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HOW TO REACH US - BY PHONE 860-442-8062 • BY FAX 860-443-4175 • BY EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Acclaimed film Phoenix in Mystic

- The Mystic Village Cinema, the Pleadingo xcinema in the region in specialty film product, is proud to bring to the area a wonder ful Jewish-themedo x motionFriday, picture. August 21H ENI has received a 98%- fresh rating wheno it comes to critical commentary. Beth Jacob hosts Selichot PH ENI opens at the Mystic Village Cin- - ema located in lde Mistick Village. - Saturday, September 5, 2015 The movie is a spellbinding mystery of identi- The entire Jewish Community is invited to attend a commu ty, illusion, and deception unfolds against the tur nity Selichot program on 8:00 p.m. hosted moil of post-World War II Germany in the stun by Beth Jacob Synagogue (400 New London Tpk., Norwich). ning new film from acclaimed director Christian The evening will begin with a dessert social at Beth- Petzold (Barbara, Jerichow). Nelly (Nina Hoss), a Jacob Synagogue’s High Holiday guest cantor, Cantor Deborah- German-Jewish nightclub singer, has survived a- Zeitlen will present “Insights into Kol Nidre” including contribu concentration camp, but with her face disfigured tions from the area clergy. Selihot services will follow the des by a bullet wound. After undergoing reconstruc sertCantor social and Deborah program. Zeitlen The evening and Cantorial should conclude Soloist Sherryaround tive surgery, Nelly emerges with a new face, one- Barnes10:15. similar but different enough that her former husband, Johnny Courtney updates (Ronald Zehrfeld), doesn’t recognize her. Rather than reveal her community of Temple Emanu-El will be leading services along with - self, Nelly walks into a dangerous game of duplicity and disguise Monday evening, August 17, Rabbis Julius Rabinowitz (Beth Jacob), Rachel Safman (Beth El), as she tries to figure out if the man she loves may have been the the J.F.E.C. held its annual Ken Alter (Ahavath Achim), Jeremy Schwartz (Bnai Israel), Scott one who betrayed her to the Nazis. Evoking the shadows and Summer Board Meeting at Saulson (Emanu-El), Susan Schein (Zachs Hillel House, Con haunted mood of post-war Berlin, Phoenix weaves a complex Temple Emanu-El in Waterford. necticut College) and members of Klezmenschen led by Roz Etra tale of a nation’s tragedy and a woman’s search for answers as it (Beth Jacob), event chair. Joe Courtney, Eastern CT’s SELICHOT CONT. ON PG 7 builds towards an unforgettable, heart-stopping climax. 2nd District Congressman ad- For further information, please call Beth Jacob Synagogue at --Joe Morganstern,Wall Street Journal 860-886-2459. Beautiful and mysteriously powerful from beginning to end. dressed board members and Teens: Countdown invited guests on a variety of Save the Date: topics. The topic that drew to Sagi & Amit! Community Harvest Supper – Wed., Sept. 30 the most discussion was the Save the date -- Friday, nuclear deal with Iran. Court- August 28 -- Location & Time Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Eastern CT ney explained he is supporting still in the works. Spend the at Temple Emanu-El, 29 Dayton Rd., Waterford the deal and why. With 60 plus evening with Eastern CT’s new people in attendance there was Young Emissaries, Sagi Zazon Committee Chair: Cecile Feldman a lively discussion of the pros and Amit Horovitz. Contact [email protected] and cons before the meeting Marcia Reinhard or the Federa- adjourned for the evening. Prior tion for details: 860-442-8062, International theme – contact Cecile if you’d like to to hearing Courney, the group 860-235-4719 or mreinhard. make an entree, side, or dessert to feed 10-12 people. enjoyed a catered buffet meal [email protected]. When details from Ivy’s Simply Homemade are finalized, they will be posted This year’s event will benefit the JFEC Food Pantry. which turned out to be a big hit. to Federation’s Facebook page, (Photo by Joel Etra) so keep checking. The Iran nuclear deal elicits wide range of opinions Rabbis in support ADL is opposed - - By JTA along with many other Jewish leaders, By the Jerusalem Post Staff about the agreement, we believe Con - fully support this historic nuclear ac gress should vote no on the deal.” - cord.” “At the same time, we believe there The Anti-Defamation League, one In a letter to Congress, 340 U.S. rab In a news release issued by Ameinu, is an opportunity for bipartisan collab of the American Jewish community’s bis from the major streams of Judaism a liberal Zionist organization, one of oration to forge a new path forward,” oldest and most influential advocacy- expressed support for the Iran nuclear the letter’s signatories, Rabbi Steven- the organization said. groups, is urging the US Congress to deal. Bob of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, said, “We “Regardless of the outcome of the vote against the Iran nuclear agree The letter sent Monday, August 17, commend the U.S. and the other ne vote, we have a responsibility to ensure ment. - urges the House of Representatives and gotiating teams for their dedication to that US policy addresses the ‘day after’ - The organization sent out a press Senate to endorse the agreement, in reaching an agreement to prevent Iran the vote and Iran’s state-sponsored release early Friday, August 14, outlin- which sanctions are lifted in exchange from obtaining nuclear weapons. This promotion of anti-Semitism and anti- - ing the reasons that it says lawmakers for restrictions on Iran’s nuclear pro deal is good for the United States and- Americanism; its illiberalism at home, should vote “no” on the Joint Compre- gram. our allies in the region, and is the best aggression in the region and support hensive Plan of Action. Noting that “we are deeply con arrangement possible given current in for terrorism around the world; and “The debate today is focused in Con cerned with the impression that the ternational realities.” its unending litany of threats against leadership of the American Jewish RABBIS SUPPORT CONT. ON PG 13 gress on ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the Iran deal,” ADL OPPOSED CONT. ON PG 13 community is united in opposition to the ADL said. “Given the outstanding the agreement,” the letter states, “We, questions and our deep reservations 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 Calcutta-born Jew of Iranian background won Mention & Menschen Every so often I discuss books that may be NADINE LIPMAN theof interest first Miss (for India whatever beauty reason) pageant to in my 1947. Leader [email protected] Readers. I recently read about one that sounds absolutely gross. The title of the book is For Allison Gould, daughter of Stacy and John Such A Time, and is published by Bethany Gould of Norwich graduated in May (her dad’s - 50th birthday) from Northeastern University’s tion). The author Kate Breslin, has re-imagined Bouve’ College of Health Science with a bach- House,the Book a Christianof Esther publisheras a love story (inspiration between fic a elors degree in Nursing. She is a 2010 graduate Jewish inmate (Hadassah, of course) and the SS of the Norwich Free Academy, where she served commandant in charge of Theresienstadt; the as Class President. Allison is also a graduate of heroine converts to Christianity in the end. The Solomon Schechter Academy. While at North- novel was nominated for two Romance Writers of America awards (like Oscars!); several au- President Reuven Rivlin talking to older students at Dibrot Moshe eastern, Allison was President of the Student thors spoke out against it, including the part of School. On the President’s left is Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Nurses Association and was the was Honor Council Chairwoman of her sorority Sigma having a Nazi as a romantic hero. Can’t imagine Sigma Sigma. She has accepted a position with what the author and publisher were thinking.... Haredi splits widen Cambridge Health Alliance as a Registered From Aish.com for your holiday consider- ation: By Edgar Asher, Ashernet Nurse and will be working at Cambridge Hospi- Israel is in the midst of a social crisis among the various fac- tal in the Emergency Department. Allison is the Cinnamon Bun Apple Pie tions of the Haredi community and between the religious and granddaughter of Ronald Brauman of Norwich Serves 10 secular communities, particularly in Jerusalem. The ongoing op- and the late Janice Brauman and Francine and of Hampstead, North Carolina. Ingredients: position to public displays of homosexuality, particularly in Je- Robert Gould 1 (14 .5-ounce) box store-bought pie dough daughter of rusalem, has now pitted certain extreme Haredi factions against Emme Kierstein, Jeff and 2 tablespoons margarine, room temperature of Glastonbury and the grand- Abbe Kierstein 1/2 cup sugar daughter of of Water- by President Rivlin following the stabbing of six people at a Gay Jane and Ken Kierstein 1 1/8 teaspoons cinnamon ford, participated in the Maccabi Games in Fort thePride office Parade of the last Israeli month President. in Jerusalem This which is due resulted to comments in the deathmade 5 assorted baking apples (about 2 pounds) Lauderdale, FL from August 9 through the 14. of sixteen year old Shira Banki. The President had expressed his Juice of 1 lemon She played soccer on the Hartford Jewish Com- support of the homosexual community only in as much as saying 1 teaspoon vanilla extract munity Center’s girls’ soccer team. Emme also that violence must never be used to express ones views. Presi- 1 egg, lightly beaten plays soccer for the Rocky Hill CFC Wolves-U15 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar PYRAMID CONT. ON PG 13 Premier girls’ team. Her team won the Connect- 2 tablespoons soymilk, plus more if needed icut State Championship and then played in the Candle Lighting for Eastern CT area Regionals in West Virginia. Because they won the state championship, the team has been in- Directions: Friday, Aug. 21 • 7:20 pm Place a baking sheet in oven and preheat to vited to play in a tournament at Disney World in 400. Friday, Aug. 28 • 7:09 pm December. She is a member of the Glastonbury *Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 piece of dough; High School soccer team. Friday, Sept. 4 • 6:58 pm refrigerate until ready to assemble. !!!!! Don’t miss out at Con- There’s still time! *For cinnamon-roll crust: Lay remaining Friday, Sept. 11• 6:46 pm gregation Beth El’s (Old Lyme, not New Lon- - Ice don 32 Gorton Avenue, Old Lyme, CT) spread margarine evenly on top. In a small bowl, Cream Social and Book Fair Sunday, August piecemix 1/4 of doughcup sugar on lightlyand 1 teaspoon floured surface cinnamon; and 23, followed by their “Almost Out of Ice Cream” sprinkle evenly over margarine, and press gen- Social ½ price sundaes: 5:30 until it’s gone! on Sunday, September 6. MENTION CONT. ON PAGE 13 Did you know: a National Award Winner of the Council of Jewish of Jewish Federations as the Outstanding Esther Victoria Abraham, Small Cities Jewish newspaper. Published every other Friday for the dissemination of Jew- ish news and views by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, 28 Channing Street, New London, CT 06320, 860-442-8062. Managing Editor...... Mimi Perl Layout Editor...... Forrest Sklar Social Editor...... Nadine Lipman President ...... Romana Strochlitz Primus Executive Director...... Jerome Fischer Mailing Volunteers...... Ruth & Henry Dunkerley, Jr, Mimi & Milt Seed, Irving Siegel, Marty Yavener Advertising: Call Mimi Perl 860-442-7395 or [email protected]. Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, August 26 for September 4 issue. Editorial Content: Preferred receipt of editorial material is via email to mimiperl@ gmail.com. Photo(s) submitted via email should be separate attachment(s) from article. Preferred photo format is a .jpg format; resolution should be a minimum of 200 dpi. Material sent via fax [860-443-4175] or first class mail [28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320] should be typed/double spaced or neatly printed. If you submit a hard copy of a photo and wish the photo returned, include a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Editorial Deadline: Friday, August 28 for September 4 issue. Printing: Chronicle Printing Co., 1 Chronicle Rd., Willimantic, CT 06226 Postmaster: Send address changes to Jewish Leader, 28 Channing St., New 567 Colman Street • New London, CT • 860-442-4575 • www.ez2party.com London, CT 06320 Monday through Friday 8:30 a m to 5:30 p m • Saturday 8:30 a m - 5:00 p m THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 3 Cantor Deborah Zeitlen guest cantor at Beth Jacob Beth Jacob Synagogue is pleased to have engaged Cantor Deb- orah Zeitlen as its guest cantor for the High Holiday season. Erev Rosh Hashana is the evening of Sunday, Sept. 13. Cantor Deborah Zeitlen received her Masters in Sacred Music and Cantorial investiture/ordination from the Jewish Theologi- cal Seminary in Manhattan. She has held both part-time and full-time pulpits in Con- servative, Reconstructionist and Reform congregations and Samples of Rosh Hashana cards that you can purchase from Hadassah of Eastern CT members. has extensive teaching experi- ence with Bar & Bat Mitzvah Hadassah Rosh Hashanah cards students, as well as classroom experience in religious schools, support the hospital tower and adult education. - through card sales ladies. Before studying in Jerusa- - Contact Arlene Dressler 860.887.1505, - Irma Flitt 860.443.4681 and Fran Salsburg rial school, Deborah was in the These beautiful New Year cards are avail ableemailing for $10 per dozen by contacting .Card/Cer 860.443.2577. lembusiness for her world first for year 12 years of canto as a [email protected] In Honor of/Memory of cards along with Sending Hadassah greetings represents the Human Resources Manager; she tificate Chair Kim Fischburg at 860.608.9223 or Chai and other very attractive Hadassah Medi- sender’s support of Hadassah’s Sarah Wetsman also sang opera professionally Davidson Hospital Tower. The completion of for 10 years. the Tower is a major accomplishment for Ha- Deborah’s desire to be in- level. dassah’s medical care and meets a critical stra- volved in a community of mutual caring, support and spirituality cal Organization certificates can be purchased tegic need of Jerusalem and Israel. The Tower brought her to cantorial life, and she is looking forward to being for $10, $18, $25 $36 and up to every giving Also a variety of all occasion greeting cards is a building that says Jerusalem will stand, Is- part of Beth Jacob Synagogue for the High Holidays. (Mazel Tov, Sympathy, Happy Birthday, Get Well, rael will live and medicine will act as a bridge Beth Jacob is located at 400 New London Tpk. in Norwich. Trees for Israel sell for $18. Thinking of you, Anniversary) can be ordered to peace. Emanu-El prospective member open house Beth El plans outdoor programs Congregation Beth El is planning a series of On Sunday, June 5, 2016, we will take a morn- Temple Emanu-El’s Prospective Member Open House will be exciting outdoor programs for the 2015-2016 ing ferry with our bicycles from New London held on Sunday, August 23 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. year. The public is welcome to all of the events. to Orient Point where we will bike the ten very Over light refreshments, prospective members will learn from Walking tour of Pequot Colony shopping, having lunch or just enjoying the – religious school, pre-K, family Shabbat services, adult Shabbat On Sunday, September 20, 2015, from flatbeautiful miles town.to Greenport After a leisurelyto spend afternoon,the afternoon we templeservices, members choir, band, about social various action programs opportunities, offered adult by educationEmanu-El: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Dr. Stanley Solin- will ride back to Orient Point in the late after- programs, and an active Sisterhood and Brotherhood are just a sky, a local historian, will lead a walking tour of noon to catch the ferry back to New London. few of the programs that will be covered. the Pequot Colony and Historic Southern New Transportation for your bicycles from your If you are new to the area or have been here awhile and still London. Dr. Solinsky will provide an interesting home, to and from the ferry in New London, history about the Pequot Colony, including the will be available. Come for the experience, the (860-443-3005) or Bethany Kanfer Mitchell, Membership Chair Lighthouse and the Pequot House Hotel. Partici- exercise and to meet new people! haven’t([email protected] joined a synagogue, pleasem) ifcontact you are the interested Temple Officein at- pants will meet at Billard Beach on Pequot Ave. tending the August 23 open house. at 10:00 a.m. to begin the walking tour. Every- Israeli teens shine Temple Emanu-El is located at 29 Dayton Road in Waterford one is encouraged to bring a lunch and, after the By Viva Sarah Press, Israel21c and is the only Reform Synagogue in Eastern CT. tour, gather at Congregation Beth El. A map of An Israeli student-company from the Kadi- the area will be provided. The public is welcome ma-Zoran middle school has placed third to join in this fascinating tour of our own local among 37 teams competing in this year’s Junior Apples & Honey fundraiser area. Rain date will be September 27, 2015. - Sisterhood B’nai Shalom’s 5th Annual Sweet Fundraiser is Walking tour of downtown New London petition. The contest, held in Berlin, celebrates upon us! The Sisterhood will hand-pack a lovely Apple & Honey On Sunday, October 18, 2015, from 10 a.m. Achievementthe top mini-companies Europe Company from of 36the Year countries com Rosh Hashana basket just for you with: to 12:00 p.m., Dr. Solinsky will lead a narrat- across Europe and gives them an opportunity ed/interactive walking tour of historic down- to set up and run a real business with the sup- town New London, including Bank Street, State port of business mentors. •a small jar of local honey Street, the New London waterfront and the train The Israeli team of 15-year-olds – the young- •2-3 lbs. of local apples station. Dr. Solinsky welcomes participants’ est at the competition — designed a product •Some Kosher candy information and/or memories of the historic called Sit Up – a safety harness for carrying chil- •Wishes for a sweet, healthy New Year! buildings and places in New London. Partici- dren aged seven and under on one’s shoulders. •Cost: $18. Advance, pre-paid orders only! pants will meet at the train station at 10:00 a.m. The Israeli device “makes it possible to carry •OrdersReserve due: your Tuesday, basket by September mailing a 1, check 2015 for to begin the walking tour. After the tour, lunch young children on the shoulders safely, leaving will be on your own at Muddy Waters on Bank the adult’s hands free,” the group, calling itself Shalom, by September 1, to Sue Stern, 103 Street. Everyone is welcome to hear Dr. Solin- $18 per basket, made out to Sisterhood B’nai sky’s interesting stories, and share your own, of also e- mail Sue Stern at [email protected] to let the wonderful buildings and places in historic Graffiti,sold dozens explains of their in its productsproduct description. in Israel so far, her know your checkProspect will St.,be arriving. Woodstock, Baskets CT 06281.will be Youavailable may New London. Rain date to be determined. andA notesYNet report that the says harnesses the young are company part of has the for pick-up the weekend before Rosh Hashana, starting Friday, Social Tech movement and are produced by the Netiv company in Hadera, which employ people September 11. Mark your calendars for next June Thank you for supporting Sisterhood, so that together we can Celebrate Spring with a beautiful, easy and with special needs. support B’nai Shalom and the community. very casual bike ride to Greenport, Long Island. 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 Beth El Upcoming Shows summer get Please call Beth at (860) 444-6333 to reserve Senior Offerings your spot for these great shows. Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- together & There is a $25 Non-Refundable deposit for all shows. ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be Cost for shows scheduled at Goodspeed & Ivoryton made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is open house includes transportation and ticket not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the with lunch or your own. Congregation Beth El of following business day. The first price listed is for paid members; New London will be holding the second price is for non-paid members. Club Dues for 2015-16 its annual summer get-togeth- er on As most of you know, club dues (New London Hebrew Seniors Sunday, Aug. 30, 5:00- These deposits MUST go through Beth. Just writing down your and Norwich/Colchester Jewish Seniors) are payable in Septem- 7:30 p.m. in the social hall as members reconnect before the Our ticket policy requires a $25 deposit with your reservation. your phone number is written so we can call you with a pickup holidays and welcome new nametime for will the no event. longer Beth be sufficientcan be reached or accepted. at 860-444-6333. Please make sure ber.enjoy Dues discounted are $10 tripper yearpricing. and So paid-up join and members support attend your club the Endand ofsave Year yourself Luncheon some for money. a lower rate than non-members. They also new Jewish residents of the Wednesday, October 7 “The Odd Couple”, Surf and Turf at Newport Playhouse. To join the Norwich club make your check payable to: Nor- members.region are invitedUnaffiliated to attend and Cost $77/$80. All inclusive. SOLD OUT wich Jewish Seniors. and to meet informally with Wednesday, November 4 “Liberace” at Ivoryton. Lunch on To join the New London club make your check payable to members. your own. This moving and highly entertaining tribute to the New London Hebrew Seniors. There is no charge, but performer and musi-cian famous for his charm, glitz, and glam- ALL checks for club dues should be mailed to Beth Hubbert, RSVPs are requested for the c/o Jewish Federation, 28 Channing Street, New London, CT event which will include a a rollicking piano score spanning classical and popular music 06320 or brought to the Fall Fling on October 1. - our. Liberace relives the highs (and lows) of his prolific life, Costwith Membership cards will be distributed at Kosher Hot Lunches enger hunt throughout the $45/$48. Lunch on your own at Parthenon Diner. beginning in October or by mail. In order to make check-in at the Middlesynagogue Eastern and musicalbuffet, entera scav- Wednesday,from Chopin toNovember “Chopsticks”, 11 “A and Wonderful Rachmaninoff Life” toat Goodspeed.Ragtime. tainment by Klezmenschen. Bedford Falls comes alive as never before with the Goodspeed Fling. The congregation has expe- Fall Fling flow more smoothly, cards will not be issued at the Fall rienced a rebirth with several Fall Fling special events throughout the premiereLife”, a would-be of the magical angel swoops tale of to finding the rescue hope of in desperate your hometown. banker year, and includes regular pro- InGeorge a tuneful Bailey re-imagining on Christmas of Eve. the From classic the film Tony-winning “It’s a Wonderful co-cre- Shapiro Endowment of the Jewish Federation is scheduled for grams for: ator of Fiddler on the Roof, it’s a heartwarming family musical Thursday,The senior October kickoff 1, luncheon 2015 at sponsored12:30 p.m.in by NorwichMildred and at BethMartin *Youth - Beth El Nursery that celebrates the power of love and the goodness in all of us. Jacob. This event is free and open to all who are 62 and older. School (a pre-K non-denom- Remember: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!” - inational program), Solomon Cost $63/$66. Lunch on your own at Zhang’s/Pizza Works. tertainment by Songbird Judy Hall who sings a wide variety of Schechter Academy, Junior songsIt will while consist playing of hera fabulous guitar. dairy buffet and wonderful en Congregation and Tot Shabbat Orna Porat, Grande Dame Please remember to make your reservation by Thursday, services September 17, 2015. Transportation will be provided for those *Adults - Adult Ed, Men’s of Israel Theater, dies at 90 without a car. We will help to arrange carpools and can accom- Club Breakfasts Reprinted from Jewish Daily Forward - Harold Juli Con- modate up to 18 people in Federation vans. When making your *Cultural Orna Porat passed away Thursday, August 6 in her home, i24 cert, Weiner - Tom Lecture Se- reservation, let us know if you need a ride – contact Beth at 860- News reported. Porat won the prestigious Israel Prize in 1979 ries 444-6333. - - *Religious/Educational noth’s Kinor David prize in 1970, 1974 and 1980. Late start for weekly Kosher Hot Lunches Shabbat and Holiday services; forBorn a lifetime in Germany of achievement as Irene Klein,in theater she moved as well to as pre-state Yedioth AhroIsrael Due to all the Monday-Tuesday Jewish holidays in Septem- daily minyan, both morning with her husband in 1947. In Germany, she had studied acting ber and the beginning of October the new season of Kosher Hot and evening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah from 1940-1942 and began working at a theater in Schleswig. Lunches will begin on Monday, October 12 in New London at and conversion classes, Family Beth El and Tuesday, October 13 in Norwich at Beth Jacob. Shabbat dinners and Passover intelligence service, the Mossad. He passed away in 1996. Seders, Simcha Shabbat Porat’sDuring herhusband, time at Yossef, the Cameri was an Theater employee of Tel of Aviv,Israel’s where foreign she - Bikur *Public Service began performing in 1948, Porat created and managed its chil- Suggested donation is $3 per person. Cholim Committee, Habitat for dren’s theater from 1965-1970. After it closed, she created an- Remember to send Humanity, New London Com- in your subscription... munity Meals Center Now in our 83rd year, Con- it helps support the Leader other,its main the stage Orna on Porat Friday, Theater before for she Children will be and brought Youth. for burial in gregation Beth El’s spirit has Hadid,The aCameri moshav arranged located forbetween her body Jerusalem to be placed and Tel in Aviv. a coffin on never been higher as it strives Israel’s former President Shimon Peres sent a letter of con- to continue to meet the needs dolence to Porat’s family, saying she was “a cultural giant – she of the community. 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And when he awoke “I’m not a burglar, Mam. I’m here to talk about Sheldon.” From Part 1. . . climbed up into his attic and rummaged for hours Brad’s eyes bulged, and he fought the urge to theuntil next he found morning his instead 1970 New of going London off High to work School he footsteps sounded near the door, and he heard the strangle his old classmate, and be done with it. door’sHe thought peephole he open.heard Heher smiledgasp, but weakly, then shuffling realizing “I though you died.” immediately how increasingly strange his obsession Sheldon held up the hook on his right arm. “I guess Yearbook.youthful Sheldon And there, Cohen, on thewith back his steel-bluepages amongst eyes andthe must seem. you were wrong. I’ll be getting out now. We’ll be in badhawk-like haircuts nose. and Beneath the ill-fitting the picture suits was read a picturean inscrip of a- She opened the door, and stepped aside as Brad touch.” tion, “most likely to succeed.” entered. She examined his features as one might Then he opened the door, stepped out on the sand, Brad sat on an old milk crate and read through the and without looking back strode into the pounding - - surf. tiwar protests, and my country right or wrong coun- acent. post office poster of a wanted criminal. “Why are * * * yearbook,ter-protests. filled He withthought memories of the careerof the times—the path in sound an youHe here?” explained she said in great finally, detail, with holdinga vague nothingEuropean back, ac “Sheldon, what are you doing?” Brad yelled as Shel- - describing his encounters with the man who he as- don’s head sank below the water beneath a shroud of tronic surveillance. How strange that he now worked sumed was the old lady’s son. She listened without mist. engineeringfor the same that military-industrial had taken him intocomplex the field that ofhe elec had interrupting, but her face showed great pain and her Brad bolted from the car. He ran to the shore. “Are once so abhorred. He wondered what Sheldon Cohen eyes were moist. you crazy?” might have achieved, had he not been cut down in a “He wants me to do something,” Brad said. “But But there was no answer, only the lapping of the jungle so far from his home. I’m not sure what.” waves, the mournful toll of the New London lighthouse, Early the next morning a phone call from the New “Everything happens for a reason,” she said when and the cry of a lone seagull, cruising for scraps, oblivi- London police department set Brad’s teeth on edge. ous to Brad’s turmoil. Witnesses across the street from the beach where fool an old woman. After my husband died Sheldon Brad waded into the water, falling, then thrashing, Sheldon disappeared reported they’d seen no one Bradbecame finished. my whole “But world.” if this is a hoax please don’t try to clawing to get to the spot where Sheldon had disap- but Brad wading into the water. The police were clos- Then she went to the closet and pulled out an old peared inexplicably in waist deep water. After a long ing the investigation. while Brad gave up the search and waded back to Brad’s eyes closed and he put a hand to his fore- animals, an old Lionel train, and a moth eaten teddy the sand. Then he scanned the water. Am I losing my head. They think I made the whole thing up. His armybear. foot locker. She shoved away tattered stuffed mind? He called the police who dispatched a cruiser thoughts turned to Sheldon’s last words. “I need you “Here look at this,” she said and thrust a large cigar to take Brad’s statement. A police boat dragged the to do a job for me.” Why me? Am I hallucinating? box into Brad’s hands. “Perhaps it will help. It’s been water, found nothing, and before long headed for an- He had trouble focusing on anything that morning, so long since anyone even cared to mention his name. other emergency call. and an unexplained urgency dominated his thoughts. I think of him every day.” “There’s no record of a Sheldon Cohen living in the He left work early and headed to New London High Brad took the box. With reverence he emptied the New London area,” the policeman said, and no one School. He tracked down the Dean of Students, a di- contents on the living room table—to the clatter of minutive man who looked to be approximately Brad’s a chain and two rectangles of rusted metal. He read the past month. age. the name inscribed on the dog tags, his hand trem- fittingBrad his drove description back to usedhis home, the homeless taking a route shelter that in “I’m trying to get back in touch with a classmate bling, the chain swaying: “Cohen, Sheldon A., 526-45- would pass the corner where he had picked up Shel- who graduated in 1970.” 9782USN, A Negative, Jewish.” don, the Vet. Instead he found the homeless mother, “I’m sorry. We don’t keep track of our students - who approached as she had the day before. - cate, a picture of the helicopter that crashed trying to “Bless you mister,” she began…”oh, it’s you.” dress when he left the school.” saveHe Sheldon’s found a photocopyunit, his purple of Sheldon’s heart, and death the certifiMedal “Has a Vietnam Vet named Sheldon been here?” once they graduate. But I can find his last known ad of Honor that Sheldon received posthumously. He Brad asked, although he already suspected the an- basement, through a long musty corridor past the read the Navy report which declared Sheldon killed swer. “Ain’t seen nobody, like I told you yesterday.” The Dean led Brad down a flight of stairs to the cabinets. A few minutes later Brad read an address yielded Sheldon’s remains from the Vietnamese Com- cup and drove away. boiler room and into a room filled with rusting metal inmunist the Tet government. offensive after five years of requests finally BradAt home, swallowed his wife, hard. Marjorie, He stuffed pressed a twenty him forin anher “That’s in the old Fort Trumbull neighborhood, “Wait, there’s something else,” the old lady said. “It explanation—wet clothes, sandy shoes, seaweed in offmostly a faded abandoned index card. now, since the town took the land came last week.” She went to the kitchen table and his hair. “I can’t talk about it. Not yet.” by eminent domain,” the Dean said. handed Brad a padded envelope. “I can’t understand Marjorie’s eyes threw daggers. “Don’t treat me As Brad drove past the New London cemeteries Chinese, but maybe you can.” - Brad removed its contents: a picture of a middle name?” stones, lined up like so many dominoes as far as the aged man with two teenage girls-- all with Eurasian likeBrad an idiot. shrugged. You’re “It’s hiding a he…what something. the hell What’s are you her eyeon Jefferson could see. Ave, He he wondered noticed a whyconstellation he never of reallyhead features, and a hand written letter with characters talking about?” that were written vertically. She grabbed her car keys and headed for the door. there, to honor veterans, although he often passed by Brad scanned the letter and let out a low whistle. “I’ll be at my mother’s,” she said. noticedon his way the around American town. flags draped neatly, here and “I can’t be sure Mrs. Cohen, and I wouldn’t want to Brad buried his head in his hands. “It’s not what He drove past the Water Filtration Plant, and the mislead you until I’ve had my associates do a full you think,” he said as the door slammed. “I’ve got a boat yard across from Sheldon’s old home. The wid- translation. But I did a bit of intelligence work in debt to repay.” ows were shuttered, the yard overgrown with weeds, Southeastern Asia in my time, and this isn’t Chinese. as if the house had long been abandoned. To Brad’s It’s Vietnamese. And I’d stake my life that the post- * * * great surprise the front door opened. An elderly mark reads, “Hanoi.” woman stepped out and picked up The Day paper, * * * rolled up on her stoop. She looked about, blinking in That night Brad couldn’t sleep. Without Marjorie Later that evening Brad returned with a full trans- the waning sunshine, and then retreating inside, shut the house seemed eerily quiet and her side of the bed lation provided by one of his workers, a Mr. Jacob sagged although she was gone. He knew he should the door hurriedly as if this solitary task might be the have called her or even gone to fetch her at her moth- day’s only excursion. But before she disappeared be- INTRIGUE CONT. ON PG 15 6 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 How Jewish family values keep Ivanka Trump classy By Debra Kamin, JTA her own religion. She converted to Orthodox A dishy dispatch in Vanity Fair has taken care- Judaism in 2009 when she married real estate ful note of the skillful way that Ivanka Trump mogul Jared Kushner, with whom she now has is supporting the scorched-earth presidential two children. campaign of her father, Donald Trump, while “We’re pretty observant,” she told Vogue avoiding any tinge to her own reputation. The magazine in February. “I am very modern, but answer, it appears, lies in a careful combination I’m also a very traditional person, and I think of Jewish family values, hard work and a culture that’s an interesting juxtaposition in how I was of reality-star worship. it creates an amazing blueprint for family con- a Trump – she even works for the family com- raisednectivity.” as well. I really find that with Judaism, pany,”“Everyone a source knows from the she within is first Trump and foremost society Trump’s image as a loving wife and mother circles told Vanity Fair of the socialite. “But that is now central to her “practically impenetrable” doesn’t mean she is 100 percent just like her brand, the Vanity Fair article noted. Even as her father, or even agreeing with everything her fa- billionaire father spouts polemical remarks about women and immigrants in the Republi- she is a person a lot of people would like to be can presidential race, the daughter’s Instagram Ivanka Trump arriving to a press event where her father, business therassociated says. She with is fordefinitely exactly herthat own reason.” person, and feed continues to feature a steady stream of mogul Donald Trump, announced his candidacy for the U.S. presi- Indeed, while Ivanka Trump may have kept praise for her and her two young children. dency at Trump Tower on June 16, 2015, in New York City. 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Gil-Ad Shaer and Eyal Yifrah in the West THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 7 Obama: Israel is sole objector to Iran deal Making case for nuclear adding that he is not saying this tary edge will guarantee that,” agreement, US president to “be provocative.” Obama said. says Jerusalem has ‘rightly’ It’s “diplomacy or some form Obama said those who were stated it can only rely on of war. Maybe not tomorrow. pushing for a better deal either itself militarily; says Maybe not three months from didn’t understand the Iranian PM is ‘sincere’ now, but soon,” Obama said. public or were purposely mis- The president said he has leading the US public. By Marissa Newman, not hesitated to use force dur- “Just because hardliners Times of Israel ing his term. chant ‘death to America’ doesn’t U.S. President Barack Obama “There are times when force mean that’s what all Irani- on Wednesday, August 5, said is necessary, ” the president ans believe. Those hardliners Israel was the only country to said. If Iran does not abide by have been opposed to the deal. object to the Iran nuclear deal, the deal “it’s possible war” They’re making common cause opposition he said was “sin- will become necessary, he con- with the Republican caucus,” cere” but “wrong.” President Barack Obama speaks about the nuclear deal with Iran, ceded. “But how can we justify” said Obama. “The majority of In an address to the Ameri- Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at American University in Washington. military action before trying the Iranian people have pow- can University in Washington, The president said the nuclear deal with Iran builds on the tradition a diplomatic approach? he erful incentives to urge their Obama said the Iran deal was of strong diplomacy that won the Cold War without firing any shots. asked. government to move in another “the strongest nonproliferation (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) The military option would agreement ever negotiated. wrong,” Obama said. not be as effective as diplo- that chance, that opportunity.” And because it’s such a strong Lashing out at unnamed critics of the deal, Obama said those macy, Obama stressed, noting direction.Obama We said should that the offer opposi them- deal, every nation in the world who opposed the interim deal “were wrong,” and were now us- that Israeli analysts have said tion to the deal was emerging that has commented publicly, ing the success of the interim deal to buttress its opposition to a strike would only set back from those who supported the with the exception of the Israeli the nuclear deal. Iran’s nuclear program by a government, has expressed “When the interim deal was announced, the critics, the same few years. said bred the Islamic State, and support.” critics we’re hearing from now called it a historic mistake… The He said that under the deal, Iraq“ironically” war in 2003, improved a conflict Iran’s he The UN Security Council has critics were wrong,” Obama said. “The progress of Iran’s nuclear regional standing. “unanimously supported it,” cheat, arguing that it would Obama added, as well as over - ithave would to build be difficult “a secret for Iransource to “100 former ambassadors who programchitecture was of the halted, international for the first sanctions time in remaineda decade…. in Inspections place.” for every aspect of its program,” served under Democratic and didThe increase. critics There are right was in no one flood respect, of money he said. into “Walk Iran. And away the from ar something the president said Republican presidents.” this and you will get a better deal,” Obama said, “for Iran.” no other nation had succeeded “I’ve had to make a lot of As “president of the United States, it would be an abrogation in doing with such stringent Dr. Brian G. Mann & tough calls as president. But of my constitutional duty” to fail to pursue a policy good for oversight. Associates, Optometrists whether or not this deal is good America “simply because it causes friction with a friend and ally,” Obama said the US had “no for American security, this isn’t Obama said. illusions” about Iran’s sup- Complete Eye Care a hard one, it isn’t even close,” ‘Diplomacy or war’ port for terror groups such as BY APPOINTMENT OR he said. The only alternative to the deal is war, Obama maintained, Hezbollah. “But they engaged WALK-INS WELCOME in these activities for decades. Anthem BCBS, Mohegan Sun, Netanyahu ‘sincere,’ but SELICHOT CONT. 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They should,” Obama budgets, Obama said. Extensive Range of Frames, gy. Eventually, the holiday prayers were combined with general said. Iranian leaders “deny the throughout the year. But the term first appears as a reference “Iran’s defense budget is Lenses & Contact Lenses prayers of repentance. The prayer book of Rav Amram Gaon, Holocaust,” and “facilitate the to the biblical verses that were added to the Yom Kippur litur eight times smaller than the from the 9th century includes a collection of these poetic writ- combined Gulf allies. Its mili- Evaluation & Treatment of: “In such a dangerous neighbor- ings and meditations. While these prayers were initially only re- Adult & Pediatric Functional Vision, tary will never compare to Vision Related Reading Problems, flowhood, of Israel rockets” has on to Israelibe vigilant.” cities. Israel’s, and our commitment the custom developed to use them beforehand as well. Complete Ocular Health Obama said. to Israel’s qualitative mili- Israel “rightly” says it can citedIn during Hebrew, the selichot days between translates Rosh to HaShanah “forgiveness,” and Yom and Kippur, indeed only rely on itself for its secu- there is an emphasis in these prayers on the merciful attributes rity, he added. with which God is said to govern the world. In many ways, the JT’s All Seasons Landscaping Nonetheless, the president Call Joel Tomsky @ 860-271-9549 argued that thwarting Iran’s on the Day of Atonement which follows soon after. The language nuclear program, something he prayersof these whichqualities make should up the sound Selichot familiar service to mirroranyone what who wehas find re- Commercial & Residential said the deal successfully does, remains the top priority. God’s ability to forgive “transgression, iniquity, and sin.” We Lawn Care • Fertilizing • Mulching “A nuclear-armed Iran is citedbegin theand liturgy end the throughout season of Yomrepentance Kippur whenwith the we samespeak words, about Hedge & Tree Trimming • Spring Cleanup far more dangerous to Israel, calling out to the compassionate God who we hope will accept Driveway Sealing • Dump Runs • and more! to America, and to the world, our prayers. The holiday itself occurs early in the month of Elul in Sephardic tradition, but on the Saturday evening just before Locally owned & operated Rosh HaShanah in Ashkenazi communities. Either way, prayers sanctions relief. I recognize Ask about our senior rates thanthat Prime an Iran Minister that benefits Netanyahu from are read and meditations considered as individuals are encour- disagrees. I don’t doubt his Insured #MPT7743H • LLC 1101711 sincerity. 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molishing theIsrael building. preservingnear the village of Kefar Yehoshua thein the Jezreel In the early seventies buildings and Valley. The first location is the Kefar Yehoshua train possible heritage sites were increasingly station of the Valley Railway. The train line, which no being destroyed to make way for hous- longer exists, connected Haifa and Daraa in Trans- ing and it became clear to concerned Jordan and then connected to the Hejaz railway. In- citizens, such as Feldman and Dekel, terestingly, just a short distance from the over one that this destruction was counterproduc- hundred-year old station a new modern, high-speed tive and had to stop. The destruction line is in an advanced state of construction from Hai- was not an intentional policy, but rather fa, eastwards to the Jordanian border. a means to an end to provide land for The curator of the train station, Shimon Zafir, is Amir Mazarib, SPIHS Director of non-Jewish Development Sector housing for a rapidly growing popula- on hand to show the CPC committee the results of (3rd from right) explaining to the CPC group the plans for the devel- tion. the latest renovation project in which a steam pump opment of the well and park area in the Israeli Arab town of Kabul. Good sense prevailed and the SPIHS used for replenishing water to the locomotives using On Mazarib’s right is the Chairman of the Kabul local council, Salah was established within the Society for the station has been carefully rebuilt, and operates Rayan. On Rayan’s right is the CPC Chairman Uri Or. the Protection of Nature in Israel. In more or less as it did over one hundred years ago. By Edgar Asher, Ashernet 2008 the SPIHS was recognized as an Omri Shalmon, the CEO of the SPIHS, also explains In Israel there are two organizations responsible NGO and funding for its activities came from the Min- to the committee the plans to replace some of the for the development and preservation of the coun- istry of Culture and Sports. Later on additional funding original train track along the station. This will be try’s archaeological and historical sites, the Israel became available from the Prime Minister’s Office. made possible when the country road that follows Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the Society for the Today the SPIHS is divided into eight areas of in- the line of the old railway will be realigned to allow Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites (SPIHS). The terest or districts. One of these districts is a ‘Minorities a length of original track to be laid alongside the division of responsibility for each of the organiza- District’. This group represents the interests of Israel’s Valley Train Station. tions is determined according to the date of the ori- minority populations, including Moslem, Druze, Chris- Questions answered and the renovated steam gin of the site. The IAA’s mandate is a responsibility, tian, Circassion and Bedouin communities. pump demonstrated - today it works by a concealed enshrined in law, for all historical sites and artifacts In a short time the activities of the SPIHS has multi- electric motor - the CPC committee move on to the before 1700, while the SPIHS is responsible for the plied as more sites are recognized as being regarded nearby Ramat David Israel Air Force Base. preservation of buildings and historic sites estab- as important for preservation for future generations. Ramat David is still an active base and the inter- lished after 1700. The budget of the SPIHS cannot keep up with the num- est of the committee is a specific low building dating The SPIHS is funded by the government with the ber of sites and locations that merit preserving and from the time of the British mandate and used by status of an NGO. The society was founded in 1984 opening to the public. As an NGO, funded by public British and US forces before the establishment of the by Yossi Feldman and the late Yehuda Dekel. Feld- money, to the tune of $6.5 million annually, the SPIHS State. The building is constructed with white calcium man and Dekel realized that if the many ‘modern’ established an independent watch-dog Conservation silicate bricks. These bricks were once very popular sites of Israel were not preserved for future gen- Project Committee (CPC) to meet two or three times a and many buildings in Tel Aviv were constructed us- erations, they would be lost forever. In all likeli- year to visit projected sites slated for development, as ing these materials. There are original notices desig- hood the catalyst for establishing the SPIHS was the well as existing sites that have completed a develop- nating the use of some of the rooms in the building, aftermath of the demolition of the famous Herzlia ment project. The nine-member committee is chaired such as the (British) ‘Orderly Room’, and the ‘Com- Gymnasium High School in Tel Aviv in the early six- by Uri Or, a former IDF general who had served at manding Officer – American Squadron’. All these ties. The school was an impressive building situated different times as the commanding officer of IDF Cen- will be kept. in Israel’s first modern Jewish city and was the edu- tral Command and later IDF Northern Command. He Arnon Hefetz, the director of physical restoration cational establishment where many of the founders was also for a short period a Member of Knesset. of SPIHS, explains to the examining committee that of modern Israel were educated. The building was Other members of the committee are a former senior also very interesting architecturally in its own right. official in the Israel Police, senior academics, bankers PRESERVATION CONT. ON PG 9 Its disappearance was soon felt – it was soon rec- and businessmen. All members of the CPC have many ognized that a big mistake had been made in de- varied experiences and expertise that con- tribute to the great success of the SPIHS. This week the CPC spent a full day in the north of Israel to visit and be briefed on four SPIHS sites. Two of the sites have been restored, developed and run by the SPIHS. The third site being visited is on an Israel Air Force base. On the base a former British Army building is work in progress. It is being both preserved and made usable as a recreation building for personnel on the base. The fourth project is in an Israeli Arab town in the north and is for the development of an old well and a park which will have interest to both Kfar Yehoshua Train station. The original rail line ran Arab and Jewish residents in the northern The view of the passenger side of the Kfar Yehoshua Train Sta- more or less where the road is in the picture. The plan in area. tion. In the foreground is the circular building that houses the the future is to replace the authentic track the length of Today the members of the CPC start- renovated steam pump for replenishing the water in the steam the station and move the road to the left of the picture. ed their day of inspection and discussion locomotives. THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 9

the past restored building willfor be used asthe a recreation future...center. Today the fortress is intended to be for a center for air force personnel and their families heritage site for the Jewish police and guards in who work and live on the base. the Land of Israel. A final look around the project and the commit- The final stop of the committee was to the Is- tee drives out of the base, in convoy, to the former raeli Arab town of Kabul, situated some fourteen nearby fortress of Nahalal. The fortress, near Naz- kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Acre. The commit- areth, was inaugurated in 1936 when the whole tee makes their way to the office of the chairman area was affected by rioting. Nahalal has been of the Kabul local council, Salah Rayan. Every- completely renovated and the committee was shown body is seated round a large table and is wel- The renovated calcium silicate brick building from the era of the British Mandate on the Ramat David Air Force round by the curator Anat Yunius. The committee is comed by Salah Rayan who introduces the town’s base. shown a newly produced film that has been spe- senior officials. The response by the SPIHS delega- cially prepared to explain the role of the fortress tion is by Amir Mezarib. Mezarib, himself an Israeli ars Judah Halevi and Abraham ibn Ezra. Tradition seventy or so years ago and also the new visitors’ Druze, is the SPIHS director of the Minorities District. also says that two of Jacob’s sons, Reuben and Sim- Mezarib’s preservation committee within the eon, were buried in the town. SPIHS convenes once every four months to Salah Rayan, accompanied by the SPIHS del- discuss buildings recommended for preser- egation, together with Kabul’s engineer and senior vation and prepare preservation guidelines council officials go together to the proposed new for urban development plans in the minority recreation area to hear from Amir Mezarib what sector. the SPIHS propose to do to renovate and maintain It has been decided that the SPIHS will the well complex and park. undertake the renovation of an old well After a long, exhausting, but interesting day the complex near to the entrance of Kabul. In CPC committee says their goodbyes and return to addition there will be a park and recreation their homes. Soon they will meet again and a report area which the council chairman hopes will will be made to the directors of the SPIHS that will be an attraction for both Israeli Arabs and be a part of the consideration of future planning The CPC group at the Nahalal Fortress, built in 1936. They are Jews. Council Chairman Rayan points out and expenditure. listening to an explanation from the curator of the fortress, Anat Yunius. Behind her can be seen an iron shutter that was closed that Kabul was also a place for Jewish pil- when the fortress was under attack. grimage as the town’s cemetery contains the © Text and photography EDGAR ASHER - ASHERNET tombs of the Jewish philosophers and schol- Food galore under one roof in Tel Aviv market By Edgar Asher, Ashernet August 5 saw the opening in Tel Aviv of Is- rael’s largest indoor food market. Located next to the renovated Templar village of Sarona next to the Kirya, the air-conditioned market covers 8,700 square meters and has over ninety shops. Apart from the various booths that sell every conceivable food and delicacy, there are nu- merous eating places. The huge market, which is open seven days a week, is expected to attract many thousands of visitors, particularly at the weekends. ©EDGAR ASHER - ASHERNET 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 Egypt pivots as leadership warms to Israel Letter from Cairo ethnic minorities. The word “Jew” is used less frequently as a curse word, and the historical TV drama “Jewish Quarter” was a By Jacob Wirtschafter, JTA breakout hit during Ramadan. The series cast the Islamist group CAIRO (JTA) — It’s been a the Muslim Brotherhood as a greater threat to Egypt’s unity and particularly challenging sum- security than the Jews and, sometimes, even the Zionists. (Past mer for Egyptian President TV series during Ramadan have traded in negative tropes and Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Within stereotypes about Jewish “treachery” and hostility, so “Jewish one week in late June and early Quarter” represented a major departure.) July, his attorney general was assassinated in the upscale Cairo suburb of Heliopolis and“I more find more feeling tolerance,” of commonality said Isaacson, between referring Egyptian to andthe periodIsraeli sincestrategic Sisi concernscame to power with common in 2013. “Iattitudes find more towards respect Hamas, for Israel es- launched a two-day siege in pecially toward the connections between Hamas and other ex- andthe North an Islamic Sinai town State of affiliate Sheikh tremist groups.” Zuweid. But just days after the of them elderly women. The community’s leader, Magda Haroun, bloody Sinai battle, Sisi put lastOfficially, month opened fewer than the eight heavily Jews guarded remain andin this rarely capital used city Shaar — all Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi speaks during a news con- aside two hours to meet with a Hashamayim synagogue in downtown Cairo for an interfaith ference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (unseen) in Berlin, delegation from the American Ramadan Iftar event, the daily break-fast meal during the holy Germany on June 3, 2015. (Adam Berry/Getty Images) Jewish Committee, the global month. (There were some 75,000 Jews in Egypt before 1948, but Jewish advocacy group, and in the 1950s the Jewish population was largely stripped of citi- Sisi’s administration has also been widely criticized in the then delivered a matter-of-fact zenship and assets by then President Gamal Abdel Nasser.) West for clamping down on free speech and press freedoms, and account of the meeting to the The meeting also coincided with a warming trend between for jailing political opponents. Washington withheld funds and state-run Middle East News Sisi, the strongman who leads the world’s most populous Arab equipment from Egypt after a particularly violent confrontation Agency. The conversation re- country, and Israel. In June, Egypt appointed Hazem Khairat as in August 2013 between government troops and supporters volved around regional terror- its new ambassador to Tel Aviv. Sisi’s predecessor, Mohamed of Morsi, a clash that left more than 600 dead on the streets of ism threats, the stalled peace Cairo. talks between Israelis and the previous ambassador in November 2012 after the Israeli Palestinians, the nuclear deal Morsi,Air Force long struck affiliated and with the Muslim Brotherhood, had recalled in annual military funding, and the Pentagon resumed shipments with Iran and the preservation killed a top Hamas In March, President Obama restored most of the $1.3 billion of Egyptian Jewish heritage, military commander for Abrams tanks. The Egyptian Air Force’s ability to deploy F- according to the AJC’s director and launched an of16s new allowed Harpoon government missiles, troops F-16 fighter to beat jets back and the replacement assault against kits of government and interna- in the Gaza Strip. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was in Cairo Monday, where who coordinated the delega- eight-dayIsrael’s waroffensive last Sheikhe co-chaired Zuweid bya “Strategic Ansar Beit Dialogue” Al Maqdis, meeting an ISIS-affiliated with Egypt’s group. minis- tionaltion. affairs, Jason Isaacson, summer in Gaza The AJC meeting at the threw in sharp relief - presidential palace came at just how far from fa- terrary of shift foreign in attitudes, affairs, Samehperhaps Shoukry. it is Amir Ramses, whose recent a time when Egyptian atti- vor Hamas, founded two-partIf anyone documentary figure in Egypt project deserves “The Jews credit of Egypt”for the and contempo “End of tudes about Jews are chang- a Journey” explores the rise and demise of the Jewish communi- ing. Egyptians are reassess- Muslim Brotherhood, ties of Cairo and Alexandria between the late 19th century and ing 1950s-era nationalization as an offshoot of the the middle of the 20th century. policies that squeezed out the Cairo since Sisi’s as- Jewish community and other hascent fallento power. in official (Mor- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, center, meeting a six-person delegation censors here under the administrations of both Morsi and Hosni si was removed in a Mubarak,Ramses, and a middle-classIslamists were Muslim particularly from Cairo,rankled battled by the official docu- 2013 military take- from the American Jewish Committee, July 2015. (Courtesy of Ken Bandler) mentary’s revisiting of the “Balfour Day” riots instigated by the over orchestrated Muslim Brotherhood in 1945. They coincided with the anniver- by Sisi, who became sary of the Balfour Declaration, the 1917 letter declaring Brit- president the following year.) As Israel’s Operation Protective

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THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 11 Jerusalem: breaking bread, not heads By Carol Goodman Kaufman the most labor-intensive, as well as the great- o prepare for a recent Middle Eastern est consumer of olive oil and kitchen utensils. time, I plan to substitute orange juice to get a tangier, more cit- feast we hosted, I decided immediately Mograbieh, by the way, is simply the large “Is- the cake I cut the amount in half. It made all the difference. Next that I didn’t want the same-old, same- raeli” style couscous. I recommend Jerusalem for every cook’s bookshelf. old hummus or falafel. I wanted some- Once starters and soup were under con- rusy flavor. thingT new, bold, and innovative. I craved un- trol, it was on to salad. The Baby Spinach with Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Onion charted territory. And, to be honest, I wanted Dates and Almonds with Tahini & Za’atar to make a splash. Serves six as a side dish (or four fressers) So, I explored the contents of Jerusalem, the marinated in vinegar gave was filledsweet withand sour a variety zest. This recipe is super easy to prepare and absolutely divine to - ofAlmonds flavors spicedand textures. with tart, Sweet deep dates red sumac, and onion and eat. I have adapted this slightly to suit my taste and reduce the tolenghi and Palestinian Sami Tamimi. I loved fried pita provided crunch and a real Middle amount of fat. groundbreakingthe idea of two men cookbook who could by Israeli be enemies, Yotam butOt who instead cook together and feed others. tied the whole thing together. Ingredients: Breaking bread instead of heads, as it were. EasternThe Roastedvibe, and Cauliflowerchile flakes and and lemon Hazelnut juice 1 large butternut But I also adored the look and feel of the cook- Salad - squash, cut into wedges book. Resplendent with gorgeous color photos ing a substitution for an out-of-season ingredi- (leave skin on) ent, in was this the case first pomegranate of several seeds. recipes But requir that 2 red onions, cut into masterpiece. shouldn’t stop you from preparing this salad wedges andThe filled recipes with inpersonal Jerusalem’s stories, pages, the represent book is a- with dried currants or cranberries. It features a Vegetable spray ing Sephardi, Ashkenazi, and Arab cultures, - ¼ cup tahini paste call for ingredients that bring to mind caravans ery and an aromatic mixture of cinnamon and 1½ T. lemon juice of colorfully clad camels bearing goods across greatallspice, crunch vinegar, of hazelnuts, and maple cauliflower, syrup. and cel 2 T. water vast deserts. Orange blossom water, za’atar, The tantalizing aroma alone will have you 1 small clove garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Pine nuts, salivating for one of my favorite recipes in crushed the book: an absolutely divine Chicken with 1½ t. olive oil The aromas wafting from my kitchen made me Caramelized Onions and Cardamom rice. Al- ¼ cup pine nuts hazelnuts,feel as if I weregoat cheese,strolling tahini, through dates, the and narrow, figs. though the dish is great for company, the recipe 2 T. za’atar vaulted alleyways of the shuk. is easy enough to prepare on a weeknight. I do advise eschewing the prescribed cardamom Salt and pepper to taste pods for powdered spice. Fishing through the 1 T. coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley rice to remove pods is simply too cumbersome, Directions: but necessary. Biting into a whole pod is a nasty Preheat oven to 475 degrees. experience. Put squash skin side down and onions on one or two large There are a few clunkers in the book. One baking sheets, coat with vegetable spray, and sprinkle with salt recipe I will probably never make again is the and pepper. Grilled Fish Skewers With Hawayej and Pars- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes. Watch onions closely as they might ley. Although easy to prepare and lovely to look cook faster than the squash and need to be removed sooner. at, the hawayej -– a mixture of pepper, corian- Remove from oven and let cool. der, cumin, cloves, cardamom, and turmeric -- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic and ¼ t. salt overpowered both the cod and my tastebuds. in a small bowl until the consistency of honey. Add more water A better alternative is the Cod Cakes in To- if needed. mato Sauce, a comfort food found among the Pour oil into a small frying pan and place over medium-low Time out for fair warning: This cookbook is Jews of Syria redolent of a wonderful mixture heat. Add the pine nuts and ½ teaspoon salt and cook for about two minutes, stirring often, until the nuts are golden brown. were kosher, or I used kosher versions of non- the sauce. For this recipe, I recommend using a NOTE: Watch the nuts carefully to avoid burning. notkosher specifically ingredients. kosher, Also, so O Ittolenghi chose recipes and Tami that- of herbs and spices, both in the fish itself and Remove nuts and oil to a small bowl to stop their cooking. mi cook for a living and have a phalanx of sous and spices, and do not try to cut corners. Please To serve, spread the vegetables out on a large serving platter chefs doing the scut work. Some of the recipes food processormust refrigerateto blend the the fish cakes with overnight its herbs and drizzle the tahini over all. Sprinkle the pine nuts on top, fol- in the book require many steps and lots of pots to ensure they hold together. lowed by the za’atar and parsley. and pans. Luckily, the deal I struck with Joel was note:Finally, You the Turkey and Zucchini Burgers that I would cook if he would clean up. with Green Onion and Cumin make a delicious Make sure you’ve paid Herein is a sampling of the recipes I tried. mid-week meal. Although the recipe calls for your pledge to the JFEC sour cream, Tofutti brand “Better Than Sour Pureed Beets with Goat Cheese and Hazel- Cream” provides a cooling counterpoint to the nuts was both a stunningly beautiful and tasty starter. The sweetness of the beets was coun- spicy patties in the kosher home. terbalanced by a swirl of tangy Greek yogurt The Roasted Butternut Squash and Red that not only provided a creamy mouthfeel, but Onion with Tahini and Za’atar is probably which made for a stunning alabaster contrast the most talked about dish from this cookbook, to the deep red of the beets. The creaminess in it’s that good. The creamy sesame paste, sweet turn contrasted with the satisfying crunch of squash, and tangy onions are sublime in com- toasted nuts. bination. Although technically a side dish, the Your son’s Bar Mitzvah. Of the three soups I tested, all were a hit (in- protein from the tahini and the pine nuts make this eminently doable as a main dish for veg- Your daughter’s wedding. cluding Watercress and Chickpea Soup with etarians and even vegans. A simple weekly Shabbot. Rose Water and Ras El Hanout, and Tomato For dessert, I made the and Sourdough Soup) but my absolute favor- Semolina, Coconut and Marmalade Cake, prepared with orange ite was the Burnt Eggplant with Mograbieh. I You set the date and we have the menu just for you. have to admit that pureed eggplant didn’t sound juice, orange rind, and orange marmalade, with We specialize in vegetarian, vegan and kosher meals. all that attractive to me, but with tomato adding orange blossom water in the soaking syrup. I found the orange blossom water much too per- vibrant color, and several toppings providing 860-440-3315 • www.gourmet-galley.com • [email protected] texture, it was a hit. Unfortunately, it was also fume-y for my taste, so the second time I made 12 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 Is Iran deal built on unrealistic hope? By Ray Takeyh, Washington Post is a big bet to place on one of the most peculiar is a radicalized variation of Shiite Islam, but none- The nuclear deal between the United States regimes in modern times. - and Iran is already proving to be one of the most The notion that revolutionary regimes evolve ary regimes usually evolve when their once-ardent controversial arms-control agreements to accept the legitimacy of the international order supporterstheless religion grow is disillusioned the official dogma. and abandon Revolution their in history. All key aspects of the accord, has many precedents. Indeed, most revolutionary faith. It is, after all, simple to be an ex-Marxist, as from its enforcement mechanisms to its states eventually concede their animosities for the this is a sign of intellectual maturation. But how sake of commerce and trade. Pragmatism often easy is it for clerics to abandon a mandate from are subjects of contention. However, in overwhelms rigid orthodoxy. Today, for instance, heaven? The hard-liners who dominate Iran’s un- thesunset end, clauses the viability to its verification of this deal system, rests China’s foreign policy is hardly shaped by Mao’s elected and most consequential institutions ear- not so much on technical formulations call for Marxist mobilization against the world nestly believe in their mission of salvation. Even but on something as ephemeral as hope: order. President Obama is seemingly convinced the regime’s loss of popular appeal is immaterial the hope that once the deal’s essential that once Iran’s interests are taken into account by to a political class that perceives its legitimacy as restrictions fade in a decade, Iran will deriving from the will of God. have been transformed into a respon- Since the inception of the Islamic republic, Iran’s sible member of the global society; the thisthe worldview displays and its cofferslittle understanding filled, it too ofwill the find cleri the- clerical rulers have woven complex conspiracies hope that with the passage of time, the caltemptations state and ofthe pragmatism unique role difficult that religion to resist. plays But in about the United States. The United States is seen theocratic state will shed its revolution- its self-image. as a cruel imperialist power plundering the Middle ary attire and become a reliable mem- Unlike its revolutionary counterparts, the Islam- East, and the themes of clashing civilizations and ber of the international community. This ic republic’s ideology is its religion. To be sure, this economic exploitation condition their interna- tional perspective. Then, Islamist assertions are never far behind, as the United States is also seen Where is Bernie on Israel? as a sinister source of cultural pollution seeking to The Jewish candidate for president, able health care. delude young Muslims in the name of modernity. 73, has a long record of criticizing -- “He is a man of the people,” Silverman said. “He Thus, coexistence with the West can lead only to and defending -- the Jewish state has to be; his name is Bernie.” a loss of religious identity and submission to the Fresh out of the University of Chicago and al- United States’ global system of economic exploita- By Ron Kampeas, JTA, ready deeply involved in left-wing activism, Sand- tion. Reprinted in Times of Israel ers spent several months in the mid-1960s on a Bernie Sanders’s best friend is a Zi- kibbutz. The Brooklyn-born and accented Sanders Ray Takeyh is a senior fellow at the Council on onist who teaches Jewish philosophy, he has been shaped by the murder of his father’s ex- Foreign Relations.

Editorials • Cartoons Letters had a formative experience on a kibbutz tended family in the Holocaust. and “Saturday Night Live” dubbed him “As everyone in this room knows, I am a Jew, the “old Jew.” an old Jew,” actor Fred Armisen said while playing lETTERS TO THE EDITOR Still, Sanders can’t get away from the inevitable Sanders in a 2013 “Saturday Night Live” sketch. “But where is he on Israel?” question, especially Sanders’s well-known pique surfaced in June Objection to article now that the Democratic presidential contender, when Diane Rehm, the NPR talk show host, declar- an Independent senator from Vermont who cau- I note with sadness the August 7, 2015 Jewish Lead- atively told him he had dual US-Israel citizenship, front page article “Coming to terms with tough is- cuses with Democrats, has pulled ahead of Hillary er citing an anti-Semitic meme circulating on the In- sues” by Jerry Fischer. It appears the article is driven ternet. more by ideology than reality. A lone criminal attacks “Do you view yourself as a Zionist?” the left- “Well, no, I do not have dual citizenship with Is- marchers in a gay pride parade, not because he was leaningClinton in online New Hampshire, magazine Vox the askedfirst primary Sanders state. in a rael,” Sanders said. “I’m an American. I don’t know an Orthodox Jew but because he was a criminal. The July 28 interview. where that question came from. I am an American Israeli criminal system is responding energetically to It’s a funny question for Sanders, who if there citizen, and I have visited Israel on a couple of oc- this and other acts of violence cited in the article. were an “out and proud” metric for Jews in politics casions. No, I’m an American citizen, period.” It is noteworthy the writer of the article, for em- would score high. So where does Bernie Sanders stand on Israel? phasis, reminds the reader that decades ago that Rabin’s assassin also was an orthodox Jewish stu- Sanders, 73, is best friends with Richard Sugar- Here’s a review. man, a professor of Jewish philosophy at the Uni- He backs Israel, but he believes in spending less versity of Vermont who champions Zionism to his about the Palestinian terrorism, singling out only Is- on defense assistance to Israel and more on eco- raeli government for condemnation. Is that the latest left-leaning students. His other best friend — and dent. Yet there is not a single sentence telling us nomic assistance in the Middle East. sport practice in the Jewish Leader? - Is Sanders a Zionist? Here’s what he told Vox’s Palestinian terrorism is responsible for count- sity of Vermont professor of literature who is a Ezra Klein: less suicide bombings of café houses, civilian buses, former chief of staff — is Huck Gutman, a Univer weddings, Passover Seders and much more. Those what the word is? Do I think Israel has the right to atrocities are responsible for hundreds of deaths and passionateWhen comedian aficionado Sarah of the Silverman prose of Israeli introduced poet “A Zionist? What does that mean? Want to define thousands of injuries, apparently these atrocities the SandersYehuda Amichai. at an August 10 rally in Los Angeles, she should be playing an even-handed role in terms of writer feels are not worthy of mentioning. shunted aside for a moment her caustic Jewish itsexist? dealings Yeah, Iwith do. Do the I believePalestinian that communitythe United States in Is- Mr. Fischer, by raising a phantom issue of Arab and Christian citizens of Israel not being given the same shtick. rael? Absolutely I do. rights and protection in Israel as Jewish citizens, the “His moral compass and sense of values inspires “Again, I think that you have volatile regions in me,” she said. “He always seems to be on the right - the world, the Middle East is one of them, and the ship. This claim is not only hollow but contemptuous. side of history.” United States has got to work with other countries Particularlyarticle finds justificationwhen contrasting to tarnish with the the Israeli Arab leaderMiddle - East neighborhood where “Judenrain” is practiced, tions that align him with positions that polls show - Christians are beheaded and other minorities are AmericanSilverman Jews ticked overwhelmingly off a list of Sanders’s favor: for qualifica same- estinianaround the state world where to fight the for people Israel’s in thatsecurity country and slaughtered en mass. Nevertheless, Mr. Fischer elects sex marriage, for civil rights, against the Iraq war. existence at the same time as we fight for a Pal She might have added favoring universally avail- BERNIE CONT. ON PG 13 LETTER CONT. ON PG 13 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 13

RABBIS SUPPORT CONT. FROM PAGE 1 ADL OPPOSED CONT. FROM PAGE 1 mention of Israel as a vocal Rabbi Samuel Gordon of Wilmette, Illinois, said in the news America, Israel and other US allies.” critic of the Iran deal as well as release that if Congress rejects the deal, “the consequences for “With this ‘day after’ in mind, we believe the stakeholders - the United States, Israel, the Jewish community and the world regardless of the outcome of a vote in Congress – should work the agreement with those who across the aisle for a more robust approach towards Iran. We hissupported conflation the ofIraq opponents War come of “We fear that the outcome will be the collapse of the interna- need to recognize the strategic challenges posed by Iran and dangerously close to suggest- willtional be sanctions significant.” regime, an Iranian race for nuclear weapons and propose to address them with new consensus around a regional ing that American Jews have an associated arms race in the Middle East and isolation of Israel - placed the interests of Israel and the United States from international partners,” Gordon said. als.” above those of their own coun- Numerous American Jewish organizations, including the strategy,The ADL one hasthat joinedreflects other our democratic Jewish organizations values and highest in voicing ide try. Anti-Defamation League and American Jewish Committee, have criticism of the rhetoric used by President Barack Obama and Leadership from the An- publicly opposed the Iran deal negotiated between Iran and six his administration in arguing for the agreement and denouncing ti-Defamation League, both its opponents. retired and current, has ex- lobbying the Congress to reject the deal and has spent millions These groups are worried that the president’s particular pressed similar worries. majorof dollars powers. in its Thecampaign. American Israel Public Affairs Committee is Congress has until late September to decide whether to reject BERNIE ON ISRAEL CONT. FROM PAGE 12 the deal. President Barack Obama is campaigning for the deal, can enjoy a decent standard of living, which is excoriated what he depicted as Israeli brutality while the Republicans mostly oppose the deal. certainly not the case right now. My long-term as well as Arab extremism. hope is that instead of pouring so much military “What is going on in the Middle East right CT Signatories: aid into Israel, into Egypt, we can provide more now is obviously a tragedy, there’s no question Rachel Goldenberg Deep River economic aid to help improve the standard of about it. The sight of Israeli soldiers breaking living of the people in that area.” David Leipziger Teva Middletown the arms and legs of Arabs is reprehensible. He will defend Israel to a hostile crowd, but The idea of Israel closing down towns and will also fault Israel – and will shout down heck- Jeremy Schwartz Willimantic lers. news conference, according to video unearthed Stacy Offner Guilford At a town hall in Cabot, Vermont, during last sealing them off is unacceptable,” he said at a summer’s Gaza war, a constituent commended crisis there for 30 years, you have had people Jeffery Silberman Westport Sanders for not signing onto a Senate resolution byat warAlternet for 30 writer years, Zaid you Jilani. have “Youa situation have had with a LETTER TO EDITOR CONT. FROM PAGE 12 some Arab countries where there are still some wondered if he would “go further.” Arab leadership calling for the destruction of In fact, despite wars, suicide bombings and terrorist attacks, that“Has solely Israel blamed overreacted? Hamas for Have the they conflict, bombed but the State of Israel and the murder of Israeli citi- to single out the Israeli government for vilification. UN facilities? The answer is yes, and that is ter- zens.” and other minorities including 1.5 million Arabs, freedom of re- ribly, terribly wrong,” Sanders said. Sanders said the United States should ex- Israelligion, offersfreedom its ofcitizens, speech, men,the rightwomen, to Jews,vote, accessChristians, to indepen Muslims- “On the other hand — and there is another ercise the prerogative it has as an economic dent courts and other domestic rights. Arabs even serve in Par- hand — you have a situation where Hamas is power. liament, while Arab neighboring countries practice “Judenrain”. sending missiles into Israel — a fact — and you “We are pouring billions of dollars in arms Jerry’s faith that the Palestinians want peace is based on know where some of those missiles are coming into Arab countries. We have the clout to de- wishful thinking, not reality. The Palestinian charter calls for the from? They’re coming from populated areas; mand they and Israel, who we’re also heav- destruction of Israel. During the last peace negotiating cycle, the that’s a fact. Hamas is using money that came Palestinian delegation would not even sit in the same room with into Gaza for construction purposes — and God out a sensible solution to the problem which the Israeli delegation. What the Arabs want is a Palestinian state knows they need roads and all the things that ilywould financing, guarantee to beginthe existence to sit down of the and State work of that includes all of Israel. they need — and used some of that money to Israel and which would also protect Palestinian Jerry argues that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s comment that build these very sophisticated tunnels into Is- rights,” he said. no Palestinian state will be established on his watch “needs to be rael for military purposes.” He doesn’t think the Iran nuclear deal is per- walked back”. Can it be realistically expected that a peaceful Pal- Hecklers interrupted, some shouting epi- fect, but he backs it. thets. “It’s so easy to be critical of an agreement Indeed the Palestinian charter needs to be walked back as well. “Excuse me, shut up, you don’t have the mi- which is not perfect,” he told CBS News on estinianSmall statewonder be established that lately whilewith a readingPalestinian the charterJewish Leader,in effect? it - August 7. “But the United States has to nego- seems as though you were reading a Palestinian Gazette. tion, I’m answering it. This is called democracy. tiate with, you know, other countries. We have crophone,”I am answering Sanders a question said. “You and askedI do not the want ques to to negotiate with Iran. And the alternative of Isidore (Izzy) Katz be disturbed.” not reaching an agreement, you know what it New London His critical but supportive posture on Israel is? It’s war. Do we really want another war, a has been consistent and has included using as- war with Iran? An asymmetrical warfare that sistance as leverage. will take place all over this world, threatening MENTION CONT. FROM PAGE 2 As mayor of Burlington, Vermont, in 1988, American troops? So I think we go as far as we tly to help mixture adhere. Roll pie dough into a tight log. Trim Sanders was asked if he backed then-candidate possibly can in trying to give peace a chance, about 1 1/2 inches from both ends; cut remaining log crosswise for president Jesse Jackson’s support for the if you like. Trying to see if this agreement will into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Arrange pieces cut-side down in a Palestinians during the First Intifada. Sanders work. And I will support it.”

CONT. FROM PAGE 2 snugready circleto assemble on a piece pie. of floured parchment paper. Dust with HAREDI SPLITS WIDEN more*Peel flour. and Gently slice apples.roll it into Toss a with10-inch lemon round. juice, Refrigerate vanilla and until re- dent Rivlin was not condoning homosexuality, many Haredi organizations that contacted the maining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in a large but rather was condoning all forms of violence. bowl. Pour apples into the dough-lined pie plate. Invert cinna- This balanced view by the President was not the cancelling of the invitation by the school in received well by some Haredi factions in Jeru- President’sRamot to the Office President, to express saying their that objection the Presi to- individual rounds separate a bit in the process). Pinch crusts to- salem. An invitation to the President to visit a dent of Israel would always be welcome at their mon-rollgether; Brush crust with on top beaten and egg.peel off the parchment (it’s OK if the Haredi school in Jerusalem’s Ramot neighbor- school. *Set pie on hot baking sheet in oven; bake until crust is golden hood at the beginning of the school year was The schism between the Haredi and secular rescinded by the school ‘because of his strong citizens in Jerusalem shows no sign of tapering with foil if top browns too quickly.) Transfer to a rack to cool support of the homosexual community follow- brownslightly. and filling is bubbling, about 50 minutes. (Tent loosely ing last month’s fatal stabbing’. new cinema complex in the capital that will be *Whisk the confectioners’ sugar and soymilk in small bowl Another Haredi school, ‘Dibrot Moshe’ in off.open Theon Shabbat.latest confrontation ©ASHERNET is the opening of a until smooth. Drizzle over the pie. Jerusalem’s Har Nof neighborhood was one of 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015 LILLIAN SEDER SYLVIA KLAUBER Norwich -- Lillian G. Seder, of Norwich, died peace- East Lyme - Sylvia (Fein- Memorial observance was held on Tues., Aug. 18, at Helen and fully on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, surrounded by her fam- stein) Klauber, 95, passed away Robert Hill’s residence in Sterling, MA. ily after 99 wonderful years. peacefully on Saturday, Aug. - She was born on Jan. 16, 1916 to the late Sander 15, 2015, at Jewish Healthcare care Center Hospice, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 10609. and Anna (Kessler) Golub. She graduated from Nor- after an illness. InArrangements lieu of flowers, are contributions under the care may of be the made Miles-Sterling to Jewish Health Funer- wich Free Academy, then Willimantic State Teacher’s She was born in Paterson, al and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling, MA. College and began her teaching career in a one room N.J., the daughter of Saul and schoolhouse in Gales Ferry. She held that position un- Ruth (Rosenhaus) Feinstein. MIRIAM ‘MIMI’ JADOVICH til her marriage to Edward J. Seder on Aug. 25, 1940 Her loving husband of - Miriam “Mimi” Jadovich, 90, of 19 Elrin Place, and interrupted her career because married women 67 years, Robert H. Klauber, New London died Wed., July 29, 2015, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.

Obituaries were not allowed to teach at that time. She returned to passed away in 2010. She was born July 21, 1925, in New London, the daughter of teaching in 1956 in the Norwich public school system She leaves her son, Mi- Julius and Pearl (Lubchansky) Halpern. and retired in 1978. chael B. Klauber and his wife, “Mimi” was the co-owner of State Venetian Blind Co. of New Lillian was an active member of Beth Jacob Syna- Marcy, of Simpsonville, S.C.; London with her husband, Edward. gogue and was a two term president of the Norwich her daughter, Helen Hill and In addition to her husband, Edward; she is survived by a chapter of Hadassah. In addition, she enjoyed accompanying her her husband, Robert, of Ster- daughter, Jody Morris of New London; and a brother, Kenneth late husband, Ed, in attending Republican political events on the ling, Mass.; her brother, Hor- Halpern. Funeral services were held July 31 at Byles Memorial local, state and national levels. ace Feinstein of Florida; four Home, New London. Burial followed in Beth El Cemetery, Groton. Lillian was an avid reader and excelled in all forms of needle- grandchildren, and nephews Shiva was observed at her late residence. work, but her greatest joy was when her multi-generational fam- and nieces. ily gathered together at her home. She will be missed by all who She was predeceased by charity of the donor’s choice. knew her. Lillian’s legacy of kindness and generosity will live on her sister, Rhoda Milnarich of InPlease lieu of visit flowers, donations in toher sign memory the guestmay be book made or to to a through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. El Paso, Texas. www.Byles.com share a memory. Lillian is survived by her sons, Michael and his wife, Judith Sylvia graduated from Pa- (Levin), of West Hartford and Stephen and his wife, Jane (King), terson Eastside High School, CELIA STEINBERG of Bozrah; and daughter, Joan Seder of Norwich. She is also sur- attended Bergen Commu- - Celia Steinberg, 91, passed away on vived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Cohen and her husband, nity College in Paramus, N.J., West Palm Beach, Fla. Saturday, July 25, 2015, in West Palm Beach, surrounded by her Steven, of Farmington, Sarah Shapiro and her husband, Jona- and graduated from William loving family. than, of Middletown, Katherine Karon and her husband, Adam, Paterson University with a - of Newton, Mass. and Andrew Seder and his wife, Rebecca (Gal- bachelor’s degree. She was a beth Wigodsky. She graduated from Lafayette High School. She ligan), of Quaker Hill; step-granddaughter, Julianne Weiner and bookkeeper for many years She was born in New York, the daughter of Hyman and Eliza her husband, Seth, of Boyds, Md.; great-grandchildren, Alyssa for several companies before she split her time with her children and their families in Con- and Sasha Cohen and Lily and Ari Shapiro; and seven great-step- retiring. Sylvia was an active workednecticut asand a schoolCalifornia secretary before in moving New York to Florida. City. After retirement, grandchildren. member of Temple Israel and She was married to Jack Steinberg for 57 happy years until he She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; grandson, its Sisterhood in Ridgewood, passed away in 2002. Joshua White Seder; and great-grandson, Daya Edward Seder; N.J., and was a nursing home She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard sisters, Ruth Berkman and Sylvia Blinderman; and brother, advocate for the State of Con- and Louise Steinberg of Waterford; her daughter and son-in-law, Abraham Golub. necticut. She was treasurer Debra and David Halladay of Jupiter, Fla.; three grandsons, Dr. The family wishes to thank Lillian’s caregivers who provided and past president of her Joshua Steinberg and Danielle Gioia, David and Melissa Steinberg her with kindness, comfort and compassionate care. condo association and enjoyed and Michael Halladay; and two great-grandchildren; her brother A graveside service was held Aug. 16, 2015, at the Hebrew knitting, crochet, and collect- and sister-in-law, David and Roberta Wigodsky; brothers-in-law, Benevolent Cemetery #2, Route 12, Preston, CT. Shiva was held ing china elephants. Martin Gerstell and Sam Levinrad; many nieces, nephews and following the funeral Sunday, and from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday. A committal service was cousins; and close friend, Bea Cohen. Donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to the Otis Li- held at George Washington Me- brary, or the charity of your choice. morial Park in Paramus, N.J. STEINBERG CONT. ON PG 15 SEYMOUR SOLTZ New London - Seymour Byles-MacDougall THOMAS L. NEILAN & SONS Soltz, 89, of Montauk Ave., Funeral Service, Inc died Sun., August 16 at his res- (860) 442-0343 Funeral Directors idence. Seymour was born Oct. (888) 736-7036 30, 1925, in New London. He was the son of Charles Daniel W. Byles and Tobie (Friedberg) Soltz. Reid B. Burdick John D. 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INTRIGUE ON THE THAMES CONT. FROM PAGE 5 Nguyen, whose parents es- away aboard a tourist cruise boat bound for the United States. her face ashen gray, her arms limp at her side. caped from Saigon on the last They’re in detention somewhere in Hanoi, but I don’t know Brad ran to the kitchen to call the paramedics, but before he U.S evacuation when South where.” could dial, Mrs. Cohen was already sitting up, a befuddled look Vietnam fell to the commu- The old lady ran a hand through straggles of white hair. “I’m on her face. nists in ’73. “ so confused,” she said. “What does it all mean?” “Find them. No matter how impossible, we’ve got to get them “So is Sheldon still alive?” Brad shrugged and led the old lady to a chair. “I think you have out.” the old lady asked, her hands grandchildren, Mrs. Cohen.” trembling, as soon as Sheldon the old lady’s lips. began reading. tried to catch her breath. “Here,“Of course drink I’ll this help first,” you,” Brad he said, said, as holding if she’d a asked glass ofhim water for as to- “I wish I could tell you he is. Her eyes bulged and her hands fluttered like sparrows, as she sistance crossing the street. And as he wondered how an escape I’m not sure,” Brad said. “But I hands to her throat. Then her eyes rolled back in their sockets, could be orchestrated, he pictured Sheldon the Vet, and a smile do know this man thinks Shel- “Please help me find them,” she whispered as she put her came to Brad’s face. don was his father. And that SOLTZ CONT. FROM PAGE 14 To be continued. . . man’s got two children and a Mr. Soltz, along with his brothers, owned and operated the wife of his own. They were ar- former Soltz Meat Market on Golden St. and Soltz Kosher Meat Remember to send in your subscription rested when they tried to stow Market on Bank St. He is survived by his brother, Lester Soltz, a dear sister-in-law STEINBERG Sally Soltz, and was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews CONT. FROM PAGE 14 as well. Anyone who knew her He was predeceased by his brothers Alvin and Jacob Soltz and counted her as one of the kind- a sister Irene Katz. est people they ever knew. She A graveside service was held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at was always an optimist, saw Congregation Ahavath Chesed Cemetery in Waterford. the best in people and never Byles Memorial Home in New London, assisted with the ar- lost her temper. Family was rangements. Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook everything to her. or to share a memory. She enjoyed creative writ- Contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation ing and published short sto- Ahavath Chesed, 590 Montauk Ave., New London, CT 06320 or ries and poetry under several to a charity of the donor’s choice. names. She volunteered to Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners teach English to Russian refu- gees and her family helped re- AUTO | HOME | COMMERCIAL | MARINE settle relatives during World War II. Interment was in Florida. Levine Insurance Group LLC Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Andrew J. Levine of Palm Beach County FL, Na- tional Kidney Foundation or 221 Boston Post Rd. 860-739-4444 Office Come in! We’d like to meet you! the Jewish Federation of East- P.O. Box 339 860-739-6861 Fax ern CT, 28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320. East Lyme, CT 06333 [email protected] 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY 16 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 21, 2015

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