WESTCHESTER September 2020 -- Elul 5780-Tishri 5781, Volume 26, Issue 9

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JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISHLife NEWSPAPER Resound from Beth El Center Parking Lot

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN the New Year coming. It serves as a wake-up to teshuva, to return to G-d.” Beginning on Sunday, August 23rd at 10:00 The is mentioned frequently in a.m., Elul 3, the Beth El Synagogue Center, New the , and rabbinic litera- Rochelle (BESCNR) parking lot resounded with ture. In Exodus 19, the blast of a Shofar ema- Shofar blowing from participants’ cars. nates from a thick cloud on Mount Sinai, mak- Shofars are blown in synagogue services on ing the Israelites tremble in awe. It was used , at the end of and to announce the new moon, Jubilee Year and weekday mornings in the month of Elul running signified the start of war. They were employed up to Rosh Hashanah. in processionals as musical accompaniment According BESCNR Assistant Zach- and were inserted into the Temple orchestra ary Sitkin, the idea for the activity originated by King . from Beth El’s collective staff, inviting all motor- Shofars may be made from the of ists that the parking lot can hold, “primarily for any animal of the Bovidae family except a cow. the Beth El community, through Facebook, Ins- Ashkenazi and Sephardi Shofars are made tagram, e-mail and bulletins, etc. from horns of domestic rams, while Yemini “Masks are required while on Beth El prop- Shofars are made from the horn of a kudu (Af- erty or building, when not in your own car. rican antelope). “It is customary to sound the Shofar Bovidae horns are made of a layer of kera- through the month of Elul in order to awaken us tin around a core of bone, with a layer of carti- spiritually to the experience of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Zachary Sitkin (middle) lage in between which can be removed, leaving a hollow keratin horn. , Symbols for a Sweet New Year BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN

Despite the ongoing threat of COVID-19, Temple Center, White Plains (TIC), is eagerly making plans for the High Holidays. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, TIC is giv- ing members a choice of many servic- es to attend in the Milstein Sanctuary; Tent Aleph; Tent Bet; and Teen Talk. TIC Director of Teen Engage- ment Grades 6-12 Adam Bender ap- Adam Bender peared on TIC’s website, “Virtual and dates,” Bender added. “They grow ates supposedly contain 613 Happenings,” asking, “How do we well as a fish head on a plate, sym- quickly and serve as a positive omen seeds, representing the 613 prepare for the New Year? What are bolizing the “head of the year. We for one’s actions during the coming Mitzvot. all the food symbols we eat annually want to embody heading into the year. “Beets or selek, Ara- around Rosh Hashanah?” New Year and not the tail. A round “Carrots, or Hebrew Gezer maic for ‘remove,’ are eaten Kicking off the program, TIC Teen challah represents the cyclical na- sounds like g’zar, the Hebrew word to express that our enemies Board member Max Kohn sounded a ture of the year. As a new year be- for ‘decree,’ expressing desire that will be removed from us.” Shofar, “blown every day during the gins, we ask ourselves, ‘What was so G-d will nullify any negative decrees. Finally, Bender de- month of Elul, awakening, re-charging great about last year? How can we Squash, or Aramaic Kara, to ‘rip fined an English pun, and energizing us,” Bender noted. improve?’ apart,’ is eaten to hope that Hashem “peas.” “Peas,” he said, “are Bender began by naming apples “The Talmud states that a per- rips apart any evil decrees. all together in a bunch. Peas and honey for a sweet New Year as son should eat squash, leeks, chard “Folklore states that Pomegran- represent ‘world peace.’” Max Kohn sounding a Shofar. 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This is a Rosh Hashanah unlike any other. Yet while we may be separated from family and friends and our ability to come together in communal prayer is limited — our hearts remain united.

At UJA, thanks to you, we’re doing all we can to bring relief across our community.

As we enter 5781, our heartfelt wish is that the year ahead be a brighter one, filled with blessings of good health, happiness, and peace for us all.

Together, we’ll get through this challenging moment.

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Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 3 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com The and the Rabbinical Council of America Suggest High Holiday Guidance The Orthodox Union young and old, come together its limitations. The myriad prefer an outdoor option and/ tion during shofar blowing one blowing the shofar. and the Rabbinical Council of in the synagogue for prayer technical details involved in or a briefer service for health would be to place a surgical Words of inspi- America have set forth their and inspiration, to cry and to pandemic shul planning must reasons. And as many shuls mask over the wider end of ration and guidance are an guidance for for sing. not distract from the true fo- will be unable to provide the shofar, as this does not essential part of the Yamim the upcoming High Holidays “Due to the pandemic, cus of going to shul, and ma- childcare services, parents of appear to alter the sound of Noraim experience. While in light of the COVID 19 pan- this year we must plan for a terial efforts to accomplish young children may require the shofar blast. Some may there is an outstanding ar- demic. “As we approach and Yamim Noraim that will be things safely must not divert different times to al- point the shofar out an open ray of quality Torah content plan for the upcoming Yamim very different than usual. The from putting hearts and souls low each parent to daven in window or door, or near and that is available online and in Noraim, we do so with the requirements of social dis- into the spiritual efforts of shul while the other watches towards the front wall or aron print, there is no substitute to recognition that this season tancing will limit the capacity prayer and growth,” notes the the children. Proper shul kodesh, facing away from the the messages of Torah that are provides us all with a critical of our shul facilities and – in document. planning will weigh using congregation. A single shofar communicated by personal, anchor for the rest of the year, many cases – require us to The following recom- multiple spaces versus reus- should not be used by mul- local mentors. Local in several ways. First, during subdivide into smaller groups. mendations and guidelines ing the same space with early tiple people, and no barrier should decide the Halachic so- this time G-d decides our fate, Distancing and masking will were formulated based solely and late minyanim; should be placed between the lution that is most fitting for as individuals, as communi- challenge the feeling of com- on information and advice An appropriate precau- shofar and the mouth of the their community. ties, and as a world. We there- munity among the assembled. available as of August 2020. fore flock to the synagogue Time limitations and other Shuls and communities during this season, knowing constraints may force the should follow, at a minimum, Funding Will Help Nonprofit Organizations the critical importance of our elimination of inspiring parts the guidelines provided by lo- approaching G-d with prayer of the service. And, most dif- cal and national authorities, Strengthen Facility Security and Overall and teshuva. ficult of all, many members including the CDC and local “Second, the season’s of the community may not be health departments. Some focus on prayer and teshuva able to come to the synagogue of the recommendations in- Preparedness renews and recharges our at all. But while the Yamim clude: Compliance; Seating On August 25, Governor resources to ensure they are connection to G-d and To- Noraim will be different, they Plans, which involve social Andrew M. Cuomo announced protected as they continue rah, and provides us with the can be profoundly meaning- distancing and mask wear- more than $17 million in fed- their good work helping to im- framework to define our most ful. Challenges should drive ing; Outreach to Members to eral funding has been awarded prove their communities.” meaningful ambitions for the us to work creatively to over- ascertain members plans to to 178 nonprofit organizations Allowable costs include: coming year. And third, it is come. attend services. facing an increased risk of Planning: Security Risk Man- during this period that the Rabbis, communal lead- Shuls may consider pro- terrorism to strengthen the agement Plans; Continuity of synagogue truly serves as the ers, and community mem- viding additional minyanim security of their facilities as Operations Plans; Response rallying point for the commu- bers, can and must work for several reasons. Buildings well as enhance their overall Plans. nity, bringing us all together resourcefully to make this will have capacity issues due preparedness. This funding, Equipment/Staffing: more than at any other time season memorable for its op- to distancing requirements. provided by the Federal Emer- Physical security enhance- in the year. Men and women, portunities and not only for Many people will require or gency Management Agency ment equipment; Inspection through its Nonprofit Security and screening systems; .Con- Grant Program, is being allo- tracted Security Personnel cated to New York through two Training: Active Shooter separate awards -- $12.7 mil- Training; Security Training for Millie Jasper lion for organizations within eas. The remaining $40 million employees, or members/con- the New York City Metro Area was reserved for jurisdictions gregation. and $4.3 million for organiza- outside of the UASI-designated Exercises: Response ex- tions throughout the rest of areas. ercises. the state. The New York State In New York, the state’s This federal funding will Division of Homeland Security UASI-designated high-risk ur- bolster ongoing efforts led by and Emergency Services man- ban area is the New York City Governor Cuomo to ensure ages these programs in close Metro Area. Specifically, this non-public schools and cul- coordination with local stake- consists of New York City, as tural centers, including reli- holders. well as Westchester, Nassau gious-based institutions, have “The cancer of hate and and Suffolk Counties. In 2020, the resources they need to pro- division spreading across this New York leads the nation in tect against the threat of hate country is repugnant to the both total funding and number crimes. Already, a total of $25 values of diversity and inclu- of awardees in a UASI-desig- million in state funding has sion we hold dear in New York nated area, with $12.7 million been awarded to more than State,” Governor Cuomo said. being awarded to 130 nonprofit 500 organizations through “This funding builds on the organizations. The remaining the Governor’s Securing Com- efforts already started by New $4.3 million in federal funding munities Against Hate Crimes York to help secure communi- will be awarded to 48 nonprof- Grant Program. ties against hate and will en- it organizations throughout The New York State Divi- able organizations throughout the rest of the state. sion of Homeland Security and the state to ensure they are New York State Home- Emergency Services provides protected against those seek- land Security and Emergency leadership, coordination and ing to do harm.” Services Commissioner Pat- support for efforts to prevent, Nationwide, a total of rick A. Murphy said, “As part protect against, prepare for, $90 million is being provided of New York’s long history of respond to, and recover from through the Nonprofit Secu- embracing and promoting di- terrorism and other man- rity Grant Program in FY 2020. versity, we continue to combat made and natural disasters, Of this amount, $50 million in threats aimed at individuals threats, fires and other emer- funding was made available and organizations simply be- gencies. For more informa- to nonprofit organizations lo- cause of their culture and be- tion, visit the DHSES Facebook cated within one of the Urban liefs. Thanks to this funding page, follow @NYSDHSES on Area Security Initiative (UASI) however, those at risk will be Twitter, or Instagram, or visit designated high-risk urban ar- able to access critical security dhses.ny.gov. Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 4 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com The Jewish Youth Climate Movement Features Panel The Satisfaction Levels of Watching Discussions and Expands Reach Religious Services Online BY ALAN COOPERMAN

One-third of U.S. adults have watched religious ser- vices online or on television in the past month, and a little over half of them – or 18% of all adults – say they began doing this for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic. Of course, if you’re worshipping remotely, you can’t hug the other members of your con- The Jewish Youth Climate ronment. They are dedicated and finding connections between gregation or shake hands with Movement (JYCM), founded to mitigating climate change the high holidays and environ- your minister, priest, rabbi or by Hazon earlier this year, is by empowering teens, mo- mentalism for 7th to 12th graders. imam. But you can wear what- running a Chagim Campaign bilizing communities and To connect with the broader ever clothes you want, turn up for the fall high holiday sea- taking action. JYCM believes Jewish community, there will be (or down) the volume, forget son. JYCM has launched this in using Jewish Values as a informative webinars and pan- about traffic in the parking initiative to expand the reach motivation to create a more els: On September 13, a webinar lot, and easily check out that and impact of the movement equitable and sustainable will feature Food and Climate; On service you’ve heard about in to the broader Jewish commu- world for all. September 21, a teen led panel on a congregation across town or nal landscape, advancing Jew- JYCM will be leading Climate will take place at 6pm; On even across the country. ish environmental education, panels and webinars, creat- September 30, an Environmental Whatever the reasons, encouraging individual and ing new kvutzot (groups) in Racism panel will start at 7pm. lots of people like virtual wor- ther “very” satisfied (54%) or a recent Pew Research Cen- community actions, and fos- schools and communities To become a member or to ship. Nine out of 10 Ameri- “somewhat” satisfied (37%) ter survey conducted in mid- tering a broader sense of Jew- around the country, writing sign up for the programs email cans who have watched ser- with the experience; just 8% July. ish responsibility for the envi- letters and phone banking, [email protected] vices online or on TV in the say they are “not too” or “not So what does this bode past month say they are ei- at all” satisfied, according to continued on page 6

Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 5 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com The Satisfaction Levels of Watching Religious Services Online Union for Reform to Expand Racial continued from page 5 for the future? By the time house of worship when it’s all just at regular attenders from Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Work the COVID-19 pandemic has over. But 42% of U.S. adults pre-COVID times – the re- The Union for Reform Ju- and take actions to become finally run its course, will say they plan to resume going spondents who told us in a daism {URJ}, leading the larg- antiracist, as individuals and Americans have lost the to religious services about as 2019 survey that they went to est, most diverse Movement as an organization, and to cen- habit of going in person to a often as they did before the services at least once or twice in Jewish life, is expanding tralize Black and Brown voices. church, synagogue, temple or outbreak, while 10% say they a month. Of those congrega- implementation of Racial Eq- Black Lives Matter is a Jewish mosque? Some commentators will go more often than they tional stalwarts, 92% expect uity, Diversity, and Inclusion value, yet white people cannot have suggested that just as the used to, and just 5% anticipate that when the pandemic is (REDI) principles and prac- join the effort to end systemic pandemic has accelerated the going less often. fully behind us, they will at- tices throughout the entire racism against Black people if trend toward shopping online Similarly, a lot of Ameri- tend physical services at least organization. The W.K. Kellogg we haven’t done the work of and made Americans reli- cans are not interested in vir- as often as they did in the Foundation of Battle Creek, checking our own,” said Rabbi ant on the internet for work, tual services: Two-thirds of past. This includes 10% who Michigan, awarded the URJ a Rick Jacobs, President, Union school, health and entertain- U.S. adults say they have not say they will also watch on- $600,000 multi-year grant to for . “Modern- ment, so might many, if not watched religious services line or on TV more than in the advance Racial Equity, Diver- day Jewish life must be truly all, varieties of religious expe- online or on TV in the past past. sity, and Inclusion within the reflective of and accessible to rience move online in the 21st month. But of the one-third Of course, it is impos- URJ and the Reform Jewish everyone who seeks a spiritual century. of U.S. adults who recently sible to predict how behav- Movement as a whole. Rabbi Rick Jacobs home. We thank the Kellogg But that’s not what the watched services online or ior will actually change after In 2019, the URJ sought Foundation for supporting this people who’ve been worship- on TV, relatively few (19% of the pandemic, particularly funding to further the URJ’s marginalized backgrounds necessary work.” ping online see in their future. this group, or 6% of all adults) if it extends further into the internal work around sys- while increasing leadership The URJ is dedicated to On the contrary, most U.S. say that once the pandemic future than people expect. temic oppression and racial opportunities for underrep- transformative efforts to more adults overall say that when is over, they intend to watch But, at the moment at least, equity. This significant grant resented populations in the fully and accurately reflect the pandemic is over, they religious services more often very few U.S. adults antici- enables the URJ to incorporate Reform Jewish community, in the diversity of Jewish life, ul- expect to go back to attending than they did before it start- pate substituting virtual REDI principles and practices so doing, affirming the essen- timately leading to full-scale religious services in person as ed. participation for physical throughout all areas of work, tial value of of Color and culture change throughout often as they did before the Most online worshippers attendance at their house of including congregations, People of Color in their sacred the Reform Movement and be- coronavirus outbreak. say that after COVID-19 has worship: Just 2% of the pre- camps, and youth, with fo- communities. While the work yond. The URJ’s mission is to To be sure, a substantial passed, they plan to revert pandemic regular attenders cused efforts toward becoming will largely focus on addressing strengthen communities and share of Americans (43%) say to their pre-pandemic habits think that in the long run a Movement that is reflective racial justice and equity in all transform the way people con- they didn’t attend religious (18% of all adults) or watch they will watch services on- of the full diversity of Jewish its forms, efforts will also ad- nect to Jewish life, building a services in person before the online less often than they did line or on TV more often – life. In order to accomplish this dress homophobia, transpho- more whole, just, and compas- pandemic struck and they before the outbreak (9%). and attend in person less of- work, the URJ will look criti- bia, ableism, classism, sexism, sionate world. don’t plan to start going to a The forecast is even ten – than they used to. cally at how dominant culture heteronormativity, and other Founded in 1873, URJ has church, synagogue or other more striking if one looks impacts all areas of the Jewish forms of oppression. grown into the largest and most community, including inter- The goals are to further powerful force in North Ameri- nally within the URJ. prioritize a culture and organi- can Jewish life, with nearly 850 The URJ will continue to zational shift that will enable member congregations and Synagogue Connect, Now Expands to 31 build on the work of Audacious racial diversity throughout work that inspires, connects, Hospitality, including pivotal the URJ and the Reform Move- and educates millions of peo- Countries and 1200 Synagogues ment, address systemic and in- programs established under ple. Their legacy, reach, leader- BY RABBI RONALD BROWN the leadership of April Baskin, stitutional racial oppression as ship, and vision mean that they well as other forms of systemic a former URJ Vice President. can unite thousands of years of Some might say, Syna- oppression, and increase or- This grant will enable the URJ tradition with a modern, evolv- gogue Connect, is the story of a ganizational and Movement- to deepen its commitment to ing Judaism to strengthen Jew- diminishing Jewish communi- wide capacity to equitably engaging a more diverse and ish communities today and for ty. For years, people have been serve families from a wide va- multiracial staff and board, dis- future generations. commenting about synagogue riety of backgrounds. mantling current and histori- Visit at www.URJ.org to closings or mergers. Doors “Racism does exist in cal oppressive systems within learn about their social justice were being shut because there our Jewish community, rac- the Reform Movement. The initiatives, camps and programs simply weren’t enough Jews to Connect reached over 4,000 social distancing; while other ism isn’t only ‘out there some- Movement seeks to create a for young Jews, services for con- keep them open. It wasn’t so Jewish youth who visited its synagogues are now relying on where.’ We must learn about wider pipeline of leaders from gregations and communities.. much about demographics as website. Did they all attend? virtual services. It is as though it was about the fact, that for Probably not. But for those Synagogue Connect is offer- many, Judaism was no longer who did, some would want to ing a Global Passport; visit a the focus of their lives, certain- return. Things were going well synagogue Across the Globe or ly not a priority. and then came the Coronavi- just Around the Corner. Find a Eden Kosher Foods A little over four years rus. 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During P the Holid couple of hundred synagogues this is not the end of the story, this difficult period, Synagogue l or ay (Reform, Conservative, Or- far from it. Connect is trying to keep the ea ly f s! se shop ear thodox, Reconstructionist, Synagogue Connect is doors open. The welcome mat Chabad...) and quickly expand- trying to find a new way to reads: Connect with your past, ed to 1,200 synagogues in 31 bring people together. There Connect with our future. If you countries. are synagogues which are still know someone, tell someone. Last year, Synagogue offering limited seating with synagogueconnect.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 6 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Black Jewish Unity Week Initiative Begins BY DANIEL ELBAUM voices from the Black-Jewish by urging Congress to pass v. Board of Education ruling. AJC CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER community. the NO HATE Act. Accord- During the Soviet Jewry Move- The Black and Jewish ing to the FBI, Jews have long ment, Black leaders, including The National Urban communities have a long his- been the group most targeted the late congressman and AJC League and the American tory of cooperation, including by religiously-motivated hate friend John Lewis, spoke out Jewish Committee {AJC} are joint initiatives between the crimes, while African Ameri- and took action. And during uniting against surging levels National Urban League and cans are by far the most tar- AJC’s Global Forum in 2019, of and racism. AJC. A moving #BlackJewi- geted for racially-motivated the Black-Jewish Congres- Starting on September 6, shUnity prayer was also re- crimes. sional Caucus emerged as a they will partner on a week- cently written by Rabbi Noam This initiative represents powerful galvanizing force on long national initiative called E. Marans, AJC Director of an important new chapter in Capitol Hill. #BlackJewishUnity Week, Interreligious and Intergroup the storied legacy of close col- AJC asks that people join followed by over two dozen Relations. It includes, “At a laboration between the Black together with Jews and Afri- local efforts across America, Marc H. Morial time when hate is rising, we David Harris and Jewish communities. can Americans across Ameri- to strengthen ties between commit to modelling love. During the Civil Rights Move- ca, as they stand against anti- the nation’s Black and Jewish tember 8 between AJC CEO When racism and antisemi- embrace elevation and inclu- ment, Jewish leaders marched semitism, racism, and hate of communities and combat all David Harris and National tism rear their ugly heads, we sion.” in solidarity alongside Rev. all kinds, showing the country forms of hate. Urban League President and will show the better way, how Take action, AJC states, Martin Luther King, Jr. and and the world the power of The Black-Jewish pro- CEO Marc H. Morial. A pro- light overcomes darkness and to combat antisemitism and AJC-sponsored research in- #BlackJewishUnity. gramming will include a con- gram on Wednesday, Sep- justice defeats evil…We reject all forms of racism and hate formed the landmark Brown versation on Tuesday, Sep- tember 9 will feature leading denigration and exclusion and Women’s Program Gives Inspiration in Preparation for the High Holidays The Orthodox Union that will provide top- (OU), the nation’s oldest and notch learning focused largest umbrella organiza- on helping to infuse tion for the North American inspiration for the up- Orthodox Jewish community, coming holidays.” is launching a virtual Yemei “Following the Ratzon program offering ideas success of the OU Wom- and inspiration in preparation en’s Initiative virtual for the upcoming High Holi- Beit program days. The program offers two this summer, they have tracks – a video series focusing created a fantastic vir- on teshuva (repentance) and tual program focused an audio series delving into on getting everyone in the unique prayers during this the mindset of the up- time period. coming High Holidays The teshuva video series by offering shiurim by offers a series of lectures: Pro- inspiring world-class fessor Smadar Rosensweig will teachers,” said Ortho- speak about “Reaching Out dox Union Executive to Hashem with Tefillah and Vice President Rabbi Teshuvah” on night, Moshe Hauer. September 12; Mrs. Michael “This year has Horowitz will speak about Eliana Sohn Cohen been a challenging one due to “Keriyat HaTorah of Rosh Ha- the pandemic and we want- shana: What Hagar Teaches Elul through Erev Yom Kip- ed to create a program that Us About Repentance and Re- pur. Topics will include the would both provide inspira- turn” on Selichot night, Sep- additions to Shemoneh Es- tion as well as help women in tember 12; Rabbanit Rookie rei, , Torah our community create a per- Billet will speak about “Spiri- readings, Haftorah readings, sonal connection to the tefil- tual Readiness for the Yamim Shofar, Tashlich, Kol Nidrei, lot we recite during this time Noraim” on Tzom Gedaliah, Selichot, Neilah and others. period as we head toward the September 21 and Rebbetzin Speakers hail from all over the High Holidays,” said Founding Dr. Adina Shmidman will United States and Israel. Director of the OU Women’s speak about “Teshuvah: Psy- “While the High Holidays Initiative Rebbetzin Dr. Adina chology of Change” during the are always a time for intro- Shmidman. “We are bringing Aseret Yemei Teshuva on Sep- spection and religious inspira- together world-renowned fe- tember 23. tion, this year they will carry male scholars and teachers to The audio series is a particular meaning as our share messages and meaning daily 10-minute audio shiur community has been hit by behind these important days presented by 32 women, in- the pandemic,” said Orthodox and the tefillot we say during cluding Eliana Sohn Cohen Union President Moishe Bane. this period.” of New Rochelle with oth- “We are enormously proud of To register for either ers from around the world our Women’s Initiative depart- track, visit: https://www. and runs from Rosh Chodesh ment for creating a program ou.org/women/YR/. 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Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 9 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Speak at Virtual FIDF Gala Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Friends of the Is- brave young soldiers of the which active-duty soldiers will take rael Defense Forces (FIDF) will hold its 2020 Nation- (IDF), who risk their lives to protect the State of the audience on a dynamic and ac- al Gala online. The first-ever virtual FIDF National Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. tion-packed training mission, will Gala, a coast-to-coast celebration, will take place on This FIDF initiative aims to enable the open the special event. A segment Sunday, September 13, 2020. The evening, themed global FIDF family to unite for an unprecedent- focusing on one family’s multigen- “A Night of Heroes,” will begin at 7pm EDT. ed night of giving and extraordinary solidarity, erational story will highlight FIDF’s FIDF’s National Gala is one of the largest saluting Israel’s IDF protectors, despite the limi- Witnesses in Uniform Program. and most prestigious galas in the American Jew- tations posed by the pandemic. FIDF National Chairman ish philanthropic community. This year’s gala The program will feature several segments Rabbi Peter Weintraub of Scars- will bring together thousands of FIDF support- to honor IDF soldiers, including Lone Soldiers, dale and Israeli-American actress, ers representing all chapters across the United who join the IDF with no immediate family in model, and host Moran Atias will States to express their appreciation for the Israel. A segment titled “Air, Land, and Sea,” in preside as masters of ceremonies. Many distinguished guests are expected to participate in the gala, including Israeli Prime Min- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ister Benjamin Netanyahu. FIDF National Director and CEO Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir Steven Weil. Klifi-Amir who will be succeeded in September Registration is open for the event, https:// by incoming FIDF National Director and CEO www.fidf.org/events/2020-national-gala Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Me- morial to the Holocaust Begins Reopening As New York continues to that must be purchased online, reopen amid the COVID-19 pan- and requiring all visitors and staff demic, the Museum of Jewish to wear masks. Heritage – A Living Memorial to Additionally, floor markers the Holocaust is reopening its and other signage will be placed Virtual Annual Benefit doors on a reduced schedule and throughout the facility to direct extending the internationally ac- visitors on how to maintain social Moving Generations Forward - claimed and popular exhibition, distancing. Hand sanitizer sta- Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far tions will be available throughout Honoring Human Rights Leaders away., through May 2, 2021. the Museum. Masks will be pro- Past, Present, Future Under the new system, the vided to any visitor who does not Museum will be open three days have one. per week rather than the previous Visitors will be encouraged Save theTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 - 7PM six days, and with limited hours: Jack Kliger to use their own smartphones and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10 earphones to access the Auschwitz exhibition’s AM to 5 PM. The first two days – on Wednesday, audio guide (which is available in eight languag- Date! September 9 and Thursday September 10 – will es), though the Museum plans to have earphones be for members only, and the general public can available for purchase, as well. begin visiting again on Sunday, September 13. While in-person group tours will not be General admission, timed-entry tickets available, virtual tours, including of the Aus- purchased online in advance will allow access chwitz exhibition and gallery visits for adult and to all Museum galleries and be available at a lim- student groups, will be launched in September. ited capacity – at 25% of the Museum’s previous Programming – including performances and capacity – to maintain proper social distancing. talks – will not take place in the Museum’s theater On the other days, the Museum will deep clean all until a later date. public spaces. The Museum is expanding its successful Honoring: “First and foremost is the safety of our visi- online programming for the general public, stu- tors and our employees,” says Jack Kliger, Presi- dents, and teachers. Online programming has U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey dent & CEO of the Museum. “As people venture made it possible for more New Yorkers and peo- out again seeking educational experiences in safe ple across the country and world to engage with HHREC Speakers Bureau public places, museums such as ours are unique- the Museum. Since the Museum went virtual Survivors and Liberators ly qualified to welcome them back. We also rec- on March 15 to date, there have been more than ognize that many people had purchased tickets 100,000 program participants. to see Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. be- For more information regarding the Mu- Guest Speaker: Derek Black fore it was due to close this year and are pleased seum’s safety and visitor guidelines, visit mjhnyc. to announce that we have arranged for the exhi- org/visitor-information. The Museum also will Sponsorship opportuntities are available. For more information, please contact Millie Jasper, bition to remain with us through May 2, 2021.” provide detailed information on planning a visit Executive Director, Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center [email protected] or call The Museum is developing protocols to and updates on its website at mjhnyc.org. The 914.696.0738 comply with City and State guidelines to ensure Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center the health and safety of visitors and employees, to the Holocaust is located at 36 Battery Place, 4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 330, White Plains, NY 10604 including limiting capacity in the galleries to en- New York City. Contact 646.437.4202 for more Tel: 914.696.0738 [email protected] hhrecny.org sure social distancing, timed admission tickets information. Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 10 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com T:4.8" Mazel Tov Steven Weil Named Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ New CEO Friends of the Israel De- CEO, along with an IDF general fense Forces (FIDF) announced to strengthen fundraising ef- the appointment of Steven forts. Weil as its new National Direc- The incoming National tor and CEO to head the chari- Director and CEO, Steven Weil, table organization beginning will develop FIDF in the long September 16, 2020. He will term and build upon its vital succeed Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir position within the American Klifi-Amir, who has led FIDF philanthropic community. He for six years of unprecedented will oversee the 501(C)(3) not- organizational expansion. for-profit as it continues to Under Maj. Gen. (Res.) grow its infrastructure, both Klifi-Amir’s leadership, FIDF nationally and locally around has experienced exponential the US and Panama, solidify- growth. It expanded its fun- Steven Weil ing the strong foundation it draising capabilities, opened has developed over the past 39 new chapters around the US, modify the structure of the years, with the mission of sup- and raised more than $570 mil- organization’s executive of- porting education and wellbe- lion between 2015- 2019. True fice and extend the scope of ing programs for the soldiers to its mission, FIDF was able to both management and fund- of the IDF. increase its wellbeing support raising operations. To further Weil, particularly suited for the Israel Defense Forces deepen FIDF’s philanthropic for this position, comes to (IDF) soldiers, helping 114% roots within the local com- FIDF following an 11-year ten- more soldiers than in years munity and allow for a pro- ure at the Orthodox Union

prior. longed tenure of the CEO, (OU). He attended Uni- T:10" In light of this, FIDF’s lay FIDF’s Board has decided to versity, concurrently complet- leaders identified the need to appoint an American-based continued on page 12

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RABBI LEVI WELTON R’ JOSH “MR. SHABBOS” Relief Grants Offer New Services at Spiritual Leader, LPJC CANTOR ERIC S. FREEMAN ALPERT Join us as we usher in the High Holiday Season with a The Center for Jewish History Musically Inspirational and Uplifting Selichot Service. The Center for Jewish History (the Cen- ter) has been awarded four significant COVID HIGH HOLIDAY SEASON 2020- 5781 19 emergency relief grants totaling more than Schedule of Services $400,000 to offer new services addressing the crisis, and to support its mission of preserving Presiding: Rabbi Levi Welton Cantor: Eric Freeman and providing access to the largest collection of COMMUNITY NIGHT Jewish history in the world outside of Israel. Sat., Sept. 12, 10 pm – 10:30pm - Selichot Services with Rabbi Welton presiding and Music The largest grant comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a proj- Ensemble with Cantor Eric Freeman Conducting with Guitar Accompaniment by Josh Alpert. ect titled Sustaining History, Sustaining Staff: ROSH HASHANAH Mission-Critical Services and Crisis-Informed Fri., Sept. 18 (Erev Rosh Hashanah) – Candle lighting 6:41pm, Mincha 6:30pm Projects at the Center for Jewish History. The Sat., Sept. 19 (1st Day, Shabbat) – Shacharit, 8:30am, Mincha 6:30pm, Second Night: Candle NEH award of $298,500 will allow the Center to lighting (AFTER), 7:38pm restore the full hours and salaries of more than 20 highly skilled humanities staff – librarians, Sun., Sept. 20 (2nd Day) – Shacharit, 8:30am, Mincha 6:30pm, Tashlich after services, Holiday ends Congresswoman Nita Lowey archivists, photographers, and conservators – 7:36pm through the end of 2020. These employees will years of resilience of a minority population. The carry out core services key to the Center’s mis- stakes of our current moment are high, and FAST OF GEDALIAH sion during this time, including managing the contributions that the Center can make to the Mon., Sept. 21 – Fast begins at 5:21am online public access catalog (search.cjh.org) and humanities are significant, particularly at this Mon., Sept. 21 – Fast ends at 7:35pm digital collections, arranging and describing time.” new archival materials, ensuring proper preser- The first special project will digitally pre- SHABBAT SHUVAH vation of items, digitizing documents, improv- serve and share with the public recordings of at Fri., Sept. 25 – Candle lighting 6:29pm, Mincha 6:29pm ing digital discovery, and answering researcher least 50 past programs held at the Center focus- Sat., Sept. 26 – Shacharit 9:30am, Shabbat ends 7:26pm questions. ing on those that speak to hate, discrimination, YOM KIPPUR The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant xenophobia, and related topics. impact on the Center, as it has on cultural insti- Two new digital exhibits will also be cre- Sun., Sept. 27 (Erev Yom Kippur) – Mincha 6:15pm, Candle lighting 6:25pm and Fast begins tutions generally and the economy as a whole. ated. The first is a collaboration with the Muse- 6:25pm, 6:30pm “This funding permits the Center to continue um of Chinese in America (MOCA) titled, Emile Mon. Sept. 28 – Shacharit 8:30am, Nihila 6:20pm, Fast ends 7:23pm to pursue the key parts of our mission and serve Bocian: An Unlikely Photojournalist in China- our members and the community even though town. The exhibition will showcase images of a Fri., Oct. 2 (Erev Sukkot) – Candle lighting 6:17pm, Mincha 6:00pm our physical doors remain closed,” said Bernard vanishing 1970s-80s New York captured by a son Michael, President and CEO of the Center. of Eastern European Jewish immigrants turned Sat., Oct. 3 (1st Day, Shabbat) – Shacharit 9:30am, Mincha 6:00pm, The NEH funding will also allow the Center Chinatown resident and prolific photographer Sat., Oct. 3 (2nd Night) – Candle lighting (AFTER) 7:14pm to implement a series of special projects that for a Chinese-language daily newspaper. The Sun., Oct. 4 (2nd Day) – Shacharit 9:30am, Mincha 6:00pm, Holiday ends 7:12pm, demonstrate how the humanities can be used second digital exhibit, created with the Ameri- Hol Hamoed begins Sunday, October 4 at 7:12pm to respond to COVID-19. “Our current moment can Jewish Historical Society, is titled, When Fri., Oct. 9 (Hoshana Rabbah) – Shacharit 9:30am is rife with issues that the humanities must the Golden Door Closed, They Carried the address, among them hatred, prejudice, and Torch. It will highlight how American Jews re- SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH scapegoating,” said Bernard Michael. “The tools sisted xenophobic policies during World War II. Fri., Oct. 9 (Erev Shemini Atzeret) – Candle lighting 6:06pm, Mincha 6:00pm for understanding and fighting these are at the A series of other special projects seek to Sat., Oct. 10 – (Shemini Atzeret) – ShacHarit with Yizkor 9:30am, Mincha 6:00pm, Center for Jewish History. We preserve and pro- connect with the Center’s significant audience Simchat Torah: Candle Lighting (AFTER) 7:03pm vide access to materials testifying to over 5,000 continued on page 14 Sun., Oct. 11 – (Simchat Torah) – ShacHarit with Hakafot 9:00am, Mincha 6:00pm, Simchat Torah concludes 7:01pm Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 12 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Fleetwood Synagogue Participates in Spirit Yeshiva University and CTeen Program for Retirees Over 2,600 men and to use social media, cybersecu- the United States and Canada U Form Joint Initiative women from 15 states and two rity, the history of Kashrus in are participating in these pro- Canadian provinces are partic- the United States and more. grams and that the demand Choosing a college with ipating in the Orthodox Union Seeing the tremendous increases each week,” said Or- your teen is one of the most ex- (OU)’s SPIRIT program during impact and benefits of the thodox Union Executive Vice citing, life changing decisions, the COVID-19 pandemic. The SPIRIT program, 38 syna- President Rabbi Moshe Hauer. a parent can do with their “Stimulating Program Initia- gogues throughout the United “All of the SPIRIT pro- child. tive for Retirees that Inspires States, including Fleetwood grams are recorded, distribut- The Chabad of Bronxville is Thought” (SPIRIT) has played a Synagogue in Mount Vernon, ed and archived so that people launching CTeen U, a joint initia- vital role for those over 60 who partnered with the Orthodox can tune in afterwards during tive of Yeshiva University and the have been staying home dur- Union to grow the program a convenient time for them to Chabad Teen Network. Yeshiva ing the pandemic due to the during the pandemic. participate,” said Rebbetzin University, a world class Univer- increased risk they face. “COVID-19 has been very Judi Steinig, Director of Com- sity for higher education, features The program was created difficult for our entire com- munity Programs and SPIRIT undergraduate and graduate a few years ago as the OU recog- munity, especially retirees Coordinator. programs. Their undergraduate nized that as the Baby Boomer who are more confined to their Founded in 1898, the Or- programs offer a unique dual cur- generation retires from their homes than others. At the thodox Union, (OU), serves riculum comprising Jewish stud- professional responsibilities, same time, they want to en- as the voice of American Or- ies and liberal arts, sciences and Rabbi Sruli Deitsch they are looking for spiritual, gage in intellectually stimulat- thodox Jewry, with over 400 business courses. educational and intellectual ing programming, and the OU congregations in its synagogue Chabad of Bronxville’s stimulation. Since those over sought to fill that gap by bring- network. As the umbrella or- CTeen Chapter is partnering 7pm. The course will be taught the Torah is true? And, what 60 are at a higher risk for de- ing the programming to them ganization for American Or- with Yeshiva University to give by Rabbi Sruli Deitsch, giving does it mean to believe in G-d? veloping more serious com- virtually so that they could thodox Jewry, the OU is at the 10th, 11th and 12th graders the students a curriculum in the Students are encouraged plications from the COVID-19 participate from the comfort forefront of advocacy work on chance to advance their re- tenets of Judaism, cultivat- to make their learning person- virus, the demand for addi- and safety of their own home,” both state and federal levels, sume and college career, while ing a strong sense of purpose, al by sharing ideas, feelings, tional programming increased said Orthodox Union President outreach to Jewish teens and taking a deep dive into Jewish Jewish identity and global re- and engaging in a thoughtful rapidly as did interest from the Moishe Bane. young professionals through philosophy. sponsibility. Students taking dialogue about key issues. community in recent months. “Throughout this pan- NCSY, Israel Free Spirit Birth- There is no homework the course will earn 2 private To sign up or for more in- Since March 2020, there have demic, we have sought mean- right, Yachad and OU Press, involved, making this course a college credits. formation, visit www.cteenu. been more that 35 virtual pro- ingful ways to support and among many other divisions minimal time commitment for Students will study the com Scholarships are available. grams geared toward physi- engage all of those in our com- and programs. For more in- the busy teen. Classes will be foundations of classic Jewish For questions, contact Rabbi cal movement, mental health, munity. We are pleased that formation, visit https://www. held once a week for 14 weeks thought, covering ideas such Deitsch at 914.458.2441 or email Jewish learning, learning how so many retirees from all over ou.org/. starting Tuesday, October 13 at as, how do we ascertain that [email protected].

Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 13 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com HIAS Honored by Women of “The One and Only Jewish Miss America” On September 8, 1945, just months after Germany’s Reform Judaism surrender and the liberation of Nazi death camps ending the BY SHARON SAMBER, HIAS.ORG ares, a HIAS client, also spoke at Holocaust, an unlikely and un- the ceremony. She told the audi- expected winner was crowned Women of Reform Juda- ence about her family’s escape Miss America in Atlantic City, ism, or WRJ, gave HIAS its most from Venezuela with her fam- NJ. It was Bess Myerson, tall, prestigious award in a virtual ily and the life-saving help HIAS talented, beautiful – and Jew- ceremony August 25. It was the provided when they reached the ish. In spite of antisemitism first time the Jane Evans Pursuit U.S.: access to education for her and threatening calls to pageant of Justice Award has gone to an daughter and job counseling for judges warning them against se- organization rather than an in- her husband. Rosales-Linares lecting a Jew, Bess took the title dividual. said she hopes to resume her home to her family’s tiny apart- “WRJ takes its beliefs and medical career in a few years ment in the Shalom Aleichem makes them into deeds, and thanks to HIAS’ aid. “HIAS works housing project in the Bronx. that’s exactly what HIAS does,” from the heart,” she said. A concert pianist, Bess said HIAS President and CEO Jane Ginns, a former HIAS Myerson tied for first in the tal- Mark Hetfield. client and current HIAS board ent contest, won first place in WRJ, the collective voice member, said that HIAS and the swimsuit competition, im- of Reform Jewish women, has a WRJ shared the same Jewish val- HIAS President and CEO Mark pressed the judges in personal global network of hundreds of ues. She told of how HIAS helped a friend of Bess’s and director antisemitism and restricted Hetfield. (courtesy of Mark Hetfield) interviews, and, as the only col- sisterhood groups. It established her come to the U.S. from the for- emeritus of the Anti-Defama- hotels and concert venues that lege graduate among 42 contes- the award in 2005 and named it recognizes the groups’ shared mer Soviet Union as a “stateless tion League, and Brian Levin, prohibited Jews from entering. tants, represented a new kind after Jane Evans, their visionary values and noted that there is “no little girl” and she is proud to be a director of the Center for the Instead of giving up, she started of post-war poise, intelligence, leader who promoted social jus- act more Jewish than welcoming part of the very organization that Study of Hate and Extremism a new tour, with the support of and feminism. It was a victory tice and was committed to fair the stranger or protecting the saved her and her family. and criminal justice professor, the Anti-Defamation League: not just for Bess, the middle treatment of immigrants. refugee.” “It’s a story of giving back California State University, San a 15-city educational tour to daughter of struggling immi- Hetfield said the award Dr. Vanessa Rosales-Lin- and paying forward,” she said. Bernardino. promote respect for all people, grants from Russia, but also an “The documentary follows regardless of race or religion. all-American validation for Jew- Bess’s life from childhood, when “Bess Myerson symbolizes the RCA Says Everyone is Responsible for Safe School ish-Americans and immigrants she thought she was ugly and spirit of standing up to preju- all over the country. gangly,” says Arond, “through dice of all kinds,” Arond adds. Openings New York’s Museum of her entry into the Miss New “Her tour of tolerance led to her As the 2020-2021 school dents and teachers safe, while impact the safe opening of Jewish Heritage is premier- York City pageant, which her work in media, politics and so- year begins, with its unique maximizing opportunities for schools. The Torah warns us, ing “The One and Only Jewish older sister arranged without cial justice.” challenges and uncertain- learning and religious growth. ‘Do not stand on the blood of Miss America” on September 8, her knowledge.” The story con- The 51-minute documen- ties, the Rabbinical Council of While schools are creat- your friend.’ Thus, in order to 2020, 75 years after Bess Myer- tinues after the Miss America tary has won more than two doz- America, the leading member- ing appropriate individual ensure the successful open- son’s historic win – and 99 years pageant, when sponsors with- en best documentary feature ship organization of Orthodox frameworks which will enable ing of schools, we urgently call to the day after the pageant was drew their support of a Jewish awards and will be screened at rabbis, appreciates how vital them to open, they will only be upon each member of the com- founded as a bathing beauty winner. Bess Myerson never film festivals around the world. it is for all schools, including successful if the entire com- munity to maintain safe social contest. At 7:00 p.m. EDT, film- received the promised $5,000 To watch the trailer and learn their day schools and yeshi- munity, especially students distancing in public, especially maker David Arond will con- scholarship (which she hoped more, go to www.jewishmis- vot, to open responsibly and and their families, diligently when planning or attending duct an online panel discussion to use at the Julliard School for samerica.com. To view the film safely. Educators and lay lead- observe the necessary health smachot and other social gath- with those featured in the film: a master’s degree in music) and and register for the online Sep- ers have been working with precautions including careful erings.” Barra Grant, Bess Myerson’s the new car from Ford Motor tember 8 panel discussion or to medical experts to craft poli- social distancing, mask wear- Rabbi Binyamin Blau, vice daughter and an accomplished Co. view the panel discussion after cies and guidelines which will ing and frequent hand wash- president of the RCA, said, actor and screenwriter, and two Her Miss America pag- the event{ see their blog}, visit enable classes to meet in per- ing. “Only by working collectively international authorities on an- eant tour also ended in disap- the Museum of Jewish Heritage son, when possible, as well as Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, will our children be able to re- tisemitism: Foxman, pointment, when she faced at www.mjhnyc.org . to meet virtually in effective President of the RCA, said, ceive the quality Jewish educa- ways. They support and ap- “We must remember that in- tion that they both deserve and Relief Grants Offer New Services at The Center for Jewish History plaud these efforts to keep stu- dividual behaviors and choices desire.” continued from page 12 of senior citizens, a population with great success. es. Partner organizations rely at high risk for COVID-19, more The impact of this relief on the Center to manage the likely to live in isolation, and funding goes beyond the Cen- digital systems for the shared expected to remain away from ter alone. The staff supported online catalog and digital col- public spaces like the Center by the grants preserve and lections now numbering over longer than others even after provide access to vast collec- 6.1 million items. reopening. Services include tions of the Center’s five in- On October 7, the Ameri- conducting remote workshops house partner organizations: can Jewish Historical Society on family history research, the American Jewish His- will honor the Weiler-Arnow creating videos on high-inter- torical Society, the American archive by telling its inspiring est topics (genealogy, home Sephardi Federation, the Leo story at a virtual 7pm, Emma archives), a virtual book club, Baeck Institute, Yeshiva Uni- Lazarus Statue of Liberty printing and shipping exhibits versity Museum, and the YIVO Award Dinner. Special appear- as posters for safer viewing at Institute for Jewish Research. ances will be from Congress- senior centers, and outreach Center staff run the reading woman Nita Lowey of Har- to senior groups with this con- room through which all part- rison, Gary Shteyngart and tent. ner collections are accessed Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. For Genealogy workshops for and provide archive, digitiza- more information contact de- seniors are already underway tion, and conservation servic- [email protected].

Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 14 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com County School Reopening Workgroup Announcing Scott Richman, ADL New York/ New Jersey’s Regional Director Develops FAQ Guide ADL (the Anti-Defamation before becoming a Jewish pro- The Westchester County working group has provided to as- strongest support possible as we League) has announced the ap- fessional. He worked at a firm School Reopening Workgroup sist our school district with mak- move through the on-going chal- pointment of Scott Richman, an specializing in international law has released an eight-page “Fre- ing this a reality. By creating these lenges associated with the COV- experienced leader in the Jewish and in public finance at Merrill quently Asked Questions {FAQ}” FAQ’s, we are serving the proper ID-19 pandemic,” Ricca explained. not-for-profit space, as regional Lynch. He received his under- guide for Pre-K to 12th grad- role of government – assisting In the Frequently Asked director of ADL’s New York/New graduate degree in finance from ers, that will assist the County’s those who fall within our mandate Questions Guide, answers to such Jersey Office, based in New York the University of ’s school districts in addressing the of public service.” issues as the following are an- City. Wharton School, and he earned health, COVID-19 and contact The FAQ’s are part of a larger swered: When to report positive Richman comes to ADL his law degree from Brooklyn tracing requirements for their effort by the Workgroup, which Covid-19 cases to the Westchester from the American Jewish Com- Law School. Scott subsequently schools to reopen safely this fall. has already provided four work- County Department of Health?; mittee (AJC) where he served as completed an executive certifi- The Workgroup was created shops and answered dozens of Where can students, faculty and Regional Director for Westches- cate program at Columbia Uni- to provide a direct link between questions from school officials and staff get tested for Covid-19?; Do ter (NY) and Fairfield (CT) Coun- versity’s Business School in non- the County’s health and facilities medical staff. students coming back from va- ties. In that role, he was respon- profit management. departments to school adminis- “The Workgroup wants to cation from states on Governor sible for directing the day-to-day “At this time when our trators, staff, faculty, students and help the schools the best we can. Cuomo’s travel advisory list need operations of this top regional nation is so divided, and hate families as they prepare for the We created the FAQ’s by asking to quarantine?; What qualifies Scott Richman office. His duties included advo- crimes are rising, ADL’s role is start of the school year. The Work- school superintendents across the as an exposure to Covid-19?; If cacy on key issues with elected WVOX,” which he carried out for critical. For more than 100 years, group is co-chaired by Joseph County to share the major ques- a child tests positive and has a officials, diplomats, and faith five years. ADL has not only responded to Glazer, Deputy Commissioner of tions they had as they put together sibling in the school, should the leaders; major gifts fundraising He came to AJC as an ex- antisemitism, but it has also har- the Department of Community their reopening plans. Working school keep the sibling out of which increased greatly under perienced Jewish professional, nessed Jewish values to ensure Mental Health, and Joseph Ricca, with the staff in the County Execu- school?; Does a student have to his tenure; leadership devel- having served for 10 years at the justice and fair treatment for White Plains School Superinten- tive’s Office, and the doctors and quarantine if the parent had con- opment; and extensive educa- American Jewish Joint Distri- all people,” said Richman. “I am dent, and President of the Lower public health professionals in the tact and is quarantining but does tional programming on issues bution Committee (JDC) aiding honored to be joining ADL at this Hudson Council of School Super- County’s Health Department, we not have symptoms?; What is the of importance to the American the rebirth of Jewish life in the pivotal time and look forward to intendents. complied answers to their specific time frame for contract tracing?; Jewish community. Richman is Former Soviet Union, and three working with the outstanding Westchester County Ex- questions,” Glazer said. When should schools screen known for developing innova- years as the Director of Dor Cha- staff and volunteer leadership in ecutive George Latimer said, “The “The health and safety of students-before or after leaving tive approaches to his work. Two dash, a non-profit startup which the New York/New Jersey region most important thing for all of us our children and community building? examples include his facilitation engaged young professionals in to create a more just world.” is to create a safe and effective plan members is paramount. It is a true To view the guide, go to of an advocacy training program the New York area. Scott is married with two to best educate our students this pleasure to work alongside the https://health.westchester- for high school students and a bi- Richman was a practicing grown children and lives in fall. I am proud of the fast and effi- committed professionals in West- gov.com/images/stories/PDF/ weekly, one-hour radio show on attorney and investment banker Westchester County. cient guidance the County and this chester County to provide the faqschoolreopening082020.pdf

Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 15 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com listing agent called me to let me so do your best to be patient. Real Estate Matters by John E. Baer, SRES, SRS know that that same day at 6 PM In summary, a strong of- the sellers were going to select the fer is more than the price you How to Make an Offer Stand Out in a Seller’s Market best offer. My clients truly loved are willing to pay. It also involves Before anything else, make rapid action, you have to come You should also ask your or home inspection, the better. the home. Because they were contingencies you are willing to sure you are working with a pro- prepared with an offer that will agent to inquire about the sellers’ Keep in mind that it’s not all able to do so, their offer was not waive, the amount of cash you are fessional, trustworthy agent who stand out above the other buyers preferences and what they may about price. You may be prepared contingent on the appraisal or a able to pay at closing, and your knows the communities and mar- out there. want such as a specific posses- to go well over asking, but remem- mortgage approval. They also were flexibility with respect to a clos- ket you are considering. As you Here are some important tips. sion date. The more your offer ber that the best offer will be the flexible with respect to the closing ing date. Finally, take the time to embark on your home search, you Get the Inside Scoop: Before aligns with the sellers’ goals, the sum of the terms that work best date. Their offer was 12% over the write a great letter to the sellers. will want to see as many homes you have your real estate agent better a chance of getting your for the home’s seller. listing price with 30% down at John E. Baer, SRES, SRS is as possible. Also, make sure you write the offer for a home you dream home. Take the time to compose closing. Even though their offer a NYS licensed real estate sales- have a pre-approval letter from a love, you should ask your agent Make a Strong Offer: You a letter to the sellers stating why was just short of the highest dollar person associated with Berkshire lender. This letter is required at to get the inside scoop of what should aim to make your offer as you love their home and how you offer, their offer was accepted over Hathaway HomeServices West- the time of an offer. the sellers may want, and if there strong as possible. An all cash of- commit to care for it just as they four other offers submitted that chester Properties of Scarsdale With a rapidly changing are multiple offers for that home. fer is best. However, you probably clearly have done. Tell your agent Saturday. Their creativity made and Larchmont. In the last three market and low inventory, homes If there are other offers, you will will need to finance the purchase. to submit your letter along with the difference. and a half years he earned the are selling faster than ever. A new have to evaluate just what you are Putting more cash down at closing your offer. It may seal the deal. One Last Tip: Writing an of- month’s “Top Selling Award” nine listing can have several offers willing to do to get the home. Keep makes the offer stronger than less Two months ago clients of fer can be stressful. The key tip: times in the Scarsdale office. He even before you have a chance to in mind that the listing agent may cash at closing. The fewer contin- mine saw a home online that was be patient since an offer can take a can be reached for questions at see it. With this being the case, not be able to disclose anything at gencies, such as dependency upon listed on a Friday. I scheduled a few days to receive an acceptance 914/844-2059. His website is www. not only do you have to spring into the request of the sellers. the appraisal, a mortgage approval 9 AM showing on Saturday. The or not. This is completely normal WestchesterHomes.info. The Days of Awe: Not for the Faint of Heart Identity Theft – It Could Happen to You!

BY RABBI PAMELA WAX days without the familiarity ents to you in this moment? BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED to any card that you carry with is important because thieves may WJCS SPIRITUAL CARE COORDINATOR of our synagogue buildings or How might a direct look into ELDER LAW ATTORNEY you, or on any receipt or paper apply over the Internet for credit even our extended families the eyes of the Angel of Death that you are going to throw away. in your name. This alert will tell and friends around our tables transform your life? Identity theft is a growing • Shred any document that any company that is checking your with whom to make kiddush or Secondly, there is one line problem; however, there are contains a PIN, SSN, or account credit in order to issue new credit to break bread. in the Sh’ma Koleinu that nev- things each of us can do to mini- number before you throw it in your name that your informa- What will remain familiar er ceases to pull at my heart- mize the possibility of identity away. tion was stolen. They will have to are things that are both intan- strings: Do not cast me away theft or effectively deal with it • Check your receipts to contact you by telephone to autho- gible and portable: the essen- when I am old. During these if it happens. Some of these tips make sure you have received rize new credit. The three major tial themes as well as the lit- days when those of us who come from the National Con- your own and not someone credit reporting agencies are: urgy of these holy days. These are aged 60 and older must be sumer Law Center. else’s. Equifax: 800-525-6285; Experian: themes have never been for extra-vigilant to protect our- Checks: If you still use • Alert your credit or debit 888-397-3742 and Trans Union: It is several months now the faint of heart, and this year, selves from contracting the paper checks and do not want card issuer if you do not receive 800-680-7289 . that we have been living in the they seem more urgent and virus, this verse from Psalms to pay your bills online, please your statement; someone may You can order copies of shadow of a serious pandemic more essential than ever. As I 71:9 rings ever more loudly. do not put a telephone number be stealing your mail. your credit reports from each that has threatened the famil- begin to contemplate the High Consider: How does your cur- on your checks. If you feel like • Do not give your personal of these agencies, and review iarity, predictability, and se- Holy Days, three quintessen- rent age affect your relation- you must put a phone number, information to anyone until you the credit reports to see if any curity of our lives on so many tial prayers keep reverberating ship to this historic moment in then use your work telephone have confirmed the identity of new accounts in your name fronts. Even those of us who loudly in my mind, reminding time? How do you think your number instead. Don’t put your the person and verified that you have been opened fraudulently. may be fortunate enough to me how utterly contemporary age and your accumulated life home address on your checks, need to provide the informa- You can receive a free copy of have escaped the worst of the and eternally relevant our tra- experience affects the balance use a post office box instead. tion. your credit report once every 12 physical and economic reper- dition is. These prayers are the you hold between hope and Never have your Social Security • Check your credit reports months from each of the three cussions of coronavirus are Unatane Tokef, the Sh’ma Kole- fear? number printed on your checks. on a regular basis. major credit reporting agencies. not immune to its spiritual inu, and the Avinu Malkeinu. Lastly, the Avinu Mal- Wallet: Photocopy the con- • Put passwords on your aftershocks. We are all living I’d like to offer some thoughts keinu, of course, is the cry of tents of your wallet. Copy both accounts, but do not use some- with fears and anxieties in the as to how contemplation of the soul, begging for mercy sides of each document in your thing easily available, such as face of enormous grief and these prayers may enrich your and healing and to be written wallet, including your driver’s li- your mother’s maiden name or suffering the world over, and ob-servance of the Holy Days, into the Book of Life. This year, cense, other identification cards, your date of birth. Change your some of us are being called to whether you attend synagogue give yourself an opportunity and credit and debit cards. Keep passwords regularly. transform ourselves anew or prayer services or not. to write your own Avinu Mal- the photocopy in a safe place. If your wallet or credit and to recalibrate our priorities in The Unatane Tokef invites keinu prayer to G-d — what’s Some credit and debit card com- debit cards are lost or stolen, light of heightened conscious- us to face the reality of our own on your list of pleas? What do panies offer a registry as part of or if you suspect identity theft, ness about mortality and fini- mortality with great specificity you im-plore of G-d? their services. It may be worth then you should notify the credit Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is tude, and about issues of jus- as to our possible demise — May we meet this grave the fee to call one number, and or debit card issuers immediate- a founding partner of Littman tice and inequity. will we be tormented, will we moment in our personal and then have the registry notify all ly. This is easier to accomplish if Krooks LLP and has been honored The High Holy Day period be impoverished, will we die by communal lives with as much of your credit and debit card is- you have kept a list of your card as one of the “Best Lawyers” in has always been a time of re- hunger or by fire or by drown- resili-ence, equanimity, hope, suers about a loss or a theft. numbers and the toll free tele- America for each of the last seven assessment and taking stock, ing? On some level, conscious and compassion as we possibly Other tips to avoid identity phone numbers of the credit years. He is past President of the of fac-ing our mortality, and or not, I suspect that we are all can. With blessings to you as theft: card and debit issuers. Keep National Academy of Elder Law making those necessary steps considering the possibility of we approach the new year of • Sign your credit cards im- this list in a place where you can Attorneys (NAELA) and past Presi- and turns of teshuvah towards death by coronavirus, or death 5781. mediately. Better yet, only use find it, or subscribe to a registry. dent of the New York Chapter of a more meaningful and au- by police brutality, or death Programming for the credit cards with chip technol- You should also immediately file NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served thentic life. I have a sense that by an overwhelmed health WJCS Jewish Spiritual Healing ogy. a police report where your wal- as chair of the Elder Law Section many of us will enter these system. I invite you to con- Center begins on September 9. • Do not carry your Social let or credit or debit cards were of the New York State Bar Associa- upcoming holy days with a re- sider the following: How can For a full listing of programs, Security card with you; keep it lost or stolen. tion. He has been selected as a “New newed sense of urgency to do you use this contemplation of including programming to pre- in a safe place. You should also notify the York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. so. To protect ourselves and death to bring you into greater pare spiritually for the Days of • Do not attach a personal three major credit reporting agen- Krooks may be reached at (914-684- others, we will also likely be alignment with the fullness of Awe visit www.wjcs.com or identification number (PIN) or cies to place a fraud or identity 2100) or by visiting the firm’s web- entering these upcoming holy the possibility that life pres- email [email protected]. 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Westchester Jewish Life • September 2020 • Elul 5780-Tishri 5781 • Page 17 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com New Kosher Wines Released for Fall Pumpkin Pie Babka with Lotus Spread Crumbs When the sun goes Paso Robles viticultural Vineyard wine made from an in- INGREDIENTS down on September 18, area, this blend is made teresting grape variety, Marselan, 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) For the crumbs Jews around the world from grapes grown in an which is a hybrid of Cabernet Sau- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup flour will greet the Hebrew organic vineyard, with- vignon and Grenache Noir. This 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 Tbsp. oil New Year with prayer, out any added sulfites. wine features spicy, earthy at- 1/8 scant tsp. cardamom 1/3 cup crunchy biscoff lotus spread reflection, and ancient This is a quality option tributes in a robust, full-flavored 1/8 scant tsp. all spice 1 egg, beaten customs. Rosh Hashana for consumers seeking combination of black fruit and 1/8 scant tsp. nutmeg is traditionally observed organic products or who herbal notes. It has a delicate, re- 1/8 scant tsp. ground cloves in both the synagogue are sensitive to sulfites. fined mouthfeel. Available in lim- 1/8 scant tsp. ginger and in the home, where Ephod is a new ited quantities. 1/2 tsp. salt friends and loved ones Israeli winery under The leading Judean Hills 1 lb challah dough gather for a festive holi- the direction of veteran family winery, Flam, introduces INSTRUCTIONS day meal. This special French winemaker Da- a new wine to its acclaimed Preheat oven to 170c (approx, 340f) repast of symbolic foods vid Suissa. The three lineup: Camellia, named after Grease and flour a bundt pan. Set aside. and treasured fam- Ephod wines – Ebiatar, the Flam family’s matriarch. This In a medium sized bowl, combine pumpkin, brown ily recipes is the kind Keter, and Regesh – are top-notch Chardonnay is master- sugar, salt and all the spices. of feast that calls for a made with the classic fully blended with 10% Sauvignon Mix well to make sure that the spices are evenly beautiful table. It’s time Bordeaux grapes variet- Blanc, providing vibrant, grassy, distributed through out. to break out the good ies: Cabernet Sauvignon, and complex mineral notes. Roll out dough to a 12×18 inch rectangle. dishes and fine stem- Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Royal wine just released Spread pumpkin mixture across dough leaving a ware! Ido Lewinsohn, the 2017 vintage kosher run of 1 inch border across the top. It’s only fitting to one of a select group of Château Guiraud, its celebrated Starting at the bottom, roll dough into a log. celebrate the birth of candidates for the re- 1st Grand Cru Sauternes. The Grab the log at both ends and gently twist it over a few times. the universe, more than vered Master of Wine last kosher release of this high- Place twisted log into the bundt and gently press the two ends together to seal. 5,700 years ago, with wine that designation, keeps on innovat- end dessert wine was the 2001 Cover bundt with a saran and set in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes to an hour. rises to the occasion. It doesn’t ing with two new releases from vintage. Sixteen years of patience While the babka is rising, make the crumbs. have to be rare or expensive, as Segal. Segal Wild Fermentation have paid off: this stellar, deca- In a smal bowl, combine flour, oil and lotus spread. long as it’s delicious. Fortunately, Chardonnay and Segal Wild Fer- dent wine would be a highlight Using your fingertips, gently work the ingredients together to form a crumbly mixture. fall is the season when an abun- mentation Cabernet Sauvignon at any Rosh Hashana table, but it Once babka has risen, brush the dough with egg and sprinkle lotus crumbs on top. dance of new, exciting vintages are made from a fermentation can also be cellared over the next Bake for 45 – 1 hour, depending on your oven are released. process that uses only natural few decades to evolve and develop Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before removing from bundt. This fall, Herzog Wine Cel- yeast from the vineyard. These further complexity. lars is introducing Herzog Varia- flavorful, high-quality wines pro- FOR THE CARDAMOM WHIPPED CREAM tions Be-leaf Cabernet Sauvignon. vide great value. To read the entire article, 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 confectioners sugar A delicious, full-bodied Cabernet The ecologically-focused visit westchesterjewishlife.com From the book, “Peas, Love & Carrots” by Danielle Renov Sauvignon from the acclaimed Tabor winery released a Single 1/4 tsp cardamom

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Empire Kosher Holiday Traditions 3 $ 00 FOR 1 LIMIT 4 OFFERS $ 99 $ 99 Yahrzeit ea. 1 2 4$ 00 Memorial Lamp SAVE 50¢ FOR 1 2.6-oz., Star LIMIT 4 MUST BUY 4 Less or additional items will Limit 1 MUST scan at 47¢ each. BUY 3 Gunter’s Clover Fresh Honey Bear Pomegranates 12-oz. squeeze btl. 2 $ FOR Empire Chicken 6 Leg Quarters $ 99 Fresh, With Back Attached, Glatt Kosher, lb. Never Administered Antibiotics 1 $ 99 $ 39 Golden 2 2 lb. Potato Pancakes LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY (Frozen) 10.6-oz. pkg., $ 49 Any Variety lb. 3 Wein’s Challah Honeycrisp Empire 12-oz. pkg., Round Raisin Challah, Twist Rolls or 22-oz. loaf, Plain Challah Apples 2 $ Ground Turkey Washington State, Extra Fancy FOR Fresh, Glatt Kosher 7

$ 99 Golden lb. 3 $ 2 $ 2 FOR FOR Potato Blintzes Empire Split (Frozen) 13-oz. pkg., 5 3 Any Variety Chicken Breast LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY Fresh, With Rib Attached, Glatt Kosher, Never Administered Antibiotics ShopRite Kosher Tabatchnick SAVE $1.00 Chicken Broth Soups $ 99 $ 99 32-oz. carton 14.5 to 15-oz. pkg., Any Variety LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY (Excluding Organic) 8 4 SAVE $1.00 Empire Turkey LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY Pastrami or Macabee Turkey Breast $ 99 ¢ Pizza Bagels 7-oz. pkg., Pre-Sliced, Kosher 2 99 (Frozen) 46-oz. pkg. (18-ct.) SAVE 90¢ SAVE 80¢ LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY Produce Picks Kedem Manischewitz $ 99 Grape Juice Matzo Ball Soup Mix 2 64-oz. btl., Any Variety 4.5 to 5-oz. box, LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY Any Variety, Matzo Ball or Soup $ 99 Temptee 3 Cream Cheese Soup $ 99 8-oz. cont., Whipped Greens ¢ 16-oz., Fresh 79 4 LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY $ 99 $ 99 Manischewitz Acme Herring 1 ea. 12-oz. cont., 2 Egg Noodles In Cream or in Wine 12-oz. bag (Excluding Whole Grain, Bunch Gluten Free & Kluski) Any Variety Beets Fleischmann’s Fresh Margarine 11.8-16 oz. pkg., Any Variety Sleeves or Quarters $ 99 $ 49 $ 99 4lb. 2 8 $ 99 SAVE 50¢ Horseradish LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY Fresh 2 Mrs. Adler’s Acme LIMIT 4 PER VARIETY Gefilte Fish Whitefish Salad 24-oz. jar, Any Variety 1-lb. cont. Joyva Chocolate $ 99 Jelly Rings 9-oz. box, Any Variety, Marshmallow 3 Twists or Jelly Rings Fresh Leeks $ 88 $ 99 Bunch 1 12 2 $ FOR $ 99 SAVE $2.00 1 1 Gold’s Acme Horse Radish Nova Salmon Kedem Fresh (Dairy) 6-oz. jar, Any Variety 8-oz. pkg., Pre-Sliced Dill Tea Biscuits Bunch 4.2-oz. pkg., Any Variety

Prices, programs and promotions effective Sun., Sept. 13 thru Sat., Sept. 19, 2020 in the ShopRite® Stores in Montague, NJ and these NY counties: Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan & Columbia. Sunday sales subject to local blue laws. No sales made to other retailers or wholesalers. We reserve the right to limit purchases of any sale item to four (4) purchases, per item, per household, per day, except where otherwise noted. Minimum or additional purchase requirements noted for any advertised item exclude the purchase of prescription medications, gift cards, postage stamps, money orders, money transfers, lottery tickets, bus tickets, fuel and Metro passes, as well as milk, cigarettes, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or any other items prohibited by law. Only one manufacturer coupon may be used per item and we reserve the right to limit manufacturer coupon redemptions to four (4) identical coupons per household per day, unless otherwise noted or further restricted by manufacturer. Sales tax is applied to the net retail of any discounted item or any ShopRite® coupon item. We are required by law to charge sales tax on the full price of any item or any portion of an item that is discounted with the use of a manufacturer coupon or a manufacturer sponsored (or funded) Price Plus® club card discount. Not responsible for typographical errors. Artwork does not necessarily represent items on sale; it is for display purposes only. Copyright© Wakefern Food Corp., 2020. All rights reserved. Digital Coupon savings can be loaded to your Price Plus® club card IN STORE at the service desk, kiosk or contact 1-800-ShopRite.