help solve the mystery. couraged to participate. PERFORMING ARTS Price includes participation in the murder mystery $300/Member | $400/Non Member program, a four-course meal, and a glass of wine, *All LRS Studio participants will receive a member sangria or beer. Participants must be 18 or older. rate Liz Rubino Studios Space is limited. For more information on the studio offerings contact Date: Thursday, August 17 Liz Rubino at 330 509-0891 or Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. Martial Arts Camp [email protected] July 10- July 14 Location: Diletto Winery, 9182 Youngstown Salem Private Sessions Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406 Martial Arts camp strives to develop character, per- Liz Rubino offers private sessions in voice, acting, Cost: $45/Member | $60/Non Member sonality, positive attitudes and characteristics in its students that enable them to reach their goals. With drama therapy, junior voice, and junior acting. All Register by August 10 at jccyoungstown.org or the Camp JCC’s partnership with GTA Martial Arts in Gi- sessions are 55 minutes long with the exception of Bursar’s Office at 330.746.3250 Ext. 195 rard, Ohio, participants will receive hands-on train- junior lessons which are 30 minutes long. Movie & Lunch Bunch: La La Land ing from Martial Arts masters and learn many life Triple Threat This 2016 American musical lessons to be heroes at home and in public. All skill An elite training and national performance troupe romantic comedy-drama film levels are welcome. for ages 10-21. Studio students study voice, drama written and directed by Damien Ages 6-14 and dance both privately and in a group atmosphere Chazelle and starring Ryan Gos- $190/Member | $255/Non Member over two semesters with opportunities for local as ling and Emma Stone as a musi- well as nationwide performances in NYC, Walt Dis- cian and an aspiring actress who ney World and more. meet and fall in love in Los An- Magic Camp geles. The film’s title refers both July 17- July 21 Liz Rubino’s Broadway 360! to the city of Los Angeles and to the idiom for being Have you always wanted to know how to perform Back by popular demand this summer at Camp JCC, out of touch with reality. Price includes lunch. like a magician? Well, now you can learn some of July 3-14! Date:Wednesday, July 19 their secrets! With over 50 years of magic experi- This advanced 2-week camp will be featuring Time: 12:00-2:30 p.m. ence, magician Tom Craven will teach campers the musical Beauty & The Beast. It takes students Location: JCC Multi-Purpose Room amazing close-up magic tricks that prove that the through a full-circle view of auditions, casting, re- Cost: $8/Member | $11/Non Member hands are quicker than the eye! Mr. Craven is a hearsals, and performance! Bookended by loads of Register online at Jccyoungstown.org or at the JCC member of the Youngstown Magic Club and the au- technique and specialty topics in theatre, this spe- Bursars Office at 330.746.3250 Ext. 195 thor of “My (Almost) Fifty Years in Magic.” cialty camp has been a huge success and we hope Ages 8-14 to see your campers there! Register online at jccyoungstown.org. $190/Member | $255/Non Member YOUTH $300/Member | $400/Non Member PROGRAMMING JCC School of Dance Circus of the Kids Erianne Raib-Ptichkin is a well-trained and experi- July 31 – August 4 (Auditions held on Sunday, July enced local dance teacher collaborating with the Camp JCC 2017 30) JCC as the Artistic Director of the new School of The JCC welcomes back the amaz- Dance. This program teaches children the tech- Join us for a spectacular summer! ing Circus of the Kids! You won’t nique, artistry and discipline of dance in a cheerful find a camp like this anywhere and positive learning environment. Children de- June 5- August 11 else in Youngstown. In one week, velop a variety of transferable listening and learning 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. campers will be challenged to skills in a classroom setting, while being physically Camp JCC provides quality care and experiences to do things beyond their wildest healthy and having fun! Visit jccyoungstown.org to the greater Youngstown community and 2017 is set dreams. They will learn and prac- learn more. to be another stellar summer. We provide our camp- tice the art of trick roller skating, trapeze and other amazing routines from circus professionals! Camp- New this Summer: Adult Ballet, Tap, and Hip ers with a safe, fun environment to build lifelong Hop friendships through unforgettable adventures. Camp ers will audition on Sunday, July 30 and be placed JCC is designed for campers of all ages and inter- in small groups where the circus staff will work with Summer Session II: July 14 - August 21 ests, regardless of ethnic and religious background. them one on one on their assigned circus act. At the Acrobatics Mini Specialty Camp week’s end, complete with costumes and makeup, Register at Jccyoungstown.org. For more information July 17-July 20 the kids will proudly present a full-fledged circus contact Emily Blau, Camp Director, at A concentrated 4-day fun camp where students will 330 746-3250 Ext. 152. performance for their fellow campers and then two more performances for family and friends. Don’t learn and perfect acrobatic and tumbling basics. A 12 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 JCC guest instructor trained in the acrobatic arts will be Rainie Frame, Independent Distributor and busi- Aquatic Classes joining us for this camp. Camp is filled with flips, ness builder with Young Living Essential Oils. She’ll You & Me Baby crafts, games, and treats! Tight fitting active wear discuss how Essential Oils can improve your sleep, and bare feet required. rid your home of toxins and chemicals, support your In this monthly class, parents assist their children in the water. 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July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 13 Western Galilee (Continued from page6) Wonder Woman (continued from page 7) stroyed. And hospitals in Syria’s allies thing most doctors have ever seen. In- women and girls. (The United Nations prone to reboot its most popular fran- Jordan and Turkey are also overloaded fections, which have always been the soon dropped the character as an honor- chises, swapping out actors and diluting with the war-wounded. bane of the battlefield, are now appear- ary ambassador after staffers there com- a star’s connection to a character (see But of those first seven casualties, ing with drug-resistant bacteria, that are plained that the comic book superhero- Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in all were evacuated, received advanced spreading because of the miserable con- ine was “not culturally encompassing or the various Spider-Man films, and the medical care, survived there severe in- ditions and the overall malnourishment sensitive.”) Gadot recently proclaimed many actors linked to Batman and Su- juries, and returned home. of the afflicted. that Wonder Woman “of course” is a perman). Every morning, now, the IDF brings One young man was brought in with feminist in an Entertainment Weekly One thing is for sure: Gadot will go in more wounded who had been left most of his face shot off. He couldn’t interview that is being cited across the down in history as a distinctly Israeli near the border during the night. swallow food; his speech was slurred; he internet. From her lack of underarm actress. Unlike Natalie Portman, an in- Galilee Medical Center’s under- was overwrought at his appearance; and hair to the kind of shoes she wears, ev- ternational superstar and Oscar winner ground emergency facility operates at he needed to have his trachea opened so erything is being analyzed through a who was born in Israel but left at age 2, full capacity. Dr. Eisenman said, “Its that he could breathe. feminist lens. Gadot speaks English with an Israeli ac- noisy with doctors and other staff rush- For the first time anywhere in the It won’t hurt Gadot’s popularity that cent. She talks openly about being from ing to treat the victims of the war. We world, a three-dimensional printer was she seems to be, as the original Wonder a small Israeli city, Rosh Haayin, and have to do all kinds of surgeries,” he used to create a jaw prosthesis. Imag- Woman character was in the comics, her love of the Israeli character. said, “but there are many who are not ine, an Israeli ENT physician is now the sculpted from clay by a god. On screen, “In Israel, people have chutzpah,” stable enough for surgery and must be friend of a Syrian patient. she has a magnetic quality — simulta- she said in a recent cover story in Marie placed in ICUs.” Dr. Eisenman said, “Our care and neously graceful, elegant, tough, athletic Claire. “People take issue with it, but I’d Dr. Eisenman said, “There’s no no- treatment goes beyond lifesaving. We and bursting with sex appeal. rather have that than play games. Here, tion of civilian protection. Thirty-six- work toward giving them the best qual- How popular will Gadot become? It’s everyone’s like, ‘We love you; you’re so percent of the wounded are women and ity of life for when they return.” hard to say. Other recent female super- wonderful.’ I prefer to know the truth, children.” Fortunately, Israeli Arabs who He continues, “We never ask them hero movies have starred actresses who not waste time.” live in the Western Galilee have provid- who they are. Instead we give them nick- already were well-known, such as Jenni- So if Gadot finds the the superstar- ed support by visiting and bringing toys names or numbers. They might be ISIS, fer Garner in “Elektra” and Halle Berry dom she seems headed for, Israel will to try to allay the fears especially of the or Assad supporters, or who knows.” in “Catwoman.” Neither movie made have a new most famous face. children.” He said, “We lose contact with them, much of an impact. Hollywood is also One woman bitterly complained but hope someday they will build a about her life being saved. As Dr. Eisen- bridge between our peoples.” man tells the story, “She sobbed asking, But for now, even the medicines and ‘why did you save me when I’ve lost my medical equipment that might be sent entire family.’ Two of her daughters had home cannot even be labeled in Hebrew, been rescued, but they were sure they in case these victims are accused of col- had lost their mother.” laborating with the enemy. To reunite the family, a special social workers was brought in to prepare them for the surprising happiness. Dr. Eisenman said, “Why do we do Ohev Tzedek (cont’d from p. 5) this ? Because we have no other choice.” He continued, I’m sure it has a lot to do tire Jewish community. with our own past. We are children of The Amidah – Using Rabbi Lawrence refugees, too.” Hoffman’s excellent volume in the My In another case Dr. Eisenman re- People’s Prayer Book series as a guide, calls, 15-year-old Nairuz — a nickname we are exploring this core prayer to dis- rather than her real name — had been cuss tefilla, Jewish prayer, as a whole, shot in the spine by a sniper, leaving her and how Jews have ever understood paralyzed and deeply depressed. Unable our ongoing, evolving relationship with to reach through her gloom, one doctor G-d. This class meets Monday nights at asked if she could have one wish that 7. might make her happy, what would it Star Shlep: The Next Generation – Us- be. ing Jewish science fiction/fantasy as the She said that she wanted to see the starship, we are exploring the farthest ocean for the first time. So she was tak- reaches of the galaxy of issues of Jewish en to Nahariyah for her dream to come identity, survival, and development. We true. are currently reading the novel Snow in The kinds of wounds are unlike any- August by Pete Hamill. This class will continue to meet Thursday nights at 7.

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July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 15 In Memoriam

Bertha Froomkin Marc A. Froomkin

YOUNGSTOWN – Services were up until 2016. Mrs. Froomkin was YOUNGSTOWN – Marc A. his three great-nephews, Alex, Ash- held on June 21 at the Shriver-Alli- a member of Temple Emanuel and Froomkin, 69, died May 24, 2017, at er and Ethan. He is also survived by son-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Temple El Emeth for 71 years. Hospice of the Valley. his aunt, Bertha Froomkin; as well Home for Bertha Froomkin, 92, who Mrs. Froomkin was preceded in Marc was born May 14, 1948, in as many cousins, including Michael passed away Sunday evening at Heri- death by Berkeley Froomkin, her hus- Youngstown, and was a lifelong resi- (Gail) Froomkin of Liberty, Renee tage Manor. band of 61 years; her brother, Hyman dent. He was the first of three sons (Eli) Roth of Hilton Head, S.C., Dr. Bertha was born April 9, 1925, in Berman (Sue); and her stepbrothers, born to Irving and Bernice Froom- Janice (Marshall) Moranz of Albu- Youngstown, a daughter of Ephriam Irwin Marks (Esther) and Gerald kin. querque, N.M., Marilyn (Ken) Ger- and Hattie Berman. Marks (Adele). Marc graduated from Liberty ling of Tampa, Fla., and David (Joan) She graduated from The Rayen She is survived by two daugh- High School in 1966 and attend Simon of Pittsburgh. School in 1942. After graduation, she ters, Janice Moranz M.D. (Marshall) Youngstown State University, from Preceding him in death were his worked in her family grocery store. of Albuquerque, N.M. and Renee which he graduated with a Bachelor’s beloved parents, Irv and Bernice; his She married Berkeley W. Froom- Roth (Dr. Eli) of Hilton Head, S.C.; degree in advertising and public rela- uncles, Berkeley Froomkin and Syd- kin on July 14, 1946. Mrs. Froomkin a son, Michael (Gail) of Youngstown; tions. He was a member of the Tem- ney Jacobson; and his aunt, Vivian stayed home to raise her children grandchildren Scott (Susie) Roth of ple El-Emeth in Youngstown. Simon. and taught Sunday school at Temple Chicago, Lee (Lisa Mazzone) of Chi- Marc was a unique, kind-hearted Calling hours will take place 30 Emanuel for 18 years during that cago, Sam (Jennifer) Froomkin of Li- soul and a beautiful poet. He entered minutes before the 11 a.m. funeral time. She was the glue that held her vonia, MI, and Carly (Steve) Burak of and won many poetry contests over on Sunday, May 28, at the Itts Memo- extended family together for holiday Champaign, IL.; and great-grandchil- the years for his sonnets and became rial Chapel at the El-Emeth Granada and life cycle events. dren Jolie, Remy and Madelyn Roth. published in numerous literary pub- Cemetery. Mrs. Froomkin was an active vol- She is also survived by sisters Hil- lications. He was an avid reader and The family would like to extend a unteer. She was president of the Sis- da Manello, Deborah Ozer, and Ruth loved watching the Cleveland Indians special and heartfelt thanks to Hos- terhood of Temple Emanuel and the Briefman; many nieces and nephews; with his late parents. He helped care pice of the Valley and their staff for first president of the Sisterhood of and other relatives. for both of them until their deaths. the exceptional care that they pro- the merged congregation, Temple El Bertha resided the last year at Levy Marc was a doting uncle to his niece vided. Marc, himself, commented on Emeth. Gardens and Heritage Manor. and nephews and never missed a how happy he was to be there because She was a member of Pioneer In lieu of flowers, donations may birthday, anniversary or special oc- he was being treated like a king. Women, now Na’amat, since 1950. be made to Na’amat, Heritage Manor, casion. The family requests that memorial She held many offices, including and Temple El Emeth. He is survived by his two younger tributes take the form of contribu- president for many years, and ran Shiva was held at the home of Mi- brothers, Howard (Linda) Froomkin tions to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 the donor luncheon and donor book chael and Gail Froomkin. and Craig (Jennifer) Froomkin, both Market St., Boardman, OH 44512, in of Liberty; his niece and goddaugh- memory of Marc. ter, Jenny Lloyd; his six nephews, Arrangements by the Shriver-Al- Jack Stein Chad (Marissa), Brian, Cory, Drew, lison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Jordan and Braden Froomkin; and Home. GIRARD – Graveside service were chise in 1963. He became manager of held on, June 18, at El Emeth Grana- Bertram Builders from 1965 until re- da Cemetery for Jack Stein, 88, who tirement in 2000. Jack was a member died, June 15, at his residence. of Temple El Emeth, Jewish War Vet- Jack was born Oct. 8, 1928, in erans and a former member of B’nai May their memories be Youngstown, a son of Sam and Min- Brith. He enjoyed playing golf for 61 nie Sniderman Stein. years, where he had three holes-in- He was a graduate of The Rayen one and also was District Junior Run- only for a blessing. School in 1946, attended The Ohio ner up in 1944. State University from 1946 to 1949 Jack is survived by his wife, Doris and graduated from Youngstown Freedman Stein, whom he married in State University in 1950, with a de- August 1957; a daughter, Caron; and gree in business administration. son-in-law Leonard. Mr. Stein was an officer in the U.S. He was preceded in death by his Navy on active duty in Korea from parents and a brother, Atty. Harold 1951 to 1952, and received the Na- Stein; and a sister, Flora Steinberg. tional Defense Service Medal, China Contributions may be made to Service Medal and Korean Service Heritage Manor or Temple El Emeth. Medal. He worked with Hamburg Arrangements were handled by Brothers of Pittsburgh, and owned the Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller- Kenron Awning and Window Fran- King Funeral Home in Youngstown.

16 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 Israel An outdoor preschool in the Negev is shaking up Israeli education By Andrew Tobin On Tuesday, school started as usual viewed 1 million times on Facebook. like Makhtesh Ramon, 50 miles from at 7:30 a.m. Under loose supervision Yoav Donyets, Mitzpe Ramon’s edu- the major southern city of Beersheba. by Meltzer and two other teachers, the cation director and a committed advo- Most of the visiting educators come children, aged 3 to 6, played in a grove cate for Gan Keshet, said a half-dozen from Beersheba, and they described of pine trees alongside a dusty one- families had moved to the city to enroll challenges adapting the model to an ur- lane road on the edge of town. A group their children in the school. For the first ban environment. of boys carved sticks to be fashioned time this term, Donyets said, he could Idit Harel, a teacher and instructor into bows and arrows, and a girl built not accommodate all the requests for for 18 preschools in the city, said she a rope ladder between the branches of new students. And he expects the de- doubted she would find support to do a tree. Others sat on picnic mats draw- mand to be higher next year. more than visit a nearby park. ing pictures, reading books and stacking “It’s crazy a kindergarten in Mitzpe “Our parents are stressed that the wooden building blocks. Ramon is so interesting for people,” kids will come home with sand in their Several children helped Meltzer cook Donyets said in an interview at his of- shoes or in their clothes or in their hair. Druze-style pita bread over a stone fire fice. “It’s something where people say if I get telephone calls saying they want pit for breakfast -- adding kindling to they can do it down there, of course we their children clean,” she said. “There the fire and putting dough on the con- c an a l s o.” are also lots of concerns about security.” vex iron “saj.” The visiting instructors agreed that Meanwhile, the children largely ig- Despite the apparent lack of bound- parents at their schools wanted Gan nored the visiting instructors. A group aries, there are rituals and rules provid- Keshet-like programming. A few edu- of boys took a break from wrestling un- ing structure. In the rising heat, the chil- cators from rural schools said they had der the tent to show off their technique dren stayed within a mostly shady foot- started taking their children outside for checking under rocks for scorpions ball field-sized area marked off on each once or twice a week to learn to live in or centipedes. of four sides by trees and rocks that all nature for at least a few hours. Carmi, a 6-year-old girl covered of them could readily identify. But Mitzpe Ramon is a fairly remote (Continued on page 23) At about 9:30 a.m., after orderly town hugging the lip of the vast, crater- Andrew Tobin handwashing and water-drinking cer- A girl stands on the ladder she built in emonies, everyone gathered around a Mitzpe Ramon, Israel. large ring of stones for “morning cir- cle.” They sang songs and listened to a MITZPE RAMON, Israel (JTA) — story ahead of breakfast -- vegetables It sounds like a Jewish mother’s night- wrapped in the pita. mare: a preschool class held outdoors in When the story, about a friendly gi- the desert. ant, was interrupted by the announce- But parents in this remote Israeli ment of an earthquake drill over a near- town drop off their children at Gan Kes- by elementary school’s loudspeakers, het every weekday during the school Meltzer explained that outside would be year, setting them free to cook on a the safest place to be if the earth started campfire, whittle sticks with switch- shaking. blades and search for scorpions. Class “But we’re already outside!” a blonde goes on rain (rare) or shine (intense). 6-year-old named Nomi exclaimed tri- “The kids meet real life when they umphantly. come here,” said Ron Meltzer, the As morning circle wrapped at 10

ATING school’s soft-spoken principal and vi- a.m., a group of about 30 teaching in- 4 STAR R sionary. “Spending time in nature -- structors from the Negev region showed without an iPhone or computer -- gives up in a bus to observe the preschool. The them many important gifts. I think it’s a idea was to incorporate some of its prin- solution for a major problem in our cul- ciples in their own classrooms. Meltzer, ture today.” shaggy haired in shorts and sandals, Gan Keshet, which means “rainbow gave an overview and fielded questions. Heritage kindergarten” in Hebrew, is the coun- His dog, Laurie, lay nearby in the shade. Manor try’s first “forest kindergarten” – and it’s Hundreds of educators, students public. Thanks to local media coverage and parents have come to Gan Keshet and word of mouth, parents have lined this year alone. The school has become up to enroll their children and educa- somewhat famous in Israel since the tors across Israel have sought to emulate Channel 1 TV station ran a news story the model. about it in April. The video has been July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 17 Bonnie Deutsch Burdman receives Guardian of the Menorah This year’s Guardian of the Menorah And I know that there are both Re- honoree is Bonnie Deutsch Burdman. publicans and Democrats in the room, Each year, Youngstown B’nai B’rith rec- and I am here to tell all you that Israel ognizes outstanding members of the has been a priority for leaders in both community for their dedication to pre- parties. serving and extending the values of Jew- At the same time, there have been ish and American life and heritage. leaders in both parties that have not What follows is excerpted from Ms. always supported things we believe are Burdman’s response at the presentation important. That does not mean we write banquet. these people off. Nor does it require that I could not let this opportunity pass we automatically assume that one party to talk to you about something I believe is better than the other or that we must is a crucial issue facing the organized now always support one over the other. Jewish community, and by extension, Sadly, we are forgetting basic tru- the nation as a whole. There’s a question isms. Instead of having real conversa- I seem to get now all the time: “Why are tions about important issues, we are Jews all Democrats?” retreating to our echo chambers where Now I find this question fascinating Democrats and Republicans alike try to on so many levels. First of all, the under- tar opponents by association with fringe lying premise that all Jews are democrats Jew or Israel bashers on both the right is an absolute statement that is simply and left, while at the same time, ignor- false. We are a diverse community and ing the problems in their own camps. traverse many beliefs across party lines. Are the Democrats better because Of course, if we examine presiden- they support our domestic agenda. Or tial voting records over the last several are the Republicans are better, because decades, it is understandable to make they better recognize the need to sup- the assumption. Hilary Clinton pulled port Israel and maintain her security about 71% of the Jewish vote; Obama, Photo/Jewish Journal and qualitative military edge. 78 and 69 respectively in his two elec- Bonnie Deutsch Burdman receives the Guardian Menorah from Sam Kooperman, a past Believe me when I say that there are tions; Kerry, 76; Gore, 79, Bill Clinton Guardian recipient and retired executive director of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federa- bad politicians and bad public officials, 80 and 78, Dukakis, 64; Mondale 67; tion. but not bad political parties. And truth- Carter 71 the first time and 45 when he fully, I believe it is shameful to pit one lost to Reagan. largely been homeless for centuries. For bers in which we exist could actually against the other. And it is even more The 1980 election was an outlier of the most part, we lack ethnicity, because reverse all that we have accomplished. abhorrent to use Israel as a wedge is- this trend, but you get the picture. This our ancestors came from places were we Because the question relates to Israel, sue, something that is happening with trend relates to history, tradition, issues were not welcome. We lived in shtetls this is the best example of its inherent increasing regularity. of anti-semitism, FDR and World War and maintained our own Jewish identi- problem. In the Jewish communal field, Leadership changes, but our issues II, early 20th century Jewish immigra- ties. By default, Jewishness became our we have always worked diligently to — social justice, support for the most tion to the US and the connection to the ethnicity. And then the ultimate horror build relationships with everyone, no vulnerable among us, Israel, Jewish labor movement, and even Judaism and of the Shoah and the redemption in the matter their party affiliation, in order community security, the uptick in anti- its values. People who ask me this ques- birth of the modern, Jewish nation state to promote the pro-Israel agenda. Israel Semitism and BDS, and so many oth- tion fully understand all of this, but they of Israel. This history defines us. has been and must always be non-parti- (Continued on page 24) say “but what about Israel? You know But as American Jews, we also need san — period! that Republicans are more supportive of to acknowledge that other than Israel, Israel than Democrats, right?” America is the place on the planet were And therein lies the problem. As we are most free to be who we are and a nation, and even in our own Jewish to thrive spiritually, professionally, so- communities, we are fractured. We ex- cially, and in all other ways, our level ist in bubbles; in echo chambers of our of religiousness or secularness notwith- own choosing where we block out ev- standing. erything with which we do not agree We are finally in the mainstream. and assume a posture of superiority to We have succeeded. Obviously, this is the detriment of all other voices. This is all good, but with good there are always not good for America and is definitely challenges, and these challenges are in- not good for Jews. herent in the question about our politi- We know our history — we have cal affiliation and how the echo cham-

18 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 Who are the Federation Fellows? The Federation Fellows are a group of Early Learning Center for Mahoning 28 young Jewish leaders ranging in ages County Educational Service Center. from 25-50 who all want to see our Jew- She participates in the Federation Fel- 2018 Annual Campaign ish community thrive. The Fellows pro- lows program to maintain healthy rela- gram is for the entire family, for the first tionships within the Jewish community time engaging non-Jewish spouses too. and hopes to positively impact the expe- To introduce the Community to riences her children will have while be- these outstanding volunteers — the in- ing a part of Youngstown’s Jewish com- fant/toddler playground on the JCC munity. campus within Noah’s Park is their Randall Goldberg capstone project — over the next few months the Journal will spotlight some Dr. Goldberg is as- Monday, August 29, 2017 of the Fellows in each issue with a brief sociate professor of paragraph written by each Fellow. musicology and di- rector of the Dana Adrienne Rawl School of Music at Mrs. Rawl is mom Youngstown State to four beautiful University. children and the In addition to wife of Michael co-chairing the Rawl, director of YAJF Fellows Pro- the Youngstown gram, he serves on the Board of Direc- Jewish Commu- tors and Executive Committee of the nity Center. Youngstown JCC. He is excited to know She teaches a that a new generation of leaders is en- classroom of eight preschool students gaged and ready to serve the Jewish com- with intensive needs at the Austintown munity of the Mahoning Valley.

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July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 19 Holocaust New Holocaust museum will hold 2017 Holocaust Workshop memories of Greek Columbus, Ohio Jewish metropolis Monday, August 7, 2017 By Adam Abrams/JNS.org 8:30am – 3:00pm The recent visit by Israeli Prime Min- The Ohio Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education Workshop Agenda: ister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, • A Brief History of Genocide - Bradley Beach, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy, Walsh University Sara, to Thessaloniki, Greece, marking • Echoes and Reflections - facilitated by Sarah Weiss, Executive Director of the Center for Holocaust & the construction of a new Holocaust museum, turns the page in the history Humanity Education of city’s once thriving Jewish commu- • How the Legal System in Germany Was Co-opted by the Nazis - USHMM speaker nity. • Survivor Eyewitness Testimony Thessaloniki was nearly wiped out • Optional visit to area Holocaust memorials at the Jewish Federation of Columbus building and Ohio during the Holocaust. State House following the workshop. It was formerly home to Greece’s largest Jewish community. Following the Jewish expulsion from Spain, the Featured: city was one of the most prominent cen- Sarah Weiss, Executive Director of The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, will facilitate the Echoes and ters for Sephardic Jewry for over 450 Reflections portion of the workshop. Echoes and Reflections prepares educators to teach the complex history of the years. Holocaust in a way that stimulates engagement, critical thinking and personal understanding among students. This Thessaloniki, also once known as comprehensive multimedia program delivers professional development and a rich array of interactive resources for Salonica, was so synonymous with its middle and high school teachers. Echoes and Reflections is a joint program of the Anti-Defamation League, USC flourishing Jewish community that 16th [University of Southern California] Shoah Foundation, and Yad Vashem. century Jewish Portuguese author Sam- uel Usques, deemed it “the metropolis Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Echoes and Reflections Teacher’s Resource Guide, which includes of Israel, the city of Justice, the mother visual history testimonies, and an expansive website with supplementary multimedia assets and supportive tools for of Israel same as Jerusalem itself.” educators. The program is organized around ten themes, each focusing on a different dimension of Holocaust The Jewish community’s influence in history. Information on the program at: echoesandreflections.org the city was so significant that all trade and businesses — Jewish and non-Jew- ish alike — were closed on the Sabbath $20 per person fee includes workshop materials, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. and during Jewish holidays. Registration / Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. At its peak during the Ottoman Em- Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. pire, around 90,000 Jews lived in Thes- saloniki, but by the beginning of the Held at The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus 20th century, only around 56,000 Jews 1125 College Avenue remained. Columbus, OH 43209 During the early days of the Zionist movement, in the early 20th century, a young David Ben-Gurion and Yitzhak To register : http://ochge.org/columbusworkshop.html Ben-Zvi both visited Thessaloniki to Complete the online registration & mail $20 payment to OCHGE: study its thriving Jewish society as a Sarah L. Weiss, Executive Director, OCHGE model for the future Jewish state. c/o The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education With the rise of Hitler, the Nazis in- 8401 Montgomery Road vaded Thessaloniki in April 1941, and Cincinnati, OH 45236 two years later began killing Greece’s Jews. In March 1943, the Nazis began Preference given to those registered by July 15. deporting Thessaloniki’s Jews to the CEU or CLE Accreditation Available Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Po- land. By August 1943, 96 percent of the For more information:: http://ochge.org/workshops.html (Continued on page 23)

20 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 Jewish Community Relations Council

periences. Suzyn Schwebel Epstein Yad Vashem In some cases, the talk was too By Jesse McClain much, too soon, or too often. Studies elected new JCRC president have shown that Holocaust survivors Holocaust Educator and their children have a tendency to be A long-time ership posts, Ms. Schwebel Epstein has task-oriented and hard workers. They leader of the also been a member of the Heritage Recently, the Jewish Community also know how to actively cope with and Jewish and Manor’s Jewish Home for the Aged Vol- Relations Council commemorated the adapt to challenges. Shoah — both at the Mahoning County general com- unteer Programming Board since 1984, Strong family values are also dis- Courthouse and at the Jewish Commu- munities, Su- a member of the Federation’s Human played by many survivors and their chil- nity Center. This year, second and third zyn Schwebel Services Board since 2009, and the chair dren. Still, little research has been done generation were the featured speakers. Epstein has of Levy Gardens Assisted Living Facility on the effects of the Holocaust on the The children of those who lived been elected since 2014. Third Generation. Publications about through the Holocaust — mostly Jewish president of She is the current president of the effects of the Holocaust on the fami- — are known as second-generation Sur- the Jewish Friends of the Youngstown Historical lies of survivors peaked between 1980 vivors. Many of these men and women Community Center of Industry and Labor, and pre- and 1990 and then declined. have been trying to make sense of their Relations viously has been president of the Junior Please visit the JCC’s Library and backgrounds, which have sometimes Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish League of Youngstown, a Foundation Holocaust Resource Center to browse been obscured.. Federation. Trustee of Planned Parenthood of the the collection. Summer hours are M, W, Evidence shows that the children of “Suzyn brings a wealth of experi- Mahoning Valley, a docent and coordi- F from 9 - 11 a.m. ence, connections, and dedication to nator for five exhibits at the Butler Insti- Holocaust survivors can be deeply af- Some recent acquisitions community service to her new posi- tute of American Art, past president of fected — both negatively and positively tion and will be a tremendous asset to the Youngstown Symphony Guild, past — by the horrific events their parents Fiction the JCRC Board, and by extension, the president of the Youngstown Hearing experienced. Some survivors did not Invisible City by Julia Dahl entire region,” said Bonnie Deutsch and Speech Center, a board member of talk to their children about the Holo- Nonfiction Burdman, director of community re- the Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium caust. These “Second Gens” were often The Avengers: A Jewish War Story by Rich Cohen lations and government affairs for the Association, past board member of the raised in homes of hidden mystery. Yet The Ghetto Swinger: A Berlin Jazz-Leg- federation. United Way of Trumbull County, and a other survivors talked a great deal to end Remembers by Coco Schumann “The pursuit of social justice, Israel graduate of Leadership Mahoning Val- their children about their Holocaust ex- advocacy, and the promotion of Holo- ley Class of 2000. caust education and interfaith relations A recipient of many awards and hon- are among the many vital interests of the ors, Ms. Schwebel Epstein most recently Akiva Academy JCRC. I look forward to working with was an initial Hall of Fame inductee of the Jewish community leadership in the League of Women Voters of Greater expresses its deep gratitude to the these areas over the next several years,” Youngstown as well as a recipient of the Ms. Schwebel Epstein said. League’s Community Volunteer and Ms. Burdman added, “Suzyn’s record Philanthropist Award. of community service is truly remark- She has received the Outstanding Thomases Family Foundation able, in both the Jewish and greater Volunteer Fundraiser award during the communities,” Ms. Burdman added. Association of Fundraising Profession- A member of the JCRC board and its als’ National Philanthropy Day event, for the financial support of the Holocaust Education and Commemo- has been inducted into the Phi Alpha ration Task Force for nearly two de- Theta National Historical Society, is a cades, Ms. Schwebel Epstein has been a past Athena Award Nominee, a recipi- Diversity Scholarship Fund community trailblazer in the promotion ent of the B’nai B’rith Guardian of the of Holocaust education. Menorah and the Federation’s Esther She serves on the Ohio Council on Marks Volunteer Awards, and a re- Available for weddings, graduation parties, Holocaust and Genocide Education in cipient of the Zionist Organization of and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs various leadership roles, including as its America Citation of Honor. Full service catering for brunches and current president. Ms. Schwebel Epstein is married to dinners. Kosher and non-kosher She is also a member and program Attorney Bruce Epstein. BY KRAVITZ chair of the YSU Center for Judaic & In addition to the election of a new Authorized caterer for the DD Davis Center, Holocaust Studies Program Advisory president, the JCRC board also elected the Jewish Community Center; Stambaugh Auditorium; Committee, a program she helped cre- Atty. Neil Schor as president-elect, Ro- Tyler Historical Center; Temples El Emeth, Ohev Tzedek, and Rodef Sholom. ate as a driving force in the initial fun- chelle Miller and Rabbi Joseph Schon- draising. berger as vice-presidents, and Samie 3135 Belmont Avenue, Liberty Township • 330-759-7889 In addition to her many other lead- Winick as Secretary. Poland Library • 330-757-2330

July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 21 YBI and P2G put Youngstown’s technology at the forefront

is creating a new initiative, the Israel- Laureate in Chemistry. Youngstown Business Incubator Col- Another initiative coming out of the laborative, to create market opportu- YBI efforts is called the “Barak Junc- nities through enhanced U.S./Israel tion.: That’s Barak Rabinowitz, formerly relationships. The plan for I-YBI is to of the Youngstown area, who is working develop a soft landings program to en- as a venture capitalist in Israel. This new sure that Israeli additive manufacturing asset will create a perfect marriage of ca- companies seeking to do business in the pabilities and resources. region have easy access to the necessary The speakers emphasized that the resources to ensure success. business expansion would not have That the Mahoning Valley has be- been possible without the help of the come a national hub of additive manu- Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. facturing has taken some by surprise. In addition, the YSU administra- When representatives from one ma- tion and faculty are working on plans jor technology firm was asked to par- for a number of projects with Israeli ticipate in a future conference, the re- institutions including a major addi- sponse was skeptical. But after meeting tive manufacturing academic confer- with the local experts, Dr. Conner said, ence in Youngstown next year with the “They responded maybe we won’t show Technion, known as the MIT of Israel, our PowerPoint presentation. Maybe partnership opportunities for YSU we’ll just talk with you.” business students at Tel Aviv Univer- The YSU/YBI will participate in a sity, and faculty led study-abroad pro- conference in Haifa next year, where the grams in the areas of criminal justice meeting will be chaired by a 2011 Nobel and nursing.

Photo/Jewish Journal Youngstown Business Incubator CEO Barb Ewing; Dr. Brett Conner, director of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Center and an associate professor of nanufacturing engineering; and Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel shared their experiences from their trip to Israel at a recent “lunch-and-learn.”.

In January, the Youngstown Area discussed the new directions their time Jewish Federation led an economic de- in Israel has permitted. velopment mission to Israel to explore As President Jim Tressel described strategic partnerships between univer- the trip, “We went to six business and sities and companies doing ground- five universities as well as meeting gov- breaking additive manufacturing work ernment officials.” in Israel. He explained, “I learned a new At a recent “lunch-and-learn,” YSU meaning for the concept of thinking president Jim Tressel, Youngstown Busi- outside the box.” He said, “To enhance Photo/Whitney Tressel ness Incubator CEO Barb Ewing, and everything we do, we actually have to Dr. Brett Conner watches an Israeli technician demonstrates the work being done in addi- Dr. Brett Conner, director of YSU’s Ad- think outside ourselves.” vanced Manufacturing Research Center Since returning from the trip, YBI tive technology. YSU is adding a new bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering.

22 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine July 2017 (Continued from page 20) Thessaloniki museum Forest kindergarten (Continued from page 17 ) head to toe in dirt, offered a tour of the A ministry spokeswoman said “a lot restroom, a clearing at the edge of the of local municipalities” were express- kindergarten’s designated area, and ex- ing interest in forest kindergartens and plained how to dig a hole to “do a kaki” that a new experimental school was and then mark it with a stick. approved this term in northern Israel. “You put it here, so no one else goes Donyets and Meltzer said several pri- in the same spot,” she said, giggling. vate forest kindergartens opened this Meirav Perry, a teacher at a local school year, and more public pilots were elementary school, brought her first- planned for next year. grade class to visit Gan Keshet on Meltzer has twice visited forest kin- Tuesday afternoon, as she does every dergartens in Germany to get inspira- week. She has seen the results of its tion and guidance. Germany has more approach: Two of her daughters have than 1,500 such schools, one of which gone through the kindergarten, and was profiled recently in The New York her youngest daughter will start in a Times. Forest kindergartens were first couple years. developed in Scandinavia and now exist “The kids don’t always love it at in the United States, Britain, Australia, first. Like their parents, they think they Japan and South Korea.

Photo/ Kobi Gideon/GPO. would prefer to be inside in the air As the Times noted, a study by a Ger- The Netanyahus with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (center) and Cyprus President conditioning,” she said. “But look, they man doctoral student found that gradu- are very happy and independent. They ates of that country’s forest kindergar- Nicos Anastasiades. know how to play alone. They don’t tens had a “clear advantage” over their Jewish community had perished in con- des and Thessaloniki’s Mayor Yiannis need people all the time to tell them peers who complete regular kindergar- centration camps. Today’s Jewish popu- Boutaris. what to do. They are creative, and they tens, outperforming them in cognitive lation there numbers less than 1,000, Tsipras noted the shared history are strong.” and physical ability and in creativity with three synagogues serving the com- of Greece and Israel and how the mu- Meltzer, 33, moved to Mitzpe Ra- and social development. munity. seum would safeguard the memory of mon in 2011. Having previously lived Forest kindergartens may have an While the city’s once vibrant Jewish the Holocaust as well as one of the most with cave dwellers in southern Spain emotional appeal for some Israelis. Liv- past is a dwindling memory, plans to dramatic eras in the history of Thessa- and in a yurt in a village in northern Is- ing close to the land is a central tenant build the Thessaloniki Holocaust Me- loniki. rael, he and his wife were looking for a of Zionism, the country’s founding ide- morial Museum — expected to be com- “You cannot build your future unless simple way of life close to nature. They ology. But Meltzer said he takes a wider pleted in two years — aims to keep that you know your past,” said Boutaris, as and their year-and-a-half-old daugh- view. memory alive. he revealed the commemorative plaque ter still sleep in a yurt attached to their “I never meant to be a teacher. I just Greece’s Ambassador to Israel Kon- at the site. house. knew that I wanted to take people from stantinos Bikas told JNS.org, “[The] In his remarks, Netanyahu touched Despite having no formal training as Western society and connect them to Holocaust is one of the worst crimes on Thessaloniki’s recent history in an educator, Meltzer was soon hired as nature,” said Meltzer, who is studying ever. Its history should, and will, stay which the Nazi’s almost completely de- a teacher at Gan Keshet. The next school education part-time at a local college. alive out of respect for the Jewish lives stroyed the “extraordinary and proud year he took over as the principal and “Now I see potential to have a big influ- that perished and so that such un- Jewish Community.” began moving classes outdoors. There ence on Israel and the world by help- speakable suffering will not be expe- He also shared a little-known story was some pushback from parents and ing children build a strong foundation, rienced in the future. The Holocaust about the “heroism of the Greeks,” in local officials, especially during the win- physically and emotionally.” Memorial Museum of Thessaloniki “the case of the Island of Zakynthos, ter months, but he quickly won allies At 1:30 p.m, with the instructors will enshrine the memory of the Ho- where the German commander said, like Donyets and Perry. on the bus back to Beersheba, Meltzer locaust and will pass it on to future ‘Give me a list of the Jews’ and the bishop By the end of the 2012-13 school gathered the children for “afternoon generations.” and the mayor brought a list of the Jews, At last week’s ceremony, Netan- two names. They said, ‘This is our Jews year, Meltzer and his allies convinced circle,” where they ate roasted potatoes yahu, along with the grown children [sic]. Take us.’ We honor these two great Israel’s Education Ministry to designate and freshly sliced fruit. About a third of a Greek Jewish Holocaust survivor, heroes among the righteous among the Gan Keshet an “experimental school” went home with their parents, and the Moshe Ha-Elion, who lit a torch at this nations in [Israel’s] Yad Vashem.” and let him move class entirely out- rest made the 30-minute walk to their year’s Yom HaShoah memorial ceremo- Netanyahu’s visit to the future mu- doors. In 2015, the ministry upgraded schoolhouse in central Mitzpe Ramon, ny in Israel, unveiled a plaque for the seum came as part of a trip to Greece to Gan Keshet to a “model school,” mean- where they stayed until 4. Almost ev- planned Thessaloniki museum. attend a third trilateral summit between ing it would support other schools in eryone spent the final hours in the back- The Netanyahus were accompanied Israeli, Greek and Cypriot leaders, amid adopting its approach. yard, playing in the dirt. by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsip- burgeoning relations between the Med- ras, Cyprus President Nicos Anastasia- iterranean allies. July 2017 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 23 Help keep The Journal coming Guardian of the Menorah (continued from page 18 ers – will always be there. As my dear way we can continue to build firewalls to your mailbox every month friend and mentor Joyce Garver Keller against anti-Semitism and unwarranted of blessed memory always said, we have anti-Israel animus. no permanent enemies, only perma- And most important, it is incumbent nent issues. among all of us as politically diverse If you enjoy the original local and regional So how do we pursue these perma- Jews to remember that it is suicidal for stories that appear in the Journal as well as nent issues? By building relationships us to marginalize each other or to draw news you can use from Israel and around the and by always striving to hold the cen- too many red lines with other com- ter. When I speak to groups around our munities. Of course there are constitu- world, may we ask for your help? region, I often say that I don’t care if encies that are too far right or too far you are a Republican who voted against left for us to be comfortable with, but I If you look forward to reading about Jewish President Trump or a Democrat who think we should take a cue from David voted for him. What I do care about are Ben-Gurion who looked at things with life in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and the issues that the Jewish community a broad view. the simchot of family and friends, you can cares about and the best ways to pursue We must always fight for our mor- help the Journal continue providing these our goals. al values in American political life as Some of you may have heard of the though there was no disagreement with important services to our community? concept of intersectionality, what some our allies on these issues on Israel, and call one of the greatest community re- we should fight on Israel with its critics lations challenges of our time. Inter- as though there are no gaps in our views If you appreciate the increased number of sectionality holds that various forms of on the domestic agenda. In short, hold color photographs and graphics that brighten oppression – racism, sexism, classism, everyone accountable no matter what the publication and improve readability, your ableism, homophobia, ageism, etc. – on what side of the aisle they sit, and constitute a joint system of united op- maintain the center. contributions will help sustain these efforts. pression, and that in this worldview, the I am proud of all the work we are do- unification of these oppressed groups ing in our region to continue to build Just as the Youngstown Area Jewish strengthens them against a dominant relationships and promote our broad power structure. agenda. I am proud of the strong pres- Federation can rightly boast of its status as For example, a nationally known fe- ence our Jewish community has forged the best Jewish community of its size in the male Muslim activist recently claimed in the greater community and am look- that there is no room in the feminist ing forward to our continued growth as nation, so it is our hope that the Jewish movement for Zionists. Or certain conveners of different sectors. Journal will continue as the best newspaper parts of the black lives matter move- I am proud of the work we recent- of a small Jewish community in the country. ment have equated Zionism with rac- ly accomplished in Israel with Young ism, shouting chants of “From Fergu- Stown State University and YBI. [See But advertising alone can't keep up with son to Palestine!” story on page 22.] increased costs. These all or nothing approaches are I am proud that we are in the early absurd. 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