Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut

May 21, 2015 | Published Bi-Weekly | 3 Sivan, 5775 Issue #9

JEWISH LINK Shavuot - Candle Lighting May 22nd - 4 Sivan May 23 after 9:03 PM Parshat Bamidbar CANDLE May 24 after 9:04 PM BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT Light Candles: 7:54 PM LIGHTING Yom Tov Ends: 9:03 PM The Shabbat Valedictorian: SAR’s Don Greenberg at Binghamton

By Jill Kirsch often remains on their lists and a of Binghamton University, is one of good number ultimately applies to those students. He made headlines When Jewish high school jun- Binghamton in the fall of their sen- last week as a modern “Sandy Kou- iors start compiling their college ior year. With a Chabad that has fax,” who was thrilled and proud to lists, one of the schools that often been active since the 80s and a new- have been selected as a speaker at his See ad on Back Cover makes an appearance is Bingham- er, yet just as active, Hillel, there is a Watson School of Engineering gradu- ton University. Boasting a popula- place for everyone to feel comfort- ation this past Saturday, but was una- tion that many say is “30% Jewish” able, and yeshiva students and oth- ble to use the microphone at the cere- (high by college standards), it is con- ers are attending in ever-increasing mony because of the laws of Shabbat. sidered to be a solid choice for stu- numbers as college costs continue The Shabbat workaround, brain- dents from public schools, Jewish to rise. child of Ryan Yarosh, Director of day schools, and yeshivas alike. Af- Don Greenberg, Teaneck resident Media and Publications at Bing- Don Greenberg behind the podium ter lengthy research, followed by and alumnus of SAR High School in at the 2015 Binghamton University CONTINUED ON P. 34 college fairs and visits, the school Riverdale, now also a proud alum  commencement (CREDIT: CHABAD.ORG) Rabbis’ Take on the Tuition Bronx and Westchester Crisis: How You Can Help Residents at NORPAC: By Rabbi Shmuel Marcus are parents squeezed by the pric- A Firsthand Account and Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern es who somehow make it work but are always asking when it will By Marc J. Berger, MD Everyone asks us, what can be ever get better. And sometimes, it’s done about the cost of a day-school extremely generous and charita- On May 13, nearly 100 Bronx and education? ble individuals looking to quietly Westchester residents joined al- Week after week, the tuition cri- help the community at large in this most 1,500 tri-state participants in sis comes to our attention, front struggle. the 2015 NORPAC Mission to Wash- and center. Rabbis, couples and This problem has been given a ington, in support of the U.S.-Israel The NORPAC Mission to Washington concerned members of the com- name, “The Tuition Crisis,” and is relationship. This year’s registration munity call us, email us and ap- fueled by the issues we all know: increased 50 percent over recent an- ence. The annual program began, proach us after davening regarding • A slow economic recovery has nual missions of this organization. as always, with a plenary session, the ﬁ nancial pressures threatening too many families still hurting For this single-day event, citizen once again held at the Washington our schools and squeezing our mid- advocates traveled to our nation’s dle-class families. Sometimes, they  CONTINUED ON P. 27 capital for a very intense experi-  CONTINUED ON P. 17

Westchester Day School Hosts White Plains Native SPORTS Invention Convention Rachel Mirsky Named to Westchester Day Academic All-District Team School recently hosted its biennial Invention By YUMACS See ad on page 5 Convention, in which middle school students Yeshiva University softball play- showed off their home- er Rachel Mirsky has made team made inventions. Stu- annals in 2015 by becoming the dents, in conjunction ﬁ rst softball player in the program’s with their science class- young history to earn a spot on the es, identiﬁ ed a prob- Capital One / College Sports Infor- lem and then designed mation Directors of America (CoSI- their solutions—the in- Meirav Grajower with her Sponge Gloves DA) Academic All-District team for ventions—as either dig- district three. Mirsky earned a spot ital apps or physical prototypes. of my students for what they have on this prestigious team for her ex- Ms. Michele Fishman, seventh and accomplished. They worked ex- cellence on the diamond as well as See ad on page 21 eighth grade science teacher, said of her students, “I am very, very proud  CONTINUED ON P. 34  CONTINUED ON P. 35 Rachel Mirsky

Mission to Washington 2015 We are grateful to the Members of Congress who received us this week to hear and discuss our issues about the safety and security of America and its greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel.

We thank the approximately 1,500 attendees who took time from their busy schedules to come with us to Washington to speak from their hearts, and over 40 volunteers who made this day possible. There are few more effective ways of guiding our blessed America than personally making the case as citizen advocates.

MISSION CHAIRS Laurie Baumel, PhD • Richard Schlussel, MD • David Steinberg

MISSION LOGISTICS CHAIR MISSION TALKING POINTS CHAIR Jeff Schreiber Allen Friedman

MISSION COMMITTEE Bergen: Alan Berger, Michael Blumenthal, Caren Eisenstadter, Reuven Escott, Mollie Fisch, Mort Fridman, Rabbi M Genack, Jerry & Anne Gontownik, Robert & Irene Gottesman, Miriam Hermann, Arthur Kook, Leon Kozak, Saul Levine, Galina Datskovsky Moerdler, Drew Parker, Zvi Plotzker, David Schlussel Bronx: David Frankel, Stanley & Ethel Scher, Leslie Tugetman Brooklyn: Murray Mizrachi Cherry Hill PAC: Gideon Evans, Rabbi Benjamin Sharfman Edison/Highland Park: Andrew Freedman, Marc Hanfling Five Towns/Long Island: Margie Glatt, Robert Margulies, Jason Muss, Avram Schrieber, Stanley & Trudy Stern Manhattan: Dan Feder, Charles Gross Monsey/Rockland: Richard Weinberger New Rochelle: Marc Berger West Hempstead: David Baratz West Orange/Livingston: Barbara Bortniker, Bernard & Eliane Levy, Roz Feder Lipsky, Susie Mendelsohn

STAFF Bracha Berg • Mindy Berman • Sandi Dube • Avi Schranz

NORPAC MISSION 2015 ENDORSEMENTS: Bergenfield: Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger, Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky, Rabbi Moshe Stavsky Brooklyn: Rabbi Kenneth Auman Cherry Hill: Rabbi Ephraim Epstein, Rabbi Yisroel Tzvi Serebrowski East Brunswick: Rabbi Joshua Finkelstein, Rabbi Jay Weinstein Englewood: Rabbi Akiva Block, Rabbi Menachem Genack, Rabbi Shmuel Goldin, Rabbi Chaim Poupko, Rabbi Zev Reichman Five Towns: Rabbi Hershel Billet, Rabbi Heshy Blumstein, Rabbi Eytan Feiner, Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, Rabbi Kenneth Hain, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, Rabbi Simcha Lefkowitz, Rabbi Ariel Rackovsky, Rabbi Yehuda Septimus, Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, Rabbi Ya'akov Trump Fair Lawn: Rabbi Jeremy Donath, Rabbi Uri Goldstein, Rabbi Andrew Markowitz, Rabbi Levi Neubort, Rabbi Benjamin Yudin Fort Lee: Rabbi Zev Goldberg Frisch School: Rabbi Eli Ciner Highland Park: Rabbi Yaakov Luban Livingston: Rabbi Samuel Klibanoff, Rabbi Elie Mischel Manhattan: Rabbi Shaul Robinson, Rabbi Allen Schwartz Queens: Rabbi Shaul Arieli, Rabbi Shlomo Hochberg, Rabbi Shmuel Marcus, Yaniv Meirov, Rabbi Marc Penner, Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld, Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, Rabbi Chaim Schwartz Passaic: Rabbi Steve Roth Riverdale: Rabbi Steven Exler, Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt, Rabbi Avi Weiss RYNJ: Rabbi Daniel Price TABC: Rabbi Yosef Adler, Rabbi Josh Kahn Teaneck: Rabbi Shalom Baum, Rabbi Daniel Feldman, Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot, Rabbi Howard Jachter, Rabbi Beni Krohn, Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, Rabbi Laurence Rothwachs, Rabbi Kenny Schiowitz, Rabbi Ephraim Simon, Rabbi Michael Taubes, Rabbi Steven Weil, Rabbi Ezra Wiener West Hempstead: Rabbi Josh Goller, Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer, Rabbi Efrem Schwalb, Rabbi Elon Soniker West Orange: Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler Westchester: Rabbi Reuven Fink Yavneh Academy: Rabbi Jonathan Knapp Yeshiva University: Rabbi Herschel Schachter

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65 Year-Old Chassidic Woman position” that the Israeli government will parts back together,” he said. “This is not to combat units, with only 5 percent of Dru- Reportedly Gives Birth in Israel “build in Jerusalem.” say the unifi cation is perfect, but we will ze recruits expressing a preference for the (Arutz Sheva) A 65 year-old chassidic “I ordered the construction of the Har not go back to the past. Jerusalem is locat- Sword Battalion. woman gave birth to her fi rst child over- homa neighborhood, and today there are ed in the heart of Israel and we will not per- Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon night Monday, after 46 years of marriage. tens of thousands of residents there, mak- mit any enemy who seeks our destruction said the decision “refl ects the fact that the The new mother, named as Chaya Sarah ing it a city within a city,” Netanyahu said to be there.” IDF facilitates the integration of every sol- Shahar of Bnei Brak, gave birth to a healthy during a special Knesset session marking dier, regardless of their origin.” baby boy at a Kfar Saba hospital. Family Jerusalem Day, which was celebrated a Seeking Greater Integration, “The integration of Druze soldiers in and friends of Shahar, and her husband, 67 day earlier on May 17. “I ordered the con- IDF to Disband Druze-Only the ranks of the IDF is a stellar example of year-old Shmuel, say the couple are over- struction of the Maaleh Hazeitim neigh- Unit After 41 Years that,” said Ya’alon, Israel Hayom reported. joyed and grateful that the baby is healthy. borhood. We are building in Ramot, we are (JNS.org) Israel Defense Forces (IDF) The Shahars are Nadvorna chassidim. They building in Gilo, we are building in Pisgat Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot on Pope Francis Refers to attributed the miraculous birth to a bless- Ze’ev, and we are building in Ramat Shlo- Monday decided to disband the IDF’s Dru- Abbas as ‘Angel of Peace’ ing from their rabbi. Last year, a 61 year-old mo. We are building inside [Jerusalem] and ze-only unit, the Sword Battalion, 41 years (JNS.org) Vatican spokesman Father woman in Jerusalem gave birth to her fi rst we are building in its peripheral neighbor- after its inception. Frederico Lombardi said that Pope Fran- child at Shaarei Tzedek hospital. hoods.” The IDF said the decision followed cis meant no offense in his purported de- Netanyahu vowed that Jerusalem “will lengthy deliberations, extensive prepara- scription of Palestinian Authority President Marking Jerusalem Day, Netanyahu never return to being a frontline or a bor- tory work, and consultations with heads Mahmoud Abbas as an “angel of peace.” Shared Plans to Build in Jerusalem der city.” of the Druze community. Recent data in- “It is clear that there was no intention (JNS.org) Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- “We removed the fences, walls, fortifi - dicates that the majority of Druze mili- to offend anyone,” Lombarditold Reuters tanyahu on Monday said he has a “clear cations, and mine fi elds. ... We have put its tary recruits explicitly ask to serve in other on Tuesday. Pope Francis, who canonized two 19th-century nuns from what was then Ot- toman-ruled Palestine, met with Abbas on Saturday at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, where he presented the Palestinian leader with a bronze medallion. There have been different accounts of what exactly Pope Francis said in Italian during an exchange with Abbas, with initial reports suggesting the pontiff called Abbas an “angel of peace.” Other reporters present Moving right along said the statement could be translated as “you are a bit an angel of peace.”  CONTINUED ON P. 9 JEWISH LINK BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT TABLE OF CONTENTS World News ...... Starting on Page 4 Editorial ...... Page 8 Op-Ed By Teddy Weinberger ...... Page 9 Community News Starting on Page 10 Divrei Torah By Rabbi David Walk ...... Page 22 By Rabbi Gidon Rothstein .... Page 22 By Rabbi Joseph Cherns ..... Page 22 Chag Sameach! The Kosher Dinner Lady By Rachel Berger ...... Page 28 Features ...... Page 32 Schools ...... Page 33-34 Sports ...... Page 35 Because everyone deserves an extraordinary experience Real Estate ...... Page 36-37 Business & Professional vera-nechama.com 201.692.3700 I Teaneck, New Jersey Directory ...... Page 38 Community Calendar...... Page 38

4 May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM WORLD NEWS Analysis: Fact and Fiction on Israel’s New Government

By Tzvi Silver, JLNJ Israel Correspondent one to try to include polar opposite party how large it is, and will lead to new elec- Beinisch, to use the bench to change and Zionist Union in a larger but signifi cant- tions. In the parliamentary system, the make new laws that would not pass in Jerusalem—Last week, in the fi nal ly weaker unity government, Netanyahu most stable government is not the largest, the Knesset, completely against the spir- hours allotted for building a coalition, Is- instead went to woo Jewish Home to fi - but rather the most homogeneous one, it of Israel’s founders. Shaked, along with rael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya- nalize the 61 mandate coalition. Intense and this is why Israel’s Twentieth Knesset most of the incoming government, wants hu success fully secured his government hardball negotiations ensued, with the will be so stable- the right-wing parties, a to return the power of legislation to those for the Twentieth Knesset. After March’s latter party’s leader Naftali Bennet play- bigger majority than usual in this election, elected by the people, by limiting the pow- election yielded a decisive victory for the ing hardball knowing that Netanyahu’s are on the same page about almost all ma- ers of the court and making an addendum centrist and right-wing parties of Israel’s government would fall through without jor issues. They are not likely to leave “wil- to the Basic Laws declaring Israel a Jew- parliament, many expected quick negoti- him. At 10:15 PM on Wednesday night, ly-nilly,” so we can foresee a longer-lasting ish State, to ensure that this is taken into ations to lead to a relatively strong right- less than two hours before the deadline, and certainly more stable government. account in future court decisions. Howev- wing government of 67 seats. At the be- Prime Minister Netanyahu successfully Another concern about the incoming er, many left-wing politicians are afraid of ginning of last week, Netanyahu had signed a deal with Naftali Bennet, giving Knesset is, due to the concessions that the effect that this will have on Israel’s in- successfully signed a deal with Koolanu, Bayit Hayehudi the Education and Dias- PM Netanyahu made to Jewish Home, ternational standing and the peace pro- whose leader Moshe Kahlon will serve as pora Affairs, Justice and Agriculture min- MK Ayelet Shaked will become the new cess, so they instead chose to personal- economics minister, and the Haredi par- istries. This leaves the right-wing nation- Justice Minister, including the powers of ly attack the new Justice Minister, in the ties United Torah Judaism and Shas, giv- alist party in a unique position to affect appointing judges (something which Li- hope of smearing her reputation before ing them the powerful positions on the fi - change in the Israeli government’s less kud had initially tried to keep from her). she could even begin to affect change. nance and education committees, as well than enthusiastic policy regarding their Many opponents have expressed concerns As the new government is sworn in as their choice of appointee for deputy citizens in Judea and Samaria, as well as about nearly every aspect of her, from her this week, there is hope that the right- Knesset Speaker (Haredi parties do not its heavily left-wing and overly powerful relative youth, lack of experience in Israe- wing and religious-leaning incoming gov- take head ministerial positions in the gov- judicial branch. li law, and proclaimed agenda to reform ernment will affect change and reform ernment for ideological reasons). Howev- While all of this happened last week, Israel’s overly-powerful court system. Re- in Israel, and its homogeneous makeup er, a last minute twist came in the form of the fallout against the makeup of the cent events, however, have shown that the will ensure a long lifetime. However, as Yisrael Beitenu’s party head Avigdor Liber- Twentieth Knesset has been particular- judicial branch of the Jewish state needs King Solomon once said “There is noth- man refusing to join the coalition on the ly strong, especially from those outside to be reined in. Israel’s left-wing Supreme ing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). grounds that Netanyahu had made too of Israel. Many are concerned that it will Court has constantly shown a bias against Russian activist Emma Goldman clarifi ed many concession to the Haredi parties. not be stable nor will it last very long- af- Jews, especially those living over the this in terms of politics, writing “if vot- Liberman vowed to loudly protest their ter all, it consists only the smallest major- Green Line, ruling against them in nearly ing changed anything, they’d make it il- participation from the Opposition during ity of Knesset members. However, a look all court cases, even ones where the oppo- legal.” We cannot know what the future the next government. back to previous coalitions will show that site outcome seemed clearly correct. will hold, and what the new government With less than two days until Presi- most of them, including the previous one, The issue comes down to the Basic will do. We only know that this Twentieth dent Rivlin’s deadline for forming a gov- fell apart mainly because of an ideologi- Laws, Israel’s de facto constitution, which Knesset has the potential to make sweep- ernment, Netanyahu was left with the pos- cal gap between members. If one party in gives very broad powers to the judiciary. ing reforms, and change the way of life for sibility of a very small majority of Knesset the government is not happy, then leaving This has led to some justices, such as for- all Israelis. But will they make change? seats. Despite pressure from nearly every- will destabilize the coalition no matter mer President of the Supreme Court Dorit Only time will tell.

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By Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org where—especially in the Middle East. We the next stage of our business plan,” and the OTC].” want them to be safe, secure, prosperous … to look for “distributors from around the “It’s quite nice to see all these players in Given Israel’s well-documented pen- To do anything less, in my opinion, is un- world” as well as “seasoned experts to join the market, in one location,” Norman said. chant for innovation, it was only a mat- fathomable.” our advisory board.” Bill Hardy—sales manager of govern- ter of time before the “start-up nation” es- Niddam-Wachsman explained that be- At the trade show, Greenberg said Harbo ment accounts for Texas-based Thrustmas- tablished a robust presence at the Offshore fore having a presence at the OTC, Israel received interest from companies in Hol- ter, a producer of marine propulsion thrust- Technology Conference (OTC), one of the was already a signifi cant player in areas of land, Norway, Spain, Nigeria, Brazil, Mexi- er machines—was impressed by what he world’s largest annual trade shows for the technology including water (such as desal- co, America, Canada, Singapore, India—and saw at the Israeli pavilion. oil and gas industry. ination and purifi cation), telecommunica- even Saudi Arabia. “It was interesting to see that you had a “The people in I srael are entrepreneurs tion and security. Israel eventually saw that “The truth is, a lot of business is being host of individuals that are both in the [oil in their souls, so as soon as they see an op- its existing technological expertise had “a done between Israel and Saudi Arabia or and gas] industry and manufacture differ- portunity, they take it,” said Michal Nid- very strong connection” to the oil and gas other Arab countries, but it’s under the ra- ent products,” Hardy told JNS.org. “We were dam-Wachsman, head of the Israeli gov- industry, she said, making the OTC a natu- dar,” Greenberg told JNS.org. able to see that, it was well-presented, and ernment’s Economic Mission in the US ral fi t for the Jewish state—especially giv- Asked if the Saudi interest in doing busi- [the companies] were forthcoming with Southern Region. “When we discovered en Israel’s discovery of offshore gas fi elds ness with Israeli companies signaled a gen- all kinds of good publications. I took all of the natural gas [in the Tamar and Levia- in 2009 and 2010. eral thawing of relations between those them and I plan to sit down once I’m done than fi elds off Israel’s coast], they imme- “Eventually, we saw that the interests of two countries, Greenberg said, “I’m not too with the show here and go over it, and see diately saw the opportunity of developing the American companies in the Israeli tech- sure about that, but business is business, how we would meld with the potential of the technology that would be related to nology was very high, as well as the satis- that’s the truth. And because of our unique- doing business with the Israeli oil and gas the natural gas and the oil market. We have faction of the Israeli companies to be able ness, because we have the only and the community.” today over 100 Israeli companies working to reach those companies and penetrate fi rst immediate oil-spill response solution, The casual observer of the US-Israel en- on unique technologies that can give solu- this huge market,” Niddam-Wachsman told everybody’s interested in this.” ergy relationship might know that Noble tions to the oil and gas industry.” JNS.org. Roni Levy, marketing manager for Tel Energy, which is based in Houston, oper- Fourteen of those companies were on “Here, you can fi nd the connections be- Aviv-based Hop Engineering Ltd., said his ates both of Israel’s offshore gas fi elds. But display in Houston from May 4–7 at the tween the needs of the American companies company has existing export relationships Noble is currently the only foreign compa- OTC, which was attended by 94,700 people and what Israel can provide,” she added. in Asia, South Africa, and Europe, and is ny that drills in the Jewish state, and “there from 130 countries. It was the Israeli Min- Eric Peterson, director of industrial/mu- now trying to break into the US market. is a need for more oil and gas companies istry of Economy’s third year with a pavil- nicipal sales for Amiad Water Systems— “We think that if we can get contact to come and work in Israel,” said the Min- ion at the trade show. US Rep. Randy We- which is based in Israel but has 10 subsid- with some small or medium American istry of Economy’s Niddam-Wachsman. ber (R-Texas)—who represents a district iary offi ces around the world—said the companies, it can be a very good platform The OTC should help solve that need, as Is- with fi ve ports, more than any other dis- company took a few years off from attend- for us… We have installed oil fi elds in In- raeli companies had more than 400 meet- trict in Congress—visited with the Israeli ing the OTC before returning last year as donesia and Azerbaijan, but we think if we ings with major oil and gas companies at companies. part of the Israeli delegation. He said that could make good contacts here [in the US] and around the trade show last year, Nid- “Energy is huge in our area,” Weber told exhibiting with the Israeli Economic Mis- and do a good job, it will help us a lot in dam-Wachsman said. JNS.org. “It’s what drives America, it’s what sion’s group is no small benefi t, consid- the local market as well as the internation- Recalling that he has been through two makes America great. It’s what’s going to ering that the waiting list for companies al market,” Levy told JNS.org. oil crises in his lifetime, in 1973 and 1981–82, help drive Israel. It not only will make Isra- seeking to present at the OTC is seven years Gilad Norman, marketing and sales Congressman Weber described the OTC as el stronger and more prosperous, but safer long for those trying to enter on their own, manager for Egmo, an Israeli producer of an indispensable networking opportunity … Israel is under attack from all around, and without being part of a delegation. stainless steel fi ttings and fl ow products, for the companies in attendance. they need that energy. As I tell people, ‘It’s Haim Greenberg, vice president for called the American oil and gas industry “a “The fact that these companies are here hard to power a tank with a solar panel.’ So product and co-founder of Harbo Technolo- huge market, a very sophisticated market, and focused on this is huge,” Weber said. oil and gas are huge for Israel, for America. gies, which works to prevent the hazardous dealing with end-users, engineering com- “These are the innovators, these are the We’ve got the technology over here. Isra- consequences of oil spills, said the compa- panies, equipment manufacturers, and the job-creators. They’re committed for the el is arguably our best, strongest ally, any- ny’s goal at the OTC was “to raise funds for supply chains… and all of them are here [at long-haul.” SCENES FROM YOM YERUSHALAYIM

New Minister of Education Naftali Bennett Thousands of Israeli students gather in Jerusalem at the annual Jerusalem Day speaks to thousands gathered at the Western Thousands of Israeli students march into Commemoration Flag March on Sunday, May 17. The march assembled in front of Jerusalem’s Wall during celebrations for Jerusalem Day. Damascus gate on their way to the Western Great Synagogue with dancing and a musical stage. (PHOTO BY TZVI ALLEN FISHMAN) (PHOTO BY TZVI ALLEN FISHMAN) Wall, at the Jerusalem Day Flag March. NORPAC Applauds the Passage of Iran Review and Hezbollah Sanctions Bills in the House of Representatives NORPAC applauds the House of Representa- Fifteen-hundred NORPAC members went to Deutch (D-FL) and Engel (D-NY), would cut off Hez- Chairman, Senator Shelby (R-AL), indicated strong tives for its passage today of two bills that would meet with members of Congress and their staff bollah’s access to foreign fi nancial institutions. support to get it through committee. Our discus- ensure a satisfactory deal with Iran, and also cur- on May 13 to discuss the details that a fi nal deal NORPAC was the fi rst organized group to ad- sions with members of the Senate were very posi- tail the pariah state’s terrorist links. should entail, presenting offi ces with a scorecard vocate in support of Hezbollah sanctions in 2014. tive for broad support and passage. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of list detailing each point of a satisfactory agree- In the six weeks after its original introduction it As negotiations continue between the U.S. 2015 (H.R. 1191) closed with an overwhelming vote ment. had only about 20 sponsors. In the six weeks fol- and Iran, Congress will have the ability to affect of 400-25. This bill ensures Congressional review The Hezbollah International Financing Pre- lowing our advocacy it had over 300 sponsors and the course of the nuclear negotiations with Teh- of any deal with Iran regarding their nuclear pro- vention Act of 2015 (H.R. 2297) passed with even passed the House by a vote of 404-0. ran to ensure that it does not achieve a nucle- gram before such a deal is fi nalized. This legisla- greater overwhelming support by a vote of 432- The legislation did not get through the Bank- ar weapons capability. Hezbollah sanctions also tion was also passed in the Senate by a vote of 98-1 0. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Reps. ing Committee in the last session. However, our pose a signifi cant blow to Iran, which has helped the previous week. Royce (R-CA), Meadows (R-NC), Zeldin (R-NY), discussions with the new Banking Committee fund the terrorist entity.

6 May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM ISRAEL NEWS Bridging the Gap Year: Hevruta Program Forges Israeli-American Bonds

By Deborah Fineblum Schabb/JNS.org president of Jerusalem’s Shalom Hartman Hevruta’s balance of learning and volun- Morris, a Hartman Institute vice president Institute, a dream he’d had for years: a gap teering—and there was one perk that real- who directs Hevruta along with educator Eighteen-year-olds have a habit of form- year that would bring Israeli and American ly stood out. Chaya Gilboa. ing close, family-like relationships with high school graduates together in learning, “For the fi rst time in my life I had “This helps the parents feel more com- each other. It’s rare, however, that Israeli volunteering, and a deep sense of commu- chance to see myself not as a tourist but as fortable with the investment of time and and American teenagers living thousands nal belonging. part of Israeli life,” Tannenbaum says, ex- money—especially since gap-year pro- of miles apart have the chance to create “I told him that, since both our insti- plaining that following his senior year of grams are still not de rigueur for Americans such bonds. But this year, 25 teens have tutions already had high school programs, high school that “was all about SATs and outside the Orthodox community,” Morris been doing just that as part of a fi rst-of-its- we had a great opportunity to partner on a college applications,” Hevruta means “I’ll says. kind program. gap year,” Lehmann tells JNS.org. The vision go to college with a broader view of Juda- Recruiting for Hevruta is a two-pronged Watching the participants of the new they shared, he says, was “forming a plural- ism, Israel and the world.” undertaking, going on simultaneously in Hevruta program for the so-called “gap istic community that would refl ect on the Israeli program participant Noa Spiel- both countries. Working through dozens year” between high school and college, it’s unique qualities both of these centers of man, whose parents are American, looked of American Jewish day schools and rab- hard to imagine that these young adults Jewish life—America and Israel—have to high and low for the right mechina program bis who have attended Hartman Institute didn’t always know each other, much less contribute to the Jewish future.” (the Israeli term for the year between high programs, Morris and his team track down laugh at each other’s jokes. In reality, they Within a few months, the Hevruta pro- school and mandatory military or national high school seniors with leadership poten- grew up with languages, mores, and cul- gram, a collaboration between the Hart- service). But she says that “nothing fi t” until tial who are likely to benefi t most from tures that were quite literally a world apart. man Institute and Hebrew College, began she saw an advertisement for Hevruta. the Hevruta philosophy. The Israeli recruit- Yet with Hevruta’s new wrinkle in the fa- to take shape with a formula that included “At fi rst we didn’t see we would have ment effort works with secular and reli- miliar gap-year concept, they spend the Jewish learning, Israel advocacy seminars, anything in common, but now we are so gious high schools to pinpoint seniors who year learning and growing together in Isra- and Jerusalem volunteer opportunities. tight that it doesn’t matter where we came would resonate with Hevruta’s curriculum. el—and breaking down those barriers. Though many such programs timidly dip a from,” Spielman says of her American coun- “We look for young people who love ide- Further, if the initiators of the Hevru- toe in the water with a soft launch or a pi- terparts. as and learning, who are animated by com- ta program fulfi ll their mission, will be lot year, that was not the Hevruta way. The The program has also deepened Jew- munity service and committed to building just the fi rst generation to be prepared to program was immediately recruiting pret- ish learning for the 25 young adults. Israeli a community together,” says Morris. step into Jewish leadership roles better ty aggressively and, last September, it wel- participant Lital Fainberg’s favorite course Next year’s Hevruta program is already equipped to bridge the gap between their comed 25 students—17 Israelis and eight focused on the women and several other fi lled, the rabbi reports, with half the in- Israeli and American worlds. Americans—to the Hartman Institute cam- lesser-known fi gures from the bible. The coming 40 participants from each country. The conversation that was destined to pus. education, in her eyes, comes with a par- He says that some of the students receive fi - give birth to Hevruta (Hebrew for friend or “When I heard about the program, I ticularly practical benefi t. nancial aid from a number of local sources colleague, traditionally someone you learn liked that mix,” says Hevruta participant “The children I hope to have someday to help defray the $25,000 tuition. Torah with) took place more than two years Aaron Tannenbaum of New York City. “I are going to know more about Judaism Israeli and American program partici- ago in Jerusalem when Rabbi Daniel Leh- knew from the start that I didn’t want to be than I did growing up,” Fainberg says. pants have different—but in some ways mann, president of Boston’s Hebrew Col- isolated in an American bubble here.” Hevruta courses also give program par- lege, shared with Rabbi Donniel Hartman, Nine months in, he gives high marks to ticipants college credit, says Rabbi Leon  CONTINUED ON P. 32

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK Don Greenberg’s Hall of Fame Moment BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT Co-Founders/Co-Publishers Sandy Koufax’s ERA: 2.76, a Major League his observance prohibited him from speak- of his speech begins with Greenberg ex- David Winter MVP pitcher for the Dodgers. Don Green- ing into a microphone on Shabbos, the SAR plaining the reason for the pre-recorded Moshe Kinderlehrer Mark (Mendy) Schwartz berg’s GPA: 3.93, a triple major valedictorian High School graduate worked around the is- message. for Binghamton University. sue with help from the university, itself. Greenberg told the Jewish Link: “Nine- Managing Editor Many of us draw Jewish pride from the Greenberg’s speech to the Watson School ty percent of the credit for the Kiddush Adam Negnewitzky legendary story of how Koufax refused to of Engineering students, faculty and guests Hashem should go to my parents and grand- Associate Publisher/Senior Editor pitch the opening game of the 1965 World Se- was pre-recorded and then shown on jumbo parents, and the rest of my schools and Elizabeth Kratz ries against the Minnesota Twins, because it screens on the commencement ceremonies teachers.” Senior Editor coincided with Yom Kippur. Almost 50 years stage. Greenberg watched his speech just Another Sandy Koufax? Maybe, maybe Tamar Weinberg later, Greenberg, a Teaneck resident, added like others in attendance. The video ended not. Contributing Editor to that continuum of pride. He was chosen with him saying, “Shabbat Shalom.” One thing’s for sure: Don’s actions and Phil Jacobs to deliver his valedictorian speech on Sat- He pre-recorded the speech the Wednes- his message were nothing short of a home urday, May 16. Knowing ahead of time that day prior to the graduation. And the video run. Advertising Director Yaakov Serle Assistant Editor GUEST DVAR TORAH Avi Sheinfi l Offi ce Manager Shavuot: Two Very Different Texts Jennifer Hoff er Bookkeeper Gila Negnewitzky By Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb with hope. Naomi’s is the hope of desper- canon?” To which he answers, “It is in or- Sales Development ation. She has no choice but to hope. But der to teach us about the benefi ts which Ken Goff stein The Ten Commandments and the Ruth’s is the hope of courage and com- ensue from a life lived with compassion Book of Ruth are two very different bib- mitment: “Wherever you go, I will go; and loving-kindness.” Sales Representatives Risa Lefkowitz lical texts, yet they both will be read on wherever you dwell, I will dwell; your The Ten Commandments describe Avi Koenig the upcoming festival of Shavuot. In Is- people shall be my people and your God the ultimate encounter of Man with Simon Worman rael, where Shavuot is celebrated for just my God” (Book of Ruth 1:16). God. Our sages teach us that the Book of one day, they are even read on the very This makes for a stirring and inspi- Ruth was written by the Prophet Samu- Database Coordinator Moishie Rosenberg same day. Outside of Israel, we read the rational narrative. But the question re- el. In it he tells us a story that is but an Ten Commandments in synagogue on the mains: What does this drama have to do illustration of the lesson that our father Sports Editor fi rst day of our two-day festival, and we with zman matan Torateinu, the “time of Abraham taught us by his example cen- Steve Gutlove postpone the story of Ruth for the second the giving of the Torah?” Does this tale turies before Samuel: “Loving-kindness, Proofreader/Copy Editor day. Nevertheless, both texts are essential match up to the majesty and power of exemplifi ed by simple hospitality, pre- Ruth Brody to our holiday experience. the Ten Commandments? What connec- empts even the direct experience of the Senior Explorer These two texts are as important to tion is there between God’s Universal Almighty’s Presence!” Benjamin Vogel the intellectual appreciation and reli- Laws, His do’s and don’ts for the human The Ten Commandments declare Design gious experience of Shavuot as blintzes race, and this sad tale? How does this sto- God’s expectations of His people. The design2pro.com and cheesecake are to the culinary cele- ry, in which God barely plays a role, fi nd tale of Ruth and Naomi epitomizes His bration of this beautiful holiday. Yet they its way into the liturgy of a day that cel- people’s history. Our people have known Contributors Rachel Berger • Shneur Garb • Josh Warhit are strikingly different from each other. ebrates the most foundational religious all of the tragedies described in the sto- Rabbi Gidon Rothstein • Rabbi David Walk We are puzzled to fi nd them sharing the experience? God Himself utters the Ten ry, and more. But as we have persisted The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester center stage of this holiday. Commandments, but His name appears through those tragedies we have come to & Connecticut After all, it is “the time of the giving of only incidentally in the Book of Ruth! glimpse what a truly benevolent society PO Box 1027 the Torah”! What connects the Book of For me, the answer is apparent. Two can resemble. We have experienced, albe- Bronx, NY 10471 Ruth, a simple pastoral tale, to the central texts are chosen for Shavuot. One tells it thus far never yet completely, the bless- Phone: 718-564-6710 theme of this festival? Would not some of the laws, standards and requirements ings of redemption. Email: [email protected] other biblical passage serve as a more apt of a just and successful society. The Ten Those blessings result from our ad- Advertising: [email protected] Subscriptions/Home Delivery: herence to the values of the Ten Com- companion to the Ten Commandments? Commandments incorporate, as our Rab- [email protected] Why commemorate the momentous oc- bis have demonstrated, the Torah’s high- mandments, one of the texts we read on The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut, an independent casion of God’s Revelation on Mount Si- est values: compassion, generosity, loyal- Shavuot. One example of those blessings publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Juda- ism,Israel and issues aff ecting our community. The opinions refl ect- nai with this charming, but surely not ty and responsibility for each other. The is described in the other text we read on ed in articles from our contributors do not necessarily refl ect JLBWC’s positions, and publishing them does not constitute an endorsement momentous, story? Book of Ruth proffers but one example Shavuot, the exquisitely uplifting Book from JLBWC. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right To answer this question let us pon- of a society that defi es those values with of Ruth, which culminates in the birth of to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not der the plot of the Book of Ruth. It is of- disastrous consequences, but achieves in- King David, the symbol and progenitor of refl ect the standards of the newspaper. We are not responsible for the ten included in anthologies of the world’s spiring results when it abides by them. the Messiah, with whom will come the fi - kashrus of any product advertised in the Jewish Link of Bronx, West- greatest short stories where it is errone- The Rabbis (Yalkut Ruth, 594) tell us nal redemption. chester & Connecticut. ously classifi ed as a tale illustrating that that the Book of Ruth is read on Shavuot, good deeds lead to happy endings. But a the anniversary of the giving of the Torah, careful reading of the book, which I en- to teach us that one must be prepared for IN MEMORIAM courage all of you to undertake in prepa- suffering and poverty in one’s search to ration for Shavuot, reveals that this story master Torah. Mastery of Torah does not In Appreciation of Belda is by no means merely an idyllic morali- come easily, and a life led according to ty tale. the Torah’s precepts calls for signifi cant Lindenbaum z”l The characters of the Book of Ruth sacrifi ce. But eventually, the diffi culties suffer almost every conceivable human entailed by a total commitment to the To- A pioneer and advocate in the fi eld of To- tragedy: famine, betrayal, exile, sudden rah’s demands prove to be the very sourc- rah study for Orthodox women, Belda Kauf- death, bereavement, widowhood, lone- es of a life of happiness and fulfi llment. man Lindenbaum was President of the board liness, poverty and shame. The book be- The tragic circumstances of the Book of Drisha Institute for Women in New York gins with the depiction of a demoralized of Ruth gradually recede. The loneliness City. She was Vice-President of the Jewish nation of Israel, devastated by famine. is overcome by a caring community, the Orthodox Feminist Alliance, and a founding One noble family deserts its brethren and shame is lifted by understanding and for- board member of Yeshivat Maharat. She was betrays its homeland. The family soon giveness, the poverty is ended by charity, also a board member of Ramaz Day School experiences the pangs of exile. Its sons and the widowhood is overcome by love. and Bar Ilan University. With her husband marry women of an alien culture, further Even the bereavement is eventually sof- Marcel as well as Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, she betraying their heritage. Death strikes tened by rebirth. co-founded Midreshet Lindenbaum in Israel, swiftly, leaving three widows, and one Rabbi Zeira in the Midrash (Ruth Rab- which is a post-high school learning center bereaved mother. Two of the women re- bah 2:15) wonders: “This scroll teaches for diaspora women and a Yeshivat Hesder turn home in shame and loneliness, with us nothing about ritual purity or impu- (combining study with military service) for a life of poverty in store for them. rity, nor does it inform us about what is Israeli women. Lindenbaum was the moth- Both women, mother-in-law Naomi forbidden and what is permissible. Why er of fi ve children, all married, and the proud and daughter-in-law Ruth, return home then was it given a place in the Biblical grandmother of 18 and still counting.

8 May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM OP-ED Shavuot on Memorial Day

By Teddy Weinberger of Memorial Day. It is thus possible to ob- Mark Katkov wrote to me: “My thoughts Debbi Wilgoren wrote: “I am used to serve Shavuot completely within an Amer- about Shavuot coinciding with Memori- the Jewish holidays precluding some part There is a huge difference between tak- ican holiday period. But is this good or al Day apply as well to when Jewish holi- of my American life—be it a sports event ing off for Jewish holidays and living in a bad for the Jews? To get an answer to this days fall on the American weekend. Living my kids would otherwise be involved in, a country where Jewish holidays are state question I consulted with my sister Maris- in galut [exile] as an observant Jew means work get-together, a play I’d like to see, or holidays. Shavuot is an excellent exam- sa Fuller, who has become something of missing a great deal of work in the course a big game my son wishes he could watch ple of this. Outside of Israel, you have to a Shavuot expert. For the past nine years of the year. So when holidays fall on Sat- on TV. So, missing Memorial Day is just one be a very committed Jew to take off from Marissa has organized a Shavuot retreat urday/Sunday it’s convenient. On the other other version of that.” Bonnie Roskes add- work for this holiday. Inevitably you have for 25–30 DC-area families at the Cacapon hand, when holidays fall during the work ed: “For my family it [the overlap] makes no to face a co-worker who publicly tells you: Resort State Park in West Virginia. Marissa week yom tov feels particularly special— difference at all—we’d be at Cacapon any- “I’m Jewish and I’ve never heard of this hol- says: “We all look forward to Shavuot in a we’re calling a halt to our normal lives and way, and since it’s Memorial Day that just iday.” (Why do these co-workers never stop way that we never would have before. It is making a real separation from the secular means the lake is guaranteed to be open.” to think that the chance of their being ig- now the kids’ favorite holiday!” Marissa put world. So both circumstances have pluses Happy Shavuot, and have a pleasant norant is much greater than the chance of me in touch with several of the families in and minuses, and both let us know in a big Memorial Day weekend—however you your saying “Surprise, I made the whole her group. way that we remain a people apart.” choose to combine the two. thing up”?) Everyone in Israel knows when it is Shavuot because the day is a national holiday. It is thus much easier to opt in to this Jewish festival—even if it’s just for a taste of cheesecake. This year there is a rare overlap of Shavuot with Memorial Day Weekend, as the holiday starts on Saturday night, May 23, and extends through Monday evening

WORLD NEWS  CONTINUED FROM P. 4

The pope’s comments angered many pro-Israel observers who have ques- tioned Abbas’s commitment to peace and his links to terrorism. Last week, the Vatican also came under ﬁ re for referring to the “State of Palestine” in a bilateral treaty between the Vatican and the Pal- estinians. Painting Looted By Nazis Causes US Extradition Fight (Yeshiva World News) A Russian art dealer living in New York is ﬁ ghting extradition to Poland to face charges ac- cusing him of refusing to turn over an 18th-century painting taken from a Pol- ish museum by the Nazis during World War II. Lawyers for Alexander Khochinskiy were in federal court in Manhattan on Monday to ask a judge to throw out an extradition complaint charging him with possessing stolen property. They argued there wasn’t enough evidence to show Khochinskiy knew the 1754 painting – “Girl with a Dove” by Antoine Pesne – was stolen, as required by an extradition treaty, and that he’s the legal owner anyway. Prosecutor Katherine Reilly conceded there were unanswered questions about how the painting ended up in Khochins- kiy’s hands. But she argued there was still probable cause for granting extradition. Khochinskiy, 64, was arrested at his lower Manhattan apartment in Febru- ary. He was later freed on $100,000 bond. The Third Reich took “Girl with a Dove” in 1943 from the National Museum in Poznan, Poland, according to court papers. At the end of the war, the Red Army recovered the painting and took it to a repository in the Soviet Union, the complaint says. According to court papers, Khochin- skiy tried to return it to the Polish Em- bassy in Russian in 2010, in exchange for a cash payment compensating his family for land his mother lost during the war. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff said he wanted to hear further arguments before ruling. He set another hearing for June 17.

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 9 COMMUNITY NEWS Young Israel of White Plains Hosts Noteworthy 29th Annual Dinner by Tamar Weinberg

The Young Israel of White Plains hosted a successful annual dinner on May 10 at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. Rec- ognizing Amy and Jeremy Singer, the guests of honor, and Nosson Hirsch, who received the Keter Shem Tov Award, the dinner ac- knowledged the achievements and successes of key members of the White Plains community. Over 150 guests attended the esteemed event, enjoying delicious food and appre- ciating beautiful art at the exciting venue that overlooked the Hudson River. The dinner raised over $115,000, of which $3,000 Nosson Hirsch and Family Amy and Jeremy Singer and Family was raised in a Chinese auction that was run entirely by three of the shul’s high morning Minyan. He also teaches the daf the community and made school students, Rebeca Gorodischer, a jun- yomi shiur every day after shacharit. Re- an effort to maintain his To- ior at SAR; Danielle Kinches, a sophomore gardless of weather, Hirsch is the ﬁ rst per- rah study with a chavrusa. His at SAR and Miya Gorodischer, a freshman at son to open the doors of the shul and turn mother was a modest woman Westchester Hebrew High School. on the lights, and he never misses a min- who was always doing chesed Honoree Nosson Hirsch lives in Mon- yan. He shared the story of his upbring- behind the scenes. Through sey, but is the Gabbai of the YIWP daily ing, in that his father was always helping the investment of his parents into Torah study, Hirsch grew to appreciate the importance of setting aside time to study RJC to Host 61st Annual Journal Dinner and to perform acts of chesed in his community and in his home. Amy and Jeremy Singer are members of the White YIWP Dinner Auction Committee Plains community. The couple met in Boston Universi- ty at the Hillel House more than 20 years ago. Having ap- preciated meeting in a tight- Barie-Lynne and Ezra knit Jewish community, they Dr. Stephen Glaser Rosensaft Allison and Adam Steinmetz found themselves in White Plains, after learning about Riverdale Jewish Center will be hav- and Adam Steinmetz will be receiving the developing Jewish coming its 61st Annual Journal Dinner on June the Young Leadership Award. The dinner munity through the May- 14. The guest of honor will be Dr. Stephen will begin at 6:30pm and the program will or and First Lady of the BU Glaser. Barie-Lynne and Ezra Rosensaft start at 8pm. RJC is located at 3700 Inde- Hillel, Sim and Susie Shapiro. are receiving the Miriam Schonfeld Her- pendence Avenue in the Bronx. For more More than a decade and three ing Community Service Award. Allison information, go to rjcdinner.com. kids later, they are staples of the YIWP community. YIWP Rabbi and Rebbetzin Greenberg SAR’s Yael Marans and Doria Kahn Win Bronfman Youth Fellowship

The Bronfman Fellowships has se- Berkshires. Marans is a member of Tea- which allows her to tutor younger chil- lected its 29th cohort of high school neck USY and is involved in a variety of dren in Hebrew and liturgy through dis- students, among them a Celtic fi d- SAR teams and activities. She is a mem- tance learning. dler, a Model UN competitor whose in- ber of SAR’s Yeshiva University Nation- Another of the fellows is Doria Kahn, volvement has taken him to Qatar, an al Model United Nations team, which daughter of Tobi Kahn and Nessa Rap- award-winning sculptural artist, and a won fi rst place at their annual confer- oport of Manhattan. Doria is a junior Doria Kahn Yael Marans budding scientist whose microscopic ence two years in a row. Marans plays at SAR High School in Riverdale. Do- images of neurons are used by science on the SAR High School Girls’ Varsity ria has been involved in many differ- from all in her cohort. labs across the country. Soccer Team. Previously, on the JV Girls’ ent clubs throughout high school. She The program was founded by Edgar The 26 Fellows, chosen from hun- Soccer Team, Marans and her peers won has been in the SAR a cappella group for M. Bronfman, z”l, formerly CEO of the dreds of applicants across North Amer- the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School three years and starred in the school’s Seagram Company Ltd. and a visionary ica, will participate in a transformative Athletic League championship twice. winter musicals for two years running. Jewish philanthropist. Mr. Bronfman fi ve-week program of study and trav- Marans is also an active member of She also joined the performance poet- passed away in December 2013. el in Israel, followed by a rigorous year her school’s slam poetry team, winning ry group this year and is working on her Following a competitive application of programming centered around plu- awards at several Yeshiva High School own original pieces. An avid seamstress, process, the 2015 Fellows are from 13 ralism, social responsibility and Jewish competitions and Jewish Public Media she has designed home furnishings and states across the United States and Can- texts. The new class of Fellows will join Sermon Slam events, and advancing to purses as well as fl oor- length gowns. As ada. They represent diverse Jewish back- a vibrant alumni network that includes the 2013, 2014 and 2015 semi-fi nal rounds a writer, Doria has been working on her grounds, including Orthodox, Conserv- some of today’s most inspiring Jewish of the Annual Urban Word NYC Teen Po- prose since she was 8, when she wrote ative, Reform, Reconstructionist and writers, thinkers and leaders. etry Slam. She is a news editor of her a 50-page novella. Today she is writing non-denominational. The Fellows, who One of the fellows is Yael Marans, school newspaper, The Buzz, and Edi- her fi rst full-length YA novel. Doria has have already distinguished themselves daughter of Amy Roth and Noam Marans tor-in-Chief of her school’s Judaic Stud- been involved in the JCC in Manhat- as leaders in their communities, will of Teaneck, who is a junior at SAR High ies publication, Ruach S’arah. Marans tan, where she learned her love of act- spearhead Jewish community or social School in Riverdale. The youngest of also contributes to SAR’s math maga- ing in the summer play. She also spent action projects upon returning home af- four, Marans grew up attending Congre- zine, literary magazine and Hebrew jour- her summers there as a volunteer tutor ter the summer. gation Beth Sholom and spending sum- nal. She is a tutor for the Jewish Jour- and counselor. She can’t wait to be a part Visit www.bronfman.org for applica- mers at her beloved Camp Ramah in the ney Project’s online Hebrew Home Page, of the Bronfman Fellows 2015 and learn tion information.

10 May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM COMMUNITY NEWS Yeshiva University Offers Unique Summer School Courses to Students From Anywhere

New York, NY—For the fi rst time, Yeshi- mer studying online or in face-to-face Covitz, executive director of YU Global and Business classes range from “Systemat- va University is making its unique and ex- classes in New York City with exception- a former lecturer at Harvard Law School; ic Inventive Thinking” to courses that fo- panded catalog of more than 40 summer al faculty members in a stimulating learn- and “Masterpieces in NYC,” an art history cus on the principles of marketing, fi nance, courses available to students from any in- ing environment,” said Dr. Selma Botman, course that will make the most of the Is- accounting, and information systems, and stitution. provost and academic vice president at rael Henry Beren Campus’s location in the also offer rare opportunities for students Offering fully online as well as tradi- YU. “YU offers unparalleled Judaic studies heart of midtown Manhattan, incorporat- to complete foundational courses over tional and blended classes, the courses courses as well as outstanding classes in ing frequent visits to galleries in world-fa- the summer—many of which are online, span majors and disciplines, including the natural sciences, social sciences, business, mous museums. accommodating students’ busy summer hard and social sciences, business, histo- and the humanities.” YU Summer School also offers a host schedules by allowing them to pursue in- ry, English literature, and Judaic studies. Some of the program’s highlights in- of pre-med courses and graduate school ternships as well. All are taught by experts in their fi elds at clude “Nachmanides on the Pentateuch,” prerequisites that New York universities There are two sessions in the program: YU’s Sy Syms School of Business and col- taught by renowned Nachmanides scholar and colleges don’t frequently make availa- May 27–June 30 and July 6–August 6. For leges of Arts and Sciences. The summer pro- Dr. Michelle Levine, associate professor of ble over the summer, including courses in more information about YU’s Summer gram has been augmented by the resourc- Bible at Stern College for Women; “Courts microbiology, human physiology, chemis- School Program, visit http://yu.edu/aca- es of YU Global, YU’s new online initiative. and Social Change,” a fully online political try, and physics, all featuring hands-on lab demics/summer-program/ or email Dr. Gil- “YU Summer School provides students science course featuring lectures from ma- classes with close mentoring from profes- lian Steinberg, associate professor of Eng- with the opportunity to spend their sum- jor fi gures in the fi eld and led by Dr. Akiva sors. lish, at [email protected]. Leading Israeli Athletes, YIOZ Celebrates Yom Yerushalayim Artists, and Innovators Join Celebrate Israel Festival New York—With two weeks to go until the Celebrate Israel Fes- tival, slated to be the largest gathering to date of Israeli-Americans in New York, a wide array of nota- ble Israelis have confi rmed their participation, from some of the country’s greatest basketball stars to representatives of several of once again as the Celebrate Is- its mo st successful start-ups. Pre- rael Parade correspondent, and siding over the basketball court am especially excited this year to at Pier 94 will be the six-time Eu- serve as the fi rst-ever Celebrate Is- ropean and 51-time Israeli League rael Festival Master of Ceremo- champions, Maccabi Tel Aviv, rep- nies,” said Griffi n. “I’m a proud Is- resented by their legendary play- raeli-American, and I can’t wait for ers Derrick Sharp, the 15-year Mac- the rest of New York to experience cabi Tel Aviv veteran and former the vibrant and warm Israeli cul- member of Israel’s national basket- ture that I’ve always known and Sara Winter and Amit Ginzberg tie dying with YIOZ youth ball team, and David Blu, consid- loved.” ered one of the best Jewish players Before the Festival’s headlin- of all time, with two Euroleague ers, Israeli superstar Rita and Rinat and fi ve Israeli League champi- Gabay, Israel’s most beloved chil- onships under his belt. Sharp and dren’s entertainers, take the stage, Blu will host a fast-paced clinic, as Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Con- well as a two-on-two tournament sul General of Israel in New York, and a slam-dunk contest for festi- will open the offi cial ceremony. In val-goers of all ages. Keeping with addition, on the Blue Note spon- the athletic theme, the festival’s sored stage, some of Israel’s fi nest organizer, the Israeli-American jazz musicians will be performing, Council (IAC), has engaged Israe- including singer-songwriter Mika li TV star and current sports col- Hary and guitarists Nadav Remez, umnist for the Israeli newspaper Yotam Silberstein and Dida Pelled Calcalist, Becky Griffi n, to serve as Those craving more cerebral the event’s host. The daughter of pleasures will discover them in legendary Israeli and Maccabi Tel the Festival’s Tech Pavilion, where Hallel Rosen, Hallel Hershkovitz, Rayli Hain and Perry Krauss Yossi Hershkovitz and Zack Sax playing Aviv basketball star Bob Griffi n, a number of technology innova- enjoying Bar B Q goodies Yerushalyim Shel Zahav for the YIOZ sing along Becky started her career as a re- tors will showcase their work. porter for Israel’s Sports Channel Participating in the pavilion are before moving to London to work a host of up-and-coming startups as a VJ at MTV Europe. like Farmigo, a technology compa- In partnership with the Consu- ny that connects communities to late General of Israel in New York, local produce, as well as more es- the Jewish Community Relations tablished enterprises like Gett, a Council of New York (JCRC-NY), leader in the on-demand black car and the UJA Federation of New industry. York, the Festival will take place Refl ecting the Festival’s diver- on May 31 at Pier 94 from 2 p.m to sity and commitment to Israel’s 7 p.m immediately following the multicultural nature, the Festival’s annual Celebrate Israel Parade, as food court will feature everything an anchor event in a marathon from the gourmet breaded chick- day of events celebrating Israeli en cutlets of the Schnitzel Truck culture. “I am thrilled to be returning  CONTINUED ON P. 23

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 11 COMMUNITY NEWS Reuth Hosts Documentary Screening, Highlights Nonprofi t Mission by Tamar Weinberg Personal attention and an instilled Jewish much of its focus to its Day Rehabilitation On June 10, the American Friends of heritage are the highest priorities. program, which has been lauded as highly Reuth is hosting a one-of-a-kind event, a One of the most recognized nonprofi t Reuth was founded in the 1930s original- effective. The Medical Center has also ex- screening of the acclaimed fashion doc- organizations in Israel is the Reuth Medical ly to assist refugees from Hitler’s Germany celled in the soft therapy arena, offering an- umentary, Advanced Style, at 6:30 p.m. at Center, which provides rehabilitation and in adapting to diffi cult conditions in their imal therapy, as well as art, drama and mu- Congregation Edmond J. Safra at 11 East 63rd long-term care to children, the needy, the new homeland. Over the decades, it has sic therapies. The Center’s future will be Street in Manhattan, to grow awareness of chronically ill, the elderly, wounded soldiers evolved and is now a multidisciplinary or- tied to a brand new addition to the hospi- its mission. The event is co-chaired by Beth and victims of terror. Reuth, which is the ganization providing services to residents tal, a state-of-the-art facility that will make Bengualid and Sharon Freudenstein. A cou- Hebrew word for “friendship,” is an organ- across Israel. One such initiative is Reuth’s it one of the largest rehabilitation centers in vert ticket is $118. The Reuth fi rst-timers tick- ization fi rmly grounded in Jewish heritage, subsidized housing community, which pro- the world. et is $36. VIP pricing is $180 or $360 and in- focusing heavily on an atmosphere of toler- vides housing for the elderly, nearly half of Reuth also runs community-service initi- cludes Advanced Style books and priority ance and understanding. The Reuth mission whom are Holocaust survivors. In Tel Aviv, atives such as the Reuth-Eshel Information seating. is to provide a warm and caring atmosphere the Reuth Medical Center is the city’s larg- Center for around-the-clock information on Limited seats are available. For more in- allowing patients and participants to feel as est rehabilitation hospital and is recognized rehabilitative and geriatric care, and com- formation like us at Facebook.com/Reuth- if they are part of a family and community. as one of the country’s fi nest. It has turned munity centers for the elderly. NYC and to RSVP, contact info@reuthnyc. org, call 212-751-9255 or visit reuthstyle.chari- tyhappenings.org. Bronx Jewish Community Council to Host 6th Breakfast of Champions by Tamar Weinberg

The Bronx Jewish Community Coun- cil, a non-profi t organization that provides enhanced quality of life to residents of the Bronx, is hosting its 6th annual Breakfast for Champions on Friday, June 5, at the Riverdale Jewish Center at 8 a.m. BJCC’s mission is to address needs of Bronx residents, particularly older adults, by offering services, support and coordination of community resources. BJCC establishes initiatives to ensure that participating residents live comfortably, happily and safely in their homes and communities. Founded in 1972, BJCC was an outgrowth of the anti-poverty movement, attending to the needs of the underserved population, particularly the Jewish poor of the Bronx. Today, the organization serves thousands of low-income Bronx residents of every creed, race and religion, and most notably, the elderly, across Con- course-North Bronx, Co-Op City, Parkches- ter, Pelham Parkway and Riverdale. Provid- ing case management, crisis intervention, anti-eviction services, benefi ts and entitlements counseling, emergency food assistance, referrals, advocacy, health promo- tion, outreach and community cultural events, BJCC’s six offi ces respond to client needs on a continual basis and adapts and provides programming and resources where they are most needed. BJCC’s life-sustaining services include emergency cash assistance, connections to benefi ts and entitlements, care management, mental health outreach and other essential support services. The BJCC recruits volunteers from nearby communities to help ensure social services are being provided for, including shopping, physician escorts, collecting clothing and other household essentials, holiday and cultural events, the food pantry, delivery of packages before every major holiday and friendly visiting. In 2014, BJCC helped more than 10,000 Bronx individuals and families, distributed 44,000 food packages from its food pan-  CONTINUED ON P. 20

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 13 COMMUNITY NEWS Jewish High School of Connecticut Appoints Rabbi Elisha Paul as Head of School by Tamar Weinberg pressed by Rabbi Paul’s professional expe- empower and nurture our students to dis- rience combined with his profound un- cover their passions and authentic inter- After a nationwide search that spanned derstanding of how today’s students learn, ests,” Susan Fiedler, Acting Head of School, over a year and a half, the Jewish High read and serve in an increasingly complex said. School of Connecticut has announced and interconnected world.” Rabbi Paul comes with a Master’s de- its new head of school. Rabbi Elisha Paul, The Jewish High School of Connect- gree in Education Administration from Se- currently the head of school at Sulam in icut is a unique school in that it involves attle Pacifi c University and a Doctoral cer- Rockville, MD, will begin his duties serv- students in key decision-making process- tifi cate in Jewish Educational Leadership ing the Stamford high school in July. Rab- es. Students are empowered to think for from Boston Hebrew College. He looks for- bi Paul has worked for over 20 years across themselves and be true partners in their ward to embarking on his next venture. In the country, starting as the Assistant Princi- education. They partake in the hiring pro- response to his appointment, he said, “I am pal at the Northwest Yeshiva High School cess, determining school electives, creating honored and excited to become JHSC’s next in Mercer Island, WA; the Associate Head the schedule and organizing school events Head of School. In its relatively short exist- Rabbi Elisha Paul of School at the RASG Hebrew Academy in and speakers. “The educational engage- ence, JHSC has already set itself apart as an Miami, FL; the Head of School at the Yeshi- ment between students and faculty creates excellent educational institution, steeped leaders of our community. I look forward va Atlanta High School in Georgia and Su- an atmosphere of trust that permeates the in Jewish values and Jewish life and provid- to meeting all of the students, their fami- lam in Rockville. As Randie Weseley, Presi- school culture. Our students are success- ing students with all of the skills they will lies and, of course, spending time with the dent of the Board of Trustees at JHSC said, ful because of their innate intelligence and need to succeed as leaders in their chosen stellar faculty so we can all work together the search committee was “deeply im- the incredible support of their teachers. We fi elds and, equally, if not more importantly, to build upon JHSC’s successes.” JCC of Stamford Fundraiser to Be Held on June 1 by Tamar Weinberg held on June 1 at the Rockrimmon Coun- porters of the Stamford JCC. The all-day gram is available on a sliding scale, and the try Club in North Stamford. Expected to ar- event will feature a continental breakfast, JCC raises funds to ensure that no child is For 21 years, the JCC of Stamford has rive are over 100 golfers and tennis play- tennis in the morning and afternoon, a denied admission due to fi nancial hard- hosted a memorial golf and tennis outing ers who will band together to play their buffet luncheon, afternoon shotgun start ship. to support its JumpStart program, a unique favorite game while helping 2- and 3-year- for golfers and an awards banquet with The event is co-chaired by Garry Feld- and progressive Fairfi eld County-based ear- old children experience a therapeutic early cocktails. There will also be a raffl e draw- man and Jeff Goldblum, and tennis co- ly childhood education program for chil- childhood classroom experience. ing and a silent auction at the end of the chairs are Marni Amsellem and Dana Roth. dren with special needs. Now in its 22nd The event is dubbed “Fore the Kids,” day. For reservations or information, con- year, the Julius B. and Edward Kuriansky and is named for Julius B. Kuriansky and Proceeds will go to the JumpStart pro- tact Shannon Jacobs at 203-487-0965 or Memorial Golf & Tennis Outing will be his son, Edward Kuriansky, who were sup- gram. The tuition at the JumpStart pro- email [email protected].

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Bronx and Westchester Residents at ships and hundreds of meetings NORPAC: A Firsthand Account are granted to our teams, most  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 of whom hail from the tri-state area. Mindy Berman and her team Convention Center. After greet- iterated his mantra that he will al- worked for months to coordinate ings from NORPAC President Ben ways support whatever is in the hundreds of these meetings each Chouake, MD, and mission Chairs, best interest of the USA, and sup- year. A unique aspect of this ac- David Steinberg, Richard Schlus- porting Israel is in the best inter- tivity is the small-team approach. sel, MD and Laurie Baumel, Ph.D, est of the U.S. Rather than hearing a lecture by the group heard from fi ve major Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY-16) an elected offi cial to a large group congressional players on the for- serves Bronx and Lower West- of constituents, NORPAC mission eign affairs scene. chester in the House of Repre- teams have 15-45 minutes of seri- The Nuclear Weapon Free sentatives, has decades of strong ous discussion. Iran Act of 2015 (S.269), aka the support for the U.S.-Israel rela- On the day the new Congress Kirk-Menendez Bill, was on the tionship, and is the ranking mem- was sworn in this January, Re- agenda. Both Senators Mark Kirk ber of the House Foreign Affairs publican presidential candidate, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) Chats with Gary Berger and his children (R-IL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) committee. Every major bill, in- Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) asked participated in the plenary. Sena- cluding the Syria Accountability me, “When is that day y’all come Tel Aviv. He and other previous sion (s.615) 98-1 a week earlier. Our tor Kirk suffered a stroke three Act of 2003 and major resolutions down with your family to meet NORPAC participants fully under- teams presented a detailed score- years ago, and has made great pro- on recognizing Jerusalem as Isra- with me?” NORPAC encourages stood how their prior congres- card listing each point of a satis- gress in his recovery. Despite his el’s capital, have been sponsored students to join their parents on sional meetings saved their own factory agreement. Among the physical limitations, his strong or co-sponsored by Rep. Engel. the mission. Students who are in- lives, and all committed to return- nine points covered were “Any- words to us, aided by graphic Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) has terested, capable and have care- ing this year to thank Congress for where, Anytime” inspections of charts shown on the wide screens replaced Sen. Menendez as Vice- fully prepared, present talking supporting such programs. Iranian nuclear sites, limiting con- fl anking the dais, enhanced our Chair of Foreign Relations, and points to congress-members each NORPAC designates a com- tinued nuclear-related research knowledge of the positive effects has also been a strong advocate year. mittee to research and compile and phased lifting of sanctions. economic sanctions have had in of these issues throughout his Over the years, I have been on talking points.This year’s talking As negotiations continue be- reducing and hopefully prevent- congressional career. Sen. Cardin teams with Holocaust survivors points included many aspects of tween the U.S. and Iran, Congress ing Iran’s nuclear threat. and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC-11) who have moved Congressional the Iranian nuclear threat, and will have the ability to affect the Senator Menendez, recent- were the fi nal two members to members by relating their person- the annual request to authorize course of the nuclear negotiations ly indicted for alleged bribery, greet the plenary. al stories of survival. Likewise are $3.1 billion in foreign aid to Isra- with Tehran to ensure that it does received a very loud, extended The remainder of the sched- students’ personal experiences, el, as outlined in the 10 year Mem- not achieve a nuclear weapons ca- standing ovation from his many ule included meetings in 95 Sen- including my nephew, SAR High orandum of Understanding be- pability. This legislation will help home state constituents, as well ate offi ces, as well as 85 percent School Junior Jeremy Berger (on tween the two countries. reenforce the role of Congress in as the rest of the group, acknowl- of House members and their staff, his sixth NORPAC mission), who The Iran Nuclear Agreement determining the points of a satis- edging his long-term and stead- from all 50 states. Typically, most deplaned last July at Ben Gurion Review Act of 2015 (H.R. 1191) factory agreement. fast support for the U.S.-Israel re- lobbying activities are limited to Airport to begin a summer camp passed the House 400-25 on May A late addition to the talking lationship, most recently as chair one’s own constituents. On the program and was greeted by an 14, the day following the mission, points was the Hezbollah Inter- and vice-chair of the Senate’s For- other hand, NORPAC is blessed Iron Dome elimination of a Pales- after the Senate had passed the eign Relations Committee. 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The Bronx Jewish Historical Initia- ensuing decades, as that population has di- tive (BxJHI) will launch a Bronx Jewish minished, the history of the Jews of the Hall of Fame on June 2, from 5:30-7:00 Bronx, their cultural life, and their contri- at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 butions to the world at large, has become Grand Concourse. Inaugural inductees forgotten, according to the organizers of are former New York State Attorney Gen- this new project, The Bronx Jewish Histor- eral Robert Abrams, comedian/actor Rob- ical Initiative. ert Klein, founder of the Jewish Feminist The Initiative has already run a bus Alliance Blu Greenberg, Hebrew Home tour of the Jewish Grand Concourse, led by by HealthSpring President & CEO Dan- author Avery Corman and Bronx Borough iel Reingold, and author Cynthia Ozick. Historian Lloyd Ultan, with others to be Co-sponsored by Bronx Borough President scheduled, and in the initial planning stag- Tour narrators (l to r): Author Avery Corman, Bronx Borough Rubin Diaz, Jr., the evening will be emceed es is a free showing in the Bronx of a Yid- Historian Lloyd Ultan and BxJHI leaders Marti Michael and On the Bronx Trolley tour of by Fox-TV’s Mike Woods. dish language ﬁ lm that played in the As- Howard Teich with the Bronx Trolley the Jewish Grand Concourse From its early beginnings in the nine- cot Theater on the Grand Concourse in the teenth century to its ongoing histo- 1940s, with other cultural events to be an- ry-in-the-making today, the Jewish commu- nounced. nity has been an integral part of the story The event is free and open to the pub- of the Bronx. lic, though seating is limited and is by res- “We want to bring the extraordinary ervation only. RSVP to thebronxjewish@ history of the Jewish Bronx to the atten- gmail.com with your name, phone num- tion of people today who may not be ber and email address (maximum two peo- aware of it. We want to build bridges be- ple per reservation). tween ethnicities, and to honor the cul- At the event, the BxJHI will also launch tural contributions of Bronx residents, its interactive website, a virtual space to past and present,” said Howard Teich, the both host photos, information and remi- Author Avery Corman (Oh founding organizer of the new initiative. niscences, and also allow visitors, includ- God, Kramer vs. Kramer) In 1948, more Jews lived in the Bronx, ing current Jewish Bronxites and their A stop at the top of the Grand Concourse, the group discussed co-narrated the Grand about 650,000, than in the new State of Is- descendants around the world, to add growing up among the ethnic groups predominant in the Concourse tour of his “old rael. Today, there are about 50,000. In the memories and photos to its content. 1940s and 1950s—Jewish, Irish and Italian. neighborhood.” Young Israel of Pelham Let Your Voices Be Heard Parkway’s Yom Yerushalayim 22nd Israel Day Concert in Central and Shavuot Celebration Park: The Concert With a Message by Yakira Soloveichik vases out of clay and ﬁ lled them with tissue paper bouquets to beautify the This past Sunday, Young Israel of Pel- Shavuot table. ham Parkway held an event for Yom Ye- Following the activities, families en- rushalayim/Shavuot. With Israeli mu- joyed a falafel lunch with blue and white sic playing in the background, more than cookies for dessert. twenty children and adults embossed YIPP wants to thank its participants and gold foil–either by free hand or with trac- sponsors for a successful event that was en- Moments after all of the concert’s star performers sang “United Jerusalem,” at last year’s Israel ers–making pictures of “Jerusalem, the joyed by all. The next event will take place Day Concert in Central Park—The Concert With A Message. (L-R) Shloime Dachs; Concert City of Gold.” Participants also modeled sometime in June or early July. Chairman, Dr. Paul Brody; Chazzan Yaakov Rosten; Gad Elbaz; LIPA; Edon; Chaim Kiss; Nachas; Concert Organizer, Dr. Joseph Frager. Photo credit: BarryBrown.com PHOTO CREDIT: BARRYBROWN.COM

This year’s 22nd Israel Day Concert in will include artists such as Gad Elbaz, Alex Central Park will take place Sunday, May 31, Clare, LIPA!, Shloime Dachs Orchestra & from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Summer Stage. Singers. Hatikva and the National Anthem Admission is free. Attendees should enter will be performed by Jerry Markovitz. Food from Park and 5th Ave. or 72nd Street.The provided by Mendy’s. concert will go ahead rain or shine. This Event organizers include Dr. Joseph and year’s concert is dedicated to the memory Karen Frager. Chairpersons are Dr. Paul and of Gilad Shaar HY’D and Eyal Yifrach, HY’D. Drora Brody. Zvika Bornstein is the musi- The concert will include remarks by cal producer. Shloime Dachs is the musical presidential hopeful Gov. Mike Huckabee; director and Nachum Segal will emcee the Minister of Science, Technology and Space, event. MK Danny Danon; former U.S. Ambassa- Due to tight security, COME EARLY— dor John Bolton; Rabbi Shmuley Boteach; no large bags or backpacks will be allowed Aharon and Sara Rivka Soloveichik work with the younger children to make decorations for the ZOA President Morton Klein; RZA Presi- into the park. For further info, view www. Shavuot table dent Martin Oliner. Musical performances IsraelDayConcert.com or call 917-650-5623.

Bronx Jewish Community Council it all possible. Award. Marlene Cintron, president of the The breakfast is BJCC’s largest annual to Host 6th Breakfast of Champions At the breakfast, BJCC will be honor- Bronx Overall Economic Development, fundraising campaign, ensuring that the  CONTINUED FROM P. 12 ing Lenny Caro, president and CEO of the will receive the Public Service Award. The organization continues to provide life-sus- Bronx Chamber of Commerce, with the Riverdale Jewish Center will be receiving taining services to its Bronx neighbors. try which has both kosher and non-kosher Bronx Business Leader Award, as well as the Congregational Honor Roll, and Pro- Reservations can be made at bjcconline. food, delivered 3,000 holiday food packag- Eliezer Rodriguez, Esq., executive ofﬁ ce of ject HOPE youth volunteers, comprised org. Tickets are $100, and tables can be re- es to homebound seniors, distributed 650 the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of SAR and Westchester Day School stu- served for $900. For information and spon- food vouchers, provided 4,347 transporta- of Realtors, with the Bronx Realty Lead- dents, will receive the Leaders of Tomor- sorship opportunities, call Jon Henkin at tion trips for seniors, helped 318 individu- er Award. Andrew Golub, CPA of Livrie- row Award. Over 150 students from both of 718-652-5500 x206 or email jhenkin@bjc- als enroll in food stamps, assisted 216 peo- ri & Golub, will be receiving the Guardian these schools are responsible for packing conline.org. To volunteer for BJCC, con- ple with legal counseling, provided over of Chesed Award and Judy Uman, BJCC’s up over 1,000 food packages annually and tact Niti Minkove, Director of Volunteers, $75,000 in emergency cash relief and en- director of social services, will be award- this award is issued in recognition of their at 917-693-3084, or email nminkove@bjcco- listed the help of 2,500 volunteers to make ed the Lorance Hockert Labor of Love accomplishments. nline.org.

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By Rabbi David Walk counters of the Third Kind. So, it does seem Creating a Camp and a People that there is an argument about this very ba- There is a custom sic question. I believe that this is a very im- By Rabbi Gidon Rothstein They did sin with the rest of the nation to stay up all night on portant and fundamental discussion with- when the spies came back. The dying in the Shavuot in anticipation in the Torah world. Do we view the Torah A project in memo- desert wasn’t purely for the lack of faith of the acceptance of the and its reception as a glimpse into theoph- ry of Baruch Leib HaKo- shown in crying over the spies’ report, it was Torah in the morning. any and the nature of the heavenly, or do hen b. Mordechai Yidel cumulative of all of their sins. The Levi’im The logic of this particu- we think of this experience as an intellectu- ve-Dobba Chaya. had not joined that earlier sin, so were not lar practice seems weaker to me every year. al event and a recognition that the Torah is included in the decree. By about three a.m. I have a lot of diffi culty more God’s anthropology than our theology? I take two lessons from this Rashi, this rationalizing my absence from a comfy bed. I, obviously, can’t resolve this issue. This The Roots of Punishment time around. First, it means that more than However, the continued popularity of this debate will continue as long as scholars de- The book of Bamidbar opens with a just Yehoshua and Kalev survived the desert. custom for the last 500 years shows that it liberate on the basic nature of Torah, in oth- count of the Jewish people, first by tribe and Second, it reminds us that we cannot always strikes a resonant chord in our national soul. er words, forever. But that won’t prevent me then by tribe within encampments. This is evaluate punishment from how it seems—if So, what is the appeal of this persistent cus- from taking sides on this issue. For me, the part of showing the nation developing into we see two people act the same way and get tom? I believe that there is a desire to recap- mystical and the esoteric approach is more a unified whole, but with clear subdivisions. different results, Rashi here is telling us that ture the Mt. Sinai experience. Remember, on about metaphor and symbolism than about The Levi’im were counted separately by spe- one reason would be their different pasts. One who sinned at the Golden Calf and at אך (Pesach, our seder recreates the exodus, and reality. So, I would like to think that the hap- cific Divine command; (Bamidbar 1:49 do not count the Levi’im the spies saw a different consequence than ,את מטה לוי לא תפקד sitting in the sukkah during Sukkot recalls pening at the foot of Mt. Sinai was more of the years in the desert; therefore we have es- an intellectual event. People’s minds were be- (with the rest of the nation), and Rashi offers one who sinned at the spies alone. But if we tablished this practice to help us relive that ing expanded and challenged by truths and two possible reasons. only looked at the result of the spies inci- morning at Sinai. Now, we must ask, what is ideas being presented by Divine decree. The First, the king’s legion is worthy of its dent, we would see inexplicable disparities the essence of that experience? epiphany was in our brain as much as in our own count. This fits with the general view of fate, and might even complain about how There seems to be a difference of opinion souls. With this in mind we can ponder a fa- of Levi, who are taken for special lives and unfair it was. Perhaps we were using too nar- about the nature of the event at Mt. Sinai. mous question about the event. In chapter 19 special service to God—the tribe does not row a lens. We have two different quotes in the Mish- of Exodus, Moshe reports to the Jews that if receive its own share in the land of Israel, it neh about this event. In Pirkei Avot (Ethics of they listen to God’s words and guard the Di- has to serve in the Mishkan and, later, Beit Tribal Identifications the Fathers) it says that Moshe received the vine covenant they will be God’s nation and HaMikdash, and so on. Separate in one way Hashem tells Moshe (2:2) that the Jews Torah from Mt. Sinai. This makes the event most treasured possession. In verse eight ap- leads to separate in other ways, such as in should encamp with his tribe and father’s sound very earthly and this worldly. How- pears the Jews’ response: “And all the peo- being counted on their own. household by their family or tribal flags, with flags. One option for those signs ,באתת ,דבר אחר ever, in tractate Sanhedrin (which discuss- ple answered together, and said, ‘All that the More interesting to me is the es courts and trials) it includes one who says Lord has spoken we will do.’ And Moshe re- the second explanation. Rashi says Hashem is that they were the same color as the gem- that Moshe didn’t get the Torah from heav- ported the words of the people to the Lord.” knew that all included in this count would stones that represented that tribe on the on the breastplate the Kohen Gadol ,חושן en amongst those who won’t have a portion This inspiring answer is the prelude to the be punished with death for their role in the in the World to Come. This makes the Torah great revelation at Sinai. God makes an of- sin of the spies, and therefore excluded the wore. If so, this was “their” color, the color and that event sound like an otherworldly af- Levi’im, since they had not been part of the fair, maybe akin to the last scene in Close En-  CONTINUED ON P. 30 sin of the Golden Calf.  CONTINUED ON P. 30

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The events of last summer were certain- The recent elections may have blurred ly felt in Sderot where I have worked for our memory, but the spirit of solidarity and the last four years, but they have also im- love that swept our people last summer in pacted the Gush Etzion area where I have response to the kidnapping was no acci- lived for 32 years. I was asked to come dent. help the Makor Chaim Institutions build It was fi rst and foremost a testament to their new campus in Gush Etzion in mem- the inner unity of “Knesset Yisrael”—the ory of our three boys who were so tragi- joint holy soul of the Jewish people. cally kidnapped and murdered last sum- It was also a revelation—it exposed to mer. The Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Dov Singer, the world the spirit of those special peo- and his family are personal friends of our ple who choose to send their kids to a spe- JOINJOIN THETHE family, and my son Eli graduated Makor cial place like Makor Chaim where Naftali Chaim and went on to be a “Steinzaltz Am- Fraenkel and Gilad Shaer studied. bassador” in New Jersey this year. In addi- It was the resounding echo of the soft tion, my connection with Racheli Fraen- song of love for Torah and Am Yisrael that kel, mother of Naftali hy”d, goes back to is being sounded by R’ Dov Singer at Ma- my childhood days in Boro Park, Brook- kor Chaim’s High School, at the Beit Mid- lyn where her grandmother Mrs. Rokeach, rash L’Hitchadshut Renewal Outreach the Bercher Rebitzen, was our landlady and Center and the Lifnei V’Lifnim Educator’s like a grandmother to us. Training Center. Who can forget the dra- I am humbled by the fact that I was priv- matic way he began the eulogy of his stu- ileged to play a small part in the Torah rev- dents by declaring: “I hereby accept upon olution in Sderot, but when the good peo- myself the mitzva of loving your neighbor ple of Makor Chaim came and asked for my as yourself!” help—I could not turn them down. Our response to tragedy has been to One cannot ignore the deep changes we “choose life” and begin the construction of are undergoing both personally and as a na- a living monument to the memory of the tion. three boys—a much-needed permanent The fi rst stage is represented by Avra- campus for our institutions, which are now ham Avinu who was a “settler” in Eretz located in ancient “caravans” slated for de- Yisrael—in Hevron in Bet El—and the struction. challenge of my generation (and that of A wise man once said that God decreed our older children) was the settling of the that all the important organizations be land. lacking in fi nances, so that the rabbis and Yitzchak, however, went to live in the leaders would be forced to leave the con- Negev, and so too, the second stage here in fi nes of the study hall and take their mes- Israel has been placing “Am Yisrael” fi rst, sage to the streets. TREME CHALLENGECHALLENGE typifi ed by the Torah Seed groups in de- The need to build has pulled out “Rav X velopment towns and the accompanying Dovi” from the Beit Midrash. Hesder Yeshivot of which Sderot is the big- The need to “choose life” has yanked ... AND SUPPORT gest and best example. I personally have some of us from various places to form Ma- OHEL'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES three children involved in these kinds of kor Chaim’s new Department of Develop- efforts. ment. “Yaakov was a simple man, a dweller of Join us in turning last summer’s dreams tents.” In the end, though, it comes down of unity into a concrete expression of our to what is happening in our inner souls be- faith in our future. 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By Bracha K. Sharp

Paula Blumenfeld has always been enthusiastic regarding art, and today she is no different. With her many years as an artist and her varied and busy life and artistic experiences, her path towards fi nding her ex- pressive voice has been, indeed, anything but ordinary. As a child, Blumenfeld was always draw- ing, and as time went on, she grew to have more and more passion for the fi eld of art. orate when I am working.” Blumenfeld cur- ico, Africa, Egypt, Morocco, England, Po- in Harrison, NY for 17 years, and has three Her formal training did not begin until, as a Paula Blumenfeld Deborah, by Paula Blumenfeld The Delusion That We Are Self-Contained married woman, she moved to North Caro- lina. After taking one year of studio courses rently works in oils and mixed media and land, and the Czech Republic—to name grown children and, for the fi ve years be- at the local university, she was able to “wea- much of her work today involves portrai- just a few!—has “certainly informed and fore he passed away, her father lived with sel her way into” an MFA program in paint- ture. “The portraits on my website were enriched my life and sensibilities in many the family as well. All three of her children ing. It was these courses that helped to pro- done from live models who pose about ways: symbolically, coloristically, [and] ex- are artistic in different ways, from acting to vide her with the necessary technical skills two hours at a sitting for three weeks. Then perientially.” This sense of travel and ad- playing music to dancing and singing, al- upon which to build a career. I take the bones of the painting and work venture has been with her for a very long though none of them are visual artists. Before her artistic education at the local from memory. I have done a few portraits time. Blumenfeld and her husband had It has been challenging to balance her university, however, Blumenfeld obtained that were supplemented by photos,” she lived for many years in a small town in artwork with her family but, Blumenfeld degrees in both English and Hebrew at explained. eastern North Carolina where her husband said, “I have always been fortunate enough SUNY Albany, after which she attended He- Judaism, too, has infl uenced Blumen- was involved with a family business. How- to have the support of my husband and a brew University for one year. In addition, feld’s artwork. She has done a series of ever, because of their love for Israel, the studio space [to work in] at home, which she holds an MA from Columbia Universi- works based on the Holocaust, saying that business was sold and they planned to go has allowed me to work around everyone’s ty in International Affairs and Business, as she needed to express just how much she to a kibbutz for a year or two. At the last schedules and needs!” Apart from her fami- well as the MFA mentioned above from the was affected by the horrors of it. Because minute, they were informed that there was ly and her art, she also holds a passion for Is- East Carolina University. Judaism is such a major component of who a lack of housing on the kibbutz due to an rael advocacy and is on several boards—in- Blumenfeld said that she has been most she is, she also incorporates Hebrew callig- infl ux of many new immigrants. She was cluding Stand with Us, AIPAC, Westchester infl uenced by 20th-century artists such as raphy into her work and fi nds inspiration told by the staff that they could try again Hillels, and the American Jewish Congress. Cezanne, Picasso, Diebenkorn, and Alice in Jewish texts, oftentimes accepting com- the next year, but meanwhile, her husband Blumenfeld will have a painting in a ju- Neel, from whom she has learned much missions that are based on Biblical fi gures received an offer from a company in New ried show of small works at the Mamar- about color and form. Nowadays, she typ- and specifi c prayers. York, so she said, “off they went on a new oneck Artists Guild at 126 Larchmont Ave., ically works for six or more hours daily on Her extensive travels have been anoth- adventure.” Larchmont, NY from April 30–May 23, 2015. her paintings, enjoying her time in the stu- er source of artistic infl uence. Having been The main thing outside of Blumenfeld’s You can also view her artwork on her web- dio. “Somehow,” she said, “the hours evap- to Israel and to places such as Wales, Mex- art life has been her family. She has lived site, http://www.paulablumenfeld.com/.

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By Joshua E. London and attention, like with Pierre into wine. When given the over- than Chenin Blanc, Riesling is Miodownick’s brilliant Domaine cropped, jug-wine treatment, considered by many wine con- As we leap into the spring Netofa white wines, Chenin also Chenin tends to produce drink- noisseurs to be the white-wine- season and start thinking about pairs particularly well with Med- able and enjoyable if typically grape equivalent of Pinot Noir in lighter warmer-weather meals iterranean foods. uninspiring plonk, but when ac- Burgundy. For Riesling, like the and the traditional dairy foods Chenin Blanc is one of the corded the respect it deserves mighty Burgundy red-grape vari- of Shavuous, kosher-wine lov- most versatile white-wine grapes Chenin can produce wines of tre- etal, typically offers a bright, at ers will once again be contem- that can produce amazing-tast- mendous depth and complexity. times brilliant, acidity and be- plating their white-wine options. ing, generally light-bodied or del- Indeed, when done right, Chenin witching aromas of minerals, fl o- Two grape varieties that have icate, wines across the spectrum: Blanc tends to display its particu- rals and fruit. Unlike the cherry much to offer, both in terms of dry, off-dry, very sweet or even lar growing location and condi- and red-fruit notes of Pinot, how- range and food pairing adaptabil- sparkling. Chenin Blanc offers tions, or terroir, particularly well. ever, the fruit elements in Ries- ity, are Chenin Blanc and Ries- a fl avor profi le that is typical- This is all part of what makes ling tend to be something more ling. ly quite appealing, with melon, Chenin Blanc such a fabulous like peach, pear, nectarine, apri- The Chenin Blanc grape is be- apple and pear characteristics, grape varietal to explore. cot, honey-crisp apple and even lieved to have been fi rst cultivat- along with good acidity, mineral- Similarly, the Riesling grape— lychee. ed in the Loire Valley of France in ity and sometimes chalky-ness, which originated in the Rhine re- Because of these singular the ninth century, though it has and also what some folks think gion of Germany, but has also qualities, the wide variety of long since migrated across the of as “leafy” elements. Chenin migrated across the globe—is styles and their easy food-pairing globe from California to South aromas can range from spicy to thought of as a generally fl exible characteristics, Chenin Blanc and Africa, and most recently to very citrus to fl oral and even tropical, varietal because it too is especial- Riesling wines routinely enchant good effect in Israel where it depending on the place where ly good at transmitting into the oenophiles the world over. These Baron Herzog Domaine Netofa seems to grow nicely with the it is grown as well as the viticul- fi nal wine the character of what- are two grape varietals that are Chenin Blanc 12 Galilee White 09 climate. Indeed, when made tural and vinifi cation techniques ever its local soil and climate well worth your time and atten- NoV.PDF NoV.PDF with a little tender loving care employed in turning the fruit happen to be. Indeed, even more tion. L’Chaim!

Rabbis’ Take on the Tuition a Jewish issue. V’nishma”—we are ready to do whatever is Crisis: How You Can Help But they cannot do this alone. needed of us. Send us your  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 It is not enough to vote. It is not enough Well, every one of us is needed now to to be a member or donor to one of these step up on this crucial issue. news, events fi nancially. organizations. And it is not enough to be a May we merit to see results that are at • Security costs have spiked. As we look concerned parent. least equal to our communal effort. and photos! around the world, and sadly, very close Our elected offi cials must hear from us to home, we understand why. as a community. Rabbi Shmuel Marcus is Rav of Kehilas Ishei Yisrael, Send to • Energy costs are also on the rise. Tech- They hear from us on the threat of a nu- Kew Gardens Hills; and Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern, nology in the classroom is an increasing, clear Iran. They hear from us on the need to is Rav of the Young Israel of Scarsdale [email protected] and increasingly expensive, need. stand with Israel. • Salaries, benefi ts and annual raises for They must hear from us on the need to dedicated teachers and staff—which ac- support our children, our schools and our count for almost 90 percent of a school’s community. operating budget—must remain in Very soon, many of our local day place to recruit and retain high-quality schools and yeshivot will be hosting our educators. local politicians. They do so in partnership Likewise, we know what needs to be with the Orthodox Union, one of the key done. Our local schools must continue to organizations involved in this effort. be recipients of our tzedaka (charity) dol- When they come to school they will see lars, not just as a token of our apprecia- our unique brand of education in action, tion for educating our children but also and they will meet our children. because halacha (Jewish law) directs us to But they should also meet you. You prioritize our local institutions when de- should attend these meetings. Please con- termining giving. And while some schools tact your school and ask when the meet- have undertaken innovative tuition-re- ing is, and please make every effort to be duction initiatives, many have not, and there. it’s still too much to ask of the schools We will be there. Our community ad- alone. vocacy leaders will be there. Our kids, our We can’t fi x this without help from our teachers and our school leaders will be government leaders. We must lobby those there. You should be there too. in state and local offi ce. We’ve all at points taken off work to In fact, on each issue we have raised, travel to Washington, D.C. to lobby and to there is constitutionally sound political ac- rally on behalf of our brothers and sisters tion happening right now that could fi x in Israel, or skipped our lunch break to pro- this crisis. test at the UN. • A tuition tax credit to help provide mil- Now, your community needs your help lions in scholarship dollars is ready for a and attention too. vote in Albany. It does not matter whether you are • Bills to provide security for our schools a family on scholarship, a family work- and allow them to pay cheaper rates for ing hard each day to make ends meet or a energy—a rate currently only available dedicated supporter of Jewish educational to some public schools. needs. • Technology assistance is another area in You should call your school and arrange which we see activity. to be there. Already, dedicated leaders in our com- It also does not matter whether you munity, along with professionals work- know your own elected offi cial supports ing for a variety of Jewish organizations, us. They must be able to go back to their are reaching out to our elected offi cials colleagues and say, “This issue really mat- to press them to support these programs. ters to my constituency.” They are also partnering with other faith You really should be there. communities that have similar issues, such As we approach the holiday of Shavuot, as the Catholic Church and other Christian we are reminded that every Jew stood at schools, so everyone knows this isn’t “just” the foot of Sinai. Every Jew said “Na’aseh

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 27 THE KOSHER DINNER LADY Keeping Dinner Available all Evening

By Rachel Berger ally impossible. I never know who is com- the ground turkey. This dish is an awesome ing or going. way to load up on veggies. I don’t know about Dinner preparation now has become a Enjoy the sun, and enjoy your dinner! you, but I am loving nightmare. Why? Because, primarily, I for- Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry the glorious weather get to make it. One kid will come home 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided we have been having. starving, and eat a yogurt while asking 1 large red onion, cut into medium dice I am enjoying every when will I make dinner? The next one 4 cloves garlic, minced, or 4 cubes fro- minute I can spend walks in an hour later saying they aren’t zen garlic outside, with my face turned to the sun eating because they found something to 1.5 lbs. ground turkey (with sunscreen of course!). The problem eat before they came home, and yet the 1/2 small head of caulifl ower, grated in is, I have found it is so easy to lose track next kid comes home two hours after the food processor (resembles rice) or cut into of time with all this daylight. In the win- kitchen is cleaned up and asks, “Where is small fl orets ter, my early warning sign is the darken- dinner?” 1 yellow zucchini, cut into half moons ing sky. The setting sun is in front of me See what I mean? It’s pretty frustrat- 1 green zucchini, cut into half moons as I race to arrive home before the kids. ing. The best kind of dinner to serve un- 1 yellow pepper, cut into medium dice Then I know my hours are numbered, and der these circumstances is something in 1 red pepper, cut into medium dice I must put dinner on the table. Now the one pot or pan that is quick to put togeth- 4 oz. snow peas, trimmed and cut in half Turkey Stir Fry (CREDIT: KDL) sun shines until way after the kids come er, quick to clean up, and can go into the 8 oz. white mushrooms, cut in quarters home. No warning, just the sudden open- fridge and back out to heat in a jiffy. One 4 cups broccoli fl orets minutes. If it seems there are too many veg- ing of the door, and hello, there they are. such meal I made recently was a turkey stir 1.5 tsp. ground ginger, etables for the pan, cook them in batches. And then, goodbye, (if I’m lucky) just as eas- fry, inspired by People Magazine, which 2 tsp. salt You want the vegetables to stay crisp, and ily, they head back out to enjoy what’s left has started publishing a recipe or two each 4 tbsp. soy sauce not steam. Season the vegetables with 1 tea- of the day. The structure of my day seems week. This one seemed right up my alley, Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet (12- spoon salt, and add turkey mixture back to be gone, and the kids’ schedules have and I set about cooking it for dinner. After 14 inch), and add the onion and garlic. Sau- into pan. Sprinkle with the ginger and soy become erratic. all the vegetables were prepped, it came to- té for a minute or two, and add the ground sauce and heat through. Taste, and adjust Spring is not only all sun and games, gether pretty easily into one nice pot, and turkey. Stir the turkey with a wooden spat- seasoning to your liking. Use leftovers to but it heralds in the dreaded Regents, fi - there it stood on the stove, until every last ula, and keep breaking up the turkey into fi ll a wrap. nal exams, sports playoffs and late night member of the family was done for the small pieces. When the turkey is no longer school sessions to make up for all the work night. An even easier version than the one pink, remove to a bowl, and sprinkle with 1 Rachel is a Real Estate attorney, currently trying to fi g- that wasn’t fi nished during the regular printed below would be to simply place all teaspoon of the salt. Add another three ta- ure out what to make for Pesach. Subscribe to her blog school year. So if I thought keeping track the vegetables on a cookie sheet and roast blespoons of oil to the pan and heat. Add at TheKosherDinnerLady.com. Contact her at Rachel@ of my kids was hard before, now it’s virtu- them for 20-30 minutes, before stirring into the vegetables and sauté for about three thekosherdinnerlady.com

RESTAURANT REVIEW Stamford’s New Sushi Joint Is Worth the Trip

By Shoshana Winter departure from today’s ubiquitous, fast- eral sushi chefs. As soon as we sat down, food approach to the popular Japanese cui- we were personally greeted by the owners, Sushi in Stamford? sine, elevating the entire experience. I am Rica and Ari Lieberman, a lovely couple, Why would anyone not sure we would have considered driv- who were gracious and thanked us for pa- living 15 minutes from ing to Stamford for a sushi meal on a Satur- tronizing their new establishment. Manhattan’s Upper day night (or anywhere on a typical Satur- Besides the expected rolls, sashimi and West Side and all the day night, for that matter) if we didn’t have specialty sushi items available on most su- kosher eateries it of- to pick up our daughter from a Shabbat shi restaurant menus, Shoosh also features fers consider driving in sleepover, but now that we did it, we are an interesting variety of delicious appetiz- the opposite direction, sure to return. Considering how late Shab- ers, two of which we sampled. The Crispy across state lines for a spicy tuna roll? In a bat ends, we were pleasantly surprised that Rice was as delicious to eat as it was to word: Shoosh. Shoosh opened at 9:30 pm Motzei Shabbat, look at. Presented as a deconstructed dish, Soosh Spring Roll (CREDIT: DTR) Shoosh, located in the Crown Plaza Ho- and judging by the number of customers small crispy rice “chips” can be dipped in tel in downtown Stamford, Connecticut, that were being seated at 11pm, when we a healthy portion of fresh spicy tuna and of savory salmon bites and a colorful vari- opened six months ago, and my husband departed, it seems to be fi lling a real need. topped with a tangy seaweed salad. The ety of sautéed vegetables all covered in a and I had a chance to experience it this past The restaurant itself has a cool modern- Shoosh Spring Roll made with Chilean sea sweet and garlicky sauce. Saturday night. ist vibe, hip atmosphere and plenty of seat- bass and mixed vegetables in a crispy fi ll- In addition to a variety of interesting The fi rst thing I will say is that ing including an open bar area where you ing was a little messy but rich and fl avorful. noodle dishes, all kinds of sushi (includ- everything about Shoosh was a refreshing can watch your food being prepared by sev- But, what about the sushi? After our ap- ing vegetable and fruit versions), there are petizers, we each enjoyed a specialty roll several fi sh entrees, soups and sides that

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Experiencing Torah on Shavuot totally committed ourselves to God. We rah society. We build our communities and ent to them at the foot of Mt. Sinai.  CONTINUED FROM P. 22 promise to accept both the yoke of heaven ourselves on a foundation of Divine laws. Now we can go back to that custom of and the yoke of mitzvoth. But Rav Aharon Rav Aharon concludes, “These three factors, staying up all night. The purpose of this sleep fer and the Jews can’t refuse. However, after Lichtenstein OB”M presented a more com- on the personal and national levels, provid- deprivation is to renew our devotion to the the recital of the Ten Commandments, the prehensive approach. He explained that ed the impetus for the transition from the Torah and its study. We pulled history’s fi rst assembled throng declares something else: three elements had occurred between the fi rst stage, accepting the Torah, to the sec- “all-nighter” to show that we are worthy of “Then he took the Book of the Covenant and fi rst declaration and the second to change ond stage, sacrifi ce.” accepting the Torah. This requires a double read it aloud to the people. Again they all re- the format of their commitment. First of I’d like to add another dimension. The dedication to do what the Torah demands, sponded, ‘We will do everything the Lord has all, they heard and experienced the epiph- word nishma means “we will listen,” but it but also to study and try to understand this commanded. We will obey (Exodus 24:7).” any at Sinai. There was both fear and at- can also mean “we will understand.” The big allegiance to God’s communiqué. Staying up This is the famous phrase na’aseh v’nishma. traction to the awesome reality of revela- change was a commitment to Torah and its without serious Torah study just misses the Why the change? What idea is being added? tion. Secondly, Moshe taught the laws in study. The Jews, I believe, saw the events at point. Chag Sameach. Our Sages over the years have made a the Torah reading of Mishpatim. These are Sinai as a major step in their maturation as big deal of this second declaration. In the heavy-duty laws which required serious To- a people. In their transition from a slave na- Rabbi David Walk is Congregation Agudath Sholom’s Talmud (Shabbat 86a), we have God asking rah study. The philosophy of accepting God tion, they were seeing for the fi rst time the re- Education Director. He is a tireless teacher and educa- who revealed this secret of the angels to the is now about understanding the ox which sponsibilities of a free people. This included tor. For over 30 years he has taught students from third Jewish people. But what did it add to our un- gores or returning a lost article. And, fi nal- a serious commitment to Torah study. Slaves grade and up and conducted many classes for teens and derstanding of the experience at Sinai? The ly, Rabbi Lichtenstein points out that these are basically robots; free men are required to adults. Prior to joining CAS, he served as director and basic approach to this issue is that we have laws mold an assembly of people into a To- study, to think, to decide. This became appar- teacher at Yeshivot Hamivtar in Efrat, Israel.

Five Rashis, Bamidbar: Creating To explain, Rashi cites R. Yehudah, son how many babies were in the tent. were swept up in Korach’s rebellion because a Camp and a People of R. Shalom (probably from Tanchuma 19) If Hashem’s willing to do the count, of their proximity to him. The other three  CONTINUED FROM P. 22 that this is a tribe known to count its chil- why have Moshe do anything? That would tribes’ closeness to Moshe led to their being dren from when they are little, since Bamid- seem to be one more example of the rela- uplifted, Yehudah becoming a lawmaker for that signified the tribe’s role in the Jewish bar 26:59 refers to Yocheved (Moshe’s moth- tively common idea that we are expected to the Jewish people, Yissachar the academics, people. er and Levi’s daughter) as having been born do our part, and only then will Hashem do who knew the abstruse areas of Torah, and The other option is that the tribes ar- as they reached Egypt, but she is counted His. In looking for Rashi’s source, though, Zevulun also having those who were scribes rayed themselves as Ya’akov had told them among the seventy family members who my Bar-Ilan showed me Maharal of Prague’s and scholars. to when bearing his corpse to burial. In this went with Ya’akov. comment on this Rashi, that Moshe felt that Some people do this in choosing neigh- version, some aspect of the tribes’ roles were Rashi doesn’t explain why ordinary Jews going into the tents was inappropriate, not borhoods and schools, but once that larg- set when they were individuals, not tribes. count from when they can perform their too much trouble. That fits Rashi’s use of the er choice has been made, I’m not sure how -which more literally trans- many of us remember to continue choos ,יונקותיהם Yet, that which Ya’akov had arranged was as- adult functions, but this tribe’s members word sumed to be continuingly relevant, a part count from birth? One option, it seems to lates as suckling babies who are still nursing. ing our social circles with the awareness that of how each tribe took its role in the larg- me, is that Levi’im fulfill a function by their If so, Maharal might be suggesting that those with whom we spend time will affect er people. very existence: From the nation’s perspec- Rashi thought that aspect of life was too pri- our sense of right and wrong, appropriate and The idea of lasting identities suggests that tive, members of other tribes have nation- vate, that for Moshe or his representative to inappropriate, ideal and not. If our friends, for all that we might be born new, we are ex- al impact only when they actually serve the enter homes where nursing occurred was mentors, and other influencers are righteous, pected to take our place within an existing nation as a whole. Levi, the helpers of the too much of an invasion. Hashem seems to it will be good for us. If not, less so. tradition. Members of the tribe of Dan or Ze- priests, serve also by who they are. And, as have agreed, that the census, important as it vulun or Gad were born to different expec- soon as they are full term, they are who they is, did not justify abrogating our usual mod- Building a Nation tations, the “accident” of their birth to a par- are. esty around certain bodily functions, such as This week’s Rashis show us how identi- ticular tribe determining where they would nursing. ties within the Jewish people were both set encamp, and setting certain parameters on Who’s Counting the People? and malleable. Levi was separate and count- the lives they would live. It is a reminder The pasuk in 3:16 refers to the count of Peer Pressure, It’s Like the Weather ed from birth because much of their role Most sim- I have consciously been choosing Rash- was set. The tribes’ flags and place in the .על פי ה’ that we are neither blank slates nor predeter- the people as having been mined from birth, we’re in the middle. ply, this would mean it was in response to is that I think are less well-known, but camp were externally set, but the privacy God’s command. Rashi, however, records here’s one of those exceptional ones, where of the home was protected, and there was Counted from Birth a presumed conversation between Moshe I think it’s known but not absorbed or re- room for subgroups to develop, some taking The pasuk in 3:15 sets the count of the Le- and Hashem, in which Moshe points out he membered. The pasuk (3:29) places the fam- tribes to higher and better places, some the vi’im from one month old. The other count cannot actually count the people, since that ily of Kehat (including Korach) in the south, other way. included only those who could be drafted would involve entering all the tents to find which would be near Reuven, and (3:38) puts to military or national service, twenty and all the family members. Moshe and Aharon and his sons in the east, Rabbi Dr. Gidon Rothstein has served in the community Hashem’s reply seems oxymoronic. He near Yehudah, Yissachar and Zevulun. rabbinate and in educational roles at the high school and מבן חדש above. Rashi writes on the words -adult level. He is an author of Jewish fi ction and non-fi c אוי ,that as soon as we are confident a Levi tells Moshe to do his part and He, as it were, Rashi notes that in the first case ומעלה living near evildoers hurts tion, most recently “We’re Missing the Point: What’s Wrong ,לרשע ואוי לשכנו -baby was full-term, we count him, despite would do His. Moshe stood at every door the obvious fact that he won’t perform any way, the Divine Presence would check out us; Datan and Aviram (for whom Rashi has with the Orthodox Jewish Community and How to Fix It.” service until he’s much older. the house, and a Voice would announce no great love) and 250 others from Reuven He lives in Bronx, NY with his wife and three children.

Bronx and Westchester Residents but not always immediate. The Nucle- hibiting trade with countries and compa- Englewood. He has to respond suddenly to at NORPAC: A Firsthand Account ar Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 (S.1881) nies who participate in BDS (Boycott/Di- bus breakdowns, ill participants, appoint-  CONTINUED FROM P. 17 was introduced just before the Christmas/ vest/Sanction) against Israel, which they ments changes, etc. He wasn’t at fault for last New Year’s recess with 58 co-sponsoring hoped to tie to the International Trade Bill year’s torrential rain, so he can’t get credit national Financing Prevention Act of 2015 senators. Yet, no new co-sponsor was add- being debated the week of our mission. for the beautiful spring day we had this year. (H.R. 2297) which also passed the next day ed during the next three months until the One of the Berger team meetings was The exponential growth in the mission by an overwhelming vote of 432 – 0. NOR- morning after NORPAC 2014, when newly with Freshman Senator Steve Daines, this year is clearly due to the growing com- PAC was the fi rst organized group to advo- appointed Senator John Walsh (D-MT) add- who recently returned from a trip to Isra- munal awareness that ordinary citizens cate in support of Hezbollah Sanctions in ed his co-sponsorship, after a visit from a el and other Mid-East countries. His offi ce can meet our elected offi cials and have a 2014. New Rochelle team, headed by Michael Da- moved to its permanent space that day and positive infl uence on matters of great im- This bipartisan legislation, introduced vid and Jaime Hartman, and some of their he pointed out that NORPAC was the fi rst portance. Joining this one-day event can by Reps. Royce (R-CA), Meadows (R-NC), Zel- children. meeting held in his new conference room, serve as a follow-up to other lobbying ef- din (R-NY), Deutch (D-FL), and Engel (D-NY), The legislation did not get through the while his last meeting in the temporary forts earlier each year, and it offers those will cut off Hezbollah’s access to foreign fi - Senate Banking Committee in 2014. How- space was with Israeli Ambassador Ron who can’t go for multi-day events an oppor- nancial institutions and establish a means ever, our discussions this week with the Dermer. Other NORPAC teams were lucky tunity to be part of the process. of preventing Hezbollah from broadcasting new Banking Committee Chairman, Sena- to meet and speak with Ambassador Der- On a local note, the Westchester bus, their terrorist propaganda network, Al-Ma- tor Shelby (R-AL), indicated strong support mer, whom they met randomly in the halls which departs from and returns to the nar, in the U.S. to get it through committee. Our talks with of Congress. Young Israel of New Rochelle, was treated Only 20 sponsors signed on in the six members of the Senate were very positive The NORPAC mission planning com- to made-to-order breakfast by Swirl Coffee. weeks after its original 2014 introduction. for broad support and passage. mittee, representing all of the major Jewish Please visit www.norpac.net to learn In the six weeks following our advocacy, Teams are often asked about items not communities in the tri-state area, is coordi- more about previous missions, join the it had over 300 sponsors and passed the on the talking points. One example, this nated by NORPAC’s executive director, Avi e-mail list for local events, consider joining House last year by a vote of 404 – 0. year, was recent legislation introduced by Schranz. Avi never goes to DC for this event, us next year and view photos of the mis- Results of the mission are signifi cant Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Cardin, pro- as he mans the mission control center in sion and our local events.

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 31 FEATURES The Largest Bonﬁ re in Riverdale

While in Israel on the 33rd day of the they used to spend days hunting for the the little ones alike. We want to teach them Omer you can fi nd a real bonfi re on every largest planks and branches to create gigan- about what we grew up with and miss street corner, a large bonfi re is a rare sight tic bonfi res. They taught their kids some from home.” in New York City. On May 10th, two hun- well known Israeli tunes and shared their The bonfi re became the signature event dred Israeli families came together to cel- falafels. “This is the real thing!” a parent of iHouse, the Israeli program at The River- ebrate Lag B’Omer “Israeli Style” at The nodded with a smile. dale Y these past fi ve years. The group has Riverdale Y’s garden. They looked at the Kids got their faces painted in blue more than 200 core families who regularly Israeli children enjoying the largest bonfi re in sun setting behind the trees by the Hudson and white and enjoyed Israeli style s’mo- come together to celebrate Israeli and Jew- Riverdale and learning more about what their River. Hadas Oded, Director of Israel House res. “We are still in-between two cultures: ish holidays. “People love iHouse because parents miss about home (iHouse), said with excitement, “Wow, this our kids shy away from mixing the roast- we provide a real Israeli fl avor that really is just like at home, in Petach Tikvah!” ed marshmallows with the chocolate and works for both Israelis who miss home, as more American Jews to participate in our The community comes together be- biscuits; they ate them separately,” a parent well as Americans who want to connect and programs. There are many Israelis in River- cause they understand what Hadas is refer- said. Non-Israelis were wondering about learn more about Israel in an informal way. ” dale who would like to connect with Ameri- ring to. Israelis living in the US short term the sabich too: instead of hamburgers and During the school year, iHouse gets to- cans and make new friends,” Oded said. She or long term bring their families for these hot dogs, participants fi lled their pitas with gether for a monthly Gym Bo, where chil- added that she is excited about The Riverd- informal, politics- and ideology-free gather- fried eggplants, eggs, hummus, salad and dren and parents run and play in the gym, ale Y putting the “J” back into its commu- ings, where the only real agenda is to enjoy parsley – and of course, falafel. then gather for some Israeli music and nity center and putting a larger emphasis the best Israel has to offer in Chutz l’Aretz. Oded of iHouse said, “Many of us have arts & crafts. This is followed by story time on creating more Israeli-style programs, in- Israeli parents share nostalgic stories with little children and wanted to create a pro- in Hebrew, and a delicious Israeli style cluding infusing Israel into its general pro- their kids wearing baseball hats about how gram that work both for the grown-ups and brunch. “We hope to open up our doors to gramming as well. OHEL Gears Up for OXC: An As Sephardim Embrace Genetic Xtremely Unique Event on June 7 Testing, Dor Yeshorim Stands Ready Nearly 200 participants from the Five and OXC Committee Member comment- Harav Yitzchak Yosef, Rishon L’Tzion of Is- means the absolute privacy of all participants Boroughs, the Five Towns and New Jer- ed: “This is a groundbreaking event and I rael, has recently announced that he urges all is guaranteed, and rabbinic guidance ensures sey are training hard to run, climb, jump, am proud to be involved with this. I’ve per- young Sephardim to go for genetic testing be- that every aspect of the process is carried out crawl, and muscle their way through this sonally seen and climbed some of the ob- fore finalizing their shidduchim with a vort. In in Torah-true fashion. year’s fi rst-ever OXC –OHEL’s Xtreme Chal- stacles. They’re awesome and challenging. his discourse, Harav Yosef referred to a former To date, Dor Yeshorim can boast an un- lenge 5-mile or 1.5-mile course at Camp Kay- It will be a great day for kids and adults of colleague from his yeshiva days, who “till this paralleled accuracy rate in its testing for ge- lie. The course has been custom built to al- all abilities. So come out and join us in sup- very day suffers the consequences of not hav- netic compatibility. In fact, Dor Yeshorim has low all participants to push their bodies to port of OHEL’s kids and adults.” ing genetic tests done.” been so successful in avoiding many genetic the limit, with options for everyone from OHEL hopes that the customized tiered Dor Yeshorim, the preeminent genetic incompatibilities that one New York hospital, children to the most hardened athletes. system of obstacles, appealing to both sea- screening organization for the Jewish commu- which used to maintain a ward dedicated to Modeled after the now famous “Tough soned pros and individuals with develop- nity, initially geared its testing toward the Ash- Tay-Sachs patients, has since closed it down for Mudder” and “Spartan” runs, OXC includes mental disabilities, will become a trend in kenzic population. As time went on, Dor Ye- lack of admissions. options for children and adults with disa- fi tness related events. “We have built this shorim included testing for specific mutations While best known for premarital genet- bilities. Several of OHEL Bais Ezra’s resi- course with the hopes that we can set a of commonly Ashkenazic diseases that can be ic screening, Dor Yeshorim’s services extend dents with disabilities who have overcome new precedent in fund raising, said Robert found in Sephardic populations. Recently, in well beyond. If a child is born with a rare ge- their own life challenges will be joining for Katz, Chief Development Offi cer at OHEL. addition to the standard panel of testing, a sup- netic-based disease, r”l, Dor Yeshorim will help this fun-fi lled day. “I hope that we can lead by example to plementary panel that screens for 13 genetic his parents with guidance and medical refer- OXC features over 30 obstacles includ- show how any event can provide options diseases prevalent in the Sephardic communi- rals. The Dor Yeshorim staff, in collaboration ing tunnels, climbing walls, balance beams, for participants of all ability levels. And the ty was made available. The Sephardi panel of with medical professionals, will painstakingly rope ladders, water hurdles and much obstacle course will remain up in Camp tests are currently administered upon request. identify the genetic mutation in question, and more. As teams or individuals, every one of Kaylie for Kaylie campers to enjoy all sum- A few other Sephardic genetic diseases work to develop case-specific screening meth- the participants will make it to the fi nish mer long.” exist that have thus far not been included in ods to prevent the reoccurrence of the disease line, receive a medal and other giveaways OHEL thanks Ben Englander, Mordy any of the test panels. Dor Yeshorim research- in the family. and be proud of their accomplishments. Schwartz, Aryeh Jacobson and Etan Kesten- ers are presently researching these diseases Always at the forefront of its field, Dor Ye- Participants and their families will enjoy an baum for their tireless work on this event, and are working to develop reliable screen- shorim constantly invests in research in genet- all-day BBQ, festival with food vendors and as well as main sponsors: Investors Bank, ing methods so they may be included at some ic diseases that affect the Jewish community, blow up rides for kids. Students from sev- ABC Communications, Saxony Title, De- future date in standard tests. (As a non-prof- developing ever-more extensive and reliable eral schools from the fi ve towns including pendable Abstract, Poland Springs Brand it organization, the advancement of Dor Ye- ways to prevent the occurrence of fatal or de- HAFTR, DRS, and North Shore, as well as 100% Natural Water, Cliff Bars, and oth- shorim’s research depends largely on commu- bilitating conditions. With the Sephardic com- OHEL residents and family members have ers as well as our many participants who nity support.) munity now encouraging its young people to already signed up, and are preparing for the helped raise money to make this event pos- While there are numerous options availa- undergo screenings, Dor Yeshorim can expect event on June 7th. “I’m training at Warren sible. ble in the 21st century for people who seek ge- to amass an even greater volume and variety of Levi’s Fitness Center every day,” says Gidon, All funds raised at this event support netic testing, Dor Yeshorim is the only organ- valuable information. Even more importantly, a 12th grader from DRS. I’m challenging my- OHEL’s children and adults with disabili- ization conducting testing on a massive scale the Sephardic community will henceforth be self, but I also know that my senior class- ties, and families in crisis. There is still time throughout the Jewish community world- better equipped to prevent the occurrence of mates and I have teamed up as our last to participate, sponsor a participant or wide, with screenings done in hundreds of tragic diseases. class outing to help OHEL’s kids and adults. team, or become an event sponsor. Call 718 high schools and yeshivos and the result- For further information, contact Dor Ye- And that makes us all feel great!” 972 9338 or visit our website www.oheloxc. ing data centralized in one database. The use shorim at 718-384-6060, or email info@dorye- Ben Englander, OHEL Board member com of a unique, confidential numbering system shorim.com.

Bridging the Gap Year: ralnik, who plans to attend Washington deeper understanding and appreciation ing together has fostered the kind of open Hevruta Program Forges University in St. Louis in the fall. “After this of each other. Seeing these future leaders communication and caring between them. Israeli-American Bonds year [in Hevruta], I feel 100 percent better learning to work together, it was more than It’s something we know they’ll take back  CONTINUED FROM P. 7 equipped with knowledge and understand- we could have hoped for.” home with them, and use to create strong- ing to talk about Israel with anyone.” As Hevruta’s inaugural year winds er ties between Jews.” similar—challenges to face after the gap Rabbi Lehmann says he has been im- down, co-director Gilboa says she has wit- Perhaps program participant Jackie year ends. Although their Israeli friends are pressed with the distance the group has nessed the program’s success in closing the Bein of Stamford, Conn., puts it best. destined to be in military uniforms in a few traveled in maturity and cohesion. He vis- gap not so much in years, but in the chasm “It’s strange, my roommate came in months’ time, the Americans may be pre- ited with the group three times during the that exists between Israelis and American with the worst English of the Israelis and paring for another sort of conﬂ ict—against academic year. Jews. I had the worst Hebrew of the Americans,” anti-Israel elements on their college cam- “In the beginning, the Americans’ need “They started out as strangers and now she says. “But now we understand each puses. for space and individuality conﬂ icted with share mutual respect, understanding, and other perfectly and we’re able to have great “I feel like now we have the tools we the Israeli focus on community,” he says. love,” she says. “We’ve seen so much change conversations going back and forth in both need,” says Boston-area resident Jonny Ko- “But these differences soon gave way to in both groups. Living, learning, and work- languages.”

32 May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SCHOOLS YUHS Dinner a Smashing Success

Last Tuesday night, May 12, Yeshiva Uni- the sumptuous buffet that included both showcased their school pride. versity High Schools held their annual din- steak and sushi. Mrs. Ruthie Fried, a longtime teacher at ner at Marina del Rey in Bronx, New York. The event began by honoring Rabbi and YUHSG and chair of their well-regarded sci- This year’s honorees included Rabbi Steven Mrs. Burg, current MTA parents, whose de- ence department, was also honored, as was (YUHSB ‘89) and Rachel Burg, Mr. Avi (YU- votion to MTA is perhaps best manifested Mr. Avi Lauer, Vice President for Legal Af- HSB ’85) and Aleeza Lauer, Mrs. Ruth Fried, by the success of their sons, Aryeh and Elie, fairs at Yeshiva and proud parent of Central and Rabbi Al Cohen. The evening also paid as well as the Burgs’ generosity in opening senior Ashley. tribute to the MTA and Central classes of their home for the many local MTA shab- Lastly, Rabbi Al Cohen, a longtime YU- 1990 on the 25th anniversary of their grad- batons and tisches that take place there HSB (both BTA and MTA) maggid shiur and uation. throughout the year. founding editor of the “Journal of Halacha The dinner was a beautiful affair, with Yeshiva University President Richard Joel and Contemporary Society,” received recog- the backdrop of Marina’s ﬂ oor-to-ceiling spoke brieﬂ y about his own experiences at nition for his many years of service at the windows looking out over the northern MTA, and was followed by a performance nation’s oldest and most venerated yeshi- reaches of the East River. Inside, proud by the award-winning MTA chorus—hot off va high school. The guests were impressed alumni, parents, students, teachers, admin- their recent performance at New York City with the dinner and left more informed istrators and supporters of Yeshiva Univer- Hall. Central students subsequently present- about the school’s storied past and ener- sity High Schools milled about, enjoying ed a powerful poetry slam performance that gized about its future. Rabbi Al Cohen WTA Student MTA Students Help Rebuild Communities - Literally Recognized by Last Sunday, a number of MTA juniors and seniors answered the chesed call of NYS Comptroller Bonim Builders, a division of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey that helps to “renovate and perform critical repairs for low income families, seniors, and the physically disabled.” The groups of students, accompanied by YUHS executive director Shuey Jacoby, worked to take apart the kitchen of a disadvan- taged older woman whose home was in desperate need of repair. The boys spent hours tearing down the ceiling, remov- ing sheetrock and cleaning up. Upon rip- ping out the wall and ceiling of the pantry, the team was shocked to discover a massive (and fortunately non-active) beehive that was still dripping honey. WTA fi rst grader Daniel Delman was It was a fascinating moment in a chal- recognized by Tom DiNapoli, the New York lenging but rewarding experience. All State Comptroller, for his chessed and the participants were glad to be able to community service. help out. SAR HS College Bowl Team SAR Seventh Graders Head to Boston, Defeats Frisch 55-22 in the Finals Learn About America’s History By Tamar Weinberg

SAR seventh graders went on a two-day trip to Boston last week to learn about the historical signif- icance of the city. They witnessed a mock trial of the Salem Witch Trials by viewing a skit wherein an innocent Boston woman was Yona Benjamin, Akiva Goldman, Uri Hoch, Noam Lindenbaum, Hillel Mannis, Shalhevet accused of practicing witchcraft. Schwartz, Ittai Sopher. Thank you Faculty Advisor Rachel Margolin. The Boston Tea Party was reen- acted by the students when they threw models of chests of British Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael imported teas overboard. They visited the site of the Boston Mas- Hirsch in Washington Heights sacre, learning about the history of the area. Students also went to Encircles the Lag B’Omer Fire Fenway Park, touring the Red Sox landmark and visiting the press box. They saw Boston by land and by sea on the world famous Bos- ton Duck Tours and also enjoyed a performance of Blue Men Group. Seventh grader Lucy Levin said, “I enjoyed the Boston Tea Party reenactment the best. We got to climb onto the ship and throw boxes of tea overboard, and see what the quarters were like under the deck.”

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 33 SCHOOLS Frisch Lag B’Omer Program in Memory of Alisa Flatow, z”l, Features Charlie Harary By Cheryl Leiser, Frisch School Alumni Coordinator

PARAMUS, NJ—To commemorate the twentieth yahrzeit of Frisch alumna Ali- sa Flatow z”l, The Frisch School held a memorial lecture on Thursday, May 7 featuring renowned speaker Charlie Harary. More than 600 students and faculty—as well as members of Flatow’s family and many of her classmates—were in attendance for the morning program dedicated in Flatow’s honor and sponsored by The Frisch School Class of 1992. Flatow was killed by terrorists in April 1995 in a bus bombing in the Gaza Strip. She had been a student at Brandeis University, on a semester abroad in Jerusalem where she studied at Nishmat. Charlie Harary addresses The Frisch School Members of the Flatow family, members of the Frisch Class of ‘92, Dr. Kalman Stein, Rabbi Eli Former classmates of Flatow approached students, faculty, members of the Flatow Ciner and Charlie Harary. the Frisch administration with a request to family and members of the Frisch Class of create a program that would highlight their 1992. ed her fun, warm, loving personality. Hara- late friend’s life, not just the way she died. ry then took the podium. Everyone in the “All of the current Frisch students see Ali- many years ago that the deaths of Rabbi Aki- packed auditorium listened raptly as he re- sa’s picture on the wall and they know her va’s students—who were punished as a re- told the biblical story of Joseph and his name, and that she was killed by terrorists,” sult of their lack of respect for one anoth- brothers, and reinforced how important it said David Ruditzky, a friend of Flatow’s who er—stopped. “Alisa, z”l, was as a friend to all,” is for Jews to recognize the Divine spirit in helped organize the event. “But there was so Rabbi Ciner said. “So it seemed most ﬁ tting all of us. much more to her. People should remem- to honor her on this day.” Harary also told the audience that he ber her as she lived, not just as she died.” An- Charlie Harary was chosen as a speaker had actually gone to Flatow’s funeral twenty other Frisch alumna and classmate, Jessica for the program because he is well known years ago, even though he did not know her Gellis Landa, concurred. “Alisa was such a for his inspirational talks. A lawyer by train- personally. He said he has been inspired by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Flatow, Rabbi Eli Ciner warm, friendly person. Everyone loved her.” ing, he is a social entrepreneur with his own her father’s quest to pursue litigation against (principal of The Frisch School) and Mr. Frisch principal Rabbi Eli Ciner con- venture capital ﬁ rm, as well as a professor countries like Iran, which fund terrorism, as Charlie Harary.. ceived of the idea to create a program to at the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshi- well as to create legislation within the Unit- honor Flatow on Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day va University. ed States to help support victims of terror. was instead of just as someone who passed in the counting of the Omer. He explained On Thursday morning, Flatow’s for- Ruditzky said he was pleased with the away. This program hopefully helps prove to that traditionally Lag B’Omer is a day to cel- mer classmate David Ruditzky introduced program. “I’m glad we were able to high- Frisch students that true friendships really ebrate friendship, because it was on this day the program with anecdotes that highlight- light Alisa as the wonderful person she do last a lifetime.”

Westchester Day School cle, magnetic hangers, a backpack um- Invention Convention brella and apps for integrating a favorite  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 television shows into your calendar and for keeping the food in your refrigerator tremely hard for several months and nice and fresh. Rabbi Stephen Knapp, came up with some impressive inven- Assistant Principal of the middle school, tions! Parents remarked to me after vis- said, “The Invention Convention is al- iting the Convention that there were ways a highlight for WDS students. Stu- items there they would deﬁ nitely love dents take great pride in showing off to use in their daily lives.” Inventions their designs which truly reﬂ ect their Benny Romm explaining his Electricity-Generating Miranda Schnall showing an underclassman her included an electricity-generating bicy- individuality, personality and dreams.” Bicycle Recycling Invention

SAR’s Don Greenberg: Kiddush ilies, it will forever be a highlight of the Instagram, and other forms of social me- and triple majors in Computer Science at Hashem at Binghamton University 2015 graduation, that a brave young man dia were buzzing with news of his actions, Binghamton’s Watson School of Engineer-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 chose to put his Judaism ﬁ rst, and an en- with “likes,” thumbs up, and comments ing, Finance at its School of Management, tire University accepted and welcomed it. like “awesome!” and “unbelievable!” com- and Math at its Liberal Arts College, had hamton, was to have Greenberg pre-record According to Joseph Greenberg, Don’s mon themes. this to say: “90% of the credit for the kid- his speech, which was then shown on jum- father, “What was particularly interesting “When [Don] was asked to be com- dush Hashem should go to my parents and bo screens onstage on his graduation day, is that in the end, since the school (as do mencement speaker, he quickly discovered grandparents, and the rest to my schools with him standing quietly on the stage, many other venues) projects the proceed- it was on a Shabbat. I have to say that one and teachers.” watching along with his fellow graduates, ings onto large screens beside the dais, of the proudest moments I’ve had as a par- For rising high school juniors, this is University faculty, family and friends. The unless you were sitting very close to the ent is seeing the email he sent to a Rabbi he all wonderful news. It takes a school al- only addition to the speech he had origi- stage, it is unlikely you would even have trusted (Rabbi Tully Harcsztark, the princi- ready considered a good choice for Jew- nally intended to give was a brief prologue known that Don was not actually speaking pal of SAR High School) , letting him know ish students, and raises it to a higher lev- which explained the reason for this unusu- live. For us, who knew he wasn’t actually about this honor, and asking if there is a el. From providing the necessary amenities al manner of delivery. speaking live, it was funny to watch him way he could accept it within the bound- such as Chabad, Hillel, Birthright trips, ko- “His speech seemed like a regular… stand up at the podium and react to his aries of halacha. The stories of kids going sher dining, and more, it has now moved commencement speech that happened to own words. But also, we hadn’t yet seen off to college and jettisoning their obser- into an even stronger Jewish arena. Mak- begin with a description of his Shabbat ob- or heard his message, so that was soon for- vant practices (either immediately or grad- ing accommodations to allow a religious servance requirements, and ended with gotten, as we listened to the wisdom that ually) are frequently heard; knowing that student to maintain his Jewish practic- ‘Shabbat Shalom,’” stated Joseph Green- he had developed over four years of uni- Don worked hard enough to be recognized es while remaining an integral part of the berg, Don’s father. versity.” and cared enough about his mesorah was school community is the embodiment of According to attendees at the com- Greenberg brought pride to his family, really a tremendous acknowledgement to what many Jewish high school students mencement ceremony, Greenberg’s speech synagogue, yeshiva and the entire Jewish my wife and me that we had done at least and their families are seeking. It is likely was well received. People appeared to un- community by performing this kiddush something “right,” in helping to mold suc- that Greenberg’s actions will reverberate derstand the reasons behind the pre-re- Hashem (sanctiﬁ cation of G-d’s name), and cessful children,” said Greenberg. for years, making Binghamton Universi- corded address, and were able to focus on the Jewish world has taken notice. Not just Don Greenberg, ever the humble and ty an even stronger option for Jewish stu- his graduation message. For Orthodox fam- mainstream media, but Facebook, Twitter, modest graduate, despite his 3.93 GPA dents going forward.

34 May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SPORTS SAR Makes Their Name Known In Ultimate Frisbee

By Benjamin Vogel fi eld certainly helped the team. Due to the team’s success, it has been re- When some people warded with the second seed and took on think of frisbee, they Regis B in the fi rst round of the playoffs on think of tossing a fris- Monday May 11th. Trailing 7-1 by the end of bee late afternoons on the fi rst half, SAR came back with a strong the sands of the beach. second half, outscoring Regis B 7-6. Howev- At SAR, however, peo- er, that was not enough and they ultimate- ple think of the new and upcoming ulti- ly lost 13-8. mate frisbee team. Last year, SAR started its As Perla, the current captain, is leav- fi rst Ultimate Frisbee team. In its fi rst year, ing at the end of his senior year, Amron the team was just building momentum, but will take over next year as the captain. All saw mostly losses, and they were not invit- doubts of Amron being a good leader next ed into the DiscNY High School League. year were erased when the team huddled But this year, SAR has not only been invit- around postgame listening to Amron sup- ed, it is making its place in the DiscNY High port and cheer the team, explaining how School League. proud of them he is and how excited he is Led by Senior captain, Ben Perla, and for next year. The team is losing a big chunk Junior Assistant Captain, Jonah Amron, SAR of their success. Three starting positions battled through the short 5 game season. SAR HS Ultimate Frisbee Team will be vacated next year but neither Perla The team went 3-2 with their only losses nor Amron are worried about the team slip- coming from opening night against Hunt- inside the squad. “We are better now be- don’t think he needs any mentoring. The ping. “Yes,” Amron said when asked if his er and in the middle of the season against cause we have great team chemistry that four cutters have also created a tight con- team will bounce back next year without Riverdale. After losing 7-4 to Hunter, the we didn’t have earlier this season. If we had nection. Kirshenbaum and Vogel, similar to this year’s seniors, “Because we are a great team quickly rebounded. They scored twice this chemistry from the start, we would Perla and Kanner, have grown up together team. I know Vogel is going to step up as a as many points as their opponents back to have beaten Hunter. No question about it,” on the Upper West Side. The bond that has leader and our players already displayed all back games, beating both Packer and Field- says senior Matthew Kirshenbaum, one of been formed is seen throughout the game. the excellent athletic skills required for the ston 12-6. They hit a small speed bump the starting cutters for the squad. “Because we have known each other for so game. We just need more time to practice”. when they encountered Riverdale, losing The starting seven, Ben Perla, Matthew, long, we grew a sense of trust,” Vogel said. The expectations have been set and the 13-6. Again, the team bounced back, spe- Jonah Amron, Joe Kanner, Martin Rosen, Ty “We trust each other to catch whatever we predictions have been made. Let’s see how cifi cally their offense. The team thumped Rocker and Daniel Vogel, are all close on throw and most of the times we can give the team does without their seniors. Bronx Science for a whopping lopsided vic- and off the fi eld. Perla and Kanner, both each other a simple head nod to indicate tory of 13-2. handlers, grew up together in Riverdale and when and where we plan on taking our Benjamin Vogel is a senior at SAR High School. He Their source of motivation relying from serve as mentors to Martin--though they route.” The bonds formed on and off the joined the JLBWC staff as his Senior Exploration SAR HS Girls JV Soccer Team WDS Wildcats Continue to Stay Hot Wins Championship Coming from a 3-3 tie vs. SAR, the WDS win. The Rams came out fi ring and after Wildcats faced a tough battle with two some back and forth grabbed a quick 1-0 home games vs. Kinneret and Ramaz. Play- lead. The Wildcats did not want to hand ing shorthanded, the Wildcats opened the away the game and awoke to take a lead week vs. Kinneret, who was looking for they maintained for the remainder of the the upset, and jumped out to a 3-1 lead. game. Behind stellar goal-tending and bal- Kinneret looked poised for a win, but the anced play, the Wildcats kept Ramaz at Wildcats regrouped and took command bay and held on for the 4-2 win—a sweep in the third and fourth quarters with a 4-3 of Ramaz. The Wildcats fi nd themselves lead, one they never gave up. The Wild- in the thick of things at 4-1-1. They face cats, thrilled about their most recent vic- Park East for a “home and away” in the tory, had little time to rest as Ramaz next week as they look to wrap up their traveled to 856 Orienta; they looked to season, not only on a winning streak, but keep pace in the division and pull out a also with a home playoff game.

TABC Doubleheader Softball Wins Against MTA Bina Aaronson, Jessica Berman, Sarah Gabay, Tamar Geller, Ariel Greenwald, Katrina Hirsh- By Morty Rosner Hoff man, Anna Jonas, Liana Katz, Arielle Landes, Elly Schanzer, Aliza Schneider, Shira Schneider, Debra Schwartzben, Miriam Stern. Thank you coach Mark Koss! Extra-base hits cas- caded off the lively bats of TABC hitters, as the Rachel Mirsky Named with a cumulative 3.958 grade point aver- Storm Varsity Softball to Capital One / CoSIDA age. She is a biology major with aspirations Team evened their sea- Academic All-District Team to work in the medical fi eld. son record with 11-5 and  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 A 2015 Hudson Valley Intercollegiate 12-4 victories in a dou- Athletic Conference (HVIAC) All-Confer- bleheader against MTA. in the classroom. ence team member, Mirsky’s name will There were many hit- The White Plains, New York native now be placed on the national ballot for Ac- ting stars: Solo Shulman third baseman and pitcher was outstand- ademic All-America consideration. Should crushed a grand slam ing for the Maccabees in their fi rst year as Mirsky land a spot on this elite team, she home run; David Mar- an NCAA Division III program. She batted a will become the fourth overall and the fi rst golis (Margo) and Eli team-high .348, with team-highs of 23 hits to earn it for a sport other than basketball. Raice both belted three- (23-for-66), 22 runs, seven doubles, three ho- Yeshiva has had three Academic All-Amer- run blasts; Dan Levy continued his torrid of a scorching groundball far to his right, meruns and 39 total bases. She drove in 15 icans in the University’s history, includ- pace with four hits on the day. Ezra Zin- was turned in by Margo the Magician who runs and had a .591 slugging percentage. As ing Eric Davis (men’s basketball, ‘90), Ben- berg and Sam Eisenstadter again played transformed a hit into an infi eld out. Bud- a pitcher, Mirsky tossed 67.0 innings, struck jy Ritholtz (men’s basketball, ‘14 and ‘15) and stellar outfi eld defense. But the defen- dy Wise pitched both games, relying on out 60 batters and earned three wins. Rebecca Yoshor (women’s basketball, ‘13 sive gem of the day, a backhanded stop guile to keep the MTA hitters guessing. In the classroom, Mirsky has impressed and ‘14).

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 21, 2015 • 3 Sivan, 5775 35 REAL ESTATE Netanya: The Beauty of Seaside Living

By Gedaliah Borvick

Although most of my clients enjoy the hustle and bustle of Jerusalem life, others prefer beautiful views of the Mediterra- nean Sea, and the slower pace and charm of a coastal town. For many of these clients, Netanya is a good ﬁ t.

History Netanya Beach Promenade along the shore Netanya, which literally means “Given By G-d,” was established 85 years ago and cliffs provide the perfect setting for par- of development, and Netanya is on track to named in honor of Nathan Straus, a mer- agliding, and one often fi nds paragliders expand to 350,000 residents by 2020. Much chant - who co-owned Macy’s and Abraham fl oating above the city’s beautiful beaches. of the new construction is taking place in & Straus department stores - philanthropist Promenade along the shore (Photo: CC- Kiryat Hasharon located on the city’s east- and public servant. Straus had donated a BY-SA Ori, Wikipedia) ern end, based on its infrastructure of new majority of his personal fortune to Jewish For many years, Netanya was a desira- schools, parks, sports centers, synagogues causes in then-Palestine, and the hope was ble seaside resort city. The city still has 20 and roads, in addition to its easy access to that by naming the city after him, Straus hotels, but tourism has slowed down. The the major national highways and the Net- Sea Opera - Netanya’s Tallest Buildings would bequeath additional funds to this government has several signifi cant devel- anya train station. new settlement. Alas, they came too late, as opment projects on the table, with the and secular residents, and the religious Straus had no more money to contribute. hope to lure back vacationers by turning its Demographics community is comprised of dati-leumi (na- Nevertheless, the name Netanya remained coastline into the “Israeli Riviera.” Netanya real estate is in strong demand tional religious), Lubavitchers and San- in honor of this ardent supporter of the as it is a relatively affordable housing alter- zer Chassidim, whose leader - the saint- Jewish settlement. Growth native for Israelis who either work in greatly Klausenberg Rebbe, Rabbi Yekutiel With a population of almost 200,000 er Tel Aviv but cannot afford its expensive Yehudah Halberstam - founded the local Waterfront people, Netanya is located in Israel’s north- housing prices or prefer to live in a more Sanz Medical Center–Laniado Hospital in Netanya’s famous waterfront is one of ern central district, less than 20 miles north suburban neighborhood. Over the years, 1976. the longest coastlines in Israel with nine of Tel Aviv and 35 miles south of Haifa. Un- many British, French, Russian and Ameri- miles of beautiful beaches and prome- der the leadership of its visionary mayor can families have moved into Netanya, yet Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home nades. The beaches have been a draw to Miriam Feirberg, the city has created the the number of sabras greatly outweighs the (www.myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency fo- paragliders, and Netanya has become the infrastructure to accommodate a large in- immigrants, as over 60% of the city’s resi- cused on helping people from abroad buy and sell country’s hub of paragliding activity. The fl ux of residents. Many new residential and dents were born in Israel. homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market up- mix of strong offshore breezes and gentle commercial projects are in various stages Netanya has an even mix of religious dates, contact him at [email protected].

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