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JEWISHVOL 43, NO 3 JOURNALJEWISHJOURNAL.ORG Shirat Hayam announces move to voluntary dues

By Michael Wittner JOURNAL STAFF

SWAMPSCOTT – On Rosh Hashanah, Shirat Hayam presi- dent Renée Sidman stood before her congregation with news she referred to as the “biggest trans- formation of Shirat Hayam since the merger 13 years ago.” At the beginning of its next fiscal year in May, Shirat Hayam – which was formed in 2005 by a merger of Temple Israel and Temple Beth El – will join a growing number of congre- Courtesy Harvard University gations that have instituted a Harvard University president Lawrence S. Bacow in his new office at Loeb House. voluntary dues program. “Many unaffiliated families, Rabbi Michael Ragozin especially young families, see ture prohibitive, according to Bacow brings Jewish spirit the cost of mandatory mem- Rabbi Michael Ragozin. bership fees as a barrier to “Despite our commitment of inclusion to Harvard community entry,” said Sidman. “Voluntary to never turning a family away, dues are an annual pledge that what we’ve discovered is fami- By Penny Schwartz Corey Gold, the student presi- Hillel,” Gold wrote in an email. reflects both what you believe lies have a lot of pride and digni- JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT dent of Harvard Hillel, who Bacow, who was appointed you are able to pay in relation ty, and many people don’t want said that Harvard’s Hillel Jewish as Harvard’s 29th president last to the value you get from the to ask for financial aid,” said CAMBRIDGE - In the month student community is excited February and began the job on temple.” Ragozin. “For other people, it’s since the start of the school year, about Bacow’s arrival. July 1, will be formally inau- Under the new model, con- as a consumer. [The experience] new Harvard University presi- “Holding one of the Torahs gurated as the influential Ivy- gregants can donate an amount is not worth the sticker price.” dent Lawrence S. Bacow and his during Kol Nidre with our tra- League college’s president on they feel will cover their annual For Ragozin, the model wife, Adele Fleet Bacow, have ditional egalitarian minyan, Friday, Oct. 5. membership. Currently, Shirat results in a less transactional, already dropped in on a Shabbat President Bacow has demon- The 67-year-old Newton Hayam has 17 categories of more personal relationship dinner at Harvard Hillel; donat- strated that he is enthusias- resident replaced Drew Gilpin membership, and each requires between congregants and their ed bouquets of flowers for the tic about being involved with Faust, the college’s first woman a different amount. Even though shul. He cited a nationwide 2017 High Holidays; and joined stu- Jewish life on campus and forg- president, who stepped down in the synagogue is willing to make United Jewish Appeal study in dents during religious services ing connections with students. June after serving 11 years. He is accommodations to ensure that which congregants rated the on Yom Kippur. We hope President Bacow soon the school’s third Jewish presi- everyone can afford member- voluntary dues system a 4.1 out It’s an auspicious start for becomes a familiar face around continued on page 15 ship, some still find the struc- continued on page 15 Broadway comes to Boston with a bang: the spectacular ‘Hamilton’ By Jules Becker be publishing the evidence next JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT year in Jewish historian Andrew Porwancher’s book, “The Jewish BOSTON – A curious musi- Founding Founder: Alexander cal number appears in the first Hamilton’s Hidden Life.” At the act of “Hamilton” – namely “Ten same time, the evidence is clear – Duel Commandments.” Whether both in the Broadway original and author-composer Lin-Manuel the strong tour now playing at the Miranda was aware that Alexander Boston Opera House – that its sub- Hamilton studied Torah and basic ject is the kind of Founding Father Hebrew at a Jewish day school on who always defended equality and the Caribbean island of Nevis in the wholeheartedly supported immi- mid-1700s, that title – connected to grants. Tellingly, a rousing cheer the eventual shooting of the first erupted from the audition after the Secretary of the Treasury by Aaron assertion “Immigrants – we get the Burr – could be an unusual allusion job done.” to the Bible. Brilliantly, the cast of “Hamilton” Still, this remarkable winner of at the Richard Rodgers Theatre 11 Tony Awards presents Hamilton in New York and the one on tour as an immigrant and an outsid- largely includes Hispanic and er, something that could relate African-American descendants of directly to indications that George immigrants. The Broadway cast Washington’s right-hand man was even includes a black Jew named the son of a woman who convert- Daveed Diggs, whom this critic ed to Judaism on the island of St. saw powerfully play both Thomas Joan Marcus Croix. Harvard University Press will continued on page 20 Austin Scott as Alexander Hamilton in the Boston Opera House’s production of “Hamilton.”

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Being God’s hands: three faiths unite to end hunger on the North Shore

by Michael Wittner Bixby sees God’s hand in the Bixby participated in a pul- JOURNAL STAFF interfaith collaboration. “The pit exchange that allowed each three of us started talking, and to give a sermon at the other’s MARBLEHEAD – “He had sharing a little bit, and quite house of worship. This year, rained upon them manna to eat, frankly, it just seemed to me Abusharkh also will participate and given them grain of heaven,” that in all three of our ways of in the exchange, and all three says Psalm 78, describing the explicating our faiths that God faith leaders will speak at the miraculous food that God pro- was calling us into something Clifton Lutheran Church (Oct. vided the Israelites during their – the coincidences couldn’t be 7 at 10 a.m.), Temple Sinai (Oct. exodus from slavery. explained,” he said. “We keep 26 at 6 p.m.), and the Islamic The word “manna” appears in on ending up in the same room Society of the North Shore (Nov. the Torah, the New Testament, together, talking about the same 30 at 7:30 p.m.). and the Koran, and its usage in things, talking about the same “Let’s find ways to love and all three holy books underscores issues in our community – work together for the benefit of the importance each of the faiths maybe God says that we should community,” said Abusharkh. place on feeding the hungry. It is do something together for this.” “Because at the end, it is all of therefore apt that a Jewish rabbi, The Manna Project is not our community. [Our collabora- a Christian pastor, and a Muslim their only collaboration. Last tion] shows us that yes, we can spiritual leader have teamed up year, Cohen-Henriquez and be together.” to create the Manna Project to address hunger on the North Spiritual leader Fawaz Abusharkh of the Islamic Society of the North Shore. Shore, Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez of Temple Sinai in Marblehead, The Manna Project began and Pastor Jim Bixby of the Clifton Lutheran Church in Marblehead. in 2017 when two Marblehead PHYLLIS LEVIN spiritual leaders, Rabbi David tiative together roughly a year team, that goal may be more on Real estate Cohen-Hernandez of Temple ago, Cohen-Henriquez and Bixby attainable. Fawaz Abusharkh, Sinai and Pastor Jim Bixby of first launched a Sukkot Harvest- the spiritual leader of the Lynn- HOW TO AVOID OVERPRICING Clifton Lutheran Church, began fest to raise money. Then they based Islamic Society of the Home sellers are often tempted to overprice discussing how their congrega- met with local businesses and North Shore, whom Cohen- their properties in order to ‘test the market’ and tions could collaborate to help rotary clubs, who supplied 31 Henriquez met at an interfaith then ‘negotiate down’ to get the most money. But this the wider community. donations such as gift baskets vigil after the Parkland shooting strategy is counter-productive. It can actually scare “One day the idea came of and free cruises that they raffled in February, joined the Manna Phyllis Levin away qualified buyers and cause your home to linger doing a project, and one thing off every day in January in order Project over the summer. CRS GRI CBR on the market and eventually expose you to low-ball- led to the other,” said Cohen- to raise money. For Abusharkh, who is ing bargain hunters. Henriquez, who had become In March at Temple Sinai, vol- Palestinian, working with the The best strategy is to price your home competitively from the start. First friends with Bixby through unteers packed a total of 14,000 Manna Project has helped rein- check comparable sales in your area. Not only will buyers know the true the interfaith Marblehead meals to distribute to food banks force his view that the three reli- market value of your home, but appraisers will too, and they play a big role Ministerial Association. “[We around the North Shore. “The gions – and all people in general in how much money the buyer’s lender will approve. always knew] the main purpose subtitle of the Manna Project – share an incredible amount in Most home buyers do their initial house hunting online and price is the was to feed people, but with is ‘Being God’s hands,’” said common. first thing they check. Make sure your home is priced competitively and our religious awareness. It is an Cohen-Henriquez. “God sends “We are all the same, and we looks good in your photos. imperative commandment in the food, but [we] have to move all want the same thing,” he said. both our traditions to feed the it, distribute it – it doesn’t fall “In all our religions – Christian, When in doubt, go low. A lower priced home invites multiple offers and poor – we can’t talk about [God] from the sky anymore.” Jewish, and Muslims – we are gives you room to negotiate for more money. Ask your REALTOR® to help if people are hungry.” After the packing was fin- asked to feed the hungry and you find your home’s true market value. Initially, Bixby didn’t think he ished, Cohen-Henriquez and help the weak. It’s like an enlight- Happy Passover!EXPERIENCEJUST CALLEXPERIENCE AND IS I’LLTHE DODIFFERENCE. IS THE THE REST DIFFERENCE wanted the joint project to focus Bixby engaged the congregation ening point when you see that specifically on hunger. However, in an interfaith worship cere- despite the difference in how Feel freeFeel to freecall tome call at me SAGAN at SAGAN REALTORS REALTORS upon talking to members of the mony, and everyone sat down to people practice, the religions on all aspectson all aspectsof buying of buying or selling or selling real real estate estate community, he learned it is a eat. At this year’s packing event, strictly and clearly say the same at 781-367-8150at 781-367-8150 far more pervasive problem than Cohen-Henriquez and Bixby thing when it comes to all these most people realize. hope to double the amount of issues.” www.phyllislevin.com [email protected] (781) 367-8150 “I will be the first person to food distributed. They also are website email cell admit that hunger seemed to me embarking on a listening tour to to be yesterday’s problem,” said better ascertain the community’s Pastor Bixby. “The more time I needs. spent with [someone] anecdot- “Our focus is evolving,” said ally, the more I realized hunger’s Bixby. “As we first got together, a daily part of life for this con- the need appeared so huge that gregant. Then I got more into the we just had to act – we had to get statistics of what does this look some food out into the commu- Food fo Thought! like? Is this a common story? nity right now. 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Visit our website: www.levineskoshermkt.com 4 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – OCTOBER 4, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS TheMillennials TELL ME ABOUT so I was down south at a small different denominations, has real- YOUR JEWISH regional school, kind of like a kib- ly opened me up to very different BACKGROUND. butz, just outside Beersheba, along opinions on the issue, and made me with 31 other public high school more able to have a deeper under- Until third grade, I went to Cohen students from around the country. standing of the issues. Hillel and then my parents moved The whole program was centered me to public school: different ele- around basically teaching us Jewish HOW IS BRANDEIS mentary schools in Swampscott … history by taking us to places where UNIVERSITY? I kept with public school through things actually happened. Like for Brandeis is a really unique school high school – I went to Swampscott example when we were in ancient when it comes to Jewish life. It’s Middle School, then Swampscott times, we went to the City of David about half Jewish, and I think in High School. I guess mostly in high in Jerusalem, and when we got to many ways it’s a microcosm of the school I was involved with different the Holocaust, we actually went to American Jewish community. I youth groups … and in high school Poland. It was an awesome experi- think from the very beginning at I also was involved in Prozdor, ence, one that I think inspired my freshman year, I became the most which is a Jewish high school basi- love for Israel and propelled me to involved in that group, because I cally at Hebrew College in Newton. get involved in I guess you might saw them as more engaged. I’ve Religiously speaking, I would say I call it Israel activism. become a little bit more religious grew up Conservative – you know, since entering college. I actually like having Friday night dinners … COULD YOU TALK keep Shabbat now fully and I start- doing all the regular holidays, light- MORE ABOUT YOUR ed that freshman year, and the com- NAME: Andrew Jacobson ing candles for Chanukah, having a ISRAEL ADVOCACY munity here has really provided a Seder for Pesach. We went to Shirat AGE: 21 really good platform to do that. I Hayam as well as Chabad of the EFFORTS? don’t follow everything that your CURRENTLY LIVING IN: Waltham North Shore in Swampscott. I went I became an intern with average modern-Orthodox person HOMETOWN: Swampscott to Camp Tevya for five or six years StandWithUs, and I became follows, so for that reason I don’t in New Hampshire, and I also spent involved in American Israel Public ALMA MATER: Swampscott High School ’15, classify myself as modern-Ortho- two weeks at a camp in Israel. Affairs Committee and also with Brandeis University ’19 dox, but I’m definitely closest to the Lappin Foundation. My inter- modern-Orthodox. FAVORITE FOOD: Indian food; aloo gobi YOU’VE SPENT A FAIR ests have changed since then, but in FAVORITE MUSIC: I like Jon Bellion, AMOUNT OF TIME IN high school I ran a lot of events, like DO YOU HAVE ANY Ishay Ribo … I like Hozier, Portugal. The Man … ISRAEL. for the Lappin Foundation, we did a IDEA WHAT YOU Bon Iver [they’re my favorite]. six-week course on Israel education A lot of my Jewish identity is WANT TO DO AFTER … that was one of the coolest things FAVORITE BOOKS: That’s a hard one, based on my experience in Israel. GRADUATION? I did. I ran different events in my but “Sabbath’s Theater” by Philip Roth. I also love I was able to take a semester there, I’m not entirely sure … I’m high school and went to different “Winesburg, Ohio” by Sherwood Anderson, and “I Know actually my second semester junior majoring in philosophy, minoring conferences and spoke to donors – Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. year of high school, and also did a in business and Judaic studies, and that kind of thing. semester there, just last semester, at I’m looking for jobs in a variety FAVORITE MOVIES: “Good Will Hunting” [Since high school] I wouldn’t say Hebrew University. And I’ve gone on of different areas; everything from is number one. my views have necessarily shifted other trips, through youth groups, social impact, consulting, impact a lot, but my understanding has FAVORITE TV SHOW: “The Office” my family, through Y2I, [then as] a investing, to becoming a financial really deepened. My views were counselor on Y2I. planner, to something a little bit FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: pretty superficial in high school – I Jaipur, India; Santorini, Greece; and Iceland. I want to [The high school trip] was nonprofit or humanities-oriented. I just didn’t know that much. Having go to Bali and New Zealand. through a program called Alexander also love to write. My biggest dream had talks with Palestinians, having Muss High School in Israel … is to write a novel. FAVORITE JEWISH PERSON: had experiences with Jews from Viktor Frankl I did the full semester program, – Michael Wittner THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – OCTOBER 4, 2018 5

CJP poverty simulation sheds “Packs both emotional punch light on Jews in distress and a vivid portrait of Jewish American life in post-WWII Boston.” —Booklist (ALA), starred review

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“My Mother’s Son is a richly sprawling and The poverty simulation includes trained volunteers. It will be held on singular Jewish-American saga. It echoes Oct. 14 at Temple Sinai in Marblehead. with an unwashed Boston brogue and a By Michael Wittner feels like to be in distress.” heart that beats with a Holocaust past.” JOURNAL STAFF At the beginning of the simu- —Thane Rosenbaum, author of The Golems lation, which is adapted from a of Gotham and Second Hand Smoke MARBLEHEAD – Charles model designed by the Missouri Chen, a married father of three, Community Action Network, “‘When you’re a kid, they don’t always needed a job quickly. His unem- participants are assigned identi- ployment benefits were running ties and biographies. Some are tell you the truth.’ With an opening line out, he and his family couldn’t people with families and bills like that, it’s easy to see why My Mother’s afford his wife’s health insur- to pay who have just lost their Son by David Hirshberg should become a ance, and his teenage daughter jobs. Others are young children classic like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. . . . ” was due to give birth in two whose only caretakers are elder- —FreshFiction.com months. He thought he could ly grandparents, or people who get employment training, but lost all their money due to ill- he went to the wrong office. ness or accident. Participants, He thought he could get food who are grouped together into Print and ebooks available at stamps, but not for a month. His imaginary families, receive child needed glasses. The mort- a toolkit with items like fake gage payments were overdue. money, transportation vouch- FigTreeBooks.net After running around, waiting in ers, and food stamps. FigTreeBks line, and dealing with one rude Meanwhile, a staff of trained and your local bookstore bureaucrat after another, time volunteers – usually former was up. participants in the simulation “Charles Chen” was actu- – play the figures of authority ally Joan Yenawine, the asso- that people in poverty come up ciate creative director at CJP. against in their daily struggles. Yenawine was assigned the role Told to assume a personality of Charles Chen as part of the and stay in character, volunteers CJP Poverty Simulation, which take on the roles of social work- assigns false identities and situ- ers, landlords, police officers, “Karen and Michael have exceeded our ations to participants to help pawnbrokers, and the like. In expectations as Realtors. They’ve truly them gain a preliminary under- a series of 15-minute segments standing of the daily stresses and that represent a week of time, helped us in our buying process by bringing humiliations brought about by participants run back and forth us full circle. For every question we had, they poverty. The simulation, which between these stations, trying had answers, and also resources. This buying is part of CJP’s broader Anti- to obtain signatures, stamps, process could’ve been diffi cult, given our Poverty Initiative, will take place advice, compassion, and per- circumstances of starting a new family in on the North Shore on Oct. 14 at haps most importantly of all: Temple Sinai in Marblehead. money. Not everyone makes it the midst, but we could not be more thrilled “The poverty simulation is out intact. with the turn out. Karen and team have saved something we initiated as part At the end of the two-hour us money along the way, and through the of the anti-poverty program to simulation, exhausted partici- closing process.” try to bring recognition to the pants and volunteers debrief issue, because when you are what the experience was like, Rachel & Basil, facing financial distress there’s and in the past, people who a lot of stigma about reaching have been through real-life Swampscott, MA out,” said Beth Tauro, director of poverty have spoken about planning, outreach, and engage- their experiences. According to ment at CJP. “We thought the Tauro, many participants report best way to reduce stigma is to feelings of anxiety throughout, educate people about what it continued on page 9 BAR MITZVAH Karen Butt Michael Kramer HEADQUARTERS [email protected] [email protected] 978.337.5597 Our Mission Statement: Selling your home is not just an important fi nancial transaction for your family, it is a complex and personal decision; As experienced Realtors, we are committed to this process being a superlative experience.

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JEWISH JOURNAL Steven A. Rosenberg PUBLISHER/EDITOR Voluntary dues reflect the evolving American Jewish Experience nce again, the Jewish High Holidays have dues model in favor of allowing congregants to come and gone. But statistically, fewer decide how much to give, and when. According OJews feel the need to formally mark the to area temple administrators and rabbis, the holiday in synagogue. The numbers point to a voluntary dues policy has boosted membership, changing Jewish population that has a different not impacted the bottom line, and empowered identity than previous generations. As barriers congregants by allowing them to choose their have fallen that prevented Jews from advancing own donation amount. in professional life, and towns and cities that In recent decades, synagogues have closed previously restricted Jews have opened their or merged in Lynn, Swampscott, Marblehead, gates, intermarriage – once frowned upon by Salem, Beverly, Revere, Chelsea, Malden, Jews and gentiles – now touches nearly every Lawrence and several other communities across non-observant Jewish family in America. A 2013 the state. As American Jews evolve and move Pew study reported that since 2000, 72 percent away from Jewish institutions that formally on non-Orthodox Jews have married outside attracted previous generations – 32 percent of of their faith. The Pew report also found that Jewish millennials describe themselves as having less than one-third of American Jews formally no religion according to the Pew report – the affiliate with a synagogue. voluntary dues system is an important step for Over the holidays, Congregation Shirat Hayam synagogues to take as these institutions plan in Swampscott joined area synagogues such as for the future. By dropping a fixed “pay to pray” Marblehead’s Temple Emanu-El, Gloucester’s model, one more barrier has fallen that may Temple Ahavat Achim, and Chabad of the have prevented some Jews from affiliating. This North Shore in instituting a voluntary dues kind of creative thinking is critical as synagogues policy. They’re part of a group of 60 synagogues navigate the evolving American Jewish across the country that have scrapped a fixed Experience. Area rabbis endorse law to protect transgender rights n Nov. 6, we will have port, and the support of over cause problems, and transgen- simultaneously. what our tradition teaches and the opportunity to vote 1,000 corporations, nonprof- der people are highly prone to Our Jewish legal tradition demands of us: a commitment O“yes” to uphold laws that its, safety advocates, and law depression, bullying, murder, identifies no fewer than six dis- to human dignity based in all of protect the rights of transgen- enforcement officials, Question and suicide. tinct “genders,” certainly assum- us being created in God’s image, der people in Massachusetts, or 3 challenges the current law. Those in support of the law ing the male and female, but and to protecting those most “no” to take them away. One stated concern is that trans- hope that citizens will vote “yes” including as well designations vulnerable. Like the Massachusetts Board gender people will harm women to ensure that transgender peo- we now refer to as “intersex” If you want to learn more, the of Rabbis, the Anti-Defamation and girls in restrooms. This is ple continue to have safe access identities. To use the classical Beverly Multifaith Coalition is League, the Jewish Community a misconception. A study by to public spaces. Imagine being terms of the ancient rabbis: the holding a forum at 7:30 p.m. on Relations Council, and as many the UCLA School of Law finds denied treatment by a doctor androgynos, one who has both Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Temple B’nai of us already have preached no relationship between public based on your gender. Imagine male and female characteristics; Abraham, 200 East Lothrop St. or written about to our con- transgender bathroom access going out to dinner and not the tumtum, one whose biol- in Beverly, which will include gregations, as members of the and crime. This law does not knowing whether you could ogy is unclear; the aylonit, who legal, religious, and personal North Shore Rabbis and Cantors change the fact that anyone who safely use the bathroom. identifies as female at birth, but perspectives as well as actions. Association, we support voting assaults a person in a bathroom From the creation of the at puberty develops male char- You can also get involved “yes.” will be arrested, no matter their first human according to Torah, acteristics; and the saris, who with Keshet, an organization In 2016, Governor Charlie gender identity. gender diversity was part of the appears as male at birth, but based in Jamaica Plan dedicated Baker, along with a supermajor- Others may claim that trans- Divine plan. In the first chapter later takes on more typically to LGBTQI+ rights and inclusion ity in the Massachusetts State gender people are mentally of Genesis, God said: “Let us female biology. Based on the in Jewish life. Visit keshetonline. House, signed into law that peo- ill. In fact, mainstream medi- make Adam in our image, after study of these legal texts, the org. ple cannot face discrimination cal and psychiatric authorities our likeness,” and then, “God Jewish understanding of gender Let us continue to work in public places because of their agree that being transgender created Adam in His image, in is neither binary nor even a grid toward the day when the dig- gender identity. This means that is not a fantasy or mental ill- the image of God He created into which every person must nity, safety, and respect for all is a transgender person cannot ness. It’s a valid state in which him; male and female God cre- be forced to fit. Rather, we see a hallmark of our community, be discriminated against or be one’s gender does not match ated them.” The sages explain gender diversity as a spectrum, Commonwealth, and nation. refused service in a restaurant, what was assigned at birth. For the unusual language as mean- truly a rainbow of possibilities hotel, or doctor’s office, and can many, simply being transgen- ing that God created the first for reflecting the Image of God. Rabbi Alison P. Adler, use the restroom that matches der does not cause dysfunction; human being as an androgy- And what of the transgen- Temple B’nai Abraham, Beverly their gender identity. it’s the social stigma and barri- nous person, containing both der, those people whose gen- Yet in spite of bipartisan sup- ers to expressing identity that male and female characteristics der identity, expression, and Rabbi Greg Hersh, behavior is different from those Temple Emmanuel, Wakefield typically associated with their assigned sex at birth? It’s in our Rabbi David Kudan, sacred texts. Opinions suggest Temple Tiferet Shalom, Peabody that Jacob’s daughter, Dinah, was conceived with the soul of a Rabbi Steven Lewis, man, but through Divine inter- Temple Ahavat Achim, cession, was transitioned into a Gloucester woman. Likewise, the Kabbalah teaches that Abraham’s son, Rabbi Rim Meirowitz, Isaac, was ensouled as a woman, Rabbi Emeritus, but born as a man for the pur- Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester pose of carrying forward the family’s unique covenant with Rabbi David J. Meyer, God. Temple Emanu-El, Marblehead Our mystical traditions speak of gilgul ha-neshamot, the Rabbi Richard Perlman, “cycling of souls,” essentially a Temple Ner Tamid, Peabody form of reincarnation through which the soul of a male will Rabbi Michael Ragozin, enter a female body and vice- Congregation Shirat Hayam, versa, a circumstance which Swampscott may be remedied as a trans- gender. Rabbi Benjamin J. 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By Stephen M. Flatow death. She also specifically said JNS.ORG that she “respects every type of resistance” – obviously includ- hed Tamimi, the 17-year- ing the other kinds of “resis- old Palestinian jailed tance” in which Palestinians Afor assaulting an Israeli engage: knives, guns, bombs. soldier, says she supports vio- Tamimi has never explicitly lence against Jews and seeks the condemned stabbing, shooting destruction of Israel. or bombing Jews. And she never I believe her. will. Because she believes in And I believe that groups stabbing, shooting and bomb- such as J Street, which have ing Jews. Her words: “Every defended Tamimi and claimed type of resistance.” I believe she that she is nonviolently resist- means it. ing “the Israeli occupation of And what is “this occupa- the West Bank,” owe the Jewish tion” to which Tamimi refers? community an apology for Again, she made it very clear refusing to believe her. to the France24 interviewer. When Tamimi was arrested He asked her how she can jus- last December for assaulting an tify slapping an Israeli soldier. Israeli soldier, the Jewish left She replied: “These soldiers are leaped to her defense. J Street occupying my country – Jaffa, president Jeremy-Ben Ami Haifa, Akko.” wrote an op-ed arguing that Those parts of “occupied Israel has been “illegally taking Palestine” are not in the “West over” the land of her village, and Bank.” They are nowhere near her assault of the Israeli soldier her village of Nabi Saleh. They “results quite naturally … from Ahed Tamimi has become a prominent public face of the Palestinian cause. are within pre-1967 Israel. the human impulse to resist Tamimi could not have been injustice against one’s commu- In an interview with a was asked if she had any regrets Consider this excerpt: clearer. She was saying that nity and family,” he wrote. Lebanese television station about publicly praising the Interviewer: “You are calling she considers all of Israel to be The J Street web site post- on Aug. 22, Tamimi praised Hezbollah. “No absolutely not,” for a peaceful resistance.” “occupied territory.” ed an essay by a Washington, Hezbollah terrorist leader she declared, pointing out that Tamimi: “I call for a people’s It takes a certain kind of D.C., rabbi named Hannah Hassan Nasrallah. resistance, of any kind. hubris (some would call it rac- Goldstein, declaring that that That’s right, Hezbollah – To me, it’s important for ism) to say that Palestinian girls she “can understand why” bombers of the Jewish the people to be able to should not be believed – to pre- Tamimi’s father sent her and community center in Tamimi … began issuing choose how they would tend that they don’t mean what her siblings to throw rocks at Buenos Aires, mur- like to resist against this they say when they support Jews since “under occupation, derers of hundreds statements making it clear that occupation. To me, there violence against Jews and the their opportunities are limited” of Americans, hijack- for her, the issue is not the village’s are different manners to destruction of Israel. and “putting children [or allow- ers of TWA flight 847. land, but rather the very existence fight this occupation. To I call on Ahed Tamimi’s ing them to put themselves] That’s right, Nasrallah, each his own. Some may Jewish defenders to believe her in harm’s way for the sake of the Holocaust-denier of Israel. And far from being some choose poetry; others words, and to apologize to the greater change seems worth the and virulent anti-Sem- kind of Palestinian Gandhi, she slapping a soldier; oth- Jewish community for trying to risk.” ite. Tamimi thanked supports terrorism and terrorists. ers might choose throw- deceive us about her beliefs and But as soon as Tamimi fin- Nasrallah profusely for ing stones or drawing. intentions. ished her jail sentence, she boosting “not just my I respect every type of began issuing statements mak- morale, but the morale resistance.” Stephen M. Flatow is the ing it clear that for her, the issue of many people,” and wished Nasrallah “stands against the She specifically refused to father of Alisa Flatow, who was is not the village’s land, but rath- him a happy holiday (Eid-al- United States and Israel, so I say that she supports “peaceful” murdered in a Palestinian ter- er the very existence of Israel. Fitr). agree with him on this particu- actions. She specifically said rorist attack in 1995. And far from being some kind In an interview with the lar point.” she supports assaulting Israeli of Palestinian Gandhi, she sup- French television station The France24 interview was soldiers and “throwing stones” – ports terrorism and terrorists. France24 on Sept. 17, Tamimi revealing in other ways, too. meaning, trying to stone Jews to ‘Boston Media Room’ grows into global pro-Israel movement

By Jacob Kamaras Center (IDC) in Herzliya and tell” approach to advocacy. Act. JNS.ORG the Maccabee Task Force, based IL does not use any logos in its on IDC’s “Situation Room,” videos in order to give viewers n the late spring, Israeli- which developed during Israel’s the opportunity to fully experi- American Council (IAC) “Operation Pillar of Defense” ence Israel and to encourage IBoston joined forces with and “Operation Protective Edge” other organizations to share the major local Jewish organiza- in 2012 and 2014, respectively. content. tions to work to overturn an The success of this project led to “There’s a good chance that anti-Israel resolution on the the founding of Act.IL, an initia- you’ve seen an Act.IL video Cambridge City Council agen- tive that works to crowdsource without knowing who produced da. This community-wide effort, pro-Israel activism on social it,” Carmel says, adding that which ultimately resulted in a media in order to share Israel’s “promoting Israel is one aspect setback for the BDS movement, story online, and counter hate of Zionism, but the next level was a prime example of organi- speech. of sophistication and impact is zations with different missions The organization takes a showing others that they can coming together for the better- four-pronged approach to its see Israel’s diversity for them- ment of Israel and the Jewish work: creating original content A scene from a video produced by Act.IL. selves.” community. campaigns, providing profes- A people-driven, grassroots The “Mass Against HP” sional training to the pro-Israel a short-term idea during war- student ambassadors prompted initiative, Act.IL embodies the effort to convince Cambridge community, encouraging online time is now a national and glob- 97 Bostonians to send out an spirit of self-motivated activism. to pass a measure calling on activism such as reporting incit- al movement partnering with email to Cambridge Council Act.IL does not receive funding the city to stop doing business ing pages and signing petitions, Jewish Federations across the Members that exposed the BDS from Israel or any other gov- with Hewlett-Packard over the and operating Media Rooms country. movement’s involvement with ernment. Its professional staff computer giant’s operations in that empower and engage local Understanding that anti- the Hewlett-Packard resolution works to support the move- Israel was thwarted by a broad communities to act for Israel on Semitism exists on a global – something that was not previ- ment’s thousands of volunteers, coalition that included student social media. scale, Act.IL has responded by ously apparent to several of the who are connected by their love ambassadors from the Act. Act.IL’s first Media Room in mobilizing a global network Council Members. and pride for Israel, the United IL online community. These the United States was launched comprised of thousands of vol- The email made a tangible States and the Jewish people. activists joined partner organi- in Boston as the result of a unteer activists dedicated to impact. Multiple councilmem- Act.IL has turned a threat zations in leading an effective strong relationship between fighting anti-Semitism, anti- bers who received the message into an opportunity, and today battle against BDS from Act.IL’s IAC Boston and CJP; CJP is Israel sentiments, and incite- responded that if the boycott is a global movement of activ- Boston Media Room, located also a significant funder of the ment to terrorism and violence. resolution made it to the agen- ists, young and old, who are at the local IAC Community Boston Media Room, and Aviva A landmark victory for the da, they would not allow it to sharing Israel’s multifaceted Center. The media room is a Klompas, its associate vice pres- Boston Jewish community pass. Ultimately, Cambridge’s society with the world. partnership between IAC ident of strategic Israel engage- came upon the stalling of the mayor personally informed Act. Boston and Combined Jewish ment, is a Media Room mentor. Cambridge BDS resolution. The IL that the resolution would be Jacob Kamaras is the for- Philanthropies (CJP), Greater As Act.IL now has five addition- Boston Media Room played a taken off the agenda. mer editor of the Jewish News Boston’s Jewish Federation. al Media Rooms in New Jersey, strong role in this positive out- Lital Carmel, the IAC’s Boston Syndicate. Act.IL is a joint venture of New York, Philadelphia, Florida come. By uploading a “send an Regional Director, notes that the IAC, the Interdisciplinary and Los Angeles. What was once email” mission to the Act.IL app, Act.IL employs a “show, don’t 8 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – OCTOBER 4, 2018

Ruderman Foundation helps Jewish Journal Boston North 6 9 9- 7 3 0 9 / 26 / 2018 secure equal pay for Paralympians Bi-weekly 28 25.00 By Michael Wittner meant a 400 percent raise for 27 Congress St., Suite 501 Chet Baker JOURNAL STAFF thousands of Paralympic ath- Salem, MA 01970-5577 978-745-4111 letes, many of whom must take Jenny Sichel is a competitive on other jobs in order to make Same rower who won a silver medal ends meet. The news was greet- at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio ed with widespread applause. Steven A. Rosenberg 27 Congress St., Suite 501 de Janeiro, for which she was “This is a landmark decision and Salem, MA 01970-5577 awarded $3,000. Had Sichel won moment,” said Eli Wolff, a for- a silver medal for the Olympic mer Paralympic soccer player Same team, she would have been who is the co-director of the awarded $15,000. Sport and Society Initiative at No matter the medal, Brown University and co-direc- Paralympians until very recently tor of the Power of Sport Lab. earned only one fifth as much “We are seeing great progress as Olympians. Outraged by this “This is a landmark decision and toward parity, equality and North Shore Jewish Press 27 Congress St., Suite 501 massive discrepancy, Sichel moment,” said Eli Wolff, a for- social justice for athletes with Ltd(non-profit) Salem, MA 01970-5577 spread the word. She reached mer Paralympic soccer player. disabilities in sport and in soci- d/b/a Jewish Journal out to fellow members of ety. We still have a long way to go Boston North Link20, a global social network Jay Ruderman, the presi- toward fully valuing and bring- of activists run by the Ruderman dent of the Ruderman ing visibility to people with dis- Family Foundation whose goal Foundation, was equally upset. abilities in our sports culture.” is to raise awareness of disabil- “It is disappointing, infuriat- Even with the pay gap now ity rights. Since this gap is the ing, and embarrassing that the erased, there remains a sig- kind of discrimination that their Paralympics, an international nificant gap in coverage of the organization is trying to com- platform that fulfills our great- Olympics and the Paralympics. bat, Link20 members across est hopes for what people of In 2012, NBC aired only 5 ½ the country decided that they all abilities can do and achieve, hours of Paralympic cover- wanted to launch a national is a source of discrimination in age, none of it live, yet it aired campaign. On March 5, short- medal pay for the athletes,” he 5,535 hours of Olympic cover- ly before the start of the 2018 said. “The USOC must stand up age. Though this discrepancy Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and correct this injustice and improved in recent games, in South Korea, Link20 sent a display a commitment to inclu- overall American media cover- letter to Lawrence Probst, the sion and equality of all athletes.” age of the Paralympics still lags Jewish Journal Boston North 10 / 4 / 2018 Chairman of the US Olympic Link20 worked hard to get far behind that of the Olympics, Committee’s board. the word out. It created and and of Paralympic coverage in “We believe that the medal posted videos to its social other countries. 10,668 10,474 payout policy sends a disturbing media accounts, and personally Despite lingering inequali- message to our Paralympic ath- reached out to members of the ties, the recent USOC direc- 1,578 1,551 letes, and the rest of the world, U.S. Olympic Committee, many tion marks a significant turning 8,638 8,473 that some athletes are inferior to of whom were sympathetic to point. “We’re very proud that others merely because they hap- their cause. this story started with activ- - 0 - - 0 - pen to have a disability,” Link20 On Friday, Sept. 21, the U.S. ists,” said Rinat Kisin, a program - 0 - - 0 - wrote. “We believe a message Olympic Committee Board officer for Link20. “This is an 10,216 10,024 of equality, reflected in equal voted to pay Olympians and historical moment … it’s look- payouts for both Olympic and Paralympians equally, includ- ing at people with disabilities as 233 233 Paralympic athletes who win ing retroactive payments total- equal – this is the message that 220 217 medals, is far more fitting with ing $1.2 million to athletes who comes out. We are very happy, - 0 - - 0 - the ideals of the Olympic move- competed in Pyeongchang in and we support USOC for taking 3,422 3,435 ment.” March. This announcement the lead.” 3,875 3,885 14,091 13,909 80 years ago, Jews found little refuge 70 66 from Nazis at Evian Conference 14,161 13,975 To mark the 80th anniver- cacy organization AJC, B’nai already had fled their country. 72.5% 72.1% sary of the Evian Conference, B’rith International, the Lantos One by one, 31 ambassa- an International Educational Foundation, and the “Facing dors – included those from the Symposium on Human Rights History and Ourselves” interna- United States and Great Britain and Global Anti-Semitism tional Holocaust education pro- – explained why they could take was held on July 10-11 at the gram. Marion Lenne, a member only a small amount of Jews, Hôtel Royal in Évian-les-Bains, of the French Parliament, also or none at all. The Dominican France. attended. Republic offered 100,000 visas The conference’s theme In response to the rise of Nazi for German Jewish bachelor was “Remembering the Past & Germany, President Franklin D. farmers, though only 700 were Plotting a Course for the Future.” Roosevelt convened an interna- able to make the journey. They The event hosted 25 leaders tional conference from July 6-15, arrived in the island’s town of from some of the world’s most 1938 in Evian. Representatives Sosua just before the war. recognized Jewish and human from 32 countries discussed the The “Evian Revisited” event rights organizations, includ- growing Jewish refugee crisis; (also known as “Evian II”), which ing the global Jewish advo- about 150,000 German Jews continued on page 9

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Join us for s’mores and tours! Prospective and new camp families Open House (rain or shine) The Jewish Journal will hold its annual meeting on Nov. 8, 2018 Please RSVP by October 15th to: 781-237-9410 ext. 3 or [email protected] Located at 9 Camp Road, Amherst, in beautiful southern New Hampshire at 7 p.m. at Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody, MA. Check us out at www.cyj.org The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served. 14 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – OCTOBER 4, 2018 CAMPS & SCHOOLS

Cohen Camps: Camp Pembroke, Camp Tel Noar and Camp Tevya from page 13 AT EPSTEIN HILLEL SCHOOL live all the magic of summer: The Cohen Camps are plural- bunk bonding; water, field, and ist, kosher, nonprofit, and ACA court sports; arts, dance, and accredited. All are within an theatre; and LOTS of singing hour’s drive of Boston. We host Our doors and fun! Connecting with each tours all year. First-time camper other, we share and celebrate grants are standard. Sibling dis- are always open. our values, traditions and love of counts and generous financial Israel, while appreciating each aid are available, too. person as an individual. Parents say their children “feel strong,” Learn more. Call 781-489- like they “belong to something,” 2070 or visit www.cohencamps. and “come home more confi- org to let us help you choose. dent, having made lifelong Explore each camp at www. friends, growing “Jewishly,” and camppembroke.org, www. becoming proud of who they camptelnoar.org, and www. Please contact Jennifer Stam Goldberg, are.” camptevya.org. Director of Admissions and Marketing, for a private tour at a time convenient Epstein Hillel School for you ([email protected] ). pstein Hillel School (EHS) their academic achievements, Eis the independent Jewish confidence, intellect, and sound MARBLEHEAD, MA | EPSTEINHILLEL.ORG | 781.639.2880 day school in Marblehead, moral compass. For over 60 Massachusetts. EHS offers an years, EHS students have been innovative and challenging heading out into the world with dual-language educational a love of learning and a desire experience that fosters critical to affect change. Year after thinking, curiosity, creativity, year, our graduates report that and a love of learning for stu- attending EHS made a lifelong dents in kindergarten, elemen- impact – educationally, profes- tary, and middle school. Our sionally, and personally. teachers recognize and chal- lenge students’ strengths, while Epstein Hillel School is developing their natural curios- located at Six Community Road, ity to help them reach their full Marblehead. Visit www.epstein- potential. hillel.org or call 781-639-2880. EHS graduates are known for

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Prometheus Tutors Newton’s Temple Emanuel, a Conservative con- from page 14 Harvard gregation where the Bacows are members and from page 1 regulars at the Shabbat minyan. ing, summer programs, online Prometheus Tutors achieves dent, preceded by Neil Rudenstine (1991-2001) The couple are warm, sincere, kind, and down- courses, and more to help your similar results with SSAT/ and Lawrence Summers (2001-2006). All three are to-earth, Rabbi Gardenswartz told the Journal. student achieve academic suc- ISEE/HSPT, ACT, and Graduate scheduled to participate in the inaugural ceremo- Bacow’s values reflect a deep sense of humility cess. School Exam students. How? nies. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will and shared responsibility, he said. Double the Average Prometheus provides stu- deliver a greeting. 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Students who prep better than Prometheus. public policy. In the opening chorale presentation of are willing to work hard and Bacow, a warm and engaging conversational- “America the Beautiful,” a young boy soprano embrace Prometheus’ strategies Prometheus Tutors is located ist, is enthusiastic about his new role at Harvard from Cambridge will join the college student cho- are in a position to dramatically at 10 Liberty St., Danvers. Call and his chance to tackle the challenges facing rus to sing a solo, an unusual gesture that reflects increase their standardized test (978) 922-5540 or visit www. higher education more broadly, including issues Bacow’s longtime commitment to engaging the scores. It’s that simple. prometheustutors.com. of accessibility and affordability. university with the broader community, Clark “I really see this in many respects as a call observed. to public service, and not just a chance to lead Bacow suggested an aspirational Biblical verse Rashi School Harvard,” Bacow said in a conversation last month from Micah as a source for the chorale interlude, s the world becomes Reform Jewish independent at his Loeb House office. “What is Good,” that has been set to music by Aincreasingly interconnect- school, students in kindergar- He’s specially concerned with what he sees Carson Cooman, resident composer at Harvard’s ed, success depends on col- ten through grade 8 learn in as a notable decline in public support for higher Memorial Church. laboration, creativity, critical an atmosphere infused with an education. The inauguration will close with a chorale thinking, and problem solving. appreciation for, and love of, a “Like so many others, I have been able to enjoy benediction of “Hineh mah tov” from Leonard At The Rashi School, educa- life informed by Jewish values. this extraordinary life in large part because of the Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms,” sung in Hebrew. tion is forward-thinking, keep- The school shares a 162-acre transformative power of education, and specifi- Bernstein was an alumnus of Harvard. ing pace with innovations in wooded campus with Hebrew cally higher education. I want to make sure that Bacow served on the board of Hebrew College, research and practice on how SeniorLife’s NewBridge com- the opportunity is available to future genera- which in 2004, awarded him an honorary degree. children learn, and emphasiz- munity, enriching the student tions,” he said. He plans to attend the Oct. 15 ceremony when ing the skills students will need experience with multigenera- He credits his sense of civic duty to his parents, Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld is installed as the to be successful in the world tional friendships and perspec- both of whom are deceased. His mother, Ruth, college’s first woman president, he said. they are inheriting. tives. Families from Boston, was a Holocaust survivor; his father, Mitchell, was In his decade at Tufts, Bacow was deeply The school’s integrated cur- Brookline, Newton, Needham, a refugee from Eastern Europe. Both his parents engaged in student life. He was a regular at Tufts riculum weaves Jewish Studies Natick, Wellesley, and Weston instilled in him and his sister a sense of tremen- Hillel and at events at the nearby Rohr Chabad — including social justice, make up a large portion of the dous gratitude and responsibility to others, he House, where he and Adele Fleet Bacow joined which is uniquely emphasized school’s population. said. students for Shabbat dinner and at the lighting at Rashi — seamlessly into the The Rashi School graduates Growing up in Pontiac, Michigan, Bacow of the center’s Hanukkah menorah, according to secular curriculum. This inter- accomplished and engaged stu- recalled that his family life centered around the Rabbi Tzvi Backman, who runs the center with his disciplinary approach helps dents who have a strong sense synagogue, from attending religious services and wife, Chani. students discover connections of self and Jewish identity and Hebrew school to youth leadership. Backman credited them with creating a sense between one subject and anoth- who understand their obliga- When the Bacow’s settle into their new Harvard of family among Tufts students. er, between themselves and the tion to make a difference in the residence, it will have a mezuzah on the door and “Harvard is fortunate to have Larry’s unique community, and between their world. a kosher kitchen, he noted. brand of leadership grace their community.” community and the world at The program for the inauguration ceremony large. To learn more, visit www. in Harvard Yard reflects the Bacows’ strong Jewish Some material here was originally included in At Rashi, the Boston area’s rashi.org. identity, from some of its choral music selections an article by this writer for JTA.org. to a benediction by Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz of

St. John’s Prep made his shul more welcoming, ment and the financial crisis led n small classes led by dynam- for students to learn and lead. Dues it has also been good for the bot- synagogues to search for creative Iic and caring teachers, stu- The five core values funda- from page 1 tom line. new ways to bring in money dents at St. John’s Prep go for mental to the Prep experience – “It creates an entirely differ- and people. According to the the deeper understanding – of compassion, humility, simplic- of a possible 5. When asked the ent interaction between a com- UJA study, synagogues institut- themselves and the world. ity, trust, and zeal – help every main reason for their satisfac- munity and the Jewish services ing the new model reported an Every experience and every young man find the good within tion, the majority cited the posi- that are being provided,” said average increase of 3.6 percent interaction, in the classroom and carry it with him in every tive impact they felt it had on Lipsker. “Essentially now, you in annual membership, and 70 and beyond, is an opportunity endeavor. the congregational culture and have people that are motivated percent of synagogues reported for boys in grades 6 through 12 Our new Wellness Center values. to support a Jewish commu- attracting new members. to grow and discover all they are opened in September 2017 with According to Rabbi Dan nity entity that is meaningful Friedman reported that capable of being and doing. an eight-lane pool and four- Judson, the dean of the to them, and so as opposed to Temple Emanu-El’s member- The practice of wellness court field house for athletics, Rabbinical School at Hebrew suddenly becoming a business ship has grown by 20 percent infuses all aspects of school recreational sports and fitness. College who co-authored the side of the spiritual experience, since voluntary dues began. This life because St. John’s believes Tuition assistance is avail- UJA study, these changes are it becomes a partnership, and I should come as welcome news that wellness engages the mind, able. St. John’s is an inclusive, indicative of a wider cultural think that it in many instances to Ragozin, who hopes that area strengthens the body, and ener- Catholic, Xaverian Brothers shift. “The model of dues is motivates to voluntarily con- temples can begin attracting the gizes the spirit. You see it in Sponsored School. that people are obligated to tribute more than they would’ve many unaffiliated Jews on the courses from ethics and neu- pay a kind of tax to their syna- contributed on a mandatory North Shore. roscience to robotics and play- To learn more, families are gogue,” said Judson. “People do level.” “Really, what we’re trying writing, where students learn to invited to Admission Open not respond well to that now. The data largely supports this to do is we’re trying to solve innovate, collaborate, and think House on Saturday, October 27. People want to feel like they’re theory. According to the UJA the participation challenge,” across disciplines. And you see Register at www.stjohnsprep. giving from the heart, they want study, 58 percent of congrega- said Ragozin. “The [Combined it after school, when the cam- org/visit or call 978-624-1301. to feel like these are meaningful tions have reported an increase Jewish Philanthropies’] report pus is alive with opportunities gifts.” in revenue since changing mod- from 2015 indicates that 31 per- Representatives of other area els, and congregations that have cent of the North Shore Jewish Tower School temples that have instituted used the model for at least three households are affiliated with a the model, including Temple years report a 2.2 percent annu- synagogue, and that means that ower School is a community laborative and kind. Our faculty Emanu-El of Marblehead al increase. North Shore syna- 69 percent are not, but they’re of purposeful educators. inspires children and early ado- T and Temple Ahavat Achim of gogues that have switched over willing to self-identify as Jewish. Our forward-looking curricu- lescents to develop the foun- Gloucester, have echoed these have not reported financial dif- That’s really the population that lum blends traditional and pro- dation of character and confi- sentiments. ficulties. we’re trying to reach with this gressive methods to instill much dence. “It definitely adds a more Although she did not pro- model.” of what this young generation Open House Dates for Pre- positive atmosphere,” said Jaime vide fiscal reports, Friedman For Shirat Hayam, several will need to find fulfillment and K-8: Nov 14, Jan 16, May 8 8:30- Friedman, executive director of said Temple Emanu-El’s budget important details, like the fee success in their future: deep 10:30 a.m. Temple Emanu-El, which insti- has expanded since institut- structure for the Hebrew school, knowledge of academic sub- Fall Festival: Oct 27, 9:30- tuted a voluntary dues program ing the model. President Amy and the pricing of High Holiday jects, critical and ethical think- 11:30 a.m. in 2014. “It reflects a warmer, Farber of Temple Ahavat Achim tickets, still need to be ironed ing, flexibility and discernment Our full calendar of admis- more joyful experience at the in Gloucester, which instituted out, which is why the synagogue in how to find information and sion events is available at tow- temple, because it’s not a trans- voluntary dues after rebuilding is holding town hall meetings to create knowledge, commu- erschool.org/visit. actional type of thing anymore from a massive fire a decade on Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 nity engagement, and joyful Inquire about our extended where we tell you what you ago, noted that the honor sys- p.m., and on Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. curiosity. day program, bus transporta- should give. It’s more about hav- tem her temple instituted has Whatever is ultimately decided, Tower graduates possess the tion and tuition assistance. ing any kind of donation and “worked quite well. We’ve been Ragozin is excited for the future skills for academic and person- being thankful for it.” very successful at collecting the of his congregation. al achievement in secondary Visit us online at www. Chabad of the North Shore, commitments.” “We’re trying to make sure school and in life. Our teach- towerschool.org, and at our like most Chabad affiliates, has Synagogues first started that people know that the doors ers, classrooms, studios, labs, Marblehead campus at 75 West always had voluntary dues. switching to the model a decade to Jewish life, to feeling a sense playing fields and surrounding Shore Drive, Marblehead. Call Rabbi Yossi Lipsker has found ago, when a combination of of connectedness, welcome, and campus help students become 781-631-5800. that not only has the model declining or stagnant enroll- enrichment, are open to them.” self-motivated, articulate, col- 16 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – OCTOBER 4, 2018 CALENDAR Looking

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Bernice (Gordon) (Budd) Marcus, 97, Edith Sontz, formerly of Marblehead and Salem of Chelsea, formerly of Revere Edith Sontz, formerly of and Rose Pashman. She is also Marblehead and Salem, passed survived by her dedicated care- Bernice (Gordon) (Budd) daughter-in-law Stephanie away peacefully in Palm Beach, giver Delia Pinnace. Marcus, 97, of Chelsea, for- Budd and Bernice’s late son Fla., on September 17, 2018. A graveside service for Edith merly of Revere, entered into Lewis of Lynnfield, her grand- Born in Lynn, she was the was held on September 21 at rest on September 26, 2018. She children Andrew and Renee, daughter of the late Joseph Pride of Lynn Cemetery in Lynn. was the beloved wife of the late KC and Larry, Jonathan and and Bessie Litvack. She was the Contributions in her memory Malcolm Marcus and the late Anna, Joshua and Julie, Alexa, beloved wife of the late Hyman may be made to the Jewish Irving Budd. Sarah and Marc, and her great- Sontz for more than 35 years Federation of South Palm Beach Bernice was born, raised and grandchildren Bella and Lilly. before his passing in 1980. County, 9901 Donna Klein educated in Revere, the daugh- She was predeceased by her sib- She is survived by her lov- Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33428; ter of the late Samuel and Celia lings Joseph Gordon and Gabe ing children Joseph Sontz and the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew (Diamond) Gordon. Prior to her Gordon. his wife Risa of Delray Beach, Center, Global Tzedakah retirement, Bernice had worked Services were held at the Fla., Linda Pashman and her Fund, 130 Center St., Box 692, in sales at Almy’s department Torf Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. husband Louis of Martha’s Vineyard Haven, MA 02568; or store. She enjoyed her home Interment followed in Everett. Vineyard, and Meryl Holley and Harris County Animal Shelter, and was a loving wife, moth- Contributions in Bernice’s her partner Michael Lawlis of 612 Canino Road, Houston, TX er, grandmother, great-grand- memory may be made to Houston, Texas; her cherished 77076. mother and sister who will be Chelsea Jewish Foundation, grandchildren Jennifer Sontz, Arrangements were han- deeply missed. 165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA Carrie Moskowitz and her hus- dled by Stanetsky-Hymanson She is survived by her son 02150. For an online guestbook, band Seth, Dan Pashman and Memorial Chapel, Salem. To Jeffrey Budd and her daughter- visit www.torffuneralservice. his wife Janie, and Howard whom she adored: Alexander register in the online guest- in-law Sheryl of Peabody, her com. Pashman and his wife Manya; Moskowitz, Rebecca Pashman, book, visit www.stanetsky- and five great-grandchildren Emily Pashman, Max Pashman, hymansonsalem.com.

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By Penny Schwartz Ludwig-Leone is moved by In “Sanctuary,” listeners will JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT the Holocaust-era composers’ hear echoes of Ravel, he said, creative resilience. “Even in a with references to his “Piano n what promises to be a stir- time of such hardship, people Concerto in G,” one of the first ring evening of music and made music that had such qual- pieces of piano music he ever Imemory, two generations of ity,” he reflected. loved. an extended family with a long “Sanctuary” is a deeply per- Music was a source of sanc- and noteworthy lineage will sonal composition inspired by tuary for those imprisoned at come together at Symphony Hall three works of art; one by the Theresienstadt, said the music for a first-time collaboration at composer’s mother, Anne Leone; foundation’s director Ludwig. an Oct. 8 concert sponsored by the second, “Sanctuary,” by his In the two new commissioned the Terezin Music Foundation. father, Daniel Ludwig; and the works, this generation of com- The Boston-based nonprofit third, by Simon Dinnerstein, the posers give voice to their own was founded in 1991 by Mark father of the pianist. powerful stories. Ludwig, an acclaimed violist These are works of art that he “When you hear this music, who recently retired after nearly and Dinnerstein grew up with, you are stepping into another four decades with the Boston he said. Images of the paintings world. It that has potential to be Symphony Orchestra. Mark Ludwig Ellis Ludwig-Leone will be projected on stage as the transformative,” Ludwig reflect- Ludwig, a Brookline resident, music is performed. ed. “That is what we strive for as also has devoted himself to includes a related exhibit of Ludwig, was a violinist with the As Ludwig-Leone delved into artists.” another musical passion: bring- visual art and a separate din- Philadelphia Orchestra and his his parents’ lifelong archive of ing to life the work of composers ner, when the foundation will brother, Michael, is concertmas- paintings, he found himself For ticket information, call and musicians who perished in present an award to Barbara and ter for the Buffalo Philharmonic. drawn back to the piano music 857-222-8263 or visit tmfgala. the Holocaust. Steve Grossman for their con- The late Julius Eskin, the BSO’s he studied as a child, of Chopin org. The foundation recovers, pre- tributions to Holocaust remem- principal cellist, was a cousin. and Rachmaninoff. serves, and performs the music brance, education, and the arts. composed by those who were They will be introduced by for- prisoners at the Nazi concen- mer Massachusetts governor tration camp Theresienstadt in Michael Dukakis and his wife Terezin, in what is now the Czech Kitty Dukakis; new Harvard Republic. The Nazis set up part University president Lawrence of the camp to serve as a “model Bacow is also expected to speak, ghetto” where prisoners cre- according to Ludwig. ated art, theater, literature, and Ludwig said it would be a mis- music. In reality, the slave labor take to think of the Holocaust- and transit camp was a sinister era music as one-dimensional. Nazi hoax to fool the outside “There is the assumption that 781-639-4759 world that it was not committing the music is all depressing and Specializing in Home Health Service since 1997 heinous and murderous acts. full of despair,” he said. “There As the foundation’s executive are pieces that have that ele- director, Ludwig, a UNESCO- ment. But the music reveals a nominated Artist for Peace and wide range of styles and emo- HERE CARING COMES FIR Goodwill ambassador, has taken tions.” Among the musicians “W ST” this music to concert stages whose work he champions Geriatric Care Management • Dementia/Alzheimer Care • Home Health Aides around the world and shared his include Gideon Klein, Hans award-winning curriculum with Krasa, and Viktor Ullmann. All Nursing Care • Medication Management • Assist with bathing/dressing students and educators. three died in Nazi death camps. Meal planning/preparation • Companionship • Transportation Among the works to be per- But the organization also is Light cleaning/laundry • Respite Care • Shopping/errands formed at the Oct. 8 gala is devoted to creating new music, to “Sanctuary,” composed by carry on the legacy as an endur- … and more … from 2 to 24 hours a day Ellis Ludwig-Leone, a 28-year- ing memorial to the composers old Boston-raised composer, who perished at Theresienstadt. Email: [email protected] Susan K. Newton, President and the son of Mark Ludwig’s A generation apart, Ludwig- cousin, artist Daniel Ludwig. Leone is already making his Commissioned by the music mark on today’s contempo- foundation, it will be performed rary music scene, with his bold by the internationally acclaimed embrace of a wide array of musi- pianist Simone Dinnerstein. cal styles, from classical to rock. The second world premiere He has composed for a num- commission is “Refuge,” by ber of orchestras, including the Afghan composer Milad Yousufi, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, which will be performed by and has collaborated with chore- members of the BSO. Born when ographer Troy Schumacher; their his country was under Taliban work has been premiered by the rule, which forbade music, the New York City Ballet. pianist, composer, and poet now Ludwig-Leone, who grew up based in New York City prac- south of Boston, is in good com- ticed piano in secret. The pro- pany in a family that boasts a Make Your Money Last! gram also features works by Erik roster of influential and promi- Satie, Phillip Glass, and Franz nent artists and musicians. His Brooksby Village is the best Schubert. parents are visual artists; Mark The multifaceted event Ludwig’s father, the late Irving financial option for your retirement.

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score of rap, hip-hop, rhythm from frustration to fiery purpose ‘Hamilton’ and blues, jazz, pop, and as Burr. He brings an impressive from page 1 folk – beautifully captures belt to Burr’s ambition on “The Jefferson and French hero Hamilton’s commitment to the Room Where It Happens.” Seniors Marquis de Lafayette. Constitution and the nation. Hannah Cruz captures Eliza Af for da ble Se nior Hous ing For Over 30 Years Significantly, Miranda gives Andy Blankenbuehler captures Hamilton’s deep love for her social activities • small pets oK time to the dream of freedom the dynamics of the Revolution husband as well as her inner and the ideal of a black regi- and the debates of historical fig- conflict about Alexander’s short- Cle an, qui et, Af for da ble. ment. At another key moment, ures in his often stylized but comings. Sabrina Sloan shares Hamilton counters Jefferson’s always sharply delineated cho- fine harmonies with Cruz as complaint about money spent reography. her insightful sister, Angelica to assist New York by reminding History buffs will welcome Schuyler. Paul Oakley Stovall the cocky Virginia slaveholder the musical’s observation that captures Washington’s authority. that his state’s burgeoning econ- James Madison, often seen as Bryson Bruce exudes Lafayette’s omy depends upon slavery. the father of the Constitution, panache and Jefferson’s attitude. If Hamilton is unrepentantly only wrote 29 of the piv- Peter Matthew Smith is a hoot as 4 LOCA TIONS: outspoken, nemesis Burr comes otal Federalist Papers while buffoonish King George. danvers • salem across as deliberately cagey. The Hamilton wrote 51. Kudos go to Paul Tazewell’s peabody • beverly latter talks less and does not let Director Thomas Kail has handsome costumes, David people know where he stands. built up a terrific touring Korins’ smartly evolving sce- Fairly envious of the man who ensemble, effectively as good nic design and Howell Binkley’s established America’s solid as the cast this critic saw in often surreal lighting. financial status, Burr observes, New York. Edred Utomi (sub- “Hamilton’’ lives up to the “The man is nonstop.” Hamilton stituting for Austin Scott) has hype surrounding it and more. EQU AL HOUS ING OP POR TU NI TY A POAH Community accomplishes a great deal the right combination of guts, Make sure you see this great Preservation Housing Community Management, LLC thanks to his tirelessness. self-confidence, and occasional musical. Miranda – with a vivid book vulnerability as Hamilton. He and an exquisitely eclectic delivers the well-known number “Hamilton,” presented by “My Shot” with fitting brava- Broadway in Boston at the do. Winchester native Nicholas Boston Opera House through There is no place like home Christopher moves convincingly Nov. 18. when your apartment is Sukkot at Hillel at Two Victory Road. The perfect address for people who want a little extra help to get a lot more out of life. Two Victory Road is a wonderful neighborhood conveniently located on a scenic and serene pond on the Salem/Lynn line. Featuring a brand new community room, gym and active resident service program. 1 and 2 bedrooms starting at $1,500 Contact Karen at 978-532-4800 for a property tour Professionally managed by Epstein Hillel School second grader, Eve Magen of Swampscott, Crowninshield Management Company shakes the lulav and etrog.

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Редактор выпуска Jewish Journal/Boston North Юлия Жорова Русская Хроника ~ Russian Chronicle 27 Congress St., 978-745-4111 доб. 172 Suite 501, Salem, [email protected] рекламно-информационный выпуск, том 43, номер 3 MA 01970 У нас в гостях раввин Помощь Израилю объединяет друзей Гитик из Израиля

Еврейский Центр для русскоговорящих евреев Северного Берега при синагоге ХАБАД в Свампскотте объявляет о лекции раввина М.М. Гитика, приезжающего в Бостон из Иерусалима. Тема его беседы: “Любовь, как она есть” и “Четыре животных человека.” У Менахем-Михаэль Гитика богатая биография. Он родился в 1961 году, в 1977 году, в возрасте 16-ти лет сделал алию в Израиль. Служил в Армии обороны Израиля в десантных войсках. Закончил Еврейский Университет, ненные вопросы. Его получив степень бакалавра по лекции наполнены юмором математике и степень магистра и ссылками, понятными по математической логике. русскоязычной общине. И это Занимался в докторантуре и делает серьезные глубокие преподавал математику в Бар- идеи и представления ев- Иланском университете. рейской мудрости доступными 7-го сентября около теннисные матчи со Стасом основатель Andover В возрасте 20 лет Гитик для понимания всех. 30 семей собрались в Марголиным; клуб дебатов для Outing, совмещает свою открыл для себя Тору. В своей книге “Путешествие летнем лагере Русской подростков с Соней Брискин; основную работу инженера В течение 12 лет, начиная с по недельным главам Математической Школы класс поделок для малышей с программиста с волонтерской 1985 года, занимался в колеле Торы. Часть I. Бе-решит” (RSM) в Нью Хемпшире на Юлией Шаул; роспись камней с работой по организации “Томер Двора”, преподавал в Гитик пишет: “Ставить традиционный ежегодный Ханой и Бетти Кувшиновыми; мероприятий, мастер-классов различных иешивах. эксперименты на людях слет. Уже в шестой раз члены спортивная олимпиада с и развлечений во время Гитик возглавляет бесчеловечно и потому наша русско-язычной еврейской Мишей и Аней Слепыми. Outing. Ее группа “Girls Night программу дистанционного позиция - давайте учиться общины Андовера собираются Для взрослой аудитории Out” пользуется известностью обучения Jewniversity, на ошибках, уже сделанных. на территории лагеря, Макс Брискин провел далеко за пределами Андовера. “Университет духовного Совершать свои себе дороже.” любезно предоставляемой мастер-класс по игре в покер; Неутомимая энергия Елены и наследия еврейского народа”. Далее, “Служба в Советской основателями RSM Инной и состоялась презентация Любы – основа успеха Andover Раввин Гитик автор целого Армии – это прекрасная школа Виктором Рифкиными с тем, “Виски на любой вкус” Евгения Outing. ряда историко-философских жизни, которую, тем не менее, чтобы провести время в кругу Контриента; дегустация Светлана Равина, соу- книг. Среди них: “Где же был рекомендуется заканчивать друзей, объединенных общей сыров и вин Генадия Майко чредитель Andover Outing, Б-г во время катастрофы”, заочно!” историей и иммиграционным была воспритяна с большим отвечает за логистику, “Голос тонкой тишины”, Слушатели предстоящей опытом. Силами участников энтузиазмом. разработку меню и ор- “Знакомьтесь - еврейство” и лекции окажутся в атмосфере было собрано $4,000 для Доктор Михаил Гомер ганизационную часть, другие. еврейской мудрости и юмора. Молодежной Студии Театра поделился секретами методик лаконично сформулировала Студенты Гитика Лекция состоится в и Кино города Ариель в омолаживания кожи лица. почему она и ее муж Миша отмечают его уникальный cреду, 24 октябября, в 6:30 Израиле. Это собрание На следующий день всегда принимают участие в талант лектора. Сочетание вечера в синагоге ХАБАД в единомышленников, известное собравшиеся отметили Рош мероприятиях русско-язычной высочайшей эрудиции, Свампскотте (44 Burrill St.). как “Andover Outing,” имеет Ашана. общины: “Мы делаем это знание советской культуры Вход бесплатный, дотация девиз: “Это не точка на карте Елена Улановская, один для себя. Объединение и и глубокое понимание Торы на любую сумму будет принята – а место в душе.” из основателей Andover дальнейшее развитие нашей привлекают на его лекции с благодарностью, будет Outing как всегда начался Outing, писатель, сценарист общины – важное и нужное слушателей. сервирована легкая закуска. поднятием Американского и продюсер, прожившая дело.” На своих уроках он Справки: тел: 617-921-3726 – и Израильского флагов и много лет в Израиле, видит “Как же приятно знать, поднимает важные жиз- Ольга. исполнением государственных в поддержке Израиля общую что вокруг живет так много гимнов обеих стран. цель, которая сплачивает хороших и интересных людей, Участники Andover Outing общину. “Радость от встречи и как хорошо, что у нас и у Еврейский Центр для Русскоговорящих Евреев приняли участие в целом ряду со старыми друзьями и новые наших детей есть возможность приглашает всех желающих на лекцию мероприятий для детей и знакомства не рассеивается общаться,” – описал свои раввина Менахем-Михаэля Гитика из Израиля взрослых. очень долго,” сказала впечатления Григорий Палей. Туристский поход с Улановская. Для его дочки Алисы это был ЛЮБОВЬ, КАК ОНА ЕСТЬ Наташей и Геной Майко; Люба Катцева, второй первый кемпинг в ее жизни. • Что мы понимаем под словом любовь • Пять аспектов любви • Пять человеческих чувств и пять уровней In Memoriam божественного света В июле, на 91-м году ушел изучать английский язык, ЧЕТЫРЕ ЖИВОТНЫХ ЧЕЛОВЕКА. из жизни Михаил Хайкин, наш окунулся в американскую • «Отряд полукашерных» животных дорогой и любимый муж, отец, действительность и был очень • Три производных свинства дедушка и прадедушка. благодарен этой стране. • Как сберечь свою речь Он прожил долгую и Добрый, отзывчивый, он счастливую жизнь. был готов прийти на помощь 24 октября • 6:30 ч. вечера Михаил Хайкин родился 17 любому человеку, у него были синагога Хабад в Свампскотте (44 Burrill St.) сентября 1927 года в Витебске “золотые руки” и он мог Вход свободный (дотация будет принята с благодарностью) в семье рабочего. Его до починить любое устройство. сих пор помнят как доброго Он очень любил жизнь. Это и порядочного человека. горькая утрата для всех друзей Более 33-х лет Михаил и близких. СОТНИ ОБРАЗЦОВ прослужил в армии, в 14 лет Скорбим, помним, он всегда он стал курсантом военного с нами. МЕМОРИАЛЬНЫХ ПАМЯТНИКОВ Нину, Павла и Бенджамина. Он училища, служил на Сахалине, Родные дожил до рождения правнука мы осуществаляем дизайн и непосредственное в Чехословакии и Гродно. Люсьена. изготовление памятников Завершил свою военную Михаил очень любил в нашей мастерской без суб-подрядчиков карьеру в звании майора запаса; English Summary жизнь, был душой компании, был награжден медалью за пел, танцевал, знал наизусть In this week’s issue of the боевые заслуги. В 1954 году во O’ROURKE BROS. MEMORIALS большое количество стихов, Journal’s Russian Chronicle, Львове Михаил познакомился в том числе поэму про we feature a recent gathering 73 North Street, Salem, MA ~ 978-744-0871 с очаровательной девушкой Теркина, хорошо рисовал. of members of the Russian- Лией, которая вскоре стала Михаил интересовался и знал speaking Jewish community of его женой. Они прожили ABATE MONUMENTS еврейскую историю и был Andover who get together to красивую и счастливую председателем городского fundraise for Israel. We invite 82 Elliott Street, Beverly, MA ~ 978-922-0517 жизнь, вырастили двух общества еврейской культуры. readers to attend a lecture given достойных детей – дочь Римму В 1992 году Михаил с by Rabbi Gitik, who is visiting www.obmemorials.com и сына Сергея. С большим семьей переехал в Америку и from Israel. We also have an In удовольствием он воспитывал с большим энтузиазмом начал Memoriam column. Обслуживаем Еврейскую Общину Северного Берега с 1890 года трех замечательных внуков – PEOPLE THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – OCTOBER 4, 2018 23

Volunteer at the B’nai B’rith booth in Topsfield

Katz’s pizza bagels, the Oy Vey I BUY BOOKS Sandwich, and (new this year)  Rein’s Deli Knishes. Antique books Profits are designated by vol- Leather-bound books  unteers through the “L’Chaim  for the Jewish Community” pro- Books with colored plates gram. Modern first editions  Adding to the excitement of this year’s fair is the inaugural 1930’s-1960’s books with dust jackets  Hebrew National Hot Dog eat- ing contest sponsored by the Call 978-858-0781 B’nai B’rith Booth. The finals will be held Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. One hundred percent of the $20 registration fee will benefit the Essex Agricultural Scholarship Fund. A $200 prize will be awarded to the cham- pion. The B’nai B’rith Booth is fair’s longest running perma- marking its 48th year of pro- nent food booth. Thousands of For more information on vol- viding Jewish-styled fare at the fairgoers line up at the volun- unteering at the booth, contact Topsfield Fair, which will run teer-only run booth for quar- Laura Freedman at freedman- through Oct. 9. What started ter-pound Hebrew National hot [email protected]. For more as a Hebrew National Hot Dog dogs, hot pastrami sandwich- information on the hot dog eat- stand has now grown into the es, Grandma Phyllis’s Brisket, ing contest visit topsfieldfair.org.

Sukkot at Sons of Israel in Peabody

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Tankels to celebrate 54th wedding anniversary

On Nov. 7, Burt and Li Tankel will observe their 54th wedding anniversary. Said Burt, “Our romance was the modern day, expires November 30, 2018 improved version of the Romeo/Juliet story. Li and I began our first contact in 1953, while she was studying medical technology and pharmacy at the prestigious University of the Philippines, in Manila, and I was stationed, while serving in the US Army, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky (1953 to 1955). “On my time off from my duties, I used to spend a weekend at the Sam Davis Hotel, in Nashville, Tennessee, 10 miles from the camp, and write pen pal letters to the girls back home. Eventually, because I didn’t feel that I wasn’t receiving enough replies, I sent my name and address in to a love story magazine, to the pen pal column. By a coincidence, Li happened to be a reader of that magazine. The rest is history, so to speak. “Eventually, she arrived at Binghamton, N.Y., as an exchange student, where she spent one year. Finally, she transferred to Montclair, New Jersey, spending two years. While she was in Montclair, we got engaged on April 2, 1962 (we didn’t want to become engaged on April Fool’s Day!) Before going back to the Philippines, she spent two weeks with my family and myself. In October of 1964, I flew to the Philippines where we were married.”

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TODAY’S MENSCHION: ADELE LUBARSKY

By Steven A. Rosenberg Tamid. As I told the congregation during JOURNAL STAFF Yom Kippur, I took a third year because of the TNT members. They believe in dele Lubarsky grew up in the future of TNT, and have demon- Chelsea, and still spends most strated that belief in both actions and of her days there as principal financial support. I am excited about A the reopening of our religious school. of the Hooks Elementary School. Rabbi [Richard] Perlman and I have the She has lived with her husband, same goals: build a strong community. Mark Lubarsky, in Peabody for 40 Our children are our future and we need years, and is the president of Temple to provide a warm, nurturing environ- Ner Tamid there. Adele and Mark ment for our children to not only receive a religious education, but to become have two sons, Lee and Eric. Lee and energized and excited about their Jewish his wife, Lauren, live in New York lives. with sons Max and Drew. Eric lives in Lynn. What’s the future of Conservative A A A Judaism? I am hopeful that Conservative Could you tell us about your Judaism is on the rise. At Temple Ner upbringing and where you grew up? Tamid, we are welcoming more young I grew up in Chelsea in a very close- families to our congregation. I listen knit family. My aunt and uncle and their to my son in New York as he tells me three children lived on the first floor; my about the 700 families belonging to parents, sister, and I on the second. My his Conservative Shul. Is Conservative grandparents lived on the same street. Judaism as strong as it was? I am not To this day, friends are amazed at the sure. However, I believe there are many closeness I have with my cousins. We folks who are engaging in Conservative support one another during celebrations congregations. and challenges. Adele Lubarsky, second from left, with her family at her son Lee’s wedding.

When did you first become interested Besides religious school, I taught third accept no excuses. Some students have a What motivates you to make a differ- in Judaism, and how big an influence grade for many years in Chelsea. When I trauma history; others are brought up by ence in other people’s lives? was it during your early years? graduated college, there were no teach- a single parent working one or two jobs. Feeling satisfaction motivates me. I strive to make a difference in at least one My dad was a kosher butcher in ing positions available, and so I was However, all of the students and their child’s life every day. My parents instilled Malden and later Medford. My mom was hired as a paraprofessional in a bilingual families value education. Several years in me to care for others, and always love a stay-at-home mom, although she was [Spanish] classroom. This position led ago, a former student came to me and what you do. As both a principal and often seen in my dad’s store during the to my own classroom. In 1999, I took thanked me for inspiring her to continue president, I love what I do. holidays. My family was observant. We a position as an assistant principal in her education. I was her first teacher in had a kosher home. My dad attended Chelsea. I have held my current position the United States. She graduated from Shabbat morning services and my sis- as the principal of the Hooks Elementary Boston University, earning both her How important is Judaism in your ter and I attended junior congregation School in Chelsea since 2004. I went bachelor’s and master’s degrees. life, and what do you like most about services at the Chelsea Hebrew School. into education and have remained in the religion? I remember my grandfather chanting education because I knew I could make You’ve volunteered at Jewish groups Judaism is very important to me. Last the haftarah on Yom Kippur afternoon, a difference in the lives of children. I over the years. What do you get out year, my mother transitioned from inde- and how he practiced and practiced for wanted to give back to Chelsea for all the of volunteering? pendent living to the Chelsea Jewish weeks. Hebrew School and the Chelsea wonderful experiences I had as a child. Volunteering has been something Nursing Home. She was firm in her YWHA were important growing up. I When people ask me how many children that my parents instilled in me. Most wish that any facility she moved to had graduated from Chelsea High School I have, I proudly say 545. of my volunteering has been at Temple not only a kosher dining option, but and from Prozdor [a program for Jewish Ner Tamid. When my sons were in USY, also a Jewish community. I cannot say teens at Hebrew College]. I still joke You lead a large school in Chelsea. I spent many hours cooking for events, enough about the care and Yiddishkeit with friends how we took a cab back What kind of support do inner-city helping plan events, housing USYers, she received at the nursing home. She to Chelsea from Brookline and always kids need to succeed in school, and and driving back and forth to basket- attended services, welcomed Shabbat, hoped the driver would take the Chelsea in life? ball games or conventions. Volunteering attended Passover Seders, and cele- crew home before the Malden crew. The The current population in Chelsea gives me satisfaction. I have been brated the holidays. She passed away Chelsea Y was where we met with friends is very different than it was when I involved in many other committees at this past Passover. My faith was tested. and did lots of socializing. My experienc- was growing up. Chelsea was and still Temple Ner Tamid. However, my TNT community support- es at Prozdor and Camp Yavneh led me is a melting pot. ed me. to a career as a religious school teacher. English is the You’re the pres- I love the Jewish holidays and host My first religious school teaching job second language ident of Temple Rosh Hashanah, break the fast, and the Passover Seders. I have such fond mem- was at Temple B’nai Israel in Beachmont of the majority Ner Tamid. How ories of family being together during [Revere] when I was a senior in high of my students. long have you school. After college, I taught at the for- the holidays. I will always remember the Many of their held that post mer Temple Beth El in Swampscott for Seders at my grandparents’ house on parents do not and what are three years, and later taught at Temple speak English. We Bloomingdale Street in Chelsea, as there your goals as Ner Tamid in Peabody. support the stu- were 18 of us sitting around the table as dents by encour- president? my grandfather led the Seder. And who You’re an educator. Can you talk aging them to I am currently could ever forget my father preparing about your jobs and career? What job do their best. We serving my third the potatoes, by hand, for the latkes on do you have now, and why did you have high expec- year as president Chanukah? of Temple Ner want to go into education? tations for all and Adele’s grandsons, Max and Drew

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