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By Daniela Appel in synagogue life more accessible to bathrooms in order to make the February is Jewish Disability members of the community who synagogue more easily accessible. Awareness, Acceptance and have various disabilities. “The membership has embraced Inclusion Month, and Congregation Almost six years ago, Zelene the idea of meeting people where Beth Torah (CBT) plans to once Lovitt spearheaded Beth Torah’s they are and removing the barriers again celebrate with its annual efforts to become an inclusive to synagogue membership,” said Inclusion Shabbat on Feb. 13. The environment for the community Lovitt. “And that’s the message — to congregation traditionally invites through United Synagogue of remove barriers,” she continued. Chai House residents to take part in Conservative Judaism’s Inclusion Though Beth Torah’s Inclusion Shabbat services and Kiddush lunch Initiative. CBT was one of the Initiative is still relatively new, with a congregational buddy. Due to original 16 congregations in North inclusion has been a longtime value the ongoing pandemic, services will America accepted by USCJ. Started of the congregation. No family be held virtually this year, but as in by Lovitt, the Inclusion Committee is more appreciative of that than years past, the Inclusion Shabbat will at Beth Torah has grown to more the Kormans, whose son Jacob is mean taking time to “recognize those than 20 members of both disabled a person with a disability himself. in our community who have been and non-disabled members of When they moved to Dallas in the working hard to make Beth Torah the community. The committee 1980s, Sarah and Ira struggled to find a welcoming place for everyone,” has effectuated improvements to a school that could provide a Jewish says Rabbi Elana Zelony. Inclusion the synagogue such as large print education to Jacob. CBT accepted Photo: Courtesy x Shabbat is an event planned by prayer books, an automatic door, an the Kormans with open arms. The The Korman family — Sarah, Ira and their son Jacob — have been instrumental Beth Torah’s Inclusion Committee, outdoor ramp, railings leading up to synagogue helped Jacob prepare for to Congregation Beth Torah’s efforts to become an inclusive environment. The congregation will honor them at a special Shabbat Feb. 13. which aims to make participating the bima, and handicap-accessible his bar mitzvah, matching him with a tutor Sarah calls a “perfect match” learning center and has given lectures something we ever considered,” said COVID-19 may present diffi cult circumstances for your loved one and Jacob proudly declares he is still sharing the stories of her parents who Ira. “It’s an appreciation for what Apple Care & Companion is here for you “good friends” with. are both Holocaust survivors, among we have contributed, but we’ve only “In 1984, acceptance of people many other roles at the synagogue. been able to contribute (because of with disabilities was not universal. Ira, who has a doctorate in psychology everyone else on the committee); Short-term or long-term We had a difficult time finding a and has done consulting around everyone’s name deserves to be on • Personal Care synagogue to educate Jacob. Beth the country, gives presentations on it,” he added. • Companionship Torah appealed to us not only topics such as communication, grief, CBT aims to foster an • Overnight Stays because they accepted Jacob, but resiliency, and the healthcare system. environment of inclusivity, where (also) since then, has had a unique Jacob is skilled with technology, all are welcome. “Our congregation We have incorporated Laurie Friedman Miller, Owner attitude toward people less fortunate helping facilitate the synagogue’s live is kind to one another and cares for enhanced protocols to ensure 469-619-5474 the safety of our clients AppleCareandCompanion.com and those with disabilities,” streamed services. one another. It’s comfortable and said Sarah. “I think that was the The Kormans have been accepting. Inclusion Committee underlying motivation to join the invaluable members of Beth Torah, continues to strengthen that synagogue and to stay involved and and to honor their contributions, whole idea. There aren’t that many provide for the next generation,” she the Inclusion Committee voted synagogues doing what we are, and continued. unanimously to rename the it’s primarily because of Zelene. She The Kormans are integral Inclusion Fund after their family. started it and has made it stronger,” members of the Inclusion Committee “We were totally surprised when said Sarah. “We are just part of a and of the CBT community. Sarah (Zelene) contacted us to rename the group who care about others and we has also served as a teacher at the Inclusion Fund after our family. Not feel fortunate to be a part.” Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance & Inclusion Month events activities

JFNA programming jewishtogether.org/JDAM to access raising children society deems the list of webinars. “abnormal.” Tracing their joys, The Jewish Federations of North challenges, tragedies, and triumphs, America (JFNA) is hosting a full Movie Night with the Special Far From the Tree invites viewers to month of FREE virtual education, Needs Partnership rethink what it means to be a “normal awareness and empowerment Monday, Feb. 8 family.” opportunities in support of people 8–9 p.m. The movie can be found on Hulu with disabilities through JFNA RSVP for Movie Discussion and can be viewed via subscription or programming. There are 15 different ‘Far From The Tree’ free trial. webinars to choose from at a variety of This year’s SNP Movie Night will different days and times throughout PERK Meetings be book-club style! Watch “Far From the month. Hear from thought leaders The Tree” on your own time before The endeavor of Parents and experts about the current state of EXCEPTIONAL SCRUBS Feb. 8, then join a live discussion of Empowered Raising Kids (PERK) is to disability rights, and what can be done the movie over Zoom, facilitated create social and support connections to promote the best inclusion and 20% OFF RETAIL by members of the Jewish Family between adults who are raising supportive care practices. Learn new TJP SUBSCRIBERS Service Special Needs Partnership children with special needs. PERK advocacy strategies and take action CALL ALAYNA 214-231-2581 CODE: NALA Committee. events are facilitated by professionals to put the needs and rights of people Based on The New York Times from the JFS Special Needs Resource with disabilities squarely on the policy AS SEEN ON bestseller by Andrew Solomon, Team and are designed to give parents agenda of the Biden administration Facebook @MedCoutureInc “Far From the Tree” is an intimate, tools and support for everyday and the 117th Congress. Instagram @MedCouture profoundly human look at families challenges. Register at https://www. February 4, 2021 | 3

Loneliness — How to Help Our Special Needs Shabbat ADHD Workshop Strengthening Student in play therapy, assessment, and Children Make Friends Saturday, Feb. 13 Wednesday, Feb. 17 Engagement: Ways to Reduce counselor education/supervision. Thursday, Feb. 11 9:30 a.m.–Noon 8–9 p.m. Stress and Build Connections Virtual Faith Inclusion Network 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 Join Congregation Beth Torah An ADHD diagnosis is not a life- Conference Released at 6 p.m. Children with special needs as they host an Inclusive Shabbat, sentence! During this session, Hilary Friday, Feb. 26 often feel socially isolated and have at which time the Korman Family Stern will help parents identify Engaging students who are miles 8 a.m.–2 p.m. difficulty making friends with — Sarah, Ira and Jacob — will be ways to make living with a child away necessitates a new set of teaching One of the biggest challenges and peers. But they shouldn’t have to recognized for their consistent and with ADHD or ADHD symptoms strategies requiring teachers to adapt needs for individuals and families feel hopeless about making friends. devoted support of Congregation more manageable and enjoyable to a host of exhausting new challenges. affected by disability is finding Join us in exploring ways that we as Beth Torah inclusion efforts. The CBT for everyone in the household, This presentation will explore inclusive, strong communities parents can help our children enjoy Inclusion Fund has been renamed the while also raising awareness and strategies to strengthen student where they can belong and thrive. others and make friends. Korman Family Inclusion Fund in dispelling myths about the disorder. engagement as well as suggestions Please join the Faith Inclusion Speaker: Janet Henson their honor. Participants will walk away with an for reducing teacher and student Network community as we come Janet Henson is a licensed You can also tune in to any in-depth understanding of ADHD stress that may be exacerbating the together to learn how to strengthen clinician with Jewish Family Service Shabbat in the month of February and tips and tools that can be easily challenges of distance learning and communities in congregations, specializing in teenagers and young to hear Inclusion Bytes, short videos implemented. social distancing as a whole. learn from self-advocates and adult populations. Janet brings 30 recorded by congregants regarding Presenter: Hilary Stern Professional Presenters: share the most recent knowledge of years’ experience in private practice, different aspects of CBT’s inclusion Hilary K. Stern, M.Ed., CALC, Dr. Bonny Stewart is a Licensed inclusion in faith communities and community mental health and full- programming. is a Certified ADHD Life Coach, an Psychologist, Licensed Specialist in congregations, including how faith time ministry. Services are livestreamed on ADHD Consultant and the founder School Psychology, and Registered communities have made adjustments Congregation Beth Torah’s website. of ADHD Advance Coaching and Play Therapy Supervisor. Dr. Expectations and Acceptance of through the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to https://bit.ly/3rftmvh at 9:30 Consulting LLC. She has been an Stewart has extensive experience and our Children and Ourselves Participants will have access to over a.m. to watch. educator both in and out of the expertise in assessment, play therapy, Thursday, Feb. 25 30 presentations with presenters For questions regarding the classroom for almost 20 years, and consultation, and evidence-based 8 p.m. from the US, Canada and Australia. livestream, email streaming@ her passion to meet the needs of all interventions. Tickets start at $25. Register for the Expectations play a large role congregationbethtorah.org. learners has been among her top Dr. Emily Angus is a Licensed conference at https://bit.ly/36Ax9eR. in the acceptance of our children priorities. Her professional journey Professional Counselor (LPC) and Congregation Shearith Israel’s and our own parental abilities. In took a new path as one of her own Registered Play Therapist (RPT) Resource Guide Zoom Bingo Bash this discussion, we will learn how four children’s ADHD diagnosis who specializes in play therapy, Sunday, Feb. 14 The Jewish Family Service to manage those expectations as we came to light. child-teacher relationship training, 2–3 p.m. of Greater Dallas Special Needs navigate the journey of raising a child Hilary’s mission as an ADHD and psychoeducational/diagnostic Partnership has compiled a with special needs. Jewish Family Service and Life Coach and Consultant is to evaluation. Through her role as a comprehensive list of local, state and Speaker: Terah Culp Congregation Shearith Israel have guide her clients to embrace who Child and Adolescent Clinician national resources for those with Terah Culp works as a clinical invited Community Homes for they are and what they are capable at JFS, Emily serves as a school special needs. therapist at Jewish Family Service Adults, Inc. (CHAI) residents to of achieving. She offers teacher, counselor for students as well as a Please note that the following in Dallas. She uses her training in join the Special Needs Partnership corporate and parent workshops on consultant for teachers within the resource guide is an accumulation attachment to help families, couples for a Bingo Bash in honor of ADHD, conducts parent coaching Jewish day schools in the Dallas area. of JFS’ own research and is not and children find acceptance, Special Needs Awareness Month groups, and provides one-to- Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener serves as an endorsement of any particular contentment and healing. Her and Jewish Disabilities Awareness one coaching and consulting for coordinator of Children’s Services organization. This list is non- passion is helping adults and children Month. Snacks and prizes will be students, parents and adults with at Jewish Family Service and is a exhaustive and will continue to be with anxiety overcome life challenges provided, so we plan on bringing ADHD or ADHD symptoms. RSVP Licensed Professional Counselor- updated as more resources come to and find freedom in life. She and her the FUN! for the Workshop at https://bit. Supervisor and Registered Play the attention of JFS. husband live in the Dallas area with For questions, contact Sarah ly/36D622D. Therapist Supervisor. Dr. Ener has Download the Resource Guide at their adult son, who is on the autism Lipinsky at [email protected]. extensive experience and expertise Teacher Training https://bit.ly/3pHhdPy. spectrum and has mild cerebral palsy. To be added to the monthly distribution list for PERK, and to RSVP for the event, email scohn@ jfsdallas.org. Congregation Anshai Torah’s Special Needs Shabbat Friday, Feb. 12 6:30–9 p.m. Congregation Anshai Torah will hold a Special Needs Shabbat service with guest speaker Rabbi Artson. Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is vice president of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Rabbi Artson has long been a passionate advocate for social justice, human dignity, diversity and inclusion. He has two children, one of whom is severely autistic. Rabbi Artson will deliver a d’var Torah titled “Inclusion of Every Ability: My House is a House of Prayer for All People.” To stream the service, watch on YouTube at https://bit.ly/3tnZYES. Congregation Beth Torah’s 4 | February 4, 2021 SPORTS A tale of 2 Jewish Super Bowl linemen Buccaneers’ Ali Marpet and Chiefs’ Mitchell Schwartz

By Marc Brodsky (JTA) — Here’s a football Jimmy Wisch bet you probably could’ve Publisher & Editor | 1947-2002 gotten long odds on before the season started: each Super Bowl Rene Wisch team having a Jewish offensive Publisher & Editor | 1947-2010 lineman. Both are standout players, PUBLISHER & EDITOR but only one — Ali Marpet, a Sharon Wisch-Ray sixth-year pro for the Tampa Bay [email protected] Buccaneers — is expected to suit up for the NFL championship VP SALES & CIRCULATION game on Sunday in his home Susan Wisch stadium. [email protected] (That’s a first, incidentally, that a team is playing in the VP SALES & MARKETING Super Bowl at its own field.) Amy Doty Mitchell Schwartz, the Pro [email protected] Bowl tackle for the Kansas City Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Ali Marpet of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates as he leaves the field after a win against the Green Bay Packers at PAGE DESIGNER Chiefs, has been sidelined by Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Oct. 18, 2020. injury since October and is likely Chad Austin out for Super Bowl LV, when the [email protected] Chiefs aim to retain the title they won last season with a 31- AD REPRESENTATIVES 20 victory over the San Francisco Nancy Sadicarios 49ers. [email protected] Marpet, 27, who plays left Judy Wisch guard, has been especially strong in protecting Tom Brady, not COPY EDITORS/PROOFREADERS allowing a sack of the iconic Phyllis LaVietes, Susan Wisch quarterback all season. He is the son of a musician mother and COLUMNISTS/CONTRIBUTORS fashion videographer father from Rabbi Yerachmiel Fried, Harriet P. Gross, New York’s suburban Westchester Rabbi Dan Lewin, Laura Seymour, Deb County who hosted Shabbat Silverthorn, Jerry Kasten, Rabbi Benjamin gatherings for family and friends. Sternman and Rabbi Yogi Robkin He attended Hobart College, arriving unheralded at the school MULTI-MEDIA INTERN of some 2,400 students in upstate Hannah Simon New York. At the Division III level, meaning the colleges do not EDITORIAL ASSISTANT award athletic scholarships and Daniela Appel their players almost never reach the pros, Marpet grew to over 300 AD DESIGN pounds and combined his athletic Chad Austin [email protected] prowess and a strong work ethic Photo: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images to make himself into a bona fide Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz during a playoff game against the Houston Texans, Jan. 12, 2020 NFL prospect. The Bucs picked Views and opinions of columnists and contributors are their own and not necessarily those of this newspaper. 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Family, and Faith.” They were to Hobart instead of trying to it would be the second Super On the Chiefs’ side, a back the first Jewish brothers to play try to walk on at a D-I AA school Bowl championship for the injury put Schwartz on the shelf, pro football since Ralph and or maybe going to another D-III Glazer family, who own the ending a playing streak of 134 Arnold Horween in 1923. February 4, 2021 | 5 It’s official: The Legacy Midtown Park is open

The Aaron Towers that our Independent Living Independent Living building is now complete; it is building debuts the final phase we have all been waiting for,” says Carol Aaron, Submitted Story Legacy Midtown Park board chair The Legacy Senior and eponymous donor. “Our Communities (LSC) of Plano dream is to provide a wonderful has completed construction of its lifestyle to Dallas seniors, and to newest senior living community, extend our reach within the Dallas The Legacy Midtown Park, which Jewish community, all of which is offers 184 rental independent now a reality.” living apartment homes, 51 Located in the heart of North assisted living apartment homes, Dallas, just north of Walnut 36 memory support residences, Hill and east of Highway 75, the and 54 private skilled nursing and independent living residential rehabilitation suites. towers, designed by local D2 The 12-acre, $186 million Architecture with interiors by development broke ground in 2018, Austin-based StudioSix5, offer and marks its completion with 40,000 square feet of amenities the Aaron Towers Independent and common space, and house Living building, which received 184 expertly designed apartment Photo: Courtesy The Legacy Midtown Park temporary certificate of occupancy homes ranging in size from Robert and Suzann Dutton, sign their final paperwork Friday, Jan. 29. They will be the first to move into The Legacy Midtown in December 2020. “The new senior 800-square-foot studios to over Park Aaron Towers Independent Living building. John Falldine, executive director of The Legacy Midtown Park, is looking on. community will have capacity to 2,600-square-foot penthouses. The serve over 500 residents and will urban, resort-style community destinations including a fine- Residents can take advantage residents’ expectations by create over 300 new jobs,” says is brimming with thoughtfully dining restaurant with private of the robust calendar of social providing concierge-style service, Legacy Senior Communities CEO curated amenities: a 30-seat movie chef’s table, pub and lounge; casual events, recreational activities and love and attention each day from Melissa Orth. “We are so proud of theater; aquatics center with indoor dining bistro; outdoor amenities religious programming. our team of caregivers and staff. all that we’ve accomplished, and heated pool; fully equipped gym deck with bocce ball court; a dog “LMP will be a beautiful Someone may choose LMP because completion amidst the pandemic and aerobics studio; golf simulator; park; and underground parking building, a great environment it’s a beautiful place to live, but we gives us an even greater sense of full-service salon, a 3,500-square- with car charging stations. Kosher to live in,” says Midtown Park also want them to love living here accomplishment.” foot sanctuary and event venue; options are available and there Executive Director John Falldine. because they feel safe, secure and “We are all extremely excited multiple dining and entertaining is a full kosher kitchen onsite. “Our goal is to fulfill and exceed valued.” 2019 I 2020 YEAR END MARKET REVIEW

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By Hannah Simon and greet with new Federation hard work come to fruition. “This has community’s support in helping us will last into the early summer, but the At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. Executive Director Barry Abels; a been a true labor of love. Linda and to make the world a better place,” payments need to be in before the end 17, and Sunday, Feb. 21, the Jewish cooking segment with Laurie Blum I have been working on this online said Howard Rosenthal, interim of the fiscal year, Aug. 31, 2021. Federation of Fort Worth and featuring a brownie recipe from a event for several months with a terrific executive director of the Jewish Cost is $18 per household to view. Tarrant County will hold a virtual PJ Library book; a segment from production company and can’t wait Federation of Fort Worth and Upon registering, each household kick-off for their 2021 Annual the Western Galilee Partnership in for everyone to tune in,” she said. Tarrant County. He added, “This will receive the link to view the kick- Campaign. The same show will Israel (P2G) with one of the Israeli The Federation supports many is really part of our stated mission, off event online. The Federation take place on both evenings. women speaking to the community; organizations with its fundraising which is to build a strong and unified will hand-deliver goodie bags to the By registering, one can view it a musical segment with a violinist dollars such as Jewish Family Services, Jewish community in order to ensure front door of registrants a few days Wednesday, Sunday or both nights. from the Fort Worth Chamber Music counseling, senior programming, the well-being and continuity of the before the event. The link for will In past years, this event has been held Group; and a few more surprises. local synagogues, Hillel, Chabad, Jewish people in Tarrant County, in be given out via email once one has in person with brunches or evening “We are so excited for this first the Western Galilee Partnership Israel and throughout the world.” registered. The last day to RSVP is entertainment. Because of the virtual kick-off for the annual program in Israel, PJ Library, local To donate to the Federation’s Wednesday, Feb. 10. You can RSVP COVID-19 pandemic, the co-chairs, campaign. It’s a must-see event. Your Jewish education, camps for young Annual Campaign, visit https://www. at https://www.tarrantfederation. Linda Hochster and Jane Cohen, had continued support of the Federation people, guest speakers and local or tarrantfederation.org/ and select the org/2021-kickoff. If there are any to get creative. is appreciated, and we are full of national emergency disaster relief. Donate tab. The Federation will also questions, please call 817-569-0892 The kick-off will showcase gratitude,” said Hochster. “In regard to our Annual reach out to the community through or email Cindy Simon at c.simon@ comedian Joel Chasnoff; a meet Cohen is excited to see hours of Campaign, we greatly value our volunteer solicitors. The Campaign tarrantfederation.org. Meet comedian Joel Chasnoff

“The Jewish world two years in the IDF before then across the pond to South became my niche. It’s a returning Stateside to Africa, Namibia and Botswana, world I know and could forge his way through the to India, Thailand, Australia and personally write about. startup life of a comedian. Japan. After a one-month return to People love comedians “I absolutely benefited the U.S. to bid farewell to family, the who share their truth and from the Schechter couple chose to move to Israel. that’s what I do,” said Joel experience and lots of who Until March, Chasnoff made Chasnoff, coming to the I am came from there. I more than 50 trips to the States to Joel Chasnoff audience from his home knew I wanted to live in perform. Once the pandemic hit, in Ra’anana, Israel. Israel someday and serving was everything stopped — for a bit, Chasnoff is a native of Evanston, important to me,” he said. “It wasn’t until the world realized that “bits” Illinois, who credits his nine always easy, but it was an experience could happen from anywhere. years at Solomon Schechter Day and a dedication that I’m so glad I “People are hungry to laugh, School of Metropolitan Chicago, shared.' and entertainers are hungry to and summers at Camp Ramah Chasnoff met his wife Dorit entertain,” said Chasnoff, the son Wisconsin — including his junior while at an event at Brooklyn of Carol and Ira Chasnoff, his father year summer in Israel — and College’s Hillel and the couple are a Bay City, Texas native and the Israeli foreign exchange students now parents of four. Five years ago, couple former Camp Young Judaea/

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In the swag and sweatshirts, shorts and more. By Deb Silverthorn Sleep swag includes fuzzy shorts and pants, onesies, robes and spa For moms Rachel Cohen and wraps as well as blankets, pillow Staci Rubin, Camp Swag is in cases and even sleep masks. session year-round. The accessory line includes a The two friends and business variety of slippers, hat choices, partners have joined forces to headwear and jewelry. Banners, create a line of clothing and stationery and address books, accessories for kids and adults dry-erase boards and masks to cheer on their favorite camps of many designs all fill out the and more. They are alumnae of company’s offerings. camps Champions and Sabra for “We’ve sold over 2,000 masks Cohen and the JCC’s Camp Chai and many drive-by celebration and Camp Champions for Rubin, welcoming banners in the last and both report that camp swag 10 months,” said Cohen. “That wasn’t on their radar as girls. was never something we could Today the women have eight have imagined, but it has been children between them at Sabra the biggest part of our business and Walden, and swag is in full with camp not happening last blossom. year. We’re so glad, for so many Photos: Courtesy Camp Swag “Two years ago, one of our kids reasons, that camps are planning For campers, college students and adults of all ages, Camp Swag’s clothing line, co-founded by Rachel Cohen and Staci came home from camp and said for summer 2021, but we know Rubin, includes tanks and T-shirts, sweatpants and sweatshirts, shorts, masks and more. some of their friends had cooler that masks are now part of camp stuff than they did,” said everyone’s list and it’s fun to add pandemic shopping takes place. of the items can be personalized. Eli, Natalie, Sam and Sophie. The Rubin. “I didn’t at first imagine a the color in these tough times.” The next generation of Cohen Born in Dallas and raised in family belongs to Congregation business, certainly not what has Cohen and Rubin plan and Rubin entrepreneurs have Plano, Rubin is the daughter of Anshai Torah. grown from that idea, but it jump- shopping appointments with helped their mothers maneuver Florence and Howard Shapiro Cohen, a native of San Antonio started a wonderful opportunity.” their customers, either in-person through social media and even and a graduate of Plano Senior and daughter of Roberta of blessed For campers, college students and socially distanced, via Zoom TikTok postings. High School and the University of memory, and David Greenberg, and adults of all ages, Camp or on the phone. Their clientele Rubin and Cohen enjoy Texas. Previously a clinical social graduated from Robert E. Lee Swag’s clothing line includes around the country seem as close creating designs and finding new worker, she is married to Dr. Paul tanks and T-shirts, sweatpants as some of their neighbors as products to add to the line. Many Rubin and is the mother of Brody, see CAMP, p.9

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By Aaron Howard tags. Parents point out where they hardly begun. Jewish Herald-Voice bunked when they were campers and This year will look different, introduce their children to the people however, and it’s not just because of The opening day of summer they were friends with as campers. COVID-19. For the first time since camp at URJ Greene Family Camp The kids barely hear. They 1978, Camp Director Loui Dobin (GFC) explodes with energy. scatter to their cabins or their health won’t be in Bruceville, Texas, on Returning campers run into the screenings. Camp mascot, G Frog C, opening day. arms of close friends whom they dashes everywhere, taking photos. Earlier, GFC announced Dobin have not seen in person for more Lunch is loud. There are welcome would retire at the end of 2020. than a year. Staff members hand programs and spontaneous dances. “I have plans to take a summer out bunk assignments and luggage All this, and opening day at GFC has vacation for the first time since 1977,” Dobin told the JHV. Before the pandemic hit last February, Dobin had just returned from Israel interviewing staff for the summer 2020 camping season. By the end of February, however, it Photo: Courtesy Jonathan, Sheila, Loui and Zachary Dobin Specializing exclusively with infants, became apparent his final season Dr. Terri Train children and teens would not be an ordinary one. think about how what we did in the who received a Temple Emanu-El (Terri Train Greenspan) As Dobin’s last days at GFC cabin stayed true to the mission to scholarship to attend camp. Carrollton Office: Richardson Office: 972-235-8555 4443 N. Josey Lane, Ste. 180 100 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 1108 www.childentspec.com approached, his legacy in the Jewish create community. “I met Loui my first summer as Carrollton, Texas 75010 Richardson, Texas 75080 summer camp movement became “He came aboard during the a camper. He was always a fixture clearer. camp’s third season. This past at camp. Loui offered an assistant Dr. Harold Simpson, Dr. Terri Train, Dr. Candice Hutcheson, Dr. Rodney Lewis GFC’s new director, Rabbi Erin summer would have been Loui’s director position.” Mason, told the JHV that Greene 45th anniversary.” The mission of the Jewish summer Family Camp is what it is because of Rabbi Mason was a camper at camp movement in the Diaspora is Dobin. GFC from 1987 to 1994, a counselor to socialize young Jews into Jewish “There’s a reason so many people for a year, a unit head for a year peoplehood. Jewish camps have been in the camping movement are and assistant director for four years successful at instilling in children known as ‘The Disciples of Loui,’” during Dobin’s mentorship. Jewish identities so deep they can last Rabbi Mason said. “I am a rabbi, educator and a lifetime. “It was through working at Jewish professional because of camp. Frank Silberlicht is the director Greene that we became Jewish Camping is in my blood, and it was professionals. He challenged us to cultivated at Greene. I was a kid see GFC, p.12

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is working together. Jewish camp, our world would be a friendships. It’s a chance to unplug counselors at their own or another GFC “As a camper, you’re living in a better place. Camp is a place where from computers, to build life- camp, assume leadership positions continued from p.10 Jewish place 24 hours a day, seven you find joy; where you help each skills you don’t get in school. It’s in Jewish campus or community days a week,” said Silberlicht. “Your other, instead of merely getting an opportunity to build resilience, organizations and, eventually, of Camp Young Judaea–Texas. role models are people not much older ahead; where you can make mistakes grit and decision-making skills, to may become lay and professional He describes Jewish camp as a than you. Being away from parents and come back the next day to strengthen Jewish identity and to leaders in the Jewish community. community where everyone feels gives kids more opportunity to grow. improve yourself. deepen love of Israel.” The emerging phenomenon they are a part of it, where everyone “If our world was more like a “Camp is a place to build lifelong Silberlicht said when he started at of camp alumni sending their Camp Young Judaea in 1999, Dobin children to a Jewish summer camp reached out to him asking how he further reinforces and expands could help. the longitudinal impact of Jewish “We started out as colleagues and camping. worked together on so many projects For young people who live outside that it turned into a friendship. Loui the major Jewish population centers, is a leader of integrity. There’s no task camp may be virtually the only beneath him. He leads by example. opportunity to meet Jewish peers “He’s also musically talented. He and be in a Jewish milieu. was the co-founder of the Jewish Historically, nonreligious Jewish folk music group, Kol B’Seder, in the individuals were largely immersed in ANSHAI TORAH 1970s. a Jewish environment, often because “He’s very smart. He looked there was no choice. In contemporary at camp in the long view. He Jewish-American society, Judaism MAKE THE SMART CHOICE THIS SUMMER understood that growth needs an has become compartmentalized and Camp Ruach June 7 - July 30 overall strategy and vision.” removed from many aspects of daily The impact of the camp life. For a growing number of Jewish Our extraordinary day camp Music & Sports experience is enhanced by the Americans, summer camp became provides fun and learning in a Havdalah & Shabbat annual return of many participants. an experience that made Judaism nurturing, Jewish environment Art & Scavenger Hunts Specific camps combine their own relevant to every part of a camper’s life. for ages 9 months - 6 years. Computer & Science camp traditions and rituals, such as Dobin explained that when Extended day options are Edible Crafts & Splash Day camp songs with Jewish tradition Jewish camps were established 100 available. and ritual. years ago, they were founded on the

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CAMP! HE POWER OF BELIEVE IN T Photo: Courtesy Loui Dobin celebrates during Greene Family Camp’s 35th reunion in 2010. Chai grades k-6 Americans. most by Paul Reichenbach, “my best “Campers came from the inner friend and best man at my wedding,” Gymnastics GIRLS Grades 1-8 city,” Dobin said. “The camps were said Dobin. “We had a 40-year career Simchah 2 years-Pre-K set up to get the kids out of the city together. From Paul, I learned to and teach them American skills. control what I could control. Health Sports Grades 2-7 Now, the camps turn Americans and safety is the most important StarPower grades 3-9 back into Jews. Our job is to provide thing we can provide. If we can the Jewish memory that Grandma retain the trust of the parents and StarQuest Grades 3-9 and Grandpa are no longer around stakeholders, we will make the best Teen Travel grades 7-9 to provide. We operate on Jewish decisions. time, especially related to Shabbat. “Before COVID-19, our camp Tennis grades 1-9 It’s not the same time that kids live in handled other pandemics: influenza the secular world.” and swine flu. We pioneered And, the success of the Jewish methods of sanitation and record REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! summer camp movement has keeping.” SESSION ONE: JUN 7-25 been recognized by non-Jewish Now that he has retired, Dobin populations as a model to be said he will miss the spectacular SESSION two: JUN 28-jul 16 emulated. sunsets over the lake. SESSION three: jul 19-aug 6 Dobin got involved in Jewish “I’m going to miss the opening communal work very early on. day, the staff, the people — pretty “My father was a Reform rabbi. much all of it.” I grew up around the synagogue. Youth groups, like BBYO and NFTY, This article first appeared in the Jewish Her- jccdallas.org/camp2021 were where Jewish kids hung out. By ald-Voice and is reprinted with permission. the time I went to college, I played the guitar and led youth-group singing. “The URJ Greene Family Camp had opened in 1976 to serve the Reform synagogues of Texas and Oklahoma. The movement now has

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On the other hand, I am constantly inundated Our Talmudic sages answer by well-meaning friends and family, sharing with me this with the following concept. the USA all types of reports from either doctors or others, with ASK THE There is a verse which says, anything from conspiracy theories to medical claims “G-d guards over the simple Here is the inspiration that There was a that it’s downright dangerous. What is one to do? Is RABBI ones” (Psalms 116:6). This is Biden’s inauguration gave me: I Bell’s palsy there an answer in Judaism to this conundrum? referring to those who partake By Rabbi want to teach you a song! (Well that left a pa- Mark L. in activities which are “dashu Yerachmiel — truth told: I don’t want to ralysis which Dear Mark, bei rabim,” or, performed by the D. Fried teach it to everyone, just a very responded I’m not able or qualified to advise you on a multitudes. When something “select” group: the teachers of partially, but medical question. I’ll just tell you what my own becomes accepted by society as music to middle school age chil- never fully, to thought process was that led me to make my per- a normal activity and it is routinely performed by dren.) This is the story: IN MY nerve shock sonal decision to be vaccinated. the multitudes, even if it carries a small but sig- When I was that age, I was t r e a t m e n t . The Torah exhorts us to “do much to guard our nificant statistical danger (and is not an outright already singing in my grade MIND’S I And neither lives” (Deuteronomy 4:9,15). Although the verse dangerous activity), then we invoke the concept of school’s little choir, and the the doctor seems to be referring only to spiritual matters, the “G-d guards the simple ones” and it is permitted. By Harriet larger Pittsburgh Children’s nor I had had Talmud, in numerous places, also interprets it to (See Talmud, Shabbos 129b, Yevamos 12b, for ex- P. Gross Choir. Then, I had a very good any idea that mean in physical matters as well, that we need to ample.) voice. It lasted for many, many the procedure be very careful not to put our lives in danger (see, The authorities of Jewish law apply this prin- years, and I sang with many would also rob me of the abil- for example, Talmud Berachos, end of pp. 22a). ciple with regard to types of surgery which have groups over those years, not just ity to control that nerve, which We do, however, constantly take part in every- become commonplace, even when the surgery is in school: They included syna- is necessary for staying on pitch day situations which carry with them a certain not necessary to save life or limb, when important. gogue choirs, a madrigal group and reaching high notes. Sad, degree of danger to our lives. Take, for example, (eight of us, sitting around a but true… driving in a car on the highway. There are numer- see FRIED, p.18 table wearing clothes of a long- So now — here’s where the in- gone period in history), a YMCA auguration comes in: Youngsters choir, a performing folk group, when and where I went to school and the choir conducted by Max didn’t just recite the Pledge of Al- Be conscious of Janowski, a Chicago composer legiance every morning before of modern Jewish liturgical mu- classes began — we SANG it. I sic. hadn’t even thought about that But all this ended, sadly, in so many years, but suddenly I those with disabilities three days after my son’s 1969 could hear it all quite clearly in bar mitzvah. His Shabbat was my head. God had not yet been erev Selichot, and that evening invited into the Pledge when we Dear Families, cares so deeply for the rights of — when my living room was were kids singing it, but our ver- Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion people with disabilities. filled with happily chatting peo- sion offered two most meaning- Month (JDAIM) is a worldwide effort among Jewish “And in the first chapter of ple — I decided to just slip out ful repetitions: The entire phrase organizations to raise awareness and foster inclu- Genesis, we read that each of us for a time, walk over to my syn- “one nation indivisible” was sung sion of people with disabilities. It was established in is created in the image of God. agogue and sing with the choir. twice, and so were the two words 2009 and is observed every February. For the more These verses influence Reform Which I did. When I got there, “and justice.” Think of those than 40 years that I have been the camp director at Judaism’s commitment to dis- I robed up, and sang. I had no additions in the context of our the J, inclusion was always a value we held. A quote ability rights and to creating idea then that this would be the country today! They are just what I have often used is, “Inclusion of kids with disabili- SHALOM Jewish communities that are ties at camp is not a ‘program’ — it is a philosophy FROM THE welcoming and accessible to all. last time I’d ever sing again. The we need! SHABBAT LADY following Tuesday, I had surgery Well, I tried to sing it, but and a culture.” Belief in this philosophy is impor- From our work on behalf of dis- to excise a tumor behind my failed completely. I should have tant for all and the experiences children have with By Laura ability rights to groundbreak- right ear. known better than to try. But I all sorts of differences makes them more accepting Seymour ing work on involving people The operation went well for realized that the musical setting and welcoming. with disabilities and their fami- what it was supposed to do — is so simple, even I could pick it Reformjudaism.com is a wonderful place to start lies in Jewish life, Reform Judaism strives to make removing the parotid gland al- out on the piano, and it would learning (or relearning) what Judaism has to say each congregation a ‘house of prayer for all people.’ together. But it also scraped the take a music teacher less than five about welcoming. The Reform Jewish Movement’s (Isaiah 56:5)” facial nerve around which the minutes to absorb the version as effort on all diversity and equity is called “Auda- JDAIM’s mission is “to unite Jewish communi- tumor had grown. The surgeon I knew it, and now remember it. cious Hospitality” and this effort is making a dif- ties worldwide to raise awareness and champion was overjoyed that he had not So any of you who work with ference. Here is Audacious Hospitality in text and the rights of all Jews to be accepted and included had to cut that nerve, or I would children and want to instill in action: in all aspects of Jewish life like anyone else.” The never have had full motion on them a simple, melodic, non- “In Leviticus, chapter 19, verses 14, we are taught, purposes of the “designated month” are education, that side of my face again. Well, partisan, strictly American pa- ‘You shall not insult the deaf, or place a stumbling encouragement, advocating and supporting. It is my face has never since then triotism, please contact me at block before the blind.’ Stumbling blocks come in wonderful and necessary and ideally more than a been the way it was before, but [email protected]. At many forms, from less-than-accessible buildings, month! Where do we begin? Our children learn to people who didn’t know me this time of so much need, I see Shabbat services, prayer books and web pages to accept others when those who are “different” are in before have no reason to know the past — my past — moving health care that is harder to access or isn’t sufficient their midst — “This is just my friend!” Let’s start that it’s different now. Only a into the future — their future — for people with disabilities. We are obligated to re- with a month of awareness and opening our eyes to camera will catch it, every time. for good! move these stumbling blocks; this is why Judaism others. Everyone must have a seat at the table. In their words . . . February 4, 2021 | 17 EDITORIAL House should discipline Greene and Boebert

When the 117th Congress convened as a convenient means of promoting stricter steps in this matter,” the organization said in a inspired by hate instead of love. It is nurtured Jan. 3, the House of Representatives added gun laws. statement last week. by anger instead of hope. It seeks to tear down two outrageous members to their ranks — “I am told that Nancy Pelosi tells Hillary Like Greene, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) our institutions rather than to work within Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene (R- Clinton several times a month ‘we need has fouled Congress’ standards of decency and them to improve our society. Ga.) and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), who have another school shooting’ in order to persuade behavior. She likened Colorado Governor Jared The House of Representatives must already roiled the House with their outrageous the public to want strict gun control,” Greene Polis’ coronavirus restrictions on restaurants carefully consider appropriate actions to be conduct and statements antithetical to wrote, as reported by The Washington Post. to sending in “Brown Shirts to make sure taken against Congresswomen Greene and traditional notions of democracy. Greene has promoted social media posts everyone shuts down.” “Brown Shirt” is a term Boebert. If they will not curb their behavior, Both Greene and Boebert have supported supporting the execution of prominent used to describe the Sturmabteilung, Adolf at a minimum, they should be deprived of QAnon, the online conspiracy movement that Democrats. She endorsed a post stating that Hitler’s militia known for their brown shirts. their committee assignments. Expulsion from supported the insurrection on the Capitol Jan. 6. Speaker Pelosi deserved “a bullet to the head.” Polis is Colorado’s first Jewish governor. Congress is the ultimate punishment, but is Greene’s incendiary conduct led to House The Georgia congresswoman has also Like Greene, Boebert has made appearances unlikely. Expulsion requires a two-thirds vote Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s (D-Md.) promoted anti-Semitic social media posts. with white supremacists. Boebert has also under Article I, Section 5, of the Constitution. challenge to House Republicans to strip Vox News reported that Greene claimed endorsed QAnon postings and expressed Censuring Congresswomen Greene and Greene of her committee assignments on the wildfires in California in 2018 were “ignited general approval of the conspiracy group. Boebert is another remedy. It would require House Labor and Education Committee and by a spacer laser controlled by a corporate On Jan. 6, the day of the insurrection, a majority vote. While Democrats hold a Budget Committee. cabal, including the Rothschild banking firm.” Boebert tweeted Speaker Pelosi’s location to majority in the House, to have meaning, a Hoyer’s move has deep support in the In December 2018, Greene shared a video on rioters. “Today is 1776,” she tweeted, invoking censure resolution would require meaningful Democratic caucus. Greene has a marked her Facebook page that featured a well-known the American Revolution as a battle cry for the bipartisan support. Democratic and history of making incendiary statements. CNN British antisemite who wrote that “Zionist crazed melee that stormed the Capitol. Republican House members of goodwill reported last week that two years before being supremacists have schemed to promote In the days after the assault on Congress, should explore a censure resolution. elected to Congress, Greene commented on immigration and miscegenation.” Speaker Pelosi ordered that members pass Whether they are formally censured or not, Facebook that the mass shooting in Parkland, The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has through metal detectors for the protection of Congresswomen Greene and Boebert have Florida, that took 17 lives was a staged event. strongly condemned Greene, her conduct and members of Congress, staff, other employees disgraced the House of Representatives with Green also “liked” a Facebook post which her bigoted remarks. and the public. Boebert, who like Greene is their sordid behavior. From the founding of stated that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary “The RJC has never supported or endorsed known to pack firearms, refused to go through our republic to the present, millions of brave School shooting, in which Adam Lanza, 20, Marjorie Taylor Greene. We are offended and the security system. American men and women have laid down shot and killed 26 people, was a “STAGED appalled by her comments and her actions. Both Greene and Boebert are playing upon their lives in battle to preserve our freedoms. SHOOTING.” We opposed her as a candidate and continue deep fears of many of their followers. They Their hateful conduct dishonors the nobility of Media Matters for America reported in to oppose her now. She is far outside the demean the institutions of our democracy, the Congress, America’s citadel of liberty. December 2018 that Greene claimed in a mainstream of the Republican Party, and democratic process itself, a free press and the Facebook post that House Speaker Nancy the RJC is working closely with the House rights of minorities to equality and civility. The A version of this editorial appeared in the Feb. 4 edition of the Jew- Pelosi (D-Calif.) viewed school shootings Republican leadership regarding the next America that Greene and Boebert play to is one ish Herald-Voice of Houston and is reprinted with permission. Tribute Intellect must include faith, holiness When a tzaddik came to Dallas

This week’s portion, Yitro, is the perspective, the acknowledgment of a I first discovered the writing of As a young associate rabbi 17th portion (numerically equivalent higher truth from a wise-man and great Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, who at a Conservative synagogue to the word “good”). The main event is mystic but one who lacked awareness of passed away this week at age 90, in Dallas, I worked with an the giving of the Torah, which reaches a the higher level of unity, gave a boost as a beginning rabbinical student. inspiring group of women climax with the Ten Commandments. to the event at Sinai. Interestingly, the His spiritual and Hasidic writings preventing domestic violence. Interestingly, the central figure (and name Yitro even implies “extra” or “to gave emotional lift to my classes The group was called title) of this Torah portion is not increase.” He possessed “extra” wisdom on Jewish law. My late father-in- “Shalom Bayit.” The phrase Moses, but his father-in-law, who and caused an increase in the Torah by law, a psychotherapist, introduced shalom bayit, “peace in the helps him to adopt a more manageable D’VAR refining his mind. me to some of his psychological GUEST home,” has a history of being strategy to teach and guide this people. TORAH The advantage of human intellect writings, which were written COLUMN used to instruct wives to The commentaries relate that is clear. It is our main gift and tool to expanding the lessons of Peanuts return to abusive husbands. because of Yitro’s role, additional By Rabbi Dan transcend the confines of this natural comic strips. When my late By Rabbi David This multidenominational passages were incorporated within Lewin world. Yet, without the ingredient of brother was in the throes of an M. Glickman group reclaimed the phrase the Torah. More specifically, after Parashat Yitro faith and holiness, the mind inevitably opioid addiction, I discovered “Shalom Bayit” by protecting witnessing the many miracles, Yitro serves as the prime tool for the ego. In Rabbi Twerski’s writings on addiction and the abused and not the abuser. boldly declares: “Now I know that G-d is greater fact, the ethical works explain how someone recovery. For most of my twenties and Shalom Bayit planned a luncheon than all gods....” (Exodus 18:11). The obvious who misuses their gift of intellect suffers a thirties, Rabbi Twerski’s writing were a in 2007 with Rabbi Twerski as the question is, what is so significant about this greater spiritual fall than one whose natural compass. They were profound and simple featured speaker. He was very busy and statement? After all, everyone witnessed the emotions are raw and unaligned. At the time of without being simplistic. getting older. He wasn’t traveling much Exodus and grand event at Sinai. the giving of the Torah, Yitro took his superior Rabbi Twerski, of blessed memory, anymore, but on this subject, he believed The commentaries provide an additional (extra) human chochmah (wisdom) and elevated was the inheritor of multiple Hasidic it necessary to fly from Pittsburgh to layer with a lesson for future generations. Yitro it to become holy wisdom. His effort created an dynasties. He also was a psychiatrist Dallas to speak. By that time, my brother was a “priest of Midian,” a grand wizard in all opportunity for all future transformations in who directed a recovery center and had passed away from his addiction. In forms of foreign worship and spiritual levels. worldly wisdom. a department of psychiatry. His 80+ his memory, our community sponsored The word Midian connotes separateness and From then on, whenever someone uses books are on Jewish subjects, mental a second lecture by Rabbi Twerski division. The esoteric texts relate that although knowledge of the sciences or foreign disciplines health and addiction — and sometimes at the Jewish high school in Dallas he was a powerful leader and guide, aware of to better appreciate the wisdom of the Torah he intermingles these subjects. on combating addiction. The local many secrets within the universe, Yitro was not and uncover novel insights, they not only refine In the Jewish community, we often Orthodox Kollel, in turn, sponsored a able to unify the revelations, forces and seeming their own mind, but they cause an elevation in hide difficulties with social stigma such third lecture on Jewish prayer. pluralism and connect them with the ultimate the Torah itself, as it was originally given — like as addiction, mental illness and domestic For the 36 hours that he was in Dallas, source of all life — the Creator. a brighter light that emerges after dealing with violence. Rabbi Twerski’s voice allowed His eventual humility and shift in previous obscurity. these subjects to be spoken aloud safely. see GLICKMAN, p.18 18 | February 4, 2021

Jewish high school, Rabbi Twerski taught us that the three phrases that GLICKMAN arrived wearing his black hat, a occur most in Jewish prayer are “I Letter to the Editor continued from p.17 rebbe’s dark suit and his white love you,” “I’m sorry” and “Thank beard. However, he made sure to you.” These phrases are said three The TJP does its readers a disservice with your inaccurate I could observe how he interacted have the most natural smile and a tie times a day to God in order to practice reporting. The glowing Ossoff/Warnock column (subtitled “a with all three groups. It is rare to with Peanuts characters. He spoke saying them to one another. How heroic new Black-Jewish duo,” Jan. 14, 2021) only alludes to see a tzaddik — a righteous person about his friendship with the famed many relationships, Rabbi Twerski Rev. Warnock’s antisemitic/anti-Israel statements, calling them — in action and up close. Rabbi cartoonist, Charles Schulz (“Sparky” asked, could be saved if we only said “tough statements.” Warnock is an antisemite. This is hardly a Twerski embodied the teaching as Rabbi Twerski knew him). When those three phrases with intent to our heroic duo. from Proverbs 22:6: “Educate a he spoke with the teens, he did not children, our spouses or our friends? Warnock joined other clergy and signed a statement stating youth according to his way, and use one medical term, nor one Rabbi Twerski chose the road of they observed “the heavy militarization of the West Bank, when he is old he will not turn away Hebrew word, nor one Yiddishism. seeing the potential in every human reminiscent of the military occupation of Namibia by apartheid from it.” With each group, Rabbi He taught about the source of true life, both in the rabbi’s office and in 1 South Africa.” Then when challenged on that statement, Twerski listened intently to every self-confidence (which is the best the medical facility. I am sure that he denied believing Israel is an apartheid state. His sermons person; he had profound insights, antidote against substance abuse). many of his patients didn’t know of include, “I saw nonviolent Palestinian protesters shot down and taught without one note in front He said: “You are too good to let his Hasidic writings. I am sure that and killed this week as birds of prey by the state of Israel.” Rock of him. However, in each setting yourselves be damaged.” How deeply many of his religious followers did throwers are violent, not nonviolent. He defended and continues he effortlessly presented himself did I pray for that message to be not know how he treated addicts. 2 to defend the antisemite Reverend Wright in his sermons. in a totally different manner with absorbed by every teen in the room. Rabbi Twerski saw the essence of Most alarming is his comparison of Jews with Nazis, a clear a completely different vocabulary. At his final lecture, for the every person he encountered. He 3 antisemitic practice. As the Book of Proverbs teaches, he Orthodox kollel group, Rabbi was able to move effortlessly from The Wall Street Journal is one of the few newspapers today taught in the manner appropriate for Twerski spoke in the cadence of Hasidic study hall, to a medical that separates its editorial comment from news reporting. The each different audience. the Hasidic rebbe. That evening, director’s office, to engagement with TJP should do the same. In the banquet hall where Shalom his language was peppered with every kind of Jewish person. With his Maura Schreier-Fleming, Dallas Bayit had its luncheon, there were Yiddish, with yeshiva-like cadences passing we must carry this mantle to 1https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-raphael-warnock-believes- hundreds of women (and a few dozen and references to Torah and Talmud. embrace each other’s humanity and men) in attendance. Rabbi Twerski His topic that evening was ostensibly help in the struggle and the change about-israel-11608146102 spoke with the erudition of the medical on prayer. His examples, though, we each need in our own lives. 2https://www.jns.org/georgia-democratic-senate-candidate- director that he was in Pittsburgh. were religious lessons he learned defended-anti-semitic-pastor-jeremiah-wright/ He admonished community leaders from his drug-addicted patients. Rabbi David M. Glickman has been the senior 3https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-investiga who did not prevent abuse in Jewish It was revelatory to hear him teach rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom in Overland tive-project-on-terrorism-raphael-warnocks-pro-israel-state homes and inspired us to make our other rabbis what we can learn about Park, Kansas, since 2012. From 2001-2012 he ment-cant-erase-his-anti-israel-record-301195473 community safe from abuse. spirituality from addicts in recovery. served as associate rabbi at Congregation At Yavneh Academy, Dallas’ That evening, Rabbi Twerski Shearith Israel in Dallas.

FRIED ous Disease & Dangerous Thera- as “dashu bei rabim,” an act per- heed their rulings for everything Again, I can’t recommend to continued from p.17 py,” in numerous places.) formed by the multitudes, and we else and why should this be dif- you what to do; I am simply let- According to this idea, al- have the protection of “G-d pro- ferent? Besides, their recommen- ting you know how I and my fam- though there is, perhaps, a cer- tects the simple ones.” dation carries with it their bless- ily made our decision. Although even the most simple tain amount of risk carried by Furthermore, and perhaps my ings and, I feel, the protection May you and all the readers surgery carries a certain level of this vaccine, as with all vaccines primary motivation that I felt that that affords. So my wife and I make the right decision for you risk, it is permitted for the above and maybe even a bit more, it is that since the leading Torah sages proudly were vaccinated to do our and may G-d redeem us swiftly reason. (See, for example, Igros certainly something which soci- of our generation have unequivo- part in protecting ourselves and from this terrible pandemic and Moshe, Choshen Mishpat 2:76, ety has accepted throughout the cally and strongly recommended our community, and to heed the all the fallout which comes with also R’ Dr. Akiva Tatz in “Danger- world and would clearly qualify that all be vaccinated, I try to request of our sages. it!

Chapter has partnered with local FIDF synagogues for several other IN BRIEF continued from p.6 local events. On Sunday, Jan. 31, FIDF North World Wide Wrap is Sunday If You See Something, Say said FIDF North Texas Director Texas Chapter was involved in an hands-on tools, knowledge, and Something: a suicide alert Kathi Ravkind Sebastian. event by Shir Tikvah, the Reform awareness to assist persons who workshop during COVID-19 “Sharon Wisch-Ray is the Synagogue of Frisco, with former As is the custom on Super may struggle with thoughts of sui- obvious choice to facilitate the IDF soldiers and families of the Bowl morning, the Men’s Clubs cide during this unprecedented Q&A portion as she continues Texas community. of Congregations Shearith Israel, The world’s challenging climate crisis. The training will take place to make it her priority to publish On Sunday, Feb. 21, FIDF Anshai Torah, and Beth Torah under lockdown has sparked a on Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. Sun- the TJP week in and week out National Director and CEO will gather to participate in the sharp increase in mental health is- day, Feb. 14. Pre-registration is re- for the betterment of our Jewish Rabbi Steven Weil will join World Wide Wrap, an annual sues, including depression, anxiety quired. community.” Temple Emanu-El’s Sisterhood event to promote laying tefillin. and suicidal behavior. Many peo- “It is crucial that our teens come As part of its outreach for Rosh Chodesh to discuss the This year the event will be held ple — especially teens and young together to get trained and learn unity, FIDF’s North Texas importance of women in the IDF. virtually. adults — are at a loss, wondering to recognize the signs of suicide,” The fun will start at 8:45 a.m. how they can help their friends shared Leah Dubrawsky, director with a morning service led by and themselves during these try- of Friendship Circle Dallas. “One Joe Liken at 9 a.m., then enjoy ing times. To combat this crisis, hour in exchange for life-changing a national program with special Friendship Circle of Dallas and skills is one powerful step we all guest speakers at 10 a.m. BBYO, in partnership with Gelt can and should take to create a And if you need help putting Charitable Foundation, will offer safer, healthier community. on tefillin, here’s a link to a guide evidence-based suicide preven- Registration can be found at that will take you through the tion and mental health awareness https://www.geltcharitable.founda ritual step by step: https://bit. workshop free of charge. tion/fcbbyo/. ly/36BWmFT. The workshop, taught by Friendship Circle of Dallas To join the fun on Zoom visit Leigh Ioffe, a certified safeTALK and BBYO are grateful to the Gelt https://bit.ly/39HMxYR and use trainerand mental health advo- Charitable Foundation’s sponsor- passcode 636716. cate, will equip participants with ship for this life-saving workshop. OBITUARIES February 4, 2021 | 19 Abraham Twerski, 90, Hasidic rabbi, psychiatrist

By Shira Hanau, Ben Harris own right, Twerski was publishers for a general including the teachings of the Hasidic Twerski was a vocal proponent of (JTA) — Rabbi Dr. Abraham among the last of a breed audience. His books movement’s founder, the Baal Shem Alcoholics Anonymous, whose 12 J. Twerski, the scion of multiple of rabbinic authorities who addressed religious subjects Tov, whose philosophy centered on steps he found entirely consonant Hasidic dynasties, author of more also achieved recognized as well as a range of self- authenticity — and, in Twerski’s with Jewish teachings, despite than 60 books, and a physician who expertise in secular help topics — including understanding, self-esteem. its origins in Christian thought. became a leading authority on drug subjects and frequently happiness, self-esteem “In terms of relating to people, He even defended the practice of treatment and addiction, has died. presented at academic and and marital issues — and relationships, understanding the attending AA meetings in church Twerski was 90 and had been professional conferences Abraham Twerski sometimes both. He was soul and the psyche, those are the basements, something many strictly battling COVID-19 in Israel, in the full Hasidic garb also a fan of the comic strip values that he grew up with and observant Jews are loath to do. according to Yeshiva World News. he wore every day. After graduating “Peanuts” and authored two books in medical school he found that in Within the Orthodox Born in Milwaukee into a family of from medical school in 1960, he with its creator, Charles Schulz. psychiatry,” Weinreb said. community, Twerski founded incomparably distinguished rabbinic spent two decades as the clinical Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, In 1996, Twerski wrote “The Nefesh, an association for mental stock, Twerski was descended on his director of the psychiatry unit at St. a psychologist and former executive Shame Borne in Silence,” becoming health workers, spanning the range father’s side from Rabbi Menachem Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh. In vice president of the Orthodox one of the first major Orthodox leaders of Orthodox observance and making Nachum Twersky, the founder of 1972, he founded Gateway Rehab Union, said Twerski would often say to speak publicly about domestic clear that he saw no contradiction the Chernobyl Hasidic dynasty also in Pittsburgh, where he served as that though he had written dozens violence and other forms of abuse in between his Orthodox faith and his known the Me’or Einayim, a work medical director emeritus. of books, he had really written just the Orthodox community. “To this scientific pursuits. of Torah commentary he authored. Twerski wrote more than 60 one book about one subject: self- day, he is defamed in certain circles “He was a great believer that there His mother was the daughter of the books, most of which were aimed at esteem. That interest was rooted in because he dares to speak about it,” was no contradiction,” Weinreb said. Bobover Hasidic rebbe. Jewish audiences but some of which his psychiatric training, but was also Weinreb said in an interview shortly “A person could be a person of great A noted Judaic scholar in his were published by mainstream connected to his Hasidic worldview, before Twerski’s death. faith and a rigorous scientist.”

Maxine ‘Mickey’ Warsaw She will be missed by all. nothing that Mickey wouldn’t do Wendy Carson; his machatainista suggested to Temple Emanu- In addition to her for his family, whom he delighted in Judy Lampert, his many nieces, El’s Music Fund, Rabbi Stern’s Maxine “Mickey” daughters, Mickey is survived and loved with the fiery intensity of a nephews and cousins, and his Discretionary Fund or the charity of Warsaw, 86, passed away by her five grandchildren thousand suns. By so selflessly offering precious dog Lexi, whom he loved your choice. Jan. 26, 2021, in Dallas. Molly, Serena, Zoe, Sarah his love and constant encouragement dearly. Mickey was preceded in Mickey’s family takes incredible She was born May 12, and Will and her great- and guidance, Mickey taught us all death by his beloved brother Alan joy in knowing how Mickey 1934, in Chicago. In 1975, grandson Bryson. the meaning of love, duty and the and parents Hannah and Chuck touched the lives of so many and we she moved to Dallas from She was laid to rest Jan. 29 importance of family. There wasn’t a Wertheimer. invite you to kindly share your gifts Mickey Warsaw Chicago with her husband at Hillcrest Memorial Park. person that Mickey met who didn’t A funeral service was held Jan. of words and memories of Mickey Bill and three daughters Wendi, Lori Memorial contributions are like him right off the bat, and those 14 at Temple Emanu-El Cemetery on a memory board at the following and Cindy. After a long history in suggested to the Dallas Chapter of who knew him well, knew that there with Rabbi David Stern officiating. website: https://www.kudoboard. volunteerism in Chicago with the Hadassah or the charity of your choice. was no better person to call “friend.” Memorial contributions are com/boards/W6OKLtk8. League of Women Voters, the Girl Mickey was about as upstanding and Scouts, the PTA, B’nai B’rith and her Merrill ‘Mickey’ Wertheimer decent a person that there ever was, temple’s sisterhood, she immediately and if anyone ever wondered joined organizations in Dallas. She Merrill Joel “Mickey” whether there was still good was active in Hadassah, Jewish War Wertheimer, humble in the world, it wouldn’t take Veterans Auxiliary and any other bookkeeper, family more than five minutes in a organization that needed a hand. cheerleader and longtime room with Mickey to know Mickey also had a lifelong love of baker, beloved by all who without question that there learning. She returned to college knew him or even just was. Mickey was always when her children were small and met him, passed away quick with a smile, a word finished her degree in education in Jan. 12, 2021, in Dallas. Mickey of encouragement and an “I 1964. After a career in Chicago as Born in Chicago, to Wertheimer love you.” One of his doctors a teacher and school librarian she Hannah and Charles observed that Mickey reinvented herself in Dallas, first as a Wertheimer on Oct. 15, 1939, Mickey “constantly planted seeds of love in his bank teller then working her way up would tell you that the best part of family and everyone around him and to be an investment counselor. Even his life really started when he met was immeasurably loved in return though she left behind her career in the woman of his dreams, Carol … fulfilling the natural law that you education, she was truly an educator Herman, and married her nearly reap what you sow.” Indeed. And we at heart. When her grandchildren 60 years ago. Mickey and Carol — those of us who were privileged were small she enjoyed reading settled in Chicago and had three to call him husband, brother, father, to them and always had endless beautiful daughters, Jill, Robyn and grandfather, uncle, cousin and patience for “Candy Land.” Mickey Amy, who later blessed them with friend — find peace in knowing that loved to travel; first with her family three awesome sons-in-law (Adam he lives in the legacy of love that he left and later with Bill. Her family fondly Lampert, Joe Hodas and Lee Taitel) behind. remembers their trip as a family and nine brilliant, beautiful and Mickey is survived by his in 1966 throughout Colorado. perfectly behaved grandchildren. wife and best friend Carol; his Mickey had attended riding camp Mickey had a long and successful daughters Jill (Adam Lampert), in Montana as a teenager and loved career as a numbers guy, but after Robyn (Joe Hodas) and Amy to encourage her whole family, at least six failed attempts at retiring (Lee Taitel); his grandchildren including Bill, to ride. After 40 years (the last one was the charm), Mickey Casey, Abery and Micah Lampert, of marriage, her husband Bill passed entered what he would say was the next Spencer, Jake and Bailey Hodas and away in 1993. Later, Mickey had a best part of his life, as Carol’s constant Jeremy, Reiley and Corey Taitel; long partnership with Joe Rebic, who travel companion and number one his bonus children Stephanie and died in 2020. Mickey was diagnosed dance fan and the best damned Scott Rosuck and grandchildren with COVID-19 right before Poppy that any nine kids (plus several Madeleine (Ryan Kline), Emily, Thanksgiving and never recovered. bonus kids) could ask for. There was Sophie and Charlotte; his sister 20 | February 4, 2021 JEWISH FOODIE Soups without the ‘Souper Bowl’ party

By Tina Wasserman tomatoes or 5 canned plum tomatoes, Serves: 10-12 people 3. In a 2-quart bowl, add the ground Every year I have a “Souper Bowl” sliced chicken or turkey, the spices, and ½ cup party for my friends. I serve many • 2 pieces of Parmesan cheese rinds Tina’s Tidbits: of the chickpea flour. Add the onions and soups and we have soup and salad (many stores carry these wheel all of the oil from the pan to the bowl. Mix for dinner during halftime. NOT remnants) • If you have most of the ingredients in well with a fork at first and then with your THIS YEAR! My husband and I • 5 additional cups of water your home then improvise with those fingers until all the ingredients are well will watch the game and be excited • 1 additional teaspoon of kosher salt that are missing. combined. If the mixture is too moist, for Ali Marpet since he graduated • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper add some of the remaining chickpea from Hobart College, a little school flakes 1. No fennel? Add more celery and flour. If the mixture is too dry, you can Photo: Stock in upstate New York where Richard • 3-4 cups vegetable broth some fennel seeds. add a little bit of water. Chicken Soup with Ghondi (Chickpea Meatballs) attended and is on the board (and, • Freshly ground black pepper to Ali is Jewish!). I do like Mahomes taste 2. No kale or Swiss chard? Add some 4. Shape the mixture into balls about 1 all the spices and whisk to combine. so I will be neutral and just enjoy the • 4 ounces dense white bread, torn spinach leaves. inch in diameter. Place the balls in hot game. into pieces, including crust soup and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes 3. Gently squeeze the bread to remove I digress. Since there won’t be • Grated Parmesan cheese as a garnish 3. No Parmesan rind? Add some more or until they are done on the inside. water and place bread in bowl with egg myriad people, I don’t need to make (optional) grated Parmesan to soup. mixture. Stir to combine. more than one soup. I started to • Additional olive oil to drizzle on top 5. Serve with the soup or as a separate search my files to find a soup that of each serving (optional) 4. Missing a lot? Go to the supermarket course with fresh herbs. 4. Add the ground chicken or turkey and would be a one-dish meal, made in or make another soup! gently mix with your fingertips until advance, enough for one family and 1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a Yield: 8-10 servings the chicken-bread (or turkey-bread) reheated for halftime. microwaveable bowl and heat on high Chicken Soup with mixture is well combined. Mixture will The following are some soups for 2 minutes. Allow to rest, covered, Ghondi (Chickpea Meatballs) Tina’s Tidbits: be very loose. That’s OK. that fit that bill and will keep you overnight. warm and cozy while you watch all When I first tried to make • It might be hard to find toasted 5. Place the flour on a plate and drop those guys working so hard. You can 2. Bring beans and soaking water to a these easy chicken meatballs, chickpea flour but you can always place teaspoon mounds of meat mixture supply your own chips and onion boil in a 3-quart pot. Reduce the heat to I thought that they gave new some chickpea flour in a skillet with 1 onto the flour. dip. simmer, cover pot and cook for 2 hours meaning to the word “sinkers.” tablespoon of oil and sauté the flour or until beans are slightly tender but However, after consulting with until it is a light golden brown. Do not 6. For each ball, lightly toss the meat Ribollita — Italian Bean not mushy. Set aside in liquid. May be Najmieh Batmanglij, one of the burn. in the flour and then put meat in your and Kale Soup refrigerated until needed. most renowned experts on Persian hand. Shake your hand with fingers cooking, I learned a few tricks to • It is easy to grind the chicken thighs. slightly closed as if you were getting This recipe appears arduous, but 3. Heat a 6- to 8-quart pot for 20 make these toothsome morsels Cut meat into ½-inch dice and then ready to roll dice. This method will it is actually very easy. This soup can seconds. Add the 3 tablespoons of olive firm but not rocklike. Sautéing the place in a processor work bowl and lightly toss the meat in your hand and be made in stages, which is why I left oil and heat for 15 seconds. Add the onion adds extra flavor and more pulse until little balls of meat form. Do create a fairly uniform ball. Place ball on spaces in the ingredient list. You can diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes or moisture to the Ghondi, and using not make it into a paste or it will be hard the rim of the plate and proceed with also freeze the soup before the last until soft and lightly browned. Add the dark chicken meat from the thigh to incorporate the other ingredients. the remaining meat. step and then reheat and finish with garlic to the pot and stir until fragrant; makes the balls softer. If you can’t the bread addition. Hearty, filling, do not burn. get a butcher to grind the meat for • When using your hands to mix 7. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over vegetarian and an Italian classic you or you don’t want to grind it at ingredients into meat, use your high heat for 15 seconds. Add oil and from Florence sure to keep you 4. Add the remaining vegetables in that home in a grinder or processor, I fingertips, not your whole hand. This heat for 10 seconds. happy during cold winter months… section and sauté for 18-20 minutes suggest that you try ground turkey prevents the mixture from being too or any time at all! until soft and beginning to brown. or ground veal. compact and tough. 8. Reduce the heat to moderate and Stir often to prevent the potato from add the meatballs. Cook the meatballs • 8 cups water sticking and burning. • 2 quarts of your favorite chicken soup Sopa de Pollo con Albondigas until lightly golden, shaking pan and • 1½ cups dried cannellini beans recipe or purchased chicken broth Adapted from ‘The New Spanish Table’ gently turning the meat so that it is • ½ tablespoon dried sage 5. Add the kale and the rest of the • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric By Anya Von Bremzen lightly golden on all sides. • 4 large cloves of garlic, finely minced ingredients in that section to the • Juice of ½ lemon (optional) • 1 teaspoon kosher salt pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer, • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 3 slices whole-wheat bread Remove from pan and place on paper • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil covered, for 1½ hours. • 1 medium onion (about 8 ounces), • ½ cup water or chicken stock towels to absorb excess oil. • 1 onion (3½- to 4-inch), cut into finely diced • 1 large egg ½-inch dice 6. Add the beans, their cooking liquid • 8 ounces boneless chicken thighs, • ½ teaspoon kosher salt 9. Meanwhile, reconstitute the canned • 3 cloves additional garlic, chopped and their seasonings to the pot along ground or ground turkey • 10 grindings of fresh white pepper broth and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk • 2 celery stalks, leaves removed and with the crushed red pepper and • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom or 1⁄₈ teaspoon in the rice flour mixture and return to cut into ½-inch dice vegetable broth. Adjust the amount of • ½ teaspoon cumin • 10-15 grindings of fresh whole a boil. Cook until thickened, 2 minutes. • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch salt needed and add a good amount of • 1⁄₈ teaspoon turmeric nutmeg or 1⁄₈ teaspoon Add meatballs and reheat. Serve with dice freshly ground black pepper. Continue • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt • 10 ounces ground chicken or turkey a garnish of chopped fresh chives or • 1 medium/large Yukon Gold potato, with step 7 or refrigerate or freeze soup • 10 grindings black pepper or to taste • 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour Italian flat leaf parsley. unpeeled, washed and cut into ½-inch until ready to finish. • ½–¾ cup toasted chickpea flour (approximately) dice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Tina’s Tidbits: • 1 medium fennel bulb, stalks 7. If soup is refrigerated or defrosted, 1. Prepare the basic chicken soup, but • 3 10½-ounce cans of chicken broth removed, bulb quartered and sliced ¼ reheat to a boil. Reduce heat to a add the turmeric to the soup and the concentrate • Using cornstarch or rice flour to coat inch across simmer and add the torn pieces of optional lemon juice after the soup is • 7 tablespoons rice flour or scant ¼ the meatballs will help thicken the soup • ½ teaspoon dried thyme bread to soup, stirring until soft and cooked and strained of all vegetables cup cornstarch combined with 1⁄3 cup without making it cloudy. • 1 bunch Lacinato kale (dark leaves), slightly broken up. If you really need and chicken parts. water or chicken stock stems removed, thinly sliced to, you can add additional vegetable • Use quarts of purchased or homemade • 4-5 large leaves of Swiss chard, thinly broth. Season to taste with additional 2. To prepare the Ghondi, heat an 1. Remove the crusts from the bread chicken soup to replace the canned soup sliced salt and pepper if needed. 8-inch skillet for 20 seconds. Add the slices and tear into large pieces. Place in plus the required water listed on the can. • ½ head of Savoy cabbage, thinly 3 tablespoons olive oil and heat for an a small bowl containing ½ cup water or sliced (or half a bag of sliced cabbage, 8. Serve soup in bowl, garnished with additional 15 seconds. Add the diced stock. Set aside for 5 minutes. • I always keep some Telma chicken 6 cups) some grated Parmesan cheese and a onions and sauté until they are soft and bouillon in my pantry if I am running • 2 cups sliced Marzano or halved pear drizzle of olive oil if desired. just lightly golden. 2. Whisk the egg in a medium bowl. Add short on prepared stock.