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HOW TO REACH US - BY PHONE 860-442-8062 • BY FAX 860-443-4175 • BY EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Indyk to Yom Hashoah observance April 14

speak at Tuesday, April 14om at HaShoah Congregation will be Beth commemorated El at 7 PM. tion are Joe Biber, Oleg Elperin, Lola Fox, Ray Beth El by our community on Gawendo, Rosa Goldblatt, and Henny Simon. Y Enchanted Prelude music will be performed by Roz Etra - Circle TheaterWe are present excited toA Dramatic announce Reading that this and Barry Weiner. Rev. Ann Aaberg, Pastor, Ambassador Martin Indyk- ofyear NIGHT we will by have Elie the Wiesel.theater group, Mystic Congregational Church, will deliver- will speak about Israel, Pales - the Statement of Concern. Special memorial tine, the Middle East, and re Enchanted Circle candles will be distributed following the com- lations between AmericaSun and- Theater has performed in the Smithsonian In memoration. - day,Israel April as the 12 Bethat 7:30 El PM. Weiner/ stitution, the JewishCommonwealth Museum in New Award York City,- Eastern Connecticut’s local Holocaust Com Tom lecturer for 2015 on and the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC. The memoration is sponsored by the Jewish Fed group received the , Mas eration of Eastern CT, Beth Jacob Synagogue,- A former ambassador to- sachusetts highest honor in arts, humanities,- CongregationYOM Ahavath HASHOAH Achim, CONT. Congregation ON PG 13 Israel (1995-97, 2000-01), and sciences. Ahavath Chesed, Congregation Beth El, Congre Indyk served as Assistant Sec Candle lighters for this year’s commemora retary of State for Near East- - Echoes & Reflections program Affairs from 1997-2000 - and Martin Indyk was born to a- By Nickie Padilla, Strochlitz US Special Envoy for the Is Jewish family in London, Eng Holocaust Resource Center rael-Palestine 2013-14 nego land. He was raised in Austra- Coordinator tiations. He resigned that post- lia, growing up in the Sydney and now serves as the Foreign suburb INDYK of Castlecrag.CONT. ONHe PGgrad 10 Policy Executive at the Brook On Tuesday, March 17, ingsRepairing Institution. the alliance 2015 the Strochlitz Holocaust Resource Center of the Jewish By Bob Schieffer, CBS News Federation of Eastern CT and- the Anti-Defamation League co-hosted a teacher profes So, the Prime Minister of Israel doesn’t like the President and sional development training has decided dealing with this administration is no walk in the on Holocaust education. park. I get that -- there are some in Washington, including some Thirty-two teachers from The program, Echoes and Reflections, was facilitated by Marji- Democrats, who feel the same way. over 20 different schools across Lipshez-Shapiro of the ADL.It is designed to prepare teachers to And the president thinks the prime minister dissed him when the state were in attendance. It- teach the complex history of the Holocaust in a way that stimu he spoke to the joint session of Congress without a presidential was the largest turn-out in the lates engagement, critical thinking and personal understanding invitation. I get that, too -- it was not just rude, but disrespectful history of the program. Lan among students. The program is organized around ten themes to the office. CONT. ON PG 7 REPAIRING THE ALLIANCE guage Arts and Social Studies each focusing on a different dimension of the Holocaust. teachers of grades 6-12 joined The teachers received a ten chapter resource guide filled in the day. with lessons, and primary sources to use with their students. Save These Important Dates Also included were a DVD of visual history testimonies and an By Marcia Reinhard, expansive websiteECHOES with supplementary & REFLECTIONS multimedia CONT. assets ON PG and 13 Director-Israel & Youth Programming Israel Independence Day ple Emanu-El in Waterford, during the next to- SSA hires new head Wednesday, April 22 - last class of Jewish Community High School,- By Laura Frommer the Jewish Federation will be bringing a fabu- - - On the Jewish Fed lous speaker from “Stand With Us”, an organi strong relationship between- the school and the surround eration will present its big Yom Ha’Atzmaut zation that helps us understand the complex- Solomon Schechter Acad WOLFE CONT. ON PG 10 celebration (Israel’s Independence Day) held ities of Israel and ultimately helps us speak in emy is pleased to announce ing community as well as ex at Congregation Beth El in New London. There support of Israel. This is particularly impor that it has hired a new Head of will also be a Yom Hazikaron observance to tant for our teens heading off to college. - School, Barbara Bentley Wolfe, begin the event. I heard a young woman from “Stand With who begins her leadership Our Emissaries Noa Brosh and Ron Peleg Us” speak at a recent convention. She was ex- with the 2015-16 school year. - have already begun working on, planning and tremely engaging as she spoke passionately Barbara has 13 years of creating this special evening! Some of the about Israel and how to counter verbal at elementary school experi things we will bring back will be the Israeli tacks on Israel. She is also highly informative ence. Most recently she comes food (of course), the moonbounce, the shuk so you can understand situations and draw from Waterford Public Schools and various stations for everyone to enjoy as your own conclusions. where she was teaching 2nd we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day! The “Stand with Us” will not tell you what to grade, and prior to that she event begins at 5:45 PM in the Social Hall. think but informs you so you can draw your taught 6th grade at SSA. RSVPs would“Stand be appreciated With Us” to help with own conclusions. Please join us when “Stand- Having previously taught food prepMonday, and set May up. 11, at 6:30 PM - With Us” comes to our community for the first at Schechter, she understands time. This will be a very informative, energiz first-hand what an outstanding On at Tem ing and empowering evening. Don’t miss it!! education SSA provides and is looking forward to building a 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 and the Hendels now mishpochah???? Ari Shavit’s ‘My Promised Mention & Menschen I spoke to Sherry Turner of Niantic recently and she said nothing much was going on with Land’ becomes HBO film NADINE LIPMAN her personally; I can understand, because she By JTA [email protected] must be very tired from all the wonderful par- “My Promised Land,” a best-selling book about Israel by jour- enting she and her late husband Phil Turner nalist Ari Shavit, is being made into a documentary for HBO. Congratulations goes out to William Ca- did in raising their sons! Son Mark Turner Shavit and HBO Chairman Richard Plepler announced the massar of Norwich who joined with other out- graduated in December with his MBA from Bab- project on Monday at a conference in Jerusalem by the Israeli standing high school students from across the media company Keshet. The project does not yet have an air nation from March 17-22 for the National Youth of SapientNitro at their Boston headquarters as date. Leadership Forum (NYLF): National Security – sonthe ManagerCollege. He of works Finance. for Histhe international(younger, but firm f-r- “The great hope is that the HBO documentary ‘My Promised Diplomacy, Intelligence & Defense, an Envision e-e-z-i-n-g- brother Keith Turner did the Pen- Land’ will be able to open people’s minds and hearts to realize program (www.envisionexperience.com). The forum, held each spring and fall in Wash- Special Olympics. made miracle and an astonishing human endeavor,” said Shavit, guinFrom Plunge the in just-released Westport recently PR put to outbenefit by the oncewho writesagain that,for the with Haaretz all its newspaper.flaws and problems, Israel is a man- experiences and challenging career options in American Dance Festival in Durham, NC and at “My Promised Land” delves into Israel’s turbulent history ington, D.C., introduces students to firsthand- Duke University (I never, in my wildest dreams, through Shavit’s family story. His great-grandfather was one of riculum for the six-day forum is based on actual thought I would ever mention anything about the earliest Zionists to visit the region that would become the nationalworld events. security and related fields. The cur the “dukies” in my column) “Monday, June state of Israel. Throughout the program, students develop 29-Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00 pm -What hap- critical thinking, leadership abilities and pub- pens when you pair up some of today’s hottest lic speaking skills to tackle the complexity of choreographers to create new duets that they PleplerThe HBO said chief that said when the he bookfirst approached “captured both Shavit, the “I objectivetold him national decision-making in the face of a chal- themselves will dance? You get Dynamic Duos! thattruth I’ve and waited the emotional my whole truth, adult the life psychologicalto find this book.” truth of how I Superheroes! Larry Keigwin & Rosie Herrara, love Israel and ponder its challenges, and wrestle with its ob- opportunity to meet with policy makers, mili- Mark Haim & Jessie Zarrit, Chris Yon & Taryn vious mistakes and foibles. And I thought, my goodness, what lenge, crisis or conflict. Students also have the- Griggs, and Claire Porter & Sara Juli were given a privilege, to capture the essential truths of this book and to ing institutions, including the CIA, the Pentagon, the task of putting their creative heads together taryand theleaders U.S. Navaland other Academy, experts will in givethe field. students Lead a to produce and perform works that would be and the U.S., but all over the world.” behind-the-scenes view of national security in like no other. Expect to be amazed. Expect the make a film that could reach millions of people not only in Israel action. unexpected. Expect a one-of-a-kind evening of and Keshet’s Avi Nir will serve as executive producer, Variety William is a junior at NFA, where he is an dance!” reported.Dan Setton, a veteran Israeli filmmaker, will direct the film honor student and baseball player. He is the son Sara, the daughter of Harriet Juli of Water- of Amy and Scott Camassar, and grandson of ford and the late Harold Juli, has created and Beth and Garon Camassar of New London. performed innovative solo work in New York Candle Lighting for Eastern CT area Mazal Tov! Robyn and Len Wolman are de- City from 2000-2012. Her work has been per- formed in numerous New York City venues Friday, Mar. 27 • 6:50 pm lighted to announce the engagement of their son Nathan to Debra Stock, daughter of Janet and including Performance Space 122, Danspace Friday, April 3 • 6:57 pm John Stock, of Boca Raton, Florida. Grandpar- Project, Movement Research at Judson Church, Joe’s Pub as part of the Dancenow/NYC Festi- Friday, April 10 • 7:04 pm ents of the happy couple are Marcie Wolman of Waterford, Lorna and Stan Sneech of Johan- val and others. Nationally, her work has been Friday, April 17 • 7:12 pm nesburg, South Africa, Ruth and Ben Grebow, performed at American Dance Festival, Napa and Ruth Stock of Boca Raton, Florida. Nathan Valley Opera House, Connecticut College, UC is employed at Tudor Investment Corporation Riverside, and Reno Arts Festival. In February and Debbie at Duetto. They live in Manhattan. The proud matchmakers were Rita and Myron evening solo show, The Money Conversation, Hendel whose grandson Sam is married to Alis- 2006, she created and performed her first full- sa, Debbie’s sister. Marcie asks: Are the Wolmans MENTION CONT. ON PAGE 13 National Award Winner of the Council of Jewish of Jewish Federations as the Outstanding Small Cities Jewish newspaper. 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We are very proud to announce that one of our 3rd Graders, Ian Frenkel who has often been commissioned by the New Joseph Levine, has been named the best boy basketball player York-based new music group The Absolute Ensemble and whose among third and fourth graders in his town league. arrangements of Leonard Bernstein songs were performed by This past season Joseph played for the town’s league. The renowned soprano Ljuba Kazarnovskaja of the Metropolitan Op- league consisted of several teams playing within the town and era will be performing along with his band that night. against other towns. After the regular season was over, the Ian Frenkel is not only the grandson of famous Soviet com- coaches took the few very best players from each of the teams poser Yan Frenkel who wrote music for many a Soviet cinemato- and formed a new team to play in a multi-town tournament. It graphic masterpiece but his own writer’s portfolio includes nu- is a very aggressive March madness tournament that has several merous arrangements and orchestrations for other such highly games from Friday evening straight through Sunday afternoon. acclaimed artists as Placido Domingo, Martha Reeves, and Lorrie Ian Frenkel At the end of the tournament the tournament director an- Morgan. nounced the towns’ best girl and boy players in front of the en- By Nelly Abramova tire audience and presented them with an award. This year Solomon Schect- the school that night and we can’t wait to share a night of jazz Our 3rd grader Joseph Levine was given this award, not only er’s annual Gala Fundraiser musicSolomon and dancing Schechter as wellis thrilled as great Ian foodhas offeredand even to better perform com for- for being a strong player but also for ‘sportsmanship’. Needless titled SSA Jazz Cafe will take pany with all of you. to say, he was very proud! Other than our SSA team of last year place on Sunday, May 3, 2015 Please add this event to your social calendar and we will see Joseph had not played on any basketball team before. He and his at the Eugene O’Neill Theater you all there! family attribute his success in basketball to learning the game from SSA gym coordinator Ada Filippetti and Mitchell College student-volunteers SSA artist’s proceeds helps cancer victim Coach Josh and Coach Hector, who taught One of our students, Yana painting at the age of 5 when it him skills in gym class and exercised Abramova, recently had her was displayed at the Young At those skills with him during the after- own art show held at the Hoxie Art exhibit at the Mystic Arts school programs. Gallery located at the Westerly Center and loves working with SSA produced a basketball player that Public Library. A 3rd Grader Alex. She has learned so much shined to all others in his town and in this at SSA, Yana has always been from him over the years and, multi-town tournament. They are waiting very reluctant to sell any of at not even 9 years old, she has to come back stronger next year with him her works and her family felt accumulated quite an art col- leading the way. And none of this would the same way as it is very hard lection. Yana also attends glass be possible had he not learned the game to part with them for senti- fusion classes at Get Fired Up in gym class and with the extra support mental reasons. Thus, origi- in Pawcatuck, CT. and attention of the enrichment programs nally they were only going to As proud as we are of Yana’s of the school. showcase her works. However artistic achievements, we are when Yana heard about a local even prouder of the fact that Joseph Levine With MicKayla Marcus winning the Ravsak Parsha Lech Lecha art award and girl diagnosed with cancer for she didn’t think twice before (she was one of only 30 students out of over 600 who partici- the second time in her young deciding to part with her art- pated) and Joseph Levine winning this athletic award, our school life, she decided that she was work when she realized she once again proves that it is not only a top-notch academic institu- going to put some of her works could do a mitzvah. tion but also a place where creativity and sportsmanship thrive. for sale so that she could help met local artist Alex Trachishin. By the end of the show this girl’s family with medical Yana sold three paintings and expenses. and Yana started taking private earned a total of $775 for American veterans of Israel legacy Yana has been taking art Thelessons two withimmediately Alex. Since hit it then off the local family she chose as American Veterans of Israel Legacy (AVILC) will hold the - her cause. SSA is an amazing th 49 Annual Memorial at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, with classes at the Mystic Arts ent works from watercolors to school and our students never on Sunday, April 26, 2015. sinceCenter she where was five. she She eventually started she has produced many differ fail to make us proud! The Memorial Program will commence at 11:00 a.m. at the Jewish Chapel of the U.S. Military Academy. Following the Chapel encaustics. Yana sold her first program, the memorial service will resume at the graveside of Colonel Marcus, remembering the names of the Machal fallen. Eastern Connecticut’s Marcie Wolman, herself a veteran of Is- SAVE THE DATE rael’s 1948 War of Independence and a comrade of Colonel Mar- for a special Power of Purple Luncheon cus, has attended many of these Memorial Programs. to inspire and empower us to work to end Domestic Violence in our community The ceremony will conclude with the presentation of colors by the USMA honor guard, laying of wreaths, a six gun salute and the sounding of Taps by the bugler. We will adjourn around 1:15 Wednesday, April 1, 2015 p.m. 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Langley’s Restaurant, Waterford, CT from 10:00 a.m to 10:40 a.m. held in the chapel social hall. The official program will be preceded by a breakfast collation Featuring AttorneyNancy Tyler, Domestic Violence Survivor and Victim’s Advocate Custom Tub & Shower With music by Vanessa Stevens Enclosures Sponsorships available to businesses and Angels. Ruby Glass Individual and organization tables encouraged; groups welcome. 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4 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 Statewide Holocaust Commemoration Upcoming Shows Connecticut’s 37th Annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremo- cut (JFACT), Voices of Hope Please call Beth at (860) 444-6333 to reserve ny will be held Friday, April 17, at the State Capitol in Hartford, and the Jewish Federation of your spot for these great shows. Eastern Connecticut. In ad- There is a $25 Non-Refundable deposit for all shows. backgrounds to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by dition, Federations of Greater Cost for shows scheduled at Goodspeed & Ivoryton aHitler’s time for Nazi state regime. officials, The themesurvivors, of this and year’s people event of all is “Rescue”.faiths and Stamford, New Canaan and includes transportation and ticket When remembering the Holocaust there are many questions Darien, Greater Hartford, with lunch or your own. to consider. What can we learn today from American action and Greater New Haven, Western The first price listed is for paid members; inaction? What are the warning signs we should look for to help Connecticut, Greenwich, and the second price is for non-paid members. prevent future genocides? What is our responsibility as a nation - or as individuals when confronted with such crimes? Today, the ordination with the Anti-Def- - - Upperamation Fairfield League, County the State in co of ings, but we do need your cooperation in order to continue. rary cases of genocide, particularly as we just marked the 70th Connecticut, and the United OurWe love reservation offering policythe wonderful insists that trips a to$25 shows per person and other deposit out anniversarystudy of the of Holocaust the liberation encourages of Auschwitz reflections As long on as contempo genocide States Holocaust Memorial accompany your reservation. Just writing down your name will remains a threat, we must continue to ask ourselves about the Council. consequences of action—and of inaction. The Statewide Commem- Also, payment in full is required three (3) weeks prior to the The keynote speaker is Judith Alter Kallman, born in 1938 oration Planning Chair is no longer be sufficient. to Jewish parents in what was then Czechoslovakia. The young- Romana Strochlitz Primus by mail or a phone call. If there is no response, then your ticket est of 6 children, Kallman watched helplessly as her family was from New London. Presiding event.will be You forfeit. will be notified that your final payment is due, either torn apart by the Gestapo. Her parents, sister and brother were over the ceremony is Senate herded into cattle cars by the Nazis and sent to the Auschwitz- President Pro Tempore, Mar- Wednesday, April 15, “When The Cat’s Away” at Newport Birkenau death camp in Poland, where they were killed. The tin M. Looney. Playhouse. the “Mice will play”. Egged on by Ethel’s philandering husband year was 1942, and Kallman was just 4 years old. The ceremony begins at Humphrey Pomfrey, When Mildred George andagrees Ethel to invitego off two on charminga trip to littleParis, The 37th Annual Statewide Holocaust Commemoration is sex kittens over. Well, you already know what happens, don’t you? sponsored by the Jewish Federation Association of Connecti- CONT. ON PG 13 MEMORIAL The wives come home prematurely. All Inclusive. Cost $59/$62. Wednesday, April 29, “The Last Romance” at Ivoryton Playhouse. A crush can make anyone feel young again – even an 80 year old widower. This heartwarming comedy about the trans- formative power of love mixes heartbreak with humor and opera with laughter. Lunch on your own at Luigi’s. Cost $45/$48. Please join us for the second night Catered Community Passover Seder Wednesday, May 13, “Cheaters” at Newport Playhouse. Allen and Michelle have been living together for 18 months and it is the A night of tradition and togetherness Congregation Ahavath Achim marry and Allen isn’t sure. His hesitance drives her home to her firstparents real for relationship advice. Unknowingly, for both of them. both Michelle sets of parents thinks they know should each Saturday, April 4 / 6:00 PM other very well. The pieces fall uproariously into place when the parents decide to meet the young lovers over dinner to lend their Featuring Rabbi Ken Alter as our Seder leader - tionship. It’s suddenly everyone for himself in this wild, rollicking Enjoy a delicious catered dinner of: maturitylook at love and and experience romance. for All the inclusive. benefit of Cost the young $59/$62. couples’ rela Matzo Ball Soup, gefilte fish with horseradish, roasted chicken with herb matzo stuffing, vegetable, potato kugel, a chocolate Beth El Book Club decadence dessert and other traditional Passover Seder fare By Dan Bendor COST: Member: Adult…………$21 kids 6-13….$10 Next up for the community book club will be Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the Non-Member: Adult….$25 kids 6-13….$13 End, an extremely well regarded work, dealing with end-of-life All kids 5 and under FREE issues. FILL OUT THE BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN WITH YOUR These problems are not well dealt with in our society. One of the major problems in modern dying is its often protracted na- PREPAID RESERVATION TO THE SYNAGOGUE OFFICE BY ture. Extended dying is something we rarely had to face earlier Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ning for death. Although a tough topic, it is an inevitable one. For more information, please contact the synagogue office at (860) 537-2809 in history.As an illustration This leads of to the difficulties book’s popularity, in thinking there about are and 135 plan cop- ies in the state of Washington’s library system. A relative of mine is 750th on the waiting list. When I asked the Waterford library

if they could get copies of it for the book club, there was no way I/WE WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE PASSOVER SEDER because of its popularity in our state. However, Waterford and Name: Date: other local libraries have copies and you can try to get one from them. # of adults attending: If you wish to support a local brick-and-mortar store, Bank member ______non- Phone number: member______You can also get hard copy delivered quickly from Amazon. It is Squareavailable Books for electronic in Mystic readers. has several copies at 20% off list price. # of kids 6-13 attending: The meeting will be Sunday, April 19, at 10:30 in the morn- member______non- Amount Enclosed: ing, in the gymnasium at Beth El. I will bring a copy of what I call member______a brain codicil for discussion at the meeting. It says what I wish Are you able to help before or after to happen if I get to a point where I do not recognize family or # of kids 5 and under the Seder? Yes ______friends. attending:______No______If there are any questions, please call Dan Bendor at 860- 442-8033.

THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 5 the old man’s head and slipped out of the room. But, Elsa. Again his heart pounded, for the thought of los- no sooner had David left the room, when Grandpa’s ing Elsa was like losing his own life. By What he couldn’t have known was that although the vision of young Elsa had never left his thoughts. Elsa got the ticket, her father found her note about eyes fluttered open and a*** smile came to his lips, for leaving the country when he came home unexpect- Artie It was long ago, the winter of 1938 to be exact, edly at lunchtime. The family was mobilized. Her fa- when that picture was taken of an 18 year old Aar- ther found Elsa at the station, brought her back to the Dean on Rosensweig and his 2nd cousin Elsa posing by the house and locked her in her room for the next week. banks of the Danube. Grandpa Rosensweig looked He ripped up the ticket to Salzburg and threw it in down at the age spots on his hands, and the pleated her face. The Seder... postscript reptilian skin that had lost all remnants of elasticity Aaron waited for two weeks, hoping against hope Continued from last issue… along his arms. He shook his head, took a deep breath, that Elsa would somehow make it to Salzburg. Finally “I will write your story, Grandpa, whether you give and wondered why the decay of his 90 year old body he lost hope. When he heard that a group of young me money or not, under one condition.” had not muted the pain Elsa’s memory still held. Al- mountaineers were taking refugees to safety across “And what might that be?” Grandpa Rosensweig though he had bottled his passions for so many years the Alps to Switzerland he scraped together every said. he allowed himself once again the bitter-sweet tor- last cent that he had and joined the next group. David tapped the picture. “I choose the subject and ture of remembrance. Through incredible hardship he made it across you tell me the truth.” Her parents were against it from the start. That the Alps and eventually on to America, although his For a moment David thought Grandpa Rosensweig was indisputable. They’d grown up in the same town, might keel over on the spot, and renounce his prom- in the same extended menagerie of siblings and cous- what happened to her, but by then the iron boot of ise, for his face turned purple and the neck vessels ins and friends. In the spring of ’38 they became in- thoughts were always with Elsa. He tried to find out stood out from under his starched collar. But then, he separable. abandoned his dreams of being a writer and never smiled, and calm seemed to settle on his face. “Why “The boy’s a good for nothing,” Elsa’s father said, the Nazi’s lay firmly across the throat of Europe. He not?”he said at last, and put a wrinkled hand on Da- the day Aaron asked for her hand. “He’ll never amount He turned his mind towards making a fabulous living vid’s shoulder. “It’s never too late.” finishedin business, his novel, wishing, for, truly, perhaps Elsa subconsciously, had been his muse. that Grandpa Rosensweig sank into a chair. David “But, he makes me laugh, Poppa,” Elsa said. “And I despite losing Elsa, he would still prove Elsa’s father closed the photo album and sat facing his grandfa- tolove anything, him. Besides, never he’sgive a you wonderful the finer writer. things He’s in life.” work- wrong. He never got over his hatred of cold weather ther “Tell me about the girl in that picture.” ing on a novel.” and developed an obsession for being on time. “You’re not….you know…” * * * eyes darting to the photo album, while he put a trem- A gentle hand was shaking Grandpa Rosensweig. blingThe hand elder to Rosensweig his lips. “I never fidgeted saw in that his photo chair, be his- did not yet need larger sized dresses her clothes al- “Grandpa, wake up,” David said. “It’s midnight, fore...not sure how it got in the album. But that was readyElsa’s felt eyes tight flashed. across “No!her waist. I’m not!” But although she time to go to bed.” “No matter. I forbid it!” “Elsa was the love of my life,” Aaron Rosensweig it make?” Aaron was despondent. Disregarding your family said, feeling more alert than he had in years. “She be- so David’slong ago…ancient eyes narrowed. history. He Whathad heard difference the stories could in matters of the heart was not easily forgiven. And lieved in me. Wanted me to write. I want you to know about the family’s origins in Poland when he was a so, while the Nazis were planning to annex his coun- all about her.” kid from his father—the deportations, forced march- try, Aaron came to Elsa with a plan. Grandfather and grandson talked half the night. es, concentration camps—Grandpa Rosensweig’s es- “We’ll go to America,” he said. “I have a friend who “You know, it’s been seventy two years to the day cape through the Alps. David had heard of the world can get us forged papers. He’ll get us a train ticket to since she missed that train. Sometimes I still see her left behind, the great grandparents slaughtered, the Salzburg and then on to Brussels. From there to Eng- in my dreams.” cousins never heard from again, the seething anti- land and then we’ll take a freighter to New York. Elsa “But, Grandpa, I’m telling you, she gave me a lift to Semitism that would have wiped the Rosensweig lin- smiled, and put her arms around his neck. “I would the Seder.” follow you anywhere,” she said and kissed him pas- Grandpa Rosensweig put a hand to David’s cheek. years of family gatherings, had anyone ever men- sionately. She was about to tell him of her condition, “My sweet boy. I believe you, but it couldn’t be her. eagetioned off the the girl face with of the the gap planet. toothed But smile. never, in all the but then thought better of it. I’ll tell him when we’re “And why not?” David said. “Did I ever tell you how I met your grandmother out of the country. The old man smiled sadly. Elsa died in the camps. I while I was working at the Concord? 1947 it was, or A week later all was in place. “Meet me at the train went back to our town after the war. Nothing was left maybe ’48. I was a bus boy, she was a guest…spilled station at 7 am and don’t be late,” he said. of our houses. a plate of borscht on her white dress, don’t think she The next morning Elsa had to wait until her par- “That doesn’t prove anything.” ever fully forgave me till the day she died. Now there ents left for work. She wrote them a note and slipped The next day Grandpa Rosensweig took a long nap was a woman who could hold a grudge! out of the house, with nothing but the clothes on her in the afternoon, gathering strength for the second “Yes, grandpa, you told me,” David interrupted, for back. Seder. When he didn’t come down on time—most un- once Grandpa got up a head of steam on a story, there Meanwhile Aaron paced back and forth on the train usual, the family was worried. They found Grandpa in was as much chance of altering the conversation as platform. “Ach, 6:55. Where is she?” he muttered. a fetal position, his eyes glazed. He never spoke again The train pulled into the station. Still no Elsa. His and when he passed away six months later David me about Elsa.” heart was pounding when the conductor cried, “All found that a trust had been established for his edu- stemmingGrandpa the drew flow in ofa deep the Mississippi. breath and then“But coughed,now tell aboard!” cation many years earlier with no restrictions on his a great hacking expulsion, as if he might expel a dis- The seconds seemed hours as the station clock choice of career. David dedicated his free time to re- tasteful memory while clearing his airway. He drew ticked towards 7:00. Aaron showed his papers and searching his family tree, and eventually went back to out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth. “How could got aboard, his eyes still glued to the far end of the the town where his grandfather was born. He studied you know her name? I’ve never spoken of her to any- station. Could it be she changed her mind? If I get off one.” I’ll miss my chance. “She gave me a lift to the Seder.” Then, suddenly, Elsa appeared. The train began whatwar. What documents astounded he could him find most and, of toall, his however, amazement, was Grandpa’s mouth fell open and his upper denture to move. Elsa ran towards the train, but the station- didinformation in fact, find from that newly Elsa releasedhad been Nazikilled records during thatthe nearly fell from his mouth. “You are mistaken,” he master stopped her and asked for her papers. By the showed that Elsa had born a child. And that child’s mumbled. Can’t be.” Then he turned away from his time the matter was settled the train was picking up name was Aaron. - speed, with no chance for Elsa to board. As Aaron nitely knew you. Said you could have been a writer if went by he tossed Elsa’s ticket out the window, and hired an investigator. Little Aaron had survived the grandson,you stuck tohis it.” face pale, his hand trembling. “She defi shouted, “Take the next train. I’ll wait.” Whether Elsa war.The He news was almostset the Rosensweig70, living in familyCanada, on a fire. father They of “Feh, don’t kid a kidder,” Grandpa said, settling heard he couldn’t be sure. four, a grandfather of twelve, totally unaware of the into the chair, his head leaning back. Whether it was He reached Salzburg, and spent the next 24 hours nature of his family origins. When David and his fa- his advanced age, the late hour or the Seder’s four roaming around the town, for there was only one ther travelled to Ottawa to rekindle family ties, they cups of wine, Grandpa’s eyelids drooped and he be- train to Salzburg each day. Finally he slept on a park gan to snore. David rose, placed a cushion beneath bench. The next day he went to the station to wait for SEDER POSTSCRIPT CONT. ON PG 13 6 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 First Night Seder at Beth Jacob KOSHER HOT LUNCH SCHEDULE The New London Hebrew Senior Club and don Tpke. in Norwich beginning at 12:30 p.m. Passover on Friday evening, April 3. We invite everyone in the Norwich/Colchester Jewish Senior Club con- Here are the menus for both venues. communityBeth Jacob to Synagogue come and will share be hosting with family a seder friends the first an excitingnight of tinue to enjoy weekly Kosher Hot Lunches espe- New London Menu seder led by Rav Julius Rabinowitz, with full interactive partici- cially now that Spring seems to be on the way. March 30 -- Baked salmon pation by everyone attending. Reservations are a must for these lunches April 6 -- Passover, No KHL The seder will be catered by Margery Gussack Caterers. The as Beth (860-444-6333) from the federation’s April 13 -- Vegetable quiche Senior & Community Services calls in a count to April 20 -- Salisbury steak with matzoh balls, chicken francaise with lemon caper sauce, TVCCA the Thursday prior to the lunch to ensure April 27 -- Lynda’s chicken menumashed includes sweet gefilte potatoes, fish asparagus with red horseradish, and a double chicken chocolate soup enough food is provided for Nancy and Norm to mousse ball for desert. prepare on Mondays and Tuesdays. A suggested Norwich Menu The cost is $35 per person and paid reservations must be re- donation of $3 per person is requested. March 31 -- Baked salmon ceived no later than March 27. We will not be able to accommo- The Monday luncheon is held at Congrega- April 7 -- Passover, No KHL date reservations made after that date. tion Beth El, 660 Ocean Ave. in New London be- April 14 -- Vegetable quiche The seder will begin at 7:00 p.m., and we look forward to wel- ginning at 12:30 p.m. The Tuesday luncheon is April 20 -- Salisbury steak coming friends and their families to our community-wide cel- held at Beth Jacob Synagogue, 400 New Lon- April 28 -- Lynda’s chicken ebration. Please call Arlene Dressler at 860-537-1505 or Beth Jacob Beth El hosts Sephardic Shabbat, Mar. 27 Jacob Synagogue at 400 New London Turnpike, Norwich, Conn. Although, as we just read in Megillat Esther, (musical settings and texts) of the Jewish com- the Jewish world extends from Hodu (India) to Synagogue06360. If the office cost atof 860-886-2459the seder is too or much send for your you, check please to reach Beth munities of Andalusia and other parts of the out privately to Rav Julius. Kush (Ethiopia) – and beyond! – most of our ex- Mediterranean. The service will be led by Beth posure to Jewish life is based on the traditions El’s Cantorial Intern Jen Rolnick, accompanied SAVE THE DATE: and practices of the Ashkenazim. by pianist Roz Etra and by the Beth El choir and To correct for that bias and open the commu- musicians. The service will be followed by a Rabbi Rosenberg Retirement Weekend - Rabbi Aaron Rosenberg will be retiring as the senior ish world, Congregation Beth El (660 Ocean the region. Reform Rabbi in Connecticut on June 30, 2015. Temple nity’sAve., New eyes London) to the flavors will be of hosting the Sephardic a Sephardic Jew luscious,The service kosher is mealopen reflective to all, while of thethe flavorsdinner ofis Emanu-El is planning a very special weekend for him: Shabbat which will take place on Friday, by pre-paid reservation only. Please contact the Friday, June 26: The Temple Emanu-El congregation March 27. g) by March bids farewell to Rabbi Rosenberg at a special Friday Night The evening will open with a special musical 22 to reserve your space. Note, the cost of the Service and dinner. Service open to all; dinner by registra- Kabbalat Shabbat service, featuring the nusach Bethdinner El is Office $15/adult, ([email protected] $10/children under 13. tion only. Saturday, June 27: The Southeastern Connecticut Community will toast Rabbi Rosenberg at a gala event host- Congregation B’nai Shalom ed by Connecticut College. The evening program will con- sist of dinner, entertainment and featured speakers. RSVP by registration only. Passover Seder Information about registration and invitations forth- First Night coming. Friday, April 3, 6 PM Doors open at 5:30 PM

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Saturday 10:00-4:00 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 7 J Street U students rebel against right-wing big money The liberal lobby’s campus That the American Jewish community does not object to settle- activists launch a campaign ments.” against donors’ ‘stranglehold’ J Street U’s Northwest representative, Gabriel Erbs, who stud- over communal groups, and ies at Oregon’s Portland State University, told the crowd about Hillel is first in line. his hometown precedent that will hopefully guide the group’s campaign against big Jewish money in the future. Noting that de- By Chemi Shalev, Haaretz spite its image, Portland has its fair share of right wing donors, In recent years, the pro- Erbs recounted the students’ contacts with the President of the verbial elephant in the Jew- local Jewish Federation Marc Blattner in which they sought clari- ish living room has been the growing sway of conservative Green Line. They did not make do with Blattner’s oral pledge that right wing donors over the at- fications about transfer of Federation contributions beyond the titudes, policies and activities of American Jewish organiza- thehe did funds the were following only goingday, on to the beneficiaries Federation’s in pre-1967website. Israel and tions, from the mighty AIPAC challenged“United Israelhim to Appeal make a (UIA) formal does declaration not fund norto that build effect, any buildwhich- in Washington to the tiniest ings beyond the Green Line. The Green Line is the 1967 borders Federations and Jewish Com- along with anything inside the City of Jerusalem. No core Federa- munity Centers throughout tion dollars go beyond the Green Line.” America. Money talks, as the J Street U President Benjy Cannon speaks at the J Street confer- Turbow says this is the demand now being made by J Street - ence, March 22, 2015. Photo by Flickr / Moshe Zusman U to Fingerhut: to allow them to meet with Hillel’s donors and cials increasingly seem to be chief Palestinian negotiator, who recently compared Israel to confront them directly with their case, not only against Hillel’s sayingjumping goes, to attention. and Jewish offi ISIS, also known as the Islamic State. ambivalent attitude towards J Street but against the body’s “ag- But now, in a move that But instead of highlighting J Street’s isolation, as might have nostic” attitudes towards Middle East peace and a 2-state solu- might be described as naïve been the case a few short years ago, Fingerhut’s was actually at tion. But J Street U, she adds, is more interested in talking about and perhaps even quixotic, odds with the growing grassroots acceptance of J Street by Hil- occupation in the West Bank than about pluralism in the Ameri- the refreshingly bright eyed lel branches at some of America’s major colleges, 40 of which can Jewish community. and bushy tailed minions of agreed to co-sponsor the J Street Conference. Seeking to quell J Street U, the student body the storm, Fingerhut sent a letter to J Street U leaders on Sunday REPAIRING RELATIONSHIP of the left-wing Jewish lobby, in which apologized for “hurting” the students. “I admire your CONT. FROM PAGE 1 intend to speak truth to the dedication to Israel, to the Jewish people, and to Jewish life on growing power of money over campus,” Fingerhut wrote. And yes, I can understand why the president would be upset Jewish life. And while casino “The last few weeks have taught me that we still have work when the prime minister blindsided him and said he no longer magnate and Netanyahu bene- to do at the national level to ensure that all students feel fully favored the creation of a Palestinian State, long favored by the factor Sheldon Adelson was welcome at Hillel,” Fingerhut added. “We also clearly have work United States AND Israel. to do in the Jewish community at large to be one people that Yet when the prime minister backed away from that the White the J Street conference on Sun- respects, honors and celebrates its diversity rather than fearing House reacted with pointed, even snarky skepticism -- as if they everyone’sday, repeatedly favorite garnering villain boos at it.” whenever his name was men- But the students had no intention of making do with Finger- Sure, the White House is upset, but let’s remember what’s im- tioned in the general plenum hut’s apology, nor did they believe for a second that his cancel- wantedportant tohere keep -- and the itpublic is not fight who going. gets the I question last word that. on Twitter. - There have been hard-to-take insults on both sides. But the speakers.” So what happened?” as J Street U’s hipsterish Presi- relationship between Israel and America is unique, and Israel is and in the students’ meet- lationdent Benjy had anythingCannon asked to do awith packed Erekat and or excited other crowd“inflammatory of 1100 the only true democracy in that part of the world. ings,hut, thethe Presidenttarget of Jand Street CEO U’s of students at Washington’s Convention Center. “It’s not hard to We need Israel, and Israel needs us. firstHillel, skirmish the largest is EricJewish Finger cam- imagine: Wealthy donors and other stakeholders called him up It’s time to stop the back-and-forth and repair the alliance, pus organization in America - and were so outraged that Eric would speak at a J Street Confer- quietly. ence that he was forced to withdraw. Apparently, they were ter- They are, as J Street U Director or rather, Fingerhut’s donors. And why is that important? “These donors, the very same rifiedtypes ofwho our stop politics.” Hillel engaging with us, are putting Israel, Pal- donorsSarah Turbow that have told Haaretz, a strangle “a- estine and their prospects for peace in even graver danger.” Can- microcosmhold over ”American of “right Jewish wing non said that despite the Jewish community’s strong objections to settlements, its communal organs refuse to criticize the Is- Fingerhut became public raeli government, usually for fear of angering their right-wing institutions.enemy number” one of J Street benefactors. “And what does the administration learn from that? students after he abruptly pulled out of his planned ad- dress at the conference, in which he intended to thank the campus activists for their con- Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners tribution to the battle against BDS on campuses throughout the U.S. But in a statement is- Your son’s Bar Mitzvah. sued March 9, Fingerhut said he decided to renege on his Your daughter’s wedding. promise to speak because of A simple weekly Shabbot. “other speakers who have

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HarosetCompiled by Nadine Lipman bonanzaHaroset from Italy of recipes At the recent Women’s Seder, there was a In Italy there are various regional versions of haro- “make-your-own-haroset” bar. If you would like to set. The haroset of Padua has prunes, raisins, dates, do something similar at your seder, we are provid- walnuts, apples, and chestnuts. In Milan they make it ing some of the recipes participants were able to with apples, pears, dates, almonds, bananas, and or- make, which were provided by Rabbi Rachel Saf- ange juice. The following is a general version. man of Congregation Beth El, in New London, where 3 apples, sweet or tart the event was held for all women in the community. 2 pears From The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from 2 cups sweet wine Samarkand to New York, by Claudia Rosen. The 1/3 cup (50 g) pine nuts Haroset from Bordeaux Book of Jewish Food was awarded the 1998 Jew- 2/3 cup (50 g) ground almonds 2 apples, peeled and quartered ish Quarterly/Wingate Book Prize for Non-Fiction, 1/2 lb (250 g) dates, pitted and chopped 1-3/4 cups dates was the 1998 Glenfiddich Food Book of the Year 3/4 cup (100 g) yellow raisins or sultanas 1-3/4 cups walnuts and the 1997 André Simon Memorial Fund Food 4 oz (100 g) prunes, pitted and chopped 1 cup almonds Book. (http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/ 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar or honey or to taste 1/4 cup hazelnuts recipies/89630/for-pesach-six-charoset-recipes- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Put all the fruits and nuts in a food processor, from-all-over-the-world.html) 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger and pulse until blended, stopping before they be- Peel and core the apples and pears and cut them come completely pureed. Haroset should have some Haroset from Turkey in small pieces. Put all the ingredients into a pan to- crunch. 2 sweet apples weighing 1/2 lb (250 g), peeled gether and cook, stirring occasionally, for about one Makes about 3-1/2 cups. and cut into small pieces hour, until the fruits are very soft, adding a little water Nathan’s notes: This recipe goes back to Portugal 1/2 lb (250 g) dates, pitted if it becomes too dry. before the Inquisition. It is probably one of the oldest 1 cup (150 g) raisins Variations existing haroset recipes in France today, if not the Juice and grated zest of 1 orange Other possible additions: chopped lemon or can- oldest. 1 cup (250 ml) sweet red Passover wine died orange peel, walnuts, pistachios, dried figs, or- http://www.ohio.com/news/first/passover- 2 – 4 tablespoons sugar or to taste (optional) ange or lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. dishes-rich-in-tradition-get-fresh-update-in- 2 oz (60 g) walnuts, coarsely chopped From Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for new-cookbook-from-top-expert-on-jewish-cui- Put all the ingredients except the sugar and the Jewish Cooking in France Joan Nathan: sine-1.208954 walnuts together in a saucepan and cook on very low heat until the mixture is soft and mushy and the liquid is reduced, stirring occasionally. Add sugar to taste. The amount will depend on the sweetness of the other ingredients. Blend to a paste in the food ByFinal Thea Glassman, Jewish tour Daily Forward of Streit’s“The essence of Streit’sfactory is going to continue,” he processor. Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with wal- Gina Cecala came into Streit’s Matzos on Tuesday said. “It’s the continuation of an era in a different nuts. morning in search of black-pepper matzo — and to location.” Adler went on to explain that the fac- pay her respects. “When I read in the newspaper that Haroset from Egypt tory, which churns out an estimated 900 hundred you guys were moving, I almost died,” she said, load- pounds of matzo an hour, can no longer rely on the 1/2 lb (250 g) pitted dates, chopped ing her purchases onto the counter. “So many years same ovens used fifty years ago. He cites both the 1/2 lb (250 g) large yellow raisins or sultanas you’ve been here. I feel so sorry.” outdated machinery and the lack of parking for 1/2 cup (125 ml) sweet red Passover wine And she isn’t the only one. delivery trucks as factors that contributed to the im- 1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts coarsely chopped As Streit’s — a fixture on the Lower East Side since pending move. Put the dates and sultanas with the wine in a pan. 1925 — prepares to shut its factory doors next month While Adler firmly believes that the move is a Add just a little water to cover. Cook on very low and move to New Jersey, a wave of nostalgia has hit positive one — “A lot of our customers say they’re heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates fall apart Rivington Street. surprised we made it so long here!” he said — he, into a mush. Cook until it thickens to a soft paste. “They come in and ask why are we closing and along with co-owners Aaron Yagoda and Aaron Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with walnuts. when,” Streit’s maintenance manager Angelo Curto Gross, can wax nostalgic about their years growing Haroset from Morocco said. “People come from all over the U.S. and they say up in the factory. “Just running around here, it was 1 lb (500 g) dates, pitted and chopped when they were little kids they used to get their matzo an amazing, magical place.” Gross, who is great- 1-1/2 cups sweet red Passover wine here. Now they bring their grandchildren.” grandson of founder Aron Streit, recalled. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Alan Adler, co-owner of Streit’s and one of the As the closing date inches closer, customers de- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves founder’s great-grandsons, insists that it’s not the end scend on the factory’s small storefront to stock up 1 cup (125 g) walnuts, coarsely chopped of an era. on matzo and say their goodbyes. Albert Zeitchick, Put the dates into a pan with the wine, cinnamon, a former longtime resident of the Lower East Side, and cloves and simmer, stirring occasionally, until recalled his childhood visits to the store before you have a soft paste. Put through the food proces- Passover. “I’ve been coming here for more than fifty sor if you want a smoother texture. Let it cool and years,” he said. “My grandmother insisted that we stir in the walnuts. buy our matzo here.” They would also journey to Variation Shapiro Wines and Gus’s Pickles — both former longtime Jewish fixtures in the neighborhood — but A Libyan version is flavored with ground ginger, Streit’s would always be the first stop. “This is a nutmeg, and cloves — 1/4 teaspoon of each. landmark,” he said. “We’re losing part of our heri- tage, part of our history.” THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 9

Jay’s pairing suggestions – “I chose some big reds to pair with these two dishes and feel they all have the structure to handle such a big and bold course.” PassoverCalifornia’s top kosher restaurant mealchef Goose re-imagined Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand $20­ Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel, California offers Seder food & wine suggestions $22 ­ A vibrant, crisp Sauvignon Blanc with a bouquet $13$15­ – Full bodied wine with rich concentrated that includes Gooseberries, lush tropical fruit with a flavors and lush mouth feel. 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Both Ed and Paul date this, Chef Garcia simply said, “There are some and violet. will be happy to offer their expertise and if the wine things you just don’t mess with. Matzo Ball Soup is Domain du Castel Grand Vin, Israel $70$75­ ­ you want isn’t in stock they can quickly order it for one of those dishes that evokes so many memories for Full­bodied, bold, concentrated, and with layer after you in time for Passover. people I thought it best to leave it to the secret family layer of aromas and flavors that linger on. Look for If you are interested in some of the recipes men- recipe everyone has!” currants, cherries, plums, and spices on the palate, tioned in the following article, please check out jfec. “Matzo Ball Soup is a classic, and these wines all with hints of cedar. com/Jewish Current Events/Passover for the reci- pair wonderfully. Chicken soup can be rich and flavor- Lemon Almond Cake with a Baron Herzog pes. ful and a medium bodied white pairs fantastically Chenin Blanc Sabayon – “After such a heavy meal, well.” this dessert is a perfect ending. The acidity and Award winning Chef Gabe Garcia of Tierra Sur Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc, California $8$10­ – A wonderful floral notes from the Baron Herzog Chenin Restaurant at Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard, Cali- fresh and round mouth feel with intense fruity notes of Blanc add a layer of complexity to the rich sabay- fornia and Jay Buchsbaum, Director of Wine Educa- nectarine, gooseberry and pine with a bright, clean on and perfectly compliment the delightfully bright tion for Royal Wine Corp. (Bayonne, NJ), give us finish. cake their take on traditional Passover dishes and wine Elvi Cava Brut, Spain, $18$20­ ­ Bubbly and dry, Jay’s pairing suggestions –When pairing wines suggestions that are sure to wow guests at the Pass- with interesting floral, mild citrus, and strawberry with desserts, you want to match the sweetness, over Seder. “Today’s kosher cook is looking to serve notes. Crisp and clean with a lingering finish. but not overwhelm the dessert with something that the Seder meal with a gourmet touch, something a Carmel Single Vineyard Kayoumi White Riesling, overpowers the flavors. The obvious choice to pair little different than what Grandma used to make, Israel $25$27­ ­ Fragrant, delicate nose of citrus blos- with this is Baron Herzog Late Harvest Chenin Blanc now that there is a plethora of kosher ingredients som, green apple and lime. a wine that derives its sweetness from the grapes available for Passover and year round,” says Chef Red Wine & Honey Braised Brisket with flavors of spending extra time on the vines concentrating the Gabe. fennel, ginger, star anise – “What is Passover without sugar in them.” According to Jay Buchsbaum, “There are so brisket.” Noted Chef Garcia. “I’m a big fan of bris- Muscat de Baumes de Venise, France $18­$20­ many great wine choices available for the Passover ket, it’s such a versatile cut with a rich and beefy fla- Very aromatic, with apricot, peach, lychee and some Seder this year, in many different price ranges start- vor. Adding big bold Asian flavors like fennel, ginger candied orange peel notes. A touch of viscosity in ing at about $15 and up. Consumers can find bet- and star anise give this traditional dish some modern the mouth and a well­balanced acidity. ter quality wines, more complex and more layered flair.” Herzog Late Harvest Chenin Blanc, California wines to pair with the variety of foods served up Citrus Beets with Toasted Walnut Brittle – “I love $20$22­ ­ Very aromatic nose of honey and fresh at the Seder, and throughout the eight-day holiday. beets!” smiled Chef Garcia “and by simply roasting apricot. Sweet but very well balanced with bright There is also a high demand for wines made in Is- them with some citrus you get a bright and vibrant acidity and a lush and full mouth feel with lingering rael, which have been receiving high awards and dish that puts roasted potatoes to shame! The Toasted fresh fruit finish. accolades from the industry. The Royal Wine Corp’s Walnut Brittle brings this dish together with a delight- Binyamina Reserve Late Harvest Gewürztramin- portfolio, (known to many as Kedem), includes more fully nutty flavor that compliments the sweetness of the er, Israel ­ rich and complex aromas of tropical fruit, than 400 individual wines from almost every major beets and acidity of the citrus” lychee, red grapefruit and rose water. Its sweetness wine producing country and region in the world. is beautifully balanced by a natural crispness and fruity overtones $26$28­ Here’s a sampling of some great Passover Food & About the reviewers Wine Pairings: Chef Gabe Garcia has shared his skill and pas- Cod and Potato Cakes with Horseradish Apple sion with some of the top companies in the hospitality Aioli – Chef Garcia noted, “People either love or and Foodservice industries. For the past six years, hate gefilte fish. Cod is a mild flavored fish,and Chef Gabe has served Tierra Sur at Herzog Wine the potato gives it some structure and creaminess. I Cellars in Oxnard, California under the mentorship wanted to maintain some of the traditional elements of recognized Chef Todd Aarons. Now as head chef, by incorporating horseradish, very often served Gabe seeks to continue Chef Todd’s foundation of alongside gefilte fish. The sweetness of the apple Mediterranean / New American flavors, using only cuts through the harshness of the horseradish and ingredients sourced fresh from local farmers. He is does a great job of tying the dish together. a graduate of the Los Angeles Art Institute. Jay’s pairing suggestions – “I selected a group Jay Buchsbaum is the VP marketing and Director of wines that work well with lightness of the fish of Wine Education, the Royal Wine Corp./Kedem, cakes and boldness of the aioli.” headquartered in Bayonne, NJ. He has been with the Carmel Selected Sauvignon Blanc, Israel $9­$11 company for 27 years. – delightfully aromatic with floral notes and a back- drop of fresh cut grass. Flavors of tropical fruit are balanced with a clean citrusy finish. Passover Wishes to the Community 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 Why J Street loves Jim Baker; Jeb Bush in the wings By Ron Kampeas, JTA from Congress, and as a result J Street’s youthful activists delivered a big chunk of confer- they would not agree to post- ence time to James Baker, an octogenarian known for cursing out pone their request for the loan their parents. guarantees. Baker, who as George H.W. Bush’s secretary of state back in --After a battle royal on 1991 is reported to have said “F— the Jews” since they don’t vote Capitol Hill, Congress ended for Republicans anyway, delivered a well-received speech to the up voting down a bill that conference Monday night that was interrupted repeatedly by ap- would have granted Israel the plause. loan guarantees over Presi- A third of the 3,000 people attending the conference this dent Bush’s objection. week are students, born after Baker left government and with Translation: I stood up to no living memory of Baker’s leaked riposte to a fellow Cabinet a right-wing prime minister who was getting bad advice piece of diplomacy. from AIPAC, and we won. officialBut itwho would worried be facile how to Jews chalk would up the react admiration to a long for forgotten Baker to What’s for J Street not to short political memories, or to mere pranksterism — a tweaking like? of the Jewish establishment by inviting its bugbear, a supposed icon of heartland American hostility to the Jews, to be a keynote INDYK speaker. There are, in fact, two substantive reasons for J Street to CONT. FROM PAGE 1 cultivate Jim Baker: One readily on display Monday evening, and uated from the University of one that didn’t get mentioned. Former Secretary of State James Baker addresses the J Street con- ference in Washington, March 23, 2015. (J Street) Sydney in 1972 and received a First, what was not said: Baker, 84, is back in the news because PhD in international relations he is a lead foreign policy adviser to his old boss’s son, Jeb Bush, and were proud of it. from the Australian National the former Florida governor now angling for the presidency. As secretary of state, Baker embodied a robust diplomacy that University in 1977. He emi- J Street longs to be associated with the word “bipartisan” the unapologetically expressed American power — power not, inci- grated to the United States and way white wants to join with bread in Baker’s home state of Tex- dentally, exercised solely against the government of Israel. Baker became a naturalized US citi- as, and yet the lobby remains overwhelmingly Democratic. Rep. recalled at the outset of his J Street talk that his administration zen in 1993. Walter Jones (R-N.C.) — he of Freedom Fries fame — a southern - With the recent elections in Republican whose eccentric conspiracy thinking seem drawn lapse of the Soviet Union, the liberation of eastern Europe. Israel, and the heightened ten- from all-caps newsletters, was one of only two Republicans J sawAnd the afirst week major after defeat Netanyahu of Saddam appeared Hussein, to in have Kuwait, trashed the col the sions between Israel and her - western allies, Ambassador cal exotica — the excitable embracing the eccentric. Obama with a speech to Congress, it was Baker’s standing up to Indyk’s talk comes at a unique Street’s PAC endorsed last year, a match made for buffs of politi two-stateIsrael that solution,excited this a month crowd. after In his he genteel defied home President state Barackdrawl, and crucial time. Because of Baker described the crisis over the 1991 $10 billion in loan guar- his long history of involve- theBaker Bush andcampaign the younger would goBush some represent distance a todifferent erasing Juniverse Street ment in the Near East and Is- entirelyfounder Jeremy— the GOPBen-Ami’s establishment famous quote defined. in 2009 An alliance about being with how it was resolved. rael he can bring an unusual President Barack Obama’s “blocking back” in Congress, a com- antees--We Israel asked wanted for assurances to help absorb from Israel a flood that of theSoviet loan Jews, guaran and- and insider perspective to the ment that still haunts the group like a bad date who fell asleep tees would not be used in any way to promote settlement poli- current situation. on the couch. cies with which we disagree Admission to the lecture is The more obvious reason Baker got the room for an hour was --I was told personally by Prime Minister Shamir that Israel’s $18 p/p. his style: He and Bush stood up to Israel and the pro-Israel lobby friends in Washington had told him Israel could get the money A dinner reception with Ambassador Indyk at the home Congregation Brothers of Joseph, of Steven and Debra Daren 2 Broad Street, Norwich, CT will take place at 4:30 pm for donors of $180 per person. If 2015 Passover Schedule you wish to attend the dinner please contact the Beth El of- Matters pertaining to Pesach can get somewhat difficult. Rabbi Booty will be glad to answer your FIRST SEDER questions and discuss any problems you may have. He can be reached at 860-334-8977 (cell). SHABBOS APRIL 4 (First Day Pesach) Shacharis Services ...... 9:00 A.M. . SALE OF CHAMETZ ("Mechirat Chametz") KIDDUSH [email protected] Be sure that your chametz has been sold before the start of the holiday. If you have not returned your Maariv ...... 8:00 P.M. fice at 860-442-0418 or email "Sale of Chametz" form, you should sign one with the Rabbi immediately. Chametz which has not Light Candles from a pre-existing flame (Shel Yom Tov/She-hechiyanu) after ...... 8:00 P.M. been sold may not be used after Passover. SECOND SEDER ( Not before) WOLFE THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Search for Chametz ("Bedikas Chametz") SUNDAY, APRIL 5 (Second Day Pesach) CONT. FROM PAGE 1 As soon as it gets dark, this "mitzvah" must be performed. This year, the appropriate time to begin the Shacharis Services ...... 9:00 A.M. search is at 8:05 pm. The procedure and text for this ceremony may be found at the beginning of most KIDDUSH panding enrollment. Barbara Haggadahs. Maariv/YomTov ends……………………………………………………………………...7:59 P.M says, “I am excited about the

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 (Erev Pesach) THURSDAY, APRIL 9 (4th Day Chol Hamoed/Erev Yom Tov) opportunity to utilize both my Shacharis Services ...... 7:00 A.M. Eruv tavshillin ( prior to candle lighting) experiences at Waterford and Light Candles (Shel Yom Tov) ...... 7:04 P.M. Feast/Fast Of The First-Born - All first-born males must fast this day unless they exempt Mincha/Maariv Services ...... 7:10 P.M. at SSA and create something themselves by participating in a festive meal (siyum), which will be conducted in the synagogue in very special…SSA has always the form of a breakfast served immediately after the Shacharis service and a short study session in FRIDAY, APRIL 10 (7th Day Pesach/Erev Shabbos) which a book of Jewish learning will be completed. Shacharis Services ...... 9:00 A.M. been dear to my heart.” KIDDUSH Schechter would also like Burning Of The Chametz ("Bi-Ur Chametz") - All the chametz that was collected the previous Mincha/Maariv Services ...... 7:10 P.M. evening during the “search” must be burned (or otherwise effectively destroyed) upon coming home Light Candles from a pre-existing flame (Shel Shabbos v’Shel Yom Tov) before ...... 7:05 P.M. to extend its gratitude to Tra- from shul. This ceremony should take place before 11:29 A.M. The text for this "bi-ur chametz" may cy Todd who will be leaving be found at the beginning of most Haggadahs. SHABBOS, APRIL 11 (Eighth Day Pesach) Shacharis Services 9:00 A.M. the school at the end of this Important Points - Chametz may not be eaten after 10:16 A.M. on Friday, April 3. As noted above, YIZKOR MEMORIAL SERVICES / KIDDUSH academic year to pursue other the chometz collected during the search should be disposed of by burning by 11:34 A.M. Mincha ...... 7:25 P.M. Matzah may not be eaten before the Seder on Erev Pesach (Friday). As a result, neither bread nor Maariv / Shabbos/ Yom Tov ends ...... 8:07 P.M. opportunities. Tracy has done matzah may be served after the times listed above. a wonderful job of maintaining Kiddush at the Seders should not be before 7:28 P.M. PLEASE NOTE: The "Chametz closets" may not be opened, nor may any chametz be eaten the high quality SSA-education Light Candles (Shel Shabbos v’Shel Yom Tov and She-hechiyanu) ...... 6:57P.M. until 9:15 P.M. Be sure that all Pesach dishes, supplies, etc. are removed before bringing in for which the school is known. Note - The candles should last long enough to burn into the Seder any chametz! Services ...... 7:00P.M. After her eight years at Schech- ter, she will be greatly missed. THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 11

NextRabbis’ year in Jerusalem Messages for Passover By Rav Julius Rabinowitz Ma Nishtanah, Spiritual Leader of Beth Jacob Synagogue, Norwich Those celebrating the Passover seder and who can get past How is this the part of the evening that responds to the fifth question, “When are we going to eat”, reach the conclusion of the seder, the Nirt- Passover zah section. The traditional Haggadah provides that we begin the Conclu- unique? sion with what else – a cup of wine, the fourth of the evening, and that will shortly be followed by a refrain that is perhaps sec- By Rabbi Aaron Rosenberg ond only to Dayenu and the Four Questions: “Next Year in Jeru- Spiritual Leader of Temple Emanu-El, Waterford freedom. salem.” While this phrase has appeared in the traditional seder Every year as we celebrate Passover, I ponder, “Ma nishta- For each of us the annual for most of the last two millennia, for most of that time those nah, how is this Passover different?” I begin by reflecting on the Passover experience continues singing it found their fulfillment in its recitation as opposed to a diverse Seders I have been privileged to know. to evolve. The Manischevitz realistic hope of making a physical return to Jerusalem. Childhood seders one night with dad’s family, the next with Haggadahs with their antiquat- And why should they have been disappointed about their mom’s. Aunt’s and uncles no longer with us, cousins now scat- ed English have been replaced failure to fulfill this declaration? Perhaps they were heeding the tered all over. by a host of colorful, interest- warning issued in the Song of Songs Rabbah by the third century Lively seders with Karen’s family, her father, alav hashalom ing ones. Yearly, the venues rabbinical sage, Rabbi Chelbo, who cautioned Jews not to return officiating and her mother, aleha hashalom having prepared a may change and the cast of to Israel from the Diaspora “by means of their own force, for if feast. characters present may vary, they do, why should the king messiah come to gather the exiles Hosting a seder of our own while living in Israel in 1972. “This but there are core values that of Israel”? year in Jerusalem.” remain constant. As we vicari- Yet this return to Zion has been a hallmark of our centuries Conducting seders at student pulpits in the South. At Johnny’s ously imagine what it was like of longing to resume Jewish life in Israel. And notwithstand- steakhouse in Mississippi I had to stop Johnny from distributing for our ancestors to have been ing Rabbi Chelbo’s warning, our forbears did want to return to his specialty, garlic bread. liberated from slavery, we real- Jerusalem; and with the advent of Zionism in the 19th century, Over the years seders at religious school, churches, nursing ize that we need to be sensitive millions have made the trek to return. homes, Connecticut College, prisons, and yes our home sed- to the injustices in our world But why do we continue to begin the conclusion of our seders ers, where grandchildren have replaced children chanting the 4 and speak out on behalf of the with this worn out declaration (and with which we also conclude Questions. oppressed today. When we ut- our marathon fast on Yom Kippur). During this current period in I will never forget my first day as a rabbi in my first congrega- ter, “Let ALL who are hungry, Jewish history, unlike our ancestors, most of us who do not live tion in Springfield, Ohio, over 4 decades ago. I received a call from come and eat,” we need to in Jerusalem choose not to be there. a non-Jew seeking information about Passover. Having studied find ways to feed the hungry, Perhaps an answer can be understood that we are not yearn- at Hebrew Union College for 5 years as well as a year in Israel, I world wide and here in South- ing to return to the geographical city that bears this name. Rath- was anxious to answer the inquirer’s “she-eyla.” To my dismay, eastern CT. er, we may look at it as a desire that once captivated our ancient the caller explained that he was a farmer trying to live Biblically. As many of you know, in 3 prophets who longed for a return to Zion: their expression was He planned to sacrifice a one year old male lamb that evening months I retire from being an part of their vision of the “End of days.” This concept can be and to put its blood active rabbi. I have no inten- reduced to three separate components: on his doorpost. His tion of retiring from being ac- Personal: resurrection of the dead and the final judgment; only question was, tive. I will have more time to National: end of the exile and the building of the Third Tem- “Where could he find play, to study, to volunteer, to ple; and a bunch of hyssop to travel and most importantly, Universal: the end of warfare, social justice, and the worship smear the blood?” I to be with family and friends. of God by all peoples informed him that the The Jewish community, my Perhaps not all of those sitting around your seder table desires Festival of Pesach has congregation and the Jewish all three. Yet at this point of your evening, one can raise the evolved through the calendar will see to it that Ju- specter of these thoughts of what a desired future can look like. millennia. We now daism will remain cental to my And for any of these that fall within your guests’ definition of gather with family life as always. what “Next Year in Jerusalem” would look like (as opposed to and friends for sed- an El Al trip to Israel), discuss what each of them might propose ers and abstain from My best wishes to all of to do over the next year to help bring about their dimensions of chametz for the week you for a happy and what their “end of days” will look like. as we celebrate our meaningful Passover The Magic of Numbers By Rabbi Ken Alter Spiritual Leader of Congregation Ahavath Achim, Colchester 2) God saved us from servitude. What is magical about the number 4 at the Seder? 3) God redeems us by spliting the Sea. I was speaking to a Chabad Rabbi the other day and we 4) God took us out of Egypt so that we could become a nation talked about gematria (Jewish numerology) and we talked about at Sinai. the number four. I love looking at numbers and I will be giving classes -- Kab- We have 4 expressions of redemption we talk about at our balah and Koffee at Starbucks locations throughout the South- sedarim. eastern Connecticut area. The first one will be focusing on the 1) I will take you out power of the first 2 Hebrew letters, Alef and Bet at Starbucks 2) I will save you Colchester on Wednesday, April 22 at 12 Noon. If you are inter- 3) I will redeem you ested in exploring the deeper meaning of numbers and Hebrew 4) I will take you out as a nation letters, please call me at my office 860 537 2809 to let me know We know about these 4 expressions but what do they mean? that you will be attending our fun gatherings. 1) With God’s kindness he took us away from the harsh labor in Egypt. A happy and kosher Pasover to you and your families. 12 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 How to support Israel, but not Bibi’s rhetoric Editorial, Jewish Daily Forward the prime minister has voiced a valid critique of a propelled by the fear that only a continued hard enjamin Netanyahu’s surprising and de- potential deal with Iran, the manner in which he line approach will keep Israel secure. As believ- cisive victory in the Israeli elections has used the U.S. Congress to defy a sitting president created a wrenching dilemma for many has left a lingering resentment in many of us. here, we respect that vote. American Jews: how to continue to love Thus, the dilemma. For years we have been ersBut in democracy,the status quo however is never flawed static. itThe is occupationin Israel or BIsrael while a government that violates many of told that we must put aside our liberal values – our community’s values is in place. the values that have allowed us to prosper into without dramatic change or renewed violence. This may not be an issue for those Forand onesettlement thing, Israel’s growth already can’t continue fraught indefinitelydiplomatic who unequivocally support Netanyahu’s community – when it comes to Israel. Ignore the and economic relations with Europe will certainly aggressive, nationalistic stance, and occupation.the Diaspora’s Ignore largest, the mostdomination proud andof an significant ultra-Or- worsen. cheer the fact that he won by dismiss- thodox rabbinate. It will be harder to contain the growing resent- ing the two pillars of American Mideast Recognize, instead, that Israel’s tough neigh- ment on college campuses and the growing alien- policy: the creation of a two-state solu- borhood and its supposedly existential threats de- ation of many younger Jews. And it will be much tion with the Palestinians and the pur- harder to support the unquestioning amount of U.S. suance of a nuclear deal with Iran. The Focus, instead, on its raucous democracy, innova- - Bibi chorus of our community is already tivemand economy, that it employ extraordinary a different people, set of and behaviors. on the ceives every year when its government sometimes - thrilling promise of Zionism. worksfinancial, against military American and diplomatic interests aid and that policies. Israel re sive words about Arab voters, quickly That promise still ignites us. But Zionism has By winning an unprecedented fourth term, Ne- gloating, excusing the candidate’s offen always contained within it a struggle between tanyahu has proven to be a brilliant political strat- back on the ancient pull of peoplehood pursuing the legitimate aspirations of the Jewish egist. He has the right to call himself the modern toaccepting rally American his “clarifications” Jews once again. and falling people for sovereignty in its ancient homeland and King of Israel. It may not work so well this time. contending with the rights of others who also have But he’s not the King of the Jews. He didn’t need The denial of Palestinian statehood long lived on that land. After six decades, it is not our votes to win, of course, nor should we feel com- aspirations and the blatant resort to rac- unreasonable to hope for progress in resolving that pelled to blindly support him. The question now ist statements that Netanyahu expressed struggle. Instead, we are farther away than ever. for us is how to maintain a genuine connection to in the last days of his campaign won’t This clearly bothers many American Jews from Israel and what we believe are its deeply grand soon be forgotten or reconciled, no mat- a distance more than it concerns Israelis at home. and humanistic values while distancing ourselves ter what he now says. And even though This election was a narrow vote for the status quo, from a leader who stands for the opposite. What to do with the new Israeli government By Stuart S. D. Schwartzstein ture which does, indeed, require both security and divide between generations. The old pro-Israel or- I have to confess that I was disgust- a just peace with the Palestinians. But, sadly, I was ganizations, like AIPAC and ZOA, which continue to

Editorials • Cartoons Letters ed with, and critical of, Netanyahu and wrong. back any and all Israeli government policies, no Dermer and Boehner for arranging – The news on the 18th that Bibi had won a deci- matter how bad, are I suspect supported by an old- behind the back of the entire Executive er generation. Amongst many younger Jews there Branch – that speech before a joint session of the for peace not only dismayed me, but had me think- is not only a willingness to take a far more critical Congress. I was appalled by Bibi’s vaudeville per- ingsive that victory not overonly thosedid I not who’d want make to write serious about efforts the view of Israeli policies, but show concern for the formance before that joint session – a performance disastrous election result, but that I really didn’t Palestinians. That change we’re seeing with dis- which contained no information not already avail- want to even think about it. To think that so many putes over speakers hosted by Hillel chapters, the able to the members of the House and Senate and Israeli voters could endorse a politician who does increased attraction of some to calls for boycotts, the general public and constructive recommen- not want a peaceful solution to the long-standing divestment and sanctions and even questions as dations or suggestions, but was a series of sound to whether Israel should continue to exist as a pri- bites and lines for applause. I was also disturbed, further impediments to a solution with expansion marily Jewish state. We’re also seeing increased greatly disturbed by Bibi’s chutzpah in claiming ofconflict settlement with Palestinians activity on thebut, West instead, Bank, encourages was hor- isolation of Israel and, very disturbingly of course, to speak for all Jews. And I thought that to create rifying. increased anti-Semitism. In large part, this is the greater discord between the Obama administra- But here I am, still seething. result of a widespread perception – which I think is tion and his government and align Israel with the Bibi’s post-election backtracking a bit about a correct one – that Netanyahu and his right-wing Republicans, was, to say the least, not exactly a negotiating with the Palestinians doesn’t convince government is not really interested in a two-state good idea. And, to boot, to use that performance me that he’s at all sincere or that his government solution but wants to simply continue with occu- to boost his chances of re-election I thought was will even take modest steps to halt settlement ac- pation of the West Bank with, perhaps, hopes that what would be called dirty pool. tivity and – as importantly – prevent fanatic set- the Palestinians will simply disappear and, presto, I was then even more disgusted when Bibi, just tlers from attacking Palestinians, vandalizing their the entire West Bank will become an integral part before the election, indicated that he was against property and destroying their crops. (Note: I’ve of a greater Israel. a two-state solution – not that he advanced a bet- seen myself vandalism and crop destruction of More likely, of course, is that not only will Israel ter one. And, making matters worse, just before Palestinian property on the West Bank. My son, face increased isolation internationally, but con- the election doing a bit of fear-mongering with walking peacefully, with two Palestinians students - remarks about large numbers of Israeli Arabs vot- in Hebron, narrowly escaped an attack by settlers creasing number of the most creative, talented and ing. with liquid of some sort.) dynamicflict will continue. Israelis will And, emigrate. sadly, I suspect (Berlin that already an in Perhaps somewhat naively I thought that There is much in the press now – not just Jewish has a sizeable number of young Israelis.) And the enough of the Israeli electorate would see Bibi publications, of course, but national publications Palestinians, I can only imagine, could easily turn for what he is: a clever politician, appealing to all -- of the increased divisions within the Jewish more to violence and be attracted to fanatic and the worst instincts of the Israeli electorate and far community that have been brought about by Bibi’s dangerous groups like the so-called Islamic State. more concerned with his own political future than antics and his words. But perhaps what is most the future and welfare of the State of Israel – a fu- salient is that there seems to be particularly strong GOVERNMENT CONT. ON PG 13 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 13

ECHOES & REFLECTIONS CONT. FROM PAGE 1 YOM HASHOAH APRIL 14 CONT. FROM PAGE 1 supportive tools. This material was prepared by education before they graduate from high- Yad Vashem in Israel. school.” gation B’nai Shalom, Congregation Brothers of Joseph, Temple Teachers also had the opportunity to hear -Yossie Hollander Bnai Israel, and Temple Emanu-El. Anita Scholl, a Holocaust survivor from the for- This year’s planning committee is chaired by Romana Stro- With this vision, Dana and Yossie Hollander mer Czechoslovakia. chlitz Primus. Committee members include area rabbis Ken Al- provided the founding funding to create and The event was held at the Zachs Hillel House ter, Jeremy Booty, Julius Rabinowitz, Aaron Rosenberg, Rachel on the campus of Connecticut College. The Stro- Safman, Susan Schein, Jeremy Schwartz, and Avrohom Sternberg. 2005. Bringing his collaborative and entre- chlitz Holocaust Resource Center aims to host a Also, Jerry Fischer, Marcia Reinhard, Emissaries Noa Brosh and launchpreneurial the Echoes expertise and to Reflections the initiative, program Yossie in teacher education event every year. Ron Peleg, NIckie Padilla, Sherry Barnes, Roslyn Etra, Gabriella recognized the value and importance of bring- Schlesinger, Henny Simon, Ben Cooper, and Rev. Michel Belt. ing together three world leaders in education Please see article on page 4 concerning the State Holocaust About the Echoes & Reflections program to develop a unique and meaningful model Commemoration on Friday, April 17. “My goal is for every student to par- for engaging students in Holocaust education ticipate in at least one week of Holocaust throughout middle and high schools in the U.S. SEDER POSTSCRIPT CONT. FROM PAGE 5 were met with open arms at the airport by a group of twenty. STATEWIDE MEMORIAL CONT. FROM PAGE 4 As for David, he became a novelist and a Professor of Eng- 11:00 a.m. in the Senate Chambers on the for Holocaust Survivors, program participants lish at a prestigious University. He published, and critiqued, and third floor of the State Capitol, 210 Capitol - Ave., Hartford, CT. The public is cordially in- served. RSVP for breakfast is required to Kathy looked throughout his grandfather’s neighborhood, showing her vited. Fishman,and elected Jewish officials. Federation Kosher dietary Association laws ob of flourished.picture as a He young never woman did find to anyoneElsa again, who although would listen. for years No one he Prior to the program, at 10:00, there is a con- Connecticut (JFACT) at 860-727-5771 or via had ever heard of her. tinental breakfast in the Capitol North Lobby email to [email protected]. But, in winter, when the wind comes in from the north, and snow blankets New England, David likes to take long walks, and with a glimmer of hope, looks for an old lady driving a black Ca- ISRAEL’S NEW GOVERNMENT CONT. FROM PAGE 12 dillac. So, to use those famous words, what is to be that criticism, even harsh criticism, of some Is- The End done? It seems to me that the American Jewish raeli policies should not be confused with at- community needs to make itself heard, loudly tempts (as we see with some BDS advocates) and forcefully, with criticism of Israeli govern- to delegitimize the right of Israel to exist. But, ment policies that militate against a peaceful the “business as usual” approach of past years, settlement with the Palestinians -- most im- supporting any and all Israeli policies, cannot Passover Wishes to the Community portantly expansion of settlement activity on continue. the West Bank -- and with strong endorsement Stuart Schwartzstein is a retired 20+ year Order for serious negotiations. At the same time, we U.S. diplomat with a posting in Iraq for several Since 1946 Factory should strive for a bit of balance, by indicating of those years. aLL-TIME Direct MANUFACTURING CO., INC. MENTION CONT. FROM PAGE 2 • Windows - Any Style and Size where she gave away her life savings, in a sold- up in Waterford, the son of Rabbi Aaron and • Fences - Vinyl, Aluminum, Chain-Link out run at Performance Space 122. The Money Karen Rosenberg. “The Rabbi Search Commit- • Doors, Awnings, Railings • Many Colors & Styles and More! 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(Do I sense a Her fundraising consulting practice, Surala Con- road trip or two may be on the horizon???!!!) sulting, is entering its sixth year and advises I couldn’t resist sharing this charoset recipe, - which was developed by Philip Gelb, a vegan/ tegic fundraising solutions. Sara was awarded vegetarian personal chef and caterer in Oak- overthe Arts30 National Management artists and Award non-profits from Brooklyn on stra land, CA. Arts Exchange in 2013 and is an Advisory Board member of The Field in NYC and Bates Dance Chocolate Charoset Festival in Lewiston, Maine. She graduated from 1 cup toasted, chopped nuts (pistachio, wal- Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York nuts, pecans) with a degree in Dance and Anthropology. After 1/4 cup dried sour cherries 15 years in NYC, Sara recently relocated to Port- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped land, Maine with her husband and two kids, and Pinch allspice has returned to the creation of new solo work 1 ounce shaved Fair Trade dark chocolate in addition to building her consulting practice. (71%) www.suralaconsulting.com (Amazing what you 2 tablespoon port (or Kosher for Passover can find using Google!) wine) From the Connecticut Post: Rabbi Ari Mix all ingredients together. Let chill an hour Rosenberg was selected by Temple Sholom before serving. rabbi Norman Koch. Rosenberg will be com- And finally, Mark and I wish you a spring fresh ining New to New Milford, Milford CT to from fill the his role present of its position retired with new promises and a Pesach blossoming as rabbi at Temple Sha’arey Shalom in Spring- with joy...may you all be blessed with good health, happiness and a visit his home state of Connecticut, where he grew from Elijah! field, N.J. Coming to New Milford is a return to 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, MARCH 27, 2015 RUTH DOUKAS and collect antiques. She had ELLEN DEUTSCH Waterford - Ruth Marsha (Green) Doukas, 77, the arts and reading. She was Wallingfor – Ellen C. Deutsch, 64, passed away on March 9 at passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015, surrounded by aan flair avid for fan decorating, of the UCONN enjoyed Hus- CT Hospice in Branford, CT after a courageous battle with ovar- loved ones at her home in Waterford. kies women’s basketball team. ian cancer. Born on July 24, 1937, at Nyack Hospital in New York, Ruth served on the Temple Ellen was born in Norwich CT on July 6, 1950 to Daniel and Ruth was the daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Emanu-El Board of Trustees, Rose (Korman) Deutsch. She graduated from N.F.A. in 1968 and Green. She grew up in Spring Valley, N.Y. and attended the Sisterhood Board, and the - grade school at South Main St. School and later gradu- Board of USA Dance. She was ated from Spring Valley High president of Pioneer Women UConnas a software in 1972 engineer as one offor the Honeywell first women until inher the retirement. electrical engi School in 1954. Ruth attended in Spring Valley, N.Y. neeringShe loved field. She keeping later acquired in touch her with Master’s family, Degree often travelingand worked to college at Rochester Institute A funeral service was held Florida or Arizona to visit or attend special occasions. Ellen was Obituaries of Technology and graduated Tuesday, March 17, at Temple also an avid ham radio operator and enjoyed camping trips es- Emanu-El, Waterford. pecially as a young girl. More recently she served as Commander degree in 1958. Shortly there- - and Vice-commander of the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-04 for withafter, she a bachelor married ofDonald fine Kel arts- tions in Ruth’s memory may be over 12 years. Even with the challenges of her illness, Ellen re- mar in 1961 to whom she was sentIn to lieu Center of flowers, for Hospice contribu Care mained positive and upbeat, often sharing laughs with family married until 1978. Southeastern Connecticut, and friends. Ruth moved to Niantic in late 1978 L+M Cancer Center or Temple Ellen is survived by her mother, Rose Deutsch, her soul-mate, after being transferred by Suburban Emanu-El Essential Fund, PO Axel Westerberg, her brother; Dr. Paul Deutsch and his wife Di- Box 288, Waterford, 06385. anne, nieces; Alexandra and Michelle and her 2 dogs and 1 cat Condolence messages may that she treated like her own children. She was predeceased by PropaneRuth married to be the Nicholas office manager P. Doukas of theon be left on Ruth’s memorial her father, Daniel Deutsch. NianticOct. 17, office.1987 and enjoyed 17 years of marriage with him until page at www.neilanfuneral- A Memorial Service was held March 11 at the Church & Allen his passing on Aug. 21, 2005. Together they opened and for years home.com. Funeral Home, Norwich, CT with burial immediately following at successfully ran Nick’s Post Road Package Store on the Boston Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery Association #4, Preston, Post Road in Waterford. Before opening the store, Ruth worked FLORENCE CT. Shiva was observed at the Deutsch residence inNorwich, CT from 6pm-8pm on Weds. March 11 and Thurs. March 12. Center in Waterford. After selling the package store, she enjoyed SHEDROFF Donation is Ellen’s memory may be made to the Ovarian Can- forworking the State at Filene’s of CT atas thea financial Lancome clerk counter at the as Seasidea beauty Regional advisor, Colchester - Graveside cer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710, NY NY and later retired in 2012 from AAA after working as a member- services for Florence (Neidel- 10122. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.chur- ship counselor at the Waterford branch. chandallen.com Ruth is survived by her two children, Merrill Mazzella of Nian- passed away Friday, March tic and Paul Kelmar of Waterford; and two grandchildren whom mann)20, 2015, Shedroff, in Williamport, 101, Md., who G. DAVID MAGIN she adored, Niko and Casey Mazzella. She leaves behind several widow of the late David She- Waterford - G. David Magin, 87, formerly of Pawcatuck, died loved ones; her sister, Claire (Green) Fallon; nieces, Hilary Scott, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, in his home. Lauren Angle and Melinda Hart; and nephew, Jonathan Fallon; p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on Sept. 24, 1927. He was pre- her special aunt, Phyllis Lipow; and special cousins, Chris and droff,the Ahavath was Achimobserved Cemetery, at 2:30 deceased by his wives, Maria F. Magin in 1986, and Mellicent Taintor Hill Road, Colchester, “Penny” Magin in 1999. He retired from The U.S. Navy and was and June and husband, Marty; niece, Robin and husband, Bart; with Rabbi Kenneth Alter of- employed at General Dynamics in Groton. Mikenephew, Swirnoff. Steven; She and is grandnieces,also survived Kimmieby her sisters-in-law, and Shari and Dolores hus- In recent years, David was an active member of the Jewish band, Josh. May her memory be for a Federation’s New London Jewish Senior Club where he attended Ruth cherished time with her family and friends. Her dearest ficiating.blessing. weekly Kosher Hot Lunches. He also participated in a Mission to friends included: Barbara W., Susan P., Linda S., Linda J-H., Edie Care of arrangements has Israel led by Federation director Jerry Fischer in March 2011. F., Judi M., Jean H., Susan R., Holly P., Bobby M., Marsha M., Robin been entrusted to the Aurora- L. and Barbara P. McCarthy Funeral Home of Funeral Home in Westerly. He is interred at River Bend Cemetery Ruth had a passion for life and loved to dance, cook, shop Colchester. in Westerly.The wake and memorial service were held at Gaffney-Dolan Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Association 595P.O. W Main BOX St. 663, • PMB JEWETT 44 • Norwich, CITY, CT 06360-531606351 THOMAS L. NEILAN & SONS Hebrew Cemeteries #1, #2 and #3 Dr. Brian G. 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It’s an event that takes place without any inlonger the finalmiracles. redemption No lon- redemption of Passover did not occur because of us. We did not connection to the question of whether we wish ger haste. No longer God to take part in it or not. who does everything for Holy One Blessed Be He fought for us and we were silent. We Tonight, even if we will not be worthy of re- us. We will need to take rebelwere against not deserving the Egyptians, of this redemption.we did not fight At the against beginning, them. The our demption we will be redeemed. Even if we are part in the redemption forefathers were idol worshippers. God took Abraham and just idol worshippers like the Egyptians themselves, of ourselves, we will chose him. God’s choosing the people of Israel in Egypt did not the King of Kings will Pass Over us and not slay need to want it, because our faces are turned us. It’s not us, it’s Him. The Master of the Uni- to a precious Land (“eretz chefetz”). And yet, idols, and yet with His divine choice (that is beyond our explana- verse chose to create a people for Himself. A cre- derivetion) God from chose any preciselyexternal justification,us. since we too worshipped ation that we cannot deny. He gave us the abil- because only someone who has from the begin- On this night of the Seder we get in touch with the realiza- ity to choose within certain parameters, but we wening will experienced always speak in a complete of the first way redemption, this eternal tion that something great is happening in the world and it does cannot change our mission. The covenant that not depend upon a choice that we make in our lives. A nation was created between us and Him is bigger that strength to make the right choice and to work came into existence that was chosen by God for a great mission. all of the choices and all of the passing events. covenanttoward the of future the creation redemption. of Israel, will find the Whether we want it or not, that’s the way it is. We were willed by All that remains for us to do is to praise, British colonel granted final wish; burial in Israel During World War I, John history enthusiast from Washington, DC; Myrna Strapp, a civil With that, “the colonel was under the protection of the Israeli Henry Patterson command- litigator in Los Angeles recruited last year after several lawyers government,” Klinger said. ed the Zion Mule Corps and the Jewish Legion — the first transfer; Karen Washington, an African-American woman who couldn’t be in Israel for the reinterment because she was prepar- Jewish military units declinedworked at requests the Los toAngeles handle cemetery the filings where required Patterson’s to facilitate remains the ingStrapp, to make who aliyah took later the that case month. as her But final she onewatched before the retiring, broad- in 2,000 years were interred originally; and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya- cast transmission of the ceremony, which included Netanyahu hu, who spoke at the gravesite and at the nearby Jewish Legion noting that his late father, Ben-Zion, worked in England and in By Hillel Kuttler, Museum and has personal ties to Patterson. the United States with the Zionist leader Vladimir Jabotinsky JTA/Times of Israel The reburial occurred just shy of the March 22 centennial of On a crisp February morn- When Benjamin Netanyahu’s elder brother was born in 1946, ing in this community near the andBen-Zion Patterson bestowed to advocate upon Patterson for a Jewish the army honor to of fight sandak, the Nazis. or god- Mediterranean Sea, the sound thewas British disbanded War in Office’s 1916, appointing but later reconstituted Patterson to as lead the the Jewish Zion father. The boy, Jonathan, was named for Patterson and for Jona- MuleLegion Corps, (also whichcalled the would 38th fight Royal in Fusiliers), Gallipoli, Turkey.with Patterson The corps in than’s grandfather, Nathan Mileikowsky. Jonathan “Yoni” Netan- wind likely pleased the soul of command through 1918. yahu would become a lieutenant colonel like his namesake, and ofJohn Israel’s Henry flag Patterson, whipping whosein the “The whole issue of the Jewish Legion is something that’s not was killed leading the Entebbe rescue operation in 1976. ashes were buried a few yards so well known,” Yossi Ahimeir, director-general of the Jabotinsky Patterson “can be called the godfather of the Israeli army,” the away. prime minister told the assembled as he stood before a screen Patterson was a lieutenant year that we should connect Patterson and the Jewish Legion – that read in English, “Lieutenant-Colonel Patterson: We Salute colonel in the British military, Institute,and should said [educate in an interview Israelis] that in his not Tel all Avivnon-Jews office. were “This against is the You.” and during World War I he Israel. There were Brits who helped the Jewish nation, and Pat- “In doing what we are doing today, we are repaying a great commanded the Zion Mule terson stood out the most.” historical debt and a personal debt to a great friend of our peo- Corps and the Jewish Legion The path leading to the ceremony proved rocky. ple, a great champion of Zionism, and a great believer in the Jew- Strapp, representing Patterson’s grandson, Alan, had to over- ish state and the Jewish people,” Netanyahu said. units in two millennia. come a local law that permits only the child of the deceased to In October, Strapp and her husband plan to welcome Wash- — Although the first he Jewish was Christian, military authorize moving the remains. A judge ruled against her, but Patterson had expressed an in- Strapp won on appeal last summer. She, Klinger and Chizki Sivak, Israel with her church group. As it turns out, the Strapps’ cen- terest in being buried in Israel a lawyer residing at Avichail who is married to the granddaugh- ington,tral Jerusalem the Los apartment Angeles cemetery stands just official, two miles who willfrom be Patterson visiting alongside the men, many from pre-state Israel, he had com- agencies as the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and the together in 1915 and is doing so still. manded. Patterson had been terNetanya-area of a Zion Mule rabbinate Corps officer,in Israel. also needed approvals from such Street, named for the man who first brought Christians and Jews reared on the Bible and a love On Aug. 13, Klinger, Strapp and Sivak, along with Israeli con- for the Jewish people and their land. But his family could not Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery mausoleum. A shroud was placed sularover the officials urns. Psalm and a 23 Netanyahu was recited. aide, collected the urns at the JT’s All Seasons Landscaping Israel when he died 67 years affordago in Los to transport Angeles. the body to Winter is here! Looking for some one-on-one In December, his wishes Ice & Snow will disappear - Hebrew language tutoring? from your sidewalk, driveway, parking lot mains and those of his wife, Master Teacher & Native Hebrew Speaker wereFrances, finally were honored: moved his to the re SUSANNE WEISSMAN or any paved surface when you call cemetery at Avichail, a moshav works well with both children and adults and is experienced founded by many of his sol- with remedial as well as advanced Hebrew Joel Tomsky @ 860-271-9549 diers. The ceremony marking the Planning a trip to Israel? 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