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Happy Chanukah BU Professor Jonathan Karp Edits Two Volumes Of December 15-21, 2017 Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton Volume XLVI, Number 50 BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK Europe violently protests Jerusalem changes as Netanyahu visits the continent By Adam Abrams central Paris on December “We have announced the intifada from ing the seventh century massacre of Jewish JNS ANALYSIS 9 ahead of Netanyahu’s ar- Malmö. We want our freedom back and we tribes in the town of Khaybar, in what is Anti-Israel and antise- rival in the French capital; will shoot the Jews,” demonstrators chanted, now Saudi Arabia. mitic demonstrations per- they chanted “Netanyahu reported Sweden’s Sveriges Radio. Italian anti-Israel protesters marched vaded Europe over the December 10 war criminal” and called for the prime In Vienna, a violent anti-Jewish mob with Palestinian flags and held signs calling weekend as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin minister’s arrest. The French demonstrators marched down the city’s streets screaming Jerusalem “the eternal capital of the state Netanyahu visited the continent days after also called for Palestinian terrorists Hassan in Arabic, “Jews, remember Khaybar, the of Palestine.” the Trump administration’s December 6 Hamouri and Marwan Barghouti to be freed army of Muhammad is returning,” referenc- See “Protests” on page 11 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. from Israeli prisons. The civilian protests, as well as widespread Anti-Israel protests also occurred in Swe- opposition to the White House’s Jerusalem den, Italy, Austria and Germany. Demon- policy changes within the European politi- strations in southern Sweden turned violent Hillel Academy appoints cal establishment, may serve to deepen the when a group of men hurled firebombs at a chasm between Israel and Europe. synagogue in Gothenburg. Pro-Palestinian Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters protesters in Sweden chanted antisemitic new principal convened at the Place de la République in slogans encouraging the murder of Jews. Hillel Academy announced the school, in an e-mail. “Dr. that Dr. Caleb Conklin will Conklin’s responsibilities at be the school’s new principal. Hillel Academy include – among Federation board meeting Conklin received a master’s others – supporting our teachers of science in counseling from through training and enrichment, Summit University in 2016 and reviewing lesson plans and open to community a doctor of education in educa- developing curricular mapping tional leadership from Bethel for all grade levels. He is highly The Jewish Federation will hold a full board meeting on Wednesday, December University in 2017. motivated to continue the tradi- 20, at 7:30 pm. The community is invited to attend. Those interested in attending “After a rigorous search, we tion of excellence in education should make a reservation by calling the Federation at 724-2332 so that enough are excited to welcome our new Dr. Caleb Conklin at Hillel Academy – and will materials will be available. principal, Dr. Caleb Conklin,” contribute greatly to the success said Dr. Daniel Sambursky, president of of our students.” Spotlight BU Professor Jonathan Karp edits two volumes of Jewish history By Reporter staff ultimate sacrifice for their country and Karp notes that though other books have Jonathan Karp, an associate professor thus to dispel the canard that Jews were looked at how the war affected Jews in of history at Binghamton University, unpatriotic and unmanly shirkers.” See “Karp” on page 3 notes that his scholarly interests center on Jewish cultural and economic history, and Jewish-Christian relations. His most recent work focuses on two unrelated Happy Chanukah eras of Jewish history as shown by the publication of “World War I and the Jews: Conflict and Transformation in Europe, the Middle East, and America” edited by Karp and Marsha L. Rozenblit (Berghahn Books), which appeared in September, “World War I and the “The Cambridge and “The Cambridge History of Judaism: Jews: Conflict and History of Judaism: Volume 7. The Early Modern World, 1500- Transformation in Volume 7. The 1815” edited by Karp and Adam Sutcliffe Europe, the Middle Early Modern (Cambridge University Press), which will East, and America” World, 1500– At right:Students from the be published in January. edited by Jonathan 1815” edited by Temple Concord Religious Karp believes that people underes- Karp and Marsha Jonathan Karp and School gathered near the timate the changes caused by World L. Rozenblit Adam Sutcliffe temple’s outdoor menorah War I and that includes the way the to celebrate the opening of Jewish world was transformed. “This is Jewish populations from living under Hanukkah House Museum. a neglected, but major, topic in modern the protective umbrellas of multinational Jewish history,” Karp said in an e-mail empires – the Ottoman, Austria-Hunga- interview. “Understandably, the First ry and (more dubiously) Tsarist Russia World War has been overshadowed in – into fighting to maintain their rights Jewish history by World War II and the and identities in a host of newly created Holocaust, which is one reason for its states that were based on the principle neglect. But another though less obvious ethnic nationality, which often made factor is that there’s no simple, single Jews appear even more anomalous and takeaway that conveniently summarizes vulnerable than before,” he said. “Second the war’s great importance.” – though conversely – in many cases the He sees World War I as a crucial event war gave Jews their first opportunity to for several reasons. “First, it shifted demonstrate their readiness to make the INSIDE THIS ISSUE New residents sought An American play in Yiddish Chanukah Special Sections Smaller towns and cities in Israel One writer thinks the play “Awake Area synagogues announce Legal Notices ................................... 4 hope to attract olim to live in them and Sing!” sounds more American their Chanukah celebrations; Book Review .................................... 4 rather than Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. performed in Yiddish. Chanukah in Budapest; and more. Health Care Greetings .............. 5, 6-9 ........................................Page 3 ........................................Page 5 ...............................Pages 6-8, 10 Classifieds ..................................... 12 Page 2 - The Reporter December 15-21, 2017 Opinion From the Desk of the Federation Executive Director Hello, this is Sima SIMA AUERBACH I am sure we have all been receiving much information the charitable deduction in this tax year. Be sure to check with Tuesday, December 26, to leave time for making the bank about the possible new tax code. In light of the proposed your financial advisor about the potential value of doing so. deposit. Call me if you have any questions at 724-2332. changes that may be made to the tax code next year, you If you wish to give your gift to Federation in this tax year, Wishing you a Happy Chanukah (and no latke weight might want to send in all outstanding commitments to take please ensure that your check is in the Federation office by gain). Year-end tax planning: time to act By Steven Woolf or the effective tax rate (your average rate on all items of their deductions, gifts of cash are fully deductible, up to FedCentral income and deductions) is likely to change. Current think- 50 percent of adjusted gross income. Any excess can be From the Jewish Federations of North America: Year- ing is that the top tax rate of 39.6 percent will continue to carried forward and could be deductible for up to five end tax planning for donors may be more important this apply for those with incomes in excess of $1 million. The years. Tax reform could increase this AGI limitation year with major tax legislation pending on the horizon. mix of changes to specific tax deductions and credits by for cash gifts to 60 percent starting in 2018. Federation This article outlines a number of steps that donors may any tax reform plan will also have a dramatic impact on philanthropic advisers remain available to work with you wish to take – and some ways to jumpstart the philan- your overall tax situation. to determine the best strategies in your situation. thropic conversation with donors. It is for informational Observation: Tried and true year-end tax strategies Investment assets: With the stock market at an all- purposes only and should not be construed as legal, generally revolve around shifting some tax burden to a time high, year-end is an opportune time to review your tax or financial advice. When considering gift planning future year. Deferring receipt of a bonus payment to 2018, investment portfolio and consider timing the recognition strategies, you should always consult with your own legal accelerating deductions into this year by prepaying a de- of capital gains and losses for assets held long-term (more and tax advisors. ductible expense, or making larger charitable gifts all can than one year) and short-term. Under most tax reform plans, Year-end is often the most opportune time to consider lower this year’s bill, which leaves those saved tax dollars it appears that most capital gains sales will remain “tax financial and tax planning strategies. As this article is being in your pocket rather than the government’s. Keep in mind, advantaged” with a top rate of approximately 24 percent. written, Congress and the White House are negotiating however, that you need to factor in the application of the Part of your capital asset review could be consideration significant changes in the tax laws that could, if enacted, alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) to determine if shifting of a gift appreciated securities to charities. For example, impact financial strategies and tactics. This makes it more income and deduction strategies provide maximum savings you can avoid paying any capital gains tax on the value important than ever to meet with your advisors to review in your financial situation. of securities transferred to a Federation and may be able your investment portfolio and consider tax, financial and Observation: It is expected that comprehensive tax to receive a charitable contribution deduction for the full charitable giving strategies before December 31.
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