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HOW TO REACH US - PHONE 860-442-8062 • FAX 860-540-1475 • EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 I Love Israel with. . . Jr. Youth URFEDERATION WORK Marlene Warshawski Yahalom Group # @ This is a post in a se- Together #EngageJewish ries featuring community By Barbara Wolfe members discussing their Again A heart-felt Todah love of Israel. Contact Mimi Rabah for the opportu- at [email protected] if you By Marcia Reinhard, nity to understand the would like to receive the JFEC Assistant Director joys and challenges fac- questionnaire and partici- Bringing together the youth ing the Jewish Federa- pate in this fun column. in our community is not an easy tion and how to help it task. Between soccer, basketball, move through the 21st What is your most family gatherings and the multi- century. Scott and I en- memorable moment in tude of other activities and events joyed a 3-day FedLab Israel? our pre-teens are involved in, it’s conference with Carin Going to the Biblical no wonder on Saturday after- Savel in Washington Zoo to watch the animals noon, after postal mail and email, D.C earlier this month wake up in the morning. I still only had 7 kids registered sponsored by the Jew- It’s so cool to see animals for our event on Sunday. This ish Federations of wake up--- stretching and happens from time to time but North America (JFNA). Barbara & Scott Wolfe yawning—they are oblivious to everyone. it was surprising with this par- While Carin is the ticular event as we were going to Executive Director of Best food you had in Israel? South Windsor, to a place called the JFEC, and Scott is the Campaign Chair, who am I? I am simply a lay That’s an easy answer-- the Falafel in Shuk of Carmel, for sure. Nomads – New England’s largest leader from the community who is eager to learn more about the Fed- indoor entertainment center. My eration and has a passion to support its mission. Favorite place to visit in Israel? policy, however, is never to can- When I learned that one of the three tracks for study at the confer- My daughter, my son-in-law and my two granddaughters live in cel an event, for every child who ence was #EngageJewish, I knew that was the right one for me. I was Modi’in. The city is progressive and architecturally beautiful. It is a participates matters, everyone is quick to grab on to the idea that our economy and society was moving jewel on the map of Israel important. So, whether we had from a “Hub and Spokes” model to a “Network Model” of organization. 17 or 7, we were going. This means we are transferring from a central source of organization Which one is your favorite and why? Mediterranean, Sea of Saturday evening, while at the that spreads out all over, to an unrestricted, more global “organization Galilee, The Dead Sea, The Red sea. 25th anniversary celebration for is everywhere” way of doing business. This transition lays the founda- The Med, because of the beach. It’s fun and I just connect this Israeli Ken Alter with Ahavath Achim, tion for understanding that the grassroots of Jewish life will be em- beach with fun. I saw a parent there who I have powered by a communal infrastructure based on collaboration and in- had many conversations with tegration. It is a bottom-up model where we can put power, knowledge Jerusalem or Tel Aviv and why? regarding her children attending and opportunity into more people’s hands. I can’t pick. Sorry, I just can’t. Each has its own charm and magne- youth events. They’ve attended ENGAGE CONT. ON PG 13 tism. Jerusalem offers history-- and you look back. Tel Aviv offers his- occasionally but not often. That tory -- and you look forward. It’s not a contest to me. night, she found me and said, “I have to talk to you. Both my boys Encountering Programs Marlene Warshawski Yahalom is the Director of Education, American want to go tomorrow!” This was Underway at Area Schools Society for Yad Vashem, Inc. She grew up in Queens, NY and has four - fantastic grandchildren. Marlene has worked in the non-profit sector uring out the logistics, we decid- By Tammy Kaye, Program Coordinator huge! I was so excited. After fig for 20 years. She does educational outreach around the country to raise ed she would simply meet us at Jewish Federation of Eastern CT Holocaust awareness and introduce people to Yad Vashem until they can Nomads. Now, we were at 9. In a world of escalating tensions and hate crimes based on race, visit Yad Vashem in Israel. On Sunday morning, my BBYO religion, ethnicity or cultural background, the need to educate youth President, Trevor Fornara, who about the dangers of marginalizing people based on these attributes is knew I was concerned about paramount. Fifty students and fourteen teachers from eight area high Looking for a few good volunteers the attendance, texted me and schools will participate in the Jewish Federation’s Encountering Pro- asked me if the trip was still on. grams over the course of the 2019/2020 school year. A couple of the Jewish Leader’s regular volunteers that help He is an aide at Temple Emanu- with preparing the paper for mailing have headed south to El religious school and wanted Encountering Survivors warmer weather for the winter leaving the crew in search of two to help. He participated in our The Encountering Survivors program is designed to give students to four additional hands to help label the Leader. community Jr Youth Group from the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust through the eyes of sur- If you have a couple of hours available between 1:00-3:00 5th through 8th grade and made vivors, connecting students with children of Holocaust survivors in PM every other Thursday and don’t mind getting your hands the smooth transition into BBYO. the local area to learn their parents’ personal stories. Students meet dirty and enjoy a bit of schmoozing with wonderful people, then Our chapter was in its infancy at for a series of small group interactions with the goal of fostering per- please reach out to Mimi at 860-442-8062 or [email protected]. the time, but Trevor was excited sonal connections, creating opportunities for open dialog, and enhanc- Look forward to hearing from you! ing knowledge. YOUTH CONT. ON PG 13 PROGRAMS CONT. ON PG 7 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 It’s Holiday Time in the City

Exhibit dates have been extended! #GET ON THE BUS 2020 JOIN HADASSAH & THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF EASTERN CT And ...It’s time to talk about the Books A Million (BAM) and Crystal ON SUN. MARCH 29 FOR THIS EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBIT Mall Gift Wrap that Eastern CT Hadassah participates in around the Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. arrived in New York City in May 2019 after the exhibition holiday season in December. completed a successful run at Madrid’s Arte Canal Exhibition Centre. To date, over 106,000 visitors We will be wrapping at BAM on Monday, December 23 (9am- have viewed 700 original objects and 400 photographs that make up the largest ever exhibit on around 10pm) and Tuesday, December 24. (8am-6pm) Auschwitz produced by the international exhibition firm Musealia and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Crystal Mall is all day (8am-6pm) on December 24. Museum in Poland. shift or as much time as you want, and wrap at one or both locations. The exhibition explores the dual identity of the camp as a physical location—the largest SoShifts get willyour be wrapping 2 hours. skillsTimes ready are flexible.and support You can this sign fun fundraiser.up for one documented mass murder site in human history—and as a symbol of the borderless It’s a wonderful way to meet people and talk about the great work of manifestation of hatred and human barbarity. Hadassah! A deluxe motor coach will depart the My contact information is [email protected] and 860-710- 1935. Thank you in advance for your support, Susan Lorinsky, Holiday New London Shopping Center, Wrap Chairperson. 282 South Frontage Road, New London, near Town Fair Tire promptly at 9:30 AM. Candle Lighting for Eastern CT area Lunch will be on your own before the Friday, Nov. 22 • 4:05 pm exhibit. Tickets are $75 and include Friday, Nov. 29 • 4:02 pm luxury bus ride, exhibit ticket and a healthy snack on the ride home. Friday, Dec. 6 • 4:00 pm

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Reservations All Kosher Suggested 1 2 required. Hot Lunches donation is Please call (KHL) begin $3.00. Beth @ (860) 444-6333 @ 12:30. 3 4 NO KHL 5 KHL 6 7 8 9 Mahjong Fish Chowder Tournament Yiddish Lotto

10 11 NO KHL 12 13 Senior 14 Call Beth 15 16 Veterans Trip to by 10 am to reserve for Day Steak Loft 11/18 Cost $5.00 THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 3 17 18 KHL 19 20 21 Call Beth 22 23 Roasted Chicken by 10 am to Craft Day- reserve for Flower pen November 2019 Senior11/25 Events Special Raffle 24 25 KHL 26 27 28 29 30 enior fferings Meatloaf Let’s S O share…what are Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- we Thankful for? JFEC CLOSED ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the DecemberDecember 2012019 9SeniorSenior Events Events following business day. Winter is just around the corner. Here are some ideas to keep active SUNDAYSUNDAY MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY FRIDAYSATURDAY SATURDAY and keep those Winter Blues away. Go for a swim at your local YMCA 1 2 KHL 3 Reservations 4 5 Call by 10 am to 6 7 in Norwich, Westerly or Mystic, (contact them about a day pass); Ex1- 2 KHLVegetable 3 andReservations payments 4 make 5yourCall by 10 am to 6 7 anddue paymentsfor reservationmake for your VegetableQuiche 12/9 dueHanukkahfor Party reservation for Research your Genealogy; Grow some plants; Take a trip; Join JFEC on QuicheBINGO HanukkahCost $10 Party 12/9 aercise Senior at trip;home Join to youra fitness local video; Senior Start Center; or joinand amost book importantly, or game club; get 8 BINGO9 KHL Cost10 $10 11 Senior 12 13 14 moving and stay active!! Baked Trip to Juniors 8 9 KHL 10 @11 FoxwoodsSenior 12 13 14 Hanukkah Party Our Hanukkah Party will be on Monday, Decem- Haddock BakedScattergories CostTrip $ 5to.00 Juniors ber 16, 2019 at 12:30 PM at Temple Emanu-El. The main course will be Haddock @ Foxwoods Brisket, with special appetizers and desserts. We will be entertained 15 16 KHL 17 18 19 20 21 ScattergoriesHanukkah Party Cost $5.00 by Paul Shlien who is a pianist/vocalist. The cost for this wonderful Beef Brisket holiday luncheon is $10 per person. To ensure that we prepare enough15 16 KHLCOST $10 in 17 18 19 20 21 brisket, all reservations and payments are required in advance by Hanukkahadvance Party Tuesday, December 3 please. 22 First CandleBeef 23BrisketNO KHL 24 25 Christmas 26 27 28 COSTFirst $10 Dayin of Upcoming Trips JFEC advanceHanukkah Closed Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Luncheon at The Steak Loft in 22 First Candle 23 NO KHL 24 25 Christmas 26 27 28 Mystic (which offers a senior discount on Wednesdays) followed by a 29 First30 DayNO ofKHL 31 New JAN 1 Reservations All Kosher Suggested bit of Holiday shopping at The Olde Mistick Village. (Car permitting). Eighth Candle JFEC required. Hot Lunches donation is Years Eve JFEC Please call Hanukkah ClosedClosed (KHL) begin $3.00. Lunch on your own. Cost $5/8 is for transportation only. Beth @ (860) Wednesday, December 11, 2019, Luncheon at Juniors at Fox- 444-6333 @ 12:30. woods. Lunch on your own. Cost $6/9 is for transportation only. 29 30 NO KHL 31 New JAN 1 Reservations All Kosher Suggested Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Luncheon at The Griswold Inn Eighthin Candle required. Hot Lunches donation is Years Eve JFEC Please call Closed (KHL) begin $3.00. Essex. Lunch on your own. Cost $6/9 is for transportation only. Beth @ (860) Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Luncheon at Mohegan Sun Buf- 444-6333 @ 12:30. fet. Lunch on your own. Cost $5/8 is for transportation only. Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Luncheon at Lenny and Joe’s Fish- tale in Westbrook followed by Outlet shopping at the Outlets in West- brook (car permitting). Cost $6/9 is for transportation only. Stay tuned for the 2020 Senior Trips to Shows schedule. There will be some great shows in 2020, we hope that you will join us. Stuff you need to know about our trips Our ticket policy requires that a $25 non-refundable deposit ac- company your reservation. These deposits MUST go through Beth.

Please make sure your phone number is provided so we can call you withJust writing a pickup down time your for the name event. will no longer be sufficient or accepted. A trip MUST have at least 4 persons per car to happen. If there is an outing in which you are interested, make sure you get to go by asking a few friends to join us. Our policy has always been “the more the merrier”. Payment in full is required three (3) weeks prior to the event. You phone call. If there is no response, then your ticket will be forfeit. If at thewill last be notifiedmoment thatyou are your unable final paymentto attend isa performance, due, either by the mail respon or a- sibility for your ticket rests with you. If we have a wait list, we will be happy to make a call. Because we have already paid for your ticket, we are unable to refund your money or put it toward another show. This

Beth’s Schedule – Please call Beth at 860-444-6333, Monday and l-r: Stuart Alter, Beth Alter, Dr. Paul Reid, Daniel Alter, Dr. Karen Alter, Amanda Alter, Rabbi Ken Alter, Tuesdaypolicy will from be firmly 9:00 AMenforced. to 4:30 PM and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to and Ryan Wegman. 2:00 PM for all reservations or questions regarding senior services. We MUST call in our meal counts the week before the luncheon by 10:00 Rabbi Alter honored AM on Thursday, so PLEASE make your reservation by the Thursday morning prior to the KHL to ensure your spot and enough food. On Saturday, November 16, 2019, Congrega- tion Ahavath Achim, honored Rabbi Ken Alter as and singing, to honor his 25 years of dedication to Snowbirds – Let us know their spiritual leader for 25 years. Rabbi Alter is ourIt community. was a fun eveningThank you, filled Rabbi with Alter food, for dancing being not only a leader for the synagogue but the entire there for all the Mitzvahs, the sad times and all the when you leave Colchester community. in between. We can always count on you. For Leader readers who travel south for the winter, please contact Many of us remember dreading Hebrew School Join Congregation Ahavath Achim on Monday, the office – 860-442-8062 – and let us know when you are leaving Nov. 25 at 7:00 pm for a community interfaith and your return date in the spring. We are happy to have the paper as children, Rabbi and our amazing teachers make follow you during your time away so you can keep up with the local it a fun enriching experience. thanksgiving service followed by refreshments. Jewish news. 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Chanukah Fair 64th Annual Interfaith candle on Sunday, December 22. Temple Ema- Thanksgiving Service nu-El’sIt’s Chanukah Gift Shop timeis better again. than We lightever thewith first all Please join the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society and the the new merchandise. First, think of yourself Federated Church of Christ in a beloved 64-year tradition. and there are Chanukah socks and slippers This year’s Interfaith Thanksgiving service will be held on Tues- and a new selection of jewelry. day, November 26 at 7:00 PM at Temple Beth Israel, 39 Killingly Some of the new items include: Mahj Li- Drive, Danielson, CT. cious candy dish and other Chanukah platters, Monetary donations collected at the service will be shared between a full line of menorahs which some are elec- the Fuel Fund administered by the United Methodist Church of Daniel- tric, home decorations, paper goods. There son and Temple Emanuel in McAllen, TX designating that the funds go are also adorable Chanukah teddy bears, a full to the border crisis. Temple Emanuel in TX works with Catholic Chari- line of candles, and a full assortment of toys ties of the Rio Grande Valley to support a respite center where people for all ages. There will be gelt including milk are processed once they are released into the country. chocolate, nut free pareve, and nut free milk We also ask that you bring non-perishable food items (canned/ chocolate. Chanukah short bread cookies and boxed/bagged) especially high protein items such as meats, poultry, Macabee candies. This year the Chanukah fair will be Sunday, be donated to the Friends of Assisi Food Pantry. December 8 from 9am to 12:30. The shop is fish,We nut look butter forward and/or to seeingpersonal you hygiene at this items,beautiful diapers, celebration. etc. which will open every Sunday morning. During the fair, Temple Beth Israel is handicapped accessible. the Brotherhood will be serving coffee and bagels. During the Chanukah fair there will be Potluck supper and services complimentary gift wrapping. Cash and The community is invited to attend Congregation Sharah Zedek’s checks are accepted and this year Venmo will potluck dinner on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6:00 PM. also be available. The synagogue will be honoring its new members and the Jewish Any questions please contact judaicashop@ Federation’s new executive director, Carin Savel. tewaterford.org. Please RSVP and let us know what you will be bringing – main dish,

Marger at 401-315-2559 or [email protected]. The synagogue WINTER WONDER AUCTION willsalad, provide side dish, non-alcoholic dessert, vegetarian beverages. or fish (no seafood). Contact Suzi The planning committee of Harriet Grayson, Dolly Peress and Suzi DECEMBER 7th, 2019 Marger thank everyone for their timely response and participation. Following the dinner, regular Friday night services will begin at Silent Auction opens at 6:30 PM, Live auction begins at 8 PM 7:30 PM and be conducted by Rabbi Ethan Adler. Temple Bnai Israel The synagogue is located at 6 Union Street in Westerly, RI. 383 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT Join us for a sparkling evening of friendship, food, music and Custom Tub & Shower fabulous items for your holiday shopping Ruby Glass Enclosures CO., INC • Design & Installation ALL ARE WELCOME • All-Glass Enclosures SERVING SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT Please bring your friends and family FOR OVER 60 YEARS Expert Mirror Design & Here’s a sampling of what you can FULLSERVICE GLASS SPECIALISTS Installation expect to find at the auction: • Visit Our Showroom

∗ A winter getaway to Seabrook Island, South Carolina 151 Jefferson Avenue • New London, CT 06320 ∗ A gorgeous double-strand of pink pearls with matching Phone (860) 442-0373 • Fax (860) 442-1356 earrings ∗ Signed collector’s model of NASCAR driver Chase Elliot’s RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM car SANTA BOOT DRIVE ∗ Chagall signed lithograph, “Lovers Above the City” RSVP Volunteers distribute ∗ Brew with the Brewer, David Wollner, at Willibrew winter boots to children ∗ Spa services, original art, gift certificates and more! referred by schools & social workers throughout Hearty hors d’oeuvres, an assortment of fine wines, New London County. and fabulous desserts will be served along with music by the Call Georgia James, RSVP Coordinator Quiet Corner Fiddlers! at 860-425-6617 for more information. Admission: $10 per person in advance, or $15 at the door. Donations of new boots or checks accepted Please send a check made payable to Temple Bnai Israel through mid-December. Make checks payable to to P.O. Box 61, Willimantic, CT 06226 TVCCA-RSVP and remit to Contact: [email protected], 860-423-3743 83 Huntington St., New London, CT 06320 THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 5 dedication to strict Jewish tradi- lucky. Although his air bag deployed, he sustained a broken nose and tion. Is this how it all ends? a concussion. At impact the front door seemed to shudder and then By - to retaliate, despite the odds. ery whoosh, barely missing a group of students. The car’s horn wailed, OnlyHe thiswants time to fight he’s back, not yearnsfacing whichcareened ultimately off its hinges, alerted flipping the neighbors back into a quarter the prayer mile away.room with a fi Artie Despite his injury, Jon managed to throw the car into reverse and back away from the new opening, letting fresh air rush in, creating an stoopsfists. He’s down facing to thepick wrong up a endmetal of open path for the exodus of those trapped. Dean chair,a gun. turning His hands it to ball use into as afists. shield. He A cry of elation arose inside as the students rushed out. The whis- Atonement, Part 3 Conclusion Then he steps determinately per of sirens in the distance rose in intensity as the South Fallsburg towards the window, when the From last week… sound of a car being driven at scattered, following the river to slither back to their lives. Jon’s car makes the last turn towards the Maimonides Center, the high speed gives him pause. He police and fire departments rushed to the scene. The hooded thugs only building on a deserted country road. “I smell smoke,” Beverly turns towards the door while the was the crumpled family Volvo with his father slumped over the wheel. says. Jon nods, his eyes wide, for as he approaches he realizes the en- lone gunman takes aim. When Reuben stumbled out of the building the first thing he saw Epilogue are blocking his way. *** Despite the horror of the Maimonides incident, as it came to be tire“Hey, front you of the ain’t building no Jew, is areon fire. you?” He the slows leader as he says reaches through the gang his hood who Outside the building Jon’s car known in the Catskills, little has changed. A general distrust still reigns and tries to open the door on the driver’s side. Beverly begins scream- is barreling towards the burn- around the small towns and hamlets. It would be nice to think that ing. ing door, scattering the hooded after such a heinous attack a sense of solidarity between Jews of all “Are you crazy?” Jon yells. He glances at one of the windows packed thugs. - “You’ll kill us!” Beverly shouts, Regardless, Reuben and his parents, Jon and Beverly, are changed ing. turning towards her husband. forever.persuasions Reuben would still flourish. wears a black hat, and rarely does Jon show up at with“It’s the Reuben,” faces of horrifiedJon shouts. worshipers “You’re killing trying my to son.” break out of the build She extends her arms to brace services on the Sabbath. But the family has renewed respect for one The gang surrounds Jon’s car and tries to break the side window for impact as the car bears down other. Reuben will never forget that his father and mother risked their to pull him out. towards the Maimonides Center lives to save the entire Maimonides congregation. Jon and Beverly real- For a moment Jon has a surreal feeling of helplessness. His eyes front door. ize just how important it is to have their son in their life. While they dart to the window where he catches the briefest glimpse of his son’s Jon’s face is etched in deter- may never again attend the same Synagogue, or follow the same path, face. A sense of rage erupts in the core of his being at the enormity of mination, his eyes bulging, his both father and son have a new appreciation for what it means to be this injustice. Then, with his eyes bulging, Jon turns the wheel towards hands white as he grips the steer- a family. the burning building, guns the accelerator, and with gang members scattering and his tires squealing, sends his car hurtling towards the screams of those trapped inside burning front door. reaching wheel. his ears.His nostrils An image flare. of Thehis son, Reuben, at the age of twelve And now the conclusion of Atonement Inside the Maimonides Center bedlam is in full sway. Smoke snakes mind. The boy had been taunted - bywith some bloody older lipskids flashesas he returned in his tomed to having all the answers have none. Even the Rabbi leading from an Israeli Day Parade and ROUTINE, FUNCTIONAL & into the room while flames lap at the windows. College boys accus the Shabbat service seems panicked. He kisses his siddur ever so wound up on the receiving end of HOLISTIC VISION CARE quickly, places it in his tallis bag, and seeing the only door ablaze joins a beating. the group of students congregating at the far end of the room. Hooded “The important thing is you Also specializing in: stood up for what you believe,” Contact Lenses, Learning Challenges, ADD, ADHD, Autism Jon told his son all those years hadfigures the wieldingthugs known clubs their appear song at wasthe composedwindows. Theyby Irving sing Berlin“God Bless they ago. “Thank God this country Located at Pearle Vision | Waterford Commons, Waterford, CT mightAmerica,” have while chosen they another wait for tune. their victims to find a way out. Perhaps doesn’t condone anti-Semitism. Inside, several young men are still sitting in their chairs, rocking These kids were just bad apples.” and praying. Others are frantically trying to use their cell phones, but Reuben’s wounds healed, but the notoriously bad cell phone service in the mountains leaves the the memory festered, and al- Maimonides Center without a signal. Reuben is trying to force open though Jon’s level of observance the emergency exit, but it appears someone has chained it closed from was lacking compared to Reu- ben’s zeal, Jon was proud of be- and then uses one of the supports to try and pry open the door. But the ing a Jew, proud to support Israel, woodthe outside. cracks He and grabs gives a woodenway, sending prayer Reuben lectern, to smashes the ground it on in the a heap.floor, - Now the Rabbi directs some students to open the windows—anything gious violence across the world. and horrified at the rise in reli the old rusted latches have long fused shut. Reuben picks up a particu- to protect its cub, so, too, was Jon larlyto allow heavy fresh Chumash air into and the hurlsroom itthat at theis rapidly window, filling shattering with smoke. the glass, But As a bear will fight to the death letting fresh air in. Seeing Reuben’s success others join in and a bar- So, despite Beverly’s sobs when rage of holy books seem to be opening a potential escape. That’s when theirenraged, car readyspun out for in any soft sacrifice. earth, Jon merely hesitated. An image Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners of the ultimate result formed in blooda hooded down figure his face, with staining a rifle appearshis tallis outsidea deep red. the windowThe rabbi and staggers takes his mind. Then quickly turning backaim, firingin horror. off a shot that grazes the Rabbi’s cheek, sending a trickle of the wheel he took aim once again A sense of outrage engulfs Reuben, and the sheer injustice of the car hurtled forward. was twelve, trapped by a gang of older kids who tore off his Jewish star andThe floored crash the crumpled accelerator. the front The andattack pinned fills him him with to the fury. ground, His mind while flashes they back punched to an incidentand kicked, when their he end of Jon’s Volvo like a squashed hatred spewing forth like venom. beer can as it struck the heavy Everyone scatters except for Reuben, for the memory of that long- wooden pillars surrounding ago beating has never left. He murmurs, “never again,” although, truth Come in! We’d like to meet you! be told, in the past he listened with half an ear to his grandfather’s caught nimbly by the airbag and 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY stories of Nazi atrocities. Through tears he thinks of his newly found savedthe door. from Beverlyharm. Jon went was not flying, so 6 THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns Realtor Corner Definitions - Part 2 after absence ON THE BAY By Marcy Oster, JTA In part one, I began the discussion about real Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Gins- estate terms so that you will understand the jin- burg returned to the bench on Monday after gle. How many did you know? In this column, I missing courtroom arguments last week due will add a few more. FOR ALL YOUR to illness. Appraisal -- The mortgage company will send out a third party Ginsburg was in court in a session to grant to evaluate the property value. The appraiser can only compare theR EAL ESTATE NEEDS new admissions to the bar, CNN reported. subject property to other properties that have sold or is currently on The report said she was wearing one of her the market or property that recently has been on the market to obtain lace collars. market value. Direct: 860-443-4400 Cell: 860-625-5255 The court will not return to the bench un- Assessed value -- The town has a valuation of the property.Email: They [email protected] til Dec. 2. will determine the value of the property by comparing to the neigh- A court spokesman told reporters on boring properties. The town will multiply the valuation by 70%Website: in de- www.CallTheHausmann.com Wednesday that Ginsburg was home with a termining the basis for property taxes. -- Investors will go into a run-down property, renovate theBlog: CTHouseMan.com stomach virus and would read the briefs and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg participates Flip home and resell it. Many times, this is a home that requires a lot of transcripts of the oral arguments in the cas- in a discussion during the Library of Congress National es. That came after Chief Justice John Roberts work to include a roof and a new heating system. Book Festival at the Walter E. Washington Convention announced from the bench that Ginsburg Handyman -- These are the properties that investors like to pur- was “indisposed due to illness.” Center, Aug. 31, 2019. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Ginsburg, 86, underwent treatment in Au- Images) they do not realize that this will need a renovation loan unless they chase to do a flip. Some buyers try to purchase these properties, but gust for “a localized malignant are going cash. tumor” on her pancreas. She A Special HADASSAH Coffee Klatch Seasoning -- When an investor renovates a property, they can not go under contract with a buyer who is going with a government loan had surgery last year to remove Tuesday, November 26 at 9:30 a.m. a cancerous growth from her for 92 days. left lung, her third bout with BRUNCH WITH THE EMISSARIES Privacy cancer. at the home of Some people believe that privacy is having a few trees between prop- -- Everyone has their own idea on how to define privacy. She is one of three Jewish Hadassah President, | justices on the court and leads Karen Bloustine no one would know about it. erties.HOA My -- Homedefinition Owners of privacy Association is being – this able fee to is go paid outside when nakedyou live and in its liberal minority. She is the 1 Marjories Way, Niantic, CT high court’s oldest justice. certain neighborhoods or in condos. Meet Tal Amar and Roi Refaeli CMA -- Comparable Market Analysis – your real estate agent should SEND YOUR The Israeli Emissaries program is a be performing one for you when you are about to sell a property or you have selected a property to purchase. A CMA will compare the SUBSCRIPTION living bridge between selected property to other properties in the neighborhood that have WITHOUT IT, THERE Israel and our Jewish community in Eastern CT sold. I will make price adjustments comparing square footage, bed- CAN BE NO rooms, bathrooms, condition, etc. JEWISH LEADER RSVP: [email protected]; 860-884-8945 Dual Agent/Designated Agent -- Real estate agents will work for a brokerage. I work for RE/MAX on the Bay. A dual agent is when the real estate agent represents both the buyer and seller in the same transaction. A designated agent is when the two real estate agents involved in the transaction work for the same company/brokerage. Market Title -- In order to sell a property, the buyer’s attorney will perform a title search to verify that there are no liens on the prop- Jewish Heritage erty or verify that the liens will be paid in full at the closing. Real Estate Agent/REALTOR ® -- The only difference is that a RE- Tour: ALTOR® has joined the National Association of Realtors. Pre-foreclosure/foreclosure -- On a pre-foreclosure, the prop- Budapest, erty is still owned by the property owner. The foreclosure property is Krakow, & Prague owned by the bank. Electronic lockbox -- Your real estate agent will install this lock- May 4-14, 2020 box on your door when you list the property. This is the most secure lockbox as each agent has their own code that they need to enter to open the box. The listing agent will automatically receive an email stating that the box has been opened and by whom. This allows the Also visit Auschwitz-Birkenau & Theresienstadt selling agent to give the code to their clients so they do not have to be $5,735 pp/double occupancy. Single supplement, $1,500. at the showing. EMD -- Earnest Money Deposit is the amount of money when the Book your own airline tickets (this allows you to use your points buyer goes under the contract. This is also known as a good faith de- or make personal additions to the trip). posit. The question is do you feel like an expert now? Berlin extension: including transfer from Prague, 3 hotel nights, Please remember you can search for homes at www.CallThe- 2 touring days, one dinner and departure transfer is HouseMan.com. $1,600 per person. Single supplement $375 Do you have a question about real estate? Are you an Eversource Customer? How about getting an energy audit on me? Contact JFEC at 860.442.8062 for itinerary and application. 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PROGRAMS CONT. FROM PAGE 1 young adults could not identify Auschwitz as a concentration camp. The recent passage of The Holocaust and Genocide Aware- ness Education Act mandated that Holocaust and genocide education be included in social studies curriculum and schools are looking for opportunities to make lasting impacts on students. The current climate and the loss of survivors who can - ther necessitates the Holocaust beingshare theiran storiesever-present first-hand lesson fur among youth. Jerry Fischer provides Encountering Survivors students with over- Lyme Old Lyme High School view of program and some history of the Holocaust. hosted this year’s opening program on November 7, 2019. Pro- Students learn about the survivors’ childhood including pre-war gram coordinator, Tammy Kaye, Jewish life and culture; WWII experiences; liberation and immigration provided the students with a to the US. Groups also discuss historical and modern anti-Semitism detailed program overview and and learn the devastating effects when racism, stereotyping, and prej- Jerry Fischer, retired Executive Encountering Differences -- Students presenting what udice are prevalent. Director of JFEC, gave the stu- they learned through a Diversity Activity. Joseph Biber, son of Jacob and Eva Biber; Rosa Goldblatt, daugh- dents some relevant historical ter of Henry Drobiarz; Mona Levin, daughter of Mina and Kalman countering Differences program connects high school students with background. Students also par- Gastfreund; and Ro- African Americans in the local area to learn their family’s personal his- ticipated in an activity utilizing mana Strochlitz Primus, tory and their experiences related to race. Topics for Encountering US Holocaust Memorial Museum daughter of Rose and Differences include segregation, the Great Migration, the Civil Rights ID cards of Holocaust survivors, Sigmund Strochlitz, Movement, systemic racism and current acute manifestations of rac- highlighting many personal sto- will work with student ism. ries and examining the atrocities groups over the course Both programs are designed with the goal of helping students draw of the Nazi regime. of the 2019/2020 school lessons from history, identifying the patterns and drawing parallels In addition to their local pro- year. Students from East to current events. Through their program experience, students gain gramming, students will further Lyme High School, Fish- knowledge and tools to address racial and anti-Semitic incidents in their knowledge with a Decem- ers Island School, Lyme their schools and greater communities as well as examine their own Old Lyme High School, role in creating a just society. The small group format with many meet- New York City dedicated to the and Norwich Free Acad- ings taking place in the hosts’ homes, creates opportunities to further explorationber field trip of to Jewish two museums life, culture in emy are participating in break down barriers. Through the personal accounts shared by the and the study of the Holocaust. this year’s program. hosts, students gain new perspectives and deeper levels of under- Students will visit the Museum of Holocaust educa- standing, as well as put the facts they learn in their classrooms in a Jewish Heritage’s special exhibit tion among youth is real-life setting. Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far becoming increasingly John McKnight, Jr. Ed.D., Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Away. as well as examine the Ho- important. According to at Connecticut College addressed the students at the opening program locaust through art and artifacts a survey commissioned on October 24, 2019, providing a history and discussion of anti-black at The Jewish Museum. Encountering Differences -- Dean McKnight by The Conference of racism in the US. Students also participated in a diversity activity de- addressing the students (History of Anti- Jewish Material Claims signed to highlight the importance of getting to know someone rather Encountering Differences Black Racism in the US) Against Germany, there than making assumptions based on appearances. Built on a similar plat- are gaps in both aware- Old Saybrook High School hosted the program which became a form and format as Encoun- ness and basic facts surrounding the Holocaust. Two-thirds of youth/ school wide effort. Students from the technology education classes tering Survivors, JFEC’s En- hand crafted a plaque for Dean McKnight with a quote from the poet June Jordan which highlighted a central theme – “We are the ones we Energy Saving have been waiting for.” Culinary classes joined in preparing meeting refreshments and helping to coordinate a soul food lunch. Windows & Doors! Attorney Lonnie Braxton, Rev. Florence Clarke, Donetta Hodge, Ja- son Jones, and Janie Butts Pressley are the hosts who will work with Order Factory Direct! student groups over the course of the 2019/2020 school year. This Vinyl Replacement & year’s participating schools are Ledyard High School, Norwich Free New Construction Windows - terford High School. Storm Windows & Commercial Aluminum Academy, Old Saybrook High School, Plainfield High School and Wa they will have the opportunity to learn about black culture and his- Professional Installation Available toryIn through the spring, visiting the studentsThe Apollo will Theater, take a fieldas well trip as to other Harlem museums where Railings & Fences of Many Styles and historic sites. The Encountering Programs are supported by the Jewish Federa- 860.848.9258 • www.alltimemfg.com tion of Eastern CT together with a grant from the Frank Loomis Palm- er Fund. Encountering Survivors and Encountering Differences are Since 1946 important resources which help schools extend learning beyond the classroom and help promote a safe, inclusive environment. 8 THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 President visits IDF Gaza Division

By Edgar Asher, Ashernet to protect our citizens, On Sunday, November 17, President Reuven Riv- we need to attack. The lin visited the IDF Gaza Division to thank the soldiers Israeli Home Front is the and residents for their steadfastness against the terror steel nerves of the coun- threats emanating from Gaza last week. try. You are its iron wall. The President said, “The Israeli home front is the It is clear to me that this steel nerves of the country. You are its iron wall. Thank operations room was you for the devotion and commitment with which you like a pressure cooker serve the people of this country. Personally, and on their over the last few days. behalf, I want to say thank you today.” The role of those sitting The president was accompanied on his visit to the here is to operate coolly Gaza Division by its commander, Brig-Gen Eliezer Tole- and with a clear mind, dano, and by Mayor of Netivot Yehiel Zohar. even when the pressure “In the last few days, we have seen a brutal attack is enormous. I have no on Israeli citizens’ daily routines. Parents and children doubt you succeeded were forced to take shelter in their homes and in sealed in your mission. Thank rooms. Kindergartens and schools were closed,” said you for the devotion and the president at the beginning of his remarks to soldiers commitment with which and commanders of the IDF Gaza Division. “You were on you serve the people of guard 24 hours a day to make sure that no harm came this country. Personally, to them. Without a break, with devotion, you ensured and on their behalf, I that ‘the guardian of Israel never slumbers and never want to say thank you sleeps.’” today.” The president stressed the important work the sol- After his visit to the Gaza Division, the presi- President Reuven Rivlin visiting today the Netivot Command Center. Gaza presents many challenges and requires creative dent continued to the diers did in this sector recently, saying. “The fighting in operations center of the city of Netivot, where he met with how the center deals with the scenario of a rocket fall- must consider the security of our citizens, and their Mayor Yehiel Zohar and members of the city council and inglong in hours the city. of fighting and saw a dry-run simulation of abilitythinking to andmaintain finding their solutions. normal Firstdaily andlives. foremost, Sometimes, we heard from them about how the residents dealt with the Iron clad: Reduction of Tension

Edgar Asher, Ashernet November 14 of a missile intercept control center and an Iron traordinary achievement of our defense system, which per- There is no question that despite the tension caused by Dome battery. The Prime Minister was shown around the bat- formed very well, along with the civilians who followed the random firing of rockets by terrorist groups in Gaza on tery by IDF air defense commander Brig.-Gen. Ran Kochav IDF Home Front Command instructions. As of now, we to Israeli population centers, the availability have succeeded in preventing in- of the Israeli-developed missile intercept juries of any kind.” system, the ‘Iron Dome’, does contribute The Prime Minister praised to the reduction of tension among centers Israel’s security forces, includ- of Israeli population. The further away an ing the IDF and Shin Bet internal Israeli population center is from Gaza, the security agency for their work longer citizens have, to go as soon as pos- during the recent hostilities with sible, to bomb shelters in strategic loca- the Islamic Jihad terror group in tions or to special rooms in private houses Gaza. “I can praise the IDF and or apartments that have been constructed to ISA for a great achievement and protect individuals from blasts from rocket thank my fellow Security Cabi- hits following air raid sirens. net members for the responsible The combination of the ‘Iron Dome’ and daring decision to launch this and the public or private bomb shelter does operation.” Netanyahu continued, not remove the tension of rocket attack, but “The goals of the operation have without question it does enable better and now been fully achieved. The goal safer management to deal with this terror of the operation was to target the threat from the skies. commander of Islamic Jihad in The ‘Iron Dome’ has a success rate of the Gaza Strip. He was eliminated around 90%. However, the price is a very along with dozens of terrorists high one with each Israeli missile costing and dozens of important Islamic some $50,000. The cost of each battery has Jihad infrastructure targets. Our Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visiting an ‘Iron Dome’ missile intercept control cen- been put at some hundred million dollars. enemies received the message. We This is without question a lot of money, but ter on November 14. can reach everyone. We can reach the record of buildings protected, and more everyone, even in their bed. I hope important, lives saved, makes the ‘Iron Dome’ one of the who briefed the Prime Minister on air defense network ac- that this lesson will be learned. I rely on our forces. We most significant military developments against a vile and tivity in recent days. The Prime Minister also spoke with air will continue to improve and do whatever may be neces- ruthless enemy. defense soldiers and technicians at the ‘Iron Dome’ battery. sary to ensure the security of Israel. Well done and thank Following the undoubted success of the ‘Iron Dome’ At the conclusion of the tour Netanyahu said, “I would you.” ©ASHERNET Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held a security tour like to commend the soldiers and commanders for the ex- THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 9 Top Democratic candidates criticize settlement decision By Marcy Oster, JTA Several leading Democratic presidential candidates condemned the Trump administration’s announcement that it will no longer regard West Bank Jewish settlements as illegal. Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders were among those who criticized the move. Biden’s campaign spokesman, Andrew Bates, told Jewish Insider that the decision “harms the cause of diplomacy, takes us further away from the hope of a two-

the region.” Approving of settlement expansion, he said, isstate “an solution, obstacle andto peace.” will only further inflame tensions in Warren said she would reverse the policy. “Another blatantly ideological attempt by the Trump administration to distract from its failures in the re- th gion,” the Massachusetts lawmaker said in a statement 11 Hour Meeting posted on social media. “Not only do these settlements violate international law — they make peace harder to By JTA Staff achieve. As president, I will reverse this policy and pur- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Benny Gantz flank Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at the presi- sue a two-state solution.” dent’s residence in Jerusalem, Sept. 23, 2019. As the Leader went to press, they met at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Sanders asserted that “Israeli settlements in occu- a day before Gantz’s mandate to form a government was to run out. If Gantz cannot form a government by pied territory are illegal.” midnight Wednesday, lawmakers have 21 days to recommend someone else to form a government or could “This is clear from international law and multiple decide to call for new elections. Stay tuned. (Haim Zach/Israeli Government Press Office) United Nations resolutions,” the Vermont senator said in a tweet. “Once again, Mr. Trump is isolating the Unit- ed States and undermining diplomacy by pandering to his extremist base.” Israel’s Trump Heights receives South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said the decision would set back the peace process. first inhabitants “The Trump administration’s statement on West - By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA has caused controversy in Israel. ward in our efforts to achieve a two-state solution to the A boarding school for underprivileged youths in Is- About 20 families are scheduled to move to Trump Bank settlements is not only a significant step back rael was inaugurated in Trump Heights in the Golan. Heights in the summer of 2020, the news site Srugim destructive decisions that harm our national interests,” The opening Thursday, Nov. 14, of the boarding reported, including both observant Jewish families and heIsraeli-Palestinian said in a tweet. conflict, it is the latest in a pattern of school, which is designed to prepare several hundred secular new residents. Sen. Amy Klobuchar also weighed in. teenagers from troubled homes for a meaningful ser- The boarding school headed by Uriel Eldad will belong “The Trump administration’s announcement on Is- to the network of Mechinat Shachar, an institution that raeli settlements goes against long-standing U.S. policy,” of people to the settlement that was declared as estab- specializes in preparing high school graduates for excel- the Minnesotan said. “Once again Donald Trump is play- lishedvice in therethe Israel in June Defense and named Forces, after marks President the first Donald arrival ling in the army. ing politics and taking us further away from a path to a Trump. At the Trump Heights boarding house, or mechinah, two-state solution.” The United States recognized the Golan Heights, secular and observant Jewish youths will live for six Julian Castro, the former U.S. housing secretary, which Israel seized from Syria in the 1967 war, as part months prior to their enlistment, Uriel told Srugim. called the decision a “grave error.” of Israel through a presidential proclamation signed by Trump Heights, which was announced when it was still “These settlements are a clear violation of interna- Trump on March 25. The government of Prime Minister uninhabited and largely unbuilt, is the second Israeli town tional law and push us further away from a two-state so- Benjamin Netanyahu decided to name a town for him - lution,” he said in a tweeted statement. “This is a grave in the Golan as a sign of appreciation and gratitude for ing Kfar Truman, a moshav in central Israel. error that severely damages the prospects for peace, this move, Netanyahu has said. Its naming for Trump named after an American president, with the first one be further isolates America, and undermines our moral leadership.” U.S.: Israeli Settlements Are Not Illegal Excerpt from the U.S. State Department believe that the settlements were inherently illegal...After in the West Bank.” Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said Monday, carefully studying all sides of the legal debate, this admin- “Calling the establishment of civilian settlements Nov. 18, in Washington: “U.S. public statements on [Is- istration agrees with President Reagan. The establish- inconsistent with international law hasn’t worked. It raeli] settlement activities in the West Bank have been ment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not hasn’t advanced the cause of peace. The hard truth is inconsistent over decades. In 1978, the Carter admin- per se inconsistent with international law.” istration categorically concluded that Israel’s estab- “The conclusion that we will no longer recognize Is- and arguments about who is right and wrong as a mat- lishment of civilian settlements was inconsistent with raeli settlements as per se inconsistent with international terthere of willinternational never be alaw judicial will notresolution bring peace. to the This conflict, is a international law. However, in 1981, President Reagan law is based on the unique facts, history, and circumstanc- complex political problem that can only be solved by disagreed with that conclusion and stated that he didn’t es presented by the establishment of civilian settlements negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians.” 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 Israeli artificial pancreas may one day cure diabetes By Brian Blum, Israel21c mates that nearly half a billion which derives beta cell islets from human stem cells. Ahead of International Diabetes Day, November 14, Israeli startup people worldwide suffer from Betalin can use beta cells from third parties like Semma, Kunicher Betalin Therapeutics announced that it is beginning the application Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes – some says, but the company is also working on making its own. Betalin was 8.8% of the adult population. recently awarded a binational collaboration grant by the Israel Inno- Betalin’s Engineered Micro Pancreas (EMP) aims to free patients Diabetes doubles the risk of early vation Authority and the Italian government to work with beta cell ex- process for clinical trials of its revolutionary artificial pancreas. death. pert and transplant researcher Prof. Lorenzo Piemonti.

Creating beta Years of clinical trials ahead cells Diabetes patients will have to wait a few years before the technol- For Betalin ogy is fully tested. So far, Betalin has conducted only animal trials. Therapeutics, the In preclinical studies in a mouse model of diabetes, published in hard part is ac- the medical journal PLOS ONE, approximately 70% of the mice in quiring enough which the EMP was implanted did not need further insulin injections, even for the longest period tested (90 days after implantation). an EMP. The only Kunicher says it will take another year – and an additional $5 mil- waybeta cellsto get to hu fill- lion, which the company is in the process of raising – to complete all man beta cells the regulatory work required to begin testing in humans. today is from a Betalin has set up international testing collaborations with clinics cadaver. Up to in Germany, England, the United States, Italy and China. three donors are needed for each reaches the market. patient to sup- Betalin’sIf all goes labs well, are it wouldin the thenJerusalem be another Bio Park five onyears the before campus the of EMP Ha- ply the 400,000 dassah-Hebrew University Medical Center. The staff of eight includes to 500,000 islets founder Joshua “Shuki” Hershcovich, a serial entrepreneur who previ- Israel’s Betalin Therapeutics is developing an artificial pancreas that would free dia- required per in- ously founded Sonovia (formerly Nanotextile). betics from having to inject insulin. fusion. Two past winners of the Nobel Prize in chemistry sit on the compa- That’s led to a ny’s board of directors: Israel-born University of Southern California suffering from the most severe types of diabetes from constantly red-hot medical technology niche Prof. Arieh Warshel (2013) and Yale University Prof. Sidney Altman monitoring blood-sugar levels and injecting insulin. About 160 million for companies creating beta cells (1989). Altman has diabetes and his brother died from complications people are insulin dependent. in a lab. of the disease. In September, for example, Speaking of prizes, Betalin won the top spot in the pharmaceutical in the making. Vertex Pharmaceuticals paid category at the 2017 MIXiii Biomed conference, Israel’s largest life- The road to an Israeli-made artificial pancreas has been a decade $950 million to acquire Boston- science industry event. had just been founded, based on research in the laboratory of Prof. based Semma Therapeutics, EduardoWhen MitraniISRAEL21c at the first Hebrew reported University on Betalin of inJerusalem. 2015, the (Mitrani company is - visory board.) Israel in the Spring - March 8-19, 2020 continuingIn Type 1his diabetes, academic insulin-producing work while serving cells on (known Betalin’s as “betascientific cells” ad – hence the name Betalin) in the pancreas don’t function properly. Mission Highlights: Doctors have tried implanting patients with islets of beta cells ex- 1. Encounters with Israelis, especially in our tracted from the pancreas of a donor. Unfortunately, the implanted Partnership region of Afula and the Gilboa, cells don’t survive long even with immunosuppressive drugs. Half of 2. Visits to important archeological sites includ- all transplanted patients are back on insulin injections one year later ing Caesarea, Acre, Beit She’an, and the West- The relapse rate is so high because beta cells aren’t naturally de- ern and Southern Walls of the Temple Mount signedand 90% to revertsurvive to on insulin their owndependency in the body. within five years. 3. Curated visits to the Israel and Tel Aviv Mu- “They need to be surrounded by some sort of supporting tissue – a seums, Kibbutz Ein Harod Museum, Yad scaffold, we call it,” Betalin CEO Nikolai Kunicher tells ISRAEL21c. “The V’Shem, Israel’s Museum and Monument to the scaffold mimics the natural environment the cells are used to inside Holocaust. the body. It helps them function better and live longer.” 4. Home meal in a Druze village just outside of Haifa The EMP is Betalin’s scaffold. With a diameter of 7 millimeters and 5. Tasting tour of the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv. a thickness of 300 microns, the EMP is composed of lung tissue from 6. Visit Masada, and if the weather allows, go for a swim in the Dead Sea. a pig and insulin-secreting beta cells, either from a donor or created in a lab. Mission Pricing is $5,750 pp/dbl occupancy; Single Supplement is $1350 and includes: R/T Airfare, four & five-star hotels, all breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 6 din- Replacing the pancreas ners, tips for porterage at the hotels and meals included / Pricing does not include The EMP does not jump-start a malfunctioning pancreas; it actually transportation to and from US airport, tips to the driver, or travel insurance. the beta cells secrete the optimal amount of insulin,” says Kunicher, Mission Extension March 19-22 Options & Pricing: whoreplaces has ait. PhD The inartificial microbiology. pancreas “senses the body’s glucose level and 1. Eilat/Wadi Rum/Petra (overnight Wadi Rum) is $1,495 pp dbl occupancy. Sin- The EMP is implanted under the skin – usually in the leg – using gle supplement is $275. only local anesthesia and quickly attaches to the vascular system. The 2. Eilat with day trip to Petra is $1,100, single supplement $200. process should take less than an hour. 3. $750, single supplement $150. Betalin is expecting a price of $50,000 per implant, although in- Eilat only surance should cover most of that. “The cost of complications around Transfer fees, guide and horse boy tips in Jordan are not included and must be diabetes and the cost of insulin is so high, government and insurance paid in cash at the border. They total approx. $140. companies will jump on it,” Kunicher predicts. How high? The global Type 1 diabetes market is expected to be Contact Mission Leaders Carin Savel or worth $25.52 billion by 2024. The World Health Organization esti- Jerry Fischer at 860-442-8062. THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 11 Israeli vet builds website for travelers with disabilities By Brian Blum, Israel21c in developed countries. And they she came to see a game. We saw each other, clicked, and we haven’t Lioz Amar had booked a hotel online for a trip to Barcelona. He travel two to four times more left each other since.” The couple now has a three-and-a-half-year-old than the usual traveler.” daughter. room, he discovered it only had a bathtub. Moreover, 80% of disabled Amar worked for a while as a swimming instructor. He later picked specifiedThat might that have he needed been a adisappointment walk-in shower but but not when a deal he breaker got to thefor people “travel with two or more up programming skills and found himself, in 2016, as “an entrepre- most people. But Amar is not most neur who doesn’t know how to be an people. In 2011, he was wounded during his service in the Israel De- smartly surrounded himself with ex- fense Forces and, since the age of 21, pertise.entrepreneur, at least at first.” Amar requires a wheelchair to get around. His business partner, Michal Ben “I went to the front desk and I Assage, worked for 24 years in the said I need a roll-in shower,” Amar travel industry, most recently at Ama- tells ISRAEL21c. “The guy brings deus, the world’s largest business-to- business travel platform. “She came says that this is an acceptable room. with knowledge from the agent side. I Iout said a ‘certificate to him, put of accessibility’that paper aside and came with the technology and the dis- for a second and think of me.” ability side,” Amar says. The problem, Amar explains, is Travaxy also partnered with the that there are no standards. A hotel Daka90 Israeli “last minute” travel can advertise that it’s accessible but site. how high is the bed? Is there braille “We’re very different from what on the elevator buttons? If there’s they usually do,” Amar says. “People a knock on the door, will the lamp with disabilities don’t generally look blink? Web-based booking forms rarely invested in us. They were cool enough go into such detail. Calling every ho- to booksay that a flight no one for is tomorrow. treating this But com they- tel in town before traveling would munity right.” be an overwhelming task. Travaxy, which has a team of eight, - operates out of Daka90’s Tel Aviv of- ing an online travel site for people Travaxy aims to make traveling easier for people with disabilities. withAmar disabilities. set out to He fix called that by the creat site Daka90 Labs. Travaxy, a mashup of “travel” and “accessibility.” people with them who are not Other strategic partners includefice, Itai home Green, of inhouseCEO of Israel accelerator Travel Every hotel on the site is vetted using a digital survey. And Travaxy disabled.” In 2017, disabled peo- Tech Startups, an incubator for tourism startups; and Mediterranean - ple booked 190 million holidays, Towers Ventures, the investment arm of a company that runs luxury port overnight because of a missed connection while your wheelchair Amar mentioned during an inter- senior homes in Israel. Older people often have accessibility needs isdisplays still in onlytransit. direct flights; you don’t want to get stuck in a strange air view he gave to Israel’s Channel when traveling. Travaxy hasn’t built its own booking engine. “We have the same 12. Travaxy raised $480,000 via the ExitValley Israeli crowdfunding connections as at Booking.com or Expedia. On top of that, we have our platform. Half of the money came from Mediterranean Towers Ven- own layer of hotels,” Amar explains. Paralympic champ tures in exchange for a 10% stake in the company. Arik Pinto, the retir- Travaxy goes above and beyond online booking in many cases. “A Amar has become one of ing CEO of Bank Hapoalim, who walks with a cane since suffering from few days ago, a woman called and wanted to do a bar mitzvah trip for those frequent travelers. “When polio as a child, also invested. Travaxy is now looking to raise another her son in Israel, but her husband was in an electric wheelchair. She - $2 million. - self in bed saying, ‘I’m over, I’m Travaxy charges a commission on bookings, just like other online screwed,I was first I’m injured, only half I found a person. my travel sites, fueling new features and new locations. The need to vet ancouldn’t offer. Shefind said, a bus ‘Book that itcould now.’ accommodate Afterward she the wrote wheelchair to me that at everya rea- What’s the point?’ I was like that accommodations individually has kept the company from expanding sonablething was price. perfect, I said, especially ‘Let me thetry.’ way After the five driver minutes, gracefully I came handled back with the for a year and a half. It was cata- father’s needs.” strophic for me.” York, London, Amsterdam, Berlin and Barcelona. Booking via Travaxy also means if a disabled traveler runs into Just when he was at his lowest, willy-nilly:Thailand currently, is next, Amar you says.can book “It’s aflights very popular or hotels destination in Tel Aviv, but New not trouble – for example, his or her wheelchair breaks in transit (some- Amar discovered swimming as very accessible. You need to know where you’re going and who will thing Amar says “happens at one time to everyone with a disability”) part of his rehabilitation process. serve you. But once you make the relationships, the culture there is to – Travaxy can send a replacement part or an entire chair. “I went into the pool, started to help. They don’t mind me being in a wheelchair as long as I can bring swim. I was free and fast. I could more customers!” 15% of world population is disabled swim without being tied into a The difference between Travaxy and mainstream travel sites is ap- wheelchair. And people noticed. They said, ‘You swim very fast; JT’s All Seasons Landscaping You are asked what your disability is, whether you need assistance you need to talk to the coach.’” Call Joel Tomsky @ 860-271-9549 gettingparent asto soonthe gate as you or disembarking, try to book a flight whether or hotel. your wheelchair is man- Amar went on to become a ual or battery operated (and what kind of battery it has, important Paralympic champion, coming in It’s time for fall yard cleanup! when checking the chair as luggage), and even the door width you re- seventh in the 100-meter breast- A good time for hedge & tree trimming quire. stroke in the 2008 Summer Para- before winter ice & snow Can’t you make similar requests on popular travel booking sites? lympics in Beijing. “Life as an ath- break overgrown branches “They say you can do it,” Amar replies. “It’s politically correct to say so, lete requires quite a lot of travel but at the end of the day, it doesn’t really happen.” around the world,” he notes. 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They don’t look around a hospi- mitzvah (good deed) of visiting and provid- 5. Digital visits also count! I tal room and see illness and dis- ing aid to the sick. As a recipient of bikkur FaceTime with friends and fam- ability; they see things to explore holim, I cannot tell you what a difference it ily who don’t live nearby. Just and play with. Plus, when friends has made in my life. like in-person visits, these virtual and family bring their children, Being chronically ill and in long-term hangouts give me energy and re- they are teaching their children a care, as I am, is very different than having valuable lesson — that we should an acute illness with a short hospitaliza- me with purpose. For example, make time to visit those who are tion. After awhile, people tend to visit less, mymind nephew me that lives life over goes nine on. Ithours fills sick or housebound. It’s impor- away, so I don’t spend a lot of tant to include these people in who isn’t getting better. People have a hard time with him in person. But we our daily lives; it is reciprocal joy. timeor find grasping it uncomfortable that sometimes visiting someonerecovery video chat a few times a week — So thank you to everyone it’s important to me that I still get who goes out of their way to keep they can’t, so they feel frustrated. to be a part of his life even if we me involved in their life. Your vis- isn’tHere’s possible. the Peoplething, though: want to fixVisits you, from but live far apart. its are the best gift you can give friends and family mean the world to some- 6. Bring the kids — I love it! because you are giving me the gift one who is in long term care. It is an op- Children have a magical way of of time, which is priceless. people suggest treatments to the portunity to get outside our own heads and discuss things other than chronically ill, it makes them feel illness. It is a respite from institutionalization. like they have failed at looking af- Virginia House will have I am 36, so I realize I am not the typical long term care patient. ter themselves. Sadly, those of us Two years ago, with the support of my family, I made the decision to with chronic illness have gener- be admitted to a chronic care unit in a long term care hospital in Win- its first female and ally been through the wringer of nipeg, Manitoba — on Hanukkah, no less. This was after eight years tests, treatments, medications, of essentially living 10 months a year in the hospital, dealing with the and procedures that don’t always first Jewish speaker fallout from complex medical problems, including gastroparesis and help and that sometimes can even cause harm. By Marcy Oster, JTA drink, reliant on IV therapy and a feeding tube, and with constant nau- 2. Do ask me how I’m do- chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction that made it difficult to eat and Jewish speaker. ing. Being sick can be one of the patients who have medical needs beyond what can be managed in a The Virginiacurrent Houseminority of Delegatesleader, Democrat will have Eileen its first Filler-Corn, female and 55, first of loneliest things in the world, be- typicalsea and nursing pain that home. was difficult It’s essentially to control. a medical Chronic ward care foris a peoplesolution who for Fairfax County, Virginia, was chosen as speaker by the House’s incom- cause you feel like no one really will never be able to return home. ing Democrats on Saturday. She has served in the state General As- understands what you are go- sembly since 2010. ing through. The ability to speak their situations — personally, I grapple with having an identity out- Filler-Corn said in a statement that she is “humbled and honored” candidly about what you are ex- sidePeople all the whothings are that chronically are medically ill often wrong struggle with me. to Before find meaning I got sick, in to have been chosen speaker by her colleagues. periencing can make the experi- I built an identity around my job, my volunteer work, and my graduate - ence a bit less lonely. If someone studies. When that all came to a grinding halt, I felt completely lost. ish person elected Speaker-designee in our 400-year legislative his- doesn’t want to discuss how they “The firsts are not lost one me – the first woman and the first Jew are really feeling they will likely that I wasn’t going to get better. Then, I put my guard down and wel- years ago, I was the only mom serving with school-aged kids. We have - comedAt first, the company.I didn’t want I realized visitors these — visitsI didn’t helped want me to escapehave to from explain my cometory – so but far it since doesn’t then. define We have me. theWhen most I joined diverse this House body Caucus less than in our 10 ject. If you feel comfortable, you own personal hell. I loved hearing about what was going on in other history, which includes cultural, gender and geographic diversity. It cansay press “fine” a andlittle change to see if the you sub can people’s lives, about their triumphs and struggles. I found that I still also means a diversity of experience and perspectives on issues that get them to open up. If they don’t had something to contribute, even if it was just a fresh perspective. affect Virginians, in all regions,” she said in the statement. want to discuss their health, they Democrats won a majority in the Virginia State house on Tuesday. apartments and jobs. I wrote people’s resumes and cover letters — at that point, do not press the is- andI mentored even a few people, resignation which wasletters rewarding, — and I andedited I helped term papers. people This find Associated Press reported. sue.will likely deflect you again, and was all possible thanks to visits from loved ones, which helps me feel It isFiller-Corn the first time is on in the20 yearsboard that of directors Democrats of thewill Washingtonbe the majority, region’s The 3. I don’t need gifts, connected to the world outside my hospital room. American Jewish Committee chapter. Until Saturday she had been or food when you come to see me By being involved in people’s lives in different ways, my life still serving as leader of the Virginia House Democratic Caucus. — you are enough for me. flowers, Those of us living in care don’t have a lot contribute to the lives of those around me. of room for stuff. I encourage my hadA a lot purpose. of people I have have often good said intentions I will keep of staying on fighting in touch as longwith asfriends I can visitors to bring gifts of toiletries and family who are sick. But between work, kids, caring for family to redistribute to the other resi- members, chores, and other day-to-day activities, it’s easy to put off dents who don’t have friends and visiting that friend or relative. My advice? Don’t. Make time for the family to bring them shampoo, people in your life — you will get as much out of it as the person you toothpaste, and the like. Those are visiting will. Being around sick people helps you put the pressures residents appreciate those gifts of life in perspective. If you don’t have your health, nothing else really so much even though it is such a matters like what your job title is or how much money you have in the simple gesture. bank. 4. But if you really want to When my grandma was sick when I was in my early 20s, I tried to bring a gift, a nice gesture is to bring a food or drink that you support. Even though she was in a coma and could not communicate, know your friend enjoys — but Ivisit will her never several forget times how ashe week. squeezed I was withmy hand her inwhen her Ifinal told days her Ion loved life her. In situations like these, bikkur holim is food for your soul. make sure it’s allowed. Pictures If you want to take part in this mitzvah, as everyone should, here andcheck cards with are their another nurse good first gift; to Democrat Eileen Filler-Corn of Fairfax County rides the elevator are some tips to keep in mind. most patients have wall space or down from her office in the Pocahontas Building in Richmond, 1. Don’t try to fix me when you come visit. If bee pollen or cup- even bulletin boards for those Virginia on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. (Julia Rendleman for the ping could cure what ails me, believe me, I would have tried it. When things and they are a nice re- Washington Post) THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 13

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Example: The membership list. Can those in our network share their lists? Can we stop the

where everyone feels a sense of ownership?fear? Can we open up the field While there may be some dis- comfort with changing, we can stand up and move forward! Example: Encyclopedia Bri- tannica was the “Go To” resource for many of us in our youth. It seemed you would never embark at the prospect of becoming in- arrived, Charlotte Uscilla, who President Reuven Rivlin at the Israel Electric Corporation’s Rabin on a research paper without this physical encyclopedia. Soon it volved and helping our chapter was meeting us with her two power plant at Hadera today. On the extreme left is Chairman of the grow and get better and better. boys, also arrived. We headed Board of Directors Yiftah Ron-Tal. was replaced by a digital format, CD-ROMs. Now in 2019, we have He did just that! Trevor is in his straight to the café for lunch, then Wikipedia which has become a senior year at Stonington High the kids quickly disappeared into Power plant politics leading source of information on School and ending his “youth the zone of arcade games, mini- group career” as President of golf, bumper cars, laser tag and By Edgar Asher, Ashernet the internet. It successfully em- our BBYO chapter – now in its 7th many other activities. President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday, Nov. 19, visited the Israel Elec- braces a community of users to year. Everyone had a wonderful tric Corporation’s Rabin power plant at Hadera. The president was es- create, edit, update and maintain With all that history and pastime! Even the parents and I en- corted by IEC CEO Ofer Boch and Chairman of the Board of Directors accuracy in a bottom-up model. sion for our Jr Youth Group and joyed schmoozing together. The Yiftah Ron-Tal. Engagement to Jewish life in- BBYO, Trevor upped the ante af- children had their play time, the On a tour of the plant President Rivlin visited the central control - adults had their grown-up time, room, where he was briefed by plant workers on the process of gener- aries and replacing them with was now at 9 kids, by asking if he Trevor loved his new role and ating electricity, particularly the IEC’s transition to generating electric- onesvolves that removing are permeable: defined boundwhere couldter finding join us.out I itjumped was still at on the and op -I all was right with the world. Our ity from natural gas. those on the periphery allow portunity as I knew having Trev- youth group was together again! The President told his hosts, “The Israel Electric Corporation, that themselves to feel a gravitational or along would make it all the A big thank you to Rachel was founded before the State of Israel, was a pioneering and innova- pull to engage further; where more fun for the kids. Trevor and Levine and David Stein for be- tive organization that knew how to adapt to market conditions and engagement is not judged; and I have spoken about his being the ing our parent drivers and chap- changes in the geo-political situation. Now, when we face the worrying where each individual can en- Jr Youth Group advisor and now erones. Without the help of effects of climate change, we must work to develop and incorporate gage as their own authentic self. he was putting it into motion. our parents, these youth group renewable energy that is environmentally friendly. I hope the IEC will This lowering of the barrier will While at Temple Emanu-El, events could not happen. Thank meet that challenge, too. Thank you for working around the clock to support a non-threatening, wel- during the musical service pro- you, too, to Charlotte Uscilla who ensure that every home in Israel has power.” coming opportunity for engage- vided by our Artists in Residence, drove up to South Windsor with The president then met IEC workers with special needs who work ment. Or and Feliza Zohar, Trevor just her two boys to make sure in all sections of the company. The president spoke to Eyal, who was Example: Imagine being Jew- brought to my attention that they got to attend this event. badly injured 16 years ago in the terrorist attack on a bus at Har Mer- ish as a team sport...What posi- there was a girl in the 6th grade Our next event will be on Sun- on when he was a soldier. Eyal lost his sight and has a guide dog. The tion do those in our community class who was interested in go- day, Dec. 8. Parents, please help president heard from Eyal how he found a workplace at the IEC and network want to play? - ing with us. It turned out to be, your pre-teens plan ahead. We none other than, our Young Em- will either go to BLAST, the Ninja sion of my learning was Design issary, Roi’s host sister, Michelle Mania Obstacle Course, which is thehow Board fulfilling of Directors his work Yiftahis. Ron-Tal said, “If we have managed to get Theory,One final, a mechanism and critical to dimen look Sapozhnikov. I know Michelle behind Renegade in Waterford, agreementAfter briefing on these the presidentreforms in on the the IEC, IEC’s then reform it is plans,possible Chairman to form of a through the eyes of the user. and her family well and shortly the PEZ Factory in Orange, CT or government (referring to the present impasse on forming a new gov- What does our community want, after speaking with her mom, our see a kid-friendly movie together ernment in Israel.) This reform will bring not only growth but also a not what do we want for it? group headed out. either in the theatres or at some- reduction in the cost of living in Israel. As soon as next year, the price Example: If we want young At 12:40pm, 5 girls, 3 boys, one’s home on a DVD. Feel free to of electricity will fall.” © ASHERNET adult engagement, how can we mine for them and then incubate Trevor, 2 parents and myself call and let me know your child’s their ideas and initiatives. Do piled into cars and headed to preference. See you on Sunday, they want a Happy Hour or a To- South Windsor for an afternoon December 8. rah Study, or perhaps some sort of fun and frolic. Shortly after we of combination of the two? I am ready to support diverse AUTO | HOME | COMMERCIAL | MARINE ON THE BAY thinking. I want to learn from trying. I can respectfully disagree L E V I N E while embracing ambiguity. Will FOR ALL YOUR you join me? 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Blog: CTHouseMan.com East Lyme, CT 06333 [email protected] 14 THEJEWISHLEADER, November22,2019 Levi Kenyon; andhernieces,EllenAbby Lazerow. tesdiener; and Haley, Connor, andEvan McInerny; her great-grandson, (Nicholas Kenyon); Allegra Levine Turnier (Kyle Turnier); Lee Got- Joan Lazerow ofNiantic;her grandchildren, LennaLevine Kenyon brothersister-in-law and Edwin and NinaKriegerofHamden;sister, terford; daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Kevin McInerny of Georgia; Clinton; sonanddaughter-in-law, Andrewand Sandra Levine ofWa- and son-in-law, AbraLevine andT.J. Gottesdiener of NewYorkCity and was fortunate to have thesupportofclosefriendsandfamily. don friends. at IndianSpring,inBoynton Beach,Fla.,nearmany of their New Lon joyed golfandfriends. were active members whereof NewLondon Country Club, they en- and, subsequently,gogue, member ofTemplea HerbShe and Emanuel. friends thatbecameanintegral andimportantpartofherlife. and keepingeye an onthestock market. Shealsohadmany close travel,music, museums, movies, Broadwayshows, playingcards, golf, insurance business,LouisLevine Agency. maker,while Herbsupported hisfamily workingto his father’s build London. Barbarain New supported herfamilyhome mother and a as dren, Abra,Andrew and Lois on Glenwoodthen Admiral Place, Drive, were married June 20,1954. They lived andraised theirthree chil- Barbaraalways will beremembered as agenerous person that Barbara is survived by her beloved children andfamily: daughter Herbpredeceased Barbara in1995. After Herb’s passing,Barbara Later intheirlives together,Barbara Herband enjoyedalso home a She was amember Sisterhood,of the BethEl Synaand BethEl - Barbara had many interests during her life, includingpoetry, art, Norwich Hebrew Norwich Benevolent Obituaries P.O. Box 663Jewett City, CT06351 don, at Ocean Beachwhendon, at they were teenagers, and they of theirwidowed mother, Lee. until theuntimely deathofherfather in1953. Norwich Free Academy andtheUniversity ofConnecticut Norwich, and attended Broad StreetSchool, Elementary and Joan.Barbarawin grew on Washingtonup Street in Lazaroff Krieger. She is survived by her older siblings, Ed- youngest ofthree children bornto AbrahamLee and Esta at herresidence inMystic withherfamily by herside. New London andBoynton 23,2019, passed Oct. Beach,Fla., Synagogue Affiliation Not Required Hebrew Cemeteries #1,#2,and#3 BarbaraherHerbertmet husband, Levine ofNewLon Barbara,with hersister,along Joan, took excellentcare Barbarawas born March 16,1933, in Norwich,the MysticBarbara- Harriet Krieger Levine, 86,formerlyof Memorial Association Interfaith Cemetery #4 Interfaith Barbara Levine Cremains Cemetery 860-887-0896 Norwich CT06360 136 SachemStreet Fax 860-886-2396 860-889-2374 - - - nator. Shealsoworked as afront billing specialist and front office a coordi as office surgery oral she worked for her husband’s vided her family. For many years, same loveaffection and shepro- looked over theircarethe with joyed seeing Marilynshe and in Waterford. The residents en- the MaryKenny Nursing Home bachelor’s degreeWork.Social in College where she received her Flom, Marilyn attended Queens daughter of Murray andPauline 20,1930, in Astoria, N.Y. The them andtheirspouses. topics, and spendingtime with offering sound advice on many lives, their in role significant a hood, Marilyn continuedto have Asthey grewport. into adult empathy, reassurance, andsup- endeavors and always provided three children, supported their on theirlives. Shedoted onher an extremely positive impact everything to her, andshe had grandmother, herfamily meant mother, grandmother, andgreat- rounded by her family. Abeloved the night of Nov. 10, 2019, sur son passedaway peacefully on or thecharityofyour choice. 06320 or of Palm BeachCounty NewLondon, St., 28 Channing eration of Eastern Connecticut, maymade to be TheJewishFed ton. Cemetery,Lestertown Road, Gro- Interment followedEl inBeth Avenue,12 Ocean New London. L. Neilan&SonsFuneralHome, Thursday, 24, attheThomas Oct. friends thatloved her. so many family membersand herself. be missed She will by her family andothers before cared for, loved, andsupported MARILYN She worked for many years at Marilynwas born Sept. WaterfordMarilyn- Simon- n iu f lwr, donations flowers, of lieu In A service was11 a.m. at held Simonson Marilyn CONT. ONPG 14 - - - - www.gofundme.com/f/fightforellie/. to go Please life. her for fight Ellie help to started was fund agnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)inDecember 2017. This is arelativeEllie oftheextended Kagedan/Rubinfamily who was di don. Interment followed inBethElCemetery, Groton. Thomas L. Neilan& Sons FuneralHome, 12 Ocean Avenue, NewLon Beatrice, andOlivia. (Yorie), and Yosef; and five great-granddaughters, Atara, Dahlia, Liana, children,Chaim (Heather), BinnyZack, (Bill), Nikki (Rebecca),Nico Rubin andher Kagedan husband Steven ofTeaneck,N.J.; her grand- Mitchell Rubin and his wife Micheleof Norwich and one daughter Amy tion BethEl,andpastpresident ofB’naiB’rith. the CityofNorwich. She was amemberoftheSisterhood of Congrega- married Julian“Yudi” Rubin inNorwich,June1956. Norwich the daughter of Hyman andNorma (Blinderman) Sitker. She the Lawrenceat New London. MemorialHospital,Dee was bornin passed away surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, Emanuel Synagogue, 160Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT06117. Eleanor Taccone. ua Weis and Ethan Weis. Cherished great-grandmother and of Lillian Taccone,Matt Sarah Weis, Jeffrey Zekowski,Zekowski, Benjamin Josh Loving grandmother of Rebecca Weis, Rachel Weis and her husband, of West Hartford, CT. Dearsister ofthelate Moishe and DinaFeldman. AZ, Aron WeisWeisCA, Mel of Oakland, of Irving,CAandDinaWeis enjoyed participatinginthem. listening inonconversations (in English andHebrew) asmuchshe her caringfamilyfriends, she enjoyedspecial and and watching and oftenonce and least more! Desi’s favoritetruly pastime was towith be close. Shemostenjoyed hearingfrom herchildrendaily ona at basis lovingfamily createdand has keptthat bond a everyone extremely age. Her devotion to her four children was evident asshe raised a very 860-443-1871 New London, CT 06320 12 OceanAvenue THOMAS L. NEILAN &SONSTHOMAS L.NEILAN In lieu of flowers, please donate in Dee’s memory to Fight forEllie. Fightto memory Dee’s in donateflowers, please of lieu In Funeralservices wereon Nov.1:30 p.m. heldat the 13,2019, at she issurvivedBesides her husband, byher beloved family,one son Dee worked for many years as thesecretary tofor theCityManager Waterford -Dolores “Dee” (Sitker) Rubin,83, of Laurel Crest Drive For onlinecondolences,pleasevisitShalomMemorialChapel.com. to made be may memory her in contributions flowers, of lieu In Devoted motherofDavid Weis andhis wife, Marylou,of Tucson, As asurvivoryounga orphan at Desian became oftheHolocaust, Dolores “Dee”Rubin Funeral Directors and Providence. 17 years, previously living inWarwick man, she had lived in West Hartford for late David(Siegel) Feld andMalcha - ward Chernov. was thebeloved wife of the late Ed- ford onSunday, October 27,2019. She nov, 86,died peacefully inWest Hart- West Hartford --Desi Weis Cher Born inPoland, adaughter of the Desi Weis Chernov Niantic, CT06357 48 GrandStreet 860-739-6112 https:// - - - - THE JEWISH LEADER, November 22, 2019 15 A Thanksgiving Lesson from Lynn Yellin TEDDY WEINBERGER By Teddy Weinberger her), but I had learned my les- When I was about 15 years old, I learned a crucial thanks-giving son. Now it is true that as a teen- © 2019, Teddy Weinberger - ager when I was dialing Pete’s lecturing my kids about what I learned from knowledge their existence. It happened like this: number, I would be hoping that Lynn, but I guess they just picked it up. I’ll lesson:Lynn In and order Pete to Yellin, be able may to thankthey both another rest personin peace, you were must our first next- ac Pete rather than Lynn would an- give you two examples. A few months ago, swer the phone. The last thing I Elie (25) and I had lunch out. As we were street from the Brooklyn Museum). Pete was a jazz musician and I wanted to do was to speak with leaving the restaurant, we passed an open studieddoor neighbors clarinet andon the saxophone 7th floor with of 135 him. Eastern When I Parkway was in the (across middle the of her--I just wanted to arrange for window where we could see into the kitchen. the 9th grade, our family moved to Flatbush. I continued to study with my lesson. But when I entered Elie broke away from me, went over to the Pete, arranging lessons with him by phone rather than in person. After Columbia University and my les- window and thanked the kitchen workers. Another example, this one a few months of this arrangement, one day Pete said to me: “You know sons became infrequent, I didn’t from my daughter Rebecca (30). Rebecca coaches girls’ basketball in a Lynn is very upset with you.” Shocked, I asked why. “Because any time mind catching up with Lynn be- number of frameworks, one of which is a Jewish-Arab program under she answers the phone and it’s you calling on the other line, all you say fore she handed the phone to the auspices of the Peace Players organization. There is a bus to take is ‘can I speak with Pete?’ Lynn doesn’t like being treated that way.” Pete. Lynn taught me to always the girls to away-games, typically driven by the same Arab bus driver Talk about a brick upside the head! I hadn’t the faintest notion that be aware when interacting with named Isam. Rebecca noticed that all the girls would board the bus I had been doing anything to give offense. Of course, from that point another person that that other and walk right by Isam without saying a word. At the next practice on if Lynn answered the phone when I called, I would dutifully say: person is a human being. There Rebecca gathered the girls and asked them: “Tell me does anyone here “Hi Lynn this is Teddy. How are you?” Lynn would usually pass me on are many corollaries to this, and realize that there is an actual human being who drives our bus? How to Pete fairly quickly, sometimes without my even having to ask (she one of them is especially appro- is it that not one of you ever greets or thanks Isam?” Needless to say, was never under the impression that I was calling just to chat with priate for Thanksgiving: If anoth- Isam is very busy these days as the girls get on and off his bus, what er person has done you a service, with all the “hellos” and “you’re welcomes” that he returns. But if you you should thank them even if it think he gets tired of this you would be wrong. And I’ll end this column MARILYN CONT. FROM PAGE 14 is their job to serve you. on that note: You cannot over-thank; so feel free to thank anyone and desk receptionist for her son-in- Simonson, daughter-in-law, As a parent, I don’t remember everyone as often as you can. law, Dr. Arthur Dean. In her later Phyllis Holtzman, and Steven Si- years Marilyn was a greeter at monson, daughter-in-law, Eliza- Trump will appear at annual conference Lawrence and Memorial Hospi- beth Hayden. She was the proud tal. grandmother of seven grandchil- By Marcy Oster, JTA Marilyn was an active mem- dren, David Dean (Alicia), Adam President Donald Trump will ber of Congregation Beth El for Dean (Elana), Jason Dean (Alex- be the keynote speaker at the over sixty years and a lifelong andra), Laura Kahan (Daniel), annual conference of the Israeli- member of Hadassah. The syna- and Joel, Eli, and Leah Simonson. American Council. gogue was a large part of her life, Marilyn also leaves behind eight Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, and Marilyn was a former presi- great-grandchildren, Abigail Zeh a Trump supporter and mega dent of the Beth El sisterhood. Dean, Naomi and Talia Dean, donor to Republican candidates, She was a committee member for Sara, Tehilla and Shlomo Dean, is one of the council’s major sup- the acclaimed Beth El cookbook, and Adina and Esther Kahan. She porters. “From Manna to Mousse,” where is also survived by her brother ecting nearly 4,000 attend- she tested many recipes to deter- and sister-in-law, Leonard and ees from around the world. The mine which would be included Marilyn Flom, and her many niec- theme of the conference this year for publication. An accomplished es and nephews. is “Israel, Together.” cook herself, Marilyn was the co- She was predeceased by her “This is great news not only owner of a local catering service. husband, Alvin Simonson, who for our organization but for the Her strudel and rugelach were passed away in 2015. entire pro-Israel community in well known. Funeral services were held at America, which supports unwav- Donald Trump waving after addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Marilyn will always be re- 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, ering ties between the United Committee Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., March 21, 2016, before membered for her warmth, at Temple Emanu-El, 29 Dayton States and Israel,” Shoham Nico- he was elected president. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images) thoughtfulness, inviting nature, Road, Waterford. let, co-founder and CEO of the Is- for Israel; Ambassador Dani winner of the 2018 Eurovision and sense of style. She made a Donations may be made to raeli-American Council, told the Dayan, consul general of Israel song contest. lasting impression on all those Congregation Beth El. PO Box Jewish Telegraphic Agency. in New York; and Netta Barzilai, she knew, from her family to her 1310, New London, CT 06320 or The council’s mission, accord- many friends. Lev Lalev Girls’ Orphanage in Is- ing to its website, is “to build an Marilyn is survived by her rael. 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