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Two-year-old Claire Ribald got ready for Eighth grader Baila Grebenau paints Hanukkah Ari Goldman Noah Fishkind, Jordan Cohen, Olivia Lowery Hanukkah with her hanukkiah! artwork to hang in the Lower School, as part of and Elii Grundman the Middle School’s mitzvah campaign, called #shinealittlelight. Levine Academy JCC Goldberg Early Childhood Center

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By Sharon Wisch-Ray “We have gone from a public, The Dallas Jewish community semi-private space to a public, received a huge Hanukkah gift semi-private, private space,” said earlier this month when the Gary Wolff, Federation COO, Jimmy Wisch Jewish Federation of Greater who along with Mariam Shpeen Publisher & Editor | 1947-2002 Dallas’ Jacob Feldman building Feist, Federation president and received its certificate of CEO, took the TJP on a tour of Rene Wisch occupancy, marking the finish of the facility earlier this month. Publisher & Editor | 1947-2010 a comprehensive renovation. Every detail of the space was The roof and inside of the planned by Entos Design, which PUBLISHER & EDITOR building were destroyed Oct. also worked on Ann & Nate Sharon Wisch-Ray 20, 2019, when an EF-3 tornado Levine Academy’s renovation. [email protected] cut its way from west to east Entos’ vision was executed by Joe through a swath of North Funk Construction. VP SALES & CIRCULATION Dallas, particularly decimating a When walking into the Susan Wisch corridor of Northaven Road and building, visitors are greeted [email protected] its surrounding streets south of by longtime receptionist Ellen Hillcrest. Bock, who sits behind high- VP SALES & MARKETING The Federation, at 7800 grade ballistic glass. No one is Amy Doty Photo: Sharon Wisch-Ray Northaven Road, was squarely in permitted into the secure part [email protected] Mariam Shpeen Feist, Federation president and CEO, is excited to welcome staff, its path. of the building unless they are lay leaders and partner agencies back to the Jacob Feldman Building as soon as Now, 14 months later, new an employee or escorted by an COVID-19 restrictions allow. Safety is top of mind in the new building. PAGE DESIGNER furniture has been moved in employee. On the other side of Chad Austin and although the footprint of the glass is a secure semi-private door at the end of a corridor. sides of the floor plan along with [email protected] the Federation has remained the space that includes a conference One of the first things you a conference room for six to eight same, the inside of the 42-year- area for 8-10 people, a room notice when you enter into the people. There is also a sitting AD REPRESENTATIVES old building feels brand-new. It’s that serves as a mail room, new staff office area is white noise. area where folks can schmooze Nancy Sadicarios state-of-the-art with a focus on bathrooms, a coffee station and This is in place throughout both or collaborate. In the center of [email protected] safety, work-flow functionality the Federation’s conference floors so that conversations the floor are 6x8-foot and 6x11- Judy Wisch and service to the Dallas Jewish rooms. within cubicles are not overheard foot workstations, the heart of community. The last renovation The top floor also includes and co-workers are not disturbed. COPY EDITORS/PROOFREADERS was in 1998. staff offices accessible via a secure Directors’ offices rim two see FEDERATION, p.5 Phyllis LaVietes, Susan Wisch

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The Jewish Federation of most cherished leaders, who light Greater Dallas knows how to our way — even during the darkest keep a secret. At 4 p.m. Friday, of times.” Dec. 11, the century-old convener Though the Federation has of Dallas’ Jewish community weathered enormous challenges held a “surprise” Oneg Shabbat in the past 13 months, including to honor two philanthropic an EF3 tornado that destroyed powerhouses — Susan Levy and Susan Levy Alan Golman its building and the COVID-19 Alan Golman. pandemic that has devastated the As longtime donors and Pacesetter Leadership Committee, world, both Levy and Golman have tireless campaign volunteers, both and Golman serves as the Financial remained resolute, committed and contribute their time, talent and Resources development chair. undaunted. Not only did they play treasure in support of the essential “The entire Federation family key roles in achieving last year’s work of the Federation and its celebrates the spirit and dedication fundraising goal of $10 million, but partner organizations that sustain of Susan Levy and Alan Golman,” they did so with humor, wisdom Photo: Submitted by Dallas Jewish Funerals and enrich the Jewish community said A.J. Rosmarin, board chair, and grace. From left, Masha Pavlov, Dallas Jewish Funerals community liaison; Rabbi Moshe Naparstek, Chabad of Dallas; and Zane Belyea, Dallas Jewish in Dallas, in Israel and around the Jewish Federation of Greater Held on Zoom, the moving Funerals co-owner, enjoy giving free Hanukkah boxes and Benny’s Bagels world. Both are Federation board Dallas. “This surprise Oneg virtual event included more than challahs to members of the community, Dec. 10. members; Levy serves on the was the perfect way to launch 100 invited guests and was a loving Dallas Jewish Funerals, Chabad of Dallas, Women’s Philanthropy Board and Hanukkah and honor two of our tribute to two extraordinary pillars Benny’s Bagels collaborate on fun Hanukkah of generosity. When Levy and On Dec. 10, Dallas Jewish Funerals and Chabad of Dallas collaborated to Golman joined the “secret” online spread Hanukkah cheer. At Benny’s Bagels, located on the corner of Frankford call under a well-orchestrated and Hillcrest, they passed out free challahs as well as festive Hanukkah boxes CHECK US OUT ONLINE! ruse, they were welcomed with a to everyone who visited. The party boxes contained a dreidel, mini menorah, thunderous “SURPRISE,” many latke potato mix, kosher cookies, kosher chocolate coins, a card game and a @tjpnews.com rounds of well-wishes, and heartfelt bookmark. “We wanted an opportunity to give back to the community and words of praise from those who have wish everyone a safe and happy Hanukkah,” said Zane Belyea, co-owner of admired their service to the Dallas Dallas Jewish Funerals. Jewish community for decades.

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By Amy Wolf Sorter and complaining, Rosenthal regional president. One of the overseeing the organization’s A few years ago, Howard approached Cytron-Walker takeaways from his childhood board meetings and activities. Rosenthal, attorney, approached for guidance. That, in turn, and teenage years was his father, He also has regular interaction Bob Goldberg, former executive led to conversations with who served on Saint Joseph’s with Jewish Family Services and director of the Jewish Federation community and religious leaders Reform synagogue board. “One its needs, while handling overall of Fort Worth and Tarrant throughout northeast Tarrant thing I got from my father was inquiries to the Federation. “I County. “He said, ‘I’m an County. The end result was that he was a peacemaker; he was doing some of that before extrovert doing an introvert’s Peace Together, an organization knew how to work with people Bob left, and will probably job,’” Goldberg recalled. “‘Can dedicated to interaction with, and and the community,” Rosenthal continue doing that when Barry you help me find something understanding between, entities said. “He attracted a lot of comes here,” Rosenthal said. to do in the Jewish nonprofit and individuals of different respect for what he was trying to “I’ll be here to share some of the world?’” backgrounds. Launched in 2018, accomplish.” load.” The right opportunity Peace Together has organized After receiving his bachelor’s Rosenthal’s background as presented itself in early 2020, peace walks and presents degree in sociology from an attorney is invaluable to when Rosenthal joined the inclusive programming. “We the University of Missouri, the community; from his Federation as associate director. have about 25 organizations Rosenthal earned his J.D. from perspective, there is a definite Then, when Goldberg announced involved — Baha’i, Muslim, the Washburn University School connection. “There are analytical his resignation, someone needed Catholic, synagogues, the of Law. The self-designated and communication skills; a Photo: Courtesy to step in until Barry S. Abels Federation, Baptist, atheists, you “black sheep in a family of practicing attorney can be of Howard Rosenthal is serving as the arrived as the new executive name it,” Rosenthal said. “It’s an doctors” ended up in Lenexa, value to a nonprofit like the interim executive director of the director. amazing experience.” Kansas, where he practiced at Federation,” he said. Also of Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and “It was kind of a no-brainer,” Initiatives such as Peace a law firm in nearby Kansas value have been Rosenthal’s Tarrarnt County until Barry Abels assumes the post full-time Feb. 1. Goldberg said. So, Rosenthal Together don’t surprise those City, Kansas. He eventually dedication, humor and energy. assumed the title — and duties who know Rosenthal, or who joined Trans World Airlines In discussing Rosenthal’s good “He’s an attorney by training, — of interim executive director. work with him. “He’s someone as in-house counsel. “When nature and love of word play, and he’s a people person,” Though new to Federation full- with a huge heart,” Cytron- American Airlines bought TWA Cytron-Walker added, “He finds Goldberg said. “He’s great to time employment, Rosenthal was Walker said. “He cares a lot. in 2001, they decided to take two time to do the things he cares be around; he’s a lot of fun, has no stranger to the organization Howard has a passion for CBI and attorneys to join the staff of the about, and that he’s passionate great energy and enthusiasm. or, for that matter, to the Tarrant an overarching dedication to the AA legal department,” Rosenthal about.” He’s always looking for the County Jewish community. Jewish community and others. said. “One was TWA’s general In short, Rosenthal, the best in people, and seeking out Goldberg said Rosenthal was It’s deep-seated and personal, counsel. The other was me.” extrovert, has found his calling. opportunities to do good.” on the Federation’s board when going back to his family. It’s a This was how Rosenthal, his he joined as executive director beautiful thing.” wife Cindy Whitton, and his in 2012. Meanwhile, Charlie Born and raised in Saint children arrived in North Texas Cytron-Walker met Rosenthal in Joseph, Missouri — “the home during 2003. The Southlake 2006, while interviewing for the of Jesse James, the Cherry Mash resident remained at American position of Congregation Beth candy bar, and Big Chief tablets, Airlines until 2012, after which Israel’s (CBI) rabbi. “He was those writing tablets with the he was a partner at the Fort on the board at the time,” said wide lines,” Rosenthal pointed Worth–based law firm of Kelly Cytron-Walker, who was hired out — he became involved with Hart & Hallman LLP. Then, as, and remains, CBI’s spiritual Jewish community service from a deciding to make a change in his leader. young age. As a youth, Rosenthal career, Rosenthal approached Specifically, Rosenthal served was active in the local chapter of Goldberg. on the Federation’s board for NFTY and, as he became older, These days, Rosenthal’s years, as well as taking on participated in Aleph Zadik responsibilities include assisting the job of the organization’s Aleph (AZA), B’nai B’rith’s with the Federation’s 2021 vice president of community teen arm, eventually serving as annual campaign, as well as relations. He was also elected to the board of trustees of the Federation’s Endowment Foundation. A longstanding member of CBI, Rosenthal in addition was president of the synagogue’s board, and currently serves as the board’s legal counsel. On the secular community front, Rosenthal is a member of Southlake Carroll School District’s Diversity Council. Then, there was his launch of Peace Together. “I was following the situation in Charlottesville (Virginia) in 2017,” Rosenthal said. “I was appalled by that event — by the white supremacists, the antisemitism, the anti- everything. I was deeply troubled by it all.” Rather than sitting around 8 | December 24, 2020 December 24, 2020 | 9 10 | December 24, 2020 JEWISH FOODIE Asian cuisine for the kosher kitchen

DIY to get on the meat and then thinly slice Tamarind Marinated Grilled your takeout fix the meat on a diagonal against the Salmon with Thai Curry Sauce grain. This can be done more easily on Rice Flake Noodles By Tina Wasserman if the meat is almost frozen. Sliced Asian cuisine is probably the meat should be about 2 inches With or without the noodles, easiest to adapt to a kosher kitchen. long, ½ inch wide and as thin as can this dish is terrific! My only regret The substitution of veal, instead of be. is that I can’t just eat the sauce with chicken, for pork renders a dish a spoon! Actually, this sauce could identical in taste and texture to 3. In a small bowl, combine the soy be thinned down to be a soup with a recipe that calls for pork. The sauce, cornstarch, sugar and sherry. pieces of chicken and canned straw sauces are almost always vegetable- Add the sliced meat and toss it until mushrooms. If you like, a recipe based. Oyster sauce is not allowed, it is well coated. for homemade Thai red curry but thick “Dark Soy” can be paste is listed further on. substituted without a problem. 4. Have the noodles, steak, broccoli, Thai fish sauce is usually made ginger, cayenne and oil ready and Ingredients: with anchovies and, although within easy reach. • 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced traditional red curry paste is made • 2 tablespoons tamarind or Thai with 5% dried shrimp paste, there 5. Heat the 2 cups oil in a deep pot fruit concentrate are many high-quality brands or wok until it is almost smoking. A • ⅓ cup water available in this country that do noodle dropped into oil will cook • ½ teaspoon salt not contain anything trayf, or non- in 1 second. If oil is ready, drop in a • 2 teaspoons ground coriander kosher, and they have excellent handful of noodles at a time. Cook • 1½ teaspoons brown sugar flavor. If ingredients are added for 1 second and then immediately • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black Photo: Dave Carlin Soba Noodles in the proper order, a homemade remove to paper towels. Fry the pepper Chinese dish will taste just as good remainder in the same way. • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pot. Bring the water to a boil as, if not better than, the cuisine in • 1½ pounds salmon fillet cut into again and check noodles after 2 with jarred sesame paste (not any restaurant you can imagine. 6. Heat a wok for 30 seconds. Add 1½-inch strips (crosswise) minutes to see how soft they are. tahini!), it has a wonderful musty 1 tablespoon oil and heat for 30 Meanwhile, make the curry sauce. flavor. However, peanut butter is Steak with Cellophane Noodles seconds. Turn the heat down if the a great substitute. Thinking like oil begins to smoke. Add the broccoli 1. Combine the first eight ingredients 2. Heat a 1-quart saucepan for 20 a Jew in ancient China, this cold The technique and the stems and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add in an 11x7 rectangular dish. Add the seconds. Add the oil and heat for 15 dish can be prepared in advance ingredients in this recipe are the the flowerettes and cook until a salmon to the marinade and coat seconds. Add the garlic and ginger and served for Shabbat lunch. cornerstone for all beef and lamb bright emerald green. Remove to a well. Let the mixture marinate for at and sauté for 20 seconds over Remember, it was the Chinese who stir-fry dishes; lamb with scallions, bowl. least ½ hour but no more than one moderately high heat but do not gave the world noodles! beef with bok choy or snow peas, hour. burn the garlic. all use the same marinade and 7. Add another 2 tablespoons of oil • 1 chicken breast (cooked, boned technique. This recipe, with the and heat. Add ginger root and stir for 2. When ready to grill, heat a grill to 3. Combine the coriander, curry and shredded) substitution of green bell peppers 5 seconds. Add the meat and cayenne high and then cook the salmon for powder, curry paste, paprika and • 1-pound fresh or frozen Chinese instead of the broccoli, is the iconic and stir-fry for 1 or 2 minutes. 3 minutes per side or until the fish cumin, whisk the spices into the egg noodles (lo mein) or ½ pound dish, Pepper Steak, found in all is firm but still springy to the touch. garlic mixture and stir over low heat dried Cantonese restaurants in the 1950s. 8. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir-fry Estimate 10 minutes per inch of for 20 seconds. Whisking constantly, • 2 tablespoons salad oil The cellophane noodles are the fried to combine thoroughly and reheat. thickness for the cooking time of the add the remaining ingredients and • 1 tablespoon sesame oil “Styrofoam” noodles that are used salmon. heat thoroughly. Do not boil. for a garnish. They are fun and wow 9. Serve immediately by placing the Sauce: your guests but are not necessary for meat mixture in the center of a large 3. Serve as is or with the following 4. When the noodles are done, drain • 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame the success of this dish. heated platter. Arrange the noodles Thai Curry Sauce over wide rice flake them, place on a platter, toss with seed paste (or peanut butter) around the perimeter. noodles. some of the sauce and then top with • 6 tablespoons soy sauce Ingredients: the grilled salmon fillets and serve. • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 1 ounce cellophane noodles NOTE: As a main course this will Thai Curry Sauce • 1 tablespoon chili pepper oil • ½ pound steak serve 4. This recipe can be doubled, • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 teaspoon sugar • 3 tablespoons soy sauce but never use more than 1 pound of • 2 large cloves of garlic Tina’s Tidbits: • 2 tablespoons chopped scallion • 1½ tablespoons cream sherry meat in a stir-fry dish or the flavor of • 1½ tablespoons finely minced • ½ tablespoon chopped ginger • 1½ teaspoons cornstarch the dish will change unfavorably. fresh peeled ginger • Premeasured ingredients can be • ½ tablespoon chopped garlic • 1 teaspoon sugar • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander combined in a small bowl if they are • ½ teaspoon ground pepper • 1 small bunch broccoli, stems Tina’s Tidbits: • ½ tablespoon curry powder to be added to the recipe at the same • 1 tablespoon Chinese black sliced and flowerets separated • 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste time and if they are either all dry or sesame seed oil • 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger • Remember, if you are not making • ½ tablespoon sweet paprika all liquid. Mixing the two can often • 1 tablespoon chopped roasted root the cellophane noodles then this • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin result in loss of flavor or texture. peanuts • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste recipe needs only 1 tablespoon oil! • 1¼ cups unsweetened coconut milk • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh • 2 cups oil (if making noodles) or 1 • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • Coconut milk is not made from scallions tablespoon corn oil or peanut oil • The entire area of a wok is your • 1 tablespoon soy sauce milk. It is the pulverized meat of the cooking surface so it is imperative • 1½ tablespoons light brown sugar coconut and water and our ancestors Directions: to keep the food moving in order to • 1 to 2 5-ounce bags rice flake in India and Thailand utilized its 1. Put the noodles into boiling water cook it in 2-3 minutes. noodles or Chantaboon noodles pareve properties to the fullest. and cook until water returns to a boil. 1. With a pair of sharp scissors, cut Add ½ cup COLD water to the pot and the cellophane noodles into 4-inch • Because stir-frying is very fast, Sichuan Cold Spicy Noodles then return to a boil. Noodles should lengths. Separate the noodles. Set ALL of your ingredients MUST be 1. Bring a 3-quart pot of water to be tender shortly after the water has aside. premeasured and ready to go. Don’t a boil and just before making the This is the real McCoy — an come to the boil for the second time. premeasure 1-2 tablespoons of liquid following sauce, cook the noodles. original that I have been making 2. Using a sharp chef’s knife or as you will lose much of it to its little Drop noodles into the boiling water for over 30 years before bottled cleaver, trim off and discard any fat bowl. and then add a cup of cold water dressings were the norm. Made see FOODIE, p.15 ARTS AND CULTURE December 24, 2020 | 11 Not heading to the movie theater? Folks still on for Chinese Some ideas food, and a movie Dec. 25 for what to stream at home The Jewish love affair of to be together as one unit. enjoying Chinese food and going “My birthday is on Christmas 3 Stars Jewish Cinema is to see a movie on Christmas Day,” said Glauben. “Usually, not heading to a movie theater Day is one shared among many we celebrate my birthday, (my this year, but its tradition of Jews. However, like many other husband) Max’s birthday, and showing a film on Christmas Eve traditions this year, families are Hanukkah (that day). We are continues. They won’t be meeting tasked with adapting to ensure a close-knit family who loves up for Chinese food, but instead safety as the coronavirus surges being together.” they are bringing the movies in North Texas. This year has presented many to your home — you’ll have to In years previous, many challenges, one of which is lack supply your own egg rolls! Jewish families could be found of connection. “The hardest part This year 3 Stars is Photo: Ohad Romano waiting in long lines in order is not interacting with people From left, Shira Haas, Doval’e Glickman and Michael Aloni in season 3 of “Shtisel” presenting a short and a musical to dine at their favorite Chinese face to face,” remarked Kreditor. documentary. restaurants either before or after “I miss the enjoyment of in a Chinese restaurant, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. hitting the movie theater to kibbitzing. I miss that and seeing A Thousand Kisses “Dreaming of a Jewish through Sunday, Dec. see new releases. Community people in shul. Body language is Directed by Richard Goldgewicht Christmas” is an 27, at 5 p.m. member Mark Kreditor and a huge part of how Jewish people Voice-over by: Christian Oliver, offbeat, irreverent The film is his family traditionally stood communicate. We’ve lost some Elke Sommer musical documentary available for members in long lines to dine in at their of our tricks,” he said. Many that tells the story of 3 Stars Jewish favorite Chinese restaurants on have made an effort to adapt Synopsis: Separated by the of a group of Jewish Cinema only! Please Christmas. “I used to really like social gatherings to ones that fear of persecution in the Nazi songwriters, including By Susan contact Maristella at standing in line while we waited. follow CDC guidelines. “This Germany of 1933, a young Irving Berlin and Mel Kandell 3starscinema@gmail. I miss having conversations year, we’re not going to have Jewish couple in Berlin make Tormé, who wrote Wilkofsky com for membership with the community,” Kreditor food (at our gathering), which is loose plans to reunite on the the soundtrack to information. reflected. “My family (always) most unusual. We will sit 6 feet safe tropical shores of Brazil. Christianity’s most musical chooses a movie to watch apart. It’ll be very low-key this More to stream This is based on the couple’s holiday. in advance; this year we are year,” states Glauben. true story, where by magic (or is It’s an amazing tale of If you’re still hungry for more, choosing to (stream) ‘The Prom’ But still, all is not lost. it a miracle?) these letters were immigrant outsiders who found I suggest you watch “Mank,” on Netflix,” he continued. “COVID can’t stop tradition,” uncovered in 2016. in Christmas the perfect holiday David Fincher’s new film Other families, like the exclaims Kreditor. “We are Running time: 15 minutes in which to imagine a better which explores the uncertain Glaubens, preferred to gather definitely still going to have world. origin story of “Citizen Kane.” with loved ones in the privacy Chinese and a movie. The food Dreaming of a Jewish You may find yourself tapping You’ll enjoy the Oscar-worthy of their own homes. Frieda is easy. 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Columnists, opinion from the TJP Dear Rabbi, when thrown into the trash — ac- I noticed that you often use “G-d” to refer to the Almighty cording to the stringent opinion instead of God. I am a Christian and have been reading the concerning the Name in English. 2020 Legacy TJP at my workplace, borrowing it from a co-worker. I have For the same reason — the opin- never seen our clergy write God’s name this way; could you ion that G-d’s Name in English is please explain why you do so? also considered a Name — many Sean Jews are careful not to utter G-d’s Knit and Crochet Dear Sean, ASK THE name, even in English, in vain. This One of the holiest concepts, if not the holiest, in Juda- is common as an exclamation like ism is the Name of G-d. The first of the Ten Command- RABBI “Oh my G-d,” which many people ments is simply introducing His Name. change to say, “Oh my gosh.” This By Rabbi Club keeps on For this reason, the Jewish religion forbids erasing, de- practice, though not strictly com- Yerachmiel stroying or otherwise defiling G-d’s name (Deuteronomy manded by Jewish law when not in D. Fried 12:4, see Targum Yonasan and Rashi, loc. cit.). This ap- Hebrew, has been adopted by many plies only to the actual Names of G-d, not to adjectives based on the Torah attitude toward which we use to describe Him, such as The Merciful One, the usage of G-d’s Name. Powerful One, etc. The Talmud goes to great lengths to describe how it The prohibition clearly applies when the Name is is a tragedy of great dimensions when G-d’s Name is ut- written in Hebrew. tered in vain. (See Ramban, Nachmanides, commentary There are diverse opinions among the classical Jewish to Tractate Shavuos Ch. 2.) authorities as to whether or not this prohibition applies to Jews of old would rend their garments if they would G-d’s Name even when it is written in other languages. I hear G-d’s Name desecrated. try my best to uphold the stringent opinion and write the As Jews, our obligation is to bring honor and glory to Name hyphenated, so as not to be the actual Name, even the Name of G-d in all that we do. This applies, in a small in English. way, to the written Name of G-d as well. Since a newspaper is something which normally gets In a greater sense it applies to the concept of G-d in thrown away. I prefer not to write out the name of G-d the world. We are commanded, above all, to sanctify the Photo: Courtesy The Legacy Willow Bend fully, as this would constitute a desecration of G-d’s Name name of the Al-mighty in all that we do. A 2019 pre-pandemic photo of the Legacy Knit and Crochet Club No one can say that The Lega- many have be- cy’s Knit and Crochet Club is not come part of persistent. In a year that brought the club. We Woodworking connects much of life to a halt or an al- are so pleased tered unrecognizable state, the that so many club kept on keeping on. talented and to Jewish values Since mid-March, the ladies caring women have not been able to get together have come to- Dear Families, · Ometz lev, strength of heart, for their weekly meeting to knit GUEST gether and are You gotta love Dallas weather — you never know courage: grit and struggle to and crochet and/or finish their COLUMN now part of what it will be! I hate it cold, which is good because as complete the tasks and finish hats and scarves for donation. The Legacy’s the J camp director, I get plenty of heat! Right now I’m your project. That is when their fun would be- By Carol Sobol Knit and Cro- waiting and planning for Camp 2021 and it will be here · Melacha, creative work: teach- gin! They would select yarn for chet Club. soon. We had a great Camp 2020 even with guidelines ing children the value of creat- their next week’s project so their Bank of America volunteers and protocols and we are ready for whatever comes our ing objects that will last. Making needles and crochet hooks could became an integral part of this way for this summer. things with your hands can be sa- work again for another week. socially distanced group. With Yes, we need to plan for health and safety but we also SHALOM cred work. For the last 10 months, indi- their help, thousands of hats now need to plan for fun and great activities. At the J we say, FROM THE · B’tzelem Elokim, in the image vidually, the women have kept on have beautiful pompoms! Pickup “We are not a camp for Jewish children — we are a Jew- SHABBAT LADY of G-d: As G-d’s partner, we are knitting and crocheting in their and delivery do not always have ish camp for children!” What does that mean? We are continuing the work of creation. safe, hermetically sealed apart- to be for restaurant meals or gro- open to all and are guided by Jewish values. Most of you By Laura We learn to value everyone’s con- ments where the inventory of cery stores. No! Hats and scarves know that is what the J is all about in everything that we Seymour tribution to the work. completed hat and scarf sets col- were delivered to the Bank of do. But what does that mean for camp and kids? Maplewoodshop.com is an lectively grew. America volunteers to be fitted I’m sharing this with you not just to talk about a great amazing organization that believes in the work and has Occasionally, the ladies would with pompoms and then picked camp activity but to show how everything that we do, created the opportunities for us to teach our children. pass each other in the hallway or up to go back into storage bins and each of us can do, should be guided by Jewish values. We are excited to have this great camp activity that could see each other in the art room until the distribution event. To show an example, let me tell you about the Maple- turn into a lifetime of doing for our children and fami- at all hours of the night or day Soon we outgrew our storage woodshop Guide to Connecting Heritage and Hands. lies. when they were selecting their area at The Legacy and had to We want kids to get off their devices and work with their My hope is that by reading this you will be inspired yarn from the beautifully col- find an auxiliary space. In ad- hands but there is so much more that can be learned. to see each thing you do in the framework of what your or-coordinated bins. Shopping dition to the hat and scarf sets, There are so many possible Jewish values in woodwork- values are. There are so many things we do every day for yarn became a daily outing knitted dolls, baby blankets and ing that I never thought possible. We begin with the that we may not even think about; challenge yourself to without ever having to leave the knitted washcloths kept arriv- safety rules: think, “How does ______relate to the values I hold building to select that perfect ing...by delivery of course! The · Always respect others, tools and the woodshop. This as important?” When you pack up old clothes and give pink or blue or orange. Legacy Knit and Crochet Club is kavod in action — respecting not only people but also them away, do you do it just to clean out your closet or These Legacy ladies were took on a life of its own. the environment is a key lesson for life. are you thinking about how this will help others in need? not the only ones knitting and This year, donated yarn was · Be mindful of your environment when carrying Is there a Jewish way of giving? As you enter the new year, crocheting while we all have more important than ever. The tools and wood. Simple and important rule but being and hope for a better one, align your actions with your been socially distancing. Many ladies were using more yarn than mindful is definitely a Jewish value. values — it makes for a better life. nonresidents have joined their ever before! Let’s face it, they had · We are a community; help others and ask for help. The (And for those of you who may read to the end, if you ranks. From friends to caregiv- a lot of time on their hands. And value of kehillah is important to teach and to live. Asking have woodworking skills and would like to share with ers to relatives to people who just for help and helping others are vital skills and values. our children, contact me at [email protected]. I’m heard about their good work, see SOBOL, p.14 Other values we teach with woodworking include: always looking for camp people!) In their words . . . December 24, 2020 | 13

EDITORIAL USA needs unity to respond to Russian cyberattack

Since November’s election and President- Wired magazine reported online last who engage in cyberwar on our nation. want to come back, in the period of crisis, and elect Joe Biden’s victory, divisiveness has Saturday that Russia’s apparent hack of “A good defense isn’t enough. We need destroy those networks, they have the access. characterized our national temperament. SolarWinds likely began last March, “and it to disrupt and deter our adversaries from That’s the real problem.” While Democrats have been understandably only came to light when the perpetrators used undertaking significant cyberattacks in Texas’ own United States Senator John elated from Biden’s triumph, many that access to break into the cybersecurity the first place,” the President-elect said. He Cornyn said America should utilize “equal Republicans, chief amongst them President firm FireEye, which first disclosed the breach added, “Our adversaries should know that, as and opposite reactions” in response to the hack Trump, have bristled at accepting the results. on Dec. 9.” Wired also reported that besides president, I will not stand by idly in the face of attacks. He urged “old-fashioned deterrence” Last week, an ominous threat to the the Treasury and Commerce departments, cyberassaults on our nation.” and added, “Words mean nothing.” longevity of American democracy was the United States Departments of State, Ron Klain, who will serve as Biden’s chief The seriousness of the cyberattacks cannot widely reported in news accounts. A massive Homeland Security, National Institutes of of staff, told CBS News, “Those who are be minimized. Russia can design malware cyberattack on U.S. government agencies and Health and other government agencies have responsible are going to face consequences that could collapse America’s stock markets, companies of gargantuan proportions was been penetrated. Wired called the hackings a for it. It’s not just sanctions. It’s also steps and black out our cities, freeze our traffic systems, reported, and key experts in government and “historic mess” and said it would be months things we could do to degrade the capacity of invade the software of air traffic controllers the private sector say Russia is the obvious before responsible U.S. officials and industry foreign actors to repeat this sort of attack, or, and roil our infrastructure. Russian President culprit. experts are able to detect the full extent of worse still, engage in even more dangerous Vladimir Putin is a ruthless autocrat. He The scope of the apparent Russian damage to American government and business attacks.” thirsts for bygone days of Soviet hegemony. cyberattack is undoubtedly massive. The New interests. Dr. Richard Clarke, who served as America’s Putin perceives America as an adversary, to be York Times has reported, “It was evident that Fears of unbridled cyberattacks by the chief counterterrorism official for Presidents engaged and conquered. the Treasury and Commerce Departments, Russians are not new, but what is novel is the Clinton and George W. Bush, has been warning On Nov. 18, 1956, Soviet Premier Nikita the first agencies reported to be breached, scale and audacity of this malware barrage. of America’s vulnerability to cyberattacks for Khrushchev promised a group of Western were only part of a far larger operation whose Key Trump administration officials, including more than a decade. diplomats in Moscow, “We will bury you.” sophistication stunned even experts who have Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Attorney Clarke said on CNN last week that the U.S. Khrushchev promised destruction that been following a quarter-century of Russian General William Barr, have stated that available should not rule out a “tit-for-tat cyberwar” included the demise of America. Putin intends hacks on the Pentagon and American civilian evidence demonstrates that Russia perpetrated with Russia. The former cybersecurity czar said to deliver on Khrushchev’s promise. agencies.” the cyberattack. However, President Trump the nation must expand its policy responses to Responding to the Russians will become Microsoft, perhaps America’s and the has downplayed harm to our nation’s vital send a clear signal to Russia that cyberattacks President-elect Joe Biden’s responsibility when world’s leading software manufacturer, interests. will not be tolerated. He called the apparent he is inaugurated, and America must rally released a statement last week explaining that President Trump minimized the Russian hackings “the largest espionage attack behind the new president in his quest to protect it, too, had been hacked. Like government seriousness of the attack. He tweeted last week in U.S. history.” He added, “What concerns me the nation. agencies and other private firms that have that “everything is under control.” He added is the Russians have broken all the rules. This is Senator Cornyn and Dr. Richard Clarke been invaded, Microsoft explained that it uses that China “may” also be responsible for the getting not only into a few government offices, are exactly right. The time for “mere words” is Orion, a widely used network management attacks. but in thousands of companies. It is what the over. software, that is produced by SolarWinds, an President-elect Biden pledged that upon military calls preparations of the battlefield. information technology firm headquartered in taking office he will work with America’s allies Putting back doors in thousands of important This editorial appeard in the Dec. 24 edition of the Jewish Austin. to impose “substantial costs” on adversaries companies and agencies, so that if they ever Herald Voice and is reprinted with pernission. ‘I am Yosef — is my father still alive?’

The latest episode of Yosef even threatening to his father and witnesses (Jacob). Yehudah explained at even wait for them to answer or (Joseph) and his brothers has keep him as a slave. At the unbelievable care length how Jacob did not want confirm that his father is indeed all the elements of the greatest this moment, Yehudah and self-sacrifice, Yosef to send Benjamin to Egypt, alive. He immediately proceeds literature. Driven by their (Judah) approaches can no longer contain how “the boy cannot leave his to instruct the brothers to jealousy, the older brothers Yosef — who he thinks his emotions. He orders father…And now, when I come hurry home and bring Yaakov commit a terrible act; they is an Egyptian-born all the Egyptians to leave to your servant, my father, and to Egypt. It is clear then that the ambush him and sell him viceroy — to beg for the room. Alone with his the boy is not with us [since] words “is my father still alive” into slavery. Yet, through a Benyamin’s release, offering D’VAR brothers, he reveals his his soul is attached to his (the cannot be taken at face value — bumpy but incredible string of himself in his brother’s identity in a resounding boy’s) soul.” In fact, Yaakov is he had already inquired about seemingly chance encounters, place. TORAH phrase: “‘I am Yosef — referenced over a dozen times in his father’s well-being; they this gifted boy becomes ruler Yehudah explains to is my father still alive?’ the immediate buildup to Yosef’s must have another meaning. By Rabbi Dan in Egypt. And when, because Yosef that their father But his brothers could declaration. Lewin of famine, Yosef’s brothers are was originally hesitant not answer him because The puzzlement in his choice Nuances in Hebrew dialogue forced to travel to this foreign to allow Benjamin to Parashat Vayigash they were frightened of of words stems from the principle land, they stand face to face travel to Egypt lest him.” (Genesis 45:3) that every phrase, even short and The famous Biblical with their long-lost brother: some misfortune befall him, and seemingly simple conversations, commentator and philosopher Yosef recognizes them, but they how he managed to convince A strange question is not a literary spice to better from Lisbon, Rabbi Don Isaac do not recognize him. The stage his father to let him make the portray the chain of events. In Abarbanel, suggests that Yosef, is set for one of the most tense trip, personally guaranteeing This narrative is so captivating fact, most details are left out knowing that his brothers would and dramatic scenes in the his younger brother’s safety. He that it is easy to miss a basic of the Torah verses while the be filled with shame, simply Torah. further explains to Yosef that this difficulty in these words. But resulting gaps are filled in by looked for any way to put them To test whether his brothers brother is the only remaining some biblical commentators the oral tradition, the anecdotes at ease — to shift the attention have changed, Yosef sets them son from Rachel, and how if they immediately point to a recounted in the Talmud. So, if away from himself. He intended up by having his officers place return home without Benyamin, peculiarity. Obviously, Yosef something appears in the verses, to also inquire about their a silver goblet in the bag of the the pain will surely destroy his knew his father was alive. it is there for a reason — precise families, but upon seeing that youngest brother, Benyamin, father. The entire conversation with and packed with meaning. they were too shocked to answer, then accuses the brothers of As he listens to Yehudah Yehudah, until this point, So, what is behind Yosef’s stealing, and detains Benyamin, describe the conversation with involved his father Yaakov question? Furthermore, he does not see LEWIN, p.14 14 | December 24, 2020

“Lobby Baby”? Very funny stuff television series “Shtisel,” A Life on Our Planet” is a 2020 created by Dan Levy and his father MOVIES and also on Netflix. now would be a grand time to British documentary which acts Eugene Levy that aired on Pop TV continued from p.11 If you’re of a certain age, and catch up on all 24 episodes (45 as a “witness statement” through before moving to Netflix. At the still have a pair of bell-bottoms minutes each). Premiering in which he shares his firsthand 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, Mankiewicz and the sumptuous at the back of your closet, you 2013, “Shtisel” follows the life concerns for the current state the series’ final season swept all sets of Hollywood in the ‘30s. A will most certainly want to of the Shtisel clan, a haredi of the planet. It is quite simply seven major comedy awards. So must-see on Netflix. watch “The Trial of the Chicago family in Jerusalem. The show stunning! The film gives concrete what’s all the fuss about? When If you’re in the mood for 7” directed by Aaron Sorkin. has won numerous awards from examples on how you can play rich video-store magnate Johnny comedy — and realistically, who The film follows a group of the Israeli Television Academy an important role in combating Rose and his family suddenly find isn’t these days? — I suggest the anti–Vietnam War protesters including Best Drama Series, climate change and biodiversity themselves broke, they are forced one-hour special “Seth Meyers: charged with conspiracy (among Best Director and Best Actor. loss. At 83 minutes long, perhaps to leave their pampered lives to Lobby Baby.” The “Saturday other things) during the 1968 “Shtisel” has been renewed for this is one you’d like to share regroup in Schitt’s Creek. The Night Live” alumnus and late- Democratic National Convention another season, but filming with your children. Yes, Netflix. sixth and final season is over, but night TV host shares hilarious in Chicago. It features a stellar has been delayed due to the My last recommendation came you can watch it all on Netflix. It stories, mostly taken from his ensemble cast including Sacha coronavirus pandemic. Stay from my friend Beverly Lande. can also be seen for free on CW own life. He’s not Jewish — but Baron Cohen, Joseph Gordon- tuned! (Netflix) She discovered this show before Seed (www.cwseed.com) and since he’s married to a woman Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank On a serious note, the I had even heard of it! With IMDb TV. who is…he considers himself Langella and Eddie Redmayne. following has no Jewish content her offbeat sense of humor, I Jew-“ish.” That’s just one of his It can be watched…you guessed whatsoever, except if you think knew it had to be a winner. And Susan Kandell Wilkofsky is co-founder of shticks. Aren’t you curious to it…on Netflix. of it in the context of tikkun indeed it was! “Schitt’s Creek” is 3 Stars Cinema and secretary of the North know why the special is titled If you missed the Israeli olam. “David Attenborough: the Canadian television sitcom Texas Film Critics Association.

TRADITION Chinese food will be available Kosher Palate offers fresh amounts of food. of Chinese food and movie continued from p.11 from places like the JCC and Chinese food in their deli case “People can just come in and watching will be slightly Kosher Palate. daily but will also be offering go to the deli counter. We will different from what most are The J took online orders for an extended selection this week. scoop up what they want — any used to this year, families are virtually, this will be a walk in kosher Chinese food until Dec. They will be open Friday until combination they’d like, just like prepared to adapt. The love the park for us,” he continued. 18 for favorites such as orange noon. Kosher Palate is also a Chinese buffet,” said Howard affair between Jewish people, In addition to the numerous chicken, lo mein, egg rolls and willing to accommodate more Goldfeder of Kosher Palate. the movies, and Christmas Day Chinese restaurants in the area, more. specific requests and larger Though the time-old tradition is as alive and well as ever.

This year 3,954 pieces las Police Department, Hope’s collected 755 personal hygiene community. SOBOL of warm winter wear, hats, Door, Jewish Family Service items; these go along with our We will keep knitting and continued from p.12 scarves, baby blankets, hand- (JFS), Minnie’s Food Pan- washcloths that we are provid- crocheting as long as there is a knitted washcloths and darling try, National Council of Jew- ing to Streetside Showers. need. If you would like to join knitted dolls have been do- ish Women (NCJW), Plano Deliveries will be made to us, please email Rivae Campo, so from all of these loving hands, nated to 12 different organiza- ISD, Plano Police Department these groups rather than hold- volunteer manager, RCampo@ residents and nonresidents alike, tions. Our recipients this year (Christmas Cops), Streetside ing our annual big “Give Away” TheLegacySC.org. And please The Legacy’s Knit and Crochet include: Christ United Meth- Showers, Trinity Basin Prepa- event on The Legacy Willow remember us as you drive by Club once again produced and odist Church–Plano, Cochran ratory, Vickery Meadow Pantry Bend campus. We’ve stayed safe your local craft store...they de- delivered. United Methodist Church, Dal- and Clothes Closet. Plus, we while making a difference in our liver too!

dialogue, it would make more on the earlier verses describing the Torah highlights this idea me…a ruler over the entire land LEWIN sense to choose another subject. Yaakov’s reaction as the brothers with Yosef’s exclamation, as of Egypt. Hasten and go up to my continued from p.13 Instead they explain these presented him with his beloved the first focus upon revealing father, and say to him, ‘So said words more as an exclamation. son’s blood-stained coat: “And his identity. Accordingly, “is your son, Joseph: “G-d has made he moved quickly to instruct Looking at the Hebrew nuances, all his sons and all his daughters my father still alive” serves as a me a lord over all the Egyptians.”’” them. the letter hey which begins his arose to console him, but he preface for Yosef’s immediate, (Genesis 45:5-9) If we look through the Torah question signals that the word refused to be consoled.” (Genesis urgent and persistent instruction Yosef knew that to rectify for a similar style — a phrase is not to be translated as “is” 37:35) Explaining the extra to “hurry up” and return home the situation he needed to asked as a question, but whose my father alive, but rather an emphasis on this refusal, Rashi to tell Jacob the good news — test his brothers, but he also answer is known, used merely expression of wonderment: (quoting the Talmud) notes the every second was precious. knew exactly when their moral to engage in dialogue — we “How can it be” that my father idea that, as long as someone’s elevation had been fulfilled. can find other examples. In the is alive (similar to the famous death is certain, the mourner Part of the plan Similarly, when the decreed 22 very first portion, for example, question, “am I my brother’s can be consoled; it is easier to years of separation from his G-d asks Adam: “Where are keeper,” only in the latter accept the harsh reality and To further explain the father had expired, he wasted no you?” (Genesis 3:9), and checks case the question rejects the learn to live with it — “the heart prolonged period of separation, time in ensuring that the family in with Cain to say, “Where is assumption). But this begs can handle finality.” In contrast, and why Yosef waited, the deeper would be reunited — it was all Abel your brother?” (Genesis further explanation as to the when someone is presumed to commentaries outline how Yosef part of the plan. 4:9). big surprise. After all, Yaakov be alive and suffering, or his methodically executes what he In this excerpt, we can But other commentaries was much younger at that time whereabouts uncertain, the sees as his divine mission, an extract a broader instruction. resist this explanation. Applying than his parents, Avraham and agony is relentless. This applies idea that he repeatedly stresses Sometimes it is necessary, for such an interpretation to this Yitzhak, were when they died. even more to one’s child, or the in his words: “Let it not trouble whatever reason, to act with context, they argue, is a stretch: “most beloved son.” you that you sold me, for it was stringency and restraint. But as After such a lengthy discussion The pain of uncertainty Such intense worry and to preserve life that G-d sent me soon as that moment is over, one about his father leading up to sadness take its toll on a person’s before you… And G-d sent me must be able to shift quickly into the question, if Yosef’s goal was Perhaps the answer lies in a health. Yaakov endured the pain before you… You did not send a mode of warm embrace. simply to find a good opener for profound explanation by Rashi for more than 22 years. And so, me here, but G-d, and He made OBITUARIES December 24, 2020 | 15

Martin Matyas Matyas, married to Judy cused on the development of Flow- “Peggy” Louis Norris, and their husbands, An- Baker Matyas, and their er Mound New Town. Upon retire- a loving wife, moth- drea Chicotsky and Mark, DALLAS — Mar- children Rebecca Ma- ment, Marty devoted much of his er, grandmother, aunt Sharon Buckley and Clint tin “Marty” Matyas, 83, tyas Garbose (married to time to driving Meals on Wheels and friend, passed and Mindy Jones and died Dec. 15, 2020, due Jonathan Garbose) and and volunteering for North Dal- away peacefully Tues- Harry, Peggy is survived to complications from Daniel Matyas; and David las Shared Ministries, an interfaith day morning, Dec. 15, by her grandchildren, multiple illnesses. Marty Matyas, married to Jaime community providing assistance 2020. She was 79. Born Irik, Kevin and Lauren, was born July 17, 1937, in Martin Matyas Berman Matyas, and to persons in need. in Brooklyn, New York, Peggy Norris and several other fam- Cleveland, Ohio. After their children Daphne Rabbi David Stern officiated at before moving to Fort ily members and friends. graduating from Ohio State Uni- Matyas and Mackenzie Matyas. a funeral service on Dec. 17. Worth, Peggy married Don- Following a private committal versity, Marty and his wife, Sherrie Marty is also survived by a long list For those wishing to honor ald Louis and raised their three service, due to COVID-19 restric- Sonkin Matyas, eventually settled of relatives (by birth and through Martin’s memory, donations can daughters. She was a “fun” mom tions, she will be laid to rest next to in Dallas, which became their marriage) including cousins, niec- be made to: North Dallas Shared who made her home a welcome her husband, Donald, in Ahavath home for over 50 years. es, nephews, great-nieces, great- Ministries, Temple Emanu-El or place for all. Peggy was generous to Sholom Cemetery. Of utmost importance to Marty nephews and great-great-nieces. any charity of one’s choosing. family, friends and strangers. She Peggy’s family entrusted her was his family. In addition to be- In the early 1970s, after almost a lost her first husband to cancer and care and services to E. C. “Trey” ing survived by his wife of 62 years, decade working as a certified pub- Marjorie ‘Peggy’ Louis Norris remarried Jack Norris Sr., who also Harper III and Robertson Muel- Sherrie, he is survived by his two lic accountant, Marty transitioned preceded her in death. ler Harper Funerals, Cremations & sons and their families: Michael to becoming a land developer fo- ARLINGTON — Marjorie In addition to her daughters Life Celebrations.

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break area. The expansive space driven. “If you are in an impact FEDERATION has a kosher and a nonkosher side department, everyone is laptop continued from p.5 and ample room for employees driven. If I’m here it’s because and visitors to sit and eat or visit there is an intention for me to be On the lower floor are the with one another. here,” said Wolff. “Certain things offices of Federation marketing, There are two conference have to happen in person.” Global and Local Impact and rooms on the floor as well as a On Monday, Dec. 14, movers Allocations, Israel and Overseas, “touchdown” space, a place for transported items that had Center for Jewish Education, visitors to work while waiting for been in long-term storage back JCRC, the Rabbinical Association a meeting to start, or in between into the building. Employees, as well as the Federation’s meetings. in staggered shifts to ensure tenants, Dallas Kosher and One major change reflected safety, have been unpacking and When you call the Federation, Ellen Bock’s greeting is, “Shalom, Jewish Jewish Federations of North in the design is the transition preparing for when they can Federation.” Bock sits behind ballistic glass separating the public and semi- America. from the organization to being move back into their offices. private spaces of the renovated building. Also on that floor is the open laptop driven instead of desktop During COVID-19 restrictions, the building is limited to about 18-24 people. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Federation held a rededication ceremony. Federation past chairs, board members and staff joined via Zoom to rededicate the building. Board Chair A.J. Rosmarin noted the appropriateness that the building was being rededicated on the sixth night of Hanukkah. “The parallels are worth noting. First, the word ‘Hanukkah’ means ‘dedication.’ “Just as the Hanukkah menorah is a guiding light and tribute when there was darkness in the Temple, to provide hope and comfort, so is the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and its mission of caring for those in need.” Rabbi Mordechai Harris, executive director of the Federation’s Center for Jewish Education, affixed the mezuzah on the Federation’s entry door. Funds for the renovation, which cost about $2 million, were mostly covered by the insurance payments due to the tornado. Two donors, the Feldman Family Foundation of Texas and Harold Gernsbacher, helped fund almost half of the out-of-pocket costs for the project; the remainder was covered by a Federation loan. The renovated Federation building is light, bright and welcoming. Staff members are eager for the day they can be working in concert with one another and the Jewish community at large in person.

Correction: In the Dec. 17 issue of the TJP the story on page 4, incorrectly stated that Rabbi Yaakov Green attached the mezuzah to the front door of the Federation building. In fact, Rabbi Mordechai Harris, executive director of the Center for Jewish Education, attached the mezuzah.