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JEWISHVOL 42, NO 13 JOURNALJEWISHJOURNAL.ORG Event featuring Islamic leaders Baker, a Lynnfield native, riles Jewish community named CJP president By Penny Schwartz By Steven A. Rosenberg JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT JOURNAL STAFF

An interfaith gathering hosted last sum- BOSTON –– Combined mer by a Reform synagogue in Lexington that Jewish Philanthropies, featured Muslim religious and civic leaders Boston’s Jewish federation, from Greater Boston, has been the subject of has selected Rabbi Marc a fierce and relentless debate by some Jews Baker to become its next in the Greater Boston area. Six months after president and chief execu- the event, a public clash of words over the tive officer. program continues to roil through the local Baker, 42, who has served Jewish community. as the head of school at Gann At issue, is a July 25 program that was held Academy in Waltham for the at Lexington’s Temple Isaiah, where, critics past 11 years, will succeed say, at least two of the three invited Muslim Barry Shrage as the non- speakers solicited the audience for donations profit’s top executive. Shrage to Islamic charities. The program, “Out of joined CJP in 1987, and has Many, One: Teach-In and Solidarity with the Cambridge City Councilor Nadeem Mazen helped transform the orga- Boston Muslim Community,” was hosted in nization into New England’s partnership with the Greater Boston Interfaith The two-hour program was moderated by largest Jewish charity. Over Organization, a nonprofit group of clergy, Temple Isaiah’s Senior Rabbi Howard Jaffe and the decades, he has raised religious communities and civic groups that Associate Rabbi Jill Perlman, and included more than $1.1 billion and Rabbi Marc Baker will join CJP this summer. work together on issues ranging from health a conversational-style interview with Samer has more than doubled CJP’s care to housing. Naseredden, director of youth programming annual budget to $64.4 million. porters, many of whom I’ve been of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural The announcement follows an fortunate to work with before,” Center, New England’s largest mosque. The eight-month search, led by CJP’s Baker said in a statement. “I look event also featured a panel discussion with President Search Committee, and forward to building on the strong Nadeem Mazen, a twice-elected Cambridge co-chaired by Shira Goodman, chief foundation Barry has established City councilor, who is the highest-ranking executive officer of Staples, and for CJP, serving as a champion for Muslim office holder in the state, and helped Aron Ain, chief executive officer of Boston’s Jewish community and form the Massachusetts chapter of the Council Kronos. The search was conducted for Israel, working to engage our on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR. in partnership with SpencerStuart, next generation, and collaborating Stephanie Marzouk, an attorney and co- an international executive search with a vibrant, diverse and inclusive founder of the Muslim Justice League – an firm. Jewish Greater Boston.” advocacy group that challenges what it sees “I have witnessed firsthand just Baker’s roots to the North Shore as discrimination from national security pro- how vital CJP is to our Boston Jewish are strong. A native of Lynnfield, grams – also spoke. community, and I am honored to be he went to Camp Bauercrest During the panel discussion, that included able to continue that crucial work and attended Philips Academy Charles Jacobs continued on page 28 alongside its valued staff and sup- continued on page 28 Israeli fans cheer for Patriots in the middle of the night By David Brinn ing do with those 10-minute highlight JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT clips online. For me, it doesn’t help that the New January is the time when you tend to England Patriots are ALWAYS in the play- see some English speakers in Jerusalem offs. It’s not like I grew up in the Midwest ambling around the city like they’re as a Cincinnati Bengals fan … in that sleepwalking. Dark rings around their case, I’d get plenty of sleep come post- eyes, listless, sometimes mumbling to season time. themselves. But No, as a tried and true New Englander, what’s troubling I latched onto the Pats as soon as I could Letter them isn’t the understand the game. Of course, back Iranian threat, then in the late ‘60s and ‘70s, being a From the cost of liv- Patriots fan was a labor of love. They were Jerusalem ing, or the crim- years of dismal teams and disappoint- inal probes of ments offset by elite talents like Gino their prime minister. It’s the lack of sleep Cappelletti, Jim Nance, Jim Plunkett, and from staying up all night to watch the Randy Vataha. It was also the era when NFL playoffs. the Boston Patriots evolved into the New With last Sunday’s conference cham- England Patriots. pionship games at 10 p.m. (Jaguars What I mostly remember about being vs. Patriots) and 1:30 a.m. (Vikings vs. a diehard Pats fan back then was not Eagles) here, we dedicated NFL fans the losing records, but the frustration have a choice of ruining the next day over being unable to watch the games. and catching the games live; taping and The hapless team had difficulty filling watching them in the morning; or mak- continued on page 27 NFL fans cheer at a Tel Aviv bar as they watch the Super Bowl.

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Jewish High Holidays are of primary importance to fall election calendar retary of state since 1995, will face challenger Josh Zakim, a Boston city councilor and son of the late Jewish civil rights leader Lenny Zakim. Galvin held a public hearing on Jan. 2 regarding the primary date. His office also received about 50 comments. Among those who weighed in was Robert Trestan, New England regional director of the Anti- Defamation League, who urged Galvin to find an alternative date. “Because many observant Jews do not write, drive, or use Massachusetts Secretary of State William F. Galvin electronics on the Jewish holi- Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker days, and in light of the prepara- By Penny Schwartz down. By state law, Galvin had tion required before the start of The Jewish holidays need- lenges in Salem, Pangallo said JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT to move the primary because it Yom Kippur, there is significant ed to be addressed, said Steve in an email. conflicts with a religious holi- concern that … many observing Grossman, former state treasur- Logistics are weighing on BOSTON – In what is shaping day. Moving it up by one week, the holiday would not be able er. But he is concerned with the the minds of some election up to be a competitive election to Tuesday, Sept. 11, would have to exercise their right to vote,” early September primary date. clerks, who worry about set- season, voters will cast their bal- fallen on the second day of Rosh Trestan wrote in his statement. “It’s the worst possible date ting up polling places during lots in the 2018 statewide pri- Hashanah. In an email to the Journal, to choose,” he told the Journal. the long Labor Day weekend, maries two weeks early to avoid Primary voters will be choos- Trestan said he was pleased Grossman said voting so according to Shira Schoenberg, conflict with the Jewish High ing Democratic or Republican by Galvin’s decision to pursue early in September could sig- State House reporter for the Holidays. candidates for statewide offic- expanded early voting for the nificantly depress voter turn- Springfield Republican and Massachusetts Secretary of es, including governor, trea- primary, which makes it “easier out, when people have been on MassLive.com. State William F. Galvin recently surer, and secretary of state, as for everyone to … participate in vacation and with the start of Schoenberg told the Journal announced that primaries will well as narrowing the fields for our democracy and will mini- the back-to-school season. that while there was wide- be held on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the state legislators. In addition, all mize conflicts with religious There was no perfect solu- spread agreement of the need day after Labor Day. He is also nine of Massachusetts’ seats holidays.” tion, but Grossman would to reschedule the election so it proposing legislation to allow in the US Congress will be on have preferred a Wednesday or didn’t interfere with the Jewish five days of early voting and the primary ballot. Democratic Thursday later in September, holidays, finding an alterna- seeking state funding for local Senator Elizabeth Warren is up which he said would have given tive date proved more chal- election officials to pay for the for reelection and already has voters more opportunity to seri- lenging. It’s hard to gauge the cost. several Republican challengers. ously consider the candidates. impact now, as the elections are “Given the interest we are Governor Charlie Baker, of In the last statewide primary eight months away and most already seeing in the primaries Swampscott, last November in 2016, only 11 percent of reg- voters aren’t paying attention, and the successful implementa- declared he will run for reelec- istered voters went to the polls, Schoenberg told the Journal in a tion of early voting in the 2016 tion, with several Democrats according to Galvin’s office. phone conversation. state election, I believe offering already on board to challenge Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, “Within my [Orthodox] early voting for the state pri- him. Congresswoman Niki who was reelected in November, Jewish community, if the pri- maries would provide a greater Tsongas of Lowell is not running said she would welcome maries had been held on Rosh opportunity for voter partici- for reelection, attracting a large more early voting opportuni- Hashanah or Yom Kippur, peo- pation,” Galvin said in a state- number of candidates for the ties, including encompass- ple would have been upset,” ment. Third District post that includes ing a weekend, according to Schoenberg said, noting that The primary date was origi- a wide swath of the Merrimack Dominick Pangallo, Driscoll’s many of her Jewish friends are nally scheduled for Tuesday, Valley. chief of staff. The proximity politically active. “It’s important Sept. 18, which conflicted with In the Sept. 4 Democratic pri- Steve Grossman, former state to Labor Day is not expected for them to get to the polls.” the start of Yom Kippur at sun- mary, Galvin, who has been sec- treasurer to present any significant chal- Pence concludes Israel trip WINTER IS with ‘inspiring’ Western Wall visit THE BEST TIME TO MOVE! Stop wondering Credit: Vice President Mike Pence official Twitter page if Mom and Dad Vice President Mike Pence visited the Western Wall. Vice President Mike Pence to the words of the Prophets.” are okay. Assisted concluded his trip to Israel with Pence placed a note inside a private visit to the Western the wall and prayed, while his Living can do away Wall, one of the holiest sites in wife Karen prayed separately in Judaism. the women’s section at the holy Pence arrived at the holy site. with winter worries. site with a black yarmulke on Upon his departure from the his head flanked by the Chief Western Wall, Pence signed the Help make your loved one’s Rabbi of the Western Wall official guest book, writing, “It Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz and is my great honor to pray here at life fuller, safer and more enjoyable. Director of the Western Wall this sacred place. God bless the Heritage Foundation Mordechai Jewish people and God bless “Soli” Eliav. the state of Israel always.” When US Ambassador to Israel approached by members of the Why not let us do the worrying David Friedman and the Trump media, Pence stated that the administration’s international visit was “very inspiring.” from now on? negotiations representative, Earlier in the day, Pence met The Estates at Admiral’s Hill, Chelsea Jason Greenblatt, also accom- with Israeli President Reuven panied the vice president. Rivlin. During the meeting, the 617-887-0826 • [email protected] “Here, right above us, vice president reiterated the Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates, Peabody on the Temple Mount, King Trump administration’s posi- Solomon built the Temple,” said tion that US recognition of 978-854-1825 • [email protected] Rabinowitz as he approached Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will the Western Wall with Pence. lead to peace between Israel “We draw our strength from our and the Palestinians. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL WINTER MOVE-IN RATES deep connection to the land of the Bible and our commitment — JNS.org THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – JANUARY 25, 2018 3

Guthrie’s love song to her Jewish and folk family PHYLLIS LEVIN on Real estate By Shelley A. Sackett JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT DUAL AGENCY Most Americans (over 90%) prefer to work with PEABODY – About once an experienced Realtor to buy or sell a home. But a year, Nora Guthrie presents when choosing a Realtor, it’s important to know exact- “Holy Ground: Woody Guthrie’s Phyllis Levin ly how they will represent you before you make Yiddish Connection,” a multi- CRS GRI CBR a commitment. media program about Woody Guthrie’s creative and collabora- In real estate, both the buyer and the seller usually have an agent (single tive relationship with his Jewish agency) that works for them alone, where each agent’s responsibility is to get mother-in-law, the Yiddish poet the best possible deal for their client. But sometimes an agent acts for both Aliza Greenblatt. the buyer and the seller. This is called “dual agency.” Last Monday, over 140 people Nora Guthrie, daughter of folk legend Woody Guthrie, recently To avoid any conflict of interest, the agent or broker will usually assign attended Guthrie’s presentation, spoke at Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody. a different Realtor to each party, called a Designated Agent. That way each which was sponsored by the client will get the strongest representation while protecting their privacy. Jewish Women’s Organizations lullabies to us at night, it was side to her father’s legacy and to The practice of dual agency is actually quite common, and every year of the North Shore and CJP, and taking us for walks on the board- the woman who inspired him. thousands of homes are bought and sold successfully this way. When dual hosted by Temple Ner Tamid in walk, it was feeding us every “It’s kind of my funny journey agency is handled properly, both parties can leave the bargaining table Peabody. Friday night,” Guthrie said. from a child knowing each of feeling satisfied with the outcome of the sale. The hour-long storytelling Shabbat meant family din- them as I’m growing up to now piece included writings, art- ner at bubbie’s, and Nora and as I discover more and more EXPERIENCE IS THE DIFFERENCE. work, music from a two-disc her brothers, Arlo and Joady, about each of them as creative Klezmer project, home movies, Feel free to call me at SAGAN REALTORS looked forward to the chopped artists. As you get older, you and Nora Guthrie, telling the on all aspects of buying or selling real estate liver, blintzes, sweet and sour want to learn more about what surprising story about how her at 781-367-8150 meatballs, and liver and onions. your parents did as adults. I father and grandmother bonded In 1952, when Guthrie was just didn’t put that together for a www.phyllislevin.com [email protected] (781) 367-8150 as fellow artists when the family two-years-old, her father was long time,” she said. website email cell lived in Brooklyn’s Coney Island. hospitalized for Huntington’s Guthrie says she always chorea, the disease that killed begins by answering the ques- him in 1967. She doesn’t remem- tion she knows is on everyone’s ber anything special about her mind: what in the world does For Sale in Hard Copy father and grandmother’s rela- Woody Guthrie have to do with tionship. in Hebrew or English -Pls specify Yiddish poetry? “It’s this crazy story about two people from Comprehensive Study: “SCHOOLBOOKS OF THE PALESTINIAN completely different back- Nora Guthrie was grounds. 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She jumped at didn’t really have an awareness the chance to meet the song- of them as artists and the depth writer when she heard he was of their creative collaboration, at his apartment in Greenwich and so a lot of this program I Village. She was instantly smit- am doing is really explaining the ten. discovery I made as an adult By 1942, the couple was liv- about them,” Guthrie said. ing in Coney Island, the heart The “discovery” is her father’s of Brooklyn’s Jewish community, writings, drawings and jour- across the street from Mazia’s nals that were put into boxes mother, Aliza Greenblatt. By when he was hospitalized and 1945 they were married and sat unopened for forty years. Greenblatt introduced her son- As her mother moved from in-law to Jewish culture and, apartment to apartment, the With the right JOB CAMPAIGN strategy, the right résumé that most importantly, to Jewish unopened boxes went with her. food. 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Guthrie had no idea Yiddish press and were also set her mother had donated them to music and recorded by com- to the center after her grand- posers and performers includ- mother’s death. “I never even ing Abraham Ellstein, Solomon had the opportunity to learn of Golub, Theodore Bikel and Sidor my grandmother’s story and her Tuition payments are done, but they still need your help Belarsky. creative life’s work, especially “Our relationship with her her Yiddish poetry,” she said. Jay Block n 1 Spring Street, Marblehead n www.jayblock.com was purely bubbie and every She created “Holy Ground” to 561-309-2468 n [email protected] aspect of bubbie. It was singing draw attention to an unknown 4 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – JANUARY 25, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS

Rabbi Dan Judson ascends

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Rabbi Judson served 781-603-0099 | www.residencevinninsquare.com University, Rabbi Judson was as rabbi of Temple Beth David ordained in 1998 in New York of the South Shore in Canton by the Hebrew Union College- from 1998 to 2008. “Rabbi Jewish Institute of Religion, Judson’s wisdom was decades where he also earned a mas- beyond his chronological age. ter’s degree in Hebrew Letters. He brought a sense of humor In addition, he holds a doc- and an ability to gently guide torate in Jewish History from us with wisdom and compas- Brandeis University. sion,” the temple stated on its During his tenure as asso- website. Save the Date! ciate dean at the Rabbinical Jonathan Sarna, University School of Hebrew College, Professor and Joseph H. and graduates have gone on to Belle R. Braun Professor of serve as congregational rabbis American Jewish History in the in affiliated and independent Department of Near Eastern enschions congregations; as Hillel rabbis and Judaic Studies at Brandeis M and executive directors; and as University and chair of its hospital chaplains and organi- Hornstein Jewish Professional zational innovators in institu- Leadership Program, said, tions across the country. “Dan’s soon-to-be-published Rabbi Art Green, found- book provides, for the first ing dean and rector of the time, the historical background & Rabbinical School and Irving to the American synagogue’s imosas Brudnick Professor of Jewish contemporary challenges. The M Philosophy and Religion book’s combination of rigorous at Hebrew College, said, scholarship about the past and The Jewish Journal will hold “President-Elect Anisfeld and insightful proposals aimed at I both feel confident that Dan shaping Judaism’s present and is the right person to carry future provides a perfect model its second annual brunch at our program forward, working for what contemporary rabbis together with both of us as we need to do in their own pul- Temple B’nai Abraham in Beverly articulate a vision for the future pits. Hebrew College has made of rabbinic education and for a magnificent choice – he is a to honor members of our the Jewish community our rab- great scholar and leader, and bis are to serve.” I feel certain he will be a great community who have made Rabbi Judson’s doctoral dean as well.” research at Brandeis University Rabbi Judson reflected on great contributions through focused on the history of his experience as a rabbi as it American synagogue finances. informs his new role. “I believe their work, volunteer efforts, His book, “Pennies for Heaven: wholeheartedly in the vision of The History of American Hebrew College in developing and through their philanthropy. Synagogues and Money,” will rabbis who are deeply knowl- be published later this year. edgeable in tradition, while He served on the national alive to contemporary spiritu- faculty of the Union for Reform ality. When I see our students Judaism, consulting to syna- go off into the world and expe- Sunday, May 6, 2018 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. gogues across the country on rience those brief but invalu- financial matters. His research able moments of helping oth- Temple B’nai Abraham, Beverly, MA on synagogues that have elimi- ers, I am gratified to have been nated dues has been featured part of their process. I am hon- in The New York Times, The ored to step into my new role as Boston Globe, NPR, The New dean with that same kavanah York Jewish Week, and Reform (intention), doing all that I can Judaism magazine. He also to ensure that our rabbis will go coauthored a number of books on to have a profound impact on Jewish rituals for Jewish in the world in a multitude of Lights Publishing, including: ways.” “The Rituals & Practices of a COMMUNITY NEWS THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – JANUARY 25, 2018 5

Swampscott’s Saris takes LEAP BAR MITZVAH into educating those in need HEADQUARTERS By Shelley A. Sackett JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

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JEWISH JOURNAL Myq Kaplan gets laughs just being himself

PUBLISHER/EDITOR By Matt Robinson — began appearing wherever he could, Steven A. Rosenberg JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT including comedy clubs, where he found his [email protected] “funny” songs (some of which he still plays in During the height of the last great com- his live sets) worked well and made an easy BUSINESS MANAGER edy run, Jews like Jerry Seinfeld and Larry transition from singing to speaking. Chet Baker David made observations about the world. “I found that I also really enjoyed talking [email protected] Questions like “What is it with airports?” between the songs, which sometimes made DIRECTOR OF became standard fare on stages across the people laugh,” he said. country. “I also love laughter and connecting with ADVERTISING & MARKETING These days, however, it can be downright fellow humans.” Lois Kaplan depressing to observe the world even at such Kaplan’s comedy connected early with his [email protected] superficial levels. This may be why more parents. SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE philosophical comedians, including Myq “My parents are very encouraging,” he (pronounced “Mike”) Kaplan, are becoming said, noting that his mother was “always that Marcy Grand popular. way. … My dad was too, though with flavors [email protected] Since his standup routine got him to the of realism added in. He started fully support- GRAPHICS, WEB, finals on the 2010 edition of “Last Comic since the age of 4 and an early desire to be ing me when he realized he wouldn’t have to RUSSIAN CHRONICLE EDITOR Standing,” Kaplan has twisted the minds of a singer-songwriter growing up in a Jewish be fully supporting me.” James Corden, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, home in New Jersey. With that kind of support, Kaplan who Yulia Zhorov and the legendary David Letterman. He also “I started playing guitar in high school described himself as “a vegan Jew who was [email protected] made the quarterfinals of “America’s Got and performed at talent shows and cof- often mistaken for being gay” said he always GRAPHICS, WEB, OBITUARIES Talent” in 2015, when judge Heidi Klum said fee houses and summer camp and such,” feels comfortable being himself, both on Andrew Fleischer Kaplan made her “laugh out loud.” said Kaplan. And while his vocal work may stage and off. This, he suggests, is what has On Feb. 9, the man who has been called a have improved his bar mitzvah, he did not allowed him to be successful. [email protected] “comedy machine” will be on stage at Great consider that religious rite of passage as a “I would say that the ideal goal for most EDITORIAL CARTOONIST Scott on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston performance. comedians is to be themselves,” said Kaplan, George Freedman for a relatively intimate and always intrigu- “That was real,” he insisted. “I am the most me.” ing set that is sure to make guests think as Eager to have opportunities to perform, VOLUNTEERS much as they laugh. Kaplan — who graduated from Brandeis Myq Kaplan at Great Scott, 1222 Harriet Moldau, Jerome D. Ogan When asked when his comedy spark was University and went on to earn a master’s Commonwealth Ave. Allston, at 7:30 p.m. first lit, Kaplan recalled playing the violin degree in linguistics from Boston University Friday, Feb. 9. Advanced tickets at toaxs.com. BOARD OF OVERSEERS Bradley J. Sontz, President Bob Blayer, *Rick Borten, ‘Mala’ takes us on the heartfelt journey of losing a loved one Fred M. 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Although she Matthew Swartz, roots and her husband’s Jewish own family and her husband’s: becomes the attentive good *Selma Williams traditions. caregiving for her dying mother cop to her rarely visiting sci- *Life Board Members The Bedford veteran actress- and respect for her husband’s entist sister bad cop, she does writer and playwright-in-resi- observance at the passing of his have moments of high ten- PAST PRESIDENTS dence at the Huntington Theatre parents. sion and rancor with Frances. Robert M. Rose, Lisa Kosan Company tapped that combina- “Mala” wisely mixes humor Still, ultimately the good cop PUBLISHER EMERITA tion in her vivid, award-winning (detail about four earlier boy- grows closer to her terminally Barbara Schneider play “Sonia Flew.” Now she is friends) with candor. 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JEWISH JOURNAL Steven A. Rosenberg PUBLISHER/EDITOR An inspired choice to lead CJP

ombined affiliation with Jewish Philan- synagogues, Cthropies JCC’s, and other should be applauded institutions have for choosing Rabbi helped erode much Marc Baker as its of the fabric of the next president and Jewish community. chief executive In addition, a 2013 officer. Baker is in a Pew Research unique position to Center report step in and run New presented a England’s largest scenario of the Jewish charity. As a vanishing American native of Lynnfield, he Rabbi Marc Baker Jew: 72 percent has deep roots in the of non-Orthodox community; his late father, Steve Baker, was intermarry and just one in five of those a president of the former Jewish Federation couples raise their kids Jewish; 32 percent of the North Shore; he is a learned rabbi, a of Jewish-born millennials described respected educator who led Gann Academy themselves as having no religion. for 11 years; he’s a proven fundraiser. Most CJP cannot be expected to solve all importantly, perhaps, he has deep ties to of these issues, but it can continue its Greater Boston’s Jewish community and mission to support Jews in need, Jewish Israel. education, Jewish institutions and Israel. Like other Jewish charities and In this time of great change in American LETTERS TO THE EDITOR institutions, CJP will face numerous Jewish demographics, CJP is needed more obstacles in the coming years as it remains than ever. Let us support and congratulate true to its mission of charity. As Jews Rabbi Baker, whose vision of Jewish charity, United or untied have become more secular, most have education and Ahavat Yisrael (love for My mother worked for the citizens. Past immigration has moved away from joining traditional a fellow Jew), is needed more Truman Administration and helped to build our tremen- Jewish organizations. For decades, rising than ever. Office of Military Government dous industrial power. Today, intermarriage rates, and a decline in of the United States in war torn our growing economy can make Berlin in 1946-47. Visiting many effective use of additional man- displaced persons camps, her power in various areas and lines motto was, “There but for the of work.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Grace of G-d go I.” UNITED or UNTIED. Shuffle The recent edicts from two letters around and we as Israel should provide a safe haven for refugees the White House are forcing a nation can either be viewed my hand to write. What our to the rest of the world as a While I support aliyah, I’m back to danger and death? I love Israel and understand Commander in Chief is propos- country that stood idle while concerned with those who truly Ethiopian Jews also have why she was created. I oppose ing to do to Salvadorans who our President produces irrevo- need haven. American Jews family members in grave dan- all terror and violence. However, came to this country due to cable havoc on families or are aren’t facing persecution, like ger in Ethiopia, some of whom a state designed to protect Jews, mudslides, gang violence, and the nation that shines a beacon African refugees in Israel. They were forcibly converted to a long persecuted minority, natural disasters is shameful. to the world. face probable death if they go Christianity, so Israel won’t must not abuse others and per- President Truman’s Special Our country should embrace home. They’re being falsely told bring them. But when it came petrate racism. Message to Congress on March the words of Emma Lazarus Rwanda’s safe. It absolutely isn’t. to Russian immigrants, they It’s our duty as Jews to speak 24, 1952 regarding displaced emblazoned on the Statue of This is reminiscent of how some allowed non-Jews. out and insist Israel provide persons is as germane today as Liberty: Jews in WW ll were misled into Then there are the Palestin- haven for those who need it, citi- it was 65 years ago: “Give me your tired, your believing they were going to ians driven out in 1948, and zenship and equality for all. We “One of the reasons we lead poor, safety. those currently in Israel, who must make our support condi- the free world today is that we Your huddled masses yearn- The $3,500 Israel gives is use- have their homes demolished, tional on Israel acting humanely. are a nation of immigrants. We ing to breathe free, less. Jews deported to Germany even with no allegations of ter- This is our Jewish and human have been made strong and vig- The wretched refuse of your didn’t need money. They need- rorism, and who were subjected responsibility. orous by the diverse skills and teeming shore…” ed haven. So do these people. to invasions like the one in 2014 abilities of the different peo- Israel was founded to be our safe in Gaza, leaving hundreds of Shifra Freewoman ples who have migrated to this Deborah Shelkan Remis haven. How can she send others thousands homeless. Brookline country and become American Swampscott Replacing Shrage may not be a ‘giant task’ Your recent article (Jan. 11, p. shrinkage and “death” of many 2) stating that CJP faces a giant area synagogues; the huge task in finding (Barry) Shrage’s jump in mixed marriages and successor is an exaggeration, the concomitant indifference while the article’s insert in bold to Judaism and Israel; the left- type that the search committee ist anti-Zionist tsunami, in the is mindful that there have been media (for example, the Boston many changes in the American Globe), academia (for example, Jewish community is probably Brandeis University), and even the understatement of the year. K-12 (for example, Newton’s Shrage made CJP (and him- high schools). self) quite wealthy, he com- In my view, for far too long bined Metro-West and the Shrage, like the captain of the North Shore with CJP Boston, Titanic, was too busy smiling he oversaw expansion of elder- and schmoozing with wealthy ly housing and did other good donors to see the icebergs deeds. But such action was not ahead. Maybe the members unique, as other federations did of CJP’s search committee will the same, if not more. take note that all the dollars in Further, he paid little atten- the world don’t matter if the tion to many of the storm clouds community served is not only which now beset the Jewish changing but falling apart. community. The list is long, and Pinchas Baram, Ph.D. here are a few examples: the Brookline

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What did you hear when Mike Pence spoke to the Knesset?

By Jonathan S. Tobin Jews know that the first US president to endorse a Jewish state wasn’t Harry n Monday’s New York Times, colum- Truman or anyone else in the 20th cen- nist Max Fisher treated Vice President tury. It was Adams, the nation’s first IMike Pence’s visit to Israel as just vice president and second president. another expression of what he considers That demonstrates just how far back the divisive policies of the Trump admin- into America’s political history backing istration. Even before Pence gave a rous- for Zionism goes. That vast numbers of ing speech to the Knesset, Fisher wrote Americans are inspired by the Bible to that Trump’s approach to the Middle support Jewish rights in their ancient East conveyed what he called “a par- homeland isn’t so much a function of the ticularly American notion of being ‘pro- left-right conflict as it is an integral part Israel.’” Trump and Pence’s stances on of the nation’s political culture. Those Jerusalem and the peace process were, turned off by Pence’s rhetoric need to he wrote, rooted in the “us versus them” ask what exactly it is about a desire to American identity politics of evangeli- respect Jewish rights and demand that cals that liberals view with disdain. Palestinians give up their century-old To this way of thinking, Pence’s instinc- war on Zionism that annoys them so tive identification with America’s only much. democratic ally in the region, his robust Nor is there anything intrinsically support for Israel’s right to exist, its claim right-wing or crazy about Pence’s decla- on its ancient capital Jerusalem and the US Vice President Mike Pence addressed the Knesset in Jerusalem. ration that the Iran nuclear deal must be need for its opponents to come to terms renegotiated to end the sunset clauses with these facts is just another version of der or sexual preference? For the growing the country, that anything the president that will enable Tehran to legally seek a the Trump administration’s immigration numbers who subscribe to this view, or vice president say on any subject must weapon once the accord expires within a policies or its views on abortion. Israel is just another front in the great somehow be shoehorned into a narrative decade. President Barack Obama vowed But what Trump and Pence’s critics divide between left and right in which about how awful they are. to end Iran’s nuclear program and to get wrong is not so much their critique Pence’s stands are easily demonized. There was nothing particularly con- never to allow Iran to obtain a bomb, of the details of their policies as it is their But no matter troversial in either but the only way those promises can be resistance to the notion that America’s how you feel about the President’s fulfilled are by the measures Trump and love for Israel is rooted in its religious Trump, Pence or the remarks on Jerusalem Pence advocate. heritage as well as its national interests. views of evangeli- last month or Pence’s For those who can’t listen to anything How did any sentiments such as cals on social issues, There was nothing particularly speech today from coming out of this administration with- Pence’s words on Jewish rights or even what is really trou- controversial in either the point of view of out re-interpreting it through the lens a recognition of the fact that Jerusalem bling about the way the President’s remarks the pursuit of peace. of the resistance, Pence’s moving com- is Israel’s capital come to be seen as just some left-wingers are Neither Trump nor ments about the ties between America another front in America’s increasingly so quick to lash out on Jerusalem last month Pence precluded and Israel may seem like a creepy con- bitter partisan wars? at the administra- or Pence’s speech. a two-solution or servative plot against liberal values. But Is it really the fault of Republicans or tion’s stands in such even a re-division of if that’s how you heard it, the problem Christian conservatives? a way as to demonize Jerusalem in order isn’t in Pence’s rhetoric, but in a rejec- Or is rather that some on the left normative pro-Israel to accommodate a tion of a belief that the overwhelming have come to embrace intersectionality positions. Palestinian capital if majority of American still rightly view as – a view of the world in which Israel is The reality check needed here is not that was part of a peace plan accepted a consensus issue. falsely accused of being a colonial power for the administration and its supporters by both sides. oppressing a group that is identified as but for those so deeply identified with It was significant that Pence quoted Jonathan S. Tobin is editor in chief the moral equivalent of those who are the “resistance,” which made its voice George Washington and John Adams of JNS. Follow him on Twitter at: @jona- made to suffer because of their race, gen- heard last weekend in marches around in his Knesset speech. Few American thans_tobin. A raid, myths and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

By Stephen M. Flatow suit of terrorists because although Jenin is under the “full control” of the PA, “the ou wouldn’t think that one isolated Palestinian [security forces] did not gen- Israeli counter-terror raid could erally operate in refugee camps.” Yexplode every major myth about Let me repeat what the Times said: Israel’s conflict with the Palestinian The PA’s security forces do not oper- Arabs. But last week’s raid in Jenin came ate in refugee camps. It doesn’t matter pretty close to doing just that. what the Oslo Accords say about the PA’s Overnight Jan. 17, Israeli commandos obligation to fight terrorists. It doesn’t entered the city of Jenin in search of matter how many Israelis the terrorists two particular Arab terrorists. When the murder. The PA is not going to shut them operation was over a few hours later, the down. Never has, never will. Israeli forces withdrew. One final fact from this week’s Jenin Wait! The Israelis withdrew? But isn’t raid. The shots fired – by “moderate” Israel “occupying” the Palestinians? Jenin residents and by terrorists whom That’s what J Street and Jewish Voice for the PA lets run free – wounded two of Peace are always telling us. Just this week, the Israeli soldiers. An Israeli military Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the Union for spokesman said one soldier was injured Reform Judaism, wrote that Israel is “rul- “seriously” and one was injured “lightly.” ing over millions of Palestinians.” According to IDF terminology, an I guess Rabbi Jacobs hasn’t been to An Israeli soldier takes part in a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. injury is classified as “serious” if the Jenin lately. In fact, I would imagine he victim’s life is in danger. A “moderate” hasn’t been there since at least 1995. if they’re so moderate, they should have They killed one and captured the other. injury means the victim could lose a That was the year Israel withdrew all been actively assisting the anti-terror They were both identified as members of limb. Anything short of losing a limb is its forces from the city (and the other efforts. a local Hamas cell. categorized as a “light” injury. The vic- areas where 98 percent of Palestinians Instead, the local residents impeded Wait, that can’t be! The Palestinian tim might have to go through dozens of reside) and a new ruler took over; i.e., the hunt for the terrorists, by trying to leadership promised, in the Oslo surgeries. He might have to walk with a the Palestinian Authority (PA). Counter- shoot, stone, and burn the Israeli sol- Accords, to disband all terrorist groups, severe limp, or he might suffer seizures terror raids like the one in Jenin are the diers to death. Would some J Streeter seize their weapons and outlaw them. In for years to come. Technically, it’s still a only occasions on which Israeli forces please explain this? I’m so confused! Can other words, to put them out of business. “light” injury. enter PA-ruled cities. these be Israel’s future peaceful neigh- How can it be that, 23 years after the PA These two courageous young Israeli Back to the story. The Israeli comman- bors? took over, Hamas still has active terrorist men risked their lives to protect their dos were searching for the terrorists who I wonder if Jenin residents’ passionate cells in the city? fellow Jews, and their lives may well have carried out last week’s brutal drive-by support for terrorism and hatred of Jews Surely the PA has the means to do the been shattered as a result. But you will murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach, father and Israel has anything to do with the job. After all, the PA has one of the largest never hear anything further about it. You of six young children. As the Israelis were anti-Jewish textbooks that are used in per-capita security forces in the world. will never hear on CNN or read in The searching, The Times of Israel reports, PA schools, or the non-stop anti-Jewish Yet the PA never outlawed Hamas. The New York Times about what these two “a violent riot broke out … Palestinians incitement in the PA-controlled media PA treats Hamas like brothers and allows Israelis suffered, or how their future lives hurled improvised explosive devices, and mosques. them to operate freely in Jenin, and will be affected. That kind of news is not rocks and fired at the forces.” Or maybe that’s all just a coincidence. everywhere else. considered fit to print. Wait, what? The Jewish left has been Maybe how Palestinians behave has no But don’t take my word for it. Look telling us for decades that ordinary connection whatsoever to what they at The New York Times. Every once in Stephen M. Flatow is a JNS.org col- Palestinian Arabs are moderate, peace- watch, hear and read from their teach- a while, the truth about the PA and the umnist. He is the father of Alisa Flatow, seeking, and opposed to terrorism. The ers, imams and political leaders 24 hours terrorists manages to slip into one of its who was murdered in an Iranian- residents of Jenin should have been a day, seven days a week. articles. On March 23, 2014, the Times sponsored Palestinian terrorist attack in delighted that Israeli forces were com- Fortunately, the Israeli forces eventu- reported that Israeli troops were forced 1995. ing to rid their city of terrorists. In fact, ally caught up to two of the terrorists. to enter the Jenin refugee camp in pur- 10 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – JANUARY 25, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS

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By Adam Abrams committed, if the parties agree, to a two- JNS.ORG state solution,” said Pence, while also acknowledging that the US is committed Vice President Mike Pence is using to “Jordan’s role as the custodian of holy his trip to the Middle East this week sites” in Jerusalem, including the Temple as an opportunity to tout the Trump Mount, and that the US takes “no posi- administration’s recent policy changes tion on boundaries and final status.” on Jerusalem. Pence’s meeting with Abdullah fol- “This trip could be looked at as a lowed a Saturday meeting with Egyptian victory lap” for Pence, said Joshua President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, during Teitelbaum, senior research fellow at which Pence also stated the Trump Bar-Ilan University’s Begin-Sadat Center administration’s commitment to facili- for Strategic Studies. tating the peace process and to preserv- “He wants to show that he’s active on ing the status quo of the holy sites in the international stage,” Teitelbaum told Jerusalem. JNS. “Coming to this region, particularly However, at the Israeli Knesset on Israel, is very important for his evangeli- Monday, Pence faced protests by law- cal [Christian] base.” makers from the Joint Arab List, who Pence declared in a speech to the brandished signs reading “Jerusalem is Knesset on Monday that the US would Mark Neiman/GPO the capital of Palestine” as Pence began move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem US Vice President Mike Pence (left) and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin met on Tuesday. his address. The Arab MKs were eventu- “before the end of next year,” after ally escorted out, with Pence continuing President Donald Trump last week took this is the first time that I stand here on Sunday for talks that centered on his speech saying he was “humbled to a more cautious approach on the timeta- and both of us can say, ‘Israel’s capital, the Jerusalem issue and the Middle East speak before such a vibrant democracy.” ble for the relocation, saying the admin- Jerusalem.’” peace process. istration is “talking about different sce- In their meeting, the king asserted ‘Tough bargaining between friends’ narios.” The Arab response that “Jerusalem is key to Muslims and Pipes said he suspected Pence’s Israel Earlier on Monday, Pence said in Last weekend, Pence was met with Christians, as it is to Jews,” and that visit to be marked by “much tough a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister protests outside the US embassy in a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian bargaining between friends,” with the Benjamin Netanyahu, “In making his Jordan’s capital of Amman, with dem- conflict could only be realized in the vice president “tasked with winning historic announcement on December onstrators expressing frustration over form of a two-state solution, with east- Netanyahu government concessions suf- the 6th, President Trump did so con- the Trump administration’s Jerusalem ern Jerusalem as the capital of a future ficient to lure the Palestinian Authority’s vinced that by recognizing Israel’s capital changes. Palestinian state. return to diplomacy.” of Jerusalem, that we would create an “President Trump’s recognition of “Today we have a major challenge to Pence will not meet with any repre- opportunity to move on in good faith Jerusalem as Israel’s capital dominates overcome, especially with some of the sentatives of the Palestinian Authority negotiations between Israel and the both Vice President Mike Pence’s conver- rising frustrations,” said Abdullah, refer- (PA) during his visit to the region, after PA Palestinian Authority on issues that can sations inside gilded rooms and demon- ring to the Arab world’s reaction to the President Mahmoud Abbas declined to be discussed, and President Trump truly strations outside, on the streets of Egypt US policy changes on Jerusalem. meet with the vice president in response believes can be resolved.” and Jordan,” Daniel Pipes, president of The king also framed Pence’s trip as a to Trump’s Jerusalem moves. The vice president added that he is the Middle East Forum think tank, told mission “to rebuild trust and confidence” “I think the [Trump administration] “hopeful that we are at the dawn of a new JNS. in America’s mediating role in the region- also wants to show that despite every- era of renewed discussions to achieve a “The Arab leaders may be dictators al peace process. thing that’s going on, and with the US peaceful resolution to the decades-long but they must go through the motions of Pence reiterated the Trump adminis- not being received by the Palestinians, conflict that has affected this region.” being outraged to assuage their popula- tration’s commitment to restarting the that America still continues to be a major Netanyahu said, “Honorable vice tions. In quietly suffering through his peace process, and said the US views force in the region and can’t be dealt out,” president, for several years, I have had hosts’ diatribes, Pence carries out his Amman as a key player in facilitating said Teitelbaum. “Once the Palestinians the great privilege of standing here and vice-presidential duties with yeoman any final status agreement between the calm down, they’ll really have no choice receiving hundreds of leaders. I welcome diligence,” said Pipes. Israelis and Palestinians. but to work with the US again.” them in Israel’s capital of Jerusalem. Yet Pence met with Jordan’s King Abdullah “The United States of America remains

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The newly married couple take to the floor for their first dance. ing that she also helped start “I have also worked at vari- Hecht said, “and my profession- an international nonprofit that ous nonprofit and government al goal is to engineer living mat- supported The Lone Soldiers, agencies in Massachusetts,” ter to improve people’s lives.” those who served in the Israeli added Meyer. While both are clearly com- Army after making Aliyah. Hecht grew up in Los Angeles mitted to tikkun olam and using After a few years there, like his father; his mother their educations to improve the the daughter of Karen and is from Tel Aviv. After gradu- world, how did these bicoastal Mark Meyer returned to ating from UCLA (where he basherts meet? Massachusetts to earn a mas- was president of the Jewish “We met through a mutu- ter’s degree in education policy Student Union) with a bach- al friend when I was living in and management at the Harvard elor’s degree in bioengineering, Boston during law school and Registering for Judaica? Graduate School of Education, he pursued his doctorate at the Ariel was working in California,” Follow us: and also a degree from the University of Michigan and then Meyer said. Start with Something Beautiful Boston University School of completed a post-doc for the And while their first date Law. While back in Boston, she National Institute of Standards took place in Boston, the sec- also worked with Combined and Technology at Stanford ond was in Chicago, Meyer’s for- Register online at: Or in store at: Jewish Philanthropies, co- University, where he continues mer stomping grounds. kolbo.com/giftregistry 437 Harvard St. chairing its israel360 initiative to serve as a staff scientist. “It was halfway between us,” Brookline, MA that encourages civilized debate “My research focuses on Meyer said. about Israel. metrology in synthetic biology,” continued on page 14 14 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – JANUARY 25, 2018 WEDDINGS Bashert from page 13 Functions Both traveled to their respec- Catering from 2-200 tive coasts, learning more about available each other and themselves with each subsequent visit. • SU CHANG’S “Some might call it uncon- FINE CHINESE CUISINE ventional,” Meyer said, “but it 373 Lowell Street • Peabody, Massachusetts worked for us. 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We cir- the question.” cled each other three times and As it turns out, all four par- then made one circle together ents were in perfect position to to symbolize the equality in our record the moment. marriage.” Everyone celebrated at a For the honeymoon, the pair favorite local spot. “Little did I traveled to Moorea and Bora know when I was making the Bora in Tahiti. reservation that we’d be having “We were pretty active,” a lot to celebrate,” Meyer said. Meyer recalled. “A typical day “Though maybe I had some consisted of eating, water activi- hopes.” ties, and napping in the gor- For the big day, the pair came geous weather – all on repeat.” back east for a beautiful cer- When they returned state- emony in front of friends and side, it was back to the West family members who had trav- Coast. They now live in Menlo eled from across the country Park, and plan to raise a fam- and the Atlantic to celebrate on ily based on their shared Jewish Nov. 11 at the Boston Harbor values. Hotel. “We look forward to being “There were people there active members of the Jewish who had known our families community wherever we end since long before we were born,“ up,” Meyer said. “We are both Meyer said, “and friends we have fortunate to have grown up with kept from our childhoods, vari- loving and supportive fami- ous college and graduate pro- lies, with siblings, parents, and grams, jobs, and everything in grandparents as incredible role between. The love between us models, and we hope to follow and our families, and the out- in their footsteps while leaving pouring of love from our friends, our own marks on the world and was tangible to everyone there.” in our community.” WEDDINGS THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – JANUARY 25, 2018 15

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Gertrude Imber, 91, of Peabody Martin C. “Bozie” Goldman, 91, of Swampscott Gertrude Imber, 91, of Martin C. “Bozie” Goldman, and efficient Moderator of Peabody passed peacefully on of Swampscott, passed away on Town Meeting for 21 years. Past January 13, 2018. She was the January 17, 2018 at age 91. board member and president wife of the late Milton Imber. Married for 66 memory-filled of both Temple Emanu-El and Born in Malden, she was the years to Maxine (Rosenbaum). the Jewish Community Center daughter of the late Hyman and Loving and proud father to of the North Shore. Booster of Ethel (Osokovsky) Leibovitz. Nancy and Steve Walter of all things Swampscott, especial- Left to cherish Gertrude’s Swampscott, Betsy and Dan ly the schools and sports pro- memory are her daughter Judith Rooks of Marblehead, Bob grams. Rosenfield and her husband and Jose Goldman of Lynn, Services were held at Temple Philip of Wayland, and her son and Jeff and Judi Goldman of Emanu-El, Marblehead, on Neal Imber and his compan- Swampscott. Grandfather and January 21. Burial was pri- ion Alexia Cuellar of Melrose. cookie thief to Joshua and vate. Expressions of sympathy She was the beloved grand- Rebecca Rooks, Sam and Asher in Martin’s memory may be mother of Joshua Rosenfield Goldman, Camila Paiva and donated to Temple Emanu- and his wife Stephanie, Leslie Godric Laird, Danielle, Alexa El, the Jewish Community Rosenfield, Michelle Hodgman and Jake Goldman, Melissa and Center of the North Shore, or and Mark Imber, and grand- held on January 17 in the Mark Richards, and Michael other charities of your choice. daughter-in-law Alexandra Congregation Shirat Hayam and Cindy Walter. Father-in- of June Goldman and Carolyn Arrangements were under the Nash, wife of the late Dewey Cemetery, Temple Israel law to Barbara Goldman. Son Goldman, and uncle of James care of Stanetsky-Hymanson Rosenfield. She was the great- Section, 506 Lowell St., Peabody. of the late Charles and Marion Goldman, Joan Finn and Charles Memorial Chapel, Salem. For grandmother of Benjamin Contributions in Gertrude’s (Leavitt) Goldman, brother Goldman. the online guestbook, visit Rosenfield, Charles Theodore memory may be made to the to the late Bob Goldman and Esteemed North Shore lawyer, stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. Hodgman, and Margot Dewey Dewey Rosenfield Foundation, Harris Goldman, brother-in-law lifelong resident of Swampscott Rosenfield. In addition to her 6 Draper Ave., Wayland, MA parents and husband, she 01778. Arrangements were han- NOTICES was preceded in death by her dled by Stanetsky-Hymanson CHANDLER, Attorney Lewis and Rose Cohen. Grandfather Wade and her husband Derek son Kenneth Imber, her sis- Memorial Chapel, Salem. For Leonard, 97 – late of Brookline, of four, great-grandfather of Wade of Brookline. Grandfather ters Madeline Greenberg and more information or to register formerly of Lynn. Died on five, and uncle of many nieces of Gwen and Chelsea Davis, Mary Kline, and her grandson in the online guestbook, visit January 10, 2018. Husband and nephews. (Torf) and Jacob Wade. Brother of Matthew “Dewey” Rosenfield. stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. of Barbara (Gidez). Son of the Glenn T. Fulton, Jr., and his wife ESTERKES, Robin Sue, 62 – Graveside services were late Dinah and Sam Chandler. Sharon, and Lynne Emmons and late of Naples, Fla., formerly of Father of Heather Chandler- her husband Clyde. (Stanetsky- Lynn. Died on January 12, 2018. Morin and her husband Donald, Hymanson) Wife of Jeffrey R. Esterkes of Candy Benson and her husband Naples, Fla. Daughter of Eunice GOTLIB, Phyllis J., 68 – late Richard, and the late Scott L. (Yoffa) and Benjamin Harsip. of Marblehead, formerly of Chandler. Brother of Melvin Mother of Rachel Esterkes of Bangor, Maine and Brookline. Chandler and his wife Lori, Peabody, Michele Esterkes of Died on January 17, 2018. and the late Herbie Chandler. Tampa, Fla., and Patches, the Mother of Rebecca, David and Grandfather of Harrison Benson family cat. Sister of Dale Harsip Deborah Frisch, and their sig- and Dakotah Benson and of Lake Worth, Fla., and Jackee nificant others. Sister of Sumner her husband Brian McCann. and her husband Neil Stigliano Gotlib. Grandmother of Jacob. P.O. Box 2104 (Workman’s Circle), Peabody, MA 01960 (Stanetsky, Brookline) of Natick. Daughter-in-law of Friend to many, especially 978-531-0606 ~ [email protected] CHEDEKEL, Lisa S., 57 – late Rosalyn and Jay Esterkes of her dog Pepper. (Stanetsky- www.maplehillcemetery.com of West Newton, formerly of Boynton Beach, Fla. Sister-in- Hymanson) Andover. Died on January 12, law of Jack Esterkes of Highland KESSLER, Nelson, 85 – late 2018. Wife of Dr. Isabel Morais. Beach, Fla., and Amy and Steven of Swampscott, formerly Mother of Bernard Chedekel Channen of North Andover. of Chelsea. Died on January and Evelyn Chedekel. Daughter (Stanetsky-Hymanson) 12, 2018. Husband of Libby of the late Paul and Evelyn FULTON, Grant, 64 – late of (Doliner) Kessler. Son of the late Chedekel. (Goldman) Marblehead. Died on January 15, David and Fay (Abramowitz) COHEN, Simon Sonny – late 2018. Husband of Iris (Kassoy) Kessler. Father of Stephen of Burlington. Died on January Fulton. Son of the late Glenn T. Kessler and his wife Barbara 20, 2018. Husband of Joanne Fulton, Sr., and the late Mildred of Dennis, Cynthia Picariello (Kane) Cohen. Father of Karen (Larson) Fulton. Father of Sarrah and her husband John, Lesley Bergin and her husband Kerry, (Fulton) Davis and her hus- Dexter and her husband Ric, Deborah Madden and her hus- band Matthew Davis of North and Beth Hoffman and her hus- Family-owned and operated since 1933 band John. Son of the late Harry Reading, and Alyssa (Fulton) band Robert, all of Swampscott. Brother of Bob Kessler and his wife Madeleine of Tucson, Ariz. Grandfather of Jennifer If a death occurred yesterday... Picariello and husband Andrew ...what would your family be facing today? Dixon, Heather Flatto and her husband Scott, David Hoffman and his fiancée Ashley Pivnick, Peace of mind is priceless. Avoid crisis and provide Adam Dexter, and Ethan Dexter. comfort with Advance Planning of nal arrangements. Great-grandfather of Noah Hoffman, A.J., and Emily Dixon. Call us today for a free Personal Planning Guide (Stanetsky-Hymanson) 781-581-2300 More obituaries on page 27

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JANUARY 26 JANUARY 28 JAN TAMMY BOTTNER SHABBAT CHAI Join THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS 28 Local Pediatrician and Memoirist Tammy Bottner Congregation Beth Israel NORTH SHORE Post 220 and to speak about her memoir, Among the Reeds: The True Story of of the Merrimack Valley Ladies Auxiliary will holdi their How a Family Survived the Holocaust. for congregational singing, monthly meeting 10:30 a.m. When her son was born, Dr. Tammy Bottner, a Newburyport accompanied by CBI group of Congregation Sons of Israel, pediatrician, began experiencing flashbacks of fleeing the Nazis. talented musicians, resulting in Spring St., Peabody. New She never experiencedAhea these events; they happened to her a spirited and uplifting Musical members are always welcome. grandmother in Europe during the Second World War. In this Shabbat. Suggested dinner memoir of her family’s experiences during the Holocaust, Dr. donation $10 per adult; $25 Bottner not only delves into stories of hardship and resilience in max per family, kids 12 and the face of tragedy, but also explores how these tragedies affect later generations. under - free. 6:30 p.m. dinner; Can epigenetics, the science that examines how things that happen to us affect our 7:30 service. RSVP to Amy at geneticmakeup, explain her memories? Did the trauma experienced by her ancestors literally [email protected] or alter her DNA? 978-474-0540 no later than noon the Wednesday prior. 360 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. A donation of $10 per person is suggested. Last minute walk-ins are Merrimack St., Building 5, 3rd welcome. Participants are asked to help with planning by contacting the temple office at [email protected] or 978.373.3861 by Wednesday, January 24. Temple Emanu-El, Floor, Lawrence. 514 Main St., Haverhill. PJ LIBRARY TU B’SHEVAT JANUARY 27 Lappin Foundation and Temple B’nai Abraham invite families ISRAELI FILM SERIES NTERGENERATIONAL FEB with children age 6 and younger FEB at Temple Ner Tamid COMMUNITY ARTS 3 to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the 1 birthday of the trees, with Sallah SHOW & Havdalah Service Music with Marcy, crafts, and Shabati, The artwork Chagall- light snacks. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. a 1964 Israeli comedy style being exhibited Temple B’nai Abraham, 200 about the chaos of is created by all the Israeli immigration Lothrop St., Beverly. students, grades K-9 of and resettlement. the Religious School TU B’SHEVAT CELEBRATION The film begins from Temple Tiferet R&B CAFE Enjoy an evening FOR FAMILIES Families will with Sallah Shabati, Shalom and Temple of music, dessert, and drinks, celebrate a special interactive a Mizrahi Jewish Ner Tamid, both in featuring the Henley Douglas Tu B’Shevat seder. Plant, immigrant, arriving Peabody. 4 – 6 p.m. Rhythm and Blues Band. 8 create, taste, sing, and dance with his family to 978-535-2100 489 Israel from Iraq. p.m. $20 - $25, and include together. All ages are invited Lowell St., Peabody. dessert. Adult and non- and encouraged to attend this 7 p.m. templenertamid.org, 978-535-2100. RSVP by January 29th to alcoholic beverages will be program to honor nature, Israel, Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody. [email protected]. available. For ticket or other and the cycle of the year. This information, contact Susan or event includes lunch. Children Meg at 781-631-2763, or visit ages 3 and under are free. 11:30 templesinaiweb.org.Temple a.m. - 1p.m. Temple Emunah, 9 Sinai, 1 Community Road, Piper Road, Lexington. Marblehead. Temple Sinai 2018 Y2I PRE-TRIP MEETING JEWISH MYSTICISM: These meetings are for teens CREATION OF THE WORLD and parents are designed to Rabbi Greg Hersh will conduct a educate teens and parents series of discussions concerning about Israel; enrich the Israel Temple Sinai's R&B Cafe Jewish mysticism. This month experience; and provide social Saturday, January 27th | 8:00 pm, Doors Open 7:30 pm R Y concentrates on Maaseh opportunities for teens and Enjoy an evening of music, dessert, and drinks at Temple Sinai, A Bereshit, Creation of the World parents to get to know each featuring the HDRnB Band (Henley Douglas Rhythm and Blues U and the Power of Speech. Free. other. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Temple Band). Check out HDRnB at, www.hdrnb.com! 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., N $20.00 per person in advance | $25 at the door Emmanuel of Wakefield, 120 A Peabody. J Purchase tickets online at goo.gl/bFp7Jg (Attn. R&B Cafe) Chestnut St., Wakefield. Or send in payment to Temple Sinai Attn. R&B Cafe

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R U Please RSVP so that we can plan appropriately to Week of Friday, Jan 26, 2018 through Thursday, Feb 1, 2018 [email protected] or 781.631.2763 (ext. 201) PADDINGTON 2 (PG) I, TONYA (R) F E B The Manna Project | Being God's Hands Fri: (4:00), 6:30 Fri: (4:35), 7:15, 9:45 Sat & Sun: (11:30 AM), (1:45), Sat: (11:15 AM), (2:00), Sunday, March 4th | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (4:00), 6:30 (4:35), 7:15, 9:45 Join us at Temple Sinai to March Fourth (4th) and end hunger! Mon - Thu: (4:00), 6:30 Sun: (11:15 AM), (2:00), (4:35), 7:15 Help us to package meals for distribution to the Lynn Emergency

Mon - Thu: (4:35), 7:15 R C H VAZANTE (NR) Shelter and the New American Center. Families are encouraged LADY BIRD (R) A Showing in our intimate 18-seat screening room Fri & Sat: 9:00 PM to participate. Volunteers are needed to pack 12,000 meals from Fri: (4:20), 7:20, 9:40 M 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help us make a difference this new year. Sat: (11:45 AM), (4:20), 7:20, 9:40 THIS PERFECT PLACE: Sun: (11:45 AM), (4:20), 7:20 A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE Please sign up at [email protected] Mon - Thu: (4:20), 7:20 MASSACHUSETTS NORTH SHORE or 781.631.2763 (ext. 201) (NR) THE POST (PG-13) Mon - Thu: 4:30 PM Fri: (4:15), 7:00, 9:35 THE TRUE 1692 IN 3D (NR) Sat: (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15), Showing in our intimate 18-seat screening room All are welcome! Find us on 7:00, 9:35 Fri: 6:30 PM Please contact the Temple Office for more information Facebook! Sun: (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15), 7:00 Sat & Sun: 2:00, 6:30 and to RSVP to these exciting programs! Mon - Thu: (4:15), 7:00 Mon - Thu: 6:30 PM 1 Community Road Marblehead, MA | 781.631.2763 | www.templesinaiweb.org

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JANUARY 28 - 29 DOCUMENTARY FILM 13TH: TU B’SHEVAT SEDER Temple B’nai FEBRUARY 2 SCREENING and Discussio. This award- Abraham will celebrate the Jewish New HADASSAH MEDICAL ORGANIZATION SCOUT SHABBAT PRESENTS two opportunities to hear winning film takes an in-depth look at Year for the Trees. Seder focuses on Scout Shabbat how Hadassah Medical Organization the prison system in the United States mystical traditions and preserving the offers an is affecting the world through and how it reveals the nation’s history environment. Yummy fruits, nuts and opportunity for groundbreaking medical research with of racial inequality. All interested are cookies will be served. RSVP by January Scouts to show guest speaker Dr. Rachel Schonberger, welcome. Free. 7 p.m. Congregation 25. [email protected] 978-927-3211. their duty to God, Chair of Hadassah Medical Organization. Shalom, 87 Richardson Road, North Free, donations accepted. Indicate nut an integral part of Brunch from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Jan. 28 Chelmsford. RSVP to socialaction@ or wheat allergies. 7 p.m. Temple B’nai the Scout Oath/Promise, at a private home in Andover; coffee and congregationshalom.org is encouraged Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly. and allows worshipers to honor Scouts but not required. discussion 2 - 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at JANUARY 31 and Scout Leaders in the community Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton. for their achievements and service. 7 JAN 29 - FEB 1 ACT! BOSTON MEDIA ROOM Free, open to all. RSVP by contacting p.m. Pre-registration before January RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC TRAINING Hadassah Northeast at 781-455-9055 or 25th by calling 603-382-5927 or by LIFE Balancing Pluralism, Justice and [email protected]. sending email to scouting@hantman. Personal Integrity Sponsored by the net. Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Rabbinical School of Hebrew College. JANUARY 29 Haverhill. Free. nhscouting.org/event/ The seminar will feature Jewish INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST scout-shabbat_2018/. REMEMBRANCE DAY communal and religious leaders as well as spiritual and social activists, and will DACA DISCUSSION A special service include text study sessions, and a panel to highlight US immigration policy, and discussions. Free, advance registration specifically DACA, and the Dreamers, is encouraged. Hebrewcollege.edu/form/ who face possible deportation. Guest winter-seminar-2018. Contact Marilyn speaker Eva Millona, executive director Stern [email protected], 617- of MIRA. RSVP to pbneufeld@gmail. 559-8614. You are invited to take your desire to be com. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m. an Israel advocate to the next level by Temple Shalom Emeth, 16 Lexington St., JANUARY 30 participating in The Boston Media Room Burlington. NORTH SHORE JEWISH EDUCATION training. The Boston Media Room is a SEMINARS: Jewish Magic and FEBRUARY 3 In commemoration of International real-time online advocacy center that Superstition presented by Rabbi David PJ LIBRARY SHABBAT CIRCLE Holocaust Remembrance Day, the is empowering community members Kudan. Rabbi Kudan is a graduate of PJ Library Shabbat Circle is a fun, community is invited to join the Jewish to create engaging pro-Israel content Hampshire College and holds graduate interactive family Shabbat service geared Book Group of the North Shore for an that reaches thousands of people on degrees from Hebrew Union College to families with young children, ages 6 evening with author Tammy Bottner. She social media using your computer or and Harvard University. He is a member and younger. Older siblings, grandparents will lead a book group discussion on her phone. No prior knowledge is required. of the outreach faculty of the Union are welcome! Refreshments will be recently published book, “Among the Spaced is limited to 30 participants. of Reform Judaism and teaches a served. Reservations are not necessary. Reeds,” the true story of how a family Reservations are required. To RSVP, course in Introduction to Judaism Everyone is welcome. For more survived the Holocaust. RSVPs requested contact Susan Feinstein at 978-740-4431 in many synagogues. 7:30 p.m., 489 information, contact Phoebe Potts at to Susan Feinstein at 978-740-4431 or or [email protected]. 7 Lowell St., Peabody. 978-535-2100, 978-281-0739 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Free. p.m. - 8:30 p.m. JCCNS, 4 Community templetiferetshalom.org. Free and open to Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St., Temple Tiferet Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Road, Marblehead. all, light refreshments served. Gloucester. Peabody.

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FEBRUARY 6 auction, raffles, etc. General admission $40 pp in JCCNS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB: WINTER advance; $45 pp at the door. Reserve your tickets at EDITION Join other active adults for a day trip to Great NORTH SHORE JEWISH EDUCATION SEMINARS [email protected]. UMASS Lowell Brook Ski Touring Center in Carlisle for cross-country Esther and the Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren St., Lowell. skiing and snow-shoeing. The JCCNS will arrange a Comedy of the car pool for participants. Leave the JCCNS at 9 a.m. BOB FRANKE AT THE LINDEN TREE Bible, presented and return late afternoon. $45 per person includes trail Singer-songwriter returns by Rabbi Neal pass, equipment and box lunch. To register call 781- with new CD, “Until We Gold. Rabbi 631-8330. 4 Community Road, Marblehead. Gold teaches Must Part.” Bob’s songs are and writes considered classics, fueled FEBRUARY 15 by his deep faith and the real- about Jewish BOSTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: FOXTROT life lessons taught him by texts, Israel and Winner of the 2017 Ophir his 30-odd years of playing Jewish life in the (Israeli Academy) Award, Grand in concerts at coffeehouses, contemporary Jury Prize at the Venice Film colleges, festivals in 33 states, world. He is a teacher of Torah and Jewish tradition Festival When army officials four Canadian provinces and to adults, teenagers and kids. He is also a student arrive at their stylish Tel Aviv England. 8 p.m. $20 Adults, pursuing graduate work at Brandeis University. 7:30 apartment to tell them their Under 18 $10 Linden Tree PM, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. 978-535-2100. Free and son has died in the line of Coffeehouse, UU Church social hall, 326 Main St., open to all, light refreshments served. duty, Michael and Dafna are Wakefield. LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org, 781-246-2836 FEBRUARY 7 devastated. While his sedated FEBRUARY 11 wife rests, Michael spirals into THE BOOK OF JUDGES: A literary-historical analysis. a whirlwind of anger only to DEL SOL STRING QUARTET Shirat Hayam Adult Education Series with Rabbi experience one of life’s unfathomable twists, which will perform at Michael, a 4-part class with morning and evening rivals the surreal military experiences of his son. 7 p.m. the Unitarian options. For dates, times and registration, visit bit.ly/ Coolidge Corner Theatre, 90 Harvard St., Brookline. 617- Church, 26 CSHJudges. Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic 734-2500, coolidge.org or bjff.org. Pleasant St., Ave., Swampscott. Questions: [email protected] or Newburyport, 781-599-8005. MARCH 4 the third of four “ENTER LAUGHING” The North Shore’s Jewish PAINT NIGHT WITH SARAH RAGOZIN ages 21+ concerts in the Widows & Widowers Activity Group will attend Get your creative juices flowing at a Paint Night at the 2018 Jean C. a performance of “Enter Laughing”. This hilarious JCCNS. $35 per person includes wine and appetizers. Wilson Music adventure followed by dinner at the Sylvan Street Grille 7:30 p.m. Register by calling 781-631-8330. Series. Founded in Danvers. Let us know if you’ll need a ride when in 1992 at Banff making your reservation. $15; the cost of the meal FEBRUARY 10 Centre for the Arts, Del Sol’s collaborative performance will be determined by what you order. Contact Sylvia EVENING OF SWEET INDULGENCE …AND MORE projects and chamber music programs embrace this Loman at 978-535-5211 to make a reservation. Make Join Billy Costa in choosing the best desserts panoramic and emotionally rich worldview. Suggested check payable to W.A.G. and send to Arlene Titelbaum, and appetizers from some of the Valley’s best donations are $20, $10 for seniors, children and 13 Forenza Road, Peabody establishments. Presented by Congregation Beth students free. For more information about the concert Israel of the Merimmack Valley. Program includes go to frsuu.org/jean-wilson-music-series or call 978- Submit your events to: appetizer and desert tasting, cash bar, DJ and live 465-0602 x401. [email protected]

ONGOING MONDAYS all ages. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. RSVP [email protected]. JCCNS, 4 TORAH CLASS WITH RABBI Community Road, Marblehead. Event Planning DAVID COHEN-HENRIQUEZ jccns.org. Add your voice to centuries of commentaries in this engaging THURSDAYS and exciting class. 7:30 p.m. KAPPY’s-ON-CALL ADULT TORAH STUDIES With Temple Sinai, 1 Community Rd., MAKES COHEN Rabbi Steven Lewis. 11 a.m. Marblehead. PRODUCTIONS Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle ENTERTAINING EASY! SENIOR JAZZ HOUR AND St., Gloucester. taagloucester.org. LUNCH All seniors are welcome PROFESSIONAL to enjoy a live performance by FRIDAYS ENTERTAINMENT the Insight Band and share a SENIOR LUNCH AND LEARN & DISC JOCKEY SERVICE delicious complimentary lunch Seniors participate in a class High-Energy, But Not Over the Top at the JCCNS. First Monday of or enjoy a guest speaker on 978.535.0770 every month. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month, 781-395-8888 x3 www.CohenProductions.com RSVP to Sara Ewing at 781-476- lunch provided. 11 a.m. - 12:30 9913 or [email protected]. p.m. Register in advance by calling 781-631-8330. JCCNS, ZUMBA FITNESS Co-sponsored Donna Kagan’s by Temple Ner Tamid & NSJCC. 4 Community Rd., Marblehead. $5 per class. Instructor: Jenn jccns.org. Pomerantz. 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Call Elegant Touch Arlyne Greenspan at 978-471- SATURDAYS EVENT PLANNING 5520. TORAH STUDY Temple Emanu-El AT ITS BEST… invites everybody to Torah Study. For all your Celebration needs TUESDAYS The first Shabbat of every month Complimentary consultation ISRAELI DANCING No partner is led by Rabbi Meyer. 9 - 10 a.m. by appointment Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic 781-631-6603 needed, all levels welcome. [email protected] 8-9:15 p.m. Temple Ner Tamid, Ave., Marblehead. 781-631-9300. 368 Lowell St., Peabody. $2 emanu-el.org. donation. 978-532-1293. office@ templenertamid.org. Zayde’s Market SUNDAYS Zayde’s Market NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Your NeighborhoodYour Neighborhood Specialty Food Specialty Store: Where Food TraditionalStore: Meets Mothers and/or fathers can give ISRAELI FOLK DANCING starting Where TraditionalZaydeNon-Traditional! Meets Non-Traditional!’s Market and receive support, and ask January 1st. Learn new dance Where QualityYour Neighborhood Specialty Food Store: WhereSee ourTraditional Sales Meets& every Sunday. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Matters WE CATERNon-Traditional! Specials on our questions. Open to all. Free. Where QualityWE CATER See our Sales & at Temple Sinai. Admission $2. Prepared Foods web site 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. JCCNS, MattersAllAll OccasionsOccasions WE CATER Specials on our Contact Jane Mikityansky at Groceries Prepared Foods All Occasions and Facebook.web site 4 Community Rd., Marblehead. GroceriesPlain & Simple and Facebook. [email protected] to be Wines-Spirits-Beer Plain & SimplePlain & Simple Join Our Blog Wines-Spirits-Beer Join Our Blog jccns.org. put on a mailing list to receive Located at Cobb Corner ~ 15 Washington St., Canton, MA Located at Cobb LocatedCorner at Cobb~ 15 Corner Washington ~ 15 Washington St. Canton, St. Canton, MA MA www.zaydesmarket.com ~ 781-828-3530 updates about dances and www.zaydesmarket.com www.zaydesmarket.com 781-828 781-3530-828 -3530 WEDNESDAYS inclement weather. 1 Community Closed Saturdays KNITTING KNIGHTS Join the Rd., Marblehead. JCCNS for casual evenings of To advertise, contact [email protected] knitting and chat. Every first Wednesday of the month. Open to or [email protected] or call 978-745-4111

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Temple listings Temples are listed alphabetically, by city. CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF TEMPLE AHAVAT ACHIM, 86 Middle 322-5686. Visit bethisraelmalden.org. Spiritual leader Seth Landau. First CONGREGATION SHIRAT HAYAM, MERRIMACK VALLEY, 310 North St., Gloucester. Rabbi Steven Lewis; Friday monthly, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Main St., Andover. Rabbi Asher no cantor. Friday night services, TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 393 Atlantic Sunday, at 9 a.m. Visit peabodycsi. Rabbi Michael Ragozin; Cantor Elana Bronstein. Friday night, 6:30-7:30 first Friday of every month; every Ave., Marblehead. Rabbi David Meyer; org. Rozenfeld. Friday night at 6 p.m. p.m. Chabad of North Andover branch, Saturday at 9 a.m. 978-281-0739. Visit music specialist Jon Nelson. Friday Saturday services. Visit shirathayam. Rabbi Zalman Borenstein. Visit Taagloucester.org. night services 6 p.m. Visit emanu-el. CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL, org. chabadmv.com. org. 8 Pierpont St., Peabody. No rabbi TEMPLE EMANU-EL HAVERHILL, or cantor; services led by shul TEMPLE EMMANUEL, 120 Chestnut TEMPLE EMANUEL ANDOVER, 514 Main St., Haverhill. Rabbi Ilene TEMPLE SINAI, 1 Community president Elliot Hershoff and soloist St., Wakefield. Rabbi Greg Hersh. 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Bogosian; Cantor Vera Broekhuysen. Rd., Marblehead. Rabbi David Joanne Pressman. Friday services Friday night services, second Rabbi Robert Goldstein; Cantor Idan Services every Saturday morning Cohen-Henriquez; Cantor David once a month. 978-531-8135. Visit and fourth Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Irelander. Friday 7 p.m., Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; special Friday night Aronson. Friday night at 6 p.m. Visit ctipeabody.org. Saturday morning services, first and minyan at 9 a.m. Visit templeemanuel. services at 7 p.m. Visit TempleEmanu- templesinaiweb.org. third Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Visit net. el.org. TEMPLE TIFERET SHALOM, 489 wakefieldtemple.org. TEMPLE SHALOM OF MEDFORD, Lowell St., Peabody. Rabbi David TEMPLE B’NAI ABRAHAM, 200 East CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL William and Charlotte Bloomberg Kudan, Music Director Bryna Toder TEMPLE TIFERETH ISRAEL Lothrop St., Beverly. Rabbi Alison OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY, Community Center, 475 Winthrop Tabasky. Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., WINTHROP, 93 Veterans Rd., Adler. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. 2 Riverwalk, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. St., Medford. Rabbi Braham David, unless otherwise stated; Saturday Winthrop. Cantor Craig Mael. Saturday Visit tbabeverly.org. 5, Entry F, Third Floor, Lawrence. Rabbi Cantor Howard Stern. Friday night mornings service, snack and services at 9:30, followed by a Howard Mandell. Friday night services, services at 7:30 p.m., followed by study at 9:30 a.m. 978-535-2100. kiddush. Sunday services at 8:30, TEMPLE SHALOM EMETH, musical Shabbat with dinner twice a oneg shabbat; Saturday morning at 10 Templetiferetshalom.org. followed by a breakfast. Friday night 16 Lexington St., Burlington. Rabbi month. 978-474-0540. Email office@ a.m., followed by kiddush lunch. Visit services once a month. 617-846-1390. Susan Abramson. Shabbat services BethIsraelMV.org. Visit bethisraelmv. templeshalommedford.org. TEMPLE NER TAMID, 368 Lowell Visit Jewish-Winthrop.org. Friday, 7:45 p.m.; Saturday morning org. St., Peabody. Rabbi Richard Perlman. monthly, 10:30 a.m. 781-272-2351. TEMPLE BETH SHALOM, 21 East Cantor Stephen Abramowitz. Friday To list your temple or to Visit Shalom-emeth.org. TEMPLE EMANUEL OF MERRIMACK Foster St., Melrose. Rabbi Arnold M. night at 8 p.m., unless otherwise change any information, email VALLEY, 101 West Forest St., Lowell. Fertig. Visit tbsma.org. stated. Evening Minyans Sunday- [email protected]. WALNUT STREET SYNAGOGUE, Rabbi Robin Sparr. Friday night Thursday 7:30 p.m. Morning Minyans 145 Walnut St, Chelsea. Rabbi CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM, services September-June, at 7:30 p.m. 53½ Washington St., Newburyport. Saturday 9:30 a.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. Lila Kagedan. The Walnut Street Visit temv.org. Visit templenertamid.org. Synagogue is the inclusive and diverse Rabbi Benjamin Resnick. No cantor, Shabbat home of Congregation Agudas Shalom. MONTEFIORE SYNAGOGUE, services Saturday morning at 9. All are TEMPLE B’NAI ISRAEL REVERE, Candle Lighting Visit walnutstreetsynagogue.com. 460 Westford St., Lowell. No rabbi or welcome. Visit Caanewburyport.org. One Wave Ave., Revere. Reb Misha cantor; lay leader only. Friday night Clebaner; Cantor Lois Welber. Friday Friday, Jan 26 ~ 4:33 p.m. CONGREGATION SHALOM, CONGREGATION SHALOM, services at sundown, held at the 87 Richardson Road, North night services 7 p.m. unless stated Friday, Feb 2 ~ 4:42 p.m. 87 Richardson Rd., Chelmsford. Rabbi Synagogue Shteibel; Saturday morning otherwise. Visit tbirevere.org. Shoshana Perry. Friday night services Chelmsford. Rabbi Shoshana at 9:15 at the shul. Visit montefiore. Perry; cantorial soloist Jodi at 6, 7, or 8 p.m. (time determined torah.org. CONGREGATION AHAVAS SHOLOM, by variant for that week), Friday Tot Blankstein. Friday at 8 p.m. Visit 343 Central St., Saugus. Cantor Joel Shabbats at 6:15 p.m. once a month. CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM- congregationshalom.org. Davidson, High Holidays only; learned Visit congregationshalom.org EZRATH ISRAEL, 245 Bryant St., CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF PEABODY, fellow, Michael Simons. Friday night Malden. Sexton Wayne Freedman; 682 Lowell St., Peabody. Rabbi services, once a month, second Friday TEMPLE EMMANUEL CHELSEA, Cantorial soloist Phyllis Werlin. of the month. 781-231-3562. 60 Tudor St., Chelsea. Rabbi/ Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman. Saturday services at 9:30 a.m. For schedule of services and events, Cantor Oksana Chapman. Friday followed by Kiddush. Visit aa-ei.org. CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF THE NORTH night, twice a month, first and visit JewishPeabody.com. SHORE, 44 Burrill Street, Swampscott. third Fridays. 617-889-1736. Visit CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL, Rabbi Yossi Lipsker and Layah Lipsker. templeemmanuelchelsea.org. MALDEN, 10 Dexter St., Malden. Park and Spring Streets, Peabody. Rabbi Shmaya Friedman. 781-581- Rabbi Yitzchak Zev Rabinowitz. 781- 3833. Visit nsjewish.com.

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Lifelong com- of just under 2 miles bike rides, logging over 10,000 munity activist from the Auschwitz miles while training and racing. and noted busi- to Birkenau con- His efforts raised over $31,000. nessman James centration camps in In the Jewish community, ‘Jimmy’ Slovin of Poland, led by Israeli Slovin held leadership fundrais- Foxborough has President Reuven ing posts for the Brotherhood of been named Major Rivlin. Then, they will Temple Israel of Sharon for over Gifts Officer for celebrate Israel’s 70th a decade, organizing golf tour- the Massachusetts Independence Day naments and auctions. During Chapter of March (Yom Ha’atzmaut) his years as president of the of the Living, an James ‘Jimmy’ Slovin beginning the eve- B’nai B’rith Sports Lodge, he pre- annual educational and inspi- ning of April 18 in Jerusalem. sided over three Boston Celtics rational program that brings On his new role with March Tap-Off Dinners drawing sellout Tiberias, on the shores of Lake Kinneret. Jewish teens from all over the of the Living, Slovin said, “I’m crowds of over 1,300. As vice There are still a few seats available on the Temple Ner Tamid world to Poland and Israel concerned about Jewish conti- president of the Greater Boston Israel experience with Rabbi Perlman. Rabbi Perlman has been to study the history of the nuity and how to inspire our Council, Slovin chaired the leading groups to Israel for years along with Lisa Rudolf of Kosher Holocaust and to examine the future leaders. I’m concerned prestigious Covenant Breakfast, Journeys. This is not your typical tour but will prove to be a trip roots of prejudice and hate. about organized anti-Israel and which in the 1980s attracted that will change your lives. Special stops along the way as well as Since its inception in 1988, anti-Semitic activities on college over 600 people including lead- traditional highlights are included in this wonderful trip. the MOTL program has brought campuses orchestrated by well- ers of all major Jewish organi- Tour Highlights: This 70th Anniversary experience will cover 260,000 teens from 52 countries funded groups, some with ties to zations. He also served on the the many wonders of Israel’s Ancient & Modern history combined to experience their history and terrorist organizations. There’s B’nai B’rith District One Board with participating in Tzedakah opportunities, meeting local art- destiny, and to strengthen their meaningful impact when thou- of Governors and on the New ists and Mitzvah Heroes. Visit Tel Aviv, the Mediterranean Coast, connections with their religion, sands of Jewish kids from all England Regional Board of the Lake Kinneret, the Galilee, Golan Heights, Afula and Jerusalem people, and Israel. The Kempner over the world share the amaz- Anti-Defamation League. while creating a sense of community along the way on this fan- Family Foundation is a key sup- ing MOTL experience. Both On behalf of the capital drive tastic Israel Experience. Everyone will enjoy the sights, sounds porter of MOTL’s scholarship alumni parents and children for the Striar Jewish Community and flavors of Israel along with developing an appreciation of program that enables more come away more aware of their Center in Stoughton in the late the connections of our Jewish roots, biblical history and greater teens to participate. heritage and ready to combat ‘80s, Slovin spearheaded several awareness of contemporary events and challenges facing Israel “I’ve known Jim for over 20 the apathy of others.” fundraising events that turned today. We will have a special IDF base tour led by our Loan Soldier years and worked with him In his professional life in that vision into reality. For friend and coordinator on numerous highly success- the insurance industry, Slovin the Northeast Regional Junior Tour package includes 5 Star Deluxe Hotels: Carlton Tel Aviv, ful fund raising campaigns owned or worked in indepen- Maccabi Games, he chaired, Rimonim Galei Kinneret Tiberias, David Citadel Jerusalem. Daily and events,” said Irv Kempner dent agencies for over four produced, and directed opening Israeli Buffet Breakfast, 6 dinners, 3 lunches, Machane Yehuda of Sharon, chair of MOTL’s decades. For five years, he and closing ceremonies involv- Food Tour and tasting, 9 nights hotel accommodation plus late Massachusetts chapter. “His served as secretary/treasurer of ing over 1,100 athletes, coach- check out on May 6. knowledge of and commitment the Metro-South Independent es, and staff from 10 states and Join us for nine days of touring with an English-speaking guide to the Jewish community are Insurance Agents Association, Israel. and Rabbi Richard Perlman in a deluxe air-conditioned motor unmatched. He is a stalwart a trade organization he helped coach. addition to the MOTL team.” build to over 75 agencies. Anyone interested in The timing of the upcoming In support of the Pan-Mass learning more about MOTL For complete itinerary and pricing see our website https:// trip, April 8 to 22, holds special Challenge to benefit the Jimmy and/or making a Major Gifts sites.google.com/site/rabbirichardeperlman/tnt-israel-2018 significance. Participants will Fund of the Dana-Farber Cancer donation can contact Slovin at Contact Lisa Rudolf at Kosher Journeys, Etc. 718-776-0484 spend Holocaust Remembrance Center, Slovin participated in [email protected]. [email protected] for more information. Day (Yom HaShoah) in a march nine consecutive 180-mile PMC

Lappin Foundation and The Consulate General of Israel to New England invite the community to join us in celebrating, recognizing and thanking Y2I Israel Advocacy Fellows at the Graduation of the Second Cohort of Y2I Israel Advocacy Fellows

Sunday, February 11 • 7 p.m. Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street, Peabody Keynote Speaker: Tammi Rossman-Benjamin Director of the AMCHA Initiative, which is dedicated to investigating, documenting, educating about, and combating antisemitism at institutions of higher education in America Congratulatory Remarks: Matan Zamir Israel’s Deputy Consul General to New England

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A message to interfaith families: Don’t break the chain

By Emma Mair blessings loud and proud. of the global population, that At my bat mitzvah, he and my means families who tackle rais- On my parents’ first date, my mum received the Torah from ing their children Jewish in the dad asked my mum if it was a my grandparents and handed United States’ Christian society problem that he wasn’t Jewish. it down to me, and he stood are much needed. She said it wasn’t a problem faithfully beside my mum on If you’re good at math, this is unless they planned on getting the bimah as she chanted the your time to shine: My parents married. blessing over the Torah before I had two kids. If I have two kids Six years later, my Protestant chanted my third Aliyah. and my brother has two kids, dad and Jewish mum had a tra- Robert Lappin, Jewish phi- and each of our kids has two ditional Jewish wedding, and lanthropist and the man whose kids, and each of our grandkids when my brother and I were foundation sent me to Israel has two kids, and each of our born they sent us to a Jewish this past summer, has said that great-grandkids has two kids, preschool. My dad’s favorite hol- interfaith families who choose and all of those kids are raised iday is Sukkot because he loves to raise their kids Jewish are the Jewish, how many more Jews the fall. He has his own meno- heroes of Judaism. With Jews are there? The answer: 62 Jews rah and sings the Hanukkah making up only 0.2 percent in just five generations. During my time in Israel with the Lappin Foundation’s Youth to Israel program, the consistent Bring on an focus was we mustn’t break the chain. Each lecture we heard, that was the message: “Even if EXTRAORDINARY you don’t marry Jewish, raise your kids Jewish;” “Find some FUTURE way to remind yourself every There are so many new and exciting ways to engage your day that you’re a Jew.” child in learning at Sylvan: STEM Courses • Math Skill At first, I was annoyed that Programs • The Best Tutoring Programs (up to 2x results!) • I was being told how to live College Prep my life. I’m a religious Jew, of Get Started for $99. Call today! course I’m going to raise my kids Jewish; I didn’t feel I need- Sylvan of Peabody & ed to be told that. But it didn’t Swampscott occur to me at the time that for Emma Mair and her parents at her bat mitzvah. some people, it isn’t so obvious, 800-EDUCATE or important. a chain. She sacrificed plenty what a great gift our faith is. He’s The line of David began because she saw the beauty a vocal supporter of Judaism SYLVANLEARNING.COM SYLVANLEARNING.COM with Balak, an ancient king of in our faith, and felt a call to and its values, and he’s a huge Moab, who sought to destroy her relationship with Naomi. proponent of not breaking the the Israelites. Unfortunately for We read the Book of Ruth on chain. him but fortunately for us, every Shavuot because her accep- He told me recently that curse that his sorcerer tried tance of the Jewish religion is he is who he is and he’s proud became a blessing, and several analogous to the acceptance of of his own faith, but he’s even generations later, Balak’s great- the Torah. more proud of his family. He’s great granddaughter, Ruth, When we read her story at my the embodiment of Ruth’s spirit, ironically became the very first confirmation service, my rabbi and when I read her story I think convert to Judaism. thanked the interfaith families in about how grateful I am he’s my Ruth was a Moabite who our congregation for their com- dad and for his commitment to married into the tribe of Judah, mitment to Judaism, because my Jewish life and education. and when her husband, father- while every Jew is important, To all of the interfaith fami- in-law, and brother-in-law died, interfaith families are posed lies out there, I say this: Real she followed her mother-in- with a unique challenge. Their heroes don’t wear capes. law, Naomi, back to the Land willingness to overcome barri- of Judah insisting that, “Your ers to raising Jewish children is Emma Mair lives in people shall be my people, and imperative to Judaism’s future Middleton. She wrote this article your God my God.” Ruth’s great existence. as part of the Rising Voices grandson was King David, and it I think my dad has always Fellowship, a program of the has been said that the Messiah felt a little self-conscious in a Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA). will come from his line, Ruth’s family of Jews, but he’s always It was originally published line. the first to remind my brother on JWA’s blog, Jewish Women, Ruth, like my dad, started and me how special we are, and Amplified.

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NOTICES Jewish World and Mideast News Briefs SHRAIAR, Steven, 74 – late Son-in-law of Abraham and — from Jewish News Service (JNS.org) — of Malden. Died on January Frances Babbitt of Peabody, 13, 2018. Father of Melissa and brother-in-law of Edward and her husband Peter Babbitt and his wife Ellen US urges Lebanon Israel ranked as one of Kramer, Wendy Shraiar, and Kayser of Swampscott, to cut financial support the world’s most powerful and Brett Shraiar. Grandfather of Roberta Babbitt and her hus- David Kramer and Hannah band William McGeehan of for Hezbollah innovative countries Shraiar. Former husband Virginia, Steven Babbitt of of Rosalyn (Zellin) Shraiar. New York, and Susan Michaud A US official on Israel has been ranked Brother of Myra Berman and and her husband Scott of Tuesday urged the among the top 10 most Lois Ziedenburg. Friend of Lynn. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) Lebanese govern- powerful and innovative Wilma and the late Gerald ment to sever all countries in the world in Freedman. (Goldman) SMALLER, Joyce (Benzil), financial ties with the two separate surveys pub- 75 – late of Salem. Died on Iranian terror proxy lished this week by major PENDEXTER, Charles W., January 10, 2018. Wife of the Hezbollah. American media outlets. 80 – late of Lynn. Died on late Charles Smaller. Mother “[America urges] In its survey of the January 12, 2018. Husband of Stuart Smaller and the late Lebanon to take every world’s most powerful of Ann (Babbitt) Pendexter, Sheri Smaller. Grandmother Wikimedia Commons possible measure to countries, US News and The Hezbollah flag Photo by Kobi Gideon/ and the late Rosemarie (Fiory) of Talia Smaller and Sydni ensure [Hezbollah] is World Report ranked GPO/Flash 90 Pendexter. Son of the late Smaller. (Goldman) not part of the financial sector,” said Treasury Israel as the eighth-most- Prime Minister Benjamin William Pendexter and Ralph Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing powerful nation based Netanyahu speaks at the and Ruth (Bartlett) Parini. WOLPER, Gerald “Jerry,” 81 Marshall Billingslea, according to a statement upon its military might, World Economic Forum Father of Patti Pendexter and – late of Beverly, formerly of released by the US Embassy in Lebanon. strong international alli- (WEF) in Davos. her husband Paul Serzizio, Chelsea and Brookline. Died Billingslea also stressed “the importance of ances, and economic and political influence. and Susan Haberek and her on January 11, 2018. Husband countering Iranian malign activity in Lebanon.” In a separate survey, the Bloomberg financial news husband Stephen, all of Lynn. of Susan (Lieberman). Father Although the US officially designates Hezbollah agency ranked Israel as the world’s 10th-most-innova- Grandfather of Drew, Taylor, of Allison Wolper and William as a terrorist organization, the Shi’a group is part tive country based upon the start-up nation’s spending Stephen and Nikki. Brother Wolper. Grandfather of of the Lebanese government and is by far the on research and development as well as its number of of Arthur Pendexter and his Benjamin and Jonah Wolper. most powerful actor within the country in terms publicly traded high-tech companies. wife Penny of Maine, John Brother of Helene and Martin of political and military strength. In 2017, Israel ranked second on the World Parini and his wife Donna, Kress. Friend of Laurie Billingslea’s statements on Hezbollah came Economic Forum’s (WEF) innovation index and 16th Thomas Parini, Joy Ryan, Lieberman. Brother-in-law of two weeks after the Trump administration initi- on its global competitiveness report, moving up eight and Thomas Brown, all of Diane Lieberman. (Goldman) ated new action to disrupt the terror organiza- positions from 2016 on the WEF competitiveness index Lynn, and the late Richard tion’s global financial network and drug traffick- and marking the first time that the country was ranked Pendexter and Ralph Parini. More obituaries on page 20 ing operations in the US. among the list’s top 20 nations.

Patriots Patriots’ post-season drives in victory over Seattle made the from page 1 many unique settings. sleepless night and the soggy In the 20-17 Super Bowl vic- chicken wings all worth it. up Schaefer Stadium and before tory over the Rams following Even for casual NFL fans, the that, a plethora of temporary the 2001 season, I watched in Patriots are the natural team venues including Fenway Park. bed through the night next to to align with because of owner So their home games were my sleeping wife with the sound Robert Kraft’s love of Israel, his invariably blacked out in New off on the only working TV in frequent trips here with NFL England. the house. Raising my arms Hall of Famers, and his consid- The blackout was lifted at outright in silent cheer proved erable investment in developing some point in the ‘70s, but my to be an exercise in ultimate American football in Israel at personal blank screen contin- restraint. his Kraft Stadium compound in ued. It was a cruel twist of fate In 2012, instead of attend- Jerusalem. that 1985 – the same year the ing a house gathering of New Now that the Patriots beat rewards of sticking with the York Giants fans in a suburb of Jacksonville in the conference team through the very thin Jerusalem (replete with catered finals, I and the other Israeli years was paying off with their deli), I watched the Pats heart- NFL fans will be preparing for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft celebrates the Patriots’ first trip to the Super Bowl conference championship victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. breakingly lose to the Big Blue, the Feb. 4 Super Bowl against against the Bears – was also my 21-17, with a friend who had Philadelphia beginning at 1:30 first year as a new immigrant overseas, and screen the Super “We have our own great recently lost his job and was a.m. our time. We’ll be arrang- in Israel. That was before the Bowl in a banquet room with sports heritage here in Israel: going through a severe depres- ing work and family schedules advent of cable TV in Israel, American refreshments such as a top quality basketball league sion. The loss did not buoy (including taking our wives and well before online stream- hot dogs and fries for a consid- with world-class Maccabi Tel either of our moods. away for a weekend beforehand ing. Only an early-morning erable entry fee. Aviv and all the soccer you And on Feb. 1, 2015, I joined as compensation), and getting phone call back home revealed Finally, cable TV channels could want. Why get up in the around 150 other football fans ready for some sleep depriva- the grim 46-10 rout in Super imported from the US and mul- middle of the morning to watch at a swanky Tel Aviv nightclub tion. Bowl XX, followed a couple days tiple Internet options offered a American football? We’re in for a free screening hosted by And if for some improbable later by the full report in the variety of platforms to view live Israel now,” he’s said on more Israeli politician and NFL fan reason, Brady and company International Tribune. coverage of the playoffs leading than one occasion. Yair Lapid, who had launched don’t hand us another Super By the early ‘90s and onward up to the Super Bowl. That makes sense, but sports his Yesh Atid party and was hop- Bowl trophy, there’s some con- – just in time for the Tom Brady Brian, a Jerusalem friend and allegiances aren’t always logi- ing to recruit some American- solation. Spring training starts era – the situation improved Bengals fan growing up who gets cal. They come from the heart. Israeli support. The collective in a month! incrementally. For a few years, lots of sleep in January, objects in So, over the years, joining roar when the Pats sealed the hotels in Jerusalem would pro- principle to the whole American like-minded American expats game with that immaculate David Brinn grew up in vide a feed from the US Armed sports worship that many olim despite the evil eye from wives interception in the end zone in Maine, and is a Jerusalem-based Forces channel for soldiers carry with them to Israel. and employers, I’ve watched the the final seconds of the 28-24 journalist. CARYN BARK

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“He has deep North Shore roots. He’s of Directors. “He understands the many CJP names Baker highly intelligent, highly educated, and ways in which the Jewish community from page 1 has a very strong Jewish background. He and philanthropy are evolving and has in Andover. At Yale University, he was provided very good leadership at Gann a strong vision for CJP’s future that will captain of the varsity squash team and Academy. He’s very much respected in engage a wide audience.” received his bachelor’s degree in reli- the world of Jewish education.” “He is incredibly strategic and a gious studies. After graduating, he spent “The North Shore is feeling espe- visionary,’ said Shira Goodman, co-chair four years in Israel at the Pardes Institute cially proud and excited with the news of the CJP President Search Committee. of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem as the about Marc Baker, considering his North “He really embraces and can help lead recipient of a Dorot Fellowship and pio- Shore roots. Federation work runs in change, and in today’s quickly evolving neer of the Pardes Educators Program. Marc’s family, so it is not a total surprise world that’s a key part of the role going Baker also holds a master’s degree that Marc is heading for the Federation forward. He has a proven track record in in Jewish Education from The Hebrew world. The fine work done by his father developing high performing teams and University of Jerusalem. In 2004, he was Steve, of blessed memory, obviously also in influencing and gathering and ordained as a rabbi by the Director and made a lasting impression on him, said engaging people from across the com- Rosh Yeshiva of the Pardes Institute. Robert Lappin, founder of the Lappin munity.” From 2002-2006, Baker worked as a Foundation. “I have experienced firsthand the Jewish studies teacher and also served “Though Lappin Foundation will miss inspiration and knowledge Marc brings as the Director of Judaics and student Barry Shrage deeply, the Foundation will to his role as scholar- in-residence,” said Marc Baker, the incoming CJP president, life at the Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Aron Ain, co-chair of the CJP President has served as the head of school at Gann throw its support behind Marc to ensure Community School in Atlanta. Ten years Academy in Waltham for 11 years. the smooth continuation of CJP’s work Search. “He is a leader and teacher who ago, he returned to Boston to become here on the North Shore and in Greater listens and connects with people. He the head of school at Gann Academy. more vibrant community as I had the Boston. I am sure Marc’s successful track raises important questions and facilitates At Gann, Baker helped to secure a $12.5 opportunity to when I arrived in Boston record with Gann Academy is a preview meaningful discussions and is deeply million donation, which eliminated the 30 years ago.” of the fine work he will do for our com- committed to sharing the richness of school’s debt. In addition, Baker also CJP declined to reveal Baker’s salary, munity.” Jewish learning with the community.” recently raised over $6 million for the and also did not release the names of Added Marjorie Patkin, a member of Baker has attended the Harvard school’s Campaign for Gann. the other finalists who sought the top the CJP Board of Directors, “I am thrilled Principals’ Center and has taught widely Shrage, who announced his decision executive’s position. Locally, CJP funds about today’s announcement,” said about leadership, education and Jewish to retire last year, will remain at CJP until $1 million annually to North Shore orga- Patkin. “Not only is Marc an exceptional pluralism. In 2011, he was one of five the early summer after Baker begins his nizations and programming. The charity leader with outstanding qualifications, Jewish educators from across the coun- new post. “I wholeheartedly endorse the absorbed the former Jewish Federation but it is a point of pride that one of our try to receive The Pomegranate Prize selection of Marc Baker as CJP’s next of the North Shore in 2013. own, originally from Lynnfield, will be from The Covenant Foundation, which president; he is an excellent choice,” Marblehead’s Howard Rich, a past leading CJP. Marc’s North Shore roots honors and nurtures exceptional, emerg- Shrage said in a statement. “He has the president of the Jewish Federation of speak to his familiarity with Jewish orga- ing professionals, and in 2012, Baker unanimous admiration of his staff and the North Shore and a former member nizations and the community here and joined CJP’s Cynthia and Leon Shulman Board at Gann Academy and is recog- of the CJP Board of Directors lauded that is very exciting.” Acharai Leadership Program as the nized as an inspirational educator and Baker’s selection. “He’s a terrific choice,” “We are excited to welcome Marc scholar-in-residence, a position he still passionate Jewish leader. I am confident said Rich, who noted that Baker’s late and could not be more optimistic about maintains today. Marc will embrace the ongoing change father, Steve, was a former president of CJP’s future under his leadership,” said Baker lives in Brookline, with his wife, happening around us and build an ever the Jewish Federation of the North Shore. Neil Wallack, chairman of CJP’s Board Jill, and their four children.

ties about politics. for Islamic groups. “The notion in 2013 by the US Department terrorism. Event riles News of the event soon that we raised funds for CAIR of Justice, according to the ADL. “That was the most egre- reached Charles Jacobs, who or Hamas, or for any organiza- Mazen, a mechanical engi- gious,” Jacobs told the Journal. Jewish leads Americans for Peace and tion that evening is just absurd,” neer who grew up in Andover, In his various posts, Jacobs and Tolerance, a Boston-based non- Rabbi Jaffe told the Journal. denied that the main intention APT quoted from statements community profit that challenges what it Last month, the Mass- of the event was to fundraise. made by Mazen and Marzouk. from page 1 considers radical ideologies. achusetts Board of Rabbis, an “We didn’t do a fund-raising- Jacobs paints a picture of conversation about the Trump Jacobs, a public speaker, activ- organization of clergy from all a-thon. And if we had, we would Rabbi Jaffe and others he administration’s travel ban ist and a staunch supporter of strands of Judaism, and the have been well within the inter- described on the liberal spec- and other subjects, Marzouk Israel, has been a vocal critic of Jewish Community Relations faith get together,” he said. trum as well intentioned but and CAIR’s Mazen pitched the individuals and groups whose Council of Greater Boston, John Robbins, executive foolish. audience with ways they could work he believes is tied to Islamic weighed in with a harshly-word- director of CAIR-Massachusetts, “I don’t think he is evil. I donate to Islamic causes. “To all extremism and terrorism. ed condemnation of Jacobs and vehemently denies any such do think he is hoodwinked,” the people who say they’d join CAIR has made headlines his organization for the attack ties or affiliations with Hamas. Jacobs said. Jacobs believes Jaffe a Muslim registry, go out and over the years for its anti-Israel on Rabbi Jaffe, describing it as “It’s unbelievably untrue,” he should apologize to his congre- donate to any Muslim organiza- views and for some employees “an ongoing campaign of misin- said. With 33 chapters across gants. Jacobs is also critical of tion, the ISBCC, CAIR, Jetpack, who have been tied to terror- formation and innuendo meant the country, he compared the liberals for being unwilling to the Muslim Justice League. It can ist activities. One of the most to spread discord and fear.” organization to the NAACP, the ask challenging questions of be as little as a dollar,” Marzouk prominent former CAIR leaders CAIR-Massachusetts, the influential and respected civil Muslims such as about what is suggested, in response to a is Ghassam Elashi, who founded state chapter of the national rights organization for Black being taught to young people at question from Rabbi Perlman CAIR’s Texas chapter. Elashi was organization founded in 1994, Americans. mosques, including the Islamic about a proposed federal law convicted for knowingly con- defines its mission “to enhance Charles Koplick, a past pres- Society of Boston. that would have authorized ducting business with Mousa understanding of Islam, ident of Temple Isaiah, and a On the North Shore, Jacobs collection of donor lists from Abu Marzook, a senior Hamas encourage dialogue, protect civil member of GBIO’s strategy team, has strong advocates who have Muslim organizations creating a leader. He was also sentenced to liberties, empower American told the Journal that Mazen was supported his work over many de facto Muslim registry. 65 years in a US federal prison Muslims and build coalitions not invited as a representative of years. When Rabbi Perlman asked for funneling millions of dol- that promote social justice and CAIR that evening. “We invited “Charles Jacobs is an Mazen and Marzouk what Jews lars to Hamas, which the US mutual understanding.” Nadeem Mazen because he’s American Jewish hero,” said could do to stand in solidar- declared to be a terrorist group According to the Anti- the highest elected Muslim in North Shore philanthropist ity with the Muslim communi- in 1995. Defamation League’s website, Massachusetts and for his role Robert Lappin. Lappin said he ty, against discrimination, and After the July 25 event, Jacobs CAIR positions itself as a civil with respect to that,” he said. admires Jacobs’ Israel advoca- against Islamophobia, Mazen published several columns and rights organization that rep- But for Jacobs, Mazen’s posi- cy, and praised APT’s campaign suggested that they could produced a video that chastised resents Muslim Americans – tion on CAIR’s board of directors that challenges curriculum donate to his current project, Temple Isaiah’s Rabbi Howard “responding to the proliferation is at the core of his campaign that it considers anti Semitic. Jetpack. Said Mazen, “The most Jaffe, and his congregation for of anti-Muslim incidents and against Temple Isaiah. In his cri- “Whatever can be done to refute consequential thing you can do, inviting Muslim leaders whom sentiment around the coun- tiques and in an interview with and expose this kind of activity and you hear this when there’s he asserted, represent extremist try.” At the same time, the ADL the Journal, Jacobs continually is good for the Jewish people,” a fire or a disaster abroad, don’t organizations. asserts that CAIR supports an referred to Mazen’s affiliation Lappin said. send clothes, send money. And Rabbi Jaffe “misrepresented anti-Israel agenda that dates with CAIR. Carol Denbo, of Swampscott, I’m not afraid to say it anymore. the speakers as friends of the back to its founding which it Jacobs cited the FBI and the is a long time supporter of Jacobs’ I was afraid for a long time. My Jewish community when they said had ties at that time to ADL as the source of objection work. She viewed the statement project this year is that I have to are leaders of three radical groups affiliated with Hamas. to CAIR, and is opposed to the from the Massachusetts Board raise a million dollars,” he said, groups,” Jacobs said. The FBI has also distanced itself idea that a temple would allow a of Rabbis and the JCRC as a way referring to Jetpack, a communi- When asked about the event, over the years from CAIR “as an fundraising appeal by the speak- to cut Jacobs’ free speech. ‘He’s ty organization he founded that Jaffe said that the purpose of the appropriate liaison partner,” a ers for Muslim organizations trying to wake up the commu- educates Muslims and minori- evening was not to raise funds position most recently affirmed that he says have been linked to nity,” she told the Journal.

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