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Kimberly Miers But everything has not changed, and if you are like me, 3 Letter from the President [email protected] Senior Graphic Designers...... Josh Flanigan, Nicholas Vitello you are seeking out activities that feel like the “old days.” And By Leslie Shuman Kramer 4-5 Thoughts on Buffalo’s Beautiful Summer Sales Director...... Cynthia Oppenheimer, for me, it is a bit easier during the summer! Western New [email protected] Yorkers cherish the gorgeous, glorious, sun-drenched days of 6 Post-College in a Pandemic World Senior Account Executives...... Terri Downey, Keren Green, summer, and just because a global pandemic has overtaken By Leah Kramer & Maya Koven Mary Beth Holly, Robin Kurss, our lives, it doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy a good ‘ol Eyes: A Poem By Wendy Thompson Robin Lenhard, Betty Tata, Lori Teibel “Buffalo summer.“ 7 Leading The Ride for Roswell Proofreaders ...... Sharon C. Levite, Amy Goldstein Our resilient, creative community members are digging 8 JCRC: Elul- Time to Reflect By Mara Koven-Gelman a little deeper, coming up with heretofore unknown reserves, 9 New FJP Fund By Irv Levy skills, talents and patience. And just because we can’t go 10 CJEL: Belonging in Jewish Buffalo swimming at Crystal Beach doesn’t mean we can’t have a great summer. Our Federation President Leslie Shuman 11 Hillel Welcomes Macie Clawson Members of Kramer (page 3) explores and explains the joys of family and 12 Rabbi’s Column By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein natural beauty around her. Page 4 and 5 feature vignettes 13 Campaign for Jewish Buffalo Impact Report by Adam Fogel, Sara Burwick, Ken Rogers, Tina Ball and 14 Norm Weinberg’s SciFi Thriller is Ready 7-year old Sophie Miriam Green who all share their summer for Summer Reading Submissions: Submit editorial stories, photos, and calendar items by the 1st of the delights. Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein gives us a glimpse into 16 35th Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival preceding month of issue to [email protected]. his summer (page 12) and we are introduced to an exciting Goes Virtual To Advertise: summer read via Norm Weinberg, who has just penned and 18-24 Synagogue News To advertise, call Cynthia Oppenheimer at 716-783-9119 x2240. published a SciFi novel. 19 Can You Help Save a Life? Ad space & materials are due by the 10th of each month prior to The Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival, which 20 Special Advertising Supplement: Dining Guide publication. For a rate card and any additional information, please was to take place during March at the Amherst Dipson 21 Special Advertising Supplement: Farm to Table email Cynthia Oppenheimer [email protected] Theatre, is now coming right into your home (page 16) for or Barbara Macks [email protected]. 26-27 Organizations & Synagogue Listings the first time in August. And be sure to check out the teaser To Subscribe: ad on page 9 about Federation Campaign’s “Star-Studded 28-29 Jews in the News To subscribe, visit www.buffalojewishfederation.org and click on Kick Off Event” also coming right into your living room 30 5 Things You Can Do to Repair the World “JJWNY subscription.” Free for Western New York area residents and September 23. in August donors to the Campaign. Non-resident subscription is $36 for 12 So although Buffalo Garden Walk didn’t take place Where in Jewish BFLO? issues, payable to The Jewish Journal. this summer, I have been working in my garden, sharing 31 In Memoriam: Dr. Murray Levine The Jewish Journal of WNY (JJWNY) reserves the right to cancel any advertisement at it on Buffalo Open Gardens and cooking treats from this 32 Not The Last Word By Karen Wiseman any time. The Buffalo Jewish Federation and Buffalo Spree Publishing, Inc. are not summer’s bountiful and liable for the content or errors appearing in the advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied. The JJWNY does not assume responsibility for the kashrut of beautiful fruits. Enjoy any product or service advertised in this paper. Editorials, columns, advertisements, agency reports and other outside articles do not necessarily represent the views the balance of summer of the newspaper or the Buffalo Jewish Federation, but rather express the view of as only Buffalonians do! the writer.

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Ellen Goldstein - Act of 1968, which makes it “illegal to advertise “based on race, color, religion, Editor sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. 2 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 LETTER FROM THE FEDERATION PRESIDENT COMMUNITY The Wonder and Joys of Intermission I feel like we’re in some sort of intermission right now. The first half of were cooped up, waking every morning awe and amazement. I wonder if our the show is over, and we don’t know what’s in store for the second half. But to snow and dreariness in a “Groundhog current state of uncertainty has made meanwhile, we can stretch our legs a little bit, wander around the theatre and Day” kind of way, I’ve noticed a group me more aware of the nature around me. check out what’s going on, clearing our minds while pondering what we just of regulars running, walking, and now How many of us have been paying more witnessed. biking in our neighborhood. Just like attention to birds, maybe even setting up at an indoor gym, we have the 6 a.m., bird feeders for the first time? We have, It feels a little bit like that now, in 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. regulars, making do and of course, we’ve been finding a lot of Buffalo, in the summer of the novel with nature and the elements to get entertainment observing their behavior. Coronovirus. their regular workouts in. Saying “good One of the recurring conversations we’ve This summer we are not able to do morning” to both friends and to people had for months is how best to deter the many of the things we’ve typically done we recognize but may not know is an squirrels from eating all the birdseed. in the past. And obstacles continue to integral part of our days. I like to think There is one particular YouTube keep us from some friends and family. this is a Buffalo thing—City of Good video going around of a homeowner, Still, I’ve been reflecting on the new Neighbors, and all. Either way, it’s a great who, over the last several months of things my family and I have been doing feeling to share that morning greeting, COVID-19 downtime, built an elaborate and I’ve taken note of a number of reminding me that there is kindness and obstacle course for the squirrels who things I’ve learned about my family and an eagerness to connect all around us. were depleting his many birdfeeders of my close surroundings these past few And we all recognize the rarity of seeds. At our house we haven’t given up months. a Buffalo summer. I like to describe looking for a solution so please share For instance, with my 20 year old this season by saying that Buffalonians any tips you may have. daughter at home for the past four squeeze the most out of our summers. On a recent bike ride on a rural, months from college, I have been With so many hours of daylight, we drink wooded road, I noticed what looked like educated in new social media. Have it in, rising early and retiring late. This a hawk flying high in the sky. There you seen TikTok? Leah loves sharing summer there are no concerts or large were a few small birds flying near it, the funny and clever short videos on gatherings to attend, and I have yet and I panicked for a second, thinking this new social network platform. I Leslie Kramer to venture to one of the local farmers the hawk was about to attack the small admit it’s pretty cool. Ask your kids or markets. birds. Then I noticed something I’ve grandchildren to show you. I guarantee she has rekindled a dormant talent But there is so much going on around never seen before. The hawk was flying either they or one of their friends will for the first time in years. Leah, the us and we can experience our beautiful in formation with the small birds. I was know all about it. It’s just one example of creator and producer of “Pandemix”, a Buffalo summer every day through each thrilled watching what I imagined was how the tech-savvy youth are bursting podcast found on the Buffalo Jewish of our senses. The birds wake us early the large bird teaching the younger ones with creative energy. Federation’s weekly My Jewish Buffalo as they (very noisily) begin their day; to fly or hunt. Or maybe this hawk was Another thing I’ve learned is that all simply just flying with other birds. Either three of my kids are finding creativity way, this small observation moved me in in cooking, drawing, painting and other ...there is so much going on a big way. We often see hawks circling forms of art. I even heard the piano in above, and I have even seen one snatch our living room being played recently, a starling from its perch outside our something that hasn’t happened in around us and we can experience kitchen window. Hawks are known to years. Our family chat is filled with be precise and tenacious predators, so photos of Joey’s gourmet meals, with our beautiful Buffalo summer seeing one fly with other, much smaller descriptions like “carmelized brussel birds, maybe even teaching her young, sprouts” eliciting plenty of comments every day through each turned my assumption on its head. such as “yum!” and “wow-can you make As Intermission ends and we enter that next time you’re home?” This is the of our senses. the second half of the show, I’m going child whose primary food groups used to to try to remember these lessons about be pizza and wings. e-communication (if you don’t receive the warm breezes pass through our assumptions. My children, my family, Josh has shared photos of paintings it on Friday mornings, contact Joan@ perpetually open windows; and we savor the squirrels, fireflies and hawks have he has made with acrylic paint ordered buffalojewishfederation.org to get on the fresh corn, peaches, ice cream and all all surprised me this summer. As I online; Joey shared an amazing photo our mailing list), has kept Jim and me the delicious foods we cook on the grill. try to learn from this unsettling and he took recently of the comet “Neowise,” fully stocked with delicious (healthy!) This summer I discovered a stream challenging time, I will try to proceed waking at 4 a.m. to venture out with his cakes and other delectables for months. near my home where throngs of fireflies without pre-conceived assumptions camera, and after my mother shared I have also enjoyed the outdoor have created a magical nocturnal about others’ abilities and limitations, some fantastic pencil sketches in April, neighborhood gym that my family wonderland that I have never seen and in the end, about my own. we all bought her new drawing supplies seems to be living in. From the moment before. It’s amazing how such a rare for Mother’s Day. Like her grandchildren, everything shut down in March and we sight can lift one’s spirits and fill us with

August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 3 COMMUNITY Buffalove Summer During this summer, our Buffalo community has settled into the inconveniences and cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many families and individuals have managed to do more than “make the best of” this difficult situation. As you will read, five Buffalonians are inventing ways to thoroughly enjoy their “summer of COVID-19.”

Each time we head out it seems like we find something new to appreciate. Likewise, with friends who are new to Buffalo I have been creating new bicycle routes that show off different parts of our region. Mostly, though, we have been on our porch watching the life of Elmwood Avenue go by. We entertain (safely) and we support our local restaurants and businesses, because friends and community are what make Buffalo great in the summer – and all year ‘round. Ken Rogers is a Marketing Professional and current chair of the board at Weinberg Campus.

The Fogel family Adam Fogel It’s fair to say the summer of 2020 is much different than what I expected. Working in politics, as Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager for Senator Tim Kennedy, I am used to the cyclical nature of the election cycle – with even- numbered years being a hectic sprint to Election Day in November. My wife, who works full-time as a fundraiser for a private school in Buffalo, has come to expect me being out of the house during these months – in the campaign office, Ken Rogers knocking on doors or at campaign events. Since March 13th, she and I have navigated the new reality of both of us Ken Rogers working from home, while homeschooling our 6 year-old We have always enjoyed Buffalo summers, son and occupying the attention of our 4 year-old daughter. especially with all of the events, festivals and Our long-planned July vacation to Maryland’s Eastern opportunities to engage in our community. It Shore was scrapped in favor of a series of day-trips to local seems that every summer we start with a list of destinations we haven’t had the opportunity to explore things we want to do, and then get about half of since moving to Western New York three years ago. We’ve the list accomplished. I’m sure that this summer biked along the Niagara River in Niawanda Park, explored will be no different when we tally it up, even Knox Farm State Park, and indulged at Connor’s Hot Dog though our most familiar “markers” are no longer The Burwick family Stand in Angola. As challenging as it has been to balance in place. The summer of 2020 will be remembered our demanding jobs and home responsibilities over the for re-envisioned bicycle fundraising events, with Sara Burwick past few months, it has been a life-changing opportunity the Ride for Roswell and Tour de Cure being This summer looks very different than past summers for us to spend quality time with our family and visit often significantly downsized and moved to August with my family. Although we are missing our typical overlooked destinations in our own backyard. (read more about the Ride for Roswell on pg. summertime favorite activities (camp, frequent trips to Adam Fogel, who grew up in Cleveland and is a former 7). The Ride for Roswell peloton - an event the Zoo, summer vacations, etc.) we have been able to regional board president of the Northern Ohio Region BBYO, is celebrating the biggest fundraisers – was moved enjoy a lot of family time. We have spent the majority Chief of Staff for New York State Senator Tim Kennedy. to July 31st. Even in its new version, it’s a sight to of our time outside swimming in friend’s pools, running behold with riders in their 25th anniversary gear. through sprinklers, playing on swing sets, jumping on Tina Ball There are still a lot of Buffalo things that we trampolines, and going for family walks and bike rides. “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves have been doing. Visits to the Erie Basin Marina We recently went blueberry picking, had a pizza picnic growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had to relax and watch the boats and people, Saturday in the park, and participated in a neighborhood outdoor that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with morning shopping at the Bidwell Farmers Market, movie night. Next on our list is cherry picking and a farm the summer.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald visiting with friends for al fresco drinks and visit at Akron Acres. We also plan to visit Ellicottville Summer - you genius. Through this whole…thing…I have dinners, and visiting the beautiful gardens that this month and check out the outdoor activities going always known you would eventually swing open your doors are so much a part of this city in the summer. on there. Although we hope things will be more “back to and say, “step outside.” And here I am. Without any fears My wife Kathy and I have been taking long walks normal” next summer, we are soaking up every bit of this of contact, I can hop on a bike and ride the ever-expanding in our extended Elmwood Village neighborhood, sunshine we have together now! local bike paths and lanes way into the cool evening hours, with a real concentration on how beautiful our Sara Burwick and her husband, Matt, are proud parents of passing regular people outside with lovers and dogs, and city is, and the uniqueness of the architecture. of Leo (age 7) and Ivy (age 5). children wild with freedom. I can get in a morning set of 4 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 COMMUNITY

any training wheels. I tried to ride it right away but it was way too high for me. Every time I tried to pedal, I couldn’t Bonnie reach the driveway with my toes. I was upset. I wanted to keep trying but I didn’t know how to solve the problem- is Buffalo! until suddenly I had an idea. I used my old bike that had training wheels and switched the seats of the bikes since I knew my old seat would be shorter. This magnificent Spanish, all brick Snyder home is totally updated with the most elegant Daddy switched them and it worked! architecturally designed décor at a breathtaking The new seat helped, but I still 3,600 sq. ft. The 1st floor master suite was custom couldn’t ride very well. So I kept trying built. The home boasts a recently renovated for a couple of weeks, almost every 21x20 all white kitchen and baths with the finest day. Finally, on the day before my half amenities. The family room with newer Pella windows and hand cut stone fireplace overlooks birthday, I rode my bike almost all the the private gardens and stone patio. Included are 3 way to the end of the street by myself. Tina Ball fireplaces, hardwood, exposed floors, Mexican tile I felt proud because I kept trying until I updated roof, generator, 4 car heated garage and tennis and complain about the fast onset got it right. so much more. of a blazing sun, or I can run outside 120 Ruskin Road during one of those fast summer storms This majestic, 7500+ sq. ft. home is a stone, Southern and just stand stock still while the clear, Plantation style estate, situated on a private 6+ acre, cool, uncontaminated rain soaks skin cul-de-sac setting. This fabulous residence boasts that has never felt so untouched. 7 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half baths, 2 staircases, 4 The berries are ripe; jam is in the jars, fireplaces, heated hardwood, wide plank floors, in-ground gunite Beauty Pool & Spa, a built-in fire and the corn is coming in. Gardens are pit and invisible pet fence. Some additional special bursting with color, and Richard II has features include a 3,000 sq. ft. lower level with full been re-imagined as a radio play! And gym, sauna, steam room, & great room. The Cherry with a few key strokes on my laptop, I kitchen includes a 16x16 morning room, fireplace and can access virtual concerts and museums top of the line appliances. The 1st floor master suite is elegantly designed with a wonderful dressing area. and Shabbat services from anywhere in The 2nd floor includes a 19x13 great room & study. the world. You will love the 2 story grand foyer with double leaded I settle into my rhythm: Stroke. glass entry doors. Also featured is surround sound Breathe. Stroke. Stroke. Breathe. Turn. A throughout, a central vacuum system, a generator, 13 Woodcrest • $1,799,900 familiar daily ritual in an unfamiliar pool Pella windows, 2 laundry rooms and a back entrance. I was surprised to find. The water is so blue and so gentle, as blue and as gentle as the summer sky, and I am safe in the moment, knowing that it will be this way BONNIE CLEMENT long after this one detached, unfamiliar Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker summer has long passed. Tina Ball, a Buffalo native, lived in Cell: 716.553.8384 Brooklyn and worked in the New York [email protected] | BonnieClement.com theatre world for 40 years. She recently returned home and now lives her best life HUNT ERA Williamsville Village Branch: on her family farm in Clarence. 5570 Main Street, 1st Floor, Williamsville, NY 14221

Sophie Miriam Hart Green Sophie Green on her bike When my friend Ellen Goldstein called me to write an article for August’s I learned that when I’m learning KENMORE EYE CARE and AMHERST EYE CARE Jewish Journal, I felt really excited and something that is new, it might feel I had an idea, but I didn’t really know a little scary or make me nervous. Dr. David Burstein | Dr. Sandra Segerson how to write it. I sat down with Mommy Learning how to write an article or ride Optometrist Optometrist and tried to write the article in one day a bike takes time. But if you keep trying but I couldn’t. I felt sad that I couldn’t and doing your best, you will feel great • Comprehensive Eye Exams finish what I wanted to say in one day and proud. • Specially Trained in Treating Eye Diseases because I don’t like not being able to Sophie Green, 6 1/2, is a regular do something. Mommy suggested that contributor to The Jewish Journal. The • Contact Lens Specialist I take a break and keep writing the next rising 2nd grader at Ohr Temimim School • Fashion Eyewear day. So I did, I kept trying. And this is very excited to meet her new baby brother summer I learned that I should always or sister at the end of this month. Visit our newly expanded Amherst location! keep trying. KENMORE EYE CARE AMHERST EYE CARE Before Coronavirus, our neighbors 924 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 606 N. French Rd., Suite 7 & 8, Amherst, NY (716) 876-2020 (716) 688-8127 gave me a bigger bike that didn’t have August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 5 COMMUNITY What’s Next? Post-College in a Pandemic World

Jewish Journal Intern Leah Kramer talks to her friend Maya Koven about my things. It was hard to say goodbye to graduating during COVID-19 and what all of my friends so suddenly. It was also the future offers. upsetting that I wasn’t able to graduate This summer, college kids, and the traditional way, but I had many really everyone all over the country Zoom celebrations with friends, family, are struggling with how to make and professors that were amazing. this summer feel productive and as LK: What’s something that you “normal” as can be. I spoke with have surprisingly enjoyed? Maya Koven, a recent graduate of MK: I’ve really enjoyed taking the University of Rochester, on what Zoom workout classes with my mom. she is doing this summer to create We love participating in the JCC Zoom normalcy, and what her future looks classes with our favorite teachers. like post-graduation. I’ve also kept busy babysitting for a Leah Kramer: How do you keep family with 5 and 10-year old boys. busy from day to day? When I started babysitting, I helped Maya Koven: I’m someone who loves them with homeschooling, which was to be busy. While I was at school, my really enjoyable. After school ended, I Google calendar was always booked from planned fun activities like papier mache’ 8-6. I was nervous that I would have volcanoes, sprinklers, planting, row too much free time during quarantine, boats, going to skate parks, and treasure but that isn’t the case. I’ve kept busy hunts. by working out every day, taking walks LK: You recently got hired at a job around Delaware Park, babysitting, in Boston! What will you be doing? cooking dinner, baking challah, reading, Molly Brownstein ( who has appeared in Leah Kramer’s Pandemix Podcast), Maya Koven, and Leah MK: I’m happy about my new job Kramer rollerblading safely, with helmets and masks. All friends since childhood, none of them watching some TV shows. thought they would be in Buffalo this summer, but enjoyed this mini-reunion. at Massachusetts General Hospital LK: What parts of Buffalo have you (MGH) in Boston, to work as a Clinical explored? What have you enjoyed to Friday. The younger edot (age groups) MK: I got an email from the University Research Coordinator. I’ll be researching about them? have programming from 10-3, and the of Rochester that notified us that we had the relationship between genetics and MK: My mom, Mara Koven-Gelman, older edot have nightly activities. In to go home for the rest of the semester psychopathology in children. One of my my stepdad, Irwin Gelman, and I have the morning, campers have edah (age while I was on spring break in Arizona in tasks will be assessing children aged explored many parts of Buffalo since I group) time, where each unit head plans March with my grandparents. After I got 2-18 in a clinic that is associated with got home in mid-March. We love bike fun activities. Later in the day, they get back to WNY, I went to school to collect MGH. riding, so here are some of my favorite to choose between two activities and rides. First, we parked our car in Beaver two sports. These include story time, Island State Park on Grand Island and the classic egg drop, dancing, karaoke, biked around the island. Another time, Zumba, basketball, arts and crafts, my mom and I explored Buckthorn State woodworking, and lava lamp making. Eyes Park, which is at the top of the island. One of the staff created a “Camp We walked all the way to the tip of the Minecraft” for campers so they can “go By Wendy Thompson island, where we had a beautiful view to camp”! Each edah has a page on of Niagara Falls. We’ve also perfected a the Ramah Babayit (Ramah at Home) Your eyes in the spotlight, behind the cover. bike route that starts at our house near website with a list of what the campers Eyes that show caution, fear of each other. Delaware Park, and goes to UB North, should have for that day. I have been Eyes that are worried. the Benderson JCC, Ellicott Creek Park, a guest star on my friend Sarah’s edah Eyes that see harm. North Tonawanda, and then back home Zoom, where I read her campers (age But, eyes that are grateful. on the Rails to Trails. I love biking with 4-7) a Shabbat story while they made Eyes that are calm. my parents because we get to explore Shabbat-o-grams (notes to give one Eyes that are sure, we’ll pull through together. Buffalo and enjoy the fresh air. another before Shabbat). I also have Eyes that are hoping, it won’t take forever. LK: You have been a camper and a segment on Fridays called “Challah I only see eyes, but it’s clear to me. counselor at Camp Ramah in Canada Braiding with Maya.” I’ve really enjoyed Your eyes tell the story, of what we all see. for a number of years, and I know this baking challah most weeks while I’ve So no matter the mask, and what we have covered. year they are adapting their summer been home. Many of my camp friends Our eyes confirm, we’re all sisters and brothers. programs to be virtual. What exactly have seen pictures of my challot and does that look like? What has been have asked how I braid so well, so now Wendy Thompson works with the developmentally disabled population, your involvement? they can follow along and learn! I taught and has for many years. She also likes writing children’s stories, as well, and MK: Ramah is offering an amazing 15 people how to make a challah in the has begun self-publishing some of them. She is married, has a daughter, and virtual camp for their campers. I am shape of a flower last week. Next up: can be reached at [email protected]. so impressed with all the staff’s hard cinnamon rolls! work to make this happen. “Camp” is LK: What’s something that has running for three weeks in July, Monday been hard since we had to quarantine? 6 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 COMMUNITY Leading the Ride for Roswell The Ride for Roswell, one of the nation’s largest charity cycling events and Like Mitch Flynn, Ruth also a transformative experience for those who volunteer, did not take place as created her own challenge planned due to the Pandemic. Even though Ride organizers created a host of this year, a 25-mile “mini- unique alternatives to the large-scale event, the number of riders/fundraisers Ride” with her friend Vicky was markedly lower than last year and the original fundraising goal of $6M was Rubin along the Clarence- significantly reduced. Akron bike path. “While I miss the comradery of the Still, thousands of dedicated “What makes me particularly proud,” many thousand riders on volunteers created Facebook posts noted Rob Goldberg, who was set to Ride weekend, you have to and emailed friends and family to participate in his 12th Ride, “is that 13% do what you can to support raise critical funds for Roswell Park’s of the top 60 fundraisers are connected Roswell Park.” cancer research and care. “Cancer with the Jewish community and together Jewish Buffalo salutes doesn’t stay quarantined nor does it raised over $100,000 (as of the writing all those who raised and socially distance,” proclaimed the Ride’s of this article on 7/17/20). In addition donated funds to support leadership. “So we will continue to ride to Mitch, the #2 top fundraiser, there is the 2020 Ride for Roswell. to end cancer — no matter what.” Ruth Lipsitz, Frans De Waal, Ken Rogers, And despite changes to the Mickey Osterreicher, Karen Wiseman, physical ride event, this Cathy Shuman Miller and myself.” unique experience that grew from an idea 25 years ago from one dedicated volunteer, Mitch Flynn, Ruth Lipsitz getting ready for her ride continues to provide an responder to 9/11 along with a few others from the opportunity for the entire Getzville Fire Department. His cancer was ironically community to take part in a result of 9/11, a time in his life where he made the fight against cancer. such an extraordinary effort to support others.”

Mitch Flynn beginning his ride at UB A Conversation with Mitch Flynn, founder of the Ride in 1996, was undaunted by the changes. Author Marv Dubin “To motivate myself I created my own Wednesday August 5 • Noon-1 pm challenge this spring: I rode from Buffalo to Chestnut Ridge Park 14 times to do Frans DeWaal on his ride in Akron hill climbs. The event not only pushed Join us for an interactive zoom discussion. me but it inspired my friends to support For Ken Rogers this year’s experience Dr. Irwin Gelman, VP of the JCC Board of Directors, Roswell.” Even though Mitch suspended was very different. But like all of the will interview Marv Dubin who will be speaking about his fundraising in April to be sensitive to other riders, he was grateful for those his new book: Dubin’s Life, a Memoir. Dubin’s work those who were most affected by COVID- who were still responsive to his outreach. is a deeply personal story of family, struggle and 19, once he began to raise dollars again Ken celebrated the ride by joining Mitch defeat with a modicum of success but most of in mid-May he found that many of his and 23 other cyclists on a 65-mile ride all, the triumph of love. With poignancy, wit and donors were more generous than in the the Sunday morning of Ride weekend in humor, Dubin conveys a compelling heartfelt story chronicling his 80-plus years as a native Buffalonian past. “Much to my surprise and delight, late June. “I’ll also be participating in living the American dream. A practicing attorney people supported my ride just as much if a unique downtown loop to replace the for more than 50 years, he was driven to put pen to not more generously than last year, quite annual Friday night Peloton later this paper and author his first book. remarkable given the circumstances.” month. It won’t be the same experience but it will be fun to be with so many Register for the event and purchase copies other riders.” of Dubin’s Life by emailing Joan Kwiatkowski “I was also so inspired and amazed by the generosity of the community,” at [email protected] added Ruth Lipsitz. “When asked if All proceeds from book sales will benefit Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association. she changed the way she fundraised this year, Ruth said. “I did everything Presented by the Jewish Community Center and Hebrew on Facebook as I’ve done in the past.” Benevolent Loan Association This year Ruth rode in memory of her Powered by the Buffalo Jewish Federation Thank you to our sponsor: Delaware North brother Irving who died in late 2019 from multiple myeloma. “My brother Rob Goldberg on the Clarence bike trail was an incredible person. He was a first August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 7 COMMUNITY JCRC Elul: JCRC’s time to BUFFALO reflect and move forward JEWISH COMMUNITY By Mara Koven-Gelman As the Jewish New Year approaches, the month of Elul is a common time RELATIONS COUNCIL to reflect on the year past. Normally, Jews reflect on our personal and communal deeds, challenges, 2020 SURVEY successes, and relationships. The past year, 5779-5780, is like no other in recent memory. The impact of COVID-19 on our ARE YOU PASSIONATE community and throughout the world ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE, has touched each of us, and we also know there are those in our community COMBATING ANTISEMITISM + disproportionately affected. Before Mara Koven-Gelman the pandemic, people of color already HATRED, AND BUILDING experienced health disparities. Those and building relationships with African- BRIDGES BETWEEN who worked in health care and the American friends since its inception in service industry did not have the 2018, the time is here to move from COMMUNITIES IN BUFFALO? luxury of staying at home while the written statement to action. pandemic raged and continues to rage JCRC partnered with the JCC and on. In some hard hit cities, the CDC Buffalo Public Schools to hold Valentino states that the incidence of COVID-19 in Dixon – Draw and Talk with Me virtual African-American, Hispanic and Native event to help amplify his story of US TOO! American communities is between wrongful conviction and criminal justice two to five times the rate as in white reform. JCRC co-sponsored a WNY Day communities. of Prayer with faith leaders at MLK Jr. The Buffalo Jewish Community Park. Over 30 members of the Jewish Council quickly mobilized to help. Early community joined the day of peaceful LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOCUS OF OUR in the Pandemic, JCRC connected with (and socially distanced) gathering. WORK AT THE BUFFALO JCRC AND HELP US the Chinese community who offered to Again, JCRC was proud to sponsor donate hard-to-get masks and gloves to with Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein (CSS) and PLAN FOR THE FUTURE BY FILLING OUT A communities in need. Additionally, we Rabbi Jonathan Freirich (TBZ) a faith QUICK SURVEY. gathered friends for a virtual “Passover leader discussion on the roots of racism. of Hope” to help remind us to have These discussions are difficult, but faith and be there for each other. much easier with trusted friends. JCRC WE ARE ASKING MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH JCRC helped hand out food and masks is creating a Racial Justice Work Group with Voice Buffalo on the East Side. to concretely address how the Jewish COMMUNITY, FRIENDS, AND PARTNERS TO We provided grocery store gift cards community can start to acknowledge PROVIDE THEIR INPUT. to incentivize voter registration. JCRC’s systemic racism, our collective role in priority of voter engagement resulted in perpetuating it and now, form a plan to the creation of a “Vote 2020” resource dismantle it. FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW OR SCAN THE QR webpage. JCRC’s summer high school The JCRC is only 2.5 years old. Every CODE TO GET STARTED! intern, Hannah Gabelnick, researched program, every conversation, every a thorough, easy-to-use, resource that meeting is aligned with one of our three answers any question about voting in priority areas: social justice, combating bit.ly/buffalojcrcsurvey 2020. hate/antisemitism and building As the pandemic in New York State relationships. To help JCRC reflect on was slowing down in late May, the accomplishments and build a stronger continued murder of African-Americans impact in the future, we are launching sparked nationwide protests against the JCRC 2020 Survey. We are grateful to police brutality and racial injustice. The college student intern Hannah Slabodkin Buffalo Jewish Community Relations for its creation. Please see the ad on this Council joined many Jewish and general page and take the survey. If you want to community partner organizations here learn more: contact Mara Koven-Gelman, and across the world to show solidarity [email protected]. and speak out for African-American Mara Koven-Gelman is Buffalo Jewish brothers and sisters. While the JCRC has Community Relations Council Director. been involved in criminal justice reform 8 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 COMMUNITY The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Announces a New Fund Community Support Fund for Jewish Dignity in Death Jay Mesnekoff, Owner, Mesnekoff that every Jew has a proper burial. I By Irv Levy Funeral Home, Jay enthusiastically hope others join me in this important supported the initiative. mission.” With the challenges brought “It was the best of times, it was the In structuring the Fund, the on by COVID-19 and the tragic death worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, donor looked at similar funds of George Floyd, never has it been more it was the age of foolishness, it was such as NYC’s Hebrew Free Burial apparent that we need to be there for all the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of Association which dates back to members of our community. This Fund is incredulity, it was the season of light, 1888 and has provided support a wonderful example of our agencies and it was the season of darkness, it was to so many in need including the community coming together to support the spring of hope, it was the winter of parents of Eddie Cantor and Clara all of Jewish Buffalo. despair.” – Charles Dickens, A Tale of Bow (celebrities in their times), Mel Funds will be administered in Two Cities – 1849 Brooks’ grandparents, and inmates partnership with Jewish Family Service Sound familiar? We live in interesting, from Riker’s Island and Sing Sing (JFS). Requests and funds distribution not necessarily unique times. History of supporting all members of our community, prisons. will be confidential. Please contact JFS will look back on this period which has the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, The Fund is being launched with and ask for the Jewish Community Care brought out both the best and the worst in collaboration with the Buffalo Jewish an initial contribution of $45,000 program at 716-883-1914. in our society. Never have I been more Federation, is pleased to announce the from the donor, Amherst Memorial Contributions to the Fund may be proud of our Jewish Buffalo than today. launching of the Community Support Fund Chapel, and Mesnekoff Funeral sent to the Foundation for Jewish Our community has risen above and set for Jewish Dignity in Death, and we wish to Home. The donor, Mitch and Jay are Philanthropies for the benefit of the aside any differences that we may have share the opportunity for the community asking the community to join them Community Support Fund for Jewish to work together for the betterment of to support locally impoverished Jews after in the support of this worthwhile Dignity in Death. all members of our community. death. The Fund is being seeded by a generous cause. The Fund will provide a For more information about this Fund For the past several months Buffalo donor who wishes to remain anonymous, contribution towards the cost of a or to learn how the Foundation can Jewish Federation has been sponsoring who along with Amherst Memorial Chapel Jewish funeral for those in need of assist in your philanthropic mission, a community leadership call, and to approached the Foundation for Jewish financial support. please call Irv Levy, Executive Director, hear of the collaboration taking place Philanthropies to discuss launching the fund. In explaining the need, the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, among our synagogues, agencies and When Mitch Steinhorn, CEO, Amherst donor said, “It’s difficult to think Inc. at 204-1139. institutions is inspirational. In the spirit Memorial Chapel discussed the concept with of a greater mitzvah than ensuring

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By Kirstie Henry just insert yourself in it. City with NCJ I am imagining it was an One week before my 16th birthday, awkward moment there in my best friend Holly accompanied me the court. Enter Samuel the on my first date. Chaperoned dates were Little—the eighth wheel. common in the community in which I He stepped forward as the grew up. Thus, my first date also became uninvited man but in truth, my first experience with a third wheel. he wasn’t the uninvited Although I had invited my friend to one at all! He only said he come and I wanted her there, I had was so that the other sage hoped she would just sort of blend into wouldn’t feel humiliated. the scenery. I just didn’t feel like I could We’ve all had experiences be myself. The boy was nice enough but where we felt like we there was no second date. didn’t belong. Often, it’s In the Talmud, I read about another because the space we’ve experience with a third wheel. Rabban entered causes us to feel Gamliel had called for seven sages to out of place. Maybe it’s convene court the next morning, but the people. Maybe it’s the when he arrived, he found eight. One of energy. Maybe it’s the space them did not belong. I am not sure why itself. Gamliel didn’t know which one of them Since the 1980’s, some it was, but whatever the case, he insisted very dedicated leaders in that the uninvited man must leave. The Jewish Buffalo worked to rules were perhaps not all that different ensure that people with from how we convene court today. If you cognitive and physical aren’t a party to the action, you cannot Kristie Henry disabilities were able to participate in Jewish life. Building on that momentum, Buffalo’s Center for Jewish Engagement and Learning (CJEL) now recognizes that we need to ensure that all people are not only able to participate in Jewish life but feel confident to do so authentically. In the months ahead, CJEL will explore this shift in our focus of work in “Inclusion” to a focus on “Belonging” within Jewish Buffalo. We are grateful for all the amazing people who have brought us this far and we look forward to continued support as we look to a future where we can all belong. Kirstie Henry is the Courtroom Deputy to Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. in Western District of New York Federal District Court, served as member of the Inclusion Planning Team and is the vice chair of Belonging for the Center for Jewish Engagement and Learning.

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disconnected from Judaism when Hillel of Buffalo Welcomes Macie Clawson, she arrived in college. Through her Hillel experience, Macie embarked upon an unexpected journey of Springboard Innovation Specialist learning and finding her place in the Macie Clawson, a recent graduate Hillel’s marketing and public Jewish community. The staff at KU of the University of Kansas (KU), relations and will help Buffalo Hillel welcomed her and encouraged will be joining the Hillel of Buffalo students to engage in the local her to wrestle with challenging staff as the Springboard Innovation community. In this unusual Jewish ideas. As she puts it, “For so Specialist. Macie was an active leader year with limitations that long when I first started going to at KU Hillel and brings to this position complicate Hillel’s usual forms Hillel, I didn’t know the customs, the a passion for student engagement, of gatherings, Macie’s focus on songs, or even how to light a shabbat social justice, and education. innovation will develop new candle. Despite this I never felt like Macie earned a BA from KU in 2020, ways for students to connect I didn’t belong at Hillel.” Macie is with a double major in Political Science with one another and bring eager to pay forward her experience and Jewish Studies, and earned an Judaism into their college to Jewish students in Buffalo. Honors Certificate. She spent a semester experiences. “Sadly, too many students shy abroad studying at Tel Aviv University. Most importantly, Macie away from Jewish life in college Deeply involved in campus life, Macie will build relationships with because they don’t see themselves served as a KU Hillel intern for three students on campus. Her Hillel as ‘Jewish enough,’” said Rabbi Sara years and was a member of the Dole experience at KU offers her Rich, Executive Director of Hillel of Institute of Politics Student Advisory a roadmap for this role, as Buffalo. “Macie’s personal story of Board and the KU Arabic Club. she reflects, “I look forward finding her connection to Judaism The Springboard Fellowship is a to taking the patience and while in college makes her a relatable Hillel International program that empathy that was given to me role model for our students.” recruits innovative and talented young and extend it to the students Macie looks forward to meeting professionals, provides hands-on at UB Hillel so that they leave the students, faculty, staff, and Macie Clawson training and mentorship and deploys our doors knowing that they members of the local community. them to campus Hillels for two years. The Specialist, Macie will strive to increase student are encouraged back no matter As a marathon-runner and dog- Fellowship comes with a stipend from engagement by supporting students in the creation what their story or background lover, you might spot Macie in your Hillel International to cover a significant of new initiatives in their areas of academic and is.” neighborhood or on your favorite portion of the Fellow’s salary, and all personal interest. With a focus on engaging students An aspect of Macie’s story running path, potentially with a Fellows receive extensive training and from a variety of backgrounds, Macie will support that distinguishes her from four-legged friend. coaching. Hillel’s mission of helping every Jewish student to other Jewish professionals As the Springboard Innovation connect in their own way. Macie will also play a role in is that she was largely Holocaust Resource Center Reaches Out Delivering Shabbat Dinners to Speakers Bureau Joe Diamond Training for 2nd and 3nd Generations

The Holocaust Resource Center (HRC) On July 9th, five children of Holocaust is deeply grateful that its Speakers Survivors met virtually to begin the Joe Bureau, consisting of eight Holocaust Diamond Training for the Second and Survivors and two descendants of Third Generations. Upon completion of Holocaust Survivors, reaches thousands the training, the group will be able to of students, teachers and community join HRC’s Speakers Bureau to share members each year. In the last few the stories of their parents to students, months, many of these speakers have teachers and community members. had to adjust to virtual platforms like As the number of Holocaust Survivors Zoom which was no simple task. diminishes each year, it is incumbent On July 10th, Vilona Trachtenberg, upon the Second and Third Generations HRC Board Member and Elizabeth two more dinners! I think that I speak to continue the legacies of their parents. Schram, HRC Director, delivered Shabbat for all the other speakers, that lecturing “As a child of Survivors, it is a moral Friedeman who is the Assistant Director dinners to the speakers to express thanks about the Holocaust is not “work” for obligation to honor my parents by of Education at the Illinois Holocaust for all they do fulfill HRC’s mission to us. During the War, the victims told us sharing their story of immense and Museum and Education Center. At teach the lessons of the Holocaust. The to tell the world what was happening tragic loss and through strength and our meeting, Amanda emphasized, delicious meals were prepared by Rivka to them, so it will never happen again. resilience, their ultimate survival,” said “Students can learn about the history Gurary and included matzah ball soup, It is the moral duty of the Survivors Lily Bink. of the Holocaust through textbooks, but challah, chicken, potatoes, asparagus, to tell their stories. We, as Survivors, The HRC is grateful to Wendy nothing compares to the emotion that kugel and brownies. are thankful that the HRC gives us this Weisbrot, HRC Board member and the Second Generation conveys during After receiving her meal, Holocaust opportunity by organizing the Speakers Second Generation leader, who has made the presentations of their parents’ Survivor Sophia Veffer said, “I loved the Bureau.” these trainings and future trainings stories.” homemade dinner and I have enough for possible. Our expert trainer is Amanda August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 11 COMMUNITY RABBI’S COLUMN “We Earn Our Summers” History Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein Serving all denominations of Jewish families of WNY for decades. Back in 2008, when Ashirah and I, and our then seven-month-old WNY’s only Funeral Home able to perform all Jewish religious rituals. daughter Jarah, were about to make Gravity a momentous move up to Buffalo, By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein We Offer we were given a word of advice: the • Pre-Need Planning winters may be cold and long, but Remove your socks • Mikvah summers will make it all worth it. pluck the lint between your toes • Concierge Services shake off all excess skin • Yahrzeit Candles And, still, • Off-Site Catering Mitchell Steinhorn Licensed Funeral Director you will be standing • Flowers on something • Limousine Deprive the earth of air • Much More. hurl yourself into outer space Leon Komm take off your very Amherst Licensed Funeral Director M E M ORIAL C H APE L, L LC. appendages F UNER A L H O M E Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein Contact Amherst Memorial Chapel today. 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Walks at Devils Hole shout out random Canyon, Royalton Ravine, and Reinstein epithets THE Woods, just to name a few. All done with the newest addition to our family, our And then when you are new boxer pup Nava. Together, Ashirah slightly freer MUSIC and I, our three kids, and other dog hang upside down Akiva, make quite a motley crew, with on the limbs of a tree our colorful masks and book bag full of allowing the hair on your head snacks and water. to float down WILL While there are perhaps more scenic like tentacles places in the world, with significantly focusing only less snow in February, I wouldn’t trade on the tips PLAY them for what we have right here in this of hair amazing place that has truly become our at their ends home. feeling the pressure ON As we sing every week in Psalm 92, the ever so slightly psalm for the Sabbath Day, “Mah Gadlu of someone else Ma’asechah Yah,” “How glorious are your whose feet VISIT BPO.ORG works, O God,” most especially during are resting FOR UPDATES summertime in Western New York. on you Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein is rabbi of 20255 Congregation Shir Shalom. 12 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 A robust, caring and connected Jewish Buffalo where every Jew and their loved ones OUR can access a welcoming and thriving network of communities, engage in meaningful VISION collective Jewish experiences, and explore their own personal Jewish journey. 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In a first novel, COMMANDMENT, now planet Earth. Echonians created race against time, the two reach out to available on Amazon and Kindle. ‘RED,’ a red-colored, highly world leaders with the warning and a The story is based on Norman’s intelligent, genetically engineered plan for humanity’s salvation. considerable knowledge and microorganism, which afforded In developing the science fiction experience in the sciences. As he Echonians with many useful story, Weinberg weaves together the explains, “Microbes predated us by capabilities needed for the benefit destructive warfare on Echo and the about 4 billion years. We evolved from of Echo. Echonian astronomers Holocaust-causes and similarities. them and are still evolving with them. and astrobiologists discovered that But COMMANDMENT is also a Jewish To a great extent they influence us civilizations throughout the galaxy story, a love story and a story about the beyond our wildest dreams, Numerous suddenly self-extinguish. In a noble beneficial microorganisms that inhabit scientific publications worldwide on act to preserve life everywhere, us, planet Earth and likely the universe. these ‘aliens’ among us continue to Echonians implanted in RED a vital Norman Weinberg was born in Toronto Dr. Norman Weinberg capture the imagination and read mission and a warning. in 1936. His education in Chemistry themselves like science fiction.” us? One answer is that advanced civilizations Hatred and greed eventually led began at the University of Toronto, Coincidently, Norman began writing reach a point of such scientific sophistication to the obliteration of planet Echo. and continued with Doctoral studies COMMANDMENT about an alien that they self-destruct. And all it takes is one At that critical moment, Echonians at the University of Ottawa, and did a microbial Pandemic starting more than powerful individual of evil intent. 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“Immigrant Jews to North America 35th Buffalo International Jewish in the 19th and 20th centuries were often torn between expectations for their child to live a life of the mind Film Festival Goes Virtual and the child’s desire to participate in sports, and the story of Moe Berg is By Rick Kollins tensions between choreographer perhaps the most dramatic example of Jerome Robbins (born Jerome Wilson this tension and dynamic,” Novogrodsky The COVID-19 pandemic has not deterred the Buffalo International Jewish Rabinowitz) and members of the wrote, noting that although Berg’s Film Festival from carrying on with its presentation of 11 highly acclaimed Broadway cast, including the original major league covered 17 years with five Jewish themed films – albeit with modifications in how the films are viewed. Tevye, Zero Mostel. Apparently Mostel, different teams, his father never saw Like so many other programs, the BIJFF will go virtual this year. who had been blacklisted during the Red him play. Scare of the 1950’s, so resented Robbins Rick Kollins is a member of the Film Originally scheduled for late for naming names at Senator Joseph Festival Committee. March at the Dipson Amherst McCarthy’s anti-Communist hearings Theater, the 35th annual festival that he rarely spoke to Robbins during will now run from August 1 through rehearsals. Film Festival 21, with each film available online On a brighter note, the film includes during “window” periods of 72 clips of Fiddler productions in Japanese, Schedule hours. Tickets for individual films Thai and Dutch, and from a Brooklyn www. bijff.com remain at $10, and flex passes enable middle school that cast an African August 1 -21, 2020 viewers to watch any six films for American girl as Tevye’s wife Golde. $50. A new “all access” pass for the Fiddler on the Roof And Miranda, of Hamilton fame and of Saturday, August 1, 6:00 p.m. EDT- Tuesday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. EDT entire program of 11 films costs $75. The opening segment of the Festival Puerto Rican heritage, contributes home Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles “Our mission continues to be (August 1- 4) features the acclaimed movies of his 2010 wedding where he Witness Theatre dedicated to providing a cultural documentary Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles, the and the wedding party surprised his wife experience that is both entertaining background story of the musical Fiddler on Vanessa with a rousing performance of Tuesday, August 4, 7:00p.m. EDT and educational,” said Festival the Roof, and Witness Theatre, a documentary “To Life”. “Tuesday Talkback” for Witness Theatre Chair Michael Silverman. “Through about a program that brings high school Live Zoom Discussion with world-class cinema, the Festival students and Holocaust Survivors together to Holocaust Resource Center Panel aspires to convey the diversity of share testimonies and reactions. For the first Jewish experience while recognizing “Talkback Tuesday” on August 7, panelists Tuesday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. EDT- universal values.” from the Holocaust Resource Center of Friday, August 7, 6:00 p.m. EDT Silverman pointed out that where Buffalo will discuss Witness Theatre and the Crescendo City of Joel the Festival previously catered experiences of Holocaust Survivors. primarily to patrons in Western New Since its opening on Broadway in Saturday, August 8, 6:00 p.m. EDT - York, the virtual screenings will allow 1964, Fiddler on the Roof has become an Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 p.m. EDT a national or even international international sensation with an impact that Leona audience. “We hope people who are goes well beyond the stage musical. The film Those Who Remained familiar with our Festival will spread Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles, which had limited the word and encourage others to go release in theaters last year, brilliantly Tuesday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. EDT online and buy tickets,” he said. captures the origins of the play and how it “Tuesday Talkback” for The Festival also includes guest has resonated not only as a Jewish story but Those Who Remained speakers on “Tuesday Talkbacks” for as a timeless cross-cultural saga of tradition, The Spy Behind Home Plate Live Zoom Discussion with Dr. Peter Forgach three of the films, Witness Theater, persecution, survival and renewal. One of the most intriguing stories of

Those Who Remained, and The Spy The film includes interviews with Fiddler Jewish-American heroes is that of Moe Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 p.m. EDT- Behind Home Plate. All ticketholders creators, writer Joseph Stein, composer Jerry Berg, a major league baseball player Friday, August 14, 6:00 p.m. EDT can register to participate Bock, lyricist Sheldon Harnick and producer who led a double life and contributed Challah Rising in The Desert interactively with the speakers and Hal Prince, as well as more recent reflections to the Allied war effort in World War The Last Suit through a ZOOM conference. by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda II by serving as a spy for the Office of Complete information is available and Cabaret star Joel Grey, who directed the Strategic Services (OSS), predecessor of Saturday, August 15, 6:00 p.m. EDT - on the Festival web site at bijff.com, Yiddish language revival “Fiddler afn Dakh”. the Central Intelligence Service (CIA). Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. EDT including the schedule, synopses, Among the more interesting vignettes A graduate of Princeton and Columbia Shoelaces trailers, and ticket information. is reference to the show’s first review in Law School, Berg was fluent in several The Spy Behind Home Plate Films can be streamed on any Variety, which declared that it had “no languages and is said to have read 10 Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 p.m. EDT desktop or laptop computer, tablet, memorable songs”. Of course, numbers newspapers a day. “Tuesday Talkback” for or cell phone, and on a “smart” TV such as “Tradition”, “If I Were a Rich Man”, Charles Novogrodsky, a researcher on The Spy Behind Home Plate or television with an adapter (e.g. “Matchmaker”, and “Sunrise, Sunset” have Jews in baseball who will be the guest Live Zoom Discussion with Charles Apple TV, Roku, Fire Stick). become international standards, and Fiddler speaker for The Spy Behind Home Plate Novogrodsky This year’s lineup includes six went on to win nine Tonys and become the on Tuesday, August 18, stresses that this dramas and five documentaries, longest running musical in Broadway history is not so much a baseball film as a story Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. EDT - representing the U.S., Israel, when it closed in 1972 (since surpassed by of the tension between first generation Friday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. EDT Germany, Mexico, Hungary, and Phantom of the Opera, among others). immigrants and their American-raised The Other Story Argentina. The documentary also describes the children. 16 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 17 COMMUNITY

The letter to conregants candidly CSS says “Yes” Cautiously outlined the “profound impact” the pandemic has on Temple finances. Bingo, By Peter Simon traditionally a major fund-raiser, “is unlikely to return anytime soon due to All too often in this pandemic world, the answer is no. No travel. No large gatherings. No summer nights at the ballpark. safety concerns,” said Corris and Larry No affectionate hugs or welcoming handshakes. The uncertainty is equally as troublesome. What will school be like for Posses, vice president for finance. Also, a the kids this fall? Might I lose my job? Will I continue to work from home? And how does this all come together in terms church which was a long-time tenant is no of income, child care and lifestyle? longer renting space. Even so, dues were not raised this year. “We don’t believe Jewish institutions face similar dilemmas. religious services, Shir Shalom was asking you to pay more is the solution,” How do they meet the needs of congregants concerned about exposing people to the the letter said. in the face of shrinking finances, physical coronavirus. Instead, “Park and Pray” Shir Shalom’s creative approach to distancing and a widespread fear that things services are held in the Temple parking the many challenges it faces is perhaps could get worse before they get better? lot, with participants remaining safely in best illustrated by its “Park and Pray” The general answer—and a guiding principle or next to their vehicles. Friday evening Shabbat services. The tone of Judaism—is to carefully assess the situation Congregants recently called about 50 of a recent service was set immediately by and find ways to make it better. To lead and fellow Temple members who may have Cantor Frank. “How good it is, how sweet not follow, to emphasize the possibility of been in need of a ride, some groceries it is, to be together on this day,” she sang. positive change. And perhaps most of all, to or just a kind word. In some cases, the The content of the “Park and Pray” session, convince people that you understand, care and phone calls led to mutually supportive which started at 8 p.m., was little different are determined to help. friendships, said Rabbi Alex Lazarus- from a normal indoor Shir Shalom service. “These are uncertain times, but there is Klein. It included prayers welcoming the sun one thing you can be certain about,” said a Virtual concert with Sam Sugarman Recorded pre-Shabbat phone calls to and the Sabbath angels, and ended with recent letter from Congregation Shir Shalom and Frank Grizante members include religious commentary the singing of “God Bless America.” In to its members. “This Temple will be here for from Rabbi Lazarus-Klein, a song from between, Rabbi Lazarus-Klein weaved the you and will continue to meet your needs in For example: Cantor Arlene Frank or news about Buffalo Bills’ first Super Bowl loss and his whatever ways we can.” Even when the state eased its Temple programming from Bruce Corris, late grandfather’s love for the Boston Red At Shir Shalom, the deeds match the words. restrictions on attendance at indoor the Temple president. Sox and the Boston Celtics into a clever sermon on interfaith relations. Yet, even with little one-on-one contact, it was a remarkable feeling—one of dedication and faith—to see nearly 40 cars pull into a parking lot turned holy space. The outdoor services also give Temple officials time to determine what they may need to do to safely reconfigure the synagogue to satisfy social distancing. As of mid-July, the Reform and Reconstructionist temple had not set a timetable for moving services and other programing—now available through Create your own Judaica virtual reality—back into the building. to celebrate the Shabbat “Everyone is saying let’s keep or Jewish holidays. going cautiously,” Corris said. “We’re experimenting here. We’re making the Challah Board Each kit contains everything you Chamsas Kit need to create your beautiful sand most of the situation and will continue art project, with easy, to do that.” In appreciation of the step-by-step instructions. congregation’s cooperation and teamwork, Corris broke with temple tradition by Perfect for group activities or presenting the annual President’s Award fundraising projects. to the entire congregation rather than Makes a great gift. an individual member (See story on page 20.) In addition, the enlarged plaque will Contact us for pricing be prominently displayed in the Temple. or to place an order. “Thank you for your dedication, hard work, patience, understanding and support,” the plaque reads. “Even when we are separated, we are always together. 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In an unusual happening during an unusual year, the 2020 Congregation Shir Shalom (CSS) President’s Award was given to the entire Congregation Shir Shalom family. CSS President Bruce Corris shared this when he presented the award:

The President’s Award is always given to a member who really stepped up in the past year. Someone who made a difference for our temple, or our community. But, this is a year unlike any other. And when I considered this year’s award, I knew I had to do something different. So, I asked myself, should I give it to the clergy? During this time of great uncertainty, they have gone above and beyond to keep our members connected to Shir Shalom religiously, CSS President Bruce Corris spiritually, and musically. We have not missed a beat when it comes and supportive and I am so grateful for to Friday night services. Some nights our that. live stream viewership has rivaled High So, I asked myself these questions, Nissan Berg Holiday numbers. Now our parking lot and the answer was an emphatic “YES.” Tops · 3980 Maple Road Amherst services are bringing us together in a To all four of the questions. Which is Glatt Kosher Meats · 2,000 Kosher Grocery Items whole new way. They’ve come up with why this year’s President’s Award is Kosher Catering · Party Platters · Delivery Service wonderful special events and have been being given to everyone at Congregation here for you when you and your family Shir Shalom. Mon - Th 10 - 7 | Fri 9 - 2 | Sun 9 - 3 have needed them. Then I asked myself, should I give it The plaque now hangs in the temple www.buffalokosher.com to the staff? They have worked tirelessly lobby, next to the coatroom, and And this to maintain all our temple functions, is what appears on the it: from finances to logistics to education to building upkeep and more. They have In light of this year’s extraordinary put in countless hours making sure that circumstances, this year’s President’s Our readers are Dining Connoisseurs, CSS meets your needs however we can. Award is given to an extraordinary always looking for new experiences, and supporting They have dedicated themselves to this group: temple, and to its members. The Clergy, Staff, Leadership, Local Restaurants, Cafes and Markets Or should I give the award to the and Members of Congregation Shir with Dine-In, Drive-Thru, Curbside Pick-Up & Delivery! leadership? The board and executive Shalom. committee give so much to the temple. Thank you for your dedication, They give their time. They give their hard work, patience, understanding, FEED OUR READERS. wisdom. They give their passion. We’ve and support. met often and we’ve talked more often Even when we are separated, we The Jewish Journal D G . than that. I rely on them so much, and are always together. you get the benefit of their hard work. I have never been more proud and 1/6 page ad (4.75" x 3.125") • Full color • Space is limited Or should I give the award to our appreciative of our Temple family. members, who have stepped forward in F , C (71) 08-484 so many ways. They’re always asking, Bruce Corris, President . “What can I do for my fellow members? 7/10/20 What can I do for the temple?” They have been patient and understanding 20 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 FARM TO TABLE nod to the original acreage and agricultural use of the Frederick Olmsted-inspired grounds, so our affinity for hyper-local Take-out.2: 100 Acres food is deeply rooted,” Principe says. “Each menu item begins with one central Delivering its farm-to-customer promise in new ways ingredient, often locally sourced or freshly harvested from a partnered farm or our Since spring, restaurants have have taken the picnic and BBQ boxes in refrigerators with quality goods. Ithaca Milk onsite kitchen garden, which is under the continually adapted to new models. directions we never imagined, using them and Pittsford Farm Cream dairy, Ground care of horticulturist John Santomieri. When 100 Acres morphed to provide for celebrations at home, as gifts for family, flour, eggs, bread, butter, coffee, and olive While chef Mike’s stewardship of the 100 curbside pick-up and delivery, Hotel or even as gifts for employees.” oil are offered for grocery store prices. CSA Acres concept results in an ever-evolving Henry owner/partner Diana Principe An array of menu items are available boxes packed with produce from area farms menu, it’s his focus on local agriculture and says that, “It was more an organic Thursday through Sunday, and all meals are also available and feature Oles Farm, sustainable sourcing that has cultivated occurrence, an immediate visceral come with a homemade sourdough loaf, Weiss Farm, Plato Dale Farm, and other strong relationships with local farmers, reaction to the surreal news that spring vegetable salad, and a sweet bite locally grown vegetables and herbs. enabling us to bring their bounty to more our industry would have to close to from the bakery. The Roasted Erba Verde “The very name 100 Acres is a proud people.” in-person dining.” It was also a way Chicken meal features fingerling potatoes, to maintain jobs for at least a few labneh, za’atar, and mint. A vegetarian employees. For the owners, as well as meal option includes hummus, falafel, 100 Acres chef Mike Thill and kitchen rutabaga tzatziki, flatbread, olives, and raw manager Eric Granville, it became an and pickled vegetables (2/$30 or 4/$55). opportunity to create new and attractive Shareable sides include Oles Farm kale options. Several years ago, South Side Caesar salad, hummus and za’atar bread, Pick Up was a part of the plan for 100 smoked fingerling potato salad, roasted Acres, but fundamentally designed as a cabbage with Calabrian chili butter, and gift card sales program. The restaurant’s creamy Farmer Ground polenta (all $13). marketing team repurposed that into a Tempting desserts include doughnuts fully functional e-commerce platform ($4/each or $20/half dozen assorted), ice for orders and launched a touchless cream sandwiches ($24 for four), chocolate curbside pickup model. chip sea salt cookies ($15 for eight), ice “So much of what we did, prior to cream or sorbet ($7/pint), and more. You COVID-19, was centered around welcoming can grab house blend cold brew ($6/quart) the community into a National Historic to enjoy during the warm weather. Landmark and inviting them to explore “The South Lawn is a beautiful pastural spaces that were dormant for years,” area with enough space to spread out and Principe says. The property hosts thousands create an instant picnic,” Principe says. of guests for its seasonal markets and Try the rosé spritz kit, including a bottle hundreds of guests for brunch and dinner of sparkling Brut Rosé, Aperol, fresh CURBSIDE PICKUP every weekend, but now it serves our grapefruit juice, and fresh mint to make community in “a different, equally vital six to seven cocktails ($30). A mimosa kit LOCAL DELIVERY way,” she says. What remains is a passion for ($25) and Bloody Mary kit ($42) are also connecting with patrons and transforming available, as are beer and wine. 7 DAYS PER WEEK local, selectively sourced, high-quality The South Side Pick Up brunch includes ingredients into creative dishes. favorites like avocado toast ($11) and MON-SAT 12:00-7:30PM From the beginning, the owners strived croque madame ($12), but, better yet, go to adapt South Side Pick Up to what Buffalo for the kit to make your own breakfast SUN 12:30PM - 3:30PM needs right now, starting with dinner from sandwiches ($30). A trendy but solid choice their kitchens minus the contact, as well is the fried chicken basket, featuring a Buy Wine Club Memberships as access to the same high-quality staples half Oles Farm chicken (four pieces), local in their pantry, and seasonal ingredients honey, two biscuits, and maple hot sauce from preferred farmers and producers. “The (serves two, $35). A cinnamon bun for two Shop Online resulting 100 Acres pantry offerings, CSA ($11) completes this indulgence; it’s the boxes, and picnic and BBQ boxes are a epitome of warm, gooey comfort food. continuation of those commitments to the Perhaps most ingenious is the chance community,” Principe says. “Our guests for patrons to stock their pantries and

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August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 21 COMMUNITY TWO NEW CONGREGATION PRESIDENTS Temple Beth Zion’s David Goldberg Temple Beth Tzedek’s Marcia Goldstein

David Goldberg is the newly installed Congregational Marcia H. Goldstein is the newly President of Temple Beth Zion (TBZ). His 2 year term installed president of Temple began July 1, 2020. David is the oldest of 4 sons, of the Beth Tzedek. Her two-year term late Dr. Shepard and Sheila Goldberg. Buffalo born and began on June 9, 2020. bred, he graduated from Amherst Central High School Marcia (née Kinbar) grew up in before attending Purdue University. He is the owner Jamaica, Queens, and Commack on of Choice Employee Benefits Group, an independent Long Island before attending the brokerage, helping small businesses with their employee University at Buffalo in the 1970s. It benefit needs. was a choice that led to others that He spent the first 20 years of his professional life in the would tie her fate to Jewish life in hospitality and the rent-to-own industries, which took him Western New York. While performing to Rochester, Detroit and Cleveland. In 1997, he entered the work-study at The College of Math personal insurance market, and then moving to the Group Sciences Office in Ellicott Complex marketplace in 2004. For the following 13 years, he worked on North Campus, she befriended David Goldberg Marcia Goldstein for Choice Employee Benefits Group LLC, and in 2017, he her future husband, Alan. Eager for a purchased the company from the retiring owner. 12 years. In addition, he has better work-life balance, they settled and are the proud parents of Rachel In 1992, David married his best friend, Susan Schrutt, the been a co-chair of the annual down in Buffalo after she earned her Schwartz and Brian Goldstein, and daughter of Norman Schrutt and the late Barbara Brenner. Summer Celebration golf B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. grandparents of Dana and Sage Schwartz They have 1 son, Joshua, who is a regular shofar blower for tournament. In 2018, David Marcia has been a dedicated and Maya Goldstein. Alan is also active in TBZ on the High Holy Days. Susan has been a lifelong TBZ was instrumental in opening pharmacist for nearly 40 years, the shul and has leveraged his accounting member. David was raised at Temple Shaarey Zedek, and up the Summer Celebration including 25 years with her current experience, notably his leadership role joined TBZ in 1998. In addition, David has 2 sons from his to Congregation Shir Shalom, pharmacy, Rite Aid of New York, Inc. as Executive Director of Accounting at first marriage. with sponsorship from the Marcia has been on the front lines Benderson Development Company. In 2001, David joined the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Buffalo Jewish Federation, helping her patients, a critical role Marcia and Alan have been members Zion and soon became a member of their Board, and to turn the event into a true in clear focus during the COVID-19 of Temple Beth Tzedek since joining one eventually Brotherhood President. David has served on the community gathering and global pandemic. of its predecessor congregations, Temple Board of Trustees at Temple Beth Zion for more than fundraiser. In 1982, Marcia and Alan married Shaarey Zedek, in 1982 and later were members at Temple Beth El prior to the shuls merging to form Temple Beth Tzedek in 2008. Marcia has been active in many facets of congregational life over the years and is also a member of the Chevra Kadishah, the group who perform the sacred preparation of a deceased body prior to burial. She has also been a member of TBT’s Board of Trustees since 2017, and most recently was Secretary. Prior to joining the TBT Board in 2017, Marcia was a member of the Ritual Committee, the Membership Committee, the Kesher Committee with respect to LGBTQ Inclusion, and chaired the Fundraising Committee, leading its major Mishloach Manot Purim Project along with Edward M. Case, as well as the Rosh Hashanah honey sale. As a member of the shul’s recently completed rabbi search committee, she helped select TBT’s new leader, Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum and looks forward to working with him as they start a new era for the shul. Marcia’s volunteerism extends beyond TBT. She has served on the Executive Board of the alumni group of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority since 1985. She is also the membership advisor to the Alpha Sigma Alpha collegiate chapter at Niagara University and chaired the National Sorority’s Centennial Celebration in November of 2001.

22 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 COMMUNITY Temple Beth Tzedek Welcomes Rabbi Rosenbaum

By Ezra N. Rich A dedicated Chicago Cubs fan, he D. Wallenfels, TBT Chairman of the Board looks forward to rooting for the and Search Committee Co-chair. “We know Temple Beth Tzedek (TBT) recently announced that Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum has Buffalo Bisons. He also plans to that he will be a welcome addition to our been selected as its new rabbi. He arrived into the Jewish Buffalo community in July, support the Bills and Sabres, unless congregation and to the Buffalo Jewish bringing a rabbinate committed to helping foster a synagogue of learning and caring. they’re playing the Denver Broncos or community. We cannot wait for everyone to Winnipeg Jets. meet him, virtually at first, but eventually, Rabbi Rosenbaum joins TBT from G-d willing, in person. His kindness and Synagogue Emanu-El in Charleston, S.C., Welcoming Our Rabbi compassion, as well as his vast knowledge, where he was their spiritual leader since Rabbi Rosenbaum’s arrival is a will be well received by the congregation.” 2009. During his time in South Carolina’s source of excitement for Temple Beth “We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi largest city, he taught at Addlestone Tzedek. “Temple Beth Tzedek is elated Rosenbaum to Temple Beth Tzedek and Hebrew Academy, served on the board of to have Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum as our the community,” said Harvey P. Sanders, Charleston’s Jewish-Christian Council, new spiritual leader and member of Co-chair of the Search Committee and a led programming for seniors with the our family,” said TBT President Marcia past TBT President. “While we understand Charleston Jewish Federation, and was a H. Goldstein. “This is a difficult time to that the world is different today than it panelist on College of Charleston Jewish welcome anyone to a new community, was just a few short months ago when Studies Department discussions. but Jews and Buffalonians are strong we selected him, I am confident that his “I am excited to have the privilege and resilient. We are coming up with warmth, wisdom and sense of humor will to lead this congregation,” said Rabbi unique ways to allow him to meet be well-suited to our congregational and Rosenbaum. “I am looking forward to everyone. Our board, committees, community needs in the months and years supporting and growing with TBT. There Women’s Network, Brotherhood, and ahead.” is a depth and warmth to its lay leaders members say Baruch Habah. Welcome!” Ezra N. Rich is marketing communications and members. This synagogue is living the “After conducting a lengthy manager at Uniland Development Company Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum legacy of a great tradition of Conservative search, we are so excited that Rabbi and serves on the boards of the Buffalo Judaism in Buffalo. I’m looking forward the weekly Torah portion, Virtuosity Savored, Rosenbaum will be joining the TBT Jewish Federation, Hebrew Benevolent Loan to getting to work and discovering more at www.adamjrosenbaum.wordpress.com. family in early July 2020,” said Lisa Association, and Temple Beth Tzedek. about the heritage of the congregation and the opportunities to build upon it.” PAID ADVERTISEMENT He enters Temple Beth Tzedek and Jewish Buffalo as a dynamic rabbi who is passionate about creating a warm and supportive environment, promoting adult education, and advancing youth activities as the heart of congregational life.

Rabbi. Teacher. Guide. Rabbi Rosenbaum was born in Winnipeg, Canada, and grew up in Denver, Colorado. An alumnus of Northwestern University with a B.S. in Journalism, he was ordained as a Conservative rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2005, where he also earned a Master of Arts degree in Bible and Semitic Languages. While at JTS he served as Student Rabbi at Degel Israel Synagogue in Watertown, N.Y., and as Rabbinic Intern at Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, N.J. Upon ordination, Rabbi Rosenbaum served as Temple Beth Shalom’s Assistant Rabbi for four years. Rabbi Rosenbaum is the proud father of three children: Shoshana (14), Jonathan (11), and Eliana (7). They will remain with their mother in Charleston for the upcoming school year and look forward to visiting Buffalo and introducing themselves to the community. Beyond the bima (lectern), he is a committed baseball fan and enjoys writing, comedy, and following other sports. You can follow his blog on August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 23 COMMUNITY The Sisterhood (and Brotherhood) of the Traveling Torah

The Temple Beth Zion B’nai Torah into their home to provide Mitzvah Class of 2020 is charting additional comfort and spiritual a pathway through new territory – protection during a crisis. There is and reinvigorating an ancient Jewish also a long-held practice of bringing custom. Many students are reaching a Sefer Torah (Torah scroll) to a their B’nai Mitzvah dates, for which home to reside with a family before they have been actively preparing for a simcha (celebration), such as a two years, as we continue to worship wedding, bris, or other celebration. remotely from our own homes during Beginning with the Bar Mitzvah the COVID-19 crisis. These students of Jude Freirich in late May, some and their families must confront families have chosen to bring a choices. Should they reschedule the Torah Scroll into their home before ceremonies, or keep their dates? If they the celebration, enabling the B’nai reschedule, when will it take place? If Mitzvah to chant their portions they keep the original date, what form directly from a scroll. will their B’nai Mitzvah take? Because there is an ancient Temple Beth Zion has offered tradition of transporting scrolls from B’nai Mitzvah families the option of place to place, Halacha (Jewish law) rescheduling, and several families Cantor Penny Myers brings a Torah to the family of Aaron Weiss in June. Aaron’s parents are Jeffrey Weiss has established clear guidelines for with dates during NY PAUSE have and Sharon Nolan-Weiss. the procedure. To name a few: the rescheduled. However, as the COVID-19 scrolls, inside their mantels, must crisis has persisted, many students are celebrations compliant with Department text of the Torah scroll using the Hebrew be wrapped in tallitot when they opting to celebrate their B’nai Mitzvah of Health and World Health Organization calligraphy that appears on the scrolls. are not stored in an ark or in use; at or near their originally scheduled guidelines to meet the needs of each family. Others have chosen to chant from a they must always be held upright dates. Some students are chanting from the Tikkun, Traveling Torah. when they are carried; all people in We are now creating modified a bound volume that reproduces the exact For generations Jews have brought a the presence of the scroll must be

24 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 fully dressed and conduct themselves Save 15% on your best defense respectfully while in the room in which they scroll is stored. The reception of a Torah scroll into against pests a home carries with it the duty to comply with all of these laws, and the Just present this coupon to our technician at the time of service. obligation to protect and care for a very valuable ritual object. Temple Beth Zion has also addressed concerns relating to the possible transmission of disease by alternating scrolls, and allowing a lengthy resting period for each scroll between home visits. The clergy, working in conjunction with the Ritual Committee, have developed written guidelines for the transport, care and use of the scrolls by B’nai Mitzvah families who choose to undertake these obligations. The synagogue has developed a short ritual, celebrating the transfer of the Torah from the custody of the Temple to the custody of the family. For all B’nai Mitzvah students, the clergy are working to assist in developing the most meaningful ways that they can participate in this ancient tradition as part of the celebration of the entry of the newest generation of Jewish adults into the community.

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30 www.buffalojewishfederation.org | August 2020 IN LOVING MEMORY Remembering Dr. Murray Levine 1928-2020

Murray Levine, SUNY Distinguished occasionally tell the story that when he He resided on the West Side of Buffalo Service Professor Emeritus in the went to Hebrew school to prepare for his from 1968 until shortly before his death. Department of Psychology in the bar mitzvah, he once asked the teacher From their arrival in Buffalo in 1968, University at Buffalo College of Arts of a room full of rambunctious 12 year- the Levines were longtime members and Sciences, died on May 4, 2020. old boys what a particular word meant. of the downtown Jewish Community A UB faculty member from 1968 The teacher, who Murray remembered as Center. They supported the Jewish until his formal retirement in 2000, very “old school,” answered in Yiddish, Federation regularly, and donated to the Levine continued to serve for many “shut up!” Murray said that he became building of the Maxine and Robert Seller years as co-editor of the journal Law a bar mitzvah, but his interest waned in Theater at the Amherst Jewish Center & Policy, housed in the Baldy Center learning Torah after this encounter with as well as the Foundation for Jewish for Law and Social Policy in the UB the teacher. However, many years later, Philanthropies. They visited Israel and Law School, where he served as an when the incident came back to mind, bought Israel bonds, especially around Adjunct Professor of Law. He also was he thought, “Maybe I did that man an the Six Day War. co-director of the University’s Research injustice. Maybe that’s what it meant– Surviving family include: his sons Center for Children and Youth, now shut up.” But for that misunderstanding, David (Joanna K. Weinberg), Zachary known as the Center for Children and he would say, he might have gone on to a (Carolyn S. Levine), three grandchildren, Families. Prior to that, he was a member career as a great Hebrew scholar instead two-step grandchildren, and four step- of the Psychology Department at Yale of a psychologist. greatgrandchildren Memorial services University from 1963-1968, serving as He served in the U.S. Army just are being planned. a founder and Associate Director of the after World War II ended. He earned a A version of this obituary previously ran Psycho-Educational Clinic. He began his Bachelor’s degree from the City College in UB Now. David Levine, Esq. contributed career as a Psychologist at the Veterans of New York (B.S., 1949), Master’s and the personal memories and anecdotes for Administration in Philadelphia from Doctoral degrees from the University The Jewish Journal. 1949-1957, and then as a Psychologist at of Pennsylvania (1951, 1954), and a law Adeline and Murray Levine the Devereux School in Devon, PA from degree, magna cum laude, from the State 1957-1963. Social History, (Oxford Press, 1992) University of New York at Buffalo (1983). Levine was considered one of the is considered a classic study of the founders of the field of community evolution of child welfare services in psychology. As detailed in his book, the United States. His co-author on The History and Politics of Community this book and on many other works, Mental Health (Oxford Press, 1981), the was his wife Adeline Levine (d. 2015), a In Remembrance field originated with the community Professor of Sociology at SUNY Buffalo. mental health and anti-poverty He also was co-author of Psychology in The following individuals in our community passed away during the period programs of the 1960s. The federal Community Settings (John Wiley, 1966) from June 22-July 22.* May their memories forever be a blessing, and may government was moving into the area and Principles of Community Psychology their loved ones be comforted among the mourners of Zion. of community mental health at the time, (Oxford Press, 3d ed. 2005). The latter and the question arose, “what do we do, was translated in Chinese in 2018. in addition to just serving individuals,” Levine continued to publish well into Bella Pearl Baum Ruth Elkin Levine once recalled, noting that from retirement. He and his wife, Adeline, Merle Ann Gottlieb Bercow Rose Gellman that effort came a variety of community- published a series of articles on social Bertram “Bert” Breitbart Marvin Gross based services, such as half-way houses. science topics in the American Journal He received the Seymour B. Sarason of Orthopsychiatry called “From the Arnold Chernick David A. Hayman Award for Community Research and Ninth Decade.” His last professional Marilyn J. Cohen Dr. Hanley M. Horwitz Action in 1997 in recognition of his article, “Sex and the Nursing Home,” Adelaide “Adele” Klein career accomplishments. appeared in that journal in 2016. In The author of ten books and more than 2017, he turned to writing fiction for Patricia Munter 200 articles and book chapters, Levine the first time, publishing a romance Ruth Norman also wrote extensively on a number of novel, New Beginnings, at the age of 88. Irwin M. Rovner legal issues related to child abuse and Buffalo Historian Mark Goldman wrote Mildred Saks neglect. In 1994, he was named to the a piece about Murray and his novel for U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse The Jewish Journal of WNY in January Dr. Stephen Carl Scheiber and Neglect by Donna Shalala, then 2018 (page 23). You can find it at www. Nathan Silver U.S. Secretary of Health and Human buffalojewishfederation.org. The third Stuart Silverman Services. He also served as president of edition of Psychological Problems, Social the American Psychology-Law Society, Issues and the Law (West Academic Victor Silverstein Division 41 of the APA (1999-2000). In Publishing) appeared in 2019, with son Harold Small the 1980’s he was Chair of the Board David as one of his co-authors. of Directors of the Center for Health, Levine was born in New York City If we inadvertently missed printing the listing of your loved one, please write to Environment and Justice, Falls Church, on February 24, 1928. He grew up in a [email protected]. and we will include the name next month. Virginia. kosher household in the Bronx where His book, Helping Children: A Yiddish was commonly spoken. He would August 2020 | www.buffalojewishfederation.org 31 (NOT) THE LAST WORD Treasuring the Lessons of Home By Karen Wiseman

Before the pandemic, I was a staggering and tragic. My home became woman-about-town who on a typical the place I wanted to be more than day didn’t return home until say 4:00 anywhere else. All other places became p.m. I don’t think I had any regard for insignificant. While previously, my my home except for cooking dinner accomplishments occurred outside my and doing laundry. On weekends, home, now I took pride in enjoying the schedule was similar and maybe new accomplishments inside my home. on Sunday, I would assert that “Gee, Among them include finishing a hand I need to be home for a while.” I knit baby blanket, learning how to bake considered myself fortunate that I challah, exercising with Zoom, sewing could enjoy my lifestyle and always masks, attending a myriad of lectures very grateful that my family and I both religious and secular, supporting were enjoying good health. health care workers by buying them Then the pandemic struck and Mother meals, learning the names of many new Earth brought me and the whole world neighbors. And the list goes on. to our knees. I was stopped dead in However, I think the most important my tracks and since hindsight is always lesson I learned was that my home is 20/20, I realize now, it was just what I where my heart is. I think I have had needed. In my former lifestyle, I paid one bad day during the entire pandemic/ little attention to my neighborhood and quarantine experience. Otherwise I to domestic skills. And since I was forced was rarely bored and eager to find new to shelter-in-place, Mother Earth turned experiences within my four walls. The Karen Wiseman at the 2019 Ride for Roswell the tables on me and forced me to focus gratitude I felt and the blessings that my my energies inward, into my home and As the days continued, I engaged in more engaged in a Passover Seder with our family was healthy and safe guided me to myself. house cleaning and organization than I daughters, our new granddaughter, my a feeling of equanimity, calmness of the At first, it was a shock that I could ever engaged in in the past. Since I was sister and her family on Zoom and had a soul. Everything else was superfluous. no longer embrace all the community fearful of getting sick and contracting wonderful time. My wish for all of us when the resources I accessed before. But soon the virus, to boost my immune system, Right after Passover ended, we pandemic is over, is that I, along with enough, I decided that while sheltering- I cooked multiple pots of soup, chicken celebrated our anniversary. We had talked all of you, treasure the lessons we have in-place, I was going to set some new soup included. about dining at Oliver’s to celebrate. learned at home and merge them with goals that yes, indeed, took place in my Far be it for me to ever neglect a But the pandemic gave us a celebration the recreation that the outside world home. holiday, even knowing that no one will that brought Oliver’s to us instead! We affords us. I am looking forward to Spring was just around the corner be sitting at my table. My husband, ordered Oliver’s take out, set the table developing a new balance, appreciating along with our holiday of Passover, so Howard, and I cooked everything that with fine china, dressed up and toasted what is inside and having fun in Buffalo’s the first project included cleaning all was required for a Passover Seder and “Happy Anniversary” to each other. wonderful community. cupboards and drawers in my kitchen. shared it with our two daughters and As time wore on, my home became Karen Wiseman is a retired teacher, What a feeling of elation and satisfaction their partners, who by the way did their my safety zone; it kept us safe when married to Howard, and a brand new a thoroughly clean kitchen meant to me! own cooking and shared with us. We the COVID-19 numbers were becoming grandmother.

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