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YOUNGSTOWN AREA Volume 17, Number 2 • February 2020 • Shevat/Adar 5780 JEWISH FEDERATION Commentary Musings with Mary Lou: Women’s Heart Month By Mary Lou Finesilver Day comes in a close third. Interesting. problem. How can you correct something get them, and also a beautiful card from a Heart month celebration began in 1963 if you don’t know it is a problem? Of Did you know lovedeven flowers,one. One if year, you Iare reversed lucky itenough and sent to in order to bring more attention to heart course, we have all heard that diet and that February is diseases, etc. You know, heart disease can exercise are so necessary to keep the Women’s Heart to this day whether he was pleased or start as early as 18, so no one is immune. body going. It doesn’t necessarily make Month? It is embarrassed.my husband flowers I hope at he work. was I’mpleased. not sure He I think, in my uneducated mind, that it you immune, but it helps with recovery. recommended never really said, and I can no longer ask is women’s heart month because for so I know that exercise is very important to that men and him. I still exchange cards with my kids keep us going in direction. That’s women wear red and a few friends. heart problems in women. We generally why we have so many exercise centers I remember when I was young - I was don’tmany have years the it wassame difficult warning to diagnosesigns as and amazing, expensive equipment. For of February once you know - it was a big deal to take men, for one thing, and for another, instance, those bikes that talk back to whichon the thisfirst year,Friday is valentines to school in a decorated shoe women have a higher pain tolerance than you and sing with you, or the mirrors that box. Then we had to go through the ones men so we don’t read the warning signs help you with your program of exercise. show solidarity. received to check to see how many were that so often occur with heart attacks. Wouldn’t work for me; I only look in Feb.I 7,have so findtwo something questions: red Whyto wear is toit received and who had the most. When I I know my sister had problems, but she the mirror long enough to put on my “women’s heart month” and why was a little older, we looked for that one always knew when it was a heart attack. eyebrows or my lipstick. Yuck! February? Well, of course, I don’t have special card from that one special person I think a couple of times she had to have I do try and watch what I eat, though all the answers (haha!); but stop and and cherished it for months, until the stints placed in order to keep her heart sometimes it is gone before I knew it was think that in February we celebrate next new crush came by. It could be a very going properly. there. Not good! Anyway, don’t do as I do. St. Valentine’s Day. I know originally it happy time or sad time, depending what Yyou can also have problems with Follow the experts; they know what they started as, and actually still is, a religious you were looking for. Remember? Those arteries or veins that could amount are talking about. Here’s to better heart holiday, but for many of us it just means were the days. Valentine card sales are to large heart problems, and there is health to all, and don’t forget to wear red love, hearts, hugs, and kisses. Sometimes second only to Christmas cards. Mother’s no warning. To me, that is the biggest on Feb. 7. At 17, I’m the Youngest Woman to Complete the Seven-Plus Year Study of the Talmud By Hila Schlakman that, studying Talmud daily seemed very with my grandfather too. opinions. My family and friends were EFRAT, West normal to me. I wasn’t even aware that In my experience, the hardest part of always there for me, displaying patience, Bank (JTA) — the fact that I am a girl was a factor to learning the Daf is starting the practice. understanding, and encouragement. I didn’t start consider. Deciding to learn every day for seven The experience has taught me many learning the The Daf Yomi has been a part of my and a half years is an intimidating goal. things. I now have an understanding Talmud to take a home for as long as I can remember. My Luckily, my dad was very determined, of what our religion is based on — the stand or voice an so once we decided we were starting, concepts and ideas that go beyond mere opinion. When I that was it. There were no exceptions: if technical points of Jewish law. I enjoyed started learning father and my older brother, Ari, first you missed a Daf, you had to make it up reading the stories about who lived a page of Talmud finished Shas (the 2,711-page Babylonian another day. It can be hard at times, but during Talmudic times, the way our per day (Daf ITalmud) was 3 years in 2012. old. I Theyalways had saw started them that’s part of the beauty of it — the Torah ancestors thought, and how they shaped Yomi) at age 10, I didn’t realize that learning andTalmud bonding together together. in 2005 It seemed when is always a part of our lives, no matter our religion and practice. These things anyone would even notice. To me, it was very natural, meaningful, and important what else we are doing. have changed the way I think about just something I did, a part of my day that to me, but not out of the ordinary. It wasn’t always easy. Not every Daf is Judaism and life in general. was dedicated to learning Torah with my As a new cycle was approaching, my interesting (although my dad might say Often, I found that what I learned brother and father. younger brother Yosi said he wanted to otherwise), and with everything going in the Daf was directly connected to At ages 9 and 10 respectively, my begin learning with my dad as well. I was my life at the time. I think that anyone brother and I had no idea what the ten at the time and looking for a project time for learning. Thankfully, I had tons can relate to the Gemara (Talmud) and commitment really meant. I knew that that I could take on for my Bat Mitzvah, ofon support.in our lives, My itfather can be always hard totook find time the that it affects each person differently, our being so young was pretty unusual. so I decided to join. A few years later, my out of his day to learn with us, make sure younger sister, Bracha, joined as well. that we understood the page, point out all the Daf Yomi cycle at 17 years old, it was And ever since my grandparents moved of the interesting details, and encourage consideredWhen my oldera big brotherdeal. But had other finished than to , I’ve had the privilege of learning us to develop our own thoughts and Talmud continued on page 23 2 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 Candle Lighting Times Film Screening and Discussion Commemorates February 7 ...... 5:28 p.m. Bloody Sunday February 14 ...... 5:37 p.m. February 21 ...... 5:45 p.m. February 28 ...... 5:54 p.m.

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The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine is a publication of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and has received major grants from The King, Jr. Planning follow. Joanne Bland, co-founder and Interdenominational Ministerial the Schermer Trust, The Committee, Sojourn to the Past, and former director of the National Civil Alliance; League of Women Voters; Maurice and Florence Lipscher the Mahoning Valley Historical Society Rights Museum in Selma, Ala., will be Links, Inc. Youngstown Chapter; Charitable Trust, and ZOA. the main presenter. At age 11, Bland Mahoning Valley Association of February 15 is the deadline for at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Tyler History participated in the events of Bloody Churches; Week will present “Selma: 55 Years Later” articles and ads for the Committee; Unitarian Universalist issue. Submissions may be “After Selma,” a documentary film The event is free. Church; Youngstown Alumni Chapter edited for length and/or clarity. aboutCenter, the 325 Civil W. Federal Rights St. marches from SundayThis inprogram 1965. is presented in of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; and The JJMM does not assume the Selma to Montgomery, Bloody Sunday, partnership with Baptist Pastors Youngstown Warren Black Caucus. responsibility for the Kashruth voting rights history, and voter Council of Youngstown; Community For more information, of any product or service repression, will be shown. Speakers Mobilization Coalition; Delta Sigma advertised on its pages. and community discussion will Theta Sorority Alumnae Chapter; mahoninghistory.org/events. call 330.743.2589 or visit The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine is now accepting opinion columns. Send Contents submissions to journal@ Commentary ������������������������������ 2 Federation ��������������������������������� 9 Education...... 16-17 jewishyoungstown.org as a word document. Include name ������������������������ 4–5 JCC ...... 10–14 Presidential Candidates... 18-23 and contact information. Human Services ����������������� 6–8 Condolences ���������������������� 15-16 Acceptance is at the discretion of the editor and may be edited for clarity. The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 3 Rodef Sholom Overcoming Life’s Disappointments Franklin Muller must be considered the hero of our most trusting in his own ability to do so. everything they are entitled to. Congregation Rodef Sholom important document of faith. After all, There is much that we can learn The message of this excellent book, the Torah is also called the Five Books from Moses in terms of responding to however, is that people should trust of Moses, indicating his predominance the disappointments in our own lives. in their own abilities to overcome the annual cycle of Torah readings which in the Hebrew Scriptures. One of my favorite books by Rabbi disappointment of dreams unrealized, areThis at the month heart we of findthe Bookourselves of Exodus. in the Not all, however, was rosy in Harold Kushner is called “Overcoming and certainly should never become The Israelites cross the Red Sea in their Moses’s life. He endured crushing Life’s Disappointments.” Rabbi Kushner so forlorn that we stop dreaming dramatic escape from Egyptian bondage, disappointments, such as the incident writes, “What does a person do with all altogether. The wisdom in Rabbi Moses receives the Ten Commandments involving the Golden Calf and G-d’s the dreams that don’t come true in life— Kushner‘s words can help us do what from G-d, and according to tradition, the refusal to allow him into the Promised dreams of education, careers, dreams Moses did, which is that when a dream entire written and oral law, which he Land after, in an impatient moment, he of success and recognition, dreams of we have collides with the reality of life proceeds to communicate to the people struck the rock rather than speaking to marriage and family?” and it shatters, hold onto the pieces of of Israel. If the Revelation at Mt. Sinai it. No, Moses wasn’t perfect. Yet he was In his book, Rabbi Kushner describes the dream to remind you of what you is the seminal event of the Torah, and able to overcome the vicissitudes of his many types of people who have few had hoped for, but don’t let it control indeed it would be hard to argue with life by the way in which he responded coping mechanisms to deal with your emotions for the rest of your days. that assertion, then certainly Moses to them, by seeking a resolution and their problems. For example, and as Find a new dream, a more realistic one, a contrast to Moses, there are people and move on from there. we all encounter who are bitter, May all our dreams in life come true, Interfaith Women of the unapproachable, and who have been but if for some reason they don’t, may unable to cope with life’s misfortunes. G-d give us the power to reprogram our Valley to Hold Tea Rabbi Kushner explains that these thinking so that not all is lost, and we This year’s Annual Women’s Interfaith event is hosted by the Sisterhood of people feel that life has been unfair Tea, sponsored by the Interfaith Women Congregation Rodef Sholom. Last year’s to them and that they haven’t gotten Promised Lands to journey toward. of the Valley, will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 18, at event was at St. John the Baptist Russian find other dreams to fulfill, and other Congregation Rodef Sholom, 1119 Elm St. Orthodox Church in Campbell. The theme for the 73rd annual event For more information, call Sally M. is “We are better together.” The keynote speaker will be Rabbi Franklin W. Muller, D.D. BlauInterfaith at 330.759.2267 Women of orthe theValley Rodef is The Interfaith Tea brings women aSholom gathering office atof 330.744.5001. women from nearly of all faiths together in a safe and every religion in the Mahoning Valley. respectful environment for an afternoon They promote unity and celebrate of conversation. Each year, it is hosted diversity through programs of social by a different faith community. The awareness, mutual respect and a desire area Temples take turns when the to learn about one another and each Jewish community hosts. This year’s other’s faiths.

Phyllis M. Trust, D.O. Mary Lou Dale, PA-C, CDE Jill R. Barton, APRN-CNP Leslie L. Shugart, APRN-CNP

4 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 El Emeth

Temple El Emeth Events Feb. 4 their parents are invited to attend. TEMPLE EL EMETH The Temple El Emeth board of Feb. 16 directors will hold its monthly meeting Bagels with the Rabbi - Minyan COMMUNITY PURIM CELEBRATION at 7:30 p.m. The executive committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. coffee. The program begins at 10:30 Monday evening, March 9, 2020 Feb. 5 a.m.begins Marcia at 9:45 Levy a.m. will with give bagels a video and Jewish Christian Dialogue - presentation on famous Jewish men. Temple El Emeth, 3970 Logan Way (across from Logan Swim Club) program beginning at 1 p.m. This year’s RSVP. themeRefreshments is “Civilization are at 12:30 and the p.m. Jews: with The the Feb.Call the 17 at 330.759.1429 to Roots of Monotheistic Religion” and will Shmoozing with Shmulik is at 10:30 MEGILLAH READING AT 5:30 PM feature the PBS Documentary by Abba a.m. Join Sam Kooperman and friends Salad Bar Extravaganza, Hot Dog Dinner & Celebration Eben. All are welcome to attend. for fun in Yiddish. All are welcome to Immediately Following (with vegetarian options) Feb. 6 and 7 attend. The Liberty Food Pantry set up will No charge for dinner but reservations appreciated Feb. 26 be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 and Minyan and a Meal - Minyan is at to your own Synagogue by March 5, 2020 food distribution will take place from

 Everyone is invited to come in costume police5:45 p.m. department with dinner will attend following with at his 6 Feb.9:30 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. K9p.m. police Officer dog, David Leo. Rankin He will of speak the Liberty about  Prizes for all children! CallTu the B’Shevat Temple Seder office -to Shabbat volunteer. services K9 training and the department’s work  Creations by Balloon Artist Joe Sullivan ! begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Seder starting with Leo. Reservation forms are in the at 11:30 a.m. A Kiddush luncheon will Temple bulletin and have been sent to  Purim Band ! follow at noon and February birthdays members’ homes. March 9  Purim Photo Booth ! to RSVP for lunch. Community Wide Purim Feb.will be 11 celebrated. Call the Temple office Celebration at Temple El Emeth- The The Sisterhood open board meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will with a salad bar extravaganza and hot follow the meeting. dogMegillah dinner reading following begins the service. at 5:30 There p.m Feb. 13 will be prizes for the children, a photo Temple El Emeth will host PJ Library booth, band, and balloon artist. Please RSVP to your own synagogue or the El celebrate Tu B’Shevat with crafts and snacks.from 5:30 Children to 7 up p.m. to the Children age of 8 and will Emeth office at 330.759.1429.

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February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 5 Human Services JFS Offers Mobile Meal Program By Ken Bielecki Director of Jewish Family Services is that the meals are kosher, meeting and qualify for Medicaid. Almost all of the All of our frozen meals are produced the dietary rules of those in the Jewish individuals we serve are homebound, at Heritage Manor Rehabilitation & Jewish Family community who are observant of the alone, and unable to leave their residence Retirement Community by the cooking Services, like religious restrictions. independently. JFS staff members speak staff. Meals are delivered frozen and are many social Historically, the meals were provided, with them weekly, determining allergies, easily heated and ready to be served. service agencies, normally only temporarily, to those food preferences, and delivery dates. The Our mobile meal program serves a wide has a history who lived alone and were acutely ill or weekly contact also serves as a bridge to range of clients throughout the Mahoning of providing recovering from a hospital stay. Currently, ensure other needs of our consumers are many different our kosher meals are delivered mostly met. to 1,000 meals per month. Meals can also services, normally to the elderly population throughout Deliveries are Mondays and Tuesdays beValley, purchased delivering on aanywhere private pay between basis for 350 $6 responding to the Mahoning Valley. Our mobile meal with the exception of Jewish holidays. per meal for those who don’t qualify for the needs of the program receives referrals from Direction Many of our clients receive one to two Passport services. Jewish Family Services community served. One such program we Home of Eastern Ohio (formerly known weeks of meals in each delivery. Currently, is a proud partner with United Way of offer is our mobile meal program. There as Area Agency on Aging) and those JFS employs two part-time staff members the Mahoning Valley, who assists our are other home delivered meal programs who qualify for Passport services. These who assist with calling consumers and agency with funding to make this program in the area, but what makes ours unique packing meals and delivering the meals. possible.

qualifying consumers are on a fixed income Spring 2020 Life Stories Project Underway By Jillian Maynard The easiest way to really get involved explains. However, the one constant is that Jewish Family Services Intern and meet people is to lend a helping hand all participants are at least 70 years old. wherever it is needed. Kahani-Erez went We’re currently working with participants,participants inso summer if you or 2020. anyone you know My name is on to say, “being on the outside of the is interestedThe project in is being looking a part to expand of the to Life 20 Jillian Maynard community really helped me see problems participants who will be receiving a Life Stories project please contact Shay Kahani- and I am a junior that needed to be addressed. The biggest Storyspring book 2020 at participants. the end. The There Life areStories five at Youngstown one I saw was in the connection of the Project will be looking to add more jewishyoungstown.org. State University elderly Jewish community members to the Erez at 330.746.7929 ext. 199 or serez@ pursuing a rest of the community.” bachelor’s degree in professional founded Youngstown’s Life Stories Project. and technical Kahani-Erez In order to got fix this the problem, idea in Kahani-Israel. Erez“My 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504 330.746.7929 writing. I am mother-in-law volunteers with a program beyond excited to announce that I will be where elderly Jewish community members jewishyoungstown.org/jewishfamilyservices joining Jewish Family Services this spring are interviewed and given a space to tell to intern for their Life Stories Project. their story that is then transcribed into a Individual, Marital, For the Life Stories project, which is a short book for them to keep and share. I and Family Counseling form of narrative therapy, participants were knew immediately that this was something interviewed about their life. As part of my Anxiety and Depression internship with the project, I will be doing Behold, Kahani-Erez’s brainchild: The Loss and Grief Lifethat wouldStories benefit Project. Youngstown, Kahani-Erez as explains, well.” the transcription of the interviews and Special Needs Assistance turning them into short books participants “The Life Stories project is a form of are able to keep and share as they please. narrative therapy.” She says that “other Protective Services Shay Kahani-Erez moved to Youngstown nursing homes have this but without the Case Management and Guardianship four and a half years ago from Israel. therapy as the central focus and without a Almost as soon as she stepped off the book to give to the participant at the end.” Long Term Care Assistance plane, Kahani-Erez got involved with Information and Referral Services Youngstown’s Jewish community. Her goal: needs to be a part of the program. to make this unfamiliar country and city “SomeKahani-Erez haven’t participatedfinds people inwith the different Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance a home. Kahani-Erez tells me “being of community in years and this is a way the Jewish faith gives you an international to reconnect them. Others are heavily Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* active in the community and in Temple. *Evening hours may be arranged. can relate to anywhere you go”. We always have a variety,” Kahani-Erez community; you can find people that you 6 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 Human Services Ukulele Players Entertain at Levy New Year’s Eve Party at Heritage Manor

The Steel Valley Ukers performed for the tenants of Levy Gardens Assisted Living in January. The tenants sang along as the Ukers played songs such as “Ain’t She Sweet,” Heritage Manor Rehabilitation & Retirement Community hosted a New Year’s Eve “Home on the Range,” “Michael Row the Boat Ashore,” and “Old MacDonald.” Pictured is party for residents and their families on Dec. 31. Participants enjoyed live music and Sidney Rusnak learning to play the ukulele with the group. refreshments. Pictured from left is Bill Good and his brother Ralph.

Milestone Birthday for 2 Heritage Manor Residents

Two residents of Heritage Manor Rehabilitation & Retirement Community turned 100 in January. A party was held for them and other residents and Adult Day Services participants celebrating a January birthday. Above left is Rose Lockso (wearing a crown) is pictured with her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. Above right is Everlena Harmon. February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 7 Human Services Social Work is Right Fit for JFS’ Cathy Nehlen

By Elise Skolnick was offered a position at Jewish Family “It’s always different. is always helpful, Social work wasn’t Cathy Nehlen’s Services. Every day is different resourceful, and “It’s like the piece of the puzzle of my even when you’re belongs. life clicked,” she said. “This is what I’m doing some of the job. We appreciate all firstAfter career, leaving but it a isjob where at a shesalon found to have she supposed to do. It feels easy. Not that you same things because thatflexible she does within here her at surgery, Nehlen found herself wondering don’t have your stresses, but it’s good to you’re dealing with JFS.” what she should do next. know where you’re supposed to be.” different people all Nehlen is part of a “I thought, ’What comes natural?’” she In her role at JFS, Nehlen spends half the time and different close-knit family that said. her time at Heritage Apartments on dynamics.” includes her mother, Granada Avenue. She helps residents Ken Bielecki, three brothers, three where another little girl was constantly JFS director, said, children, and two bullied.She recalled an incident in first grade “Although Cathy grandchildren. A “It used to break my heart,” Nehlen remainderfind resources of her and time complete is spent tasks,counseling such performs several brother and daughter said. “So I started walking to school with clients,as filling working out an on absentee the mobile ballot. meals The different duties live out of state, her.” program, helping guardianship clients, and at Jewish Family but the others get She felt the need to support the girl, participating in activities with “Our Services, it's easy together for Sunday Nehlen added. And she realized her love Gang,” a social group for developmentally- to see that both dinners at her mom’s for social work started early. challenged adults. her clients served house. “I don’t know that I have a favorite part and our JFS staff appreciate Cathy's “We grew up with that and it’s kind of because I like each part of it,” she said. work. She's a dedicated employee who nice to still have that tradition,” she said. In 2009, she became a licensed social worker. She first worked for hospice, then Adult Day Services Offers Exercise to Program Participants

Adult Day Services at Heritage Manor offers exercise bi-weekly to program participants. They promote exercise to ensure clients are able to stay active and mobile. Pictured from left are Lori Reda, STNA, Illana Council, STNA, and James Young. 8 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 Federation Liptalk: 2019: A Year of Accomplishments A Message from Andy Lipkin Working together, Heritage Manor and JCC formed an Federation Executive Vice-President Alzheimer’s Support Group program to be under the Jewish Community Relations Successfully re-organized the Partnership2Gether Implementation of a music and memory grant for Heritage Manor residents As 2020 got off to a start, I Council, with five volunteers/professionals attending P2G the many achievements our Federation Governance Transition Committee established thought back over 2019 and Summit in South Bend, Ind. in July 2019 Federation, in partnership with to address strategic issues; with recommendations our agencies and volunteers, from Mahoning County Mental Health Board for outreach for restructuring of Federation and its agencies to be accomplished. I want to share Jewish Family Services received $15,000 per year grant this list with you, in no particular Through hiring an outreach worker to serve more seniors, established a successful Life Story project for Jewish order: presentedContinued atwith May the 2020 establishment Annual Meeting of a community-wide seniors Jewish Cemetery Association Created a culture of safety for our community and all who participate in our programs, Increased community awareness of the Youngstown Area Conducted numerous security consultations with area including a successful response to a threat on the JCC this Jewish Federation and its agencies through numerous synagogues and sponsored approximately 30 active past August media outlets, including new television commercials for shooter trainings in the Jewish and general communities the JCC, Heritage Manor, and Levy Gardens Completed a successful third season operating the JCC Marked increased in the number of donors who are Logan Campus Established a new position of Federation Marketing Manager to promote programs/services to the community community today and for generations to come Provided 4,000 free swim lessons to children in need, leaving a legacy gift to the Federation that will benefit our people with disabilities, infants, and adult women who Restructured management of the Jewish Journal Monthly Built a new outdoor pavilion and Pickleball courts to could not swim after the closure of The Vindicator, the former printer In partnership with the United Way, provided free Camp Magazine, including successfully finding a new printer benefitWorked the to entireestablish community and strengthen ties with the New Established a monthly newsletter for all employees of the Castle Jewish community Federation and its agencies JCCRe-model tuition ofto 45Heritage children Manor for four lobby weeks (including each a new In our role as community convener, worked with area Continued building relationships with interfaith and synagogues to consider coming together under one roof Jewish Family Services security door) and the offices of Heritage Manor and leveraged them to promote the interests of the Jewish Implemented a new process to identify potential grant Heritage Manor chosen as one of seven facilities in the communityintergroup partners and with public officials, and funding opportunities for the Federation and its agencies area to meet the criteria of Mercy Health Select Providers Network Educated the Jewish and general communities about Successfully created one funding process for upgrading Israel, advocacy, Holocaust education, social action, social facilities at the JCC, Heritage Manor, JFS, and Levy Gardens Heritage Manor once again selected as the only VA- justice, and government affairs approved provider in Mahoning County Sure, there is more I could list, but I will stop here. I am so inspired and motivated by all that we have keynote speaker Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, which included accomplished over the past year. I hope you are, too! Best director invitedNear record guests turnoutfrom the forgeneral 2019 community Inaugural Event with Hired Heritage Manor’s first full-time Adult Day Services IRA Charitable Rollovers: Pension Law ChangesWishes Effective for a happy and healthy 2020.This Year By Lisa Long account (IRA). As such I wanted to increasein the age at which the owner of However, the Jewish Federation of North Youngstown Area Jewish Federation make our donors aware of the “Setting an IRA must start taking required America’s senior tax policy counsel Financial Resource Development Director Every Community Up for Retirement minimum distributions (RMDs). Before suggests that all those between ages 70 Many in our Enhancement” Act, also known as the SECURE Act, that was signed into law However, donors can still use RMDs tax incentives of making QCDs during their campaign to2020 make this philanthropic rule was 70 ½. gifts It is startingnow 72. at these½ and ages 72 should even though seriously they consider now do notthe pledgescommunity or make fulfill The SECURE Act includes many need take RMDs. major gifts to the changesDec. 20, 2019.to the rules governing Please consult your Federation and its retirement plans. These changes (QCD).age 70 Eligible ½. This donors “charitable can continue rollover” to is professional advisor or contact agencies through “rollover”called a qualified up to $100,000 charitable per distribution year. This me for more information, their individual The biggest change when it retirement comestook effect to onphilanthropy the first of theis year.the who do not itemize their deductions. strategy is especially beneficial to those at [email protected] or February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 330.746.3251, ext. 175. 9 JCC Wellness Lunch & Learn: Genetic Testing WELLNESS Dr. Devora Cohen-Karni, Ph.D. will talk about the basic science of genetic inheritance through genetic testing and potential ethical issues to consider. In this talk we'll explore the role of genetic inheritance, review how genes influence the traits we are able to see, then look at how this can be used in the medical sciences. For more information on Wellness Programs contact Date: Friday, February 7 | Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Jaron Howell, Wellness Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 Location: Adult Lounge ext. 153 or [email protected]. This event is free and open to everyone. A light lunch will be served. Register by Tuesday, Monthly Health Club Services February 4 online at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Membership Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. Full Size Locker | $10/month JCC Get Fit Challenge is Back! Towel Service | $10/month Join JCC this February in a fun “Get Fit’’ program that is open to all members and local corporations. We will Locker & Towel Service | $15/month use the InBody 570 to track progress bi-weekly. Prizes will be awarded for top performers. 30 Minute Massage | $15/month Dates: Sunday, February 2 – Saturday, April 25 Reach Your Goals with InBody Cost: $35/Member | Corporate: $75/Employee or $750/Company The InBody 570 is one of the most advanced body Register online at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Membership Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. composition analyzers on the market. 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Date: Mondays | Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $25 per test/Non Member Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Location: LYRIC Work with a personal health coach for a workout (Liberty Youth Recreation & Impact Center) InBody 570 Corporate Challenge and eating plan to get you closer to your goal. 317 Churchill Hubbard Rd, Youngstown Raise the bar and bring the InBody 570 to your Next Steps business or organization. It is perfect for fitness JCC Next Steps is a post-rehabilitation exercise Open Play Basketball challenges, encourages employee wellness, and is program that will help you transition from physical This time is reserved for basketball only. Shoot hoops quick and easy to use! therapy to long-term fitness and wellness. with friends or join a pick up game. InBody Rental Fee: $125/Hour Healthy Living Foundations for Older Adults Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays | Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. (2 hour minimum - includes an InBody specialist The Healthy Living Foundations package is designed Date: Fridays | Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for support and pre and post body composition to promote healthy living awareness and to improve Location: Gymnasium measurements for all participants.) stability, increase stamina, and gain self confidence. Youth Personal Training Youth Basketball J-Away Program A private workout session with a certified Children ages 5 and up can enjoy kid friendly This personal exercise program is designed to assist professional trainer. Sports specific training is also basketball time in our gym. Equipment is provided. homebound Jewish older adults in the Youngstown available. Date: Fridays | Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. area. Jewish Community Center personal trainers To begin your personal training journey contact Location: Gymnasium will create individual exercise plans and train clients the Membership Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195 Coming Soon: eSports Arena! in their own homes. Eligible participants will be or register online at jccyoungstown.org. identified based on financial and physical needs and ESports describes the world of competitive, organized their ability to travel. Pickleball video gaming. Teams face off in Fortnite, League of Cost: $3.50/session A cross between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, Legends, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Overwatch, this fast-paced game is fun for players of all skill levels. Madden NFL, and more. Beginning Summer 2020, Flu Shot Clinic Equipment is provided. JCC will launch its first eSports programming and If you haven’t received your flu vaccine yet, there is Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays competitions for both youth and adults. still time to protect yourself. Some insurance plans Time: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. may cover the flu shot. The cost without insurance Featured Group Exercise Class: is $27. Please bring your insurance card. Date: Sundays Fit Circuit Burn Date: Tuesday, February 11 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Using high intensity circuit training we, will cycle Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. through several exercises, targeting different muscle Location: JCC Library Location: Gymnasium groups with minimal rest in between. This workout Register by Thursday, February 6. combines cardio and strength moves to blast fat and sculpt muscle. 10 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 JCC After School Family Fun in the Pool: Private Swim Lessons AQUATICS Toy Story 4 Swimmers of any age or level can benefit from private Date: Friday, February 21 swim lessons. Learn to swim or improve your skills with Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. one of our trained swim instructors. Private lessons are For more information on Aquatics Programs contact Cost: Free/Member | $5/Non Member also great for triathletes! Tara Bishop, Aquatic Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 NEW PRICING! ext. 112 or [email protected]. Group Aquatic Classes 5 Sessions: $96/Member | $128/Non Member You & Me Baby 10 Sessions: $183/Member | $244/Non Member Lifeguarding Classes & Recertifications This is a monthly class where parents assist their 20 Sessions: $348/Member | $464/Non Member These classes provide entry level participants with children in the water. Children will learn how to the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and float and improve their water skills. Swim pants or P.A.L.S.+ Private Swimming Lessons respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide swim diapers are required. Recommended ages: 6 - JCC offers free one on one swim lessons for persons care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, 36 months. who are on the autism spectrum or who have injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel Date: Saturdays developmental disabilities. This program is funded by can take over. Participants who successfully Time: 9:35 – 10:05 a.m. the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown complete the lifeguarding course receive an Cost: $30/Member | $40/Non Member Area Jewish Federation and Autism Speaks. American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/ To apply for the P.A.L.S.+ program visit First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years. Learn to Swim: Ages 3+ jccyoungstown.org/pals. Dates: Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3 Children will be placed into the appropriate level or Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17 by the trained swim instructors. SwimSafe 500 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Date: Saturdays This program provides free swim safety lessons. Cost: $187/Member | $250/Non Member Time: 9:00– 9:30 a.m. or 10:10 – 10:40 a.m. Scholarships are provided by The United Way of $30/Member | $40/Non Member Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and The First Aid /CPR/AED Class Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Dates: Saturdays, February 15, March 14, or April 18 Date: Wednesdays Area Jewish Federation. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Time: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. To apply for the SwimSafe 500 program visit Cost: $75/Member | $100/Non Member Cost: $30/Member | $40/Non Member jccyoungstown.org/swimsafe500.

Paper Quilling Crafts Take ordinary strips of paper and turn them into beautiful works of art in this workshop with a local artist. PAUL & YETTA GLUCK Students learn how to roll, fold, and glue paper to create beautiful shapes and pictures. Every person will SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS design a card or project to take home. Adults: Age 14+: Date: Wednesday, February 12 Date: Wednesday, February 12 For more information on Paul & Yetta Gluck School Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. of Visual Arts contact Erianne Raib-Ptichkin, Location: Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Location: Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Program Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 ext. 106 or Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member [email protected] Through the generosity of Paul and Yetta Gluck, Craft & Kvell JCC is now offering classes for all ages that foster Gather with friends and work on your latest craft project! Come socialize with us, show off your latest , personal growth, and community project, or try your hand at a new craft. Bring your own supplies for this monthly event. through hands-on learning at the Paul and Yetta This event is free and open to everyone. Gluck School of Visual Arts. A new studio space is Dates: Wednesdays, February 26, March 25, & April 29 | Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. coming soon! Location: Adult Lounge Register for courses online at jccyoungstown. Scrapbooking for Beginners org. All supplies are included in the class fee Join a local artist as we are guided through the basic methods of scrapbooking. Learn the essential skills unless otherwise noted. There is a three student to create beautiful layouts and preserve life’s meaningful moments. Bring a few of your favorite photos to minimum per course. design a page to take home with you.

Adults: Age 14+: Date: Wednesday, March 11 Date: Wednesday, March 11 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Location: Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Location: Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 11 JCC School of Music Classes Violin Price per month includes four weekly 30 minute Join Master Suzuki violin teacher Gina Bagnoli as PERFORMING ARTS lessons. Tuition is due by the first lesson of each month. she provides private and group violin instruction in Register online at jccyoungstown.org or contact the the Suzuki Method. Students must bring their own For more information on the schools of music or Membership Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. instruments. All lessons are 30 minutes each. dance contact Program Coordinator Erianne Piano Private Lessons: $17/Member | $22/Non Member Raib-Ptichkin at 330.746.3250 ext. 106 or Group Lessons: $7/Member | $8/Non Member [email protected] Learn to play the piano with Anita Powell. Anita was classically trained at the Dana School of Music Guitar Private Dance Lessons and Chautauqua Institution and has over 30 years Learn to play the guitar with instructor Gina Love, Lessons can be scheduled with any JCC School of Dance of experience. who has been playing privately for several years educator in half hour increments. Private lessons can Monthly Cost: $88/Member | $112/Non Member and studied at YSU. Bring your own guitar, or be recurring in any of the available time slots, or on an Percussion borrow one of ours. as needed basis. Genres vary according to instructor Join seasoned percussionist Evan McCreary to Monthly Cost: $60/Member | $80/Non Member availability. learn the foundations of rhythm and study basic Voice Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member beats and fills on our drum kit. Bring your own Improve breathing, posture, tone quality, and more Adult Drop-In Class drumsticks, or borrow a pair of ours. while studying with our experienced vocal instructor. Guest teachers lead a 90 minute advanced dance class Monthly Cost: $60/Member | $80/Non Member Monthly Cost: $60/Member | $80/Non Member twice a month. Each class will focus on a different style of dance, including hip-hop, tap, modern, lyrical, and more. Date: Sundays, February 2, 16, March 1, 8, & April 5, 26 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member

JCC Before and After School Care YOUTH & FAMILY Before School Care: 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. EARLY LEARNING CENTER After School Care: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Daily before school and after school care is For more information on Youth & Family Programs contact available for students in kindergarten through For more information on the Early Learning Center Thomas, Program Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 eighth grade. Transportation is available for contact Ben Katz, Early Learning Director, at ext. 123 or [email protected]. Liberty Local School students in kindergarten 330.746.3250 ext. 119 or [email protected]. through sixth grade. Ages 6 weeks – pre-kindergarten All day care is also available to all local school districts during breaks and school closures. For a Enrichment Programming with Purim Carnival at the JCC full calendar of when all day care is offered, visit Community Partners Join us for this fun family event! jccyoungstown.org/aftercare. Students will engage in a wide variety of enrichment We will have carnival food, games, offerings in art, music, and science programs prizes, a bounce house, a costume Kid’s Night In brought to us by SMARTS, YSU Dana School of Enjoy a night out while your child stays in at Music, and OH WOW! Science Center. contest, and more! JCC! We will provide dinner, games, and crafts. This event is free and open to For ages 3 through 14. Children must be toilet- Free Family Membership to the JCC! everyone. Tickets for games and trained. Early registration is recommended as Full-time students are eligible for a free family food will be available for purchase. space is limited. membership to Jewish Community Center! Date: Saturday, March 8 Date: Saturday, February 15 Some exclusions apply. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Drop-off: 6:00 p.m. Pick-up: by 9:00 p.m. Infant & Toddler Private Swim Lessons Costume Contest: 12:00 p.m. Location: Multi-Purpose Room The ELC offers one-on-one swim lessons for Location: Gymnasium Cost: $12/Member | $15/Non Member children ages 6 months and up. These lessons & Multi-Purpose Room Register by Monday, February 3 online at will encourage younger children to become jccyoungstown.org or contact the Membership comfortable in the water while teaching older Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. children swimming techniques. 12 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 JCC

THOMASES FAMILY ENDOWMENT AGING WELL FEDERATION OF THE YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FEDERATION ART GALLERY All programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Light refreshments will be served. For more information For more information about volunteer opportunities For more information on the art gallery visit on Aging Well Programs contact Shay Kahani-Erez, contact the Social Action Committee of the Jewish jccyoungstown.org or contact the gallery curator, Outreach Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 ext. 159 or serez@ Community Relations Council at 330.746.3250 ext. 152 Heather Seno, at [email protected]. jewishyoungstown.org. or [email protected] Current Exhibit: Churchill United Methodist Food Pantry Dissonance & Distortion by Jenna Hudock Thursdays at the Cinema: The CHUM Food Pantry aims to feed families Jenna Hudock is an art educator and abstract painter. The Pursuit of Happyness in Liberty Township that are in need of extra Struggling salesman Chris Gardner finds himself and his She was accepted into the annual Butler Institute assistance. Started in 2016, the pantry now feeds son evicted from their apartment. When Gardner lands of American Art Midyear National Juried Show, over 70 families. Volunteers will help distribute food an internship at a prestigious stock firm, he and his the YWCA Women’s Art Show, and recently spent and make guests feel welcome during their visit. son endure many hardships in pursuit of his dream of a two weeks at the GOLDEN Educators Residency in Dates: February 14, March 6, April 3, & May 1 better life for the two of them. upstate New York. This show will feature many of the Time: 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, February 6 | Time: 11:00 a.m. pieces she created during that time. Location: 189 Churchill Road, Youngstown Exhibit Dates: January 15 – March 5 Location: Adult Lounge Opening Reception: Thursday, January 16 Cost: $5/Members | $10/Non Members Diaper Packing with Making Kids Count Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Register online at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Making Kids Count Diaper Bank volunteers repack Membership Office at 330.746.3250 ext.195. diapers to be distributed to local families in need. Volunteers wrap 10,000 diapers into 400 packs a Upcoming Exhibit: Grief Support Group at the JCC month. Kavana! by Hannah Altman If you are grieving a death and would like to connect Hannah Altman is a Jewish-American artist from Dates: February 14, March 6, April 3, & May 8 with others, join us to share your experience in a group New Jersey. She recently exhibited with the Virginia Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. setting. Shay Kahani-Erez will facilitate the group. Museum of Contemporary Art, the Pittsburgh Location: 6961 Southern Blvd, Ste. A, Dates: Tuesdays, February 4, March 3, & April 7 Cultural Trust, Junior High Gallery, and the University Youngstown Time: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. of Passau Germany. She is an MFA candidate at Location : Adult Lounge Virginia Commonwealth University and 2019 recipient of the Bertha Anolic Israel Travel Award. Ask a Social Worker RENTALS Exhibit Dates: March 11 - April 8 Shay Kahani-Erez, LSW & MSW, will offer assistance on Opening Reception: Thursday, March 12 different topics such as health insurance, social security, For more information or to book a rental contact Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and medication management and referrals to other Kelli McCormick at 330.746.3250 ext. 284 or agencies. [email protected] Dates: Mondays, February 10, March 9, & April 13 Time: 11:00 a.m. Specialty Parties CULTURAL ARTS Location: Adult Lounge All parties include time in our party room. Mindful Monday Custom invitations are available! For more information on Cultural Arts Programs contact This mindfulness group will practice relaxing and Pool Party Gon Erez, Program Director, at 330.746.3250 ext. 159 or recharging the mind. Enjoy swim time in our full-size indoor heated [email protected]. Dates: Mondays, February 17, March 16, & April 20 pool. Time: 11:00 a.m. Global & Israeli Mental Health and the All Star Celebration Location: Adult Lounge Play basketball, volleyball, kickball, soccer, or Rights of People with Disabilities wiffleball in our gymnasium. Liron David from Enosh, the Israeli Mental Living with Alzheimer’s Health Association, will discuss mental health Family Caregiver Support Group Glow & Dance Hip-Hop Party issues among older adults in Israel and the This group provides an opportunity to share your Enjoy your next celebration with glow global changes towards the rights of the elderly. experiences and learn from other families. Light accessories and a mini hip-hop lesson. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Ninja Games Celebration refreshments will be served. Dates: Wednesdays, February 19 & March 18 Tackle our ninja obstacle course and participate Date: Tuesday, February 25 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in coordination activities. Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Adult Lounge Location: Multi-Purpose Room Continued on next page. February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 13 JCC Purim Carnival to Be Held at JCC RENTALS Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will host a Purim Carnival from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Noah’s Park Party March 8 at the JCC. Play the day away at Noah’s Park or our new Included will be carnival food, games, prizes, a Infant and Toddler Playground. bounce house, a costume contest, and more. Tickets for games and food will be available for purchase. Prince & Princess Royal Bash This event is free and open to everyone. A costume Don your crowns and tiaras and take a mini ballet contest will be at noon. lesson. For more information, contact Program Superhero Celebration Dress up and participate in superhero activities in our secret lair. Manager Emily Blau at 330.746.3250, ext. 152 or Under the Sea Splish Splash Mermaid Bash [email protected]. Experience swimming and storytelling in our Face painting will be one of the offerings at this year’s pool with the JCC mermaid. Purim Carnival. Pictured from left are Shayna Wilschek Campus Rentals and Taylor Lody. Multi-Purpose Room Equipped with an overhead motorized projection theater screen, state-of-the-art audio visual Soup Makers Needed to Take Part in system, movable module stage, and commercial kitchen. Catering packages are available for up Mitzvah Day Project to 250 guests.

Soup makers are invited to participate in the The “Souper Bowl” cook-off will raise funds and Meeting Rooms Our small conference room seats up to eight Jewish Community Relations Council’s Mitzvah awareness for Second Harvest Food Bank. Submissions will be accepted in three categories: guests, while our boardroom seats 35 and is professional, amateur, and 17 and under. Due to equipped with a built-in projector and screen. Day 2020 “Souper Bowl” to be held from 1 to 2:30 dietary restrictions only vegetarian and vegan Gymnasium p.m. March 29 at Jewish Community Center of soups may be entered. Our full-size gymnasium is equipped with six Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane. The deadline to regulation height basketball hoops, bleacher register is March 16. seating, and a dividing curtain. WELLNESS LUNCH & LEARN: Entry forms Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room are available at This multi-purpose room is located on the jewishyoungstown. ground floor and can accommodate up to 36 GENETIC TESTING org. There is no cost people. In-house catering is available. to enter. Dr. Devora Cohen- Other Mitzvah Day Adult Lounge Karni, Ph.D will explore Accommodates 50 guests. An in-house kosher activities include a caterer is available. the role of genetic Chametz for Hunger inheritance, review Food Drive, a can Outdoor Pavilion how genes influence sculpture project, Our outdoor pavilion is centrally located blanket making between Noah’s Park and the new outdoor the traits we are able to for Project MKC Pickleball complex. The pavilion has picnic table see, then look at how Comfort Kits, toiletry seating for 200+, along with bathrooms and a this can be used in the kit packing to benefit kitchenette. medical sciences. Beatitude House and Churchill United Methodist Food Pantry, voter Date: Friday, February 7 registration, a Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. blood drive, and Location: Adult Lounge card making for first responders.

14 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 Condolences II. Turned down due to eyesight issues, his brother-in-law, Abe Rudberg, into Sarah (Todd) Harrison, Stephen Bolotin, Leon Bolotin he immediately entered the family the business, they grew the operations David (Danielle) Singer, and Shanna Leon Bolotin, furniture business, Bolotin Furniture, to six locations by expanding to New (Adam) Lovit; and great-grandchildren, a former long- then on Sharpsville Avenue, with his Castle; Ellwood City, Pa.; Youngstown: Sammy and Harry Bolotin, Gabby and time resident father, Simon, and grandfather, Moses. and Hickory (now Hermitage). Lila Swaminathan, Shelby Harrison, and of Sharon, died That same year, the business expanded As family members left the business, Sammy Lovit. He is also survived by his to Greenville, Pa. where Leon was the Leon maintained a respected operation sister-in-law, Dorothy Bolotin, and many his home in San manager. while reducing the locations to one new nieces and nephews, all of whom will DiegoDec. 31, of 2019natural at With the growing need for one in Hermitage. He continued to run miss him. causes. His wife servicemen in the war, Leon was drafted Bolotin Furniture until turning it over to Leon was preceded in death by his of 76 years, the parents; his brother, Joseph; his sister former Harriett said, his eyesight must have improved Throughout his life, Leon was an avid and brother-in-law, Rose and Abe Bloch, was at his into the Air Corps in 1942. As he often readerhis older (especially son, Mark, of in history) 2000. and loved Rudberg; his brother and sister-in- side. stationed in Biloxi, Miss. During leave to learn. law, Nathan and Ruth Bolotin; and two Born and raised in Sharon, Leon lived fromsuddenly the serviceand dramatically. in 1943, he He and was Harriet first Leon and Harriett left their beloved daughters-in law, Sheila Bolotin and Lori almost his entire life here, except for his expedited wedding plans and married Singer-Bolotin. stint in World War II and a few years in in Youngstown. He continued to serve In addition to his wife Harriett, Leon is Canton, Ohio, until moving to in Biloxi until being transferred to India survivedSharon and by: moved his sons, to SanMark Diego (Lynne) in 2015. and made to a charity of the donor's choice. and China where he remained until after Howard; grandchildren, Michael (Ellen) GravesideIn lieu of flowers,services donationswere at El Caminomay be After graduating from Sharon High the war ended. Bolotin, Lisa (Suresh) Swaminathan, Memorial in San Diego. Schoolin 2015. and then from the Wharton After serving in the war as a radio School of Business at the University of repairman, he returned to Sharon and Pennsylvania in 1941, Leon returned re-entered the business. In time, he Bonnie Chudakoff Apple to Sharon and attempted to enlist in took over management of the company. Bonnie Chudakoff friendship, and love to anyone she met. the Army Air Corps during World War With the entry of his brother, Nate, and Apple, 77, passed away peacefully Monday, years, Les; two sons, Eric and Greg (Lynn); twoBonnie grandchildren, is survived Jacob by her and husband Samantha; of 55 a Ava Michelle “Shelly” Gelbaum a short battle with sister, Carole Naft; along with several aunts, cancer,Jan. 20, 2020,surrounded after uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. The night sky people: her smile, laugh, and boundless by family, friends, and She was preceded in death by her gained a bright kindness will live on in all those blessed caregivers. parents. new star Dec. to have known her. Bonnie was born The funeral service was at Itts Memorial She is survived by her daughter, Chapel, El Emeth Granada Cemetery, Michelle “Shelly” Rikki (George McKelvey) Gelbaum; daughter of Eli and Sally Dumas Chudakoff Youngstown. Gelbaum,25, 2019, as Ava69, three brothers, David, Rick (Dorothy), and lived her entire lifeApril in Youngstown. 14, 1942, a Contributions in Bonnie’s memory may passed away and Renny (Brenda) Goldberg; three She was a graduate of The Rayen School be made to Temple El Emeth, 3970 Logan peacefully grandchildren, Jensen, Sloan, and Harlow and attended The Ohio State University. She at home, McKelvey; ex-husband and best friend, was a member of Temple El Emeth and its Friends may view this obituary and surrounded by Jason Gelbaum; nieces and nephews that sisterhood, and a past president of ACLD. sendWay, Youngstown,condolences OH to 44505.Bonnie’s family at her loving family. she loved like her own children; and more Bonnie brought lots of laughter, joy, shriverallisoncourtleyfuneralhome.com. Shelly was friends than can possibly be listed here. Her star will be surrounded by the daughter of Jack and Elaine Goldberg, and lights of those who have already passed wasborn a Aprilgraduate 8, 1950, of Liberty in Youngstown, High School. the on: her parents; her sons, Jensen and She studied jewelry design at Ohio Drew Gelbaum; and her sister-in-law, State University and worked as a Wendy Goldberg. supervisor in the collections enforcement Funeral services were at Temple department for the city of Youngstown Rodef Sholom. In Shelly’s memory, for many years. contributions may be made to St. Jude She also had a love and talent for art and ran Bitz and Glitz and Javu Ju — a coffee shop that displayed local art FriendsChildren’s may Research view this Hospital, obituary 501 and St work — with her sister-in-law, Wendy sendJude Place,condolences Memphis, to Tenn.Shelly’s 38105-9959. family at Goldberg. shriverallisoncourtleyfuneralhome.com. Shelly was so many things to so many February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 15 Condolences Education proud of his three sons. He always made Gregg L. Bogen a superhuman effort to be present in Gregg L. their lives and to make them feel special, Center for Judaic and cherished, and loved. Above all else, he passed away Holocaust Studies, Bogen, M.D., 56, generosity, and patience. at St. Elizabeth set Gregg an example had a passion of kindness, for his selflessness, friends, all Youngstown State University YoungstownJan. 12, 2020 Cleveland sports teams, Disney, Batman, Events and Information Hospital. Star Wars, and Sonic. He loved a corny Gregg was joke and made frequent confusing life Feb. 20 born Jan. 3, 1964, references to bad movie dialogue. He spent Lecture by Dr. Linda Borish (Western Michigan University), “Sports in the in Warren, a nearly every Monday washing dishes at Historical Lives of American Jewish Women: culture, Americanization, and son of Robert H. The Dorothy Day House. He loved his cats Achievement.” This will be the keynote address of the annual History Across the and Beverly S. Dexter, Dillon, and Cleo. Humanities conference, sponsored by YSU Phi Alpha Theta, History Honors. Reisman Bogen. He leaves cherished memories to his 4:30 p.m., Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (Steel Museum) wife, Jill M. Berquist, whom he married March 4 Harding High School, got his bachelor of scienceHe was Integrated a 1982 graduateLife Science of Warren degree G. sons, Benjamin M., Daniel J., and Matthew May 1, 1992, at St. Christine Church; his Co-sponsoredFilm Screening by the and Club Discussion: for Jewish “”Culture, the (USA, department 2018). of The Nursing, story and of how the and graduated from Northeastern Ohio Curt P. Bogen, and sister, Pami Bogen, of departmentHasidic women of Health founded Professions the first in all-female commemoration volunteer of Women’s ambulance History corps Month. in NYC. Universityin May 1985 College from of KentMedicine State in University,May 1989. Warren;P. Bogen, his at homefather-law in Canfield; and mother-in-law, his brother, Gregg did his surgical residency at Gilbert M. and Janice Berquist; brothers- March 25 Western Reserve Care System from 1989 to in-law, Gilbert M. Berquist III and Joseph A. Jewish6 p.m., YSU,Muslim Moser Forum Hall 2000featuring “Schwebel rabbinical Auditorium” student Armin Langer. Langer will 1994, then a fellowship in surgical oncology (Ann) Berquist; and nieces Isabel, Eleanor, speak about his experiences as a founder of the Salaam-Shalom Initiative in Berlin, at the University of Mississippi Medical and Molly Berquist. which brings Muslims, Jews, and others together. center from 1994 to 1996. He was preceded in death by his father. 7 p.m., YSU, Kilcawley Center, President’s Suite Gregg maintained clinical privileges in Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. April 2 general surgery at various area hospitals Gregg continued to give in death with Book Reception and Lecture by Dr. Adam Fuller (YSU): “Is Neoconservatism his donation to Lifebanc to help others. Jewish?” Dr. Fuller’s new book is titled, “Israel and the Neocons: Zionism and He was devoted to his patients and to the American Interests.” processand was of in teaching private practicemedical students for 21 years. and in Gregg’s honor to The Dorothy Day House, residents to be both technically skilled and In lieu of flowers, please send donations April 20 compassionate. He loved to make house Gregg’s family would like to especially Lecture5:30 p.m., by Youngstown Louis Schmidt Historical in commemoration Center of Industry of the andanniversary Labor (Steel of the Museum) Warsaw calls and to perform minor surgery at his thankP.O. Box the 863 medical Youngstown, and nursing OH 44501. staff of the Ghetto Uprising. An Emmy-Award winning TV producer and writer, Schmidt will kitchen table. He has impacted the lives of Neuro Intensive ICU staff at Mercy Health talk about his experiences interviewing Holocaust survivors for the USC Shoah physicians who now practice all over the St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for the Foundation. United States. amazing efforts and care they provided to Gregg was currently employed by River Gregg. Valley Physicians at East Liverpool City Family and friends may visit The5 p.m., above YSU, events Kilcawley are free Center, and President’s open to the Suite public. Parking for on-campus events Hospital. foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary will be made available. Above all things, Gregg was most and send condolences. May 20 to 24

be held at YSU. The Center for Judaic and Holocaust Studies will be sponsoring a Jewish-studiesThe 25th annual panel. conference of the Working-Class Studies Association will

Scholarships Jewish students and students interested in pursuing Jewish studies at YSU should

CJHScontact Information the Office of Financial Aid. There are a number of scholarships available. Contact Dr. Jacob Ari Labendz, director of YSU’s Center for Judaic and Holocaust

on an electronic mailing list. Studies, at 330.941.1603 or [email protected] with any questions or to be placed

16 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 Education Ariella Westreich Wins Akiva Akiva Students Participate in Spelling Bee MLK Service and Workshop

Akiva Academy held its annual spelling bee Jan. 10. The bee went 19 rounds, culminating with the word Giza, spelled correctly by Ariella Westreich, 8th grade. Gabriel Anderson, 5th grade, came in second place. Third place went to Sophie Heschmeyer, 8th grade. The enunciation award winners were Cameron Silverman, 6th grade, and Heschmeyer. Akiva students Rhyell Moore (left) and Kaleb Harrison represented the Jewish Westreich will represent Akiva at the Youngstown State University spelling bee. community at a service and workshop in commemoration of Martin Luther King. The Pictured from left are Westreich, Anderson, Heschmeyer, and Silverman. students read a prayer for world peace.

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February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 17 2020 Presidental Candidates Where the Top 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on , Israel, and Other Jewish Issues

The Ohio primary is March 17 and the Pennsylvania primary is April 28. This section details where the top five Democratic candidates and the main Republican candidate stand on antisemitism, Israel, and other issues that matter to Jewish voters in 2020. For more about these and other candidates visit jewishyoungstown.org/2020candidates. chanting the same antisemitic bile heard Israel to protect her interests in the region.” security for Israel, while sustaining its across Europe in the 1930s.” In 1973, as a 30-year-old senator from identity as a Jewish and democratic When Trump called state. It is also the only way to ensure By JTA Staff who vote for Democrats “disloyal,” Biden Israel. It was the eve of the Yom Kippur War, Palestinian dignity and their legitimate (JTA) — The responded: “Mr. President, these comments andDelaware, Biden Biden’s met with first then-Prime overseas trip Minister was to interest in national self-determination. former vice are insulting and inexcusable… It may not Golda Meir. He has called it “one of the most And it is a necessary condition to take full president and consequential meetings I’ve ever had in my advantage of the opening that exists for senator Joe Biden you hold.” life.” greater cooperation between Israel and its has had a long be Whenbeneath he you, released but it isa beneathstatement the aboutoffice The anecdote of Biden meeting Arab neighbors.” career in politics the Poway synagogue shooting, Biden Golda Meir, as JTA’s Ron Kampeas has He continued, “At present, neither — 46 years and said, “we must speak out against bigotry noted, is another “staple of his Jewish the Israeli nor Palestinian leadership counting. He’s and gun violence,” and again emphasized speechmaking.” seems willing to take the political risks been a close ally of that “We’re in the battle for the soul of this “I remember meeting for close to an necessary to make progress through American Jewish nation,” something he’s tweeted about 30 direct negotiations,” explaining that as communities and of Israel for that time, and times. speech on Israeli Independence Day. “She president, his goal would be to “urge both now he’s a leading contender to win the After Rep. Ilhan Omar was criticized wenthour withthrough her,” what Biden happened recalled in in the a 2015 Six- sides to take steps to keep the prospect of for making what some saw as antisemitic Day War, and the price that was paid. And a two-state outcome alive.” he has stood on Jewish issues more recently. I just had come from Egypt… It turns out it When asked about Jared Kushner’s What2020 Democratichas Joe Biden nomination. said and Here’s done how to in February, the House voted on a resolution was maneuvers taking place in the desert. prospects on making progress, Biden address antisemitism? toremarks condemn about antisemitism. Jewish wealth It and was influence largely And I was really worried. And we went laughed and said, “What credentials does seen as a rebuke of Omar’s comments. through, and she painted a bleak, bleak he bring to that?” account shared a strong message: “There Biden has not spoken about Omar’s picture — scared the hell out of me, quite Biden has gone on record to say that he is noIn threat 2014, that his worries vice presidential me more than twitter the divisive comments, but he did urge the frankly, about the odds.” would not move the U.S. embassy back to rising tide of antisemitism. There can be no Netanyahu government to allow her to visit “She said, Senator, you look so worried. Tel Aviv, after Trump moved it to Jerusalem tolerance for antisemitism.” after Trump urged Israel to keep her out. I said, well, my God, Madam Prime in a controversial move. But Biden would What does he say about the movement to Minister, and I turned to look at her. I said, reopen a consulate in East Jerusalem for conference of AIPAC, the country’s largest boycott, divest from and sanction Israel the picture you paint. She said, ‘Oh, don’t Palestinians. pro-IsraelIn 2016, lobby, speaking Biden said, at the“Israel annual will — commonly referred to as BDS? worry…we have a secret weapon in our When asked by IfNotNow activists always exist strong and capable as the if he would “commit to meaningfully ultimate guarantor of security for Jewish no place else to go.’” pressuring the Israeli government to end people around the world. That is the abiding “It’sHe’s wrong. firmly It’s against wrong. the movement.I know it’s not conflictBiden with has the since Arabs. called You see, himself we have a the occupation,” Biden replied, “Yes, but moral obligation we have. Never, never, popularSpeaking to say, at AIPACbut it’s in wrong, 2016, Bidenbecause said, as “stalwart supporter of Israel,” a country you also gotta pressure the Palestinians, to never again and without Israel, there is no the Jewish people know better than any that “shares our democratic values.” He stop the hate, to stop calling for violence.” guarantee… the pernicious and persistent other people, any action that marginalizes Jewish fun fact evil of antisemitism. It continues to rear its one ethnic and religious group imperils us contradiction between being progressive Biden isn’t Jewish, but he has lots of ugly head. It’s on the rise in too many parts all.” andalso beingtold J aStreet supporter in 2013 of Israel.” that “there is no Jews in his family. Two of his daughters-in- of the world, particularly in Europe.” Okay, now let’s get in-depth about his law have been Jewish — his son Hunter’s What about domestic antisemitism? thoughts on Israel and its policies. the wake of rocket attacks from Gaza that wife is Melissa Cohen, from South Africa, Biden has shaped his presidential In 1986, in a speech to the Senate about “IsraelBiden has tweeted a right to in defend November itself 2019 against in and his now deceased son, Beau, was campaign as a battle for the “soul of the arms sales to the Middle East, Biden said, terrorist threats. married to another Jewish woman, Hallie nation” and has made Trump’s reaction to “It’s about time we stop apologizing for our Where does he stand on solving the Olivere. (After Beau passed, Hallie and Charlottesville a key part of his campaign. In support for Israel, there’s no apology to be Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Hunter dated. It’s messy.) One of Biden’s the launch of his candidacy, Biden describes made. It is the best $3 billion investment we In August, Biden told the Council on two daughters, Ashley, is married to those who marched in Charlottesville, Va. in make. If there weren’t an Israel, the United Foreign Relations, “I believe a two-state Howard Krein, a Jewish otolaryngologist States of America would have to invent an solution is the only path to long-term and plastic surgeon.

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By JTA Staff the aftermath of the synagogue shooting. Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Israel exists, and why it must always endure. (JTA) — On Nov. “Political violence tears at the heart of our In September, Bloomberg Philanthropies This spring marks the 60th anniversary of democracy. And violence against a religious launched Hazira, an innovation program to the end of . We must never New York City group, in a house of God, tears at the heart improve Israeli cities. forget the enormous atrocities that were Mayor24, 2019 Michael former of our humanity. At these moments of great Back when Bloomberg was a Republican, committed then.” Bloomberg made national tragedy, we look to Washington to As we wrote at the time, Bloomberg is a belated entrance lead, to offer solutions, to bring us together, at the party’s convention, held in that year “conventionally pro-Israel.” into the crowded and to appeal to all of us as Americans,” inas his mayor city, inhosted 2004, by he AIPAC attended and athe reception Jewish Bloomberg says in the voiceover. Federations of North America. Speaking to He also made a lot of statements on the Jews he assessed were skeptical of reelecting During the 2014 Gaza War, Bloomberg insisting2020 Democraticin March topic during his 11-year tenure as mayor of George W. Bush president, Bloomberg said tweetedflew to that Israel, he defyingwas there a Federalto show Aviationsupport that he would instead “doublefield down — despiteon the Bush was better than his Democratic rival, forAuthority Israel’s ban right on to flying defend into itself,” Israel. and Bloomberg he wrote work that I am already leading and funding” in response to antisemitic property crimes John Kerry, because Israel was “the one issue an op-ed in Bloomberg View explaining why. rather than run. (“thisNew York kind City. of hateful Here’s actan examplehas no place from in 2011 the that matters.” Jewish fun fact The move has been polarizing in freest city in the freest country in the world”). “No two people agree on everything, but Democratic circles, but some are quick to What does Bloomberg say about the when it comes to standing up for Israel, which inaugural Genesis Prize — nicknamed the movement to boycott, divest from and I think is like standing up for America, George JewishIn Nobel 2013, — Bloomberg which honors received “individuals the sanction Israel — commonly referred to Bush has been there,” Bloomberg said. for their accomplishments and commitment himpoint leave out a that big mark his vast on wealththe race. — over $54 as BDS? What does he think about Israel? to Jewish values.” Bloomberg used his prize billion,If he’s to be successful,more specific Bloomberg — could still could help money to establish a challenge for projects “couldn’t disagree more violently” with mayor, leading a U.S. delegation in honor “guided by Jewish values.” The prize has In 2013, Mayor Bloomberg said he of Inthe 2005,dedication he visited of Yad Israel Vashem, as New Israel’s York since gone to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Natalie president.become the first Jewish nominee of a outrage” that is “totally misplaced,” according Holocaust Museum. Bloomberg said, “This Portman, and Michael Douglas, among What’smajor U.S. Bloomberg’s party, and maybe Jewish the background? first Jewish toBDS, reporting and in from2014 Jodi called Rudoren. the movement “an visit went to the very heart of why the State of others. Bloomberg grew up in an area of However, he defended Brooklyn College’s Massachusetts with few other Jewish families, yet lived in a kosher-keeping discussion about the movement. household and was bar mitzvahed. His decision“If you want in 2014 to go to aco-sponsor university where a panel the hometown synagogue, Temple Shalom, government decides what kind of subjects was renamed the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Community Center of Medford a school in North Korea,” Bloomberg said at after Bloomberg endowed the synagogue. aare press fit for conference discussion, in regardI suggest to theyou Brooklyn apply to He still attends High Holiday services, but his College controversy. two daughters were not bat mitzvahed. What is Bloomberg’s relationship with What has Bloomberg said about Jewish groups? antisemitism? has given to many Jewish causes. In addition commencement speaker at Washington to sponsoringBloomberg theis a prolificredesign philanthropist of his childhood and UniversityIn 2019, in St. Louis. Bloomberg “We face a waslot of hard the synagogue, his name is emblazoned on the challenges in America today – from climate Jerusalem headquarters of Magen David change, to gun violence, to failing schools, to Adom — which he named the William the opioid epidemic, and on campuses from H. Bloomberg MDA Jerusalem Station in the frightening trend toward racism, sexism, honor of his father — and also dedicated the hatred, antisemitism, and intolerance of Charlotte R. Bloomberg Mother and Child unpopular views and opinions,” he told the Center at Jerusalem’s Hadassah University graduates. “To have any hope of overcoming these challenges, we have to start by reclaiming our civic dialogue from those MedicalWhile Center mayor, to Bloomberg his mother helped for her initiate 95th who are debasing and degrading it – and (andbirthday donated in 2003. $100 million to the effort to preventing us from getting things done.” create) Cornell Tech, the high-tech research university on Roosevelt Island that is a joint released an ad with images of Pittsburgh in venture between Cornell University and the Ahead of the 2018 midterms, Bloomberg February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 19 2020 Presidental Candidates By JTA Staff modern rabbinic Judaism. Rabbi Danya The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza that we have to invest more energy in Ruttenberg explains that the word is seen has gone on far too long and provides a constraining their worst impulses than in (JTA) — Pete by many as antisemitic, telling the Jewish ripe environment for the very extremist trying to get a good outcome.” Buttigieg, the Telegraphic Agency, “When you use that violence that threatens Israel.” Jewish fun fact charismatic as an insult, you’re saying that Jews are In spite of all this, Buttiegieg thinks mayor of South bad. It perpetrates antisemitism: Jew support for Israel should be non-partisan: openly gay major ticket nominee, he’s Bend, Indiana as bad guy, as Christ killer, is one of the “There’s a risk that support for Israel While Buttigieg would be the first — a community could come to be regarded as a partisan is Jewish and gay, sought the Republican home to a growing and the Inquisition and the issue and I think that would be really not the first candidate: Fred Karger, who Orthodox Jewish Holocaustways people for havecenturies.” justified murder and population — has Buttigieg’s communications advisor nomination in 2012. risen from relative Lis Smith subsequently tweeted that youunfortunate,” realize when he saidyou inget 2018, on the after ground that unknown to near household name (for Buttigieg would no longer use the term. isAJC that trip this to Israel.is not a“One left versusof the firstright things issue those who can pronounce his) over the After Rep. Ilhan Omar was criticized — at least it shouldn’t be. The Democratic for making what some saw as antisemitic Party is, I think, ultimately committed to gay, moderately liberal on most issues, and remarks about Jewish wealth and the idea of peace and security and stability outspokencourse of the about 2020 his campaign. Christian faith.He is young, and fairness for everybody.” Here’s where he stands on Jewish issues. voted on a resolution to condemn What has Pete Buttigieg said regarding antisemitism.influence in FebruaryIt was largely 2019, theseen House as a announced ahead of the Israeli elections antisemitism? rebuke of Omar’s comments. thatIn he April will begin 2019, annexing when West Netaynahu Bank if he were to be elected, Pete Buttigieg community groups, Buttigieg accused the on the resolution, but he has clashed tweeted, “This provocation is harmful WhiteIn May House 2019, of welcoming at a meeting people with who Jewish “are withButtigieg Omar, especially didn’t comment when she specifically said that to Israeli, Palestinian, and American blatantly antisemitic” and excusing “people Americans should be as alert to religious interests. Supporting Israel does not who walk the streets chanting ‘Jews will in Israel as they are in Iran. have to mean agreeing with Netanyahu‘s not replace us.’” “People like me get strung up in Iran,” politics. I don’t. This calls for a president He was referring to the neo-Nazi march Buttigieg told “The View.” “So, the idea willing to counsel our ally against on Charlottesville, Va., when President that what’s going on is equivalent is just abandoning a two-state solution.” wrong.” on “both sides” of the violence that However, Buttigieg said he was he reiterated this, stating, “If Prime Minister brokeTrump out. said (Joe there Biden were has “very made fine Trump’speople” “disappointed” to see Israel bar Omar and NetanyahuIn a foreign makes policy good speech on inhis June threat 2019, to Charlottesville remarks a central part of his Rashida Tlaib, another congresswoman annex West Bank settlements, a President campaign.) who backs the boycott Israel movement, Buttigieg will take steps to ensure that Buttigieg’s Twitter account wrote from entering the country. American taxpayers won’t foot the bill.” Where does Buttigieg stand on the What has Buttigieg said about a two- not responsible for a neo-Nazi terrorist movement to boycott, divest from and state solution? murderingin August a 2017,woman “No, in Charlottesville,” ‘both sides’ and are sanction Israel — commonly referred to Buttigieg said that “A two-state solution that what happened was “beyond politics.” as BDS? that achieves legitimate Palestinian In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Mayor Pete, as he is affectionately called aspirations and meets Israel’s security by some, has never addressed BDS. needs remains the only viable way forward.” account tweeted: “South Bend stands He has said he would not move the U.S. “The security of Israel and the unitedsynagogue with attack, the people on Oct. of 27, Pittsburgh, 2018, his embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jersualem, aspirations of the Palestinian people are the Jewish community, and all who have telling Axios “what’s done is done.” fundamentally interlinked. To visit the suffered from gun violence in other cities as However, he is also critical of Israeli West Bank and Gaza is to understand the in our own.” He tweeted about the one-year policy at times: In a Q&A with The New fundamental need for a two-state solution anniversary as well. York Times, Buttigieg called Israel’s human which addresses the economic, security, Buttigieg later stumbled into his own rights record “problematic” and “moving and moral rights of both and of the antisemitic controversy of sorts in April in the wrong direction under the current Palestinians who live there,” Buttigieg told right-wing government.” the Council on Foreign Relations. President as a “Pharisee.” In October, Buttigieg told the Council One of the biggest issues, he told 2019,The when Pharisees, he continued a group to refersubject to Vice to on Foreign Relations, “I disagree with… intense criticism by Jesus in Christian texts, overreach in the West Bank and Gaza and don’t have the right kinds of partners are among the intellectual forebears of short-sighted focus on military responses. inJewish leadership groups on in the May Palestinian 2019, is that side, “we is 20 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine February 2020 2020 Presidental Candidates By JTA Staff appreciate that it’s important to talk about What does Sanders say about the Israel and critique of the country’s policies. how our backgrounds have informed movement to boycott, divest from and (JTA) — Bernie our ideas, our principles, and our values,” sanction Israel — commonly referred to also got to be a friend, not only to Israel, Sanders is trying to Sanders wrote. as BDS? butIn to March the Palestinian 2016, Sanders people… said, When“We have we make Jewish and His essay also shows that Sanders views Unlike many other progressives, talk about Israel and Palestinian areas, it is political history. antisemitism as a universal, intersectional Bernie is against BDS. He has stated that important to understand that today there is The senator threat and calls opposing it a “core value of antisemitism is a driver of the anti-Israel a whole lot of suffering among Palestinians from Vermont is progressivism.” movement: and that cannot be ignored.” one of three Jewish “Like other forms of bigotry — racism, “Israel has done some very bad things, so He wants both Israelis and Palestinians candidates vying to sexism, homophobia — antisemitism is has every other country on earth,” Sanders to recognize each other’s pain: become president used by the right to divide people from “The founding of Israel is understood of the United States people who want to attack Israel for their by another people in the land of Palestine together for a shared future of equality, policies,said on MSNBC I think inthat March is fair 2016. game. “I think But notthe as the cause of their painful displacement. York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and peace,one another prosperity, and prevent and usenvironmental from fighting to appreciate that there is some level of And just as Palestinians should recognize authorin 2020 Marianne — the other Williamson. two being former New justice,” he added. antisemitism around the world involved in the just claims of Israeli Jews, supporters But barring a strong showing from He also outlines what his plan would be that I think would be a mistake.” of Israel must understand why Palestinians Bloomberg, who joined the fray late, view Israel’s creation as they do,” Sanders Sanders, the self-described democratic he will: did not respect BDS as a tactic. wrote in his Jewish Currents essay. socialist from Brooklyn, currently has the to fight“direct antisemitism. the Justice In Sanders’sDepartment words, to However,Sanders also Sanders said in voted May 2017against that the he recent anti-BDS bill in Congress, telling Sanders said that while there are “many president. violence.” the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, “While I do problems”Speaking with with Israel, Al and Jazeera that he in would 2017, bestHis chance father towas become a Jewish our firstimmigrant Jewish prioritize“appoint the a fightSpecial against Envoy white to Monitor nationalist and not support the BDS movement, we must continue to be critical, he believes that from Poland, and his mother was born in Combat Antisemitism…immediately.” defend every American’s constitutional Israel is unfairly singled out for criticism, America to immigrant Jewish parents from “rejoin the United Nations Human Rights right to engage in political activity. It is clear especially in relation to other middle Poland and Russia. In 1963, he lived and Council, which Trump withdrew from.” to me that this bill would violate Americans’ eastern countries. worked on Kibbutz Shaar Haamakim in The U.S. left the UN Human Rights First Amendment rights.” He has also criticized Palestinian leaders. northern Israel. In September, Sen. Sanders named “While I am very critical of Netanyahu’s Sanders has said he is proud to be ambassador to the international body Nikki Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American right-wing government, I am not impressed HaleyCouncil called in 2018 “chronic largely bias for against what Israel.”then-U.S. activist, outspoken critic of Israel, and BDS by what I am seeing from Palestinian said being Jewish taught him “in a very What else has Sanders said on supporter, as a surrogate for his campaign. leadership, as well. It’s corrupt in many deepJewish. way In what a June politics 2015 is interview, about.” Sanders antisemitism? What are Bernie’s general policies on cases, and certainly not effective,” Sanders “A guy named won an Israel? NPR about visiting the Polish village where His public record on Israel goes back So what does he think about solving the his Indad November grew up. 2015,“It was Sanders a very traumatic spoke to to 1988, when Sanders was mayor of Israeli-Palestiniantold The New Yorker conflict? in April 2019. thatelection election in 1932. in World He wonWar II, an including election, experience for me as a young man to know Burlington, Vt. The First Intifada had In an interview with Council on Foreign 6and million 50 million Jews. people So what died I aslearned a result as ofa that my father’s family was killed by Nazis begun a year earlier, and Sanders said, Relations, Sanders said, “Ultimately, it’s up little kid is that politics is, in fact, very — killed by Hitler. And that left — if not “What is going on in the Middle East to the Palestinians and Israelis themselves important,” he said. intellectually — at least an emotional part right now is obviously a tragedy, there’s (Quick fact check: Hitler didn’t really win of me that would say: God, we have got to no question about it. The sight of Israeli agreement, but the United States has an election, but we get Bernie’s point.) do everything we can to end this kind of soldiers breaking the arms and legs of ato major make therole choices to play necessary in brokering for a finalthat What has Bernie Sanders said regarding Arabs is reprehensible. The idea of Israel agreement. My administration would also antisemitism? closing down towns and sealing them off is be willing to bring real pressure to bear on He wrote an entire essay on the subject horrificAfter racismRep. Ilhan and antisemitism,Omar was criticized and I’ve unacceptable.” both sides, including conditioning military forspent making much whatof my somelife to sawfight asthat.” antisemitic However, he continued, “You have had aid, to create consequences for moves that “How to Fight Antisemitism”: a crisis there for 30 years, you have had undermine the chances for peace.” in “The Jewish threat Currents of antisemitism in November is not 2019,some in February, the House voted on a resolution people at war for 30 years, you have a Jewish fun fact abstract idea to me. It is very personal. It toremarks condemn about antisemitism. Jewish wealth It and was influence largely situation with some Arab countries where Bernie went to same high school as destroyed a large part of my family. I am not seen as a rebuke of Omar’s comments. there are still some Arab leadership calling Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chuck Schumer, someone who spends a lot of time talking Sanders said that Omar should be for the destruction of the state of Israel and Judge Judy, and several Nobel Prize about my personal background because more careful in how she speaks to the the murder of Israeli citizens.” winners: James Madison High School in I believe political leaders should focus Jewish community, but that the resolution the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of their attention on a vision and agenda for was part of an effort to unfairly silence Sanders remains a politician who has Brooklyn, New York. others, rather than themselves. But I also Israel critics. continuedIt’s now to been express closer both to 50support years, butfor February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 21 2020 Presidental Candidates By JTA Staff antisemitic bigotry in every resource programs that track white supremacists. Netanyahu despises and using every single weapon at our Those all add up to arguably, depending (JTA) — Donald disposal,” he told the Israeli-American restore some of the programs. on whom one asks, the most pro-Israel Trump has been In SeptemberThen there’s 2019, the the language DHS said ithe would has and most controversial Middle East policy one of the most decision to pull the United States out aimed at American Jews, especially ones agenda ever. consequential and ofCouncil the United in December Nations 2019, Human noting Rights his who vote for Democrats, that has made There’s one area of disagreement most polarizing Council, which is known for regularly many of his detractors squirm. He has between Trump and Benjamin presidents for singling out Israel for criticism. His called all Democrats disloyal to Jewish Netanyahu, but the Israeli prime minister American Jews in Justice Department dedicated a day to people. At the recent Israeli-American will never say it out loud: Israel is wary history. combatting antisemitism in the summer Council’s conference, he called Jews in of Trump’s actions in Syria. In September He has been the audience “brutal killers” in the real willing to take estate business. allies there, leaving room for Turkey action on issues pertaining to Israel and tweetedof 2019. about antisemitism, President “So many of you voted for the people and2019, the Trump Assad abandoned regime to the cement U.S. Kurdish their the broader Jewish community that past TrumpWhile has his tweeted @POTUS about account antisemitism has never in the last administration. Some day you presidents had shied away from, creating will have to explain that to me because I politicians were not shy to call out the a fervent right-wing Jewish fan base. At at least three times — once to condemn don’t think they like Israel too much,” the move,influence and on said the that region. the United Other IsraeliStates the same time, his brash commentary thefrom Pittsburgh his @realDonaldTrump massacre as “an accountassault president said at the conference. abandoning a trusted Middle Eastern ally directed at Jews in various speeches and on humanity” and twice in March to call What does he say about the movement to was not a good precedent for the U.S.- interviews — stylistically carried over out the Democratic Party for not taking “a boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel – Israel relationship. from his days as a real estate mogul and stronger stand against antisemitism.” commonly referred to as BDS? Where does he stand on solving the reality TV star — has led some to believe What about domestic antisemitism? How much does Trump hate BDS? Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Some Jewish groups have accused Even more than Israel’s government does, Trump soon after his inauguration Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, converted to Trump of excusing and even promoting apparently. tasked his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, with Judaismthat he traffics before in marrying antisemitic Jared tropes. Kushner, , partially through coming up with a peace plan, saying that if himself the scion of a prominent real the ideas of his adviser Stephen Miller. to override its own laws banning entry to Jared couldn’t do it, no one could. Almost estate family. Among the small coterie of Some have accused him of directly theIn country the summer to BDS of backers 2019, Israel by letting was set in three years later, we don’t know what the advisors Trump is said to implicitly trust stoking domestic antisemitism since his two U.S. congresswomen who back the plan is, except that Kushner keeps saying are two Orthodox Jews with close Israel presidential campaign, when he posted movement, Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida his peace-brokering predecessors were ties: Jason Greenblatt, who was the chief a picture of his rival, Hillary Clinton, Tlaib. Trump intervened, and Israel ended with a pile of cash and a six-pointed up banning the visit, garnering harsh when Jason Greenblatt, the top negotiator, and David Friedman, his bankruptcy star. An election eve ad that warned of criticism from other American lawmakers appearedfailures. Palestinians to be serious were about all in attaking first, lawyer.legal officer He rewarded of the Trump each organization, with their conspiracies to keep Americans down, in the process. opinions from all sides. Then they were starring Jewish “villains” exclusively, Okay, now let’s get in-depth about his out when Trump recognized Jerusalem as Trump’s top Middle East peace envoy, didn’t help. thoughts on Israel and its policies. Israel’s capital. anddream Friedman jobs: Greenblatt is the U.S. was ambassador until late 2019 to Critics also slammed Trump for not If there was one phrase to summarize Kushner released the economic portion Jerusalem. renouncing the support of the prominent what Trump’s actions on Israel imply, it of the plan this summer, and it offered Here’s a breakdown of Trump’s record antisemite and former Ku Klux Klan might be nonstop love. some hints about its political portion: No on Jewish issues. leader quickly enough during Here’s a list of his most momentous mention of two states, for instance. What has Donald Trump said and done to moves in relation to the Jewish state: Jewish fun fact address antisemitism? • Recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s In July of 1988, Trump loaned his After two years of leaving the position insteadthe 2016 campaign.of initially condemning the capital plane to an Orthodox Jewish family deadlyIn August neo-Nazi 2017, violence Trump at equivocated a rally in • Moved the U.S. embassy from Tel whose ailing child, Andrew Ten, needed mandated position of State Department Charlottesville. A year or so later, he Aviv to Jerusalem emergency care. “Commercial airlines Antisemitismempty, Trump monitor, filled the naming congressionally former peddled a baseless theory that George • Recognized Israeli sovereignty over prosecutor Elan Carr to the job earlier this Soros, the liberal Jewish billionaire the Golan Heights could not travel without an elaborate year. Carr has been an aggressive presence philanthropist, was behind what • life-supportrefused to flysystem, the childwhich becauseincludes hea on the world scene since his appointment Trump termed a migrant “invasion.” Haley, to the United Nations, where she portable oxygen tank, a suction machine, and has made it a point to label and attack Then a gunman massacred 11 Jewish Sent a fierce Israel defender, Nikki a breathing bag, and an adrenaline anti-Israel activity as antisemitism. worshippers in Pittsburgh, citing the anti-Israel bias syringe,” JTA reported then of the Los Speaking to Jewish groups, Trump same theory. used• herSlashed office toU.S. bash funding the institution for thefor has forcefully condemned antisemitism. While Trump condemned the Palestinians did not hesitate when we called him “My administration is committed to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, he also • Pulled out of the Iran nuclear up.Angeles He said to New‘yes, I’llYork send flight. my “Mr.plane Trump out,’” aggressively challenging and confronting shrunk Department of Homeland Security deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

22 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 29-year-old Harold TenFebruary said then. 2020 2020 Presidental Candidates Elizabeth Warren By JTA Staff public discourse and makes it harder end the occupation” in July, she said yes. peacefully protest.” to achieve a peaceful solution between Where does Warren generally stand on Warren also supports a two-state (JTA) — Israelis and Palestinians.” solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? solution: A spokesperson for the Elizabeth Warren, What does Warren say about the campaign, Alexis Krieg, told JTA that the progressive movement to boycott, divest from, and million in funding for Iron Dome, “Senator Warren believes a two-state senator from sanction Israel — commonly referred to Israel’sIn 2014, missile-interception she voted in favor ofsystem. $225 solution is the outcome that is best for Massachusetts, as BDS? She also defended Israel’s actions U.S. interests, for Israel’s security and emerged early on “I don’t support the boycott, I its future, and for ensuring Palestinian as a front-runner think the boycott is wrong, but I think “When Hamas puts its rocket launchers rights, freedom and self-determination. in the crowded outlawing protected free speech activity nextduring to the hospitals, 2014 Gaza next War, to explaining, schools, As president, she will seek ways to Democratic violates our basic constitution,” she they’re using their civilian population preserve the viability of the two-state primary race. said in response to the controversial to protect their military assets. And I solution on the ground.” Let’s dive into her positions on all Israel Anti-Boycott Act, which she voted believe Israel has a right, at that point, things Jewish. to defend itself.” First up: What has Warren said and done Her director for progressive theIn United October States 2019, of America Warren to said support in a to address antisemitism? partnerships,against in February Max Berger, 2019. helped found nuclear deal that Netanyahu opposed. aspeech two-state that “itsolution, is the officialand if policyIsrael ofis “Let’s be clear, antisemitism has no the anti-occupation group IfNotNow In 2015, she voted for the Iran moving in the opposite direction, then place in democracy,” Warren said in Israeli occupation at the Gaza border, everything is on the table.” with BDS.” WarrenIn April urged 2018, Israeli during restraint. the protests of Jewish fun fact Jewish Committee Global Forum. She Whatand tweeted American in 2017 Jewish that groupshe “agree[s] does “I am deeply concerned about the Warren has been endorsed by Jewish a June 2019 address to the American Warren work with? deaths and injuries in Gaza,” Warren celebrities such as Amy Schumer, state “cowardly acts of hate” and As a senator, Warren accepted the said. “As additional protests are planned Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Gloria condemnedcalled antisemitic the defacement graffiti in herof Jewish home endorsement of J Street, the liberal pro- for the coming days, the Israel Defense Steinem, and Scarlett Johansson. gravestones in Fall River, Mass. as a Israel lobbying group. Forces should exercise restraint and “hateful act.” During the government shutdown respect the rights of Palestinians to After the antisemitic Pittsburgh pledged her salary to HIAS — formerly Warren attended Shabbat services at knownin late 2018as the andHebrew early Immigrant 2019, Warren Aid Talmud from page 2 jobs. Learning Torah was of central Templesynagogue Emanuel shooting in Newton in October as a 2018, part importance, but they understood how of the #ShowUpForShabbat campaign supports refugees. (Salaries of Congress Torah was to be integrated into people’s organized by the American Jewish membersSociety — were a Jewishnot frozen non-profit during thatthe depending on who they are and how lives. My goal in studying the Daf was Committee. At Temple Emanuel, she led shutdown.) they think. never to decide on intricacies of Jewish the congregation in reciting a prayer for What is Warren’s general position on The in the Gemara challenged law, but to similarly integrate Torah into the welfare of the United States. Israel? every imaginable idea, but always with my daily life as a Jewish woman. She’s supportive, yet critical of some the understanding of the importance This Siyum HaShas — or celebration tweeted twice in the wake of Pittsburgh, of its policies. of Torah and belief in God. Respect was of the completion of the seven-and-a- onceHer officialafter thecampaign Chabad Twitter of accountPoway “Israel lives in a dangerous part of always maintained for the generations half-year reading of the Talmud a page shooting, once after the Halle shooting the world where there are not a lot that came before, even as halacha per day — was a very proud moment, as in Germany, once on Yom HaShoah of liberal democracies,” Warren said (Jewish law) was applied to new (Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day) shortly after declaring her presidential situations that arose. the Talmud Bavli together in our home and on U.S. Holocaust Memorial Day. bid. “We need a strong Israel there.” I learned how to follow complicated inthree Israel. generations I could ofnot our imagine family finisheda more After Rep. Ilhan Omar was “America has a very special discussions and seek deeper meaning special family experience. criticized for making what some saw relationship with Israel,” Warren said in in topics I would otherwise never have This chapter of learning, at times as antisemitic remarks about Jewish thought relevant to my daily life. I leaning on my father’s shoulder with in a very dangerous part of the world… learned that it’s okay to be wrong or to my brother on his other side, later to House voted on a resolution to condemn Andan August we very 2014 much town need hall. an “Israel ally in livesthat admit what you do not know. I learned be joined by my younger sister and my antisemitism.wealth and influence It was largely in February, seen as the a part of the world.” that one should stand up for their Zaidy, has now ended. As I prepare to rebuke of Omar’s comments. However, in a video Q&A with The opinion, but that the real challenge is to Warren slammed the resolution, truly listen and learn from what others next chapter of my life, I can’t imagine which she said was an attempt to said “the current situation” in Israel- have to say. afinish better high experience school and to move have on bonded to the silence debate, arguing that “branding PalestineNew York Timesis “not in tenable.”June 2019, When Warren an One of the truly remarkable me to my family and to prepare me for criticism of Israel as automatically IfNotNow member asked her if she things about the great rabbis in the a life of continued learning and new antisemitic has a chilling effect on our would “push the Israeli government to Gemara is that most of them had other experiences. February 2020 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 23 Now Available! The Engrafted Haggadah The Lippy Group for for Blended Families Ear, Nose and Throat

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