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Ya’alon Says Israel ‘Ready to IDF Soldier Max Steinberg Honored Boy Attacked in Paris Suburb The incident occurred on the heels of a Defend Ourselves, By Ourselves’ With Torah Scroll Dedication for Wearing a Kippah terror attack on the Hyper Cacher market (JNS.org) Hours before a nuclear deal be- (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) A (ynetnews.com) Six men, reported- that left 4 Jews dead. tween Iran and world powers was expect- year after his death in Gaza during Oper- ly of African descent, attacked a 13-year- ed to be fi nalized, Israeli Defense Minister ation Protective Edge, IDF lone soldier old boy while he was sitting outside of Hundreds Attend Anti- Moshe Ya’alon told the Knesset Foreign Af- Max Steinberg was honored with a To- school in Paris’s 19th district. His crime: Israel Rally in Berlin fairs and Defense Committee that “at the rah scroll dedication ceremony on Sun- wearing a kippah. The motive behind the (ynetnews.com) Hundreds marched in bottom line, we are headed toward a bad day at the Aish World Center in Jerusalem. crime was anti-semitism—the perpetra- Berlin on Saturday in a protest against “the deal, after which we will continue to be The ceremony was attended by Ashkena- tors of the attack called out, “hit the dirty Israeli occupation of Jerusalem” to mark ready to defend ourselves, by ourselves.” zi Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau, Stein- Jew.” One of the attackers stole the vic- Al-Quds Day, a holiday created by Iran on “Even if there are last-minute improve- berg’s friends from the IDF’s elite Golani tim’s cell phone before fl eeing the scene which Muslims are to protest against Is- ments, it will still be a bad deal that will Brigade, and his parents, Stuart and Evie, and the boy was taken to a hospital while rael. A counter-protest featured hundreds allow Iran to become a nuclear threshold who arrived after meeting with Israeli suffering from head wounds. According of pro-Israel demonstrators waving Israeli state, with everything that entails,” Ya’alon President Reuven Rivlin. to reports in Jewish Paris, the local police fl ags and pro-LGBT activists. Demonstrators said, Israel Hayom reported. Steinberg’s friends wrote the fi nal let- have arrested one suspect in connection against Israel held signs reading “freedom “The agreement in effect launders ters into the Torah scroll dedicated in with the attack. for Palestine” and waved Palestinian and everything that Iran has done. Neighboring his name. “It is very emotional for me According to the JTA, 2014 saw 105 vio- Lebanese fl ags. Others held signs condemn- countries are now talking about their own to see the soldiers here,” Evie Steinberg lent attacks and 423 anti-Semitic incidents. ing ISIS, and some held pictures of Iran’s Su- need to arm themselves, which could spark said. “Losing a child is so diffi cult, but So far in 2015, the French Jewish commu- preme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. a nuclear arms race in the region,” he contin- we draw so much strength from the peo- nity has suffered 241 violent attacks against The pro-Israel protest was organized ued. “Countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt and ple when we come to Israel and it helps Jews, within the overall 851 anti-Semitic in- by groups that act in support of Israel in Turkey are talking about it. Not to mention a lot.” Steinberg, a 24-year-old Los Ange- cidents, more than double last year’s fi gures. Germany. LGBT groups joined this year to the fact that the agreement doesn’t require les native, was one of 13 Israeli soldiers Other European countries reported similar highlight Israel’s treatment of that com- [Iran] to decommission even a single nucle- killed in the Shejaiya neighborhood of increases including the Netherlands, UK, munity in comparison to that in the Arab ar facility or destroy even a single centrifuge.” Gaza City on July 20, 2014. and Belgium. world and Iran. JEWISH LINK OF NEW JERSEY RESPECTED TABLE OF CONTENTS WELL-CONNECTED World News ...... Starting on Page 6 & Editorial ...... Page 8 Letters to the Editor ...... Page 8

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By Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org ing “anytime, anywhere inspections” of Iran’s nuclear program. Having spent a decade growing into “It’s easy to say that there’s no trust be- America’s largest pro-Israel organization, tween our two countries (the U.S. and Iran), with 2.2 million members, the journey of but without that mechanism for verifi ca- Christians United for Israel (CUFI) arrived tion, then any potential agreement really at a historic crossroads on Tuesday. The becomes a joke,” Gabbard said, adding that same could be said for the rest of America sanctions relief “must be tied to Iran’s com- and much of the world. pliance to the deal.” Upon the announcement of a fi nal nu- U.S. Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) said that clear deal between Iran and world powers, Sari Singer, wounded in a “Izzy” Tpoohi President and CEO Of while conferences like CUFI’s gathering of- CUFI deployed thousands of Christian Zi- terrorist attack on Bus 14, and Development Corporation for Israel ten focus on how critical U.S. support is for onists to lobby members of the U.S. Senate daughter of New Jersey state “Israel Bonds” with National Director Radio and academic personality Israel, the nuclear deal shows how “some- Senator Bob Dinger, joined Eve of Business Development Zeev Dennis Prager added humor and House of Representatives to support Stieglitz at the 10th Annual Rubenstein at the Night to Honor times we fail to realize how desperately im- Israel against the Iranian nuclear threat. and history to his words of portant Israel is to America.” If Iran obtains Conference of Christians United Israel of the 10th annual conference praise for the support of CUFI Though the complete details of the agree- for Israel (CUFI) during “The of Christians United for Israel in at its 10th annual convention in nuclear weapons, “any concept of peace we ment reached in Vienna were not immedi- NIght to Honor Israel.” Washington DC. Washington, DC. have ever hoped for will be unspeakably ately available at the time of the CUFI sum- changed,” said Franks. mit’s Tuesday-morning program, the lineup “Well c’mon y’all, some of them are old, at the CUFI summit Tuesday, “If you think “It now appears that part of Barack Oba- of legislative speakers struck a defi ant tone they need to be replaced.” that Iran has changed its colors, all you ma’s shameful legacy will be Iran’s eventual on the deal. Gohmert called it a “betrayal of Isra- have to do is look back at this past Friday.” nuclear weapons capability,” he said, add- “The magic number, the magic number el’s existence” not to include the Jewish Cotton said that while there will be ing that the nuclear deal mandates that Ne- of the United States Senate is 67. If we get state in nuclear talks with Iran. Similar- much debate in Congress and the general tanyahu now be “the leading voice for free- 67 votes in the United States Senate, we can ly, Cornyn said, “The result [of the nuclear public about the nuclear deal, the most im- dom in the world.” override the president’s veto,” said U.S. Sen. talks] is that our strongest ally in the region portant questions “are simple ones.” Chief U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said regard- John Cornyn (R-Texas), referring to Presi- has been unaware of the status of critical among them, according to Cotton: Does ing the initial statements emanating from dent Barack Obama’s expected intention to negotiations with a rogue regime that con- the agreement dismantle Iran’s nuclear pro- the parties that negotiated the deal with veto Congressional rejection of the nuclear tinues to make violent threats against Isra- gram, or not? Iran, “Every word spoken this morning was deal if Congress votes to do so during its 60- el’s right to even exist.” “Dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear pro- crafted, and tested, and then spoken.” day period to review the agreement. The latest threats came last Friday, when gram must be the objective of U.S. policy,” “It is hard to make a good deal with a U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) sar- millions of Iranians in “Al-Quds Day” rallies he said. “In fact, dismantlement of Iran’s bad country,” he said. “That’s just the truth.” castically exclaimed, “Wow! Who would’ve across their country called for “death to Is- nuclear program used to be the stated ob- Scott lamented that Tuesday brought ever dreamed that we would work out a rael”—in addition to “death to America”— jective of the Obama administration, until no news on the release of American hostag- deal with Iran! How exciting!” Comment- as they burned fl ags and effi gies of Obama it backtracked.” es held in Iran. ing on the nuclear deal’s reported intent and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net- U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) to dismantle Iranian centrifuges, he said, anyahu. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said stressed the importance of the deal ensur-  CONTINUED ON P. 7 Discover Retirement Living… THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

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Iran, World Powers Netanyahu has received a copy of the Zarif and the EU’s foreign policy chief, al oil prices because of the possibility that Clinch Nuclear Deal agreement. He was expected to convene Federica Mogherini, spoke to reporters Iranian supply could return to the market.  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 the cabinet to discuss the text. before the forum convened to adopt the Oil prices dropped more than a dollar nal session alongside his counterparts from From the moment the deal is signed, agreement. Zarif said the agreement was a on Tuesday after the deal was reached. the United States, Britain, China, France, Congress has 60 days to review it and vote “win-win solution,” while Mogherini called Meanwhile, the IAEA signed a road map Germany and Russia in Vienna on Tuesday on its approval. Should Congress reject the the agreement “a sign of hope for the en- with Iran on Tuesday with the aim of resolv- morning. deal, Obama can then veto the rejection. tire world.” ing all outstanding questions it has about “We are reaching an agreement that is It would require two-thirds of lawmak- Meanwhile, U.S. allies in the region are the country’s nuclear program by the end of not perfect for anybody, but it is what we ers to override such a veto, which means worried about an agreement that would the year, the IAEA’s director general said. could accomplish, and it is an important some of Obama’s fellow Democrats would benefi t Iran. Future access to Iran’s Parchin mili- achievement for all of us. Today could have have to rebel against one of their presi- Iran does not recognize Israel and sup- tary site, which the agency had repeatedly been the end of hope on this issue. But now dent’s signature achievements in order to ports its enemies. Arab states ruled by Sun- sought, is part of a separate arrangement, we are starting a new chapter of hope.” kill the deal. ni Muslims, particularly Saudi Arabia, be- Yukiya Amano said. Rouhani wrote on his Twitter feed that Final talks in Vienna involved nearly lieve Iran supports their foes in wars in “I have just signed the road map between the “deal shows constructive engagement three weeks of intense round-the-clock ne- Syria, Yemen and elsewhere. the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA for works. With this unnecessary crisis re- gotiations between U.S. Secretary of State But there is also strong reason for the the clarifi cation of the past and present out- solved, new horizons emerge with a focus John Kerry and Zarif -- a situation entirely United States to improve its relations with standing issues regarding Iran’s nuclear pro- on shared challenges.” unprecedented between the two countries. Iran, as the two countries face a common gram,” Amano said. “This is a signifi cant step Israel will strongly oppose the agree- Western diplomats said that under the foe in Islamic State, the Sunni Muslim mil- forward toward clarifying outstanding is- ment. It sees the acceptance of extensive fi nal agreement Iran had accepted a “snap- itant group that has seized swathes of Syr- sues regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The Iranian nuclear infrastructure and contin- back” mechanism, under which some sanc- ia and Iraq. road map sets out a process under the No- ued nuclear activity as a mortal threat, and tions could be reinstated in 65 days if it vi- For Iran, the end of sanctions could vember 2013 framework for cooperation to has warned that it could take military ac- olates the deal. A U.N. weapons embargo bring a rapid economic boom by lifting re- enable the agency with the cooperation of tion on its own, if necessary. Prime Minis- would remain in place for fi ve years and a strictions that have drastically cut its oil ex- Iran to make an assessment of issues relat- ter Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal “a ban on buying missile technology would ports and hurt its imports. The prospect of ing to possible military dimensions to Iran’s bad mistake of historic proportions.” remain for eight years. a deal has already helped push down glob- nuclear program by the end of 2015.”

sary is to compel the members of the U.S. into Iranian bank accounts to fund Hamas, and waiving a sheet of paper, and thinking Timing Is Everything: Major Congress, when you have the chance to Hezbollah, and other terrorism around the that somehow ink on paper would stop the Christian Israel Zionist Summit vote on this deal, vote it down. Stop the world. ravenous appetite of a madman like Hitler,” Coincides With Iran Nuclear Deal bomb. Do not let it happen.” “We may well be on the cusp of the Gary Bauer—the head of CUFI’s new Wash-  CONTINUED FROM P. 6 “Isn’t it remarkable that God brings us worst diplomatic error ever of our genera- ington, DC offi ce (called the “CUFI Action “We’ve got people stuck in Iran that to DC at just the appointed time to make tion,” he said. “And when errors of this scale Fund”) and an offi cial in former U.S. presi- need to come home!” he declared, garner- the difference?” said Diana Hagee, the pas- are made, people pay, and pay with blood.” dent Ronald Reagan’s administration—told ing thunderous applause from the CUFI tor’s wife. “All we have to do is be obedient Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said a small group of reporters at the summit crowd. and stand where God stands.” Tuesday that “all sanctions will be lifted” in before the deal was announced. “We’re fac- A day earlier, before the deal was CUFI Executive Director David Brog the nuclear deal, according to Press TV. ing the same kind of hatred, the same kind reached, Pastor John Hagee—CUFI’s found- said, “We knew this day would come. We “This is a pitiful chapter in Western di- of ideology that is not only anti-Israel, it’s er and national chairman—said at the start knew this fi ght would come.” The best-case plomacy that I think will rank right up anti-Semitic, and the idea that the mullahs of the organization’s 10th Washington Sum- scenario of a nuclear deal with Iran, said with poor Mr. [Neville] Chamberlain stop- of Iran would sign anything that the West mit, “The mantra of this 10th CUFI anniver- Brog, is the release of billions of dollars ping at the top of the stairs at that plane could rely on is I think outlandish.”

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Go home and get a nice quiet sleep.” ister Benjamin Netanyahu who warned ston Churchill’s in late 1930s England about Nina Glick Phil Jacobs – Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, 1938. that this is “an historic mistake for the Hitler, need to be seriously heard. Essex & Union Community Editor “This deal offers an opportunity to world.” Over the 60-day review period, we urge Jill Kirsch move in a new direction. We should seize Indeed, our very own Senator Robert the Congress to painstakingly examine this Advertising Director it.” – President Barack Obama, 2015. Mendendez (D-NJ) stated that “the deal dangerous deal. Yaakov Serle What has President Barack Obama doesn’t end Iran’s nuclear program; it pre- Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, Jewish Assistant Editor done? serves it. This does not guarantee that Iran and the ranking Democrat on the House Avi Sheinfi l Do we have to remind him of the dan- will not achieve a nuclear weapon in the Foreign Relations Committee, said “A bad Offi ce Manager gerous “neighborhood” where Israel thrives future.” deal is worse than no deal at all,” he said. Jennifer Hoff er and survives? We would hope that the Pres- This decision, if allowed to be imple- “That’s the standard we’ll be using.” Bookkeeper ident would already be aware of that. mented, will pose an existential threat to Neville Chamberlain would have told Gila Negnewitzky We don’t have to repeat the many occa- Israel. But that would only be the start. us to get a “nice quiet sleep.” Sales Development Ken Goff stein sions in the not-so-distant past where Ira- Obama won’t be in offi ce 10 years from Unless this pact is invalidated, Israel Sales Representatives nians marched in Tehran’s streets yelling now, but he could have just signed away will lose sleep wondering what happened Avi Koenig “Death to America,” and “Death to Israel.” the security of the United States. to its ally, the United States. How did Oba- Risa Lefkowitz The marchers were even assembled in an- Obama has said that the pact was based ma bring us to this point? Simon Worman ti-American and anti-Israel rallies while the not on trust, but instead on verifi cation. The pact is a historic event. A sadly his- Database Coordinator peace talks were happening. Does he really believe that this harbor toric one. Moishie Rosenberg Sports Editor Steve Gutlove Proofreader/Copy Editor Congressman Garrett Issues Ruth Brody Rachel Wertentheil Business Interns Statement on Iran Deal Ilan Brownstein Michael Altaras Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ) react- should not be rewarded with good faith Jacob Fein ed to the Iran Nuclear Deal as follows: “As gestures or sanctions relief. Editorial Interns I’ve said since the beginning of these nego- “With this deal, a timetable is set Esther Hirsch tiations, any agreement that allows Iran to where Iran can organize, increase mili- Amanda Leifer Bracha Leah Palatnik acquire, build, or proliferate nuclear weap- tary capabilities, raise funds, and prepare region. Congress must ensure the terrorist Design ons—now or in the future—is a threat to for deadlines where they will be able to ac- state of Iran never has a chance to threat- design2pro.com the United States and its allies. The Irani- quire ballistic weapons and continue their en the world with nuclear weapons.” Contributors an regime has done nothing to prove that nuclear proliferation. This could create a To share your opinion with Congress- Sarah Abenaim • Larry Bernstein it has earned the trust or respect of the nuclear arms race in the Middle East and man Garrett, his number in Washington is Jenny Gans • Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Glick Sara Kosowsky Gross • Gamliel Kronemer international community, and therefore further destabilize an increasingly volatile (202) 225-4465. Lisa Matkowsky • Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene Gail Hochman • Banji Latkin Oren Oppenheim • Joe Rotenberg • Bracha Schwartz Rabbi Mark Staum • Tzvi Silver LETTERS TO THE EDITOR N. Aaron Troodler • Ellie Wolf • Temimah Zucker The Jewish Link of New Jersey PO Box 3131 To the Editor: guidance on gay marriage. I fi nd that trou- thodox, Chassidic) because of exclusive Teaneck, NJ 07666 Phone: 201-371-3212 Editor’s note: This letter from Rabbi Gil bling. While we wish for everyone to fi nd and judgmental messages similar to what Email: [email protected] Student responds to three recent letters re- happiness in God’s embrace, real life isn’t was conveyed in an op-ed piece published Advertising: [email protected] ceived by the Jewish Link in reaction to his always so simple. Many people live diffi - last week. Subscriptions/Home Delivery: [email protected] article, “The Modern Orthodox Jew and Gay cult lives. Personally, I wish for everyone After giving birth to our fi rst child, The Jewish Link of New Jersey, an independent publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Judaism,Israel and issues af- Marriage,” published July 2, 2015. emotional and physical comfort, menu- my husband and I decided that we were fecting our community. The opinions reflected in articles from our contributors do not necessarily reflect JLNJ’s positions, and publishing Thank you, Hale Perlmutter, for your chas ha-nefesh u-menuchas ha-guf. For gay searching for more meaning in our lives. them does not constitute an endorsement from JLNJ. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submis- wonderful thoughts. I’m not sure where in Jews, as for many others, this is frequent- We turned to Chabad, who welcomed us sions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of my article you saw a call for exclusion—ei- ly out of reach in specifi c ways. In general, with open arms. Not once, did any of the the newspaper. We are not responsible for the kashrus of any product ther of learned women or LGBT Jews. We do our task in life is to juggle many confl ict- rabbis with whom we interacted mention advertised in the Jewish Link of New Jersey. not need to change Jewish law or custom to ing priorities and values. We have to bal- that the Rebbe was Mashiach. NOT ONCE. be open and to reach out to our fellow Jews; ance our desire for our friends’ emotion- My husband attended the yearly Lubavitch If an individual unfamiliar with Mod- we need to change our attitudes. Thankfully, al satisfaction with our Torah worldview convention with shlechim from all around ern Orthodoxy were to zoom in on a par- many of us are doing pretty well in friendli- of right and wrong. When Rav Soloveit- the world. Not once was it mentioned that ticular segment of the Modern Orthodox ness and openness but we all have room for chik told a ba’al teshuvah, who had recent- the Rebbe was Mashiach. NOT ONCE. community, they may wonder about and improvement. Non-Orthodox Jews, LGBT ly discovered he was a kohen, and his con- Fast-forward 16 years, because of the in- defi ne us based on some of the choices Jews, women, older singles, divorcees, convert fi ance that they could not marry, he fl uence of Chabad, we are very active mem- made by esteemed members of the rabbin- verts—these are only some of the people did not tell them to be happy; he cried bers of the Modern Orthodox communi- ate, including sexual and fi nancial miscon- who sometimes feel insecure and excluded with them. We, too, can cry with our gay ty. Our children go to Modern Orthodox duct. Yet, if this individual panned out, he in our communities. Both rabbis and laypeo- friends when necessary and rejoice with schools and we feel very blessed that we are would see that this is a small segment of ple need to be friendlier and more open so them when appropriate. able to contribute to these schools above a community that conducts itself with tre- that no one feels excluded from our shuls, Gil Student and beyond the tuition requirements. We mendous integrity. Sure, one can zoom in schools and communities. None of this re- give our time and energy to enhance these on the sometimes-vocal minority, who be- quires changing halacha. To the Editor: schools. We belong to several Modern Or- lieve that the Rebbe was Mashiach, but if Dr. Stanley Shapiro argues that the It is with a heavy heart that I read last thodox shuls where my family davens with he were to zoom out, he would see that the government’s role in marriage is that of week’s Jewish Link (“The Rabbinical Coun- a minyan three times a day. We donate majority of Lubavitch do not adhere to this affi rming a religious ceremony. Yet, he cil of America and Yeshivat Chovevei To- time and money to organizations that sup- belief. apparently wants the government to pre- rah: A Response to Rabbis Avi Weiss and port those in the Jewish community who If 16 years ago we came across opin- vent liberal religious clergy from conduct- Asher Lopatin,” by Dr. David Berger, July 9, face adversity. We are engaged in chevrutas ions vocalized by last week’s Jewish Link ing gay marriages. As voices across the 2015), particularly given that a discussion with other people who identify themselves op-ed editorial, we would have moved globe denounce circumcision and kosher that highlights stances of division amongst as Modern Orthodox. On occasion, people even further away from Judaism. Because slaughter, I see wisdom in the view that Jews was printed during the three weeks. have asked us if we are Lubavitch and we of Chabad, the Dubitskys and many, many governments stay neutral on issues of re- Isn’t that what got us into trouble in the respond “We are Lubavish,” because much families like ours have become integral ligion, even though there are other confi rst place? of what we have learned about going above members of the Modern Orthodox com- cerns to consider. Growing up, I had a visceral hatred of and beyond, giving of oneself, and showing munity. We are proud of our roots. Aryeh Grinberg wants to see no con- anything Orthodox (and this was an inclu- kindness came from our experience mod- Shera Dubitsky fl ict between our instincts and the Torah’s sive stance – Modern Orthodox, Ultra Or- eled by the Lubavitch community. Teaneck, NJ

8 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM OP-ED Open Orthodoxy Is On a Divergent Path

By Rabbi Israel “Tuly” Polak Before I continue, I want to state very Israel did so at a more mature age and did ers the “shift to the right” has meant that clearly that I do not, chas v’Shalom, dis- so before it became socially or academically the areas listed above have been jettisoned. In his announcement that he is leaving parage the MO that I describe above, as obligatory. In general terms only, that meant So, which MO is Open Orthodoxy re- the RCA and offi cially launching the Open times were different with signifi cant chal- there was greater seriousness attached to capturing, the MO of the 50’s and 60’s de- Orthodox (OO) movement, Rav Avi Weiss lenges that had to be addressed. Let it suf- this endeavor. As these young men returned scribed above? And exactly how is OO dis- juxtaposed two descriptions to emphasize fi ce to remember that, in Mark Twain’s for- from a year, or more, totally immersed in To- tinguishing itself from the traditional MO, how this movement will distinguish itself mulation, it was precisely this movement rah studies and a Torah environment, they described above as a religious philosophy, – he takes issue with Modern Orthodoxy’s which proved that predictions of Ortho- found a MO community whose commit- which they are disassociating themselves “shift to the right” and Modern Orthodoxy’s doxy’s demise in America were greatly ex- ment to the observance of Mitzvot did not from? I think that an honest appraisal of (MO) very defi nition. In addition, he con- aggerated and that MO also stood as a bul- coincide with how they identifi ed them- OO with its unbridled innovations will tends that Open Orthodoxy, in fact, is not wark against the Reform & Conservative selves religiously. I would posit that they conclude that it is not at all bringing back a new movement at all but rather one in- movements, which were seen to be gain- nevertheless became a part of the fabric of the good old days but is moving into a com- tent on recapturing, in a yearning for the ing members in exchange for the watering the MO community which then evolved pletely new orbit with little, if any, gravita- good old days, what Modern Orthodoxy down of halacha. into a religious philosophy and not one that tional pull restraining it from spinning out was all along. I would argue that these de- Beginning in the late 1960’s and contin- was limited to basic observance. of control. This will, chas v’Shalom, cause scriptions, without clear and agreed upon uing through the 70’s and early 80’s, a phe- Let us fast forward to 2015. an irreparable split in what is already a di- defi nitions, border on being used in a dis- nomenon took hold that would change the The “shift to the right” that Rav Avi minishing MO community. ingenuous manner. face of MO in America; namely, young most- Weiss refers to pejoratively, for many sim- To indicate that the issues he raises are ly men and some women spending a year ply means that the commitment to all mitz- Rabbi Tuly Polak has lived with his family in Teaneck for indeed not new, I recollect an article that I post college continuing their Torah studies vot are taken very seriously but most im- over 40 years. He has been privileged to off er shiurim wrote 20 years ago for the Bnai Yeshurun in Israeli institutions. This period differed portantly encompass the four areas listed in diff erent venues and is currently the Maggid Shiur at Bulletin. I wrote, “One defi nition of Mod- from what eventually became known as the above, black hats and outer garb notwith- the SWEAT Minyan. ern Orthodoxy, in contrast to right wing or- “gap year” in two ways. Those that went to standing. There is no question that for oth- thodoxy, portrays a community which is simply less committed to Judaism in general and mitzvot in particular. In fact, one leading religious leader of the Israeli Haredi community described it as a diluted philosophy of Orthodox Judaism (In Yiddish – up- gevaserred).” However, I continued “there is an alternative defi nition that I would like to suggest which is usually drowned out in the din of political and religious argu- ments. Namely, that there is no substantial difference in the commitment to the mitzvot between the Modern Orthodox religious philosophy and the right wing philosophy. There are, however, four signifi cant areas where Modern Orthodoxy distinguishes itself.” I went to list them: Recognition of the religious signifi cance of the State of Israel, a positive attitude toward secular education, engagement with the outside world, and recognition of the importance of Jew- ish education for women.” As someone who is part of the fi rst wave of the post WW II Baby Boomers and was raised and schooled in Modern Orthodoxy’s heyday of the 1950’s and 60’s, I would like to pose the following question: To what extent did MO ever exist as a religious philosophy or did MO simply describe a community practicing only the basics of Halachic observance (i.e, kashrut, shemirat Shabbat and mikvah as related to Taharat HaMishpacha [family purity]?

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 9 TORAH MUSINGS Conversion Guidelines, Transparency and Accountability

By Rabbi Gil Student culture of celebrity and corporate superstar can turn the heads of communal institu- We can live with good people who cannot provides those in possession of leadership tions into middle management, rather than see and know everything and therefore make The Orthodox Jew- skills an attitude of entitlement. senior leadership. We can do all that but, decisions that, in retrospect, were wrong. We ish community is cur- The media culture certainly contributes in turn, we will deprive our community of can even live with people who sometimes rently experiencing a to our distrust of leadership. The emphasis strong leadership. Maybe that is worth the make bad decisions. But we dare not toler- devastating lack of con- on scandals, even the creation of misdeeds price but the decision and its repercussions ate evil. We cannot allow into leadership po- fi dence in its leadership. out of what may otherwise be called mis- are part of a discussion we need to have be- sitions people who lie, steal or abuse. The seemingly ceaseless judgment, affects all of us. Additionally, the fore going down that path. We, laypeople and leaders of the Jew- scandal after scandal, headline after head- partisanship of a lot of our communal con- Third, what can we learn from the gener- ish community, need to enable good lead- line, have taken their toll. If we can’t trust versation pits one group against another, al culture? What techniques have been de- ers while curbing their power to prevent the leadership, how can we continue as a creating enemies who seek to knock each veloped in corporate America, for example, abuse. There are two keys to this task: community? There are three things we other down rather than discuss the issues. to maintain leadership while curbing abus- transparency and accountability. If we are need to consider. Second, what would we do without es? There are management consultants who ever to regain faith in our leaders, these First, look beyond the four cubits of our leaders? How would we be able to func- specialize in governance, the careful balance two words need to be the motto of the Jew- community. The distrust in leadership is tion? We can certainly muddle through for between leadership and responsibility. Yet, ish community. a global phenomenon. This should make a while but at some point, we would fl oun- as we consider applying any of these tech- Transparency is about clarifying expec- us think, ask questions to which I do not der and cease functioning. Shuls need rab- niques, we also have to wonder how suc- tations and allowing others to review pro- claim to have the answers. Is there some bis. Communities need institutions which cessful they have been in curbing abuse of gress. “And you shall be clear before the poisonous leadership attitude in the gen- need senior management. We can limit the power. From what I can tell, powerful peo- Lord and before Israel” (Num. 32:22) is an eral culture that has infected all segments? roles of these leaders; we can turn rabbis ple still abuse their roles, well beyond the important principle in halachah that de- Maybe our culture gives leaders a sense of into sermonizers and teachers rather than confi nes of the Jewish community. mands extra measures of communication invincibility that allows them to take ad- role models and communal guides, which We, as a community, must be able to tol- to avoid misunderstanding. When there is vantage of their situations. Or maybe the has already happened in some places; we erate leadership mistakes made in good faith. greater mistrust, there is greater need for transparency to regain that trust. 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10 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM ANALYSIS Senior Israelis Unanimously Oppose Iran Nuclear Deal

By Zack Pyzer/Tazpit News Agency which their enrichment and other activi- day morning. ties become unlimited, although checks on Steinitz may address whether Israel will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu their activity will remain. call on its allies in Congress to vote down led calls from Israel condemning the deal Israel’s premier also aired fears about the agreement. In the US, thanks to a bill struck between world powers and Iran Iran’s ability to expand its destabilizing in- passed earlier in the year, Congress will be over the latter’s nuclear activity. fl uence on the region, with the release of able to do so within 60 days. However, Oba- The P5+1 group of the USA, Russia, Chi- an estimated one hundred billions dollars ma has already announced his intention to na, UK, France and Germany agreed that in of assets soon to be at the regime’s disposal. veto any attempt to block the agreement return for the lifting of international eco- “We will always defend ourselves,” he add- from being enforced. nomic sanctions against Iran, the Shia pow- ed, signalling that Israel does not see itself Defending the agreement, US Presi- er will limit its nuclear activity, and agree as party to the agreement. dent Barack Obama said that it ensures PHOTO CREDIT: TAZPIT NEWS AGENCY to inspections by the International Atomic Elsewhere, a spokesperson for the Israe- that “every pathway to a nuclear weapon is Energy Agency. li Defense Ministry called the deal “a victo- Herzog announced that after consulting cut off” for Iran. He touted the verifi cation Netanyahu, who has for years stressed ry through lies and deception.” Netanyahu, he will fl y to the US to push for guarantees as proof that the agreement is the importance of not signing a bad deal, “We are committed to preventing Iran greater security assistance in light of the not built on the trust of the Iranian regime, criticized the agreement as a “stunning from obtaining nuclear weapons, and if new reality, however he added that he has which still actively preaches for the de- historic mistake” in a televised state- necessary, we will know how to protect “full confi dence in the strength of Israeli struction of the West. ment. The prime minister fears that the ourselves,” the statement read. society to confront and overcome any chal- Israeli Education Minister Naftali Ben- deal enables Iran to produce a nuclear The Israeli opposition leader, Zion- lenge and danger in its path.” nett slammed those verifi cation terms, weapon, even by sticking to the terms of ist Union Chairman Isaac Herzog, said he It was also announced on Tuesday that which reportedly gives Iran 24 days notice the deal itself. would “act to ensure that the US would an- Israeli Minister Yuval Steinitz, who is re- before an inspection of their facilities, and Many of the restrictions to Iran’s nucle- swer Israel’s immediate security needs, not sponsible for monitoring the Iranian nu- does not include live cameras to be set up ar program only apply for 10-15 years, after only its future fears.” clear issue, will hold a briefi ng on Wednes- inside the nuclear sites. Politics &

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“Plans are worthless, but B’AV2015 planning is everything.”— Dwight Eisenhower Moses is given the command to create six cities of refuge, arei miklat. Three are to be on one side of the Jordan, and three on the opposite bank. The system of arei miklat is all or nothing. No one city can function unless all six are operational. Yet Moses designates the ;,& fi rst three, despite being unable, until Josh- ua’s conquest, to set up the remaining three and have the system go live. ” There are several lessons here, but one ; ,& most applicable to politics and govern- July(9( 26, 2015 ment is the pilot project. Spending millions of dollars, and thousands of man hours to plan and create something that then can’t be executed as planned is both worthless REGISTER FOR THE OU LIVE WEBCAST OF THE TISHA B’AV KINOTT and demoralizing. A trial run on a smaller scale that works HOLINESS AND HEROISM out unforeseen obstacles can be a better way. After all, setting up a city of refuge requires roads, lighting, signage, not to men- IN TIMES OF HORROR tion housing and supplies. Security pa- trols had to be set and a crisis reaction plan needed to be in place. RABBI STEVEN WEIL SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, OU Getting the fi rst three up could help in launching the full set of six at a later date, Kͳ^WKE^KZzKZdKE^zE'K'h EzKhE'/^Z>K&Z&/>, and make them fully operational quicker. It’s worth keeping that in mind in gov- ZK^d&ZKDd,KZdKE^zE'K'h͕KZdKE͕&> ernment and advocacy. Sometimes something must be changed completely or RABBI DR. TZVI HERSH WEINREB launched immediately. But at times, the yhd/ss/WZ^/Ed͕DZ/dh^͕Kh smaller project that demonstrates success &ZKDd,^zDKhZ:͘ZD^tKZ>Kh/^Z>EdZ/E:Zh^>D is better than wholesale reform. Words to consider. Ideas to ponder. Pol- itics and the parsha. s/>>KE>/E>>z Howie Beigelman, formerly of Springfi eld, NJ, is Execu- ǁǁǁ͘ŽƵ͘ŽƌŐͬƟƐŚĂďĂǀ tive Director of Ohio Jewish Communities. He works at the intersection of Jewish communal service and nonprofi t advocacy. Follow him on Twitter @howielb

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 11 NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS OU and RCA Issue Joint Statement Regarding Iran Deal The two organizations plan to mobilize synagogues and rabbinic leaders to engage with elected oﬃ cials

In the wake of announcements by the cism—formulate a position or issue a pol- At this time, we note two critical con- this agreement Iran will receive billions of government of the United States, its fi ve icy statement about it immediately after cerns about the agreement. First, the in- dollars in funds that it can use to fuel even negotiating partners and the Iranian re- President Barack Obama announced the spections regime is insuffi cient to ensure more terrorism and destabilizing activities gime of a deal with regard to Iran’s nucle- deal at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Rather, we took Iran cannot cheat and surreptitiously de- across the globe. ar weapons program, the fol- the time to read the agreement, velop nuclear weapons, Congress’ considera- lowing statement was issued hear from senior Obama Ad- despite President Oba- tion of this agreement over jointly by the leaderships of the ministration offi cials as well as ma’s promise that the the next 60 days is like- Union of Orthodox Jewish Con- Israeli leaders, and consider the deal would be subject ly the most important for- gregations of America and the analysis of experts in the fi eld. to the toughest verifi ca- eign policy decision of our Rabbinical Council of America Our assessment of the agree- tion and inspections in generation. It must con- (respectively, the largest Ortho- ment, and of the presentations the world. This agree- sider the concerns raised dox Jewish umbrella organiza- by government offi cials and an- ment falls far short of above and other critical is- tion and the largest national rabbinic mem- alysts, is driven by one fundamental ques- providing “anytime, anywhere” inspections sues we will raise in the coming days. bership organization nationwide): tion: Will the proposed agreement protect by International Atomic Energy Agency The Orthodox Union and Rabbinical The leaders of the Orthodox Union and the security of the United States, Israel and (IAEA) monitors. Moreover, the agreement Council of America—through the OU Ad- Rabbinical Council of America are gravely our other allies? gives Iran the ability to defl ect inspections vocacy Center—will work in the coming concerned about the deal announced yes- By this standard, we have found the at a site for enough time (more than three weeks to mobilize our rabbis and syna- terday between the U.S. and its fi ve negoti- deal with Iran seriously wanting and will weeks) to remove and hide materiel it does gogues across the United States to ensure ating partners and the Iranian regime. mobilize our member rabbis and syna- not want discovered. our elected representatives hear our con- Given the gravity of Iran’s pursuit of gogues throughout the nation to urge Con- Second, President Obama asserted that cerns and fulfi ll their solemn responsibili- nuclear weapons and this complex agree- gress to fulfi ll their mandate and disap- “we are giving up nothing” by testing Iran’s ty to protect and defend our vital national ment, we did not— despite our skepti- prove the agreement. compliance with the deal. However, under security interests. French Jihadist Leader, 13 Others Jailed for Plotting Attacks on Jewish Targets

(JNS.org) A French jihadist leader, along with 13 others, were sentenced to prison on Friday for plotting attacks on Jewish targets inside of France and advo- cating terrorism.

Mohamed Achamlane A Paris court sentenced Mohamed Achamlane, who was the self-proclaimed “emir” of the outlawed Forsane Alizza (Knights of Pride) Islamist terror group, to nine years in jail for plotting attacks on targets such as kosher supermarkets and other Jewish-owned shops in Paris, according to ﬁ les found on a computer by police. Thirteen accomplices of Acham- lane were sentenced to up to six years in jail for being associated with a terrorist group, Le Figaro reported. Achamlane said the group was formed to ﬁ ght “Is- lamophobia” and to “channel the energy” of young Muslims. The convictions come as the French government is seeking to crack down on homegrown Islamic extremism following January’s terror attacks on the satiri- cal magazine Charlie Hebdo and the Hy- per Cacher kosher supermarket.

12 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS Is Proposal to Admit 100,000 Gazans a Path to Peace or Danger for Israel?

By Rafael Medoff/JNS.org Makovsky and Al-Omari, who are now senior fellows at the Washington Institute In some ways, the life of Isaac Roten- for Near East Policy, see their proposal as a berg symbolized the rise and success of the path to a more peaceful Middle East. Israe- State of Israel. li government offi cials with whom I spoke Deported with his family to the Sobibor see things differently. They see the number death camp as a teenager, Isaac was one of 100,000 as arbitrary, a fi gure that is based the fortunate few who escaped during the neither on Israel’s security needs nor the October, 1943 uprising at the camp. After number of available jobs. the war, he made his way to British Man- Israeli offi cials say that the number of datory Palestine. Despite all he had suf- Gazans admitted should be decided by Is- fered, despite the loss of most of his family rael’s security experts, not according to and his own frequent brushes with death, the criterion of simply matching the num- Isaac was compelled to take up arms again, ber who are admitted from the West Bank. this time as a soldier in Israel’s War of Inde- These offi cials note that Israel’s security ap- pendence. After the new state’s existence was secured, he and his countrymen set about building new lives. He married, raised two children, and helped found the Tel Aviv suburb of Holon. Isaac was a plasterer by profession, but when he reached retirement age in 1993, he was too devoted to the principle of old-fashioned hard work to turn his attention to shuffl e- board or poker. Which is why, on the morning of March 29, 1994, he was fi xing the tiles in Palestinian trucks wait to enter Israel through the Kerem a fl oor in a building in Petah Shalom border crossing between Israel and the southern Tikvah. Gaza Strip on March 15, 2015. CREDIT: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90. Two of the other labor- ers on the site were Abu-Moussa Ali Atiya paratus in the West Bank is so wide-rang- and Shabbi Qassam Hazam, residents of ing that it can effectively weed out workers Gaza who traveled to Israel each day for with terrorist backgrounds—but Israel has construction jobs. When Isaac’s back was no presence or infl uence in Gaza, and thus turned, Atiya and Hazam attacked him no way to screen out workers who might from behind with axes. He lingered in a be security risks. coma for two days, before dying. The Israeli government offi cials say Every terrorist attack leaves Israelis hor- that a modest number of skilled construc- rifi ed and shaken, but the fact that Isaac tion workers from Gaza would be ben- had managed to survive such incredible or- efi cial to Israel, but only if they pose no deals, only to die at the hands of his own security danger—and not in numbers any- co-workers, was especially unnerving. That where near 100,000. The offi cials note that wound was reopened two years ago, when Israel has in recent years admitted numer- the State Department pressed Israel to re- ous temporary workers from Portugal, Ro- lease a number of imprisoned terrorists mania, Thailand and other countries. Some as a gesture to the Palestinian Authority of those workers may lack all the preferred (PA)—and one of Isaac’s murderers, Atiya, skills, but at least Israelis presumably don’t walked free. have to worry about them committing ter- The murder of Isaac Rotenberg by Gaza rorism. workers was cited this week in response to IDF Lt.-Col. (res.) Meir Indor, the lead- a proposal by a former U.S. State Depart- er of Israel’s Terror Victims Association ment offi cial that Israel should increase (known in Hebrew as Almagor), is critical of the number of Gazans it admits each day the 100,000-Gazans proposal. to 100,000, from the current level of 5,000. “There were many instances in the past The proposal was made in a recent in which Gaza terrorists entered Israel dis- Washington Post op-ed by David Mak- guised as workers, or came in as workers ovsky, who until recently was a senior aide and then found an opportunity to murder to Martin Indyk, the Obama administra- Jews,” he told JNS.org, pointing to the mur- tion’s envoy to the Israeli-Palestinian peace der of Isaac Rotenberg, among others. talks. The article was co-authored with for- “It’s very easy for State Department of- mer PA offi cial Ghaith Al-Omari. The au- fi cials or think-tank pundits to sit in Wash- thors argued that Egypt could bring great- ington and tell Israel how many Gazans it er stability to Gaza by assuming more of a should admit,” said Indor. “But they will leadership role there, which among other not suffer the consequences when their things would enable Cairo “to ask Israel to proposals explode, which happens pret- take steps such as allowing 100,000 Gazan ty often in this very dangerous part of the workers into Israel, matching the number world. We Israelis will be the ones who end of West Bankers already working there.” up paying the price.” According to Makovsky, Israeli jobs for Gazans would make them less hostile to Is- Dr. Rafael Medoff is the author of 15 books on Jewish rael and would undermine Hamas’s control history, Zionism and the Holocaust, including The His- of Gaza. torical Dictionary of Zionism.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 13 NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS From Haifa to Houston: Israeli Ballet Dancer Makes Unlikely Dream Come True By Karen McDonough/JNS.org on a scholarship at Israel’s Kibbutz Con- dance and children’s theater different level of dedication temporary Dance Company. He excelled director at the Evelyn Ruben- than someone who starts at When Shahar Dori left his Haifa home and was recognized with the Keren Sharet stein Jewish Community [age] 7.” at age 17 and made a 6,500-mile trip to award for ballet by the American-Israel Center of Houston. She and Along the way, Dori has Montgomery, Ala. to attend a summer bal- Cultural Foundation. With the award, the Marilyn Hassid, assistant ex- remained close with Silber- let program, he was pursuing a dream. But well-known Israeli modern dancer Ido Ta- ecutive director of the JCC, stein and Hassid, who con- he had no idea where it would lead. mor chose Dori for a summer scholarship took Dori under their wings. tinue to support him with Dori, now 23, is the fi rst Israeli ballet program at Montgomery Ballet in 2009. “He has such an enthu- advice and attend his perfor- dancer to join the Houston Ballet, where Though he was coming for the summer, siasm about being success- mances. he is earning recognition as a rising talent Dori knew he wanted to stay permanently. ful, he was determined,” Sil- “They have done so in the fi ercely competitive ballet world. His Moving to the US, however, involved berstein said. “We wanted to much for me from day one,” journey from one port city, Haifa, to anoth- the gut-wrenching decision not to join the give him every opportunity.” Dori said. “They’re like proud er, Houston, is a story of hard work, sacri- Israel Defense Forces, a requirement for all The women rallied their moms. It’s really a special Shahar Dori fi ce and the generosity and closeness of the Israeli citizens at age 18. friends in the Jewish com- bond.” Jewish community. “If I didn’t leave at 17, I would not make munity, who supplied fi nancial assistance Grateful for the help he received, Dori Dori’s father, Ofer, was an Israeli folk it in the ballet world,” Dori said. to pay for a dorm room at a nearby uni- has repaid the kindness by teaching bal- dancer whose love of dancing rubbed off “It was a complicated decision,” he add- versity. For groceries, Dori received cards let classes and giving small performances on his son. As a teen, Dori studied hip-hop ed, noting that he is the only member of his for the Kroger supermarket chain. Fami- at the JCC when his busy schedule allows dance at Haifa’s Wizo Art and Design High family not to serve in the Israeli military. lies hosted him for meals on Jewish holi- for it. School, where a teacher suggested taking Following the summer program, Dori days [and] helped keep him connected to Experiences like working with contem- ballet to help his technique. Reluctant to become an apprentice at Alabama’s Mont- the community, said Silberstein. porary dance choreographer Mark Mor- do so—he didn’t want to wear tights—Dori gomery Ballet, where he continued train- Meanwhile, Dori thrived and went on ris make Dori’s decision to emigrate even tried ballet and was instantly hooked. One ing and performing. to audition for Houston Ballet II—the bal- more satisfying. A few months ago, Morris problem, though. He was 16, which is con- At 19, Dori got the break he was seeking. let’s junior company—and made it. Within was invited to work with Houston Ballet. sidered very late to start such a demanding He received a scholarship for a six-week a few months, at age 20, he was given a con- Dori was chosen to dance in Morris’s piece. art form, especially if he wanted to advance. summer intensive program at the Houston tract to join the main company. “I thought, ‘This is crazy. I was sitting “I fell in love with how hard ballet was Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy, one of the Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stan- in a classroom learning about him [a few physically and how effortless it needed to country’s top regional dance companies. ton Welch saw a fi ercely determined young years ago], now I’m learning directly from look,” Dori said in an interview with JNS. The scholarship covered classes and train- man who wanted to make his dream hap- him,’” Dori said. org. “There’s so much artistry in it. When ing, but not room and board. That’s when pen. The Israeli dancer is becoming a stand- you go onstage and perform and put your the local Jewish community stepped in to “Shahar made a real commitment to out at the company. Last month, he was heart into it and you’re in the moment, it’s help. work hard,” Welch told JNS.org. “When you chosen as the understudy for a plum part, the best feeling in the world.” “He was coming to a place where he do that, things come to you. He didn’t give the role of the groom in a major produc- At the Wizo school, he performed lead knew no one and needed a support sys- up, that’s what a great dancer is made of. roles in classical ballets, then trained while tem,” recalled Maxine Silberstein, the When you start ballet late, you start with a  CONTINUED ON P. 17

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14 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM WORLD NEWS ‘Israel Will Not Accept a Reality Dictated By Iran’ By Israel Hayom hate march in the streets of Tehran in which US and Israeli fl ags were burned As negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks and many chanted ‘Death to America’ and labored to make headway, Iran’s supreme ‘Death to Israel.’ leader called Saturday for the struggle “All of this took place while the parade against the US to continue, in comments of concessions continued in Vienna, con- suggesting that the Iranian regime’s hos- cessions even on issues that were marked tility toward the US will persist no matter as red lines in the Lausanne deal, which what the outcome of the talks. itself was a bad deal. [The emerging deal] The negotiations entered their 15th day paves the way for Iran to get many nucle- Saturday with no indications of major pro- ar bombs and gives it hundreds of billions gress after three extensions and four tar- of dollars to fund its machine of terror and get dates for a deal, and diplomats said it conquest. This, this deal endangers the remained unclear whether an agreement peace of the entire world. could be reached by Monday, the latest “Iran is not hiding its intentions to con- deadline. tinue its murderous aggression against Iran and the US have threatened to those who are now negotiating with it. walk away unless the other side makes con- Maybe some among the powers are willing cessions. Although it was unclear whether to give in to a reality dictated by Iran, which Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was preparing the includes endless calls for the destruction of ground for the failure of the talks, his com- Israel. But we will not accept this.” ments were likely to add to skepticism over Zarif and US Secretary of State John the outcome at the negotiating table. Kerry met again Saturday, this time with Khamenei was quoted as calling the European Union foreign policy chief Fed- US “the true embodiment of arrogance.” erica Mogherini present. Of the chief diplo- Khamenei told university students in Teh- mats of the six countries negotiating with ran to be “prepared to continue the strug- Iran, British Foreign Secretary Phillip Ham- gle against arrogant powers.” mond and Foreign Ministers Frank-Walter “Fighting global arrogance is the core Steinmeier of Germany and Laurent Fabi- of our revolution and we cannot put it on us of France also are already in Vienna. Ker- hold,” Khamenei said. ry spoke by telephone to Russian Foreign Even if Khamenei was not signaling Minister Sergey Lavrov. that the talks have failed, his comments ap- The Chinese and Russian foreign minis- pear to be a blow to US hopes that an agree- ters have said they will come to Vienna if a ment will lead to improved bilateral rela- deal appears close. tions that could translate into increased On Friday, Kerry suggested that some cooperation in a common cause—the fi ght progress had been made, telling reporters against Islamic radical organizations, such that the “atmosphere is very constructive,” as the Islamic State group. but stressing that “very diffi cult issues” re- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad mained to be resolved. Since the start of the Javad Zarif had hinted at just that last current round 15 days ago, he has said twice week, suggesting a deal acceptable to his that the negotiations couldn’t be open-end- country will open the door to joint efforts ed and warned that the US was prepared to on that front. call an end to the talks. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani indi- Any deal is meant to clamp long-term cated talks could go either way. and verifi able restrictions on Iranian nucle- “We behaved so skillfully that if talks ar programs that are technically adaptable won’t succeed, the world would accept that to make weapons in exchange for sanc- Iran is for logic and dialogue and never left tions relief for Iran. the negotiating table... and if we succeed by The scope of access to UN inspectors the grace of God, the world will know that monitoring Iran’s nuclear program remains the Iranian nation can resolve its problems a sticking point. The Americans want no re- through logic,” his website quoted him as strictions. Iranian offi cials say unrestrict- saying. “Twenty-two months of negotia- ed monitoring could be a cover for West- tion means we have managed to charm the ern spying. Diplomats say Iran’s negotiators world, and it’s an art.” have signaled a willingness to compromise, At Sunday’s cabinet meeting, Prime but hardliners in Iran remain opposed to Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed broad UN inspections. Khamenei and Rouhani, saying, “The rul- Another unresolved matter is Iran’s de- er of Iran, Khamenei, was quoted as say- mand for a UN arms embargo to be lifted ing the US must be fought, regardless of as part of sanctions relief, a stance support- whether there is a [nuclear] agreement. ed by Russia and China but opposed by the The president of Iran, Rouhani, led a US and some Europeans. WORLD NEWS BRIEF

Jewish Woman Who Fought other Middle East minorities menaced ISIS Returns To Israel by Islamic State advances. “I think we as (Vosizneias) Tel Aviv– Gill Rosenberg, a Ca- Jews, we say ‘never again’ for the Shoah, nadian-Israeli who was the fi rst foreign wom- and I take it to mean not just for Jewish an to help Syria’s Kurds fi ght Islamic State, has people, but for anyone, for any human be- left the front lines and returned to Israel. After ing... Rosenberg told Israel’s Army Radio eight months in which she was often incom- on Monday. municado, rumors stirred that she had fallen The Israeli internal security agency Shin captive. Bet said it questioned Rosenberg and did The 31-year-old former Israeli army vol- not elaborate on whether she would face unteer said the lessons of the Holocaust criminal charges, but an Israeli justice offi - drove her to help protect the Kurds and cial told Reuters it appeared unlikely.

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By Louie Lazar/Tabletmag.com independent Uzbekistan in 1991 came eco- tals—and encasing it within cinder blocks. nomic and political instability, and tens of Berenshteyn, mild-mannered and white Lev Berenshteyn sat on the porch of his thousands of Jews—many of them native haired, had studied what he said were sketch- Sheepshead Bay house one recent after- Russian speakers like Berenshteyn—emi- es and dimensions of the Statue of Liberty noon, staring at a 16-foot-tall, 6,000-pound grated to Israel or the United States. online. He’d aspired to engineer a model in monument that rose from his lawn. Beren- Berenshteyn, his wife Galina, and their exact proportion to the monument on Lib- shteyn, a Jewish refugee from Uzbekistan three children settled in Brooklyn, squeez- erty Island. But Yazici pointed out to him and a retired limousine driver, had just fi n- ing into a one-bedroom apartment. They “I said, ‘This is a joke,’ ” Galina recalled, “I that doing so would require building a ped- ished building a replica of the Statue of Lib- had little money. Financial assistance from couldn’t believe that this is true!” estal several feet taller and wider than Ber- erty. the Jewish community helped them pay Berenshteyn scoured the Internet and enshteyn had initially planned for, causing “Oh, I like it,” Berenshteyn, 69 years old, for food and rent. With limited English, Lev tracked down a seven-and-a-half-foot-high construction to drag into autumn and send- said in heavily Russian-accented English, struggled to fi nd work. fi berglass model of the Statue of Liberty at ing the statue soaring well into the branches “Now every morning when I go to clean the Eventually, Galina landed a job as a com- a store in South Hampton. of a nearby tree. yard, I see that ‘The Lady’ is here.” puter programmer. Lev started driving a lim- Soon after, Galina said that her husband Berenshteyn agreed to settle for a small- Berenshteyn sculpted the pedestal ousine, and gradually the family built a new jumped into his big blue van with their up- er version. “I think it’s good enough,” Yazici by hand last summer with help from his life. stairs tenant, Vladimir Stoirovoytov, and re- had told him. next-door neighbor, Tayfun Yazici, a beefy, In those early years, the family never turned home many hours later with the Still, Berenshteyn wasn’t fi nished. He 52-year-old Turkish immigrant who works made it to the Statue of Liberty due to fi nan- Lady Liberty statue jammed diagonally into ran electricity from his basement under- in construction. He topped it off with a min- cial constraints. But Lev Berenshteyn’s lim- the vehicle’s backseat. He’d paid $600 for it. neath the yard and up through the statue, iature statue of Lady Liberty that he bought ousine routes often featured scenic views of (Galina characterized the price as “not so ex- programming the torch to glow each night on Long Island. New York Harbor, and he would admire the pensive but still it is quite expensive.”) from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The project is the culmination of a deep Statue of Liberty from a distance. Lev Berenshteyn’s next task was to erect Berenshteyn said there has been much reverence that Lev Berenshteyn has felt for The family bought a dilapidated house a pedestal. But it wasn’t a one-man job. He fanfare. “Many people come to make pic- the Statue of Liberty since his days in Uzbek- on the corner of Shore Parkway and East asked his next-door neighbor and friend, tures,” he said. “Many, many people. Even istan, then a Soviet republic. 21st Street, which Berenshteyn fi xed up Yazici, who’d left Turkey for the United somebody go, ‘Woo! Woo! Statue of Liberty!’” Many years ago, he memorized key himself. Their children grew up and went States around 1990, to help. Galina, who The Statue of Liberty, originally known facts about the Statue of Liberty, like that it off to college. In 2010, after 17 years driving was present during the conversation, said as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” is 151 was dedicated in the year 1886, that it was a limousine, Lev—by then a grandfather of that at fi rst Yazici “didn’t say anything—his feet tall—305 feet including the pedestal— a gift from the French people to the Ameri- four—retired. eyes were so big.” and depicts Libera, the Roman goddess of can people, and that its designer was a man With ample free time, he turned his fo- But Yazici eventually warmed to the freedom. While it might be unusual for a named Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. But it cus to the “beautifi cation” of his home. He idea, and soon the two immigrants were common citizen in New York City to dis- was its symbolism—of “people living happy built a wrap-around porch with a white toiling away in the summer heat for several play a miniature version of the statue in and free,” as Berenshteyn put it—that made picket fence, covering the deck’s surface hours each weekend afternoon. front of their house, Liberty models around an emotional impression. with bright green artifi cial turf. Yazici, a burly construction worker, the same size as Berenshteyn’s have graced An electronics repairman by trade, Be- Then one day, according to Galina Beren- called the work “not easy.” It involved about public spaces throughout the world since renshteyn became the director of a large shteyn, her husband came to her and said, 60 hours of labor: mixing concrete, delicate- the 19th century. computer center in Tashkent, the Uzbek “I would like to put the Statue of Liberty in ly molding the base in the style of the orig- capital. But with the establishment of an the backyard.” inal—in classical fashion with Doric por-  CONTINUED ON P. 62 WATERMELONS $299 World's Good 7/15 through 7/21/2015 Limit one coupon per customer. Farmers Market Must present coupon.

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16 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS Colel Chabad Program Provides Extra Help to Students Who Have Lost a Parent While motivating oneself for school zation in Israel. Founded in 1788 by the fi rst by the age of 8. Addressing the Balad fam- can be a challenge for any student, it can be Rebbe of the Lubavitcher Chassidic move- ily, Rabbi Lau thanked them for their sup- all that much more diffi cult for those chil- ment, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Colel port of these most important members of dren who have lost a parent to tragedy or Chabad was set up with the goal of sup- the Jewish people. “Every orphan and every illness. In recognition of this unique group porting the welfare needs of the communi- widow are a world unto themselves. To of students, the Chessed Menachem Men- ty in the Holy Land. Since that time the or- support them and to help them succeed is Orphaned brother, sister receive academic del program of the Colel Chabad charitable ganization’s activities have continued and to build up an entire world.” award from Colel Chabad program. organization developed a special initiative responded to the growing needs of the Is- Following his remarks, each student specifi cally designed to provide students raeli population. Colel Chabad runs a year- was presented with their certifi cate and a “These children have all been through who have lost a parent with that extra drive round assistance program for widows and check—their scholarship fund for the com- a very diffi cult time. Not only with the to succeed. children who have lost a parent whereby ing year—and was entertained by sever- loss of their parent, but with all the every- On Thursday evening, July 9, close to 100 they provide food, clothing and social ser- al of the students who have been studying day challenges that come along with that of these students were hosted for an award vices for close to 300 widows and over 600 music as part of the enrichment program. loss,” said Yitzchak Marton, Program Di- ceremony saluting their academic and so- children annually. “My children are the only children who rector of Chessed Menachem Mendel. cial accomplishments despite their per- Former Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yisrael Meir have lost a parent in our small community “This program invests so much time and sonal challenges. Through a grant from the Lau, greeted the middle and high school in the Shomron,” shared one mother whose support to each child, helping in the way Barad Scholarship Fund, supported by the students and their families at the event husband passed away from a brain aneu- that best suits them individually. It is in- Barad family of New York, students who in Jerusalem. “I know what you are going rism two years ago. “They always feel differ- spiring to see the investment that these have lost a parent are provided addition- through all too well,” stated Rabbi Lau, ent. Here, among all of these other children, children have put in their studies and in al fi nancial support to supplement their who was orphaned during the holocaust they feel at ease and can fi nally relax.” their future.” school-based learning programs. Another 100 students will be awarded in a similar ceremony hosted by the Falic Scholarship Fund next month. Depending on the need, students in the scholarship program are offered tutoring and mentoring in problematic subjects, di- dactic and neurologic diagnosis for more serious issues, home visits by social workers and professionals who keep an ongo- ing connection with the family, enrichment programs for those gifted in certain areas and animal therapy to help with emotional issues, as well as funding for social and summer activities. In addition to the help provided to the students, the single parent is also supported by the program through professional training, support groups and fun days and retreats to rejuvenate the family. The Chessed Menachem Mendell program is one of many run by Colel Chabad, the longest-running social services organi- At Touro’s Graduate School Of Social Work, From Haifa to Houston: Israeli Ballet Dancer Makes We Don’t Just Talk About Excellence. 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What Glick, journalist and author and Paul Vel- Beth Abraham in Baltimore and a professor Congregation Beth Aaron will be screen- Will Happen?” on Wednesday, July 22, at lely, Retired US General and Chairman of of Jewish history at Johns Hopkins Univer- ing “Shanghai Miracle,” a fi lm detailing the 7:00 p.m. This program about understand- Stand Up America. According to organiz- sity and the University of Maryland. Rabbi story of the hundreds of Mir Yeshiva stu- ing the Iran nuclear negotiations and deal is er Jeff Wiesenfeld, “The Administration is Katz’s weekly lectures on Jewish history in dents who escaped to Shanghai, China, and sponsored by the American Israel Public Af- prepared to give Iran effectively all that it Baltimore draw hundreds of people from a lived to rebuild Torah throughout the world. fairs Committee and the Jewish Federation needs to get to the bomb, and to release cross section of Baltimore’s Jewish commu- The fi lm will be on Sunday, July 19, at 8:45 of Northern New Jersey. The speech will be $150 billion, which Iran would use to ex- nity. BMOB is located at 371 South Prospect p.m. at 950 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ. at Temple Emanu-El, 180 Piermont Road, pand worldwide terror to untold propor- Avenue in Bergenfi eld. Closter. RSVP to Ethan Behling, 201-820-3955, tions. We must speak out now.” Three-Part Series [email protected]. Shabbat Chazon Shiur Offered by the Jewish Tisha B’Av Film: Once Upon a Family The Adult Education Committee and Learning Experience Tisha B’Av Youth Program Congregation Keter Torah will be pre- Beis Medrash Program of Congregation The Jewish Learning Experience is con- Congregation Bnai Yeshurun (CBY) will senting an exclusive Tisha B’Av showing of Bnai Yeshurun will host on Shabbat Cha- tinuing their three-part series on “Exploring be hosting a Tisha B’Av youth program for Once Upon A Family—The Saga of Polish zon (July 25) Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, sen- the Principles of Faith According to Maimo- rising 1st–4th graders in the CBY classrooms Jewry, a riveting documentary, produced by ior director of the Tikva Fund and dayan on nides” on July 19 and August 12 at 9:30 a.m. and social hall. There will be a magician, Project Witness, commemorating 70 years the beit din of Rav Asher Weiss, who will The classes will be given by Rabbi Pietrusz- games, snacks and arts and crafts. 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when the world community, still weary Say NO to the Nuclear Deal from “The Great War,” was preoccupied and did not react. When Germany invad- Massive Rally in Times Square: Be There and Be Counted! ed the Rhineland in violation of the Ver- sailles Treaty in 1936. When months lat- By Larry Domnitch and Dr. Paul Brody it a “stunning and historic mistake for the velop nuclear weapons, are laughing once er, the Olympics were held in Berlin while world.” He added, “Iran is going to receive a again at the United States. persecution of Jews and political dissidents Join over fi fty organizations in warn- sure path to nuclear weapons. Many of the Nations who claimed to negotiate was in full swing. When the Nazis invaded ing the world of the dangers of the nucle- restrictions that were supposed to prevent it on behalf of the world community have Austria in the Anschluss in 1938, no nation ar Iran deal, on July 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., from getting nuclear weapons will be lifted.” lost their way. A rogue nation’s quest for stood in Germany’s path. The disastrous neat Times Square (42nd Street and 7th Ave.) in We hear the news and gasp. How, over the world’s most dangerous weapons has gotiations at Munich in 1938, when the Su- NYC, at the ‘Stop Iran Now Rally - For Peace twelve years, has a deal morphed from the been validated. The lifting of sanctions detenland was handed over to Hitler, fol- Through Strength.’ demand for dismantling of Iran’s nuclear will allow the greatest sponsor of global lowed years of capitulations. We say, “Never Again” will Jews be si- enrichment program, into one that allows terror to intensify its heinous attacks. The Although the Iran deal has been forged, lent. We speak of the inaction by major Iran to maintain its nuclear program, with- Administration promises that violations it is not yet fi nal. Congress has sixty days to U.S. Jewish organizations in the late 1930s out even a clear route for inspections? In of the accord will reset the sanctions, but approve or reject the deal. While President as the threat of Nazi Germany grew, and Tehran, the extremists who took over the really, it would be like putting Pandora Obama has promised that he will veto any during the horrors of the Holocaust. Will nation in 1979 are rejoicing as they burn back into the box. Without “anytime, any- congressional rejection, a two-thirds ma- we be silent as well? Will the same sin be American and Israeli fl ags and call for the where inspections,” how are violations to jority of both houses of Congress can over- repeated? destruction of the United States and Isra- be discovered? ride the President’s veto. It is incumbent on Following the release of the negotiated el. So, too, the many proxies of Iran, like The failure of the international com- each and every one of us to make that hap- Iran agreement with the six nations, with Hezbollah and Hamas, are celebrating. No munity to stop a perilous threat occurred pen. Your attendance at the rally will send a visible gaze of distress on his face, Israeli doubt, North Korean leaders, whose nego- many times during the period preced- a powerful message to Congress and to the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called tiations with the U.S. allowed them to de- ing World War II. Nazi Germany arose American people. Let your voice be heard.

Prior to 2007, the Wild West system poured resources into reevaluating its GPS new guidelines have not yet been formal- Conversion Guidelines, reigned in Orthodox conversions to Ju- guidelines. The results, unveiled last week, ly adopted and the details of accountabili- Transparency and Accountability daism. Back then, the RCA and its affi l- show marked progress toward transparen- ty have yet to be determined. Additionally,  CONTINUED FROM P. 10 iated beis din, the Beth Din of America cy and accountability. Rabbis are required details of past failures are being suppressed standard). It is still common to hear com- (BDA), would certify specifi c conversions to provide details of the process in advance; due to pending lawsuits. Will anyone be plaints about the kosher supervision agen- if asked, only after investigating the de- prospective converts are provided guidance held accountable for the past scandal, if it cies and some of these complaints are tails of the conversion after the fact. Begin- beyond their rabbi’s control; complaints are is determined that it was mishandled? valid. But they pale in comparison to the ning in 2007, the RCA established a system taken seriously and investigated. Our communal institutions need to fraud and corruption of the Wild West sys- by which conversions would be systemati- In the end, though, the proof will be learn from the RCA’s current efforts. Trans- tem of kosher supervision. The Va’ad HaR- cally approved by following the Geirus Poli- in the implementation. Will the guide- parency and accountability are diffi cult abbanim of Flatbush has since changed its cies and Standards (GPS). GPS was intended lines be enforced? Will rabbis be held ac- to implement because they require relin- kosher supervision policies and restruc- to standardize the process, to allow for an countable for failing to follow the rules? quishing managerial freedom. But if our tured and rebranded the kosher organiza- alternative to the Wild West model. Slavish adherence to rules creates an un- community is to have the leadership it de- tion as Va’ad HaKashrus of Flatbush, which After one of the GPS leaders was con- wieldy bureaucracy. Abandonment of the serves, it needs to demand transparency is widely respected locally. victed of grossly abusing his power, the RCA rules creates a Wild West situation. The and accountability.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 21 COMMUNITY NEWS CAPACITY ATTENDANCE Rabbi Daniel Alter Begins Term about how to strengthen our programs, as Moriah Head of School and what we should be thinking about. IN NEW YORK  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Teachers’ voices are important.” Moriah has put in much time and effort Hebrew language; the sifrei say that one into upgrading and introducing new tech- is obligated to teach his children Hebrew. nology into the classroom and more empha- We have to be empowered to own our own sis will be placed on using technology as a texts—Chumash, Navi, Mishna—and you tool to personalize education. “In the old can only do that if you know the language. model of teaching, the bright students were It also fosters a connection with Modern bored and the weak students were strug- Israel.” While acknowledging there are dif- gling—so you taught to the middle,” Rabbi ferences between Biblical and spoken He- Alter said. “Education has to be student-cen- OHEL PRESENTS brew, the gap is not wide. “There is a larger tric, personalized, so that every student is difference between Shakespeare and modern English,” he noted. Early childhood is the school’s imme- RISING FROM DIVORCE diate focus. Rabbi Alter said language immersion requires a “zealous” approach and A Groundbreaking New Film for a high level of commitment. At the Den- ver Academy of Torah, where he recent- all Members of the Community ly served as Head of School, some of the teachers talked to the children only in He- brew at recess and when they had Shabbat events together. An advocate of looking at best practic- challenged to grow and learn. Technolo- es and pedagogical literature to meet goals, gy allows students to progress at their own Rabbi Alter sent Early Childhood Director pace; allowing students who grasp material Divsha Tollinsky, who is spearheading the quickly to advance and students who need program, to observe a school where half help to get it. In this environment, it’s not the day’s lessons are taught in Spanish and as apparent when kids are struggling. They half in English. After fi nding that the stu- can learn without being placed in a special dents were having trouble with the transi- needs class. All students can feel confi dent.” tion, he is implementing a program of al- Research conducted by University of ternating days in English and Hebrew. The Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Lee expectation is that by fi rst grade the stu- Duckworth revealed that ‘grit’ is a common WHO SHOULD dents will learn Yahadut b’ivrit—Jewish denominator of successful people. Rabbi studies through Hebrew. The early child- Alter wants to fi nd ways to help Moriah hood teachers have already had a prepara- students develop grit, defi ned as courage SEE THIS FILM? tory workshop in instituting language im- and resolve, or perseverance and sustained mersion, taught by a professor brought in interest in long term goals. “Non-academic Rabbis, Community Leaders, Educators, from Georgetown University. characteristics contribute to academic suc- A related goal is to revamp the tefi ll- cess,” Rabbi Alter said. “Successful individ- and most importantly, the entire Community ah program as part of a focus on Jewish uals have strong emotional intelligence. life. Rabbi Alter wants to en- They are tenacious; they can OHEL aims to better educate the community about courage students to be excit- pick themselves up.” ed about their Judaism and He would also like to make the impact of divorce – and the specific roles that the feel responsible for their own Moriah a place where every- wider community, Rabbonim, community leaders, growth. Rather than placing one feels welcome. “Disney- and educators can play to help ensure that both an emphasis on making the land calls itself the happiest experience meaningful, Rab- place on earth. I want to create parents of divorce, and children of divorce can thrive. bi Alter wants to ensure that a Moriah that is the friendliest children gain necessary skills place on earth. Everyone has to have a life-long relation- to buy in—Administrators, Affected by Divorce? ship with tefi llah. teachers, parents. I’m working “Every student should be with the board now trying to Gain the Help You Need fl uent in every aspect of tefi l- fi nd ways to bring in parent lah,” Rabbi Alter emphasized. volunteers. Our parent body is “The way tefi llah is taught successful in all types of fi elds Member of the Community? now, kids start with basic and they are willing to engage prayers and add more until they run out and be involved in the school. We’re look- Learn How to Provide Help of time. There is a large percentage of kids ing at how to take them up on that. We’re who open a siddur and can’t read Tacha- also looking for more chessed opportuni- nun. It’s diffi cult. In a typical minyan, most ties. One-time events like Mitzvah Day have Upcoming Screening and Panel Discussion kids are not engaged. We plan to place stu- their place but we want to create a culture of in Passaic, NJ dents in programs to prepare them and chessed that spreads itself out.” when they are ready, they will move in. Recognizing that school is only one in- Sunday, July 19th | Ahavas Israel | 8:00 pm For a student who can’t read Hebrew in a fl uence on a child’s development, Rabbi Al- minyan, it’s torture. Mastery breeds enjoy- ter is looking to develop school-commu- 181 Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055 ment.” nity partnerships. Moriah has hired the Divrei Brocha: Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman Moriah has always enjoyed a reputa- assistant rabbi from Englewood’s Ahavath Panel: Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman, tion for providing an excellent secular edu- Torah Sephardic Center to be a resource to Dr Norman Blumenthal, Director of the OHEL Miriam Center for Trauma, cation, but Rabbi Alter would like to assess the school’s signifi cant percentage of Se- Bereavement and Crisis Response Team,Dr. Ziporah Torbiner, Coordinator of OHEL and document the school’s strengths and phardic students, and discussions are un- Northern New Jersey Regional Family Center, Moderator,David Mandel, CEO of OHEL weaknesses. “We say we have the best of derway with East Hill Synagogue to do everything but how do we know? We don’t some joint programming. Rabbi Alter said CO-SPONSOR JFS want to fool ourselves.” he’s looking at how to utilize teachers from When Rabbi Alter talks about what “we” Teaneck and Bergenfi eld to interact with will be doing, he means including faculty the many students from those areas. in the planning. “I want to create an envi- “Students don’t live in a vacuum; they ronment where teachers play a signifi cant are infl uenced by different mediums— For more details or to view the trailer, visit role and feel a sense of excitement and dy- school, shul, media, and family,” he said. namism. Moriah’s teachers have experi- “The more we can connect the dots, and www.ohelfamily.org/risingfromdivorce ence and talent; much to add. We’ll be hav- bring them together, the more impactful ing focus group meetings with them to talk we can be.”

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 23 COMMUNITY NEWS Making Our Voice Heard: TEACH NJS Raises Budget for Non-Public School Education By Bracha Leah Palatnik However, TEACH NJS is not plan- more funds to have a nurse on staff for more ning on lying low anytime soon. hours during the week but, unfortunately, Sending your child to a Jewish school “This was a start,” said Pruzansky. state funding for nursing services is set by just got a little easier. Private schools re- Pruzansky indicated that the coali- a formula and there was no way to increase ceive signifi cantly less funding than public tion is fi ghting for increased state the funding outside of a change in the law.” schools and the Trenton state leadership has dollars for private school security, When Klein was asked to advocate for now stepped up to say that this is no longer technology and nursing care. “Ob- funding with state legislators, Klein said acceptable. Thanks to the new TEACH NJS viously, it isn’t what it should be. she “truly didn’t want to go. I know very coalition, real change is happening. Every child should be able to feel little about politics, senators, assembly- The Orthodox Union partnered with secure in their school—we will men or the things that they do. I could the New Jersey State Association of Jewish keep on pushing to get those num- never contribute to any political conversa- Federations, Agudath Israel, Chabad, and bers up. Especially after what hap- tion at the Shabbos table and I embarrass- even the New Jersey Catholic Conference. pened in Charleston, it is impor- ingly couldn’t even tell you all the names As a united group, they campaigned togeth- tant that every school, especially religious ter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes,” of the presidential candidates! I had never, enabling the recent fi ve million dollar ones, should feel secure. The buck does said Klein. “She goes to a wonderful yeshi- er done anything like this and I really be- increase for private schools. Josh Pruzan- not stop here.” va which we love in Piscataway, NJ, that lieved that there was nothing I could ever sky, New Jersey Regional Director for OU This groundbreaking funding, the fi rst unfortunately only received enough funds say or do that would make any sort of dif- Advocacy, told the Jewish Link that TEACH of its kind in 20 years, changes the lives of from the state to pay for a part time nurse. ference.” NJS is “hoping the Catholic Conference, so many people. One mother, Rena Klein, For parents with a child with a new diabe- However, she was motivated to action who worked with us on advocacy, will spoke at a recent TEACH NJS launch. “Ap- tes diagnosis, this was terrifying. The school when she saw the injustice in numbers. The come together with us as grassroots.” proximately a year and a half ago, my daugh- was great and tried every avenue to obtain State of New Jersey was providing the public schools approximately $200 per child for nursing services but only providing the non-public schools $77.20. “Students in private schools have the same right to be safe and healthy in their schools as students in public schools,” asserted Klein She was stunned to fi nd out that thanks to her advocacy trip, the technology services increased by $12 per student, an upsurge of 60% over last year’s state budget. This enables non-public schools to provide their students with state of the art instruction and access to the latest equipment. There was also an increase of $17 per student for nursing services, an increase of 22% over last year’s budget. For mothers like Klein, this makes all the difference in the world. “This meant going from a three-day a week nurse in my daughter’s school to a four-day a week nurse. It was a tremendous feeling to have played a small part in this win. I give all the credit to Josh Pruzansky and his team who have been working on this for years,” said Klein. “The key takeaway from my experience is that we, as a community and a constitu- ency, have the opportunity to effect positive change through the legislative process. I, along with many others, advocated for increased nursing aid for non-public schools. The legislators listened and the funding was increased. Before this experience, I never would have believed that I had the ability to effect this sort of change.” “Governor Christie’s approval of the increased technology and nursing aid in the state budget really demonstrates how my voice, the voice of the Jewish day school community and the voice of the non-public school community overall can infl uence our legislators and make a signifi cant impact on our daily lives.” Kein explained that there are so many ways people can advocate for their needs. “But these can only happen if we get involved and make our voices heard.” The Secure Schools for All Children Act came about largely thanks to Assemblyman Gary Schaer of Passaic, the only Orthodox Jew in the state legislature, who spearhead- ed the endeavor by introducing and working with his colleagues to make sure it was included in the state assembly. “Thanks to him,” explained Pruzansky, “the act passed 78-0.” To learn more about how you can get involved with Teach NJS, visit this link: http://advocacy.ou.org/issues/teach-njs/.

24 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM INTERN CORNER R.C.B.C. See One, Do One, Teach One: An Intern’s Experience at the Jewish Link Maadan By Amanda Leifer I am not afraid to admit that I am what Elizabeth calls a “workaholic in training.” When I started con- I don’t procrastinate and I work until I am 9 Day Menu tributing to the Jewish happy with the fi nished product. All of the Link in the middle of articles you have read (or glanced over in the my sophomore year as paper) that are written by me, are carefully a sports photographer, constructed and edited until I feel they are 7/19-7/26 I never expected to be- perfect. I put my “workaholic” attitude into come a “journalist” in play every day, and I hope it is clear to read- the process. 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Children at Camp Shalom participated in SINAI’s dren who cannot learn in a regular education envi- Jewish day or high schools. Pledges are still coming in fourth annual “Swim for SINAI” Swimathon. The mon- ronment, and who depend on SINAI for an inclusive and the event is expected to raise a large sum to ben- ey raised goes toward ﬁ nancial assistance for chil- special education within one of their many partner eﬁ t the Sinai students.

Moriah Plans New Writing Program Moriah administrators and a number of teachers gathered this summer for a re- treat to re-imagine the writing program at Moriah. This talented group of educators, responsible for teaching Grades K-8 began planning for an integrated and rigorous K-8 program at Moriah.

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By Amanda Leifer pened I rushed over. In those six minutes ness at Teaneck’s Gotham Burger four years from my house to the store, I did not know ago, and their New York location is entering Teaneck—It was about 7:30 p.m. on what to expect.” its second year of business. June 25 when a car backed into one of the Wakeem Sealy, who has been working Gotham Burger is coming back strong, glass windows at Gotham Burger. The res- at Gotham Burger for almost two years, and will continue to serve the community taurant was moderately full, and two cus- was in the restaurant at the time of the its delicious food. After the nine days, the tomers were lightly injured in the crash. crash. “You see stuff like that on TV, but store windows will be fully repaired. They when you see it in real life, will be open during the three weeks, and it’s on a completely differ- while Teaneck’s store will be closed, the NY ent level,” Sealy said. location will be open with a special nine “We’re the luckiest peo- days menu. It will be closed on Tisha B’Av ple, with so few injuries, and orders can be made for delivery, for af- and minimal structural ter the fast. damage, it is a miracle that To order from Gotham Burger visit Staff from Gotham Burger NJ pose for a no one was seriously hurt. www.gothamburgerco.com/teaneck, or call photo as the restaurant opened two days Through all of this my part- 201-530-7400 for delivery. after the crash. ner and I said, ‘everything broken can be ﬁ xed.’ The outpouring of people who Upcoming Presentation by have reached out to us personally has been tremen- Rabbi Slifkin: The Animal dous and overwhelming. The community is being Kingdom in Jewish Thought very supportive,” Shore said. On Sunday, August 2nd, at “I did a double take after 10:00 am, at Congregation Beth Gotham Burger’s glass front was shattered when a car drove the crash. It was scary be- Aaron, Rabbi Natan Slifkin, Direc- through it. cause you saw the crash and tor of the Biblical Museum of Nat- The Jewish Link spoke with one of the heard screams from different people,” em- ural History in Israel, will present owners of the restaurant, Jonny Shore, ployee Steven Belnavis said. a multimedia program entitled about the crash. “Nobody expected the ac- Gotham Burger was only closed for two “The Animal Kingdom in Jewish cident to happen, it was shocking. Our im- days and opened the Sunday after, on July Thought.” He will also discuss his mediate concern was, ‘is everyone in the 28. The restaurant has been fully operation- new book, The Torah Encyclope- restaurant ok?’ We have a lot of high school al since then. dia of the Animal Kingdom. Con- and college students who work at the front Owners Jonathan Shore and Avi Roth gregation Beth Aaron is located at of the store. I was not in the store at the went to college together and were looking 950 Queen Anne Road. time, but after I heard about what had hap- to start a new path. They opened for busi-

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 27 COMMUNITY NEWS ‘The National Jewish Dream’—New Jersey Families Make Aliyah

By Bracha Leah Palatnik his wife and three young children. He has ly had mixed reactions to their also been director of the shul’s Benaroya move but overall it was very pos- Teaneck—Jewish life is, for many, cen- Sephardic Center. itive. “Some friends told me, ‘Fig- tered around Israel. We pray facing Jeru- Gershon went on a pilot trip to Isra- ures—if it was going to be any salem, we donate money to Israeli causes, el last year to explore different commu- of us, it’d be you.’” and our ears perk up every time we hear nity options and fi nally settled on Ramat Joshua Goldstein and his “Israel” on the news. That being said, not Beit Shemesh, a large Anglo city where the wife, Tova, will also be on a July everyone has the courage to pack up and family has several friends. Gershon said charter fl ight. They, like the Ger- move to the Holy Land. he chose the community because he was shon and Turkel families, will be Nefesh B’Nefesh, a nonprofi t organiza- struck by the tremendous amount of ach- moving to Ramat Beit Shemesh. tion that assists those wishing to make ali- dus (unity) people of various hashkafos “When my wife and I fi rst start- yah, chartered a fl ight this July with many (Jewish outlook) had with each other. “Ra- ed discussing it fi ve years ago, New Jersey families on board. mat Beit Shemesh is a thriving community we thought about raising our with a strong Torah presence—it is vibrant kids in the Jewish homeland in every sense of the word.” “I think living there is a bit more of a chal- and in a more family-oriented Israeli cul- He discussed that the major challenge than what we have here, but I feel ture,” Joshua Goldstein told the Jewish lenge of aliyah was moving away from strongly about having a goal and working Link. Now, fi ve years later, they are mak- friends and family in New Jersey. “After hard to accomplish it.” ing that dream a reality. For his friends and being a community rabbi for fi ve years, “This is something that I’ve been think- family back home, Goldstein said that it is you develop strong relationships. It is ing about for 20 years,” commented Turkel. “defi nitely bittersweet.” hard to break away from a community “Now that my family is at this point, I’m All together, 32 families and 53 singles that you’ve given so much to.” In terms of nervous but excited. “ from 14 states, the District of Columbia and family, “it’s hard to go from seeing them “We will be moving to Ramat Beit four provinces across the US and Canada frequently to keeping in touch by Face- Shemesh, along with the rest of the Amer- departed for Israel on Monday, July 13. The The Gershon family. time and Skype.” icans,” he joked. When he looked at differ- fl ight was organized in collaboration with “I think my desire to make aliyah Despite the diffi culties, the rabbi said he ent communities, he saw the real benefi ts Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant was motivated by the collective nation- is looking forward to making this momen- of moving to a more Anglo community. Absorption, the Jewish Agency for Israel, al dream of the Jewish people that I felt tous life step. “In Israel, I feel that you are “For us, and especially for the kids, it’ll be Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael and JNF-USA. since I went to Israel for the fi rst time,” just more in touch with reality and have a a softer landing to be around other Anglos. A departure ceremony took place the said Rabbi Mordechai Gershon, in an in- stronger connection with am Yisroel.” Even if there’s culture shock, at least social- morning of the fl ight at JFK Airport. Nota- terview with the Jewish Link. “The fu- Avi Turkel, 38, and his wife, Esther, 40, ly they’ll have the opportunity to be able to ble guests at the JFK ceremony included Is- ture of the Jewish people is in Israel and will be making this momentous step with talk to people who speak their language.” rael’s Minister for Senior Citizens, MK Gila I want to be part of that vibrant future.” their fi ve children. Married for 13 years, Although they don’t know “too many Gamliel; The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Di- Rabbi Gershon, 30, has been an assistant Turkel said that this is something he has al- people,” Turkel added, “people seem very rector of Absorption Programs, Orly Zucker- rabbi at Congregation Ahavath Torah in ways wanted to do. “I strongly believe that nice there and we’re hoping we’ll make man; KKL-JNF Vice Chairman, Menachem Englewood for the past fi ve years and Israel is where we all belong—it’s the Jew- friends.” Leibovic and Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founders, will be making aliyah this summer with ish homeland,” Turkel told the Jewish Link. Turkel said that his friends and fami- Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart.

Third Annual Community-wide Yoetzet Event for Women Stories of Our Struggles and Our Strengths

A series of dramatic monologues, written and delivered by women from our community, addressing challenges and victories at the intersection of Halacha and women’s health that we share as Jewish women on our journey through life. Topics include: preparing for marriage, sexual education, mikvah, childbirth, fertility, and women's health at all ages.

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PROJECT S.A.R.A.H. Stop Abusive Relationships At Home NechamaComfort Teaneck Yoetzet: Shoshana Samuels Teaneck Yoetzet Steering Committee: Tirza Bayewitz, Tamar Chaitovsky, Becky Katz, Sara Prager, Michelle Ritholtz, Yocheved Schacter, Pam Scheininger Event Committee: Sheryl Adler, Maureen Ash, Rebecca Block, Shaindy Brothman, Rachel Cyrulnik, Amy Gibber, Batsheva Goldstein, Donna Hoenig, Ashley Klapper, Ravital Korn, Ellen Krischer, Leora Kukin, Rebecca Kurz, Yocheved Lindenbaum, Shari Lindenbaum, Gila Muskin, Sarah Rindner, Deena Rosenberg, Shira Schiowitz, Chana Schneck, Ruthie Stavsky, Lani Tennenbaum The Teaneck Yoetzet Initiative is sponsored by Rinat Yisrael, Netivot Shalom and the generous support of community members

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Shomrei Torah’s Winning Formula believes synagogue is for everyone and  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 that people should be made to feel welcome and comfortable. Rabbi Yudin’s ser- By the time the 1990s were drawing to a mons tend to focus on certain themes: close, the shul was stagnating. Young cou- bringing Torah into one’s life rather than ples were not moving in. So, the lay lead- compartmentalizing it, feeling pride in be- ers established the Community Growth In- ing a Jew, the responsibility to pass down itiative Process. After a series of interviews, tradition and seeing the State of Israel as three young couples were hired. The cou- our destiny. ples brought people into the shul. Two Rabbi Yudin is thrilled to see the shul’s years later two more couples were hired. Af- fantastic revival. “The current shul was ter four years, 60 young couples had moved built 30 years ago. The young families who in. Then, a Beit Midrash program was estab- built it are now grandparents. The new lished. Along with Rabbi Eli Belizon, who families that have moved in have energized served as the head, four young men were the shul. The fact that we need a larger brought in to enhance the learning pro- parking lot for strollers has been a boost.” gram. Associate Rabbi Andrew Markowitz, The other thing that energizes Rabbi Yu- who has been at Shomrei Torah for fi ve din and Shomrei Torah is the Beit Midrash years and leads the young couples’ minyan, program and Torah Tuesday. The latter pro- said the shul now has over 100 young cou- gram is for retirees who come to the shul ples. Rabbi Markowitz also oversees and Members of Shomrei Torah getting ready for the Chopped competition event. four mornings a week (three mornings for guides the youth department. He notes members. She notes that she has always are inspired.” Oren, who has that there are 150 kids in the shul aged 10 had an open-door policy. This has led to been president for two years, or under. her and her husband being involved in the is striving to make the shul Esther Bannett, along with her hus- congregants’ lives, experiencing their ups an even better place, which band, was one of those couples that moved and downs. Despite the challenges this can means meeting the needs of to Fair Lawn and Shomrei Torah. “We heard bring, she says, “I’m one happy lady and feel the changing population. He Fair Lawn was a nice place to live and that fortunate to have been involved in people’s is realistic and knows people it was laid back.” The Bannetts moved lives.” The Rebbetzin added that she sees are stressed and overcommit- into an apartment when Esther was nine herself as part of a team with her husband, ted. “Time is limited, so we try months pregnant, fi guring they’d be in Fair and she tries to complement him. She to fi nd middle roads to offer Lawn a year. “The fi rst week we were here hopes that congregants will realize that, programming in a way peo- we got so many phone calls, fl owers and “I am there for them when they need me.” ple can participate.” He of- candy dishes. We knew right away it was Based on the many invitations she and her fered up webcasts of shiurim, the place to stay. People were so welcom- husband receive and “good yom tov” calls, increasing programming for ing; we knew we were in the right place.” it’s clear that the warm feelings are recip- children and having more Esther added that Rabbi Yudin and his wife rocated. events during the week as ex- Shevi embraced them right away. Oren Hiller, president of Shomrei To- amples of changes and fl exi- It’s no surprise that Esther was em- rah, seconds the notion of Shomrei To- bility. braced by Shevi Yudin. The Rebbetzin is rah as a warm place. He says, “I want peo- Another of Rabbi Markow- very committed to the congregation and ple to think of Shomrei Torah as a place to itz’s many responsibilities is gets emotional when she talks about its daven in a way they feel comfortable and developing educational programming. This means bringing in scholars-in-residence and planning events. In addition, there are the weekly educational opportunities including Perek in the Park. Rabbi Markowitz does one Children and parents enjoying a Sunday together at the for children where he dis- Young Couples Barbecue. cusses parshiot and provides snacks. The rabbi views Perek in the Park men and one for women). Rabbi Yudin de- for adults as another opportunity for the scribes the program as a combination of, entire community to gather as one. These “breakfast, meaning and camaraderie.” gatherings contribute to the atmosphere of Shomrei Torah’s revival is gratifying for the shul which Rabbi Markowitz describes those who built the shul and want to see as “warm, diverse and multigenerational.” it continue in the next generation. While He added about the shul, “It’s a place where the mix of age groups can be challenging, you can come, participate, and feel part of it also offers opportunities for friendship the family as soon as you move in. Every amongst groups who might not otherwise member of the shul matters.” approach each other. These friendships are For many people, Rabbi Yudin is the another way of passing on Shomrei Torah’s face of Shomrei Torah. The long-tenured traditions of warmth and acceptance of Children crowding around Scott Sheps to learn at Parent-Child Learning. rabbi, who maintains a hectic schedule, others to the next generation.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 29 COMMUNITY NEWS Community Invited to Jewish Heritage Day With Brooklyn Cyclones By Sushi Kaplan (July 29th), and NYPD Night (August 11th). Co- Francisco Giants. hen is particularly looking forward to “Augto- The Cyclones play in the McNamara Di- On Sunday, August 2nd, the Brooklyn berfest,” the team’s spin on Octoberfest. vision of the New York-Penn League, a four- Cyclones will hold a Jewish Heritage Day The Cyclones are a minor league affi li- teen-team league for clubs based in the during their 1:00 PM game against the Bata- ate of the New York Mets. That means that Northeast. Brooklyn currently holds a re- via Bulldogs. Jewish Heritage Day has been prospects who come into New York’s farm cord of fi fteen wins and eight losses, good a longstanding annual tradition at MCU system often pass through Brooklyn on for fi rst place in their division and second Park, Brooklyn’s home stadium. their way to the major leagues, so while at place in the entire league, behind only the Steve Cohen, the vice president of the the ballpark, you might see some future su- Williamsport Crosscutters, who lead the On the pitching side of the ledger, stand- Cyclones, says that this year’s event “will perstars in action. Cyclones by a game and a half, with a re- outs include starter Matt Blackham, whose have song and dance performances dur- thirty strikeouts lead the league, and closing the game including the Israeli National er Alex Palsha, whose fi ve saves are second Anthem, [and] Dmitriy Salita will be here.” to none. Salita, the welterweight boxer who is also a Cohen is optimistic about the team’s practicing Orthodox Jew, will “throw out a playoff chances. He acknowledges that “it’s fi rst pitch and meet the fans.” still early,” but that, as of now, “it looks like That won’t be all, though, as Cohen says, we have a very good team.” “we are also working on a few other things The Cyclones are hoping to break that should make the night a lot of fun.” their two-year playoff drought and to re- For previous Jewish Heritage Days, the turn to the league’s championship series, Cyclones have had bands play, worn jerseys which they have not participated in since with “Cyclones” written in Hebrew, and 2010, when they lost to the Tri-City Val- according to Cohen, who has been with ley Cats, two games to one, after a 51 win the team since its inception in 2000, “one season. year we had eighteen rabbis throw out the For Jewish Heritage Day, Cohen says game’s ceremonial fi rst pitch.” that there are “several great ticket packages Cohen’s personal favorite, though, was available” which will make “coming to the when the team’s mascot, Sandy the Seagull, Ex-Cyclones players who are currently cord of seventeen wins and six losses. game an inexpensive and fun night.” (named after the legendary pitcher Sandy playing for the Mets include their best hit- The Cyclones’ success has come from a To learn more, visit brooklyncyclones. Koufax, who played for the Brooklyn Dodg- ter, the fi rst baseman Lucas Duda, as well team effort, but a few players have stood com. ers) turned thirteen and the team had a bar as a couple of elite relievers in Jenrry Mejia out. Vincent Siena, their twenty-one year mitzvah celebration for him. and Bobby Parnell. Ex-Cyclones on other old second baseman, is second in the Sushi Kaplan, a rising junior at West Orange High, is a In addition to Jewish Heritage Day, the Cy- teams include starter Scott Kazmir and fi rst league in batting average, at .361. The right former Jewish Link editorial intern. Read more of Sushi’s clones host a number of other special events, baseman Ike Davis for the Oakland Athlet- fi elder, Michael Bernal, leads the league in writing at http://www.sushionsports.wordpress.com. such as Selfi e Sunday (July 19th), 80s Night ics and outfi elder Angel Pagan for the San runs scored, with seventeen.

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This past April, Cycle for Unity organized a group from around the world for a bike tour through Tuscany to raise money for various charitable organizations. “It was our greatest event yet,” said CFU founder Rabbi Ari Solomont, “and will serve as a launching point for future trips.” Cycle for Unity is a fi rst-of-its-kind nonprofi t organization that aims to encourage adventurous and exercise-conscious young adults and professionals to become excited about giving, learning and connecting to Rabbi Ari Solomont Jewish life through inspirational and challenging cycling adventures. Participants different cities in America moved to Alon In addition to the fundraising aspects of Lifeline. “The group I travelled with was just contribute to the cost of travel and help Shvut fi ve years ago with her husband and the program, the trip also acts as a tour of amazing.” As for the logistics of cycling in raise money for a charity of their choice. six sons. She now works as a mosaic art- the area and bonding experience for the par- a foreign country with limited kosher op- Joseph Gitler, a graduate of Yeshiva Uni- ist and was riding to raise money for ALYN ticipants who see the country in its natural tions, he said that “it was run as a top-notch versity and Fordham Law School, and the Hospital. element, biking through local streets instead professional program. It is the perfect trip founder and chairman of the charity Leket Since its formation in 2012, Cycle for of bussing from one destination to the next. for anyone who wants to experience a new Israel, said that cycling with CFU was the Unity has raised over $250,000 for approxi- “My husband and I went on the pro- country, and raise money for charity.” “perfect way to combine raising money, mately 45 different charities. “That is what gram for our 25th anniversary,” said Rob- “The group we had was from all over fi nding new friends and exercising.” makes CFU different,” said Solomont. “We in Rochlin of Teaneck. “We wanted to go to the world, everybody really got along. I was For Alon Shvut resident Rocky Brody, empower our riders, our Charitable Cham- Tuscany and this allowed us to contribute very impressed,” Brody said of the partici- the program was an amazing experience. pions, to choose their own charities, which to a greater cause as well.” Rochlin and her pants. “There was a camaraderie amongst “Cycling is a real love of my life,” said Bro- in turn inspires them to power through the husband were both casual cyclists before the group,” Rochlin added. dy. “I met Ari a few years ago riding with more challenging aspects of the journey, participating in the program but have been Over the next year, Cycle for Unity will Wheels of Love [a cycling fundraiser for and continue giving to other organizations inspired to continue cycling. be hosting rides in Romania, Greece, Scot- ALYN Hospital in Jerusalem], and when in the future.” “It was the trip of a lifetime,” said Meir land, the Negev and other locations across he reached out about his plans for a Tus- Brody agreed with that idea. “One of the Raskas, a director at the Harbor Group, a the globe. cany trip I was happy to help and join the best aspects of Cycle for Unity is the abili- commercial real estate fi rm, and a Baltimore For more information and registration for journey.” Brody, who lived in a number of ty to choose your own charity,” said Brody. resident who was raising money for Chai CFU rides, contact www.cycleforunity.org. Passaic Screening This Sunday of OHEL’s Film Rising from Divorce Following the hundreds who have at- members and those directly affected by di- tended screenings in New York; Florida and vorce. Teaneck, NJ, OHEL will be providing a sec- Derek Saker, OHEL’s Director of Com- ond New Jersey screening of the ground- munications, commented that “over 70 breaking fi lm Rising from Divorce this Sun- percent of the attendees at our screenings day at 8 p.m. in Passaic at Ahavas Israel and accompanying panel discussions have Synagogue. been non-divorcees, which is exactly our Through the fi lm, which is for all objective. The fi lm is awakening to all in members of the community, OHEL aims the community where our number one fo- to better educate the community about cus is children of divorce.” the impact of divorce, and the specif- The accompanying panel in Passaic will ic roles that the wider community, rab- include Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman, Rav bonim, community leaders and educa- of Ahavas Israel; Norman Blumenthal, PhD, tors can play to help ensure that both the Zachter Family Chair in Trauma and parents of divorce and children of di- Crisis Counseling at OHEL and Director of and David Mandel, CEO of OHEL, who will in announced in New York, and across the vorce can thrive. the OHEL Miriam Center for Trauma, Be- serve as moderator. US from Los Angeles to Chicago. The fi rst New Jersey screening was at reavement and Crisis Response; Dr. Zipo- OHEL has been inundated with com- To see the trailer and for more informa- Congregation Bnai Yeshurun and drew rah Torbiner, Coordinator of OHEL North- munity-wide requests for fi lm showings, tion please visit: http://www.ohelfamily. a large crowd of concerned community ern New Jersey Regional Family Center and a number of new screenings have been org/risingfromdivorce. Dr. Saul H. Lejtman D.M.D. P.A. Mark Herschlag Joel Kaplowitz Health Insurance Specialist Financial Planner Family and Cosmetic Dentistry OSMO W7?6X=6

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A delicious time was had by all last week, when campers from Camp Chevra came for a visit to Ice Cream on Grand! Learning Torah Lessons From Wacky Science By Dovid Zaklikowski Goldin’s wacky sense of sci- kids what holds the bridge from falling entifi c adventure has captured down. “The streets and the sidewalk,” one As electric leaf blowers blow rolls of toi- the imagination of children and child calls out. “The street and the side- let paper, a delighted crowd of young chil- teens alike. To make a point about walks are very important, but there are im- dren listens to Dr. Schnitzel derive life les- the human-God relationship, he portant pillars that hold the bridge.” sons from Newton’s laws of motion, Jewish demonstrates with fi ve varieties He then tells the children that there ideas, morals and observance. It is the ev- of slime, each with its own tex- are three important pillars that the world er-popular world of mad science with a ture: one bounces, one is very stands upon. “Do you know what they Jewish twist. slimy, yet another is transparent. are?” he involves the children. “Jelly beans.” Rabbi Michoel Goldin, youth director of He shows the kids how slime is “Letting your parents sleep.” “Making your Chabad of Teaneck has been working with made and how its textures can be mommy breakfast.” Torah, prayers and do- kids since he was a teenager. Dressed in a manipulated by adding a new in- ing good deeds, he explains, “are the pillars doctor’s coat and a green wig, Goldin says gredient. of the world.” his passion for entertaining children has “This slime is not so clear,” He shows them photos of bridges pushed his creativity “out of the box.” he says holding up a dark slime, around the world and tells them to look promising the kids to give them out for bridges while they are driving Dr. Schnitzel in action. CREDIT: LUBAVITCH.COM some at the end of the ses- around with their parents, and the next sion. “You can make a big wall out of it he has the childrens’ attention, he fi nds time he meets them they should tell him and no one will know what you do be- that they are very receptive to his Jewish where they are. hind it.” Just as they think they got it, the messages. “It’s important to do activities “I think that a ‘scientist’ coming in and wacky scientist disrupts their satisfac- that the kids like, but there has to be a Jew- doing this, that in itself would be wonder- tion. “The truth is,” he tells them, “you ish message and that is what I try to give ful,” says Edelstein. “But the fact that he is can never hide behind anything. God sees the kids.” also a rabbi, leading a life of Torah, and al- everything you do. It’s as transparent as Goldin searched Jewish texts and sto- ways teaching these dynamic science les- the clear slime.” ries to come up with 70 ideas of how to sons, shows that there is a place for Torah “So let’s say you have a big bottle of connect mad science projects with Jewish in everything. Seeing him embody both milk that you are carrying and it falls on ideas. worlds, my children could see how won- the fl oor, or there is ketchup on the baby’s Aviva Edelstein is a mother of two chil- derful God’s world is while leading a good As a counselor he’d reward his camp- head. When mommy asks you who did it, dren in Chabad of Teaneck’s summer camp. Jewish life.” ers by performing juggling stunts or mag- what do you say?” he asks in a singsong as Her children, she says, love Goldin. “The ic shows. He later joined up with a friend the kids burst out in laughter. Hiding be- day that Dr. Schnitzel comes, that is their from his yeshiva days in Budapest where, hind the dark slime, he assures them, his favorite day of the week.” known as the “Budapest Jugglers,” they ran face turning serious, will only make the sit- One day last week he brought an ex- programs for the children of the local Jew- uation stickier, like the very sticky slime. panding bridge. After explaining to the ish community. His lesson to this group of four-year-olds is three-year-olds why we need bridges, he As director of Chabad of Brooklyn as clear as the transparent slime he is show- called up one of the children to assist him Heights’s Camp Gan Israel, he conducted ing them: “When someone asks us a ques- in erecting his model bridge. “You get to weekly science experiments with the kids, tion, we always need to be very clear and al- wear Dr. Shnitzel’s pajamas,” he told the ex- employing them in his Judaic lessons. “The ways say the truth.” cited child. Everyone in the room cheered kids loved that more than anything else,” Goldin, who now travels to do shows in him on. As he slowly expanded the bridge he says. the New York Tri-state area, says that once from one chair to the other, he asked the

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By Jill Kirsch With annual dinners and galas all the interests was foremost in their minds dur- rage, Larry Rein, Chair of the JCC MetroW- ing the planning stages. West Orange—The JCC MetroWest est Board, wanted to hold a different type JCC MetroWest supporters can dedi- is hosting a new type of fundraiser this of event this year. While this is something cate their gifts directly to particular pro- prior years, but Rein hopes that removing year—the “No-Show” Gala. new to the JCC, the no-show gala is not a grams, and in amounts they deem appro- the overhead of running a dinner will al- Rather than having its supporters incur new concept, as it has been done success- priate. According to Rein, targeting one’s low the fi nal numbers to be at least half of the expense of a traditional dinner, the JCC fully in the past by other organizations. giving is a new trend in fundraising, from what has come in previously. is encouraging them to “stay home, dress Rein, Gala co-chairs Barbara Birnbaum, which the JCC already benefi ts in its asso- For more information or to make a do- comfortably and ‘attend’ our No-Show Toby Cooperman and Amelia Perlstein, and ciation with the annual UJA Campaign. It nation, call Pam Santos at 973-530-3991, or Gala.” The hope is that by not incurring a the other organizers spent countless hours will be hosting one of the fi rst three UJA visit jccmetrowest.org/noshowgala. Checks dinner couvert plus the expense of appro- putting together this “non-event event.” benefi t concerts in 2016, as a part of this can also be mailed directly to JCC MetroW- priate attire, babysitters etc., people will be While it eliminates certain expenses, it also campaign. est, 760 Northfi eld Ave., West Orange, NJ inclined to put those funds toward a contri- takes away from the camaraderie an actual Using this new approach is not expect- 07052. Gifts will continue to be taken bution to the JCC and its programs. gala promotes. Balancing these competing ed to pay dividends in amounts equal to throughout the summer.

mously, they said “This is a great day for the Zoning Board Approves community!” Agudath Israel of Elizabeth Post-hearing discussion as everyone fi led Plans for New Shul Building out of the courtroom alluded to the poten-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 tial community growth in Hillside and the northern and western border areas of Eliza- board members was present. The experts beth. The potential increase in property val- and witnesses who gave testimony at ue was also a popular theme. On a slightly the previous hearing on June 7 were also different note, one councilman also com- present, although the chair of the zoning mented in passing after the fi rst hearing board, Dennis Kobitz, had issued a policy about “how well organized and what a great statement during the last hearing that wit- job the (Jewish) community (Hatzalah) does ness testimony was offi cially closed for all at taking care of health and medical emer- information presented on June 7. The at- gencies, and how much that helps the pub- torney for AI responded to the board’s in- lic community resources to meet their high quiry about the number of handicapped demands. We are all for your growth and parking spaces in the plan, by assur- progress in Hillside,” he said. Dennis Kobitz Mayor Garretson Meir Milgraum ing that AI would fully comply with the Specifi c plans for ground-breaking and board’s recommendation. ration for the Zoning Board. The May- Hillside Jewish community in 65 years, the start of construction have not yet been Mr. Kobitz then asked for roll call on or pointed to the months of careful plan- when the current AI building was dedicat- announced. a motion to accept the plans. The mo- ning, AI’s consultation with colleagues in ed in 1955. tion to approve the plans was put forth the Hillside government and the testimo- Spearheading the proposal was Meir by board member Angelo Bonano, and ny from industry experts, which highlight- Milgraum, volunteer project manager for Union Y was seconded by board member Theodo- ed that AI’s vision for this building is based the AI building plans. Milgraum is Direc- ra Kulish. Mr. Kobitz then asked for those on its growth and role in the community. tor of Acquisitions and Development at the in favor, and the other members of the Mayor Garretson further stated that the Lightstone Group in New York, so his expe- Campers Get board gave a unanimous show of hands, plans include multiple benefi ts for the lo- rience in this fi eld was an excellent match with none abstaining and none oppos- cal and greater Hillside community for gen- for his role as project manager. His vision a Special ing. An immediate buzz of the crowd qui- erations to come. The mayor committed and leadership were essential in moving eted quickly as Mr. Kobitz announced the her support in their “getting to the fi nish the project campaign forward in a profes- Visit board’s offi cial acceptance of AI’s plan line,” and summarized the new synagogue sional and successful manner. Milgraum’s and then adjourned the meeting. Mem- building as a “win-win” for all of Hillside, remarks underscored those of Feit. “We bers of the AI community refrained from and a “continuation of more development are excited and very pleased with the huge applauding out of respect for the process to come” for the Township. vote of confi dence and support by the Hill- and the environment of the courtroom, Nachi Feit, AI Chairman of the Board, side Zoning Board in their unanimous but the relief and excitement were palpa- was all smiles outside the courtroom af- decision to approve our plans for a new ble in the room, amongst big smiles and ter the hearing. “This is a very exciting and building. The signifi cant growth of our handshakes. important step for the future of our com- community requires a larger building and In her statement to the Jewish Link, munity. The new shul will serve as an an- this is the fi rst step to making that happen,” Mayor Angela R. Garretson of Hillside chor of the community, and we are now Milgraum told the Jewish Link. Township expressed her admiration for the ensured of having an appropriate Makom Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, Rabbi community of leaders representing Con- Tefi llah that will enable us to sustain our of Congregation Adath Israel, was joined gregation AI, especially in their communi- current and future growth.” by Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, Associate Dean of A visit from a goat made this camper’s day cation with the personnel in the Hillside This building represents the fi rst new the Jewish Educational Center, in express- very special. Township departments and their prepa- synagogue construction for the Elizabeth/ ing delight with the developments. Unani-

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By Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb Promised Land. They stopped at 50 stations It is no secret that many of us fi nd has its developmental task. The infant along the way. the fi rst 50 or so verses of Parshat Ma- must learn to crawl, but his failure to move Would you ever We can assume that after they settled in sei repetitive and dry. “These were the on from the crawling stage to the walk- imagine that our holy to one station, they had some reluctance to marches of the Israelites who started out ing stage is a symptom of pathology. The Sages had a lot to say leave a familiar place, a place of shelter, and from the land of Egypt...Their marches, 2- or 3-year-old who has mastered the hu- about a kiss? Would we to plunge ahead into the unknown. But we by starting points, were as follows: They man need to become attached to his par- not assume that kiss- can also imagine the joyous emotions they set out from Rameses...And encamped at ents must soon proceed to the next stage es would be judged un- experienced, knowing that they were tak- Succoth. They set out from Succoth and and learn to separate from them. worthy of their consideration? ing another step toward their desired des- encamped at Etham...They set out from While all this is true at the physical But such is not the case. They had much tination. Etham and turned about toward Pi Hahi- level, it is also true of intellectual devel- to say about kisses. This is the way of all journeys. opment. The 10-year-old who is still read- The signifi cance of the kiss was Moreover, it is the very essence of life ing the books he read when he was 5 has brought home to me recently when I itself. We settle into one place, to one a stunted intellect. But so does the 50-year- came across a street sign advertising a role, to one stage of life. It becomes old who has not transcended the literary fi lm. It read, “Is not a kiss the very sig- familiar to us, and we feel comforta- interests he had when he was 20. nature of love?” Indeed it is, so much so ble there. Moving on to a new place, The need to progress from station to that the kiss plays a role in the spiritual a new role, a new stage of life, feels station is especially true when it comes to realm. Thus, the Song of Songs, the bibli- threatening. Often we are tempted to spirituality. It has been said, correctly, that cal book that is traditionally interpreted remain in that place, to continue to children are naturally spiritual. But child- as a description of the passionate love af- live in the status quo. We don’t want like spirituality cannot slake the spiritual fair between God and His people, begins to kiss this familiar station goodbye. thirst of the adolescent. And the adult with the phrase, “Let Him give me of the On the other hand, we often fi nd whose spirituality has not progressed be- kisses of His mouth.” this old place tiring, boring. We no yond adolescence is a spiritual cripple. The The Midrash (Genesis Rabbah 70:12) dis- longer feel the challenges we felt inner resources that serve the adolescent tinguishes between three signifi cant types when we fi rst came to this station, to this roth, which faces Baal Zephon, and they well are of no help in coping with the chal- of kisses. One is the “kiss of greatness,” point in our lives. We relish the opportu- encamped before Migdol...They set out lenges of adulthood. which is exemplifi ed by the prophet Samu- nity to move on, in spite of the uncertain- from the hills of Abarim and encamped And so it goes from stage to stage until el’s kissing Saul when he anointed him king. ty that lies ahead. We look forward to the at the steppes of Moab, at the Jordan near the end of life. Another is the “kiss of special occasions”— novelty of a new place, a new role, a new Jericho...” Rabbi Judah ben Tema put it this way: Aaron’s kissing Moses upon their reunion. stage of life. Of what possible interest can this long “Five years old is the age to begin stud- The third kiss is the “kiss of separation,” the There is a contemporary poet whose list of stations in the wilderness be to the ying Scripture; 10 for Mishnah; 13 for kiss given at the moment we take leave from works I admire. Here is how he puts it: average reader? What can he possibly learn the obligation of the commandments; one another. It is the “kiss of departure.” I envy those from these verses? 15 for the study of Talmud; 18 for mar- This third kiss comes with mixed feel- who live in two places Commentators throughout the ages riage; 20 for seeking a livelihood; 30 for ings. On the one hand, we are bidding fare- New York, say, and London… have struggled with these very questions full strength; 40 for understanding; 50 for well to a beloved friend and are saddened There is always the anticipation and have offered various approaches to an- giving counsel; 60 for old age; 70 for ripe to say goodbye. On the other hand, we are of the change, the chance that what is swering them. I would like to advance an old age; 80 for exceptional strength; and leaving for a reason—to encounter a new wrong original approach, a metaphorical one. We 90 for a bent back; at 100, one is as if he friend or a new opportunity. This is a tear- is the result of where you are. I have suggest that just as the Israelites embarked were dead and had left and gone from the ful kiss, but it is also a kiss of anticipation, a always loved both the freshness of upon a journey when they left Egypt, so do world.” (Avot5:25) kiss of hope, a kiss that signifi es the begin- arriving and the relief of leaving. With we all embark upon a journey the moment Fifty stations were necessary for the Is- ning of a new journey. two homes every move would be a we are born. This journey entails many sta- raelites to reach the Promised Land. At least In the second of this week’s two Torah homecoming. tions along the way before it is completed. as many are required of all of us if we are to portions, Matot and Masei (Numbers 30:2- I am not even considering the weath- Each station is necessary for the individu- reach our God-given potential as mature hu- 36:13), we read of no fewer than 50 such er, hot al’s development, but no one station can be man beings. As we journey from station to journeys. The Torah describes the long and Or cold, dry or wet: I am talking about permanent. station in our lives, we need to learn to kiss arduous procession of the people of Israel hope. Psychologists discuss the concept of the kiss of departure, which is also the kiss as they left Egypt and marched toward the (Gerald Locklin, Where We Are) “developmental tasks.” Each stage of life of hope. MAGGID OF BERGENFIELD Masei: The Journeys of Brian

By Larry Stiefel tended for two more hours. 7. And Brian were eventually confi scated by representa- an survived the three hours until his fl ight Bamidbar: 32: 1-37 missed his fl ight. tives of the Transportation Safety Adminis- time and even got to practice his French. 8. Brian was vexed, and in his consulta- tration), a box of granola bars, his iPhone, a 27. Brian then journeyed from Toronto and 1. These are the tion with El Al he was dealt with harshly. 9. volume of Kehati Mishnayot (Zera’im, part fl ew on the wings of Canadian eagles (Air journeys of Brian Drey- Woe onto Brian, and woe onto all air trave- 2) and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Uni- Canada) to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. fus as he went forth lers during a storm. 10. And it came to pass verse. 18. And Brian set out on his journey. 28. The infl ight movie was something aw- from Baltimore on his that the only way for Brian Dreyfus to enter 19. Brian was not discouraged. 20. For ful with Adam Sandler, but Brian perse- way to Israel under the Promised Land before the Shabbat be- although he knew that he had to traverse vered with his Mishnayot and enRoute, the hand of Delta Air- gan was to journey from Baltimore to Cin- four airports before he could reach Isra- the award-winning infl ight magazine of Air lines. 2. The Maggid of Bergenfi eld wrote of cinnati and from Cincinnati to Toronto and el, the Jewish people had to endure 42 en- Canada. his going forth according to his whims and from Toronto to Tel Aviv. 11. So it was de- campments before they reached home. 21. 29. Once back in Israel, Brian Dreyfus fancies. 3. Brian sallied forth from the Pick- clared by the agent and so it was booked. True, they had 40 years to travel while Bri- encamped in his caravilla in Mitzpeh Neto- wick Apartments in Baltimore, MD, and 12. Brian returned by taxi to his apart- an had only 36 hours, but who’s counting? fa, in the Galilean hills. 30. It was there that took a taxi to Baltimore/Washington Inter- ment in Baltimore Wednesday night. 13. But 22. Brian journeyed from Baltimore/ he slept for 18 hours, to be disturbed only national Airport on a Wednesday morning. Brian knew he would make the next day’s Washington Thurgood Marshall Interna- for minyan, an occasional noisy child, and 4. But there was a great storm named Bar- long, circuitous journey. 14. For though he tional Airport on Delta Airlines to Cincin- his wife Dorit’s chulent. 30. This is the con- ry, and Barry wreaked havoc with air travel had lived in Baltimore for 15 years, he had nati/Northern Kentucky International clusion of Brian’s journey. 31. So it had been up and down the Eastern Seaboard. 5. Brian made aliyah with his family the summer Airport (“America’s Most Convenient Gate- booked in the airline computer, and so it wandered the airport for four hours, brows- before, to the lush Galilean Hills. 15. Now way”). 23. It was there that he encountered transpired. ing stores and speaking on his cell phone, Baltimore was merely his commuting des- Starbucks and the Sunglass Hut. 24. Then ______but his airplane did not arrive. 6. And it was tination. 16. For Brian was a Western heal- Brian journeyed from Cincinnati and en- Special thanks to Dr. Tzvi Klein for such, that when his airplane did arrive in er (pulmonologist) whose heart (along with camped in Toronto Lester B. Pearson Inter- sharing his true life adventures with the Baltimore to fl y him to New York to con- his wife and four children) was in the East. national Airport (named after Canada’s 14th Maggid. nect with a soon-to-depart El Al fl ight to Tel 17. And Brian arose at 4 a.m. on Thurs- prime minister). 25. And there was no bev- Aviv, that a tornado warning was issued for day and girded his luggage, three tuna sand- erage to drink and no food to eat, for Brian Larry Stiefel is a pediatrician at Tenafl y Pediatrics BWI Airport, and the fl ight delay was ex- wiches, two liters of bottled water (which was too lazy to change currency. 26. But Bri-

34 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TISHA B’AV Tisha B’Av and the Outbreak of WWI

By Larry Domnitch total. Among the 42 million fi ghting men for the allies, 2.5 percent were Jews. Of the British Foreign Secretary Lord Edward 23 million troops in the Central Powers, Grey of Fallodon observed upon the out- 450,000, or 2 percent, were Jews. Of the 8.5 break of the First World War that “The million men killed in combat, the number lamps are going out all over Europe and of Jews who fell in action was 170,825—of we shall not see them lit again in our time.” that number were 116,825 in the allied ar- Jewish historian Simon Dubnov comment- mies, otherwise known as the Entente, and ed on the outbreak of war, “My head is spin- 54,000 were killed in forces for the Central ning at the horror of the coming slaughter Powers. Over 400,000 were wounded in ac- of peoples, the self destruction of Europe.” tion. The proportion of Jews who died on The Jewish people were caught in the the battlefi elds approximated their per- middle of the confl agration. WWI offi cially centage in the armies. began on August 1, 1914 when Germany de- The hope for acceptance, of ending age- clared war on France and Russia. That day old anti-Semitic stereotypes, was a driv- was Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the month ing force for many Jews adding impetus of Av, which commemorates the destruc- to their patriotism. Change in attitudes to- tion of the First and Second Temples, and wards the Jews seemed to be forthcoming ter such soulful experiences that after this ly and with high hearts. German Jews! We long history of Jewish suffering. Just days given the pronouncements of some world storm tried fellowship the fl ame of the old appeal to you, in the spirit of the old Jew- before the offi cial declaration of war be- leaders who called for acceptance of minor- hatred will not blaze up again.” ish rule of duty, to dedicate yourselves to tween Germany and France, the London ities, which included the Jews. However, At the beginning of the war, German the service of your fatherland with all your Jewish Chronicle poignantly noted the ap- anti-Semitism would increase and the Jew Jewish poet and author Ernst Lissauer com- heart, all your soul, and all your abilities.” proaching day of Tisha B’Av with a forebod- would be further isolated in a far more pre- posed a popular Hymn of Hatred against By October 11, 1916, as the war was taking tone, “Politically the Jew is today still carious world by the end of the war. Great Britain. One stanza states, “Never is ing a signifi cant toll upon Germany, man- suffering in his own condition the conse- Just days into the war, the Kaiser ex- our hatred going to abate. Hatred on the ifestations of anti-Semitism were appar- quences of the overthrow of 2,000 years pressed his support for all Germans includ- sea, hatred on the land. Hatred of the head, ent as the German War Department, which ago. The homelessness which then began ing Jews at the Berlin Palace before Reich- hatred on the hand.” The Kaiser himself be- called for a “Jewish census” after claiming still continues, with all the manifold disa- stag deputies, stating, “I know of no parties, stowed a medal on Lissauer. to receive numerous complaints that Jews bilities and tragedies that spring inevitably I only know Germans.” An appeal to German Jewry by the Impe- shirked military service, despite the consid- from it. Religiously, again, the loss of home Ludwig Frank, a prominent Jewish mem- rial Association of German Jews expressed erable losses suffered by Jews on the bat- has meant and still means, exposure to an ber of the Reichstag (German Parliament) the sentiments of patriotism of the era. tlefi elds. increasingly hostile environment. “ volunteered in August and was among the “German Jews, in this fateful hour it is By October 1917, the Central Associa- At this time, there were about 14 million fi rst casualties. He spoke of his devotion and once again time to show that, proud of our tion of German Citizens of the Jewish Faith Jews in the world. gave a glimpse of the future. “We trust in lineage, We Jews are among the best sons newspaper ominously noted, “We Jews are The total number of combatants in the fi nal valid victory of German arms and of our fatherland. The noblest of our mil- in for a war after the war.” WWI was 65 million. Nearly 1.5 million in the glorious peace which we are helping lennia Old history obliges. We expect our Jews fought, comprising 2 percent of the to attain by fi ghting…We are sure that af- young to hasten to the colors voluntari-  CONTINUED ON P. 60

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By JLNJ Staff Why camping? part about camping is schlep- Camping is one of the best ping the gear and cooking in Yehudah and Minnie Nosenchuk run ways to immerse yourself the outdoors. We take care organized camping trips to nature destina- and experience the nature up of that for you. You will ar- tions throughout the country. Here, a Q&A close. Gazing at a sky full of rive to a campsite that is set with every question you might ask before stars, relaxing at a campfi re up with all the gear you will taking a trip with them. after an exhilarating day, and need and there’s no need for How did you get started? awaking to the sound of wind you to worry about the meals My wife has been camping with her rustling through the trees and – we’ve got them covered. We family ever since she was a child. When we birds chirping. While camp- attract all different types of met, she spoke a lot about her travel expe- ing, many of the distractions groups: families with young riences. The closest thing to camping that that accompany our daily children, retired couples, men I had ever experienced was summer camp lives are absent. Limited electricity, Inter- these places but what about a minyan? whose wives are not as adventurous as in the mountains of Pennsylvania and that net and phone service and other distrac- Food? How do you get all the gear there?” they are and women whose husbands are was not something I was interested in as an tions will allow you to spend uninterrupt- Our service helps to alleviate all of these not adventurous. adult. We were only married a short while ed quality time with your group. concerns and make camping and visiting What is your busiest season? when we joined her family on a camping Why did you start Chuckie’s Kosher Ad- National Parks easy and accessible to the The summer is the most popular time trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton Na- ventures? frum camper. to travel, but we run trips throughout tional Parks. One week There are lots of trav- the year. In the winter, we choose desti- was all it took to get me el services out there. What nations that are in warmer climates and hooked. By now, we have make yours different? have some cabin-based trips with heat- covered a good majority of Our model is very ing. For example, we have a cabin trip the National Parks across unique. We allow you to scheduled to Grand Canyon/Sedona over the US and Canada. have privacy as a family or Thanksgiving weekend. The trip will in- Which is your favorite group while still enjoying clude a Shabbos. We will be staying in National Park? the convenience of being a beautiful cabins right outside of Sedona. Each National Park is so part of a group. Each fam- This will be a good opportunity for peo- unique. Acadia NP, Maine ily or group stays on their ple who love nature, but are not ready to has magnifi cent coasts, own campsite with their rough it out in a tent. Redwood NP has majestic trees, Yellow- Aside from being popular vacation des- own picnic table and fi re pit. Your hosts One last question, is there something stone has unparalleled natural wonders in- tinations, these outstanding natural won- (us) stay on a large host site where minya- you wish everyone knew? cluding geysers and other geothermal fea- ders foster an appreciation of Hashem’s nim take place and the meals are cooked. Yes, I wish everyone had the opportuni- tures and I have favorite parts in each park. creation, and are very uplifting. Traveling You are free to take your meals to your pri- ty to take advantage of the amazing won- However, the most awe-inspiring beauty I to these destinations as a frum Jew, how- vate campsite to enjoy. You can also make der, beauty and the wholesome experience have ever seen is the Grand Canyon; it is ever, can be challenging. Remote locations your own private campfi re. The hardest that one has when visiting nature. just breathtaking! My two favorite hikes with no availability of kosher food and are Skyview in Cape Breton NP, Nova Sco- minyanim prevent many observant Jews tia and Lymph, Bear and Dream Lakes in from being able to enjoy them. People are Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. constantly telling us, “We’d love to go to

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soon-to-begin college career as well. A Different Sort of Summer (Part 1) That’s where this program fi ts in, when it comes to the long-term scope of my life By Oren Oppenheim less sports, and overall the feel is going to adjust quickly? Or will I feel separate and right now. I’m very excited to be in a writ- be much different, I’m sure. It’s hard to de- often get too homesick? (I spent too much ing program where I can improve my fa- Ladies and gentle- scribe; maybe once I’m there I’ll be able to time in my room this past year because of vorite skill and meet people who have the men… I am off to college! articulate the difference a bit more clearly. studying, so I won’t miss my room, per se, same strong interest in writing that I do. Well, a college cam- It’s all a bit surreal, really. After endless but everything else…) I’ll be meeting a lot But I’m also looking forward to getting a pus. It’s certainly not the research on colleges and too many visits of new people with varying degrees of reli- taste of college life and getting a sense of fi rst time I’m headed to and discussions, I’m actually going to get gious affi liation (the program is Jewish but how I’m going to fi t into it when it comes. a campus—just ask my parents how many a small taste of what college life is like. open to anyone regardless of their level of Now, I thought about putting my col- info sessions and tours they’ve had to plow (Full disclosure: I am considering attending observance). Being fully Modern Orthodox umn on hiatus while I’m away, but given through so far. But this is a bit different: I’m Brandeis as well, and may even have my myself, will I feel detached from many of that I’m doing an arts program and will be headed to a summer program at the cam- interview during the program, so this trip my peers who follow Judaism different- “majoring” in writing, that didn’t seem so pus of Brandeis University, where I’ll be does tie into the whole “pre-college” jour- ly or will I still feel connected to them? I logical. I’m also hoping to be able to provide dorming and living for the next month. ney to some extent.) I’ll have a roommate, accept everyone regardless of their Jew- a new type of perspective, given that I’m do- I’ve done sleepaway camp before—for and I’ll be taking courses and getting a feel ishness, but sometimes when it comes to ing a sort of program that I’ve never done three years, I went to Camp Dora Golding, for living in a place that’s wildly different Shabbos and Kashrut, things can get tricky before. I’m wondering what my fi rst week and then did two years of the Yaalozu Wil- from home. With college or college-like (e.g., I won’t say anything to a non-religious there will be like… Stay tuned for Part 2 to derness Program. But this Brandeis pro- programs, I feel that I’ll have a sense of in- friend traveling someplace on Shabbos, but fi nd out! (For all I know right now, Part 2 gram is a bit different. First and foremost, dependence that I haven’t gotten before. I can’t join in). will be all about my struggles with the laun- I’m actually allowed to bring a cell phone. I’ll be away from home (Mom and Dad, I’ll I’m sure I have nothing to worry about. dry machine… although that wouldn’t really There are guidelines about when we can be sure to give you both a call sometimes!) All of my friends who did this program last make for interesting reading, would it?) and can’t use it on the program, but still— and will have to start making my own deci- year loved it, and so far everyone doing it this is an absolute game changer! Just kid- sions, not to mention doing my own laun- this year that I’ve met via Facebook has been Oren Oppenheim, age 17, is a rising senior (yes, he did ding. It’s nice, but I want to be able to meet dry. Which is scarier? I’m not sure—I’ve friendly and accepting. And I’ve already been survive junior year!) at Ramaz Upper School in Manhat- people and be talkative, not sit on the side done some laundry before, but those ma- learning how to still be good friends with tan and lives in Fair Lawn, NJ. He spends his free time playing Candy Crush during my spare time. chines can be tricky. people who have different levels of obser- writing and reading, and hopes to become a published But of course it’s still different in many oth- Of course it’s a bit nerve-wracking. I’m vance than I do throughout my high school novelist, but currently is drowning in emails from col- er ways than a traditional summer camp sure I’ll make friends and that it’ll go well, career; it really shouldn’t be an issue. But I’ll leges. You can email him at orenoppenheim@gmail. program. It’s on a college campus instead of but I can’t deny that I feel a bit nervous know the solutions to these anxieties soon com and see his photography at facebook.com/oren- a sprawling sleepaway camp, I’ll be taking about how it’s going to go. Will I feel like enough. And they aren’t just anxieties about photography. interesting courses instead of doing end- a part of the community? Will I manage to this specifi c program; they apply to my HUMOR

Rabbi Nachum Muschel obm. So what to tant life lessons: always be a good person; al- ents, to his friends, through being gabbai The Rabbi write about became obvious to both of us. ways be kind and respectful of others; never in shul (which is no easy task). He really We all have role models in our lives, our make anyone feel unimportant. Derech eretz taught him well. By Banji Latkin Ganchrow parents, assorted teachers, possibly even (acting like a mensch) is paramount. He also When I look to the role models in my life, some friends; we even emulate people we taught Ari the importance of learning and I focus on my maternal grandmother who The Three Weeks is a have never met, and Rabbi Muschel has al- the love of learning. Whenever we would see always made me feel special even when my solemn time for our peo- ways been on the top of husband #1’s list, al- Rabbi Muschel, Ari’s face would light up and older sister did not. She taught me to love ple. It begins with one fast ways. What never ceased to amaze me about so would Rabbi Muschel’s; it was a mutual ad- poetry and writing and music. My maternal day and ends with anoth- this was that Rabbi Muschel was his princi- miration society. Last year, we had the honor grandfather taught me the value of being er. We aren’t supposed to listen to music or pal in ASHAR, the elementary school he at- and privilege to be invited to a barbeque cele- kind and sweet and to love chocolate. One see movies, go to shows or water parks; we tended in Monsey. Lots of children respect brating the rabbi’s 90th birthday. There were out of three isn’t bad, I guess. Sometimes you are supposed to contemplate what was to their principal while many fear their princi- many ASHAR alumni there, and Ari was in his get a hit and sometimes you get a miss. become the most terrible time in our histo- pal. Husband #1 loved his principal. Now as glory. He was so happy to be able to tell him In any event, Ari spent the rest of that day ry, and because it is such a sorrowful time, is true with most things, you ask 10 people how he impacted his life, and he was happy reminiscing about his Rabbi and his mentor. I thought it would be more appropriate if their opinion of someone and you get 10 dif- to hear others express those same feelings. He has always tried to teach his boys the val- this was a serious, refl ective column. I also ferent responses. There were over 1,000 peo- Best of all, Rabbi Muschel was able to hear ues that he learned from his principal and he thought it would be appropriate if husband ple at this funeral, many of them alumni of these words, see the faces of those who loved is doing a pretty good job. May the kindness #1 would collaborate with me on this one ASHAR, so that is pretty telling of what the him, whose lives he touched. That is price- we extend to others, the love and forgiveness, and he was more than happy to do that (es- community thought of this great man. less. That is where the importance of telling merit all of the blessings that we would like pecially since he would be able to edit what- The funeral was over two hours long. All someone how you feel about them comes bestowed upon us and all of the people of Is- ever I wrote about him). The list of topics of his children spoke, and all of his grandchil- into play, what they mean to you and how rael and may Rabbi Muschel’s neshama have was endless—he wanted to do something dren spoke. The stories brought back won- happy they make you. You can no longer do an aliyah on the merits of all of those lives he Torah related, I wanted to do something derful memories for Ari (that is husband #1’s that when they aren’t around. That is also a touched and changed for the better. about how hard it is for those who are heavy name for those of you who didn’t know), and really important life lesson. Life is just too to fast. Unfortunately, the collaboration and he came home and shared many of them short to not say what you feel and to hold Banji and Ari Ganchrow have been married for 20 topic fi nally came together because he had with me. When I asked Ari why he loved Rab- grudges. years. This is the fi rst and probably last article they will just come home from attending the funeral bi Muschel so much his answer was simple. Ari has always embodied the qualities work on together. of a man whom he held in very high esteem, Rabbi Muschel taught him the most impor- that Rabbi Muschel taught him, to his par-

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of here, this is my domain.” No tears here. able to fi nd love in her heart for our daugh- Heaven on Earth Now our car will drive in the opposite di- ter who is in diapers and is extraordinari- rection on Sunday for us to visit Zev at HASC ly handicapped. The physical care alone to By Rabbi Mordechai ing had Naama in our family was a bless- on visiting day. He will be happy to see us, take care of Naama is overwhelming. Yet and Nina Glick ing. We all learned quickly not to take an- and then will promptly turn to his counse- her counselors were able to see beyond ything for granted and to appreciate the lors who are now his very best friends and that and loved her passionately. They treat- As parents we have little things in life each day. it is obvious that he would prefer to be with ed her as one of their own. To this day they dreams and hopes for Positive attitude is primarily what makes them. We are so happy for that! remember her with such fondness that we our children. As par- it easier to get through these tragedies. There are no ways that we could ever are still receiving phone calls from some of ents of a child with special needs you learn When we heard the news of Zev’s diag- honor enough the Kahn family for having her former counselors asking us to please to readjust your thought process and pray nosis we were devastated—no it can’t be. had the insight, at a time when special needs let them know when Naama will be in that your child will reach his potential, Fortunately for him, he has parents who children were not well accepted, to create town so that they can come and visit her whatever it might be, and continue to live are well aware of these challenges and are such a haven. We are sure that they had no and bring their children with them as well. in a healthy, happy, well-adjusted way for dealing with them amazingly. idea of how this would boomerang into all of When and if a survey is ever done in the as many years as Hashem gives them. One of the brightest spots in our lives the resources and even the size of the camp Jewish community of what accomplish- We as the parents of our sweet Naama as parents of Naama was always our annu- that now exists for the special needs popula- ments in the 20th century were the most Bracha had other wishes as well. We are as- al pilgrimage from Montreal to Parksville, tion. As well, there are few words that can de- signifi cant, we are certain that Camp HASC suming that this same feeling is shared by NY to bring Naama to attend Camp HASC. scribe the staff that works at the camp. Each would be considered as one of the top con- any other parent of a child with special She could not wait for camp to begin and one is a profound individual totally dedicat- tributors. They taught the Jewish world needs. We prayed that none of our chil- we could not wait for her to go. Yes parents ed to the world of special needs. that the special needs community needs dren would ever have to face the challeng- need and deserve a respite. Honestly, a par- As great as everyone is, we fi nd the to be integrated and treated with the same es and low moments that we have dealt ent who says that they are hesitant to send counselors—the young people who spend honor and respect as everyone else. with by being the parents of Naama. Please their child to HASC because they will miss days around the clock with our children— We have watched the videos that HASC Hashem do not let any of our other chil- them too much is denying their child an op- as the Tzadikim in this environment. Do fi lms during the camp year. We see Zev, our dren be faced with the pain of having a spe- portunity of a lifetime. We believe that it is not think that any of these high school, col- grandson, with a smile much wider than cial needs child. a selfi sh thought. We remember when we lege and graduate students could not get we usually see. We noticed that on the Lo and behold as many of you know, used to drive up to camp and as soon as we much easier jobs working somewhere else. fl oor of either the gym or one of the thera- our daughter Dena and her husband would take Naama out of the car and put They are at HASC because they are totally py rooms there is written in bright big let- Moshe were blessed with Zev. We use the her in her wheelchair she would immedi- devoted to their campers. We never could ters HEAVEN ON EARTH. Can’t wait to join word blessed because in a strange way hav- ately wave goodbye to us as if to say “get out understand how a young student would be them on Sunday! EDUCATION

policy prohibiting sandals and fl ip fl ops ally fatal, but many are serious. Sometimes In Loco Parentis during active sports or hiking periods. campers wander off and get lost, helmets Although certain camp activities may are not always worn when playing hockey, By Wallace Greene Campers and counselors are almost twice require particular specialized safety equip- supervision is lax during swim times, gar- as likely to become ill than they are to be- ment, not all camps will require campers bage collection must be optimal etc. A ma- Our children are come injured. Colds, the fl u and infectious and staff to actually use the equipment. In jor part of the problem is the quality of the our most prized pos- diseases can spread quickly through a camp fact, in half of all injury events in which safe- bunk counselor staff. Most are still in high sessions. We protect environment, especially given the close prox- ty equipment was needed, proper protective school and aren’t trained well. In addition them and shield them imity and not always optimal hygiene in equipment was not being worn by campers they are in camp to have fun themselves. from danger and mis- bunks. Poor hygiene can lead to infectious or staff members. Lack of safety equipment Placing a dozen youngsters in the care of haps and we try to the diseases, which in turn cause 20 percent of can cause serious complications, including teenagers is risky. There was a time when best of our ability to all illnesses among campers and staff mem- back, neck, spine and head injuries. counselors had to be at least 18 and had Red keep them safe from bers. Staff should adamantly require camp- Cross certifi cation in lifesaving. harm. We expect that ers to wash their hands before meals—not We understand the diffi culty in get- same level of care when we send them just netilat yadayim—and encourage proper ting such counselors today. At the very to school. [The issue of school safety was hand-washing habits throughout the day. In least camps should enforce some basic pol- addressed in this space on March 4, 2015, addition, children should know not to sneeze icies. There must be intensive staff train- “School Safety.”] Summer sleepaway camp into their hands, but rather into their sleeves ing including fi rst aid and zero tolerance is one of the joys of childhood, but the po- or the crook of their arms to prevent the for unsupervised activities. All counselors tential for accidents is exponentially high- spread of germs. Showers and laundry must must be on duty and in swimsuits during er than what children experience at school. be enforced—especially in boys’ bunks. swim periods with eyes on the water at all Parents choose summer camps for their Trips, slips and falls are the most com- Injuries increase as campers and camp times. No child should be allowed to leave children based on the camp’s overall philos- monly reported types of injury in sum- staff get increasingly tired throughout the a group activity without counselor accom- ophy and on their child’s particular needs. mer camps. Almost 30 percent of injuries day. When fatigued, camp staff become paniment. Sneakers must be worn in order However, it is important to make sure that at summer camp are sprain and strain inju- less observant, and campers become in- to participate in all sports activities. Wait- the facility has a strong commitment to the ries, which are caused by a trip, slip or fall creasingly susceptible to illness and injury. ers need extensive training to avoid spills safety and security of its participants. Giv- accident. Often these injuries result from Campers should not be overloaded with ac- and other hazards. If enough parents de- en that it is a 24/7 environment there ex- the use of improper footwear in rough, tivity or deprived of sleep. mand this it will happen. ists a heightened potential for common in- slippery terrain or other outdoor environ- Each summer there are avoidable inju- juries and complications from camp life. ments. There should be a camp footwear ries at camps. Thankfully they are not usu-  CONTINUED ON P. 45

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By Tamar Snyder Chaitovsky SS: If you look at my phone contacts in need to know to get through this without fi ciency in basic women’s health. Still, the “R”s, you wouldn’t believe how many having to restart my seven clean days?” I’d say I have learned a good deal about On Monday evening, July 20, the Tean- rabbis’ phone numbers are in there! I work Sometimes even these scheduling ques- many situations (including, but not limit- eck Yoetzet Halacha Initiative will present with many rabbis on many occasions. tions are very sensitive: “My doctor wants ed to, menopause) from the women who a series of dramatic monologues written by Sometimes women ask me a question that me to come in for an intrauterine insemi- have explained their symptoms and ex- women from our community addressing is not “halacha pesuka,” a clear-cut halachic nation (IUI) on Monday. I am going to the periences to me. I try to be sensitive to the joys and challenges that Jewish wom- ruling with consensus, but rather is a ques- mikva Monday night. What do I do? Any the unique stressors of that transition- en may experience at various stages in their tion that demands a psak halacha, a ruling tips?” or “My husband and I are trying to al stage. Halachically speaking the laws lives. These include halachic infertility and specifi c to this instance or this sort of ques- conceive and I think I am missing my win- of staining are one unit with implica- the yearning for a child, intimacy issues tion. In such cases I offer a choice: I can ei- dow of opportunity. Can it be I am suf- tions at many stages of life: postpartum, and sexual education, and two very differ- ther advise her of the relevant details so fering from halachic infertility? How do I hormonal contraception and peri-meno- ent perspectives on the mikvah and taha- that she is equipped to speak about the is- know? What do I do if I am?” pause. The ins and outs of the halachot rat hamishpacha (family purity laws). In an sue with her rabbi personally Questions come up that on staining as they apply in all variations interview, Teaneck Yoetzet Shoshana Sam- or, in the event that she is not have to do the halachic pro- are relatively uniform. I try to give wom- uels speaks about the intersection of hala- comfortable discussing this cess and women’s health: en a basic overview so they can avoid cer- cha and women’s health, what has been issue with her rabbi direct- “I’m not quite sure of my tain things that will unnecessarily com- accomplished in the eight years since this ly, to call him on her behalf. status. Can I explain and plicate their halachic status. initiative was fi rst started and why a Yoet- Many women were calling you’ll help me fi gure it out?” What has been the most rewarding as- zet is a valuable resource to the entire com- me in the fi rst place because “I have a hard time doing pect of working as a Yoetzet? munity. they were not comfortable, bedikot. What should I do?” SS: I very much appreciate this very per- What motivated you to become a Yoet- which is why I often am in “I fi nd physical intimacy dif- sonal and private way of substantially in- zet Halacha? contact with local rabbanim. fi cult on mikva night. Have creasing women’s halachic quality of life. Shoshana Samuels: I have always had Also, once in a while some- other women said that? Any Women need answers. Women need clar- two passions: learning Torah and Jewish thing comes up in the con- ideas?” “I am about to get an ity about confusing situations. Women law, and helping people. I was thrilled to versation that I ask whether I Shoshanna Samuels intrauterine device (IUD) in- need to know about local resources. They realize I could accomplish them both with can share this information with her rav. For serted. My doctor recommended I speak need to be heard. I’m so honored to get to this role. Yoatzot study the laws of taha- example, if in the conversation a personal with you in advance for an overview of listen and help them out. Confusion and rat hamishpacha from their earliest roots detail regarding illness, strained fi nances or halachic ramifi cations.” “I just had breast ambiguity in taharat hamishpacha and/or through contemporary poskim intensive- a strained relationship comes up, I will ask surgery. Can I use the mikva with a band- women’s health and sexuality can lead to ly at Nishmat for two years and get to en- her if she has spoken with the rabbi about age? Also, my doctor instructed me not to very many unpleasant thoughts, feelings joy this wonderfully challenging and excit- this issue and if she’d like me to share the soak in a bath. How do I prepare for the mi- and situations. ing opportunity to engage in Talmud Torah, detail with him so she can have the invalua- vka? Actually, can I use the mikva?!” How do you spread the word about the while also focusing their course work to- ble support of her rabbi and rebbetzin in her Many times, answering a woman’s ques- availability of a Yoetzet to answer ques- ward helping women (and on occasion, moment of diffi culty. tion involves collaborating with medical tions from the entire Teaneck community? couples) as they engage in the mitzvah of I so appreciate the availability, timeli- and sometimes mental health profession- SS: I have been privileged to be invit- taharat hamishpacha. They also receive ness and collaboration I have experienced als, rabbis, the mikva and Nechamacom- ed to give a Torah lecture or lead a halachic many hours of supplementary training on with the wonderful rabbis in this commu- fort, Project S.A.R.A.H., Sharsheret and Yesh- discussion on the laws of taharat hamish- essential topics in biology, psychology and nity. Tikva, the indispensable local non-profi ts pacha at many shuls in the Teaneck area. sexuality so they can apply the traditional Rabbis study a far broader scope of hala- focused on different aspects of women’s However, more often referrals come via halachic study with contemporary on-the- cha than Yoatzot. Nishmat’s Yoetzet train- health. All questions are good questions word of mouth. Women tell me all the ground reality. ing helps me serve in this specifi c area: the and all struggles are good questions that time, “I got your number from so-and- What training was involved in becom- overlap between Jewish law and women’s are simply not formulated yet; those are so who said I should have called you last ing a Yoetzet? health. very welcome as well. week.” SS: I was blessed to do Nishmat’s train- Can you share a sampling of the types Are there any taharat hamishpacha Is there a general message you would ing in Israel, and also received a master’s in of questions you receive? myths you would like to dispel? like to share about taharat hamishpacha, Jewish Philosophy from Ben Gurion Uni- SS: Questions range from Jewish law SS: Many of the questions I receive in- based on the calls you have you received? versity. These two high-level programs, in pre-marriage through menopause. Wom- volve staining small amounts of uterine SS: These laws were not made to cause addition to studying previously at the Grad- en have questions about fertility, infertility, blood. Many women erroneously think undue hardship or suffering, God for- uate Program for Advanced Talmudic Stud- pregnancy loss, mikva, relationships, sex- that all uterine bleeding makes a woman a bid. Please reach out to a rabbi (or to me, ies (GPATS), prepared me very well for my uality, birth control and gynecological ex- niddah and so they make themselves a nid- if you’re not comfortable speaking with two posts here in Teaneck, as a Yoetzet and ams at any given point in their adult life. dah sooner than the halacha does. That’s a a male about this issue) to seek guidance. as a teacher of Halakha and Jewish Philoso- Women ask questions about the de- shame. There is often more halachic room availa- phy at Ma’ayanot. tails of halachic procedures: “I did a bedi- Another damaging misconception is ble than people think and navigating that How would you describe the role of a ka today at 8:40 p.m.; was that too late?” “I that Judaism, God forbid, has a negative crawl space is best done with a person Yoetzet Halacha to someone who is unfa- am unsure exactly how and when to start view on sexuality. The Torah has two dis- trained thoroughly in that area of law. Also, miliar? counting my seven clean days. Can you tinct mitzvot surrounding physical intima- one more time, not all blood makes a wom- SS: There is a signifi cant and impor- help me?” “If I experienced a fl ow on June cy: procreation and the mitzvah to have re- an a niddah. tant set of Jewish laws that relate to wom- 20th, when are my onot? Can you help me lations. Yes, this is in the specifi c context The Third-Annual Community-wide Yoet- en’s health and it is critical that women with that?” That last one comes up a lot es- of marriage and while a woman is a tehora. zet Event for Women will take place on Mon- have access to, and feel comfortable ac- pecially when women who were on a hor- That does not take away from the Torah’s day, July 20, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Rinat cessing, guidance in navigating this over- monal contraceptive are looking to con- fundamental positive viewpoint that sexu- Israel, 389 West Englewood Avenue. For lap. A Yoetzet Halacha is a woman who is ceive. ality can, and should be, a positive aspect of more information or to RSVP and/or sponsor well trained in both Jewish law and wom- Questions come up that have to do with a couple’s relationship. the event, please visit www.rinat.org/teanec- en’s health and therefore serves as an ad- scheduling: “I am going out of town for a How do you handle questions you re- kyoetzet. dress for these questions, struggles and wedding next week and now see I am also ceive about issues you haven’t personally conversations. scheduled to go to the mikva. Is there any encountered, such as the halachic implica- Tamar Snyder Chaitovsky is a marketing and communi- How is your role different from that of a way I can do both?” “I am on day three of tions of menopause? cations professional who lives in Teaneck with her hus- shul rabbi? Do you work together with any the seven clean days and have an ob/gyn SS: Part of Nishmat’s training includes band and two children. of the community rabbis? appointment in a few hours. What do I hours of medical lectures to achieve pro-

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By Anav Silverman/Tazpit News Agency The end result of this program will be tute has taken a bold move to- the introduction of the Red Angus breed wards the third. Having already Jerusalem—The Temple Institute is into Israel, said Rabbi Richman, who also prepared over 70 sacred vessels working together with an Israeli cattleman added that it would improve the quality including the golden menorah to raise a red heifer in Israel, in strict ac- of cattle in Israel. This method, authorized and High Priest’s gemstone-en- cordance with the Biblical commandment. and approved by Israel’s Ministry of Agri- crusted breastplate, now is the The project is the culmination of years of culture, has already proven successful with time to fulfi ll the command- research at the Temple Institute that fuses the birth of a number of male Red Angus. ment of the Red Heifer,” said ancient religious texts and modern science. Raising a perfect red heifer in accord- Rabbi Richman. “We’ve been working on this for dec- ance with the Biblical commandment re- In order to raise funds and ades. The red heifer has to be supervised quires advance planning, preparation and awareness, the Temple Insti- and cared for in a special way since its constant supervision according to Rabbi tute has launched a crowd-fund- birth. And it’s very complex,” Rabbi Chaim Richman. For a red heifer to be considered ing campaign called “Raise a Red Richman, the International Director of the kosher for Biblical use, it must literally be Heifer in Israel” on Indiegogo, Temple Institute told Tazpit News Agency. raised from birth under specifi c conditions following the success of the or- Over 2,000 years ago, during the near and in a controlled environment, which ganization’s campaign last year millennium that the two Temples stood in has never been attempted in Israel during that raised over $100,000 to- Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem on the Temple Mount, the ashes modern times. wards the architectural plans of the Third cannot be used for any type of labor and of the red heifer were used by the Temple. Within a day of the initial launch must be blemish free. The biblical com- priests for purifi cation purposes. for the red heifer campaign, nearly $11,000 mandment regarding the red heifer can be In order to carry out this pro- had been raised so far. found in the Book of Numbers and is con- ject, the Temple Institute has The Temple Institute aims to raise sidered as the only antidote to the state of joined forces with an experienced $125,000 for the red heifer project and ac- impurity brought on by death. Israeli cattle rancher who is an ex- cording to the fundraising page on Indiego- “The emergence of the red heifer is not pert in the science of animal hus- go, contributions will go towards embryo some mystical miracle,” elucidated Rab- bandry, under the halachic super- implantation, veterinary care and feed, bi Richman. “It is a practical development vision and guidance of the rabbis identifi cation and separate care of candi- alongside Torah knowledge and science.” of the Temple Institute. The cattle dates for the perfect red heifer, as well as The Temple Institute is a research and rancher is utilizing the technique publication of halachic research and fi nd- education center founded in 1987 by Rabbi of implanting the frozen embry- ings. The successful introduction of suita- Yisrael Ariel, who served in the paratroop- os of the Red Angus cattle, which ble red heifers to Israel is the fi rst project of er brigade that liberated the Temple Mount originally come from North Amer- TAZPIT NEWS AGENCY / ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTO OF RED HEIFER IN ISRAEL. a multi-level program that will span a num- during the Six Day War in 1967. In addition ica, in Israeli domestic cattle. “Three decades of research and prepa- ber of years. to educational activity, the institute has “We can select proper candidates from ration have led us to this special day. Dur- According to Jewish tradition, a red heif- also recreated over 60 sacred vessels for use those calves that are born. They will be ing this period known as the ‘Three Weeks,’ er is a female cow that is three years of age in the third Temple, which can be seen at cared for under specifi c instructions,” ex- as world Jewry mourns the destruction of with a particular reddish hue and cannot the Temple Institute’s Visitors Center in the plained Rabbi Richman to Tazpit. the Second Holy Temple, the Temple Insti- have even two hairs of any other color. It Old City of Jerusalem.

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By Sarah Abenaim that it was relaxing and probably even in- This, too, is usually unsuccessful, unless I are their screams of torture. “If you just duced sleep, so soothed was I from the me- am just looking for ways to get them even held still and moved your hands away, it Mothers of boys, thodical stroking of a bristly brush. But my more annoyed at me. If so, then it works re- wouldn’t hurt so much,” I negotiate, be- you are missing out kids didn’t inherit this peaceful tradition. ally well. tween cries. Somehow, I manage to par- on some serious fun, Instead, it is a constant battle. We then move on to the Tackle, where tially brush my kids’ hair, between their and are invited to my The Chase usually commences when I think I should try to pin down the child clasped ﬁ ngers, and crossed arms, run- home, any time, to en- I announce it is time to brush hair! This like I do at most doctors appointments (I’m ning alongside them down the halls of my joy the best adventure is always last minute, when we are about getting more skilled at that). But then, for a house. They emerge as a wispy, poofy mess, in raising girls. And that is, brushing their to leave somewhere and have very little brief moment, my kids actually let me start and although it’s a little less tangly then be- hair. There is nothing less dreaded, on both time left. When I reappear with a brush in to brush their hair, and no restraints are fore, a bird still might be tempted by it. It’s ends, in our home, and yet, it is a twice-dai- hand, it signals my kids to begin playing needed. But very rapidly, we regress back at this point that I give up, throw in the ly routine that creates much drama. It can Hide and Seek, or to at least duck down into phase I, The Chase, and I am running towel and pray that the teachers at school be broken down into four simple phases: and cover their heads with their hands, as around while brushing hair. The force of realize that yes, we do own hair brushes in The Chase, the Verbal Attack, the Tackle if, God forbid, a bomb was about to land the running actually does the brush work our house, but no, we don’t know how to and the Shrieking Finale. in our house. for me. All I have to do is land the brush use them that well. I don’t recall any of this from growing I then have to resort to the Verbal At- in a good spot and stand still, and as my “Why don’t you guys brush your own up. It all seems to be new, uncharted ter- tack, where I tell them that a bird might ac- daughter escapes, that clump of hair gets hair?” I frequently suggest. But I am shot ritory. For as long as I could remember, I cidentally make a nest in their hair, because smoothed. I hope to cover the whole head down. I think deep down they enjoy this was brushing my own hair, and from beit resembles something that belongs in the at some point, this way. special bonding routine we share. fore I could remember, my mom was prob- wilderness. Or that I am about to sched- The last part is the Shrieking Fina- ably brushing my hair. I have no bad mem- ule an appointment for a “boy haircut” for le, when the entire world knows it is Sarah Abenaim is a writer living in Teaneck. She can be ories about this, and so I have to assume them, or maybe just to have it shaved off. hairbrushing time in our house, so loud reached at [email protected]. CAREER COACHING

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In Loco Parentis  CONTINUED FROM P. 40

Running a camp is like governing a small city. You need professionals who know what they are doing. Division heads and head counselors must have signiﬁ cant camp experience. Camp doctors should be pediatricians. Camp food should be healthful and nutritious. French fries, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, pizza and ﬁ sh sticks are OK once in a while but they should not be staples. Some parents worry about sending their children away to sleepaway camp. Some are happy to have a quiet summer at home. But even in day camp, the need for supervision is paramount. Too many searches for lost children end up tragically. Too many head traumas and concussions could have been avoided. Summer is for fun, but must also be for safety.

Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene has had a distinguished career as an educator including many decades at summer camp with an unblemished record for safety.

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By Gedaliah Borvick time ranking, think again. Israel has for An insightful explanation touches upon many years ranked highly in similar Gal- the religious nature of the Jewish people The Better Life Index—also known as lup, Forbes and UN polls. in Israel. Despite only 20 percent calling the Happiness Report—was recently re- Let me share with you a number of rea- themselves “religious,” 57 percent of the leased by the Organization for Economic sons, in no particular order, that have been Jewish population consider themselves re- Cooperation and Development, rating the proposed to explain the source of Israel’s ligiously connected, and over two-thirds highest life satisfaction scores of 36 coun- happiness. of the Jewish population believes in God. tries. One possible explanation is that Isra- This appreciation of a higher being endows Celebrating Yom Yerushalayim. el’s demographics are strong: While many people with a sense of purpose and infuses CREDIT: NATI SHOHAT/FLASH90 countries’ populations are declining, Isra- meaning in their lives. One fi nal reason is proposed by Dr. el’s population is robustly expanding. This Another poignant reason focuses on Joshua Lipsitz, professor of Psychology at sense of continuity and growth is a com- many Jews’ sense of attachment to the Ben Gurion University. He maintains that pelling motive to elicit a national sense of physical land of Israel. This approach reso- most Israelis are more interconnected— happiness and stability. nates not only in the “religious nationalist” they know each other and are concerned An inspiring answer is that, despite be- camps but across the demographic spec- about each other’s welfare—than citizens coming westernized, Israel’s defi nition of trum. The experience of living in the land of other countries. Thus, the sense of lone- happiness is deeply rooted in the Prophet of our patriarchs and matriarchs creates a liness and alienation that people in large Isaiah’s vision of the Jewish people’s role as comforting and encouraging sense of being population centers often experience is Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Aumann receives an “ohr lagoyim,” a light unto the nations. part of the chain of Jewish destiny. less common in Israel. Although one may 2005 Nobel Prize in Economics. Living a meaningful existence—realizing An uplifting answer focuses on the un- sometimes prefer to be left alone than to CREDIT: REUTERS/HAARETZ ARCHIVE that you have value and that you can add precedented amount of Torah that is being answer to multiple Yiddishe Mamas intrud- The list starts out pretty much as ex- value—is an understandable justifi cation learned in Israel and the religious growth oc- ing on their goings-on, the general feeling pected, with Denmark, Iceland, Switzer- for happiness. curring here. There are literally thousands of of being connected to others is a source of land and Finland—countries that are rel- Another reason—or, some may argue, Judaic classes offered for people of all ages happiness and contentment. atively prosperous, not involved in wars, an extension of the last explanation—is and skill levels. The sheer number of people The happiness that pervades Israel is and shielded from constant global scruti- that Israelis are happy living in an enlight- learning Torah is astounding, and the high not borne of naivete or established in deny—taking the top spots. But that Israel is ened society that leads the world, on a per level of study is remarkable. For religious nial of the challenges confronting the na- ranked fi fth in the Happiness Report has capita basis, in scientifi c publications, mu- people, this is a source of tremendous pride tion. Rather, it is based on an understand- mystifi ed many people. How can a coun- seums and new book publishing—and and joy. Many secular Israelis also derive ing that life in Israel, despite its real and try that has lived in a constant state of war boasts an inordinate number of Nobel satisfaction knowing that Jews are keeping diffi cult hardships, is enriched with mean- since its inception, that has an almost-nu- Prize winners. their grandparents’ traditions alive. ing and a sense of purpose and destiny. clear Iran threatening to wipe them off the A practical answer focuses on Israel’s An interesting explanation for the map, that has Arab neighbors fi ring rock- economic success, spurred by its extreme- country’s high morale and sense of securi- Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home ets into its cities on a regular basis, that has ly successful high-tech industry and its ad- ty is that its army has consistently proven (www.myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency fo- been vilifi ed and boycotted by many coun- vances in many other important fi elds. itself—spanning multiple wars, intifadas cused on helping people from abroad buy and sell tries, and that has internal friction between This sense of fi nancial well-being under- (Arab uprisings) and terror attacks—as a re- homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market up- segments of its population, be so happy? standably helps create a national culture of liable and unswerving protector of the Jew- dates, contact him at [email protected]. Lest you think that this is a unique, one- contentment and self-confi dence. ish people.

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By Shoshana Bernstein tolled the virtues of nighttime learning, ings of the Ari, delving into the special evening’s Ketores seg- saying: There is no end to the merits of tefi llos and insights contained within the ulah as a zechus for With the approaching yahrzeit of the learning Torah after chatzos. What they unique and powerful Ketores Segulah. On yeshuos in all areas. holy Arizal, the very pinnacle of segulos daven for on earth is fulfi lled in the heav- Monday night, instead of heading direct- “This is a minyan and yeshuos is within reach of yidden the ens. There is nothing greater than learn- ly to learn in Meron, the talmidei chacho- of ehrliche yidden, talmidei chachomim, mim will fi rst travel to the renowned and who are coming to the Arizal’s kever with .(תונווכה רעש) world over: the Ketores Segulah. ing at midnight Monday evening, the 5th of Av, July 21, The exemplary talmidei chachomim massive bais hachaim in Tzefas to the kever tremendous feelings of joy and intense marks the yahrzeit of the Arizal, who illu- of Kollel Chatzos Meron, who rise at mid- of the Arizal. As thousands of Jews from all concentration and emotion,” explains Rab- minated and transformed the world with night every night to learn at the kever of walks of life gather at the Arizal’s gravesite bi Shimon Halperin, Rosh Kollel of Kol- his unique Torah greatness. In his lifetime, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, provide the ulti- to daven, the Kollel Chatzos members will lel Chatzos, Meron. “It is a very special eis the Arizal revealed the power of the Ketores mate means through which Jews the world congregate at a separate, more private loca- ratzon, to be by the kever, on the yahrzeit Segulah, stating: “If a minyan of pious Jews over can participate in the Ketores Segulah. tion nearby. after chatzos. To have these talmidei cha- will gather after midnight and they will re- chomim davening for all the Chatzos part- cite the special Ketores Segulah together ners and for klal yisroel; there can be no with concentration, it will defi nitely make greater moment.” a deep impression and whatever they ask Last year, hundreds of people from for will be accomplished in Heaven!” around the world called the central offi ce It is well known that the yahrzeit of a of Kollel Chatzos, signing up before the great Tzaddik provides an especially auspi- yahrzeit to be a part of the Ketores Segulah. cious time to daven and implore that our In the weeks that followed Kollel Chatzos bakoshos be heard and answered. This received scores of emails and phone calls is particularly true for the yahrzeit of the in which elated sponsors described the ye- Arizal, in whose zechus the prayers of thou- shuos they experienced as a result. Now is sands of Jews have been answered over the your chance to be a part of this potentially years. life-altering Ketores Segulah. Like their counterparts in Monsey, In the merit of the Arizal and the Ke- Brooklyn and Monroe, the illustrious and tores Segulah, Kollel Chatzos wishes its dedicated Kollel Chatzos Meron mem- The Kollel members fulfi ll all the criteria Surrounded by quiet darkness and many partners, supporters and the entire bers leave home every midnight to im- to perform this segulah at its highest lev- strengthened by the deep understanding klal Yisroel all forms of yeshuos: health, merse themselves in Torah and tefi lla. el: they are talmidei chachomim, gathering of the potential magnitude and impact of wealth, children, nachas, shidduchim and They devote a portion of each night to at midnight, at the kever of the Arizal, on their tefi llos, the Kollel will fervently recite success. daven for their Chatzos Partners—Jews his yahrzeit. tikun chatzos and then recite the tefi llos Call Kollel Chatzos today and sign up to across the world that recognize the tre- In the days approaching the Arizal’s of the Ketores Segulah with tremendous have your name included in this year’s Ke- mendous bracha inherent in supporting yahrzeit, the Meron Kollel members de- concentration. Upon completion they will tores Segulah 1-855-Chatzos (242-8967) or 718- nighttime Torah learning. The Arizal ex- vote time and effort to review the teach- daven for the hundreds of sponsors of the 887-9114.

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48 July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM FOOD & WINE LINK OF NEW JERSEY ‘Outer Space Kosher’ Is Out of This World By Bracha Leah Palatnik wind production, Jerry learns the ins and don’t know! For example, carmine, a com- outs of earning an Orthodox Union certiﬁ - mon food coloring, comes from a non-ko- Ezra (Yisroel Mindell) and David (Yaa- cation. sher beetle extract and lots of dair products cov Fuchs) are bored and go out in search The ﬁ lm, produced by the Orthodox may contain non-kosher enzymes, whey, of summer jobs. Stumbling across a choco- Union, can be viewed online. The OU’s goal stabilizers and gelatin. Before Jerry gets too late factory, the boys come up with a new is to use entertainment to teach people overwhelmed, the boys assure him that if

Ezra and David meet with the OU. Ezra and David work together to create the chocolate Meteorbite. CREDIT: ORTHODOX UNION product idea for a chocolate “Meteorbite.” about the ins and outs of kashrut. It also in- there is an OU on the label, it’s as kosher as audience learns important lessons about Ezra and David pitch the idea to a mon- cludes an educational bonus video follow- kosher can be. friendship, integrity and, most important- ey-driven marketing executive, Jerry (An- ing Ezra and David on a trip to the grocery “Just because a person wears a nicer suit ly, kashrut. drew Dars), who takes advantage of them store as they show Jerry all the common ko- than you, doesn’t mean he’s smarter than To watch the ﬁ lm and bonus video, and and steals their idea. However, Jerry fac- sher pitfalls. They explain that keeping ko- you,” says Ezra. “Always believe in your- access the attached informative teacher es one bureaucracy he can’t bribe his way sher is more than what meets the eye on self and follow your dreams.” Throughout study guide, go to www.oukosher.org/out- through: kashrut. Throughout this whirl- the ingredient list—there is so much we this heartwarming and engaging ﬁ lm, the er-space-kosher. FOODIE NEWS BRIEFS

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 16, 2015 • 29 Tammuz, 5775 49 FOOD & WINE Kosher Soul Food Brings Together African-American and Jewish Cuisine Michael Twitty’s complex identity—and a deeper understanding of culinary history—comes through in his cooking.

By Tal Kra-Oz, Tabletmag.com Twitty regularly holds cooking events at ty, and I’m a nice Jewish boy”—she was (printed with permission) historical plantations in the South where, hooked. “I’ve been keeping tabs on him in full period dress, he recreates the food ever since,” Vered told me. When the Cine- who was born in 1839. “My great-grandfa- When Michael Twitty was growing up his enslaved ancestors once ate, demon- matheque approached Vered with the idea ther died when my father was 12 years old,” outside Washington, D.C., the treat in his strating the huge debt Southern cuisine of a culinary festival, she thought of Twitty. he said. “He had been enslaved for 25 years house every weekend was challah—a taste owes to African Americans. In Jerusalem, “The topics he deals with—culinary justice, in Virginia. He was over 100 when he died. his Lutheran mother developed during her he told me about the unexpected Jew- multiculturalism—are very relevant here,” My father walked with him down to the childhood in Cincinnati, where the only ish parallels: “There’s not a thing that the she said. “He’s a very complex man: African creek one day, and he was hot so he lifted baker open on Sundays was Jewish. When Southern white folk did that black men American, Jewish by choice, gay. Certainly, his shirt up to splash water on his back. My Twitty was 7, after seeing the fi lm adapta- and women did not touch, infl uence, rev- the issues he raises in his talks are not easy father saw the whip marks on his back. As tion of Chaim Potok’s The Chosen, he in- olutionize to the point that they did not to for many audiences to digest. In a world a child, my father did not understand what formed his mother that he was Jewish. She know where they began and we ended,” that has a clear preference for the easy-to-di- that was all about. Just like people who sur- humored him for a week, before warning he said. “And it’s the same thing with Ye- gest, his complexities are very interesting. vived the Shoah, people who had been en- him that he’d need another circumcision hudim. You can’t throw a stone in Europe People who meet Michael end up asking slaved did not speak about it with their if he really wanted to be Jewish. Twitty without fi nding the Jewish infl uence, or themselves hard questions about how iden- children and grandchildren, with the ex- backed down, for the time being. Jewish genes. It’s funny how people that tity and community come into play in the ception of little, innocuous stories.” But his attraction to Judaism, and Jew- are oppressed tend to end up being every- kitchen, questions that aren’t usually raised. “Now we are slaves, next year we will ish food, remained. At his Jewish friends’ where and everything. You can’t get rid of So if people were left with more questions be free,” the quotation from the Passover homes, he would seek out the grandmoth- us, you can’t put us down. We use our food than answers, then I got what I wanted.” haggadah, was an inspiration, Twitty said. ers, because they were the ones feeding to empower ourselves. What I do with ko- The centerpiece of Twitty’s master class “That infl uenced how I thought about slav- him. Watching their hands, he would learn sher soul food is combine the survival gene at the Jerusalem festival was hummus made ery, how to own it and encounter it. You go their recipes—and the differences between in the Jews with the survival gene in black from black-eyed peas, a staple of his kosher to these places and relive it. Now we are various Jewish communities. As Twitty folk, and I make it work.” soul food. Volunteers helped him mash the slaves, in the act of living through it with- grew older, he wanted to connect more Combining Jewish cuisine with Afri- West African peas into the quintessential out the whips, the sexual assault, the vio- deeply with Judaism. can-American cooking yields some unex- Middle Eastern street food. But this wasn’t lence—just by being in those places.” After college, Twitty was working as pected recipes. “I just mix it all up,” said the fi rst time black-eyed peas connected Af- Getting diffi cult reactions from audi- an intern at the Smithsonian, and he was Twitty. “The Jewish and African diasporas rican-American and Jewish traditions. Se- ences is nothing new to Twitty; his planta- tasked with developing “Jewish foodways” are all around the world, so you have this phardi Jews traditionally eat lobia—anoth- tion events often require dealing with diffi - programming for the Smithsonian Folk- amazing access to almost every cuisine the er name for the peas—on Rosh Hashanah, cult history. “It’s in the dead quiet after the life Festival. He approached Jewish cook- human race has to offer. I make Senegalese while in the American South, black-eyed laughter than I know I’ve made the dent,” ing expert (and Tablet contributor) Joan chicken soup with peanut butter and mat- peas are prepared on New Year’s Day, for he said. “Food is lovely and nice, it gets us to Nathan for help. One day, she sent Twit- zo balls. The spices give it the context of good luck. “When I was a little boy,” Twit- a new place of understanding, but then you ty to a Sephardic synagogue—Magen Da- Shabbos or Yom Tov.” He rattled off more ty said, “my grandmother gave me the job must deal with the serious stuff. I guess my vid in suburban Maryland—in search of a combinations: roast chicken with the Ni- of placing dry black-eyed peas in everyone’s model, again, is Passover. It’s a riot, right? recipe. The fi rst person he saw there was gerian spice suya, fried chicken with mat- wallet or purse just before midnight on New Kids doing little plays, wine, and songs. But a young African-American man like him- zo meal, black-eyed peas and kishke. For a Year’s, so that they would always have mon- the best Seders are when, in-between, you self. “That was an ot, a sign,” Twitty told larger meal, he makes a kosher spin on fei- ey. This little plant has both Jewish and Afri- get a lofty discussion of freedom and slav- me recently. He didn’t initially intend to joada, the Afro-Brazilian stew. For dessert, can-American symbolism.” ery and what they mean, what oppression convert, but slowly became part of the he’ll bake sweet potato rugelach, or haman- At the Jerusalem master class, he ex- does and how self-liberation takes place. synagogue’s community, which was par- taschen with teacake dough; instead of plained to the Israeli audience the reason- That’s what I try to capture in how I teach ticularly welcoming to people of color. poppy seeds and apricots, he uses sesame ing behind the events he holds on Ameri- and how I cook.” About two years later, when he was 25, he candy, peach preserves, and blackberry pre- can plantations, stressing the importance At Twitty’s own Seders, he uses two Sed- went to the mikveh and completed an Or- serves all mashed together. of celebrating a people’s heritage on the site er plates. “I have a traditional plate, and an thodox conversion. “People will say, ‘I don’t understand of the greatest crime committed against African-American plate,” he said. On the lat- At 37, Twitty wears a yarmulke and you—you’re black and you’re Jewish, I them. He drew audible gasps, however, ter, a chicken bone takes the place of the tzitzit, and he’s taught at Hebrew schools don’t get it,’” Twitty said. “And then, when when he drew a parallel to Jewish history, lamb’s bone; in lieu ofmaror, there is a col- across the religious spectrum. And he has you feed them, they get you immediately. saying that, similarly, he thought the best lard green; a red pepper instead of horse- carved out an idiosyncratic culinary niche They understand you.” place for a bar mitzvah was Auschwitz. Af- radish. Saltwater symbolizes the Middle for himself, concocting fresh fusions that *** ter the festival, he told me that the audience Passage, while a hoecake signifi es slavery. bring together elements of African-Ameri- Ronit Vered, food writer for Haaretz and reaction surprised him. I replied that the (The egg remains, he explained, as it shares can and Jewish cuisine, and sharing his ide- artistic director of the Delicatessen festival Holocaust is a fresher reality than slavery, similar symbolism in West Africa.) as around the world. “I am so glad that Mi- in Jerusalem, attended Twitty’s presenta- particularly in Israel; we all know survivors “Yes, I want you to enjoy yourself and chael has had the strength to pursue his tion at the Oxford Symposium of Food and here, while the horrors of the plantations have a good time,” he said, “but I want you passion,” Nathan said in an email. “I am Cookery in 2010. As soon as she heard his seem so distant. In response, he showed to think and be challenged. If you’re not, glad that he found his own voice.” opening line—“My name is Michael Twit- me a picture of his great-great-grandfather, then all I’ve been is a butler.”

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Upon sion of Spencer Brooks, enjoy three days the week, the group enjoys travel to plac- a recent visit to Plaza Nursing Home in a week of travel, one full day on campus es such as Dorney Park, Philadelphia, Ma- Elizabeth, the campers noticed the resi- and one day volunteering at a food bank jor League baseball games, museums, Wild- dents’ bingo cards were wearing down and it was diffi cult for them to see the numbers. The children are now working on a special project to raise money so they can purchase new cards for the residents. Also traveling three days a week, Tiyulim’s Tuesday is “on campus day.” When on campus, both groups of campers enjoy swim, sports, Jewish learning, ka- rate, yoga, dance, art and cooking. A kosher lunch is provided by the camp, and this summer the camp offers busing from Springfi eld, Millburn, Short Hills, Maple- wood, West Orange and Livingston. The two programs are very popular and have been limited to 25 participants. The camp has fi rst and second sessions, the latter beginning at the end of July. Gesher Summer Camp in Livingston —“Awesome Starts Today” By Scott Lantzman, Director slumber in the middle of the night. As I lay eyes of our campers. Here are a few “Why is Gesher so awesome? in bed, previewing the following morning, things they came up with: I guess it’s because you are only “Awesome Starts Today.” This slogan is one thought kept replaying in my mind: “Every day is a new day at Ge- a kid once!” prominently displayed on the back of the How can we take this concept of awesome- sher, where you have the chance One 10-year-old camper said, Gesher staff t-shirts and is a daily remind- ness and make Gesher even greater? to meet new people and make “Everything about Gesher is er that “awesomeness” is a state of being, a As I continued to toss, turn and wres- new friends.” awesome. There is not one sin- conscious choice. As William Shakespeare tle with sleep, I struggled for an answer to “Every day at Gesher is a spe- gle thing I can choose and that is famously wrote, “to be or not to be, that is this question. Suddenly, it came to me. The cial day with a different theme.” why I come back every year.” the question.” Clearly he was anticipating campers! They are the key. Not only are they “Every year I look forward to all of Now that the campers have identi- Gesher Summer Camp when he penned the whole reason that we do what we do, the new activities.” fi ed for us some of the ways in which they this iconic line. but they are the true experts on “awesome- “I love having fun every day with my enjoy camp, it is our mission to improve My restless mind jarred me awake at ness.” So, Monday morning I went to camp counselors.” upon these fi rst impressions and expecta- 3:45 a.m. with that rare clarity we only ex- with a singular purpose in mind—to discov- “…I am really excited for the chugim tions to fi nd more ways to make them even perience when we come out of a deep REM er what makes Gesher so rewarding in the (choice activities).” more “awesome.” Mesorah Olympics- An Union Y Camp Begins With Exercise in Teamwork Record-Breaking Numbers By P’nina Seplowitz ing, obstacle courses, archery, rock-climb- By Jani Jonas and cooking, just to name a few. 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The Jewish Link of New Jersey and My role model is my father, Mo Fuchs. Do you have a favorite sports memory? The best part about being a Sportstar Gotham Burger would like to recognize Aside from being a terrifi c athlete and My favorite sports memory was win- is being able to be a part of such amazing Alex Fuchs as this week’s Sportstar of the coach, my dad is without a doubt one of ning the varsity volleyball championship in teams fi lled with awesome athletes and Week. The 18-year-old was a captain of the the wisest people I know. He spends every 11th grade because that was when I became coaches. Every player on each team bonds Ma’ayanot varsity hockey team and an out- minute of his life being the best person he the fi rst athlete in Ma’ayanot history to win with each other and becomes one unit. We standing offensive and defensive player, can be. Every day I learn something new a championship in three varsity sports. all have an amazing time playing not only from him and I love and respect him in- What do you like to do, when you are not because we love the sport we are playing, credibly. playing for the Rapids? but because we love those whom we are Who’s your favorite professional athlete? When I’m not playing sports I’m usually playing it with. My favorite athlete would have to be hanging out with either my friends or my The Gotham Burger Sportstar of the Henrik Lundqvist (not just because I’m a family, but very often that also involves ei- Week will receive a $10 gift certifi cate to huge Ranger fan). He may be well known ther watching or playing sports. Gotham Burger. Please send nominees for for his superb goaltending skills, but I What is the best thing about being a next week’s Gotham Burger Sportstar of mainly admire him for his actions off the Sportstar? the Week to [email protected]. ice. He spends a large portion of his time doing charity work and helping others. I fi nd it incredible that he is so modest de- Lacing It Up to Help spite his fame as an all-star athlete. Do you have a pregame ritual? Last year, New Milford’s own Susan I don’t have much of a pregame routine Zelig was approached to run a half mara- actually. All I do before games is listen to thon for Chai Lifeline. Zelig, a mother of my two pump-up songs repeatedly, “Jun- fi ve, told the JLNJ, “I had never run before gle” by Jamie N. Commons and “Cinderel- but it sounded like a great way to get in la Man” by Eminem. Music really can make shape and do a mitzvah.” It was a life al- a huge impact on my mood and playing tering experience; Zelig became physical- intense music before games makes me in- ly fi t and raised almost $6000 for Camp scoring in almost every game. Unbelieva- tense as well. Simcha. She trains fi ve days a week, and bly, Alex was also captain of the volleyball What is your earliest sports memory? two of her friends, Micki Bromberg and and softball teams at Ma’ayanot. Teammate The earliest sports memory I have is Heidi Kuperman, will once again join her Rebecca Malech told the JLNJ, “Not only from softball in the fi rst grade. I happened in this year’s half marathon race. does Alex make outstanding plays but she to have picked up hitting very easily as a Chai Lifeline provides year-round creates new opportunities for her team- child, and I remember this one time I hit emotional, social and fi nancial support to mates to score. She has always been a team the ball to the outfi eld and one parent more than 4,300 children and their fam- leader.” called out, “Someone check that girl for ilies every year. Chai Lifeline’s programs Susan Zelig and Yocheved Savetsky JLNJ spent time with Alex Fuchs: steroids!” That was probably the greatest and activities change their clients’ lives Zelig hopes to raise more than $5000 Alex who is one of your role models? compliment I have ever received. forever—returning joy and hope, and ena- by race day, and is looking to the commu- bling them to live full and happy lives de- nity to help her reach this goal by making spite the presence of illness. Its most fa- a generous tax-deductible donation. All do- mous program is Camp Simcha (and its nations are 100 percent tax deductible. The sister camp, Camp Simcha Special). Every Team Lifeline website (http://www.team- year these two camps offer 450 kids a lifeline.org) makes donations quick, easy chance to forget about illness and just be and secure. Susan’s personal page is found kids again. at http://www.teamlifeline.org/my/60899 Livingston Temple Softball League Sharey Tefi lo Israel (12-0) was the re- the fi rst three pitches of the game. Pitch- cipient of the only forfeit of the holiday er Peter Gelman did not walk any batters weekend, sending them further down the in the win and had 3 hits including an RBI road of back-to-back undefeated seasons. triple to aid his cause. David Levine was AABJD (8-4) and Pinebrook (8-4) remained 4-4 with 2 doubles, 2 homers and some tied for 2nd in the A-Division with both phenomenal outfi eld defense, thwarting winning on Sunday. AABJD was led by any attempt by Agudath Israel to make a Marty Moskovitz, who was 3-3 with a tri- comeback. Ari Berman was 5-5 for AI in ple and 5 RBI’s in their 19-4 win over B’nai the loss. Shalom. Pinebrook followed suit with a B’nai Brith was avenged an earlier loss 20-15 win against Temple Sholom. Sub- to B’nai Israel with an 18-8 win. urban Torah’s four game winning streak Beth Shalom defeated B’nai Abraham came to an end with Temple Sinai defeat- 18-6 with Zach Cohen and Phil Sperling ing them 18-5. If AABJD and Pinebrook tie each hitting a triple and 4 hits. Steve Sie- for 2nd, it might come down to “least runs gal had 3 hits and so did Neil Grossman, allowed” as the tiebreaker. As per league who also had a 3-run homer in the win. rules, this includes the average runs per Ner Tamid got the better of AABJD Ohr/ game given up—forfeits do not count. Go- Torah by a 10-3 margin with the strength ing into this week Pinebrook is at 13.5 and of Rob Crum’s 6 RBI’s (grand slam in the 1st AABJD is at 13.63. If there is a three-way and a 2-run double in the 6th). tie at 8-6 with Temple Sinai, then AABJD In a game against Temple Emanu-El, holds the three-way tiebreaker, possessing B’nai Or scored 4 runs in the fi rst inning a 3-1 record among the group. but could only manage 1 the rest of the In the B-Division there is still a tie be- way to a 7-5 loss to Temple Emanu-El. For tween Chabad and B’nai Brith at 10-2. the losing team, Keth Barbarosh was 2-3, B’nai Brith won the only meeting so far Adam Forman 2-2 and Scott Charles 3-3. between the two teams. The teams will There is a very close race for the last meet in the fi nal game of the season, playoff spot in the B Division. B’nai Abra- which will probably determine the 1 seed. ham can lock it up but needs two wins, In Chabad’s 15-8 win over Agudath Israel, or help from Ner Tamid and AABJD/Ohr they connected on two solo homeruns in Torah.

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In case of a PC outage or a to be done in one night, but the NEAT scan- ing with papers, bills month and year the bills are from. new purchase, all of the fi les will be saved ner is so easy to use you don’t even have to and receipts. If you are I recommend the NEAT scanner. The and synced just by logging in to the NEAT separate the fi les by type until after scan- lucky enough to have a scanner can be purchased at a retail store cloud space. ning. If you want to enlist your children’s spouse who is super organized and a Quick- online or from their site If you need to re- help, maybe offer them a reward of some Books expert, you are as blessed as I am. My at www.neat.com. I was trieve a receipt, the fi les sort to help scan all your documents. wife pays the household bills, then puts all able to get a one refur- can be exported to PDF You would be surprised how little space the papers in a bin. 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This does not mean that support for the war was unan- Jews, as in Germany, Jews would be blamed for failures in Tisha B’Av and the Outbreak of WWI imous. There were German Jewish intellectuals in opposi- the war. Russian Jewry would also be the targets of wide-  CONTINUED FROM P. 35 tion such as the physicist Albert Einstein. In Great Britain, ly publicized accusations of treason and spying for the Ger- After the war, plaques to German Jews who fell on battle- many recent Jewish immigrants were reluctant to join the mans, despite their vehement denials and displays of patriot- fi elds marked synagogues of each town. Memorial services fi ght as an ally of Russia: the very empire whose anti-Semit- ism. By the middle of 1917, over 60,000 Jews were decorated were held annually by Jewish organizations. Even after the ic policies they had escaped. for heroism and 26,000 were promoted to higher ranks. For Nazi rise to power in January, 1933, there were still attempts Among the massive community of Eastern European Jews living under the yoke of the Russian empire, pogroms, to hold memorials. Most of the memorial plaques were de- Jewish immigrants in New York City and other US metro- and forced evacuations, would devastate much of Polish stroyed on Kristallnacht, November 9, 1938. politan centers, initially, there was support for the German and Russian Jewry. Across the English Channel, the London Jewish Chroni- cause as Russia and its anti-Semitic policies were likewise When the Czar was forced to abdicate in the wake of the cle displayed a banner outside its offi ces, which represent- disdained, until the US offi cially entered the war in April, Russian Revolution in March, 1917, the initial euphoria ex- ed the view of British Jewry at large, stating, “ENGLAND HAS 1917. Then, American Jewry was well represented on the bat- pressed in the secular Jewish media would be replaced by BEEN ALL SHE COULD BE TO THE JEWS, JEWS WILL BE tlefi elds of France. But by 1924, the doors of America were dread with the rise of the Bolsheviks in November of that ALL THEY CAN BE TO ENGLAND.” A letter published by a virtually shut to Eastern European Jewry due to congres- year. The horrors that awaited humanity under the rule of soldier in the London Jewish Chronicle on June 4, 1915 ex- sional acts imposing immigration restrictions, largely the re- communist dictatorships were unimaginable. Russian Jew- pressed the views of so many fellow countrymen, “We must sult of anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic vitriol in America. ry as well, faced a new dark chapter in its history. remember that in no part of the world is a Jew treated so In Paris, over 2,000 Jews took part in a patriotic demon- In a small Galitzian town over the Russian border within freely as in England, and it is up to us to do our precious stration. The crowd consisted mostly of Jewish immigrants the Austro-Hungarian Empire, news of the war was received duty to our gracious King and country.” who carried French, English, Russian and Belgian fl ags, as not much differently from the small towns of the Pale of Set- While the issuing of the Balfour Declaration on Novem- well as a banner with French and Yiddish inscriptions ap- tlement within the rival Russian empire. War brings upheaval ber 2, 1917, by the British government, offering Jewish state- pealing to the Jews to come to the assistance of France. The and trouble, its outcome is unpredictable. An author, Manes hood in the Land of Israel, seemed to show some measure demonstrators marched through the streets singing the Sperber, wrote of his father, “‘For us this war is a terrible dis- of appreciation for the loyalty of British Jewry (along with French National Anthem and shouting “A Berlin (to Berlin).” aster,’ he stated. ‘Why a disaster?’ someone asked. ‘Our Kaiser the belief by British leaders that this was the proper course Christians everywhere greeted the Jewish procession with will be victorious and the Czar will be defeated and will nev- of action), it soon became apparent during the days of the great enthusiasm. er oppress his subjects again.’ He replied, ‘For us every war is a British military administration in Palestine immediately fol- Naturally, behind the public expressions of support disaster, no one in this room can be sure of his survival.’” lowing the war, that fulfi llment of those British commit- there was doubt and concern over the war’s outcome and It was a war of unprecedented horrors, in a century ments was in serious doubt. how it would impact the lives of the young recruits. where many more would follow. For Jewry it was a time of When the war broke out, the Russian Czar Nicholas II al- immense suffering. legedly appealed for support from the Jewish community, In 1913, the following poem penned by the writer Zalman entitled, “My dear Jews,” which offered long-awaited prom- Schneur entitled “The Middle Ages Draw Near,” foresaw the ises of equality. The Jews responded enthusiastically. Jewish modern-day catastrophe emerging from the new post-“en- communities sent funds to the war effort, and established lightenment” world in which hatred and anti-Semitism was hospitals. Jews in Russia enlisted in large numbers before on the rise. Shneur foresaw the horrors which awaited Jew- drafts were enacted, and participated in patriotic rallies ry in Europe during this ill-fated era, and exhorted his fellow throughout the empire. Jews to awaken and see the imminent dangers. One such event occurred in the city of Tifl is (Kavkas), af- Mighty is the approaching winter for summer tarried in ter morning services, where Jews marched in a body to the the land. governor-general’s palace and engaged in a patriotic demon- The middle ages draw near! stration. Like a cloud in the distance Many Russian Jews hoped their hour of freedom was Open wide your eyes and ears, ancient people! forthcoming. The wheel is…the turning wheel: Yet, despite all manifestations of patriotism by Russian and a wild wind before it.

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A Jewish Refugee From Uzbekistan In Bordeaux, one of the Liberty casts de- ue, conversing passionately in Russian. Had an American Dream stroyed by the Nazis was rebuilt in the ear- Stoirovoytov had mentioned to Beren-  CONTINUED FROM P. 16 ly 2000s, along with a Sept. 11 memorial. In shteyn that he owns a metallic emblem Have you 2003, vandals desecrated both the statue of an American bald eagle. The two were According to Edward L. Kallop, Jr., a for- and commemorative plaque. strategizing about how best to attach it checked out mer curator at the Statue of Liberty and an Adjacent to his freshly unveiled mon- to the pedestal with the inscription, “God authority fi gure on Liberty replicas, nine- ument, Berenshteyn installed a fountain Bless America.” foot-tall bronze casts once stood in small resembling a giant Holy Grail whose wa- As for Yazici, the next-door neigh- our Facebook towns across France until World War II, ter gleams at night. Encircling the small, bor, he is very satisfi ed with how the pro- when many were seized by the Nazis and raised pool are several trapezoid-shaped ject turned out. Every day, he gazes at his page? melted down to make weapons. compartments, each with a neatly pruned achievement through a window in his In 1949, the Boy Scouts of America com- bush and hundreds of pounds of white home. “It’s really nice,” he said. “I’m looking missioned the production of over 100 cop- and brown stones. at it all the time.” We have per models as part of a patriotic campaign On a recent afternoon, Lev and Galina By now, Berenshteyn has been to the titled “Strengthen the Arm of Liberty.” The Berenshteyn were chatting on their porch, Statue of Liberty many times. Whenever almost hit Boy Scouts donated these to cities and the crowned, robed Lady casting a shadow friends visit from overseas—like from Rus- small towns across America. on their sunlit lawn. sia, Israel or Uzbekistan—he leads a tour To this day, dozens of Boy Scout mon- Asked to describe what the statue that begins with Liberty Island and also 4,000 likes! uments stand in parks, town squares and means to them, the couple fell quiet. Ber- includes Niagara Falls, Atlantic City and on courthouse lawns throughout the Unit- enshteyn looked off into the trees. Washington, DC. ed States. “We are proud that we are American,” “But now,” he said, with a confi dent Miniature Liberty models are also Galina Berenshteyn fi nally said, wiping nod into his yard, “it starts from here.” prominently displayed in countries like away tears. Japan, Brazil, Argentina and even Israel. Stoirovoytov, the carpenter who rents Louie Lazar is a journalist living in New York. 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