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ith stay-at-home orders and virtual communities settling in across tudents and teachers at public and private schools WGreater Phoenix, some community members find themselves Sacross the Greater Phoenix area have spent the last stuck at home, unable to risk going to the store or even connect via few weeks adjusting to online schooling. While it offers a online platforms. great opportunity for high school students to catch up on Volunteers are stepping up to fill the gaps. Temple Solel, Congregation sleep, it is a challenge for teachers to develop new teaching Kehillah, Ahavas Torah, Congregation Beth Tefillah and Temple Chai are methods and for students to organize their time. just some of the synagogues that are coordinating volunteer programs For Eden Wein, a junior at Sunnyslope High School in and offering to help members pick up groceries and prescriptions and Glendale, the transition from in-person to online learning access online programs. wasn’t overly disruptive. Even before the coronavirus pan- Even before the onset of COVID-19, Temple Solel’s Caring demic forced students and teachers to work from home, Community was making food and visiting grieving families, offering sup- teachers were already using online tools such as Google port for shiva minyans and playing mahjong in retirement homes. Rae Classroom, with which they can assign homework and Rader, vice president of social action at Temple Solel, credits coordinator students can submit their assignments. Dottie Braun-Cohen with putting the program together. Nevertheless, Wein is receiving less work than before, “She’s had this organized for maybe a year and a half,” Rader said. around one assignment per week for each class. In her Now that kids are going to school online, they have had to free time, she and her two sisters are baking and reading, improvise a classroom at home. Some are using desks in their “There’s different little projects along the way, but that’s been a really bedrooms, but Ethan Lipson just set up at the family dining good team that has done a lot of good work for us.” SEE STUDENTS, PAGE 4 table. PHOTO BY JODI LIPSON The Caring Community is now running errands, delivering meals and calling to check in on people while the COVID-19 outbreak continues and Arizona remains under a stay-at-home order. At Congregation Kehillah, volunteers are picking up prescriptions and Teaching doctors in a pandemic groceries for members as well as offering assistance with Zoom and other technologies to access online classes, services and chat sessions. One fam- Professors at Midwestern University in Glendale offer their insights and reservations about educating young doctors and medical professionals in the ily is assembling care kits for the homeless, while another is offering to midst of the coronavirus pandemic. They are creating new ways to instruct do chalk art in community members’ driveways, leaving motivational or their students, but there are some things about medical school that won’t and celebratory messages for birthdays and anniversaries. shouldn’t change they said. Read the details on page 6. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER OLSON

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JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS APRIL 17, 2020 3 HEADLINES NEIGHBORHOODS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Temple Solel set up an emergency relief fund illness can,” Sharfman said. “So we take the might be nervous to reach out, she wants for members who need help with buying gro- physical distancing very seriously, but we have people to know that there are others in the ceries or paying rent as a result of the outbreak. to make sure that people are not emotionally community who want to help them. So far, only a few have applied for help, but and mentally isolated too, and that’s why we “People should know that it’s not shame- Rader thinks that the need is just beginning. are increasing the phone calls, zoom classes ful to ask for help, because we’re all in A Jewish Cemetery that cares “We’re going to see more coming up, I think and even just chats we’re doing, and checking this together, we’re all stopping the threat about the Jewish Community it’s just starting now,” Rader said. “People in on people very regularly.” together,” Shoshan said. “We’re a group of have been out of work probably for a couple of At CBT, Borden said a proactive approach people who want to help because we all believe weeks. April 1 was the beginning of the month of calling and checking on members has been in the same end goal of stopping the spread and where rent was due, and I think the impact is the main way they’ve identified people who keeping people safe.” just going to be greater the next month.” need help. Blyn sees the current groundswell of vol- Like Temple Chai, volunteers at other syna- “I’ve found that we’ve gotten a lot more unteers as emblematic of the community’s gogues started by calling all members to check from the proactive approach and that people capacity for care and compassion. in. Part of the goal at Congregation Kehillah is are very appreciative. It’s really helping to make “Helping each other is very much in the to make sure people are taken care of not just a difference,” Borden said. “It’s single moms DNA of who we are,” she said. “This is just • Jewish Owned and Operated physically, but also emotionally. that don’t want to bring the kids to the store, another manifestation. And I think given this • Sidewalks at Every Grave “The virus is, of course, physically threat- and we’ve got some older people or people that crisis, this pandemic that we’re dealing with and • Jewish Owned and Operated • Caring Professional Staff ening, but it’s also threatening to people’s are immunocompromised that have needed the fact that everybody’s home, people are just • Paved Sidewalks Throughout – emotional and mental well-being, and that groceries and things.” naturally saying, ‘What can I do?’ And it’s just • Intermarried No Need to Ever Families Walk on a Grave Welcome can compromise life just as surely as physical While Shoshan knows that some people beautiful. It’s really beautiful.” JN • Intermarried Families Welcome • Beautiful(480) Open-Air 585-6060 Pavilion for Services 24210• Caring N.and 68thProfessional Street, Staff Phoenix STUDENTS (off Pinnacle Peak Rd) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mtsinaicemetery.com(480) 585-6060 but the main advantage is getting more sleep. such as online worksheets, Google Slides and are currently being administered through “I definitely have caught up on my sleep, Khan Academy. Google Forms, “and there’s no security.” www.mtsinaicemetery.com e-mail: [email protected] because I was not getting enough before, and Between in-person and online learning, “School is what you make of it,” Fern 24210 N. 68th Street, I know all my friends are really grateful to have “there are definitely differences,” Levine said. said.“It’s sad, but it’s so unbelievably easy Phoenix, AZ 85054 the ability to sleep,” Wein said. Nevertheless, “As a teacher, it’s interesting because we rely to cheat because you have the internet and (off Pinnacle Peak Rd) with Advanced Placement tests coming up and so much on the student’s body language and your friends and all of that. I’m sure that not the ACT and SAT to study for, “there’s still so their facial expressions to give us that feedback everyone does that, but you have to keep much that we can be doing.” of, are they getting it? Are they not getting it? yourself accountable.” Ellie Fern, a senior at Chaparral High School And that has been much harder online, even Levine noted that there are differences in Scottsdale, said her teachers are also using though I can see all their faces as I’m teaching, in how much flexibility public and pri- online tools such as Google Classroom, Zoom it’s still very different to not have that direct, vate schools have to adjust their teaching and Microsoft Teams to assign work, host immediate feedback from the students.” methods. classes and stay in contact with students. Since classes moved online at New Way “I’m lucky that it’s a small private school, “Since I’m a senior, my teachers have been Academy, Lipson is attending virtually morn- so that we can make the decisions that we pretty nice and not giving out too much work ing meetings at his school and checking in need to make that are what’s best for our stu- for us,” Fern said. with a mentor daily. This week, his school is dents,” Levine said. “I know other teachers Ethan Lipson, a junior high school student transitioning from posting lecture videos to who work in large districts — they have things at New Way Academy in Phoenix, said that so holding live video conferencing classes. While they can and cannot do that are coming from far, his teachers have adapted well to the new the classes will be more interactive, he’s not the district level, and I think that’s probably online format. looking forward to the change. more challenging for some of them.” “They’re doing good,” he said. “The assign- “I need more time to do my assignments,” Still, Fern said, it’s not just the transition to ments that they get are kind of tough, but Lipson said. With online assignments, he’s able online learning that’s thrown a wrench into totally worth it.” to take as much time as he needs. the school year. For Sandee Levine, a middle school teacher Both Wein and Fern, on the other hand, “I’m also really upset about the circum- at the Jones-Gordon School, it’s been the fast would rather have in-person teaching. stances because the rest of my senior year is planning at the start of the pandemic and the “I prefer being in the classroom learning just canceled,” Fern said. “Senior breakfast support of other teachers that have helped her just because it’s a lot easier,” Wein said. “Not and prom and all these things I’m looking and her students adjust. that there’s more pressure, but you have to do forward to have been canceled, but I’m trying Jones-Gordon, which is a private school in your work. There’s someone there checking in to stay positive.” Paradise Valley, serves students with learning on you, so if you’re assigned something during Looking ahead, Levine expects the rest of differences, and Levine said that the school’s class, you sit down, you do your work during the school year to go smoothly. plan includes a lot of contact with students to class. You don’t say, ‘Oh, I’ll do this later’ and “I’ve accepted that this is how it’s going to make sure their social and emotional needs pick up your phone and do something else be for the rest of the school year,” Levine said. are being met. She meets regularly with her because there’s nobody telling you not to.” “I do worry about what it’s going to look like students, through live online classes five days One of Fern’s major concerns is that there moving forward, because I know that we as a week, “homeroom” meetings three times a are a lot of opportunities for students to cheat people, and our students especially, they really week, Zoom office hours and homework tools and fall behind. Most of her tests, for example, need that person-to-person contact.” JN

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LOCAL Care providers for assisted living facilities, hospice adjust to new restrictions SHANNON LEVITT | MANAGING EDITOR LTD SUK-HUI alancing the need to protect patients local hospitals to understand changes they week ago, Madrona had the supplies they • Bfrom becoming infected with COVID- are making and identify best ways to all work needed, but this week they are facing equip- 19 while continuing to maintain the level together to serve patients,” she said. ment shipment delays and mistakes with • Unique of necessary care is something hospice care Blum worries about an added issue: deliveries that set them back. Pharmacies are Custom providers take seriously. People still living at During this “scary, stressful time,” fear and alerting them to a long list of regular medi- Weddings home while receiving care are able to decide isolation endanger patients’ health. cations and things like nebulizers, which FashionsSpecial Occasions if nurses can come inside or if they would “There are elevated levels of stress with many patients need for reasons other than be better served using telemedicine. But for the patients not being able to see their COVID-19, that are in short supply. People Exquisite fabric, people in nursing and assisted living homes, families,” she said. “That need is elevated are understandably overwhelmed, she said. trim, silk, & lace. the choice may not be theirs — and not all right now.” While keeping her staff informed of all facility directors agree. Madrona fields more calls from families the precautions they need to take is the Custom tailoring In his stay-at-home order, Arizona Gov. every day, just looking for someone to talk priority, Blum also makes sure to take the & alterations for Doug Ducey wrote that when it comes to to about their loved one. The first weekend time to thank them and let them know they men's & women's health care and public health operations, in April, there were three deaths (unrelated are appreciated. clothing. “the category of essential services shall be to the virus), but Blum had a difficult time “In hospice, they are angels, and they construed broadly to avoid any impacts to getting immediate family into the facilities believe it’s an honor to share in someone’s the delivery of health care, broadly defined.” to say goodbye. life journey,” she said. “To them, it’s their 7038 E. McDonald Dr. Even so, some administrators are defin- Kivel Campus of Care is dealing with all calling.” ing “essential” rather narrowly, creating of these issues too. The Jewish assisted living McCullough said hospice nurses view it Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 concern for care providers. facility continues to allow hospice staff and as a privilege to be with people at the end of Wendy Blum, director of operations for caregivers in once they are screened, but their lives, and what they get from patients Arizona’s Madrona Hospice & Palliative they are limited to interactions with just one and families make the hard times worth it. 480-951-1388 Care and a member of Arizona’s Hospice resident. Access to family members is even “That’s why we come back to work every Free & Palliative Care Organization’s board of more restricted. day,” she said. Yet she also admitted that in Adjustments directors, has been in discussion with state “The only time we allow family in,” said 25 years of being a hospice nurse, “this is offices detailing the ways in which her nurses Ira Shulman, president and CEO, “is if the some of the hardest nursing I’ve ever done.” are essential services and why they should be resident has a significant change in condi- Madrona was certified as a Jewish hospice TAGER allowed into certain communities, she said. tion on the down side. Then we would make this year; having Rabbi Jeffrey Lipschultz Directors of group and nursing homes, as a one-at-a-time exception for family.” on staff full-time is one of the require- well as memory care facilities, are under- Shulman said his staff has been ments of the certification. He said that OPTICAL standably fearful of the virus spreading, so “incredible.” while he is able to visit patients who live 40 years experience worth seeing Blum and others are speaking to representa- “Obviously it’s been an incredibly dif- at home, group homes will only allow him tives of those institutions, including national ficult time,” he said. “The residents are and other chaplains in to administer last chains, to persuade them to let her staff on doing fine. We try to keep them as good rites. Lipschultz’s pastoral services are not GLASSES & CONTACT LENSES site. Though the restrictions have loosened and as entertained as we can. They’re as considered essential by most of the group up a bit since the beginning of April, her understanding as they can be.” homes and hospitals that have restricted nurses are still having some issues being Bob Roth, managing partner of Cypress their policies. allowed in. HomeCare Solutions, whose clients need People in hospice have received a diagno- • Dior • Cazal Monica McCullough, Madrona’s director help with activities of daily life like bathing, sis of six months or less to live, so they are • Rayban • Maui Jim of nursing, feels Blum’s pain. “I’m con- dressing, meal preparation and medication getting ready “to make peace with things,” stantly talking to administrators to plead reminders, said his company is trying to he said, but now that children and friends with them to let the nurses in,” she said, maintain care for clients while they protect cannot always visit, it’s difficult. “Everyone noting that many administrators are espe- their employees and provide a safe work is in a scared situation. They want to be cially nervous given the serious COVID-19 environment. He described a recent case with them, but they don’t want to make outbreak in a Washington State nursing in which a client with COVID-19 needed the problem worse,” he said. home, which left 35 dead. But she’s reiter- round-the-clock care. After the client gets That’s why pastoral visits are even ated the precautions her nurses take, and better, the caregiver will have to self-quar- more vital, as McCullough pointed out. advocated for more access to patients. antine for 14 days. Job changes like that “It is just as important as the doctor BILTMORE PLAZA When in-person visits aren’t allowed, are one reason facilities have to sometimes and nurse to ensure we’re helping them 32nd St. & Camelback • 602-957-1716 telehealth is a useful way to reach some charge for hazard pay. through that part of the journey,” she said. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m patients, said Rachel Behrendt, senior vice Blum also is concerned about the stress When Lipschultz wasn’t able to see one Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. president for operations Hospice of the level and emotional well-being of her staff. recent patient before he died, “it just Valley, via email. “We are working with our “They are feeling the pinch,” she said. A broke my heart.” JN

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LOCAL AZ Jewish Historical Society mounts online exhibit ELLEN O’BRIEN | STAFF WRITER

hile people across Greater Phoenix will be able to explore at their own pace, civil rights movement and Wshelter in place and the doors of much as they would in a physical museum the creation of the state of the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center display. Israel, are also reflected in PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY remain closed for the foreseeable future, The collection of items on display in the artifacts on display. include a number of objects and artifacts, the Arizona Jewish Historical Society “Mid-Century Jewish Life in Phoenix” And while the exhibit focuses on the including dresses and jewelry from the time didn’t think that should stop patrons from includes materials from AZJHS’ archives Jewish community, it also reflects what life period. The main difference between the experiencing its newest exhibit. as well as objects donated or made avail- in the broader Phoenix community was new online collection and the planned in- That’s why “Mid-Century Jewish Life in able by members of the community, all like at the time. person exhibit is that visitors will no longer Phoenix,” an exhibit focused on the history of which offer a glimpse of life in Jewish “It should provide a nice look at and be able to experience those objects in person. of Jewish Phoenix from 1945 to the late Phoenix post-World War II. The exhibit feel of Jewish life in Phoenix in the mid- “This whole period has caused us to 1970s, has moved to the place where most will officially be online April 20. century, but also life in Phoenix,” Bell said. kind of rethink the way we present a lot community life happens now: online. “For example, we have lots of pictures “What was it like to be alive in that period? of our programs, and I suspect that some Lawrence Bell, executive director of of the old Purim balls that they had for What was community life like? How did of these changes may be permanent,” Bell AZJHS, said visitors to the online exhibit Purim, and the women would dress up, people dress? … You’re taking one commu- said. “I suspect we’re going to be doing should expect the virtual experience of visit- and they’d choose who was Queen Esther; nity, the Jewish community, but the Jewish a lot more virtual presentations of our ing a museum installation, rather than the and it was kind of like a beauty contest,” community itself is like a microcosm of the exhibits and even some other programs. walking tour model that many museums Bell said. “It’s just pictures of the people in larger community. The things you’re seeing In some ways these crisis moments lead to are using during the COVID-19 outbreak. that period, people’s lives and community there, you’re seeing in Phoenix in general. innovation. It gets you out of your comfort The materials from the exhibit are being life during that period.” So it’s a kind of look at historic Phoenix.” zone and makes you think of new ways to converted to a digital format, and people Major historical moments, such as the AZJHS originally designed the exhibit to do things.” JN

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Federation funds community new life into our community during this right now; they’re having real shortages of Million Bubbles of Hope event on March response to coronavirus most difficult and uncertain time,” said blood because of the situation,” Rockower 26, and over 1,300 participated on April In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marty Haberer, president and CEO of the said. “We’re all looking to figure out how 11. In addition to One Million Bubbles, the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Federation. we can support the community at large, the Balloon People have also been delivering distributed $50,000 to four local organiza- Blood drive o ers community and this is a really good example of different what Kades calls “social distancing balloon tions to support programs for vulnerable tangible way to help organizations in the Jewish community com- bouquets” and maintaining a balloon sign at Honor Health in Scottsdale to thank health populations. On Monday, April 20, the Jewish ing together very quickly to do something care workers. “Through our COVID-19 Emergency Federation of Greater Phoenix, the Martin very tangible.” “They’re really making people happy,” Fund grants, we’re deliberate in being Pear JCC and the Jewish Community Local balloon company participates Kades said. “I really do take it to heart. It’s able to impact those with the most urgent Relations Council of Greater Phoenix will in worldwide art event done with love, and if we can make people needs,” said Robin Loeb, COO of the hold a joint blood drive at the Ina Levine Francine Kades, owner of the Balloon happy, then that makes us happy, because Federation. “We will continue to strive to Jewish Community Campus. People, was one of hundreds of balloon people are so miserable right now.” JN offer our support to ensure our Jewish com- “Everyone has really pitched in to put artists who participated in One Million munity perseveres in the face of this current this together, because it’s not easy to do a Bubbles of Hope on April 11. Kades adversity.” blood drive in an age of social distancing,” designed balloon displays of bees and flowers The grants included $5,000 for the said Paul Rockower, executive director of in her Scottsdale neighborhood using the East Valley JCC to deliver groceries and the JCRC. “It’s hard enough to do a blood theme “Be Kind, Be Safe.” prescription medications to homebound drive in normal times, let alone when you “It’s just something that balloon compa- seniors; $5,000 for the Martin Pear JCC have to keep everyone six feet apart and have nies around the world have been encouraged to provide financial aid to Early Childhood a staggered schedule. So it’s really impressive to do, just to spread a little joy in your neigh- Center scholarship families; and $40,000 how it’s all coming together.” borhood,” Kades said. “The celebration for a collaboration between Jewish Family The idea for the blood drive came from poles that we’re doing, neighbors will walk & Children’s Service and Jewish Free Loan an article in the Arizona Republic, which past and send me emails saying, ‘Thank you to assist individuals and families experiencing reported in March that the American Red so much for putting those balloons outside, financial hardship. Cross was facing a severe blood shortage it gave us hope.’ Balloons are really making “It is my hope that the Federation, along due to cancellations in response to the people happy right now, and it’s so nice.” with all our Jewish partner agencies, orga- COVID-19 outbreak. Over 350 balloon companies from around nizations and congregations, can breathe “This is something that’s super important the world participated in the first One PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BALLOON PEOPLE Vote for the Winners! Voting closes Sunday, June 14

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eenagers are used to getting direc- interested before in NFTY, the Reform kids and families with special needs, was by her group’s technological skills and Ttion. They have parents, teachers Jewish youth movement, are now trying nervous about how to proceed with social creativity. and coaches telling them what to do on it out. distancing measures in place. She wasn’t “There’s so many amazing features typical days. “We’ve definitely been reaching out sure how some kids would react to com- within the applications that I didn’t Now, in this atypical moment, they have more on social media and sending emails puter screens. But her fears were put to know about that they taught me,” she to set their own priorities in the transition just to put the idea out for more kids to rest when she had to switch a regularly said, pointing to the House Party plat- to virtual classrooms and socializing. try it,” he said. One of their first online scheduled moms’ night out group from a form as an example. Now she thinks it’s While some may find themselves over- events was on the platform Netflix Party. restaurant to a Zoom call. Women joined “amazing.” whelmed by the change, others are dis- They all watched the same show together the call who would not have come other- Like his peers, Rabbi Tzvi Rimler, the covering that technology is bringing out while chatting about it. The turnout was wise, and it was even better than if it had organizer of C’Teen, a Jewish youth their creativity, challenging them to take higher than he thought it would be. been in person. group in the East Valley focused on ownership and even giving them a low- “I’ve been talking to a lot of underclass- Friendship Circle teen volunteers who engaging Jewish teens in Jewish practices, risk opportunity to try something new. men that I know who are on the fence are less active in groups — who may feel has noticed some fresh faces. Amanda Watsky, director of J Teen about joining. I have been talking to a lot intimidated in person — are now reaching “This whole thing has been a blessing Connect, has noticed that online interac- of sophomores since they’re the age group out online and via text to see how they in disguise for us,” Rimler said. tion has had some unexpected positive that’s more rebellious; so I’ve been trying can do more to help. Instead of canceling weekly events, outcomes. they have them over Zoom with no vis- “I’ve been surprised by how the teen ible drop in attendance. “There’s also programs are on this cusp. They’re already been a few faces we don’t usually see that somewhat virtual just because of how they now come to the meetings, because they operate,” she said. live far and now don’t need to drive,” Teens are able to take advantage of hav- he said. ing grown up online to use technology to Emma Freireich, 16, the teen orga- connect in ways that feel power- nizer for C’Teen, agreed that virtual ful to them. Coming up with new meetings can encourage attendance for activities has been energizing for their some who otherwise wouldn’t join, but commitment, she said. she also worries that the virtual format Even when people are allowed to have discourages some who want that in- in-person events again, Watsky posited person contact. The whole experience has that these lessons will have opened inspired her to branch out in the future up new possibilities for teenage social from the usual Thursday programming. engagement. “Across the whole country “It would be cool to have things on teen initiatives are noticing this could be weekends or breaks where we wouldn’t the future of keeping teens engaged,” have had it before,” she said. she said. With all the positives, there are some Some teen programs that previously downsides to virtual meetings. relied on membership are now open to Participants enjoy a C’Teen Zoom call. Clockwise from top left: Emma Freireich, Rabbi Tzvi Rimler, Yosi “The shift to online classes non-members in virtual meetups. That’s Wolchansky, Reut Ben Ezer, Hannah Browning and Tomer Ben Ezer. is a necessity but not desirable. The PHOTO COURTESY OF EMMA FREIREICH allowing kids who wouldn’t otherwise strength of Jewish teen learning and show up to test out organizations. to change that a little bit,” Berkowitz said. “There’s a certain comfort behind a Jewish teen engagement is the social “By opening up organizations in this Dylan Brooks, 17, said, “I’ve definitely computer screen,” Levertov said. There component,” said Myra Shindler, way,” Watsky said, “it allows people joined some other virtual programs or are also fewer distractions. principal of Hebrew High. to jump in and see if they have a place opportunities that come up to me.” In a recent Zoom call with the Phoenix Still, Rimler insisted now is an oppor- there.” Brooks, who attends Hebrew High Herpetological Society Sanctuary, the tunity to demonstrate the value of Hopping on a Zoom call offers teens and is a member of NFTY’s board, said staff showed them all sorts of reptiles, friendship. flexibility and maximizes attendance: that with previously scheduled events and then they did a related science experi- “They’ve all been repeating the same While they might have gone to a meet- canceled, they are using the opportunity ment with materials Levertov had mailed refrain: ‘I miss you so much!’” They’re ing of one or two groups in the past, they to plan for the future, incorporating some to them. She said the whole event was sharing pictures of the mitzvot they are can now participate in multiple groups in interesting programs. One thing he’s a success, and now the families join in doing, making them more aware of their one week. found fun and useful is a daily trivia game Facebook Lives and calls. actions’ impact. “The social aspect will come back, but in a Jewish WhatsApp group. “It’s been really, really nice,” she said. “The coolest thing is that last night this will leave a lasting impression and “It’s nice to keep me involved in Jewish Hadar Hamu, director of Shevet we had a virtual regional with over 100 impact on Judaism,” Watsky said. learning,” he said. Shemesh/Israeli Scouts of Phoenix, teens from chapters from Arizona, Vegas Evan Berkowitz, 17, said he feels that Leah Levertov, organizer of the described the shift to virtual meetings as and California. This could never have some people who wouldn’t have been Friendship Circle, which pairs teens with “revolutionary,” and has been impressed happened otherwise,” he said. JN

JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS APRIL 17, 2020 9 OPINION Editorials The demise of Israel’s Labor Party ith the breakdown in coalition The demise of center parties is noth- Labor, which has gone under a series of recently agreed to join the now-scrapped Wnegotiations last weekend between ing new. Since the 1970s, center parties names since 1948, never had a majority in unity government, he was speaking for a Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s have ballooned with popular support, the Knesset. In the 1949 elections it won party with only three Knesset members. Likud and Knesset Speaker Benny Gantz’s only to deflate or break up an election or 46 seats. But it was dominant enough And one of the three then rebelled, and Blue and White, Israel faces another two later. History seems to be telling us for Ben-Gurion and his successors to broke away. period of political uncertainty. But no that the “center” struggles to maintain form a Labor-led coalition. The situa- Many of us still view the early days of matter how things play out, it is clear that its hold. But Israel’s Labor Party is not a tion reversed in 1977, when Menachem Israel with nostalgia, something most Israel’s historic founding Labor Party will Israelis don’t share. But those of us over have no role in the next government, and 60 remember Israel’s heroic age and her perhaps not in Israel’s future. leaders — Ben Gurion, Moshe Sharett, In addition to the much reported THERE WAS A TIME WHEN LABOR WAS Golda Meir, Levi Eshkol, Yitzhak Rabin jockeying among Israeli politicians for and Shimon Peres — with fondness, awe ministries, political power and prestige, DOMINANT IN ISRAEL. THOSE DAYS ARE GONE. and respect. Although their mistakes and there are developments that are happen- shortcomings are known, each showed ing in Israel’s political world that will an almost single-minded dedication to have a lasting effect on the center and the creation of a Jewish community, and left. When Gantz, leader of the centrist “center” party. Rather, Israel’s founding Begin, after 29 years of leading the later a state, in the Land of Israel. And Blue and White, announced he was enter- party under David Ben-Gurion is some- opposition, formed a center-right govern- the Labor Party was their means to get ing negotiations with Netanyahu after thing much different — best described ment whose descendent is Netanyahu’s it done. promising that he would not, two of the as a Zionist-socialist party. There was a right-wing Likud. There have been Labor That time has ended. And even though party’s three factions broke away. That time when Labor was dominant in Israel. prime ministers since then, although the light of Israel’s Labor Party is now left Gantz with a fragmented house rather Those days are gone. The once indispens- none since 2000. Labor has fallen so far only flickering, we felt it important to pay than a powerhouse. able party is now virtually irrelevant. that when Labor Chairman Amir Peretz our respects before the light goes out. JN Baruch Dayan Ha’emet rida Wattenberg led an extraordinary the band Fountains of Wayne, best known Israel’s emergency medical service, and a has attacked and impacted every aspect of Flife before her death in Paris on April for their song “Stacy’s Mom.” lead funder of the Sylvia Carter Medical our existence, in cities around the coun- 3 at 95. She was a teenager when Nazis In the Orthodox world, the community Center for children with disabilities in try and in countries around the world. invaded her homeland of France, and not mourned the loss of Rabbi Yaakov Perlow, Gedera. We each know someone who has tested even 20 when she began the dangerous also known as the Novominsker Rebbe, And Maurice Berger, who died last positive for the virus; most of us know work of smuggling Jewish children out who succumbed to the virus on April 7 month at 63, was a nationally recognized someone who has required hospital- of France into Switzerland. After World at 89. Rabbi Perlow, who lived in the research professor and chief curator for ization; and too many of us know War II, she served as a caseworker for a someone who has died. The losses are Jewish group that helped war orphans, WE DEEPLY MOURN THE LOSS OF OUR overwhelming. and helped Jews immigrate to pre-state Unfortunately, those losses are pro- Israel. BROTHERS AND SISTERS, AND GRIEVE WITH jected to increase before the curve flattens As of this writing, COVID-19 has and infections diminish. The elderly and attacked close to 2 million people around THE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE infirm are at particular risk. We need to be the world, and killed more than 115,000, LOST RELATIVES AND FRIENDS, LEADERS AND vigilant, and to continue to observe medi- including almost 23,000 in the U.S. — cal and governmental directives designed with a disproportionate impact on heavily EVERYDAY PEOPLE. to mitigate the spread of the virus and to populated urban areas, including densely protect the lives around us. populated Jewish communities in New Borough Park section of Brooklyn, led the Center for Art, Design and Visual We deeply mourn the loss of our York and New Jersey. Agudath Israel of America and its influ- Culture at University of Maryland, who brothers and sisters, and grieve with the Among the lives lost was Adam ential rabbinic leadership council called also worked with the Jewish Museum in families and communities that have lost Schlesinger, a Grammy-winning song- Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. New York City. relatives and friends, leaders and everyday writer from Poughkeepsie, New York, Irving Carter, a British philanthropist There are, to our deep pain, many more people. May each of their memories be who died from coronavirus complications who died April 3 at 76, was a promi- members of our Jewish world who have for a blessing, as we pray for a quick end at 52. He was one of the songwriters for nent supporter of Magen David Adom, lost their lives as the dreaded coronavirus to the pandemic nightmare. JN

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10 APRIL 17, 2020 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM OPINION Commentary What if Jewish journalism disappears?

JONATHAN D. SARNA

ust hours before the seder, British newspapers comes on the heels of the caregivers, all those risking their lives to canceled and therefore not advertised, JJews heard the shocking news that announcement that Canada’s most sig- provide essential services, our businesses more and more American Jewish news- the nation’s leading national-circulation nificant Jewish newspaper, The Canadian and livelihood, our community, our coun- papers find themselves without the basic Jewish newspapers, The Jewish Chronicle Jewish News, has likewise shut its doors. try, our world.” That, of course, is what funds necessary to sustain the journalistic and The Jewish News, were being liqui- “Already struggling, we are not able a responsible Jewish newspaper should enterprise. dated. The Kessler Foundation, which to sustain the enterprise in an environ- do amid a crisis such as this. Now, Jews What does it mean when Jewish jour- owns both papers, has run out of money. ment of almost complete economic in Canada and the United Kingdom will nalism dies? Since their establishment in When local advertising dried up because shut down,” the newspaper’s president, be on their own for the remainder of the the first half of the nineteenth century, of the coronavirus, “voluntary liquida- Elizabeth Wolfe, wrote in a final letter to crisis, without a communal news source Jewish newspapers in the United States tion” became the only alternative. readers. “We too have become a victim to depend upon. have helped to shape community, tied So, for the first time since 1841, Anglo of COVID-19.” Unless we move quickly, Jews in the far-flung Jews together and kept them Jewry will be without a weekly Jewish These closures could hardly have come United States will suffer this same fate informed. Newspapers have also pre- newspaper to tie the community’s Jews at a worse time. With Jewish communal and Jewish newspapers across the coun- served the “first draft” of our communal together. For those in London who have life around the world upended, news- try will disappear. The Jewish Week in history. Want to know, for example, how received their Jewish newspaper once a papers like the Canadian Jewish News New York has already issued a special America’s Jews handled past epidemics? week for as long as they can remember, expected to play a role, as Wolfe put it, “to appeal for financial support to its readers. There is only one source: the American it is as if The New York Times suddenly inform, console and distract our readers Other local U.S. Jewish newspapers are Jewish press. ceased operations. as we all isolate at home, worried about in dire straits too. With businesses closed The demise of England’s Jewish our families, our friends, our medical and Jewish events around the country SEE SARNA, PAGE 12 Jewish. Together.

MARK WILF

’chol dor vador chayav adam lirot et acutely aware that protecting our com- That is why we support and maintain to meet the needs of our far-flung people. Batzmo k’ilu hu yatza mimitzrayim munity during the COVID-19 pandemic, an extensive network of human service To give some sense of scale, the 146 — in every generation, each Jew should and then helping to rebuild and reimagine agencies and programs that are critical Jewish Federations across North America regard themselves as if they personally Jewish life after the crisis has passed, will lifesaving measures and underscore our raise and invest more than $900 million came out of Egypt. turn out to be one of the most significant commitment for all those who need our per year to support the needs of all Jews When we read these words in the challenges that my generation will face help. On top of that, we support and and to create vibrant Jewish life here and Haggadah — as we did this past week in around the world. It is that network, Jewish homes all over the world — we built and maintained over decades, and usually take it to mean that we should those funds, raised year after year, that each feel personally connected to the put us in the position to respond to the story of the redemption from slavery, and JEWISH FEDERATIONS HAVE BEEN TAKING current crisis. thus never take our freedom for granted. EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, REACHING INTO The programs that are right now But perhaps the Haggadah is warning mobilizing to support the needs of our us that each generation will face its own ENDOWMENTS, ACCELERATING CAMPAIGNS community were in place because of the moments of crisis — its own Exodus love and care of so many over the years. moment — during which we will be AND ALLOCATIONS, CREATING EMERGENCY And yet the regular resources of a required to summon the vision and cour- FUNDS AND SPENDING DOWN RESERVES, ALL community are clearly not sufficient to age to save our families and the entire meet this crisis. So Federations have been Jewish people. TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MOMENT. taking extraordinary measures, reaching It is certainly true that every generation into endowments, accelerating campaigns of leaders has had its own challenges. My and allocations, creating emergency parents were Holocaust survivors. They funds and spending down reserves, all came to America to build their family and to meet the needs of the moment. To their business, and then helped support during our time in leadership. maintain an extensive network of Jewish date, Federations have allocated more the Jewish community and the State of As leaders of the Federation system, we education and engagement programs than $100 million above and beyond the Israel through multiple crises and oppor- love to be involved in building flourishing as well, for everyone from newborns to regular support they provide to our com- tunities such as wars, the fall of the Soviet Jewish communities. But even during the seniors. And we remain deeply connected munity agencies, and have even helped Union and much more. best of times, we have important responsi- to Israel and to Jews all over the world — support nonprofits struggling in Israel My fellow board members and I are bilities to those who are most vulnerable. partnering, visiting and providing funds SEE WILF, PAGE 12

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TORAH STUDY SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING APRIL 17 - 6:43 P.M. APRIL 24 - 6:48 P.M. Failing effectively PARSHAT SHEMINI heavens to the camp of Israel, Aaron was must look internally to correct our own SHABBAT ENDS LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47 distressed, blaming the failure squarely flaws, and rather than despairing, we must APRIL 18 - 7:40 P.M. on himself. In his embarrassment, he always remain confident as we continue APRIL 25 - 7:46 P.M. RABBI YISROEL WEINER appealed to Moshe. Moshe entered with to problem-solve and plan more effective him and prayed for mercy, and then G-d’s next steps. e all experi- glory descended into the camp. However, the question remains: How Find area congregations at jewishaz.com, where Wence failure Rabbi Yerucham Levovitz notes the can we effectively impart this formula to you can also find our 2020 Community Directory. in life. As much as lesson inherent in Aaron’s reaction. It is our children, so as to best help them grow we would like to commonplace for those who are unsuc- into healthy, productive adults? protect our children cessful in their efforts — especially when Parshat Shemini again comes to our choices, we mustn’t just tell them what from its agonizing grip, we objectively their efforts are in a communal endeavor aid — this time when discussing kosher they are doing wrong, rather we must understand that we will not always be able and very public — to blame others for animals and the two bodily symbols first tell them what is already good and to do so. They will experience it. We are their failure. We say, “Had this person they require. When listing examples of special about them. Only then can we therefore left to properly educate our chil- or that circumstance been more accom- non-kosher animals which lack these inform them of how they can improve. In dren in the art of how to fail effectively. modating, I would have been able to do symbols, each one ironically does have at this way, we train them to maintain their This week’s Torah portion, Parshat a better job.” Aaron however, did not least one, despite a host of species which confidence, yet always look internally to Shemini, helps us in our efforts. look at the sins of the nation or blame have neither. correct any flaws. On the eighth and final day of the inau- any other cause for the lack of Divine Why is this so? Certainly, Aaron would agree that guration of the Tabernacle, Aaron and his response; he looked only to himself. Rabbi Avraham Pam answers that the sometimes blame can also lay with some- sons fulfilled their priestly duties for the At the same time however, he did not Torah is teaching us the single most vital one else. But the timeless Torah lesson first time. Yet following Aaron’s conclu- allow this self-condemnation to hinder his rule when helping a child to improve. he conveys to us is this: In those initial sion of his service, Moshe joined him to personal growth or serve as an excuse to These listed animals are not kosher ones, moments of facing failure, does the G-d- enter the Tent of Meeting and bless the concede failure. He thought about next but they are close. The Torah goes out conscious Jew look for someone to blame, nation. Why was Moshe’s assistance sud- steps and asked for Moshe’s help, turn- of its way to make sure they are aware of or does he look to how he can build denly appropriate? Rashi quotes Torat ing his experience into an opportunity the positive attributes which they do have, himself, and thereby fix the world? JN Kohanim: Since Aaron had completed for growth. This then is the blueprint thereby making clear that for which they all he was instructed to do, but G-d’s which Aaron bequeaths to all of us as still must strive. Rabbi Yisroel Weiner is the principal of Phoenix glory had not yet descended from the well: When faced with failure, we first When we help a child to make the right Hebrew Academy.

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Without a reliable press, our communi- one another. When divisive issues arise, and endangered Jewish communities Together, collectively, we will continue ty’s past — the records of its achievements the newspaper publishes various respon- elsewhere in the world. to lead a community that never loses its and mistakes, its milestones and its mis- sible points of view. When disasters like But even this doesn’t tell the whole purpose or its way. Though our world steps — will inevitably disappear. So too the coronavirus strike, the newspaper story. While working tirelessly to keep and our community are facing an unprec- will our broad sense of what a Jewish works to unite the community, provid- the community afloat, our Federations edented challenge, we know what to do community is. Absent a responsible ing information, guidance, sympathy and have also led countless acts of chesed, and we know how to do it. To everyone Jewish press, the multiplicity of interests, reflection. delivering food to those shut in and who needs help in this crisis, please reach views, and commitments that character- The demise of the London Jewish personal protective gear to health out to your local Federation and let us ize vibrant Jewish communities will find Chronicle and the Canadian Jewish care workers, increasing mental health know. We will be there. no common outlet. Instead, groups of News should serve as a wake-up call for services to the isolated and much And to all those who can offer help, like-thinking Jews will retreat into their Jewish leaders managing the crisis of more. And we have collectively created please reach out to your local Federation own narrow silos, impervious to all who COVID-19. In addition to the terrible JewishTogether.org, which has helped all to join the effort. disagree with them. loss of life, the psychic toll on individuals Jewish nonprofits and synagogues learn B’chol dor vador. From generation A good Jewish newspaper, print or and families and the economic hardship how to access the new Small Business to generation, the work of community digital, prevents any of this from hap- befalling those suddenly without work, Administration Paycheck Protection goes on, and the work of the Federation pening. It serves an essential function we also face a basic challenge to Jewish Plan and connect to many more spiri- system goes on. This pandemic is but in defining, maintaining, educating and community itself. tual and practical resources to get us all one of our generation’s challenges. We promoting community. It ties organiza- If Jewish journalism disappears, can through this crisis. do not yet know the full extent of the tions and individuals together and keeps the Jewish community as we know it be People ask me, “What is to become harm that COVID-19 will cause, but we members informed about local news, as sustained? JN of our community?” or “What will our will continue to meet this crisis head on, well as news of broader impact. An effec- community look like when this is over?” as our predecessors met the challenges of tive newspaper seeks to represent all parts Jonathan D. Sarna is University Professor and the And I always say the same thing: This is their day. JN Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American of the community, helping to acquaint Jewish History at Brandeis University, where he what our community looks like — orga- different neighborhoods, generations, directs its Schusterman Center for Israel Studies. nized, caring and ready to tackle any Mark Wilf is the chair of The Jewish Federations of denominations, movements, etc., about This piece first appeared in The Forward. challenge. North America’s board of trustees.

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BAR/BAT MITZVAH Torah and TikTok: Not your dad’s bar mitzvah SOPHIE PANZER | CONTRIBUTING WRITER Sefaria’s co-founders, Google alum Brett that allows people to Lockspeiser and bestselling author Joshua take pictures with their hile their parents may have relied on Foer, set out to change that. Now, anyone phones and send it to a A student uses the online library Sefaria to read Torah. tape recorders and CDs for their own with an internet connection can access their printer so they can pick W PHOTO COURTESY OF SEFARIA VIA JEWISH EXPONENT b’nei mitzvah preparations, students today library of texts and commentary. them up and take them learning to chant Torah can turn to YouTube. This includes students preparing for their home easily. among kids who use the video-based social “There are lots of cantors who have pro- b’nei mitzvah. Sefaria users can use the site or EBE Talent uses another popular media platform regularly, but less well-known duced high-quality recordings on YouTube,” app to find their assigned Torah portions in photo-sharing feature, Instapic, to create to the general public. said Ben Rotenberg, education director at Hebrew and in English, choose their favorite unique slideshows. “DJs have to do a lot of research because Germantown Jewish Centre in Pennsylvania. layouts, add and remove vowels, create lists “If a guest uploads a picture on Instagram these songs are not trending on charts, but all “It’s easy to find a voice that you can match of helpful sources, consult a visual map of or Twitter with an event hashtag, we can the kids know them and it’s part of their social and feel comfortable with.” connections between texts and research com- pull them directly from the web and create a life,” she said. The video sharing website is just one of mentary for inspiration for their d’var Torah real-time slide show of the event,” Fitzpatrick And don’t forget about the party favors. many technologies being incorporated into speeches. explained. “This is controlled by a real person, A quick scan of It’s My Mitzvah, an online b’nei mitzvah preparations. “Text provides a starting point for a lot of which is useful for filtering out any inappropri- personal shopping service for b’nei mitzvah For Gen Z kids in the tween and teenage people. They want to know, ‘Does Judaism ate photos from kids.” party planners, reveals the popularity of cus- brackets, technology plays a key role in enter- have anything to teach me about gun vio- Changes in technology have also had a pro- tomized headphones, ear pods, selfie sticks tainment, education and socializing. They lence? Food justice? Homelessness?’ They found impact on party music selection. People and phone cases alongside the more traditional communicate on platforms like Instagram can use Sefaria to search for these themes use Spotify and Apple Music to create playlists T-shirts, sweatpants and water bottle favors. and Snapchat and have never known a world and be connected with relevant texts and for their events, and while you might still hear “Some people think this technology is great, without internet access. Naturally, they also commentaries,” Wolkenfeld said. “People some classics like “Y.M.C.A,” Fitzpatrick has others can be overwhelmed,” Fitzpatrick said. rely on apps and websites as they prepare for should be connected to the richness of liter- noticed an increased demand for songs from “Everyone’s different. But overall, we do see their coming-of-age ceremonies. ary tradition, and Sefaria is designed to show TikTok stars. These internet artists are popular more and more families embracing it.” JN Parents, educators and event planners users that all of these texts are in conversation are also using these resources to make with each other.” preparations go smoothly. Rotenberg has Wolkenfeld’s son, Noam, is a proficient incorporated technology into his own Sefaria user who recently celebrated his own tutoring work. bar mitzvah. 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SENIOR LIFESTYLE ‘Lean on Me’ in this

time ofBOB ROTH uncertainty | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

t’s hard to believe send text messages or emails. Sometimes Ithat it’s been just nothing beats picking up the phone. If a little more than you’re cooking, make a little extra and a month since offer a dish to them: Put it in a dispos- the coronavirus able container, use a disinfectant wipe to claimed its first sanitize the outside of the container and life in the U.S. leave a thoughtful note. For those of us Help with food and essentials fortunate enough Lots of nonperishable items have dis- ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/ to have a family or partner to spend appeared from stores, especially hand time with, this is a great chance for us to sanitizers and toilet paper. Consider Engage the grandchildren For dementia care partners get closer. shopping for seniors while shopping for With schools closed, your children If you know someone caring for a per- However, approximately 33% of yourself or help them set up a revolving could help an older adult learn son with dementia, reach out to them. our elderly population, who are delivery from the grocery store. something new about today’s technology, Adult day care is now unavailable. The particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, lack of services may increase their stress. Help with medications and healthcare whether it be a laptop or a TV remote. live alone. According to Joseph Coughlin Assist them by setting up phone or video appointments Or they might send emails to and the MIT Age Lab, this number conferencing with other dementia care Offer to pick up prescriptions or set up grandparents or elderly neighbors may eclipse the 50% mark over the next partners to strategize on ways to cope. ongoing delivery. Many of our seniors to chat about what they’re doing. Your 15 years. have trouble remembering to take children could use this time to record Encourage activity The Centers for Disease Control urges medications; you can ask the pharmacy some family history. While some of our aging loved ones that we all practice self-isolation and social to pre-package medications in blister are isolated in their own homes, they can distancing to protect ourselves. However, Connect with trusted organizations packs with designations for morning and move. Encourage them to get up and the same isolation that could save the Volunteer remotely for local evening. You can also call to remind them take a walk. Make playlists that resonate elderly from the coronavirus could also organizations serving older adults. to take their medications. with them. hurt them. Prolonged isolation can be Many of these agencies, stretched thin, Telehealth offers a safe way to visit. If With the unfortunate passing of musi- particularly injurious to the elderly. you are a family member or have power may prefer financial support. Many cal legend Bill Withers last week, I can’t There are things you can do to keep of attorney for medical decision-making, provide meals for seniors, and most help but feel that his hit “Lean on Me” is your aging loved ones, neighbors and you could participate in these appoint- of those are providing home delivery a great tribute for how we need to come friends from feeling and being isolated. ments. Should the older person urgently during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. together to help lift up our family, friends, Be socially engaged with seniors need in-person evaluation, phone ahead Consider helping out by purchasing neighbors and community. JN Check in regularly. If they are adept for them, report symptoms and ask for pre-paid gas cards to support the Bob Roth is the managing partner of Cypress with technology, use video conferencing, instructions as to next steps. drivers. HomeCare Solutions.

MEDICAL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Next time they’ll be prepared. times, “I think I was very prepared,” going to be added to the list of things that with their families, their dogs next to Temple Chai member Dr. Genna Cammarata said. On the other hand, we have to teach our students.” them. They’ll say, ‘This is a picture of Cammarata is board certified in “it’s hard to be prepared for a global Reflecting on his faith and back- my mom.’ They’re opening their world emergency medicine. She said she pandemic.” ground as an Israeli Jew, Grossman said, a little in a different way.” has the advantage of having an E.R. Whatever methods might change, “I think being Jewish does matter in how Ultimately, both teachers and students doctor’s calm demeanor and doesn’t Grossman said, “I don’t think it’s going to we see tikkun olam and the impor- will find their way through this moment. rattle easily. In terms of training, she affect the fundamentals. The fundamen- tance of community. The world needs Grossman added that as teachers of said it all depends on what kind of tals of viruses are already incorporated fixing, and this is a chance to really doctors and people working in medical doctor you’re hoping to become. E.R. into what we teach.” help with that.” fields, “we’re standing at the gate, and doctors like herself are always expecting It’s not as if they were teaching the Hollingworth — who was supposed to our goal is that when our students pass the unexpected. wrong things, he said. Working in third be spending Passover in Israel with her through the gate into a community, She doesn’t think this crisis will really world countries has taught him that family — said that one unexpected thing they’re going to do what they need change how medical schools operate: people are “devastated by horrible things she’s learned through this experience is to do. So we have a massive social “I don’t know education-wise that I all the time, and this is another awful, ter- what it means for everyone to have more responsibility.” would have wanted to know more.” With rible, devastating thing.” Eventually, he time at home. “I hope I taught them the right the education she received in ordinary posited, a vaccine will be found, and “it’s “It’s interesting to see them at home things,” he added. JN

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his is an unprecedented, unnerving and uncertain time. Small businesses in EIDL also provides loans up to $2 million, based on economic injury, with a low Tparticular are struggling in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those businesses interest rate. Borrowing under $200,000 does not require a personal guarantee that have remained open are dealing with the fallout stemming from the fear of the and under $25,000 does not require collateral. spread of the disease, shrinking investments, curtailed discretionary spending and The application can be found at covid19relief.sba.gov. The application requires decreased consumer confidence. providing gross revenues for Feb. 1, 2019, through Jan. 31, 2020, and the cost As the number of cases of COVID-19 in the United States has risen, the of goods sold for Feb. 1, 2019, through Jan. 31, 2020. government has acted to try to lessen the economic impact in the following ways: Keep calm and carry on • The Federal Reserve has decreased the federal interest rate. Small businesses may also be able to defer rent payments, renegotiate contracts • The federal government and the Arizona Department of Revenue extended the and apply to file claims under insurance policies covering business interruptions tax return filing and payment deadline to July 15, 2020, which also extends the or closures if they suffer COVID-19-related losses, depending upon the language time to contribute retirement savings to your IRA, SEP and HSA. of the policy. For those businesses feeling motivated and inspired, this can also be • On March 18, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a time to reset goals, refocus marketing and reprioritize their business strategy. requiring businesses with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid leave for Small business clients should reach out to their legal counsel, bankers and employees who are sick, quarantined or unable to work because of the lack of financial advisors to help them apply for the SBA loans, renegotiate payment childcare in a temporary expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act. terms with suppliers and lenders and seek extensions from landlords if they are • The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act was signed into law by having difficulty paying their rent on time. the president on March 27. CARES includes a $2 trillion stimulus package to Stay safe. Keep calm and carry on. This too shall pass. JN provide substantive assistance to taxpayers in the form of new and modified tax provisions, as well as an expanded small business loan program. Allison L. Kierman is the managing partner of Kierman Law, PLC, an Arizona estate planning and probate law firm based in Scottsdale. She serves on the board of directors for Congregation Beth The CARES loan programs are administered through Small Business Administration Israel and the youth board of directors for the Martin Pear Jewish Community Center. loans. Many businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 500 employees qualify. Small Business Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with cash-flow assistance to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs including benefits and inter- est on mortgages, rent and utilities. Funds provided in the form of loans may be partially forgiven, have a low interest rate, no prepayment penalty, and a 6-month loan repayment deferral. The application does not require collateral, personal guarantees or an application fee. Businesses harmed by COVID-19 should apply as quickly as possible because there is a funding cap. More information, including a list of participating lenders, is available at sba.gov. Emergency Injury Disaster Loan The SBA’s Emergency Injury Disaster Loan provides an emergency advance of up to $10,000 to small businesses and private non-profits harmed by COVID-19. The advance does not need to be repaid, and may be used to keep employees on payroll, pay for sick leave, meet increased production costs due to supply chain dis- ruptions or pay business obligations, including debts, rent and mortgage payments.

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JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS APRIL 17, 2020 15 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Q&A: Author of ‘Love Your Child More Than You Hate Your Ex’ REACH HIGHLY EDUCATED, AFFLUENT READERS IN THE VALLEY SHANNON LEVITT | MANAGING EDITOR wanted to talk about relationships and how Website Print E-Blast Social Media to salvage them. Page Views Readership Subscribers Followers sychologist Larry F. Waldman has worked If someone only has time to read one 40,000 15,000 4,500 7,152 Pwith couples and families for nearly chapter, which should it be? half a century. He’s written several books The meat of the book is in chapter eight. It and dozens of articles about a variety of is the heart of the book even though the other Upcoming Special Sections relationship issues, and he also teaches. In chapters lead to it. It’s there where I make some addition to graduate coursework, he gave very important points. the opening talks for the Bureau of Jewish Senior Lifestyle Education’s Marriage University since its 1. We have to be able to take a look at the inception. While he was working on his sixth situation through the eyes of the child. May 1 book, “Overcoming Your NegotiaPhobia: 2. Parents have to remember that they are Negotiating Your Way Through Life,” there Do you offer virtual tours or still parents even though they are divorcing was yet another book percolating the past or divorced, which means they still need to services? From home health aides couple of years. keep in mind the needs of the child ahead of to financial planners, independent Last fall he started writing “Love Your their own. living facilities to nursing homes, Child More Than You Hate Your Ex,” and this is the perfect venue to 3. Whether you are in the process of divorce the process went at a startlingly fast pace. He or are divorced, you want to strive mightily to showcase how your business promised it to his publisher, Outskirts Press, develop an effective communication pattern can help older Jewish residents for the end of January 2020 and actually had with your ex, if for no other reason than the navigate these challenging times. it in their hands two weeks early. The book was best interests of your child. published at the end of March. Jewish News talked to Waldman about his In all your years counseling families new book. through this process, what are some stories Summer Camps that stand out for you? May 1 How did you decide on the structure of In the book, I write that I was counseling your book? The first chapters are about a 10-year-old boy who was really bright, and Show parents the innovative relationships and why they often fail. Why he was caught in a difficult divorce. They ways you can support them do you start there instead of delving into had been married for 15 years, and after the title idea? during this time and as they being divorced for a year they were both It’s been brought to my attention before. married to new people. This boy is 10, and look ahead for opportunities I felt there needed to be some background. to engage their children this at last his parents had the foresight to have I realize that chapter eight in and of itself him see someone. summer. could stand on its own. But I wanted to give We were in a session after he had had a visi- a background to it. tation with his father and his stepmother the The first chapter explains why I wrote previous weekend. When I asked him about it, the book, and why I’m entitled to write the he winced. I asked him what about the visita- book, if you will. I feel strongly about this. I tion was painful. He said the visit had been fine, make a joke a couple times in the book that but when his mother asked what they did, he Health the major cause of divorce is marriage. But told her and accidentally said his “mom” had May 1 the major cause of divorce is marriages that made something good for dinner. Suddenly don’t work. his stepfather jumped out of his chair, grabbed Preventative health is more I believe that some marriages can be sal- him by the shirt, and pulled him up, yelling, important now than ever! Do you vaged. I’ve been there in the trenches. I’ve “She’s not your mom! She’s your stepmom!” seen in my career, which stands close to a offer televisits? This section offers and threw him down. When I asked him how half-century, probably a thousand couples. I businesses a superb platform he felt about it, he said through tears, “I must used to do 36 hours per week for 46 years. I watch every word I say.” to get in front of Jewish News saw lots of couples. I’m not going to sit here The kind of stress parents knowingly and readers who are more interested and tell you that I saved them every time. If unknowingly put on their kids causes all kinds in healthy living and nutrition you bat 50% in this business, you’re doing very of anxiety. than ever before. well. Some people wait way too long to go to That kind of stuff goes on all the time. Some therapy, and some have made up their mind damage is done unknowingly like using kids as before they go to a therapist and are just trying a messenger or a spy. Things like that put these JEWISHAZ.COM to look like they’re trying. Some are already kids in this terrible loyalty squeeze. Before the in another relationship and are biding their divorce, the kids thought their parents were Contact your sales consultant to schedule time to get out of this one. But, I’ve helped the best in the world, and they thought their hundreds turn it around. parents’ marriage was the best. They have no your advertising at [email protected] Before I jumped right into how divorce frame of reference. Divorce changes their world impacts the child and what parents do, I upside down and inside out. JN

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BOOKS Professor talks two-state solution and one-state reality

JESSE BERNSTEIN | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

etween the Mediterranean Sea and can produce no government capable of great intellectual and committed Bthe Jordan River, two peoples lay withdrawal from enough of the territories liberal. But what made him most claim to the same green valleys, the same to enable creation of a viable Palestinian unusual among early Zionist cities and the same deserts. If there was a state; and the fact that almost one out of leaders was his willingness to be solution to this dispute, said the prevail- 11 Israeli Jews live east of the Green Line publicly honest about the intol- ing wisdom of many decades, it was two (i.e., in territory Israel occupied in 1967), erable demands Zionism was states for two peoples. means that we must think in fundamen- making on Palestinian Arabs. Except, writes Ian Lustick, a profes- tally different ways. Jabotinsky stated plainly that sor of political science at the University The land between the Mediterranean the Palestinian Arabs were a of Pennsylvania, the likelihood of Sea and the Jordan River is ruled by one normal people and as such would such a solution has been practically nil state, and the name of that state is Israel. violently resist Zionist demands since soon after it was proposed. But the True, people of different types in differ- to take over their country. guiding assumptions of peacemaking ent regions are governed or affected by Jabotinsky’s solution, adopted between Israelis and Palestinians don’t state laws, norms, rules and state coercion by Ben-Gurion and almost all the seem to have responded to that reality, in different ways, but this is not unusual rest of the Zionist movement, he argues. Why is that? And what comes for a partially democratic country. For was the policy of the “Iron Wall.” PHOTO COURTESTY OF PARADIGMLOSTBOOK.COM next? generations, women — half the popu- By defeating the Arabs over and over, do, or the vast majority who consider Lustick recently spoke with us about lation — were ruled by developed but most would become ready to compromise themselves liberal Democrats, is to stop his new book, “Paradigm Lost.” limited democracies without them having and negotiate. Jabotinsky was right about waiting for the messiah of the two-state What is the “paradigm” of the title? political rights. But they were still living that, but he was wrong to think that after solution. And what do you hope to achieve by in those states. fighting numerous bloody wars with Instead we should look at Israel as addressing it? What we have in Israel-Palestine is a Arabs that Jews would remain willing to we look at our own country, and apply The belief that Israel temporarily con- one-state reality, not a solution, and see- compromise. our liberal democratic values to Israel trols the territories it acquired 53 years ing things that way helps one think more Instead, quite naturally, Zionist exactly as we want those values applied ago in the Six-Day War — the West Bank clearly and accurately about both the pres- demands on the Arabs increased, and to our own lives and our own country. and the Gaza Strip — is a fundamental ent and the future. For example, it is no de facto annexation, dense settlement The Democratic Party, which enforced assumption that has led experts, politi- longer worthwhile to worry about more in the West Bank and a one-state reality Jim Crow and barriers to voting for cians and ordinary people to believe that settlements in the West Bank as obsta- was the unintended result. What remains black people, came to count African better futures will involve dividing the cles to peace. The occupation will end important in Jabotinsky is his long-run Americans as a loyal part of their base. country into two parts. when the West Bank and Gaza Strip are commitment to liberal democracy and American Jews played a crucial role in That fundamental way of thinking completely absorbed into Israel. to equal citizenship for all in the state to that development. was valid for several decades. But the Why does Ze’ev Jabotinsky loom be built in Palestine/the land of Israel. So, in the future, will Arabs, and a diplomatic failures to achieve a two-state so large in your study of Israeli How can American Jews play a part in Jewish-Arab political alliance, be crucial solution, or any solution based on “par- self-conception? overcomIng the “distracting dogma” to any future for Israel that American tition”; the political transformation of Jabotinsky was the founder of right- of the two-state solution, as you put it? Jews are likely to find attractive? That is Israel into a kind of “deep red” state that wing, Revisionist Zionism. He was also a The best thing American Jews can the message we must send to Israelis. JN

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JEWISHAZ.COM JEWISH NEWS APRIL 17, 2020 17 MILESTONES Jeanne Riva Fisher, a longtime Phoenix BIRTHS resident, passed away gently in her sleep, AMITOV SIMCHA FUNKE at 95 years old, in Tucson, Arizona. Amitov Simcha Funke was born March 17, 2020, Born in Cleveland Ohio in 1924 to Ruth and to Rabbi Aviva Shira and Yosef Funke, at Cedars-Sinai Fred Bickart, Jeanne was very beautiful with Hospital in Los Angeles. a kind and forgiving soul, blessed with a Amitov has one brother, Elijah Benya’akov, age 6. whimsical personality, but very private. His grandparents are Stephanie and Frank Jacobson of Scottsdale, Carl Funke of Stockholm, Sweden, and the She was a Medical Transcriber at Maricopa late Christina Funke. County Medical Hospital for over 30 years, staying on after retirement, as they could not replace her dedication and expertise. MICHAEL DAVID SAKS Jeanne traveled extensively, to Israel, Europe and many times to Michael David Saks was born March 19, 2020, to the Far East, with companion Jack Garber. Lauren Zaslow Saks and Samuel Saks in Scottsdale. Grandparents are Anne and Normal Zaslow of She is survived by four adored children, Scottsdale, Judy Saks of Los Angeles and the late Jill Seaman (Keith), Michael Fisher (Carole), Hershey Saks. Laurel Fisher, and James Fisher, along with beloved grandchildren, Max and Perry Seaman, Sam and Joe Fisher. Also left to mourn are sister Adelle Abrahams, brother Allen Bickart, and WEDDING good friend Al Tamm. KOLLMAN-TOSCHI Due to the Corona Virus, we will postpone Melanie Kollman and Alexander Toschi Memorial to a later date. were married on March 8, 2020, at MAY HER MEMORY BE A BLESSING TO Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. ALL WHO LOVED HER. The bride’s parents are Kelly Kollman of Phoenix and Chip Kollman of Mesa. The groom’s parents are Debbie and Alex Toschi of Cave Creek and Michelle and Jason Farrell of Cave Creek. The bride obtained her bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University and is a first-grade teacher. The groom received his bachelor’s CONNECT degree from Arizona State University and is a bartender at First Draft in Phoenix. He will soon be starting a to your Jewish community. graduate program in library science. After a honeymoon in California,

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18 APRIL 17, 2020 JEWISH NEWS JEWISHAZ.COM Morton Jay Maiden, 90, passed away March Elaine Esther Gilberg passed away 25th, 2020 at the Terraces of Phoenix. peacefully on the afternoon of March Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 18, 1929, 30th in Novato, California. Elaine had just celebrated her 91st birthday on March to Mack and Sarah Maiden, Morton had two 13th and was vibrant until the end when siblings, Radee Marks and Burt Maiden. Jay was she became another innocent victim of a proud father to Barry (Sheila) and Leslie Maiden COVID-19. (Kristy), doting grandfather to Jared, Annie (Josh), and Lisa Maiden and great-grandfather to Elaine was born in Salem, Ohio in 1929, to Ari and Evan Hope. Jack and Margaret Sarbin. After graduating high school at Highland Manor in Long Jay graduated from the University of Arizona, where he met his wife Branch, New Jersey, Elaine attended of 50 years, Marilyn Fedder. Jay operated a 45-year legacy of three Ohio State University where she met the T&S furniture stores in Phoenix. A man of character, he treated all love of her life Robert “Bob” Gilberg. She his customers with the utmost respect. He became a top-producing and Bob formed a partnership that lasted furniture manufacturer’s representative for twenty years before retiring almost 67 years. at 83. After two years in Alexandria, Virginia, where she worked first as a “Do you know where I can find the fountain of youth?” Jay would receptionist in a law office and then as a clerk in a civil service job while ask strangers flirtatiously. Jay’s reach was never-ending, from his 15- Bob was in the Army, Elaine and Bob moved back to Fremont, Ohio in year love, Harriet Kolber, to the charities to which he quietly donated, 1953. Bob joined his family business, Joseph’s Department Store. Elaine including his last wish to plant a tree in Israel for every family member. got involved in the community during her years there with leadership roles in League of Women Voters and American Association of University A funeral service officiated by Rabbi Sadie Becker was held on March Women and as president of the sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel. Elaine 30th at Greenwood/Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix to honor also worked at Joseph’s doing fashion shows and various events as well as Jay, the family historian and patriarch. He was the beloved, stubborn some buying. gentleman with the yellow Cardigan, cane and tipped Fedora, who carried handkerchiefs, didn’t have patience for Smartphones and was When the recession hit Ohio in the ‘80s and Joseph’s was closed, she and determined to walk by himself even after breaking his hip. “So long, Bob embarked on another phase in their lives together as manufacturer Toots,” he would say with a wink. sales reps in a company they founded: The Bay Marketing Company in San Francisco. She was an expert salesperson of her ares - mostly embellished sweatshirts. Her magnetic personality acquired quite a following. During that time in California, not only did she travel throughout the state, but she Ronald H. Rosenson, a dedicated family and Bob began to travel the world. She loved it, but was always happy to man, Army veteran, philanthropist and get home. community leader, and friend to many, Her next journey was to Peoria, Arizona in the late ‘90s where she and Bob died on April 6, 2020, at age 90 in retired to become fixtures at Temple Beth Sholom - enjoying the company Scottsdale. of many friends and a large and extended family. She also became quite Born and raised in Chicago on March involved with the Women’s Division of the Jewish Community Federation 19, 1930, and a former resident of where she received a special award for her efforts on behalf of the Rockford, Illinois, Ronald (Ron) was community. preceded in death by his soulmate and After Bob’s death, she landed back in San Rafael at Drakes Terrace for two beloved wife of 55 years, Arlene (2008). years where she once again got involved in everything from the food and Devoted father of Dr. Robert Rosenson program committees to chairing the welcome committee. and Glori Rosenson; cherished brother The underlying theme of her life was her family and involvement. She of Irwin Rosenson; loving brother-in-law, leaves behind a legacy of love, caring, compassion, friendship, feistiness, uncle and cousin. spunk, independence and hospitality all Ron was a longtime member and past president of Temple Beth El rolled into one package. Judy (Steve) and Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club in Rockford, and board Zimmerman and Art Gilberg will sorely member of the Rockford Boys and Girls Club. His successful miss their mother. Joy (Jason) Walker, professional career included serving in numerous positions in Jacob (Aimee) Zimmerman, Josh the National Association Recycling Industries, including as a national Zimmerman and Max Gilberg will miss vice president, and a course director and lecturer on precious metals their Grandma Laine and Mia Walker, Julia recycling for the Bureau of Mines. Ron was a Korean War veteran, Walker, Ava Walker, Zach Zimmerman and serving his country from 1953-1955. Zoe Zimmerman will miss their Lainey. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish United A graveside service was held at Kol Fund (juf.org), World Jewish Congress (worldjewishcongress.org), Shalom. Contributions may be made to Anti-Defamation League (adl.org), Lawrence Hall (lawrencehall.org) Congregation Kol Shofar or Hebrew Free or to your favorite charity. Due to current events, private services Loan. A celebration of her life will be held were held. when the times are more fitting.

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