Local Jews Central to Women's March

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Senator Elizabeth Warren, above right, is projected on a big screen as she speaks to the Boston rally, where protestors wave flags.

PENNY SCHWARTZ dential campaign, her daughter Susan York City, was the only Jewish organization Special to the Journal explained. The elder Greenwood, whose that was part of the official coordinating Cohen Hillel Wins husband died in 2005, lives in Jamaica Plain group at the national level, according to BOSTON – On Saturday morning, 86-year- with her daughter, her daughter’s spouse, Nancy Kaufman, NCJW’s CEO. Kaufman is a $5 Million Gift old Eva Greenwood took part in her first Arnie Lucinda Stewart, and their teenage familiar face on the North Shore, having lived TODD FEINBURG political demonstration. son Elijah. in Swampscott for decades. Journal Publisher/Editor Greenwood, a survivor of the Holocaust- Greenwood said she’s fearful of the direc- “It was incredible,” she said of the march era Kindertransport that rescued Jewish chil- tion of the country under President Trump in D.C. “This was a pro-women’s march, a A local businessman, dren in Nazi occupied Europe, joined her and his Cabinet appointments. “It reminds pro-human rights march. But now what do devoted to using his time daughter Susan and her daughter’s family me of Nazi Germany. I don’t trust him,” she we do? After we march, we organize, we orga- and wealth to enhance at Boston’s Women’s March for America, a said of the new president. nize,” she said. the Greater Boston Jewish grassroots women’s rights demonstration The multi-generational crowd was one Kaufman spearheaded the effort among Community, is making a $5 that drew an estimated 175,000 people to of hundreds of sister demonstrations held national Jewish groups to march together million gift to Cohen Hillel Boston Common one day after the inaugura- in conjunction with the main march in under one banner as a visibly organized Academy in Marblehead. tion of President Donald J. Trump. Washington, D.C. where more than 300,000 Jewish presence, a potent symbol of Jewish As part of the gift, and with “I was very exhilarated and excited,” people rallied. support in social causes and tikkun olam, the support of the family of Greenwood told The Journal the day after the In Boston and across the country, Jewish according to Kaufman. Eli and Bessie Cohen, CHA rally. “It made me so happy just to be there. It participation left its mark, individually and “This is clearly an historic moment and will be renamed the Arthur J. was a whole new thing for me.” from Jewish organizations. The National there’s a role Jewish women are playing, Epstein School. Greenwood closely followed the presi- Council of Jewish Women, based in New continued on page 8 continued on page 2

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Arthur Epstein Gives $5 Million to Cohen Hillel Academy from page 1 Epstein explains that this is explained Epstein. “And that’s on philanthropy. “I’ve tried to not the end of the school’s fund- the reason I’m giving this money. make a difference with the time raising, it’s the beginning. “They The other reason is that I’m I have on earth,” said Epstein. need 10 million, five of it’s from really impressed with (Head of When he was younger, Epstein me. They’ll raise the rest of the School) Amy Gold. Amy’s doing recalls feeling the need to money.” a great job.” impress other people with pos- This is not Epstein’s first A permanent tribute to the sessions, but not any longer. donation to the school, just his Cohen family will be installed “I’ve had all the big cars, the biggest – prior gifts have been at the Epstein School to honor Mercedes’ and everything. Now focused on the school’s Learning their legacy, and the school will everyone teases me, I’m driv- Center, Annual Fund and tuition establish a scholarship fund to ing a Hyundai Genesis. They all assistance program, among oth- provide financial assistance for tease me, but it’s a fine car. I ers. a student to attend one of the don’t need a Mercedes.” “I think that every Jewish Cohen Foundation camps. Now what makes him happy child who wants a Jewish edu- In recent years, Epstein has is helping to make other peo- cation has the right to have it,” focused much of his attention ple happy. “I went to temple a couple of years ago for the High Holidays and some little boy – The 2017 Combined Jewish he was 10 or 11 years old – he Women’sThe 2017 OrganizationsCombined Jewish Women’sAnnual says to me, ‘I want to thank you Organizations Annual Meeting featuring for what you do for the school.’ Donor Arthur Epstein, right, with Cohen Hillel board president Ariel Meeting featuring That’s worth everything. To me Berger and Head of School Amy Gold. it is anyway.” Epstein’s most recent gift enables institutions; I invest in people, the school to maintain a high first Bennett and now Amy, the CAROLINE “I don’t invest quality education grounded in Hillel faculty and staff and the Jewish values as it grows enroll- children.” in businesses or ment. “This significant contri- Epstein is a native of Malden, LEAVITTaward-winning author institutions; I invest bution to Cohen Hillel Academy but spent much of his adult in people…” demonstrates Arthur’s belief life in Marblehead. The lure in and commitment to main- of improved access to his six said philanthropist taining an independent Jewish grandchildren, and other ben- Arthur Epstein. school for generations to come. efits of city living, led him to We are extraordinarily grateful.” move to Brookline last year. Epstein’s connection to An entrepreneur and investor, Monday, February 6, 2017 Widely recognized as an Cohen Hillel Academy began Epstein began his career with 7:30pm engaged and dedicated vol- long before he set foot in the Midas Muffler in 1965, eventu- unteer, Epstein is a supporter school. More than thirty years ally holding 30 locations in New (Snow date Tuesday, February 7, 2017) of numerous nonprofit orga- ago, Epstein met Bennett England, the largest number of Temple Ner Tamid nizations including Boston Solomon, a Brandeis gradu- franchises within the region. A 368 Lowell Street, Peabody Children’s Hospital, The ate student, who was leading partner in the real estate firm Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, a community trip to Israel. “I Cres Development, Epstein was

The For2017 additional Combined information, Jewish contact: Women’s The 2017 Organizations Combined Jewish (Annual)Women’s Organizations Program Massachusetts General was impressed by Bennett’s also a member of numerous cor- will featureArlyne Greenspan, Caroline (978) Leavitt, 337-2155 an award-winning(Annual) Program will author feature Carolineof eleven Leavitt, novels. an Hospital, Combined Jewish character and his aspirations. porate boards including Malden [email protected] award-winning author of eleven novels, including Thisor freeLinda event Magalnick, is sponsored (978) 887-8488 by Jewishthe Women’s New York Organizations Times bestsellers of thePictures North of ShoreYou and Philanthropies, WGBH, North He understood the benefits and Trust Company (now Eastern with [email protected] generous grant from the Jewish Women’sIs This Tomorrow. EndowmentHer essaysFund andof the stories North have Shore, been Shore Medical Center/Salem blessings of merging secular and Bank) and Portland Glass. As an a Donor Advised Fund of Combined includedJewish Philanthropies in New York magazine, of Greater Psychology Boston, Today,Inc. Hospital and Congregation Jewish education in a stimulat- Angel Investor, Epstein provided Sponsored by Jewish Women’s More, Parenting, Redbook, and Salon. She’s a book Organizations of the North Shore Shirat Hayam. ing environment where children seed money to diverse new ven- with a generous grant fromFor the Jewishadditional criticinformation, for People, contact:The Boston Globe and the San Women'sArlyne Endowment Greenspan, Fund of the (978)Francisco 337-2155 Chronic / [email protected] le, and she teaches writing online According to Cohen Hillel’s could learn, grow and thrive,” tures including PR Restaurants North Shore, a Donor Advised Fund of Combinedor Linda Jewish Philanthropie Magalnick, s of (978) at887-8488 Stanford and / [email protected], as well as working with Head of School, Amy Gold, said Epstein. Their friend- (Panera Bread) and Planet Greater Boston, Inc. private clients. ship deepened when Solomon Fitness. A graduate of Boston became the school’s principal University, Epstein invests in “One of the greatest sporting accomplishments, ever!” Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979. and advises start-ups developed Inspired by the school’s mis- by student entrepreneurs at the sion, vision and priorities, and Sloan School of Management at Basketball fans, lovers of Israel, and to honor Solomon’s memory, MIT. Epstein has consistently sup- Epstein says the school will individuals of all ages – adults, teens and tweens – ported Cohen Hillel Academy. receive the money over the next are invited to the North Shore premiere of “I don’t invest in businesses or five years. Jewish Journal Co-Sponsors Lappin’s ‘On The Map’ The Jewish Journal is Aviv’s 1977 European Basketball co-sponsoring the Lappin Championship on Monday, Foundation’s “On The Map” February 27, 7 p.m. at Temple along with the consulate general Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street in of Israel to New England, Temple Peabody. Ner Tamid, and Anita Horowitz This program is free and open Team of Remax Advantage. to all. RSVPs are requested to Basketball fans, lovers of Susan Feinstein at sfeinstein@ Israel and individuals of all lappinfoundation.org or call ages are invited to the North 978-740-4431. Please provide Shore premiere of “On The your email so they can contact Map,” an inspirational, against- you in the event of inclement An inspirational, against-all-odds story of all-odds story of Maccabi Tel weather. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1977 European Championship

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Babies and Bagels at Andover’s Temple Emanuel

when she was new to town, who get the word out more in order told her about the program. to grow the number of fami- Working part-time as a librari- lies involved. She sees moms, an in North Andover also allows dads and nannies dropping off her the flexibility to attend the their kids at pre-school, carry- program. ing infant seats, and will some- Rothstein explained that times approach them to help there is no maximum num- spread the word. The cost for ber for the group, as the moms Babies and Bagels is $20 a year and their babies and toddlers which includes, coffee, bagels meet in the large multi-purpose and cream cheese. Although room. It was much more infant- Rothstein is a Sisterhood mem- oriented when she initially ber, there is no requirement to joined, but now that most are join Sisterhood, the Temple or toddlers, there is plenty of space even to be Jewish, she explained. for them to run around. The program is open to moms, She said she would like to dads and caretakers. PHYLLIS LEVIN on REAL ESTATE

Davita Block of North Andover with Sage, Alyson D’Angelo of Tewksbury with Leah, Amy Rothstein of HAVE NO REGRETS Andover with Porter and Kim Rainen, also of Andover, with Avi. You are thrilled when your REALTOR® calls CINDY BERNSTEIN and my son,” she said. newcomer Alyson D’Angelo to say your offer has been accepted on your new Special to the Journal While Porter will be mov- of Tewksbury. While the other Phyllis Levin home, but when you realize that you’ve just agreed ing on to Toddler Time, a more three children ranged from CRS GRI CBR to the biggest purchase of your life, you’re suddenly It was Monday morning, and structured program for older 17-18 months, D’Angelo was seized by doubt and wonder if you did the right four moms were socializing toddlers, and Chickadees, a there with her 3-week old thing. “Buyer’s Remorse” is a common reaction for first-timers as well and enjoying bagels and coffee drop off program at the Nursery daughter Leah. As a new tem- as seasoned homebuyers. The best way to avoid it is to prepare ahead of while their children were play- School, Rothstein will still con- ple member, she wanted the time: Make sure your finances are in order, so that you know you can ing with toys, running around tinue to lead the group next time with other moms while comfortably afford your new home. Make a list of why you chose this chewing on bagels. year with her baby daughter, on maternity leave. A manager particular property and highlight your favorite features. Read the home Babies and Bagels at Temple due this spring. of business analytics, D’Angelo inspection report to be clear about the property’s condition. Emanuel in Andover meets on When Rothstein joined, it learned about the group from Mondays from 9:15 to 10:15 was one and a half hours, with the Temple bulletin. Breaking a contract is expensive. So it’s better to relax and remember a.m. during the school year. The people coming and going. She Kim Rainen, who has lived in that you loved the property before you signed the contract and nothing’s Sisterhood sponsored program shortened it to Andover for four changed. If you are experiencing doubts, talk to your REALTOR®, had its beginnings in 2009. an hour. “It is years, brought who can help you sort out the “normal jitters” and keep things moving All of the women who more a group, In addition to the her 17 month- forward. attended said they joined to this way,” she Jewish component, old son, Avi. She EXPERIENCE IS THE DIFFERENCE. meet other Jewish women, and explained. Rainen said, “We both said she was for their children, ages 1 month Right now, friends with Amy Feel free to call me at SAGAN REALTORS to 18 months, to meet other eight are signed like it, and everyone is who told her on all aspects of buying or selling real estate at 781-367-8150 Jewish children. up, but the par- really nice. We come about the group. “It is a laid back casual atmo- ticipation varies In addition to to hangout… While www.phyllislevin.com [email protected] (781) 367-8150 sphere with no pressure and is week to week, the Jewish com- website email cell a great way to start the week,” and people often Avi plays, I talk to ponent, Rainen explained Amy Rothstein decide to come other moms.” said, “We both who has led the group since at the last min- like it, and every- September. Her 17-month-old ute. In the winter, one is really nice. EWISH OURNAL son, Porter, has gone to Babies it is harder to get the kids out, We come to hangout, have a J J Publisher/Editor Todd Feinburg and Bagels since he was an according to Rothstein. nice time. While Avi plays, I [email protected] infant. Most of the moms work either talk to other moms.” Rainen Business Manager Chester Baker Rothstein and her husband flexible hours or are on mater- works full-time as a lawyer, but [email protected] moved to Andover two years nity leave. Rothstein is a nurse explained her schedule is flex- Graphics, Web, Russian Chronicle Editor ago, and when her son was born at the Mass General. Making ible enough to allow her to be Yulia Zhorov [email protected] she was looking for a Jewish the effort to attend, which can there on Monday mornings. community for both of them. be difficult, is a question of “life Davita Block lives in North Graphics, Web, Obituaries Andrew Fleischer [email protected] At the time, she said she was balances.” She says the program Andover but grew up in the focused on Porter’s nap sched- attracts the type of person who large Jewish community of ADVERTISING ule, but was willing to make an wants to be involved in their Sharon. Block, along with her Director of Advertising and Marketing Lois Kaplan exception for a program with a community. 16 month old daughter Sage, [email protected] connection to Judaism. “I love The moms who attended started attending the group at Senior Account Manager Betsy Breitborde to be involved, meet new peo- Monday were very positive the same time as Rothstein. [email protected] ple and make friends for me about the program, including She met with Rabbi Goldstein, EDITORIAL CARTOONIST George Freedman

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Daughters of the Shtetl and young Jewish women were eager to fill them. But where were these young women to work? This country offered two distinct professional environments for Jewish workers in the clothing industry: the small “contractor” shops with less than 30 employees or the more modern clothing factories with hundreds of employees. The contractor shops remained similar to their Russian counter- parts – dirty and poorly lit with workers tightly packed together, toiling for long hours for low pay. Ten-hour days, six days a week was the norm. But for young Jewish girls off the boat The Women’s Trade Union League was founded in Boston in 1903. Seniors these shops offered the same Af for da ble Senior Housing For Over 30 Ye ars The organization focused both on labor justice and on the empowerment of women. paternalistic environment they socialactivities•smallpetsoK were accustomed to in Russia. HERBERT BELKIN held the enticing promise of These Jewish-owned shops also Cle an, qui et, Af for da ble. Special to the Journal independence unheard of in the allowed them to keep Shabbat shtetl, as well as marriage based and the Jewish holidays, impor- t the turn of the twenti- on romantic love, not arranged tant to those who wanted to eth century, over two mil- by parents. maintain their ties to Judaism. Alion Jews exchanged the All of this America offered, These contractor shops provid- poverty of life in Russia for the but it was just as necessary for ed a family setting with every- poverty of life in America. They Jewish daughters to find jobs one’s personal circumstances accepted poverty in America here to help support their fami- known to everybody else. To off- 4 loCA tions: because this country offered lies as it was in Russia. The work set these advantages, the con- them liberating opportunity, they found was in the needle tractor shops were susceptible danvers• salem freedom and, best of all, escape trades. Between 1899 and 1910, to layoffs due to the seasonable peabody• beverly from the murderous pogroms 64% of all Jewish immigrants pattern of the clothing industry, that were savaging their lives went to work in the ready-to- and there was little chance for in Russia. For the daughters of wear clothing industry. Most advancement. these immigrant Jewish fami- had some experience as seam- At first glance, the large lies, America held the promise stresses or tailors, and their industrial clothing factories did of something denied them in the needle skills were needed in not offer much more to Jewish EQU AL HOUS ING old country – an education. In the burgeoning clothing indus- workers. These factories used OP POR TU NI TY A POAH Community Russia, education was for their try. The jobs for making ladies the latest industrial techniques Preservation Housing Community Management, LLC brothers, not for them. Along shirtwaists, skirts and cloaks, to speed their production lines. with an education, America also and men’s suits were open, Instead of the skill set of seam-

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JEWISH JOURNAL TODD FEINBURG Publisher/Editor Women’s March a Blessing aturday was a beautiful day for the may have slipped, incrementally, back into a country as the Women’s March turned “new normal” that looks acceptable to some, Sinto a huge national event, a reminder that looks like a real recovery on paper, but of how much our system depends on the free it’s a recovery that has left large swaths of the exchange of ideas to make it function prop- population feeling abandoned and ignored. erly. Just as the Tea Party movement has been The election in November represented a the most powerful force in our politics since primal scream. 2010, the energy expressed on the streets of Washington and around the country on The new president, a remedy chosen Saturday could evolve into a similar move- because he seemed the only choice available, ment on the other side. We need more of this is a blustery, visceral vulgarity. He is an insult sort of activism. to the sensibilities of a nation that expects the tone and rhetoric and personal behavior Thomas Jefferson is credited with of its leaders to match the ideals that are having said, “Dissent is the highest form of fundamental to a democratic society. But patriotism.” And although research suggests allegiance to proper tone has come to seem he probably didn’t say it, the quote gets our a trick to many – perhaps it is too easy for system exactly right. An engaged population ordinary men and women with an unusual is necessary to keep government on course. lust for power to adopt a sophisticated Left to their own devices, without a passionate demeanor and shroud the reality of a population watching over, with wariness, disreputable character. the actions of Washington elites, those with proximity to the big pot of public gold are apt We might recall Bobby Kennedy rejecting to dip their hands in too generously and too the gross inequality he saw in the country often, redirecting resources that should be during the 1968 election cycle. “This is not LETTERS TO THE EDITOR serving the needs of citizens rather than those acceptable in the United States of America,” of special interests. he would say with his odd nasal intensity, Announcing MJAC and you had the feeling the words came from In December, 2016, I submit- The success or failure of such We have been looking at our politics and someplace deep. Such palpable impatience ted a brief Letter to the Editor an organization depends upon wondering what is wrong with, why it seems has not been on display from recent presi- about the autumn founding of members of our respective faith so ineffectual. We have been left frustrated dents, whatever other positive attributes they the Muslim-Jewish Advisory communities awareness and and feeling that our system is hopelessly may have displayed, nor in the players around Council (MJAC). Having been a participation. subscriber to the Journal since A recently published intro- broken. Some suggest that the checks and them. Being in proximity to power seems June, I am inclined to infer that duction to the MJAC by activ- balances make action too difficult. Others enough to satisfy the souls of those who hold my letter was not published ist Rabia Chaudry courageously say it is money in politics that has turned office today. because it is neither cynical nor declares, “We can no longer the system sour. There’s also an argument spiteful toward Muslims. That is, afford to allow differences over that gerrymandering is the problem, that The primal scream of the right and contemptuous commentaries Israel/Palestine to prevent us congressional districts have been too carefully frustrated working class voters took office on seem to receive priority. from collaborating on issues of The MJAC, as I had report- profound import at home.” Friday. And Saturday we heard a similar sound designed to protect incumbents. ed, is a coalition created by the I personally believe that the from the left. Let both sides fully articulate American Jewish Committee formation of the MJAC is news But really what we’ve been missing is a their positions and keep the pressure on (AJC) and the Islamic Society of worthy, and continue to hope consistently engaged population, ready to yell those who enjoy the fruits of our power in North America (ISNA), with the that the Journal editorial staff and scream and hold their leaders hostage Washington. We may find that there’s nothing mission to counter bigotry and may decide it is too. in order to get what they want. The economy wrong with the system at all. hate crimes that target members Dick Freeman of both faith communities. Chestnut Hill

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Not a Mensch Your writer David Rosenberg 19 years using the banks money Presidential Consideration supports and voted for Trump. as losses as if it were his own. So That’s his choice, I voted for it was legal. But is it moral that In any contract there is a ly demonstrated, in clear, usual- lacking the required provenance Hillary Clinton not just because in the process he put hundreds mutual assumption of obliga- ly offensive, and arguably path- of genuine Democratic proce- I know why I’m a Democrat but of small businesses out of busi- tion by the contracting parties, ological pronouncement, that dure. because she has served this ness? and a mutual pledge of some equality is a concept to which Mr. Trump’s problem with nation with distinction. With His Trump University was sort to some stated end. If either he simply does not subscribe. illegitimacy lies not in the alle- regard to Rosenberg’s statement a fraud. Thankfully, an honest of the parties does not give full How then can he validly pledge gation that he may have con- that as Secretary of State Clinton Attorney General from New York, assent, is somehow ignorant to defend it? On the taking of spired with a foreign despot to made our standing in the world Eric Schneiderman, found him of the obligation, or otherwise such pledge, he is at worst an achieve victory, but in the much diminish significantly, I’m sur- guilty and he has to reimburse engages in dissimulation as to impostor uttering a falsehood, larger problem of his fundamen- prised he didn’t use Trump’s the people who sued $25 mil- the pledge, the contract is ren- or at best one suffering from tal inability to exercise the final words, “A total Disaster.” lion. Florida’s Attorney General dered invalid. invincible ignorance who just step in assuming office. And if I can’t find one redeeming Pam Bondi started to investigate The American electorate, does not grasp the profound he assumes office despite this quality about Donald Trump. but after she received $25,000 though the majority of them import of the incurred obliga- disqualifying impediment, he is That he knows how to borrow from the Trump Charitable rejected him, is in the position of tion. Actually, the legal defect in no more than a despot himself! money for real estate? Good foundation toward her re-elec- tending to Mr. Trump the gover- terms of ignorance may be an He can not purport to protect for him, That he has filed for tion campaign, she closed the nance of this nation in exchange apt one here, since Mr. Trump and defend a Constitution the bankruptcy seven times matters case! for his pledge to protect and has shown a remarkable capac- formative principle of which he little to people like Rosenberg or Trump is what he is and a defend their Constitution and ity for it. But in either case there has denounced. that he was a draft dodger not mensch HE IS NOT ! themselves. But the foundation- is no meeting of the minds with Ironically, perhaps painfully, once but five times, that he has Saul Heller al precept of that Constitution the electorate, no possibility of we face this situation at the very avoided paying federal taxes for Jupiter, Fla. is equality, enunciated in the a good faith agreement, no con- time when we commemorate the Declaration of Independence as tract, and no President! The cor- birth of the greatest defender of Just Wondering the primary self evident truth ollaries of this are, for example, equality –and indeed the great- on which the liberty of those that the appointments of the est American – who has ever Although the politics of most thinking about the new feeling making the offer is erected; plutocrats and racist sympathiz- lived, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of your readers is not mine, we of empowerment among anti- and subsequently affirmed and ers around him are meaningless; In the anticipated advance of share a religion. I am trying to Semitic groups. embodied in the Constitution, and, above all, that the “gov- the Trump administration, or reach out beyond our mutual Ellen Steinbaum most emphatically in the later erned” are not obliged to com- more precisely “regime”, we do “bubbles” to ask how people are Boston amendments. It is thus incon- ply with the “laws” which he, in well to remember what equality, trovertible that equality is indis- conjunction with Congress, pro- our equality, meant to him. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR should include one’s name, pensable to a free Democratic mulgates. For they are not truly address and telephone number. Letters must be respectful, society. governed, and the laws are not Joseph Noone civil in tone and contain no personal insults. Email submissions to Yet Mr. Trump has abundant- truly laws but arbitrary edicts Lynn [email protected], subject “Letters.”

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Abolishing Obamacare Punishes Working Families FRANK CLEMENTE ily, depending on family income. Taking dren. Among white adults without a col- the insurance program for the elderly and AND RON POLLACK away subsidies would make health insur- lege degree (often viewed as the incom- disabled – applying it to all the income Special to the Journal ance unaffordable for most of these fami- ing president’s “base”), more than 6 mil- of the Top 2%. Previously, the tax phased lies. lion people have gained coverage. out for married couples on any income epublican plans to repeal the Denying struggling families quality, The uninsured rate has fallen by above $250,000. Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) affordable health care while giving huge more than one-third nationally. Some of Thanks to this tax and other chang- Rthreaten the health care of 30 mil- tax breaks to the wealthy and profit- the states that saw the biggest drops in es made by the ACA, Medicare’s ability lion Americans and would erode some able corporations clearly contradicts their number of uninsured helped elect to fully serve its 57 million participants rare progress made recently to reverse President-elect Donald Trump’s claim of Donald Trump, including West Virginia was extended by 10 years and important America’s growing economic inequality. looking out for the little guy. (-58.6%), Kentucky (-57.1%), Michigan improvements were made to benefits. If By taxing rich households and big cor- In addition to shifting resources from (-49.3%), and Ohio (-44.7%). this tax were taken away, Medicare ben- porations to subsidize health care for the working class to the upper class, Who would gain from abolishing the eficiaries would face higher premiums working families, the ACA does what repeal of the ACA would also cost about health-care law and the taxes that fund it? and deductibles. good public policy should: level the play- $1 trillion in lost revenues. (Total changes Among the big winners would be wealthy Repeal of Obamacare presents a stark ing field to give everyone a shot, not in revenues $1,052) investors, who often don’t have to work tradeoff. Abolishing the ACA gives big tax just those at the top. Abolishing the ACA This huge revenue loss would make it for a living but simply live off the pro- breaks to the most privileged members would only further tilt the field in favor of impossible for Republicans to fund any ceeds of their fortunes. The ACA places of our society while increasing the eco- the wealthy and well-connected. sort of meaningful “replacement” for the a small 3.8% tax on their investment nomic burdens on millions of working It turns out that taking away health ACA (if that’s in fact their desire). Most income from dividends, interest, capital Americans – while also endangering their insurance from struggling families can likely, millions would simply lose their gains and rent. This only affects the top health. be a windfall for the well-to-do. The top health insurance. 2% of households – couples making more Polls show that voters in November 0.1% of households – those with income It is important to look at who has than $250,000 a year. overwhelmingly believed the system is of at least $3.7 million a year – would gained health coverage under the ACA, Much of that passive income is gener- rigged to benefit the rich and powerful. receive a tax cut of about $197,000 in which is funded mostly by $600 bil- ally taxed at much lower rates than simi- Repealing the ACA will rig the system 2017, on average, if the ACA is repealed, lion in taxes on wealthy families and lar amounts of income from wages and even more. Those aren’t the skewed pri- according to the Tax Policy Center. on thriving health-care industries like salaries – at as little as half the rate. The orities the American people voted for. Meanwhile, millions of Americans insurance, prescription drugs and med- ACA’s investment-income surtax goes a would see the cost of their private health ical devices. small way towards closing that tax loop- Frank Clemente is executive director insurance skyrocket because they would Since 2010, approximately 20 million hole, which is, of course, just one of many of Americans for Tax Fairness and Ron lose ACA subsidies used to pay their pre- Americans have obtained coverage – in enjoyed by the wealthy. Pollack is founding executive director of miums. The increased costs would range all ethnic groups in every region of the In order to strengthen Medicare, the Families USA, the national organization from about $4,000 to $6,000 per fam- country, including nearly 3 million chil- ACA also extended a 0.9% tax that funds for health care consumers. Challenges for Pro-Israel Americans JEFFREY ROBBINS munity has much more urgent the point. Democrats are now Special to the Journal business than reproaching one equally split between sym- another over the past. It has a pathizing with Israel and the resident Obama’s depar- problem that, if not confront- Palestinians. While 16 years ture from office has ed with all of the resources, ago liberal Democrats favored Pbrought to an end, one energy and smarts that it can Israel by 30 points, they now hopes, the parlor game that has muster, poses a real threat to favor Palestinians by 12. This is so consumed American Jews for American support for Israel hardly the only poll that high- eight years: the ferocious, take- and, therefore, to Israel itself, lights the danger if Israel and no-prisoners argument over and no amount of hubris or those who care about it do not whether his Administration was gloating over the election of rouse themselves from the state “good” for Israel or “bad” for Donald Trump can mask it. of self-satisfied torpor in which Israel. There was always merit The problem is this: Americans they presently reside. During on both sides of the argument. who place themselves some- the 2014 Gaza war, for instance, As the president pointed out, where between center and left Americans under the age of 30 on military and intelligence mat- of center on the political spec- told pollsters by a 2-1 margin ters his administration’s support trum are abandoning Israel that Israel, rather than Hamas, for and coordination with Israel Attorney Jeffrey Robbins spoke at the JCC in Marblehead on January in droves. The constituencies was to blame for that war. were extraordinary. Israeli offi- 19 about what pro-Israel Americans need to do to reverse the dam- that constitute the Democratic The evidence has passed out cials who were often deeply dis- age done to Israel during the Obama years. Robbins, above right, party and Democratic-leaning of the anecdotal into the unde- appointed with Obama confirm chatted with audience members. independents have been speed- niable. Without America sup- this. And there were plenty of team took office in 2009 serving ment that fuels that rejection- walking toward the exits when port for Israel, Israel is gravely instances in which his adminis- notice that it would treat Israeli ism, the Obama Administration it comes to Israel in recent imperiled, and without support tration stepped in to help Israel settlements as the primary encouraged the Palestinians to years. The warm embrace of from the constituencies that when it counted a great deal: cause of the Palestinian-Israeli believe that they could continue Israel by President Trump that comprise the Democratic party, providing badly-needed help in conflict, openly uninterested in as they have in the past, without has Jerusalem and some in our America’s support is in real jeop- stopping uncontrollable fires the set of inarguable facts dem- consequences. In the process, community kvelling with sat- ardy. It is perfectly possible for near Haifa, getting endangered onstrating that this was mani- Obama’s White House helped isfaction looks a great deal like public opinion to be upended Israeli diplomats in Cairo out of festly not so. In looking the other legitimize the very delegitimiza- a poison kiss, as Americans of in a short period of time – think harm’s way, and, yes, speaking way at the Palestinian rejection- tion of Israel that it professed so color, young people, women American attitudes toward gay out against anti-Israel bias at the ism that is in fact the conflict’s solemnly to deplore. and liberals who overwhelm- marriage, for instance – and we United Nations, for example. primary cause, and in taking a This debate does not matter ingly loathe Trump watch that face the possibility of waking At the same time, the Obama powder on the Palestinian incite- anymore. The pro-Israel com- embrace with horror as mere up any day and seeing support speed-walking toward the exits for Israel among young people, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR on Israel becomes a race. people of color, progressives There is a fierce battle rag- and women gone. A J Street “Fact Checker?” ing over the issue of Israel on Stopping the hemorrhag- the most important battlefield ing, and clawing back support I respect the Journal for somewhat delusional, driven by narrow majority reflects loyal- of all: American public opinion. among Americans who do not printing a variety of opinions, a crazed ideology, and obviously ty to their then-President and Israel’s enemies are waging it identify with the Republican such as the one recently writ- mistaken to worry about Iran’s their party rather than actual with vigor, often out-hustling party and never will, needs to be ten by Benjy Cannon of J Street. stated goal of killing every single support of the Iran deal. After Israel’s supporters. They can a priority of the pro-Israel com- However, I wonder what calling Jew in Israel (and presumably the recent actions of the “lame see the steady progress they are munity. The same-old same-old one’s self a “pro-Israel group” Muslims as well, if caught in the duck” Obama administration, making in diluting and eroding will not do. Nor will the tradi- actually means to a group like cross fire)? and considering Iran’s behav- support for Israel among vir- tional complacency to which we J Street? It is hard for me to see It is misleading to cast doubt ior since the current President’s tually every demographic other have fallen victim. If those who how a representative from a pre- on how the majority of Israelis deal was signed, I am not so sure than Americans over 60 and care about Israel want others sumably pro-Israel organization feel about the Iranian deal even those numbers would be Christian conservatives, and to care about it as well, they are can make statements that are so because it enjoys support among duplicated again. they know that at this rate it will going to have to get to work, and critical and non-complimentary some security experts, as Mr. Those Jews calling them- only be a matter of time before fast. in one short article. Perhaps a Cannon suggests. A quick Google selves politically “Independent,” support for Israel will be the fact checker could come up with search would tell you that 78% of a group presumably less ideo- exclusive domain of rock-ribbed Jeffrey Robbins is an attorney even just one positive J Street Jewish Israelis say that the Iran logical, gave Obama a 40% favor- Republicans. at Mintz Levin in Boston with a statement supporting the dem- deal endangers their country able rating in 2015, according to This would be fine if the specialty in complex civil litiga- ocratically elected government (Jerusalem Post, July 2015.) Feel Gallup. I wonder… what would American electorate consisted tion. He served as Chairman of of Israel, because I can’t find any free to fact check that. that number be today, and what principally of Sheldon Adelson’s the New England Board of the in this recent piece. Mr. Cannon is not wrong will become of J Street without family members, but – spoiler Anti-Defamation League from Furthermore, by declaring in quoting polls that indicated their unprecedented access to alert: that is not the direction 2012 to 2014, and as President Netanyahu and his government American Jewish opinion in the White House? in which the new America is of the World Affairs Council of “far right,” is the author sug- support of the JCPOA in 2015 at Marty Schneer headed. Boston (World Boston) between gesting the Prime Minister is around 53%, but I believe that Salem A recent Pew poll illustrated 2001 and 2004.

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Twenty-Somethings in Israel Finding Her Voice: TEDDY WEINBERGER visits with those of their siblings. Cantor Likes Fit in Haverhill Special to the Journal No one wants to be stuck home alone with Mom and Dad, God he Great Recession of forbid. 2008 broke what was once For young married couples, Ta taboo for American the possibility for home visits youth: moving back in with your doubles. There are young cou- parents after college. Now that ples, hardly ever at home for the American economy is pick- Shabbat, visiting each side of the ing up, I imagine that some of family in rotation. This is even the old stigmas against living more the case on major Jewish at home will start to return. In holidays. In Israel, it can happen Israel, it continues to be nor- that a family where the couple mal to live with your parents is already in its forties has yet to at any number of junctures in make a single Passover Seder in your twenties: during army ser- their home – they always go to vice (on Sabbaths, holidays, the grandparents. I’m not sure and vacations), while working Teddy’s youngest son Elie is his that such a situation is ideal. first child to become engaged. at odd jobs to earn money for Sarah and I, living in Atlanta He is shown with finance Hadar. the traditional post-army trek in our mid-twenties, had to rely Cantor Vera Broekhuysen of Temple Emanu-el in Haverhill officiates (which may extend to a year and more), during on ourselves and our (very warm and hospitable) at a wedding in 2014. your university years if you live within com- community for Shabbat and holiday company. It muting distance of the school, and during the was a wonderful experience hosting and being SOPHIE KATZMAN ent people, finding something accreditation and/or search period before you hosted by people of all ages. We quickly learned Special to the Journal that would make the world more land your first full-time job in your profession. how to make guests feel at home and how to beautiful and then passing that Twenty-somethings are thus often be good guests ourselves, and we lthough she has had a along to others. It really spoke engaged in a kind of ebb and flow: grew a lot in the process, indi- passion for music since to me.” Vera realized that what sometimes staying with parents, vidually and as a couple. Ashe was a little girl, Vera made the world more beautiful and sometimes (when everyone In Israel, it can I am happy to say that talk of Broekhuysen didn’t always for her was singing. gets on everyone’s nerves) not. happen that a family married children is no longer in know she wanted to be a cantor. Growing up in Cambridge in a Indeed, a question that rarely gets where the couple is the theoretical realm for Sarah In fact, when she finished col- multi-faith family, Broekhuysen asked in America (because the and me. Last month our son Elie lege at the University of Toronto, was raised to be Jewish, but answer is usually obvious) is often already in its forties became engaged to Hadar and she decided to train to become not extremely observant; when pertinent for middle-aged Israeli has yet to make the wedding is set for March 26. At a doctor. “I hopped around a she decided to become a can- parents: Whom do you have at this point, if you keep track of my bit. First doing an extra year tor, she wasn’t too familiar with home now? a single Passover unfolding family saga, you may of undergradu- what it would Of course, Israel being a very Seder in their home be saying to yourself: Isn’t Elie at ate, and then entail. “No one small country, even when your – they always go to 22 the youngest child and isn’t he enrolling in a else in my fam- children move out, they don’t still in the army? The answer to pre-medical pro- One of my favorite ily worked in the go very far. A majority of Israel’s the grandparents. both questions is “yes.” Elie has gram after col- things to do is to teach Jewish space. A population lives within about an indeed leaped ahead of all of his lege. During one bar/bat mitzvah students lot of them are hour’s drive of each other in the siblings, in part because he is our of those years I in the medi- greater metropolitan areas of Israel’s two largest most traditionally religious child (he and Hadar was in the pro- the grammatical system cal field. I didn’t cities: Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Unlike in America, believe in complete physical abstinence before gram, I spent of trope, rather than just know much where visits by adult children sometimes only marriage). And Elie, like several of the other reli- the summer in having them memorize about being a occur semi-annually, home visits in Israel are gious young men in his army unit, will be a mar- Rochester at a cantor, but I within the realm of serious consideration every ried soldier for a while. folk art festival; their Torah portion. knew I want- Shabbat. Given that Sarah and I will now be competing I loved to make ed to study it.” For parents, however, it’s often feast or famine: with Hadar’s family, we are not expecting to see music there. Her passions if your adult children enjoy each other’s com- the young couple every week. Every other week There were songbooks and took her to Hebrew College, a pany, then they will want to synchronize their will also be okay. instruments everywhere, and I non-denominational semi- was just enjoying making music nary in Newton, where she was again. I went home ready to ordained this past June, earning pursue my second year of pre- her Cantorial Studies degree and med, but I wasn’t excited about also graduating with a Masters it.” in Jewish Education. Scrolling through Facebook Her transition from Graduate one day, Vera saw that a friend School to work was smooth, from her time in Rochester was but eventful. “Interviewing at searching for someone to join Temple Emanu-el in Haverhill, photo: ryan kenner him on a road trip across the I knew it was the right fit. There WEDDINGS & EVENTS American West. With little to were mutual good feelings; it’s lose, Vera took the opportunity really a wonderful congrega- and found it to be an awak- tion,” she smiles. “I was hired ening. “It was truly a spiritual in July, while expecting my sec- experience from California to ond child in the fall. Much like Nevada, to Glacier National Park, anyone starting a new job, I Oregon, Utah and beyond. We was a bit apprehensive, and I finished together in New Mexico just wanted to make it through and Texas, where we then parted the High Holidays before giving ways. I drove home by myself birth!” along the bottom of the country. Cantor Vera and her husband Having this independent time welcomed their second son, photo: bharat parmar on top of the trip with my friend Benjamin, on Shmini Atzeret, was really significant.” just in time for her wishes to be During one portion of her trip met. After eight weeks of mater- in Atlanta, Vera had a particu- nity leave, she returned to work- larly life-changing experience. “I ing part-time, two to three days Easy to plan, impossible to forget. went to a service where a grand- a week. “When you have a new fatherly like man led a sermon baby, the world changes a lot, called the Lupine Lady. He talk- your level of sleep goes down,” ed about traveling to faraway she laughs, “but the short days lands, meeting a lot of differ- continued on page 15

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ast Summer, Allison Gay of Swampscott married Guy Lemberg, who grew up in England and Australia, in a ceremony and Donna Kagan’s Lreception at Tupper Manor in Beverly. We spoke last week to Allison and Guy, who live in San Francisco, about what they wanted in a wedding and what guided their decisions. Jewish Journal: What were JJ: Where did you form your your goals as you planned your vision for you wedding? Elegant Touch Event Designer wedding? Allison: We both work in cre- Allison Gay: I think we both ative fields and we’re both art- wanted to have a traditional ists and I think having a really FOR A WEDDING TO REMEMBER... Jewish wedding but with a per- unique space and people could sonalized twist – we wanted it walk in and having a differ- to be intimate and personal. We ent experience from what they ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! had 150 guests, I think, and we were used to from other wed- wanted to make it to feel as if dings was really important for Complimentary Consultation by Appointment there were only 10 people. We us. We’ve both been to so many did that by talking to the rabbi weddings, and we just wanted to Visit our Showroom Offices in Marblehead and Martha’s Vineyard and really letting him know the do something a bit more out of ✦ full story of how we met and the box both for ourselves and 781-631-6603 [email protected] what we think of each other and for our guests. he translated that into the ceremony. That’s how we made it JJ: Given your parameters, traditional and personal at the was it hard to find an appropri- same time. ate facility to hold your recep- Guy Lemberg: We had looked tion? at hotels in Boston and they Allison: It was complicated. seemed too stuffy to us, too Guy was born in London (and formal, we wanted something lived there until he was 10) that felt more intimate, more but grew up in Australia. Guy’s natural. We weren’t interested in dad is Israeli and his mom is golden chandeliers. continued on page 12

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Guy: We ended up using Tupper Manor ning and managing your wedding dif- Gay-Lemberg Wedding in Beverly, and there’s a huge, expansive ficult? Did you integrate the ideas of your from page 11 lawn with beautiful fountains, and the families into your plans? manor itself is a very charming venue. Allison: I work in film production, I There are big windows that look out on produce and direct, so the production the ocean, it’s just a beautiful setting. side of me makes sure every little detail Allison: Coming from California we is checked off, and so this was just like were looking for space that was a bit another production for me. And my mom more modern, but then we decided that plans events and has done tons of work in we should embrace the New England the community so between the two of us charm. In the end that really spoke to us. we made sure all the details were right. It went beyond our goals. The best com- Guy: We did a lot of the decision mak- pliment we got was after the event and ing, but our parents were still involved someone came up to us and said they on both sides. It was really a team effort. couldn’t tell whose family was whose. I think the details are important, but no one leaves a wedding talking about the JJ: Did you find the process of plan- beds. Beds are important, but that’s not

Irish. My family’s in Boston, we live in JJ: How do you feel in retrospect? Did California and most of our friends are you make good decisions? Was Boston there. There’s family all over the world, the right place for the wedding? so figuring out where to have the wed- Allison: I think everyone who came ding, that took a while. If we had had it to the wedding was really happy to be in California there would have been so in the Boston area, and the people who many places, but to have it in Boston came from Sydney were able to see the meant there weren’t many options. We North Shore which is such a beautiful made the decision to have it in Boston place to go in August. So, it wasn’t like so my family could help out, and then, they were shlepping all the way up to go being there, it was like where can we to a wedding. They got a whole vacation have it where it can be an outdoor space in a beautiful part of the world, and we and it can feel intimate. So there weren’t loved the space, so there wasn’t much of that many options. a compromise.

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Allison Gay and Guy Lemberd wanted their wedding to feel unique and personal. They found the right fit at Tupper Manor in Beverly, offering lovely grounds and interior spaces with character.

unique to the setting. And also Guy: And Allison’s dad is a We used smaller vases, simple I think our wedding had really great musician, and he played a white table clothes and chairs good speeches. Often you go to song for Allison. And a friend of that you might find in a garden weddings and the speeches are mine is a very good sax player, and lots of candles so it was real- just rushed through, like you’re so he ended up performing with ly romantic and summery and given five minutes and that’s the band as well. natural and organic and it felt all you have, so it just becomes Allison: We wanted the decor effortless, even though it wasn’t a list of thanking people. We to be very simple and elegant. effortless, but it felt that way. what makes the wedding. What ly helped to ease things and to allowed people to really speak makes the wedding is two fami- make sure everyone on our side their minds, and I think the Allison Gay grew up in Swampscott and attended Cohen Hillel lies coming together. got along and it all worked out result of that was that it was Academy. After graduating from Emerson College in Boston, she and then on everyone else’s side a major contributing factor to moved to the West Coast to work in film production. She is now a producer and director at Airbnb headquarters in San Francisco. JJ: Weddings now tend to last you could go to our wedding how good the wedding was. My Guy Lemberg was born in London and raised in Sydney, Australia. the whole weekend. Did you and see familiar faces that you mom’s actually a speechwriter, He is a creative director at a San Francisco advertising agency. His have multiple events? wouldn’t have otherwise had. so she had to nail it. And my father, Elan, is an architect and artist, and his mother Pamela is a Allison: We really wanted Guy: Weddings are like mag- brothers ended up doing more speech writer. Guy moved to San Francisco in 2014 and met Allison everyone to get to know each nifying glasses, I think, they of an audiovisual roast of me Gay soon afterwards. other before the wedding itself, tend to amplify the relation- than a traditional speech. Rabbi Michael Ragozin and Cantor Elana Rosenfeld officiated. so we planned small events ship between the two families. Catering was provided by Bruce Silverlieb, the Party Specialist, and before hand. We had a Friday Fortunately, we started off with JJ: What other tips do you flowers were artfully furnished by Roses and Thistle. Photos by Guru night Shabbat dinner at syna- the two families getting on real- have for couples thinking about Khalsa of San Francisco. gogue and my aunt cooked ly well, and by the time of the their weddings? dinner for maybe 80 people wedding the love of the occa- Allison: We didn’t want the from out of town, and then on sion really amplified the feeling band to be the emcee the whole Saturday we had a big barbe- between the two families. night, so we had my sister emcee cue for the out of town people The details did really add to the speeches. She was great, and in my cousin’s backyard, low- the wedding. The huppa cover it made it feel like people really SOCIAL key, casual events before this big was designed by my dad with wanted to listen and pay atten- fancy wedding. I think that real- our names and imagery that was tion because she was up there. DRESSING V Weddings V Bar/Bat Mitzvahs V Special Occasions

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Community NEWS STORIES FROM YOUR LIFE Renowned Marblehead storyteller Judith Black leads her class of eight JCC CAMPS FAIRS Camp directors from day, overnight, and specialty camps will be on hand Sunday, participants, “Making Stories from your Life,” February 3-5: In Marblehead, $350, includes Friday night dinner February 5, at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (JCC) to speak with parents about the and snacks. Reservations, send $75 check to Black, 33 Prospect St., Marblehead or storiesalive.com/order- summer camp programs, from preschool to high school, with transportation from several locations in Greater form. Boston. Free, everyone welcome. Bostonjcc.org/camp, [email protected]. PARENTING THROUGH A JEWISH LENS Registration for fall parenting classes supported by Hebrew DIVAS AND DESSERT Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation presents this tribute to Barbra Streisand and College and CJP, is held throughout the Boston area. Classes are offered for parents of children ages 0-10; Bette Midler featuring vocalist Lisa Yves February 9, at 7 p.m., Lanam Club, 260 North Main St., Andover. tweens, ages 10-13, and teen-agers. Parents of all backgrounds welcome; free babysitting for daytime Seniors 70+ years old, $12; sponsors, one tickets, Streisand, $54, Midler, $36; general admission, $18.mvjf. classes; scholarships, discounts offered. Hebrewcollege.edu/parenting, email [email protected]. org, or call with credit card, 978-688-0466. PARKINSON’S WELLNESS PROGRAM The nine-week winter session of exercise and movement classes THE VENICE GHETTO: 500 YEARS OF LIFE The Yiddish Book Center at 1021 West St., Amherst, presents and support group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers continues at the Leventhal-Sidman the 2015 documentary drama and animated film, February 12, 2 p.m. yiddishbookcenter.org/events. Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. (Classes, $90) The support group meets Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., ($45). Registration required. 617-667-1276. STAND WITH US All are invited to welcome former Israeli soldiers to the North Shore on Thursday, February 23rd at 7 p.m., at Temple B’nai Abraham, 200 Lothrop Street in Beverly. Hear about real life TIFERET SHALOM OPEN HOUSE Peabody Reform Jewish congregation welcomes people of all backgrounds experiences from Israeli soldiers who serve to protect all citizens of Israel. Their stories are inspirational, to its open houses located in several areas of the North Shore. For information or to RSVP to a site, e-mail human, and deeply personal, demonstrating clearly how the IDF employs the strictest moral standards while [email protected]. defending the citizens of Israel. The program is free and is sponsored by StandWithUs, Lappin Foundation ENGAGING ISRAEL Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Shirat Hyam present rabbis David Meyer and and Temple B’nai Abraham. All are welcome. Reservations suggested to Susan Feinstein at 978-740-4431 Michael Ragozin leading the Engaging Israel project, where Jews join others from around the world to think or [email protected]. about Israel, its meaning in their lives and the enrichment and positive influence of the reality of a Jewish BASKETBALL FANS, lovers of Israel and individuals of all ages are invited to the North Shore premiere nation. The discussions are held Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, May 23, June of On The Map, an inspirational, against-all-odds story of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1977 European Basketball 6, at alternating synagogues. JCC, Hillel Academy and synagogue members, $36; general community, $50. Championship on Monday, February 27, 7 p.m. at Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street in Peabody. All are shirathayam.org/iengage. welcome. Reservations suggested to Susan Feinstein at 978-740-4431 or [email protected].

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Artist’s talk, February 3, 12:30 p.m.; reception, 2 Music and Berklee present the Greek-born singer, film scorer and patrons 21+ years old. [email protected]. p.m. Gallery open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment. composer, Magna Giannikou, February 8, 8 p.m., at the Red Room GLORIES OF THE ITALIAN BAROQUE Concertmaster Aisslinn Salemstate.edu/arts. of Café 939, 939 Boylston St., Boston. $10, standing room only, all Nosky leads a program of Vivaldi and friends, including Locatelli, ages. Cafe939.com, 617-747-6038. 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Fredric A. “Freddy” Phillips, 75, of Swampscott Fredric A. “Freddy” Phillips er on many local issues. Mr. Services were held at of Swampscott entered into Phillips often volunteered at My Congregation Shirat Hayam, eternal rest on January 21, 2017. Brother’s Table, loved to play Swampscott, on January 24. He was 75 years old. cribbage at the senior center, Interment followed at Sharon Born and raised in Lynn, Mr. and was active at the J.C.C. in Memorial Park. In lieu of flow- Phillips worked as a clothing Marblehead. ers, expressions of sympathy manufacturer. Later, he owned He was the devoted husband may be made to Congregation and operated Samples cloth- of Elinore S. “Ellie” (Borkum) Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., ing store on Atlantic Avenue in Miller; the beloved father of Swampscott, MA 01907. To leave Marblehead. sons Joshua Miller and Gabriel online condolences, visit www. www.maplehillcemetery.com He was well-known in the and his wife Lisa Miller-Phillips; goldmanfc.com. Arrangements Swampscott community as and the dear brother of Jeffrey were handled by Goldman an advocate and organiz- and his wife Carol Phillips. Funeral Chapel, Malden.

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FINEGOLD, Donald E., 87 – late Husband of Irene (Pearlstein). Kaufman, Lillian Garston and of Salem, formerly of Peabody. Father of Joyce Pacheco and Helen Kline and her surviving Died on January 18, 2017. Son the late Beverly Gillette and husband Milton Kline. Aunt of the late John and Rhoda her surviving husband Gary. of many nieces and nephews. Finegold. Husband of the late Grandfather of Samuel Gillette. (Levine) Marlene (Lanes) Finegold, and Brother of the late Sylvia Landy, MARKS, Wilfred Elliott, 97 – husband of Elaine (Zolot) Jaffe Mary Slesinger, and Gershon late of Sarasota, Fla., formerly Finegold of Salem. Father of Kanofsky. (Goldman) of Gloucester. Died on January Dr. Jeffrey Finegold and his 14, 2017. Husband of Marjorie wife Paula of Portland, Maine, KREINDEL, Burton, 90 – late (Bloom) Marks. Father of John Dr. Robert Finegold and his of Newton. Died on January Marks and his wife Cheryl, and wife Ruth of Yarmouth, Maine, 20, 2017. Husband of Daryl his son Scott Marks and his wife Ellen Winschel and her hus- (Hymoff) Kreindel. Father of Lee Rhonda. Grandfather of Eric band Dan of Peabody, Robert Kreindel and the late Meredith Marks and his wife Amanda, and Jaffe of Lynnfield, Ken Jaffe of Kreindel. Brother of Grace Jesse Marks. Step-grandfather Marblehead, Sharon Tripolsky Bauer. Grandfather of Owen of Jessica Sanchez and Nate and her husband Howie and Kreindel. (Stanetsky, Brookline) Nolet. Great-grandfather of Jimmy Jaffe and his wife Kathy, LEVINE, Joan D., 73 – late Mateya Nolet. Brother of the all of Swampscott. Grandfather of Tewksbury. Died on January late Melvin Marks and the of 17. Brother of the late Betty 3, 2017. Daughter of the late late Dorothy (Marks) Bialer. Berkal. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) Bessie and Max Levine. Sister of (Stanetsky-Hymanson) HAMMERSCHMIDT, Lee, David and Rosalyn Levine. Aunt SNIDER, Roberta “Bobbi” 100 – of Peabody, formerly of of Jason Levine and Andrew (Kaplan), 84 – late of Lynnfield, Pittsburgh, Penn., and Sun City Levine. (Goldman) formerly of Chelsea and West, Ariz. Died on January MAREN, Barbara “Bunny” Marblehead. Died on January 15, 2017. Husband of Natalie (Kopelman), 84 – late of 15, 2017. Wife of the late Family-owned and operated since 1933 (Leibowitz). Brother of the late Andover. Died on January 20, Marshall Snider. Mother of Jack Hammerschmidt. Father 2017. Wife of William B. Maren. Susan McCusker and her hus- of Michael (Hammerschmidt) Mother of Michael Maren and band Mark of Medfield, Debbi of Marblehead, Susan (Hunter) his wife Dani Shapiro, Jonathan Mallett and her husband Kevin of New York City, and Marcia Maren, and Meredith Verdone of Lynnfield, and Neal Snider, his (Harris) of Cambridge. and her husband Joseph. fiancée Lynda D’Amico and her Grandfather and great-grandfa- Grandmother of Tyler, Jackie, son Jason of Freeport, Maine. ther. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) Marc, Jacob, Lucy and Zoe. Aunt of Nancy Sofar and her KANOFSKY, Saul, 86 – late of Sister of Lorri Kaitz and her three children Alex, Allison and Malden. Died on January 8, 2017. husband Ed, and the late Sylvia Noelle. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) Youth to Israel Kicks off for 2017

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At age 5, Yarden Fanta left Ethiopia for Israel on foot, with her baby sister on her back, water in one hand, food in the other, along with her 100-year- old grandmother on a donkey. The audience sat spell-bound as she recounted the story on January 22 at Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody, a story of her weeks- long walk, at night, through the desert, to fulfill her family’s dream of going to Israel. The journey proved to be a difficult Dr. Yarden-Fanta Vagenshtein (pictured second from left) with some and deadly one for some in her of the 115 teens who are going to Israel with 2017 Y2I in July and family, but it is one that Yarden parent Lakshmi Sirois (far right). considers a time of personal re- to go to Israel,” said Robert I. to send 115 Jewish teens to Israel birth. Lappin, President of Lappin in July for a life-changing Israel There were more than 250 Foundation. “Yarden’s experi- experience. In preparation for people in attendance on Sunday ence beautifully illustrates how their trip, teens will meet five as Yarden talked about what the Jewish Family takes care of times before their trip, some- Israel means to her to a crowd each other,” he added. times with their parents, for that included teens who are in Dr. Yarden Fanta Vagenshtein Israel education that will enrich 2017 Y2I, as well as their par- made it all the way from the their Israel experience. In addi- ents, and to parents who are fields of Ethiopia to Harvard tion to pre-trip meetings, Y2I going to Israel in April on PJ University, which is an incred- includes a fully-subsidized two OBITUARY POLICY LEGACY Library Parents to Israel. ible feat, considering she was week community teen trip to The Jewish Journal prints brief The Newton resident has 12 years old when she arrived Israel and Israel advocacy train- obituaries for free. Biographical been an inspirational speaker in Israel unable to read or write. ing during and after the trip, sketches up to 250 words, “In for the past five years at Lappin Honor your friend With support from the govern- which trains teens to be pro- Memoriam,” cost $100; longer Foundation’s Robert I. Lappin or loved one ment of Israel and from Jews Israel advocates and ambassa- submissions will be charged Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I) around the world, Yarden, and dors for Israel. accordingly. Photographs cost with a donation to pre-trip meeting for teens and others like her, had a shot at Y2I is funded by Lappin $25. For further information, the Jewish Journal. parents. “We are honored to realizing their full potential in Foundation, the Lappin Family, contact your local funeral home; host Yarden, who graciously Your gift supports Israel. CJP and more than 900 donors call Andrew at the Jewish Journal shares with the audience why the continuity of Jewish life Lappin Foundation’s 2017 to the Foundation’s Annual at 978-745-4111 x174; or email her family risked everything Youth to Israel Adventure plans Campaign. [email protected]. in our communities.

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TODAY’S MENSCHION: ALAN PIERCE TODD FEINBURG a community center less necessary for some people. Journal Publisher/Editor What are the specific challenges you lan Pierce is the founder of the five-lawyer face? firm of Pierce, Pierce and Napolitano The area does have a lot of synagogues, and we’re in Salem with an expertise in Workers all trying to do the same thing. We’re trying to balance A our books and we’re trying to serve our congregants, Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability law. In addition, Pierce has recognizing that what once worked may no longer do so. been president of Temple B’nai Abraham in Beverly for the past seven years. He is currently How do you change something that’s so overseeing B’nai Abraham’s reconsideration of locked in place? the relationship between the synagogue and its That’s what we’re in the process of learning. We congregants in order to reposition it for success started this initiative last spring and it’s in gear right in the twenty-first century. Pierce has also been now. president of the Jewish Heritage Center of the You run a big law firm. How do you have North Shore for the past 10 years. As a Red Sox time to also run a temple? aficionado, Pierce was invited to speak at the Well, first, B’nai Abraham has a great staff. The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown board is very capable and very involved, and I speak for its Ted Williams Commemorative Weekend regularly with our executive director and rabbi. It’s in 2004. He did his undergraduate studies at also an advantage to live nearby, and to pass by the UMass Amherst and got his professional degree temple while commuting to work. It’s easy to drop by at Suffolk Law. during the day or on the way home. People seem to think that being a temple Is your congregation shrinking? president is a thankless job. Do you agree We’ve been in a growth pattern during this decade. with that cliché? Alan Pierce, president of Temple B’nai Abraham in In the heyday, from the 1940s through the 1960s, Well, if you notice, I’m smiling. I’m into my sev- Beverly, carried the Torah during a dedication ceremony there might have been close to 300 families. About 10 enth year as temple president. This past July first was last spring. Chuppah holders include his wife, Donna years ago we were down under 150. Now, we’re clos- Pierce (right). the end of my third two year term, and I had agreed ing in on two hundred, and we know there is room to stay on because we were embarking on a new What is a relationship-based community for growth within the Greater Beverly area. There are still a large number of unaffiliated families. And we initiative to reshape our congregation for the 21st and how do you make this change? century. We’ve taken a look at synagogue survival on have seen our membership slowly and steadily grow Ron Wolfson wrote a book called “Relational the North Shore and people aren’t looking for now over the past decade and are working hard for that to Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to what they were looking for before. continue. Transform the Jewish Community,” and in it he The market has changed? describes us. We have embraced his thesis and we What attracts people to a congregation? are seeking to create a structure that makes it easier The market has changed. Demographics have The literature tells us that no matter how many for our congregants to build closer relationships. changed. We have the phenomenon of increased open houses you have or how many discounted or We’re also looking at ways that we can better present intermarriage, although many of those couples are free dues incentives you have, or how many programs ourselves to the unaffiliated members of the Greater raising their children Jewish. Of course, we have seen you have to draw people in the door, people are most Beverly community who can look at us not just as a population shifts from cities to suburbs to exurbs or frequently drawn to a synagogue by word of mouth or place to come for the High Holy Days or for festivals whatever they call the suburbs of suburbs. And we because it’s where friends belong. or special programs, but to feel like they’re part of a are finding members are spread out throughout a Jewish Community. I think we’re heading into a cycle How do you generate the word of mouth? much larger area. in our history, unfortunately, where it might become One of the ways is for our members to start asso- So how are you approaching the changing even more important as Jews to feel that we can have ciating more with each other and to expand out into marketplace? a place where we can connect with each other. their friends to a service or program. Some of these events we’re going to be doing will be outside the We have engaged some experts to guide us and If you visualize this, you’re describing a confines of the temple. We may have a social event for we’re reevaluating how to approach what we do. round community with people relating some of our younger members that might be in a res- We’re trying to figure out how to make synagogue to each other as opposed to a linear taurant or a bar. It might be a book or a movie club or membership – and I’d prefer to refer to it as belong- a bowling league or something that their friends are ing to a synagogue rather than becoming a syna- relationship between a service provider already a part of and they might be welcomed into. gogue member – we’re figuring out how to make and a customer. I look upon each of our congregants as a potential belonging more meaningful and relevant so that Exactly. When I was a kid, the synagogue was also “member ambassador.” people will choose to join with us as a socially active a community center because there were few other Jewish community rather than as a member who options for Jewish kids to socialize with each other, pays dues and gets a particular service. We don’t plus you had family pressures for any ethnic group Please send your suggestions for “Menschions” want to be a fee for service institution, we want to to socialize with each other. But the assimilation over to Journal publisher/editor Todd Feinburg via email: build a relationship-based community. the past 50 years has made the Jewish institution as [email protected].

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