February 8-14, 2019 Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton Volume XLVIII, Number 6 BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK Center for Studies to show documentary on Jewish-Arab immigrants on Feb. 11 The Center for Israel Studies at Bingham- the campus. The screening will be followed institutionalized policies that placed them politics,” said organizers of the event. ton University will hold a public screening of by a discussion led by Professor Erez Tzfadia. in development towns. “Touching on the Tzfadia was the scientific adviser of “The the documentary “The Ancestral Sin” (Israel “The Ancestral Sin” tells the story ideological nerves of Israel, the documen- Ancestral Sin.” He teaches public policy and 2017) on Monday, February 11, from 3:30-6 of Jewish-Arab immigrants in the early tary sparked a public storm about the role administration at Sapir College in Israel. His pm, in the Fine Arts Building, room 258, on days of the Israeli state and reveals the of ethnicity and race in Israeli culture and work focuses on spatial policy and politics. Demonstration of 3-D printer at BD on Feb. 17 On Sunday, February 17, from 10- how it works and what sort of things can gether. He has done several upgrades and Kohn has made a working model of a Toy- 11:30 am, Harold Kohn will demonstrate be done with it. modifications. I’ve heard about file formats ota five-speed manual transmission, square and explain how 3-D printing works at Manasse, who organized the event, stored with endings .com, .odt. and .gif. The gears, some spiral vases and much more. He Beth David , 39 Riverside Dr., said, “Harold Kohn is a retired engineer inventor created a new .g file format. Other has agreed to demonstrate the printer, and Binghamton. The event is sponsored by the who has his own 3-D printer. As a friend engineering software writers are writing to explain the process and operation. Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton of Toby and Harold and, being curious this format. The amount of new, free stuff Following the 3-D printer presentation, and is open to the community. Breakfast about 3-D printers, I asked him about it. is crazy. This demo can be appreciated by there will be an exploratory discussion for will be served. The cost to attend is $5. To I was invited to their home for dinner and anyone from artsy to just plain curious. You those interested about forming a unified com- RSVP, call Charlie Manasse at 765-3304. a demonstration. With the technology in do not need to be an electrical engineer. I’m munity service group that would not be defined Kohn will discuss what 3-D printing is, its infancy, he bought a ‘kit’ and put it to- not and I loved it.” by congregation membership or identity. JFS “Beyond the Rainbow” now to be held Feb. 26 Jewish Family Service, in con- Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/ due to inclement weather. Those still interested in attending junction with Pride and Joy Families/ Queer in the Binghamton Jewish There will be no charge for the need to RSVP to Roz Antoun again Lesbian and Gay Families Building Community” on Tuesday, February 26, program and the light dinner. The at 724-2332 or [email protected] to Project and Temple Concord, will hold at Temple Concord, 9 Riverside Dr., dinner will be held at 5:30 pm, with prepare enough food and materials for the program “Beyond the Rainbow: Binghamton. The event was postponed the program running from 6:15-8 pm. all participants. Children of Abraham to host Passover seder for non- on March 3 The Children of Abraham will host many Christians consider the seder to be Temple Concord and Geoffrey Brown zoh ball soup and macaroons. Grape juice a Passover seder for non-Jews on Sun- the setting of the Last Supper of ,” of Temple Israel will lead the seder, the will be used in place of wine to respect the day, March 3, from 2-4 pm, at Temple said Eve Berman. goal is for each table to have a family-like Muslim prohibition on alcohol use and for Concord, 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton. “I was approached on more than one experience. “Anything we can do to share those who also refrain from alcohol. Members of the Jewish community occasion by Christian leaders asking if we the seder’s symbols, in particular, those on Contact Temple Concord at 723-7355, will be needed to host tables and assist could have a seder for them to experience the seder plate and how they relate to the or e-mail interfaithbroomecounty@gmail. preparation of seder plates and snacks. how we as Jews observe Passover and the story of the Exodus, will make memorable com if you are interested in assisting at There is a charge of $10 for those who meaning it has for us as Jews. So we looked connections for participants,” added Brown. the event. Help is needed to host tables, can afford to pay. at how to offer this for our non-Jewish A member of the Jewish community will to prepare the seder plate and matzoh ball “The Passover seder holds a partic- neighbors,” said Rabbi Barbara Gold- serve as table host, helping with the rituals soup, and to cleanup. ular fascination far beyond the Jewish man-Wartell. of the seder plate, and sharing their own Non-Jews can sign up for the sed- community. Muslims revere Moses as This seder for non-Jews is being designed experiences of Passover. At the conclusion er at https://www.signupgenius.com/ a prophet, the Exodus from Egypt in- as an educational opportunity for the com- of the event, each table will share their go/30E0D4AAFAF2AA2FC1-children1. spired African-Americans in their quest munity, to experience Passover in a wholly reflections on the experience. See www.interfaithbroomecounty.com for freedom and justice in America, and Jewish context. While Goldman-Wartell of The menu will include vegetarian mat- for more information on the event and to sign up to volunteer. Spotlight As winter weather batters populations INSIDE THIS ISSUE worldwide, JDC calls for aid efforts By JNS staff utility subsidies; minor home repairs; and (JNS) – As extreme weather sweeps extra food and medical supplies for people across the United States and Europe, the with limited access to stores and facilities American Jewish Joint Distribution Com- in inclement weather conditions. mittee urges the public to support local and “The human toll of extreme cold, espe- global winter efforts that aid poor popula- cially for vulnerable groups like the poor, tions. JDC has provided such aid this year elderly and children, cannot be underesti- to more than 9,500 poor Jews, including mated,” said JDC CEO David M. Schizer. the homebound elderly, across the former “As parts of America are plunged again Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. into dangerous temperatures, the warm The relief – deployed to ensure protec- home and clothing we take for granted is Nadezhda B. (last name withheld) shoveled tion from dipping temperatures and rising often out of reach for those on the margins coal provided to her by the American Jewish costs during the winter months – includes of society, like elderly Jews in places like Joint Distribution Committee and the JDC- thousands of tons of coal, firewood and the former Soviet Union. supported Hesed Social Welfare Center gasoline; warm clothing and bedding sets; See “JDC” on page 5 outside Odessa, Ukraine. (Photo by JDC) INSIDE THIS ISSUE port controversy News in brief... 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From the Desk of the Federation President Changes to our annual donation letter SUZANNE HOLWITT

You should have recently received your 2018 tax dona- sending you a letter when we receive any donation that Those of you making structured monthly contri- tion letters from Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton. you make to the Federation (i.e. your generous pledge, butions will receive your tax statements as usual in Although the tax laws at the federal level have changed, or PJ Library, or in honor of, or in memory of, or for a January. under New York state law there are still deductions that special pledge drive). This letter will need to be placed in I also want to thank our generous community for are allowed, so the letters should be helpful. a folder by you with any other tax/donation information the support you have given to the Federation with your Moving forward, we are making a change that we collected during the year. If you have made a donation continued giving. This lets us know how much you hope will help make things easier. Instead of getting an since January 1 of this year, you should start to receive appreciate all that we try to do for our community. I end-of-year letter showing your donation(s), we will be these letters. look forward to seeing you at many community events. Jewish journalism isn’t dead, it’s just changing By Jonathan S. Tobin paper, under the leadership of its brilliant longtime editor There should be no schadenfreude about what hap- (JNS) – The news about The Forward hit the small Abraham Cahan, aided the efforts of its immigrant read- pened at The Forward from those who disagreed with community of Jewish journalists hard. After years of heavy ers to become part of their new home. Its advice column, its politics. American Jewry needs more voices speaking financial losses, the paper fired about 30 percent ofits called a “Bintel Brief” – or a bundle of letters – is a vital out and reporting on vital issues of interest, not fewer of staff, including its two top editors, and ended its monthly document in the history of American Jewry as its author them. Encouraging a competition of ideas in a community magazine, meaning that it will no longer appear in print. dispensed sage suggestions that were intended to ease the where ignorance and indifference toward Israel and Jewish This has led to some public mourning about the demise process of Americanization. concerns is widespread remains important to its future. of Jewish journalism. But while there is no The demographic implosion of non-Or- question that those tasked with the job of [T]he most important reason why this niche journalism isn’t thodox American life has also taken a toll on trying to inform the English-speaking world Jewish weeklies. Just as other institutions that about Jewish issues and Israel are facing dying is because there is still a large audience that is hungry are at the center of Jewish life, such as Fed- mounting difficulties, the death of this niche for news and informed opinion about the Jewish world that it erations and , are hemorrhaging of the press world is, as Mark Twain would can’t get from secular outlets. ... Jewish journalists must have donors and members, it’s hardly surprising have said, “greatly exaggerated.” faith that as long they provide the content that the community that publications are suffering because much As with the rest of the media, Jewish jour- of the community no longer feels connected nalism is changing, and those who engage in seeks and needs, there will be a place at the table for our work. to Israel or even to local Jewish concerns. it must adapt or die. That’s bad news for those The alternative is a future in which ignorance will reign and Moreover, like all print operations, The of us who enjoy holding a newspaper in our Jewish life will suffer. Forward has suffered due to the decline of hands or who think the preservation of the the format as advertisers have disappeared institutions that dominated it for generations and younger readers are less inclined to read in their current form is a pre-requisite for the continuation But that Americanization inevitably led to the decline of newspapers in their traditional form. Local papers must also of Jewish life. But as long as there are journalists with the and the Forverts, and its many competitors that pur- compete with all sorts of digital formats in an era where savvy to navigate the current business environment, and sued different editorial agendas similarly fell on hard times. many, if not most, people get most of their news from their who are able to create content that readers want and need, This once thriving business hasn’t been profitable since 1945. social-media feeds – usually on their smartphones or other this niche of the field has the chance not only to survive, It has survived by gradually selling off the company’s assets. mobile devices – and not by individual publications in print but also to thrive. While the Yiddish edition continues to publish for a small or otherwise. Moreover, the cost of maintaining hard-copy The Forward has a special place in the history of the subscriber base, the paper was given a new lease on life editions has caused other papers to switch, as The Forward Jewish press. In its heyday in the early 20th century, the when Seth Lipsky launched an English-language edition has done, to an all digital and Internet model. Yiddish-language Forverts was a powerful voice for those that became one of the most vibrant forces in American It’s understandable if those of us who have grown who were part of the massive wave of immigration to the Jewish journalism. Since Lipsky left in 2000, the paper has up with print hate this development. But no one should United States from Eastern Europe. At its peak, it had a taken a sharp left turn that is consistent with its Socialist confuse the future of print with the future of journalism. national readership with 275,000 subscribers. roots. But while its stands on Israel and its decision to Like secular dailies, Jewish publications may no longer Its Socialist politics were representative of the thinking allow space to anti-Zionist views deserve criticism, this be able to count on local retail or national advertisers. Yet of many Jewish newcomers, even if that was out of step had nothing to do with financial problems that stemmed they can and have replaced that source of income with with the views of most Americans at the time. But the with yearly seven-digit deficits. See “Changing” on page 7 In My Own Words Fact-checks needed – on both sides RABBI RACHEL ESSERMAN, EXECUTIVE EDITOR If we like a politician, it’s all too easy to accept every young, which, for some, is another strike against her. She’s about unimportant details, rather than her real point word they say as the gospel. One of the most important also a self-declared democratic socialist and that scares the about misused funds that could be spent on health and things that journalists do is serve as fact-checkers – that wits out of others. Ocasio-Cortez seems concerned about education. I agree with her that we need to focus more is, make certain that statistics used are accurate and the working poor and others who usually have no voice in on health and education, but that does not absolve her comparisons made are correct. This also means that Congress, something I think is wonderful. However, that for using incorrect facts and figures. politicians should carefully check their facts before does not make her exempt from having her statements Incorrect information and fake news travel quickly when making speeches or answering questions because, if carefully checked by the press – the same press, by the they are shared on Twitter and Facebook. Some studies one fact is wrong, it makes people doubt the other facts way, that fact checks President Trump. show that false statements are retweeted or shared faster presented. I’m betting most people are thinking I’m The Washington Post, the paper that once called Presi- than true stories, mostly because they are so outrageous speaking about President Donald Trump, but, while he dent Trump’s figures on illegal immigration “nonsensical,” people want to make certain everyone knows. We need to is known for offering incorrect information, he is not the has disputed material offered in several of Ocasio-Cortez’ confirm a story or statement is true before passing it on. only person who isn’t carefully analyzing material. Rep. tweets. Their disagreements are not based on made-up Politicians have the added responsibility to make certain Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), for instance, has also figures, but rather on careful interpretations of material. that the information and interpretations they make public been criticized for making grand statements that aren’t Some of her tweets have received the Post’s “four Pin- are correct. The facts do matter because without them we supported by fact. occhios” designation, although she nowhere matches the are ruled by cults of personality. Supporters of Ocasio-Cor- Ocasio-Cortez does seem like a breath of fresh air and number the president has received. Ocasio-Cortez has tez and Trump should do their own fact checking and not most of the objections to her have been foolish. I mean, been criticized for speaking incorrectly about “living blindly follow them just because they like them. Politics seriously, she danced in a video as part of a college project and minimum wages” and about errors in transactions of personality are wrong no matter which party or which and people act like she’s done something immoral. She’s made by the Pentagon. She claims the Post is concerned side of an issue you support.

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Editorial/News Regular weekly deadline is noon, Wednesday, for the following week’s newspaper. www.thereportergroup.org February 8-14, 2019 Page 3 - The Reporter “Beth David’s 55 Years on Riverside Drive: Sharing the Memories” talk at Feb. 9 BD luncheon On Saturday, February 9, Beth David’s City plant. “At the time,” Serkin said, “my always been and continues to be our go-to authority on just luncheon speaker will be Marlene Serkin. three children ranged in age from 3½ to 9, and I about everything. We are delighted to have her enlighten us “February marks 55 years since Beth David decided to get involved in volunteering so that about Beth David’s history in its Riverside Drive location, Synagogue has been at 39 Riverside Drive,” I would meet people and do some good.” The and can’t think of a better way to mark our 55th anniversary!” organizers said, “and Marlene Serkin has vivid Serkins joined Beth David as soon as they moved Beth David’s luncheon speaker series takes place the memories of the move, memories she will share to the area. After participating in Beth David’s second Saturday of the month after morning ser- with all of us. She will describe what the event Sisterhood, Serkin volunteered in community vices, and is open to the community. There is no charge was like when the scrolls were moved organizations that included Hillel Academy, for the luncheon, but Beth David welcomes donations to to their new location, as well as talk about the the Jewish Community Center and Chabad. For the Luncheon Fund in order to keep the program going. rabbi at the time, community members who were many years, Serkin ran the rummage sales at Beth Donations can be made in honor or in memory of someone, actively involved in making the move possible Marlene Serkin David, as well as Chabad’s Purim shalach manot or to mark a special occasion. Those wishing an acknowl- and memorable events that have taken place at program. She has served as the president of the edgment to be sent to the person being honored, or to the Beth David since the move.” Regional Chapter of Women’s Branch of the Orthodox Union; family of someone being remembered, can indicate that, Serkin grew up in New Jersey. “I come from a family treasurer of Hillel Academy; vice president and secretary along with the necessary information. Donations may be of volunteers,” she said, “and I am proud to be carrying on of Beth David Synagogue; and president, vice president sent to Beth David Synagogue, 39 Riverside Dr., Bing- that tradition.” Married in 1951, she and her family moved and treasurer of Beth David Sisterhood. “To this long list hamton, NY 13905, Attention: Luncheon Fund. to the Binghamton area when General Electric transferred of service,” organizers said, “we can add the title of local her husband Jack, a mechanical engineer, to its Johnson historian of Beth David and the community. Marlene has OF NOTE TI Family Kabbalat Shabbat, dinner The Temple Israel Sisterhood will hold an erev Shabbat Immediately following the service, there will be a event on Friday evening, February 8. The evening will begin pot luck family dinner; participants are requested to Ferentinos at 5:30 pm with a family-oriented, kid-friendly Kabbalat bring menu selections that are either vegan, vegetarian Leah Ferentinos, daughter of Fran and Peter Ferentinos, Shabbat service, including music. or dairy. represented the University of Pennsylvania Law School as a presenter at the 22nd UBC Interdisciplinary Legal Studies Graduate Conference at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, Chinese company set to manage Haifa’s University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Her research paper was “How the ‘Appearance of Corruption’ and Money in Politics Shape U.S. Public Opinion and Trust port, testing the U.S.-Israeli alliance in Government.” By Yaakov Lappin (JNS) – The presence of The Jewish Community wishes to express its Chinese state-owned com- sympathy to Denis and Mark Goldsmith panies at Israel’s seaports is acting as a thorn in U.S.-Is- on the death of their mother, raeli relations. According to Marilyn Goldsmith China’s Ministry of Trans- port, a total of 52 ports in 34 countries are managed or were constructed by Chinese Valentine’s Day Bouquets companies, and that number is by set to grow as Beijing expands KoKeDaMa Flora its program. These include A view of the port in the northern Israeli city of Haifa. 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How do you introduce a child to the horrors of the stepmother in preparation for her debut concert. That life complement the text. The novel is extremely well done Holocaust? Usually books for grade-school-aged children came to an abrupt end when the two Jews were arrested and starkly portrays the hatred of Jews that existed before tone down Nazi atrocities because those readers may be too and taken to a concentration camp. and after the war. young to assimilate what occurred. Novels for teenagers, on The novel begins, though, after Gerta has spent two “The Librarian of Auschwitz” the other hand, often offer graphic details about life during years in the camp. Liberation is only a few days away. The most ambitious and complex novel of the three is World War II for Jews who were forced into concentration Although ill at first, Gerta begins to recover and is be- Antonio Iturbe’s “The Librarian of Auschwitz” (Godwin camps or lived in hiding. While the three novels in this friended by another teenager, Levi Goldszmit. Both teens Books/Henry Holt and Company), which takes place in review are aimed at young adults, my hope is that their have no living family and are forced to think about their the family camp section of Auschwitz. The camp is seen parents will read and discuss them with their children in future – a future for which they are completely unprepared. through the eyes of several characters and features the order to help them understand the feelings that may arise Gerta and Levi understand the world they once lived in no real-life Edita (Dita) Aderlova, Fredy Hirsch and Josef from these works – works that I found to be heart-rendering longer exists, but their time in the camp robbed them of Mengele. Its main focus, though, is on young Dita, who and emotionally upsetting at times. Fortunately, all three the practical knowledge they need to make a future. For was moved with her parents to the Terezin Ghetto and then novels also offer glimpses of acts of kindness and caring example, they can’t even imagine how to do the simplest to Auschwitz. Fortunately for Dita, she and her parents are that occurred during those dark and difficult times. of things: deciding where to live and how to support placed in the family camp – one set up so the Nazis will “What the Night Sings” themselves. Levi finds solace through prayer and Jewish be able to show the Red Cross how well they are treating One way to protect a child after the Nazis invaded your rituals. Gerta, though, has no knowledge of ; she people. Fredy has organized a school for the younger chil- country was to pretend that you weren’t Jewish. That was can barely remember her Jewish mother. The only thing dren with the permission of the Nazis and has asked Dita true for Gerta Rausch, the narrator of “What the Night that has meaning is music, but, although she loves singing, to be the school librarian. Since owning reading material Sings” by Vesper Stamper (Alfred A. Knopf), who didn’t she fears the war has robbed her of her voice. is forbidden and punishable by death, Dita risks her life know she was Jewish until someone betrayed her and her “What the Night Sings” tells not only of Gerta’s life in to care for and hide the few books available. The school father to the Nazis. Before that, the 14-year-old Gerta the camp, but the precious time before her dreams were also features what she calls living books – teachers who spent most of her days in their apartment practicing her crushed by reality. The novel contains black and beige tell stories that help the children forget their surroundings. viola with her father and her singing with her non-Jewish drawings – some realistic and some impressionistic – that See “War” on page 7

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The name of the professional purpose. filing of the Articles of Organization process to: Vanity Fur NY, LLC, 3 office of the professional service service limited liability company ______of the Company with the Secretary Grand St. Binghamton, NY 13903. LLC is to be located is Broome (“LLC”) is KURT SCHRADER of State was November 20, 2018. Purpose: any lawful activities. County. PLLC. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF The county in which the principal ______LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: The place of business of the Company 5. The Secretary of State of 2. The date of filing of the Articles name of the limited liability company shall be located is Broome County. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF the State of New York is of Organization with the is: CJA401, LLC (the “Company”). The Secretary of State has been LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: hereby designated as agent of Secretary of State is December The date of filing of the Articles designated as agent of the Company The name of the limited liability the professional service LLC 7, 2018. of Organization of the Company upon whom process against it may be company is: DCG Holdings, LLC upon whom process against with the Secretary of State was served. The Secretary of State shall (the “Company”). The date of filing it may be served. The post 3. The date of existence of the LLC January 7, 2019. The county in mail a copy of any process against of the Articles of Organization of the office address to which the is January 1, 2019. which the principal place of business the Company, to Hinman, Howard Company with the Secretary of State Secretary of State shall mail of the Company shall be located & Kattell, LLP, Attn: Christopher L. was January 25, 2019. The county in a copy of any process against 4. The County within the State of is Broome County. The Secretary Roma, Esq., 80 Exchange Street, which the principal place of business the professional service LLC New York in which the principal of State has been designated as Suite 700, Binghamton, NY 13901. of the Company shall be located served upon him or her is: 99 office of the professional service agent of the Company upon whom The purpose of the business of the is Broome County. The Secretary Corporate Drive, Binghamton, LLC is to be located is Broome process against it may be served. The Company is any lawful business of State has been designated as NY 13904. County. Secretary of State shall mail a copy purpose. agent of the Company upon whom of any process against the Company, ______process against it may be served. 6. The character or purpose of the 5. The Secretary of State of to Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP, The Secretary of State shall mail business of the professional the State of New York is Attn: James W. Orband, 80 Exchange NOTICE OF FORMATION OF a copy of any process against the service LLC is any purpose hereby designated as agent of Street, Suite 700, Binghamton, NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Company, to Hinman, Howard & allowed by law. the professional service LLC 13901. The purpose of the business UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED Kattell, LLP, Attn: Ryan M. Mead, ______upon whom process against of the Company is any lawful business LIABILITY COMPANY LAW 80 Exchange Street, Suite 700, it may be served. The post purpose. Binghamton, NY 13901. The purpose 12 Grand Realty LLC, Arts of Org. office address to which the ______1. The name of the limited liability of the business of the Company is filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Secretary of State shall mail company (“LLC”) is Square Deal any lawful business purpose. 12/26/2018. Cty: Broome. SSNY a copy of any process against NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Holdings, LLC. ______desig. as agent upon whom process the professional service LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: against may be served & shall mail served upon him or her is: 99 The name of the limited liability 2. The date of filing of the Articles NOTICE OF FORMATION OF process to 8423 Third Ave., Brooklyn, Corporate Drive, Binghamton, company is: CDF Enterprises, LLC of Organization with the LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NY 11209. General Purpose. NY 13904. (the “Company”). The date of filing Secretary of State is January UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED ______of the Articles of Organization of the 23, 2019. LIABILITY COMPANY LAW 6. The character or purpose of the Company with the Secretary of State Notice of formation of KE ESTATES business of the professional was January 15, 2019. The county in 3. The County within the State of 1. The name of the limited liability LLC. Art. 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2018 B’nai Mitzvah Planning Timetable At birth: ❐ Order wine for kiddush When the child is born start saving! Only joking. But if ❐ Mail in-town invitations you can, it’s not a bad idea to start a “bar/bat mitzvah club” 4 weeks ahead: savings account. If you don’t use it, put it toward college. ❐ Prepare bar/bat mitzvah speech 1-3 years ahead: ❐ Finalize hotel reservations and transpor- ❐ Set bar/bat mitzvah date tation ❐ Set a budget ❐ Meet with caterer(s) ❐ Reserve synagogue hall for kiddush ❐ Make up welcome gifts for out-of-town ❐ Reserve hall for additional receptions guests (if desired) ❐ Arrange for caterer/party planner and ❐ Arrange aliyot band/music for occasion (if desired) ❐ Send honorary gift to synagogue ❐ Buy a loose-leaf binder with dividers, or ❐ Meet with rabbi start a filing system for keeping business ❐ Make up seating charts for reception cards, estimates, notes, lists, etc. 2 weeks ahead: Moira Shirvan 10-12 months ahead: ❐ Give final count to caterer May 5, 2018 ❐ Begin bar/bat mitzvah lessons ❐ Check with florist and/or decorations’ Temple Israel ❐ Begin attending weekly Shabbat services coordinator ❐ Arrange for photographer and/or video ❐ Meet with rabbi ❐ Book hotel s and investigate transportation for out-of- ❐ Order bar/bat mitzvah cake, etc. for Friday night oneg town guests A few days ahead: 6 months ahead: ❐ Have bar/bat mitzvah rehearsal and take bima photographs ❐ Plan color scheme and/or theme ❐ Xerox copies of speeches, room and table layout, etc. and ❐ Arrange for florist and/or decorations’ coordinator give them to a friend to hold or drop off at synagogue ❐ Make guest list and reception hall, in case you forget to bring your 4-5 months ahead: copies that day. ❐ Order invitations, thank you notes, imprinted napkins Special Day: and personalized party favors ❐ Prepare to enjoy your simcha! ❐ Shop for clothing and shoes ❐ Purchase tallit, tefillin, etc. ❐ Choose a calligrapher, if desired 3 months ahead: ❐ Plan Sunday brunch (if applicable) Alexander Stuppel ❐ Order printed yarmulkas, if desired May 26, 2018 2 months ahead: Lisa Newman Stuppel and Ian Stuppel ❐ Meet with photographer Temple Israel ❐ Meet with florist and/or decorations’ coordinator ❐ Mail out-of-town invitations 6 weeks ahead: ❐ Order tuxedos (if applicable) ❐ Take care of clothing alterations

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Mazel tov to these 2019 b’nai mitzvah All information was provided by representatives of local synagogues. B’nai mitzvah...... Parents...... Date...... Synagogue Sylvan Greenfield...... Elaan Greenfield...... March 9...... Temple Beth-El, Ithaca Victoria Heilveil...... Amy Hornburg and Jeffrey Heilveil...... March 30...... Temple Concord Jay Hirsh...... Haym Hirsh and Lisa Ellin...... March 30...... Congregation Tikkun v’Or Abe Sachs...... Aaron Sachs and Christine Evans...... April 6...... Congregation Tikkun v’Or Ella Avgar...... Ariel and Christie Avgar...... April 13...... Temple Beth-El, Ithaca Ellie Friedman...... Randy Friedman and Brenda Schlaen...... May 25...... Temple Israel Charles Edwards...... Sara Edwards...... May 25...... Temple Concord Laura Klotzkin...... Shary and David Klotzkin...... May 27...... Temple Concord Amiella Lissy...... Micah and Razi Lissy...... June 1...... Temple Israel Samara Schwartz...... Peter Schwartz and Kathy Lacson...... June 8...... 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Salkin “The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planner: Everything You Need “The JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary” by Jeffrey K. Salkin focuses on the spiritual meaning of the to Organize and Plan a Meaningful Ceremony and a Jeffrey K. Salkin b’nai mitzvah. His book includes information on how to help Joyous Celebration” by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin has taken his expertise in creating children prepare for the event, including those with special This notebook-style work focuses on the different aspects meaningful b’nai mitzvah ceremonies in a new direction by needs; how to create a more meaningful service; ways to plan of the event with information about everything from setting showing teenagers how the Bible – both Torah and haftarah a party that is in keeping with the spirituality of the day; and the date and budget to the speeches and toasts at the party. portions – can speak directly to their lives in “The JPS B’nai issues related specifically to divorced or interfaith families. Also included is information about the ceremony itself. Mitzvah Torah Commentary.” “For Kids – Putting God on Your Guest List: How to “Reclaiming Bar/Bat Mizvah: as a Spiritual Rite of “Mitzvah Chic: How to Host a Meaningful, Fun, and Claim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Bar or Bat Passage” by Rabbi Goldie Milgram Drop Dead Gorgeous Bar or Bat Mitzvah” by Gail Mitzvah” by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin Rabbi Goldie Milgram writes about how to not only make Anthony Greenberg Aimed at children preparing for their b’nai mitzvah, this the b’nai mitzvah into a more spiritual event, but to help This guide offers information on how to create both a book explains the meaning behind the event and helps chil- children live a mitzvah-center life. The book includes trues meaningful b’nai mitzvah ceremony and a great celebration. It dren better understand the spiritual aspects of Judaism. An stories and a guide to help student feel “touched by Torah.” includes a discussion of the Torah portions, ideas for themed parties, a timeline for preparation, budget information and thoughts for how to include non-Jewish family and friends. Bar/bat mitzvah service prep timeline “Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah: The Ceremony, the Party, By Temple Concord’s Religious School Committee 9 months before: and How the Day Came to Be” by Bert Metter Editor’s note: Some of these things may only apply at Temple ❐ Lock in on tzedakah project/gift Want your children to better understand how the b’nai Concord, but many are generally applicable. The Religious ❐ Work on Torah portion in Hebrew mitzvah ceremony came into being? This book puts the School Committee’s original guidelines have been edited here. ❐ Decide on chanting as option event into historical perspective and explains its spiritual 2 years before: ❐ Work on haftarah blessings importance. Another chapter features information about ❐ Parents set date of bar/bat mitzvah service with rabbi ❐ Attend Friday night (Saturday morning) services the b’nai of actors and sports figures. The book is ❐ Decide priorities: bar/bat vs. sports, music, etc. ❐ Tallit and kippah: Place orders aimed at children, but is also directed at anyone unfamiliar ❐ Work on Hebrew prayerbook 6-5 months before: with the ceremony. 1 year before: ❐ Know minimum verses from Torah ❐ Parents and bar/bat mitzvah meet with rabbi ❐ Start reading Torah without vowels ❐ Obtain Torah and haftarah sections ❐ Review Hebrew prayerbook selections with rabbi ❐ Start tutorials in/out of Hebrew school/evaluate ❐ Begin haftarah in Hebrew ❐ Sign contract for facility use at temple 4 months before: ❐ Go to/observe other bar/bat mitzvahs ❐ Begin practicing Hebrew parts in sanctuary ❐ Seek out parent-parent mentor ❐ Arrange for music at services 3 months before: ❐ Read English translation of Torah and haftarah (3 times) ❐ Attend Friday night (Saturday morning) services 2 months before: ❐ Discuss speech with rabbi ❐ Begin practicing English parts in sanctuary (with parents) ❐ Review Friday night (Saturday morning) parts with rabbi ❐ Add cues to service book/Hebrew names? 1 month before: ❐ Write speech with rabbi ❐ Work on parents’ speech 2-3 weeks before: ❐ Full rehearsals in sanctuary 1 week before: ❐ “Welcome” pamphlet (office) ❐ Family rehearsal Party At Our Place... 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Beersheva, Israel. The conference was held as a medium The nature of the event’s participants also encouraged the to facilitate, create, strengthen and develop connections discussion of cross-cultural and cross-sector employment between organizations that promote employment in the opportunities and challenges. Negev and human-resource managers, senior business As part of its massive “Blueprint Negev” strategy to organizations, industrial enterprises and leading employers revitalize southern Israel, Jewish National Fund-USA has in the Negev. been a partner of Eretz-Ir and the Lauder Employment Organized and sponsored by the Lauder Employment Center, strategically supporting its vision for a socioeco- Center, Jewish National Fund-USA , Eretz-Ir, the Man- nomic boom in the Negev. ufacturers Association of Israel and Menora Insurance Russell Robinson, CEO of JNF-USA, addressed par- Group, the YES Planet Be’er Sheva Cineplex buzzed ticipants and was joined by Bruce K. Gould of Orlando, The November conference focused on employment with people exchanging information and making plans FL, JNF-USA’s president-elect. For Robinson, “It’s management in a multi-generational era. (Photo courtesy for how to take their new connections into the real world unbelievable… that the discussion today is about how of JNF-USA) and make solid, quality job placements happen in Israel’s to employ different generations into the employment southern region. sector [in the Negev]. We started working in Beershe- “Events of this kind create an encounter between the two va 20 years ago and this conference could never have sides of the employment equation – the job-seekers and happened then,” pointing to the fast-paced growth and the employers,” said Linkovsky. “The discourse created development happening in the region, which is encour- here… makes it possible to bring about change and to affect aging younger generations to stay, giving stability to the entire employment world of the Negev. It is helping the older generations already there and increasing the us greatly improve the quality of life for those we serve.” quality of life for all Negev residents. Ibrahim Krinawi, director of professional internships at “You hold in your hand the next 50, 75, 100 years of life Ri’an Employment Centers, noted that “it’s so important here in the Negev – that’s how powerful of a responsibility for me to be here and look for new partners. It changes you have. The differences you’ll make today will be felt the way I think and allows for a lot of potential output on for the next century,” added Robinson. my end – I have a lot of work waiting for me as soon as One employment organization working to find qual- we are done.” ity jobs for the population it serves is Beersheva’s Olim That’s because the real work begins after the con- Department that focuses on new immigrants to Israel. ference ends, with employment organizations and Elena Linkovsky, employment director for the depart- potential employers making their connections come ment, explained, “We provide support in all areas of life to life by follow-up meetings in order to make the for new immigrants choosing to settle in Beersheva. They right job match. are a part of the rich human capital which contributes to With the help of organizations like Jewish National the growth of the region, and we want them to stay and Fund-USA and Eretz-Ir, the explosion of Israel’s newest More than 40 diverse employment organizations and 180 develop roots here.” and most innovative tech sectors in the Negev are said to human-resources teams came together for the second One challenge for these immigrants is finding work that be giving the next generation the chance to be a part of annual Negev Human Resources Conference in Beersheva, allows them the chance to acclimate to their new culture, a social revolution that will shape Israel’s economy for Israel, in November. (Photo courtesy of JNF-USA) and to use their international perspective and skills set. years to come.

JDC Continued from page 1 “Today, we are divided by many things, but we can all many of whom live on as little as $2 a day in places like In Hungary, JDC’s relief efforts focused on providing agree on aiding the poorest among us,” he continued. “We Ukraine, JDC winter relief centered on the payment firewood to needy households, with more than 6,000 EUR ask the public to support efforts – whether your hometown of recipients’ utility bills, minor home repairs, heating worth of firewood provided for this winter season. In coat drive, volunteering in a shelter or community center, appliances and the distribution of winter clothing. The partnership with local Jewish communities in Romania, or donations overseas – that provides a warm sense of assistance was provided in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Estonia and Latvia, aid included flu vaccinations community for those who are alone.” Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgzstan, and hats, gloves and scarfs. Among poor Jewish seniors in the former Soviet Union, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

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Terumah, Exodus 25:1-27:19 RABBI MARJORIE BERMAN, SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR, RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL COLLEGE

Our portion this week, Terumah, begins with God telling person to create a just society. ment for synagogue dues, to check last year’s taxes to see Moses to instruct the Israelite people to “bring Me gifts; What is commanded in Terumah is something else, more what donations we gave and in what amount, to do what you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose of a free will offering – whatever you are moved to do. is expected of us. And those things are vitally important. heart so moves [them].” These gifts are to be used for the The Hebrew verb used here is yidvenu. One understanding They build community and support justice in our world. creating of a mikdash shochanti b’tocham, a “sanctuary of this verb is to impel, to incite, to call, to be noble, to But do they create a place for the Holy to dwell? that I may dwell among them.” It is interesting to note be willing, generous or ready; another is to speak; and The mikdash, or sanctuary, is not just a place of awe and that God commands that the gifts are to be given by every yet another is to move gently, to glide or to glide over. It beauty – although it is that as well – but a place which is person “whose heart so moves [them].” This is clearly a seems that what is asked of the Israelites is to give what built out of people’s longing and their generosity of heart. voluntary offering. Our tradition has no difficulty with their heart calls on them to give, or to give what enables It can often be hard to find that place in our own hearts. We saying exactly what each person should bring, and what the heart to glide gently. are so accustomed to doing what is required of us, what each person is obligated to – we see it elsewhere in the It seems that to make a place for the Holy to dwell we are obligated to and what we feel we should. But to Torah, whether in regards to sacrifices or a census. Even among them, and by extension, us, we need to check in connect to that spark of the Divine, and to make a space for the concept of tzedakah is based on obligation. It is not an with our hearts. What do we need to bring? What do our it inside of us, I think we need first to get quiet inside. We act of love or generosity, but a requirement made of each hearts incite us to? It is much easier to look up the pay- See “Place” on page 7 Congregational Notes Temple Israel Temple Beth-El of Ithaca Beth David Synagogue Orientation: Conservative Affiliation: United Synagogue of Affiliation: Orthodox Union Rabbi: Geoffrey Brown Rabbi: Scott L. Glass Rabbi: Zev Silber Address: 4737 Deerfield Pl., Vestal, NY 13850 Address: 402 North Tioga St. (the corner of Court and Tioga Address: 39 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: 723-7461 and 231-3746 streets), Ithaca, NY 14850-4292 Phone: 722-1793, Rabbi’s Office: 722-7514 Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am-4 pm; Fri. 8 am-3 pm Phone: 273-5775 Fax: 722-7121 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Office hours: Mon. closed; Tues. 10 am-1 pm; Wed. closed; Website: www.templeisraelvestal.org Website: www.tbeithaca.org Thurs. 9 am-1 pm; Fri. 10 am-1 pm Service Schedule: Tuesday, 5:30 pm; Friday, 5:30 pm; President: Jerry Davis Beth David e-mail address: [email protected] Saturday, 9:30 am Sisterhood President: Julie Paige Rabbi’s e-mail: [email protected] On Friday, February 8, at 5:30 pm, there will be a Director of Education: Rabbi Suzanne Brody Website: www.bethdavid.org Sisterhood Kabbalat Shabbat family service and potluck Administrative Assistant: Jane Griffith Facebook: www.facebook.com/bethdavidbinghamton Services: Friday 8 pm; Saturday 10 am, unless otherwise Shabbat Services: dinner. (See article on page 3.) announced. Weekday morning 7:30 am (9 am on Sundays Shabbat, Feb. 9...... 9 am On Saturday, February 9, at 9:30 am, Shabbat services and legal holidays)...... Mincha after the kiddush will be led by Rabbi Geoffrey Brown. The Torah portion Religious School/Education: September-May: Classes meet on Weekday Services: will be Exodus 25:1-27:19. The haftarah will be I Kings Sunday, 9 am-12:30 pm and Mornings: 5:26-6:13. Arlene Osber and Mike Azersky will sponsor Wednesday afternoons, 3:45-5:45 pm. The Midrashah (eighth- Sun., Feb. 10...... 8:30 am the kiddush following services. It will be a Hebrew/Sunday grade and high school) classes will meet at times designated Mon.-Fri., Feb. 11-Feb. 15...... 7 am School Shabbat. All are invited to attend. by their respective teachers. Evenings: Adult Ed.: Numerous weekly courses, several semester-long Sun., Feb. 10...... 5:15 pm On Sunday, February 10, at 4 pm, there will be an courses and a variety of mini-courses and lectures are offered Mon.-Thurs., Feb. 11-14...... 7 pm Israel Trip Interest group meeting. throughout the year. Call the temple office for more details. Classes: Rabbi Zev Silber will hold his weekly class On Thursday, February 14, at 1:30 pm, there will be On Friday, February 8, the hey-vav service will be held every Tuesday evening after services. a Caring Community meeting. at 6:15 pm. A Shabbat dinner for the students and their On Friday, February 15, at 5:30 pm, there will be a Scout families will follow. Temple Concord Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner. All are invited to attend. On Sunday, February 10, at 3 pm, the film “The Forgotten Affiliation: Union for On Monday, February 18, the temple office will be Rabbi: Barbara Goldman-Wartell Ones,” which looks at of the Jewry of former Address: 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905 closed for Presidents’ Day. Yugoslavia, will be shown in the temple social hall. Dr. Dani Office hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 am-2 pm Novak, whose parents were survivors from Yugoslavia and who Phone: 723-7355 Rohr Chabad Center was interviewed in the film, will be present for a discussion after Fax: 723-0785 Affiliation: Chabad-Lubavitch the film. For further information, contact [email protected]. Office e-mail: [email protected] Rabbi: Aaron Slonim On Friday, February 15, Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick Website: www.templeconcord.com Regular service times: Friday, 8 pm; Saturday, 10:35 am, E-mail: [email protected] will speak after the 8 pm service on “Antisemitism is the Address: 420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal, NY 13850 when religious school is in session. Phone: 797-0015, Fax: 797-0095 Fuel of White Nationalism – Lessons from Modern Poland.” Hebrew school: Hebrew school meets at 5:15 pm on Tuesdays Website: www.Chabadofbinghamton.com On Wednesday, February 20, at 7 pm, Rebecca Lesses, and Thursdays during the school year unless otherwise noted. Chabad on the West Side associate professor and Jewish studies coordinator at Ithaca On Friday, February 8, at 8 pm, there will be Shabbat Rabbi: Zalman Chein College, will discuss “Women and Jewish Magic” as part evening services with a 9 Adar Constructive Conflict focus E-mail: [email protected] of the temple’s adult education series. led by Rabbi Barbara Goldman-Wartell. The oneg will Address: 27 Bennet Ave., Binghamton, NY 13905 be co-hosted by Claudia Stallman and Rob Neuberger Phone: 722-3252 Regular service times: Daily 7:30 am, Friday evening 6 pm, Temple Beth El of Oneonta in honor of their “special” birthdays. There will also be Shabbat morning 9:30 am, Maariv and Havdalah one hour Affiliation: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Israeli dancing. after candle-lighting time, Sundays 9:30 am. Rabbi: Molly Karp On Saturday, February 9, at 9 am, there will be reli- Linking Hearts for youngsters with special needs: This program Address: 83 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820 gious school, at 9:15 am, there will be Torah study and, connects Jewish special-needs children and teenagers, ages Mailing address: P.O. Box 383, Oneonta, NY 13820 at 10:35 am, there will be Shabbat family services with 5-14, who have mental, physical and/or functional disabilities, Phone: 607-432-5522 birthday blessings. with student volunteers who will visit participating youngsters Website: www.templebetheloneonta.org weekly in their homes. E-mail: [email protected] On Tuesday, February 12, at 4:15 and 5:15 pm, there To join the mailing list, for up-to-date information on adult Regular service times: visit the temple website for days of will be Hebrew school. education offerings or to arrange for a private tutorial, for services and times On Thursday, February 14, at 4:15 and 5:15 pm, there details concerning the Judaica shop and resource center, or Religious School/Education: Religious School, for grades will be Hebrew school. for assistance through the Piaker Free Loan Society or Raff kindergarten through bar/bat mitzvah, meets Sunday mornings. On Friday, February 15, at 6:30 pm, there will be a Maasim Tovim Foundation, call Chabad’s office at 797-0015. Rabbi Karp conducts services and holds classes in Torah, Shabbat BYO Picnic. At 8 pm, Shabbat service with Visual beginning Hebrew and Maimonides. Tefillah will be led by Rabbi Barbara Goldman-Wartell. For the schedule of services, classes and events, see the website. Norwich Jewish Center On Saturday, February 16, at 9:15 am, Torah study Orientation: Inclusive Kol Haverim will be held. There will be no religious school or services. Rabbi: David Regenspan Affiliation: Society for Humanistic Judaism Address: 72 South Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815 Address: P.O. Box 4972, Ithaca, NY 14852-4972 Penn-York Jewish Community Contact: Guilia Greenberg, 336-1523 Phone: 607-277-3345 President-Treasurer-Secretary: Harvey Chernosky, 570-265-3869 Purpose: To maintain a Jewish identity and meet the needs E-mail: [email protected] B’nai B’rith: William H. Seigel Lodge of the Jewish community in the area. Website: www.kolhaverim.net Purpose: To promote Jewish identity through religious, Adult Ed.: Saturday morning study is held at 10 am. Call for Chairwoman: Abby Cohn cultural, educational and social activities in the Southern more information and to confirm. Kol Haverim: The Finger Lakes Community for Humanistic Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania, Judaism, is an Ithaca-based organization that brings people including Waverly, NY; Sayre, Athens and Towanda, PA, and Temple Brith Sholom together to explore and celebrate Jewish identity, history, culture surrounding communities. Affiliation: Unaffiliated and ethics within a secular, humanistic framework. KH is part Address: P.O. Box 572, 117 Madison St., Cortland, NY 13045 of an international movement for Secular Humanistic Judaism Congregation Tikkun v’Or Phone: 607-756-7181 and is affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism, a Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism President: Bruce Fein, [email protected] national association with over 30 member communities and Address: PO Box 3981, Ithaca, NY 14852; 2550 Triphammer Service leaders: Lay leadership congregations around the country. Established in the spring of Rd. (corner of Triphammer and Burdick Hill), Lansing, NY Shabbat services: Either Friday evening at 7:30 pm or Saturday 1999, it offers celebrations of , monthly Shabbat Phone: 607-256-1471 at 10 am from Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot. Holiday services pot-lucks, adult education, a twice-monthly Cultural School for E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.tikkunvor.org are also held. Check the weekly e-mail for upcoming services. children, and a bar and bat mitzvah program. Presidents: Miranda Phillips and Shawn Murphy Contact the president to get on the e-mail list. KH welcomes all individuals and families, including those from Rabbi: Brian Walt Religious School: Students are educated on an individual basis. mixed religious backgrounds, who wish to strengthen the Jewish Religious School Director/Admin. Coordinator: Naomi Wilensky Temple Brith Sholom is a small equalitarian congregation experience in their lives and provide their children with a Jewish Services: Fridays at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Family serving the greater Cortland community. Congregants span identity and experience. services and Tot Shabbat once a month at 6:30 pm. Call for the gamut of observance and services are largely dependent weekly schedules. on the service leader. The Friday night siddur is “Likrat Religious School: Preschool through seventh-grade classes Shabbat,” while the Saturday morning siddur is “Gates of Friday, February 8, light candles...... 5:09 pm meet on Sunday mornings. Sixth-grade Hebrew and seventh- Prayer.” The community extends a warm welcome to the Shabbat ends Saturday, February 9...... 6:10 pm grade b’nai mitzvah classes meet on Wednesday afternoons. Jewish student population of SUNY Cortland, as well as the Friday, February 15, light candles...... 5:18 pm Adult Ed: Mini courses throughout the year. Adult Hebrew residents of local adult residences. Shabbat ends Saturday, February 16...... 6:19 pm offered regularly. Call the office for details. February 8-14, 2019 Page 7 - The Reporter Jewish Community Center Family Movie Night at JCC to feature “Toy Story” The Jewish Community Center of Binghamton will hold maximum per family. The entire community is welcome. are asked to bring a blanket, pillow, or chair to use during a Family Movie Night on Saturday, February 9, featuring “Before ‘Toy Story 4’ hits theaters, join us to revisit the movie. “Toy Story.” The movie will begin at 6:30 pm, with doors the Disney and Pixar classic ‘Toy Story.’ A guaranteed For more information about the movie night or the JCC, opening at 6:15 pm. The cost is $2 a person, with a $10 good time for all,” said organizers of the event. Attendees contact the JCC office at 724-2417.

Port Continued from page 3 Israeli, who lectures at the Institute for Policy and at Haifa could allow the Chinese to track Israeli naval activity, around the world, and that there is nothing inherently Strategy at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, argued which is supposed to be classified, warned Israeli. “In my unusual about the Israeli case. that giving away the keys to a strategic port to any foreign view,” he said, “Israel will not be able to deal with the security As the world’s second-largest economy after the United party means a loss of Israeli control over a central gate to risks – not just in terms of spying, but also on other matters, States, China has been rapidly expanding its global presence. the outside world. Israeli is also concerned by numerous such as the Chinese desire to bring ships to the port that could Under President Xi Jinping, the country launched its am- reports of China taking advantage of the infrastructure be on their way to train or assist Syrian forces or Hezbollah.” bitious Belt and Road Initiative, creating a network of land it builds in other countries for surveillance, intelligence Washington will in all likelihood “force us to withdraw and sea trade hubs across Eurasia. It is a network that greatly gathering, or cyber warfare. from the deal, and Israel will pay a higher price to the expands China’s access to – and influence on – global trade. The proximity of the civilian port to the Israeli Navy base Chinese for every passing day, through the rising exit In September, Rear Adm. Oded Gour-Lavie (Res.), a fines, and through the harm that would come to relations former head of the Israeli Navy’s Strategic Task Force, NEWS IN BRIEF with China,” he cautioned. told JNS that given its location in the eastern Mediterra- Roie Yellinek, a doctoral student in the department of nean, and coastline on the Red Sea, Israel is well suited Middle East Studies at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, to benefit from China’s initiative. But in a situation in From JNS.org recently published a paper at the Begin-Sadat Center for which economic interests clash with security interests, Prospective Jerusalem cable car Strategic Studies, in which he placed the Haifa-port tension Israel will have to make future decisions differently, “so within the wider context of growing, global American-Chi- that we don’t shoot ourselves in the foot,” Lavie said. geared to alleviate traffic nese competition. Yellinek, a fellow at the China-Med Proj- From Yellinek’s perspective, the alliance with Wash- Israel’s National Planning Council has approved plans ect, which monitors relations between Beijing and regional ington is the most important factor to defend. “The Israeli for a cable car that will lead from the Jerusalem First Train countries, wrote that “while the direct implications of the government should tell the U.S. that yes, Washington is Station to the historic Old City, crossing over the Ben Hi- port’s management are of interest to China and the U.S., undoubtedly Israel’s best friend, but also that no American nom Valley. The council was to publish plans for the tourist their concerns are more related to a Cold War-type struggle.” company offered to manage Haifa’s port,” said Yellinek. attraction and convenient new travel system in newspapers “Similar to the Soviet-American struggle during the “And that this is above board.” on Feb. 1, which will begin a 60-day public response period Cold War, Washington and Beijing are competing over during which time criticism can be raised prior to finalization. areas of control and patronage. The question of influence According to the plan, up to 3,000 people will be able to over Israel is very important to both countries,” said Yel- use the system every hour, helping to unclog the Old City linek. “From the American perspective, Israel is its oldest Place Continued from page 6 destination with the use of 72 10-person cabins. The initia- and most important ally in the Middle East, and one of the need to let go of both internal and external expectations, tive is being backed by Tourism Minister Yariv Levin and current administration’s closest friends. From Beijing’s of self-judgment and the judgment of others, and to find Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, who say the cable car will perspective, the opportunity to increase its influence on a the core of our humanity. In that place, if we can touch it, revolutionize tourism in Jerusalem and smooth the flow of the country that maintains such close ties with the U.S. can there is safety and belonging. It is a place where we know, city, bringing travelers from the First Train Station over Ben have deep implications for China’s international status.” without reservation, that we are made in the image of the Hinom Valley to Mount Zion, then over the Silwan neigh- Speaking to JNS, Yellinek said that he believed that Israel Holy, that we are a part of God and of all creation. From borhood to the soon-to-be-built multi-story Kedem Center at could deal with the potential security challenges created by this place, generosity flows unimpeded, without fear of the site of the City of David archaeological excavations, just the Chinese company’s presence at Haifa. But the strain scarcity. From this place, the heart glides easily, and doesn’t outside the Dung Gate entrance to the Western Wall plaza. this issue would cause to relations with the United States get stuck on status or resentment or being self-protective. The entire mile-long journey is expected to take under five would be too costly for Jerusalem to bear, he argued. “My From this place, we give with a full heart, and that fullness minutes. The initial plan was announced on Jerusalem Day personal view is that we need to satisfy American expecta- makes a wide space for Holiness to dwell. 2017, marking 50 years since the liberation of Jerusalem in tions because they guarantee Israel’s security, while China the 1967 Six-Day War. The project is estimated to cost $55.2 has few sentiments for Israel’s security needs,” Yellinek million and become operational in 2021. In a letter written in said. “I think the government will have to act … Ultimately, Happy Chanukah from September, Canadian-Israeli architect Moshe Safdie warned China is closer to Iran than it is to Israel.” Hopler & Eschbach that the plan would shift traffic rather than solve it, and said Yellinek noted that China has quietly begun establish- Hopler & Eschbach the modern travelway would mar the historic and ancient ing soft power channels in Israel to promote its cause. Funeral Home aesthetic of the city. He also noted that Chinese companies operate ports “A new family tradition” Funeral Home “A new family tradition” Personal Service Changing Continued from page 2 Professionalism Personal Service online sources, as well as a philanthropic model that has an audience. 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From JNS.org personnel deal with the traumatic sights and experiences of the tragedy. “One of the bodies we recovered turned out to be a partner of the driver who drove us to the disaster Christian group funding incoming flights of Ethiopian area,” Lt. Col. Sagi Baruch told Ynet. “We saw a picture of her in his car and realized immigrants to Israel who she was. He burst out crying and said that he knew from the start she didn’t survive.” In the aftermath of Israel approving immigration flights from Ethiopia, the first group Israel gets “key” to Eurovision, BBC rejects calls to boycott of 80 Ethiopian newcomers was to arrive on the evening of Feb. 4 on flights organized At a ceremony in Tel Aviv on Jan. 28, Israel officially received the “keys” to the Eurovision by the Jewish Agency and funded by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. Song competition for 2019. The “insignia handover,” symbolized with the passing of a large Israel has not offered the Falash Mura citizenship per the due to the th decorated key chain, took place between Deputy Mayor of Lisbon Duarte Cordeiro and Tel Aviv group’s members being compelled to convert to in the 19 century, despite Mayor Ron Huldai. Lisbon hosted the 2018 Eurovision contest. Huldai noted the appropriateness closely preserving Jewish traditions. Nonetheless, the Israeli government unanimously of the Eurovision slogan, “Dare to Dream,” for Tel Aviv, saying, “Tel Aviv is the startup city in approved a process in 2015 to allow those deemed eligible to reunite with their families the startup nation,” and said his city was working to “make sure that the Eurovision this year in Israel under humanitarian conditions. This nearly stopped in 2018. However, Israel’s will be the best show on earth in the coolest city in the world.” On Jan. 29, a letter signed by Cabinet gave the green light last October to permit another 1,000 Ethiopian immigrants 51 cultural figures, including Vivienne Westwood and Peter Gabriel, circulated calling on the and, as requested by the Jewish Agency, the ICEJ agreed to fund their flights throughout BBC to boycott the Eurovision because it will be hosted in Israel. However, a BBC spokes- 2019. “The Christian Embassy is excited to be a partner with Israel in this latest wave of person said the network would participate in the event, despite pressure. “The competition has Ethiopian aliyah,” said ICEJ president Jürgen Bühler. “We know this is going to make a always supported the values of friendship, inclusion, tolerance and diversity, and we do not lot of Ethiopian Jewish families very happy to be reunited after such a long and difficult believe it would be appropriate to use the BBC’s participation for political reasons. Because time of separation.” Since its beginning in 1980, the ICEJ has helped more than 142,000 of this, we will be taking part in this year’s event. The host country is determined by the rules Jews worldwide make aliyah, and is considered “the largest global pro-Israel Christian of the competition, not the BBC,” said the spokesperson. The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 ministry, with branch offices in more than 90 nations and a reach into more than 170 is scheduled to be held at Expo Tel Aviv, the city’s convention center. The show will consist countries worldwide,” according to a statement from the organization. of two semi-finals on May 14 and May 16, with the final on May 18. Israeli rescue team in Brazil finds bodies after dam rupture, Church group to pull its “accompaniers” from Hebron but no survivors The World Council of Churches announced on Jan. 30 that it is pulling its “ecumenical More than 100 Israeli soldiers from the IDF Home Front Command who were sent accompaniers” from Hebron due to “security concerns.” The announcement came two days to Brazil to help search-and-rescue teams hunt for hundreds of missing people will be after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Israel would not be extending the returning home around Feb. 1, having recovered at least 20 bodies, but finding no sur- mandate of TIPH, the Temporary International Presence in Hebron. The WCC’s flagship vivors. Approximately 60 hours after a dam belonging to the Vale ore-mining company project, Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel, sends activists collapsed and flooded Brumadinho, a team of Israeli soldiers, officers, engineers, doctors to Israel to “monitor” and “report human-rights abuses.” WCC has recently come under and rescue personnel arrived in Brazil to take part in the search effort. Israel was the only fire from Im Tirtzu, NGO Monitor, CAMERA, DMU and other pro-Israel organizations country to send a search-and-rescue team. The concentrated in areas believed to over promoting anti-Israel rhetoric and the BDS movement. Over the past few months, be heavily populated at the time of the dam collapse and resulting mudslide – a restaurant members of Im Tirtzu have been continuously filming and disrupting the activities of containing at least 140 diners, a bus transporting approximately 40 passengers, a minibus EAPPI in Hebron. Im Tirtzu CEO Matan Peleg welcomed this announcement and vowed and a hostel. The team was also accompanied by an army psychologist, who helped the to continue protecting Israel Defense Forces’ soldiers.

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