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Shabbat begins: BACK TO SCHOOL 8:07 p.m. Friday, July 31 Shabbat ends: Day schools grapple with options, p.3 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 2 | July 30, 2020 A couple who met through Federation gives back A lifelong connection

By Deb Silverthorn Craig Einhorn and Shuly Shaked met in 1986 as teenagers. She was visiting the United States in need of medical care and he was a volunteer for the Jewish Federation of Tidewater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he was sent to the hospital to make a get-well visit. Thirty-four years later, married, parents of two and now Dallas residents of fi ve years, the Einhorns are still involved with Federation. They and their family Photo: Courtesy Einhorn Family have given back to the community “We wanted to give and what we could give were the masks,” said Shuly Einhorn who, with husband Craig and children, both Akiba Yavneh Academy graduates Photo: Courtesy Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas by distributing 15,000 face masks Tia and Roy, donated 40,000 face masks, 15,000 to the Dallas Jewish community. From left, Mariam Shpeen Feist, Sarah Golman and Jamie Moore readying to to the Jewish community, from a “My husband’s motto and teaching to me and our children has always been give distribute some of the 15,000 masks that were donated to the Jewish Federation total donation of 40,000 masks. until you feel it.” of Greater Dallas by the family of Craig and Shuly Einhorn. “This act of chesed is an brings the community together, Family Service. only dollars and cents,” said Masks for the JCC were given expression of the Federation’s serving the many,” said Shpeen Shpeen Feist and members Shpeen Feist. “Their gift is an to staffers and campers, as well relevance in our community for Feist. of the Federation’s staff, and the outpouring of appreciation to the as seniors participating in the 109 years,” said Jewish Federation The masks gifted to the recently formed Health Crisis community.” Senior Meal Program, currently a of Greater Dallas President and Federation have thus far been Management Team (supporting The Einhorns, parents of Roy drive-thru pickup program. CEO Mariam Shpeen Feist. distributed to the Aaron Family all things pandemic-related and Tia, both graduates of Akiba “These masks were an absolute “The Einhorns have allowed JCC, Ann and Nate Levine for the community), divided Yavneh Academy, are members need that came just at the right us to help them and help so many. Academy’s Camp Shemesh, CHAI the masks into labeled bags of of Congregation Anshai Torah. time and the Einhorns’ gift is a This is an absolute example (Community Homes for Adults, fi ve each, prepping them for They were able to secure the reminder there are many ways of the Federation being more Inc.), Chabad of Plano’s Camp distribution. masks because their supply chain to give,” said Aaron Family JCC than a donation collection and Gan Israel, Congregation Anshai In 100-plus degree heat, resourcing company, Strategic CEO Artie Allen. “It made for allocation agency, but one that Torah’s Camp Ruach and Jewish Federation staffers handed off Sourcing International, had one less, for thousands of less, bags to cars lined up at their an abundance of masks, and things to worry about in this Northaven Road offi ces, and also the couple saw a way to make a already challenging time. These at the JCC, with other recipient difference. community members, and our agencies picking up packages to “We wanted to give and what Federation, acting to stand by, share as needed. Stock remains at we could give were the masks,” and showing how we can be there S A. G the Federation offi ces for anyone said Shuly. “My husband’s motto to help one another, is a beautiful M P / P in need, and bowls of masks are and teaching to me and our breath of fresh air.” 13101 Preston Road t: 214-276-0808 available to congregations or children has always been give To the residents and staff of the Suite 400 f: 214-276-0809 other agencies needing to have until you feel it. Easily we could CHAI homes, there is no price tag Dallas, TX 75240 toll free: 888-269-5876 them in-house. have sold the masks for great on the gift of health and safety. www.gswealthmgmt.com [email protected] “The Einhorns are an profi t but the greater gift is in “We are very grateful to Registered Representative of and securities o’ ered through Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. (BFCFS) Member FINRA/SIPC Investment Advisory Services o’ ered through BFC Planning. GS Wealth Management is independent of BFCFS and BFC Planning. expression of how our seeing our community feel and be the Einhorn family, and to the relationships go beyond safe because of what we shared.” Federation, for recognizing the care that our staff and caretakers provide our residents. Masks to Let’s Laugh Together! our community homes are of Israel through the eyes of a comedian critical importance,” said CHAI CEO Lisa Brodsky. “As for everyone, these are very trying An Evening of Fun & Laughter times and resourcing assistance Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm like this, even more so as a gift, is incredibly important and FREE Virtual Program Via ZOOM appreciated.” Register at www.swjc.org In addition to the Federation Benji is a Dallas native and donation, the Einhorns have Young Judaean who made sent 10,000 masks to local police Aliyah in 2006, and has kept us departments and 5,000 each laughing ever since! to local fi re departments, the Learn more about Benji at Austin Street Center, Legacy BenjiLovitt.com Senior Committees and family and connections in Israel and in Virginia Beach. “Our passion is to help, and in this time, whatever people have to give — money, time, talent or energy — we should all give,” said Shuly. July 30, 2020 | 3 Area day schools grapple with back-to-school scenarios

By Sharon Wisch-Ray through 12th grade, advised its school so that as we get closer to the start of 26, it will be in person, but it has not school boys, and Torah Day School, This is a developing story and will be community Wednesday, July 22 of its school, a medically sound choice will made a firm decision according to the which has students from 12 months updated online as information becomes most current plans. be made,” wrote Green. school’s headmaster. through eighth grade, had not shared available. AYA Head of School Rabbi Yaakov “We hope to start in person, but their plans by press time. Ann and Nate Levine Academy As the pandemic surges across Green wrote, “To be clear, at this that decision will have to wait until The Jewish Federation of Greater the country with Texas as a hot spot, time we intend to open on Aug. 19. Levine Academy announced closer to the 26th, weighing all of the Dallas has served a role of convener the question of the day is “What is We are working to determine what Friday, July 24, in an email to its factors at that time,” Rabbi Avraham for the five day schools which are happening with school?” that opening will look like at each parents from Head of School Tom Zev Kosowsky told the TJP Tuesday. partner agencies. Rabbi Mordechai North Texas’ five Jewish schools division. We committed to you that Elieff that the school would begin Rabbi Kosowsky said that based Harris, executive director for the — Akiba Yavneh Academy, Ann and we will remain nimble and therefore the year with distance learning Aug. on how the school performed in Federation’s Center for Jewish Nate Levine Academy, Mesorah High we crafted and presented three 17 for kindergarten through eighth the spring, having to close abruptly, Education, explained that the day School for Girls, Texas Torah Institute strong plans that prioritize the social- grade. The school’s early childhood Mesorah will be ready to meet the schools are talking with one another and Torah Day School — are no emotional well-being, health, and program, which is a licensed child needs of its students whether online regularly. Rabbi Harris is also a different as administrators, educators safety of our students and faculty.” care provider, will open with in- or in-person. member of the Federation’s Health and the schools’ boards of directors AYA’s Early Childhood Program person classes Aug. 17. “I was impressed with how quickly Crisis Management Team which was try to make the best decision for their is also a licensed child care provider A possibility exists that if feasible, both teachers and students were able convened in early March. students and faculties amid a rapidly through the State of Texas and plans the school might begin in-person to transition and adapt. The teachers’ “Our schools have made sure changing backdrop of the virus and to open for on-campus school Aug. learning for elementary grades earlier ability to prepare and still be available that they have planned for multiple local and state orders. 20. than Sept. 8. The school plans to to their students outside of class while scenarios… The puzzles that our For example on Thursday, July 16, “It is our hope that many more begin on-campus classes on Sept. 8, in many cases balancing having schools are forced to solve for are Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins grade levels, in fact all our grade assuming the State of Texas allows their own families at home exceeded complex because the guidelines ordered all Dallas County schools to levels, will be legally and medically in-person learning. Families will also expectations. In fact we have teachers coming from the state and local begin their school years with distance permitted to begin the school year on have the option to choose virtual who volunteered and are providing governments are constantly shifting learning until after Labor Day. Texas campus. What our medical advisors learning for their children starting activities and classes nightly for and they are not necessarily in sync Attorney General Ken Paxton’s July 17 are telling us right now is that it Sept. 8. students via Zoom throughout the with each other… that’s a legal guidance letter advised that local and is simply too early, and therefore Levine Academy’s distance summer to create opportunity for question.” county health orders barring in-person both hasty and unwise, to make a learning and COVID-19 plans are social interaction,” he said. Harris said that all the schools instruction until after Labor Day do commitment to what school will available on the school’s webpage at have robust plans whether in-person, Torah Day School and not apply to private parochial schools. look like to start the school year for www.levineacademy.org. online or hybrid instruction. Texas Torah Institute Here is the latest information: our older divisions. With weeks more The one thing that’s not an option, Mesorah High School for Girls Akiba Yavneh Academy data and trends ahead of us, we are The area’s other two Jewish he said, is no school. Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA), being advised to remain open and Mesorah High School for Girls is schools, Texas Torah Institute, a “To not provide an education is which serves children from infants prepared to pivot to each of our plans hoping that when school starts Aug. yeshiva for high school and post-high not an option,” Rabbi Harris said.

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1. “This book defi nes me and my relationship with people,” said Martin Golman, (top row, fi fth from right) his heart attached to 1 2 the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity since his years at the University of Oklahoma. “My relationships have had a profound eff ect on me. We’ve meant a lot to each other.” 2. The Sunday, Aug. 9, evening to celebrate “The Three-Year Weekend” through the Jewish Community Center’s Margot Rosenberg Pulitzer Dallas Jewish Bookfest brings Martin Golman, seated, together with his buddies Ron Foxman (right) making the introductions, Jeff Seymour (left) helping produce the event and Steve Waldman, not shown, the host. to, I promise, guffaw a whole lot. Anyone signing on will feel ‘that was fun’ because fun is who Marty is.” Golman, a JCC past president, will donate proceeds of the evening to the JCC. He’s also a former sports participant (football, basketball, softball and tennis), who in 1968 received the J’s coveted Hank Bodner Sportsmanship Award. “Marty is everyone’s ‘best’ friend. We’re all his best friends and blessed to be so,” said Seymour. “Using the book to help others is who he is and the J couldn’t be more appreciative. Between the tornado and the pandemic, we’re operating at a different level. Whatever is raised is very appreciated.” Golman, who served in the U.S. Coast Guard for almost six years, started his career with his father, the two running Max Golman Wholesale Liquor Co., which was sold to the Glazer family in 1987. After fi ve years of retirement, Golman joined IMA Waldman LLP (then Waldman Bros). “Five years off was enough. I get to talk to friends and family about business, go to lunch and ‘shhhh,’ Steve pays for it,” says Golman. “It can’t get better than this.” In addition to continued support for the J, Golman hopes his book will provide future opportunities to support NTO/BBYO, the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Golman is connected to these organizations as a Rubin Kaplan AZA alum, as he spearheads the return of SAM to the University of Oklahoma for the fi rst time in 40 years, and as a Mason and Shriner since his early twenties. 972-468-6208 “I love concocting any reason to bring people together, even now when we can’t be together. I dare anyone to come into this Zoom room and not leave laughing,” said Golman. “Having each other, and a chance to help others, is what life is all about.” For registration, or additional sponsorships of the event, visit jccdallas.org/special-events/bookfest. 6 | July 30, 2020 DALLAS DOINGS Sam Kogutt of Dallas recognized by BBYO

Honoring a liberator Jeff Beck, Dr. David Patterson, By Deb Silverthorn Virginia Prodan and Fort Worth’s Roger Nober are also Salutes were up and flying high THGC commissioners. “We had for Dallas’ Sam Kogutt during a full schedule this year, to be the 2020 B’nai B’rith Youth sharing all of their stories, and International Organization, it turned into our last outside the international convention experience of 2020. hosted this past February, pre- “The kids were looking at pandemic, in Dallas. these men, in their mid-90s, who Kogutt, who helped liberate served this country when they two Nazi concentration camps, were just about their age,” Berg received BBYO’s Stand UP said. “We saw the absorption of Award, given to those who show the moment, in their hearts and commitment to the values of eyes, in a way you never could BBYO and Judaism. from a textbook.” “This great American story Kogutt helped liberate the touches our teens, it touches Siegen and Flossenburg Nazi anyone who hears it, but the in- concentration camps, serving person connection at BBYO’s as a corporal ammunition convention was tremendous,” bearer during World Ware II, said Fran Berg, who serves on the a member of the 97th Infantry Photo: Jason Dixson Photography Texas Holocaust and Genocide Division, 303rd Regiment. He “It was exciting, really overwhelming the support and respect we could feel from everyone there,” said Jeff Kogutt (standing Commission (THGC). Dallas’ was assigned to battles against behind his father, seated center — with BBYO teens and co-honorees Kenneth Christopherson, left, and Chester Rohn, family members and Fran Berg), who joined his father Sam onstage at the convention. the Nazis in the Ruhr Pocket in Dora-Mittelbau, and Chester liberation of Nazi concentration Czechoslovakia in 1945. Rohn, a liberator at Mauthausen, camps. Kogutt joined Kenneth in being recognized by BBYO in The Texas Holocaust and Let’s Laugh Together! Christopherson, a liberator of this 75th anniversary year of the Genocide Commission created Israel through the eyes of a comedian

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1. Sam Kogutt, who has called Dallas home since an exhibit in collaboration with 1949, helped liberate the Siegen and Flossenburg Texas Tech University, that concentration camps, serving as a corporal focuses on 21 liberators. The ammunition bearer during World Ware II. 1 2 3 2. Thousands of the 2020 BBYO International Honor Roll has identified 512 of Convention audience members responded when the reported 700 Texas liberators, they were asked to turn on their phone flashlights including Berg’s father-in-law and rise — their phone lights flickering to honor heroes and their peers, without whom they might and former Dallas resident, Lee likely never have been born. H. Berg, of blessed memory. 3. “This great American story touches our teens,” “What an incredible morning said Fran Berg, a founding commissioner of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, honoring these men and other shown at the BBYO’s 2020 International Texans who liberated the Nazi Convention with BBYO Stand UP honoree, Sam concentration camps,” Fran Berg Kogutt. “It touches anyone who hears it, but the in-person connection at BBYO’s convention was said of the BBYO convention. tremendous.” “It was BBYO’s distinct honor Photo 1: Courtesy Kogutt Family to welcome Mr. Kogutt and Photos 2-3: Courtesy Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission our other honorees to the main stage of BBYO International Convention to pay tribute to them on behalf of tens of thousands of Jewish teens worldwide,” said Laura Ross, BBYO associate vice president of programming. Kogutt grew up in Bay City, Texas, and moved to Dallas after completing his service and graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 1949. He has been a longtime member of Congregation Shearith Israel and was married for 66 years to Irene of blessed memory. The couple built their company, Dart Manufacturing, and became the parents of three sons, Jeff (Judy), Michale and Randy (Niloufer Mistry); grandparents of Asher, Benjamin (Merissa), Elan and Jake; and great-grandparents of Adira, Arielle and Micah. “It was exciting, really overwhelming the support and respect we could feel from everyone there,” said Jeff, who joined his father onstage at the convention, as the three veterans received BBYO’s awards. “It was a very high honor and it will always be a wonderful memory.” As the liberators stood on the stage, the audience of more than 5,000 was asked to turn on their phone flashlights and rise if they were the descendants of Holocaust survivors. Around the ballroom, thousands of phone lights flickered. As Kogutt left the stage, a BBYO’er from Norway approached, thanking him for saving her grandmother’s life. At that moment, a young lady and her hero, generations and thousands of miles between them, were together in heart. To follow the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, visit thgc.texas.gov. To share in the Texas Liberator Projects interactive experience, visit texasliberators.org. 8 | July 30, 2020 AROUND THE TOWN Fort Worthians make memories and mitzvahs

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Saying farewell Dear Rabbi Fried, The Talmud says that when I joined a service for the first time on Tisha the Temple was destroyed, a B’Av last year, where everyone sat on the floor “wall of lead” was erected be- to The House and recited special prayers in a state of mourn- tween the Jewish people and ing over the destruction of the Temple. Although I their Father in heaven. This The House has been sold! I capi- people? Three of participated, I had trouble feeling so much sorrow means there came about a talize it, because this house merits the six bedrooms over a building that was destroyed almost 2000 disconnect between the mind special treatment. were full of the years ago, as I don’t see how it relates to our lives. ASK THE and the heart. Although be- On the day after Sunday, Dec. 6, possessions of I would appreciate your insights and giving mean- RABBI lief in God could be strong 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day), my moth- their most recent ing to this ritual. intellectually, the emotional er’s five brothers went together to full-time occu- Myron B. By Rabbi level of closeness and love was sign up for wartime service. Two pants, and not Dear Myron, Yerachmiel greatly diminished, with the chose Army. One selected what was too many years This Wednesday night and Thursday is Tisha D. Fried loss of the tangible experience then called “Army Air Corps.” The IN MY before, Uncle B’Av, the 9th day of the Jewish month of Av, the of the Shechinah, the Divine remaining pair joined the Merchant MIND’S I Irv — who was day we commemorate the destruction of the two Presence, from our midst. Marine. himself an in- Temples of yore and subsequent exiles, which we This is the meaning of the Code, that only one By Harriet Just the day before, we had all dependent busi- endure today. who is exerting great effort in forging a strong P. Gross gathered for a Lodge luncheon hon- nessman — had The Code of Jewish Law states: “It is befit- connection to God can truly feel the lack of that oring my grandfather. After news of commandeered ting for anyone with the awe of Heaven to be connection — caused by the loss of the Temple. the Japanese attack reached us, he a room himself for a home office. pained by the destruction of the Temple.” Since When King Nebuchadnezzar came to destroy stood up at the head table, pointed And, of course, there were collec- the Code of Jewish Law was written for all Jews, the first Temple, a renowned Greek philosopher one-by-one to his sons, and said tions of household necessities plus whether they have “awe of Heaven” or not, how accompanied him, to see for his own eyes this “You’ll all be going. And I hope numerous “tchotchkes,” items old could this obligation be predicated upon a level renowned edifice before it was destroyed. After you’ll all come back.” And they did! and new, regularly used or just tak- of the awe of Heaven? the destruction, the philosopher encountered On return, they pooled their war- ing up space. Who would want the A great Chassidic master answered that “only Jeremiah the prophet near the Temple Mount, time pay to buy a big house for their work of determining what should one who has the awe of Heaven can truly feel the prostrated on a large rock, weeping and wailing big family. be saved for distribution to which loss of the Temple.” My late mentor explained over the Temple ruins. He asked the prophet, Of 11 siblings (a 12th had died family members…what should be that the purpose of the Temple was to bring the “Jeremiah, you are a man of spirit! Is it befitting in the post-World Warr I flu pan- sold…what should be given to char- Jewish people to an unbelievable level of close- a man of your intellectual stature to cry over demic), only four were already ity…what should simply be disposed ness to the Al-mighty. The Temple was a spiritu- a building, which is really nothing more than married by that time. To accom- of? al conduit through which flowed awesome levels sticks and stones?” Jeremiah responded, “As a modate the seven others, plus their My son and one of my first cous- of spiritual energy, from the heavens to every parents, the quintet bought a large, ins took on this task together, and Jewish home and heart. see FRIED, p.14 three-story yellow brick home with have finally completed it. After a six bedrooms, paying the 1941 price year of their hard work, The House of $4000. All of the family — in- has been sold. cluding “extensions” — gathered I can’t properly paint with words together on Thanksgiving of that a full picture of the job they’ve Shema: the oneness year for the first big celebration in done. But photos flew around as The House. It has been occupied by family members in six states out- family members ever since, the last side of Pennsylvania made known of the Creator one being my mother’s youngest their choices, and things were sent brother. “Uncle Irv” never married, on their various ways: A beauti- always living in The House himself, ful old secretary-desk now “lives” Perhaps the most fundamental and pervading word “yachid,” highlights an always offering it as free lodging for in Arizona; the front door mezu- principle in the Torah — the core of Jewish faith absolute unity, a sublime and any relative — and there were many, zah has been rehung in Ohio; the — is the idea of internalizing God’s unparalleled inherently indivisible Creator from many far-flung locations — five-branched candelabra that cen- unity. (and, as Maimonides clarifies, who came back to visit Pittsburgh, tered the dining room table of The We have a mitzvah to declare this theme twice who is neither non-corporeal the city of family origin. House for so many years has found a day in the famous Shema — “the Lord is One.” nor affected by any physical After Uncle Irv passed away its new home on mine, here in Dal- And the most frequently recited prayer, Aleinu, occurrences). (we’ve only recently marked his first las. Many items remain in a storage concludes with the prophetic verse “on that day D’VAR The ultimate stage in this yahrzeit), the question was: What locker near The House; as relatives shall the Lord be one, and His name one.” (Zech- TORAH oneness relates to God’s tran- to do with The House? The most return — although they must now ariah 14:9) scendence yet omnipresence sensible answer, because nobody in stay elsewhere — they can make While oneness is normally associated with By Rabbi Dan — to the point that there is today’s family now needs or wants more of their own choices. simplicity, there are nuances in this contempla- Lewin “no other existent outside anything of that size, was to sell it. The current pandemic has ren- tion. The most literal recognition is numerical, Parashat God.” He had taken good care of the place, dered it impossible for me — and so like “the one and only” deity. A deeper layer of Va’etchanan including installing a new roof many others — to be present next unity connotes unifying seemingly separate Joining two names (which alone had cost more than month at the unveiling of Uncle parts. This quality of oneness is expressed by the The House itself!), and some repairs Irv’s stone. But all of us now cherish Hebrew term echad and involves our ability to Two primary verses related in this week’s To- would be needed before it could be precious items that have the history detect the underlying oneness within the multi- rah portion communicate the importance of rec- put on the market. But those were we all share, ours to keep memories plicity, the divine harmony within the universe. ognizing God’s unity by joining two names. minor factors compared to the ma- fresh forever. And he, the caretak- From this perspective, there is room for dif- The first verse (Deuteronomy 4:35) states: jor job: Can you imagine what man- er-businessman, can forever rest in ferences and distinctions between creations, as “You have been shown, in order to know that aged to accumulate in a house of peace: After 75 years, The House beings have an identity of their own, albeit sub- the Lord (Havayah), He is God (Elokim); there is that size, over that many years, with sold for more than 70 times its origi- sumed in the overriding unity of their single Cre- the comings-and-goings of so many nal purchase price! ator. A counterpoint, conveyed by the Hebrew see LEWIN, p.14 In their words . . . July 30, 2020 | 13 Israel’s foreign policy should champion our values

Here in Israel we are blessed rights-centered foreign Kurdistan, despite its neighbors, support of independence World Heritage Convention. with a strong civil society that policy. potential as a future ally. movements and the defense of These are valiant attempts to keeps our democratic institutions Since even before Not wanting to be on the human rights everywhere. The express our values through foreign accountable to the people. Our independence was bad side of China, a power rights of women, LGBT people, aid and activism and to redefine political parties, over a dozen of declared in 1948, Israel with rising influence in the people of color, and all persecuted Israel beyond the confines of which are currently represented in has been on the defensive, Middle East, Israel extends minorities must play an integral our geopolitical struggles with the Knesset, reflect a wide range of surrounded by enemies no support to Taiwan, role in our relations with the rest of the Palestinians. Still, present views on issues such as social policy, who economically isolated DISPATCH Tibet, nor to the Uyghur the world. conditions do not lend themselves the role of religion in government us and waged wars of FROM THE Muslims languishing in To be sure, great strides have to a total redefinition of our and, most prominently, security. aggression against our HOMELAND Chinese concentration been made. Despite the wars and foreign policy. We cannot abandon Strangely, one of the areas in which fledgling state. Therefore, camps. And as Western massive waves of immigration that alliances nor upset superpowers By Matan there isn’t significant disagreement acquisition of arms and European sympathy caused the near collapse of the state, that at present play a critical role Rudner between political parties is foreign retention of allies remain for the Palestinian merely a decade after independence in our security, especially if, God policy. to this day central pillars of our cause grows, the current Israeli Golda Meir already understood forbid, we have to face a three front This is largely a product of international relations. The covert government has gone so far as to the potential of our foreign policy war with an Iran-backed Hezbollah the country’s status around the yet astoundingly warm relations foster strong relations with Orban to help define Israel on the world in the north, Hamas in the south world: Encumbered by the bloody, with pre-revolutionary Iran and the in Hungary and Duda in Poland, stage. As foreign minister and then and a massive popular uprising in century-long conflict with the violently controversial reparations two of the most autocratic and as prime minister she spearheaded the West Bank. Palestinians, our diplomats are agreement with West Germany blatantly anti-Semitic rulers in what became to be known as However, a radical human-rights forced to operate on the defensive, were each results of Israel’s complete Eastern Europe. MASHAV (The Center for based foreign policy would be the constantly making the case for regional isolation and need to These policies are sources of International Cooperation), which modern-day political manifestation Israel in the face of vicious slander secure allies and money from even national shame. After thousands to this day sends Israeli professionals of the call of our ancient prophets and cementing our relationships the shadiest players. of years of brutal persecution, in innovation and agricultural to to be a light unto the nations. By with sorely needed allies. Until Today, geopolitically isolated it’s reprehensible that we don’t developing African nations. In the placing not economic prosperity we reach a lasting peace with our despite our peace treaties with attempt to alleviate the suffering 21st century, Israel is consistently nor political expediency but the neighbors, we will not have the Jordan and Egypt, Israel’s frequently of other voiceless people, whether one of the first responders in areas sanctity of human life at the center requisite latitude to expand our unstable ties with Turkey are by speaking out against oppressive affected by natural disasters and of our relations with the rest of the foreign policy beyond our current regarded as somewhat sacrosanct. regimes or lending a hand to those Israeli diplomats and academics world, we would prove that nation- needs-based paradigm. One of Scared of damaging an already tense nations seeking freedom. Our have taken a leading role in the states too can be guided by divine the most significant outcomes of a relationship, the Israeli government foreign policy should be based on a international fight against climate values. peace accord with the Palestinians refuses to formally recognize the set of moral imperatives: primarily, change, particularly through the would be our newfound ability to Armenian genocide nor does it the safety of Diaspora Jewry, peace United Nations Convention to Dallas native Matan Rudner made aliyah in Au- champion a progressive, human recognize the independence of and cultural exchange with our Combat Desertification and the gust 2017 and served as a Lone Soldier in the IDF. Why I spoke out about DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic tweets PITTSBURGH (JTA) — Before like “kike.” to call out DeSean. today. community. And in the past I was an offensive tackle for the These experiences at USC I took to social media I believe the best way week, I’ve been overwhelmed Pittsburgh Steelers, I was the gave me empathy for the Jewish to voice my frustration to fight hate is through by the many Jewish Americans son of a middle school teacher in community. But over the past in a series of videos. building empathy. who’ve reached out to support Tacoma, Washington. few weeks, I’ve had to speak up The silence was so And as my mom and my B3 Foundation, which strives My mom, Vanessa, made clear because not everyone learned infuriating, I explained, my fraternity brothers to empower students from that football came after school — the same lessons in college or in because over the past showed me, the key to underfunded communities in and no class was more important life. Earlier this month, my fellow several weeks, I’ve joined empathy is education. Washington, California and than history. She taught me the NFL player DeSean Jackson millions of other Black OP-ED I recently watched the Guam. significance of the Civil War shared a quote falsely attributed Americans in calling eyewitness testimony I’m not pushing for the NFL By Zach Banner as a Black American and of the to Adolf Hitler, saying that white for empathy and action. of Holocaust survivor to take a specific stand. I’m not Spanish-American War as a Jews “will blackmail America. The Black Lives Matter Judah Samet, who lives making a political argument. Chamorro from Guam. When it [They] will extort America, their movement has educated America in Pittsburgh. Judah is one of the This isn’t about right and left. It’s came to World War II, there was plan for world domination won’t that Black people still face deep, tens of thousands of survivors about right and wrong. It’s right no way to sidestep the Holocaust. work if the Negroes know who institutionalized racism in this whose testimonies can be found that DeSean Jackson apologized, I read about Anne Frank and they were.” country. And we’ve called on in the USC Shoah Foundation’s spoke with 94-year-old Holocaust learned about the horrors of the Don’t miss the voices that kept people from all walks of life to Visual History Archive. If we all survivor Ed Mosberg — whose Nazi death camps. the Jewish world talking and hear our cries, join in protest and took the time to hear the stories of story is included in the USC When I went to college to thinking all week long. help bring about change. those who are different from us, Shoah Foundation archive — play football at the University of When I saw the post, my heart But as we demand empathy to meet and converse with those and accepted his invitation to Southern California, those lessons sank. I could only sleep 45 minutes from others, we must uphold it who are different from us, we’d visit Auschwitz, the notorious hit home. I decided to pledge Zeta that night. Not just because ourselves. go a long way toward fostering concentration camp. It’s wrong Beta Tau, a historically Jewish those hateful words came from The Jewish community is the empathy that is so desperately that more of my NFL colleagues fraternity on campus. Suddenly, someone whose career I respect, the target of the most religious needed. did not speak out against hate. the 6 million victims I’d read someone I’d lined up against on hate crimes in the U.S. and Jews Rather than focusing on our And it’s right that the Jewish about in my history books were the field, but because DeSean’s have historically fought for the differences, the Black and Jewish and Black communities — like the grandparents of my brothers. post was largely met with silence. Black community — from Rabbi communities should support each all communities — commit to I learned that anti-Semitism isn’t Julian Edelman and Mitchell Abraham Joshua Heschel, who other as brothers and sisters. After educating ourselves, opening our a relic of the past but a modern- Schwartz, two Jewish players, marched with the Rev. Martin the deadly Tree of Life synagogue hearts and lifting ourselves up day threat: From the pickup condemned the post and offered Luther King Jr. in the 1965 March shooting in Pittsburgh, which together. basketball court to fights picked an olive branch to teach Jackson on Selma, to the numerous Judah also survived, I watched at our parties, I heard my Jewish about the Jewish community. But Jewish people and organizations firsthand as the world wrapped Zach Banner is an oensive tackle for the brothers called degrading slurs the vast majority of players failed supporting Black Lives Matter its arms around the city’s Jewish Pittsburgh Steelers. 14 | July 30, 2020

passing unity throughout cre- week’s Torah portion, one may is the source for all miraculous love and awe achieved will never LEWIN ation. It was a view from above, wonder: What is the instruction events that override natural laws; compare to that state above. continued from p.12 as if from God’s perspective, with to join these two names for God Elokim, on the other hand, pro- This great fall from grace is to no distinctions between heaven, telling us? If the goal is to com- duces and establishes nature (its undergo tests, all which come to a none else besides Him.” Shortly earth or down below — which municate unity, why not use one composition of Hebrew letters person by way of hiding and with- afterwards (4:39), Moshe reiter- are equally insignificant relative title throughout the Torah? even has the same numerical holding the flow of divine illumi- ates: “And you shall know this to the infinite. “Havayah,” spelled with the value as “the nature”). The com- nation and holiness (Elokim), day and take into your heart, Though the second verse re- four Hebrew letters — yud, hei, mon theme between these char- presenting all sorts of challenges, that the Lord (Havayah) He is lates the same conclusion, un- vav, hei — appears exactly 1820 acteristics — to restrain, conceal so that she may push through God (Elokim) in heaven above, like the previous verse, the Jew- times throughout the five books. and guide nature — is that by them. and upon the earth below; there ish people are not being shown We refer to it as the “essential reducing the intensity of the im- All tests, by design, conceal is none else.” a vision. Rather, there is an in- Name.” It may only be pro- mense “light,” Elokim enables truth; passing a test means you While the general messages of struction — “you shall know” nounced in the Holy Temple and independent existence, result- remove the layers of falsehood the verses are the same, there are — that operates from a bottom- its correct pronunciation is no ing in “the natural world” with to uncover the gem. More spe- subtle variations in the language. up perspective within our world. longer known today. The name all its properties, parameters and cifically, as it applies to the moral The most general difference is This conception entails human “Elokim,” on the other hand, is predictable functions. realm, a scenario is created — an that the first verse is stated sim- struggle to internalize the inher- the first reference in the opening Plugging in the attributes con- obstacle to following through ply; the second breaks up the rec- ent oneness behind a visible plu- line of the Torah — “In the be- veyed by these titles, we might with a positive action (mitzvah) ognition into categories. rality. To this end, each detail in ginning, Elokim created heaven say that the verse communicates or refraining from a transgression One reason for this change is the grand vision requires a sepa- and earth.” that the same Creator guides ev- — that, in the moment, appears that the first verse, recited every rate recognition to link it to the A name, in general, is only a erything, whether supernatural equally inviting or worthy. Shabbat morning as the Torah is source. word used by people to refer to or natural events — do not think Looking only at the exterior taken from the ark, refers to the something or someone. Divine that God operates outside this presentation of any event (con- time of Mount Sinai, when the One God, two titles names describe specific manifes- world, so to speak, and occasion- sidering only the veil of Elokim Jewish people were “shown” a tations or attributes. In general, ally intervenes. 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Lawrence Klein demics and graduated in Beach and welcomed a espressos, and hollering at the TV Klein and Keri (Ron) Bernstein; 1955. Soon after, he fell fourth child. In private when his Longhorns or Cowboys his grandchildren Austin Yea- Lawrence Erwin Klein, “Pop- in love with Carla Jean practice as an Ob-Gyn at fumbled. ny, Hayden Yeany, Kelby Klein, py,” died peacefully on July 17, Langert and they mar- Hoag Hospital, Larry de- He visited his family in New McKenna Klein, Zachary Bern- 2020, from COVID-19. He was 86 ried in 1957. livered more than 5,000 York City and the Berkshires of- stein and Sophie Bernstein. years old. Working as a physical babies during his 40-year ten and enjoyed taking his grand- A celebration of life event is Larry was born in Brooklyn therapist, Larry devel- career. He was admired kids for ice cream, then trying to currently unsafe, so please honor July 24, 1933, and quickly moved oped an interest in medi- Lawrence Klein for his intelligence, sneak a taste. These shenanigans Larry by opening an elegant pinot to Texas, where he acquired his cine. With three toddlers charm and easygoing inspired a story he co-wrote with noir or retelling one of his jokes! signature southern drawl. Grow- at home, he enrolled at UT- bedside manner. After his retire- his youngest grandchild, “Don’t He would want everyone to enjoy ing up in the hardscrabble Jewish Southwestern Medical School and ment in 2004, Larry was often Let Poppy Hold Your Ice Cream.” life to the fullest, as he did. section of South Dallas, Larry was graduated at the top of his class chased down by colleagues and Larry passed away peacefully In his memory, please consider determined to make something of in 1965. As a resident at Parkland adoring former patients. with his daughter, Stacy, by his a donation to CureJM (www.cure himself after his father died be- Memorial Hospital, he was the Larry spent his free time at side. The family thanks the team jm.org), an organization search- fore his 13th birthday. first medical professional to take the gym, playing tennis, skiing at Hoag Hospital for his care, es- ing for a cure to the rare autoim- Larry attended UT-Austin, care of President John F. Kennedy and left his mark telling naughty pecially Larry’s dear friend, Dr. mune disease which has afflicted where he played on the football after he was shot Nov. 22, 1963. jokes. He loved reading biogra- Joe Riggio. his youngest grandchild. team. After setbacks and con- After medical school, Larry phies, listening to Johnny Cash, Larry was predeceased by his Visit www.GatheringUs.com sidering dropping out of college, served as a naval officer in Long and solving crossword puzzles. wife in 2012. to leave your condolences and to Larry applied the work ethic he Beach, California. In 1969, he Larry relished gnawing on a juicy He is survived by his children receive updates (search for Law- learned as an athlete to his aca- moved his family to Newport T-bone, drinking fine wine and Glenna Klein, Stacy Yeany, Scott rence Klein). Parents face impossible choices during the pandemic We shouldn’t face and “living in fear” or “you person or virtual learning. with all the new precautions in place concerned parent to do besides throw school-shaming, too must have the luxury of not Parents have to submit — which gives me some comfort. their hands up and cry? needing to work.” their decision this week But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t worry Don’t read any comments section Of course, none of these — and if our local mom about the inherent risks they face if you don’t want your blood to boil, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas things are true — parents groups on Facebook are any teaching in the age of coronavirus, for one. They are a minefield of anger (JTA / KVELLER) — I’m dubbing are all just trying to get indication, any decision is whether they choose to be there or and frustration — all of which is “school shaming” the new Mommy through this crazy time going to be the “wrong” not. understandable but can be hard to War of 2020. and are doing what we need one. Talk about Jewish The shaming comments break handle. If you’re a parent of school- to do in order to survive. OP-ED guilt! my heart. I hate to think that parents Be patient with yourself and aged children and you’ve been on There are countless My husband and I both who work and need our kids to learn the rollercoaster of emotions you By Melissa social media even once in the past articles and no clear work full-time, and our from actual educators are at the root may be feeling from one day to the Henriquez few weeks, you know all about the answers. There are logical kids are going into fourth of their collective anxiety … but that next. None of us have lived during a heated and contentious back-to- and rational and science-based and first grade. Juggling work and very well may be the case, and that’s pandemic before. Be kind to others, school debate that is raging fiercely. articles saying it’s better to send kids remote learning was a real challenge an enormous burden to bear. and ask questions with empathy. It’s one of the many truisms of the back than not because the benefits for us. The arrangement was semi- Schools cannot promise us You don’t know what internal battle Internet: No matter what parents do, outweigh the risks, and logical and functional but not sustainable, and they are safe, no matter how many they’re facing; don’t shame other it will never be good enough for some rational and science-based articles not something either of us would precautions they take. In many states, parents or go all passive-aggressive people. saying it would be a catastrophe to prefer to repeat for another school including my own, the number on them. Avoid judging others — just As coronavirus cases continue send kids back and that the risks year. of cases is rising. Will the safety because you wouldn’t make the same to rise across the country, school outweigh the benefits. “It’s a no-win I’m anxious when I think about precautions be enough for teachers decision doesn’t mean it’s wrong. districts are offering varying plans scenario,” as my dad likes to say. how the choice to send our kids back and students? Will my first-grader Everyone has different circumstances for the fall. Some are planning for Every parent is struggling to do to school as “guinea pigs” or “part realistically be able to keep a mask and different reasons for the choices in-person instruction; some, like Los what’s right for his or her family. But of some social experiment” will be on his face? (He’d better!) What if they make. Angeles, will be online-only; others, now that COVID-19 has become judged. As sick as it made me to read school has to shut because someone We are desperate for answers, like New York City, are for now so politicized, in the absence of these phrases online, I know they contracts the virus? desperate for a “right decision” — aiming for a hybrid of both. accountable leadership, especially aren’t necessarily untrue — so much While distance learning may but honestly, there isn’t one. There’s At this point, parents have a at the top, American parents of all is unknown about this virus. But be what a family needs to do for a only what works for your family right gazillion questions and precious few political stripes are simply throwing also, I feel helpless, because I see no variety of reasons, it simply did not now. That might change in the weeks answers. Our lack of understanding barbs at one another instead of other option. I love my job and I am work for many families, including and months ahead. But until we have of the novel coronavirus — supporting those who may not be an equal contributor to our family ours — not to mention that it’s a a vaccine, this is our new normal, and combined with heightened emotions able to make the same decisions. income. mixed bag in terms of results. Many may be for years to come. and a notable absence of leadership As with so many other arenas, Adding insult to injury, I’ve students across the country simply School will look different for at every level — has seeded an all- those with money to spare have seen posts and articles galore don’t have access to the internet. If everyone this fall. But what we out hate-fest among parents. That’s additional options in this difficult about how parents like me who are we have to continue on this path, I need right now, more than ever, is particularly true among moms, who scenario, including hiring private “choosing” to send their kids back worry: Will my kids and others fall empathy. My wish is for parents to are, more often than not, tasked with teachers or forming exclusive are “killing teachers.” I’ve read about behind? Will I have to quit my job in put down the boxing gloves and agree overseeing their children’s education “pandemic pods.” Some are looking teachers fearfully drafting wills, or order to help teach them? How will to be a part of the solution rather (among many, many other things!). at Jewish day schools or secular considering retiring early, or leaving our kids socialize? What if what if than contributing to the problem. It’s But we’re making it even worse private schools as alternatives. Some the field because they’re being asked what if? going to take a village. by shaming one another, online are choosing to homeschool. to sacrifice themselves in ways they In the end, after considering the and offline, for whichever decision But for those kids planning to never dreamed of. It’s all devastating. new safety protocols and changes This article is part of a collaboration between they make. Some examples I’ve seen stay within the public school system, In our community, we are that would be in place at our kids’ the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and floating about in the comments like mine, there really are no good fortunate that teachers have the school, we decided that we’ll be Kveller about pandemic parenting and school sections of social media: If you plan options. choice to apply for a virtual position sending our kids back to school. reopenings. The views and opinions expressed to send your kids to school, you must Here in Texas, our school year is or remain in the classroom; no one is Sadly, instead of parents in this article are those of the author and do “hate teachers” and “not care about slated to start Aug. 19. After a summer being “forced” to go back. From what supporting each other, the hate being not necessarily reect the views of JTA or its their/your children’s safety/health/ of worrying and wondering, we got I am hearing, the overwhelming lobbed back and forth among parents parent company, 70 Faces Media, or the Texas well-being.” But if you plan to keep word that our district is offering two majority of the teachers and staff are seems to be so much harsher than the Jewish Post. your kids at home, you’re a “sheep” options for elementary-aged kids: in- eager and ready to go back to school mommy wars of the past. So what is a We may be keeping our distance, but we are in this together.

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