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VOL 42, NO 11 JOURNALJEWISHJOURNAL.ORG Rabbi Summit leaves legacy of inclusion at Tufts’ Hillel cared deeply about: social jus- tice. These innovative programs included Moral Voices, which focused on topics including reproductive rights, children’s advocacy, and gun violence; Read by the River, a children’s literacy program; and Challah for Hunger, a weekly fund- raising activity to benefit the needy. Other initiatives were centered on health and well- ness, Holocaust and genocide education, and interfaith pro- gramming. “We shifted from thinking of Hillel as a specific building where activities took place to a Rabbi Jeff Summit with Tufts University President Anthony Monaco. series of programs that could happen anywhere on campus,” By Michelle Harris lowing 15 years, attendance said Summit. “We may see JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT slowly rose from 12 to as many between 70 and 200 students as 150, spurred by innovative at Hillel on a Friday night, but An antique Hanukkah menorah at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. MEDFORD – When Rabbi programming such as a kosher we’re also actively cultivating Jeff Summit first arrived on the gourmet cooking content. four, five, or maybe six different As curator, Di Nepi to enhance Tufts campus as Hillel direc- By the time a beautiful new venues around campus where tor in 1979, his office was in Hillel center opened in 1994, Shabbat dinners may be taking Judaica display at MFA a tiny closet, which became about 300 to 400 students were place.” usable only after two students involved with the organization Another big change was By Penny Schwartz removed a refrigerator. Now, 39 in some way. Yet Rabbi Summit the more-welcoming attitude JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT years later, Summit soon will be had a greater vision. “We were toward students of all back- stepping down as head rabbini- really busy with great things grounds, regardless of their her- BOSTON – In a sign of commitment to developing its Judaica col- cal leader, confident that Tufts happening every week,” he itage or knowledge of Judaism. lection, the Museum of Fine Arts has hired its first full-time Judaica Hillel’s strong reputation will said. “But we still were failing to “When I first came into this curator, a decision the museum hopes will allow it to build momen- continue to attract outstanding reach 800 Jewish students.” work, people still actively talked tum on the gains it has made in this venue during the last decade. leadership. That realization spurred about preventing students from Matthew Teitelbaum, the museum’s director, announced A lot has changed over Rabbi Summit into action, and he intermarrying,” said Summit. the appointment of Simona Di Nepi as the Charles and Lynn Summit’s tenure at Tufts. In the and his team began develop- “We often found that students Schusterman Curator of Judaica, and introduced her publicly on early days, the goal was to get ing a whole new set of pro- whose parents were intermar- Dec. 13 at the MFA’s celebration of Hanukkah, a free cultural gath- people to come to Friday night gramming initiatives focused ried were among the most ering that attracted hundreds of people. Shabbat dinners. Over the fol- around something the students continued on page 8 continued on page 8 The two sides to the Arab vote on the UN’s Jerusalem resolution By Israel Kasnett er at Tel Aviv University’s Institute for JNS.ORG National Security Studies, said the Saudis “have other priorities and while When 128 countries voted Dec. 21 in the Palestinians are not of major interest, favor of a non-binding United Nations they do pay lip service to the Palestinian General Assembly resolution calling cause and the Jerusalem issue.” on the US to withdraw its decision to Even though the Saudis backed the recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, resolution, they didn’t make a lot of noise nobody in Israel was surprised. Before over it. The same behavior was true for the vote, Prime Minister Benjamin the rest of the member nations of the Netanyahu called the UN “a house of Saudi-based Gulf Cooperation Council lies” and said Israel “rejects the resolu- (GCC) – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar tion, even before it is passed.” and the United Arab Emirates. This On the surface, Arab states’ votes could indicate Salman’s “desire to get supporting the resolution were also closer to US President Donald Trump,” not surprising. But taking into account Guzansky told JNS. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin At least some of the GCC countries Salman’s desire to get closer to the US appear to view the US announcement and his seemingly softening stance on Jerusalem as nothing more than a toward Israel, why did the Gulf states, Photo courtesy UN/Mohammed Al Deghaishim side issue. Bahrain’s Foreign Minister including Saudi Arabia, vote in favor? United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with Saudi Crown Prince Khalid al-Khalifa tweeted, “It’s not Dr. Yoel Guzansky, a senior research- Mohammed bin Salman earlier this year in Riyadh. continued on page 18

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Somerville’s Temple B’nai Brith celebrates accessibility to all

By Penny Schwartz floor and restrooms only in the Barry Sloane, Marshall Sloane’s JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT basement. son, who is president and chief In 2001, Sara Chimene Weiss, executive officer of Century SOMERVILLE – The steep then 13 years old, donated Bank. staircases that wind their way money from her bat mitzvah “This temple has such a leg- through Temple B’nai Brith will gifts to start an accessibility fund acy for our family, so it’s very no longer prevent congregants, because her great-grandmother important for us to be involved guests, and visitors from coming could not attend services in the and be as supportive as we can,” through the door to pray in the synagogue. In 2008, inspired by Barry Sloane told the Journal at sanctuary of this city’s historic the girl’s generosity, the congre- the event. synagogue. gation launched Project Aliyah. Charlotte Adler Kirshner, who The congregation, founded It took time and a modification grew up in Medford, made her 114 years ago, on Dec. 17 cele- of a more ambitious proposal way back to Temple B’nai Brith, brated the completion of Project to raise sufficient funds to com- her childhood synagogue, from Aliyah, a capital campaign to plete the project, designed by her home in Newton to attend make its nearly century-old architect Derek Bloom. the event. The sprightly 96-year- synagogue building accessible old, who walked up the front to all with the installation of an stairs to enter the synagogue, elevator in the three-story build- recalled the long streetcar rides Built between 1919 Marshall Sloane spoke in Temple B’nai Brith’s third-floor sanctuary ing located in the Winter Hill to attend services and Hebrew and 1923, the temple at the completion of the congregation’s accessibility campaign. neighborhood, once the heart Sloane’s family helped create the congregation in 1903. school. of the city’s bustling Jewish com- is noteworthy for its “I can hear the earlier voices munity. Byzantine Revival of the people of past genera- Built between 1919 and was completed last September, Shubow Nelson, the daughter of tions in this building with us,” 1923, the temple is noteworthy architecture. just in time for the start of the the late Rabbi Leo Shubow, who said Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz at for its Byzantine Revival archi- High Holidays. was the synagogue’s longtime the ceremony. Hired in 2010, tecture, designed by Samuel The synagogue’s longtime spiritual leader until he retired Jacobowitz was the congrega- E. Eisenberg, a Jewish immi- The successful $1.25 mil- religious leader, Phil Weiss, said in the 1970s. tion’s first rabbi in more than 40 grant from Poland who settled lion campaign included a at the dedication ceremony dur- Marshall Sloane, whose par- years. in Boston. The massive, hand- grant of more than $450,000 ing Hanukkah that the Hebrew ents were among the founders Curtatone commended the carved wooden Torah ark in the from Somerville’s Community word, “Aliyah,” which means of the congregation in 1903, also congregation for its persever- sanctuary was acquired from a Preservation Act fund awarded “to call up,” was an appropriate spoke at the dedication cere- ance in achieving this milestone, North End synagogue that was in 2015. The remaining support name for the accessibility cam- mony. Sloane, founder of the a benefit for people of all faiths, razed in 1920. came from more than 280 indi- paign involving an elevator. Somerville-based Century Bank, he said. He was reminded of the “It’s a historic jewel in the vidual donors, according to syn- “I am happy to be here to said he and his siblings grew up many church closings over the city,” said Frank Valdes, an archi- agogue president Fred Levy, an celebrate [Temple B’nai Brith’s] in the congregation that con- years that leave a sad void in a tect and member of the con- indication of the broad support dedication to inclusivity, as we tinues to be a source of fond community, he told the Journal. gregation. “It’s a clear example from members and others with commemorate the comple- memories. It’s important to maintain the of turn-of-the-last century’s reli- ties to the congregation. tion of the temple’s accessibil- “I rode up in the elevator,” culture of diversity in the city, gious architecture.” In addition to the eleva- ity campaign,” said Somerville Sloane told the Journal at the said the mayor. But the synagogue has steep tor, other safety and security Mayor Joe Curtatone. event. “It was very nice.” “The synagogue is woven into staircases on the exterior and improvements include a fire The CPA grant is an impor- The Sloane family foundation the fabric of the community,” interior and a multi-level layout, suppression system and acces- tant symbol of integration in and Century Bank both contrib- he said. with the sanctuary on the top sible restrooms. Construction the city, according to Dorothy uted to the project, according to

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Swampscott native takes the helm at Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters

By Shelley A. Sackett One of the biggest challenges community,” she said. Growing fueled her passion to continue JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT the organization faces is find- up, she belonged to Temple working in the community at ing and keeping volunteers. “We Emanu-El in Marblehead and CJP, the Jewish Federation of When Harvey Lowell steps are always looking for new vol- Congregation Shirat Hayam in the North Shore, and now at down after 21 years as president unteers,” Schumacher said, not- Swampscott. JBBBS. “I am extremely grateful and CEO of Jewish Big Brothers ing the current waiting list of As a teenager, her involve- for the mentoring relationships I Big Sisters of Greater Boston, he around 80 kids and adults with ment in the Temple Emanu-El formed in high school. The won- will pass the baton to Kimberlee disabilities. “I’d like to encourage SMARTY youth group provided derful people I worked with then Schumacher, who brings strong anyone who is interested to con- a platform to develop leader- remain my mentors today,” she vision and 20 years of executive sider volunteering. It’s truly an ship skills at a young age. She said. experience, including as vice incredible experience and our became its president while a She is also grateful to be at president of strategy and devel- community needs you.” Swampscott High School junior the helm of JBBBS. “I believe opment of the organization. Schumacher credits her par- and worked as a SMARTY advis- strongly in giving back to the “The fact that Kimberlee ents for instilling such a strong er while an undergraduate at community, and working in the has been leading our strategic love of Judaism. “They taught Brandeis University. nonprofit world allows me to planning process for the last 18 me the value of committing to Schumacher believes her live my life according to the val- months, and helping us create a and being part of the Jewish experiences as a teen leader ues I was raised with,” she said. vision for our future, will ensure a smooth transition into her new role,” David Franklin, chairman of the board of trustees, said in a Dec. 12 statement announcing Schumacher’s appointment. Schumacher, a Swampscott Kimberlee Schumacher native who now lives in o wish you a year Arlington, will bring a blend of the JBBBS is New England’s T innovation and respect for past oldest youth mentoring orga- practices to her new position. nization. Today, with financial when skies will be blue “I am incredibly honored and support from Combined Jewish humbled to be in the position of Philanthropies, The United implementing the new strategic Way, and other foundations and all of your wishes plan,” she said. and grants, the Newton-based One aspect of Lowell’s legacy organization matches over 250 Schumacher plans to maintain Jewish and non-Jewish children and dreams come true. is a deep commitment to the from over 90 towns in eastern mission of JBBBS: reaching out Massachusetts with adult men- ~ Phyllis Levin to the most vulnerable children tors. and adults in the community. In 1992, JBBBS inaugurated She was selected following a Friend 2 Friend, the first pro- national search conducted by gram of its kind to pair adults Commongood Careers, a lead- with mild to moderate disabili- ing executive search firm spe- ties with a mentor. The program cializing in nonprofits. currently serves 175 adults who Founded in 1919 as the benefit from the social interac- Jewish Big Brother Association, tions it provides. Hanukkah at the Satter House 300 Salem Street, Swampscott, MA 781-367-8150 | [email protected]

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TAMID gives academic entrepreneurs a way to excel

By Matt Robinson “TAMID gives students the Heilman. “TAMID both creates JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT chance to take their careers those opportunities and taps to the next level by working into that interest.” BOSTON – In this age of with world-class Israeli start- It also gives students oppor- “Shark Tank” and hackathons, ups,” said Yoni Heilman, the tunities to put their classroom it’s more tempting for students network’s executive director. learning to work in a real- to put books aside as they rush “In so doing, these students world setting. toward their entrepreneurial form lasting relationships with “TAMID is important dreams. Israel and its people.” because it allows students Fortunately, there are orga- Unlike other business clubs, to learn outside of the class- nizations such as TAMID that TAMID also instills the values room,” Ritz said, explaining encourage such students to and disciplines that have made that participants go through a stay in school and to use the so many Israeli ventures suc- special learning program that resources available to them to cessful. leads them to focus on either achieve their goals. “This is a business club that consulting or funding. With groups on near- utilizes Israel in a way unlike “On the consulting track,” ly 50 campuses nation- any other club,” said Elizabeth Ritz said, “each member is wide — including Brandeis, Ritz, vice president of TAMID placed on a consulting team Boston University, Harvard, at Boston University. Ritz that does pro-bono work for Northeastern, and Tufts in noted her group eschews poli- real Israeli startups and com- Greater Boston — TAMID tics to focus on performance panies. On the investment offers students of all religious and progress. fund track, members conduct and political backgrounds “Corporate leaders and due diligence on Israeli stocks practical training in the busi- headhunters are beginning and manage a portfolio.” ness world using Israel’s noto- to see a plethora of Israel- riety as the “Startup Nation” as related experiences on the CVs Jess Goldberg, former vice president Kirsten Crovello, and President the backdrop. of young professionals,” said Desiree Sakhai of Boston University TAMID.

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It’s hard to imag- n Custom packages available for every budget ine the different path O’Keeffe’s n Work with clients in-person or remotely SALEM – Few people outside life might have taken had she academia realize that Georgia not caught his eye in 1916, when n Complimentary, no obligation inquiries welcome O’Keeffe (1887-1986), the icon- he was 52, married, and a world- ic artist famous for paintings famous photographer based in Best-selling McGraw-Hill author of 12 book titles of enlarged flowers and New New York and she was 28 and Mexico landscapes, was an still unknown. accomplished seamstress who Instantly infatuated with lavished as much creative juice O’Keeffe and her art, the son on her self-presentation as on of German-Jewish immigrants her work. With the opening of wooed and won her. She moved its multi-disciplinary exhibi- to New York and soon, he began tion, “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, taking nude photographs of Image, Style,” the Peabody Essex her, one of which hangs beside Museum in Salem opens the an O’Keeffe painting at the Tuition payments are done, but they still need your help door to her closet. Peabody Essex exhibit. The O’Keeffe’s paintings are pre- two married in 1924. For years, Jay Block n 1 Spring Street, Marblehead n www.jayblock.com sented alongside her never Stieglitz photographed O’Keeffe n before exhibited handmade obsessively, teaching her how to 561-309-2468 [email protected] garments and dozens of images pose and helping make her the of the artist taken by photogra- most photographed artist of the phers, including her Jewish hus- 20th century. band, Alfred Stieglitz. The show, In 1927, O’Keeffe visited New first curated at the Brooklyn Mexico and fell in love with Museum by art historian Wanda the desert landscape. Her art M. Corn, is the first to explore and clothing would change in how the renowned artist delib- response to it. She lived there erately and adeptly shaped her part of the year from 1929 on, public image and myth, creating moving there permanently after her own celebrity fame. Stieglitz’s death in 1946. The The 125 works expand our younger generation of photog- understanding of O’Keeffe while raphers who visited her in New underscoring her fierce deter- Mexico cemented her status as mination to be in charge of a pioneer of modernism and a how the world understood her contemporary style icon. identity and artistic values. The Sprinkled throughout the powerful public persona she rooms of paintings, paired created through her clothes and clothing, and photographs at the the way she posed for the cam- Peabody Essex exhibit are small era unequivocally proclaimed screen films, including fascinat- her independence and modern, ing home movies of O’Keeffe progressive lifestyle. and Stieglitz in New York and a “O’Keeffe drew no line one-minute 1977 video portrait, MENTORS WANTED between the art she made and the only such interview the art- the life she lived,” Corn said. ist granted. “She strove to make her life a One standout in the exhi- JEWISH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS complete work of art, each piece bition’s predominantly black contributing to an aesthetic and ivory palette is an orange whole.” Andy Warhol diamond-dusted Corn discovered O’Keeffe’s print that introduces the idea A few hours. Twice a Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is cache during a 1980 cross-coun- of “Saint Georgia,” showing a month. A museum. A game currently seeking volunteers for waiting try stopover in New Mexico on meditative, mystical, Mother children and adults in our programs. her way to Stanford University, Theresa-like O’Keeffe. Another of pick-up basketball. A where she taught art history. She is a video of the House of Dior’s trip to the ice cream store. visited O’Keeffe’s homes in the 2018 O’Keeffe-inspired cruise To learn more, visit us online at Southwest state at Ghost Ranch collection that features her sig- jbbbs.org or call 617.558.6547. and Abiquiú, finding closetsful nature gaucho hat. of the artist’s clothing preserved “O’Keeffe’s aesthetic legacy in beautiful condition. Because of organic silhouettes, minimal JBBBS is committed to maintaining most were without labels, she ornamentation, and restrained a diverse, and inclusive, community. had to guess which ones the color palettes continues to cap- We welcome Jewish and non-Jewish artist created and which she ture the popular imagination bought. Corn said if she could and inspire leading designers volunteers to join us. sit down with O’Keeffe, “My first and tastemakers of today,” said question would be, ‘Was I right Austen Barron Bailly, organizing in my attributions?’” PEM curator. Most of the clothes and des- ert artifacts now belong to the “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Style” runs through April 1 at The Jewish Journal’s WEDDINGS issue publishes on January 25, 2018. Santa Fe, founded the year of the Peabody Essex Museum, The ad deadline is January 18, so call your sales rep today and reserve your space. her death in 1986. 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JEWISH JOURNAL Steven A. Rosenberg PUBLISHER/EDITOR Failure, again, in Gaza and Ramallah n October, with great fanfare, Palestinian Palestinian governments. Unemployment is Authority and Hamas leaders announced high in Gaza, its economy is in shambles, and Iplans to create a unity government. humanitarian funds earmarked for residents Things were expected to change under the have gone to purchase weapons and have new form of government, which would see also been used to build tunnels by Hamas. Hamas relinquish control of Gaza’s borders While quality of life is better in the West Bank, and the Palestinian Authority’s return to Gaza unemployment is also high and support of after the 2007 Hamas coup. The agreement Hamas is also still strong. also called for the creation of a joint police With dictators in place in Gaza and the force where PA and Hamas members would West Bank, Palestinian politicians and clergy work side by side. The PA also promised to end continue to urge residents to carry out jihad, its electrical sanctions against Hamas in Gaza. or holy war. This is a storyline that will likely Dec. 1 has come and gone and the unity continue until the Palestinians hold their agreement has become another piece of paper leaders to a different standard. Instead of that the Palestinians once heralded and have continued warfare and terrorism, a peace now discarded. Historians of the conflict movement needs to emerge that will put their should note that this is the seventh failed unity children ahead of political gain. Given the agreement between the PA and Hamas since expectations that have been trumpeted by 2007. Those agreements took place in Mecca Palestinian leaders that call for the destruction in 2007, Sana’a in 2008, Cairo in 2011, Doha in of Israel, and the “Right of Return” of millions 2012, Cairo (again) in 2012, Shati in 2014, and of Palestinians (and their descendants) to Cairo (again) this fall. current-day Israel, a just peace could take Palestinians have much to gain from a unity decades – or even a century – as many government. Currently, they live under two observers believe.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR On anniversary of Gloucester temple fire, Letter from Universalist Unitarian Church rep on BDS is off-base let’s also remember Jacqueline S. Paulson, Ms. Corzine’s letter BDS clearly qualifies. ruled Gaza for the last decade. “Marblehead UU’s support The false accusation that the Not sure we can blame Israel and Maurice and Anna Dancour of BDS is not anti-Semitism” IDF, one of the most humane for the miserable lives of the On behalf of the Paulson and his wife Anna were very (Journal, Dec. 14) is filled with armies in the world, “demol- Palestinians whose despicable family, I am writing this letter kind to our mother Jacqueline; erroneous statements. Support ishes people’s homes, grabs leadership bears responsibility to the editor in response to the Maurice especially within the of BDS and hatred of Jews are children from their homes in for using these poor people as Nov. 30 article, “From ashes to temple. So, I told Maurice on synonymous. The founders and the middle of the night” is com- pawns. joy: Gloucester temple greets the phone that day, “For you leaders of the BDS movement pletely libelous. Far worse than Only when the Palestinians Hanukkah.” We have been resi- Maurice, I will make the call have clearly stated that their that is the murdering of inno- decide to recognize the exis- dents of Rockport for more to my brother John. I’ll fill him goal is the destruction of Israel, cent Israeli families for which tence of the State of Israel and than 50 years. While our fam- in on everything and have him the world’s only Jewish State. they are handsomely rewarded come to the table to negoti- ily is from New York City, we’ve accept the call from you or the Anna Baltzer, one of the leaders by the Palestinian Authority. ate in good faith will their lives always been fond of Rockport fundraising team.” of the BDS movement, tours all Regarding water supply, improve. and Gloucester. I would like to From that point on, my over the world calling for sup- Israel provides more than ample It would behoove Ms. Corzine add a few facts that were left out brother John was the lead donor port of terrorists and boycotting water supply to the Palestinians. to get some facts before her pro- in this article. to rebuild the temple. And in Jews. Much of their water supply is liferation of outrageous inaccu- Several months after Temple honor of our mother, Temple Under Natan Sharansky’s lost because of Arab infrastruc- racies. Ahavat Achim burned down 10 Ahavat Achim officially added 3D test of anti-Semitism ture neglect. years ago, I received an urgent “The Jacqueline S. Paulson “Demonization, Double Stan­ Gaza, an open air prison? Carol Denbo phone call from the late Maurice Center” to the entrance of the dard and Delegitimization,” Israel an occupier? Hamas has Swampscott Dancour, a long time Rockport synagogue. friend of our family and a pillar As we celebrate the ten-year of the synagogue. He was plead- anniversary story of the Temple, Corzine letter displays ‘appalling bias and ignorance’ ing to me to contact my brother let us not forget Maurice and The most charitable words I world’s only Jewish state. The puted territory in 2008. and explain the struggle raising Anna, and Maurice’s plea. And can say about Carolyn Corzine’s least ambiguous declaration If pressure needs to be money to rebuild the temple. let us not forget that without letter, “Marblehead UU’s sup- was probably made by Anna applied to anyone, it’s to the The first thing I asked Maurice Jackie Paulson from Rockport, port of BDS is not anti-Semi- Baltzer, who simply said: “We Palestinian Arabs. They’re the was, “Why don’t you call him there may never have been the tism,” (Journal, Dec. 14) is that need to wipe out Israel.” ones who have continued the yourself?” And Maurice said, most beautiful state-of-the-art it’s misguided and demonstrates Corzine bemoans a lack of genocidal war started by their “Some members have tried, but synagogue in Cape Ann. appalling bias and ignorance. “progress” towards what she brethren long before they even your brother is very busy and William Paulson The BDS movement dismally calls a “just outcome,” but assumed their new identity as didn’t take our calls.” Maurice New York, NY fails Natan Sharansky’s “3D’s ignores the cause: the repeated “Palestinians”; they’re the ones test” for determining when criti- rejection by the Arabs of any who keep rejecting peace and cism of Israel crosses the line peace agreement that wouldn’t they’re the ones who refuse to into anti-Semitism: demoniza- entail the destruction of Israel. even negotiate. tion, double standards and dele- Fatah, PLO and PA chieftain Corzine closes by writing gitimization. Mahmoud Abbas effectively “Our churches (sic) support of BDS’s founders and leaders hasn’t even pretended to nego- BDS is not anti-Semitism.” have been quite clear – when tiate with Israel for nearly a Maybe not, but it sure smells they think nobody else is paying decade, since walking out after like it. attention – that their goal is the being offered the equivalent of Alan Stein total destruction of Israel, the every square meter of the dis- Natick Dr. Zaklin is a pioneer Not all UU members share the same ideology “Zaklin’s zeitgeist,” in the I am writing to clarify my let- ability to disagree. One of our Dec. 14 Jewish Journal was ter published in the last issue basic principles is that we sup- an excellent article. Cannabis of the Journal which concluded port the “Free and responsible falls in the category of discov- with the sentence “Our church- search for Truth and Meaning.” ery of fire, at first feared and es support of BDS is not anti- We don’t always agree but we dreaded, eventually becoming Semitic.” While I reiterate my respect each other’s right to have indispensable and welcome. position that BDS is not anti- access to whatever information I’m unequivocally certain that Semitic, I should make it clear is available to engage in that practitioners like Dr. Zaklin will that this is not an official posi- search for truth and meaning. become respected and numer- tion of UUCM. While I and Carolyn Corzine ous and will carve an important many other people at the UU Marblehead niche in the medical armamen- Church of Marblehead support tarium. BDS, there are also many who Email letter submissions to: Sol Miskin, M.D. don’t. This is one of the things [email protected], Via email we hold dear in our faith: The subject “Letters.” OPINION THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – DECEMBER 28, 2017 7

Bigoted bedfellows: American Muslim groups AMP and CAIR

By Dr. Oren Litwin and claimed, “Gaza is victorious…The and Samantha Rose Mandeles descendants of the Muslim David are JNS.ORG rubbing the dust with the nose of the descendants of the Jewish Goliath [i.e. n Dec. 8, American Muslims for humiliating them].” He even comment- Palestine (AMP) held a protest in ed, “Hamas smells the Zionist weakness Ofront of the White House, react- and confusion.” ing to President Donald Trump’s decision Despite its staff’s clear bigotry and to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of anti-Semitism, when AMP hosted a Israel. The featured speaker was Imam press conference on the Jerusalem dec- Omar Suleiman, who also led Friday laration in early December, CAIR had prayers. Suleiman is a notorious bigot no trouble jumping on board for co- who has called homosexuality a “repug- sponsorship. And Nihad Awad was will- nant shameless sin,” advocated for gen- ing to address the annual AMP confer- der segregation and justified Islamic sex ence (which ostensibly had the theme slavery. of “Education, Empowerment, Action”) Also speaking was the executive direc- as a featured speaker – even though the tor of the Council on American-Islamic conference included several alumni of Relations (CAIR), Nihad Awad. During defunct Muslim Brotherhood-linked Awad’s remarks at the White House rally, organizations, including the IAP and the he referred to Suleiman as an “eloquent Holy Land Foundation for Relief and … respected imam.” Bad enough as this Development. Both “charities” were shut is, one might ask: What was Awad doing down by the U.S. government for provid- at an AMP event at all? American Muslims for Palestine founder Hatem Bazian. ing material support to Hamas. While AMP claims that it “stands CAIR has long claimed to not only against all forms of bigotry and racism,” it AMP protest in New York was Sayel Kayed that the Oslo peace process was a mistake be the nation’s preeminent Muslim civil has a long and varied history of promot- – the president of AMP New Jersey – who because it assumed Israel’s right to exist. rights organization, but a benevolent ing anti-Semitism. Just last month, AMP took the opportunity to proclaim, “Death Worse, still, is Irshaid’s open support force that fights for the civil rights of all founder Hatem Bazian was rebuked by to the peace accords!” This is consistent of Gaza-ruling terrorist group Hamas. In peoples. Yet CAIR conveniently looks the his employer – University of California, with past AMP events in which terrorists a 2014 Facebook post, Irshaid applauded other way when its partners issue calls for Berkeley – for retweeting two vile anti- were lauded and peace with Israel deni- Hamas violence against Israelis: “Hamas, violence against Jews and the destruction Semitic images that accuse “Ashke-Nazis” grated as a goal. whose youth have been renewed by its of Israel. Which is it going to be? of rape, murder and organ trafficking. Indeed, AMP’s national director, commitment to its precise principles for Dr. Oren Litwin is a research fellow with Nor, despite Bazian’s protestations, is this Osama Abu-Irshaid, exemplifies such liberation [is] the one who believes in his Islamist Watch, a project of the Middle out of character for him. He has a long sentiments. Formerly of the (now- Lord, is proud of Him and works for his East Forum. history of anti-Semitic incitement. defunct) Hamas front organization cause and people.” Samantha Rose Mandeles is a coor- This is not surprising. Among the fig- Islamic Association for Palestine (IAP), In another post, Irshaid praised dinator at Islamist Watch. Follow her on ures addressing the shouting crowd at an Irshaid has gone on record as claiming Hamas’s “steadfastness and sacrifice,” Twitter: @SRMandeles. Palestinian unity deal falters; Hamas eyes West Bank takeover

By Yaakov Lappin but it’s a threat that exists all of JNS.ORG the time,” Elad said. “It’s true that on the surface, PA President amas’s latest effort to Mahmoud Abbas attacks Israel, join a Palestinian unity but ultimately, he wants us to Hgovernment is little be there, so that we can give him more than a facade, and the security against the possibility terror group’s top immediate of a revolution by Hamas. As objective is to seize control of absurd as it sounds, he under- Judea and Samaria and turn it stands that Israel’s presence in into a second Gaza, according Judea and Samaria, because of to the assessments of defense the settlers, holds benefits for experts. him. This means there is a very After years of failed attempts big convergence of interests…if at reconciliation, Palestinian we leave the area, he will be in Authority (PA) President a major problem. This is exactly Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah move- what happened in Gaza.” ment and Hamas in October Elad was referring to the 2007 announced that they would Gaza coup, which saw Hamas’s implement a unity deal, which gunmen seize the coastal ter- included the restoration of PA ritory by force and kill Fatah control in Gaza by Dec. 1. But the personnel, widening a massive so-called unification quickly ran rift between the two Palestinian into trouble, and was delayed camps. The latest stalled rec- to Dec. 10. Now, the reconcili- onciliation effort was aimed ation agreement is apparently at bridging this gap. But Elad collapsing, and Hamas seems to believes such attempts should be in no rush to revive it. not be taken seriously. A child handles a machine gun at a Hamas summer camp for children in Gaza. “Hamas is just waiting for According to Elad, Saleh al- Abbas to die, or that he agrees Arouri – a senior Hamas opera- Judea and Samaria, the PA con- In recent days, the Shin Bet promote recruitment drives. Yet to elections, to try and take over tive who is part of a shadow tinues to repress Hamas, Elad announced that it had disrupt- the organization’s terrorist cells the West Bank,” Dr. Ely Karmon, overseas command structure added. ed a Hamas cell in the village of are routinely detected before a senior scholar at Israel’s for the terror group that orches- “In terms of popularity, Tel, near Nablus, which was in they can act. International Institute for trates attacks from afar – has Hamas is stronger than the PA, the planning stages of a kidnap- Dozens of the terror plots are Counter-Terrorism (ICT), told “sent letters to Hamas opera- because the PA controls by force ping attack targeting a soldier orchestrated by Hamas’s over- JNS regarding the 82-year-old tives in which he ordered them and authority, and not through or a civilian from a bus stop. seas shadow government, led Palestinian leader. “And Hamas to prepare a similar coup public support,” he said. “There Three suspects were arrested, by Arouri, who today is believed is again talking about close ties in Judea and Samaria. Abbas are areas outside of the Muqata who were allegedly in touch to reside in Lebanon – under with Iran and Hezbollah.” knows that the five to six battal- (the PA’s government complex with Hamas’s headquarters in Hezbollah protection – after Dr. Col. (res.) Moshe Elad, ions the PA has cannot keep him in Ramallah) where Abbas can- Gaza to receive orders and fund- leaving Turkey. one of the founders and former in power over time on their own. not visit. There are two camps ing for the attack, designed to Hamas’s goal of conquering heads of the security coordina- He needs Israel.” here – a two-headed Palestinian secure the release of Palestinian Judea and Samaria provides tion between the IDF and the Elad, who has written two system. Reunification is irrel- security prisoners from Israeli plenty of motivation for the PA PA, said the PA is utterly depen- books on the Palestinians, said evant.” jails. to continue its arrest raids on dent on Israel’s military pres- he has counted more than 25 In line with Elad’s assess- Both the PA and Israel con- the terror group, prompting ence in Judea and Samaria to unification attempts between ments, the Shin Bet domestic tinue to observe and sometimes Hamas to threaten to end unifi- prevent a second Hamas-armed Hamas and the PA since 2007. intelligence agency and IDF disrupt Hamas’s social infra- cation talks in recent weeks. Islamist revolution. “It never succeeds,” he said. ground units in Judea and structure, which spreads its “I do not believe in a real Elad, who today lectures at “The Egyptians, the Turks, the Samaria continue to operate popularity and ideology. These reconciliation between Hamas the Western Galilee College, Qataris and Saudis – who hasn’t day and night to keep Hamas in networks include schools, and Fatah,” said ICT’s Karmon. said IDF-PA coordination is “the tried to mediate? There is a check. Israeli preventative oper- mosques and charity centers, “They could for a short time insurance policy” that the PA deeper story here than many ations represent the majority of used to keep operatives on the coordinate stances on the issue has in Judea and Samaria for its realize. Hamas will not give up the force that is in place against payroll and recruit the masses of Jerusalem, but [Hamas politi- survival, since “Hamas is very its armed force [in Gaza] so eas- Hamas, with the PA’s own efforts to the Hamas Islamist cause. cal chief in Gaza] Yahya Sinwar strong there.” ily.” – motivated by self-preservation University campuses bristle has already announced that the “Hamas can’t launch a revo- On the streets of Palestinian – forming the minority of anti- with Hamas student groups agreement has collapsed.” lution in Judea and Samaria … cities, towns and villages in Hamas operations. that spread radical ideology and 8 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – DECEMBER 28, 2017

Judaica at the Museum of Fine Arts from page 1

Originally from Rome, Di Hiring a full-time Judaica she observed. “I love that they Nepi began her MFA position curator is welcome news, are part of the surrounding cul- about three weeks ago, arriving according to Jonathan Sarna, ture but they also have a content in Boston from Israel, where she the noted professor of American that is uniquely theirs.” previously worked as a curator Jewish history at Brandeis In just a few weeks in Boston, of the medieval and early mod- University who is chief histo- Di Nepi has become very fond ern European galleries at Beit rian for the National Museum of a stunning handmade silver Hatfutsot, The Museum of the of American Jewish History in Hanukkah lamp that shines Jewish People in Tel Aviv. She Philadelphia. out from behind a glass display also has held curatorial posi- “This demonstrates the in the MFA’s Angelica Lloyd tions at The National Gallery, museum’s commitment to main- Russell Gallery that is devoted the Royal Academy of Arts, and taining and growing its Judaica to 18th century European deco- the Victoria and Albert Museum, holdings, and to integrating rative arts. The ornate, Rococo all in London. them throughout the museum,” style Hanukkah lamp, made “We are thrilled to have Sarna wrote in an email. in Aubsurg, Germany, dates to Simona join us as the first On the seventh day of the mid 18th century, and was Schusterman curator,” said Hanukkah, Di Nepi, a warm acquired by the MFA in 2009. It Marietta Cambareri, the muse- and engaging conversationalist, was likely made by a non-Jew- um’s curator of Decorative Arts spoke with the Journal about ish silversmith because at the and Sculpture and Jetskalina her new position at the MFA time, Jews were not allowed in H. Phillips Curator of Judaica, and about settling in Boston, Europe’s silversmith guilds, Di Art of Europe. “The MFA has where, she admitted, the win- Nepi pointed out. had an overwhelmingly positive ter weather is not the balmier Two smaller, less elaborate response to its Judaica collec- climate of her native Rome or silver Hanukkah lamps that are tion and Di Nepi’s expertise puts Tel Aviv, where she’s lived for the part of the Schusterman collec- the museum in a strong position past seven years. tion also are featured in the dis- to build on that.” “It’s incredibly exciting to be play, along with two intricately The collection of 119 objects, at the MFA. For me, it’s such an detailed silver spice towers used donated in 2013 by Lynn enormous opportunity to do so during the Havdalah ritual at Schusterman, a philanthropist much,” Di Nepi said. the close of the Sabbath. A pair to many Jewish causes, put the Judaica “is a very function- of lovely Delft ceramic plates Simona Di Nepi has been appointed Curator of Judaica at Boston’s MFA on the map with a wide al kind of art. It is made to be for Passover and Sukkot are on Museum of Fine Arts. range of mostly ritual objects used,” she said. The MFA’s col- view across the gallery, where used in the home, spanning lection is comprised largely of visitors can see the largest program. Both evoke a modern, study the collection in depth. from the 18th to the 20th cen- domestic items, but Di Nepi number of the MFA’s Judaica in abstract style. But over time, she is looking for- tury. admires that it boasts a wide one space. The contemporary works ward to putting more objects Currently, there are about 50 range of styles and genres, with In the Daphne and Peter bring to light the evolving into the galleries, collaborating Judaica objects on display in paintings, metalwork, ceramics, Farago Gallery, Di Nepi pointed nature of Judaica, Di Nepi said. with other institutions for loans, galleries throughout the muse- glass, and textiles. out two pieces of contempo- “Is it only traditional or are we and to widen the public’s aware- um, an approach that puts the Di Nepi is drawn to Judaica rary Judaica, a spice container allowed to innovate?” It’s among ness of Judaica. She hopes to objects in context with other for its artistic beauty, and also by Korean-born artist Chunghi the thought provoking questions work closely with the education works from similar periods, because it often reflects the cul- Choo, and a silver Miriam’s Cup that Di Nepi and other Judaica department as well. rather than displaying them as ture where the objects are made. by Lexington artist Cynthia Eid, curators ponder, she noted. “There is so much that we can religious items on their own. But the objects “have a twist,” whom she met at the Hanukkah For now, Di Nepi is eager to do,” she said.

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Parshat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26) THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS, Joseph faces a moment of truth YOUR LOYALTY, AND YOUR SUPPORT. By Rabbi Shlomo Riskin True, they were in Egypt, but they were not of Egypt. They nd when the days of might contribute to Egyptian mourning for Jacob society and the economy, but “A were over, Joseph they could never truly become spoke to the house of Pharaoh Egyptians. Jacob understands saying, ‘If now I have found favor that his burial in Canaan would in your eyes, speak, I pray you, be the greatest test of Joseph’s in the ears of Pharaoh, saying, career, and would define the My father made me swear, and character of his descendants he declared: I am dying. In my forever. Hence, he makes his grave that I have dug for myself sons solemnly swear not to bury in the land of Canaan, there shall him in Egypt [ibid., 49:29-32]. Storewide you bury me…’” [Gen. 50:4-5]. 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Now, however, Jacob’s death that can be seen Century Italy) explains that in he is forced to face the precari- as the beginning of the slavery this particular instance, court ousness and vulnerability of his of the Israelites [Rashi to Gen. etiquette prevented Joseph from position. 47:28]. making his request personally of In Egypt, Joseph’s kinsmen Pharaoh because he was dressed may have everything: Goshen in mourning clothes (and was True, [the Hebrews] Heights and Goshen Green, presumably in need of a haircut were in Egypt, but they progeny and patrimony. But as and shave). However, Jewish law long as they are determined to dictates that whatever one has were not of Egypt. They remain Jews – to live as Jews to do in order to properly bury might contribute to and to die as Jews – servitude DANI KAYE one’s dead is permissible. Joseph Egyptian society and the and persecution are never far certainly could have made him- off. 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VOLUNTEERS well as its strong relationship Harriet Moldau, Jerome D. Ogan with Israel. A study released last week by BOARD OF OVERSEERS the American Jewish Committee Bradley J. Sontz, President (AJC) has led to renewed focus Bob Blayer, *Rick Borten, on Germany’s migration issue. Fred M. Cohen, Daryl Colden, The study, which was based Neil Donnenfeld, Susan Garnick, on interviews with 68 migrants Johanna Matloff, David Moldau, from Iraq and Syria as well as Lynn Nadeau, Donna Lozow Pierce, follow-up interviews with 85 *Howard Rich, Robert M. Rose, additional respondents, found Heidi Shear, Stephanie Simon, that anti-Semitic “thought pat- John Smidt, Ted D. Stux, terns and stereotypes were very Matthew Swartz, widespread throughout all the *Selma Williams interviews.” *Life Board Members The study also found that “almost all Arab interviewees PAST PRESIDENTS considered a fundamental- Robert M. Rose, Lisa Kosan ly negative image of Israel to Marblehead Pediatrics be natural and as a matter of PUBLISHER EMERITA Barbara Schneider is pleased to announce that course questioned Israel’s right to exist.” “The AJC study confirms The Jewish Journal, ISSN Dr. Sarah O’Connor empirically what was long com- 1040-0095, an independent, non- mon knowledge among observ- profit community newspaper, has joined our practice ers of Muslim anti-Semitism in is published bi-weekly by North Shore Jewish Press, Ltd., Germany,” Benjamin Weinthal, 27 Congress St., Suite 501, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: a fellow at the Foundation for Salem, MA 01970. Periodical Defense of Democracies (FDD) postage paid at Salem, MA. Touro University College, CA think tank and a German cor- POSTMASTER: Send address respondent for The Jerusalem changes to THE JEWISH College of Osteopathic Medicine Post, told JNS. JOURNAL, 27 Congress Weinthal said there is a St., Suite 501, Salem, MA “potent recipe for societal and 01970. Circulation to eastern political disintegration” in Massachusetts and north of Residency in Pediatrics Germany when “one combines Boston. Member of American the over 1 million refugees and Jewish Press Association and the University of New Mexico Salem Chamber of Commerce. migrants from mainly Muslim- The opinions of contributors do majority countries – who are not necessarily reflect those of largely infected with contem- the paper. The Jewish Journal Board Certified in Pediatrics by porary anti-Semitism – with assumes no financial responsibility Germans who hold widespread for typographical errors in the American Board of Pediatrics modern anti-Semitic views.” advertisements, but will print in a subsequent issue a retraction and Study results correction of that portion of an Dr. Günther Jikeli, a histo- advertisement whose value has For more information or to schedule an appointment, been affected. The Jewish Journal rian and expert on anti-Sem- does not endorse the goods and please call our office at 781-631-7800 itism who teaches at Indiana services advertised in its pages, University and the University and it makes no representation as Please visit our website @ MarbleheadPediatrics.com of Potsdam, conducted the AJC to the kashrut of food products study. He told JNS that he has and services in such advertising. observed a rise in anti-Sem- The Jewish Journal is the itism in Germany since 2000 recipient of a grant from on the far right and left of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies. political spectrum, and that the Copyright © The Jewish Journal recent influx of migrants pro- (All rights reserved). vided the impetus for a com- prehensive study on the issue. 27 Congress Street, Suite 501 70 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945 Among the forms of anti- Salem, MA 01970 Semitism that Jikeli and his col- www.jewishjournal.org 781-631-7800 leagues found among survey respondents were not only clas- Phone 978-745-4111 sic anti-Semitic views such as Fax 978-745-5333 “Jews are rich” and references Subscriptions x121 The Jewish Journal’s WEDDINGS issue publishes on January 25, 2018. to The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, but also the blaming Website admin x172 The ad deadline is January 18, so call your sales rep today and reserve your space. Press releases: of Jews and Israel for the 9/11 [email protected] Contact Lois at [email protected] or Marcy at [email protected], attacks, the rise of Islamic State and the Syrian Civil War. Calendar submissions: or call 978-745-4111. [email protected] THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – DECEMBER 28, 2017 11

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Photo courtesy GBSC “Gabriel” at the Greater Boston Stage Company • “Edward II” (Actors’ Shakespeare Large Stage Project at Charles­town Working Theater) – Maurice Emmanuel • “Bullets over Broadway” Parent, one of Boston’s best (Ogunquit Playhouse) – Crime actors, was majestic as the and the theater shared a striking title 14th century monarch in relationship complete with an Christopher Marlowe’s provoca- inspired gangster tap ensemble. tive classic. • “Death of a Salesman” (Trinity • “Faceless” (Zeitgeist Stage Repertory Theatre, Providence) Company at Boston Center for – Human dignity cried out for the Arts) – Muslim and Jewish immediate attention in this lawyers tested their own beliefs timely revival. and the motivation of a radi- • “A Guide for the Homesick” calized young woman in Selina (Huntington Theatre Company, Fillinger’s stereotype-free play. Boston) – Writer Ken Urban’s • “Gabriel” (Greater Boston moving advice about love and Stage Company, formerly the caring proved the best new play Stoneham Theatre) – The late of 2017. Thomas Derrah displayed his • “Merrily We Roll Along” great gifts in the role of a Nazi (Huntington) – Maria Friedman officer in this gripping World gave lesser Sondheim a revival War II drama. worthy of his best work. • “Julius Caesar” (Actors’ • “Ragtime” (Ogunquit) – With Shakespeare Project at Studio the fate of Dreamers uncertain, 210) – Bobbie Steinbach and this celebration of the American Marya Lowry headed up the immigrant experience resonat- stellar all-female cast of director ed in a Broadway-caliber revival Bryn Boice’s sharp revival, with with a standout performance by Marianna Bassham definitive as Josh Young as Jewish filmmaker Marc Anthony. Tateh. • “She Loves Me” (Greater Boston • “Silent Sky” (Merrimack Stage Company) – Director/cho- Repertory Theatre, Lowell) – The reographer extraordinaire Ilyse accomplishments of Henrietta Robbins clearly paid homage Leavitt and her fellow women to Jewish collaborators Jerry colleagues soared in this radiant Bock and Sheldon Harnick of staging. “Fiddler on the Roof” fame with • “The Royale” (Merrimack) – hora and kazatzke dances in this Thomas Silcott scored a knock- sweet revival. out as the conflicted boxer in • “The Little Dog Laughed” a championship drama about (Take Your Pick Productions pain, prejudice, and the price of Creating memories at Calderwood) – Cassandra personal victory. Lovering’s taut revival of • “Trans Scripts, Part I: The for pesach 2018 Douglas Carter Bean’s savvy Women” (American Repertory look at fame, art, and personal Theatre, Cambridge) – Paul to cherish for 44 years of hospitality integrity proved a remarkable Lucas’ insightful new look at company debut. transgender women was a rev- • “Who’s Afraid of Virginia elation. A lifetime. Woolf?” (Lyric Stage Company • “Young Frankenstein” (North of Boston) – Steve Barkhimer Shore Music Theatre, Beverly) – and especially Paula Plum cap- Brian Padgett’s song and dance tured the fiery vision of Edward as the Monster in “Puttin’ on the Albee’s masterwork. Ritz’’ would make Mel Brooks proud.

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Marion Ganz, 96, of Revere, formerly of Medford and Chelsea Marion Ganz of Revere, for- Ronald Ganz and his wife Karen Chapel, Salem on December 22, merly of Medford and Chelsea, of Sharon, Janice Glick and her with interment immediately fol- entered into rest on December husband Ronnie of Marblehead, lowing at Temple Emanu-El of 19, 2017. She was the beloved and David Ganz of New York, Marblehead Cemetery, Buxton wife of the late William G. Ganz N.Y. She was also the cherished Rd., Danvers. for 54 years. Born in Boston, grandmother of seven grand- Contributions in Marion’s she was the daughter of the late children and their devoted memory may be made to The William and Fanny (Hoffman) spouses, as well as seven great- Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick P.O. Box 2104 (Workman’s Circle), Peabody, MA 01960 Miller. grandchildren. Center for Living, 240 Lynnfield 978-531-0606 ~ [email protected] Those left to cherish Marion’s Services were held at St., Peabody, MA 01960 (chel- www.maplehillcemetery.com memory are her three children: Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial seajewish.org/donate/).

Seymour Stoll, 95, of Swampscott Slotnick Monuments 232 Fuller Street, Everett, MA 02149 Seymour Stoll, 95, late of Shoeland for many years and, Augustine, Fla., and Howard 617-387-3980 Swampscott, passed away after retiring, worked part-time Stoll and his wife Arlene of Production facility / Sales office / Outdoor display S Full service drafting and sandblasting shop peacefully on December 17, and volunteered at the Peabody Ormond Beach, Fla. He was the C 2017 at Layfayette House in Essex Museum. cherished grandfather of six Memorial Group Slotnick’s MetroWest Monuments Marblehead. He was the beloved He was a very active mem- grandchildren and two great- Est. 1910 5 Edgell Road, Suite 1 husband of Marilyn (Chaves) ber of the former Temple Israel grandchildren. He was preced- Framingham Centre, MA 01701 Stoll for 71 years. and was a past president of its ed in death by his sister Clarice 508-872-1400 Born in New York, N.Y., he Brotherhood. He was a faithful Post. Corporate office / Sales office / Indoor display was the son of the late Harry and member of Congregation Shirat Funeral services were private. Blanche (Rosenstrauch) Stoll. Hayam of the North Shore. Contributions in Seymour’s Mr. Stoll faithfully served our In addition to his wife, memory may be made to Drive carefully… nation as a technical sergeant those left to cherish Seymour’s the charity of one’s choice. in the USAAF during WWII and memory are his three children Arrangements were handled by We can wait. saw battle in the African and Kenneth Stoll and his wife Gayle Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Two convenient locations servicing families throughout Greater Boston, European Theaters. of Swampscott, Ellen Miller Chapel, Salem. North Shore, South Shore, Sharon Memorial Park and MetroWest. He was the owner of Stoll’s and her husband Harold of St. www.scsmg.net NOTICES

BALL, Lawrence K., 83 – late companion of Betsi Baker. LEVIN, Jack H., 81 – late of of Revere, formerly of Chelsea. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Died on December 19, 2017. Swampscott and Marblehead. FRIED, Steven B., 71 – late of Husband of Phyllis (Feldman) Died on December 11, 2017. Peabody. Died on December Ball. Son of the late Lawrence Husband of Marjorie (Barton) 13, 2017. Husband of the late and Catherine Ball. Father of Levin. Son of the late Nathan Hollis (Holly) R. (Ross) Fried. Audrey Ball Alberts of Revere, and Ruth (Sandler) Levin. Father Son of the late Daniel and Ruth and Doug Ball and his wife of William Levin of Charlestown, Fried. Father of Jonathan Fried, Amy Tonkonogy of Newton. Andrew Levin and his wife and Dana Marie Fried and her Brother of Carole Harz and Julie of New York, N.Y., and wife Melissa Hall. Grandfather Family-owned and operated since 1933 Brenda Grasso, both of N.J., the late Gary Levin and Peter of Europa. Brother of William Donna Esposito of Fla., and Levin. Father-in-law of Beth Fried, and brother-in-law of the late John Ball. Grandfather Levin Kupsov, her husband Linda Trent and her husband of Victoria Alberts, Jonathan Michael and their daughter Joel. Uncle of Lisa Socha and Ball, Zachary and Shaun Ball, Sydney of Boynton Beach, Fla. Lindsay Fried. Cousin of Diane and Graham Ball Tonkonogy. Brother of the late Dr. Melvin Corbo. (Torf) Great-grandfather of Dominic Levin, Eleanor Freundlich and and Christopher Ball. (Torf) KAPLAN, Clara, 96 – late of Haskell Levin. Grandfather of Revere, formerly of Chelsea. Gregory Levin and Parker Levin BLOCK, Irving, 88 – formerly of Died on December 14, 2017. of New York, N.Y. (Stanetsky- Marblehead. Died on December Wife of the late Walter Kaplan. Hymanson) 21, 2017. Husband of the late Mother of Edward Kaplan and Ursula Block. Father of Jay STEIMAN, Laura, 88 – late of his wife Ronna and the late (Ellen), Larry (Ina-Lee), and Peabody, formerly of Milton, Arnold Kaplan. Sister of Rozlyn Bruce. Grandfather of Marissa Randolph and West Palm Karneol and Bernard Koltow and (Nick) Mastors, Avery (Adam) Beach, Fla. Died on December his wife Rhona. Grandmother Freed, Aaron (Elana) Block, 14, 2017. Daughter of the late of Adam Kaplan and his wife Justyn and Jeremy Fischer- David and Dora (Stern) Steiman. Colleen, and Matthew Kaplan Block, Ryan and Ian Newton- Sister of the late Irene Silverman and his wife Julia. Great- Block. Great-grandfather of and the late Harold Steiman. grandmother of Jordan Zachary Ryan and Jared Freed. Brother (Stanetsky-Hymanson) Kaplan. (Torf) of Stanley (Carolyn). Long-time At Stanetsky-Hymanson, a caring staff in a time of need In 1910, when Philip each family by listening, estab- One constant, said Goldman, Hymanson founded the original lishing their individual needs, is the commitment of the staff Hymanson Memorial Chapel in and offering solutions, allowing to continue the tradition of out- a small house on Blossom Street loved ones to celebrate a life standing service begun by Philip in Lynn, he could not have fore- and mourn a loss in the way and continued by his son and seen the immense changes in most meaningful to them. grandson, Louis and Edward our local Jewish community and “We are progressive in that we Hymanson. how Jewish funerals are con- will respect the wishes of every- Many families are now aware ducted in the 21st century. one we help, whether they iden- of the advantages of Advance Now the Stanetsky- tify as Orthodox, Conservative, Planning of final arrangements, Hymanson Memorial Chapel, Reform, or ‘just Jewish,’ and can for themselves or others. “With the long established and trusted suggest unique personaliza- proper preparation, no one in funeral home has provided each tions for our clients.” our community needs to come subsequent generation with In recent years, the funeral to us on what could be the worst personalized, dignified, and home has upgraded its loca- day of their lives, unprepared, compassionate services. tion in Salem’s Vinnin Square, uninformed, and maybe intimi- Although the commitment to which is now fully handicapped dated by the emotional and excellence remains the same, accessible, by making improve- financial pressures of funeral Stanetsky-Hymanson always ments to parking areas, the fam- planning while in grief,” said OBITUARY POLICY has responded to changing ily room, and the chapel. The funeral home manager Gary LEGACY times. Each funeral detail is staff can assist friends and fam- Toye. The Jewish Journal prints brief designed to assist families ily who come from out of town The caring staff at Stanetsky- notices for free. Biographical sketches up to 200 words through the most difficult stage through the funeral home’s Hymanson encourages you to cost $100; longer submissions Honor your friend of life. Bereavement Travel program, contact them for more informa- will be charged accordingly. “Losing a loved one is an and offers the Compassion tion, or if you require guidance or loved one Photographs cost $25 each; emotional, heartbreaking expe- Helpline, which provides – at no in these sensitive matters. Since with a donation to emailed photos should be sent as rience,” said Carl Goldman, extra charge – professional grief 1910, they stand ready to assist. jpeg or tiff files. 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Lorde cancels Israel Jerusalem concert after BDS pressure from page 1 helpful to pick a fight with the New Zealand-born pop US over side issues while we star Lorde cancelled her June together fight the clear and 2018 show in Tel Aviv follow- present danger of The Theo- ing pressure from the anti- Fascist Islamic republic.” It’s Israel BDS movement. 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Brothers Deli in Peabody celebrates anniversary FIDF New England raises $1 million

More than 1,200 New Englanders gathered this month in Boston for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) New England Annual Dinner, which raised over $1 million to support well-being and educa- tional programs for the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The dinner, chaired by FIDF New England Region Board Co-Chairs Jonathan Leffell and Joseph Sieber, celebrated 70 years of the IDF. The eve- ning featured Amir Ofer, a hero of Operation Entebbe, the Photo by Steven A. Rosenberg/Journal Staff famous Israeli rescue mission George and Ted Kougianos. at Uganda’s Entebbe Airport in 1976 that saved 102 hijacked Air George and Ted Kougianos, for their turkey and lamb din- France passengers who were FIDF New England Region Board Co-Chairmen Joseph Sieber and co-owners of Brothers Deli in ner plates, and Greek speciali- held hostage by terrorists. Jonathan Leffell spoke at at the dinner. Peabody, celebrated the one- ties such as spinach pie, mous- “Amir and his fellow soldiers year anniversary of the restau- saka, pastichio and chicken egg flew more than 3,000 miles – rant’s return to Peabody Square lemon soup. “We deliver and under the range of radar and in this month. do big and small catering,” said the cover of darkness – into hos- The Kougianos family co- George Kougianos, who like his tile territory to bravely rescue BLER TRAVEL owned the original Brothers father Ted, is a Peabody resident the hostages. This event gave the in Peabody from 1986 to 1999 and is dedicated to helping to New England community the on the same site. It moved to revitalize Peabody Square. opportunity to meet and person- Danvers Square, but Ted, and The affable father and son ally thank these heroes who risk his son, George, decided to can be found most of the time it all to defend Israel and Jews Always the Lowest Air Fares • Customized Individual & Group Tours return to Peabody last year to behind the counter serving around the world,” said FIDF serve loyal customers at their customers. George, who gradu- Bar Mitzvah Tours & Ceremonies New England Executive Director 100-seat deli. ated from St. John’s Prep and Guy Ronen. “We heard firsthand EASTERN EUROPE The deli, which is open for Salem State, grew up working at from soldiers who directly ben- Independent & Escorted Tours breakfast, lunch and dinner Brother’s and is proud to con- efit from FIDF’s programs and seven days a week, features stan- tinue in his father’s footsteps. saw the tremendous impact that VACATIONS & HONEYMOONS dard Jewish-style food, includ- “It’s a childhood dream to come Europe • Far East • The Caribbean • Florida • Arizona • Las Vegas our support has on these young ing corned beef and Reuben back here to Peabody Square men and women’s lives.” sandwiches. They’re also known and open a deli,” he said. 617-738-0500 • 800-399-8467 www.bler.com • [email protected] Jewish War Vets celebrate Hanukkah 45 Bartlett Crescent Road • Brookline, MA 02446 Earlier this month, members from several Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Posts and Ladies Auxiliary (JWVA) throughout the Commonwealth, gathered outside the Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) Chapel in Bedford to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony. At the conclu- CARYN BARK sion of the ceremony, approximately 100 guests gathered inside the chapel to hear Hanukkah songs performed by the Hanscom Are people laughing at your events?

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TODAY’S MENSCHION: DAVE GOLDBERG

I scheduled practice times for the By Steven A. Rosenberg teams and also ran all of the banquets, JOURNAL STAFF and helped them raise money to buy trophies and plaques. In 1983, we won ave Goldberg has the city and divisional championship, spent much of his and most of the time we were in the top Dlife volunteering and 3 or 4 in the city. mentoring kids. A native of You also were president of Everett, he married his childhood Temple Ner Tamid. sweetheart, Adele, who grew up I was president from 1980 to 1982. in Malden. A former president of I worked well with Rabbi Abraham Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody, Morhaim. The biggest challenge was member retention, and finances were he has worked with hundreds of number two, and I had to recruit Jewish children, and served as the volunteers to serve in important congregation’s Youth Committee positions. I enjoyed it, and I was also in charge of the expansion of the temple chairman since 1973. He also – they were building an addition, and coached Babe Ruth baseball in I was involved in the fund-raising. We Peabody for 12 years. He has two built some classrooms and a kiddish children, Mark and Susan, and room. three grandchildren. Photo by Steven A. Rosenberg/Journal Staff You’re still involved with kids at A A A Dave Goldberg at home in Peabody the temple, and you have a new You grew up in Everett? Some of us were pretty big and many of Before I took over, they never had youth program. us could fight. Yes, we lived on Irving Street. We sports – just meetings, dances, and Temple Ner Tamid and Temple were Orthodox Jews, and my parents, conventions. Tiferet Shalom have joined forces to run Manuel and Sarah, were very active in How did you meet your wife? We had sports teams, and I was the program. It’s called Youth Group in charge of them, and appointed the Everett shul. My father had a law My mother heard about a Jewish of the North Shore, and it consists of all the coaches and they reported degree from Northeastern, but then the dance in Boston and told me to go. directly to me. I coached the senior Depression hit and the whole family’s There was a young pretty girl there. I volleyball team, and we won 16 regional savings was wiped out. His father had was only about 14 or 15 and she was 12, championships. I was also in charge of owned a kosher slaughterhouse, and and her name was Adele. She was from fund-raising for all USY programming. so he turned to the only thing he knew Malden, and she finally decided to go We raised funds by running Purim and became the sales manager for a out with me and the carnivals, raffles, kosher meat department and serviced rest is history and we comedy nights, and kosher markets all over New England. got married. She was musicals. We also had In Everett, Jewish kids had to fight 19 and I was 21. She “The important thing private donations. No our way in and out of Hebrew School. went to work for Didax one was turned away It was very anti-Semitic in the 1940s Educational Materials is to have a place where from USY programs. and ’50s. There were 200 Jewish families and has since kids can be together and We had a sports in the city and the families lived in a passed away. I had a schmooze, and be with banquet held at the little area of three or four streets with bachelor’s in business other Jewish children.” end of every year mostly Italian. We were attacked by administration from honoring our athletes, gangs of kids just because we were Northeastern, and – Dave Goldberg David Goldberg, with his grandaughters, and incoming and Jewish, and they’d wait for us to show majored in marketing Sarah Goldberg and Rachel Goldberg outgoing officers of up at Hebrew School. One time my and advertising. I USY. I presented the brother and father had to rescue us worked in sales for kids in grades 3 through 8. We had trophies, jackets, and other prizes. from a variety store. Eventually, we the Alles Corp. for 40 years. They sold members who had young children We also had conventions here, formed our own gang and traveled in packaging machines and supplies, and and they had no place to go as far as and we had to feed those children groups and they stopped attacking us. set up efficient shipping areas. Jewish programming. We have already over the weekend, and the Youth had great success with programs. Committee would buy the food, cook, The important thing is to have a When did you begin working with and chaperone at dances. We also had place where kids can be together and Jewish kids? art auctions to help raise funds. When schmooze, and be with other Jewish We moved to Peabody in 1967, and people would see me they would hide children. joined Temple Ner Tamid. In 1973, because I was always looking for money the rabbi asked me to be the Youth to help the kids. By 1985, we had 250 Why are you so devoted to Committee chairman and to head up kids – and our temple had the largest working with Jewish children? the youth program at the temple. USY USY chapter in the country. was very active in those years and every Bringing kids together gives them a city that had a Conservative temple You also coached Babe Ruth sense of belonging to Judaism. I think kids should have Jewish friends. They had a USY program. There were 100 baseball in Peabody. children in our program. find common ground when they deal Yes. I was the first Jewish coach in My wife was involved with Kadimah, with kids in their own religion. My goal the league. I coached for 12 years, and the youngest kids – the fifth and sixth is to keep kids Jewish. I was also vice president of the league. Dave Goldberg and his late wife, Adele. graders – which was also a part of USY.

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