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CANDLE LIGHTING April 5 - 29 Adar B, 5778 See ad Parshat Tazriah on page Light Candles: 7:06 PM 6 Shabbat Ends: 8:08 PM JEWISH LINK Heading Into Election, Bibi Still Leads (TPS) Just one week ahead of the elections, Benny Gantz’s Blue and White Party does not have enough votes to create a bloc larger than the right, despite being successful in taking some votes from the center, and Prime Minister Netanyahu is still in See our ad on page 4 a position to form the next government, Bar-Ilan University Prof. Jona- CONGREGATION than Rynhold estimates. 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After 37 Years, Body of “After 52 years it is time for the United Missing Soldier Zachary States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereign- Baumel Returned To Israel ty over the Golan Heights, which is of critical strategic and security importance to the State of Israel and Regional Stability!” he posted on Twitter. Greenblatt reiterated to JNS on Thursday that the move was “a necessary announcement” and “historic and bold,” similar to the United States officially recognizing Jerusa- lem in December 2017 as Israel’s capital, followed by the relocation of the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv in May 2018. NYC Rep Thrown Off Committee for Saying ‘There Is No Palestine’ Miriam and Yoni Baumel hold a picture of their son, Zachary Baumel z”l, who was taken as a (Arutz Sheva) Kalman Yeger, a New York prisoner of war in 1982, in Jerusalem on July 7, City councilman, lost his seat on the City 2003. (CREDIT: FLASH90) Council’s Immigration Committee for tweet- ing “Palestine does not exist.” (Vosizneias.com) Close to 40 years after The tweet came in response to a tweet he went missing in action following the Bat- by Zainab Iqbal, a journalist for the local tle of Sultan Yacoub, the body of Israeli sol- publication Bklyner. Yeger, who represents dier Zachary Baumel has been returned to the haredi Brooklyn neighborhood of Bor- Israel for burial. ough Park, also called Minnesota Rep. Il- Baumel’s body was repatriated to Israel han Omar an anti-Semite. Omar has been via a third country several days ago and iden- accused repeatedly of echoing anti-Semitic tified by his DNA at the Abu Kabir Forensic stereotypes. Institute as well as by the Chief Military Rab- The City Council’s leadership team met bi Brig.-Gen. Eyal Karim, IDF Spokesperson CONTINUED ON P. 7 Brig.-Gen. Ronen Manelis said on Wednes- day. Linking The Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut “This was a long-term effort by the intelligence community and the Missing Persons Division during which various operational activities were carried out to locate the miss- JEWISH LINK ing soldiers,” the statement said, adding that TABLE OF CONTENTS the military is “committed to continuing the efforts to locate Sergeant Yehuda Katz, Ser- geant Tzvika Feldman and all the missing World Newsbriefs……..….Pages 4 & 7 soldiers and captives, and all fallen IDF sol- Editorial………………………....Page 8 diers whose burial places are unknown.” There was no prisoner exchange, Mane- Editor’s Notebook lis said, explaining that it was an operational By Jill Kirsch………...………….Page 8 mission carried out by military intelligence. “We never gave up on returning our missing Op-Ed soldiers from Sultan Yacoub. There were sev- By Jonathan Tobin…...………..Page 9 eral operations in this regard,” he said. World/Israel News……...…….Page 10 The battle of Sultan Yacoub took place Community News.....Starting on Pg 11 on the sixth day of the First Lebanon War in June 1982. Twenty Israeli soldiers were killed Community Newsbriefs..Pages 14 & 16 in the battle that took place in Syria, and Stamford Community eight IDF tanks remained in Syrian hands, News…...... ……..Pages 16-17 among them the one that held Baumel, Feld- man and Katz. Divrei Torah By Rabbi David Walk...………Page 18 Greenblatt: Golan Heights By Rabbi Gidon Recognition Vital to Rothstein……...... …….Page 18 Israel’s Security (JNS) U.S. special envoy for internation- Reflections From the Schoolhouse al negotiations Jason Greenblatt said it is By Rabbi Joshua Lookstein....Page 19 “cynical” to label the U.S. recognition of Is- raeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights as a News From Israel…..……Pages 20-21 move to boost Israeli Prime Minister Benja- Israel Spotlight…….………….Page 24 min Netanyahu’s reelection chances just before Israelis go to the polls on April 9. Sephardic Corner “That’s a cynical response,” Greenblatt By Rabbi Chaim Jachter…..…Page 24 told JNS. “This is necessary for the safety of Advocacy……..………….Pages 30-31 Israel. We see more and more security risks Books…………...………..Pages 32-33 coming from the north. People will define Food & Wine Link…...... ……..Page 34 it the way they want to define it, but what I think President Trump did was absolutely HEALTH LINK…………...Pages 36-37 the right decision.” Schools…………………..Pages 38-40 Last week, the president signed a procla- Sports………...... ……………..Page 41 mation to make what he tweeted last week Real Estate Section.…...... Page 42-43 become official. 4 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM EnrollmentEnroll Deadline: TODAY! May 1st

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ular as it enables a free, open channel to po- Netanyahu Still Leads tential voters. CONTINUED FROM P. 1 This new type of political communica- tion is personalized and focuses on politi- Candidates of the Blue and White mem- cians’ personal life. Instead of using these bers are actually quite conservative, she pos- platforms to disseminate information, ide- ited, but once they are labeled as left-wing- as, plans and strategies, it aims to create an ers in disguise, right-wing voters will reject alliance with the audience by presenting the them without reading their platform or ob- politicians as “normal people” with family serving the fact that they are actually led by life and hobbies. high-ranking IDF generals. Furthermore, politicians use emo- Citizens tend to expose themselves se- tionally based discourse in their person- lectively to information and interpret infor- al websites, as well as the pathos element mation selectively to avoid information that of persuasion. This modus operandi ech- contradicts their views. Therefore, she said, oes previous studies all around the world it will be very difficult for Blue and White to where politicians used the emotionally recruit right-wing voters. based discourse in order to cause the au- Prof. Noa Aharony, chairman of Bar-Ilan’s dience to identify with them through the Department of Information Science, said creation of a bond between them and the that the adoption of social media as a plat- audience, or through the creation of fear, form for political activity has become pop- she concluded.

World Newsbriefs according to The Times. “The best thing about our city is our diversity, and that in- CONTINUED FROM P. 4 cludes our Jewish community and it in- and removed Yeger from the committee, ac- cludes our amazing Palestinian community cording to The New York Times. New York as well who live here.” City Mayor Bill de Blasio had condemned Yeger declined to comment on the issue Yeger’s statement and said he should step to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, but in a down from the Immigration Committee if news conference he doubled down on his he does not apologize. Council Speaker Co- statement. rey Johnson also said he was “uncomforta- “There is no state by that name; there is ble” with Yeger sitting on the committee. no place by that name,” he said, according “I very vigorously condemn his com- to the New York Post. “That’s a fact. I did not ments in no uncertain terms,” Johnson said, make it up.”

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK Hoping For Post-Election Unity in Israel BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT Co-Founders/Co-Publishers Next Thursday, the world will be moon raised the concerns of some factions of his military strength also have taken center David Winter watching as Israel lands its historic sched- traditional supporters. stage with Gantz touting his military re- Moshe Kinderlehrer uled lunar spacecraft. This election puts at risk the very peace cord and criticizing the PM’s cease-fire pos- Mark (Mendy) Schwartz Two days prior, however, Israel will be process that the world awaits from Presi- ture with Hamas. Blue and White has called Associate Publisher/Editor brought down to earth with an election that dent Donald Trump, whose administration for a “change in priorities” while Likud has Elizabeth Kratz arguably has never meant more to this de- has been nothing but supportive of the Net- labeled Gantz “weak” and a “leftist.” There’s Founding Partner, mocracy, just 71 years young. anyahu government in so many ways, from Iran, there’s BDS, settlements and, of course, Jewish Link Design Group The Prime Minister has faced off in a its movement of the US embassy to Jerusa- national unity. Both leading parties have Adam Negnewitzky brutal, sometimes nasty, re-election where lem to its recent validation of Israel’s Golan also pointed fingers at President Reuven Riv- Senior Editor he and his Likud Party are scheduled for a Heights annexation, to its Iran nuke deal lin, accusing him of wanting the other side Jill Kirsch ballot box confrontation with retired Three withdrawal. to win. Associate Editors Phil Jacobs Star General Benny Gantz and his more cen- Still, there are challenges coming from The polls are tight, and the stakes are ex- Tamar Weinberg trist Kahol Lavan or Blue and White Party. the outside. These issues are familiar to tremely high. Community Editor There are so many side issues at play American voters. Accusations of social me- The results of this election will be judged Yvette Finkelstein in this election. That Netanyahu could not dia manipulation and even international by how the next government takes hold of Advertising Director keep a strong coalition together resulting in hacking have surfaced. The issue of wheth- the best interests of the nation state and Yaakov Serle these new elections leaves many Israeli vot- er or not the ultra-Orthodox should face moves it forward in an urgent, unified way. Production Editor ers questioning whether he can do so in a mandatory draft into military or national The government will have a tough job to Jennifer Hoffer next term. Indeed, his coalition connection service is still in play and could hurt Netan- do. Office Manager to the controversial Otzma Yehudit Party has yahu. Questions of terrorism and the IDF’s Some things never change. Dena Kinderlehrer Bookkeeper EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Gila Negnewitzky Sales Development Ken Goffstein der the AIPAC umbrella, the delegates were amid heightened security, as Vice President AIPAC 2019 Sales Representatives treated to a powerful speech by AIPAC Pres- Mike Pence was scheduled to speak. The ses- CONTINUED FROM P. 1 ident Dr. Mort Fridman of Teaneck, remind- sion opened with an announcement that Josh Bernstein Risa Lefkowitz was there to celebrate the everlasting link ing them how this year’s policy conference Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had re- Rachel Ashendorf between the U.S. and Israel. It was time for differs from that of prior years. turned to Israel, due to a rocket attack that Avi Koenig the 2019 AIPAC Policy Conference. Dr. Fridman remarked that America’s demanded his full and immediate attention. Simon Worman Thousands of delegates filed into support of Israel and our support of the The Honorable Bill de Blasio, mayor of Database Coordinator the room, wearing black hats, kippot or U.S. is being tested and challenged, but “the New York, highlighted why he, a progressive, Moishie Rosenberg bare-headed; sheitels or not; skirts and one thing we cannot allow, the one thing supports Israel. “The Jewish people cannot Sports Editor pants; Jewish, Christian and Muslim; all lev- we must never allow, is for detractors to be safe without the State of Israel,” he said. Steve Gutlove els of religiosity; all walks of life; all ages and become distractions. Our detractors don’t “I have some issues with the current Israeli Proofreader/Copy Editors all political affiliations. The conference was know our focus or our commitment.” government. I imagine some of you do, too, Rivky Bergstein one place that transcended differences and “We all have stories that brought us here. but that should not detract from our sup- Ruth Brody Shifra Ebbing crossed party lines. The bipartisan support We are all different. But none of us are will- port of Israel… America must always protect Emily Minton for the U.S.-Israel relationship was evident, ing to be silenced or intimidated… Let’s re- the State of Israel.” Contributors it was strong, and in these unfortunately di- member what true success looks like. Suc- Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue Rachel Berger • Judy Berger • Shneur Garb visive times, it was necessary. cess is America and Israel standing together. and White Party, addressed the crowd about Jenny Gans When Howard Kohr, AIPAC CEO, walked Today. Tomorrow. Forever,” Fridman add- the importance of bipartisanship. “The se- Adam Samuel onstage, he immediately launched into a ed. Regardless of our differences, “we are all cret of our strength is based upon our ability Rabbi Gidon Rothstein • Rabbi David Walk The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester powerful speech that highlighted the im- united in our unwavering support for Amer- to stay together. Unity is the secret weapon & Connecticut portance of that bipartisan support, not just ica’s relationship with Israel.” of the Jewish nation… In Bergen-Belsen, no PO Box 1027 among the delegates, but in Congress. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Der- one asked who is Reform and who is Con- Bronx, NY 10471 “The pro-Israel community stands with mer spoke of the impending recognition servative, who is Orthodox and who is secu- Phone: 718-564-6710 Email: [email protected] its friends in both parties and they stand by President Trump of Israel’s sovereignty lar. Before going into battle, I never checked Advertising: [email protected] with us,” Kohr stated. “We will remain com- over the Golan Heights, which officially oc- to see who had a kippah under their hel- Subscriptions/Home Delivery: mitted to building bipartisan support in curred the very next day. This was an issue met.” [email protected] both houses… Our issue is bigger than what on which all in attendance could agree. He continued, “The Jewish people are The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut, an independent publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Ju- divides us.” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D- strong, but we cannot do it alone. We must daism, Israel and issues aff ecting our community. The opinions refl ected in articles from our contributors do not necessarily refl ect JL- He reminded the delegates that they MD) passionately stated, “I stand with Israel recognize our strongest ally: the United BWC’s positions, and publishing them does not constitute an endorse- ment from JLBWC. We simply off er food were “activists from across the spectrum,” proudly and unapologetically… I am a part of States. President Trump, a true partner and for thought. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and that “what unites us is strengthening a large bipartisan coalition in Congress sup- an ally of Israel...we are thankful for your and length. We also reserve the right to re- the pro-Israel movement.” porting Israel. Millions of Americans...stand strategic partnership and we want all of fuse advertising that in our opinion does not refl ect the standards of the newspaper. To wrap up the first morning, AIPAC with Israel.” America, Republicans and Democrats, to We are not responsible for the kashrus of any product advertised in the Jewish Link hosted an inspirational performance by Hoyer received significant applause move forward with us in the spirit of true of Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut. Koolulam. Continuing the theme of uni- when he remarked that there are 62 fresh- bipartisanship that has served us so well in ty, the group invited full audience partici- men Democrats in the House, “not 63,” in a the past.” stood with Israel… Her values are our values pation as it recorded a song written just for not-so-subtle rebuke of freshman Rep. Ilhan Rabbi Daniel Goldberg, assistant rabbi and her fight is our fight,” he said. “We stand the occasion, titled “Free the Music.” Amid Omar (D-MN), and concluded by again em- of Englewood’s Ahavath Torah, emphasizing with Israel today, tomorrow and we always choreographed hand waving and clapping, phasizing the bipartisan support of Israel in the importance of setting aside differenc- will. The United States of America will nev- the 18,000 strong AIPAC community, togeth- Congress. es and working together for the benefit of er compromise the safety and security of the er with thousands singing in Israel via sat- The late Republican Senator John Mc- the U.S.-Israel relationship, spoke about how State of Israel.” ellite, sang about togetherness. The perfor- Cain’s daughter, Meghan, and his close “AIPAC engages the next generation of pulpit To vigorous applause, he firmly stated, mance cannot be adequately described with friend, former Democratic Senator Joe Lieb- rabbis across all denominations.” “Anti-Semitism has no place in the Congress mere words. Look it up online. It was not to erman (D-CT), then spoke together about the Teaneck’s Dr. Fridman took the stage of the United States of America,” in a veiled be believed. need “to ensure that Israel and the U.S. al- again, this time to introduce Vice President admonishment of Rep. Omar. The excitement ramped up that evening ways support each other.” Together they re- Pence, who touted the Trump administra- Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nik- as the speakers immediately focused on AI- minded the delegates of McCain’s lifelong tion’s strong support of Israel. ki Haley entered the stage to applause so PAC’s bipartisan mission. After a brief video support of the U.S.-Israel relationship. “We stand with Israel today for the same highlighting differences that disappear un- The Monday morning session began reasons the American people have always CONTINUED ON P. 10 8 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM OP-ED Is It Islamophobic to Deny That ‘Palestine’ Exists? By Jonathan S. Tobin Prior to 1948 and the birth of Israel, the ing them “so-called” is a pointless insult, not inextricably tied to denying the right of the only group that answered to the name “Pal- a refutation of their political demands or Jews to a state in the same country. Those Despite repeated estinians” were Jewish residents of the Brit- tactics. who advocate, as the New York City mayor comments in which ish Mandate for Palestine. Non-Jews who However, Yeger is not wrong to point does, for a two-state solution to the conflict she repeated hateful an- lived there considered themselves Arabs, not out that while “Palestine” is recognized as assert that there is a way for both peoples ti-Semitic tropes, Rep. Il- Palestinians, because there had never in his- a “non-member observer state” by the Unit- to have a home alongside each other. How- han Omar (D-Minn.) es- tory been a separate Palestinian Arab polit- ed Nations, it is not an actual, functioning ever, when people like Omar, Sarsour, Rep. caped even the mildest ical entity or, prior to the birth of modern country. The Palestinian Authority autono- Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and the BDS move- slap on the wrist from her congressional col- Zionism, a national movement that repre- mously rules most Palestinians in the West ment they support—let alone the leaders leagues. But it turns out that Kalman Yeger sented the ambitions of such a group. It was Bank, but does not exercise sovereignty. Ha- of Fatah or Hamas movements—say “Pal- won’t get off so easy. only after the birth of Israel that the Arabs mas does exercise sovereignty in the Gaza estine,” they are not referring to a separate Yeger, a member of the New York City embraced the name Palestinian and claimed Strip, but is not recognized by anyone since state next door to a secure Jewish state. They Council who represents a heavily Jewish dis- that the country was “Palestine,” rather than it is a terrorist-run tyrannical state. are, instead, referring to their hope of replac- trict, is in trouble for offending New York’s a section of Syria or the Ottoman Empire. But the reason why “Palestine” isn’t a ing the state of Israel with a Palestinian state Arab and Palestinian community with re- While their national movement is of rel- country isn’t a function of prejudice. De Bla- that will deny the right of the Jews to self-de- marks that some have interpreted as Islam- atively recent vintage, there is no denying sio is a supporter of Israel and AIPAC, but termination. ophobic. But unlike Omar—around whom that it does exist now, and it represents the he still chided Yeger, saying that denying Opposing that ambition—as Yeger clear- many Democrats circled the wagons in or- ambitions of millions of people who call the right of the Palestinians to a home is a ly intended in his original tweet—is not Is- der to prevent offended Jews and pro-Israel themselves “Palestinian.” To deny that there form of prejudice. The trouble with that ar- members of Congress from forcing her off is a Palestinian people is to deny reality. Call- gument is that Palestinian identity has been CONTINUED ON P. 10 the House Foreign Relations Committee— it looks as if members of his own party are abandoning the Brooklyn Democrat. What did Yeger do? He denied the existence of a country named “Palestine,” as well as earlier casting doubt on the authenticity of the Palestinians themselves. That was enough to draw the opprobri- um of fellow Democrats City Council Speak- er Corey Johnson and Mayor Bill De Blasio. The two asserted that if Yeger didn’t retract his comments, he should be booted off the New York legislative body’s Committee on Immigration. Yeger has refused to back down, with the kerfuffle leading to a noisy standoff outside his Brooklyn office, where demonstrators and counter demonstrators exchanged insults. Late on Monday, the Council’s leaders made good on their threat and removed Yeger from the committee. Will this have an impact on the Middle East? No. But as Linda Sarsour—a notori- ous anti-Semitic Palestinian-American activ- ist and leader of the “resistance” to U.S. Pres- ident Donald Trump, who has been drawn into this fight—observed, it may mark the first time an American politician will be made to suffer for having offended Palestin- ians and those opposed to Israel’s existence. Yeger’s defense rests in both context and a geographic fact. His initial comment came in a response on Twitter to the idea that Ahmed Tibi, one of the leaders of an Israeli-Arab political party, would become prime minister of an Is- raeli-Palestinian state that would theoret- ically replace Israel. He said it proved “the ultimate goal of the so-called Palestinians is the destruction of the Jewish state and its people.” He then responded to criticisms of that tweet with another that escalated the argument: “Palestine does not exist. There, I said it again. Also, Congresswoman Omar is an antisemite. Said that too.” Is this analogous to Omar’s talk of Jews hypnotizing the world, being disloyal Amer- icans and buying Congress to support Israel? Palestinian Americans and some of their 718.256.7200 | AARONTEITELBAUMPRODUCTIONS.COM supporters assert that any denial of their existence as a people, or that the place they consider their homeland is called Palestine, is hateful and delegitimizing. 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 9 EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

“Criticizing Israel’s policies is a basic right. AIPAC 2019 But criticizing Israel’s basic right to exist is CONTINUED FROM P. 8 not acceptable. Anti-Zionism denies the very thunderous that she was unable to begin legitimacy of the Jewish state. So friends, let speaking for several minutes. She spoke me go on record: anti-Zionism is anti-Sem- about the U.S. accomplishments in the U.N. itism.” during her two-year tenure, and then added, After strong and vocal support for our “The way the political atmosphere is right common bond with Israel by House Re- now is so toxic. Political parties now see publican Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R- each other as evil, and they’re not evil. What CA), Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck we have are issues. It’s just policy. On our Schumer (D-NY) took the stage and echoed worst day, America has so much to feel bless- Rep. McCarthy’s sentiments. Perhaps one of ed for. Every one of us should feel blessed. the most significant moments of the confer- Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (CREDIT: JILL KIRSCH) Stop the finger pointing and stop the fight- ence was hearing these leaders of the House (CREDIT: JILL KIRSCH) ing and let’s get some things done.” and the Senate, from both political parties, On Monday afternoon, a parade of con- affirm their staunch support for Israel. It af- but rather for the Davids, the Abrahams...Sa- gressmen and women, on both sides of the forded the delegates some hope that Israel rahs...Christophers...Marys…” and went on aisle, expressed support for Israel and its re- will continue to be a bipartisan issue, even to include several ethnic names, in a strong lationship with the United States. U.S. Sec- in these extremely partisan times. statement of inclusiveness and unity. retary of State Mike Pompeo followed, add- The final morning began with Nancy Pe- PM Netanyahu then spoke via an on- ing his voice to the dozens that had come losi (D-CA), speaker of the House of Repre- again-off-again satellite feed, praising Pres- before him. sentatives, stating, “In this Congress, support ident Trump, the strong bond between the Sec. Pompeo voiced his support for the for Israel remains ironclad and bipartisan.” United States and Israel, and the existence Vice President Mike Pence. (CREDIT: JILL KIRSCH) strong relationship between the two na- David Friedman, U.S. ambassador to Isra- of AIPAC. dress them personally. tions, stating, “This relationship, from Tru- el, began by speaking about the Hamas rock- As in past years, Robert Menendez (D- Introduced warmly by Dr. Fridman, Sen. man to Trump, this is about supporting that ets that had been fired into central Israel the NJ) closed out the sessions, speaking with Booker expressed his unwavering support relationship between the United States and previous day. He noted that the attack was power and passion. “The U.S.-Israel relation- for the land and people of Israel, peppering Israel.” It is interesting to note, in the in- not intended for Sephardic Jews or Ashkena- ship is strong because you make it strong,” his speech with Torah references and He- terest of bipartisanship, that President Tru- zic Jews, or Orthodox, Conservative or Re- he said directly to the delegates, continuing, brew phrases. He addressed two of the talk- man was a Democrat and President Trump form Jews: it was simply intended for Jews. “These days, when it seems that bipartisan- ing points, apparently to the satisfaction of a Republican, and the presidents in between In that vein, he continued, we should not fo- ship is in short supply, there is no disagree- those in attendance, who applauded in rec- have criss-crossed the political divide, unit- cus on our differences, but rather our comment” regarding the U.S. bond with Israel. ognition of his words. Like many who had ed in one important way: their support for mon support of Israel. “Our alliance with Israel is everlasting.” spoken during the conference, he empha- the U.S.-Israel relationship. In an apparent shot at Rep. Omar, he As the morning session drew to a close, sized bipartisanship as vital to the strong re- Pompeo went on to address anti-Sem- said that the Trump administration will al- delegates were invited to Capitol Hill to lob- lationship between the U.S. and Israel. itism, now masquerading as anti-Zionism. ways be there, and “not for the Benjamins,” by their congressmen and women using The takeaway from the 2019 policy con- specific talking points. The delegation from ference? The U.S. and Israel are “connect- New Jersey was fortunate that Junior Sena- ed for good,” and never more strongly than tor Cory Booker (D-NJ) was on hand to ad- when bipartisanship prevails.

‘Palestine’ Exists demonstrate their support for the three “I’s”: Israel, Ireland and Italy. But if sup- CONTINUED FROM P. 9 port for “Palestine,” whether alongside lamophobic or even necessarily rooted in or replacing Israel, is now a requirement, hate against Palestinians. While Yeger’s Sarsour is right about a sea change in the willingness to oppose Israel’s foes in this city’s politics and that of the Democrat- FREE PASSOVER SEDER manner was not the sort of thing that will ic Party that dominates it. Now that the bring Jews and Arabs together in an eth- same party that shielded Omar has pun- Join us to eat, drink, celebrate, and relive nically diverse borough, it’s also not the ished Yeger, it certainly won’t strengthen the story of our exodus from Egypt! same thing as Omar’s anti-Semitic state- the Democrats’ efforts to be considered a ments or her support of a BDS movement pro-Israel party. that aims at Israel’s annihilation. Led by Rabbi Steven Exler Foreign policy has long been a theme Jonathan S. Tobin is editor in chief of JNS—Jewish News and Rabbi Ezra Seligsohn of New York politics, and in years past, Syndicate. Follow him on Twitter at @jonathans_tobin. mayoral hopefuls often felt they had to 1st Seder • Friday • April 19th • 8:15 PM Kinneret Holds Annual 2nd Seder • Saturday • April 20th • 8:15 PM Zumbathon and Chesed Day RSVP and/or sponsor (Courtesy of Kinneret) Kinneret invites www.thebayit.org/seder the entire community to join in a student and alumni-led Zumbathon and Chesed 718.796.4730 Day on Sunday, April 7, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Children of all ages with their parents can participate in assembling food pack- In conjunction with UJA-Federation of NY ages for the needy, writing letters to U.S. soldiers and participate in a student-led Zumbathon with proceeds going to tzeda- Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit ka. Walk-ins welcome; Zumbathon registration is discounted in advance at kinner- 3700 Henry Hudson Pkwy, Bronx, NY 10463 [email protected]

10 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM COMMUNITY NEWS Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi Addresses YINR Members By Judy Berger viewed him about the water crisis in Beth- lehem. His response was broadcast from his On March 30, Oded Revivi, mayor of City Hall office following several Arab- ac Efrat, Israel, addressed members of the cusers. The graphic showing his office fish Riverdale and New Rochelle communities. tank did not help the case. Revivi told the Sandwiched between his participation as a reporter, “I offered Bethlehem to connect panelist at the AIPAC Policy Conference in their sewer system with the water treatment Washington, D.C., and the annual dinner of plant in Efrat. Apparently, they refused to al- the National Council of Young Israel, Mayor low their sewage to mix with our sewage, Revivi spent Shabbat Shemini in Riverdale and declined the offer.” and visited Westchester after Shabbat. He concluded the session in New Ro- The program held at the Young Israel chelle by reminding attendees that the to- Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi (center) with YINR of New Rochelle was titled “Building Bridg- tal land mass of Jewish settlements in Judea President Michael Raskas (right). (CREDIT: SHMIL ATLAS) Mayor Revivi addresses YINR members. (CREDIT: SHMIL es, not Fences: Efrat: a Co-existence Case and Shomron represents barely 2 percent ATLAS) Study.” He began with a description of Efrat’s of the entire region. Revivi highlighted this south of Bethlehem. A native Israeli, he is or, he has been repeatedly selected to meet growth over the past four decades. Current- fact, as it negates any argument supporting fully fluent in English, having lived as a child with hundreds of delegations visiting Isra- ly, the city is home to a population of 12,000. land swap in exchange for peace. for three years in Englewood, New Jersey, el from many different constituencies. Ad- In 2013, Efrat benefitted from the balancing Mayor Revivi is serving his third five-year and another three years in the United King- ditionally, he has been asked by the Israeli of conflicting policies of Tzipi Livni and Naf- term leading the growing Judean city just dom, during his parents’ tours of duty repre- government to mentor new mayors as they tali Bennett. Mayor Revivi said, “Every time outside Jerusalem and over the “Green Line” senting the Jewish Agency abroad. As may- enter office. there was a prisoner release by Livni, Ben- nett would approve hundreds of building permits.” These new homes will grow the Bar-Ilan University city to nearly 20,000 residents. Since the city was first planned, the original target population has been 30,000. Making an Impact The expanded city has just recently started the new construction after a lengthy legal battle in the Israeli Supreme Court, including 11 distinct court actions, and after fully vetting the properties as state land, without IntroducingIntroducing Nano-Eye-Drops:Nano-Eye-Drops: any questions of other ownership. The municipality is actually not surrounded by a complete fence. Mayor Revivi ChangingChanging thethe FutureFuture ofof VisionVision stated, “Coordination and cooperation with our Arab neighbors achieves security,” he continued, “Our neighbors are not interest- ed in BDS. Over 1,000 of their workers active- ly participate in the construction of Efrat.” Once, Israel’s Channel 10 News invited the mayor to an interview in their studio on the subject. He brought an Arab neigh- bor along, whose response against BDS con- sumed the interview. This laborer admitted that he preferred earning quadruple wages and being paid regularly with social benefits. The following day, the laborer was sum- moned by the Palestinian Authority. He told his interrogators that he would be happy not to work in the Jewish city, if the PA could guarantee him the same wages and social benefits for working in Bethlehem. They could not assure him of this and he was released. “The majority of our neighbors want to live in peace,” declared the mayor. Revivi then described the panel discussion he joined, titled “Catch 67,” which was held last Monday at the AIPAC Policy Con- ference. He said, “I opened with a statement that some people were awakened this morning by an alarm clock, some just got up on their own. In Israel today, a family was awak- A revolutionary technology has been developed by researchers at Bar-Ilan University’s Institute ened by a missile shot at their home, intend- ofAt Nanotechnology Bar-Ilan, our Robotics and and Shaare Artificial Zedek Intelligence Hospital. researchers With collaboratejust an eye-drop, with the IDF it hasin developing the potential to ed to destroy it. The home was not in Judea revolutionize eyeglasses, contact lenses, and laser correction for near-sightedness, far-sighted- and Samaria, not over the Green Line and the technology for remarkable robots that scour Hamas terror tunnels along the Israel-Gaza border. The didn’t belong to settlers. It was in central Is- nessrobots and gather astigmatism. precise intelligence It has beenand utilize successfully explosives tested to topple in theour Hamas labs andtunnel is network now in -- clinical trials. rael in so called undisputed areas.” Our Vision for the Future. Responding to audience questions about a high-tech solution that is keeping Israel safe and its soldiers from harm’s way. educating the young and the media, Mayor Tel: 212-906-3900 Revivi explained that pointing out the obvi- 160 East 56th Street ous truth and presenting a timeline of the New York, NY 10022 conflict in local history is very helpful. An in- [email protected] ternational media organization once inter- AFBIU.org 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 11 COMMUNITY NEWS Haina Just-Michael Receives New Rochelle Award By Yvette Finkelstein chelle, including Meals on Wheels, Hope serves on the New Rochelle Library Foun- Community Kitchen, New Rochelle Boys dation board. For many years Haina has For almost 25 years, New Rochelle was and Girls Clubs, Westchester Day School, been the host of “New Rochelle Public Li- the home of Young Israel of New Rochelle VolunteerNY, New Rochelle Parks and Rec- brary on the Air” at WVOX Radio. members Haina Just-Michael and Bernard reation, New Rochelle Jewish Coalition, Jonathan Stark is co-chair of the NR- Michael and their three daughters. The the New Rochelle Interreligious Council, FEE, together with Mike Costa. Stark said, family moved to New York City last year NRFuture, the League of Women Voters “When Haina’s name was mentioned as but Haina returned on Thursday, April 4, (for whom Haina hosted a cable TV show a possible candidate (for her award), the to receive the Distinguished Citizenship for many years) and New Rochelle’s 325th board’s decision was unanimous. Many Award from the New Rochelle Fund for Ed- anniversary celebration. Haina’s husband, of us on the board have known Haina for ucational Excellence (NRFEE) at its 21st An- Bernard, served as chairman of the New many years, and in a variety of settings. niversary Foundation Awards Gala. Rochelle Industrial Development Author- You would be hard pressed to find many As Haina has often said, “We moved to ity. people that are not aware of her tireless Manhattan, but my heart remains in New Haina’s passion has always been the efforts to support our community in many Rochelle.” Haina is the president of the New Rochelle Public Library. The library different ways. Even though she recent- Just Media Group, Inc., a media company was one of her first stops as a new resident ly relocated to New York City, her love for she founded in 1990. Haina and her fami- in 1992, and it turned Haina into a strong the New Rochelle community continues ly all proudly consider themselves part of advocate and leader for the library. She by way of her work with the New Rochelle the fabric of New Rochelle. They have all served on the library board of trustees, in- Library Foundation board… The public volunteered for many causes in New Ro- cluding as board president. She currently schools and the libraries are so intricately

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Discover the bestselling intertwined; efforts to benefit either have lasting impressions on the support of our community in many ways.” Haggadah of 2019 Just-Michael has always believed in the power of education. She explained, “The NRFEE and its mission blends my belief in the importance of first-rate public - ed ucation and my passion for ensuring that NewJewish Rochelle link continues to provide the best education for future generations.” She feels privileged to have worked with Vibrant, sophisticated art that brings the epic exodus many students over the years through her story to life! Includes modern English translation, association with NRFEE and is proud of the enhancement offered to New Rochelle transliteration and the full Hebrew Haggadah text. students by utilizing so many community resources. Just-Michel noted, “The Fund is truly helping to guide a better future for Creators: all.” by Jordan B. 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Gail Krasner’s father passed away from pancreatic cancer almost 22 years ago. The extreme sadness of Krasner’s dad succumb- ing to this frightful disease prompted the family, from New Rochelle, to get involved with the Lustgarten Foundation, which funds pancreatic cancer research. As a family they decided to join “The Lustgarten Walk,” originally held on Long Island. Now also held in Westchester, the organization is planning its 10th Annual Westchester Pancreatic Can- cer Research Walk on Sunday, April 28, at Rye Playland Park in Rye, New York. Krasner shared her story with The Jew- ish Link: “I actually find the walk day more emotional than the yahrtzeit. It is incredibly powerful, and sad, to be surrounded by thousands of people who have also dealt Founder Tara Shanes-Knebel with a banner with loss similar to mine. My kids know created in memory of Gigi. not to be alarmed by the tears that just start flowing each year. Each year we take a fami- New Rochelle’s Gail and David Krasner and children on the “walk.” ly picture of us in our purple shirts, and it is special to look back at the pictures and see Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk, I aim to New York State Leader at the annual Pan- how the kids have grown.” Krasner’s daugh- keep fighting for Gigi and others, while rais- creatic Cancer Advocacy Day held in Wash- ter, Hadas, organized a bake sale fundraising awareness and funds to support research ington, DC in June. Hundreds of advocates er for Lustgarten as her bat mitzvah project. efforts of this deadly disease. I advocate and from around the country meet with sena- Krasner serves on the Walk Committee and fund-raise so intensely and passionately for tors and congressmen and advocate for in- helps with publicity. pancreatic cancer because the last words my creased research dollars to discover key Krasner explained that every dollar raised mom ever said to me were ‘I want to bring a scientific breakthroughs and medical inter- by these fundraising events goes directly to victory flag to pancreatic cancer.’ I have tak- ventions. research since the foundation covers admin- en her last dying wish as my life’s mission to Pancreatic cancer is the third leading istrative expenses. To date, $165 million has helping others in her memory… In her mem- cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. and, been directed to research. In January 2019, ory, and so others don’t have to feel the pain unfortunately, it is on the rise and is expect- Lustgarten dedicated its fourth pancreat- and loss from this deadly disease like my ed to be the second leading cause of can- ic cancer research laboratory at Johns Hop- family has, I wage hope and I demand bet- cer-related deaths by next year. More than kins, positioning the foundation as the only ter for pancreatic cancer research and medi- 56,700 Americans are projected to be diag- non-profit in the country to have four labo- cal breakthroughs!” nosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, which Tara Shanes-Knebel and her mom, Gigi Shanes- Hernandez. ratories devoted solely to pancreatic cancer Rye Playland Park is a fitting venue for reflects a 2 percent increase in diagnoses research. Three other labs are located at Cold the Westchester Walk. Gigi, a lifelong resi- compared to last year. Sadly, the five-year be found in approximately 1 percent of in- Spring Harbor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute dent of Rye, enjoyed taking walks with fam- survival rate from this disease is only 9 per- dividuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. This and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. ily and friends through Rye Town Park and cent. is higher than in other populations. People Tara Shanes-Knebel is the founder and Playland Park, alongside scenic Long Island According to the Lustgarten Founda- with BRCA2 mutations have a 10 percent life- committee chair of the Westchester Pan- Sound where the Westchester Walk is held tion and John Hopkins Hospital, individu- time risk of developing pancreatic cancer. creatic Cancer Research Walk, founded in every year. The community’s overwhelm- als of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have an in- This year’s Lustgarten Foundation West- memory of her mom, Gigi Shanes-Hernan- ing support has helped fund additional re- creased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. chester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk is dez, who passed away from pancreatic can- search, and, according to Shanes-Knebel, “It People who have the breast cancer 2 gene proud to welcome Northwell Health Cancer cer at the age of 52 after an 11-month battle has also fueled our energy to keep fighting (BRCA2) mutation have an increased risk Institute Pancreas Disease Center as a pre- with the disease. Shanes-Knebel has em- and providing comfort for those who need of several cancers, among them pancreatic. senting sponsor. Registration begins at 8:00 barked “on a mission to fight the disease that to heal from their loss.” Inherited mutations in the BRCA2 gene are a.m.; the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. To register changed our lives forever.” She explained, Shanes-Knebel also joins hundreds of particularly common in the Ashkenazi Jew- for the walk, please go to www.lustgarten- “By organizing the 10th Annual Westchester other pancreatic cancer advocates as the ish population. A mutation in this gene can walkwestchester.org or call: 866-789-1000. COMMUNITY NEWSBRIEFS

Choirs From Six NY Schools Ramaz Lower School and Middle School Sing Arik Einstein Song at Choirs, the Hebrew Language Academy Se- lect Choir and the Harlem Hebrew Choir. ‘Hagigah Ivrit’ Festival Sponsored by the Steinhardt Founda- Six New York-area Hebrew charter tion for Jewish Life and the World Zionist school and Jewish day school choirs gath- Organization, the month-long festival fea- ered on Sunday at the 92nd Street Y to per- tures arts and educational events designed formed Hebrew songs honoring the mem- to immerse a wide range of Jewish audi- ory of Arik Einstein, the late iconic singer ences in the beauty of Hebrew and to en- whose work shaped the landscape of Is- courage people throughout the diaspora New York school choirs singing at The Hebrew Choir Festival 2019. (CREDIT: MICHELLE GEVINT) raeli music for decades, as part of the He- to learn the language of modern Israel as together Jews from all over the world and ish identity for centuries and our goal is to brew Choir Festival 2019, organized by the a way of creating a worldwide Jewish con- create a global Jewish community,” said bring Jews together by reintroducing them Council for Hebrew Language and Culture nection. Rabbi Andrew Ergas, chair of the board of to their Hebrew roots. Teaching Hebrew to in North America’s Hagigah Ivrit. “Teaching and promoting Hebrew the Council for Hebrew Language and Cul- Americans of all backgrounds is a sure way Choirs included the Kinneret Day among Jews in North America and the ture in North America. “Hebrew language to show concretely the vibrancy and hu- School Choir, the HLA2 Choir Club, the world is the most powerful way to bring and culture have been crucial parts of Jew- manity of Israeli life and culture.” 14 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM COMMUNITY NEWS J-Teen Leadership Group Travels to Puerto Rico By Yvette Finkelstein

During last month’s school break, 25 teens and parents from J-Teen Leader- ship, a program of UJA-Feder- ation of NY, traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to provide much-needed disaster relief to areas ravaged by the hur- ricanes that hit in Septem- ber 2017. Realizing the tremendous needs that still exist in the area, J-Teen Leadership conceived of several projects that would help the residents of San Juan. The teens held a philanthropy drive and collected close to $600 J-Teen Leadership with supplies. J-Teens delivering Afya bags of medical supplies. in donations and $3,100 in gift cards that they delivered to those in need. They also participated in multiple service projects, touching the lives of over 3,000 people. They brought 1,500 pounds of supplies with them, including medical supplies ob- tained through the Afya Foundation and sports supplies donated by the Temple Shaaray Tefila social action program, as well as painting and cleaning supplies. As part of the J-Teen Leadership UJA-Fed- eration MLK Day of Service, almost 500 There’s Never too Much handmade cards were made and delivered to children at the Boys and Girls Club of Puerto Rico. Mishpacha on Pesach! While on the island, participants had the opportunity to learn about the Jewish OM OUR community of the area when they visited FR Temple Beth Shalom in San Juan. Temple Beth Shalom was established in 1967 by a משפחה -group of English-speaking families and in T S dividuals who wanted to have a spiritual O YOUR center where they could gather to observe Shabbat and Jewish holidays, and to pray and learn in English in the midst of a Span- ish-speaking culture. The congregation identifies as a “diverse, multigenerational, inclusive community with an emphasis on social justice, education and dynamic experiences in Judaism.” For more information about UJA-Federa- tion of New York, its programs and its philan- thropic work, please visit www.ujafedny.org.

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‘Intimate Voices’ Presents Family The 2018–2019 season of Intimate Voices Children ages 5-10 welcome. RSVP by packages. The gifts were delivered to home- Chamber Music Program at CSAIR is its 10th and is supported in part by a gen- April 9. bound senior clients of Bronx Jewish Com- erous grant from New York-Presbyterian / Al- Early-bird rate (March 29-April 3): First munity Center (BJCC), a UJA nonprofit part- Intimate Voices, (a Riverdale-based cham- len Hospital. child: $20; Additional children: $18 each. ner. ber music series featuring world-class musi- For more information, go to www.in- Regular admission: First child: $25; Addi- BJCC’s Outreach Program connects iso- cians) will present its annual free family pro- timatevoices.org or call the CSAIR office at tional children: $20 each. lated older adults and homebound resi- gram this Sunday, April 7, from 2–3 p.m. at (718) 543-8400. To RSVP, please visit http://fleetwoodsyn- dents to services and resources that improve its home, the Conservative Synagogue Adath agogue.org/pre-pesach. health, safety and overall quality of life. Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR), 475 W. 250th St., Mishkan Israel Launches Bronx, NY. Kol Dichfin Initiative Scarsdale Celebrates Purim The free one-hour program will be pre- Mishkan Israel — the award winning, The JCC of Mid-Westchester Senior Con- sented in a sensory / autism-friendly, re- number one leader in innovative aware- nections program joined with 34 members laxed and interactive format. Violinists Shei- ness education — has launched an all new of UJA-Federation of New York Scarsdale la Reinhold and Dov Scheindlin, and cellist campaign to bring the message of the up- Women’s Philanthropy Group on Thurs- Raman Ramakrishnan will explore selec- coming Passover holiday to young and old day, March 14, to make 150 mishloach manot tions of great music by Beethoven and oth- alike. ers in the comfortable Taub room at CSAIR, Since 1945, Mishkan has been a wel- which offers an intimate space with room come oasis, which has touched the lives of for kids to experience the music in a varie- countless adults, children and the elderly ty of ways, sitting up close to the players or — by providing whatever necessary, wheth- with their families, and moving freely to the er material or spiritual, or both. music as they wish, in a sensory-friendly en- This year, Mishkan is rolling out the red vironment that encourages inclusion of all carpet to welcome any person wishing to families. The musicians love working with experience the true meaning of Pesach, in kids, and teach at schools and conservato- a warm and inviting, comfortable and en- ries. They also perform in venues all over the joyable environment, totally free-of-charge! United States and abroad, as soloists and in Anyone wishing to take advantage of ensembles, ranging from major string quar- this fantastic offer, please call today: (203) tets, to the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and 268-0740 or (203) 428-4130, or e-mail: mish- the New York Philharmonic. [email protected] to reserve your spot. Designed for ages 5 and up, this program will be enjoyed by younger children who es- Let Your Children Go pecially love music, as well as by adults. This Bring your children to the Fleetwood event is part of the Intimate Voices communi- Synagogue on April 14, the Sunday before ty outreach, which also brings music to area Pesach, for an afternoon of pre-Pesach fun UJA-Federation Scarsdale Purim event chairs rehabilitation, and nursing facilities, as well while you get stuff done! Children will en- UJA-Federation Scarsdale Purim event—packing Michelle Kantor, Liz Brucker, Leslie Klein and as to pre-school children with special needs. joy a movie, snacks and a Pesach craft. mishloach manot. Sloane Worth, all of Scarsdale. STAMFORD COMMUNITY NEWS Rabbi Shimmy Trencher to Head BCHA in Stamford By Judie Jacobson “Rabbi Trencher’s administrative and Stamford Jewish community this spring to teaching experience coupled with his ex- become acquainted with students, parents, Rabbi Shimmy Trencher has been ap- tensive student engagement programming faculty and prospective families. pointed principal of the Bi-Cultural Hebrew make him an outstanding choice for the Up- As BCHA Upper School principal, Trench- Academy-Upper School (BCHA) in Stam- per School Principal at BCHA,” said Herman. er replaces Rabbi Elisha Paul, who recently ford, Connecticut, it was announced recent- “Rabbi Trencher is passionate and dedicated announced that he will leave the Stamford ly by the school’s President David Pikoff and to bringing out the best in each student. I high school this summer to become head of Head of School Jacqueline Herman. look forward to welcoming him to our dy- school of a Jewish day school located in the A native of West Hartford, Connecticut, namic faculty and staff.” south. Trencher previously served as principal of Although he will officially come on “We are truly grateful to Rabbi Paul for the Rabbi Moshe H. Levinson Upper School board at BCHA this summer, according to his dedicated leadership of our high school, Hebrew Academy in Rockville, Maryland. Herman, Trencher will spend time in the for his warmth and kindness and for all he has done and meant to our students and families these past four years,” wrote Pitkoff בס"ד Congregation Mishkan Israel and Herman in a letter to the BCHA school THE ONE AND ONLY SYNAGOGUE IN EASTON CONNECTICUT SINCE 1964 community. A graduate of the Bess and Paul Hebrew Academy in Bloomfield, he received a bache- “Why is this night di erent lor’s degree in computer science from Yeshi- from all other nights of the year?” va University, and a masters in social work from the University of Connecticut. Rabbi Shimmy Trencher Rabbi Trencher’s extensive experience Make this Passover really Different... in Jewish education and Jewish teen en- their letter. “Throughout the search process Come and join us for the traditional Seders, and taste true freedom! gagement includes serving as assistant re- he stood out as the candidate who immedi- gional director of the New England region ately connected with our students and par- April 19th & 20th at Mishkan Israel NCSY, the youth group of the Modern Ortho- ents. We look forward to welcoming Rabbi 77 MT Pleasant Dr., Trumbull, CT 06611 dox movement, and as dean of students at Trencher and his family to our school and 203-268-0740, [email protected] the Hebrew High School of New England in community this summer.” MEALS AND SEDERS ARE FREE OF CHARGE! West Hartford. Rabbi Trencher and his wife Stacey are “Rabbi Trencher combines an energy and the parents of two college-age daughters and Call/Email today to make your FREE reservation enthusiasm with strong pedagogic and lead- a son who will be an 11th grader at Bi-Cultur- Limited space, CALL TODAY - DON’T DELAY! ership skills,” wrote Pitkoff and Herman in al Hebrew Academy-Upper School this fall. 16 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM STAMFORD COMMUNITY NEWS

plained, “The season opener for the Senior It’s April, That Must Mean Baseball League (grades 6-8) starts Wednesday night, April 3, and the Junior League for third, fourth By Judy Berger we get a pretty wide that they’re engaging in a and fifth graders is April 7. The season runs range of skill among game and it’s meant to be until the middle of June, ending with a world The arrival of spring marks the begin- the players. While most fun! The chance to step series for the two best teams of both the Jun- ning of the 2019 baseball season. The Fair- are beginners, some of on the diamond and play ior and Senior Leagues.” Moskowitz also not- field County Connecticut Jewish Baseball the older kids are very a game is a great opportu- ed, “There are girls who have never played a League (FCCJBL) existed for 20 years, but strong players. In fact, nity that should be cher- softball game before and girls who are high- closed in 2015 due to lack of participation. one of the highlights is ished. We hope to pro- ly skilled. We have amazing parents, who vol- However, the influx of young Jewish - fami watching the seasoned vide the kids with their unteer to coach and teach the girls in a fun A team from SAR’s league in 2018. (CREDIT: lies into Stamford over the past few years players cheering on the first experience with this competitive environment. Our main focus is JONATHAN MARTIN) has brought the league back. beginners and encourag- great sport while they de- skill-building and good sportsmanship.” Ari Goldstein, FCCJBL’s commissioner, ex- ing them. It is incredible how kids often in- velop self-confidence and joy for the game Third grader Alyssa stated, “I can’t wait plained, “With the help of Seth Marlowe, who ternalize the lessons they get from each oth- in a fun, exciting and positive environment.” to start A League of Her Own! I love playing was the previous commissioner, and Jeremy er more than those they get from the adults Returning SAR player, Esther, who is baseball and I just want to get better at play- and Alisa Weisser, who helped re-create the that surround them.” a SAR second grader, summarized, “I real- ing.” Emma, also in third grade, added, “I’m website and marketed the league throughout Martin revealed, “Unlike most other soft- ly liked softball last year, and I can’t wait to excited to be on a team with my friends, hit Connecticut and Westchester, we were able ball leagues, the technical game rules are of- play again this year.” and play in the outfield.” Emma’s personal to bring the league back online.” ten relaxed to ensure kids have the chance A League of Our Own is a girls-only soft- goal is to hit home runs this season. Fifth The league’s season this year will run to get on base and get a feel of the game. ball league that caters to grades 3-8 and is run grader Ava added, “I just have fun hanging from May 5 through June 16. It is open to Talk of scorekeeping is generally muted so by the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale. Pame- out with my friends. You do get the real ex- both boys and girls ranging in age from 4-14. that the coaches can impress on the players la Moskowitz, the league’s commissioner experience of playing softball.” So, play ball! “It is about skill building, team building and competition,” added Goldstein, “Given the age of the children, we don’t expect to have that many skilled players. Many parents reached out to me prior to signing up and told me their child has never played, can he play in the league? The answer was of course Celebrating he/she can, this league is for everyone.” Goldstein described, “the league is split as follows: T-Ball for pre-K and 1st grade, minor league for 2nd-4th grade, and major league for 5th-8th grade. Since this is the first 130 YEARS year, we plan on only having T-Ball and mi- nor league.” To date, 45 kids have signed up OF CRAFTING KOSHER FOODS to be part of the league. Goldstein continued, “We want each child to learn how to be a team player and to learn that everyone plays a role in making the team successful. This is the first year back and we’re not sure what to expect. A lot of people in the community are excited about the league making a comeback and people remember when their kids used to play. We even have some alumni kids playing. We hope to have a very successful first year and will want to build on that.” Ezra, age 6, of Stamford, explained, “I love to play baseball because my dad is a coach.” Nine-year old Charlie of Stamford added, “I really like the game and love playing. I have never played little league. My dad played when he was a kid and he was good, so I wanted to see what being in little league would be like.” SAR Academy also runs a Little League program. “The league is officially run through SAR and played on their Riverd- ale field but includes students from a variety of Jewish Day Schools in the New York area,” explained Jonathan Martin, SAR’s Lit- tle League commissioner, “There are about 70-80 participants with eight teams. There are two or three coaches per team. The entire league is run by volunteer parents with the help of SAR.” “Our goal is for each player to have fun while gaining knowledge of the game. The intention is to provide all kids with an experience that fosters positive exposure to the sport, positive self-esteem, sportsmanship and individual growth through personal achievement and team play,” added Mar- tin. “Being a league of 1st and 2nd graders, 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 17 DIVREI TORAH

Our place in the system is very distinct. nafshi my soul blesses?” Because my soul Well, Bless My Soul Times Two We inhabit a special niché. We are of this blesses God for two distinct realities. We ap- world, but also apart from it, because of our preciate the wonderful world which we re- Hachodesh - 5779 tance of this practice. First of all, they wrote God-given talents to form and shape the ma- ceived from our Maker. However, we also By Rabbi David Walk the Mussaf text which emphasizes the bless- terials of our world. We can even live in en- understand that God has bestowed upon us ings and bounty each month provides. We re- vironments which are naturally unsuited to both technological prowess and moral em- One of the more cite “amen” to each couple of items on this human habitation. We can cross oceans in inence. We must thus strive for both excel- pleasant aspects of retir- list of 12 (or in a leap year: 13). But there’s an- ships (verse 26). Of course, more recently we lence and ethics. ing and living in Jerusa- other custom, which I believe really nails the have pushed those boundaries into the skies But there’s another famous phrase in lem, is that my wife and importance of Rosh Chodesh. and space. our poem which requires explanation. In I have begun celebrating Every Rosh Chodesh we recite Psalm 104, At the midpoint of the poem (verse 24), the very first verse, we recite: “Hod vehadar Rosh Chodesh. Rivka comes with me to a shul, Borchi Nafshi. This custom enlightens us to a we praise God for the amazing extent of God’s lavashta, You adorned with glory and gran- where they know how to sing Hallel. Then, we critical aspect of Rosh Chodesh. It celebrates prowess to plan and develop this perfect sys- deur.” What are “hod” and “hadar”? “Hadar” is go out for breakfast at one of the many cafés God’s creation of a perfect system of science tem. This whole scheme was arranged with the visible beauty of our world; “hod” is the which grace our neighborhood. Back in the and nature which allows our universe to run “wisdom.” What could possibly go wrong hidden majesty, underlying the stable surface old country, I’d try to do something special for like a precision timepiece. with this impeccable arrangement? Well, us. of this realm. my students on Rosh Chodesh, but celebrat- This complex system was initiated by The last verse of the poem brings up a Our poem celebrates the beauty and gran- ing ourselves never seemed to come up. And, God during creation. The first section of our horrible truth that has been avoided through- deur of God’s creation. Simultaneously, this of course, this is a great week to discuss the poem (verses 1-6) recounts the beginning of out the rest of the psalm. Humans sin. hints at the dangers lurking behind the veil charms of Rosh Chodesh, because this Shab- this process. King David alludes to the crea- We were supposed to be caretakers of of nature. Humanity’s awesome abilities can bat we read Parshat Hachodesh which discuss- tion of light (day 1), strict boundaries (day 2) this realm. As God placed Adam and Chava in be the undoing of this perfection. es how our calendar began. and the establishment of the continents (day the garden to tend and guard it (Breishit 2:15), Rosh Chodesh is meant to teach this dou- It was back in Egypt just as our ancestors 3). Then, there is a description of setting a dif- we’re supposed to sustain this world which ble lesson. That’s why its Mussaf prayer em- were preparing to leave bondage, when God ferent set of boundaries between water and has been vouchsafed to us. But we “mess up.” phasizes God’s bounty, but also reminds us commanded us to set up a calendar. This sys- dry land, the mountains and valleys of our By the sixth chapter of Breishit, God was so that Rosh Chodesh is “z’man kapparah, a spe- tem was based on lunar months, “This month earth. “fed-up” with our behavior that there was di- cial time for atonement for all generations.” is to you the first (rosh ) of all months (Shmot Next, the poem describes God as the pro- vine contempt for humanity, and then the I hope and pray that we appreciate this 12:2).” So, we got Rosh Chodesh. Soon, they vider of water for plants and these plants for system rejected us. The normal flow of - na double message every month. Salute the glo- would be informed that the years must so- animals and humans. Actually, after a descrip- ture was interrupted to destroy the abomi- ry of this world, and contemplate the unique lar, so that the holidays would fall out in tion of the solar system and of the oceans, we nations of mankind. That’s the mabul, cat- role and responsibility that we, as humans, the proper seasons. As a result, we have our return to this topic with an important twist aclysm or flood. All the carefully arranged have been granted. Chodesh Tov! compound calendar, which necessitates leap in verses 27 through 30, but we’ll talk about separations between the dry land and oceans months to keep the months and years in that soon. God provides for all life but there’s were interrupted to undo our depredations. Rabbi David Walk, who has recently made aliyah, was a synch. an important distinction made between hu- That’s why our poem (Psalm 104) ends teacher at the Bi-Cultural Day school as well as Congre- But what’s the message, or essential mans and the rest of animal life. We work. with the poet imploring God to destroy sin, gation Agudath Sholom’s education director. He continues meaning of this commemoration? Are we God gives animals food; God gives humanity so that there will no longer be evil doers in to be a tireless teacher and educator. For over 30 years, just happy that the moon has returned to the raw materials. The animals get grasses to eat; our garden. he has taught students from third grade and up and con- evening sky? Perhaps, some of our ancestors we get grains to make into bread. Animals get Now we can understand two distinct fea- ducted many classes for teens and adults. Prior to joining CAS, he served as director and teacher at Yeshivat Hami- before street lights felt that way. But, our Sag- fruit to consume; we get grapes for wine and tures of our psalm. First, why does our poem vtar in Efrat, Israel. es gave us a number of hints about the impor- olives for oil. begin and end with the expression: “Borchi Moshe Put the World in Its Place, as Did the Flood

By Rabbi Gidon Rothstein to miracles Yehoshua will call down on the er. From then on, Yehoshua could function Moshe in the signs brought as proof of sta- way into Israel — splitting the Jordan, top- as a sort of avatar of his teacher, where nec- tus as Hashem’s messenger. Regardless of Last time, we saw pling the walls of Jericho and raining down essary. what wonders later prophets did, none of Rabbi Arama discuss large stones (and stopping the sun) during Rashi also saw Yehoshua as an extension them so fully demonstrated their connec- the attempts of other the battle of Givon. of Moshe. In Devarim 31:29, Moshe says he tion to Hashem, with their speaking with Jewish thinkers to ra- Moshe did not catalyze such remarka- knows the Jews will stray from Hashem af- Hashem face-to- face, as it were, as well as tionalize certain mira- ble occurrences (other than the splitting of ter he dies; yet in Yehoshua 24:31, it says the in their being each and every moment sole- cles, partially because the Jordan), yet the never-before-seen won- Jews served Hashem, all the days of Yehosh- ly the mouthpiece of Hashem’s Will. Quality they could not accept later prophets would ders are ascribed to him, because his disciple ua. Rashi says the verses show that a man’s or wonder of miracles aside, Moshe was the outdo Moshe Rabbeinu. We have already re- served as his messenger. In Yehoshua, chap- student is as dear as his own self (Moshe did most well-established prophet ever. viewed one of Rabbi Arama’s replies, where ter 11, verse 15, it says as much: “Yehoshua ful- not die until Yehoshua did). he counters that miracles do not show the filled all Hashem had said to Moshe (about Growing Pains of the World greatness of a prophet. Now, Rabbi Arama of- the conquest of the land), and all that Moshe Further Problems With Their Claims Moving back to the flood — which he no fers other ways that Moshe was greater with- had said to him.” The rationalizers make two more mis- longer has to worry we’ll be tempted to ra- in the realm of miracles, even if we take the In Rabbi Arama’s view, Yehoshua was taken assumptions, when they say that lat- tionalize — he thinks it shows creation, too, later miracles at face value. completing his teacher’s mission, rounding er prophets’ miracles exceed Moshe’s. First, because it speaks of a young world. Rabbi Ar- Two Ways Moshe Beats Other Prophets out what had been denied to Moshe because miracles which affect heavenly bodies are ama reads Sanhedrin 97a’s idea of the world One unmatchable feat was his role at Si- of the sin of the rock. He bases himself on not necessarily greater than ones which as lasting seven thousand years to see each nai, an event that Rabbi Arama thinks out- Moshe’s prayer at the beginning of parshat take place wholly on earth. In fact, the oppo- thousand years as parallel to a decade of hu- weighs any other miracles in the abrogation Vaetchanan, where he pleads to go into Isra- site might be true, in that a miracle on earth man life. The first thousand and a half paral- of nature. On those grounds alone, Moshe el. Rabbi Arama thinks this was in order to has to interrupt processes already underway, lel the years up until the flood. This would stands out as the greatest prophet ever in enable himself to be the agent of Hashem’s whereas a miracle in heaven could prevent be akin to the childhood years when the terms of miracles, aside from having been promise of signs and wonders. it from starting. For example, Rabbi Arama moral sense is not developed. the messenger who brought Hashem’s Torah In reply, in Devarim 3:28, Hashem tells says one can more easily stop the flow of from heaven. Moshe, to command and encourage Yehosh- water to a mill than stop the turning of the Rabbi Dr. Gidon Rothstein has served in the communi- Later on, all other prophets built off ua, who will take them into the land of Isra- mill itself, as well as one can more easily kill ty rabbinate and in educational roles at the high school Moshe’s model, which gives him a share of el and perform the miracles, as an extension lions than stop live lions from eating Daniel. and adult level. He is an author of Jewish fiction and non- all that they do. Hashem says as much when of his teacher. Finally, the whole issue started with fiction, most recently “We’re Missing the Point: What’s He promises Moshe (Shemot 34:10) that He Hashem had previously told Moshe a misreading of the verse about Moshe’s Wrong With the Orthodox Jewish Community and How will perform wonders never seen before. (Bamidbar 26:20) to place some of his “hod, greatness. Rabbi Arama thinks that the To- to Fix It.” He lives in Bronx, New York, with his wife and three children. Rabbi Arama thinks Hashem means to refer glory,” on Yehoshua to link them to each oth- rah meant that no later prophet matched 18 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM REFLECTIONS FROM THE SCHOOLHOUSE

explanation as to the number of applicants You Are Enough Just as You Are and the scarcity of space in the freshman class. What I know from experience is that By Rabbi Joshua Lookstein discusses how awful and flawed applying to stress of applying for a job, or going on a date where a student is admitted does not deter- college is. The ones that say it’s too hard, it’s or starting a new business? If we try to guar- mine the core of who they are. Nor is a stu- March 28, 2019, was too competitive, no one gets in, it’s all point- antee outcomes, how will our children learn dent’s value as a human being reflected in a Ivy Day, the day that less. That we need to protect our children to strive and learn from the vulnerability of letter of rejection. It is absolutely hard to re- Ivy League schools an- from this plight. failure and disappointment? When we write member that when logging into an admis- nounced their accept- And then this year happened. Even a personal essays for them, we deny them the sions portal or opening an envelope. ances and rejections week later, the vast conspiracy of bribery and opportunity to voice their own stories and And so I say to our seniors: for the 2019-20 academ- deceit, racketeering and indictments is alarm- define their futures. In attempting to cheat You are enough just as you are. I hope the ic year. As an elementary school head, I was ing. It would be easy to show disdain, even the system, I worry that the underlying mes- college of your dreams recognizes that, but if not aware of that. But someone shared a let- contempt for the individuals involved. It may sage is, “you are not enough” and in trying to they don’t, I guarantee you, it’s their loss. ter with me last week, written by Aviva Walls, have even been my first, internal reaction, avoid disappointment or anxiety, perhaps is Sincerely, dean of academic affairs and college coun- but that thawed into empathy. I understand the notion that “you can’t handle this.” Aviva Walls seling (a poignant title) at Shalhevet High why parents would want to shield their chil- However, deep in the roots of this scan- Dean of Academic Affairs School in Los Angeles. You know the story dren from disappointment and anxiety and dal is the assumption that a particular col- College Counseling she is referring to but you might not expect why they might think the “right” college is lege will be the ticket to a beautiful future It is never too early to tell our chil- her angle. And while Westchester Day School the ticket to future success and happiness. In and who wouldn’t want to provide that to dren that they are enough just as they are. (WDS) is not a high school, the message cer- the Jewish community, we often express our our children? Both our experiences and the It doesn’t mean pulling back from trying to tainly applies to elementary schools as well, love by caring for a child’s education. data prove this isn’t true. We all know people help our children reach their potential. But and not only because the last two lines of Avi- The reality is, as Jonathan Haidt describes who have achieved great success in their lives it does mean emphasizing our priorities with va’s letter are very similar to what WDS ad- in The Coddling of the American Mind, that without a degree from a highly selective insti- our actions rather than just our words. It ministrators say to 8th graders at the end of what we think is protection, can actually be tution. We know others who have graduated means letting our children fall and fail and their mock high school interviews. We - the harmful to children. That clearing the paths from institutions with Ivy-covered walls and helping them through the process of getting partnership that is parents and educators - ahead can instead cripple growth. So while struggle. The Director of Admission at UCLA, up. As adults, we experience that daily. The must start preaching and living this message I understand the (misguided) impulses of Gary Clark, often notes that there are two sooner we let our children experience it, the from our children’s earliest moments. By the these parents, I turned my empathy to the names on a college diploma, yours and the sooner they will be on the path of reaching time the 12th grade rolls around, it’s much teens involved, the children of those who’ve school’s. The habits, character and strengths their potential. harder to learn. Aviva wrote: been arrested and all that that’s been stolen embodied by that student are just as, if not We should all be asking ourselves every from them. Yes, they earned a seat in the col- more, important than the opportunities that day: Did I communicate to my child today Dear Parents and Students, lege of their choice, but something far great- the university provides. that they are enough just as they are? If yes, There seems to be a cycle to the way the er has been sacrificed. In the next few days and weeks, our sen- great. If not, how will I do it tomorrow? media covers college admissions and the If your 17-year-old doesn’t learn to man- iors will begin hearing decisions from colleg- frenzy of selectivity and decisions. I’ve come age the anxiety of waiting for a college de- es. Inevitably, some of those decisions will be Rabbi Joshua Lookstein is head of school at Westchester to expect the article in March or April that cision, how will they learn to manage the congratulatory and some will offer words of Day School.

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By Nir Sinay entrances of towns frequented by army bags to the organization’s newly adopt- to the Nachshon Battalion soldiers who patrols, which are generally stocked with ed border patrol unit in Beit Horon. Rep- are serving in such a dangerous and sen- Yashar LaChayal, a non-profit organiza- free food and beverages for the soldiers’ resentatives of the organization enjoyed a sitive area. tion that provides humanitarian support benefit. Some were personally delivered to wonderful adoption ceremony and had a One of Yashar LaChayal’s final Purim to Israel’s soldiers, annually invests much army bases, and others given to soldiers on great time handing out mishlochei manot. events was a “soldier appreciation night” thought and effort into its Purim program- patrol and guarding throughout the coun- Yashar LaChayal also visited the Mich- for the soldiers of the Yehuda region. A to- ming on the soldiers’ behalf, and this year try. mash base and handed out snack bags to a tal of 350 soldiers were treated to a won- was no exception. Soldiers of the Israel De- Yashar LaChayal had the privilege of bunch of female soldiers who had just en- derful dinner and then a performance by fense Forces were obligated to be vigilant providing mishlochei manot to many of listed two days before. Besides distribut- a professional mentalist. In attendance throughout the holiday, missing parades, the border patrol units in Jerusalem. These ing the mishlochei manot, Yashar LaChay- were soldiers from the Golani brigade, the parties and holiday time with their fami- brave soldiers serve in one of the holi- al was able to wish the new recruits the Givati brigade, the home front command, lies. However, Yashar LaChayal was able to est cities in the world, and specifically in best of luck in their army service. the combat engineering corps and the bor- bring holiday cheer to them, making sure the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods. Yashar LaChayal also stopped by Giv’at der patrol—all units who are charged with they felt loved and appreciated. The border patrol soldiers in the Old City Asaf, where this past December a terrorist the safety and security of the Hebron area. This year Yashar LaChayal and the or- and throughout Jerusalem are on constant killed St.-Sgt. Yuval Mor Yosef and Sgt. Yo- In a few weeks, Yashar LaChayal will be ganization’s partners distributed 7,000 alert, and they most certainly deserved sef Cohen four days after carrying out an distributing hundreds of Passover food pack- mishlochei manot, the traditional Pu- some sweets to remind them that they are attack in Ofra, killing Amiad Israel Ish-Ran, ages to needy soldiers and bereaved families rim gift of sweets and snacks. Some of supported and cared for. an unborn baby. Yashar LaChayal felt it of those who fell in Israel’s defense. them were delivered to the organization’s In addition to Jerusalem’s border patrol was very important to stop by the neigh- To learn more about the organization, “Warm Corner” rest stations, located at the units, Yashar LaChayal also delivered snack boring base to spread some holiday cheer please visit www.yasharlachayal.org.

Soldiers receiving mishloach manot. (CREDIT: NIR SINAY) AMIT Elaine Silver School Helps Malka Turn Her Life Around

(Courtesy of AMIT) Malka Trunach recently completed the last three of her 21 bagrut (matriculation) exams and is now studying information and communications technology at an AMIT junior college, both extraordinary achievements for the young woman who dropped out of school from 10th grade until the middle of 12th grade. Starting in ninth grade, Malka, who is now 19 years old, attended an ulpana (religious girls’ school) in Beersheva, but was unhappy there. “I didn’t connect to it,” she Malka Trunach said, “so I just stopped going one day.” Malka’s mother, a single mother to sev- She joined the art track at Elaine Sil- ing college of its kind, it plays a critical role Asked what her plans are for the future en children, was disappointed but had lit- ver, which is one of AMIT’s vocational high in helping young women train to become beyond serving in the army, Malka said tle power over her headstrong youngest schools catering to children who have fall- computer technicians and engineers, ena- with a laugh, “I don’t make plans; I just go daughter, who passed the time watching en through the cracks of other education- bling them to gain skills and know-how for with the flow.” What she does know, how- TV, reading and hanging out with friends. al frameworks. There, with the encourage- the army and future employment. ever, is that she wants to be self-sufficient. Then, mid-way into what would be her sen- ment of the principal and faculty, Malka Here, as well, Malka said she is getting “I want to be independent and I don’t ior year, Malka’s sister suggested that she began to see that she could succeed. Her the full support and encouragement of in- want to have to rely on others, even my enroll at AMIT Elaine Silver Technologi- teachers pushed Malka to continue study- structors and of Dr. Yaron Naim, the direc- mother, for help,” she said. “I want to build cal High School. Friends of hers had stud- ing, and she is now enrolled in grade 13 at tor of the junior college, who even supplied my future and the junior college is helping ied there and liked it, and went on to serve the AMIT Junior College at Elaine Silver, Malka with a new computer that she can me accomplish that goal.” in the army, she said, urging Malka to give where she is on track to go into the army use at home. AMIT is leading an educational revolu- it a try. as an officer after completing the two-year “Art is my comfort zone, and I can al- tion in Israel with cutting-edge, Jewish val- “I like challenges,” Malka said, “and be- pre-army program. ways go back to art,” she said. “This is a chal- ues-based education. In 2018 the AMIT net- cause I wasn’t in school, I wanted to see Malka is one of two women in the first lenge I chose for myself. I had an opportu- work was named the number-one educational how I would handle the challenge of going class at the junior college, which opened nity to do something that interests me, and network in Israel by the Ministry of Educa- back to school.” So she did. in September 2018. As the first co-ed train- I decided to pursue it.” tion. Learn more at www.amitchildren.org 20 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM NEWS FROM ISRAEL Yerushalayim Torah Academy: A Yeshiva High School for English-Speaking Students By Pearl Markovitz

A family of new olim is only “as happy as its un- happiest child.” One of the greatest challenges to young families making al- serve in Sherut Leumi, religious army pro- iyah is the adjustment of grams and study in midrashot across the their children to the new country. Many pursue professional degrees. world into which they were Both YTA programs have met with great introduced. Children may success during these past 11 years. This suc- rise to the occasion easily cess of the programs can be easily measured or find the new world con- by the statistic that 100% of the program’s fusing and challenging. For YTA students. graduates have remained in Israel. Some of children approaching their grade. He also serves as the point man to the early graduates of YTA have gone on to teens and in their teen years, being uproot- could carry out the program on a daily basis. help the graduates decide upon post-high marry and establish families throughout the ed from their peers and known lifestyle can Rabbi Bezalel Borstein, a native of St. Lou- school options such as yeshivot, mechina country. be most disruptive and difficult. is, was brought in to YTA and has served as programs, IDF opportunities and higher ed- A tribute by Dassi Be’eri, superintendent Rabbi David Samson, a native of Balti- principal of the boys school since its incep- ucation. Many YTA graduates have served of Religious Secondary Education for the Is- more, had the zchut of learning with Rav Zvi tion. Rabbi Borstein attended the Telz Yeshi- in elite units in the IDF including quite a rael Ministry of Education, commented, “The Yehuda Kook. He went on to serve as a ram va in Chicago and Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh. number who have reached the rank of com- efforts that the YTA administration and staff at the high school of the renowned Yeshiva At Yeshiva University he earned a BA in com- mander and officer. Rabbi Sinai Prebor and invest in each and every student and the vari- Mercaz HaRav Kook. During his years of in- puters, and went on to earn his semicha and Rabbi Joel Cohen, former principal of SAR ety of educational methods employed to en- struction at the yeshiva, he was privileged to an MA in Jewish education as well as a de- Elementary School, serve as ninth and 12th sure that each student is able to enhance his learn with bright and motivated students. At gree in counseling. He made aliyah in 1987 grade rebbes. /her academic knowledge and further his/ some point, he realized that there is anoth- and resides with his family in Alon Shvut. A parallel girls YTA program is housed in her academic growth is extraordinary.” er side to the coin. As an American oleh him- The classes at YTA are kept to approxi- Ulpanat Tal Ramot in Jerusalem. Headed by To learn more about the education- self, he assessed a need for a program to ad- mately 15 students per grade to allow for in- Dr. Lisa Fredman, herself an olah, now real programs of YTA, visit www.YTA.org. dress the emotional and academic needs of dividual attention. Through a three-level ap- siding with her family in Efrat, the girls pro- il or contact Rabbi Bezalel Borstein at children, particularly teens, of recent olim proach to limudei kodesh, the students are gram very much parallels that of the boys [email protected] or Dr. Lisa Fredman from America and other English-speaking able to develop the skills needed for Gema- program. Graduates of the girls YTA go on to at [email protected]. countries including Australia, England, Can- ra and Tanach study. The three options of- ada and South Africa. His goal was to pro- fered are English instruction with Hebrew vide a “soft-landing” for these teens before texts, shiurim in easy Hebrew and eventual- they might “fall through the cracks.” ly all Hebrew instruction, often with the stu- To this goal, almost 11 years ago, Rabbi dents of Netiv Meir. All of the rebbeim in the Samson founded Yerushalayim Torah Acad- YTA program are bilingual and olim them- emy (YTA). Located on the campus of Ye- selves. Limudei chol, secular studies, are shivat Netiv Meir in Bayit Vegan, YTA’s mis- also taught by English-speaking instructors sion is to meet the challenge of ensuring and include the study of English literature the successful absorption of English-speak- and composition, math, science, comput- ing sons of new olim. Through accommo- er science and Hebrew language. YTA stu- dating their language needs, and taking into dents sit for the bagruyot, comprehensive account their needs for adjustment, the exams, alongside their native Israeli peers. school is able to promote a love of limud To- A broad program of extracurricular activities rah, and provide a high standard of scholas- includes many tiyulim, as well as chesed op- tic achievement. Whenever possible the stu- portunities that are offered throughout the dents of YTA learn alongside the students of high school years. Sports, including basket- Netiv Meir, creating a bond and camarade- ball and weight-lifting, are integrated into rie between them. Thus the YTA students are the daily schedule and the school boasts a provided with the confidence and security flag-football team. to acclimate fully to life in Israel. Rabbi Jeremy Spierer, a Kew Gardens In promoting his mission, Rabbi Samson Hills native, now residing with his family sought out rebbeim and instructors who in Neve Daniel, serves as a ram for the 11th

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CH. THENAC FLEUR DU PERIGORD 21.95 * THE TRIBE WHITE 27.95 * CHARDONNAY 32.95 SHIRAZ RESERVE 28.95 GENESIS SHIRAZ 16.95 * 2ND GENERATION CAB. SAUV. 19.95 BINYAMINA BANANA 16.95

MALBEC 34.95 RED MOSCATO 8.95 * i

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t MALBEC SINGLE VINEYARD 36.95 ROYER VSOP 54.95

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LTD. EDITION 72.95 SYRAH RESERVE 39.95 i e CAESAR RED 26.95 CHARDONNAY RESERVE 14.95 * ZACHLAWI FIG ARAK 28.95

l MARIUS CABERNET 25.95 ZACHLAWI VODKA 29.95 PACIFICA CABERNET MERLOT 18.95 DON ALFONSO CAB SAUV 5.95 * COTE DU RHONE RSRV 22.95 MOUNTAIN SAUV BLANC 13.95 DISHON CABERNET SAUVGIGNON 31.95 d SELECTED CHARDONNAY 9.95 * ROSE 23.95 BIANCO 13.95 e ROSE 13.95 PETIT UNFILTERED CABERNET 43.95 TURA WINERY PACIFICA MERITAGE 32.95 DON ALFONSO MERLOT 5.95 * BARONS ROTHSCHILD LAURIERES 23.95 SELECTED EMERALD REIS/CHENIN 9.95 * CARINO SEMI SWEET RED 9.95 * DON ALFONSO SAUVIGNON BLANC 5.95 * VIOGNIER 13.95 LIVNI CABERNET UNFILTERED 74.95 CABERNET 39.95 S D PACIFICA PINOT NOIR 18.95 ROYALE VALFLORE SEMI-DRY CAB 7.95 * SELECTED SAUV BLANC 9.95 * FRUITY CABERNET 9.95 *

MERLOT 39.95 t PACIFICA RIESLING 14.95 LANZUR CARMENERE 7.95 * VIRGINIE DE VALANDRAUD 2015 109.95 PINOT NOIR 15.95 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 29.95 FUSION RED BLEND 13.95 * 888-759-8466 GAVI DI GAVI 13.95

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 23 ISRAEL SPOTLIGHT Dayne Katz Is ‘Experiencing’ Bar Ilan By JLBWC Staff

Dayne Katz is studying at the Israel Expe- rience at Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan. He grew up in Stamford, attended Bi-Cul- tural Day School for elementary school and Ramaz for high school. His family davens at Congregation Agudath Sholom. Why did you choose to study at Bar Ilan? Dayne graduating Magen David Adom I chose to go to Bar Ilan University Is- Bar Ilan XP Students on shabbaton in Ramat Beit Shemesh with Rabbi Menaged, the program certification course with his instructor Rebecca. rael XP because, aside from getting college director. (CREDIT: DAYNE KATZ) (CREDIT: DAYNE KATZ) credits and taking business-oriented class- Maayanot yeshiva in Jerusalem for yud tet Where is your favorite place to go for es, such as Marketing, Management and Fi- Kislev, we stayed up the whole night sing- weekends / Shabbat so far? nance, I also get to spend half of my day ing and dancing. At two o’clock in the morn- My favorite place to go for Shabbat is Je- learning Judaic studies, which I take very se- ing, we walked to the Kotel and I bumped rusalem. I was born in Jerusalem and always riously. I have also enrolled in the beit mid- into my rabbi from my shul back home. My feel very comfortable there. On Shabbat, it is rash program, which allows students to have most exciting moment was completing my especially nice because everyone is togeth- a chavruta everyday in the beit midrash on Magen David Adom course, and becoming a er, and the whole city shuts down and cele- campus. certified medic. brates Shabbat together. What kind of goals do you have for the What kind of challenges have you faced Who is a teacher at Bar Ilan who you con- Dayne with Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Stamford, year? coming to Israel? nect to especially well? Connecticut, at the Kotel. (CREDIT: DAYNE KATZ) I went into this year hoping to meet peo- The biggest difficulty for me has been be- I connect most with Rabbi Sasson. He is ple from all around, and to become a better ing away from my family and friends back not a teacher at the university, but he lives My favorite class is Marketing with Pro- person and Jew. home, and having to adapt to a totally new on our campus. Once a week, he holds a ma- fessor Gottlieb. He is an entertaining teach- What have been some of the highlights of culture and lifestyle. lawach and tea night at his house, where er who is very interactive with the students, your year so far? How has your year been different than we explore different topics in Judaism. I gets us involved and I have learned a lot The highlights of my year so far have your expectations? have also been to his house a couple times from him. been our three day trip to the south. It was I did feel prepared for this experience, throughout the year for Shabbat meals and What are you most looking forward to for earlier in the year, when we were all less ac- but I’m not sure how ready I was to live they are always inspiring. I have definitely the rest of the year? quainted and I made some of my closest completely on my own. Having to clean my learned the most from him on how to better I am most looking forward to finishing friends on this trip. own room, getting my own meals and find- myself as a person and as Jew. my year on a high note, and making memo- The most inspiring moment of my year ing places to go for Shabbat during off-week- Which is one of your favorite classes at ries on this program that I know I will nev- is when I went with a few friends to the ends — it has been an adjustment. Bar Ilan? er forget. SEPHARDIC CORNER

experts in making them soft and thick and Are Ashkenazic Jews Permitted guarding against chimutz; there is therefore a concern about chametz. He suggests that it is possible that this concern led to Ashke- to Have Soft Matzah on Pesach? nazi matzot being so thin and hard. Fur- thermore, he says that he is wary of inno- By Rabbi Haim Jachter The Ba’eir Heitiev (460:8) comments on this in theory. But one must inspect them care- vation, and such things fall under the rubric Rama that “the custom is to make matzah fully to ascertain that they are truly baked of “do not forsake the Torah of your moth- The Question: the thickness of a tefach, handbreadth” through the entire thickness. His admoni- er” (Mishlei 1:8), and certainly on Pesach it is I recall hearing for (approximately 3.5 to 4 inches). Moreover, tion should be taken very seriously. Note worthwhile to accept stringencies. the first time the excit- the Mishnah Berurah (486:3) speaks of soft that soft matzah is often made much fast- ing news that my be- and sponge-like matzah without express- er than hard matzah… Concern relates to the Conclusion: Concerns About loved rav, Rav Hershel ing any reservations whatsoever regard- degree to which the interior of the matzah Rav Schachter’s Ruling Schachter, rules that it ing its acceptability for Pesach. This seems is baked. It is disconcerting that the modern Despite the abundant love and respect is permissible for Ashkenazic Jews to use to constitute incontrovertible evidence to soft matzot are baked mimicking the pro- I have for Rav Schachter, the practical con- soft matzah made by Yemenite Jews on Pe- Rav Schachter’s ruling! The fact that the cess used for Ashkenazi matzot during the cerns appear to outweigh the persuasive sach. However, I was also informed that Rav Shulchan Aruch HaRav (486:2) and Aruch last 150 years. However, the ovens of soft theoretical support Rav Schachter draws Shlomo Zalman Auerbach did not agree. HaShulchan (Orach Chaim 460:2) make matzah were different years ago, and cer- from the Mishnah Berurah, Shulchan Aruch Many people have asked me if Ashkena- similar statements seemed to seal the deal tainly not as hot as modern matzah ovens, HaRav and Aruch HaShulchan. In light of zic Jews may rely on Rav Schachter’s ruling. for me. where a hand matzah is often baked with- the fact that all Jews, and especially Ashke- Here is the evolution of my thoughts on this in 30 seconds. Such hot furnaces will quick- nazim, have adopted so many stringencies matter: Practical Concerns ly heat the outside of the thick matzah, mak- regarding Pesach, I am very hesitant to per- Regarding Soft Matzah ing it look well baked but not yet baking the mit soft matzah for Ashkenazim on Pesach. My First Reaction— My enthusiasm, however, was greatly di- inside. Removing it from the oven will yield Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach and Rav Ash- The Rama’s Ruling minished after reading the following in an a soft matzah looking well-done outside, yet er Weiss are not in general inclined to strin- At first, I was shocked that Rav Schachter article written by my friends Dr. Ari Green- possibly chametz on the inside. This is not gency and do not hesitate to issue a lenient made such a ruling. After all, the Rama (Orach span and Rav Dr. Ari Zivotofsky (Journal of a new concern: the Chatam Sofer reported ruling if it is appropriate to do so. The fact Chaim 460:4) writes that the matzah should Halacha and Contemporary Society): (Shu”t OC 121) that thick matzah does not that these two poskim express concern re- be made only as “rekikin,” which seems to “With the way that soft matzah is made bake well. Soft is not what should be looked garding soft matzah gives one serious pause imply that they should be thin matzot, sim- today, there is a very real concern of cha- for, rather fully baked is required.” and motivates me to not recommend soft ilar to the ubiquitous cracker-like matzah metz. We have visited many matzah facto- matzah for Ashkenazic Jews. with which we are all familiar. ries, and in some of the soft matzah bak- Rav Asher Weiss’ Reservations eries we saw what appears to us to be not Rav Asher Weiss also writes (Haggadah Rabbi Haim Jachter is the spiritual leader of Congregation Strong Evidence to Rav fully baked dough, as opposed to fully Minchat Asher, 5764, siman 15, page 322) that Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck. He Schachter’s Approach baked soft bread. The Shulchan Aruch Harav the basic halacha is that soft matzah is per- also serves as a rebbe at Torah Academy of Bergen County and a dayan on the Beth Din of Elizabeth. 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It hasn’t changed. In creating activities for the Seder, our them all has been Pesach Points, So the fifth question of the night becomes goals have been several-fold. We strive to en- colorful “currency” that we pass how to take a rerun and upgrade it in a way gage our children and keep the Seder mov- out with each question, answer to make even the most jaded of us excited ing (both temporally and physically). We or song (or for no good reason to return to experience yet another exodus. also work to get our kids invested in the ef- whatsoever). They are redeemed Yet, there is experiential and then there fort so that they will “own” some of the ac- at the end of the Seder for a is experiential. Some holidays have action tivities. Anything that they have helped cre- prize. They’re fun, they’re colorful and they blecloths and hung them on our hallway built right in. On Purim, the kids dress up, ate will resonate all that much more with create a little friendly competition. Only af- walls and pinned to them pictures of fish, they yell and scream at Haman while listen- them. (It also doesn’t hurt that we try to sur- ter our youngest turned 10 did the interest other sea creatures, chariots and horses and ing to the Megillah and they ride around as reptitiously maintain their sugar levels dur- in Pesach Points finally wane in our house. we walked between the walls of water. And we deliver mishloach manot. On Sukkot, ing what is always a late night.) Erev Yom Tov, print out the points and let yet another year, after passing through the we build a sukkah, decorate it, eat in it and Depending on the age and personali- your kids cut them out. Not only will you Yam Suf, the children arrived at an inflatable some of us will even sleep in it. But there re- ty of your children, be prepared to cut the have purchased 20 minutes of quiet, you’ll swimming pool and palm tree. What a great ally is no reason why the Seder, even with intellectual discussions short (there, I said whet your children’s appetites for what’s to teaching moment! With a little prompting, the same story as last year, can’t be both fun it). Sure, it would be wonderful to have the come. the kids learned where Bnei Yisrael land- and engaging for all. With just a little plan- neighbors knock on the door in the morning Planning games and activities around ed after Kriat Yam Suf and what happened ning and effort, you will see the excitement announcing it’s time to recite Shema, but the and during the Seders is essential, and sing- at Marah. The year after that, we made our in the eyes of your children and guests and real mitzvah is to pass the story and the ex- ing is a must. Sing whatever parts of the Hag- place cards look like passports, and everyone you will never look at leaving Egypt the perience of leaving Egypt on to the children. gadah you can. We all remember the songs received a “visa” to enter Eretz Yisrael before same way again. Many young children, and I would venture we sang at our own childhood Seders (who returning to their seats. Here are some Seder-tested ideas that will a guess most adults too, really can not sit doesn’t remember Dayenu?) and our own While props for the 10 plagues have be- change yours from dry and ordinary to excit- through a long discussion. They’re tired, children are no different. Our family has come commonplace, they may not excite ing and engaging. Word on the street has they’re hungry, they want excitement and played its own version of “Passover Bingo,” the children as they get older. But there is been a resounding thumbs up. One mem- as we all know, they want food. So be pre- where marshmallows and jelly rings (or car- still much than can be done. We’ve created rot slices for a healthier alternative) are used Pesach brain teasers, word puzzles and re- as markers when a certain section in the Hag- buses for them to solve when they need a gadah is reached or an activity is performed. break from the festivities. Pesach math has Not only does this keep the kids looking for been a popular one (e.g. 12 = The T___ of the next box to cover but it provides them I___). For several years, we hung the words around ”...וְהִ גַּדְ ּתָ לְבִ נְָךבַ ּיֹום הַהּוא“ with a much needed snack along the way. from the pasuk Several years ago, “Pesach Headbanz” and the room. The teenagers’ mission was to “Pesach Taboo” came out during our Shul- link each paragraph in Maggid, as it’s read, chan Orech. Maybe even try to “mix it up a to its corresponding word in that pasuk (see bit.” We’ve had an alternative kids’ karpas the introduction to the Malbim Haggadah, with sliced bananas and chocolate syrup. my personal favorite). Five years ago, we Sure created lots of questions (Can we really found Princess Batya’s diary in a “museum do this?? Is the bracha the same?) and we left archive”, telling the story of Yetziat Mitzray- the extra banana slices on the table to be qui- im from her viewpoint. The kids were given etly taken for snacks during Maggid. a key and they were asked to “help the muse- No one can possibly remain seated the um” translate the hieroglyphics. We’ve made whole Seder. But when it comes to action word-searches just for Pesach. We’ve created Seders, some communities really know what Seder Selfies where different objects from to do. I am told those of Yemenite ancestry the Seder took selfies of themselves at odd step over a pot of water, in lieu of crossing angles and the kids had to figure out what the Red Sea. Why not take this one step fur- they were. Bet you can’t solve this one! For ther? Several years ago, I found Moshe’s staff the high schoolers at the table, we’ve had afi- on Har Nevo (a.k.a the pitcher’s mound in koman hunts based around tRNA codons Phelps Park). So now, right after we read the and another one based on the periodic table. 10 plagues, we all stand up and walk through With just a little planning, the Seder can the house led by Moshe holding his staff. We become a highlight of the year and will cre- cross the Yam Suf (really a doorway covered ate memories your children will never for- with a blue plastic tablecloth) all the while get! These are just a couple ideas but they singing Az Yashir. In our house, just when are merely the tip of the iceberg. So much the kids are getting antsy... Let’s go! Time to can be done; the limits are only your imag- cross the Red Sea! With the idea of trying to ination. keep it fresh, our personal Yetziat Mitzrayim “And when your child shall ask what is seems to expand a little each year. One year, this service,” “ ...“וְהִ גַּדְ ּתָ לְבִ נְָךבַּיֹום הַהּוא we had backpacks prepared for the kids with clothes, water bottles, sunhats, sunglass- “And you shall tell your child on that es and some matzah (to put on their shoul- day...” ders). The next year, I snuck away during If we can foster excitement in our chil- Maggid, changed into a Pharaoh costume dren, we will pass the message on to them. and chased the children through the sea. An- This is not just laudatory, rather, this is the other year, our children took two blue ta- real mitzvah of the Seder! 26 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM THE ARTS Celebrate Spring at the Riverdale Y By Yvette Finkelstein Dedicated to fostering arts in the community, Humphrey has taught a young children’s Celebrate spring with David Humphrey’s workshop in “Painting Butterflies” and has exhibit “Art in Bloom,” at Gallery 18 at the designed and painted a series of street mu- Riverdale Y through April 30. The communi- rals at several venues. ty is cordially invited to the opening recep- Humphrey shared that “... I did not set tion on Sunday, April 7, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 out to create art about any particular topic p.m. or subject. I carry a sketchbook with me at Humphrey’s oil paintings, in the style of all times, in which I make a pictorial jour- contemporary realism, are straightforward nals for the things around me. As I spent interpretations and portrayals of a colorful more time observing and making sketches, range of subjects. His canvas is bold, clear I discovered that I could not be an observ- and bright. Alive with movement and color, er without an opinion … Using my skills and each work shares a point of view and tells a passion for painting realism in my illustra- story. Humphrey credits the artists Norman David Humphrey, artist. tions, I set out to create beautiful images Rockwell, Salvador Dali and of things I encounter in my daily Thomas Kinkade for much life.” of his inspiration. Gallery 18 at the Riverdale Y Humphrey was born on showcases the work of local artists the island of Barbados. In representing a variety of media: Oil painting by David Humphrey. 1968, he migrated with his oils, acrylics, pastels, photography, family to New York. Hum- sculpture and pottery. A different phrey studied illustration artist is featured each month and at the Parsons New School all art is for sale, with 20 percent for Social Research, Studio of all proceeds designated towards Arts at CUNY Lehman Col- the enhancement of Cultural Arts lege and at the Art Students programming at the Y. The River- League of New York. He ex- dale Y is located at 5625 Arlington hibited his artwork as a Oil painting by David Humphrey. Ave., Bronx, NY; (718) 548-8200. For member of the New Rochelle additional information about the Art Association, New Rochelle Arts Council, Council on the Arts, Bronx Blue Bedroom exhibit, please contact Hal Katz at hal.katz@ Bell Harbor Association, Cornell University, Project. Several of Humphrey’s commis- gmail.com or (347) 275-5459, or Maria Neuda Lehman College Art Gallery and the Bronx sioned pieces reside in private collections. at [email protected] or (718) 687-8025. Oil painting by David Humphrey. Girls & Preteen 2019

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 27 PURIM Congregation Beth Aharon Celebrates With Usual and Not- So-Usual Purim Costumes By Robert Kalfus

Congregation Beth Aharon, Riverdale’s Sephardic Orthodox Congregation, hosted a large crowd, wearing a wonderfully mixed style of costumes, on the first night of Pu- rim. Congregation Beth Aharon worships at the Riverdale Bayit at HIR. All are welcome.

(l-r) Michael Wachsman, Bill “Akiva” LaMot, Dovid Haimovich and Andy Smalls competed Yair Bissor joined Dovid Elmalem attentively Tali Michaeli as a Yemenite bride was a winner in Congregation Beth Aharon’s Purim costume reading the megillah at Congregation Beth in Congregation Beth Aharon’s Purim costume (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) contest. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) Aharon. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) contest. Bnei Akiva Scarsdale Packs Mishloach Manot for the Poor

Elisheva Cohen was a winner with her husband, (Courtesy of Bnei Akiva) In anticipa- Yehuda, in Congregation Beth Aharon’s Purim tion of Purim, Bnei Akiva Scarsdale and Roberta Kraus as a Night Angel, and her Tsuri Gadasi with Yehuda Cohen, who with his costume contest, poking fun at the Hebrew 30 children from the Young Israel of husband, Bill “Akiva” LaMot, as NYC’s Naked wife, Elisheva, was a winner in Congregation Beth Institute of Riverdale’s excellent and extensive Scarsdale community took part in a mish- Cowboy. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) Aharon’s Purim costume contest. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) recycling program. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) loach manot packaging chesed event. Par- ticipants ranged in age from first through ninth grade, and packed hamentashen, drinks, chocolates and personalized Pu- Chabad of Yonkers Celebrates rim letters, to add joy to the Purim of the needy. ‘Purim at the Stadium’ The event was run in conjunction with the Met Council, a charitable organ- By Robert Kalfus booth, a magic show and music rounded out ization dedicated to alleviating Jewish the activities. Many people arrived dressed poverty across New York City. The Met Purim this year was celebrated at the as sports fans, players or in other costumes. Council distributed the mishloach manot Greystone Jewish Center/Chabad of Yon- Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano visited the cel- on Purim day to 170 individuals and fami- kers with a sports-themed Purim party on ebration, speaking and taking photographs lies in the New York area. Thursday, March 21. Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz; with all who greeted him. Leah Schechter of the Met Council his wife, Rebbetzin Chanie Hurwitz; and Chabad of Yonkers invites you to cele- spoke to the participants before the event their family and friends served a lavish “Pu- brate weekly Shabbat services, and the Yon- about the importance of the chesed they rim at the Stadium” banquet of burgers, hot kers Jewish Women’s Circle invites you to a Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano with (left) were doing. “Many families miss out on dogs, franks in a blanket, corn on the cob, “Paint and Wine” event on Tuesday, April 2, Brandon Wasserman, 7, and his cousin Jenna getting to celebrate Jewish holidays in a cotton candy, fries, chicken wings, salad and, at 7 p.m. at the synagogue, where skilled art- Wasserman, 6. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) joyous way because of financial challeng- of course, plenty of the traditional three-cor- ist Riki Chanin will lead people in producing es,” said Schechter. “This event will allow nered hamantashen. A balloon artist, face their own masterpieces. The $25 per person and refreshments. Call 914-963-8888 or email families to enjoy Purim with a little more painting, arts and crafts for children, a photo suggested donation includes all supplies [email protected]. joy this year.” Participants enjoyed assembling food and drink items together with friends, and including personalized Purim letters within each package. “Not only was the event fun,” said Michael Duel, 12, “but we also got to perform two of the mitzvot of Purim—mishloach manot and matanot l’evyonim (gifts to the poor).” “The chanichim (children) had a really great time packing the mishloach manot,” said Michal Seinfeld, 15, a madri- cha (youth leader) in Bnei Akiva. “And they were happy knowing that what they Chabad of Yonkers Rabbi Mendy did really will go a far way in enhancing Dancing in Purim costumes at Chabad of Yonkers/Greystone Hurwitz presenting a birthday cake Sholom Ber Wundsbacher reading the Megilla. the Purim of others.» Jewish Center. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) to the author. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS)

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 29 ADVOCACY My AIPAC Experience and My Two Identities By Carmel Mena born and raised in Israel, and as a Jew who currently lives in the U.S. but still considers One of the most common questions I’m Israel to be my home. In that moment and asked when meeting new people during my throughout the conference, I started to feel stay in America is, “Why did you choose to like I have two identities. do this? Why postpone your army service And those two identities don’t need to for a whole year, and come here to teach clash with one another — they can support about Israel?” and strengthen each other. As former U.S. I’ve always responded in many differ- Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said at ent ways to this question — starting by de- one of the plenary sessions, “Whether it’s Is- scribing my personal deep connection to Di- rael or anything else, you have to stand up aspora Jews (while singing in the HaZamir and fight. You have to stand up and fight for international Jewish teen choir for the past those that don’t think they can stand up for five years), the feeling of “returning a favor” themselves.” During the conference, I occa- to my homeland, and of course, my endless also so similar; and how much those rela- women and men who share the same val- sionally felt like perhaps one of my identi- passion about Israel and its future. But now, tionships matter. ues I was raised on, particularly our enor- ties could not stand up for itself and need- I can summarize the whole experience in Last week, this relationship-building mous love and support for Israel. This made ed the support of the other identity. That’s one word: AIPAC. reached a new level. From March 24-26, I had me understand something very special: that when I realized how these two identities It has been seven months since I start- the privilege of attending the AIPAC Policy our unity is unbreakable and should be cher- work together to unite into one marvelous ed my shlichut (emissary work) as a Shin- Conference in Washington, D.C, with one of ished. identity. Shinit (young Israeli emissary) for The Jew- the many synagogues I work with, Congre- During the AIPAC conference, I attend- I’ve now returned to my role as a Shin- ish Agency for Israel in Westchester County, gation Kol Ami of White Plains. ed various sessions about the topics draw- Shinit in Westchester’s Jewish communi- New York. During this time, I’ve felt like I’ve As part of an unprecedented delegation ing the most attention in the Jewish world ty with much more enthusiasm to build a found a home away from home, where I can of 120 Jewish Agency emissaries attending today. One particularly interesting session strong bridge between my two identities, bring my perspective on Israel into my com- the conference, I experienced a large-scale for me was “Predicting the Unpredictable,” with significant new knowledge about the munity in its finest way, and where I can just event the likes of which I’ve never wit- which covered the upcoming Israeli elec- Diaspora community that surrounds me, be myself. I’ve been teaching a lot about Isra- nessed before. I was not only one of 120, but tion. I found it fascinating to see the Dias- and with a powerful feeling that I know ex- el and what I believe are its precious values. also one of 18,000 — Jews, Christians, Afri- pora Jews who attended the session, show actly why I came here. But most of all, I’ve learned from the can-Americans, Arabs and supporters of Isra- genuine interest and concern for Israel, not people around me. I’ve learned how to ex- el from other backgrounds hearing firsthand hesitating to ask the panelists difficult ques- Carmel Mena is one of the four Jewish Agency Shin-Shin- perience Judaism in such a colorful way; from influential political leaders. tions. This helped me understand the Isra- im (young Israeli emissaries) who work with the West- how to build strong relationships with peo- All of the AIPAC conference attendees el-Diaspora relationship from a whole differ- chester Jewish Council. ple who are very different from me, but share a common bond: they are inspiring ent perspective, both as an Israeli who was How Do We Know Anything About the Holocaust? By Alex Grobman, PhD graphs clandestinely taken by Jews, aerial Jewish Survivor Testimonies documentation that had been sorely miss- photographs, footage taken by Germans and ing: the remnants of Torah leadership. As Michael Shermer the Allies and unofficial photographs filmed Jewish survivor testimonies, diaries and The fear that future generations would and I noted in our book by the German military letters of those who were murdered, help us not believe what the Jews experienced was “Denying History: Who 4. The camps themselves: concentration, in understanding what transpired. We also expressed by Dr. Ignacy Schiper, a leading Says the Holocaust extermination and labor camps that still re- learn how the Jews lived, the moral dilem- historian, to Alexander Donat, another Maj- Never Happened, and main in different states of originality and re- mas they encountered, not just how they danek inmate and confidante. Why Do They Say It?” construction were murdered. “Everything depends on who transmits we know the past through a convergence 5. Inferential evidence: population demo- “There was a veritable passion to testify our testament to future generations, on who of evidence. When describing the history graphics reconstruction from the World War for the future, after death and oblivion, a pas- writes the history of this period,” Schiper of the universe, cosmologists employ evi- II era sion conveyed by every possible means of ex- said. “History is usually written by the vic- dence from astronomy, astrophysics, plane- One significant example of this conver- pression,” asserted Elie Wiesel in “One Gen- tor. What we know about murdered peoples tary geology and physics. Archaeologists re- gence is found in “Auschwitz,” written by so- eration After.” “I can do no more than give is only what their murderers vaingloriously construct the history of civilization through cial historian Debórah Dwork and architectur- testimony,” declared Jean Améry in “At the care to say about them. Should our murder- artwork, written sources, tools and weapons al historian Robert Jan van Pelt. By examining Mind’s Limits: Contemplations by a Survi- ers be victorious, should they write the his- and other relevant artifacts. Geologists rec- original architectural blueprints, historical pho- vor on Auschwitz and Its Realities.” He found tory of this war, our destruction will be pre- reate the history of the Earth through a con- tographs and existing ruins together with req- that “you do not observe dehumanized man sented as one of the most beautiful pages of vergence of evidence from geology and per- uisition documents, transportation receipts, committing his deeds and misdeeds without world history, and future generations will tinent earth sciences. development authorizations, bills of sales and having all of your notions of inherent human pay tribute to them as dauntless crusaders. sales’ receipts verified by eyewitness state- dignity placed in doubt.” “Silence is the real Their every word will be taken for gospel. Or Sources ments, confessions, diaries and letters, they crime against humanity,” proclaimed Sarah they may wipe out our memory altogether, In writing the history of the Holocaust, constructed a compelling account about the Bick Berkowitz in “Where Are My Brothers?” as if we had never existed, as if there had nev- we use a number of different sources: role of the camp and test a premise. They want- The Nazis attempted to thwart Jews from er been a Polish Jewry, a ghetto in Warsaw, a 1. Written documents: hundreds of thou- ed to know whether Auschwitz was initially documenting their experiences, yet Jews suc- Maidanek. Not even a dog will howl for us. sands of letters, memos, blueprints, orders, conceived as an extermination camp or some- ceeded in establishing the Emanuel Ringel- “But if we write the history of this pe- bills, speeches, articles memoirs and confes- thing else. From original designs of the camp, blum Archive in Warsaw, the Mersik Archive in riod of blood and tears—and I firmly -be sions they found that Auschwitz had evolved into an Bialystok and in memoirs, diaries and letters. lieve we will—who will believe us, because 2. Eyewitness testimony: accounts from extermination and had not been planned as In “The Forgotten Memoirs: Moving Per- our disaster is the disaster of the entire civ- survivors, Sonderkommandos (Jews who were one. sonal Accounts from Rabbis Who Survived ilized world … We’ll have the thankless task forced to help load bodies from the gas cham- Leading Holocaust historian Yehuda the Holocaust,” “Hidden in Thunder: Per- of proving to a reluctant world that we are bers into the crematoria), commandants, lo- Bauer added that to tell the story, histori- spectives on Faith, Halachah and Leadership Abel, the murdered brother.” cal citizens, and senior-level Nazi officials ans need the writer, musician, psychologist During the Holocaust” and “Hidden In the who openly declared the Nazis had been en- and theologians to include their insights, al- Heights: Orthodox Jewry in Hungary During A Hebrew University-trained historian, Grobman is sen- gaged in mass murder lowing them to “probe deeper into the dark- The Holocaust,” Rebbetzin Esther Farbstein, ior resident scholar at the John C. Danforth Society and a 3. Photographs: official military and press ness.” Most important is the voice of the wit- the leading haredi scholar of the Holocaust, member of the Council of Scholars for Scholars for Peace photographs, civilian photographs, photo- ness. has provided us with an area of Holocaust in the Middle East (SPME). 30 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM ADVOCACY NY State Budget Allocates $25 Million in First-Ever Security Funding for Jewish Camps By JLBWC Staff hate crimes. Teach NYS, working in partner- higher education and STEM degrees. In 2017, children,” said Orthodox Union President ship with our coalition partners, helped cre- Teach NYS worked with NYS legislators to Moishe Bane. Teach NYS, a project of the Orthodox ate that original program as well as restore launch this first-in-the nation program to re- “More than 700 people came to our mis- Union and a leading advocate for equita- the funding in this year’s budget – adding imburse nonpublic schools for the costs of sion in Albany earlier this month and helped ble funding for New York State’s nonpublic $25 million in security funding for nonpub- qualified teachers in STEM in grades 3-12. make the Jewish community’s voice heard. schools, lauded the New York State Legisla- lic schools, daycares, cultural museums and To date, an aggregate $50 million has been We encourage more parents, grandparents, ture’s announcement of an additional $25 camps in 2019-2020 on top of last year’s total awarded to New York’s nonpublic schools teachers and school administrators to get million to protect nonpublic schools, day- security allocation of $15 million which the for STEM education. involved because the greater our voice the cares and cultural museums at risk of hate schools also received this year. The state’s allocation of an additional $7 more we can achieve to benefit our schools. crimes, $30 million for STEM education The Orthodox Union, through its state million in CAP and MSR (for a total of $193 It’s important that people join us and act for and an increase of $7 million for the Com- advocacy operation Teach Coalition, has not million) funding will have a big impact on our children,” said Executive Vice President prehensive Attendance Policy (CAP) and for only fought for security funding on the na- day school and yeshiva budgets. CAP and of the Orthodox Union Allen Fagin. Mandated Services Reimbursement (MSR). tional, state and city levels, but has also re- MSR, the largest sources of state funds for “We thank our partners in advocacy, in- In addition, Teach NYS is pleased that the cently hired full-time staff to provide di- yeshivas and day schools, are vital funds for cluding Agudath Israel of America, the New state will now allow summer camps to join rect assistance to schools and synagogues operating budgets, including payroll. Reflect- York State Catholic Conference and the UJA schools in participating in the security grant in their efforts to apply for state and feder- ing a commitment to ensure that schools re- Federation of New York for working with us allocations. al grant funding. ceive every possible CAP and MSR dollar, in on behalf of all of New York State’s nonpub- Mass violence has, tragically, become a The legislature’s allocation of an ad- 2015 Teach NYS hired full-time staff employ- lic schools,” said Teach NYS Director Maury regular occurrence in our country. Our day ditional $30 million towards nonpublic ees to assist member schools in processing Litwack. schools, yeshivas and camps require greater school STEM education is also of great im- claims for this important funding. Teach NYS, a division of the Orthodox safety. In 2017, Governor Cuomo announced portance (a 100-percent increase as com- “Together, with the support of our part- Union’s Teach Coalition, was founded in the creation of New York’s Securing Com- pared to last year). STEM education provides ners – including nonpublic schools, par- 2013 to advocate for equitable government munities Against Hate Crimes grant funds children with skills essential to succeeding ents and even the students themselves – our funding for New York nonpublic schools to which awarded millions of dollars in an- in the technologically driven society of to- community has raised our collective voice increase security, enhance education and de- ti-hate grants to protect nonpublic schools, morrow. STEM spending is highly correlat- and advocated respectfully but forcefully for fray higher tuition costs. For more informa- daycares and cultural museums at risk of ed with students’ eventual earning power, the necessary funding for our schools and tion, visit http://teachnys.org. Bronx Religious Leaders Unite to Condemn Anti-Muslim Bigotry By Robert Kalfus

The Riverdale community gathered on Sunday, March 17, “to mourn the victims of the attacks on the New Zealand mosques, to support the Muslim community and to show that we will never accept the hatred that caused this tragedy.” The community-wide gathering at River- dale’s Bell Tower Park, a frequent community gathering place at West 239 Street and Riverdale Avenue, was organized by the In- terfaith Clergy Conference of Riverdale, Kingsbridge and Spuyten Duyvil, and included Christians, Jews and Muslims. It also included local politicians, including Assem- blyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. Imam Yassin Taoufik, of the Abrar Masjid mosque located at 3016 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx, spoke at the prayer gathering. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS)

People held each other as many in the crowd sang “We Shall Overcome,” a song from the A Muslim participant takes photos of the prayer 1960s US civil rights movement. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) gathering as people hold signs. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS) 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 31 BOOKS Author Pamela Hull Shares ‘Moments That Mattered’ at YINR By Elise Levine Cooper “I was honored to share my Ruach mo- gregation and the public. ments and stories with those attending An interior designer and painter, Pame- On March 27, author and former resi- the program,” said Hull. “My inspiration la Hull wrote her first book, “Where’s My dent of New Rochelle, Pamela Hull, was for this novel was to show how moments Bride?” at age 60. Hull’s essays and poet- the guest speaker at the Young Israel of which may seem insignificant at the time ry have been widely published in literary New Rochelle Ruach program where she may, eventually, prove to be life-altering journals such as The Bellevue Literary Re- discussed her newly released memoir, in forming character, direction and in- view, Ars Medica, Lumina and North Da- “Moments that Mattered.” clination, which leads to awakened in- kota Quarterly. Her recent book, “Say Yes! In “Moments that Mattered,” Hull sight that is pivotal in coming to a deeper Flying Solo After Sixty” explores how nei- wrote stories of ordinary experiences sense of ourselves. ther age nor being alone is an impedi- that were passed over or dismissed but Ruach is a weekly program that invites ment to living a rich life, a significant (l-r) Vera Koppel, coordinator of the Ruach hold clues to lifetime behaviors, attitudes experts in their field to address members work for men and women in their gold- program at Young Israel of New Rochelle, and and choices. of the Young Israel of New Rochelle con- en years. author, Pamela Hull. Dr. Reuven Mohl Creates a Berkovits Haggadah as a Passion Project By Bracha Schwartz (Urim Publications), where he linked passag- In 1976, he made aliyah with his family and the Haggadah. es of Rabbi Berkovits’ writings as commen- passed away in Israel in 1992. “Faith and Freedom” contains the com- The wisdom of an author can reach into tary to the Haggadah text. According to Mohl, Rabbi Berkovits was plete text of the Haggadah in both Hebrew your heart and mind, shaping your views Rabbi Berkovits studied under Rabbi Ye- outspoken in his beliefs and innovative in and English, with bolded phrases used and changing your life. It is not uncommon chiel Yaakov Weinberg at the Hildesheimer his approach, which caused controversy, but as subheads to guide the reader to which for people to read all the works of a writer Rabbinical Academy in Berlin and received also discussion and debate. He wrote a book words have commentary. Each excerpt has they admire. But Dr. Reuven Mohl went fur- his Ph.D. in philosophy from the Universi- on women and Jewish law, responding to the exact citation and page the Berkovits’ ther after becoming dedicated to the teach- ty of Berlin in the 1930s. After holding rab- women’s new opportunities within halacha. work was taken from. There are close to 100 ings of Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits. Dr. Mohl, binical positions in Berlin, England, Austral- He wrote a scholarly book in Hebrew called excerpts taken from Berkovits’ books and ar- who lives in Teaneck with his wife and ia and Boston, he became chairman of the “Conditionality in Marriage and Divorce” try- ticles, with a bibliography at the end of the three children, has just edited and published Jewish philosophy department at the He- ing to solve the agunah problem by retroac- Haggadah. “Faith and Freedom Passover Haggadah” brew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois. tively annulling marriages. He wrote anoth- For example, in the “Motzi” before the er book analyzing and interpreting his views Shulchan Orech (festive meal), the phrase of the development of halacha. “Many tried “…who brings forth bread from the earth” is to stifle his opinions but thankfully that did in bold. Mohl links it with an excerpt from not stop him,” said Mohl. “He touched top- “With God in Hell,” about food in the con- ics that others were afraid to discuss with- centration camps during the Holocaust: “… in a halachic framework. He was at the fore- Nothing could threaten the Tzelem Elohim, front of many subjects that we grapple with the Divine Image, more than hunger. Seeing today.” himself as the bearer of God’s image gave Mohl, a practicing dentist in Manhattan many a Jew the strength to retain his hu- who has semicha from Rabbi Zalman Ne- manity in the midst of starvation. And every HOW CAN WE HELP chemia Goldberg, has studied all of Rabbi time his wretched meal was handed to him, Berkovits’ 19 books. “His theology runs from he performed what in the conditions of the the Holocaust to the state of Israel, and also camp was an act of supreme self-discipline GROW YOUR BUSINESS? how God allows man to have free choice. by pausing before eating it in order to say God is separate from man, which gives hu- the berachah: “Blessed art thou, Eternal, our man beings the freedom to choose,” said God, king of the Universe, who brings forth The simple answer is that we can provide Mohl, “Rabbi Berkovits wrote that God gave bread from the earth.” us Halacha to transmit from generation to Mohl enjoyed the process of putting the you with access to over 20,000 readers in the generation. He believed that we are co-cre- book together, finding excerpts and placing communities of Riverdale, Yonkers, ators with God and that is a big responsibil- them with phrases in the Haggadah text, like ity we have: the ability to create and make an elaborate puzzle. “So many people asked Scarsdale, White Plains, New Rochelle, an impact.” me where I found the time. I worked on it Stamford, Fleetwood, the Einstein As Mohl read through Rabbi Berkovits’ at night, I made it a priority. It was a labor oeuvre, he began to note similar themes of love, making time for something impor- community and the surrounding areas. to those of the Haggadah. “The Haggadah tant.” is the beginning of Jewish persecution and Mohl suggests reading the book be- also the emergence of a nation in our home- fore, or even after, Pesach, for insight into land of Israel,” Mohl observed. “The themes the Haggadah’s themes. And he hopes it We have ad plans and packages for all budgets!! of Jewish suffering and redemption keep re- serves as an introduction to Rabbi Berk- peating themselves.” Mohl highlighted plac- ovits for those who would enjoy delving es all over the books, noting which excerpts into his works. “Rabbi Berkovits was a prolif- Contact us TODAY to get started at related to specific sections of the Haggadah. ic writer, and vocal, but his opinions were Dr. Mohl approached the Berkovits fam- grounded firmly in his traditional religious ily members who were happy that this Hag- beliefs,” said Mohl. “He combined his schol- 201-366-9111 gadah would bring a resurgence of interest arly background of learning with his im- in their father’s works, which they hope will mense compassion for others. I hope this or email [email protected] be shared and discussed. Two of Rabbi Berk- book will allow readers to get to know and ovits’ children wrote a personal forward to respect him.” 32 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM BOOKS Two Books, Two Authors and One Spring Literary Salon By Yvette Finkelstein

The JCC Mid-Westchester invites the community to its Spring Literary Salon on Tuesday, April 16, from 10 - 11:30 a.m., featuring newly-released books written by Westchester residents Reyna Marder Gentin, author of “Unreasonable Doubts,” and Lynda Cohen Loigman, author of “The Wartime Sisters.” Marder Gentin has written an intense and captivating novel that includes legal suspense, family dynamics, workplace politics and a satisfying background sto- Reyna Marder Gentin Lynda Cohen ry. Set in the present time, the book trav- (CREDIT: AYELET FEINBERG & STEPHEN Loigman (CREDIT: RANDY els back to the past and entertains the FRIEDGOOD) MATUSOW) future as it relates to the events and characters in the story. The author described book paints an evocative portrait of the her characters as “complex and compli- life women led and the contributions cated.” There are twists and turns that they made on the homefront during the keep the reader engaged, and allegiances early days of the second World War. to the characters will shift as well. The two main characters, Ruth and The protagonist of the novel, Lia- Millie, have never been close. Ruth is stu- na Cohen, is a public defender who har- dious, brittle and envious of her young- “Unreasonable Doubts” by Reyna Marder Gentin. bors mixed feelings when dealing with le- er sister, Millie, whose beauty and charm “The Wartime Sisters” by Lynda Cohen Loigman. gal cases she is assigned to represent. No captivate everyone around her. Ruth has longer the enthusiastic appellate attor- rience spells of burn-out or disillusion- always been too controlling and uptight ily gatherings. ney defending hardened criminals, rap- ment. The legal error that comes up in the for Millie’s taste, and Ruth has always re- Loigman’s mother, the late Janice Co- ists and murderers, she is in crisis mode. book came from a case that I handled and sented the attention Millie received— hen, had two sisters and Loigman’s grand- Liana is told by her boss, “We’re public won on appeal...Characters also are drawn not just from men, but from their par- mother was very much a part of the Co- interest lawyers—we need to believe in from experiences in my life, including the ents as well. With WWII on the horizon, hen’s lives when the family grew up in the guiding principles of the trusted po- mother, and Liana’s friend Deb. The rabbi Ruth’s engineer husband is offered a job Brooklyn. Loigman remembers family sition we hold. And the number one rule is based on a combination of the former at the Springfield Armory. Ruth is eager- stories, some of which included trickier must be that we treat each client as an in- rabbi of Young Israel of Scarsdale, Rabbi ly looking forward to a fresh-start, where times when the sisters were angry with dividual, with hopes and dreams, deserv- Jacob Rubenstein, z”l, and my current rab- no one knows her sister. Millie is left be- each other and stopped talking for a week ing of our energy and skill and passion, bi, Rabbi Jacob Morgenstern.” hind in Brooklyn and marries a “no good- or two. Loigman shared, “I would eaves- no matter what he may or may not have The novel is also a “Jewish story,” where nick” with a violent temper. Tragedy forc- drop on my mom’s phone conversations, done to land himself in our care.” Her life many rites of passage are celebrated, such es Millie to relocate to Springfield where looking for clues as to whether every- becomes more complicated when she as a wedding, a funeral, a seder and even a Ruth is an officer’s wife, living in luxury one was getting along again. I was always agrees to argue the appellate case of Dan- Havdalah service at the Touro Synagogue on the beautiful Springfield Armory cam- happiest when they made up. I think that ny Shea, who is in prison for rape. Danny in Rhode Island. Gentin explained, “Juda- pus, while Millie, working in the armo- watching the interactions among (the sis- is unlike any client Liana has previously ism plays a huge role in my life and the ry’s factory, lives in simple surroundings, ters) taught me a lot about how different defended; his intelligence and movie-star life of my family. I couldn’t imagine writ- with little money to spare. people can see one situation in multiple good looks intrigue her and Liana feels ing a main character that wasn’t interest- Loigman was born in Springfield, Mas- ways. There are so many sides to every compelled to find a loophole in his first ed in her faith. She becomes friends with sachusetts, and then moved to Long- story, and that is one of the themes I try trial, hoping to overturn his conviction. a traditional rabbi, Rabbi Nacht, and she meadow, the site of the Springfield Armo- to tackle in my writing.” Marder Gentin, who lives in Scarsdale begins to understand that the big ques- ry. She received her B.A. in English and Loigman explained that the book is “a and is a member of Young Israel of Scars- tions with which she is struggling—the American Literature from Harvard Col- kind of literary history and a home front dale, grew up in Great Neck, and attended role of justice, finding her bashert, how to lege and decided to become an attorney. story. I never set out to write a WWII college and law school at Yale. For more pray for an ill friend—are questions that Loigman explained, “I was a trusts and es- story, rather it’s about the sisterhood of than 20 years she practiced law, moving Judaism has been speaking to for thou- tates lawyer, so I dealt with families and women working for the war.” It’s also a from a large firm to a clerkship for the sands of years. Liana learns that there is with people either writing their wills and Jewish story, laced with Yiddish expres- late Hon. Leonard B. Sand in the South- wisdom she can access on her own level getting their estate planning together, or sions, reflecting the Yiddish Loigman ern District of New York. She went on to and at her own pace; she doesn’t have to doing the estate administration. I knew I heard in family conversations while she become a law guardian with the Legal Aid reinvent the wheel.” liked that area of law because it was very was growing up. Loigman offered, “I Society’s Juvenile Rights Division before Another law school graduate from Co- personal and dealt with families...I just didn’t think when I first started writing turning to criminal appeals. She spent lumbia University Law School and now never liked all the tax law that you need stories that I had to have Jewish themes. nearly 18 years at Appellate Advocates an author, Lynda Cohen Loigman lives to know on top of being a comforting But with everything that is going on in representing convicted felons in the Ap- with her family in Chappaqua. Also a stu- presence and trying to help people cope the world right now, it has become very pellate Division and New York Court of dent at the Sarah Lawrence College Writ- with stuff. So I liked part of it. But I really important to me to have Jewish stories Appeals. Currently, in addition to her er’s Workshop, Loigman’s book, “The didn’t like practicing law.” represented in my work because I’m wor- writing career, she volunteers weekly by Wartime Stories,” her second published Loigman’s mom always encouraged ried that we might not have them forever. obtaining restraining orders for victims novel, is an engrossing family saga root- her children to find a profession and be- I do feel that it is an important thing—to of domestic violence. ed in Judaism of sisterhood, sacrifice come self-sufficient. When her mom tell Jewish stories.” Marder Gentin shared with The Jewish and identity set against the backdrop of passed away, Loigman had turned 40 and A light breakfast will be served at the Link, “There are many aspects of the story Brooklyn in the 1930s and the Springfield decided that she needed to follow her Spring Literary Salon; the entry fee is $25 that were inspired by people or events in Armory during World War II. Loigman, a heart and embark on a career she would and books will be available for purchase. my life. The main character, Liana Cohen, master storyteller, follows two estranged enjoy. She began writing her first nov- The JCC Mid-Westchester is located at 999 works in an appellate defender’s office sisters, raised in Brooklyn, each burdened el, “The Two-Family House” while at the Wilmot Road in Scarsdale. For addition- that was inspired by the office in which I with her own shocking secret and exam- Sarah Lawrence Writer’s Workshop. She al information, please visit www.jccmw. worked. The attorneys there were deeply ines the tenuous bonds of family and the knew she wanted to write about families, org or call Stephanie Risa Balkin, director committed to the work and to the clients, ways in which our childhood roles de- calling upon her own happy childhood of Arts & Talks at 914-472-3300 ext.707 or but it was not unusual for them to expe- fine—and often haunt us—as adults. The memories from holidays and other fam- email: [email protected]. 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 33 F OD & W NE LINK BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT The Freedom to Choose By Gabriel Geller, Royal Wine/Kedem name a few. Each and every one con- and bold. Not all of them are like that. Châ- grapes having reached a tributing its unique savors and charac- teau La Clare 2014 for instance has a silky very level of ripeness with Pesach is Chag Hamatzos. People of- teristics. texture and is medium in body. 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Pacifica ad 2018 sizes.indd 4 8/22/18 1:12 PM Published the THE HEALTH LINK First Issue of Every Month BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT Raising Genetic Awareness By Rabbi Elan Segelman begin before the dating process. For oth- phy and progressive cerebello-cerebral atro- ers, screening takes place before decid- phy. There are also diseases such as cystic Did you know that ing to get engaged. Married couples can fibrosis which affects both the Ashkenazic everyone carries at least undergo genetic testing before becom- and Sephardic community alike. Therefore, one or two mutations ing pregnant and sometimes even dur- it is strongly recommended that genetic that could cause se- ing a pregnancy. Many couples choose to screening is recognized by the entire com- vere genetic disorders? test even if they have healthy children, munity as a critical endeavor to safeguard But don’t worry, that but may be concerned about cancer or our health and the health of our future gen- behavioral issues to a specific genetic dis- doesn’t mean we are unhealthy, it simply other illnesses. erations. order. means we should be more aware of our ge- There is a common misconception that I recently met with a couple to dis- The entire community is invited to partici- netic history. As humans, we receive genes genetic awareness is only relevant for fam- cuss their infertility challenge. I asked pate in PUAH’s annual symposium which will from our parents which determine future ilies with known genetic illnesses. There is them if there were any genetic diseases take place on Sunday, March 31, hosted by characteristics such as appearance and be- another misconception that genetic test- in the family and they quickly assured me Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, from havior. Gene inheritance is also responsible ing is only for the Ashkenazic community that there were none. After speaking with 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The topics addressed at this for a variety of diseases to be passed down and is irrelevant for the Sephardic commu- them for a while and hearing all about year’s symposium will focus on genetic health to the next generation. Genetic screening nity. Those, however, are misconceptions their families, they said there were cer- and awareness. Everyone is strongly encour- can reveal essential information regarding for a reason! While it is true that individ- tain family members with learning and aged to attend; the more genetic awareness our own health and genetic conditions, as uals or families with genetic disorders behavioral issues. I encouraged them to we raise, the healthier our future can be. well as the potential to pass on defective must seek genetic counseling, nevertheless, undergo a thorough genetic screening Visit www.puahfertility.org for free regis- genes to our children. every person can be prone to a genetic ab- process. Sure enough, the results showed tration. Breakfast will be served. Genetic screening may be recom- normality. Even the sephardic community that there was, in fact, a severe genetic mended throughout the various stages has its own host of prevalent genetic dis- disease in the family. They simply never Rabbi Elan Segelman is the rabbinic advisor for PUAH. of a person’s life. The conversation may eases, such as metachromatic leukodystro- thought to attribute a family member’s A Special Kind of Care By Debby Pfeiffer patient. The team is a consistent presence for the patient with dignity and respect, dur- bringing increased quality of life to their pa- that accompanies and supports the patient ing the last stages of advanced illness. This tients, when often quality of life has been di- I recently attended and their loved ones throughout the trajec- specialized team comprises a group of very minished. a three-day conference tory of an illness. sensitive doctors, nurses, chaplains, social Where culture, spirituality and religion is in Florida for the Amer- Palliative care can be pursued at any age workers and others who collaborate to ad- not only respected, but valued. ican Academy of Hos- and at any stage of a serious illness, starting dress the needs of the patient, while being Palliative and hospice care is meant to pice and Palliative Med- as early as the time of initial diagnosis. It can a strong support to the patient’s family. Hos- provide a more humanistic and compassion- icine. It was attended by be utilized in conjunction with other thera- pice staff is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a ate approach to medicine during a very pain- well over 3000 people, mainly palliative phy- pies intended to prolong life. Palliative care week. This team makes a treatment plan to ful, overwhelming and confusing time in sicians, nurses, social workers, medical direc- can be administered across multiple settings meet each individual’s needs for pain man- life. A time in life that many of us will en- tors (or hospice physicians) and a few chap- including at home, at a hospice center, in a agement, symptom control and any other counter in some way. lains. This was my fourth year participating hospital or in a skilled nursing facility. concern that needs to be addressed. I find it comforting and uplifting to in this conference, after initial encourage- Professionals in palliative care are ex- As you can imagine, the people that work know that this kind of care exists and that ment from a revered mentor. When friends perts in managing physical symptoms that in both palliative care and in hospice care are there are so many dedicated professionals hear that I go to this conference, they as- are uncontrolled (such as pain, nausea, fa- trained to see people as individuals and not in these fields who sincerely take their work sume it is a conference filled with doom and tigue, constipation, depression and breath- just as diseases. They spend a great deal of to heart. They see their “work” not only as gloom. Filled with tears and sadness. Filled ing difficulties). In addition, they help coor- time getting to know their patient deeply— “work,” but more as a “life calling.” with talk of only dying and death. Contrary dinate care with other healthcare providers who they are and what brings meaning to At this conference, when I look around to what one might think, this conference ac- and help the patient in understanding var- their life. They help set short-term and long- the room of over 3,000 people, I am inspired tually exudes positive energy and an enthu- ious treatment options. They support the term goals for their patients and are there to and honored to be working alongside people siasm for life. It invigorates me every year. patient and their family by guiding them in support them throughout, as goals often will like this. I do not see a group of profession- Let me explain. making difficult decisions and help them change during the course of an illness. They als just listening to educational sessions con- People who work in palliative care at- with advance care planning. The cultural, respect all people for who they are and what cerning end-of-life issues and dying. From tend to patients who have serious illness, spiritual and religious needs of each indi- they believe. They help to ensure that treat- my eyes, I see a group of very special, caring, such as cancer, COPD and congestive heart vidual are given utmost focus and attention, ments are aligned with their patient’s prefer- compassionate, empathetic and humble in- failure to name a few. The focus of palli- which aids these professionals toward bet- ences and values. dividuals who are motivated to make a dif- ative care, a medical subspecialty, is to im- ter understanding of their patients. For me, it is special to be involved in a ference and who truly understand and approve quality of life by providing compas- Hospice care helps individuals facing ter- field of medicine and aspect of care where preciate what it means to live life. sionate care to the patient and their family minal illness, specifically those with a prog- patients are truly treated like a whole person members through addressing their physical, nosis of six months or less left to live (as- and not just as a bed number or a statistic. emotional and spiritual needs. Having an in- suming the illness runs its usual course). Where the professionals involved are terdisciplinary approach is what makes pal- Hospice focuses exclusively on end-of-life striving to learn more about improving their Debby Pfeiffer is a board-certified chaplain working at Morristown Medical Center through its affiliation with the liative care unique. This specialized team care, helping the patient live with comfort knowledge not only of physical pain man- Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest, NJ. She resides in comprises a physician, nurse, social worker, and dignity when curative treatment is no agement, but of the psychological, emotion- Bergenfield, New Jersey, with her husband and children. chaplain and other health care professionals longer expected to be beneficial. Hospice al and spiritual impacts of serious illness. She can be reached at [email protected]. who all provide an extra layer of care to the strives to help improve the quality of life Where professionals are committed to 36 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM THE HEALTH LINK Tiger Stripes: Lessons From a Recovered Therapist

By Temimah Zucker, LMSW at the end of February and, with gratitude rior-stance” makes sense. It allows women will lead to happiness. Instead, thoughts to Hashem, baby and I are doing well. As and men to tap into empathy for their bod- and feelings about my body needed to be Part I a recovered individual and eating disor- ies and feel appreciation and strength. And experienced, and I was able to put them in I was first intro- der activity/therapist I had a lot to process yet, I think it best we not put that type of their place; my body was not the essence of duced to the expres- during my pregnancy. I thought countless pressure on ourselves. Feel proud of your my pregnancy. The new life that was com- sion “Tiger Stripes” times about how hard my body fought for stretch marks? Wonderful! But if you don’t, ing into the world was the true focus, and while scrolling through me to enable me to get to this point; how that’s okay too. My stance, after careful con- all that came with it, including apprecia- Instagram. An individu- years later, I was able to have a baby when sideration and thinking, is that there were tion to Hashem, my relationship with my al whom I follow who preaches body pos- some individuals with a history of an eat- some days in my pregnancy that I reveled at husband and the bittersweet notion that itivity was discussing “rocking her tiger ing disorder have child-bearing complica- all my body could do and handle. And other I am now a grown-up. These values, this stripes” as a milestone and marker of moth- tions. I reflected on my journey and how days when I did not; I felt as if there was an life experience, was more meaningful and erhood. Tiger Stripes, as I soon learned, are hard I worked with the incredible support alien inhabiting my body, pains that were impactful than any lines on my body or synonymous with stretch marks, the lines of my loved ones, treatment team, dog, etc. new, and at times my body felt somewhat changes in weight. a woman may develop during pregnancy— to recover and build a life for myself. I pro- out of control. But still, this did not impact Adopt what feels comfortable. Perhaps or with weight fluctuation, and then not cessed my internal experience around my how I treated my body or myself. that includes a way of thinking about your exclusive to women—due to the weight fear of growing up, and how having a child That is the difference between body ac- body’s resilience. Perhaps it means writing changes she endures. They may be white, is just about the most-grown up thing I ceptance and body positivity. We need not a gratitude list daily to keep in mind per- red or purple and typically appear on the could have done. create the pressure to buy into body posi- spective and the “bigger picture.” And per- stomach or torso. And I thought about those Tiger Stripes. tivity when perhaps we must start slower, haps it means starting at tolerance and This individual called them Tiger Stripes, I thought about the feelings I had toward with tolerance and then acceptance. I may working toward the idea of love. Meet your- denoting a certain fierceness and pride. She my body and toward the experience and not have always looked down at my stretch self where you are, and be sure to do the wrote about how when she looks down at my emotional journey at the thought of be- marks with a burning pride. But I also did same for others as we have such great ca- her stretch marks she feels joy and strength ing a mother—what I needed to be willing not look down and make plans to alter my pacity to build one another up and pro- as they remind her of what she endured to to let go of and what I needed to accept. body. I accepted that they were part of the mote this much-needed acceptance. bring her baby into the world. They repre- And I learned that Tiger Stripes and the con- process and perhaps they would go away, sent womanhood, and endurance and re- cept of tiger stripes did not resonate with perhaps they would not. They are a part of silience, the battle her body went through me. my body, and my body does so much for Temimah Zucker, LMSW is the assistant clinical director at Monte Nido Manhattan and works in private practice in and all it did for her to allow her to house I completely respect and understand the me. I can feel grateful, I can feel pride, but NYC. She is a national speaker on the subjects of body im- and birth another human. idea: thinking about stretch marks, this all above all I need to accept this. Denial only age, mental health, and eating disorders. To learn more, Well, readers—I have news. I recently too common phenomenon as something leads to dissatisfaction, comparison and visit www.temimah.com had my first baby. My daughter was born that should emit pride, and using a “war- the untrue belief that altering one’s body

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 37 SCHOOLS SAR HS Drama Society Presents ‘And a Child Carmel Academy Shall Lead’ Student Heads The SAR High School Drama Society to State staged two superb performances of “And a Child Shall Lead.” The play, written by Mi- Geography Bee chael Slade, was inspired by the writings of Jewish children imprisoned in the Ther- esienstadt ghetto-camp in Czechoslovakia during World War II. The words of these real-life children are interwoven throughout the play to help tell the chilling, heart- breaking and ultimately inspiring true ganda. Sadly, 90% of Terezin’s youth were treated each character with respect and story of a group of brave children who re- transported to death camps or perished admiration and successfully tackled dark, fused to stop living, even in the direst of from disease, malnutrition, overpopula- emotionally demanding subject matter. circumstances. tion and at the hands of Nazi guards. Even Both audiences raved that the produc- Under the constant threat of discov- so, much of their work survives until to- tion was moving, beautiful, brave and an ery and execution by Nazi guards, Terez- day, and with it, their defiant, courageous artistic triumph. The overwhelmingly pos- in’s children played, conducted school, and brilliant spirits. itive feedback was exceptionally reward- produced art, music, poetry and theat- Stepping into the pain and trauma suf- ing for all the students who put their er and created a newspaper to document fered by real children no older than the hearts and souls into bringing this produc- daily events at Terezin. Through their art students was trying work for the talent- tion to life. Most special of all, however, and play, the children processed, elevat- ed, committed cast and crew. Even so, was their ability to honor and pay tribute ed and beautified their seemingly bleak by highlighting and celebrating the chil- to the extraordinary youth of Terezin and existence. With their paper, they hoped dren’s vivacity, strength and determina- to follow their example of using art to ex- to inform and bolster their fellow prison- tion to make positive change, students plore, uplift and enrich our world. ers and to share the truth with the outside were humored, comforted and galvanized Thank you to everyone who supported world in order to combat German propa- throughout the rehearsal process. They the show!

WDS Debate Bi-Cultural Teens Learn Which of these countries does not border Team Succeeds About Israel Advocacy the Indian Ocean: Tanzania, Indonesia or Uz- bekistan? What state straddles the Tropic of in Third Debate at AIPAC Conference Cancer: Hawaii or Alaska? These are the types of challenging ques- of the Year Seventeen student members of the Isra- U.S. support of the Jewish state. tions Carmel Academy students answered el Advocacy Club (IAC) of Bi-Cultural Hebrew “The conference was a great place to as part of the 2019 National Geography Bee, WDS debaters attended their third de- Academy Upper School travelled to Wash- learn about the United States-Israel relation- an annual competition organized by the Na- bate of the year, where Jonah Wiesel re- ington, D.C. last month to attend the 2019 AI- ship,” said Bi-Cultural junior Andrew Yakubo- tional Geographic Society that is designed to ceived the top honor. Wiesel took home PAC Policy Conference. vich of Stamford who, together with junior inspire students’ curiosity about the world. the first place trophy for delivering the The students listened to the remarks of Sarah Hanna, serves as co-president of IAC. More than 10,000 schools throughout the best speech at the meet. a host of leaders and dignitaries, including “Listening to House, Senate and other influ- country competed in the competition. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice Presi- ential speakers, I was happy to learn that the For a third consecutive year, one of Car- dent Michael Pence, and learned of AIPAC’s relationship has never been stronger.” mel Academy’s middle school students has efforts to strength- qualified for the National Geographic- Geo en the Israel-Unit- Bee State Competition, which will take place ed States relation- at Central Connecticut State University at ship. On the final the end of March. day of the confer- Carmel Academy seventh grader Micah ence, students met Taffet received an almost-perfect score in his with members of quest to go to the state championship—one Connecticut’s con- step away from reaching the National Cham- gressional delega- pionship which will take place in Washing- tion to advocate for ton, D.C. this May. Third Graders at WTA Begin Kindness Campaign Throw kindness like confetti! This has become the motto in kitah gimmel at West- chester Torah Academy as the students began a spring kindness campaign. Together with their teacher, the children spent time brainstorming different ways to be kind and then organized their thoughts into par- agraphs. The next step of this kindness campaign was to notice and to act. The students have been tasked with noticing kindness around them and “throwing” kindness around themselves. The students are excited to continue to spread kindness throughout their classroom and the school. 38 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SCHOOLS Queen Esther and the King Visit Stein Nursery

After investigating and exploring the and passed out gold gelt to all of the sweet teachers bow down to him and hand over all mitzvot and minhagim of Purim and learn- children. Queen Esther danced and sang of the classroom toys. The yeladim of course ing the story of the Megilla, the children of along to Purim songs with the children. The responded, “No, no, no!” The yeladim told the Stein Yeshiva early childhood were treat- yeladim promised to keep her secret and not Haman to leave and never come back! ed to an extra special treat: a surprise visit by tell the king! The yeladim all davened together with the characters of the Purim story! Haman was not a friendly visitor. He Esther that Hashem hear the tefillot of the King Achashverosh was friendly and silly commanded that all of the children and Jewish people and send the bad Haman away for good and keep the Jewish people of Shushan safe! The yeladim had a wonderful time celebrating in school on Shushan Purim at the school wide Purim carnival!

Eighth Grade at WDS Creates Israeli Restaurant

Eighth grade students created an Israeli restaurant complete with menus, chefs and great customer service.

Iona Lectures Tackle Bigotry and Advocate for Peace, Justice and Understanding By Jerry McKinstry ternational reputation in the field of Jewish -Catholic relations. The first of the college’s In a world plagued by hate crimes, an- endowed professorships, Iona brings nation- ti-Semitism and bigotry, Iona College is of- ally and internationally recognized scholars fering a lecture series aimed at bringing peo- to the Iona campus and community-at-large, ple of different faiths together, encouraging creating opportunities for community edu- Peter Hayes James Carroll Scott Shays dialogue, discussing differences and com- cation at all levels. mon myths and celebrating common values. “It is through the Driscoll Professorship cess that is underway, but far from finished. Monday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Throughout the month of April, The that the college continues to be a leading Carroll is the author of The Cloister, Christ Despite the outpouring of books, mov- Brother John G. Driscoll Lecture Series in voice for mutual understanding and recon- Actually and Constantine’s Sword. ies, museums and memorials devoted to the Jewish-Catholic Studies will feature experts ciliation here in Westchester and around the Moses, Monotheism and the #MeToo Holocaust, a coherent explanation of why and authors whose writings and views delve world,” Procario-Foley added. Movement such ghastly carnage erupted in civilized Eu- deep into the history—and controversies— All of the events will take place at Iona Wednesday, April 10, 5 p.m. rope during the 20th Century has been elu- between the two faiths, while discussing College’s Thomas J. Burke Lounge in Spell- Scott A. Shay, co-founder of Signature sive. Peter Hayes, professor of Holocaust why those issues matter in contemporary man Hall. They are free and open to the pub- Bank of New York, called for the re-imposi- Studies at Northwestern University, and aca- society. lic. The lectures are as follows: tion of Glass-Steagall and breaking up the demic committee chair of the United States “Integral to our mission is to advocate Anti-Semitism Again? The Mis-remem- big banks at a TEDx talk at the NY Stock Ex- Holocaust Memorial Museum, discusses the for peace, justice and mutual understanding bered Christ and the Still Troubled Christian change in 2012. Although Shay had a success- importance of unraveling what happened in our world,” said Elena G. Procario-Foley, Conscience ful business career spanning Wall Street, pri- and educating a new generation about the professor of Jewish-Catholic studies at Iona Tuesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. vate equity, venture capital and banking, he brutal Nazi regime so that such horrors nev- College. “We have a responsibility to educate With the recent rise of anti-Semitism has always been a student of religion and er happen again. each other about our shared histories, ex- around the world, author James Carroll, a how it ought to apply to the world outside The Professorship is a testament to plore what we have in common, and where fellow of the American Academy of Arts and of a church, mosque or synagogue. In addi- Iona College’s late President Brother John possible, acknowledge where we have made Sciences, maintains that the deletion of Je- tion to authoring many articles relating to G. Driscoll’s legacy that celebrates the com- mistakes. Our lectures are designed to do sus’ permanent Jewishness set in motion the Jewish community, he has penned In mon values and shared roots of the Jewish just that.” the racial anti-Semitism that continues to Good Faith, Questioning Religion and Athe- and Catholic faiths. It also supports cours- Since establishing The Brother John G. run below the surface in Western Civiliza- ism, and Getting Our Groove Back: How to es across the curriculum as well as dramat- Driscoll Professorship in Jewish-Catholic tion. The way back from this mistake is a Energize American Jewry. ic and musical explorations of themes in Studies 19 years ago, Iona has earned an in- full Christian retrieval of Jesus’ faith, a pro- Why? Explaining the Holocaust Jewish-Christian relations. 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 39 SCHOOLS Bi-Cultural ‘Scientists’ Excel at Statewide Science Fair

Seventh-grade scientists at Bi-Cultur- the finalists taking home awards. School finalist. industrial organizations, the purpose of the al Hebrew Academy in Stamford had an For their CSEF projects, the Bi-Cultur- Other Bi-Cultural award winners includ- fair “is to teach young people how science impressive showing at the 2019 Connect- al students were tasked with choosing a re- ed: Ella Hecht and Nily Genger, who earned works and how it can be used to discover icut Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), search topic related to life science—the fo- second place honors for their project “Is Salt and predict,” says Bi-Cultural middle school bringing home a treasure trove of medals cus of the seventh grade science curriculum. Beneficial for Plant Growth?;” Seventh grad- science teacher Christopher Graseck. and honors from the prestigious statewide In addition, says Graseck, the project had to ers- Teresa Wiener and Samuel Sendersky Head of School Jackie Herman lauded event, including several top awards. be one students “thought would be helpful also took home a second place ribbon for her students for their achievements. “These Approximately 320 prizes and scholar- for mankind or the world in general.” their project “Salt Tolerance of Plants” and young scientists combined what they have ships worth $225,000 were awarded to stu- Students Charlotte Moreen and Jason Esther Goldstein won third place for her learned in the classroom with their natural dents from across Connecticut at the fair’s Kwalwasser won first place in the Jack- project “What Nutrients Help Azolla Grow? creativity and inquisitiveness that we have 71st annual award ceremony held at Quin- son Life Sciences Award for their pro- How Can We Use This To Fight Climate nurtured,” she said. “Their incredibly hard nipiac University on March 16. ject “Drought Tolerance of Herbs,” mak- Change?” work paid off and we could not be more Seven Bi-Cultural students were among ing the team a CSEF Life Sciences Middle Supported by the state’s academic and proud.” SAR HS Science Olympiad Team Wins By Tobie Brandriss, SAR Science Dept Chair place out of the 13 teams from the New bronze and one fourth place York/New Jersey metropolitan area at the medal. We are elated to announce that the Science Olympiad yesterday. The SAR kids worked hard SAR Science Olympiad team won seven The SAR team won medals in seven to prepare and spent the en- medals and the trophy for coming in third of the events—one gold, four Silver, one tire day yesterday at the Ol- ympiad. They came in to school at 7:45 a.m. Sunday Carmel Academy Skypes morning after getting home from a wonderful and ex- With a Scientist hausting school-wide shabbaton from which many re- At Carmel Academy, stu- perception and how it changes turned after midnight Saturday night! Rubenstein, Manny Sasson, Hava Schwartz, dents in Transitional Kinder- the way we see the world at an They were good spirited and good sports Dovie Shalev and manager Nina Kornfeld. garten through 8th grade are individual level. and put their whole heart into the compe- Each member of the team played a crit- engaged in scientific discov- Here are some of the ques- titions, which can get intense! ical role in winning the trophy and SAR ery every day, honing their tions our budding scientists Members of the Science Olympiad team congratulates all of them! Many thanks to skills of observation, inquiry, asked: are: Eric Ajdler, Tova Berman, Akiva Davis, the members of the science department hypothesis, and prediction as Are there physical path- Ian Fuller, Betzalel Hochberg, Noa Kalfus, who were each involved in coaching dif- part of their learning. In ad- ways between neurons? Tobi Katz, Bailey Lerman, Ryan Meite- ferent events. dition to hands-on-learning in the class- What does the brain feel and look like? les, Sophia Reich, Jacob Rothstein, Maya Go Sting!! room, conducting science experiments Are nerves able to be removed from the both in the lab and outside on our expan- brain? sive campus, students also have opportuni- Can you see mental illness when you WDS Snack Drive Teaches Humility ties to bring their learning to life by engag- do a brain scan? ing with scientists from all over the world. Does each section of the brain have This year’s theme at WDS is humility Students are able to expand on knowledge sub-sections that do different jobs? and eighth grader Yaffa Weitzman embodies they gain in class and learn from actual sci- What part of the brain is most interest- this virtue beautifully! She recently planned, entists through our “Skype With A Scien- ing to you and which part do you find most publicized and managed a school-wide tist” program. difficult to learn about and why? snack drive to benefit the local immigrant As part of their year-long study of the hu- Dr. Divya spent an hour answering community in Mamaroneck. Weitzman vis- man body, and more recent concentration questions about the brain and her work ited the Hispanic Resource Center and met on the human brain, 5th grade students at while the students were fascinated and ex- with their director to research the hardships Carmel Academy had the opportunity to cited to see their learning to come to life. It faced by immigrants while they are paving video chat with Dr. Divya Seernani, a psy- was the perfect preparation for their exam- new lives for themselves and their families. their day a little easier. Remembering her chologist currently conducting research at ination of a real sheep brain and building In order to learn a new language and gain own family’s immigrant roots, Weitzman de- the Freiburg University Medical Center in 3D clay models of the human brain! It is no new job skills, immigrants often work long scribes helping others as “her calling in life.” Germany on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivi- wonder that Carmel Academy has consist- day jobs and then go straight to the center The success of her snack drive is the only re- ty Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. ently received STEAM awards for the past for evening classes. Many don’t eat dinner ward she really sought, making her a tremen- Dr. Divya’s research focuses on attention, 10 years! until late in the evening. The center pro- dous model of humility for the entire com- vides snacks for these individuals, making munity. Kol hakavod, Yaffa! WTA Fourth Grade Goes on Flight of Fabulous Fables On March 27, fourth graders at West- What were the morals of the stories? Be chester Torah Academy had the opportu- trustworthy, have courage and respect oth- nity to present their original fables at their ers—to name a few. “Flight of Fabulous Fables” event. The students learned about the elements of a fable and read many fables in preparation for this project. The children worked diligently to write, proofread and edit their work before publishing and creating a presentation. Cre- ative artwork, skits and puppet shows based on the students’ work were enjoyed by all. 40 April 4, 2019 • 28 Adar B, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SPORTS SAR Seventh Grade Boys Defeat Moriah in MTA Wins Chess YMSSA Seventh Grade Championship Game Championship for Third By Eytan Slasky Consecutive Year On March 19, the SAR seventh grade boys basketball team defeated Moriah in the championship for the second year in a row. On championship night, the TABC gym was filled to capacity with fans who wanted to win the championship almost as badly as the players. Many students and faculty came out to support both teams with tremendous school spirit. They cheered on the players which added great energy and enthusiasm. The gym felt alive and filled with spirit. This season SAR went 9-1. Right from the start of the game, it was clear that SAR was not going to back down from any challenge they faced on the court. The starting lineup consisted of, Eytan Slasky, Jacob Klestzick, Yaakov Salaman, Gilad Smith and Sammy Teplitsky. In the first two minutes, Eytan Slasky scored two 3 pointers and a mid range shot, which got SAR going. Klestzick, rhythm and impacted the victory. A new- who was the MVP, had five three pointers arguably the best player in seventh grade, comer on the team, Charlie Hammerman, and two mid-range shots with a total of 19 had several assists and was single handed- along with Teplitsky (“the Twin Towers”) points. ly able to break the Moriah press which ul- worked well together to score many layups SAR would like to thank their coach timately led us to victory. Teplitsky, signif- and to get many rebounds. Salomon, as usu- Matt Springer for leading them to victory In a tightly contested tournament, icantly the tallest player in the league, al was a valuable player and hit some useful two years in a row. His leadership, guidance held on Tuesday, April 2, MTA beat out couldn’t finish any layups in the first half, shots for the win. Moriah came out early and enthusiasm built the team into what Ramaz, Kushner and DRS to win the which made him even more determined to with Dovey Forman’s famous press which it is today. A special shout out to TABC for chess championship for the third consec- make his layups in the second half of play. kept the game close all the way to the end. hosting three championship games in one utive year. During the second half, Teplitsky found his But they were no match for SAR and Slasky, night.

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When Eurovision ule of after-school therapies and activities. responded that it would not make a final She also attended Shalva’s annual summer decision until—and if—the Shalva Band camp, a delightful week-long program the was named Israel’s selection, the band de- 1346 Sussex Rd, Teaneck $1,150,000 • 5 Bedrooms 5 Baths The Regency 19B, Ft Lee organization runs for hundreds of children cided to withdraw from the competition. 2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • $260,000 and volunteers. The week is so special that Eurovision’s inflexible response was some- 236 Ft Deep Property my oldest son, who volunteered in Shalva, what ironic, considering its website states: decided to celebrate his “aufruf” the Shab- “The tag line Dare to Dream symbolises in- bat before his wedding in Shalva’s sleepa- clusion, diversity and unity, which repre- way camp, as there was nowhere else he sents the core values of the Eurovision Song DEBRA BOTWINICK ESTHER SHAYOWITZ preferred to be before his wedding. Contest.” About a dozen years ago, Shalva created What makes the band’s decision par- a band, which has become one of the or- ticularly remarkable is that, notwithstand- ganization’s most celebrated inclusion pro- ing diverse religious beliefs and practices, grams. The Shalva Band is comprised of the band members were unified in their de- people covering the entire religious spec- cision, reflecting their bonds of unity, love trum, which reflects Shalva’s culture of pro- and respect. May we all be privileged to ab- viding equal access and opportunity to all sorb and apply these beautiful and excep- participants regardless of religion, ethnic tional lessons. SOLD background or financial capability. 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