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Cruz Hails ‘Turning Point’ can race, he added, “Hillary, get ready, here Bernie Sanders Inflates 2014 According to the United Nations Hu- in Presidential Race we come.” Gaza War’s Civilian Death man Rights Council, 2,251 Palestinians were (Arutz Sheva and combined sources) Af- With the Wisconsin results, Trump still Toll at Least Sevenfold killed in the Gaza war—including 1,462 ci- ter resoundingly winning the Wisconsin remains ahead in the race for the 1,237 del- (JNS.org) Democratic presidential can- vilians (65 percent). In its own report on Republican primary, Senator Ted Cruz (R- egates needed to get the nomination, but didate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said in an the war, the Israeli government said that TX) estimated that a “turning point” has Cruz is closing in and may be able to block interview with the New York Daily News 2,125 Palestinians were killed, with at least been reached in his race against real estate Trump from gaining the needed amount. editorial board that Israel launched “indis- 44 percent of them confi rmed to have been mogul Donald Trump. According to a CNN estimate, Trump stands criminate” attacks against the residents of armed members of Hamas and other terror- Cruz won 48 percent of the vote as op- at 743 delegates, Cruz has 507, and Ohio Gaza in 2014, resulting in what Sanders sug- ist organizations. Based on both the Israe- posed to 35 percent for Trump, accord- Governor John Kasich has 145. gested were more than 10,000 Palestinian li and U.N. estimates, Sanders infl ated the ing to Fox News. On the Democratic side, Trump was less than magnanimous in civilian deaths during that summer’s war Gaza confl ict’s total Palestinian death toll Bernie Sanders outpaced Hillary Clinton 57 taking the news of his defeat in Wiscon- between Israel and the Hamas terror group. about fi vefold and its Palestinian civilian percent to 43 percent, in a key victory for sin, which came following a week of gaffes. “Anybody help me out here, because death toll at least sevenfold. Sanders. “Tonight is a turning point,” Cruz Instead of holding a news conference as is I don’t remember the fi gures, but my rec- When asked what he would have done announced at a victory rally held in Mil- his custom after elections, he issued a state- ollection is over 10,000 innocent people differently than Israel during the Gaza war, waukee. ment attacking Cruz. were killed in Gaza. Does that sound right?” Sanders said he is not qualifi ed to answer “I am more and more convinced that While Cruz may be hard pressed to get Sanders said. When told that the fi gure was that question, but still called Israel’s attacks our campaign is going to win the 1,237 the needed 1,237 delegates before voting “probably high,” Sanders replied, “I don’t against Gaza “indiscriminate.” delegates needed to win the Republican ends in late April, in light of the Wiscon- have it in my number...but I think it’s over “But I think it is fair to say that the level of nomination. Either before Cleveland or at sin victory Cruz is better situated to pre- 10,000.” attacks against civilian areas and I do know Cleveland...we will win a majority of the vent Trump from reaching the number “My understanding is that a whole lot of that the Palestinians, some of them, were us- delegates.” of delegates. If that happens, the Repub- apartment houses were leveled. Hospitals, I ing civilian areas to launch missiles, makes it According to Cruz his campaign has led lican Party would hold an open conven- think, were bombed,” he added. “So yeah, I very diffi cult,” said Sanders. “But I think most to “the full spectrum of the Republican Par- tion to pick the GOP candidate in July, do believe, and I don’t think I’m alone in international observers would say that the at- ty coming together and uniting,” and ap- marking the fi rst such convention in four believing, that Israel’s force was more indis- praising his chances of taking the Republi- decades. criminate than it should have been.” CONTINUED ON P. 6 64 HUDSON RD, TEANECK 56 HARRIET AVE, BERGENFIELD 150 GLENWOOD RD, BERGENFIELD 1341 HUDSON RD, TEANEC 662 S FOREST DRIVE, TEANECK • 369 WARWICK AVE, TEANECK • 22 DOHRMAN AVE, TEANECK • 349 W ENGLEWOOD AV ANECK • 29 SURREY LANE, BERGENFIELD • 78 LEE PLACE, BERGENFIELD • 19 BELVIN CT, BERGENFIELD • 430 KENSINGTO JEWISH LINK OAD, TEANECK • 485 BEATRICE ST, TEANECK • 145 CHERRY LANE, TEANECK • 721 CARROLL PLACE, TEANECK • 1556 VICTOR OF NEW JERSEY REET, TEANECK • 228 W HUDSON AVE, ENGLEWOOD • 51 WILBUR RD, BERGENFIELD • 284 WINTHROP RD, TEANECK • 70 ORTHUMBERLAND RD, TEANECK • 1289 HUDSON RD, TEANECK • 282 MAITLAND AVE, TEANECK • 684 CARROLL PL, TEANECK 0 GOLF CT, TEANECK • 211 DIXON AVE, DUMONT • 326 LUHMANN DR, NEW MILFORD • 296 OAKWOOD RD, ENGLEWOOD TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 SOMERSET RD, TEANECK • 257 RIDGE ST, NEW MILFORD • 42 LEE PLACE, BERGENFIELD • 104 OAKDENE AVE, TEANECK • 44 INTHROP RD, TEANECK • 393 WINTHROP RD, TEANECK • 1279 PRINCETON RD, TEANECK • 586 S PROSPECT AVE, BERGENFIE World Newsbriefs ...... 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CONTINUED FROM P. 4 rate off the charts, unemployment off the to work with Israel to stop what he called “President Abbas said on Israeli tele- charts, Gaza remaining a destroyed area….I “mutual incitement,” yet accused the Jew- vision a few days ago that if I invite him, tacks against Gaza were indiscriminate and think if the expansion was illegal, moving ish state of “settler assaults” on holy sites he’ll come,” Netanyahu said during a meet- that a lot of innocent people were killed who into territory that was not their territory, I in Jerusalem. ing with Czech Foreign Minister Lubomír should not have been killed.” think withdrawal from those territories is “We want to hear the Israeli govern- Zaorálek on Monday. “I’m inviting him. I’ve Sanders, who is Jewish, noted that he appropriate,” he said. ment send a clear statement that it believes cleared my schedule for the week. Any day has spent time living in Israel, has family Sanders also controversially linked the in the two-state solution,” Abbas told Ro- he can come, I’ll be here.” members in Israel, and believes “100 per- prospect of “positive” U.S.-Israel relations to manian journalists who visited Ramallah “The fi rst order of business will be end- cent not only in Israel’s right to exist, a right the status of the Israeli-Palestinian confl ict. on Tuesday, the Jerusalem Post reported. “If ing the Palestinian campaign of incitement to exist in peace and security without hav- “To the degree that they want us to have a it agrees to this, the beginning of the solu- to murder Israelis,” Netanyahu added. “My ing to face terrorist attacks.” positive relationship, I think they’re going tion will be ready and we will negotiate door is always open for those who want Yet Sanders also said that Israel must to have to improve their relationship with about the other issues.” peace with Israel.” end its expansion of settlements if it wants the Palestinians,” he said. Abbas’s remarks came after Israeli Prime to achieve true peace and security. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is Israeli Police Demolish “From the United States’s point of view, Mahmoud Abbas Says He Is Prepared prepared to clear his schedule to meet with East Jerusalem Park That I think, long-term, we cannot ignore the re- to End ‘Mutual Incitement’ With Israel Abbas in Jerusalem this week. Abbas said Glorified Palestinian Terror ality that you have large numbers of Pal- (JNS.org) Palestinian Authority Presi- last week that he would meet with Netan- (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Is- estinians who are suffering now, poverty dent Mahmoud Abbas said he is prepared yahu “at any time.” raeli police offi cers from the Jerusalem District and city offi cials on Tuesday de- molished a memorial garden in the Arab neighborhood of Ras al-Amud in eastern Je- rusalem, which was created to commem- orate terrorists—or “shahids” (martyrs), as the garden’s founders described them— who have been killed during the current wave of violence in Israel. The garden was created several weeks ago. Its founders planted saplings and placed images of terrorists alongside each one. They also spray-painted slogans on a nearby wall. The entire memorial was built on public property and without a proper permit. The opening of the garden was reported on Arab social media sites. As stated, upon The finest selection of Italian learning of its existence, police and city of- fi cials removed the saplings and the photo- designer men’s & boy’s suits, graphs of the terrorists, and erased the graf- fi ti. The Jerusalem District Police said it was sport jackets, pants, shirts, aware of the identities of several suspects and would soon bring them in for ques- shoes and accessories, at tioning. Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad discounted prices. Erdan said, “The police will continue to act decisively against any display of in- citement and support for terror against Israel.” Visit our Israel Officially Recognizes Istanbul Bombing as Attack Boy’s Targeting Israelis (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) The Israeli Defense Ministry has decided to offi - Store cially recognize last month’s suicide bomb- ing in Istanbul as an attack targeting Israe- lis, and the Israelis killed or wounded in the attack will be recognized as victims of terrorism. This means that the Israeli survivors of the bombing will be eligible for benefi ts from Israel’s National Insurance Institute, in accordance under the Compensation for Victims of Terror Law. The Defense Minis- try said in a statement that “the material presented to the decision-making authori- ty in the ministry indicates that there is a reasonable basis to assume that the attack targeted Israelis.” After the bombing on March 19, Turk- ish media reported that the attacker, Me- hmet Ozturk, had waited outside a res- taurant where Israelis were dining and detonated himself shortly after they left the premises. The attack killed Israeli tour- TEANECK: ists Simha Dimri, Yonatan Suher, and Avra- 215 W. Englewood Ave. | 201.530.7300300 ham Goldman, while wounding 10 other Israelis. An Iranian tourist was also killed in the bombing, and a total of 36 people WILL BE OPEN THIS COMING were injured. Three of the wounded Is- raelis were fl own back to the Jewish state MOTZEI SHABBOS APRIL 9th in serious condition, and now face exten- sive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Two arrived back in Israel in moderate to serious condition.
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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK OF NEW JERSEY Seeking Clarity and Integrity Co-Founders/Co-Publishers Moshe Kinderlehrer Heading Into Town Elections Mark (Mendy) Schwartz Associate Publisher/Editor Teaneck voters need a break. with their share of drivel that can at best corum lost inside a meeting. It serves their Elizabeth Kratz From what? be described as loshon hora. Indeed, watch- purposes to urge divisiveness and chaos. Associate Editor In this day and age, political debates on ing Tuesday’s Teaneck live Town Council What they don’t want to see is any at- Phil Jacobs network news stations resemble reality TV. feed, there were moments where scream- tempt at balanced journalism or a clear Founding Partner, Jewish Link Design Group Problem is, nothing seems surprising an- ing rocked the meeting’s decorum. interpretation of the facts. We in fact are Adam Negnewitzky ymore. If anything, Donald Trump’s bom- The results of this grand and sometimes accused of our own biases even when re- Contributing Editor bast and rants, which sometimes draw his over-the-top campaign season will culmi- porting the facts as they are presented. And Nina Glick rivals to come back with some of their own nate on May 10, the date of the Teaneck mu- what they also would deplore was our re- Senior Editor barbs, seem to be the new normal, even if nicipal elections. porting on the wonderful, comforting and Jill Kirsch we all agree they shouldn’t be. Council meetings are places where im- heartwarming sight to see from last Sunday Advertising Director So we’re not surprised to see that it has portant decisions, mostly impacting budg- when Orthodox Jews, Muslims, and Afri- Yaakov Serle perhaps given license to raised voices, ex- etary practices, must be debated with can Americans all were co-mingled as they Production Editor amples of blatantly unbalanced news re- intelligence, preparedness and accurate in- met and ate together at a campaign kick- Jennifer Hoff er porting, fl yers and anonymous letters fi lled formation. To violate a meeting’s tone with off event. Halal and kosher food have never Assistant Editor ugly comments or slanderous fl yers vio- been served side by side in such a beautiful Avi Sheinfi l lates the very spirit of civil conduct, not to way. The mutual friendship and affection Offi ce Manager EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK mention parliamentary conduct, as called between Pruitt, Parker, Hameeduddin and Dena Kinderlehrer for by Roberts Rules of Order. Schwartz is a beautiful, yet rare sight. Bookkeeper In a time when cameras bring meet- These sorts of stories happen daily in Gila Negnewitzky Let’s ‘Shine a ings into our livings rooms and dens in the life of Teaneck, its citizens, public serv- Sales Development real time, it’s important for everyone to re- ants, business owners and elected offi cials. Ken Goff stein member, your actions aren’t reserved to a The story of Teaneck is that of diversity, re- Little Light’ Sales Representatives legislative chamber, but instead are avail- spect and acceptance among its citizens. Avi Koenig on ALS able for anyone who desires to see. Ap- That story cannot be defi ned by a Town Risa Lefkowitz plauding one council member who rails Hall meeting sometimes bereft of good Simon Worman By Elizabeth Kratz against abuse while booing another who conduct or described in slanted “journalis- Database Coordinator says virtually the same thing only takes tic” accounts. Moishie Rosenberg Last week, I cas- credence away from the audience, each We urge a higher level of debate, a more Sports Editor ually shared a video member of which we know by name, be- professional level of information dissemi- Steve Gutlove on Facebook. It was a cause they speak “toward the end of the nation and most of all, a fair conversation Schools Editor beautiful, profession- episode” during the Good & Welfare por- as we head towards May 10. Rachel Wertentheil ally produced music tion of the meeting each week. You are ce- Yes, Teaneck voters need a break from Proofreader/Copy Editors video featuring some lebrities too, in your way. the misinformation and raised voices. Rivky Bergstein of the “Jewish greats” performing today… It could accurately be noted that some- They deserve clarity and integrity in Ruth Brody Many names I recognized: Mordechai times outside interests want to see the de- these fi nal weeks before the election. Correspondents Ben David, Avraham Fried, Benny Fried- Aviva Jacobs man (of “Todah!” fame), Gad Elbaz and Amanda Leifer of course The Maccabeats, of whom my LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Oren Oppenheim children are big fans, and many more Tzvi Silver names I am sorry to say I don’t yet know. ‘Thank You’ to Chai Lifeline from those of years past. This is because of Contributors It was a mash-up of top Jewish male per- Regarding “In Englewood This Shabbat, the amount of money special interest and Sarah Abenaim • Larry Bernstein formers, from all over the globe, singing ‘C’ Is for Chai Lifeline” (March 31, 2016), the outside groups are pouring into our town Jenny Gans • Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Glick Sara Kosowsky Gross • Rachel Jager a lovingly arranged, lyrically orchestrated Jewish Link carried a front-page article writ- to try to bring party politics and patronage Gamliel Kronemer • Pearl Markovitz song called “Shine a Little Light,” written ten by Bracha Schwartz that was inspiring, to Teaneck. Lisa Matkowsky • Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene by a certain Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, a bed- joyful and informative. Having heard Lori Our township is legally and philo- Gail Hochman • Banji Latkin • Sharon Mark Cohen ridden man featured in the video with Schlakman speak on Shabbat and seen Chai sophically non-partisan. Thus our munic- Joe Rotenberg • Bracha Schwartz Rabbi Mark Staum • Gil Student a dark beard, who had been diagnosed Lifeline in action over the entire Shabbat ipal elections are in May so that when Ellie Wolf • Temimah Zucker with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), the takeaway is one of gratitude. There are residents vote, they vote for what is best The Jewish Link of New Jersey or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in 2013, at the age remarkable people in this world, and this for Teaneck—not what is best for a par- PO Box 3131 of 41. past Shabbat our community was honored ty boss. Teaneck, NJ 07666 This was all I knew, until a few hours to meet way over 50 of them. The most im- One candidate running has, disturb- Phone: 201-371-3212 Email: [email protected] later when I checked in on Facebook again. portant lesson for all of us to learn from is ingly, written publicly of a desire to Advertising: [email protected] I had a chat message from a friend named that there are no divisions, no judgments, no move elections to November. This would Subscriptions/Home Delivery: Shira, who grew up with me in the same concern about the way you are and the way be bad, even dangerous, for Teaneck. We [email protected] neighborhood in California. We attended you follow Judaism. Chai Lifeline is there for two have defi nitely not run before and The Jewish Link welcomes letters to the editor, which can be emailed to [email protected]. Letters may be edited for length, clarity and the same Lubavitch Hebrew Academy for all. Our challenge for our Jewish leaders and do not run now for Council so that we appropriateness. We do not welcome personal attacks or disrespectful language, and replies to letters through our website comment feed will several years, and carpooled together. “You for all of us as a Jewish people is to recog- can be loyal to a party boss and give out not be posted online. We reserve the right to not print any letter. know who that is, right?” she asked. nize that our differences do not defi ne us. It jobs and contracts to people that donate The Jewish Link of New Jersey, an independent publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Judaism,Israel and issues af- “No,” I answered. “Who is it?” is our unique devotion to Hashem and our to our campaigns. For the two of us, our fecting our community. The opinions reflected in articles from our con- tributors do not necessarily reflect JLNJ’s positions, and publishing “It’s Dina Berkowitz’s husband.” concern for each fellow Jew that unite us. loyalty is to the residents of Teaneck and them does not constitute an endorsement from JLNJ. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submis- I went back and looked at the picture Chai Lifeline teaches us this lesson beautiful- to their best interest. sions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to re- of the family featured at the end of the vid- ly. It is there for each and every Jewish youth In the last two years, we have put forth fuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of the newspaper. We are not responsible for the kashrus of any product eo. Dina Berkowitz. Now Hurwitz. Her fa- who is suffering from a serious illness, and a zero percent increase in the municipal advertised in the Jewish Link of New Jersey. ther was one of the founders of Chabad of does so with the amazing talents of those budget, and have supported development Huntington Beach. She was one of the “rab- who give, give and then give some more, en- and revenue items that may be anticipated bi’s kids,” with whom I didn’t really fi t in suring that each and every individual, from to bring in over 4 million dollars a year to TThehe JJewishewish LLinkink or socialize, but we were in the same class childhood and into their 20s, is empowered, Teaneck resident’s pockets. That is the kind wwouldould llikeike ttoo wwishish a of only about 10 or 12 kids for a number of loved and heralded for the heroes and her- of progress we represent. years. oines they are. Refuah Sheleima to all these We know that your overall taxes are hheartfelteartfelt mmazalazal ttovov Leaning into my computer screen, I courageous young ladies and gentlemen and high and that many residents are strug- ttoo SSharihari aandnd YaakovYaakov looked closely into the face of a woman thank you Chai Lifeline for being there for gling; we live here too. While we recog- MMarkovitzarkovitz onon tthehe BBarar I hadn’t seen in 25 years, probably since all of us to support and emulate. nize that the municipal tax budget is we graduated fi fth grade and I left the He- Judy Davidovics only 30 percent of our tax bill, we are MMitzvahitzvah ofof ttheirheir ssonon brew Academy for another school. It was Englewood committed to continue looking for cost DDavidavid andand toto proudproud the same Dina. I remembered her face savings, to increasing revenue and to Special Interest Groups Are ggrandparentsrandparents MosheMoshe like it was my own. I would know it an- fi nding more effi ciencies in how our aandnd (JLNJ(JLNJ contributor)contributor) ywhere. Targeting Teaneck Council Race government is run while still providing On May 10, Teaneck is having a very im- PPearlearl Markovitz.Markovitz. CONTINUED ON P. 12 portant municipal election that is different CONTINUED ON P. 10
8 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM OP-ED A Lesson for the Jews—From ‘The Waltons’
By Rafael Medoff/JNS.org more than just a matter of his distasteful er, the book chronicles how a corrupt but books. But John-Boy forestalls the burn- style. Recently, Trump’s harsh manner, to- charismatic politician, Buzz Windrip, rises ing at the last moment when he points The passing of a television writer is not gether with his suggestions that he would to the presidency by appealing to nation- out that one of the books thrown into the the sort of event that usually raises ques- take extreme steps such as placing restric- alist sentiment and making pie-in-the-sky pile to be ignited is a German edition of tions about the future of American socie- tions on the press, have prompted some promises (such as giving every American the Bible. ty. But the recent death of Earl Hamner, Jr., critics to warn that a Trump presidency a $5,000 government grant each year). As- Leaving aside the question of whether creator of the 1970s series “The Waltons,” would move America in the direction of au- pects of Windrip’s platform are somewhat burning Mein Kampf is the moral equiva- coming as it does in the midst of an excep- thoritarian rule. similar to what one hears today from both lent of the Nazis burning great works of art, tionally tumultuous political season, in- Such fears may not give enough cred- Trump and Democratic presidential candi- literature and science, the writers of that vites fresh consideration of the state of the it to the various legal and other safeguards date Senator Bernie Sanders. Once in pow- “Waltons” episode did raise a valid point country—and its implications for Ameri- that are in place to prevent any substantial er, Windrip crushes all dissenters and im- about what can happen when a mob men- can Jewry. changes to America’s democratic system. poses totalitarian rule. tality takes over. And Jews—probably more “The Waltons,” which debuted on CBS Still, it would be foolhardy not to acknowl- All of which brings us back to “The Wal- than anyone else—understand that the in 1972, was an hour-long drama that fol- edge that some of those safeguards could tons,” which was set in the same time pe- abandonment of civility, combined with lowed the lives of a family in rural West prove fragile if they are seriously tested. riod as Sinclair Lewis’s novel. In one par- social and economic anxiety and appeals Virginia during the Great Depression. The question of “Can It Happen ticularly memorable episode, the family’s to extreme nationalism, can be a lethal mix Based on Hamner’s own childhood, “The Here?”—could Americans embrace totali- eldest son, John-Boy, hears on the radio indeed. Waltons” highlighted values such as hard tarianism?—has long been the subject of about book-burnings in Nazi Germany. He work, religious faith, modesty and the im- heated discussion, in the Jewish communi- exclaims, “Burning books is like burning Dr. Rafael Medoff is founding director of The David S. portance of family togetherness. ty and beyond. A classic novel in this gen- people! Why would people do such crazi- Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, and author of Throughout its nine years, “The Wal- re was the 1935 best-seller, It Can’t Hap- ness?” A local clergyman then attempts to 16 books about Jewish history, Zionism and the Hol- tons” was one of the most popular shows pen Here, by Sinclair Lewis. Written just organize a public burning of Hitler’s book, ocaust. on television. It’s not unreasonable to con- two years after Adolf Hitler’s rise to pow- Mein Kampf, and other German-language clude that the values it promoted were held in high esteem by most Americans in the 1970s. When “The Waltons” was cancelled in 1981, Hamner began writing a new series for CBS, called “Falcon Crest.” One might say that it was the moral opposite of “The Wal- tons.” Set in contemporary times, “Falcon Crest” featured corrupt family members battling each other for control of a winery in northern California’s Napa Valley. Greed, cruelty, deceit, backstabbing and marital in- fi delity were among its major themes. Like “The Waltons,” “Falcon Crest” lasted for nine years. Of course, television shows rise and fall for all sorts of reasons, but with the bene- fi t of hindsight, one can see Hamner’s two shows as indications of a certain transi- tion in American culture. The wholesome Waltons family appealed to a generation that revered old-time values. The fact that “The Waltons” was supplanted by “Falcon AlL oF oUr cUsToMeRs rEcEiVe Crest” (and similar shows, such as “Dallas” cReAtInG lAsTiNg and “Dynasty”) [symbolized] the erosion of oUr uNdIvIdEd aTtEnTiOn aNd traditional values and an increasing coarse- ness in American society. uNpArAlLeLeD pRoFeSsIoNaLiSm, That coarseness has been on full dis- mEmOrIeS play in the current political season. Donald bEnEfItInG fRoM oUr cReAtIvItY Trump has pioneered a new political style that is awash in vicious insults, wild threats oNe eVeNt aT a tImE aNd yEaRs oF eXpErIeNcE. and crude vulgarities—yet he continues to maintain a signifi cant base of support. And some would argue that the problem is
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10 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM WORLD/ISRAEL NEWS Activists and Lawmakers Make Push to Improve Israel’s Image in Latin America By Alina Dain Sharon/JNS.org Caribbean nations signed a resolution in Palestinian statehood, starting with Bra- ber of the Federal Senate (the upper house), support of Israel and against BDS. The dec- zil’s 2010 recognition of a Palestinian state but the Brazilian government did not re- Activists and lawmakers say that more laration’s signatories stated their “support based on Israel’s pre-1967 borders. Accord- spond to it. The Israeli government ulti- needs to be done to promote a positive for the Jewish people to live in peace, safe- ing to a Jerusalem Post op-ed written by mately re-assigned Dayan as Israel’s consul view of Israel in Latin America, where two ty and security in the Land of Israel,” em- the Israel Allies Foundation, only Panama, general in New York. arch-enemies of Israel—the Boycott, Di- phasizing that “strong relations between Mexico and Colombia have not followed Giving another example of his group’s vestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement the Western Hemisphere and Israel are cru- suit in South America. pro-Israel advocacy in Latin America, and Iran—are gaining traction and infl u- cial to the spread of freedom, democracy In February 2016, the Palestinian Au- Martinez noted an Israel Allies Founda- ence. and justice around the world.” The resolu- thority opened its fi rst-ever embassy and tion meeting last year in the Legislative “The reality is that Latin American sup- tion also said that the BDS movement con- diplomatic mission in the Western Hem- Assembly of Costa Rica, a gathering at- port for Israel has been eroding gradually tributes to anti-Semitic attitudes, which is isphere—in Brazil. At the same time, Bra- tended by 20 members of that country’s over the years,” said Leopoldo Martinez, “detrimental to a peaceful resolution of the zil refused to accept Israel’s nominee as its parliament. the Latin America director of the Israel Al- Arab-Israeli confl ict, and must be rejected ambassador to the South American nation, “We discussed several issues, includ- lies Foundation, which recently sponsored by all actors that seek peace.” former Israeli settlement movement lead- ing the necessary support for Israel as the the Second Annual Latin America Summit According to Dina Siegel Vann, director er Dani Dayan. While the Brazilian gov- only democracy in the Middle East and on Israel in Miami. of the American Jewish Committee (AJC)’s ernment did not reveal its specifi c ration- their role on the frontline with the Islamic “Sympathy has…increased for the Pales- Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for ale for resisting the nomination, more than State threat to Europe and the rest of West- tinian cause as populations of Arab and Pal- Latino and Latin American Affairs in Wash- 40 Brazilian social movements had signed ern civilization. From this meeting, we es- estinian descent in various Latin American ington, DC, Chile has the “largest Palestini- a petition calling on the government to re- tablished a Costa Rica Israel Allies Caucus countries have become more nationalistic an community outside of the Middle East, ject Dayan’s appointment over “acts in clear comprising one-third of the parliament. and radicalized. Growing Iranian infl uence and they have been very active [against Is- violation of international laws and the ba- The members signed a pro-Israel resolu- in Latin America has become a major con- rael]…for many years,” even before BDS be- sic rights of the Palestinian people.” One tion, in which one of many points includ- cern,” he told JNS.org, citing the situation came an organized global movement. Brazilian lawmaker even likened Dayan to ed support for their government to move in countries such as Bolivia, Venezuela and “Now…they have started to piggyback a Nazi concentration camp guard. back their [Israeli] embassy from Tel Aviv to Nicaragua. on [BDS],” Siegel Vann told JNS.org. “We coordinated with [Brazilian] Con- Jerusalem,” Martinez said. While “there is not a BDS movement in In Venezuela, she said, “we know that gresswoman Geovania de sa Rodrigues, a Yet two weeks after the meeting in Cos- Latin America as we know it in the Unit- the [Hugo]Chavez/[Nicolas] Maduro gov- member of our [Israel Allies Foundation] ta Rica, he said, “pro-Palestinian media ac- ed States…there are small but very well-or- ernment has had a traditional pro-Palestin- network and vice president of the Evan- tivists went to the Legislative Assembly ganized groups that are willing to boycott ian, pro-Iran type of stance for different rea- gelical Friendship Group inside the Con- asking questions, pressuring the parlia- and sabotage any pro-Israel initiative that sons since 2005.” She added that in many gress of Brazil, who spearheaded a letter mentarians who signed the resolution to supports Israel in the region,” Martinez ex- Latin American countries, “there are sectors to support Dani’s nomination,” Martinez put them in an uncomfortable position for plained. in foreign policy that identify with the Pal- told JNS.org. supporting Israel and for signing that dec- During the Israel Allies Foundation’s estinians and the Arab world, absolutely.” The letter was signed by 199 members laration.” Latin America summit, held March 6, par- A number of South American nations of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies (the coun- liamentarians from 13 Latin American and have in recent years formally recognized try’s lower legislative house) and four mem- CONTINUED ON P. 17
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But one thing that ALS doesn’t - Brooklyn Division unbeknownst to me all these years, she get, ever, is the human spirit and the true had become the matriarch of a family fac- lovingkindness we share with one another ing ALS. through illness, aging and everything in be- A progressive, neurodegenerative, fa- tween. The Touro College Graduate School of Social tal disease, ALS slowly robs the body of its The fi rst time Team Zeidel got togeth- ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. er to walk, they set a goal to raise $2,500; Work has experienced remarkable growth. With The life expectancy of an ALS patient aver- but it seemed they forgot to factor in how ages two to fi ve years from the time of diag- many people loved them: they raised almost campuses in midtown Manhattan and nosis. According to research literature, every $20,000 to fund ALS research that year. 90 minutes a person in this country is diag- Dassi Zeidel, Itch’s daughter, contin- Brooklyn, over 300 graduate students, and nosed with ALS and every 90 minutes anoth- ues to inspire me with her calm soul, joy- er person will lose his battle against it. ALS ous smile and depth of spirit. Though a few more than 100 clinical partners, the School of occurs throughout the world with no racial, months into aveilut, an email from her ar- ethnic or socioeconomic boundaries. It is rived in my inbox just the other week. “Dad Social Work invites nominations and not a genetic or environmental disease and lost his battle with ALS on January 12— it’s not caused by any allergies or viruses. This year we’re walking in his memory to applications for a faculty position in Social Doing some additional reading online, continue raising money and awareness to I learned that Rabbi Yitzi and Rebbetzin bring a cure. This Wednesday, March 30, Work Teaching and Research at the rank of Dina had been shlichim at the Chabad of marks what would have been Dad’s 68th Temecula, in California, and that they had birthday. In commemoration, we hope Assistant or Associate Professor. The been there for 15 years. They have seven you’ll consider joining our walkteam and/ beautiful children. or making a donation in his memory: Professor will specialize in clinical social work With genuine anguish, I read about http://webgny.alsa.org/site/TR?p- how vibrant and magnetic Rabbi Yitzi was, g=team&fr_id=12007&team_id=347796 in the Jewish community. This appointment and how now he is 95 percent paralyzed So today, I want to “shine a little light,” and communicates, miraculously, and still in memory of Itch Zeidel, z”l, who had a will begin as of July 1, 2016 and be based in our vibrantly, by using the same eye-gaze ma- triumphant human spirit, who was taken chine that I knew Itch Zeidel, z”l used dur- from his family and friends too soon, and I Brooklyn Division. ing the last years of his life. also call your attention to the need to sup- I never met Itch, a Teaneck resident port the family of Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, in from the Beth Aaron community, who was California. Whatever you do with this in- diagnosed with ALS in 2012, but one of the formation, please take a few moments to Minimum Requirements fi rst cover articles I wrote for the Jewish learn of this disease and fi nd a way to shine Link back in 2014 was to profi le “Team Zei- a light on it. Learn more and see the video del” and their annual ALS walk. 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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 13 WORLD/ISRAEL NEWS Speaking in Two Languages With Father Naddaf, Christian Champion of the IDF By Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org But why does the language issue mat- When Naddaf co-founded ter? Naddaf, who visited Houston to ad- the Israeli Christians Recruit- “It’s nice that he understands both Eng- dress the Friends of the Israel Defense ment Forum in 2012, the aver- lish and Hebrew,” Father Gabriel Nadd- Forces (FIDF) Texas Region gala on March age number of Arab Christians af tells his interpreter, Amit Barak, at Hou- 28, is best known for his efforts to bol- enlisting in the IDF was 35 per ston’s Royal Sonesta hotel while I go back ster Arab Christians’ integration into Is- year. That number skyrocket- and forth between the two languages dur- raeli society through their voluntary en- ed to 150 in 2013 and continues ing my interview with the Israeli Greek Or- listment in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). to increase annually, albeit at a thodox priest. For Israeli Jews, by contrast, national ser- slower pace year to year, Nadd- Hebrew is Naddaf’s stronger tongue, vice through the IDF or other avenues is af says. and English is mine—despite my 12 years mandatory. Naddaf’s pro-IDF stance is of- “It’s still not that a high a of Hebrew-language classes in American ten [attacked] by Israeli Arabs and Pales- number, but the numbers are Jewish day school. But despite having his tinians, so much so that the pastor’s son rising slowly every year,” he says. interpreter at my disposal, something was physically assaulted for that reason “You have to understand that Father Gabriel Naddaf about Naddaf’s simultaneously command- in December 2013. Yet Father Naddaf has there is a lot of pressure against [IDF enlist- it’s changing. More and more Christians ing and soothing presence encourages me pushed on with his IDF recruitment ef- ment] inside of Arab society, from Muslims are joining this historic movement. I tell to not only ask him some questions in my forts, and upon meeting him in person, and also from Christians who were taught the Christians, ‘At this time, you see what choppy Hebrew, but to also try my best to it’s clear that he exudes Israeli pride. What for years that they should stand with the is happening in the Middle East. It is very comprehend his Hebrew responses rather language other than Hebrew, then, would Muslims, with the Arabs, and not with important to stand with the State of Isra- than relying on Barak’s translations. have been appropriate for this interview? the State of Israel. It’s a long process, but el.’ This is the Christians’ home. The Chris- tians should defend, along with the Jews and with the Druze and with the Bedouin, the State of Israel and the Holy Land. Their roots are from the Holy Land, so they have to be on [Israel’s] side.” FIDF’s Houston gala—during which Na- ddaf turned the tables from our interview by addressing the crowd in English—raised more than $500,000 to support the well-be- ing of Israeli soldiers. Naddaf’s FIDF-organ- ized United States trip also included a stop in New York City. “I’m coming [to America] and I’m meet- ing my brothers,” Naddaf tells me. “My Jew- ish brothers and also the Christians, the real believers, who believe in both the He- brew Bible and the New Testament and fol- low the right path. 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Activists and Lawmakers mitic undertones and blackmail implicit been linked to Iran and its proxy, the Hez- which in turn may use some of those funds Make Push to Improve Israel’s in the BDS movement.” bollah terror group. to set up terror cells in places like Latin Image in Latin America Gomez also believes that Latin Ameri- Shortly after the Israel Allies Founda- America, according to Rubin. CONTINUED FROM P. 11 can nations should view Israel more posi- tion’s Miami summit, the World Jewish But what might create positive change tively because of “the strong ties that our Congress held a plenary assembly in Bue- for Israel in this region, particularly when Agustin Barrios Gomez, a former law- citizens have with both the [Jewish] Dias- nos Aires, at which it adopted a resolution it comes to the views of Latin American maker in the Mexican Congress, told JNS. pora and the Israeli state,” and the “com- that “considers the Boycott, Divestment and lawmakers? The Israel Allies Foundation org in an interview facilitated by the Israel mon cause that we all need to make with Sanctions (BDS) movement, and all other at- promotes a focus on shared Judeo-Chris- Allies Foundation that in Mexico, anti-Sem- respect to terrorism and state-sponsored tempts to delegitimize the State of Israel, to tian values. A 2014 Pew Research Center itism is often associated with “the general terrorism.” be manifestations of anti-Semitic discrim- poll revealed that nearly 90 percent of Lat- disposition on behalf of certain political “I think the [Israeli Allies Foundation] ination against the only truly democratic in Americans identify as Christians. While actors on the right and on the left to see summit in Miami was instrumental in country in the Middle East, and damaging to two-thirds of those Christians are Catho- the Arab-Israeli confl ict through the lens of opening our eyes to the very real danger any genuine efforts for peace in the region.” lic, there is also a steady rise in the number Palestinian victimization. In that narrative, that Iran poses in pushing its agenda in Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon offi - of evangelical Christians in the region, and people gloss over violence and terrorism, our hemisphere,” said Gomez, who was a cial and a resident scholar at the American evangelicals are known for their strongly thinking that there is a viable interlocutor speaker at the early-March summit. Enterprise Institute think tank, told JNS.org pro-Israel views. for Palestinian statehood.” Most discussions on Iranian infl uence that “with the exception of Venezuela,” with “Latin American support for Isra- “My electoral district in Mexico City is in South America include Argentina, the whom Iran shares “ideological antipathy” el should be instinctive” because of this home to 70 percent of all of Mexico’s Jew- site of two terror attacks on Israeli and toward the US, the prospect of business ties “shared Judeo-Christian heritage,” said Mar- ish population,” he said. “I would be re- Jewish venues that killed a combined 114 with Iran is what motivates Latin American tinez, who expressed hope that in the af- miss if I were not sensitive to their needs people and injured hundreds more: the countries to warm up to the Islamic Repub- termath of the Miami summit, “if there is and aspirations. Further, while I think we 1992 attack on the country’s Israeli embas- lic. Some of the sanctions relief Iran secured any attempt of the BDS movement in Lat- all agree with respect to the urgency of sy and the 1994 bombing at the Argentine in its nuclear deal with world powers like- in America…[lawmakers] can recognize it achieving a lasting peace in the Arab-Israe- Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish ly “fl ows disproportionately into the coffers very fast…[and] react in coordination to de- li confl ict, I am disturbed by the anti-Se- center in Buenos Aires. Both attacks have of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,” feat it.”
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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 19 COMMUNITY NEWS Founder of Israel’s First and Only Newswire Explains Why Israel Needs Its Own By Lisa Matkowsky “Although many Americans concerned ample, Eyal discussed a headline that said about media bias against Israel complain “Settlers Torch Cars in Nablus;” TPS investi- Teaneck—Amotz Eyal of Tazpit News about the media reporting inaccurate or gations revealed that the fi re had been set Agency (TPS) spoke at Congregation Beth misleading news out of Israel, the prob- during a fi ght between two Arab families by Aaron last Sunday as part of his global mis- lems lie not with the media outlets, but the family members. The second is bending sion to help Jewish communities under- with their dependence on biased news- the truth, where what they report is tech- stand how international media coverage of wire services. These fi gures strongly sug- nically true, but they change the order or Israel is generated. A news service, or news- gest near total dependence on two news emphasis of the story or narrative. Eyal pro- wire, is an electronically transmitted ser- agencies. It’s not the New York Times vided an example where Reuters reported vice providing up-to-the-minute news sto- writing that skewed headline. They just the aggressor as the victim, made deliber- ries, fi nancial market updates and other pick up nine out of ten of their interna- ate word choices to infl uence the listener information and images to media outlets tional news articles, word-for-word, from (said the Israeli shot, the Palestinian tried around the world. The vast majority of the the newswires. They’re the culprits. The to stab), and concluded the story by saying world’s international news comes from just best solution is to provide accurate news the grave escalation is because of the shoot- Amotz Eyal three sources, Eyal explained, “Reuters and coverage.” ing, which had actually begun in response lage near Chevron, and the only photo was AP (the Associated Press) being by far the Eyal identifi ed three problems with to the stabbing. The third is lack of infor- snapped by him. This incident was only re- largest, followed by the much smaller AFP the coverage of the major newswires. First mation, where no news agency reports cer- ported by TPS. They document events no (Agence FrancePresse). These are the most is actual manipulation of facts, where the tain stories that might be positive toward other service covers. It was picked up in infl uential news outlets in the world, pro- newswires knowingly distribute staged Israel or make Israel look sympathetic. For 17 different languages. “The moment you viding 85 percent of global news via 15,000 photos or images that manipulate what example, a swastika fl ag was spotted by a have a good picture, they will use the sto- outlets worldwide.” you see and mislead the readers. As an ex- TPS reporter fl ying on a mosque in a vil- ry,” said Eyal. In Israel, “we have advantages in army, technology and community. The disadvan- tage is PR,” said Eyal. Eyal explained that re- search has been done on the three largest newspapers in the US, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, with checking of the origination of articles on a randomly selected day. “In the Times, eight out of nine, in the Wall Street Journal, six out of seven, and in USA Today nine out of ten articles were from agencies. This is representative of a typical day. A study by the Roosevelt Study Center, a renowned re- search institute, conference center and li- brary on 20th-century American history showed that Reuters is biased against Is- rael. And the Guardian recently published an article about how the AP used to work with the Nazi Party.” (http://www.the- guardian.com/world/2016/mar/30/associat- ed-press-cooperation-nazis-revealed-germa- ny-harriet-scharnberg) Established in 2010, TPS is the only Is- raeli news agency. Its goal is to serve as the primary source of news reports and arti- cles from and about Israel, including pho- tos and videos, ensuring the dissemina- tion of the most up-to-date and accurate information to media outlets across the globe. Eyal explained that TPS has 24/7 in- dependent news-gathering abilities. It has more than 200 photographers on the ground throughout Israel and reporters spread throughout the country. Tazpit, in only its sixth year of operation, is now the fi rst news agency to reach sites where news is breaking, including at terrorist at- tack sites. He has fi ve reporters working around the clock and is seeking addition- al editors, producers and marketing staff. The goal of the agency is to continue con- necting with the leading websites and news outlets. Audience members asked Eyal many questions. One asked why a newspaper would use TPS as opposed to another wire service. Eyal explained that the outlets pub- lish whoever responds fi rst, and that TPS responds fi rst. As more outlets use TPS, oth- ers will want to as well. Bernie Zieler, who traveled from South Fallsburg, New York to hear Eyal with her mother, Adrienne Green, asked if it’s worth people’s time to correct bias or errors in reporting when they see it. Eyal replied that it is. “Put pressure on them to increase accuracy.” For more information, check out http:// tazpit.org.il/.
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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 21 COMMUNITY NEWS Ben Porat Yosef Celebrates an ‘Evening of Achdut’
In a delightful departure from the usu- al annual fundraising dinner, Ben Porat Yo- sef held its fi rst-ever “Evening of Achdut,” a parent and staff appreciation event that took place on Tuesday evening, March 15 at Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck. The idea behind the new event was to create an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the parent-staff communal partnership that has resulted in the extraordinary educa- Rav Tomer Ronen, Rosh HaYeshiva (left), and Evening “revelers,” Uri Moche (left), Shaul Cohen tion and special environment that defi nes Jamie Toporovsky (left) and Jodi Cohen Steven Sarao, founder of BPY (center) and Rav Tomer Ronen, Rosh HaYeshiva BPY. The entire “BPY family” was acknowl- edged for the time, talent, energy and cre- auction chaired by Cori Robinson and Deb- all BPY eighth graders have continued to nity has been enhanced tremendously. The ativity invested by all who contributed to orah Blaiberg, videos both of the school’s re- be accepted to the yeshiva high schools of work and focus of the parent-school com- the school’s continued success. cent Discovery Learning Day program and their choice. BPY’s reputation for produc- mittee in this area have yielded success. The “Evening of Achdut” was chaired of children’s humorous responses to every- ing graduates who are not only academical- BPY Torah Garden: After much plan- by BPY’s PTO co-chairs, Jodi Cohen and day questions and many other team-build- ly prepared, but who are also individuals ning, the school is starting its own organ- Jamie Toporovsky, who took the reins of ing moments. with wonderful middot, continues to grow ic school garden. The garden, called “Gram- the event, and shaped and planned it with A highlight of the evening came when and students are in high demand at all of my’s Torah Garden,” has been dedicated in their committee of volunteers and staff, the parent-staff crowd was able to cele- the area high schools. memory of Dr. Ruth S. Jacobs by her chil- who helped generate ideas for this evening. brate several recent communal successes Security: Through the school’s new part- dren and grandchildren: Laurie, Steven, De- Many entertaining activities were featured of the school in different areas. nership with Global Operations and success vorah, Akiva, Ariel, Rafi and Naomi Ruthie that brought parents and staff together, High School Admissions: For three receiving a Homeland Security Grant, the Eagle. It will serve as an outdoor experi- such as human bingo, a photo booth, an years of graduating eighth-grade classes, safety and security of the school commu- ential classroom for students and faculty across all the grades. Students will be able 45 Route 59 to eat some of the fresh produce grown in Mousey, NY 10952 the garden and the school hopes to donate (In Town Square next to some to a local food pantry as well. Evergreen Supermarket) Reader’s Workshop Implementation: Phone: 845-356-0222 This year BPY began its transition to the Fax: 845-356-0226 Reader’s Workshop model in grades K-8 to [email protected] ensure that students develop strong com- prehension, fl uency and decoding skills as well as the strategies they need to navigate texts independently in high school and beyond. This approach in the classrooms, thanks to the dedication, enthusiasm and focus of the school’s talented teaching staff, is already yielding obvious and im- pressive results. Beit Sefer L’Musica: On Friday, March 11, the annual BPY Beit Sefer L’Musica perfor- mance took place. Elementary-school Juda- ic studies faculty worked with the students to produce an amazing show of Israeli mu- sical performances. The joy and excitement on the children’s faces as they performed were priceless. With this new focus on having an “Ach- dut” event rather than a gala dinner, BPY has adopted the best practices in the area of fundraising for independent schools. The school has worked hard over the past few years to shift its fundraising practice away from centering on a single high-cost gala event. As a result, the school’s annual cam- paign has become more successful each year, and the funds raised have been able to be directed solely to supporting educational programming, tuition assistance for families in need and curricular enhancements, rath- er than to cover the signifi cant expenditures typically required to produce a gala dinner. This year, through the creativity of BPY’s event planning committee and the gener- osity of certain key vendors, the school was able to signifi cantly reduce the cost of the event and transform it into an even more enjoyable evening of camaraderie and ap- preciation for parents and staff, the two par- ties who are the keys to the success of the school. All were able to enjoy the event to- gether without any additional couvert so that all could comfortably attend. The triumph of the evening was undeni- able, with its success measured by the pal- pable feeling of unity and warmth among all present. The “Evening of Achdut” provid- ed the perfect forum to the BPY communi- ty to celebrate all that makes the school the special.
22 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM COMMUNITY NEWS Project S.A.R.A.H. Hosts Successful Annual Breakfast Over 365 people attended Project children, parents, schools and the com- S.A.R.A.H.’s 10th annual breakfast. Au- munity at large about this very sensitive thor Judy Brown captivated the audience topic. None of the work done by Project with the description of the denial of sex- S.A.R.A.H. would be possible without the ual abuse that took place in her Chassidic continued support and encouragement of neighborhood in Brooklyn, as well as the the community. To view more pictures and progress that has been made recently in see the video shown at the breakfast check preventing such crimes. Project S.A.R.A.H. out http://jfsclifton.org/gallery/project-s-a-r- is proud to be a vital part of educating a-h-breakfast-2016/.
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24 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM COMMUNITY NEWS Yeshivat Noam Students ‘Shake It Up’ With Pasta Graggers From Community Shuls By JLNJ Staff was a great way to raise awareness about the importance of feeding hungry families Did you see anyone shaking a box of in Bergen County.” pasta in shul on Purim? Thanks to the gen- The seventh-grade Bnei Mitzvah at Ye- erosity of the Bergenfi eld, Fair Lawn, New shivat Noam decided to take on this mitz- Milford and Teaneck communities, 832 vah. Students signed up to volunteer with “Pasta Graggers” aka containers of food the help of their parents and within each were collected and donated to Tomchei of their respective shuls to spread the idea Shabbos and the Jewish Federation March of “Pasta Graggers” facilitating the Marbeh Mega Food Drive! of Mitzvos—accomplishing two mitzvot at This idea originated in the Great Neck the same time! Students were responsible Synagogue and was implemented in Ber- for publicizing, announcing, collecting and gen County this year by the Middle School dropping off the food items that were col- Chesed Committee, which is run by par- lected in their shuls. ent volunteers including Aliza Fischman Kol Hakavod to students (and their ded- Care One to Host and Dalia Stelzer. Parent volunteer Judi icated parents): Ariella Addi, Bari Diamond, Dimbert designed the beautiful fl yer seen Tiferet Fishman, Gabriella Forman, Isaac Gol- Much gratitude to the participating Teaneck Passover around town promoting the campaign. Da- din, Talia and Yaakov Halstuch, Ziva Kaye, shuls: Beth Aaron, Beth Abraham, Bnai Ye- lia shared, “We are always looking for ways Ayelet Kurz, Temima Macklin, Yehuda Maz- shurun, Keter Torah, Ohr HaTorah, Rinat Program to incorporate chesed into everyday life in, Aviva Saks, Asher Rauzman, Daniella Roth- Yisrael, Shaarei Tefi llah, Shomrei Torah, and this was a creative opportunity to do schild, Talia Sperber and Ariella Vogel, with Young Israel of Teaneck, and the Yeshivat By Jessica Hoffman so. The Pasta Gragger campaign on Purim special mention to Chananel Chudnoff. Noam Eighth-Grade Megillah reading.
Care One is hosting its annual all-in- clusive Passover Program in Teaneck. Along with full-time nursing care, guests will have access to the on-site, beautiful synagogue with a minyan and glatt ko- sher food under the RCBC. The Passover program offers two sed- ers led by our rabbis, one at 5 p.m. and one at 8:35 p.m. Programs and activities, includ- ing musical entertainment, will be held every day. Guests will stay in newly reno- vated semi-private or private rooms with attached bathroom and shower. Once a part of the respite program, residents will benefi t from 24/7 nursing care, medication administration and access to over 30 local credentialed physicians. Additionally, resi- dents are entitled to medication consulta- tion, dietician consultation and nutrition management. Your loved one will receive the best care possible. When signing up for the Passover program guests will receive a complimentary beauty salon visit, depend- ing on availability. To learn more about the Care One Passover Program, please call Jessica Hoffman at 201-862-3300 or email [email protected].
Minimum stay is two days, or come for the entire 10-day holiday. Guests should come with their medications from home. Medical history from the primary physi- cian should be faxed over. Rehabilitation services will be available under Medicare Part B with a 20 percent co-insurance. CareOne at Teaneck, a beautiful, ho- tel-style nursing center is designed to en- sure the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our patients and their fami- lies. Clinical services range from sub-acute rehabilitation (offered seven days a week) and long-term care to a variety of special- ized clinical programs for patients who have unique healthcare needs. Amenities and services include glatt kosher meals (RCBC supervision), restaurant-style fi ne dining, daily activities, a synagogue, Jewish cultural entertainment and much more.
201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 25 COMMUNITY NEWS Dining in the Dark Czechoslovakia’s Role in to Help the Visually 1948 War of Independence Impaired in Israel to Be Remembered The Jerusalem Institute for the Blind the Jerusalem Institute for the Blind in col- On Sunday, April 17, at 10 a.m., the Amer- his son Jan Masaryk, as Foreign Minister, will host its fi rst-ever “Blackout Brunch” to laboration with Dark Dining Projects and ican Veterans of Israel Legacy Corporation signed the fi rst arms sales contract in ear- benefi t the visually impaired in Israel. This will utilize the power of darkness to clear (AVILC), in conjunction with the Israeli ly 1948. unique sensory-awareness experience will away the expectations created by sight. Amy Consulate in New York, will commemorate This 50th Annual Mickey Marcus Memo- give diners a fi rst-hand glimpse into the lives Baumgarten, an expert in facilitating and one of the most remarkable events of the rial Service will pay formal respects to Col. of those who are blind or visually impaired coordinating feasts for blindfolded diners, 20th Century at the Jewish Chapel of the David “Mickey” Marcus (USMA ’24), among and take them on an unforgettable culinary will be on hand to bridge the beauty of the United States Military Academy at West the 41 American and Canadian volunteers journey in the dark, safely and comfortably. everyday with the magic of the unknown. Point. In the presence of senior military who gave their lives during Israel’s War of For more than 100 years, the Jerusalem “Sometimes, to truly open your eyes, and diplomatic offi cials, and veterans of Is- Independence, and honor the Czech Re- Institute for the Blind has provided a wide you must close them,” said Leo Brandstatter, rael’s War of Independence, representatives public and Slovakia for their signifi cant range of educational, rehabilitative, health the Executive Director of the Jerusalem In- of the Czech Republic and Slovakia will be contribution. The program takes place at and social-welfare activities for blind and stitute for the Blind’s New York offi ce. “The formally honored for the vital assistance the USMA Jewish Chapel, offi ciated by the visually impaired children and youth Blackout Brunch was developed to raise rendered by their predecessor state, Czech- Chaplains, with choir participation, fol- throughout Israel. awareness about the sensory world that lies oslovakia, during Israel’s 1948 War of Inde- lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Col. The Jerusalem Institute for the Blind’s just beyond our vision. By experiencing the pendence. Marcus’s grave site and concluding with inaugural Blackout Brunch will take place world in this way, we can gain a new per- Czechoslovakia was the sole country the honor guard rendering a fi ring salute on Sunday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to noon spective on the world of the blind and vis- to ignore the UN embargo on sale of arms and the bugler sounding taps. at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue, which is lo- ually impaired. This will be a powerful pres- to Israel. Between May and December, American Veterans of Israel Lega- cated at 5 East 62nd Street in New York City. entation, where sensing is perceiving.” 1948, Czechoslovakia sold Israel 25 mod- cy Corporation is the successor organi- Tickets for the Blackout Brunch are $90 The Jerusalem Institute for the Blind, ifi ed Messerschmitt Bf 109 and 27 Brit- zation of the American Veterans of Israel per person until April 12 (or $125 per person which was established in the Old City of Je- ish Spitfi re fi ghter planes, 35,000 rifl es, (AVI), whose members were the American after April 15). To order ticket and make res- rusalem in 1902 and relocated to its state- 6,000 machine guns and over 50 million and Canadian volunteers that served in ervations, visit www.BlackoutBrunch.org of-the-art campus in Kiryat Moshe in 1937, rounds of ammunition. That help allowed MACHAL (Hebrew acronym for “Volunteers or call 212-532-4155. has grown into a widely respected Jerusa- Israel to gain decisive air superiority and from Abroad”) during Israel’s War of Inde- Attendees will be given featherweight lem landmark. Today, the Jerusalem Insti- mount the offensive on the ground that pendence (1947–1949). blindfolds before entering the dining space tute for the Blind, which is the fi rst insti- ended the war on a victorious note. This The community is invited to attend. and will be guided to their seats and served tute of its kind in the Jewish world, serves crucial support was in line with a remark- West Point Security requires a govern- an exquisite meal. They will dine in total as a home, school, social outlet, sports able tradition of Czechoslovak friendship ment-issued photo ID. darkness, allowing their senses to be their center, respite provider, confi dence build- towards the Zionist movement, includ- For further details please contact Don- guides, enjoying smells, sounds, tastes and er and networking enabler for the many ing the historic visit of Czechoslovak Pres- na Parker, Rafi Marom or Si Spiegelman at textures in a way never thought possible. blind and visually challenged individuals ident Tomas Masaryk to Jewish commu- [email protected], Rafi _marom@ The Blackout Brunch is being hosted by throughout the Jewish state. nities in the pre-state Israel in 1923. Later, hotmail.com or [email protected]. Teri Jon Eli Tahari 0LOO\ Theory Sonia Rykial Carmon Marc Volvo
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Shomer Shabbat Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future and the Abraham Arbesfeld Kollel Yom Rishon and Brownie Troop #96887 Millie Arbesfeld Midreshet Yom Rishon present Celebrates Nutrition
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By Judith Bachman ports a different part of their body and that all colors are necessary for optimal health. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Local Daisy and Brownie Troop # 96887 The troop is a shomer Shabbat troop met last week to hear a presentation from with approximately 30 girls ranging from Kressel and Ephrat Family University Gila C. Guzman JD, CINHC on “Eating the kindergarten through second grade. The Professor of Jewish Thought, Yeshiva University Rainbow,” a fun and interactive way to troop is graciously hosted by Shaare Tefi lah Ingeborg and Ira Rennert Global Distinguished learn about nutrition. of Teaneck. 3URIHVVRURI-XGDLF7KRXJKW1HZ 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 27 COMMUNITY NEWS 1000 Young FSU Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Jews Visit Golda to Keynote YU Kollel and Meir Exhibition Midreshet Yom Rishon One thousand Jew- New York—Rabbi Lord Jon- “Pesach is a holiday that in- ish youngsters from the athan Sacks, Kressel and Ephrat spires both personal and nation- former Soviet Union Family Professor of Jewish al refl ection regarding the history met this weekend at a Thought at Yeshiva Universi- and destiny of the Jewish people,” special seminar at the ty, will be the featured speaker said Rabbi Yaakov Glasser, the Da- Sheraton in Parsippa- at a special Abraham and Millie vid Mitzner Dean of the CJF. “Rabbi ny, NJ. The FSU young- Arbesfeld Kollel and Midresh- Sacks is one of the most thoughtful sters heard lectures et Yom Rishon event hosted by and eloquent teachers of our gen- about Israel, Jewish life YU’s Center for the Jewish Fu- eration. We are confi dent that his and US-Israel relations. ture on April 17. The lecture will presentation will inspire both the Within the meeting take place at 10 a.m. in Belfer students and community of Yeshi- there was an exhibition, Hall, 2540 Amsterdam Avenue, va University.” curated by Yoram Dori, Yoram Dori with Shimon Peres CREDIT: BATIA DORI New York, NY, 10033, on YU’s Wilf Campus. The event, which is free and open to the public, about the life of PM Golda Meir. Yoram Dori was the senior adviser to Titled “Judaism’s Unique Concept of Free- is generously sponsored by Robyn and Shukie Gross- President Shimon Peres. (His wife, Batia, is a cousin of the Chachkes fam- dom,” Rabbi Sacks’s remarks will explore the Jew- man and family. Parking is available with advance ily from Teaneck.) Mr. Dori gave a lecture about President Obama’s admin- ish sages’ revolutionary approach to liberty and registration at yu.edu/freedom. For more informa- istration and shared thoughts on Obama’s policy towards Israel on secu- the profound implications their insights have for tion, contact Rabbi Aryeh Czarka, program coordina- rity, intelligence and political support. the 21st century. tor at the CJF, at [email protected]. Hedy’s Hats Returns to Teaneck in Time for Pesach By Nettie Berenholz headgear accessories for every day, as well fering great styling. There are also soft hats made to fi t your head. If you bring along an as Shabbos and yom tov. for you to pop on for shopping and errands. outfi t, Hedy can help you fi nd the perfect As royalty will attest, a hat is the fi nish- Whether you’re looking for classic looks, In addition, Hedy often carries one-of- hat to go with it. ing touch to any outfi t. 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Job-placement and sessions Monday–Thursday April 11–14 and The FDU-Yeshiva Program is the only graduate-school assistance is now being Development 18–21, and Monday–Wednesday May 2–4. program to offer classes that fi t the made available. (Classes meet April 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, schedule of the yeshiva bochurim when It is still not too late to enroll since for AMIT May 2, 3, 4.) they are off from yeshiva. Students may classes start after Rosh Chodesh Nisan, The following classes are offered at come and take the classes to get a head with no classes on Yom Tov and Chol Cong. Bnai Yeshurun, 641 West Englewood start on college or may enroll in the FDU Hamoed of Pesach. New York—AMIT, the premier educa- Ave., Teaneck: Degree Completion Program and trans- For additional information and an ap- tion network in Israel serving more than MGMT 4415 E1 Intro to Small Business fer 72 yeshiva credits, transfer 18 CLEP plication: fdu.edu/yeshiva, Jaskoll@fdu. 32,000 students annually in Israel, will Management (3cr) 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. or other exam credits and only have to edu, 201-692-2738 or 917-232-2176 (mobile). be expanding its local programming and development activities in the tri-state area with the appointment of veteran PASSOVER MENU 2016 / 5776 nonprofi t executive Genene Kaye of Te- MEAT DEPARTMENT SALADS DAIRY DEPARTMENT aneck. QTY. QTY. Kaye has near- GEFILTE FISH 15.99 LB. CARROT RAISIN SALAD 9.99 LB.PLAIN FARMER 9.99 LB. ly two decades of HORSERADISH 7.99 LB. COLESLAW 8.99 LB.WALNUT RAISIN FARMER 13.99 LB. experience work- CHOPPED LIVER 16.99 LB. POTATO SALAD 8.99 LB.PINEAPPLE FARMER 13.99 LB. VEGETARIAN CHOPPED LIVER 16.99 LB. 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TEL: 201-692-0192 446 CEDAR LANE E-MAIL ADDRESS: email: [email protected] email: [email protected] PICKUP DATE: TIME: 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 31 32 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM $PNNVOJUZ$PSOFS ESSEX & UNION COMMUNITY NEWS Camp Tiyulim at Union Y Offers Summer Option for 7th–10th Graders The YM-YWHA of Union, Chaverim ing school! While on campus, the female Camp Division, is pleased to announce the campers participate in sports, swimming, fi nishing touches for a fabulous summer learning, crafts, cooking, music, dance for observant campers ages 12 through 15 and yoga, while the boys focus on sports for Summer 2016. “Tiyulim” is a special- leagues. Chesed hours on Fridays bring ized program that combines travel, camp- the youngsters to the foodbank, assisted ing, training to be a future counselor and living facilities, daycare centers and nurs- chesed hours. ing homes. This is the only program in our area that combines all these things in a frum environment. Lunch is provided by Je- rusalem Restaurant while “on campus,” while campers bring their own brown- bag lunch on travel days. There are sever- al late nights and evening activities. Shli- chim interact to bring Israeli ruach into the schedule. The learning is headed by experienced rabbanim. The program is limited to 20 participants; as of press time there are still spaces available. Dates are June 28–Au- gust 19. The Y offers door-to-door pick-up in Springfi eld, Millburn, Short Hills, West Orange and Livingston. For more informa- It is mostly a co-ed program for trav- tion, visit the webiste at www.unionyca- el except to places such as water parks. mps.org, or inquire at campchaverim613@ Unique trips include tours, professional gmail.com or by calling 908-289-8112. The baseball games, zoos, museums, indoor Camp is under the direction of Rabbi Yis- and outdoor amusement parks, hiking roel Rich and is located at 501 Green Lane trips, shows and even a chocolate cook- in Union. Bris Avrohom Assists Newark Airport Travelers Wishing everyone a Chag Sameach Bris Avrohom of Hillside maintains a Jewish Information We invite the Stand at Newark Airport. The community to stand is operated daily, Sunday through Thursday, by rabbis of join us at Bris Avrohom, who place tefi l- lin on travelers and distribute our seder. tefi llas haderech (the travelers’ prayer). Pictured is Rabbi Avre- Advance reservations my Kanelsky, Torah Education & Youth Director, who recently required. placed tefi llin on two travelers. Nominal fee. ESSEX AND UNION COMMUNITY NEWSBRIEFS For reservations call 973-253- Bris Avrohom Receives Joint Associate Director; Rabbi Dovid Wilan- Resolution for Work With sky, Administrator and Rabbi Baruch Lep- Russian Jewish Community kivker, Program Director. Assemblywom- Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute Assemblywoman Annette Quijano vis- an Quijano presented Bris Avrohom with a Jewish continuum of care campus at 155 Hazel Street, Clifton, NJ, 07011 ited Bris Avrohom, Hillside, along with a Joint Resolution for their outstanding DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM CENTER IS A GLATT KOSHER FACILITY her chief of staff, Shane Derris. She met work with the Russian Jewish Communi- with Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, Exec- ty in the State of New Jersey by providing utive Director; Mrs. Shterney Kanelsky, programs on education for young and old, 10 this year. In honor of Good Deeds Day, visit http://goo.gl/forms/iHxB1ehGW9. assisting in life cy- Jewish Family Service of MetroWest in For more information, please contact cle events and having conjunction with Congregation AABJ&D Suzy Berman at 973-637-1747 or at sber- holiday gatherings. in West Orange and the RSVP Center of Es- [email protected]. They also discussed sex and Hudson Counties is sponsoring a 256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 joint programs to fur- community cookie bake to benefi t older Florham Park NJ 07932 ph: 973.765.9050 ther assist the Rus- adult clients of Jewish Family Service of sian Jewish Commu- MetroWest. Cookie dough is being gener- JRA Day Coming to MetroWest JCC nity in New Jersey. ously donated by the Jewish Community The Jewish Relief Agency of NJ Housing Corporation. MetroWest will be holding its monthly Cookie Bake Please join us from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 packing and delivery day on Sunday, April Planned in West p.m. at Congregation AABJ&D, at 700 10 at the JCC of MetroWest. Packing will Orange on Good Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. Fam- begin promptly at 9:30 a.m., with delivery Deeds Day ilies are welcome to attend and art pro- beginning at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. Good Deeds Day, jects will be available for younger chil- For more information, contact Moishe@ an annual worldwide dren. Volunteers will receive a free Good JewishRelief.org or call 718-772-5406. The Pictured (left to right) are: Rabbi Lepkivker, Rabbi Wilansky, Rabbi celebration of help- Deeds Day t-shirt while supplies last. Reg- JCC of MetroWest is located at 760 North- Kanelsky, Assemblywoman Quijano and Mrs. Shterney Kanelsky ing others, is on April istration is required. To register, please fi eld Ave. in West Orange. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 33 ESSEX & UNION COMMUNITY NEWS Evening of Dueling Pianos to Celebrate MetroWest Young Leaders By Lauren Leon est community with additional opportuni- rently serves on the Federation’s Board of time he moved to Livingston in 2002, he ties for leadership development. Trustees and is a board member of the Jew- has become deeply involved in the Great- Jewish Federation of Greater MetroW- Jay Murnick, one of the co-chairs of the ish Community Foundation and Women’s er MetroWest community. He began as a est’s Great Balls of Fire! is an evening of event and Lee’s brother, says, “Lee and Ari- Philanthropy. Lee is also an active member volunteer at Federation’s Super Sunday and dinner, drinks and dueling pianos to cel- el join a roster of incredible folks on which of National Young Leadership Cabinet of quickly became a member of the Young ebrate our young adult community as a our community can always count to give Jewish Federations of North America. She Leadership Council, where he took part in whole, and specifi cally, the recipients of back to those in need. We’ve worked real- is also a member of the national council the Arthur Borinsky Young Leadership De- this year’s Julius and Bessie Cohn Young ly hard to make sure that this year’s cele- of trustees of National Jewish Health, the velopment Program and the Wexner Her- Leadership Award, Lee Murnick and Ariel bration represents the energy that the two leading US hospital specializing in aller- itage Program. He has served as the Young Nelson. The band Flying Ivories will enter- of them have brought to their various posi- gic, immunology and respiratory disorders. Leadership Campaign’s chair and vice chair tain the crowd with their dueling rock-and- tions working with Federation and the Jew- Lee, a graduate of Duke University, holds and is a member of the Community Rela- roll piano performance—that is part music, ish people.” a master’s degree in business administra- tions Committee. Ariel is also the treasur- part comedy and lots of fun. Lee Murnick is chair of the Jewish Fed- tion from Cornell University and is a prin- er of Suburban Torah Center in Livingston. Julius H. Cohn created the Julius and eration of Greater MetroWest NJ’s Young cipal at Murnick Property Group, a family He chaired Kushner’s Day School Afforda- Bessie Cohn Young Leadership Award Leadership Campaign. A graduate of Fed- owned and operated real estate company bility Committee and has been a member in 1956. The annual award provides two eration’s 2012 Arthur Borinsky Young Lead- located in Roseland, NJ. of Livingston’s Vision 20/20 (long-range young leaders (men and women) who have ership Development Program, she is now Ariel Nelson is treasurer and a trus- planning) and Citizens’ Budget Adviso- demonstrated growth and leadership in ser- a participant in the Wexner Heritage Pro- tee of the Jewish Community Founda- ry Committees. A chief fi nancial offi cer at vice to Federation and the Greater MetroW- gram with her co-honoree, Ariel. She cur- tion of Greater MetroWest NJ. From the Bloomberg LP, Ariel holds a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia University. “This event is a great opportunity to recognize Lee and Ariel, two individu- als within the Greater MetroWest Jew- ish community who exemplify a spirit of generosity, service and leadership as well as to have some great food, fun, and to give back to the community,” says event 659 Eagle Rock Avenue, co-chair Melissa Feldman, who also hap- pens to be the wife of honoree Ariel Nel- West Orange, NJ 07052 son. Additional event chairs include Lisa 973-736-0060•Fax 973-736-8026 Gutkin, Amy Murnick McKeag and Jodi Murnick. The event will be held on Tuesday April 19 at 7 p.m. at Club 4Sixty6 in West Orange. There is a $50 cover to join the celebration, and a minimum gift of $118 (by individual or couple) to the 2016 UJA Campaign is re- quired. Dietary laws will be observed. For information or to RSVP, visit jfedg- mw.org/cohn or contact Lindsay Napchen at [email protected] or 973-929-2948. Chabad of West Orange to Hold Annual Community Passover Seder Join Chabad of West Orange for its Annual Community Passover Sed- er, complete with hand-made shmura Sample Menu matzah, wine/grape juice, fresh ground horseradish and a delicious dinner in- fused with unique traditional customs ENTREES DAIRY ENTREES SIDE DISH APPETIZERS in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The Schnitzel Eggplant Grilled Chicken Nuggets seder will be led by Rabbi Mendy and Al- tie Kasowitz. Grilled Chicken Parmesan Vegetables Stuffed The seder will be held on Friday, April Stuffed Chicken Cheese Lasagna SALADS Cabbage 22 beginning at 8 p.m. at Chabad of West Orange, 401 Pleasant Valley Way in West Breast/Vegetables SMOKED FISH Red Potato Salad SOUP Orange. The cost is $54 per adult and $25 Grilled or Nova Lox Israeli Salad Butternut per child. Please RSVP by April 15. For more information and to RSVP Baked Salmon White Fish Cucumber Salad Squash Soup visit www.chabadwestorange.com/sed- er, email [email protected] or call 973-325-6311. 34 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY NEWS JNF’s Inaugural Garden State Breakfast Features Ambassador Danny Ayalon By Marina Brodetsky ing fi rm for governments and internation- puses. The inspiring al corporations. He is the founder of “The program brought Central New Jersey’s Jewish Nation- Truth About Israel” (thetruthaboutisrael. awareness to how al Fund (JNF) hosted its fi rst Garden State org.il), a non-profi t corporation to train and JNF’s programing Breakfast on Sunday, March 13, at Congre- educate the public about Israel. His short positively affects gation B’Nai Tikvah in North Brunswick. videos have been seen by millions. Since the lives of all Israe- The inaugural event was attended by an ex- 2014, Ambassador Ayalon has been serving lis. In his remarks, cited group of over 400 Israel supporters as The Rennert Visiting Professor of For- Ambassador Ayalon and included a concurrent teen program. eign Policy Studies at Yeshiva University. stated that JNF and The event was co-chaired by Allison Nagel- Ambassador Ayalon’s remarks centered other NGOs must berg, Phyllis Solomon, Naomi Vilko and around the importance of being proud to provide a virtu- Rabbi Robert Wolkoff. support Israel and not shying away from al “Iron Dome” of Special guest speaker for the event was defending Israel, especially on college cam- protection for Isra- Israeli Ambassador el and the Jewish Danny Ayalon. Am- people against the bassador Ayalon is lies in the media, an Israeli diplomat, on our campuses, in columnist and pol- the UN and in the itician. He was the public sphere. Israeli Ambassador Another compo- Rabbis for Israel CREDIT: JEWISH NATIONAL FUND to the United States nent of the breakfast included a presenta- leading a JNF Doctors for Israel Mission from 2002 to 2006. tion about the memorial lookout on the to Israel. She said that at every JNF event From 1997 to 2002, Boys’ Promenade in Gush Etzion that will she learns something new about what Ayalon served as a be dedicated in memory of Ezra Schwartz the organization is doing to enhance the foreign policy advi- (hy”d), who was killed in a terrorist attack lives of Israelis. “It is wonderful to learn sor to three prime on November 19, 2015 in Gush Etzion. The about the projects JNF is involved with ministers. From memorial lookout will not only honor the and then to go to Israel and see them for 1989 to 1997, he was memory of Ezra, but also that of Eyal Yi- myself. It brings a whole new perspective Consul to Panama frach, Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel who to an already meaningful experience. I and a member of were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas encourage everyone to go on a JNF mis- Israel’s Permanent terrorists in 2014. Members of Ezra’s family sion to Israel.” Mission to the UN. were in attendance at the breakfast. To learn more about JNF’s work and Ambassador Ay- Ambassador Danny Ayalon; Phyllis Solomon, WFI Co-Chair, Central Dr. Naomi Vilko, on the President’s mission, and how to get involved, please alon is president of New Jersey Board and Dr. Naomi Vilko, Greater New York Board. Council of JNF and a close friend of Am- visit jnf.org or contact Michael Zimmer- a private consult- CREDIT: JEWISH NATIONAL FUND bassador Ayalon, recently returned from man at [email protected]. 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Weekly Roundup: Kiddushin 23-25 Secondly, through wearing a glove it is clear that the woman is not receiving char- By Rabbi Zev Reichman could have others put his Tefi llin on his arm If the master were to cut off a fi nger or ity. Were she to merely put out her hand for him. Perhaps, since there is a rule that blind an eye the Eved goes free. Rav Yitz- and receive an item of gold and silver in This week we what one cannot do himself he cannot ap- chok Zilberstein pointed out that this dis- her palm and thereby become married, learned Kiddushin 23- point others to do for him, as the paralyzed cussion can remind us of a law in regards some onlookers might mistakenly think 25. Here are some high- man cannot personally fulfi ll the mitzvah of to marriage. that the husband was giving charity into lights from the top- Ukeshartem le’ot al yadecha (and you shall Otzar Haposkim (Siman Chaf Zayin her palm. However, a pauper would not ics discussed. May the bind [the Tefi llin] on your arm), due to his Os Daled) records that many authorities be wearing dress gloves. Once she wears learning serve as a mer- paralysis, he cannot appoint others to do it ruled that if a bride was wearing gloves, gloves it is apparent that she is not merely it le’iluy nishmat Menachem Mendel Ben for him either? to receive her marriage ring, she should receiving charity. Rav Zilberstein offered Harav Yoel David Balk a”h. Rav Vozner responded that the Mahar- remove the gloves and let the ring get a riddle; when would all legal authorities am Shik dealt with this very issue. He taught placed directly on her fi nger. One reason encourage a woman to adopt the custom Tefillin on a Paralyzed Man that a paralyzed man differs from a non Ko- is Kabbalistic. The Hebrew word for ring, of Baghdad Jewry and to get married while Kiddushin 23 hen. A Yisrael is not obligated at all to offer taba’at combined with the word for fi n- wearing gloves? The Gemara mentioned the law of Rav Korbanot in the Mikdash. As a result, he can- ger, etzba, represents the union of names Answer: If the bride was missing her Huna about Kohanim. Rav Huna taught that not appoint a representative to offer Kor- of Hashem. If she would wear gloves and fi ngers then we too would adopt the cus- Kohanim who perform the service in the banot for him. Every Jewish man is obligat- the ring would be placed in a glove, then tom of the Ben Ish Chai. In such a case, holy Temple are serving as agents sent by ed to wrap Tefi llin on his arm. The paralyzed the Kabbalistic unifi cation would not oc- the bride would not have the ring placed the Almighty to bring His offerings. They do man is obligated to put on Tefi llin. His pa- cur. Furthermore, a ring on the hand is a on her fi nger so the Kabbalistic symbolism not serve as agents of those who are donat- ralysis is an external force preventing him sign of blessing. A ring on the hand makes would be unattainable. The fear that an ing the sacrifi ces. The person bringing the from discharging his task. As a result, he may the mitzvah of marriage more aesthetical- item placed into her palm would appear to sacrifi ce might be a non Kohen who cannot appoint someone to act on his behalf who ly appealing and thus fulfi lls the mandate be charity would also be relevant. As a re- perform the service of the Temple himself. will tie the Tefi llin on his arm and he will of Hiddur Mitzvah. Ben Ish Chai writes sult, halacha would dictate that she wear a One who could not perform the service him- thereby fulfi ll his obligation. that in his city of Baghdad there was a cus- glove to make her hand like a Shabbat ta- self cannot appoint an agent to perform the tom for the bride to wear gloves and re- ble and the husband should drop the ring service as his representative. This principle, A Ring Into a Gloved Hand ceive the valuable Kiddushin item in the into her gloved hand to demonstrate that that what one cannot do himself he cannot Kiddushin 24 palm of her gloved hand. The reason for he is marrying her and not merely giving create an agent to do on his behalf, led to a The Gemara mentioned that an Eved this was twofold. Just as there is a custom alms (Chashukei Chemed). painful question. Daf Digest records that Rav Kena’ani goes free if his adon permanently to put a tablecloth on the Shabbat table to Vozner was asked by a paralyzed man if he disabled one of his primary visible limbs. show honor to the Shabbat meal, a gloved CONTINUED ON P. 39 MAGGID OF BERGENFIELD Tazria: A Brief Trip to the Hospital By Larry Stiefel fort. And she was not a pleasant pregnant that morning, anxiety was now beginning said, sailing down Engle Street toward the Vayikra: 12: 6-7 woman under good circumstances. Ron to set in. Ron was normally a cautious driv- hospital at 10 miles per hour above the had started to pray three times a day in ear- er, but he had been pushing the envelope of posted speed limit. “Run the light.” nest for her labor to start. the 50-mile-per-hour speed limit on Route “What?” “I can’t do it.” Rachel had tried all the convention- 4, feeling perspiration on his forehead de- “In the Torah, in Parshat Tazria, it says “I said run the light!” al methods her friends had recommended spite the air conditioning that was blast- that when a woman gives birth to a son “I won’t.” for inducing labor. Per her sister Rhonda, ing in the car. All had been going well until or daughter, her husband brings a korban “Run the light or I will she tried spicy Indian food, but to no avail. they hit the traffi c light on Palisade Avenue. olah, an elevation offering, and a korban kill you.” Her boss had advised copious amounts of “For heaven’s sake, go through the light.” chatat, a sin offering. The Torah even says Ron and Rachel Singer had been chamomile tea, but that merely exacerbat- “I can’t do it. It’s just not in my nature.” vechiper ale-ha, that it will atone for the stopped at the traffi c light at the corner of ed her bathroom issues. Her best friend, “It’s six o’clock in the morning. No one mother.” Engle Street and Palisade Avenue in Eng- Roberta, suggested castor oil, which did not will see.” “So?” lewood for what seemed to be an eter- work and caused Rachel to seriously ques- “Nothing doing.” “So I always wondered what a pregnant nity. Rachel’s fi rst contraction had oc- tion their friendship. She went for pow- It was deathly quiet in the car for a few woman has to atone for. I mean, she just curred at 3:57 a.m. according to the digital er walks with her neighbor Ariella, but all seconds, then Rachel spoke. brought a new life into the world at great clock next to her bed, and at the time she they did was demonstrate her lack of phys- “Sienna.” risk to her own health and with considera- hadn’t thought much of it. It was probably ical stamina while trying to exercise with “What?” ble pain. What does she have to feel guilty just one of those annoying Braxton-Hicks the equivalent of a 25-pound bowling ball “I was just thinking what I’m going to about?” false alarms. But by 4:32 they started com- strapped to her belly. Ron had sprung for name the baby if I give birth in this Toyota. “That’s a good question,” Rachel agreed. ing more frequently, almost every 10 min- a full body massage at a local spa, and al- I think I’ll call her Sienna.” “The Ibn Ezra suggests that she is aton- utes, and Rachel knew it was time. She though it did relax her, it did not bring the “Nice. What if it’s a boy?” ing for any resentful thoughts she may calmly took a shower, assembled the last baby any closer. Finally, she took her hair- “Hmm. Then I guess I’ll call him Van.” have had against her husband or against items she needed for her hospital bag— dresser Karen’s advice and ate an entire “Good one. I’m glad we didn’t take my God. I never understood that concept, but her toothbrush, her iPod and the dog-eared pineapple in one sitting. Although the idea car. Civic is no kind of name for a cute lit- now I think I get it.” copy of Dr. Zhivago she had been reading seemed completely insane and she could tle baby.” “You’re in so much trouble,” Rachel said. for months—and woke up her husband. fi nd no reference to it anywhere on the in- “Oh, I don’t know,” Rachel said. “We A light turned red just one block from “Ron.” ternet, and despite the fact that she would could call her Chonda. It’s like Chana with the hospital. Ron slowed up slightly, looked Nothing. never eat pineapple again, Rachel did go a ‘D.’ Didn’t you have a great aunt named right and left, and went straight through “Ron.” into labor six hours later. Rachel decided to Chonda?” the intersection to the hospital parking “What?” write a thank you note to Dole when she It was a very long traffi c signal. lot. He gunned the minivan’s engine in the “I think it’s time we get this party start- got home from the hospital. A new contraction began, and Rachel lot, pulled right up to the electric sliding ed.” Ron was dressed and out the door in grabbed Ron’s arm and squeezed hard. doors of the emergency department, and Ron sprang up in his bed like a jack-in- less than fi ve minutes. He remembered to “Go through this light, or I will make slammed on his brakes. The car stopped the-box. open the car door for Rachel and recalled your every waking moment a living night- with a loud screech. “Thank God.” from Nicole’s birth not to say too much mare.” Rachel turned toward her husband and This baby had been very stubborn. in the car and not to make any jokes. He Ron looked both ways and went smiled. When their fi rst child, Nicole, was born, tried to avoid any sudden movements. (Did through the intersection. He expected to “Maybe there’s hope for you yet.” she had arrived right on her due date. But I mention that Rachel was not such a hap- see the fl ashing lights of a police cruiser in “Stop talking and get out of the car,” this one was a hold-out. Rachel was six py pregnant woman?) his rear-view mirror, but none materialized. Ron said. days late, and she was not pleased. Her The trip from their home in Oradell to “Wow, that was close,” he said. “Yes, dear.” back was hurting. The bathroom runs were Englewood Hospital would normally take “Yeah, Ron, real close. You’re a regular becoming absurdly frequent. It was hard to about 15 minutes, and Rachel had already Jesse James.” Larry Stiefel is a pediatrician at Tenafl y Pediatrics and sleep. The baby’s head (they didn’t know if experienced two contractions before they “Now I fi nally understand why a wom- the father of four children. His wife Chana was a very it was a boy or a girl) was very low, and it were halfway there. While she had been an has to bring a korban chatat, a sin of- pleasant pregnant woman. was causing Rachel considerable discom- somewhat calm when she fi rst woke up fering, after she gives birth to a child,” Ron 36 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TEXT INSIGHTS Key Words of the Seder: A Guide Haggadah Much has been written about the word By Mitchell First reference to karpasa at the seder is a Geonic plural: merorim. It appears three times: in ve-higadeta in the phrase ve-higadeta le-vin- responsum published in Ginzei Schechter, the commandment of pesach (Ex. 12:8), in cha (Ex. 13:8). Does it mean “explain”? “Demon- Herut vol. 2, pp. 252-260. (This interesting respon- the commandment of pesach sheni (Numb. strate with an action”? “Tell a story”? “Speak The root H-R-T only sum describes the seder as including only 9:11) and at Eikhah 3:15 (hisbiani va-meror- in an aggadic manner”? All these and many appears one time in the two mah nishtannah questions: matzah im; he has fi lled me with bitterness). other interpretations have been offered. Tanakh (Ex. 32:16) and and dipping. I have dealt with this respon- It is interesting that the Torah never But on a plain-sense level, the answer means “engraved,” so we sum in my book, Esther Unmasked, at pp. tells us why the merorim are to be eaten is a simple one. Ve-higadeta comes from have to look elsewhere 175–78.) For another early reference to kar- with the pesach and pesach sheni sacrifi c- the verb le-hagid. This word originated for the origin of herut as freedom. pasa at the seder, see The Complete ArtScroll es. It has been suggested that the merorim as le-hangid. (Over time, the initial nun One approach is to relate it to het, vav, Siddur, p. 922 (citing an 11th century piyyut). were merely added as a condiment to the dropped.) The root is N-G-D, neged, mean- resh, which means nobleman. This word We are all misled by the introductory sacrifi cial meat. But the phrase va-yemar- ing “next to.” Therefore, le-ha(n)gid means appears many times in Tanakh. That this kadesh u-rechatz piyyut to view the word eru et hayeyhem (they embittered their to bring an idea next to someone else. is the origin of herut/freedom seems to be karpas as integral to the seder. But many lives) is found earlier in the story (at Ex. See, e.g., Rav S. R. Hirsch to Gen 3:11 and the approach taken at Mishnah Avot 6:2. other such introductory piyyutim have 1:14). Therefore, it is very compelling to un- Deut. 17:10, and the concordance of S. Man- A different approach derives herut = come to light, and many of them do not derstand the inclusion of the merorim in delkern, entry NGD. The closest English freedom from the Aramaic root for free- include the word karpas. (This stage of the sacrifi cial pesach meals as symbolic of equivalent would seem to be “to present.” dom: het, resh, resh. This root appears the seder is there, but it is represented by the bitterness of the slavery. The standard printed Talmud refers to widely in rabbinic literature in the form a different word or words.) Some of these what we recite on the seder night as the shin, het, resh, resh. See, e.g., Mishnah other piyyutim are collected at M. Kasher, Sippur haggadah. See Pesachim 115b and 116a. Pre- The word in the Tanakh for freedom Haggadah Shelemah, pp. 77–82. In Biblical Hebrew, the root S-P-R means sumably, it is called this based on the com- is deror (occurring nine times). It is inter- both “to count” and “to tell a story.” Can we mandment ve-higadeta le-vincha. But there esting that the authors of the kiddush fa- Matzah fi nd a common ground here? Interestingly, are other readings of Pesachim 115b and vored the word herut over the word deror. The verb M-Tz-Tz means “to suck” and there is such a phenomenon in English as 116a that have ha-aggadah here (=he, aleph, Perhaps it was the more common word for the related verb M-Tz-H means “to press well: to count, and to recount a story. Also, gimel, dalet, he). Similarly, there are Rishon- freedom in the time of the Sages. or squeeze out.” A widespread view is that an “accountant” works with numbers, but a im that refer to what we recite at the seder one of these is the root of matzah, since un- newspaper “account” is a retelling of a tale. as the aggadah. See, e.g., Tosafot to Avodah Karpas leavened bread can be considered bread in The relationship between counting and tell- Zarah 45a, and Haggadah Shel Pesach, Torat This word appears in the Tanakh only which the air is sucked or squeezed out. ing a story is found in words of other languag- Hayyim, p. 12. Most likely, aggadah in these one time, at Esther 1:6. There it is as a type Please forgive me for adding a cha- es as well. See Ernest Klein, A Comprehensive references is merely an Aramization of the of material. In the Mishna, Tosefta and metzdika thought here: The contrasting Etymological Dictionary of the Hebrew Lan- word haggadah, and not the entirely differ- Talmud, it has the meaning of a plant, or word hallah probably derives from the root guage for Readers of English, p. 626. ent word aggadah, from the root AGD. (For celery/parsley, but it is never used in con- H-L-L (hole). A hallah in ancient times was I suggest that a story is the sum of details a discussion of the word aggadah, see the nection with the seder. probably a “pierced” or “perforated” cake and that, in telling a story, there has been a article in Dine Israel (vol. 24) by Prof. Be- It is only in the Geonic period that we with an empty area in the middle (like pita). counting and an ordering of all the details. rachyahu Lifshitz, “Aggadah Versus Hagga- fi rst fi nd karpas (“karpasa”) used in connec- (I am open to hearing other explanations!) dah: Towards a More Precise Understand- tion with the seder. It is mentioned as one Maror Interestingly, the English word “tell” of the permissible options for the bore pri The word maror nowhere appears in also has the connotation of “telling a story” CONTINUED ON P. 40 ha-adamah at this stage. The earliest such Tanakh. The word used in Tanakh is the and of “counting.” (Think of a bank “teller.”) WE KOSHER FOR PASSOVER! 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Chazal explain ten we are concerned correctly about internal emptiness within ourselves. It laws of kashrut—which that this skin disorder is spiritual in ori- that which enters our mouths, yet are would be helpful for us to pause and con- animals are considered gin and stems from lashon hara, negative not cautious enough about that which template this possibility before speaking to be kosher and which speech that has been spoken about other comes out of our mouths. As Jews we are about others. RABBI’S MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS ets and all sorts of nosh out of their pock- he becomes your enemy, so it ends up that Dividing the Loot ets at any time, and furtively stick it into you have to give to your friends anyway. their mouths. All of our protests are met The gemara states that in a leap year we By Rabbi Dani Staum vious boon for wineries, Purim and Sim- with claims of “But it’s mine!” celebrate Purim in the second Adar in order chas Torah help ensure that dentists have More important than all of the loot is to juxtapose the redemption of Purim with Our Sages relate plenty of business, as they seek to main- for our children to understand the real es- the redemption of Pesach. that the Torah is con- tain and repair candy-fi lled teeth. sence of the day and the real “Purim loot” Redemption only occurs when there is cerned with the mon- The Megillah relates that although in that we treasure. a heightened sense of fraternity and unity. ey of the Jewish people. Mordechai’s counter-decree the Jews had When I asked my fi fth-grade class why Just prior to the exodus from Egypt when I feel that this is readily permission to seize the loot of their en- we give shalach manos on Purim, one of the Jewish people offered the Korbon Pe- apparent from the fact emies, when the Jews actually took re- them replied, “So that our friend gives us sach, they did so as groups and as families. that each holiday uniquely benefi ts certain venge against their enemies, they did not back!” The poor kid had to listen to a ha- We need to maintain the love and connec- vocations. do so. They wanted to demonstrate that rangue from his rebbe about how much of tion we felt towards each other on Purim Rosh Hashanah gives a boost to bee- their sole motive was to fi ght for their a misunderstanding that is about this no- as we progress towards the great Yom Tov keepers and ensures that we take inter- physical survival and spiritual freedom, ble mitzvah, whose primary purpose is to of Pesach in a few weeks. est in the worrisome loss of bee colonies and they were not motivated by avarice demonstrate our friendship to each other. And that is the ultimate loot, which we in recent years. Succos helps the lumber- or wealth. 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We must think and rethink the types Rethinking Expecting and Expectations of questions we so freely ask one another. What types of assumptions are built By Rabbi Zev Goldberg whom they have not seen in many years, In order to understand the juxtaposi- into my inquiry? Could I make someone “How many children do you have?” Why tion, we must remind ourselves of one im- feel worse with my well-meaning words? There are many ex- do so many people assume every couple is portant fact. Tzara’at is not simply a skin Questions that automatically assume a hus- pectations of members immediately blessed with children? disease; it’s a physical manifestation of a band and wife are blessed with children are of the Orthodox com- After learning that someone is married spiritual illness. As such, the remedy for hurtful. munity. We expect our without children, a well-meaning follow-up tzara’at does not come from a medical doc- This Shabbat, my Shul will participate in young men and wom- question is often, “How long have you been tor. Rather, the Torah instructs a person the “100 Shuls Project,” sponsored by Yesh en to work hard in col- married?” As innocuous as the question may stricken with tzara’at to seek out a kohen Tikva. The purpose of this project is to raise lege and pursue lofty professional goals. seem, having to respond to this inquiry can (priest), who carefully analyzes the skin dis- awareness about the widespread challeng- We expect young men and women to mar- be devastating to a childless couple. The coloration to determine if the affl iction is es of infertility and to increase the sensitivi- ry young. We expect young couples to start couple may feel like answering the question truly tzara’at. In fact, within the fi rst eight ty in our community towards those couples growing their families in a timely fashion. is tantamount to announcing to the world verses of Leviticus chapter 13, there are no that are not yet blessed with children or are Along with all the excitement that fi lls the their struggle with infertility. fewer than eight references to the fact that struggling to grow their families. As a com- fi rst years of marriage comes pressure to It’s interesting to note that in this the kohen must view the tzara’at. Clearly, it munity, we must learn to be more cautious have children. “Nu—what’s taking so long?” week’s Torah portion, Tazria, the Torah be- is critically important that the kohen care- in our assumptions—not all couples will fi t inquire well-meaning, albeit overzealous, gins by outlining the laws of a woman who fully visually examine the area in question. into our communal mold. It’s our job to cre- family members. For couples struggling to gives birth and then continues on to the By placing the laws of tzara’at immedi- ate an environment that is welcoming and conceive, this communal expectation exac- laws of tzara’at—the Torah’s punishment ately after the laws of childbirth, the To- caring for all, especially those still waiting erbates the pain of infertility. for people who speak negatively about oth- rah is making a profound point. We are all for God’s blessings of children to arrive. Aside from the unwanted explicit in- ers. The connection between the two un- tempted to scrutinize others—especially trusions, there are other forms of pressure related topics serves as a powerful lesson in the area of childbearing. However, un- Rabbi Zev Goldberg is the rabbi of the Young Israel of far more pernicious. How common is it to us regarding increasing our sensitivity less we are a kohen tasked with examin- Fort Lee. for someone to casually inquire of a friend toward those who are waiting for children. ing tzara’at, it’s not our job to analyze oth- tinue with my regular studies instead of this story we can learn a lesson, if a great hazmanim, holiday breaks, he would tell Daf Yomi Highlights attending the special class given by the Torah luminary arrives in a town, all should them to attend the Mishnah classes giv- CONTINUED FROM P. 36 great giant of Torah who will be visiting attend his class to give honor to his Torah en by the local Rabbi. They might be able our city?” knowledge. Scholars who choose not to at- to learn at a more intense level, yet their Show Respect for a Great Sage Rav Zilberstein answered that Kiddush- tend his class are wrong and deserving of attendance would honor Torah and en- Kiddushin 25 in 25 teaches that he had to stop his usual excommunication. Ben Yehoyada added courage others to study with the Rabbi. A great scholar once came to visit Bnei studies and attend the guest’s lecture. The that when the scholars of Nezunya did not (Chashukei Chemed) Brak. Posters went up throughout the Gemara related that the sages of Nezunya attend the laymen also did not attend, thus, city announcing a special lecture that the did not attend the derashah given by Rav the behavior of the scholars caused com- Rabbi Zev Reichman teaches Daf Yomi in his shul, East Gadol Hador was going to deliver. There Chisda. Rav Chisda noticed their absence. munal bittul Torah. Hill Synagogue, 255 Walnut Street in Englewood, NJ, at was a scholar in Bnei Brak who did not He told Rav Himnuna, “Go and place those Rav Zilberstein related that when Ye- 5:35 a.m. Monday and Thursday, at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, want to invest the time to attend the shi- sages in excommunication due to their in- shiva students would ask Rav Moshe Fein- Wednesday and Friday, and at 7:45 on Sunday mornings. ur. He asked Rav Zilberstein, “May I con- solence in not attending the class. “ From stein what they should do during bein Is your job search stuck in neutral? Re-start, re-tool, re-invigorate, RE-LAUNCH! Offering FREE Career Readiness assistance including resume revision, interview skills training, workshops and more! Contact Sandra Leshaw for a personal appointment at [email protected]. 201-837-9090 - www.jfsbergen.org 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 39 SEPHARDIC CORNER A Calm Discussion of a Heated Topic—Tzedakah Priorities Planned Giving Aniyei Irecha Kodemin—Local Needs Giving to Everyone/Anyone Who Asks—סוֹף ַמ ֲע ֶשׂה ְבּ ַמ ֲח ָשׁ ָבה ְתּ ִח ָלּה By Rabbi Haim Jachter Avoid impulse buying, make a plan be- Enjoy Priority The Rambam (codifi ed by Rama) rules The problem is well fore you go to shop and stick to the plan The Gemara (Bava Metzia 71a) is em- that one cannot refuse to help an individ- known—there is consid- and avoid temptations to deviate—this is phatic that priority is accorded to local ual in need if he requests assistance. How- erable wealth in the Mod- well-known and oft -repeated guidance needs over needs of other com- ever, the Rambam requires us to give only ern Orthodox communi- offered to consumers. The same applies munities. Classic Halachic au- a most minimal donation to each individu- ty. The most recent PEW to Tzedakah. The fi nancial capabilities of thorities advise allocating from al reaching out for help. One should care- study of the American even the very wealthy are not infi nite and two-thirds to three-quarters fully consider the sums of money he gives Jewish community found that the Mod- thus choices must be made. One should of one’s charity to local caus- to those who knock on our doors on Sun- ern Orthodox community is the wealthi- plan how to allocate his or her Tzedakah in es. Rav Hershel Schachter, as days requesting assistance. It is worth est of all the Jewish groupings in the Unit- a manner that maximizes the impact of the is well known, reiterated considering Rav Zvi Lieberman’s ad- ed States. It is also well known that the contributions. this call in recent years. Rav vice to his congregants in London Modern Orthodox community is extraordi- High priority should be to organizations Schachter explains that lo- that if one provides more than 10 narily generous in its charitable donations. that work to strengthen people in need cal needs include worthy in- dollars to an individual or cause, he Nonetheless, many if not most institutions and not merely provide a handout. Ber- stitutions that service mem- is responsible to see that the money in the Modern Orthodox community are gen County’s Project Ezrah and Project Sa- bers of one’s community. For is spent productively. One might con- struggling fi nancially. Better planning and rah are shining examples of the proverbial example, Yeshivat Har Etzi- sider making modest gifts to needy prioritizing of Tzedakah donations could teaching people how to fi sh and not mere- on, Yeshivat HaKotel and Ye- visitors and a larger gift to Project Ezra. alleviate many of these problems. What ly providing them with fi sh for dinner one shivat Shaalvim are consid- It is also worthwhile bearing in mind follows is an outline of the discussion of evening. The Rambam in the 10th Perek of ered local organizations since they service Rav Hershel Schachter’s ruling that we this thorny topic we conducted at Congre- Hilchot Matenot Aniyim says the highest many of the young men from our commu- are not required to support someone who gation Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congre- level of Tzedakah is one in which one pro- nity. One can, however, properly allocate can earn a living but chooses not to do gation of Teaneck, this past Shabbat at our vides those in fi nancial distress with oppor- his Tzedakah only if one plans his dona- so—“Someone who has the ability to earn weekly Seudah Shelishit. tunities and skills to generate income. tions in advance. a living is not considered poor. I am not ob- ligated to give him Tzedakah just because he decided to retire at the age of 20” (Jew- ish Action Fall 2011). Conclusion—People Do Not Plan to Fail, They Fail to Plan Financial advisers are fond of saying, people do not plan to fail, they fail to plan. The same applies to charitable giving. “Sof Ma’aseh B’Mahshavah Tehila”—we are most effective when we make a plan and execute the plan, rather than merely re- acting to the situations that present them- selves. We, as a community, are blessed with bountiful fi nancial resources. The in- stitutions that allow us to thrive as a com- munity, our day schools, Batei Kenesset, Mikvah etc., should not be engaged in a perpetual struggle to make ends meet. Well thought out Tzedakah contributions, ex- ecuted in accordance with the guidelines offered by Hazal, would go a long way in improving the fi nancial footing of the insti- tutions that constitute the very backbone of our community. In the long run, every- one would reap the benefi ts of disciplined charitable giving. Rabbi Haim Jachter is Rabbi of Congregation Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck. Key Words of the Seder: A Guide CONTINUED FROM P. 37 ing of the Distinction.” This article can be accessed online.) Finally, it is interesting that the hagga- dah uses the word le-saper in describing the mitzvah of the evening: “mitzvah aleinu le-saper bi-yitziat mitzrayim.” The key Bibli- cal verse, Ex. 13:8, had used the word ve-hi- gadeta! The unusual choice of the word le-saper in the haggadah here (perhaps in- fl uenced by the use of the verb le-saper in a different context at verse 10:2) has had a tremendous infl uence over the centuries in the way the mitzvah has been under- stood. The haggadah is the earliest source to use the verb sippur in connection with the mitzvah. Mitchell First is an attorney and Jewish history scholar. 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One such fi gure is Rav Av- ure in the movement to achieve peace be- rohom Genechovsky zt”l, my father’s fi rst tween the confl icting religions in Israel. cousin who was the previous Rosh Yeshi- (His writings often appear on Arutz Sheva.) va of Tcshebin. Interestingly, his last name Not too long ago, he published a best seller is transliterated as Genechovsky though in Hebrew, Awaking to a New Day: Stories many in America would more likely know and Insights from Life (Jerusalem - Koren the name “Genachowski” (i.e., previous FCC Publishers, 2014), to which I provide trans- chairman). lated excerpts. I had the privilege to know Rav Avro- In addition, my great-great-great-grand- hom over a four-year period when I stud- father Rabbi Levine zt”l—which was our ied in Israel. He was close with Reb Chaim original last name - authored the Yad Eliya- Kanievsky shlita and his sefer Bar Almugim hu which is featured as well. has a haskama from Reb Chaim. It’s hard to In today’s time when many hide their explain his greatness. Rav Avrohom was the religious identity, the guest writer for the classic story of a man of genius wrapped up fi rst issue not only proudly expresses his in humility, and I saw it fi rsthand. religiosity but he does it on a worldwide scale. Tamir Goodman, an internationally rec- ognized basketball play- er—dubbed “The Jewish Jordan” by Sports illus- trated—travels the globe to share his skills and les- sons learned with thou- sands of other religious sports enthusiasts in ad- dition to carving out sub- stantial time to coach and mentor children with spe- cial needs. On the website, he shares 10 important His personal words to me at a Shab- lessons to teach your kids when they lose SUMMER bos table inspired the name of the website games in sports, for as he writes, “even the INTERNSHIP Aish Haolam, “Fire of the World.” He said best of the best lose.” He expressed to me that the makeup of the world should be that this is a very important topic and one the model for one’s behavior. He said the that needs to be discussed. world is covered by water on the outside The writing team includes author INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE to teach that just as water is bending and Aleeza Ben Shalom on “Dating and Tex- fl exible so must man be fl exible and har- ting”; mental health practitioner Chana Interns at The Jewish Link of New Jersey will have monious on the outside with others. The Kaiman, LCSW on “Mood Dysregulation in center of the world is aish (fi re) symboliz- Children”; Rabbi Binyomin Adler, a talmid an opportunity to be involved in the various areas that ing the Torah, which must be at the center of HaGaon; Rav Tzvi Kushelevsky on “Shab- go into producing a newspaper! We are currently of one’s existence, and the inner core of the bos”; Moshe Stempel, who helped edit offering a Journalism/Media Internship world is rock, to inform us that one must Great Jewish Letters by Rav Moshe Bam- be rock solid in one’s inner beliefs. These berger; Mashgiach Ruchani of Touro Col- for advanced college students studying English, words never left me and provide the frame- lege for Men, on “Pesach” and Professor communications, journalism or a related field. work by which I see the world. Alan Mond, Deputy Chair of the Touro Col- On the website, I translate a small piece lege Political Science Department, on “The Journalism/Media Internship of Torah that Rav Avrohom wrote on Pe- Campaign Trail.” My lovely wife is a con- sach and include on the homepage a link tributor as well. • Reporting to sheets in Hebrew that were put togeth- To conclude, as a child graduating from • Editing er to discuss his Torah on Purim along with eighth grade, I was presented with a set of • Story Writing a video that captures his essence. Each new Hamek Davar written by Rabbi Naftali Tzvi issue will have a new translated piece of Yehuda Berlin. Only later I would learn that • Layout Rav Avrohom’s Torah. Also, in regards to the inside page indicated that the set was • Copy Editing Rav Avrohom, I will constantly share new published by Shlomo Yosef Genechovsky, • Editorial Research insights he told me and bear testimony to zt”l and his sons, who as it turned out pub- stories I witnessed that continue to guide lished many Talmudic books in Israel. Shlo- Learn valuable business & communication skills me today. mo Yosef Genechovsky was my great-grand- Due to the fact that Rav Avrohom and father whom I am named after. I hope and that will further your career. Reb Chaim were so close, I present Reb pray that I will dutifully continue in his tra- Chaim’s weekly parsha sheets, Divrei Siach, dition and stay true to the mission he be- Internship positions are open to current college students and to read and print. Whenever Rav Avrohom gan many years ago. Please visit www.aish- graduates. Full time and part time positions are available. took me to see Reb Chaim, Rav Avrohom haolam.com. had such reverence for Reb Chaim even though Reb Chaim would stand for him Steven Genack is an attorney and the former edi- If interested please email your resume to when he entered the room. tor-in-chief of the Five Towns Far Rockaway News. He The genius of the Genechovsky name works in the Kashrus Division at the Orthodox Union [email protected] transplanted itself to America, and within and resides today in Passaic. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 43 EDUCATION Yeshiva University Establishes The Katz School of Graduate and Professional Studies Yeshiva University is proud to launch establish connections for our graduates. Ye- The Mordecai D. and Monique C. Katz shiva is an academic powerhouse where School of Graduate and Professional Stud- students get a world-class education with ies, which will offer students of all ages the individualized support.” opportunity to further their education, ca- The fi rst initiative of the Katz School reers and intellectual aspirations. The Katz will be supporting a new online master’s School was named in recognition of a $25 degree program offered through the Sy million commitment from Drs. Mordecai Syms School of Business. Beginning in Fall and Monique Katz. 2016, the one-year, 30-credit program will “If we have a core principle about phi- feature a special emphasis on digital and lanthropy, it is this: Invest in people. And social media marketing, as well as a unique- the best investment you can make in peo- ly collaborative course structure that will ple is through education,” said Mordecai offer students a multi-faceted approach to Katz, a former aerospace executive and a real-world marketing challenges. Sy Syms current vice chairman of the Yeshiva Uni- is accredited by The Association to Advance versity Board of Trustees. Monique Katz, a Collegiate Schools of Business, the hall- retired radiologist and graduate of YU-affi l- mark of excellence in business education. iated Albert Einstein College of Medicine, “The marketing fi eld has transformed serves as vice chairman of the Stern College tremendously over the past 10 years, be- for Women Board of Overseers. coming increasingly grounded in science, “The Katz School of Graduate and Pro- technology and data,” said Russo. “Wheth- fessional Studies will bring the intellectual er you’re an executive, entrepreneur, brand resources of Yeshiva University to a broad manager or a professional in any fi eld look- constituency of students,” said Yeshiva Uni- ing to build your business, a master’s in versity President Richard M. Joel. “We’re marketing can accelerate your career.” deeply grateful to the Katzes for helping YU “The program offers comprehensive extend its critical role in today’s complex training in everything from search engine world where decisions in every profession optimization and leveraging social media need to be informed by responsible values to the nuts-and-bolts of consumer behav- and principles.” ior, data analytics and advertising strate- Dr. Selma Botman, provost and vice gy,” said Dr. Tamar Avnet, associate profes- president of academic affairs, added, “Stu- sor and chair of the marketing department dents pursuing one of our associate’s or at Sy Syms. master’s degrees in a range of fi elds will Dr. Maria Blekher will serve as director gain hands-on, experiential expertise in of the MS in Marketing. Courses in the pro- their area of study and important profes- gram will be led by accomplished YU fac- sional connections. It is a values-driven ed- ulty and seasoned practitioners, including ucation that is truly one of a kind.” Dr. Avi Giloni, associate dean and chair of The Katz School will offer a range of the Information and Decisions Sciences degrees in fi elds that run the gamut from Department at Sy Syms, who will co-teach marketing, allied health and communi- Data Mining for Business Analytics; Avnet, ty education to data science and cyberse- who will teach two courses, Research curity. Programs will include both face-to- Methods and Advertising and Social Media; face and online learning options. The focus Dr. Steve Chan, assistant professor of mar- will be on helping students build their pro- keting at Sy Syms, who will teach Applied fessional network and a portfolio of work Social Media and Marketing Management that will prepare them to succeed in their and Dr. Jesse Itzkowitz, assistant professor careers long after graduation, according to of marketing at Sy Syms, who will teach the school’s new dean, Dr. Paul Russo. Consumers’ Choice and Behaviors, Brand “Our curricula will be informed by in- Management and the program’s Marketing dustry, making them relevant, contempo- Capstone course. Each course will ask stu- rary and forward-looking. Our faculty de- dents to apply the skills they learn to a dis- livers practical knowledge as well as the tinct aspect of several case-based studies science behind the skills—we teach not that will be analyzed in every class, form- just how but why,” said Russo. He also ing a shared framework for them to exam- stressed The Katz School’s commitment to ine and experiment with problems in mar- project-based learning, in addition to the keting as they would in the workplace. traditional textbook-and-test approach. “Our energetic marketing faculty have “We’ll work closely with YU’s Career Center put together a course of study which is rele- and alumni network to build bridges, and vant, practical and grounded in state-of-the- art thinking,” said Dr. Moses Pava, dean of CLASSIFIED Sy Syms and the Alvin Einbender Professor of Business Ethics. “The Katz School team brings excitement and years of experience EARLY CHILDHOOD in online education to Yeshiva University.” JEWISH MONTESSORI Russo comes to YU after a distinguished Thinking of following the trend in Early career in executive positions in higher edu- Childhood Jewish Montessori Education? cation, most recently as assistant vice pres- Unique opportunity to acquire a fully equipped ident for instructional innovation and pro- preschool classroom for a small daycare center, fessor of technology strategy at Long Island family group day care or preschool classroom University, and as both associate dean of in a shul. 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However, after going we are involved with AIPAC, Norpac or oth- Editor’s Note: East High Synagogue re- to the town of Jedwabne, I er political groups, we need our voice to be cently sent 20 high schools seniors to Poland. realized that this trip was heard in support of Israel. The Asher Stro- Zach delivered this speech in shul this past more than just seven days bel leadership program is training us how Shabbat after the group’s return. in a foreign country. to speak up and be heard. This program The tour guide told us is strengthening our confi dence that each My grandparents and my great aunt live the story of this town. He one of us is capable of making a difference. in Englewood and are survivors of the Hol- began by describing life We have the ability to help the Jewish com- ocaust. I wasn’t really sure how I would feel in the town pre-war. He munity here and around the world to fi ght when I actually made the trip but I think it told us of the thriving Pol- anti-Semitism. has been truly life changing. Before the trip ish Jewry and the harmoni- I was apprehensive about going, because I ous relationship between Zachary Cohen, 18, lives in Englewood and attends the the Polish peo- Frisch School. Zachary will be attending yeshiva in Is- ple and the Jews. rael next year and then go on to New York University’s However, the tour Gallatin School. guide explained that when the Nazis started to mind. How do I know if this very thing hap- take over Eastern Europe, the at- pened today, that my neighbors would not titude of the Polish people of the turn a blind eye or, even worse, volunteer town suddenly changed. The Pol- in the genocide? I realized the only place in ish people became heavily an- the world that I can defi nitively say that I ti-Semitic and began beating and would be safe even if these horrible things persecuting Jews. This once civ- are happening is Israel. The people, the gov- il town became a war zone. One ernment, would never turn away, but they night the Polish people grouped would take charge and fi ght against the all the remaining Jewish people persecutors. of the town into a barn. The Pol- As a Jewish man, I have always felt a ish people then doused the barn deep connection to Israel but I have severely with kerosene and lit the barn on underestimated the importance of standing fi re. The barn went up in blazing for Israel. On campuses and all around the fl ames and so did the remaining world we are bombarded with an- souls of the Jewish people of Jed- ti-Semitism, whether it’s the BDS or just wabne. simply my fellow college students. 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Alice, the woman photos to choose from. In the interim, I Everyone loves their This brings us to the “Great Passport Fi- in charge of passports, was great. You are had asked my cousin for a doctor’s note kid’s smile. When they are asco of 2011.” Son #1 needed to get a new no longer allowed to smile for pictures. confi rming that my child does, indeed, babies and we make them passport before he went off to camp be- They need to have a really clear view of have squinty eyes—I am assuming there smile or laugh, it’s akin to cause we were taking our baseball road trip your face. Eyes wide open, mouth shut, no was a medical term for that, but I never winning the lottery. I still remember the “international” (Toronto…very fancy). We expression. We fi lled out the required pa- got that far. We took all six photos and at- fi rst time I made son #1 giggle uncontrolla- took the pictures and sent the application perwork, fi nished our appointment and tached a note saying, “Dear Passport Of- bly. I was opening a garbage bag and I said, off to Washington. A few weeks later, I got off the application went to Washington. fi ce: This is what we have for you. Please “Whoops!” He could not stop laughing. It a letter in the mail telling me that son #1’s Four weeks later, a letter arrives in the pick the one you like the best as we have was absolutely precious. So I kept doing it. picture was rejected because of the size of mail. Son #1’s picture was rejected because no idea what you are looking for and there I guess that is why he thinks I am so an- his eyes. Excuse me? I called the passport of his eyes. Again. The kid wasn’t even is nothing we can do about the size of son noying. I just don’t know when enough is offi ce and explained to them that those are smiling. I called the offi ce, but since he is #1’s eyes.” enough. However, what is a parent to do his eyes, his father has the same eyes, he is now considered an adult, he would have Needless to say, the passport arrived when a child’s smile becomes a bureaucrat- in camp so we can’t retake the picture and to make the phone call himself and they two weeks later. Since he is over 16, son ic nightmare? we need the passport or they won’t let him couldn’t help me. Hey there—any of you #1 won’t need to reapply for another pass- My whole life, people always told into Canada. (Secretly, I was hoping they out there have 19-year-old sons who are ac- port until he is 29. At that point, I am hop- me what big eyes I have. Never knowing wouldn’t let me into Canada, but no such tually cooperative? That’s what I thought. ing he will be his wife’s problem, but no if that was a good thing or a bad thing, I luck.) The woman on the other end of the Back to the post offi ce we went and matter what the passport offi ce says, I would just say “Thank you” or “The bet- line was very lovely and helpful and told Alice turned the whole experience into a still think he has the the greatest smile ter to see you with, my dear” and go on. me not to worry. The passport arrived in Vogue Magazine photo shoot. She was de- around. Husband #1 does not have big eyes. He the mail a few days later. termined to get the perfect shot. So with has squinty eyes. Whenever husband #1 Fast forward to fi ve years later and the wind machine blowing and some Ma- Banji Ganchrow fondly recalls the passport photo she smiles, his eyes pretty much disappear the “Great Passport Fiasco of 2016.” Son donna playing in the background, this was took that even scared the customs offi cial. into a thin line. Son #1 has inherited this #1 needed a new passport for his summer happening. Son #1 made his eyes bigger, Smelly Taxes crowded room of people who were trying soap. This led to a dramatic decline in the to save on the soap tax. popularity of wigs, and more people start- By Mordechai Schmutter So to cheer you up, here are a bunch of • In 1696, England implemented a win- ed wearing, um, headwear. fun facts about taxes. Our hope is that by dow tax, taxing houses based on how • Income taxes in the US were fi rst in- No one likes doing calling them “fun facts,” you’ll forget that many windows they had. Those who lived troduced in 1861 to fund the Civil War, be- their taxes. Yet according they’re about taxes: in glass houses were furious. To combat cause war is expensive, especially when the to recent reports, Amer- • If you live in New Mexico and are over this, people started bricking up their win- same government is funding both sides. Be- icans spend 7.6 billion 100 years old, you don’t have to pay taxes dows, at least from the outside, so no one fore that, people were just taxed on land hours doing them every anymore. You’re paid up. But this is only if would know they had windows. and property and gas and soda bottles and year. Go fi gure. no one is claiming you as a dependent, and • So in the 1700s, England placed a tax unemployment and how many people But as it turns out, taxes aren’t that only for income tax. So in other words, it’s on bricks. To combat this, builders started they owned. scary. There are always things you can de- only if you’re still working. Or collecting using bigger ones so they wouldn’t have to • In 1927, Mussolini imposed, quote, “a duct, such as any money you spent buying unemployment. use as many. tax on goats.” That’s all I know. I’m not sure tax-related items. So, for example, if you • In California, you have to pay a 33 per- • Eventually, having all those people liv- if it was for people owning goats or for the bought new shoes, you can deduct the cent tax for any fruit bought from a vend- ing in windowless, dark houses became a goats themselves. But a lot of goats went to cost of your shoebox, because you keep ing machine. That’s a lot of money to pay health problem (the soap thing didn’t help). prison for this. receipts in it. Starting with the receipt for for a banana that has fallen six feet and • In 1705, Russian Emperor Peter the Once again, all of these are actual the shoebox. that you have to scrape off the bottom of Great, who was so named by people who facts. The bagel thing is right in the con- But on the other hand, we have to pay the machine. wanted to get in good with the emper- stitution. taxes on everything. We even have to pay • In New York, if you buy a bagel, it’s a or, placed a tax on beards, in order to dis- My point is that we think we have it income taxes on unemployment. Let’s say lot cheaper to slice it at home. If you have courage people from growing them, or, at bad, what with the inconvenient tax time, you collected unemployment insurance, it sliced in the store, you have to pay a ser- the very least, more than one per person. but is there really a convenient tax time? At which means that every two weeks, the vice tax, because your bagel is being sliced The fact that Peter himself couldn’t grow a least we don’t have to sit down and fi gure government sent you a paycheck for not by a professional who is less likely to cut beard had nothing to do with it. Though he out how many hats and beards we own, working. Or rather, for looking for a job, be- himself. was sick of people coming to the door and and how many of them count as two. Or cause that’s a full-time job. In fact, you don’t • In the Middle Ages, many European asking if his father was home. pay a tax on soap around Pesach time. Or even have time to get a job, because then governments put a tax on soap, which ex- • From 1784–1811, England had a tax on on goats. when are you going to look for a job? On plains a lot about the Middle Ages. Especial- hats. The avoid the tax, hat makers stopped the weekends? But either way, at the end ly the wars. In fact, England didn’t repeal calling their creations “hats.” People had to Mordechai Schmutter is a freelance writer and a hu- of the year, the government wants you to this tax until 1835, which might have been say things like, “He’s a man of many bon- mor columnist for Hamodia, The Jewish Press and fi gure out if you should send some of that the real reason the colonists broke away. nets,” for tax reasons. Aish.com, among others. He also has four books out money back to them for not working. 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Craimer’s favorite ros CD, his most recent project was appears at the very top of the album, Sha- completed in just a few months. Ti- lom Aleichem, which was composed by Yi- tled Kolot HaChuppah, it is a collec- gal Calek of the London School of Jewish tion of popular secular music set to Song and arranged by the renowned Yis- words that are a meaningful part roel Lamm. With the exception of Mizmor of an Orthodox wedding ceremo- L’Dovid, the fi nal track on the album and ny. The album, inspired by a client an original Craimer composition, the selec- request, is intended for Jews who tions are all songs that Craimer sang grow- feel no connection to Jewish music ing up. A generation later, Craimer shares and prefer to have songs that are fa- those same melodies with his children at miliar to them at their chupah. Un- his own Shabbos table. derstanding that the decision to go With two albums to his credit, the “Ki Eshmera Shabbos is a song my uncle with a favorite secular tune means London-born Craimer does more than brought home from yeshiva years ago,” said sacrifi cing any Jewish words nor- just sing; he also plays piano and com- Craimer, who also teaches music at Salant- mally sung during the chupah, poses original music. Despite his very full er Akiba Riverdale Academy. “It sounds a bit Craimer decided to come up with schedule, the father of four just wrapped like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and an alternative. up two unique musical projects intended is very fun.” “There are thousands of Jewish people “This is for the people who have literal- to capture the hearts of those who might Craimer’s children accompany him for who have nothing at their wedding cere- ly no connection to Jewish music and have not necessarily be mainstream Jewish the song, their voices multiplied to give the mony that is Jewish. Why not take a melo- no interest in having Jewish music at their music listeners. effect of having a full choir consisting of dy that the bride and groom will recognize wedding,” said Craimer. “If I can get these The Koren Zimrat Ha’Aretz Birkon is younger Craimers. and put it to Hebrew words?” wondered people to use spiritually uplifting words likely the fi rst bentsher that comes with an Craimer. and to add spirituality to their chupah then accompanying CD and was a joint collabo- He recorded an award-winning song why not?” ration between Craimer and Matthew Mill- from a well-known movie for the client in Craimer noted that by using familiar er, publisher of Koren Publishers. question and set it to the words, ‘Mi Bon Si- music, he can hopefully get the bride and “Matthew had been thinking about add- ach,’ sung after the bride reaches the chu- groom to connect to the traditional words ing musical accompaniments to his publi- pah. The kallah loved it so much that she at the most important moment of their cations and sell them as a package while not only agreed to use it at the wedding, lives, something that he feels is far more I already had a zemiros project in mind,” but she made the traditional seven circuits important than the actual melody being Craimer told The Jewish Link. “We thought around her chosson under the chupah. sung. it would be interesting to put the two to- Kolot Hachuppah is available “These people won’t have an Im Esk- gether.” for free on Craimer’s website acheych otherwise at their wedding,” said Craimer hopes that listeners will en- and all of the tracks can Craimer. “The melody is just an accompani- joy the album during the week, enabling be heard in their entire- ment to the words and by doing this, they them to join in zemiros on Shabbos. The ty online. Of all the will have powerful words at their chupah hard-covered birkon, which includes both projects he has ever that otherwise they would never have.” an introduction and translation by Rabbi done, Craimer said Kolot Hachuppah features seven chu- Lord Jonathan Sacks, lists the titles of the that is the one that pah tracks by sources as varied as Josh zemiros that are on the album in red so has generated the Grobin, John Lennon and Fiddler on the that even relative newcomers will have no most feedback. Roof, as well as an original composition by trouble identifying their favorites. He tells those Craimer. The album also includes a bonus “Obviously it isn’t intended to be used who say that sec- dance track and is available for download on Shabbos but we hope that people will ular music has no at www.shimoncraimer.com. listen to it and will appreciate and learn the place at an Ortho- songs so that they can sing them on Shab- dox wedding that Sandy Eller is a freelance writer who writes for nu- bos,” explained Craimer. “The CD is really these songs are in- merous websites, newspapers, magazines and many more of an experiential accompaniment tended for a different private clients. She can be contacted at sandyeller1@ and is a wonderful addition to the beauti- audience although they gmail.com. ful zemiros book.” can be enjoyed by anyone. SPOTLESS CAR CLEANING Let us make your car spotless for Pesach! This Passover Season Rely On Our Professional Drivers We come to your house or office! 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JHSNJ is now in Fair Lawn, where many We or our parents or of the former inhabitants of Paterson have Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 5 Nissan 5776 at 6 PM grandparents were come to live. That massive Paterson com- born in one city and have moved to anoth- munity built massive shuls and schools er, often to many others. and neighborhood associations and all the Terrace on the Park• Flushing, NY My father’s father, for example, was other elements of communal life. Nearly all born in the Dorchester neighborhood of have passed into archival memory. Guest Speaker: Alan Dershowitz Boston, moved to Knickerbocker Village My mother has told me about the last Professor of Law, Emeritus and on the Lower East Side, then moved to Co- moments of a once vibrant Orthodox shul Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus-Harvard University ney Island. My father’s maternal grandfa- in Providence, Rhode Island. I remember ther was born in Hungary, became a pulpit going to Sharei Tzedek as a very small child rabbi fi rst on the Lower East Side, then in and being amazed at the hundreds of fam- GUESTS OF HONOR Harlem and then in Brooklyn. My father’s ilies that were there and how grand the Rabbanit Mechi (Friederwitzer) Fendel mother was born in Hungary and then building was. Some 30 years later, all but a moved to Brooklyn. My father was born handful of the congregants had moved out Rabbi Moishe and Feige Friederwitzer in Coney Island, moved briefl y to Toledo of the rapidly changing neighborhood. The Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Izso and then moved to Providence, Rhode Is- shul closed when the congregation could land, where my parents met. My father’s not even get a minyan on Rosh Hashan- parents eventually left the shrinking Ortho- ah. Finally, after a decade of abandonment, ISRAEL ACTIVIST AWARD dox community in Providence and moved people came and were taking the last bits Susan Brent Millner to Passaic. That’s just on my father’s side. and pieces of what was once their second Here is what I gather: In each of those home. My mother got the honor cards: the places, my father’s family thought that they cards handed out to congregants who were "GENEROSITY IN PERPETUITY" had found their place in the world. They being honored with leading roles in the ser- The Shlomo and Cindy asked around about the Jewish community, vice. She called me and told me of crying Silvian Foundation, Inc. heard good things about the shuls and the over what had become of this once sacred schools, and moved, thinking that this was it. and beautiful shul. My family and I moved to Teaneck about Why do we think that Teaneck will be DEDICATION OF SAFE ROOM & SUPPORT BY HAFTR two years ago from the Boston area. When different? Here’s why. Most of those com- my work took me to this area, my wife and munities that have failed in the past were The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway I discussed where it would be best to live. based on ephemeral things like local man- Represented by Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bokor We considered the Upper West Side, River- ufacturing jobs. dale, West Orange, Westchester, Queens, We (now referring to the collective, etc. For years, when driving from Sharon, rather than my family) live in Teaneck and FRIENDS OF SDEROT AWARD Massachusetts to Philadelphia, where my in places like Passaic and Englewood, but Chaim & Suri Boiangiu • Brooklyn, NY parents live, we would stop in Teaneck for we primarily work in Manhattan. We also Henry Levy • Englewood, NJ food. Before my grandmother, a”h died, now work primarily in the service econo- Doreen and Beryl Eckstein • West Hempstead, NY she and my grandfather would drive from my, not in manufacturing. There will pre- their home in Passaic and come to eat here sumably always be law fi rms and banks as well. They would alternate between No- and accounting fi rms a short drive or bus DINNER HOSTS ah’s Ark and Shelly’s. Our rabbi also recom- ride away in Manhattan. New York City is Yocheved & Bennett Deutsch | Terry & Aaron Friedman mended Teaneck to us for its Jewish com- what I have come to recognize as the undis- Judith & Steven Gottesman | Sheri & Richard Hagler munity, especially for its schools. Nothing puted greatest commercial city—and likely can be more important for a Jewish family the greatest all-around city—in the world. Chani & Shimie Klein than the quality of the schools in an area. We can rest reasonably assured that while Teri & David Lubin RAFFLE DRAWING It is a sign that a community has put down the metropolis will wax and wane, it will real roots and is planning for the future. always be. Rena & David Maryles “Rockets to Roses” Mezuza Cover Our rabbi’s daughter, who also lives here in Also, we are a primarily Modern Or- An original, made from Cherna Moskowitz the Iron Dome. Bergen County, helped guide us. thodox community. We cherish our shuls Send us your name, In February, I was at Yeshivat HaKotel in and schools, and we also live secular lives. Jonathan & Alissa Nierenberg address, email Yerushalayim. It was a tense day in the Old We run for and are elected to council po- Melanie & Bruce Orlofsky and phone number City, as, just an hour before, a terrorist at- sitions. We build solid bridges with those to [email protected] tack had taken place at the Damascus Gate, from other parts of the community. We are Dena & Sheldon Pickholz Subject line: Mezuza. killing Border Police Offi cer Hadar Cohen. I not going to sit idly by or simply be una- Presentation at was being ushered around the famed hes- ware of what is going on around us. 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When I was intro- Perhaps, in the end, none of this real- Rabbi Mordecai Feuerstein | Rabbi Shmuel Goldin | Rabbi Kenneth Hain | Rabbi Moshe Hauer | Rabbi & Mrs. Ari Jacobson duced to him and his colleagues and they ly matters. Each of these stops our families Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer | Rabbi Pesach Lerner | Rabbi Haskel Lookstein | Rabbi & Mrs. Elihu Marcus were told that I was also from Teaneck, a have made along the way are just temporary Rabbi & Mrs. Jay Marcus | Rabbi Daniel Mehlman | Rabbi A. Jonathan Muskat | Rabbi Yehudah Pearl number of people in the room—perhaps to mileposts on a road. We are all destined, Rabbi Steven Pruzansky | Rebbi Herschel Reichman | Rabbi & Mrs. Zev Reichman reduce the tension on a stressful day—jok- iy”H, to go to the actual Ir HaKodesh, Ye- Rabbi Shaul Robinson | Rabbi & Mrs. Tzvi Romm | Rabbi Larry Rothwachs | Rabbi & Mrs. Efrem Schwalb ingly referred to Teaneck as “Ir HaKodesh,” rushalayim itself. We will soon be moder- Rabbi & Mrs. Jonathan Schwartz | Rabbi & Mrs. David Shurin or City of Holiness. ately drunkenly singing out “L’shanah Ha- My wife and I believe that we have Ba’ah B’Yerushalayim,” may we next year be www.sderot.org/dinner | 718.650.6091 found our Ir HaKodesh in Teaneck. We live celebrating Pesach in Jerusalem. My organ- for more information please contact between two huge but amazingly warm ization, Yeshivot and Ulpanot Bnei Akiva, shuls in what I have heard called the “He- was started by Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook, [email protected] brew Hills.” Our kids go to huge but also Shlita, before the modern state of Israel was amazingly warm schools. Yes, we cannot help but have this nagging sense as stu- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 50 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD What else used to be that seems passe rection. Car pools, busses, busy schedules Those Were the Days these days? For us one of the most signif- do not give many of us the opportunity to icant losses from the past are the hand- sit down and share our daily experienc- By Rabbi Mordechai in our seats last week we noticed that the written letters that we received. The fact es. Supper time seems to be on the run as and Nina Glick majority of theater goers were wearing that people would take the time to sit and well. Fathers and mothers have meetings very casual dress. Many men and wom- put their words down on paper—their and are delayed, children are busy engaged Last week we en sitting near us in the orchestra of the thoughts, their hopes, their gratitude and in homework, sports or some form of ther- were surprised theater wore jeans. We are not sure if this sometimes even their pain. To share was apy and mothers are totally stressed trying with tickets to see is a sign of the times or not. Purchasing gratifying. Nina remembers taking the let- to keep up with it all. a Broadway show. tickets, no matter which venue one uses ters from her grandmother who lived in We are not going to touch on the emer- It is not something that we have the op- to buy them, has to be a slight dent in peo- Haifa as soon as they arrived into a qui- gence of cell phones, iPods, iPads, laptops portunity to do frequently and we were ple’s pockets. There seems to be no corre- et corner to read and savor them. Still an etc. as being a major source of keeping us elated. Nothing in our life is taken for lation between how much you spend and avid letter writer, Nina continues to put from looking at and refl ecting on each oth- granted and going to Broadway is not an what you wear. We are so naive that it is her thoughts on paper when she wants to er. Can one imagine that in Nina’s parents’ everyday occurrence for us. Nina remem- possible that some of the jeans that we thank someone or offer her solace when home if she wanted to use the telephone bers being taken out by her friends several saw being worn cost more than the cloth- they might be living through a diffi cult she would request permission from them? weeks before our marriage to see a show ing that we had on our bodies. When ex- time. We do have a fi le of letters from our In Mordechai’s parents’ home you would and they had the best seats in the house— actly do we see people dressed up these children and grandchildren, which were pick up the receiver and have to wait until standing room! Imagine that. It no longer days? Fortunately for our community sent to us every year when they spent a the voice you heard on the other end would exists, but would people still do it? Shabbos is still a time when “special cloth- chag at our home. Each one, including our stop speaking. What was that? It was called In the category of a “special evening ing” is set aside. Children come to shul daughter and her husband, would write a party line where several families shared out” one would put on their fi nest cloth- dressed in their “fanciest” dresses, head- separately. Now the question is whether the same phone line. People actually wait- ing when they visited Broadway. As we sat bands, socks, bow ties and sweaters. or not those letters, having been saved for ed their turn to speak on the phone. Today many years, are ready to go into the dump- every other 10 year old is walking around While we plan that fi nal move, we can ster. Differing views exist in our family as with their own cell phone “so that the par- Teaneck: Ir HaKodesh? rest assured that our communities here to the answer. Men and women seem to ent doesn’t have to worry about them.” Is it CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE are ones where we can peacefully study have separate thoughts on the subject. possible that in the past our parents didn’t Torah, forcefully pursue our avodah and Another entity of the past that seems worry about us? We doubt it. founded and now runs 74 schools for some passionately play politics. to have gone by the wayside is a family sit- Was it better then? Is it better today? 25,000 students in Israel. The schools are ting and eating together. We are blessed, For sure it will never go back to where we founded on the premise that modern Jews Akiva J. Covitz, PhD, is Executive Vice President of Ye- once again, that in having Shabbos, it en- were years ago. We cannot even imagine need a background in both Torah studies shivot and Ulpanot Bnei Akiva’s North American of- ables us to engage in direct conversation what new changes are in store for our and secular studies. Those schools serve as fi ce. He teaches at Yeshiva University, and previously with our children, siblings, spouses and children and their children. Perhaps there the anchors for their communities and are served at Harvard Law School as Associate Dean and others who are close. Years ago, our fami- will be a revolution and everyone will be awaiting the generations of us who will a member of the faculty, and at the online learning ly always ate breakfast together. That was able to take the time to eat together qui- hopefully make aliyah speedily in our days. company edX as Vice President. the way that we started off the day. To- etly once again each night. Somehow we day everyone is running in a different di- doubt it. Laundromat & FREE Wash Dry Cleaning 20 lb. Load Under New Ownership with $20 Purchase Hours: 6:00am - 11:00pm Must See Attendant Before Loading Cord Early One coupon per customer per visit. 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During my pres- and I do agree with my client, I am a “lucky But my biggest regret is that I was so theater with my husband and son and it’s entations I ask the au- lady.” I regret that I donated my original short on the phone with my mother when our special time. And, most important of dience how often they Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress after I we were on vacation in August 2001 with all, I end every conversation with family use their fi ne china, gained some weight and could not squeeze neither of us knowing that it would be and dear friends with “I love you.” stemware and silverware. Most have not myself into it. At that point in my life I our last conversation. I was in Florida with “Regrets, I’ve had a few, But then again, used it in years, and many never have, they thought I was condemned to a life of being my family, getting settled in at our rented too few to mention.”* Go out, live your life, just keep saving it for a “special occasion.” a few pounds overweight and did not think condo, and were rushing around trying to splurge occasionally and use your stuff. If I was at a client’s home a few weeks ago that I would ever be able to fi t into it again. pick out a restaurant for dinner, and we you don’t, then for goodness sake donate and the topic of regrets came up. I shared Here I am 35 years later and if the dress had were hungry. My mother called and want- it to a family who will enjoy it. Oh, and by with the client that one of my regrets is held up, I’d be “rocking it.” (P.S. I have do- ed to chat about the weather, the condo, the way, I recycled the Playbills but kept that I did not keep up with my ability to nated a lot of clothing over the years and the fl ight, how was everyone doing, and I the vinyl. speak a second language that I was taught this is the only item that I regret parting rushed her off the phone. I did not speak *”My Way” lyrics written by Paul Anka, at an early age. He laughed and said to me, with—in case you plan on bringing this up to her all week. At the end of the week music by Claude Francois and Jacques Re- “If that is at the top of your regrets, you are in an organizing session.) we received a call notifying us that she vaux. a very lucky lady.” Several years ago I had the opportuni- had passed away. We had left town and Happy Organizing! I visit with clients in their homes and ty to purchase great orchestra seats for a re- everything was fi ne, my Energizer Bunny experience their painful decisions of part- make of “Pajama Game” on Broadway star- of a mother was alive and well, and I re- Eileen Bergman is a Professional Organizer, a proud ing with things that are no longer needed, ring Harry Connick Jr. The seats were very turned from vacation to plan her funeral. member of the National Association of Professional Or- nor will fi t in their new apartment or suite expensive and at the time our budget was I share this experience so you under- ganizers (NAPO) and the Institute for Challenging Dis- at assisted living. I remind them that the tight. I turned down the tickets and have stand when, say, to use the good china, organization (ICD). Eileen may be reached at 973-303- items are just a “thing,” but their memories regretted it ever since. I get so much en- drink water from the fi ne crystal goblets 3236 or [email protected]. are in their hearts. It does not mean that joyment attending the theater, and felt sad and eat your tuna salad with your expen- PESACH PREP lluminated Haggadah Fair, Rabbi Soleveitchik Lecture Among Inbal Hotel’s Passover Programs Jerusalem—The deluxe Inbal Jerusa- dies that refl ect the frustrations and tribu- “Passover is one of the busiest times of lem Hotel will be offering its guests sev- lations of kibbutz life.” the year for us and we are pleased to offer eral important programs during the busy Visitors to the hotel will have the our guests two unique programs to enhance Passover holiday, namely its annual Illumi- chance to view a variety of spectacular, their holiday experience with us,” said In- nated Haggadah Fair on Mon., April 25 and colorful haggadahs created by many art- bal Jerusalem Hotel Vice President of Sales lectures from noted New York Rabbi Meir ists, both local and foreign. Accompany- & Marketing Alex Herman. “In addition to Soleveitchik. ing the beautiful artwork will be the or- these more spiritual and cultural programs, The theme of the exhibit will be ganization’s art experts and educators, all our facilities are open and we are pleased “Paths to Freedom: In the Haggadah, Art who will guide the public through the to unfurl newly completed renovations and Contemporary Journeys” and will fo- masterpieces and facilitate discussion now to all our guest rooms and suites.” cus on historical books from secular kib- regarding the signifi cance of the pieces. The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel is an butz communities around Israel. The Creative rendering of Miriam’s Cup to be The fair will conclude with a panel dis- award-winning, deluxe hotel situated in the works displayed will typify themes from featured at the upcoming Illuminated cussion addressing the question “Does heart of Jerusalem overlooking the Old City the momentous times in which many of Haggadah Fair Freedom Equal Creativity?” with various walls, and minutes away from all the major them were created: the dark years preced- unique kibbutz haggadahs that are beauti- artists participating. cultural and historical sites. With its Jeru- ing and during World War II, the fi ght for ful, as well as share the interesting narra- Rabbi Soleveitchik is a noted scholar salem stone exterior, the 283-room hotel is Israel’s Independence and the period just tive from the kibbutz pioneers. and serves as the spiritual leader of Congre- known for its intimate authentic Jerusalem following the establishment of the State “These historic haggadahs are a testi- gation Shearith Israel—The Spanish & Por- character and impeccable world-class ser- of Israel. mony to their authors’ vast knowledge of tuguese Synagogue on Manhattan’s West vice. The hotel was recently voted the most The fair is being organized together Jewish sources,” said Hila Zeira-Weinstein, Side, considered to be the oldest contin- luxurious hotel in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ with Kol HaOt, a Jerusalem-based organi- the curator of the exhibit. “They use bib- uously operating synagogue in New York Choice Awards, as well as the best hotel in Is- zation that is dedicated to combining the lical quotes that aren’t in the traditional City. He is the grandson of Aharon Solevei- rael and fourth-best hotel in the entire Mid- magic of visual and performance arts with haggadahs, and add original Zionist and tchik. Two years ago when he spent Passo- dle East by readers of the infl uential Conde Jewish texts, ideas, history and values. socialist poems and content. They also ver at the hotel, his lectures drew hundreds Nast Traveler magazine. For more informa- The upcoming exhibit will showcase the take the liberty of inserting stinging paro- of attendees. tion, please visit www.inbalhotel.com. Eileen Bergman Professional Organizer Insured, Confidential, and Judgment-Free Organizing and De-Cluttering Services for Home, Apartment, and Small Business Servicing the Needs of Empty Nesters, Baby Boomers, and Seniors 973.303.3236 [email protected] • www.eileenbergman.com 52 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 53 MEMOIR A Winter’s Ride Like No Other By Joseph Rotenberg 1300 feet in length and is 500 feet in width. 600 feet below sea level and terminates descending. This was the Upper Galil, hid- I began the ascent to the fortress with near Mas’adeh at a height of over 5000 feet ing for the moment the famous, mystical It was back in De- some concern as the road was wet, wind- above sea level—all this over a distance of city of Safed. It took me a good half hour cember 2002 when I ing and poorly maintained. About halfway only 60 miles. to descend to the Jordan and, as I crossed was assigned the task to the castle, a switchback in the road re- Leaving the Hermon region, I pointed the Bnot Jacob Bridge, I sensed the histori- of training a team of vealed a rockslide about 200 feet ahead of my car towards the Israeli border check- cal importance of the place. I realized I was young Jewish-Amer- me. I decided that there was barely enough point of Quneitra, a location where the duplicating the steps of countless biblical ican athletes who room for my Mazda CRV to make it past UN had established the main observation and post-biblical characters that had pre- were scheduled to play a series of “friend- the blockage and would expose my outer point between Israel and Syria follow- viously entered the land of Canaan at that ly” ice hockey exhibition games in Metul- wheels to a 400-foot drop to the valley be- ing the Yom Kippur War in 1973. On this exact spot. Whether members of Bnei Yis- la against the Israeli National Junior team. low. I carefully reversed course, realizing winter morning, the area was particular- roel in the original conquest, Romans trav- Upon our arrival we were treated royally by what a truly astonishing feat of engineer- ly bereft of any signs of human activity, eling the Via Maris to Egypt or caravans car- our hosts in this small, quiet border town ing lay behind the construction of this for- both sides hunkering down until warm- rying their wares from Damascus to Acre in northernmost Israel; we shopped and tress outlined against the sky above me. A er weather reached this location. From to name but a few, all had crossed the Jor- strolled within view of the border with Is- part of me was thrilled that the roadblock Quneitra I continued toward Katzrin, the dan river at or near where I was driving that rael and Syria, the eyes of Hezbollah watch- had caused me to turn back as I can’t im- Israeli “capital” of the Golan: a modern moment. ing us as we observed the Arab enemies go- agine how frightening the descent on this town in every respect, benefi tting from the As soon as I crossed the bridge, I began ing about their business on their side of road would have been. most advanced urban planning that Israel to ascend toward the intersection of High- the border. As the competition at the Can- I drove on to the approach road to the could provide. Its population of 6,700 peo- way 91 and Highway 90, the main Israe- ada Center played out, I discovered that on ski area several thousand feet above me. ple spend their time producing fi ne wines li road north to Safed, Rosh Pina and, ul- our third day in Metulla my team was only On this ascent of Mt. Hermon, I ran into a and the best olive oil in the world outside timately, a return to Kiryat Shmoneh and scheduled to play a single contest at 7:30 different sort of challenge. Not the steep- of Italy. At the time I passed through I ob- Metulla. I had visited Safed (2,900 ft. above that evening. Without any advance plan- ness of the incline but the weather condi- served the joint Israeli-Chinese solar elec- sea level) on several occasions in the past ning, I suddenly decided to get into my tions became an insuperable obstacle. The tricity project that would create Israel’s and counted it as one of my favorite cities rental vehicle and drive wherever my fancy higher that I ascended, the lower the out- largest solar power station. My next stop in Israel. My love for this home of Jewish took me. With a general knowledge of the side temperature dropped. The higher al- not far from Katzrin was the Gamla Nature mysticism and Kabbalah came at a price, geography of northern Israel, no map, no titude also brought more moisture. By the Reserve. In stark contrast to the futuristic however. Driving to and through Safed in- cell phone, but with a full tank of gas and a time I reached three thousand feet above look of Katzrin, Gamla represented Jewish volved curving mountain roads that chal- sense of excitement, I pulled out of Metul- sea level (about halfway to the base camp), history of the Roman period of occupation lenged the best drivers. Many a person has la at 9:30 in the morning. I didn’t know it, I found myself in blizzard conditions! The in vivid fashion. Everyone by now knows had diffi culty handling the series of dan- but I was about to experience the trip of a wind-blown snow quickly covered my win- the story of the resistance of the zealots gerous turns that lead into the city. Others lifetime, covering in one day’s travel a large dows with an icy fi lm. Here I was in Isra- of Masada during the revolt against Titus fear the descent from Safed to Rosh Pina part of the area conquered by Bnei Yisroel el, a land known for its sun, beaches, nat- and his legionnaires. Fewer know the sto- some 1,600 feet below. As if that wasn’t suf- over 40 years of fi ghting! ural aridity and mild winters, and I needed ry of Gamla, a fortress redoubt that held fi cient, one would have to descend anoth- The January morning was misty, gray all my skill as an experienced American out for years against the Romans near Yam er 900 feet or so to reach Highway 90 in the clouds above pointing to the distinct pos- Northeasterner to navigate a treacherous, Kinneret. The camel-shaped fortress is sur- valley far below. In Safed itself I stopped sibility of showers. I headed south towards mountainous winter driving situation. rounded on all sides by deep ravines that at the old city, visited ancient synagogues Kiryat Shmoneh, the largest town in the Again, unfortunately, retreat was the better effectively protected the residents. Today and bought some of the beloved, color- immediate area. From this town, Highway part of valor in my situation. Twenty min- one can visit the site from which I ob- ful Havdalah candles that were family fa- 99 emerges as the northernmost east-west utes found me back on Highway 99, near- served Yam Kinneret far off in the distance vorites. Israeli road that extends along the border ing the entrance into Druze country. Rainy southwest of Gamla. As the clock struck 3, I realized I had to with Syria, ending in the Golan Heights a conditions followed me into Mas’adeh; the After returning to the main highway, I complete my return to Metullah. Accord- mere 36 miles from Damascus, Syria. High- village was populated by over 3,000 Druze completed my trip to the Golan by choos- ingly, I began my descent from Safed, cov- way 99 ends at the Druze city of Mas’adeh, residents, none of whom could be made ing a direct route on Highway 91 toward ering my descent to Highway 90 in record itself only 15 miles from Kiryat Shmoneh. out in the poor weather conditions. All that the west and the Jordan River. I planned to time. The late afternoon sun was hidden I drove along highway 99 unaware of was visible that wet morning were blurry, cross the river at the historic Bnot Ya’akov from view by the cliffs of the mountains how close I was to the Syrian border. On gray, black and white ghostly images, re- Bridge about a half hour away. In the course of Naftali and the Manara Cliffs. I entered previous trips to the Upper Galilee I had vis- vealed intermittently through the motion of that time I would have to descend from Kiryat Shmoneh and Metulla to its north ited the Golan, but always as a participant of my windshield wipers. I hoped for bet- an average elevation of 2800 feet in the Go- with plenty of time to join my team for in a tourist group, being shuttled to and ter weather as I left Mas’adeh and headed lan to sea level near the Jordan River bridge dinner, exhausted but thrilled. According to fro from various sites. This time I was go- south onto Highway 98 and the northern crossing. Highway 91 was a most scenic my calculations I had successfully travelled ing “solo” and could visit places of my own Golan Heights. east-west route that snakes its way in wide through the approximate nachalot of six choice. Along this short east-west highway Soon I saw a scene that—though com- descending stretches of switchbacks that tribes of Israel in the course of my winter were several spots that interested me in mon enough in mountainous areas—nev- take you from the dizzying heights on the ride like no other: Gad, Menassheh, Zevu- particular: Nimrod’s Fortress, Mt. Hermon er ceases to amaze me. A mere 20 minutes Golan to the river valley below. As I drove lun, Issachar, Naftali and Asher. I was able and its ski area, and Mas’adeh itself, as it and 10 miles from the blizzard conditions the route that day at about one in the after- to traverse this compact territory in about was one of only four Druze settlements in on Mt. Hermon, I emerged onto the sun- noon, I saw the Jordan below as a shining nine hours with stops. Most astonishingly, Israel. I fi rst attempted to scale the dizzy- kissed Golan, bathed in a golden glow, ach- strand of bluish water sparkling in the re- I had ascended and descended a total of al- ing heights of the Muslim-era castle known ingly beautiful. The road I was now driving fl ected sunlight. Rising to the west, beyond most 15,000 feet in the course of my travels. as Nimrod’s Castle. This structure is actual- on, Highway 98, is the primary north-south the Jordan, was a mountain range even Needless to say I didn’t disclose the details ly built on a 2,600-foot-high ridge that is it- highway in the Golan. It roughly follows higher than the Golan from which I was of this trip to my car rental agency! self part of Mt. Hermon. 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The Dr. Twerski, radio-show host Charlie Hara- rabbi concluded by offer- ry analyzed the concept of “Amalek,” whose Queens College’s Colden Auditorium ing words of blessing for memory Jews are religiously obligated to was fi lled to capacity for the second year Chazaq’s founder and di- erase...by remembering it on a designat- running as local Jewish outreach organiza- rector, Rabbi Ilan Mei- ed Sabbath before Purim each year. Rath- tion Chazaq held its 4th Annual Big Event. rov, as well as his brother er than identifying Amalek with a specifi c Living up to its name, everything about (and Chazaq’s head of op- tribe, he describes this implacable enemy the event was “big,” from the size of the au- erations) Reb Yaniv Mei- of the Jewish way of life as a “virus,” one dience (over 2,000 in attendance), to the This year’s Chazaq Big Event featured a dynamic and inspirational rov—all to thunderous ap- that infects the mind by fostering doubt as high-profi le personalities involved, to the lineup of political leaders and Torah luminaries, and culminated plause. to God’s presence or love for His people. Torah concepts invoked by the evening’s with a concert by The Maccabeats (pictured), the Yeshiva While local legislators Amid these divrei chizuq were mov- University–based a cappella group-turned-YouTube sensation. speakers. and government execu- ing musical performances by Rabbi Avi Kil- The borough’s leadership was well rep- sense of gratitude, the contributions of the tives shed light on the social and cultural imnick and Yeshiva University’s a cappella resented, with New York State Assembly- Jewish immigrant population to the great- signifi cance of Chazaq’s diverse program of- viral video sensation, The Maccabeats. Pri- men Michael Simanowitz and David We- er New York community. Even as de Blasio ferings, and Rav Yitzchak Yisraeli endowed or to their concert (one of the main draws prin, New York State Senator Toby Ann struggled with Hebrew phrases like “chag the event with an overarching sense of ho- of the Big Event) and between speeches, Stavisky and City Council Members Karen sameach” (“happy holiday,” in reference liness, anchoring the line-up of esteemed group member Eytan gave a brief solo per- Koslowitz and Rory Lancman all making to the upcoming festival of Passover), one orators were Rabbi Dr. Avraham Twer- formance, including a heartfelt rendition personal appearances. Also in attendance couldn’t help being charmed by the ear- ski and Charlie Harary, a prominent in- of the song “No More,” a heartfelt tribute were representatives of Congresswoman nestness of his effort. vestor-turned-motivational speaker—well to Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaer and Eyal Grace Meng, Queens Borough President After the mayor’s thoughtful open- known, in other words, as both a support- Yifrah, three teenaged Israeli yeshiva stu- Melinda Katz, and New York City Comp- ing address, an invocation of sorts was of- er of Chazaq and a giver of chizzuq. Twerski dents who were abducted and murdered troller Scott Stringer. The presenters also fered by HaRav HaGaon Yitzchak Yisraeli, and Harary both captivated the crowd with by terrorists in 2014. After a brief address included US Senator Chuck “Shomer Yis- the newly appointed head rabbi and posek Passover-themed words of Torah wisdom, by Senator Schumer, the entire group took rael” Schumer (his second consecutive ap- (religious legal authority) of New York’s Se- given in their own inimitable styles. the stage and offered rousing renditions of pearance); even Mayor Bill de Blasio him- phardic-Bukharian community. In addition Rabbi Twerski, a noted psychologist and popular Jewish songs, including their own self stopped by! to opening the proceedings with a reading author, discussed the concept of freedom holiday-themed parodies of contemporary “Chazaq is such a wonderful and ex- of Tehillim—standard at such events—the in the context of the approaching Passo- hits. A fi tting conclusion to an evening of traordinary organization,” declared de Bla- Rav proceeded to include the recitation of ver holiday. He drew from his own experi- inspiration that was one hit after another sio, “and the impact you have made... It is Shema, the fundamental Jewish declara- ence helping addicts break free from their after another. so important to support Chazaq because tion of faith, and of assorted verses declar- addictions to explain what it means to be “This year’s big Chazaq event was, Ba- you have touched so many lives and you’ve ing the sovereignty of God. A sort of messi- “enslaved” in a spiritual sense. It is free- ruch Hashem, a great success,” refl ected strengthened the community in so many anic fervor fi lled the room as, on the screen dom of the spirit, explains Twerski, rather operations manager Yaniv Meirov. “People ways.” The Mayor went on to extol the var- behind Rav Yisraeli, animations played fea- than political independence, that is at the were inspired and entertained. It was a big ious social, cultural and religious programs turing inspirational (or perhaps more ac- core of Pesach. This, in turn, can reconcile hosted by Chazaq, and to discuss, with a curately, aspirational) imagery of the Tem- the seemingly confl icting notions of Pe- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE AVENUE EVENT SPACE BAR/BAT MITZVAH PACKAGE THE SPACE LIGHT-UP TABLES AND CHAIRS FULL LIGHTING SYSTEM LOUNGE AREA DJ SOUND SYSTEM FULL BUFFET MEAL (OPTION FOR/MEAT/DAIRY) TABLE CLOTHS PLASTICWARE & BEVERAGES ZAP PHOTOGRAPHY INCLUDING DVD HI RES Total TECHNICIAN $6950 ASK FOR MICHAEL CUSTODIAN 1382 QUEEN ANNE RD, WWW.AVENUEEVENTSPACE.COM TEANECK NJ 07666 PHONE:201.688.4050 You Don’t want to miss this deal! 56 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM FEATURES I Am a Triathlete, and I Don’t Roll on Shabbos By David Roher rabbi, you know, like how he Why not? blesses food to make it kosher? The Torah says so in Leviticus 19:28. So, In 2007, I started on a jour- To quote Han Solo, in the I apply a rub-on tattoo the morning of the ney that would become my Force Awakens, “That’s not race (when I’m half awake). It’s my way of own personal blend of triathlon and Ortho- how it works.” So, I compete in Sunday letting approaching cyclists and runners dox Judaism. scheduled Ironman races. Once you com- know this: If you pass me, you had better Everyone knows Orthodox Jews don’t plete an Ironman, you have earned the right keep going at that pace. Otherwise, I will eat pork or shellfi sh. to get the MDot tattoo. The MDot is the of- catch you. Well if they didn’t, they do now. fi cial Ironman logo. Wearing the tattoo is a Being an Orthodox Jew means that I And everyone knows that Saturday is sign of pride, that you have accomplished have to say my morning prayers, wrapped the Sabbath, the day of rest. the goal of fi nishing the hardest race on the in my prayer shawl and my tefi llin. So? planet. I have fi nished three Ironman races, Wrapped in what? That means no racing on Saturday. but I can’t get a tattoo. As an Orthodox Jew, I The translation of this Jewish word So? am not allowed to get tattoos. “tefi llin” is “phylacteries.” The Ironman World Championship is I looked up “phylacteries.” in Kona, Hawaii on the second Saturday of It’s Greek for tefi llin! Actually, October. Ironman is the only sport where it’s Greek for “to guard or to pro- amateurs can compete in the World tect.” Championships, right next to the profes- Tefi llin consist of two box- sionals. Every time someone hears that es with Torah phrases inside I have completed an Ironman race, they them. One box sits on my head ask me if it was the one in Hawaii. I can’t and the other is connected to Everyone is rushing around with nervous do Ironman Kona because it’s on Shabbos leather straps wrapped around energy and there I am in the middle of this, and to quote the Big Lebowski: “I don’t my arm. The experience is meditating on word of God. My point is roll on Shabbos.” meant to remind me to stay that you do not need to compromise your Can’t you get a dispensation from the humble. values to achieve your goals. Besides, I get A good message in a racing fi eld of pro a kick out people coming up to me on the “We attract and inspire many boys athletes. bike or run and saying something “Jewish” Chazaq Big Event Draws Big Names and girls throughout the year, some of The result is, I pray before every race, to me. in Torah, Politics, Entertainment whom we successfully put in yeshiva, right after I rack my bike. You would think “Boker Tov” (Good morning) CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE and many that have sincerely changed that the presence of someone doing what “Shalom” (Greetings) Kiddush Hashem (sanctifi cation of the Di- their way of life in positive and spiritual- I am doing would draw attention, but no “Mah nishmah” (Wuzzup?) vine name). But now we must focus on ly uplifting ways. But there are so many one notices. Whether it is the Yarmulke I wear (with continuing our work within the commu- more kids to work with. And to do that Why? “SWIM BIKE RUN” crocheted into it), or nity on a smaller scale.” This, Meirov ex- we need the community’s continuous Before the start of the race, everyone the strings that are part of my tzitzit (Jew- plained, means “doing more for local Jew- support, as this is truly a matter of pi- is focused on getting ready. Last-minute ish undergarment), I am out there show- ish public school students.” kuach nefesh (saving lives).” checking the bike tire pressure and insert- ing the world that an Orthodox Jew can be ing your water bottles into their holders. Ironman too! 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 57 FEATURES Jew in the City Hosts Orthodox Jewish All-Stars Premiere Party This past Thursday was Jew in the City’s down stereotypes about religiously obser- Fourth Annual Orthodox Jewish All-Stars vant Jews and offer a humorous, meaning- Premiere Party, which honored an aston- ful look into Orthodox Judaism. ishingly accomplished and diverse group The VIP pre-party was packed with of individuals who have reached the pin- guests excited to meet the All Stars, as nacle of their respective fi elds while main- well as “Top Chef” Alex Reznik, and past taining a Torah-observant lifestyle. Hun- All Stars including self-made billionaire dreds of guests attended the red carpet and hedge-fund manager Henry Swieca, Disney director Saul Blinkoff, ping pong phenom Estee Ackerman, and the CEO of 360i, Sarah Hofstetter. The premiere party also featured wonderful food by Reznik, of Bedford Kitchen, and chances to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes in the All-Star Ex- perience Auction. During the program, the audience got a look into the lives and careers of the All Stars and heard brief words of inspiration from each All Star as they accepted their awards: All Star hedge-fund billionaire, Henry Swieca, center, with guests Baroness Ros Altmann, United King- “Tonight..is all about light. It’s about that good a person, but this is great also! dom Minister of Pensions: bringing light through Jew in the City and Thank you.” “Being Orthodox does not need to pre- it’s about the obligation of a Jew in the Ambassador Norman Eisen, former US clude or prevent a successful life in the sec- world. That despite the darkness that seems envoy to the Czech Republic, and champi- ular world. If you have the belief, if you to envelope us more and more each day the on for ethical government practices: have the dedication and if you do the hard requirement of responding with that light... “I couldn’t help but think of my mom... work nothing should really stop you...At and no matter how great the darkness, we listening to that video...My mother had the end of the day I have found...that being can breathe in the light and push out the a wonderful line when she was with the Allison Josephs and Baroness Ros Altmann frum doesn’t mean that you cannot achieve pain, the fear, the anger that interrupts our other Jewish bubbies...one would say my event at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in the secular world, you just have to be- ability to connect to Hashem above.” son is a doctor, my son is a lawyer, and my along with this year’s All Stars and previ- lieve it.” Lawrence Burian, executive vice pres- mother would say the Nazis took us out of ous honorees. Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg, creator of ident of The Madison Square Garden Czechoslovakia in cattle cars and my son Jew in the City, founded and directed by Kids Kicking Cancer, combining thera- Company, owner of the famed arena in fl ew back on Air Force One. Allison Josephs (aka “Jew in the City”), har- py and martial arts for children fi ghting New York City, as well as of the New York “The responsibility of being a Jew in nesses the power of social media to break cancer: Knicks, New York Rangers and New York public service is a profound one. Because Liberty sports teams: I feel that I not only have the privilege to I subscribe to the philosophy of syn- represent the United States but that also I thesis—that we can do both, we can be was being judged and evaluated as a repre- fully observant Orthodox Jews and proud sentative of klal yisrael...It is actually a re- of that, and fully engaged in the modern sponsibility that everyone in this room world and contribute to it. In order to be a shares and understands. light unto the nations...we need to be part of the world and contribute. You can be an All Star...you just can’t pitch on Shabbos.” Gail Hoffman, treasurer of Columbia University: “People do respect you...if you stand up for what you believe and you do a job… It’s always been important to me to be a mentor, certainly for other females who are looking to achieve in their profession- al way, and I must say that I really never thought so much about being a model as an Orthodox Jew, and maybe this experi- ence has given me a lot to think about.” Gregory Zuckerman, award-winning business journalist for the Wall Street Journal, and best-selling author: “I grew up watching my father and see- 10% Discount ing the priorities he had, and fi rst and fore- most it’s living as a dati Jew and trying to If Trip Booked On Your be the best Jew you can be...and then do- MSG General Counsel, Lawrence Burian ing the best you can in the secular world Unable to attend, and missed, were All Smartphone and combining the two...I’m proud, and the Stars Jeremy England, the MIT physicist re- older I get, the more I appreciate being Or- ferred to as “the next Darwin” for his math- thodox.” ematical theories and explanations of the Ilana Wernick, co-executive producer origins of life, and Ahmed Zayat, owner of of the hit TV series Modern Family: triple crown–winning thoroughbred race- “When I fi rst heard about [being named horse American Pharoah. an All Star] I felt very funny, because it Through a total of eight online channels seems odd to be honored for being frum including a website (JewintheCity.com), and successful in the secular world, be- YouTube channel (where its videos that cause it’s never occurred to me to be an- have been viewed over a million times), ything but frum—and so for that, you... Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest should be honoring my parents. and more, Jew in the City explains impor- “Watching [my children’s] faces, I want tant Jewish concepts like Shabbat, kosher to tell you, getting this means more to me and mikvah, and tackles topics like the Or- than winning the Emmy...I want to tell thodox Jewish approach to homosexuality, you that but it’s not really true—I’m not feminism and conversion. 58 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 59 60 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM BUSINESS Kivi Bernhard to Deliver Keynote Address at J-Biz Expo and Business Conference By Shimmy Blum to in order to secure business resources for our communi- It is the fascinating tale ty from the most prestigious of a young frum entrepre- circles. In addition to Kivi, a neur who turned his child- slew of other top-level pre- hood experiences tracking senters and business work- predatory animals around shops will grace the event. his native Johannesburg J-Biz Expo and Business Con- into a business philoso- ference is a project of the Or- phy that placed him onto thodox Jewish Chamber of the highest echelons of the Commerce (OJC), a power- speakers’ circuit for Micro- ful body of community busi- soft and other corporate gi- ness throughout the met- ants around the world. ropolitan region and well On June 1, Kivi Bernhard beyond. will be at the 2016 J-Biz Expo and Business he says, have a deep understanding of the Kivi’s Shabbos observance, Bill Gates re- This year, the business conference will Conference in the New Jersey Convention value of money and the good that it can marked, “That’s what happens when you take place from when the doors open until and Exposition Center, delivering the key- accomplish. “Others chase dollars, but we have something money can’t buy.” 1:00 p.m. While the conference is ongoing, note address. chase value and the money follows,” Kivi Kivi says that he will talk about the in- the expo’s B2B fl oor will be closed. The B2B Kivi, who currently resides in Atlanta, explains. “When you understand why you tersection of Jewish values in the corporate portion of the event will commence once turned $800 into a multimillion dollar di- do what you’re doing, you don’t struggle world at J-Biz. He fi rmly believes that the the business conference and workshops amond business. His book, Leopardology: with the ‘how.’” common instinct for frum individuals to have concluded. This schedule ensures that The Hunt for Profi t in a Tough Global Econ- For the son of a rabbi, Jewish values try to mask their religious lifestyle amongst all attendees maximize their knowledge omy, which teaches positive business skills aren’t mere lip service. In one of the most non-Jewish colleagues is a mistake. Instead, and networking capabilities at both seg- based on the nature of a leopard, is an in- telling occurrences of his career, Kivi was showcasing our values in a proud and pos- ments of the event without distraction. ternational bestseller. He delivers lectures invited by Microsoft several years ago to itive way helps us stand out and excel Hundreds of diverse business services, for the most prestigious Fortune 500 com- address one of its most prestigious confer- amongst the corporate masses, making it of all sizes, in a variety of industries, will panies, and has been interviewed by ma- ences, attended by Bill Gates and other top attractive to do business with and hire re- exhibit at J-Biz, which attracts thousands jor media outlets around the world. Leopar- executives. When he realized that it was ligious Jews. of motivated attendees from throughout dology has also been incorporated into the scheduled for Shabbos, he refused the in- Additionally, Kivi’s keynote address will North America, Europe, Israel and other MBA programs of leading universities. vitation, despite being offered any level of include lots of practical business leader- countries around the world. Charming, original and motivated, Kivi compensation he would ask for. Microsoft ship tips. “J-Biz offers a one-of-a-kind opportuni- dazzles every audience he addresses, but refused to go without Kivi, so they changed J-Biz founder and director Duvi Honig re- ty to brand your business, acquire new cli- he has a particular soft spot for the audi- the date of the event. A top Microsoft ex- marks, “The fact that Kivi will deliver the key- ents and expand staff,” says Mr. Honig. “The ence at J-Biz. Members of our community, ecutive later shared that upon discussing note address at the business conference is an ‘P2P,’ person to person, aspect of business enormous honor for us, and an opportunity networking is a tried-and-true formula that of a lifetime for the entire community.” is key to successful ‘B2B’ networking.” Mr. Honig says that Kivi’s participation is For more information about J-Biz Expo or symbolic of the great lengths that J-Biz goes to reserve space, visit www.jbizexpo.com. Referrals By: We Refer LLC 201-791-1230 Gail Hochman [email protected] • Nannies • Housekeepers • Babysitters • House Cleaners • Baby Nurses • Elder Care No fee to you 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 61 LETTER FROM SEMINARY NEWS FROM ISRAEL Day-To-Day Terrorism: Implications of the Current Security Situation By Rachel Goldberg we in Israel live with, and in threat of, dai- ly. No matter the abundance of American Just a few days ago, I was a witness to products, advanced technology and mod- terrorism fi rst-hand. I was in an ice cream ern society, Israel is the one place where store in Jerusalem with a few friends and we will always have the necessary con- another group of college-aged girls in an scious awareness that we stand out as enclosed seating section of the store, when proud Jews and are living day to day only an approximately 5-year-old Arab-looking under God’s protection. boy slid open the door, dropped a small, In a similar and more serious vein, white pill inside, shut the door and ran however, the reality of the ongoing attacks out. For a few seconds, we all sat in con- throughout the year has caused all who fused silence as we tried to understand live here to readjust not only our mind- what had just occurred, while simulta- set towards security, but to reevaluate our neously watching the boy outside laugh- traveling habits as well. Those who are ac- ing hysterically at the group of us. We all customed to traveling alone now tend to Boys Town Jerusalem Robotics quickly got up to exit the area and notify stick with others and even to “safe plac- the store manager, who assured us that he es” as well, let alone those that have been Team Wins First Prize would come investigate. After a few mo- dubbed objectively dangerous. Some may ments, somebody had the nerve to step in even avoid areas over the green line com- Adding new prizes to their glitter- gramming, a mastery of robotics and the quickly to retrieve her things and noticed pletely. Both by schools and parents, re- ing trophy case, the Boys Town Jerusa- tools for innovative thinking.” In short, that the white tablet was dissolving into strictions have been placed and removed lem’s Robotics Team was awarded First to cultivate a new team of boys as pas- a puddle; the pill that we all jumped to on-and-off throughout the past months as Prize for Presentation and Third Prize sionate for robotics as Yehudah, Elazar conclude was a bomb, chas v’shalom, was to where students are allowed to travel for for Robot Performance in the recent 2016 and Orel. nothing more than a white Tic Tac. Shabbos, which has added much to the re- FLL-Israel (“FIRST Lego League”) Region- All BTJ Robotics Team activities are ex- We collectively exhaled and laughed newed awareness of the possible dangers, al Robotics Competition. For the three tracurricular. Technically, the group meets out of relief, the uneasiness settling in our lo aleinu. 15-year-old seasoned veterans of BTJ’s Ro- twice weekly for two-hour sessions. In re- stomachs, yet all nodded in agreement Checking the news multiple times dai- botics Team who now passed the torch ality, team members can be found after- when one girl verbalized that “that was ly has become a trend, often expected to to their 12-year-old successors, this com- noons and evenings for endless hours, hard terrorism, right there!” The unfortunate be followed by the response, “What hap- petition sparked a robust beacon for “the at work in the school’s state-of-the-art Judge reality that one suspiciously acting boy pened today?” Understandably, nervous next generation.” David B. and Irma R. Follender Robotics and a tiny object had the power to make parents based in the US have been found “It’s time to prepare the champions Center. When a surprise snowstorm hit last six people jump out of their seats in fear of the future,” said 10th-grader Yehudah winter, Yehudah, Elazar and Orel simply is an actual act of terrorism, and is what CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Neimark philosophically, “and we know camped out there. Although the 10th grad- what they need to succeed.” Thus Ye- ers are no longer eligible for the FLL com- hudah and cohorts Elazar Pankratov and petitions, they remain glued to the Robot- Orel Ofner created an intensive one-of-a- ics lab to mentor their younger classmates. Boys Town Jerusalem kind program for the 10 seventh graders “We’re learning so much,” exclaimed provides 3,000 meals a who passed their stringent acceptance 12-year-old team member Itamar Yomtov. day to disadvantaged kids. criteria. “Our goal is to give each one a “Now we’re aiming to win the next con- strong basis in math and computer pro- test. And the one after that!” Help us help them with You can feed the hungry - your generous donation. not just on Pesach, but the whole year round. www.BoysTownJerusalem.org YOU CAN INTO TURN THIS THIS Help Boys Town provide 3 nutritious meals a day to its students boys town "Let those who are jerusalem hungry, come in and eat..." (Pesach Haggadah) From Limited Backgrounds 1FOO1MB[B 4VJUFt/FX:PSL /: To Limitless Futures (800)4MY-Boys 62 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NEWS FROM ISRAEL ALEH Negev Chairman Major General Doron Almog to Receive Israel Prize Israeli Education Minister Naftali Ben- uals with special needs live to their full- “This prize belongs to my son, Eran, nett announced that Major General (res.) est potentials. who was born with severe limitations. Doron Almog, the Chairman of ALEH Ne- “Major General Doron Almog is an Israe- He never spoke and never called me ‘dad.’ gev-Nahalat Eran, will receive the 2016 Isra- li hero. He risked his life for the security of Yet, he was the greatest teacher of my life,” el Prize for lifetime achievement and con- Israel and dedicated his life to Israeli socie- said Almog. “Eran is the one who taught tributions to society and the state. Major ty,” said Bennett during the announcement. me to have compassion for the weakest Major General (res.) Doron Almog (right), General Almog will accept his award in the “He fi ghts on behalf of the most vulnera- members of our society. It is for them that Chairman of Aleh Negev – Nahalat Eran puts presence of the Prime Minister, President, ble members of Israeli society – he fought I work and will continue to act through- a medal on severely disabled child from ALEH Knesset chairperson, and Supreme Court bravely for his son, may his memory be for a out my life.” Jerusalem at the Jerusalem Marathon. ALEH president at the closing event of Israel’s blessing, and he fought fearlessly to free the “This award also refl ects the fact that Independence Day activities on Thursday, hostages at Entebbe, and was a commander the State of Israel has in some way grown “Doron is a courageous leader who has May 12, 2016. of some of the IDF’s most elite units.” up. Previously, no one talked about chil- always lived by the motto ‘leave no man be- A decorated soldier, Almog gained re- Motivated by his son, Eran, who was dren with special needs. Finally, they are be- hind.’ It is so fi tting that he receive this life- nown for his role as the fi rst Israeli para- born with severe autism and developmental ing brought out of the shadows and into the time achievement award because he has, trooper reconnaissance commander to delays, Almog helped establish ALEH Negev light. Still, there is much work to be done.” indeed, spent his whole life fi ghting with land at the daring rescue mission in En- – Nahalat Eran, the Negev-based rehabilita- The Israel Prize committee echoed Al- strength and nobility to secure and im- tebbe in 1976, and later for his participa- tive village of ALEH. Memories of Eran, who mog’s comments, noting that the Major prove the lives of all of Israel’s citizens, giv- tion in Operation Moses, which brought lost his battle with Castleman’s disease in General led a revolution in caring for Isra- ing special attention to those who could thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel in 2007 at the age of 23, fuels Almog to contin- el’s special needs population that brought not speak for themselves,” said Rabbi Ye- the 1980s. As the head of the IDF’s Southern ue his commitment to securing the best pos- about a crucial change in societal percep- huda Marmorstein, Director-General of the Command from 2000-2003, he protected sible care for Israel’s disabled community. tion of individuals with disabilities. ALEH centers. Israel’s southern border from infi ltration by terrorists from Gaza. After retiring from the IDF, Almog joined forces with ALEH (www.ALEH. org), Israel’s foremost network of state- of-the-art facilities for children with se- vere physical and cognitive disabilities, and dedicated his life to helping individ- Day-To-Day Terrorism: Implications of the Current Security Situation CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE to text their child about a recent terror at- tack with a warning of where not to go, before the student is even aware of the at- tack herself. Even passing an Arab woman on the roads today leads to an involuntary cringe of fear and a quick crossing of the street. Pepper spray sales have skyrocketed throughout the country and even Amer- ica over the course of the year, though I personally fi nd it useless to carry one; I am more likely to spray it at myself than at the Arab on the off chance that I have it ready in time. However, many do car- ry it for their own psychological well-be- ing, adults and students alike. There is no doubt that we are in the ik’veta d’meshi- cha, on the heels of the coming of Mashi- ach, during the fi nal war between the Yish- maelim (Arabs) and Yehudim (Jews). On the other hand, throughout it all, there are always those who have main- tained the position of “not letting those Arabs control our lives” and who proceed along their usual schedule with confi - dence and caution, as always—a position espoused and applauded by some and thought of as reckless by others. Though the amount of caution to take and restric- tions to place upon oneself are individu- al decisions, the attitude of chazak chaz- ak v’nitchazek, to be strong and we will be strengthened, is one that is evident throughout the country—Chiloni (secu- lar), Da’ati Leumi (religious and pro-state) and Chareidi (ultra-Orthodox) alike. De- spite the few attacks that unfortunately occur all too often, we must never forget the thousands of Jews leading normal, vi- brant and successful lives daily, as well! Rachel Goldberg is a local resident and New Jersey ye- shiva day-school graduate who is studying in Israel for her gap year. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 63 CHESED Pomegranate Day of Giving to Be Held on April 12 By JLNJ Staff migrant children for more than two dec- ades, helping each one to maximize his or It will be achdus in every sense of the her potential through one-on-one mentor- word on Tuesday, April 12, as 23 organiza- ing, group work and community service. tions from all across the globe will unite Founded in August to specialize in the in a 24-hour group effort to raise money Rosh Hashana, while more than 100 teens work in tandem towards a single, unit- unique needs of the Lakewood communi- for troubled teens and the institutions and young adults have been arrested for ed goal: saving Jewish lives,” added Rabbi ty, Regesh and Tekuma have been working that serve them. The quadruple-matched, drug- and alcohol-related crimes during Young. diligently to educate and work with at-risk all or nothing, $2 million campaign, desig- the same time period. Several organizations have evolved to youth while at the same time focusing on nated as the offi cial “Pomegranate Day of Getting these young lives back on track deal with the broader picture of crisis in- prevention, with a confi dential crisis hot- Giving for Youth,” will have all of the or- requires a multi-pronged approach, with tervention, dealing with the many factors line available to provide support to boys, ganizations raising money independent- different services in multiple areas becom- that are involved in every case. Amudim girls and their parents. ly, but simultaneously, promoting their ing a vital part of the equation at various Community Resources serves as a prima- Drop-in centers and summer pro- shared mission to help struggling and points in time on the road to recovery. ry database of services, employing a wide grams provide crucial services, allowing troubled teens in a myriad of ways. “Every one of these many organiza- network of organizations and social ser- teens a safe haven and positive social in- While numerous institutions have tions fi lls a crucial void in assisting the at- vice agencies in order to customize a plan teractions as a regular part of their day-to- cropped up over the past few years, the risk population,” explained Abe Banda of of action for those in crisis. Since its incep- day lives. In the Northeast, the Chanan- need continues to grow as the number of Pomegranate, who is partnering with Rab- tion in 2014, Amudim has fi elded hundreds ya Backer Memorial Institute, a division cases surfacing in the Jewish community bi Aryeh Young of Our Place to help organ- of cases involving abuse, addiction and at- of Lev Shlomo, is a Baltimore-based escalates at an alarming rate. A staggering ize this historic campaign. risk teens as well as being called in to as- drop-in center, offering a series of pro- 57 people under the age of 35 in the great- “There is no single agency that can sist in diplomatic and legal issues. The Is- grams designed to help struggling teens er New York area have lost their lives to su- tackle the many issues that are at play in rael-based Yedidim has been providing lead healthy lives while simultaneous- icide and/or drug and alcohol abuse since every case and each of these organizations social services to troubled youth and im- ly strengthening their connection to their yiddishkeit and the Jewish com- munity as a whole. CBMI emphasizes core values including personal growth, self improvement and healthy interper- sonal relationships through a variety of innovative programming options cen- tered around Jewish learning. The Crown Heights–based drop-in center, Aliya, is dedicated to providing support within the local Chabad community by offering young men physical, spiritual, emotional and vocational support. Girls Loft by Ali- ya Girls is a special space for women and girls located in Crown Heights, offering creative outlets, specialized programs, school placement, group therapy and more, empowering and inspiring girls and young women to face their person- al challenges. In Flatbush, both Our Place Boys and Our Place Girls employ a mul- ti-faceted approach to guiding troubled teens in their return to the mainstream Jewish community through counseling, rehabilitation, guidance and a wide vari- ety of recreational programs. Our Place’s fresh dinners, trips, state-of-the-art work- out gym, pool hall lounge, music room, on-site therapists and tutors are just some of the attractions to a program that draw a combined total of almost 100 kids to its boys’ and girls’ facilities on an aver- age night. Our Place is servicing over 1000 kids each year. Elsewhere in the United States and abroad, The Torah Youth Center in Cleve- land provides family counseling, a ful- ly equipped drop-in center, mentors and tutors and runs various trips, overnights and extracurricular programs for local youth, teens and young adults. South Flor- ida’s The Center works with young men aged 17 through 30, offering a healthy en- vironment and constructive tools to aid them in their personal quest to discover their unique purpose in life. On the West Coast, Aish Tamid of Los Angeles has fo- cused on helping teens and young adults reconnect with the Jewish community, re- discover themselves and become produc- tive members of society by combining a vibrant in-reach program with a therapeu- tic environment. 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The evening present- of despair and isolation for fam- ment and amusements for about the volunteers who came ed the women with an op- ilies who can’t embrace the joyous spirit everyone including face-painting, games, and danced at our doorstep!” ex- portunity to relax, laugh and of Purim,” explained Sam Zaks, Executive prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn claimed Sheila M., a Chai4ever enjoy the camaraderie of oth- Vice President and Founder of Chai4ever. and pizza. The excitement of the endless ar- patient battling breast cancer. ers who understand their suf- “Our goal during this time was not only to ray of booths and activities was boosted by The joy the packages brought to fering. «It is impossible to de- relieve our children and families’ pain, but the awarding of Grand Prize Raffl e tickets. patients and their children was scribe the powerful benefi t of to bring back the simcha and energy that Moonwalks, infl atables and moon shoes eclipsed only by their excite- an event like this and its long- leads to emotional and physical healing.” kept the children fl ying high. Participants ment at the singing, dancing and merriment term positive infl uence on body and spirit,” Hundreds of children kicked off an ex- were impressed by Chai4ever’s dedicated that the volunteers brought with them wher- conveyed Malky K. “This is not a luxury, but citing Purim season at Chai4ever’s spectac- volunteers who kept the en- ever they went. literally critical to our mental well-being.» ular Pre-Purim Carnival. Amidst the frenzy ergy pumping with spirited Meanwhile, Chai4ever’s Is- Chai4ever brings hope, strength and of last-minute Purim preparations, parents song and dance. Every child raeli division held a pre-Purim spirit to hundreds of families suffering burdened by the stress of illness carry a dou- left with nosh, balloons and event for women whose lives from parental illness with dozens of tai- bled load. This year, they had the luxury of invigorated spirits. have been affected by can- lored programs and recreational activities leaving their children in the capable hands On Purim itself, dozens of cer r»l. The women enjoyed throughout the year. of Chai4ever’s loving volunteers for a mem- devoted Chai4ever volunteers a packed program, includ- For more information, please visit www. orable day. “We are so grateful to Chai4ev- worked tirelessly to deliver per- ing a delicious dairy dinner chai4ever.org, email [email protected] or er,” expressed Sara, “for the wonderful time sonally selected and beautiful- and personal performance call 646-519-2190. Pomegranate Day of Giving to Be Held on April 12 CONTINUED FROM P. 64 ronment that fosters self expression and self esteem while creating lasting positive relationships. Like drop-in centers, summer camps and similar programs similarly provide unique opportunities designed to cement lifelong bonds. Project Extreme offers a variety of recreational programs includ- ing summer camps for both boys and girls as well as weekend retreats, shabbatons and yom tov programs. By offering en- couragement and guidance through a pos- itive environment and having a 1:1 staff to participant ratio, Project Extreme allows for greater focus on personal growth and healthy relationships and also maintains Miryam’s House, a residential shelter for young women. Gav’s Boys, a division of Amudim, offers a small group of campers an incredible high-stimulus, cross-country opportunity to connect with positive role models and to focus on their own unique situations as they move forward with their lives in a healthy and productive fashion. The need for services for troubled youth continues to escalate as this epi- demic spreads persistently through every Jewish community worldwide. Efforts by the many organizations that have stepped up to the plate have been hugely success- ful and have saved countless lives, but massive amounts of funding are required to ensure that these programs can contin- ue to operate. Organizers are counting on the support of the global Jewish commu- nity on April 12 to make this campaign a fi - nancial success. “Each one of us gives our all on a dai- ly basis, but we can’t function without the help of the Jewish community,” said Rabbi Zvi Gluck of Amudim. “We hope that members of klal yisroel will open their hearts and their wallets to help our at-risk youth so that we can all continue on our individual but united missions to save Jewish lives,” added Rab- bi A.Y. Weinberg of Project Extreme. To learn more about the Pomegran- ate Giving Day for Youth or to consider participating, please contact Rabbi Aryeh Young at 516-512-4494 or at Aryeh.Young@ gmail.com. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 67 DIRSHU Passaic to Host Daf HaYomi B’Halacha Siyum on Chelek Aleph of Mishnah Berurah By Chaim Gold Govoha, Lakewood, the Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Monsey, shlita, HaGaon HaRav Elya Ber Just over a year ago, Klal Yisrael em- Wachtfogel, shlita, Rosh Yeshiva of South barked on a historic journey, a transform- Fallsburg, HaGaon HaRav Yechezkel Roth, ative journey of yedias halacha. Over shlita, the Karlsberger Rov, and HaGaon 100,000 Jews from six continents began the HaRav Asher Anshel Katz, shlita, the Vien- journey on Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5775 and ner Rav. today, they are at the cusp of fi nishing the Klal Yisrael has a unique sense of smell fi rst chelek of Mishnah Berurah. for a historic opportunity to grant nachas A beautiful milestone siyum is sched- ruach to Hashem and thus, Yidden from all uled to be held on 24 Nissan/May 2 at the over the world began to learn Daf HaYomi Ohel Rivkah Hall in Passaic. The siyum will B’Halacha. The response was remarkable! feature a focal address by HaGaon HaRav Reb Yosef Rottenberg of Lakewood re- Yeruchim Olshin, shlita, Rosh Yeshiva of lates, “At the beginning of the machzor a Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood and HaRav Yeruchim Olshin, Chaver friend of mine told me that a chaburah was a keynote speech by HaGaon HaRav Yisso- Nesius Daf HaYomi B'Halacha Harav Yissocher Frand addressing the UK Dirshu World Siyum forming in our shul and asked if I could cher Frand, shlita, Rosh Mesivta at Yeshiva bark on this most monumental journey members of Dirshu’s American Nesius are join. After a bit of cajoling I agreed. What Ner Israel of Baltimore. through halacha. They explained that an the Skulener Rebbe, shlita the Roshei Ye- can I say? I did not know what learning just Last year, in advance of the beginning investment of a mere half hour each day shiva of Lakewood, HaGaon HaRav Aryeh a half hour of Mishnah Berurah could do of the new machzor of Daf HaYomi B’Hala- could save a person from transgressing un- Malkiel Kotler, shlita, and HaGaon HaRav to my life! Now, from the time I wake up cha, gedolei Yisrael from across the spec- told numbers of aveiros and simultaneous- Yeruchim Olshin, shlita, HaGaon HaRav Yo- in the morning until the time I go to sleep, trum led by the illustrious Dirshu Nesius ly enrich him and his entire family with sef Harrai Raful, shlita, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshi- every action that I take is taken through the of Daf HaYomi B’Halacha in both Eretz Yis- an infi nite number of mitzvos performed va Ateret Torah, HaGaon HaRav Matisyohu prism of the halachos that I have learned in roel and America urged all Yidden to em- properly in accordance with halacha. The Salomon, shlita, Mashgiach Beth Medrash Daf HaYomi B’Halacha! It started with the halachos of waking up in the morning and TORAH FUN then I learned so much about tzitzis and tefi llin—halachos that I had never known.” “In hilchos kriyas Shema and hilchos tefi llah,” Reb Yosef continued enthusiasti- i cally, “I encountered hundreds of halachos torah Fun Tazria 5776 with scenarios that I had never known. I had been davening my entire life, but my davening was completely transformed af- ter learning this past year, day in and day out, in the Daf HaYomi B’Halacha program. After a woman gives birth, she is spiritually WORD FIND LPSXUHIRUdays if she had a boy and 66 days if Can you discover the Secret Message? Find and circle The special Biurim U’Musafi m section of she had a girl. After that time, the woman brings WKHEROGLWDOLFL]HGZRUGVIURPWKH7RUDKVXPPDU\LQWKH the Dirshu Mishnah Berurah also has been an offering to HaShem. A baby boy has a brit Word Find. 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Whisk Filling: in egg whites until just moistened. Add I try to think of things • 2 cups leftover chicken (Soup in chips. Spoon thick batter onto sheets to make that are versatile. chicken is perfect. You can also in small mounds. Chill for fi ve minutes to These blintzes are great use leftover shredded meat if keep from spreading when in oven. Bake because you can fi ll them you want.) for 14 minutes or until tops are glossy and with cheese or potato as most people do. • 1 potato, cooked and mashed cracked somewhat. However, you can also change it up and use • 1 egg them as a meat appetizer or serve along a • 1 small onion Cinnamon Cake main dish as well. • Salt, pepper • 8 eggs, separated • 2 tbsp oil • 1 ½ cups sugar Chicken Blintzes Saute onion in oil. Add all • ¼ cup oil To make the blintzes you will need: together and fi ll and roll each • ½ package vanilla sugar • 8 eggs blintz. • 1 cup potato starch • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp salt • 2/3 cup water Vegetable Filling • 1 tsp coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp boiling • ½ cup potato starch • 1 onion, diced water Beat eggs, dissolve potato starch in wa- • 2 carrots, grated • 2 tsp cinnamon ter, add to egg mixture, add salt. This year I • 1 lb. shredded cabbage Beat whites in 1 cup sugar and set aside. have been doing this in a mixer and I fi nd • ¼ cup potato starch Add ½ cup sugar to yolks and beat well. the potato starch gets incorporated much Saute vegetables, add in pota- Then add the rest. Beat until combined. better. Heat a small frying pan (Tefl on is to starch. Cool and fi ll each blintz. Gently fold whites into yolk mixture and best). I usually spray the pan with nonstick bake in a greased tube pan at 350 for 35–60 spray and periodically, every two blintzes Flourless Chocolate minutes. Invert to cool. or so, respray and add oil if needed. When Brownie Cookies • 3 large egg whites at room temperature I strongly suggest investing in a very brown, fl ip onto a sheet of parchment. 3 cups powdered sugar • 1 tbsp vanilla extract good mixer for Pesach with an extra bowl. Stack up until ready to fi ll, putting parch- • 2/3 cup cocoa powder • 2 cups chocolate chips If you do a lot of your own baking, you de- ment paper in between each one. This reci- • ¼ tsp sea salt Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, serve a good one. 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I know perhaps it could be some subconscious wine, and then we should move our way four wine. Cup one due to its really sub- you say “It’s not fair— memory of my fi rst seder when I was a down in alcohol and boldness until the lime nature and its beautiful earthy you are the fi ne-wine mere 12 hours old, or my love of all things fourth cup is the easiest-drinking, light- structure, but cup four as it’s clearly not consultant for ko- matzah and cream cheese related. It est of all our wines. Now, a fruit bomb and can allow the palette sherwine.com, you could be due to my love of family gath- the time restrictions and a touch of a break from perhaps three are biased.” True I erings and the drama that inevitably en- the fullness of our glass- stronger fruit wines in cups one, two am, and yes I am bi- sues, or my love of Torah and the springs es are things we just have and three. Currently selling on kosher- ased, so don’t believe of spirituality that sprout forth from the to deal with based upon wine.com for $31.99. me about the quali- mouths of all present at the Pesach sed- each individual’s halach- ty of the wine, go out er. All those could be true. But in reality, ic holdings, but this the- 4. Borgo Reale and try it yourself, they probably aren’t. The real truth as to ory of the decreasing Montepulciano that’s perfectly fi ne why I will forever have an unadulterat- nature of the wines D’Abruzzo 2013 with me. Or if you ed affi nity towards the holiday of Pesach holds true across the The producer Bor- prefer then follow and specifi cally the sedarim is the mitz- board. By using this go Reale is a leader in the Jewish Week’s an- vah we partake in that allows us to sam- logic we can enjoy the Italian wine kosher nual wine guide that ple, savor and enjoy the living liquid pro- the best wine fi rst, market, making wines ranked this wine as duced from fermented grapes. The wine. and the descend- that highlight the ex- the number 2 wine I have learned some things over the ing quality and al- cellent old-world for red wines under years of drinking at the sedarim. Pesach is cohol will match region and the $25. My ranking this as a drink-a-lot, drink-it-quick and move-to- the ascending cup old-world grapes the number 2 wine under $35 for the sed- the-next-drink type of holiday. For eno- number until we native to Italy. er is simply refl ective of the Jewish Week philes this is quite troubling. How can fi nd equilibrium This wine has 13.5 and their rankings. But truly it is a special we swirl the wine in the glass with a full with the fourth and percent alcohol wine. The grapes were sourced from the cup? How can we parse through the pal- last cup. Now on to and is the fi rst Jerusalem Hills and were chosen by us for ate to detect rose petals, freshly cut gar- the top-fi ve list. wine on our list you. Hence the chosen barrel. It compris- den hose and limestone without the nec- that is Mevushal. es 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and essary time and concentration? Those 5. Herzog This is a cup-four 25 percent Barbera. This wine is 14.8 per- who enjoy the beauty contained with- Chateau Fourcas wine for sure. cent alcohol and is Mevushal, the grapes in a fi nely structured, full-fl avored, pal- Dupre 2012 It’s easy drink- were harvested at night and it is unfi l- ate-pleasing wine are faced with a quan- This wine is a ing, light in alco- tered. The wine spent 13 months on oak dary. How do we make the most of our classic bordeaux hol and pure in its and is a fruity wine showing red to black Pesach Seder drinking experience while blend of 44 per- structure so that fruit with raspberries and blackberries on the fruit shine. the nose. This wine is either a fi rst- or sec- This wine is truly ond-cup wine. Currently selling only on a gem on the ko- kosherwine.com for $21.99. sher market. Cur- And the number one red wine for the rently selling on seder under $35 is……. kosherwine.com for $11.99. 1. Matar Stratus 2013 You want to im- 3. Yarden PN 2012 press a kosher wine This specifi c enophile, you want to wine is 13.5 percent be considered a kosher alcohol and is not wine connoisseur, then Mevushal. It is pro- start drinking Matar. duced entirely from The Stratus is pro- Pinot Noir grown in duced from 100 per- the Golan Heights, cent Shiraz grapes which is perhaps grown in the Gal- a region that can ilee. This specif- grow these grapes ic wine is 15.4 per- due to its cool cli- cent alcohol and mate, rocky vol- is not Mevushal. canic soil and It has a Minneso- high altitudes. ta Viking purple This wine color, and is very was aged in young looking. The French Oak wine has aromas barrels for of strong red fruit, 16 months, ripe cherries, ripe which pro- raspberries, straw- duced a berries and cran- complex berries, which is a wine layer- great feat consider- ing fruit, fl o- ing the grape varie- ral and spice tal and its tendency characters more towards spice with that of than fruit. The pal- rich oak and ate is full bodied in nuances of its structure and has excellent balance vanilla. This and acid and has a wonderfully building is a cup-four fi nish. This wine is easily a cup-one wine. wine as it’s almost dessertish and can Let it breathe for at least one hour before be a sweet aftertaste to the end of the enjoying and it will not disappoint. A re- meal. 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While there are no vant medical centers and added depth to a touching on a separate nerve exit point. physical taskmasters and shackles, there rich milieu of arts, sports and comical en- The masters of the Zohar teach us that “…and solid, and are spiritual overlords and virtual bonds tertainment. prayer indeed is a spiritual battle with the right and present and that require a second look. Once, as an en- Yet, as upright as Jews may feel, Juda- original snake; thus when we pray, we of- straight, and loyal, and tire people—not just a privileged few— ism faces painful osteoporotic vertebral ten will form a snake-like posture, bend- beloved, and appreci- Jews daily recounted our exit from Mitz- compression fractures, having been rel- ing, contorting, twisting and bowing at the ated, and desired, and rayim, in the form of the daily Sh’ma. On egated to the stage of fl uorescent lights proper times. When this battle is neglect- pleasant, and awesome, Shabbos, Jews all stood together, as a peo- and electronic denominationalism. Even ed in this world, it is reserved for a similar, and amazing, and rec- ple, holding the kiddush cup declaring amongst the best of neighborhoods, Juda- yet less favorable battle in the dusty snake’s onciled, and accepted, and good, and beau- freedom. Of course, a strong minority still ism faces a physico-spiritual kyphoscolio- domain. tiful is this [truth] for us, forever.” – The sid- does—Baruch Hashem. Yet, our collective sis. Bnei Yisrael doesn’t carry the Mishkan, Our spinal health, exercised by sincere dur, after the Sh’ma. unity seems to manifest itself only in an- and the vastly sun-drenched Ezras Nashim prayer, is crucial in order to fi ght the last The collective backbone of the Jew- nual phenomena, like the seder. Virtually of the Beis HaMikdash has been replaced metaphysical battle—to bring the Moshi- ish people is always being tested, from the all Jews stand together proudly around the with misguided perceptions of the sancti- ach. The physical sway, twist, turn of the times of Pharaoh, where Israel was physi- table, reading clearly, each one having per- ty of external wall space. What happened? Jewish backbone in prayer demonstrates cally bent over in backbreaking labor, to sonally left Mitzrayim. Surely, Judaism is stressed, even her most its resilience and true desire for the return today, where Israel ekes out a tenuous oa- But, why? Isn’t “In God We Trust” on the root-centered form. The Jewish people, as of our true open-air, incense-burning and sis in the midst of world chaos. To be sure, dollar next to the pyramid stamp enough a whole, has accepted de facto that there is smoky korbanos avodah. Only with this even in the time of national physical slav- of a cue for the average American Jew? Isn’t no daily smoke-raising herb (ma’aleh ashan) true workout, can Bnei Yisrael once again ery, Jewish spiritual health was also at its the slavery theme passe in the land of the in our daily service. be able to slaughter the collective ego on near lowest, described as hovering at the free and the home of the brave, and best Of course, that is about to change rad- the altar of Oneness, and ultimately unify 49th level of contamination. Israel bor- relegated to a show in the White House? ically—with the fi re of prayer for the fi - the Jewish people with a fortifi ed spine. dered on near extinction and complete de- For the most part, the collective physical nal redemption (geula). This is only pos- spair over the benefi ts of Jewish life. It took back is not really bent over in America. In sible by exercising the strength of Jewish Dr. Yosef P. 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Space is limited. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 73 TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK Ask the PPediatricianediatrician By Nina Epstein cessive amount of time commuting with a newborn in your back seat. 6. Practice Policy on Vaccinating How Do I Choose a Doctor for My Baby? I left this one for last because it has be- come such a controversial issue. I am not Question: I will be giving birth in two doctor getting your messages and returning speak with. Do you always get to speak to going to go into my feelings on vaccinating months and a friend suggested that I check your calls? (Which usually happens during a doctor or are you sometimes put through (pro, pro, pro—one of the most important out some local pediatric offi ces so that I can our lunch break or after work depending to a triage nurse? This is fi ne for some par- and potentially lifesaving things you can make an informed decision about who to on how busy it is.) Are emergencies dealt ents, but if you always want to speak with do for your child) because that is an entire choose for my baby. What are some ques- with immediately? Are labs being checked a doctor it is important you look into the column (or three) all its own. I just want tions that I should be asking at that visit and and follow-up phone calls being made by policy of your potential practice. If you are to mention it here because it is one of the what should I be looking for? either doctors or staff? looking at a practice with a solo practition- most important things you need to consid- 1. The Doctors 3. Hours er, who will cover emergency visits and er when choosing a practice. Please ask at The most important choice when Please check the offi ce schedule and phone calls when he or she is on vacation? the prenatal visit whether the practice re- searching for any new doctor is recommen- make sure it works for you. The majority of 5. Location, Location, Location quires that its patients be fully vaccinated. dations, recommendations, recommenda- offi ces these days have evening and week- You want to make sure that the offi ce You need to do this for two reasons. If you tions. I am not talking about the Castle Con- end hours. You want to be sure that the is conveniently located for you. The clos- are anti-vaccine, as soon as you refuse vac- nolly America’s top doctor ads on the back practice does checkups as well as sick vis- er you are the better. If you are going back cines, you will be asked to leave the practice page of the NY Times. I am talking about and have to start recommendations from anyone whom you the practice search know and trust—friends, neighbors and all over again (much family who have lived in the area and who harder when you have used their practice for a while and are are lugging a baby happy. You want to make sure the doctors in a car seat with are not only smart and experienced but you everywhere). If that they truly care about their patients. I you are pro-vaccine have worked in different types of practic- you may feel un- es over the last 20 years and unfortunate- comfortable having ly, some offi ces have become more like fac- your baby in a wait- tories, trying to get as many patients in and ing room with kids out as quickly as they can so the bills can who are potential- be paid. This is not appropriate for any fi eld ly not vaccinated. of medicine but certainly not for pediatrics Vaccine schedules where we should expect young patients to may vary from prac- need a little extra TLC and parents to come tice to practice so in with lots of questions. No practice is im- make sure you dis- mune to the new realities of medicine, but cuss what vaccines it is crucial to ensure enough time is giv- are given when and en to all patient in order make them com- decide whether that fortable, hear all of their questions and do is comfortable for a thorough exam. Please make sure that the you. recommendations you get refl ect this. its during evening hours. This can be crit- to work at some point after giving birth, There is so much more to cover at the 2. The Front Desk and Nursing Staff ical for working parents and important for you may hire a babysitter who does not prenatal visit but I appear to be running This may seem unimportant but if you school-age kids who benefi t from not miss- drive and many of our patients’ babysit- out of space. The most important thing to have ever dealt with a surly front-desk per- ing class time. (It is hard to imagine, espe- ters walk over with the kids when neces- remember is that if something is on your son or a cranky nurse, you know exact- cially if you are expecting your fi rst, but the sary. As a working mom of three children I mind, don’t hesitate to ask. No question is ly what I am talking about. You want to days of juggling doctor visits, soccer, piano can tell you that there is nothing more mis- too trivial or too embarrassing. A good pedi- know if the front desk is professional and lessons, mishmar carpools and SAT tutors erable than rushing home from a full day atrician not only provides answers but an appropriately responsive. The last thing are right around the corner.) You also want of work (after being up all night with a sick environment in which parents feel com- you want when you have been up all night to ask how easy it is to get same day sick baby—sorry new parents, I don’t mean to fortable asking. with a sick 6-month old (and you are pull- visits. Most practices will leave slots open scare you about being up all night again) ing your hair out and ready to cry yourself) for those who call in the AM for a same day and having to go to the doctor. Not fun. Not Nina Epstein is a pediatrician at Metropolitan Pediat- is someone barking at you on the phone. appointment. everyone can be within walking distance of rics at 704 Palisade Ave. in Teaneck who loves to answer Sure, we all can have a bad day here and 4. After Hours a practice but proximity is defi nitely some- questions. She is hoping that this will become a regular there (especially in a busy offi ce dealing How are after-hours phone calls han- thing to consider. In the fi rst year of life column with topics selected from questions submitted with many different personalities) but dled? Most practices have a service that you are seen for checkups very frequently by readers. To submit a potential pediatric question for on a regular basis, does the phone get an- fi elds calls and arranges callbacks. It is im- (fi rst every few days then every month or the column please email [email protected]. swered? Are you being listened to? Is your portant to know who you can expect to two) and you may not want to spend an ex- Metropolitan Pediatric Group Specialized Orthopedic Urgent Care Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Injuries Don’t Wait. Neither Should You. Alan I. Kanter, M.D. Lucia Caruana, M.D. Michael Novogroder, M.D. Dorienne Sasto Planer, M.D. Gail Schewitz, M.D. Nina Epstein, M.D. Kimberly Kinney, M.D. Emmanuel Martakis, M.D. Evening and weekend hours available 704 Palisade Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666 tel: 201-836-4301 Orthopedic Expertise No Appointment Needed Shorter Wait Times Easy On-site Imaging 570 Piermont Rd, Closter, NJ 07624 tel: 201-768-8811 6RXWK9DQ%UXQW6W(QJOHZRRG1-201-808-6768 www.metropedsgroup.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30am-6:00pm 74 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM Underwater cinematographer Steve Cruz, as shot by Joseph and Bonnie Wong Three months after spine surgery, Steve couldn’t wait to get his suit wet. Steve suffered for years with unrelenting neck and back pain – the result of two severely herniated discs. Our neurosurgery team went to work so that Steve could get back to the underwater adventures he loved. Only three months after his life-changing surgery, he was 100% pain free, and celebrated by sinking to a whole new low (50 feet to be exact) in full gear. Renowned excellence in neurosurgery – one more reason to make Englewood Hospital and Medical Center your hospital for life. englewoodhealth.org 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 75 TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK THE GYM Fundraiser Helps Disabled Veterans THE GYM recently hosted a “Homes For Veterans thanks him with safe and easy access to successful fundraising drive to the veterans and all of the em- a mechanized wheelchair lift that help raise money for disabled vet- ployees and members of THE was funded and installed by the erans through Homes For Veter- GYM who participated in the Veteran’s Administration. ans, a local charity based in Har- fundraiser. Their team effort ex- THE GYM was honored to help rington Park, NJ. emplifi es how much Americans fund the renovations to Sgt. Bel- The fundraising events includ- appreciate the service and sacri- lamy’s home. “It was so nice to see ed a push-up contest, with train- fi ce of our veterans,” said Doug what our fundraising events were ers and members participating DiPaola, President/CEO of Homes able to do for Sgt. Bellamy, and in a friendly competition where For Veterans. we really look forward to help- funds were raised with every In 2014, THE GYM raised ing another veteran through this push-up. The fi tness events and $12,000, which went toward re- year’s efforts, says Lisa Bruchal- sales of “Support Our Troops” pairing the Newark, NJ home of ski, Group Fitness Director at THE t-shirts raised over $3,400 for Sgt. James Bellamy, reconstruct- GYM of Montvale. Homes For Veterans. ing the front porch and providing The funds raised by THE GYM From left to right: Juan Pla, THE GYM; James Siletti, THE GYM; Lisa Bruchalski, THE GYM; Doug DiPaola, Homes For Veterans; Pete Kandel, THE GYM; Derek McGuire, THE GYM this time will be used to help nal cord and the loss of his leg. former Marine Kyle Chappell of “I’m proud to be part of THE Morristown, NJ. After graduating GYM’s fundraiser to better the from high school, Chappell en- lives of our American patriots,” listed in the Marines, serving for said personal trainer James Siletti four years, during which he spent of THE GYM. “As R.J. Heller wrote: nine months each in Iraq and Af- In the aftermath, we are because ghanistan. In April 2015, Chappell they were.” Siletti served 22 years was seriously injured in an acci- in the US Air Force, retiring as a dent, suffering injuries to his spi- Master Sergeant. Researchers: Fertility Treatments Do Not Increase Cardiovascular Deaths in Women Beer Sheva—Women under- dergoing fertility treatment, our going fertility treatment are not study was chosen to be presented at greater risk for future cardio- at the recent SMFM conference,” vascular complications or death, Sheiner explains. according to a new study by The population-based, long- Ben-Gurion University of the Ne- term study included close to gev (BGU) and Soroka University 100,000 patients over a 25-year Medical Center. period who had delivered babies The study was recently pre- from 1998 to 2013. In the study, sented at the 36th Society for Ma- 2,976 women had received med- ternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) in ication to stimulate ovulation, Atlanta, Georgia and has just been known as “ovulation induction.” accepted for publication in the Additionally, 1,177 women had IVF American Journal of Perinatology. treatments, which involve remov- In the United States, fertili- ing a woman’s egg and fertilizing ty treatments account for about it with sperm in a laboratory. In 1.5 percent of 3.9 million annu- the study, these 4,153 women re- al births, according to the Socie- ceiving fertility therapies were ty for Assisted Reproductive Tech- compared to 95,138 women who nology. In Israel, 8,123 pregnancies had successfully given birth with- in 2010 were the result of IVF out fertility treatments. treatment, according to the Israel After comparing rates of car- Health Ministry. diac events such as angina and “Now these women can relax congestive heart failure with car- and not worry about any cardio- diac-related hospitalization and vascular implications from their procedures frequency, BGU re- treatment,” says Prof. Eyal Shein- searchers concluded that fertility er of BGU’s Department of Obstet- treatments did not put women at rics and Gynecology, Faculty of added risk for heart problems. Health Sciences. Other researchers that par- “It’s important to note that IVF ticipated in the study include effects on health is disputed in Prof. Ilana Shoham-Vardi and medical literature and it’s diffi cult Mr. Ruslan Sergienko of BGU’s to publish results that show there Department of Public Health, as is no difference between wom- well as Dr. Djaoui Ben-Yaakov, en who undergo IVF and women MD and Dr. Roy Kessous, MD of who don’t. But at the same time, BGU’s Department of Obstetrics because of the risks to women un- and Gynecology. 76 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK * Tomatoes - Tomatoes provide vitamins Backyard Bounty: Vegetables Are Nature’s A, C and B, potassium and lycopene - an im- portant phytonutrient thought to help Original Nutritional Powerhouses fi ght various cancers and lower cholesterol. * Spinach - Spinach contains more than BPT—You’ve probably heard a dozen phytonutrients, and the chatter around how a hand- twice the daily recommended ful of unusual foods are must- allowance of vitamin K. These eat nutritional powerhouses - nutrients contribute to cardio- and wondered how you’ll ever vascular and colon health, bet- get your kids to try kale or chia ter brain function, eyesight seeds. But you don’t have to and increased energy. stress over how to incorporate * Kale - Kale contains vi- the latest health food fads into tamins A, C and K. A cup of your family’s diet in order to get cooked kale gives you more powerful nutrition. than 1,000 percent of the dai- The truth is, those head- ly value for vitamin K. It’s also line-grabbers aren’t the only nu- high in manganese, which tritional powerhouses. Most promotes bone density. vegetables are packed with vitamins and for your eyes, bones and immune system. * Broccoli - This green nutritional gi- * Caulifl ower - Low in calories and minerals, so quit worrying about how to A half cup of sweet potato provides nearly ant delivers vitamins C, A and K (associated carbohydrates, caulifl ower is packed pronounce acai or where to fi nd seaweed four times the daily recommended allow- with bone health), folate and sulforaphane with a long list of nutrients, including in the supermarket. Instead, improve your ance of vitamin A, plus vitamins C, B6, po- that helps stimulate the body’s detoxifying phytonutrients. They say caulifl ower is family’s diet and save some money by grow- tassium and manganese. enzymes. the new kale! ing nutrition-packed vegetables right in your own backyard. Keep these tips in mind: * Growing squash is easier than fi nd- ing chia seeds. Many vegetables are easy to grow in any home environment, whether it’s a large garden plot or pots on your patio. Leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, arugula and kale are full of nutrients and simple to grow, even for beginners. Transplants make it even easier by helping you bypass the work of starting from seed. Plus, you’ll harvest six weeks sooner. * Healthy benefi ts go far beyond nu- trition. Growing your own vegetables and herbs means you’ll always have a fresh sup- ply of nutrient-rich food at home. But gar- dening also delivers healthful exercise, time in the fresh air, and it’s a relaxing and satisfying activity. * Gardens are good for Mother Nature. The more food you grow at home, the few- er natural resources will be needed to grow veggies in far off places and ship them to your local supermarket. Your garden is also a great opportunity to recycle household food waste as compost. Plus, when you choose plants in biodegradable pots, you’re saving millions of pounds of plastic from landfi lls. The pots decompose, add nutrients to the soil and help prevent transplant shock. * Gardening could get your kids excit- ed about veggies - really! When kids partic- ipate in gardening, they take ownership of the plants they help grow. And with their hands in the dirt, they’re not on their cell- phones or playing video games. Kids who grow veggies are much more likely to eat them, and make gardening an ongoing, healthy habit. * Save money at the supermarket. Grow- ing your own food means you’ll spend much less money in the produce aisle. Plus, you can grow a wide variety of vegetables and herbs, even expensive, restaurant-style “food- ie” greens you may not have tried otherwise. Plant pros recommend these nutrient powerhouses to jumpstart your garden: * Strawberries - Just one cup of berries contains 3 grams of fi ber and more than a full day’s recommended allowance of vi- tamin C. Phenols are potent antioxidants that work to protect the heart, fi ght cancer, block infl ammation, and they give straw- berries their red color. * Sweet potatoes - Alpha and beta car- otene give sweet potatoes their bright or- ange color, and your body converts these compounds into vitamin A, which is good Visit Us Online at www.cosmoins.com 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 77 TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK NOTES FROM A HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN course, I knew I eventually would. However, and always doing things for others. S.M. be- ways feels that they are in a hurry. On a re- Green Bananas in the moment, I could not. I refused. I was gan to experience stomach pains in her fi fth cent visit with F.R, he broke down, cried and convinced that there was a message that month of the pregnancy. Her appendix had said he “feels like a piece of garbage.” By Debby Pfeiffer God wanted me to learn from these non-rip- ruptured and things were critical, for both Each of these cases touched me in a dif- ening bananas and I told my kids I would her and the unborn baby. As S.M. was un- ferent way; however, there was a common The bananas were ba- not toss them until I discovered what it pos- der anesthesia, the decision was made to denominator among all of them. With each nanas. No, they were not sibly could be... save her life. Unfortunately, by doing that, it of these patients, I walked out of the room plantains. They were a At the same time as I was pondering was likely that the baby would not survive. with the same feelings—an extreme sad- bunch of Chiquita banan- the green bananas, I had several very deep- S.M. woke up from the surgery not know- ness, frustration and helplessness. A feeling as sitting amongst the ly moving visits with three particular people ing at all what had happened. Her husband of not being able to change a situation that other bananas in the fruit in the hospital that week. repeatedly told her to be grateful she was I wish so badly I could change or “fi x.” This and vegetable store. They seemed to look Case 1: D.S.— a young-looking 92-year- alive and broke the news that there was no could be a very diffi cult feeling to endure as like all the other light green bananas on the old, Jewish female. Married for 62 years until baby. Her parents, husband and close rela- a chaplain, counselor, doctor, other profes- shelf that would soon ripen. However, my her husband passed away two years ago. Has tives kept telling S.M. how strong she is and sional, clergy member, friend, relative and bunch of bananas were different as I dis- no affi liation with a synagogue of any sort. that she needs to stay strong for the rest of very often as a parent. covered soon after the purchase. As they sat Believes in God, but currently struggling in her family. Though S.M. knew to be grateful Of course, I need to do what is in my pow- on my kitchen counter, they did not seem her faith. Relatively in good health, except to God for the miracle of her life, she was er to do—I could reach out to the needed to be turning yellow. I decided to expose for deterioration in vision and hearing. Has distraught, so very angry and confused with professionals on the medical team (if that is them to a sunnier area of the kitchen. Day no friends, as they all have died. D.S. has a God. She did not want to feel strong. In tell- appropriate), I could hope, I could pray with after day passed. They remained green. One supportive family but very much feels like a ing her story, her tears began to fl ow down and for that individual and I could be there week passed. Two weeks passed. They still huge burden to them. She feels very lonely her face. for that person in the way that they need. I remained green. I even tried to put them in and isolated. She swallowed a cup of bleach Case 3: F.R.—an 88-year-old, Protestant can emphasize to my patient or friend that “I a brown paper bag as I would do for an avo- in efforts to end her life. Her plan did not male. He lives in a nursing facility, but has am here for you” and show them through my cado (not really thinking that would work...). work too well, as D.S. was still alive to tell frequent visits to the hospital. God has nev- listening, words and actions how much I re- Three weeks passed! Still green. I found my- me the tale. She realized that she just needs er been a focal point of his life; however, ally mean that statement. These things are all self becoming frustrated. Why are these ba- to live out each day and try to make the best over the past few months F.R. has become so necessary and each one of them so crucial. nanas not turning yellow? What is wrong? I of the time she has left. a bit more connected to God. F.R. has cancer Then, there comes a time when I need concluded that I cannot do anything more Case 2: S.M.—a 34-year-old, Catholic fe- and has decided to no longer pursue chemo- to acknowledge and accept my own human to help these bananas. male expecting her fi fth child. Very spiritual therapy or radiation. He knows his time is limitations. My children had told me to give it up and seemingly strong in her religious be- quite limited. He has one child with whom Could that be a lesson that God was and throw the bananas in the garbage. Of liefs. She is an active member in her church he does not feel particularly close. Other rel- trying to possibly remind me through my atives do not come by too often. F.R. has green bananas? only one friend who tries to visit with him Perhaps the lesson was that I can only do Healthcare Directory once a week. F.R. has a very restricted diet, my absolute best in whatever I do and then rarely gets taken out of bed or goes outside. let go and leave the rest to God. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Musculoskeletal Disorders Debora K. Geller, MD The Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders He feels so scared whenever he needs to be (201) 265-7515 (201) 510-3777 466 Old Hook Rd, Suite 24E, Emerson 177 N Dean St, 3rd Fl, Suite 301, Englewood taken to the hospital. He does not under- Debby Pfeiff er lives in Bergenfi eld, New Jersey with her Pediatric and Adult 1415 Queen Anne Rd, Teaneck Behavior Analyst Services Nutrition stand his medical condition well. He does husband and fi ve children. 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In childbirth, the pref- measures, massage techniques, breastfeed- surfaced and the concept has been per- ply there were no other alternatives. Our erence for a non-medicated, natural birth, ing, etc. Once training is complete, they ceived as a new-age trend. What is impor- parents’ generation had a big movement maybe even a homebirth, is becoming the must meet guidelines including attending tant to know is that the idea of a doula is towards all of what modern medicine norm. Families are choosing breastfeed- multiple births before being offi cially certi- actually an ancient one. ‘The word “dou- and life had to offer. It was considered ing over formula feeding once again. Wom- fi ed. Once certifi ed, many doulas continue la” comes from the ancient Greek mean- okay to smoke and maybe even drink en are seeking the support of a doula in ing “a woman who serves” and is now used while pregnant. Many mothers chose to the prenatal, birth and postpartum period to refer to a trained and experienced pro- be heavily medicated through childbirth knowing how important it is to be heard, fessional who provides continuous physi- and were relieved with the invention of understood and supported in a natural cal, emotional and informational support disposable diapers and formula because, way that goes way back to our ancestors to the mother before, during and just after let’s face it, women were trying furiously through the many generations before us. birth; or who provides emotional and prac- to get back to work and shatter that glass This is a positive change and defi nitely a tical support during the postpartum period ceiling. With every generation there are change in the right direction. ‘Studies have (www.DONA.org). changes and the saying “history repeats shown that when doulas attend birth, la- Our grandparents’ generation most- itself” rings very true in the birth and bors are shorter with fewer complications, their education by adding additional certi- ly birthed at home, sometimes only with doula world. babies are healthier and they breastfeed fi cations and trainings such as: advanced more easily’ (www.DONA.org). The risk of breastfeeding certifi cation, lactation coun- A Premier Doula postpartum depression is also signifi cantly selor training (CLC), Rebozo certifi cation, lowered when there is doula support. childbirth educator certifi cation, and train- will guide and support In the past, we had mothers, aunts, sis- ings in VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Caesar- women and their ters to support us and in many instanc- ean), birthing multiples, high risk preg- expectant family es the extended family lived in the same nancies, spinning babies, waterbirths, etc. continuously through home or in very close proximity. With to- There is a very professional and educated labor, birth, and day’s ever increasing retirement age, and approach to becoming a doula yet the kind, postpartum.postpa tu . the vast physical distance that exists be- caring, unparalleled support they can offer tween many families this kind of support to the expecting and new mother and fam- ] ] is not as feasible as it once was. This is ily still exists. A Birth Doula supports the family’s A Postpartum Doula assists the family leading many women to seek out the help choices and how they envision their in the transition time immediately of a doula. A doula cannot and will not re- Michelle Radice is a doula with Premier Doulas. You can most satisfying birth while providing after birth and for the first few weeks place the support of anyone in your fam- learn more about doula support and read some more information and guidance. of the new baby being home. ily and doula support as it exists today is interesting articles by visiting our website www.Pre- different than the family and doula sup- mierDoulas.com. port of the past. 201.494.4886 • [email protected] www.PremierDoulas.com Eytan Chen, DMD Specialty Permit #06204 Harvard Trained, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Pediatric Dentistry • Infants Through Adolescents • Onsite Parking • Open Sundays 105 N. Dean Street · Englewood, NJ 201-608-5114 growingsmilesnj.com 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 79 TTHEHE HEALTHHEALTH LLINKINK Spring: A Time for Itchy Eyes By Dr. Steven D. Starkman, Czin Opticians Contact lens wearers have often experi- enced itching. Sometimes it is from using a Unfortunately for some, this is the time solution to which they are sensitive, but dur- of the year for some of us who are sensi- ing the spring season, soft-lens wearers may tive to the outbreak of spring to prepare for become especially sensitive to airborne al- allergy season. While some people may be lergens that fall into the eye. Because some allergic to specifi c “allergens” like nuts or of these allergic particles can fi nd their way fi sh, there is a different allergy that affects between the eye and the contact lens, they far more people than all other allergies. have the opportunity to more directly trig- Seasonal allergies affect millions of people ger an allergic reaction in the eye. across the country, but how do you prepare Most adults who have seasonal allergies for eye allergies? Allergic conjunctivitis can know that there are going to be spring days be very disturbing to those who are forced when the pollen count is high and the itch to endure it. It may look terrible to the ob- factor is even higher. They either grin and server, but it is not contagious. Some of the bear it, or rub their eyes into the back of dress the cause of the allergy, but merely few years ago. They are even safe for small most common symptoms of allergic con- their heads because very often their aller- act to relieve the signs and provide some children to take. The twice-a-day formula junctivitis are itchy eyes, watery eyes, red- gy medications help their sinuses, but don’t symptomatic relief for allergic conjuncti- relieves itchiness for most of the day, but it ness, eye and eyelid swelling and blurry vi- relieve their itchy eyes. Additional help is vitis. They also contain preservatives. Typ- does contain a preservative. sion. Symptoms can be quite intense for often needed. So what should a person do? ically they are taken three times a day. One Which drop you choose may depend on some or just a mild annoyance to others, Many people see their allergists for sea- of my favorite non-prescription remedies is the severity of your symptoms. All are effec- but in either case it can be harmful, result- sonal allergy symptoms, but in severe cases Similasan Allergy Relief, available in adults tive in different ways. It is best to remem- ing in injury or infection. a trip to your optometrist or ophthalmolo- and kids formulas. This homeopathic an- ber that you should never to rub itchy eyes Children who experience allergic con- gist is the best way to get relief. Both these ti-allergy formula is not only effective in because it releases more histamine and junctivitis may be observed rubbing their professionals prescribe medications that relieving symptoms, it comes in a preserv- makes the eyes itchier; cool compresses eyes excessively, and in some cases severe- can treat allergic conjunctivitis and give re- ative-free preparation, which is good be- work as a fi rst aid in relieving itch. When in ly, so that is something every parent needs lief to troublesome signs and symptoms. cause some people are sensitive to the pre- doubt about your particular condition, con- to look out for. Sometimes the eyelids can However, most cases are not so severe, al- servatives in certain eye drops. sult your eye doctor for advice on which also become swollen and puffy. Redness though they are equally troublesome. For Perhaps the most effective OTC drops therapy may be best for you. and watery eyes in children is a sign of al- those who have annoying symptoms, a available are Zatidor and Alaway; they con- lergy or infection, even if they don’t com- number of over-the-counter (OTC) reme- tain the same ingredients. They are antihis- Dr. Steven D. Starkman, OD, specializes in the treat- plain. Excessive eye rubbing is not only dies are now available that just a few years tamine drops, which stabilizes the cause ment and management of eye diseases and disorders. a sign of allergy, it is also associated with ago were by prescription only. of allergic conjunctivitis, and also provides He practices in Teaneck and Cliff side Park, and is the scratched corneas, eye infections and even One class of OTC allergy eye drops in- symptomatic relief by interfering with owner of Czin Opticians. He is available for examina- keratoconus, a disease affecting the integri- cludes Visine-A and Naphcon-A. Both these the allergic mechanism in play. They were tions and consultations weekdays and Sundays. ty of the cornea. drops act as decongestants; they do not ad- available by prescription only until just a 20% Off All Sunglass Purchases Including our Exclusive Seneca Eyewear collection! Eye exams with Dr. Steven Starkman Weekday & Sunday appointments available! Walk-ins welcome! 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If tions, and in any one given year, approx- course, if the symptoms do not resolve or if we only used stronger antibi- imately 15-20 percent of all children in the they worsen, everyone would agree to im- otics, pretty soon the bacte- U.S. will be diagnosed with it. It is most com- mediately treat the infection with a course ria would adapt and then we mon in between ages 6 and 36 months with of antibiotics. would have no means of cur- a second peak of infections between 4 and The antibiotic of choice for ear infec- ing these resistant infections. 6 years. Interestingly, boys seem to be more tions is amoxicillin. 80-85 percent of all cas- Additionally, the stronger anti- susceptible than girls. Risk factors for devel- es of ear infections will clear with a 10 day biotics such as Cefzil, Augmen- oping an ear infection include exposure to course of amoxicillin, and amoxicillin car- tin, and Omnicef are much cigarette smoke, daycare attendance, and ries with it the advantages of few side effects more likely to cause diarrhea malformations of the head and palate. The and being palatable to most children. Unfor- than is amoxicillin. Therefore, most important risk factor is the presence of tunately, bacteria that have become resist- in most cases your pediatrician a cold. Ear infections tend to occur most of- ant to amoxicillin will cause 15-20 percent of will start with amoxicillin. ten in the winter and early spring, parallel- cases and your pediatrician may have to use We hope this helps answer ing the occurrence of most colds. The only a second, stronger antibiotic to clear up the some questions as to the symptoms of ear known natural protection against the devel- infection. infections, the causes and treatments. Dr. Robert Jawetz is a pediatrician at Tenafl y Pediatrics. opment of ear infections is breast-feeding, but this produces only a slight decrease in infection rates. Every parent is all too familiar with how an ear infection starts. Often there are a few days of cold symptoms and then the child sometimes spikes a fever and becomes very irritable. Sometimes the child will pull at the infected ear. Swelling in the Eustachian tube prevents the fl uid that the middle ear normally produces from draining. The fl uid builds up and allows the bacteria that nor- mally live in the upper reaches of the mouth to multiply inside that fl uid and eventually to produce the symptoms of ear infections. 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Some students require more stimulation than is currently avail- Ineffective and Irrelevant able in the environment and may engage in inappropriate behaviors such as hand By Etti Parnes ulation/sensory stimulation or automatic fi cult, disliked or associated with previous mouthing resulting in large blisters and reinforcement. We will review a basic set failure, adult-directed activities, unwanted infections, running around the classroom Before implement- of common strategies that may be used attention from peers or adults and specifi c during group instruction, rocking or fl ap- ing any intervention within each function. seating or location. ping hands. Other students may need low- to change behavior, Some Helpful Tips When Dealing We will divide strategies into two cat- er levels of stimulation than are currently we need to understand With Behaviors Maintained by Desire for egories. The fi rst category addresses situa- available in the environment. For example, what function the be- Attention or Access to a Tangible tions where it is okay to avoid or escape a a student may cover his/her eyes and ears havior serves. Once we • Provide more and better reinforce- task, and the second where it is not okay to or run out of a classroom with bright lights discover (through a pro- ment than the child receives for the prob- avoid or escape the task. and loud noise. cess of functional assessment and func- lem behavior. For example, if a child re- If you determine that the activity can Depending on the individual needs of tional analysis) which situations or what ceives a reprimand from mom every time be avoided (it may not be so important for the student: events trigger the behavior, and what con- he grabs a toy from his siblings, and no your child to play with play dough, which • Provide activities that either increase sequences maintain the behavior, we will attention when he plays quietly, and it may be highly aversive): sensory regulation such as a short walk be able to develop a hypothesis about the seems that he grabs the toy in order to • Teach your child a more appropriate during group lessons, access to a trampo- function of the behavior. Our next step will evoke a response from mom, mom should way to stop the activity, or to request an al- line, chewy food or the opportunity to ma- be to implement an intervention that com- provide praise when the child plays nice- ternate activity. nipulate small items such as a Koosh Ball petes with the function of the behavior. ly with his siblings, and no (or minimal) at- • Teach your child to request “fi nish” or or Play-Doh. For example, if screaming out loud in class tention when grabbing toys. “no more” using words, gestures, picture • Allow student to wear headphones or results in attention, intervention would fo- • Provide positive reinforcement to sib- cues or sign language. move to a quiet area or engage in relaxa- cus on giving attention only when a stu- lings or peers who engage in the appropri- When activities cannot be avoided, tion exercises. dent raises his/her hand, and no attention ate behavior. such as completing homework, going to Remember, these strategies will only when he/she screams. If ripping work- • Teach functional communication in speech therapy or joining in a group les- be effective if the new behaviors become sheets results in time-out and therefore es- how to request attention or an object. For son: more effective and functional for the child, cape from a diffi cult task, the student will example, if a child has poor verbal abili- • Shorten the task. thereby making problem behavior ineffi - only be allowed to escape the task by ask- ties and pulls hair to attract attention or • Make the task easier. cient, irrelevant and ineffective! ing for help or for a break. The student re- whines when he wants food, teach him • Provide choices. “Do you want to ceives the same reinforcer, but the rein- to tap an adult’s hand rather than pulling want to do math or spelling fi rst?” Etti Parnes, MS BCBA is a behavior consultant in the forcer is only available for an appropriate, hair to get attention, and to ask for food • Make the task more interesting. Kiryas Joel Public School in Orange County. She is the functionally equivalent behavior. using words, pictures or signs instead of Tips When Dealing With Behaviors owner of Monsey Licensed Behavior Analyst Services As mentioned previously (last week), whining. Maintained by Sensory Regulation or Au- PLLC providing ABA services in the home and in school. the four main functions of behavior are Tips When Dealing With Escape-Main- tomatic Reinforcement She is a co-instructor in the ABA Professional Develop- (1) attention, (2) access to a tangible (an ob- tained Behaviors Challenging behavior may occur when ment Program at Florida Institute of Technology. She ject), (3) escape from a non-preferred task, Escape behaviors include avoiding there is a mismatch between the type and can be reached at [email protected]. person and/or situation and (4)sensory reg- tasks, materials and activities that are dif- level of stimulation required and the type Consistent Action Leads to Healthy Habits Dear Coach Gila, rivation and restrictions; rather, it’s about foods like vegetables, fruits, lean proteins routine that works for you and your sched- I recently lost a signifi - nourishing our bodies with our healthy and fewer processed foods with ingredi- ule. Implement activities that increase your cant amount of weight very habits. ents you don’t recognize. endurance and strength and you will be quickly. I love the new me. I Nourish yourself with water. I recom- Eat nutrient-dense, tasty and healthy- creating another healthy habit. feel fantastic in my new mend drinking a tall glass of water fi rst for-you food. Don’t sacrifi ce taste and pleas- Nourish yourself with self-care. You body. I am able to shop for thing in the morning. You can “upgrade” ure when eating. You can maintain your have to put your oxygen mask on fi rst— clothing I always admired your water by adding fresh lemon and/or weight loss happily, healthily and perma- period—just like on the airplane. It is not and love the way I look in current styles. I light apple cider vinegar. I heat my water, let it nently without feeling hungry or deprived. selfi sh for you to carve out time to take up from the inside when I walk into a room and cool a bit and then add my lemon and ap- You don’t need willpower when you are care of yourself. You must do it. Self-care is people notice my transformation. I know this is ple cider vinegar. truly enjoying the quality and quantity of a healthy habit and one that will go far in the “me” that I’m supposed to be. Not the un- For any coffee drinkers out there, after the food you are eating. helping you maintain your weight loss. happy, overweight person I was before. There is your water nourishment you can have your Don’t be afraid of healthy fats. Eat fat Nourish yourself by getting the sleep your a small seed of fear inside of me that is terrifi ed regular morning coffee. If you use artifi cial to lose fat or to maintain your weight loss. body needs. Turn off your devices an hour of gaining the weight back. I never want to be sweeteners in your coffee, please begin There are so many delicious options, for ex- before bedtime. Create a sleep schedule for “her” again. As each day passes my small seed eliminating them from your coffee. It took ample, avocado, olives, coconut butter and yourself that will allow your body to receive of fear grows so that while I am falling in love me some time but I now enjoy my coffee a drizzle of healthy oil on your crisp salad all the benefi ts from a good night’s sleep. with myself all over again, I am truly afraid of without Splenda! or cooked vegetables. There are so many healthy habits one waking up one day in the body of my former Nourish yourself with whole foods. Be mindful while you eat your deli- can incorporate into one’s life and these self. Any advice on maintaining my new weight What to eat is such a hot topic! cious, scrumptious food. Chew your food are a great place to begin. Creating these would be really appreciated. I believe it can be stated 20–30 times per bite. Chewing your food healthy habits will occur when you take – Recently Slim simply—eat real food! makes it easier to digest, slows down your consistent action. Work on these habits Dear Recently Slim, Choose more whole eating and therefore allows your body to from a place of love and kindness instead Congratulations on your weight loss! I recognize when you are full. of fear and you will be more successful. am truly happy for you. Nourish yourself with Best of luck to you! Living with constant fear of regaining exercise. The goal is to Coach Gila your weight is not healthy; it is a fi nd a balanced To readers: Please send your health- and stress the body does not need. and enjoyable wellness-related questions to mainasset- The keys to maintain- [email protected]. I look forward to an- ing weight loss are your swering them! healthy habits. My clients and I main- As a mom of fi ve who lost over 50 pounds, while tain our weight maintaining that weight loss for four and a half loss by using years, Coach Gila understands the struggles and tri- the exact set umphs of food-related health goals. She believes in of healthy hab- the mind-body connection, utilizes a whole-foods its we devel- approach and stresses the importance of changing oped while los- one’s habits to create sustainable health. She can be ing the weight. reached through her website at www.mainasset- It’s not about dep- health.com or at 917-647-1788. 82 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS LPS 3rd and 4th Grades Visit MTA Alum Dr. Avi Helfand Guggenheim Museum Presents on Religious Liberty By Leah Faiga Shain and Tova When Dr. Avi Helfand bitrator and consultant for Rosenfeld, Fourth Grade Students ‘97 was a student in Yeshi- the Beth Din of America, is va University High School an expert on religious law This week the third and fourth for Boys (MTA), he was a and liberty and was able grade visited the Guggenheim Mu- shining star on the school’s to impart to the students seum and had a fantastic time! As legendary debate team. how important it is to pro- we explored the art museum, which Upon his return to MTA tect the rights of all minori- was a piece of art itself, we observed this past week, the skills ties. By walking the students how an art composition can show he began to hone back as through a few landmark Su- moods, feelings and the whole atmosphere tried to use our objects to create something a student, were displayed preme Court cases and dis- of a painting. A video showed how two art- like Fischli and Weiss did. when he presented to the cussing present day issues, ists used objects they found in their house Downstairs we had a fantastic time get- junior class about the im- Dr. Helfand impressed upon to make one thing move, which moved an- ting to create our own paintings. As we portance of protecting civil liberties. the group how the laws can be twisted to other object, which moved another, and studied paintings, we admired the circu- Dr. Helfand, now Associate Professor of hurt minorities, rather than protect them. so on. Those two artists, Fischli and Weiss, lar building with all the many fl oors going Law and Associate Director of the Diane and He argued that it is important that the stu- took everyday objects and put them togeth- around until the very tippy top. Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies dents do their best to stay attuned to issues er to create a very interesting type of art All in all, it was a great trip and we hope at Pepperdine University, as well as an ar- and look out for other minorities as well. with balancing their objects. Then we also to come back soon! Parshat Shemini Comes Alive at RYNJ Yeshiva High Schools Compete In an effort to have Parshat Shemini the various halachot while exhibiting all and the laws of Kashrut come alive, RYNJ sorts of props—skulls, claws, paws, and in Second Annual Envision hosted Rabbi Amram Cohen to speak to the hooves—along with life-like models, both Middle School students. facsimiles and preserved actual animals. To Shakespeare Competition Rabbi Amram Cohen has pioneered an the delight of his RYNJ audience, Rabbi Co- innovative method of teaching the laws of hen brought along some live animals. This By Nancy Edelman kashrut of animals, birds and fi sh to stu- interactive and experiential presentation dents. In a hands-on presentation, Rabbi Co- helped the RYNJ students have a better un- The prophecy of the three witches to hen brought the subject alive. He discussed derstanding of the simanei kashrut. Macbeth was repeated many times last week at The Frisch School, host of the sec- ond annual Envision Shakespeare com- Teaneck Chabad Preschoolers petition. Founded by Rebecca Lopkin, En- vision Theater artistic director and Nancy Welcome Spring With Flowers Edelman, Director of Curriculum and Eng- lish teacher at Torah Academy of Bergen Spring is here and Te- County, the Envision Shakespeare program aneck Chabad Preschool invites students from Tri-State Area yeshi- took a fi eld trip to learn SAR High School wins Grand Prize award. CREDIT va high schools to present their own crea- all about fl owers. Tim REBECCA LOPKIN tive interpretation of the same scene from Blunk, owner of Tiger a Shakespeare play, using no costumes or Lily by Encke located on props. This year, the scene selected was Cedar Lane, showed the Macbeth 1.3.—timely in a year of actual po- children different types litical drama and intrigue. Teams of stu- of fl owers and the care dents from Frisch, Ma’ayanot, TABC, Bru- that they need to grow. He then gave each child their own daisy to take home. riah, Westchester Hebrew High School, Magen David Yeshiva High School and SAR High School spent the day performing Ma’ayanot Drama their scenes in two rounds of competition. In between presentations, students partic- Club Entertains ipated in enriching theater workshops led by teaching artists who also served as judg- Westchester Hebrew High School takes es.There was a Shakespeare trivia contest home Most Creative Interpretation of a Scene while the judges conferred to decide the fi - trophy. CREDIT REBECCA LOPKIN nalists. In the end, prizes were awarded to TABC for Best Actor (given to the three stu- dents—Benjy Kleiner, Shai Gutfreund, and Yitzchak Bazian—who played the witches); The Ma’ayanot drama club, in conjunc- tech and stage management provided by Westchester Hebrew High School for Most tion with Black Box Studios, invited the en- Shalhevet Abenaim ‘18, Hannah Buhasira Creative Interpretation of the Scene; Ezra tire community to two performances of “My ‘18, Leora Wasserman ‘18 and Chava Zak- Herman of SAR High School for Best Direc- Aunt’s Son Vinny,” a comedic adaptation— heim ‘19. The production also included a tor; and to SAR for the Best Overall Perfor- written by senior Leora Kohn—of Dave Laun- cast of 17 students of all grade levels, includ- mance. er’s famous screenplay “My Cousin Vinny.” ing: Rachelli Blech, Esther Brodsky, Shayna Lopkin and Edelman hope to include The production was professionally di- Dulitz, Chana Ingber, Shoshana Klein, Leo- even more schools next year and are al- rected by Black Box Studio Artistic Direc- ra Kohn, Devora Krischer, Penina Krischer, Ike, Benjy and Shai, students at TABC, nab the ready at work on choosing next year’s tor Matt Okin, and student directed by Lily Meiseles, Yael Miller, Meira Prager, Ari- Best Actor trophy for their portrayal of The scene. For more details visit www.envi- Ma’ayanot junior Shoshana Dimbert. Shi- ella Rand, Dora Schechter, Leah Stone, Nava Three Witches. CREDIT REBECCA LOPKIN siontheater.com. ra Gelb ‘17 served as Assistant Director, with Weisel, Dena Winchester and Maya Wind. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 83 SCHOOLS Dr. Elran of the Weizmann He’Atid Creates Institute Addresses BPY Students Future Makers The He’Atid second and third graders had an exciting opportunity to experience a 3D software and printing presentation by Lap Leung of Makers Empire, a multinational com- pany that brings the 3D printing revolution into every classroom and transforms the way young people learn. The children were enthralled with the hands-on lesson showing them how to make their ideas reality. The students had a chance to design their creations, and then send them to the printer and watch them form before their eyes. On Tuesday, March 29, Dr. Yossi Elran tute, the educational division of the Weiz- from the the Weizmann Institute in Isra- mann Institute of Science in Israel. Dr. El- el, visited with Ben Porat Yosef fourth and ran shared a fascinating presentation with fi fth grade Math by Mail students. Math the students about the math behind card by Mail is an interactive math enrichment tricks, and conducted mathematical experi- program developed by the Davidson Insti- ments involving mobius strips Israeli Non-Profi t Inspires Frisch Engineering Students RYNJ 7th Grade Girls More than 100 students in the Frisch pendently. Mr. Maor was in New York to Perform ‘Shilgiah’ engineering department learned how tech- present at the United Nations Committee nology can greatly improve the lives of on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities “The play’s the thing.” That was certain- Reznick, talented and beloved administra- handicapped people as they listened last for National Down’s Syndrome Day. ly the theme for the seventh grade girls of tor and teacher, who touched the lives of so week to one of the leaders of Beit Issie Mr. Maor showed the Frisch students RYNJ last Tuesday. RYNJ students proudly many students in so many ways. The girls Shapiro, an Israeli-based organization for one of the latest developments: a hands- presented “Shilgiah,” an original Hebrew knew that Matan B’Seter Bambi, a charity people with disabilities. Benjy Maor, in- free phone that can be operated by head version of Snow White and the Dozen in Israel, was a cause that was very dear to ternational head of education and devel- movements. This allows people who have (yes, dozen!) Dwarfs. They had been work- their Morah Tova’s heart. Therefore, they opment, told the students how BIS works limited or no use of their hands, includ- with technology companies such as Goog- ing people with spinal cord injuries and le to help people with limited cognitive or multiple sclerosis, to use their phones in- physical abilities be able to function inde- dependently. He also showed students a variety of different apps for the iPad that BIS has developed to help people commu- nicate with signs and symbols rather than words. Students reported that the BIS talk was one of the best they’ve ever heard as part of the Frisch Engineering Lecture Series. “It was great to see how the things we’re learn- ing for two months, memorizing lines, chose that tzedakah as the recipient of the ing about in engineering can actually be designing and painting scenery, creating over $1000 that they raised at their event. used to help improve people’s lives,” said props, rehearsing and designating a tzeda- The seventh grade talmidot will be pre- Gabriella Wolf ‘18. kah to which to donate the performance’s senting an encore performance of Snow proceeds. White next week at the Hebrew Home in The hard-working RYNJ actresses put on Riverdale. RYNJ seventh graders had visit- Yeshivat Noam their play three times on March 29, and the ed the Home as mitzvah clowns in Decem- fi nal presentation was an evening benefi t ber and are looking forward to entertain- th for family and friends. The students dedi- ing and visiting with the residents there, 5 Grader Memorizes cated their play in memory of Morah Tova once again. 225 Pi Digits TABC Teams Win NJ College In honor of Pi Day on March 14, the Yeshivat Noam fi fth grade boys were given the opportunity to memorize the digits of pi. Bowl Championship Gavriel Barber successfully memorized 225 digits! In a spirited meet held at Congregation Rinat Yisrael on March 17, both the TABC Yavneh ‘Math by Mail’ Students varsity and junior varsity college bowl teams won the New Jersey Division cham- Hear from Weizmann’s Elran pionship. Both teams went undefeated dur- ing the regular season. Dr. Yossi Elran from the Weizmann In- demonstrate exciting math problems and The varsity team consisted of Meir stitute visited Yavneh this week. Dr. El- solutions to Yavneh’s fi fth grade Math by Barg ‘16, Jared Benjamin ‘16, AJ Book ‘16, ran used card tricks and Mobius Strips to Mail students. Aaron Fishkind ‘16, Zack Greenberg ‘16, Orrin Kigner ‘16, Samuel Landesman ‘16, Matan Leff ‘16, Jeremy Rosenblatt ‘16 and Ezra Zinberg ‘16. The junior varsity team The teams are continuing a long-stand- consisted of: Shmuel Bak ‘17, Moshe Da- ing TABC tradition, as at least one of the vis ‘17, Eli Dickman ‘17, Meir Jacobs ‘17, TABC teams has won the New Jersey Divi- Avraham Kahan ‘18, Hillel Koslowe ‘17, Ye- sion Championship in almost every year huda Koslowe ‘17, Yaakov Miller ‘17, Bin- for the last 20 years and a TABC team has yamin Novetsky ‘17, Zachary Ottenstein won the Citywide Inter-division College ‘17, Nathanael Vinar ‘19, Yaakov Zinberg Bowl League Championship for seven of ‘18 and Daniel Zolty ‘17. The teams are the last eight years. guided by their longtime coach, Manny The next step is the Citywide Champi- Landau. onships on April 13 in New York City. 84 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS Race and Religion Among Topics Explored at Ma’ayanot Book Day On Monday, March 28, topic: The Hows and Whys mintz (Tanach and Jew- Ma’ayanot hosted its fourth of Multifaith Dialogue on ish Philosophy) and Mrs. annual Book Day, an event College Campuses. Mr. En- Suzanne Cohen (Tanach); where all Ma’ayanot stu- nis explained that, despite “I Never Went to the Jew- dents and faculty read the the fact that a full 81% of ish Side: How Two Jewish same book and then partic- American college students Sources View Christiani- ipate in a day of interdisci- self-identify as religiously af- ty” by Mrs. Shifra Schap- plinary programming aimed fi liated, most American uni- iro (Tanach); a session at exploring issues and top- versities do not yet provide in intermarriage by Mrs. ics related to that book. This a safe space for directed pro- Chava Berger (Talmud); year’s book, “The Color of gramming aimed at foster- “What Causes Teenagers Water: A Black Man’s Trib- ing multifaith dialogue and to Leave Judaism” by Mrs. ute to His White Mother” by collaboration on the college Yael Weil (Halacha), and “How Do Experi- Siman L’Banim: Tanakh Family Dynamics” James McBride, was chosen because it ex- campus. One major goal of such dialogue, ences Infl uence Your Identity” by Mrs. Na- by Mrs. Leah Herzog (Tanach); “Who am plores issues that are contemporary, impor- he explained, is to allow religion to serve as chama Becker (Guidance). I? How Telling our Family Stories Can Im- tant and of interest to Ma’ayanot students. a uniting, rather than divisive, force on col- Numerous other sessions showcased pact Who We Become” by Ms. Sarah Gor- As the title implies, the book explores is- lege campuses and beyond. the unique talents and/or experiences of don; and “Understanding Confrontation” sues relating to race, but it also delves into For the remainder of the day, students Ma’ayanot faculty members. For example, by Mrs. Ora Schier (Tanach). issues relating to religion, as the author de- chose from a variety of sessions on topics Mrs. Leebie Mallin (College Guidance), who Finally, for students with a particular scribes his mother’s journey from ultra-or- relating to the book, some of which were spent a summer as an intern in the American interest in history, Mrs. Adele Katzenstein thodox Jew to practicing Christian. given by guest speakers. One particular- Embassy in Amman, Jordan, delivered a fasci- (Student Services) offered a session on This year’s Book Day was coordinated by ly moving guest session included a pan- nating session on “A Jew and a Christian En- “We’re All In This Together: How Jews Built Mrs. Shalvi Isseroff and Mrs. Chani Roten- el of three Ma’ayanot mothers, Mrs. Nancy counter Islam, the Arab/Israeli Confl ict and Positive Relationships in the South During berg, Co-Coordinators of Interdisciplinary Siegel, Mrs. Shera Dubitsky and Mrs. Ne- Each Other”; Ms. Samantha Kur (English) the Civil Rights Era”; Ms. Deborah Mark pre- Studies at Ma’ayanot. In her introduction to shama Kutin, who shared their stories of led an art session titled “Finding Yourself in sented on “An Exploration of the History of the day of programming, Mrs. Isseroff chal- becoming observant Jews. Students were Color”; Mrs. Joyce Heller (Math) gave an inter- Jews in the South”; and Mrs. Dena Block lenged the students to detach from their cell also fascinated by presentations given by active session on “Expressing Yourself: Telling (History and Talmud) explored “When Our phones, open their eyes and “think, ques- representatives from Project S.A.R.A.H. on Your Stories through Drama”; and Mrs. Enid Leaders Fail: The Danger of Hero Worship.” tion, listen, and speak, because that’s what Addressing Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Goldberg (English) ran a session entitled “Un- The day concluded with a fi lm festival books and reading make you do —they Community. derstanding the Memoir Style.” comprised of fi ve viewing choices, includ- make you look around and ask questions Also popular were sessions aimed at As the book is an autographical mem- ing “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “West Side Sto- about your world and yourselves.” providing opportunities for students to ex- oir, numerous sessions explored the topic ry, Mississippi Burning,” “The Butler” and The keynote address was delivered by plore religious identity and the role of reli- of family relationships, including “Kibbud “Fill the Void,” all of which allowed stu- Mr. Ariel Ennis, Senior Multifaith Educa- gion in one’s life, including “Questions and Av V’Em: Who is Obligated” by Rabbi Zev dents to explore a relevant Book Day theme tor at NYU’s Spiritual Life Center, on the Struggles with Religion” by Rabbi Jay Gold- Prince (Talmud and Halacha); “Ma’asei Avot through the important medium of fi lm. Ben Porat Yosef Provides Eighth MTA Students Introduced Graders With ‘Tzeydah LaDerech’ to Kosher Troops Ben Porat Yosef initiated a new pro- ed the students with a chance to interact By Akiva Poppers We fi rst saw a 5-minute gram, specifi cally for eighth grade students, with Rabbi Rothwachs and forge a connec- video which summarized called Tzeydah LaDerech, (“provisions for On Monday morning, Ye- what Kosher Troops does, the road”). The program is a guest speaker shiva University High School and included some accounts series designed to provide the graduating for Boys (MTA) was privi- of its assistance from soldiers students, during their last few months in leged to have an assembly who have benefi ted from the elementary school, with opportunities to regarding an incredible pro- organization. Afterwards, explore themes related to emunah, tefi ll- gram, Kosher Troops. This Mrs. Hamburger spoke to us, ah and ahavat Hashem together with visit- organization, co-founded by describing how important it ing community leaders and educators. On MTA parent Mrs. Hamburg- is for these soldiers who oth- Tuesday, March 29, the school welcomed er, collects food items from erwise would have no way to Rabbi Laurence Rothwachs of Congrega- different Kosher companies, packs them get food for Pesach, or even have a seder. tion Beth Aaron, who learned with the stu- and then sends them to Jewish American Then, we heard from two soldiers, includ- dents and explored with them the hidden tion with him, while allowing them the oc- soldiers serving across the globe in areas ing Rabbi Captain Ephraim Travis, who connections between Purim, Pesach and casion to delve into some deeper spiritual where Kosher food, and especially Kosher told stories of how Kosher Troops allowed entering high school. The session provid- themes of Yahadut. for Passover food, is not readily available. them to actually celebrate Pesach, among Such places mentioned during the assem- other holidays, and not just circle it off as He’Atid First Graders bly include Kuwait, Djibouti, and Iraq. another date on the calendar. Receive Siddurim Spring Sprouts in On Sunday, April 3, Yeshivat He’atid fi rst sound of davening. The children and their Moriah’s Nursery graders received their Siddurim at the an- families were exhilirated to be celebrating nual Mesibat Siddur. To celebrate their this momentous occasion as the fi rst grad- Spring has sprung achievement, the fi rst graders, in matching ers took the next step on their path of Jew- in Englewood. The Mo- outfi ts, fi lled the room with the inspiring ish education. riah nursery is bloom- ing with fl owers. They took walks and had dis- cussions with the chil- dren about what we see, hear, smell, feel and taste in the spring. The nursery students discovered that spring through the senses is an amazing way to ex- plore this season. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 85 SCHOOLS MTA Sophomores Relax Upstate The next day, after an 8:10 Shacharis, shiur and breakfast, we had many options, By David Tanner including handball, shuffl eboard, bounce pillow, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, mi- Last week, the 10th graders of Yeshi- ni-golf, rock-climbing watching Rabbi Son- va University High School for Boys (MTA) iker and Rabbi Kerner battle it out on the made their way onto two air conditioned tennis court. Later, those so inclined went Monsey Tours coach buses. And we were horseback riding, and afterwards there was off! Our fi rst stop was the Danbury Sports an ultimate paintball battle. Those who Dome in Connecticut, where we were shied away from paintball lounged around split into groups to play kickball, dodge- for a few hours, and some even found Pine- ball, ultimate frisbee and bubble soccer. grove’s best kept secret: the lake, complete Midway through, we paused for pizza and with a couple of paddleboats. The weath- fries and rehydrated ourselves. We then er was beautiful, and it was very enjoyable. went back to the bus and headed to the such a different community from what we Then for the last leg of our journey: This trip was extremely well organ- Palisades Mall. are used to, where everyone davens in one getting to Pinegrove Dude Ranch in Ker- ized, which could only have been done At the mall, there were three activities: shul (they get a few thousand people on honkson, New York, where we would with a tremendous amount of hard work. escape the room; a ropes course and Dave shabbos), only those born there are permit- spend the rest of our trip. We arrived late We therefore give our sincerest thanks to & Buster’s. After enjoying the recreation, we ted to live in the community and hachno- at night, but we were just getting start- the rebbeim and Mr. Goldberg for joining took a short ride to perhaps the most excit- sas orchim is so ingrained into everyone ed. After maariv, some of us opted to star- us; our student council representatives; ing part of our trip: a visit to New Square. that anyone, anytime, is welcome for shab- gaze with chemistry teacher Mr. Gold- our faithful driver, Reb Kasriel, and his We stopped off by an event hall for min- bos. There was even a chance for questions berg, while others hit the heated pool colleague; and last but in no way least, to cha and a geshmake dinner. Our own Rab- and answers before those who desired to and waterslide. We capped off the night Elie Hirt and Rabbi Green, our dedicated bi Kerner shared a dvar torah, and then we visit the Skvere Beis Medrash were able to with a midnight barbecue, replete with Student Activities directors who put in so were privileged to hear from a New Square do so. (We sort of stopped by a wedding on cuisine to satisfy the most carnivorous much time and effort to make the trip so native. He spoke about how it is living in the way too, mazel tov!) among us. incredible. BCHSJS Students Enjoy Frisch Art Program Benefi ts Spring Overnight From Instruction of Disney Animator Saul Blinkoff Frisch’s unique arts track and art pro- gram benefi ted this week from a visit from Disney fi lm animator and director Saul Blinkoff. Saul gave an intimate art work- shop to some very lucky students where Last weekend, BCHSJS students participated in their annual Spring Overnight. Young he discussed his technique (and demon- leadership students visiting from Nahariya, Israel joined the group for the overnight which strated, too); the general process by which was held at the JCC of Paramus. Activities included a Havdalah service, pizza, gym time, card art and design fl ourish; and how to evoke games and game room time. The students had a wonderful experience (with little sleep). emotion and, ultimately, tell a story that touches people, through art. Saul also im- plored students to be sincere in everything LPS Pesach Preparations they do from art to their Judaism, for that is when you fi nd success. Are Under Way The Frisch arts track includes unique initiatives such as its Artists’ Beit Midrash, a weekly program that combines textu- al learning of Jewish and biblical sources and inquiry-based study expressed through visual works of art. Frisch students learned so much. Saul stayed later than he had planned to con- tinue the fascinating lesson, answer stu- dents’ questions and sign some autographs. Pesach learning is in full gear at Lubavitch the river in the basket. The children have al- They’ll never look at Mickey Mouse the on the Palisades School. The children have ready started preparing their Haggadas for same way again. already started cleaning for Pesach and re- the seder. New Pesach bulletin boards are moving the chametz items from their play under construction and the children have kitchen centers. They have been engaged in been busy working to create pyramids that Yeshivat Noam Hosts Over science experiments to help them under- are transforming their classrooms from the stand the concept of sinking and fl oating in scenes of Shushan to the scenes of Egypt. 350 Guests for Grandparents relation to the story of Moshe fl oating down The countdown to Pesach begins! and Special Visitors Day Moriah 7th Graders Perform Cow Eye Dissection Yeshivat Noam welcomed over 350 Sy Schulman, grandfather of two alum and Grandparents and Special Visitors for a two current students, emphasized the im- morning full of crafting, singing and experi- portance of supporting Jewish day schools encing Yeshivat Noam together. As part of the by giving wisdom, expertise, time and/or re- program, eighth grader Nili Scharf spoke, ex- sources. Dr. Schulman also expressed his ap- pressing her love for Yeshivat Noam and ap- preciation to Rabbi Hagler and recognition preciation of her teachers. Additionally, Dr. of the excellent educators. 86 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS All Smiles and No Snoozing RTMA Middle and High at JEC’s Yeshiva of School Students Partner in Elizabeth Pajama Day Big Brother Initiative The JEC’s Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy prides itself on creating innovative student programming that is geared not just to ac- ademic and spiritual development but also towards social-emotional growth. One ex- ample of that is the Big Brother program that creates opportunities for the high school students to act as mentors for their middle school and even elementary stu- dent counterparts. Last week, 11th graders were paired with boys from the seventh and eighth grade for an interactive activity based on trust and RKYHS Sports Management teamwork building. Prior to that activity, the groups had already met three times. Club Gets up Close With 76ers This session’s activity had the pairs partic- ipating in a number of fun competitions The RKYHS Sports Management club ex- ed by the Philadelphia 76ers. Through the that taught them the importance of team- perienced a very unique opportunity, host- Professionals in Sports program, the stu- work and trusting others; the pairs guid- dents were able to hear from and ask ques- ed each other through a maze and fed each tions of the Sixers’ senior executives prior other, both while blindfolded. They also to the game. Topics included marketing, answered questions to learn more about sales, event planning and public relations. each other. At the conclusion of the pro- Students were able to gain an insider’s view gram both groups were already anticipat- of the growing sports management fi eld ing their next meet. and get a closeup look at an NBA team or- In another joint activity, students from RTMA upperclassmen Ezra Wisotsky ganization. Following the session, students the 12th grade visited the Yeshiva of Eliza- (SGO President), Jonathan Silber, Elchanan were invited to stay for the 76ers game in beth fourth and fi fth grade classrooms to Preil, Shye Leykin, Yair Shavrick and Jason prime lower level seats. lead the boys in an interactive kumsitz. Silverstein led the activities. RPRY Student Heads to Chidon Finals RPRY seventh grader Elana Rosenblatt has qualifi ed to go to the Chidon Hatanach National Finals in New York on May 15. JKHA Students Stack up Brachos For the past week, middle school stu- little more than a week sixth through eighth dents took part in an unusual kind of fund- graders recorded 16,479 brachot that they re- raiser. The fi rst ever bracha-thon challenged cited throughout the day, as they watched students to raise brachot instead of money, the mercury in our bracha-meter rise daily. encouraging them to think more about the Whether it was students who committed brachot they make throughout the day. In a to making 100 brachot a day, students who focused on the daily bracha, stu- dents who could be heard say- ing brachot loudly in the hallway, or students who chose to quietly commit to new brachot at home, there was something for everyone in the bracha-thon. This initiative was surely a “blessing” for JKHA students who were invigorated with a new passion to recognize Hashem all throughout their day. Bruriah Strikes Gold in Russian-Language Olympiada Twenty-three students competed in such as family, school and nature; talked this year’s New Jersey National Olympia- about one topic regarding Civilization; da of Spoken Russian, held at Drew Uni- discussed one topic concerning promi- versity in Madison, returning home with 9 nent people and places of Russia; and re- gold and 11 silver medals. Students partici- cited a classic Russian poem. pated on Level I or II, depending on their “I loved Russian Olympiada because I language profi ciency. At Level I, Bruriah got to meet other students who learn Rus- sophomores answered questions about sian and I had a lot of fun. Although it was themselves, communicated on seven dif- a lot of work, it was extremely satisfying to ferent cultural topics, read texts and recit- see that I can do anything I set my mind ed poems. At Level II, juniors communi- to and that all my hard work paid off," said cated on two of 10 conversational topics junior Chani Klavan, a gold medalist. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 87 SCHOOLS SINAI’s Karasick Shalem High School tri comes to SINAI after serving as an area Frisch Students Compete for Boys to Open at Heichal HaTorah coordinator for Ohel Children’s and Fami- CONTINUED FROM P. 1 ly Services, which provides employment, in Math Tournament residential and clinical services. The at- tire Jewish community,” said Rabbi Aryeh tributes he has lend themselves well to his Hosted by Yale University Stechler, Rosh Yeshiva of Heichal HaTorah. new role: “He strikes a wonderful balance “To that end, we will continue to partner of confi dence, energy and professionalism and welcome into the center numerous on the one hand, with humility, thought- Jewish institutions, for example Yachad fulness and care on the other,” said Rabbi and SINAI, which play a vital role in edu- Rothwachs. cating the children of our community with “Over the past seven years at Ohel, I had sensitivity and caring. the pleasure of working with young men “We welcome the SINAI students, and and women (among them, several SINAI we believe that creating an inclusive school graduates!) as they entered their post high- community will benefi t not only the SINAI school life, which demands increased voca- students, but our own boys as well,” added tional and independent living skills. These Rabbi Stechler. experiences will help inform my work in Offi cially titled as SINAI’s Karasick helping prepare our Shalem at Heichal stu- Several Frisch students spent a long exam on Sunday. Shalem High School for Boys at Heichal Ha- dents and their families as they transition Shabbat weekend at Yale University to Frisch mathletes spent a beautiful Shab- Torah, the school will serve boys between from our high school into residential and participate in the Math Majors of Ameri- bat at the Slifka Center, got to schmooze the ages of 18 and 21 with intellectual and vocational services. I know what they are ca Tournament for High Schools annual with college students and learned from a developmental disabilities. This population likely to experience as adults with develop- competition. The exam was given on a Sat- scholar-in-residence from the Drisha In- was previously serviced by TABC, and TABC mental disabilities once they have graduat- urday but thanks to the efforts of a couple stitute for Jewish Education. One of the will now be able to tailor their program ed from our school, and I can work towards of enterprising Yale students, observant Frisch juniors came in at second place in specifi cally for the 14-to-17 age group. “We preparing them for life ahead,” Silvestri day school students were able to take the the individual round. are taking our current population and split- told The Jewish Link. ting it. Due to TABC’s recent growth as well For the past three years, Silvestri, origi- as ours, this is a way of better serving our nally from Fair Lawn, has served together TABC and YU’s Rabbi students,” Rabbi Dr. Yisrael Rothwachs, SI- with his wife, Eileen, as co-youth directors NAI’s dean, told The Jewish Link. “This will for the expanding Congregation Ohr Ha- Dr. Schnall Published also give our students at TABC the opportu- Torah community in Bergenfi eld, which is nity to graduate with their friends and, in a headed by YU Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Zvi Sobo- Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Schnall, TABC faculty cis. The article explores similar fashion, move on to a new school. lofsky. “We have had huge success in inte- member and clinical associate professor of the potential benefi ts While there will still be some of the same grating educational and recreational pro- psychology at Yeshiva University, recently of incorporating clas- kinds of classes, such as reading and math gramming with a focus on program growth authored an article entitled “Jewish Stories sic Jewish stories into skills, there will be a much stronger focus and investment. I believe that a key to suc- in Mental Health Counseling.” His work ap- psychotherapy (espe- on life skills,” he explained. Rothwachs pre- cess for all young people, but especially for pears in the Journal of Creativity in Mental cially cognitive-behavioral therapy), offer- dicted that between six and eight students teens and young adults who have develop- Health, a peer-reviewed academic journal ing specifi c suggestions for integrating this will begin at Karasick Shalem at Heichal mental or intellectual disabilities, is to cre- published by Routledge of Taylor & Fran- approach into clinical practice. this fall. ate an atmosphere of ruach, excitement Refl ecting on the name of the new and enthusiasm for Torah,” Silvestri said. school, Rabbi Rothwachs shared the fol- “These boys need to recognize them- lowing: “Everything that we have accom- selves as valuable members of the commu- plished and are accomplishing here at SI- nity, who have something valuable to give NAI sits on the shoulders of what Mark and back just like everyone else. I look forward Linda Karasick have built over the past 30+ to reinforcing this self-awareness with- years. Mark has been the chairman of our in my students, and engaging the commu- 2XUWŊ6HDVRŨ board for over a decade, and was president nity to provide the same inclusive oppor- for 10 years before that. Linda chaired our tunities that Heichal HaTorah, TABC and WHERE EVERY PLAYER CAN BE AN MVP! fundraising dinners for 30 years. Mark and Ma’ayanot have all extended to the Shalem Linda are the heart and soul of SINAI, be- students during their high school years.” cause they have invested their own hearts This will be SINAI’s sixth school in to- All ball. All the time. and souls with us. They lead the rest of tal, joining Karasick Shalem High Schools us by example, reminding us to not only at Torah Academy of Bergen County and MVP BOYS MVP GIRLS have a healthy dose of hishtadlus (effort) in Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for stu- Sunday 8/21 – Thursday 8/25 Sunday 8/28 – Wednesday 8/31 reaching our goals, but balancing that with dents with developmental disabilities. SI- the belief that the one above always comes NAI’s Maor High School at Rae Kushner For boys entering 3rd – 12th grade For girls entering 6th – 12th grade Special Senior Division Program (11th & 12th graders) Daily Davening through for our children.” Yeshiva High School serves college-bound 3 Minyanim Daily “It gives me such pride to have Mark’s high schoolers with learning disabilities and my name attached to this new school,” and social/anxiety disorders. SINAI’s two COST: Register by 4/15: $550 COST: Register by 4/15: $650 said Linda Karasick. “I am so inspired by the elementary schools, which partner with Register after 4/15: $699 Register after 4/15: $599 incredibly dedicated staff and educators at Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey and Jo- GROUP DISCOUNT GROUP DISCOUNT SINAI for always looking for new ways to seph Kushner Hebrew Academy, serve stu- (6 campers must sign up together at the same time) (6 campers must sign up together at the same time) help the students grow. Heichal also holds dents in Grades 1-8 with a broad range of Register by 4/15: $625 per camper in group Register by 4/15: $525 per camper in group a very dear place in our hearts, so it’s par- special needs. Register after 4/15: $675 per camper in group Register after 4/15: $575 per camper in group ticularly special for us to have them join The new partnership between SINAI More info: [email protected] More info: [email protected] with SINAI to become our newest partner and Heichal HaTorah refl ects the tremen- school,” she said. dous growth of both SINAI and TABC over Application: www.senecalake.com and click on the MVP Basketball Mark Karasick also shared his thoughts: the past few years. “We are thrilled to be • Brand new for 2016: MVP Basketball court with overhead dome “SINAI has done so much for the commu- able to continue our special partnership • Clinics, Fundamentals, Drills, Skills Competitions nity over the past 30 years. Linda and I with TABC, a partnership that has helped League Games, 3 on 3, 2 on 2, 1 on 1, MVP Challenges are humbled to have our name associated nurture and include our students for more • Individual and Team Growth with the newest high school in this way. than two decades,” said SINAI’s Manag- • Experiences Staff + Guest Instructors We look forward to SINAI’s continued ex- ing Director, Sam Fishman. “We are so pansion, and their increasing ability to grateful to TABC—and to all of our part- • Hot Tub / Jacuzzi serve even more children and families in ner schools—for the inclusive, warm and • Indoor and Outdoor Pools the years ahead. SINAI’s growth is really re- welcoming homes they provide to our • Seneca Giant Water Slide markable, and we are really moved to see students. And now, the enthusiasm with • Indoor & Outdoor Lit Basketball Courts DIRECTORS: how enthusiastically SINAI was welcomed which Heichal has expressed their desire • Glatt Kosher Meals + Nightly BBQs Judah Rhine: 516-707-2638 by Heichal HaTorah when we knew it was to include our students and join our com- • Seneca Sprinkles Ice Cream Parlor Irv Bader: 718-261-CAMP time to expand.” munity of partner schools has been heart- • Air Conditioned Shul and Dining Room Jordan Silvestri begins this month as warming.” • Transportation is Included SINAI’s director of Karasick Shalem at For more information, visit www.sinais- Every camper receives an MVP reversible jersey Heichal. A social worker by training, Silves- chools.org or call 201-833-1134. 88 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS Tzipporah Boim Named as Moriah sorah, I work closely with others and Mrs. Boim’s selection culminates an and she has earned the deepest respect Middle School Associate Principal am eager to move forward in a collab- extensive search that began this past and admiration of her peers. CONTINUED FROM P. 1 orative approach at Moriah as well. I summer. A Moriah statement to parents “Our nationwide search for leading look forward to working with the Mori- shared that their search committee de- candidates led us to Tzipporah, whose educational excellence in the classroom,” ah administrators and the talented Mid- signed the ideal profi le for their new Mid- natural leadership quality will serve to Head of School Rabbi Daniel Alter told dle School faculty to continue develop- dle School Associate Principal, and then drive Moriah’s Middle School program, The Jewish Link. “She joins a leader- ing a program based on best practices in used the profi le to create a job descrip- culture and overall communal spirit col- ship team that is incredibly talented and education that is child centered and can tion and an assessment process to score laboratively and measurably forward,” he skilled and I look forward to working with both challenge and support every stu- every candidate. The school received over told The Jewish Link. her and my administrative team to contin- dent every day,” Mrs. Boim told The Jew- 70 applicants for the position. Mrs. Boim will continue to work with ue to ensure that Moriah is one of the pre- ish Link. “While we interviewed many great Moriah’s Middle School administrative mier Jewish Day Schools in this country,” Mrs. Boim added that she believes candidates, Mrs. Boim was so strong in so team, consisting of Mrs. Barbara Roten- he said. the social and emotional growth of each many of the areas that were important to berg, Middle School Coordinator; Mrs. Ala- Mrs. Boim has extensive mentoring child is vital to healthy learning. “A team us, that it became quite apparent that she na Green, Director of Student Support; experience, and considers teacher men- approach is not only about faculty. A was a perfect fi t for this position,” Rabbi Mrs. Yardena Brickman, Middle School toring one of her passions. She is also partnership between families and school Alter told The Jewish Link. Guidance Counselor; Rabbi Eitan Lipstein, heavily involved in structural support gives every student the best chance for The committee was chaired by Jay Director of Student Activities and Rabbi and has worked throughout her career success. Over my many years at Ramaz Goldberg and Alex Solomon. Committee Yoni Fein, who has been promoted to As- to develop strong administrative sup- and at Camp Mesorah, I have found that members included Dr. Michal Fox, Noam sistant Principal of Middle School Judaics port systems. Mrs. Boim also has a back- forging warm, healthy relationships with Ohring and Alana Green. and Student Life. The school plans to host ground in experiential education, having families helps breed success for the chil- On behalf of the search committee, meetings for our parent body to meet Mrs. served for many years as a Head Counse- dren, who are at the center of these rela- Goldberg shared his impressions. “Tzip- Boim in the near term. lor at Camp Mesorah. tionships. I am eager to share my warmth porah is a high energy professional with Mrs. Boim lives in Jamaica Estates, “I believe strongly in a team ap- and positive attitude with the Moriah clear presence and purpose, a stellar edu- Queens, with her husband, Moshe. They proach. Both at Ramaz and at Camp Me- families,” she said. cator with solid management experience have four children. SPORTS Annual Ezra Schwartz Memorial FIT 5K to Be Held Sunday More than 200 runners and walkers In addition to Rutgers students and RHCIE is a national model for campus have registered to compete in the fi fth an- community members, participants also in- education and advocacy. Driven by a core nual FIT (For Israel Team Hillel) 5K Run/ clude youth contingents representing B’nai belief that a positive connection to Isra- Walk and One Mile Fun Run/Walk sched- Tikvah Congregation in North Brunswick el is essential for a strong, healthy Jewish uled for Sunday, April 10, in Buccleuch Park, and Diller Teen Fellows of the Jewish Fed- identity, RHCIE focuses on enhancing stu- New Brunswick. eration of Greater MetroWest. dent understanding of Israel’s spirit, con- The event, held rain or shine, to bene- According to co-chairs David Yellin, tributions and people, according to An- fi t the Rutgers Hillel Center for Israel En- Dr. Richard and Jennifer Bullock and El- drew Getraer, Rutgers Hillel Executive gagement (RHCIE), was renamed this year iot and Barbara Spack, all of Edison, the Director. RHCIE has mobilized students to to honor the memory of Ezra Schwartz, an event provides participants with an op- time. The Ezra Schwartz Memorial FIT broaden their understanding of Israel and incoming Rutgers freshman, who was mur- portunity to both support Israel and ful- 5K, which is sanctioned by USA Track its people through positive encounters dered by terrorists while delivering food to fi ll the mitzvah of Shomer HaGuf (taking & Field NJ, is a New Jersey Grand Prix with visiting Israelis, artists, businessmen IDF soldiers in Israel. care of one’s body) while having a great 500-point event. and academicians. Ma’ayanot Hockey RTMA Soccer Wins Big The gyms at the Jewish Education- and Their New Coaches al Center have been quiet since the end of the winter sports season and students Off to a Great Start have been waiting for another opportuni- ty to cheer on their RTMA Thunder. This By Jen Sanders The second period ap- Wednesday night, the soccer team proved peared to start off more they are worthy of those cheers. Ma’ayanot Hockey even than the fi rst had end- Heading into the TABC game, RTMA played their fi rst game last ed, but Malech knocked was 1-1-1 looking for a big win to separate night against SKA with new in her third from Levart at themselves from rest of the division. Beat- coaches Aharon Goldwas- 4:20. Freshman Chaya Ross ing last year’s undefeated championship ser and Ma’ayanot alum, scored the fi rst goal of her team would be a tall order. The game was Danielle Wietschner. The young team high school career with 12 seconds left, close throughout, with neither team hold- with only two seniors proved to be ready from freshman Eden Schecter. Goalie Kayla ing more than a 2-goal advantage. for SKA. The fi rst period, started off even- Kalb had another shut-out this period. With under 3 minutes remaining, TABC ly. Then, Sophomore, Lily Polonetsky had Finally, Period 3 proved successful for scored a goal to bring them within one. As game and sealed the win for RTMA. Other a shot at the 8:30 mark. Sophomores Re- more new players. Freshman Lily Fuchs continued peppering goalie Elchanan Pre- goal scorers were: freshman Jacob Winters becca Malech and Jolie Levart added to the knocked in her fi rst goal at the 11 minute il with shots, RTMA began to hold the ball (2 goals), sophomore Eli Ukraincik (1 goal) Rapids scoreboard, with 2 goals from Ma- mark from Malech’s assist. Levart shot her in the corner. With TABC pressuring the and junior Jason Silverstein (1 goal). lech and 1 from Levart, assisting one anoth- second goal of the night with one minute ball, senior Shemaryahu Shulman passed RTMA looks to continue its winning er. Polonetsky helped Malech knock in her left. The Rapids won by a fi nal score 8-0. the ball to sophomore sensation Yair Aaron ways on April 11 as they travel to Kushner to second goal at the 2 minute mark. http://www.jewishyouthhockey.com who rocketed home his second goal of the face off against the Cobras. Lions and Cobras Capture Regular season MVP: Eli Knapp 30 seconds later, and 30 seconds after that last six seasons’ championships. Offense- 2016 Winter TABC Jr. Breakout Player: Noam Becker Yaakov Saks cleaned up a rebound in front men will be glad to see him graduate to high Hockey Championships Most Improved Player: Ezra Barishansky to extend the lead to 3-0. After a timeout, the school. CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Sportsmanship/Team player: Alex Ravens regained their composure and goalie Regular season awards were handed out Scharf Zach Feur shut the door the rest of the way. after the game. Each time the Storm mounted an attack, Coach of the year: Eitan Schneier But it was a little too late because Lions goal- Regular Season MVP: Jason Alter Cobras goalie Adam Farbowitz denied all at- In the senior division, the Lions and Ra- ie Ben Zion Fiorino was a wall, thwarting El- Breakout Player: Alex Zakheim tempts on his way to the shutout and play- vens were scoreless until the middle of the iot Eisner and the rest of the Ravens repeat- Most Improved Player: Jacob Feit off MVP. second period, when Sammy Penn lit the edly. Fiorino was named playoff MVP; it was Sportsmanship/Team Player: Avraham Regular season awards were handed out lamp scoring a beautiful goal off a nifty feed a stunning last couple of years for Ben Zion Zev Sobolofsky after the game. from Shlomo Gellman. Gellman scored just as he was the winning goalie in fi ve of the Coach of the year: Sam Eisenstadter 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 89 SPORTS At the half, Gotham Burger Sportstar MGBL Minute Coolkippahs coach By Noah Gutlove Ari Eckman im- of the Week Miriam Giller plored his team not On Sunday, hours after the NCAA to give up, and they The Jewish Link of New What is your earliest sport fi nal four was narrowed to only two, listened. Netanel Eck- Jersey and Gotham Burg- memory? MGBL March Madness was in full force man and Jacob Feigenblum turned it er would like to recognize When I was younger I with intense playoff games in three of up, converting a 15-point defi cit to only 15-year-old Miriam Giller as used to play basketball with the boys divisions. 6 by the end of the third quarter. this week’s Sportstar of the my neighbors after school. This week’s spotlight game takes To start the 4th, both teams were Week. Last month, Giller and What is your funniest us to the fi fth and sixth grade division, trading baskets. At the halfway point the Frisch junior varsity vol- sports memory? where the Coolkippahs team faced off of the fi nal quarter, Treetop’s lead was leyball team won the MYH- My funniest sports mem- against team Treetop Development. cut to 2. The teams continued trading SAL championship. Coach ory, besides the jokes and Treetop got off to a great start. Big man baskets. With 70 seconds left, Eckman Sam Tilp told the JLNJ, “I dances in between practices, Dani Wolk threw down 9 of his team hit a layup to tie it up. Next, Fiegen- have had the pleasure of be- is the time I accidently served high 19 points in the fi rst quarter, help- blum, off a steal, swished a shot to give ing Miriam’s volleyball coach the ball into my coach’s head. ing his team take a 17-7 lead as the buzz- them their fi rst lead of the game. The for the past two years. She is an all-around What is your favorite sports memory? er sounded ending the fi rst quarter. duel did not let up; both teams got great player who does everything well. Mir- My favorite sports memory is of course The second quarter saw Treetop point steals, rebounds, played excellent de- iam is the kind of player any coach would winning the championships against Ramaz guard Elijah Mosberg put on an offensive fense and most importantly hit their want on their team because she always last month. clinic; with his swishing and diming he free throws. When the buzzer sound- gets the job done, regardless of the play in What are your favorite things to do collected 7 points of his own. Team Tree- ed after an unbelievable game by both which she’s involved. She’s been a valuable when not playing sports? top were getting ready to buy their tick- teams, Coolkippahs walked away with asset to me these past two years.” I love hanging out and go shopping ets to next week’s fi nal four as the score- a win by a score of 52 to 45, and a trip Miriam congrats on the big win. with my best board read 30-15 going into the half. to the MGBL fi nal four. Who would you say is your role model? friend Deborah My older sister Devorah is my role mod- Greenfi eld. el because she taught me to never give up What is the and try my best in every aspect of life. best thing about Who is your favorite athlete? being a Sportstar? My favorite athlete is my coach Sam The best thing about being a sportstar Tilp, she inspires me to do my best and is being able to make new friends while work hard for what I want. bonding over a sport that you love. What is your pregame routine? The Gotham Burger Sportstar of the My teammates and I give each other Week will receive a $10 gift certifi cate to Zachary Raykher sends pep talks before each game and make sure Gotham Burger. Please send nominees for Ari Chasman looking Gabriel Shein going coast to coast for one back for MGBL that no one goes into the game without a next week’s Gotham Burger Sportstar of for a gap. MGBL team MVP Basketball Camp. team Columbia Doctors. smile. the Week to [email protected]. CREDIT ALEX NEUGROSCHL CREDIT ALEX NEUGROSCHL CREDIT ALEX NEUGROSCHL Boys Varsity Soccer Standings Boys Volleyball Standings SPORTS STANDINGS West Team Wins Loss Winning Percentage Goal Goal SAR 2 0 1.000 Team Points Wins Loss OTL Ties Yeshiva Middle School Boys Soccer Standings Allowed Diff erential RAMAZ 2 0 1.000 TABC 6 3 1 0 0 10 14 HAFTR 1 0 1.000 Division 1 JEC 5 2 1 0 1 22 -4 Sports Association FRISCH 1 0 1.000 Team Wins Loss OTL Ties Winning Percentage FRISCH 5 2 1 0 1 16 6 Boys 6th Grade Basketball YAVNEH 4 0 0 0 1.000 KUSHNER 4210088 DRS 1 1 .500 Standings NOAM 2 0 0 0 1.000 HILLEL 0 0 5 0 0 34 -24 KUSHNER 1 1 .500 KUSHNER 2 0 0 0 1.000 NORTH SHORE 1 2 .333 Division 1 BPY 0 2 0 0 .000 Central SSLI 0 2 .000 Team Wins Loss Winning Percentage JEC 0 2 0 0 .000 Goal Goal Team Points Wins Loss OTL Ties Allowed Diff erential NOAM 6 0 1.000 MORIAH 0 2 0 0 .000 FLATBUSH 0 3 .000 SAR 10 5 0 0 0 24 35 MORIAH 6 1 .857 HILLEL 0 2 0 0 .000 BPY 5 3 .625 MTA 6 3 1 0 0 17 14 HILLEL 4 2 .667 Division 2 RAMAZ 6 3 2 0 0 29 4 Boys V Softball Standings RYNJ 4 3 .571 Team Wins Loss OTL Ties Winning Percentage FLATBUSH 6330044-3 West RAMAZ 3 0 0 0 1.000 YAVNEH 3 3 .500 YDE 5 2 3 1 0 44 -3 Team Wins Loss Ties Winning Percentage SAR 3 0 0 0 1.000 SSBC 0 6 .000 MAGEN 0 0 6 0 0 58 -47 TABC 1 0 0 1.000 RPRY 0 6 .000 WDS 1 3 0 0 .250 DAVID PEDS 0 1 0 0 .000 HILLEL 0 0 0 .000 Division 2 KINNERET 0 3 0 0 .000 JEC 0 0 0 .000 Team Wins Loss Winning Percentage Boys JV Soccer Standings SAR 0 0 0 .000 SAR 6 2 .750 Team Points Wins Loss OTL Ties Goal Goal WDS 3 4 .429 Girls Soccer Standings Allowed Diff erential FRISCH 0 0 0 .000 PEDS 2 5 .286 Team Wins Loss OTL Ties Winning Percentage TABC 8 4 0 0 0 7 26 MTA 0 1 0 .000 SAR 6 3 1 0 0 15 8 MDS 2 6 .250 SAR 5 0 0 0 1.000 FRISCH 5 2 2 0 1 22 -4 KUSHNER 3 1 0 0 .750 KUSHNER 1 0 2 0 1 19 -14 Boys JV Softball Standings Girls 6th Grade Basketball Standings BPY 2 2 0 0 .500 West Team Wins Loss Winning Percentage YAVNEH 1 3 0 0 .250 Girls Varsity Soccer Standings Team Wins Loss Ties Winning Percentage NOAM 7 0 1.000 NOAM 0 0 0 0 .000 West MTA 1 0 0 1.000 BPY 6 2 .750 MORIAH 0 1 0 0 .000 Goal Goal FRISCH 1 0 0 1.000 MORIAH 6 2 .750 Team Points Wins Loss OTL Ties Allowed Diff erential RAMAZ 0 2 0 0 .000 MAOR 0 0 0 .000 SAR 4 2 .667 SAR 8 4 0 0 0 19 19 HILLEL 0 0 0 .000 YAVNEH 4 2 .667 HILLEL 0 2 0 0 .000 MA’AYANOT 841001727 JEC 0 0 0 .000 HILLEL 3 5 .375 HILLEL 6 3 3 0 0 36 -9 SAR 0 0 0 .000 MDS 2 6 .250 FRISCH 3 1 2 0 1 26 -13 TABC 0 2 0 .000 ASHAR 1 7 .125 Metropolitan KUSHNER 2 1 3 0 0 34 -13 RPRY 0 7 .000 Yeshiva High School BRURIAH 1030123-9 ILAN 0 0 1 0 0 6 -2 Rabbi I Poleyeff Girls Girls Hockey Standings Athletic League Softball Standings Team Wins Loss OTL Ties Points Girls Hockey Girls JV Soccer Standings West YAVNEH 5 0 0 0 15 West West Team Wins Loss Ties Winning Percentage RAMAZ 4 1 0 0 12 Team Points Wins Loss OTL Ties Team Points Wins Loss OTL Ties Goal Allowed Goal Diff erential HESCHEL 0 0 0 .000 KUSHNER 3 0 0 0 9 HESCHEL 8 4 0 0 0 CENTRAL 94010145 HILLEL 0 0 0 .000 SAR 1 2 0 0 3 KUSHNER 6 3 0 0 0 SAR 8 4 1 0 0 10 14 KUSHNER 0 0 0 .000 RPRY 1 3 0 0 3 MA’AYANOT 2 1 1 0 0 FLATBUSH 4230020-7 BRURIAH 0 0 0 .000 MORIAH 1 3 0 0 3 RAMAZ 2 1 2 0 0 FRISCH 4 2 3 0 0 13 -1 MA’AYANOT 0 0 0 .000 NOAM 0 2 0 0 0 WESTCHESTER 2 1 4 0 0 MA’AYANOT 3111011-1 SAR 0 0 0 .000 WDS 0 4 0 0 0 FRISCH 0 0 1 0 0 KUSHNER 1 0 2 1 0 16 -10 FRISCH 0 0 0 .000 90 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SPORTS SCENES Max Schachter and Bentzion Keiser celebrating with their TABC Junior Hockey trophies. Noam Becker Doniel Fleischman after Playoff MVP Adam Farbowitz with Playoff MVP Ben Zion Fiorino with his Elie Knapp, TABC Junior Hockey MVP, celebrating with Breakout Player of winning the TABC Junior Mo Fuchs. parents and Mo Fuchs. with his father and Mo Fuchs. the Season award. Hockey championship. Post-season pool party for MGBL team MGBL 3/4 team Tri Realty after a hard fought MGBL team Nina Eizikovitz - Links Residential MGBL team Nets advance to the semifi nals. Chopstix. game. post-game huddle. have All camps a registered first-aid CPR coach on hand Eli Saks scores another 2 for Yonatan Halstuch of 3/4 David London sinks a pair MGBL team Axa Advisors. MGBL team Tri-Realty. from the line. 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The following summer (2014), chase investment property “My clients are always getting omore year in college that many of them she interned with Douglas Elliman Real Es- in, New York City. the real me. I will never lie just to actually think about “what I’m going to be tate, the largest residential real estate bro- “There are a wide range get a paycheck. I value the truth when I grow up.” kerage fi rm in the New York metropolitan of ages of people who live in and if asked a question to which Not so for Noa Hubsher, a Real Estate area and the fourth-largest real estate com- the suburbs and commute I do not immediately know the Broker at Douglas Elliman Real Estate pany in the United States. Her immediate to the city,” Hubsher said. answer, I will fi nd out and follow in New York City, whose career path be- supervisor was Ariel Sassoon, and it was “Some of them may be look- up,” she said. “I will take as much gan when she was just a freshman in high during her internship that he was recruit- ing to own or rent in Man- time as is necessary to make sure school. “We were given an English assign- ed to the “team” of Luis Ortiz, another col- hattan, and others may be my clients are satisfi ed.” ment,” said Hubsher. “We had to research a league at Douglas Elliman, who was one of looking for New York real estate as an in- Hubsher prides herself on the motto career path that interested us.” the Real Estate Brokers on “Million Dollar vestment. I live on the Upper West Side that continues to guide her in her chosen Luckily for Hubsher, her father spent Listing.” and know the many different areas of the career. “Integrity, devotion and time are one Shabbat afternoon telling her all “Every time I saw Luis I was starstruck,” city, as well as the different price points. I what I hold most sacred when doing my about the fi eld of real estate develop- Hubsher said. “He was a guy from my fa- can help them meet their needs.” job. It would be my pleasure to serve you.” ment. “He mentioned Donald Trump, and vorite show.” explained how it is possible to build up Sassoon’s addition to Ortiz’s team meant an entire city one building at a time,” she that Hubsher was indirectly involved with explained. the show as well. “I learned so much, and A Livingston resident, Hubsher had ac- got to see multi-million-dollar apartments cess to Ivanka Trump. “I reached out to close up.” That only fueled her dedication Looking Ivanka because it’s really a male-dominated and ambition. fi eld and she is a very successful woman in During this time, Hubsher attended the for a this fi eld. I asked if I could intern with her. New York Real Estate Institute and took the Unfortunately, those opportunities were classes necessary to get her real estate li- full, but she emailed me back and wished cense, passing both the school’s and state’s New Home? me good luck.” exams. Hubsher now had a goal. She was going After a very successful tenure with the Check out to enter this fi eld. Luis D. Ortiz Team, Sassoon and Hubsh- After her fi rst year at Stern College for er, now a graduate of the Sy Syms Busi- our OPEN Women she attended a real estate forum ness School at Yeshiva University, “have ad- and approached one of the panelists. That vanced ourselves by forming our own team conversation led to her fi rst real estate in- and entity within Douglas Elliman,” said HOUSE chart ternship, with the Plymouth Group, a com- Sassoon. As part of that new team, Hubsh- mercial real estate company. er, one of the youngest in her offi ce at age on page 100 Looking to buy/sell/rent in New York City? NOA HUBSHER can help you with all of your real estate needs "Integrity, devotion and time are what I hold most sacred when doing my job. It would be my pleasure to serve you." 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Whether you need a place to stay for the chagim, your next trip, a bar mitzvah or for any other reason, come home to the Jerusalem Penthouse! 2 zone central AC, in-ground sprinkler system and security system Secure Indoor Parking | Near Shopping | Near the Central bus station $650,000 201-357-0423 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Call 201-522-3221 or Email [email protected] OR VISIT WWW.JERUSALEMPENTHOUSE.COM 98 April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM REAL ESTATE Housing and Retirement Planning By Carl Guzman In addition, major benefi ts such as sever- may drop into a lower tax bracket. If the ef- old working salary. Social Security will ance, vacation or sick pay are not covered fective tax rate, which has consistently ris- most likely be around for a while but may Ideally, fi nancial se- and disappear if a company’s pension plan en, continues have reduced benefi ts in the future. curity should be your collapses. To be safe, check the safety of to rise, then you may pay more in tax- Myth 7: Medical bills will be covered primary goal for retire- your employer’s retirement plan. es after retiring. Moral of the story: Retire- by company insurance and Medicare. Bust- ment, which means Myth 4: Preserve your capital. Busted— ment income may put you in a lower brack- ed—Under Medicare, you can’t collect un- three things: Preserve your capital is a given, but more et, but don’t assume less will go to taxes. til age 65, and they pay, on the average, less (1) your expenses importantly, hedge your buying power. In- Myth 6: Social Security will fi ll the hole. than half of senior healthcare bills. The con- should be manageable, (2) you should have fl ation rates of even 4.5 percent reduce Busted—Many people think that Social Se- tinuous and annual double-digit rise in in- adequate income and (3) you should have the buying power of your income, so it be- curity will cover the shortfall in their sav- surance-premium costs will push employ- some money to invest. comes important to grow existing capital ings and retirement benefi ts. Some even ers away from covering the high-premium Easier said than done. Retirement plan- while generating additional income. How? think that Social Security will cover most policies that future retirees currently get. ning is particularly complicated for our By working part time and staying within the of their retirement expenses. All I can say Realistic and practical strategies would be middle-aged Social Security earning limits while contin- is “no way Jose.” The intent of Social Secu- to take care of your health, allocate some baby boomers. They have to deal with uing to invest in growth assets. Don’t let re- rity was to meet basic retirement income money for health insurance, and check out fi nancial pressures that past generations tirement stop you from earning and saving. needs. To maintain your current standard health maintenance organizations (HMOs). have not had to Myth 5: Taxes are less when you are re- of living in retirement, studies indicate that deal with—such as supporting kids in tired. Busted—If income decreases, retirees you’ll need 70 percent to 80 percent of your CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE college while at the same time providing help to aging parents. Being the middle of a sandwich pushes many to postpone their retirement planning. Other econom- ic changes that have impacted retirement planning have been (1) the erosion of the traditional company retirement plan, (2) the discarding or replacement of defi ned benefi t plans with defi ned contribution plans and (3) unstable job paths, e.g., job hopping, downsizing, relocations, mergers and bankruptcy. Answering three key questions can help you form the base structure for planning your retirement. (1) When can you or do you want to re- tire? DRIVEWAYS Mental attitude and fi nancial resources will determine the answer. (2) What kind of lifestyle do you want • ASPHALT • SIDEWALKS • HOT CRACK FILLING after retirement? Your economics will defi ne and allow • BELGIAN BLOCKS • LINE STRIPING you to choose from a basic, comfortable or • CONCRETE luxurious retirement. (3) Do you want to move when you re- • DRIVEWAYS • MILLING • COMMERCIAL tire? There are many locations and housing styles. Consider as well family dynamics • PARKING LOTS • SEAL COATING AND INDUSTRIAL and logistics. We all hear bits of advice from our friends and family about retirement strat- 4 BROTHERS WITH THE RED TRUCKS egy. Some of those things may even be ac- curate, but some ideas are based on retire- ment myths. Myth 1: Plan 10 to 15 years out. Bust- HILLSDALE – WASH TWP. ed—Planning for 25 years of retirement is far more realistic because advances in med- ical care and healthier lifestyles extend the COMPLETE MILLING SERVICES average single 65-year-old man by another 15 years and woman another 19 years (stud- ies and averages—not guarantees; only God FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 30 YEARS gives those). Myth 2: Loyalty and retiring with one “HONESTY IS OUR POLICY” company leads to the best benefi ts. Busted—Staying with one employ- er at lower pay only to increase your pen- sion will reduce your retirement benefi ts. Public/Municipal/Bonded Changing employers may increase your salary and your retirement benefi ts from any fi xed plan maintained by that compa- ny upon vesting. Even a raise of 5 percent ASK ABOUT ALL OUR WORK could be enough to justify switching to a new job. Be aware that changing jobs too GUARANTEED AND FULLY INSURED often may impact vesting requirements and prevent building large sums in fi xed pension plans. Myth 3: The Government guarantees (201) 666-2229 DCA# 13VH00234500 pension benefi ts. Busted—If a company’s pension fails, the Pension Benefi t Guar- antee Corporation only pays a fraction of (201) 652-2700 www.amacchionebrothers.com company benefi ts owed, possibly one-fi fth. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 99 Sponsored REAL ESTATE by FM Home Loans ALL SPONSORED OPEN HOUSES ARE ELIGIBLE OOPENPEN HHOUSESOUSES SSUNDAYUNDAY AAPRILPRIL 110,0, 22016016 FOR FREE APPRAISAL WHEN USING JASON BERG OF FM HOME LOANS. 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Must See! 4 fl oors of living space in this beautiful home on one of Teaneck’s loveliest blocks. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 1285 Dickerson Rd, bathrooms, plus a bonus guestroom in the fi nished basement. Amenities include eat-in kosher kitchen with By Appt Teaneck $650,000 stainless steel appliances, master bedroom with master bathroom, and large sun-fi lled breakfast room. 2 zone (201) 522-3221 central AC, in ground sprinkler system, 2 car garage and security system. 1351 Sussex Rd, Stylish updated Tudor with four fl oors of gracious living space. Generous entry hall, grand living room and formal dining (201) 692-3700 Teaneck $669,000 room, updated kitchen with separate breakfast area. 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms all beautifully renovated. Professionally 11:00-1:00pm landscaped on 132 ft deep property. 316 W Englewood Absolute Move-in Condition! Prime Whittier Area. Polished Oak Floors. Living Room with Fireplace, Study, Ultra Granite Avenue, Teaneck $679,000 Kitchen with Breakfast Room. Huge Family Room/Full Bath. 5 Bedrooms + 2 Updated Baths (2nd Floor). Playroom 2-4 PM (201) 837-8800 Basement. Detached Garage. C/A/C Updated, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Colonial located in prime Teaneck/Bergenfi eld area. Spacious Living Room and Dining Room, 141 Rector Court, double appliance Kitchen, Family Room with Sliding Glass Doors. Attention given to sophisticated architectural details 1:00-3:00pm Bergenfi eld $835,000 throughout. Hardwood fl oors. Great closet space, security system. Bonus guest suite in basement. Close to Houses of Worship, (201) 692-3700 parks and transportation. 156 Copley Ave., Spacious & Beautiful! Expand & Remodeled CH Colonial/272’ Deep Prop. 6 BRs, 5.5 Baths. Oak Flrs. LR/Fplc, Lib, Banq DR, Teaneck $839,900 Gorgeous Designer Isle Kit open to Fam Rm & Deck. Super Master BR/Shower & Sep Tub + 3 more 2nd Flr BRs. Fin 3rd Flr/Guest 2-4 PM (201) 837-8800 Suite + Priv Bath. Recroom Bsmt/Bath+Brm. Multi Zone HVAC. Quality Throughout. 750 Winthrop Road, 5 Bedroom, 4 full bath beautifully renovated, multi level home on premiere Teaneck street. Large entry hall, living room and Teaneck $1,159,000 formal dining room, Chef’s double appliance granite kitchen adjacent to family room with sliding glass doors to trex deck. 2nd 1:00-3:00pm (201) 692-3700 large Family Room. Oversized attached two car garage. 607 Rutland Avenue, 4 fl oors of elegant living space in this new 6 bedroom. 5.5 bath Colonial in the heart of W Englewood. 9 ft ceilings on 1st fl oor, 12:00-2:00pm Teaneck $1,295,000 2 car, easy access garage. Stunning layout! (201) 692-3700 An established mortgage lender to lead you home • Great Rates • Superior Customer Service • Fast Preapprovals • Hassle Free Closings 201-343-6100 568 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666 jasonberg.fmm.com|[email protected] Licensed Residential Mortgage Lender, New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance. Licensed Mortgage Banker, NYS Department of Financial Services. NMLS ID # 2212 JASON BERG NMLS##220661 residence, (2) moving to a new residence, (3) if you have a short-term game plan or the (6) Food costs stay about the same. Housing and Retirement Planning retiring in your second or vacation home, (4) monthly rent is lower than owning. (7) Most seniors drop life insurance pre- CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE moving in with an adult child or (5) moving (8) What type of housing suits you? A miums or scale them down. Myth 8: Housing Costs Are Less. Bust- to a retirement community. house, condo, retirement village or planned (8) Many children of retirees have fi n- ed—Even if your mortgage is paid off, by Considerations: community? ished their schooling, so educational ex- the time you retire, you will still have to (1) Are there compelling reasons to retire (9) Where do you want your retirement penses decrease. pay property taxes, hazard insurance, prop- at home? home to be located? Some relocation fac- (9) Grooming and beautifi cation costs erty maintenance and dues if in a co-op or (2) Is your current house accessible and tors to consider are: cost of living, climate, will increase slightly. condo, which all are expected to increase in comfortable? medical care, state and local taxes, proximi- (10) Risk tolerance decreases along with cost. According to the Bureau of Labor Sta- (3) Is your neighborhood changing for ty to family, culture and recreation. saving and investment activity. tistics, people 65 and older actually spend the better or worse? Looking ahead, how do living expenses I feel like a bit of a hypocrite for ending a greater percentage of income (31 percent) (4) Can you afford your home? Even if generally change in retirement? this way, but “If you fail to plan, you plan to on housing than those between 45 and your home is paid off, (1) Housing costs decline about 25 per- fail.” I better get going. 64 (27 percent). 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Citi, Citibank, and Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM April 7, 2016 • 28 Adar II, 5776 101 ISRAEL REAL ESTATE TAMA 38: Protecting Against Earthquakes By Gedaliah Borvick for all buildings that become reinforced. The apartment owners can transfer these Israel is located in an active seismic re- expansion rights to a construction company gion on the Syrian-African fault and has in return for upgrading their building. The experienced devastating earthquakes, the apartment owners receive a reinforced and most recent fatal one occurring in 1927 refurbished building and expanded apart- when 300 people died and over 1,000 build- ments, as the developers add safe rooms ings were destroyed. Accordingly, in 1980, (known as a “mamad”) to each existing unit. the Israeli government instituted architec- The contractor covers his expenses plus tural and construction standards to ensure makes a profi t by building and selling apart- that new buildings can properly withstand ments on the new fl oors that they construct earthquakes. However, over 100,000 old- above the original building. er buildings were not designed to survive a The plan is a win-win-win situation: (1) strong earthquake, thus putting many Israe- The existing apartment owners receive at li residents at risk. no cost a reinforced building against earth- Tama 38: Before and After CREDIT: V5 ARCHITECTS Thankfully, in 2005 the Ministry of the quakes, a renovated façade, upgraded infra- housing stock, and gains additional tax reve- ther the construction challenges nor the bu- Interior approved TAMA 38, a plan which structure, lobby and stairwells, and an ele- nue from the newly constructed units. reaucratic obstacles, but the requirement to created fi nancial incentives to encourage vator, all of which increases property values Parenthetically, TAMA 38 provides anoth- garner project approval from two thirds of the private sector to bankroll the cost of by over 20%; (2) the construction company er option, whereby the developer knocks the existing apartment owners. Once two strengthening older buildings to withstand profi ts by building and selling new apart- down the existing edifi ce and constructs thirds of the owners are on board, the de- earthquakes. The plan offers increased ments utilizing the expansion rights; and (3) a new building. In this scenario, the exist- veloper may apply for the required building “building rights”—or rights to expand build- the Government protects its citizenry from ing apartment owners would receive a new permits. Upon receiving the permits, the de- ings beyond previous zoning allocations— potential future misfortune, upgrades its apartment. As this option is much more ex- veloper can then petition the court to expe- pensive to implement, between construct- ditiously (within thirty days) schedule a judi- ing a new building and relocating all the ten- cial hearing whereby the apartment owners ants during the period of construction, most who had previously rejected the construc- TAMA 38 plans have implemented the less tion plan can present their arguments. Un- costly reinforcement plan. less these owners present a persuasive rea- TAMA 38 has taken a number of years to son for rebuffi ng the plan, the court will get off the ground. However, once the original approve the project. batch of projects was successfully completed, the neighboring buildings’ owners who were Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home initially skeptical have become more recep- (www.myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency fo- tive to having their buildings reinforced, up- cused on helping people from abroad buy and sell graded and beautifi ed at no cost to them. homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market up- Interestingly, the most complicated as- dates, contact him at [email protected]. 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