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Microsoft Acquires FieldOne, closed. The deal Argentine President Refuses to munity, but she also mocked her critics by Founded by Satmar Chassid comes four Apologize for Anti-Semitic Slur saying that The Merchant of Venice was per- (JNI.media) Last Thursday, comput- months after the (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Ar- formed at the Habima Theater in Israel. ing giant Microsoft acquired FieldOne two companies gentine President Cristina Fernandez de Services, a software company that sup- signed a strate- Kirchner has refused to apologize for an- Car Bombs Rock Gaza plies fi eld-service applications to compa- gic alliance to in- ti-Semitic remarks she posted on Twitter (ynetnews.com) The bombings of six Ha- nies like United Technologies and Mit- tegrate Microsoft last week in which she compared invest- mas vehicles Sunday morning in Gaza City subishi-Hitachi Power Systems, Fortune Dynamics cus- ment funds contributing to Argentina’s ex- are likely to reignite the ongoing strug- reported. tomer relationship PHOTO COURTESY OF SHLOMO BAUM tensive national debt to William Shake- gle between Hamas and Salafi st elements FieldOne, founded by Shlomo Baum, management ap- speare’s famous Jewish antagonist Shylock, in the Strip, with Israel unwillingly being a member of the Satmar Chassidic move- plication with FieldOne’s suite, which in- playing on the old anti-Semitic claim of drawn into the confl ict. ment and resident of Kiryat Yoel in upstate cludes scheduling, routing and inventory, Jews trying to control global fi nance. Four of the destroyed vehicles be- NY, was sold for $39 million. Fortune reported. Fernandez tweeted the remarks follow- longed to Hamas military wing members, In the past, Baum was appointed by Bob Stutz, corporate vice president for ing a visit to a Buenos Aires school, where and the rest belonged to Islamic Jihad mil- the Satmar Rebbe to design and build the Microsoft Dynamics CRM, announced in she told 10-year-old students that to un- itary wing members. The charred vehicles Internet fi ltering system “fence,” to allow a blogpost: “Field-service management is derstand Argentina’s economic crisis, they were parked outside the houses of the lo- members of the community safe access to a specifi c but critically important area of should read Shakespeare’s The Merchant of cal offi cials in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan the World Wide Web. customer service, providing companies Venice. In that play, Jewish moneylender Shy- neighborhood. The attacks, committed FieldOne’s team includes, besides Shlo- with the ability to deliver end-to-end fi eld lock is portrayed as a greedy ruthless usurer. in the heart of Hamas territory, showed a mo Baum who is listed as Founder, Pres- service.” “No, don’t laugh. Usury and bloodsuck- high level of professionalism due to the ex- ident and Chief Technology Offi cer, CEO It is estimated that the fi eld service ers have been immortalized in the greatest pertise needed to make the devices, plant Ilan Slasky; COO Julio Hartstein; Avrum management market is worth as much as literature for centuries,” Kirchner tweeted. them discreetly and activate them. The Ha- Weinberger, VP Of Engineering and Dan $18 billion. Microsoft will be competing Kirchner has not only refused to apolo- mas Interior Ministry, which includes the Gittler, Vice President Enterprise Services. against ServiceMax, which is a close ally of gize for the remarks, which have caused an Terms of the transaction weren’t dis- Marc Benioff’s Salesforce. uproar in the country’s large Jewish com-  CONTINUED ON P. 5 JEWISH LINK OF NEW JERSEY RESPECTED TABLE OF CONTENTS WELL-CONNECTED World News ...... Starting on Page 6 & Editorial ...... Page 8

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 CONTINUED FROM P. 4 Although Netanyahu traveled all over ate (which are regional branches of the ecutive Director David Harris, who called the world trying to block the nuclear deal chief rabbinate) are authorized to issue a for “constant vigilance” to prevent such at- security forces, released a statement saying with Iran, “he was not taken seriously any- kashrut certifi cate with the word “kosher” tacks. that “terrorists” had conducted the attack, where and by anybody and was fi nally an- on it. and that they would bear the punishment. gry,” he wrote. In recent years however, several restau- Dangerous Driving Can Be Detected The statement did not identify any specif- Referring to Israel, Yashayaei went on rants in Jerusalem and of late in Tel Aviv With App Developed by Ben- ic group, however. Witnesses said a freshly to criticize “the regime that has been occu- have dropped their rabbinate supervision, Gurion University of the Negev painted Islamic State group fl ag was seen at pying a large part of the Palestinian lands due to objections to various bad practic- Researchers at Ben Gurion of the Ne- the site of the explosions. since 1967 and has never heeded any of the es of rabbinate kashrut supervision, in fa- gev (BGU) have recently developed a po- No organization has offi cially claimed resolutions adopted by the UN General As- vor of an independent Orthodox kashrut tentially lifesaving app that classifi es driv- responsibility for the bombings, but it sembly or Security Council, and has even licensing authority called Hasgacha Pratit. ers based on their driving style and phone seems like the culprits are the same Salaf- rejected to temporarily stop building settle- In order to get around the law, Hasgacha usage behind the wheel. The app rewards ist groups behind other recent bombings ments.” Pratit does not use the word “kosher” on its young drivers with privileges and enforc- throughout the Gaza Strip, which were He accused Israel of using rockets fi red certifi cates but instead states that the res- es driving regulations. The driving app uses committed in response to a wave of Salaf- at it from Gaza as a “pretext” to “turn the taurant has rabbinical supervision. the smartphone’s sensors to collect and ist arrests by Hamas. Just last week, Ha- Gaza Strip into ruins.” Yashayaei’s com- store multiple types of data on driving in mas arrested two Salafi sts during Eid al Fitr ments against Israel have been perceived U.S. Probes Chattanooga the Cloud, which is then accessible to the prayers in the northern Gaza Strip. The ar- as a calculated effort to protect the Jewish Gunman’s Travel to Middle East user. The algorithms fi rst determine and rests infuriated the Salafi st groups. community by fl aunting their patriotic cre- (JNS.org) U.S. authorities are investigat- classify the driver’s driving style on a con- The Salafi sts understand that the best dentials. ing recent travel to the Middle East by Mo- tinuous scale: anxious, cautious, danger- way to pressure Hamas is by occasionally “Jews in Iran have to be careful. The an- hammad Youssef Abdulazeez, who shot ously irresponsible, angry and hostile. The shooting rockets at Israel, which warrants ti-Semitic discourse may have even gone and killed fi ve U.S. Marines on Thursday app then rates smartphone usage while an automatic response from the IDF lead- beyond that which was [seen] during the in Chattanooga, Tenn., before he was shot driving on a continuous scale: non-user, ing to the destruction of Hamas facilities, time of [president] Mahmoud Ahmadine- dead by police. passive and active. The app then provides because Israel sees Hamas as responsible jad in order to boost the resistance creden- Authorities fear that Abdulazeez was feedback to the driver on his or her smart- for any fi re emanating from Gaza. Hamas tials of the regime in light of the nuclear radicalized in recent years and are prob- phone regarding a single trip or accumu- has stepped up its arrests in response and deal with the West,” Eldad Pardo, an Irani- ing his visit to Jordan last year. They have lated trips. The researchers believe that the continues to arrest militants involved in an expert at Hebrew University of Jerusa- also not ruled out a possible trip he made app can be used by automobile insurance the rocket fi re, including central fi gures in lem, told The Jerusalem Post . “Yashayaei’s to Yemen. companies and accident investigators, as- the Salafi st groups. article seems also to resonate with those Abdulazeez was born in Kuwait to a Pal- suming the proper legislative environment Until recently, the Salafi st bombings Iranians who wish to see decades of Irani- estinian father and was a naturalized Amer- is in place. Dr. Rohn, chief executive offi cer have targeted public infrastructure, like an adventurism across the region end.” ican citizen. The FBI and police have said it and founder of Originality Group, an Israe- banks or western cultural centers, but it The Jewish leader “wisely separates be- is “premature” to declare his motive for the li startup dedicated to the development of seems that the bombers have refocused tween Netanyahu – described as evil and ir- shooting, but they have already called the algorithms and sales of services for detec- their attention to attacking Hamas and Is- relevant – and those opposing him with- attack “domestic terrorism.” tion of plagiarism in Hebrew, Arabic and lamic Jihad operatives. Past experiences in- in Israel; and distinguishes between Israel “Chattanooga tragically is not the fi rst other languages, together with his stu- dicate that Hamas will most likely respond itself and the territories captured in 1967,” time terrorists inspired by a twisted, hate- dents, recruited more than 10,000 drivers with more arrests against the groups, lead- continued Pardo. “Thus he seems to defend ful, violent Islamist ideology have target- of cars, buses and motorcycles, in rural, ur- ing to an endless cycle of tit-for-tat. not only Iranian Jews, but also puts Israel ed and killed American military on U.S. According to current polls, 12 percent of in the best possible light in an extremely soil,” said American Jewish Committee Ex-  CONTINUED ON P. 11 Gaza residents support and identify with hostile environment, in which anti-Semitic the Salafi sts and the Islamic State’s ideolo- genocidal discourse is the norm.” gy. Hamas is doing everything in its powers to isolate and minimize the extent of the Shas’ Kashrut Law Approved public’s support for the Salafi sts, in order to By Ministerial Committee prevent their growth to the point of posing for Legislation a real threat to Hamas rule in Gaza. (vosizneis.com) Bnei Brak—Shas’ contro- versial kashrut law, designed to outlaw in- Iran’s Jewish Community dependent kashrut authorities, was passed Leader Calls Netanyahu by the Ministerial Committee for Legis- ‘Narcissistic, Delusional’ lation on Sunday for a preliminary read- (vosizneis.com) The head of Iran’s Jewish ing in the Knesset, but included an agree- community, Haroun Yashayaei, has harshly ment that it would require the agreement criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- of Finance Minister and Kulanu chairman yahu in an article appearing in a major Ira- Moshe Kahlon before any further progress nian newspaper. The piece was published in the Knesset. soon after the nuclear deal was struck with The compromise secured by the Kulanu world powers last week. party, which strongly backs independent “There is no doubt that the Israeli prime kashrut licensing, means that after the bill’s minister is so narcissistic that none of these approval in its preliminary Knesset reading developments can deter him from follow- a new draft will be created requiring Kahl- ing his delusional goals,” the chairman of on’s approval and subsequent re-approval the Tehran Jewish Committee wrote in an in the ministerial committee before it goes article published last week in the Iranian to the Knesset for its fi rst reading. daily Shargh and translated by the Iran Re- The current law as it stands states that view website. only the chief rabbinate or a local rabbin- Ryanair Will Fly to Eilat, But Not Tel Aviv By Zack Pyzer/Tazpit News Agency a very unique tourist destination like Mo- rocco and the Canary Islands, and we are Budget Airline Ryanair will be launch- certain that we will fi ll the planes.” ing fl ights to Israel’s southern tourist city Russian tourists in particular are being Eilat, starting this coming winter. Tick- courted, with the country regularly being ets for the six weekly fl ights are touted to the source of the highest number of tour- start at €30 (Euros) each way, but fl ights ists to the Jewish State. will not stop in Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Air- Ryanair had been considering fl ying port, which serves the vast majority of to Ben Gurion, but they stated that due to Israelis traveling abroad. Ryanair’s Da- the terms set by Israel’s airport authority, vid O’Brien said, “We will strengthen our other routes were at present more profi t- presence in Israel as time goes by. Eilat is able.

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By Maxine Dovere their arrival to the death camp. His grand- father, aunt, cousins all perished in the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) held same fl ames. its 10th annual Summit in Washington, DC Somehow, Roth survived. He was sent on July 13 and 14. The Summit brought to- to work in the fi elds, draining swamps. gether some 6000 Zionists from across Wiesel, he said with a bit of wry humor, America and Canada and from recently had more fancy work—having been sent established CUFI outposts in Europe to to labor in a chemical factory. In January, discuss issues affecting the well-being of 1945, they were marched to Buchenwald. the State of Israel. Representatives of the They survived. Christian, Jewish and Israeli people fol- Roth recalled the morning of April 11, lowed intense learning sessions with vis- 1945, when he and Wiesel cowered on the its to their legislators on Capitol Hill. fl oor of their comfortless bunk, hearing The largest pro-Israel organization bullets fl y above them. “By 11, there was in the world, CUFI has about 2.2 million silence. At 3 p.m., two American soldiers members worldwide. The organization, walked into the barracks.” One, he recalled founded by Pastor John Hagee and his was black, the other, white. They arrived to wife, Diana, calls itself a “national grass- a chorus of “amen” and “praise.” Roth said, roots movement.” Similar in mission to “To us, the Messiah had just arrived.” the American Israel Public Affairs Commit- Elie Wiesel and Irving Roth were young tee (AIPAC), it is an advocacy group that teenagers when, in May 1944, each arrived presents pro-Israel policies to the Congress separately to Auschwitz. Both experienced and Executive Branch of the United States. Diana Hagee (at podium) and husband Pastor John Hagee (2nd from right) presenting award tragedy and triumph, suffering and surviv- Two events marked emotional high to Iriving Roth (left) al. They survived Auschwitz, they survived points of the two-day conference. Monday death marches, they survived Buchenwald. evening’s “A Night to Honor Israel” fi lled came that the honoree, who is well into ing the famed author “has gone from total Well into his ninth decade, Roth is a vi- the room. Flags waved, dancers round- his 80s, had sent heartfelt apologies, hav- darkness to be a symbol of light,” empha- brant speaker whose words brought the ed the fl oor and the First Baptist Atlan- ing been advised not to travel to Washing- sizing that “70 years ago, this would have enthusiastic CUFI crowd to its feet. He ta Choir raised the spirits of almost 6000 ton. In his stead and on his behalf, Irving been more than a dream!” has been part of CUFI for over fi ve years. mostly Christian (plus a signifi cant cadre Roth, himself a survivor of extermina- Irving Roth arrived in Auschwitz af- He has related his history to thousands of Jewish) Zionists. After a day of lobbying tion camps and death marches, received ter three days and three nights packed in of members of CUFI on campuses across their legislators on Capitol Hill, over 1000 the award from Pastor John Hagee and his a cattle car. He was 14, very soon alone, America. Wiesel, winner of the Nobel Prize gathered for the annual CUFI Summit din- wife, Diana. frightened. Standing before the mem- for a life centered on humanity, is the au- ner. Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel was to be Roth, founder of the Holocaust Re- bers of CUFI and their Jewish guests, he thor of 13 books, one of which is Night. In honored with the organization’s “Defender source Center in Manhasset, NY, has said recalled the sights that shocked his eyes. this narrative of just over 100 pages, he de- of the Faith” award. With over 1000 major “God has sent CUFI to the Jewish people.” The young teenager was separated from donors gathered to hear him speak, word He accepted the award for Elie Wiesel, say- all of his family except his brother upon  CONTINUED ON P. 7 Discover Retirement Living… THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

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6 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM WORLD NEWS POLITICS AND PARSHA Honors, Concern of the Jews.” His Characterize CUFI Summit clear references to Devarim 5775:  CONTINUED FROM P. 6 the pending Iran “deal” were clear: “They did not ask Unrevised History scribes his Holocaust: “Here there ‘will you disarm?’ are no fathers, no brothers, no Rather they (the By Howie Beigelman friends...everyone lives and dies Germans) contin- for himself alone.” Describing ued the militariza- Moses begins what may well be history’s fi rst his fi rst night in Auschwitz, Wie- tion.” Farewell Address. sel wrote “the smoke, the faces of “Nothing has As he reviews the good, the bad, and even the children turned into smoke; the changed,” warned ugly, he also does one other thing: he keeps his fl ames which consumed my fate.” the Holocaust role true, and public. “In the 20th century, how was survivor. “The de- He speaks of the Exodus, of Divine might, and it possible? The citizens of Eu- monization is of victory at the Red Sea and then Revelation at Sinai. rope were transformed from de- still there. No But he also discusses—at some length—the sin of the spies and its cent human beings into mur- one cares. Half disastrous national consequences. There he says, of the suggestion to derers.” Roth minced no words, the college pop- send the Twelve across the Jordan River and report back, “and it was saying “the Holocaust was helped ulation does not good in my eyes.” by hundreds of thousands, all know where Isra- There were good reasons to scout the terrain ahead, and Joshua were part of the murderous re- el is, repeating no- himself would likewise send a smaller, more trusted set. No one could gime.” body cares.” shout ‘United for Israel!’” have predicted for certain what they’d say, or how it would play out. “It’s a simple process—demo- Roth spoke within hours of Roth has been associated It doesn’t work out the way anyone hoped. nization. Blame the Jews for every the signing of “The Deal” between with CUFI since it had less than Moses, decades on, takes full responsibility. diffi culty in the world.” The sur- the P5+1 and Iran. Commenting, 500,000 members. Then, John He does not argue that he made use of the best information availa- vivor continued, saying sadly, Roth rhetorically asked, “Don’t Hagee had said, “Once we reach ble, or that he acquiesced to a decision he did not fully support. “And the world did nothing. Step these people understand negoti- a million, we just need the other Elected offi cials and policymakers do make decisions with the by step. The fi rst step was a boy- ation? (John) Kerry does not un- 49 million evangelicals to join!” best information available to them. cott—something like what is go- derstand...The scary part is that Nominating CUFI members as Sometimes, that policy, determination, or decision works as ing on now—boycott, intolerance our political system uses words “my dear friends,” Roth contin- planned, and sometimes not. to Jews.” He spoke of the 1936 that demonize the Jews. Kerry ued, saying, “You are the most im- When not, one thing everyone can learn from Moses is admitting Olympics in which no Jews were has said ‘if Israel doesn’t do some- portant people—the righteous of it. allowed to participate. thing about negotiating with the the world. CUFI supporters have That works for policies in geopolitics, domestically, in a business, Roth was 9 when the Eng- Palestinians, (Israel) will be an given money, given time, given an organization, and in the home. lish ceded Czechoslovakia to Ger- apartheid state.’ This is the hand soul, to work for the state of Isra- Words to consider. Ideas to ponder. Politics & the parsha. many. “The world stood by and of Joseph Goebbels in the 1930s. el. Your continuous support will did nothing,” he reminded. “The It’s like deja vu all over again.” grow from strength to strength.” Howie Beigelman, formerly of Springfi eld, NJ, is Executive Director of Ohio Jewish Commu- world gave a hechsher—a sort of He paused, then declared “but, Declaring “Am Yisrael Chai,” nities. He works at the intersection of Jewish communal service and nonprofi t advocacy. Fol- Good Housekeeping seal,” he add- not, because you’re here! Because Roth left the stage to a standing low him on Twitter @howielbv ed ruefully, “to the persecution 6,000 Christians stood up and ovation.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK OF NEW JERSEY The Signifi cant Timing of the Iran Nuke Deal Co-Founders/Co-Publishers Moshe Kinderlehrer Mark (Mendy) Schwartz The destruction of both the First and Nine Days leading into Tisha B’Av serious- er outside variables that exist. Still we im- Managing Editor Second Temples. ly and with caution both in our family lives plore the community to be cautious and Adam Negnewitzky The beginning in 1492 of the Spanish In- and as a people. calm as the Congress reviews this diffi cult Associate Publisher/Editor quisition. We also fi nd it meaningful that of all and deplorable deal. Elizabeth Kratz Allies Britain and France declare war on times of the year to be debating the nucle- Our system of government is carrying Contributing Editors Germany in 1914. The treaty signed to end ar issue in Iran, a nation that with nucle- out its duty to review the deal. Our duty is Nina Glick World War I would go a long way towards ar capability could absolutely be an exis- to inform our Senators and Congressmen Phil Jacobs causing the beginning of the Holocaust. tential threat to Israel. This nuclear deal that this deal cannot and should not hap- Essex & Union Community Editor Deportations from Warsaw Ghetto to with Iran wasn’t signed last year or earlier pen. Jill Kirsch Treblinka death camp begins. this year. It happened on July 14 during the But the bottom line is that as we ap- Advertising Director In 1994 the AMIA or Jewish Commu- Three Weeks leading into Tisha B’Av. The proach and observe Tisha B’Av, our prayers Yaakov Serle nity Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina is Congress will review the deal for 60 days. should have a renewed urgency. These are Assistant Editor Avi Sheinfi l bombed by Hezbollah-backed terrorists, How ironic that the Congressional review the days that the Temples fell. We have an killing 86 people. period ends on Rosh Hashanah, the ulti- enemy leader who calls for the death of Is- Offi ce Manager Jennifer Hoff er All of the above occurred on the 9th Day mate time of our judgement and repent- rael and America on the very day his nation Bookkeeper of Av or Tisha B’Av. ance. signed a deal with the P5+1 nations. Gila Negnewitzky We are hardly suggesting to prepare for Few of us might be into symbolism, the The timing couldn’t have been more sig- Sales Development any sort of doom. Instead, we take these signifi cance of historic dates or any oth- nifi cant. Ken Goff stein Sales Representatives Avi Koenig LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Risa Lefkowitz Simon Worman To the Editor: sion that removes an existential merit (see tell them to be happy; he cried with them. Database Coordinator Moishie Rosenberg It is a pleasure to read Rabbi Gil Stu- Talmud Chullin 92) for the sake of limita- We, too, can cry with our gay friends when Sports Editor dent’s articles in the Jewish Link. In the tion of non-existent and imaginary govern- necessary and rejoice with them when appro- Steve Gutlove most recent article, “The Modern Ortho- ment interference in our families? priate. Proofreader/Copy Editor dox Jew and Gay Marriage” (July 9, 2015), The truth is, and it’s an unfortunate Gil Student Ruth Brody Rabbi Student tackles the “correct re- truth, that this confl ict that Rabbi Student Rachel Wertentheil sponse” to the recent Supreme Court deci- says exists for the Modern Orthodox Jew, To the Editor: Business Interns sion affi rming gay “marriage” as a constitu- comes from an implicit acceptance, even Our thanks for Amanda Leifer’s cover- Ilan Brownstein Michael Altaras tional right. if perhaps a partial one, of the moral au- age of the Summer Girls Learning Initia- Jacob Fein Rabbi Student’s conclusion is that the thority of the post-modern, quasi-pagan so- tive (“Summer Girls Learning Initiative Editorial Interns philosophy of personal happiness as the ciety that we live in. Such acceptance in- Offers Opportunity for Local Teen Girls,” Esther Hirsch supreme value that underlies the Supreme evitably leads to a confl ict, one that Rabbi July 9, 2015). I wanted to add that SGLI is Bracha Leah Palatnik Court’s decision stands in direct contradic- Student admirably resolves in Torah’s favor. an NCSY (National Council of Synagogue Design tion to the Torah that sets obedience to But why should there even be a confl ict? Youth-OU)–sponsored program among design2pro.com God’s will as the highest value. In case of We cannot and should not accept the con- the many excellent summer learning pro- Contributors confl ict between personal happiness and temporary post-modern, quasi-pagan socie- grams that NCSY provides. It is a testament Sarah Abenaim • Larry Bernstein Jenny Gans • Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Glick demands of the Torah, we must surrender ty’s moral authority in any way. To do so to NCSY’s commitment to the growth and Sara Kosowsky Gross • Gamliel Kronemer to God’s will and duty must prevail. is to travel on a road that leads to disaster. spiritual development of adolescents dur- Lisa Matkowsky • Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene Gail Hochman • Banji Latkin This conclusion is, of course, something Not everyone can resolve such confl icts, es- ing the summer months. On behalf of the Oren Oppenheim • Joe Rotenberg • Bracha Schwartz that is impossible to disagree with. But pecially when they are completely unneces- girls who attend the sessions, and we the Rabbi Mark Staum • Tzvi Silver what should trouble us is the path taken to sary. Rather, the message to ourselves and teachers who share shiurim with the girls, N. Aaron Troodler • Ellie Wolf • Temimah Zucker The Jewish Link of New Jersey reach it. especially to our children should be clear we express our gratitude to NCSY for pro- PO Box 3131 Rabbi Student starts by positing a con- and unconfl icted. viding this program each summer. Teaneck, NJ 07666 fl ict, one that presumably goes on in the A Modern Orthodox Jew cannot not ac- Thank you. Phone: 201-371-3212 Email: [email protected] head and heart of a Modern Orthodox Jew, cept the moral judgement of today’s qua- Aliza Frohlich Advertising: [email protected] between the Torah’s viewpoint on forbid- si-pagan, post-modern society as authori- Subscriptions/Home Delivery: [email protected] den relationships and the “reasons to re- tative in any way. Regarding this shameful To the Editor: The Jewish Link of New Jersey, an independent publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Judaism,Israel and issues af- joice at the decision,” such as “lovingly shar- Supreme Court decision there should be no In the lobby of our shul, there is a ta- fecting our community. The opinions reflected in articles from our con- tributors do not necessarily reflect JLNJ’s positions, and publishing ing in the moment of joy of gay family and confl ict and there can be no joy. ble where shul officials put shul fliers, peo- them does not constitute an endorsement from JLNJ. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submis- friends,” “a victory for a marginalized mi- Aryeh Grinberg ple who seek donations for their respective sions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to re- fuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of nority” and “limits on government involve- Fair Lawn, NJ organizations put their pamphlets and dis- the newspaper. We are not responsible for the kashrus of any product ment in family matters.” tributors of Jewish newspapers put their advertised in the Jewish Link of New Jersey. But the fact that such confl ict exists is it- Editor’s Note: Apologies to Mr. Grinberg wares so people can take and react upon. self indicative of a problem. It is a confl ict for not publishing his letter last week, when In times, there are advertisements for Chi- CORRECTION that we should not have, nor should the edu- Rabbi Student responded to several letters. nese auctions that would benefit some or- The photo of the Ma’ayanot softball cation that we impart to our children create it. We reprint Rabbi Student’s response to this ganization of unknown reputation that all team printed last week should have been Would a “Modern Orthodox Jew” “lovingly letter below: we know about it is that it organizes Chi- credited to Shalva Faber. The Jewish Link share” in his (or for the sake of gender-neu- Aryeh Grinberg wants to see no confl ict nese auctions. Occasionally, there are also regrets the error. tral inclusion currently in vogue, her) between our instincts and the Torah’s guid- religious texts, some with reputable prove- and some ,קריאת שמע על המיטה friend’s or child’s moment of joy when that ance on gay marriage. I fi nd that troubling. nance such as friend or child marries a non-Jew? Of course While we wish for everyone to fi nd happi- of questionable quality such as Segulot for CORRECTION our reaction is unequivocal. Whatever hap- ness in God’s embrace, real life isn’t always something. Usually such texts serve as ad- In a front page article last week, Con- piness or joy might result from such a un- so simple. Many people live diffi cult lives. vertisements for a whole book or a whole gregation Adath Israel of Elizabeth was ion, and certainly we all personally know Personally, I wish for everyone emotional series of books, or to distribute the specif- incorrectly named in the headline. The happily intermarried couples, we cannot and physical comfort, menuchas ha-nefesh ic text for our benefit. In the latter case, Jewish Link regrets the error. celebrate it or “lovingly share in their mo- u-menuchas ha-guf. For gay Jews, as for you expect to find some solicitation for do- ment of joy.” The case of gay “marriage” many others, this is frequently out of reach in nations in the end, so the good people be- the front, in large white on red letters and should be no different. specifi c ways. In general, our task in life is to hind the good idea can continue to distrib- placed prominently, there is a pointer to see The same is true of the minor political juggle many confl icting priorities and values. ute that text for our benefit. inside how to win two tickets to fly to Is- considerations mentioned in the article. We have to balance our desire for our friends’ This week we have something new, the rael. -with a lot of recommen- Which brings the question, what is To ,תקון חצות They pale before crossing of what every so- emotional satisfaction with our Torah world- text of -rabbis and some rah good for...to get two tickets to fly to Is חרדי ciety has considered to be a red line, even view of right and wrong. When Rav Solovei- dations from some those where homosexuality was widely ac- tchik told a ba’al teshuvah, who had recent- rather primitive stories in English and He- rael? So far not Ze’ev Atlas .תקון חצות cepted and practiced, such as pagan Greece ly discovered he was a kohen, and his convert brew to entice us to say and Rome. How can we “applaud” a deci- fi ancee that they could not marry, he did not so much difference than the usual. But on Teaneck IN THE CATSKILLS FOR THE SUMMER? THE JEWISH LINK IS AVAILABLE AT MAJOR SHOPPING CENTERS AND SELECT BUNGALOW COLONIES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

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By Arthur Katz will outpace receipts on Social Security Security was never intended to be the sole the start of the process. AMAC is commit- Disability Insurance by the end of 2016, source of income for retirees, the AMAC ted to assuring that benefi ts stay equita- Tough issues, like tough nuts, crack while the other entitlement programs approach adds a voluntary, tax-deductible ble, available and suffi cient, while also hard. Social Security and entitlement re- will grind toward broke at various times Early Retirement Account (ERA) to com- committed to keeping our country solvent form, while assuring seniors that they will beyond that. Make no mistake; we will plement the other major components of over the long term. If this is not done now receive the benefi ts of hard work, is one feel that grinding—the shake of an empty the Social Security Guarantee. This cre- and by us—or by our representatives— such issue. Here, in Bergen County, we old- can—in Bergen County. ates a “best of both worlds” option for all then when and by whom? Surely we can er Americans are watching closely what To get beyond this reality, Congress future American workers. and should expect our members of Con- the US Congress—especially Congress- must follow the fi scal compass to true How? Workers who contribute to an gress to do more than “admire the prob- man Garrett and Senators Booker and Me- north, which involves adopting a rescue ERA over the course of their careers— lem.” nendez—do to preserve Social Security plan such as the AMAC blueprint. That which cannot be accessed until age 62, AMAC, which already has 4,432 com- this session. And we have a suggestion. essentially boils down to this: Without or upon death or total disability—would mitted members in this congressional dis- Today, we need action from Congress, raising taxes—something employers and have a true lockbox of money on which trict is right: This is an issue whose time a real solution—or fi rst step—toward employees cannot afford—we must guar- they could rely during retirement. ERA has come, and this is the time to resolve — keeping Social Security viable. So, with antee a cost-of-living increase every year funds would be invested in guaranteed, not just talk about—the entitlement insol- the 114th Congress in full swing, there is a for everyone, adjusting COLA rates based low-interest-bearing accounts or annui- vency crisis. Like it or not, this crisis will new idea in town, a real solution, a chance on income levels so that low-income in- ties and in secure companies, like those impact us here, in Bergen County. So let us to guarantee the effi cacy and solvency of dividuals receive more than high-income included in the S&P 500, for best possible go and meet it in Washington fi rst. Social Security broadly, and this program workers, while raising the age of early re- returns. specifi cally. Various components of that tirement to 64 and full retirement to 69. Opening this discussion with local Arthur Katz, a Teaneck resident, is a delegate for AMAC, solution are gaining favor, and all are be- Here is the kicker: There is also a way members of Congress—demanding some a senior advocacy organization representing 1.2 mil- ing personally briefed to Congress by the to allow all retirees to enjoy the benefi ts accountability in a program we all depend lion mature Americans. He can be reached at zviida@ Association of Mature American Citizens of the free market. Recognizing that Social upon and that must be preserved—is only yahoo.com. (AMAC), a 1.2 million-strong group of sen- ior citizens. The high level briefi ngs are to the right people, with the right numbers and with a genuine aim of getting new approaches discussed, legislated and ultimately made part of the law. The briefi ngs have been across the board, to Democrats and Repub- licans, including to the Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price and So- cial Security Subcommittee Chairman (and legendary POW) Sam Johnson. Again, the door is opening. So, as we worry about the turn of sea- sons here in Bergen County, there is an- other change afoot in Washington. It will take effort and pressure from all older Americans to elevate this issue—but we must refocus now on entitlement reform, beginning with keeping Social Security solvent in both a fair and fi scally respon- sible way. No more shell games, procras- tination or scripts that set one portion of the nation against another. Let’s get down to brass tacks. Specifi cally, since it will affect our lives here in Bergen County, we want a solu- tion that addresses the incontrovertible facts. Today, an aging population receives benefi ts from a declining workforce, and it is only going to get worse, creating a slow-motion collision. Benefi ts going out

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 9 ANALYSIS On Torah Min Hashamayim and the Ordination of Women

By David E. Y. Sarna student of Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler (1892–1953) machloket (disputation). Since a statement the University of Zurich (her dissertation was denied a position at London’s Jews Col- on my part to this effect would certainly be was on Robert Browning). Similar to her The Jewish Link lege Rabbinical School (founded in 1855, interpreted as taking part in a machloket, I husband, she came from a distinguished has been running where my late father, Prof. Nahum M. Sar- want to make it clear that this letter is for Rabbinic family, the granddaughter of the a series of articles na, obtained his smicha [ordination]); be- you personally and not for publication. It Natziv, Rabbi Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin about the differenc- cause of Jacobs’s heretical views, the ap- is the duty of every Orthodox Jew to stay (1817–1893), the Dean of the prestigious Vo- es between the Rab- pointment was vetoed by then-Chief Rabbi away from machloket as far as possible. lozhin Yeshiva, and she was the daughter binical Council of Israel Brodie (1985–1979) who cited his “pub- A peaceful solution by persuasion and by of Rabbi Meir Berlin (Bar Ilan) (1880–1949), America and Yeshivat Chovevai Torah on lished beliefs” about Torah min Hashamay- preventing a Chilul Hashem (desecration head of the World Mizrachi Organization, Torah min Hashamayim. I’d like to shed im. of God’s name) are the only possible ways. after whom Bar-Ilan University is named. a little light on the issue from a perhaps Dr. Morris Sifman, an observant Lon- I want to add that I personally see in the After the passing of Chana Sefarai (1946– unexpected source, my teacher, the great don physician, mohel (ritual circumciser) undermining of the authority of the chief 2008), Prof. Naomi G. Cohen related an in- Gaon, Prof. Saul Lieberman (May 28, 1898– and the chief medical offi cer of the Initia- rabbi a calamity for the entire Jewish com- teresting vignette in her obituary, quoting March 23, 1983), long-time Rector at the tion Society of Great Britain, the Chief Rab- munity in England.” Sefarai as saying, “The renowned Talmud Jewish Theological Seminary of America. bi of England’s organization for supervising My teacher’s response demonstrates scholar Prof. Saul Lieberman wished to The Jewish view, summarized by Rab- mohalim; then wrote a letter to Prof. Lieb- both adherence to halacha and a desire to create a memorial to his beloved and es- bi Louis Rabinowitz (1906–1984), is based erman to inquire of his view on this sub- minimize rancorous disputations. teemed wife, Judith Lieberman. He and his on three principles: The fi rst is the doc- ject. The former Chief Rabbi Baron Jonathan good friend R. Ya’akov Vainstein, head of trine of Torah min ha-shamayim—that The answer is illuminating. Sacks wrote about Torah min HaShamay- the Ramot Shapira educational compound the ultimate source of the Torah is divine. Lieberman wrote back: “There can be im: “The idea of ‘Torah from Heaven’ was, in the Jerusalem hills, called a meeting to The second principle holds that the Mas- no question that a man who does not be- even before it was explicitly formulated, discuss his proposal for a school for the ed- soretic text of the written Torah (Torah she- lieve in Torah min Hashamayim (‘the truth far more than a belief about the origin of ucation of women. Several women, includ- bichtav) is the only authentic textus recep- claim that God is the source and origin a text. It was a belief about the origin of a ing myself, were invited. tus of the Torah. And the third, articulated of the Pentateuch) can not be considered destiny. ‘Torah from Heaven’ did more than “After various possibilities had been put by the preeminent Torah commentator an Orthodox Jew.” But he went on to say negate the idea that a people was the au- forward, I had the temerity to suggest: If Rashi (Shlomo Yitzhaki, 1040–1105), holds about Jacobs: “However, one should be thor of its own texts. It reversed it. It sug- Prof. Lieberman really wanted to do some- that the only valid method of interpreting very careful in passing judgment upon an- gested that the text was the author of the thing pioneering, how about establishing the Torah for Jewish purposes is the one other Jew. Unless one has irrefutable evi- people.” an institution where women could seri- that is based on the Torah she-baal peh, dence by discussing the problem person- I would be remiss if I did not comment ously study Talmud? Prof. Lieberman lit up the Oral Law, which is eventually consol- ally with the individual in question, no in this discussion on Lieberman’s views on at the idea. It fell to me, as the author of the idated in the Halakhah, the way, i.e., estab- judgement should be passed.” He goes on women, also today much a subject of con- proposal, to look for someone appropriate lished Jewish law. I can personally testify to say, “I have not read the books of the troversy. to create and head the novel institution. that Prof. Lieberman unreservedly accept- gentlemen you mentioned [i.e., Jacobs], They were very traditional, but with “The school, which Lieberman quietly ed the traditional Jewish view. He also ex- but I know that sometimes an unhappy ex- one notable exception. supported, became the renowned Pelech plicitly rejected terms like “Biblical author” pression may create a false impression. We He greatly respected women, and espe- ‘experimental’ high school for girls in Je- as apikorsut (rank heresy). now live in a time when the unity of the cially his beloved wife, Judith Lieberman, rusalem, where Talmud is taught as a com- He gave voice to these views. nation is more important than at any oth- who was fl uent in many languages, includ- In 1982, Dr. Louis Jacobs (1920–2006), a er time. We should do everything to avoid ing the classics, and earned a PhD from  CONTINUED ON P. 11 Laundromat & Dry Cleaning FREE Wash 20 lb. Load Under New Ownership with $20 Purchase Hours: 6:00am - 11:00pm Must See Attendant Before Loading Cord Early One coupon per customer per visit. Not to Be combined with any other offers Rise Price Largest Laundromat in the Area Expires 7/31/15. Mon. & Sat. Only 6am -12noon 5000 Sq Ft.Climate Controlled. 20lbs. 0.99 cents Heated & Air Conditioned 40lbs. $3.50 50lbs. $4.50 FREE Wash Over 100 Machines 40 lb. 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 CONTINUED FROM P. 5 Recently, Pebbles integrated its technol- matically earned him a sentence of 30 years. ogy with Facebook’s Oculus glasses, which However, legislators passed a law a few ban and highway environments to test the translates fi nger gestures into virtual move- years ago increasing the sentence for espi- app’s accuracy and functionality. Dr. Rohn ment on various platforms, through a cam- onage to 45 years, though it was unclear if has applied for a research grant to further era mounted on the glass frame. this would also apply to those like Pollard develop the app for the Android and iOS A deal between the two companies may who were imprisoned under the old law. (Apple). reach tens of millions of dollars and pro- The parole board of the prison holding vide a hefty return of some 16 million dol- Pollard met several days ago to discuss the Facebook Poised to Buy lars to Chinese investors, such as mobile gi- issue and a fi nal decision is expected at the Israeli Technology ant Xiaomi, Israeli funds such as Giza, and end of July. If the Department of Justice (ynetnews.com) Facebook is negotiat- US investors such as Robert Bush’s VC fund doesn’t attempt to impose the new 45-year ing the acquisition of Israeli Pebbles Inter- and storage giant SanDisk. law on Pollard, he is likely to be released. faces, which deals in one of the social net- Following the deal, Facebook will be According to the law, the Department of work’s most promising current fi elds of able to open a VR development center in Justice can only appeal Pollard’s release activity: virtual and enhanced reality. Ynet’s Israel and benefi t from abundant local tal- with evidence that he poses a threat to the sister publication, Calcalist, learned that af- ent in the fi eld. Apple, Microsoft and Intel public or that he misbehaved in prison. ter having acquired Oculus VR, Facebook already are operating VR and AR R&D capa- Speculation suggests that the Depart- The news reports denied any connec- now wants to buy Emil Alon and Nadav bilities in Israel. ment of Justice’s neutral stance on Pollard’s tion to US policy in the wake of the Iran Grossinger’s company which develops ges- release may be part of American conces- deal, but Pollard featured often as a conces- ture recognition technology. US Justice Dept. Will Not sions to Israel intended to soothe tensions sion card to Israel during peace talks with While other pioneers in the fi eld focus Oppose Pollard’s Release after the US and other world powers signed the Palestinians. on body gesture recognition, Pebbles’ tech- (ynetnews.com) The US Department of a nuclear deal with Iran last week. US and Pollard will reach the age of 61 in August nology works with fi nger gestures, aimed Justice will allow for the release of Jonathan Israeli offi cials refused to respond to the re- and his health has been in decline over the primarily at gamers, but also has applica- Pollard, accused of spying for Israel, after ports on Pollard. past few years. During the last two years, Pol- tions for TV, computers, or smartphone op- fulfi lling his 30-year sentence, reported the Pollard was arrested for espionage lard has repeatedly been admitted to hospi- eration while driving. Jewish-American publication “Algemeiner.” against the US in 1985, a crime that auto- tal and underwent multiple operations.

On Torah Min Hashamayim and friends and colleagues, Rabbis Dimitro- to women, just like Rabbi Dr. Joseph B. was unlocked while she was there, as unless the Ordination of Women vsky, Halivni Weiss, Zlotnick, Faur, Fran- Soloveitchik, to whom he was related by they are married, a man may not be alone  CONTINUED FROM P. 10 cus, may your peace be increased,’ he ob- marriage. with any woman not his close relative. served: ‘Certainly it is an accepted teaching For example, Dr. Beverly Gribetz, found- Readers are invited to draw their own pulsory subject. In 1993, Pelech received that women are unfi t to judge, as Maimo- ing principal of the Tehilla Religious Girls’ conclusions. the Israel Education Prize for its pioneer- nides rules... and she cannot become qual- High School in Jerusalem (and who had pre- ing educational work. ifi ed for this, she cannot be ordained by viously taught at Pelech), regularly studied David E. Y. Sarna is a writer and former entrepreneur. “Lieberman, however, fi rmly opposed this title (even if we see it as a mere expres- with Lieberman one-on-one at his home in He has eight published books, including his latest, Ev- ordination of women, purely based on his sion... ),’ concluding, ‘Let us not make our- Jerusalem, while she was still single (and ernote For Dummies, V2. He has nearly completed his understanding of Jewish law. In his view, selves objects of derision and jest.’” not, heaven forefend, an eshet ish [mar- fi rst novel about the Mossad and the Jewish treasures the primary role of a rabbi is as a decisor On the other hand, as noted above, he ried]), years after the passing of Dr. Judith in the Vatican’s secret archives and is hard at work on a of Jewish law. In a letter addressed to ‘our had no problem at all teaching Talmud Lieberman, while ensuring that his door book about the Talmud for general readers.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 11 NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS TZOHAR Rabbinical Organization Includes Anglo Olim in Annual Conference

By Tzvi Silver, JLNJ Israel “This track is geared towards months ago. The English speakers the English-speaking Religious Zi- then returned to their room for Jerusalem—For the second onist community,” Rabbi Spolter separate and frank discussions for year in a row, the TZOHAR Rabbin- said. “We need to appreciate that men and women on intimacy, and ical Organization had a dedicated we, as Anglos, face unique challeng- then back together for one fi nal Anglo track at its prestigious annu- es living and raising our children in and very important session: a pan- al conference in Jerusalem. Israel. This conference highlights el discussion with former MK Rab- TZOHAR, which is accompa- this understanding while creating bi Dov Lipman, Ranana Rabbi Ron- nied by the Hebrew byline halon a dialogue on many of the key is- en Neuwirth and social media guru bein ha’olomot (lit. a window be- sues important to Anglo olim.” Laura Ben David, on the assimila- tween the worlds), aims to accom- TZOHAR’s annual conference (CREDIT: RJSTREETS.COM) For English speakers, the day tion and infl uence of Anglo olim plish just this by trying to connect was divided into sessions cover- into Israeli society. all different types of Jews together a time for the organization’s lead- to us to include an English com- ing very different but equally im- “It was very special to take part in setting rabbinic policies in the ers and other important policy- ponent to our annual conference, portant topics. First off was a dis- in this discussion,” said Rabbi Lip- State of Israel. Through open dis- makers to discuss the issues with and we very much hope that this cussion about making Aliyah with man in an exclusive interview cussion, reasonable compromis- interested citizens. will be welcomed and embraced older, teenaged children—the with JLNJ. “Opportunities like this es and groundbreaking projects, “This yearly conference, gener- by many.” talk, led by Joy Epstein and Rab- give us a chance to work togeth- TZOHAR has revolutionized put- ally directed at the religious Zion- The day-long conference, locat- bi Yuval Cherlow, spoke about er and get more involved in repre- ting the “Jewish” into the Jewish ist community, is a time to speak ed in Jerusalem’s Binyanei Ha’uma social integration methods, and senting Anglos in Israel.” State since 1995. While their main about important issues, like educa- International Conference Center, ways to keep up self-esteem dur- The panel of these infl uen- accomplishments have been in the tion, rabbinic issues and social is- hosted thousands of Israelis who ing a diffi cult language and cultur- tial Anglo fi gures, moderated by fi eld of marriage—their landmark sues... it’s a time for frank and open joined to become part of the dis- al adjustment. Next up was a ses- Voice of Israel’s Josh Hastens, cov- project was the successful imple- discussion about things going on cussion to shape the future of re- sion entitled “Libi B’mizrach: Can ered topics ranging from how to mentation of a network of rabbis in the Jewish world,” said Rabbi ligious policy in Israel. They were Anglo-Israelis infl uence Diaspo- be heard in a room full of loud Is- who carry out weddings for more Reuven Spolter, head of TZOHAR’s offered several different options ra Jewry?” with Rabbi Dr. Sholom raelis (all panelists agreed with than 3000 couples every year with- overseas programming. of tracks throughout the day, in- Gold and Rabbi Doron Perez lead- Rabbi Lipman’s preferred meth- out compensation, and at the be- “The Anglo community in Isra- cluding ones on education, fam- ing a discussion on how the deni- od of banging loudly on the table, ginning of 2015, they introduced el is not simply growing in terms ily, army service, teaching, and zens of the Jewish State can inspire harking back to his days at Knes- a legally binding prenuptial agree- of numbers, but it also has a large even a closed conference for rab- their exiled brethren. Afterwards, set committee and Yesh Atid meet- ment to help ensure that divorc- infl uence on the character and bis discussing specifi c issues for the Anglo track joined all of the Is- ings), trying to become infl uen- ing wives receive a get—they aim makeup of our country, and in par- their leadership. In addition to all raeli programs for lunch and then tial as a minority (Laura Ben David in general to encourage public dis- ticular, within the Religious Zion- of these Hebrew-language tracks a memorial for Rav Aharon Licht- recommended starting with peti- cussion between rabbis and the Is- ist world,” said Rabbi David Stav, was a unique conference, offered enstein, one of the major rabbin- tions and running for local offi ces, raeli religious public. founder and president of TZO- for English speakers for the second ic leaders for the Religious Zion- TZOHAR’s annual conference is HAR. “It was therefore important year in a row. ist world, who passed away a few  CONTINUED ON P. 15

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12 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS Is the Average German Becoming Comfortable With Anti-Semitism? (JNi.media) Unfortunately, the increase that this police protection would someday in anti-Semitic incidents throughout Eu- no longer be necessary.” rope has been in the news for a while, He adds that education is the main tool but Josef Schuster, president of the Cen- for combating anti-Semitism, particularly tral Council of Jews in Germany, sees more educating the young. Schuster says distinc- anti-Semitism expressed across a broader tions between criticisms of the State of Is- cross section of German society than pre- rael and anti-Semitism are not diffi cult to viously suspected. make; “Objective criticism of Israel’s poli- While Islamic extremists in Europe of- cies is absolutely legitimate. In a democra- ten express hostility for Jews and have cy, there is freedom of expression … but if been responsible for terrorist incidents, the criticism is used immediately to tar all Schuster feels that anti-Jewish feelings are the Jews in the world, then it goes beyond being communicated across the middle of what I mean by an objective criticism of Is- society. raeli policy.” He told Deutsche Welle, Germany’s in- Former Chairman of the Central Coun- ternational broadcaster, “It’s striking that cil of Jews in Germany, Dieter Graumann, we have anti-Semitism that is at home not said, “I am convinced that anyone who be- only with political extremists, but also in comes anti-Semitic because of Israel has al- the middle of society. This is nothing new, ways been anti-Semitic.” but today many are willing to say what Graumann expressed alarm at the in- they may have long thought, but had not crease of anti-Semitism in Germany and dared utter.” the amount of fear expressed by Germa- The Central Council of Jews in Ger- ny’s Jews. many was founded in 1950 to address the “Horrible shockwaves of anti-Semi- needs of German Jews after the Holocaust. tism are passing through our country,” he Schuster explains that, in the beginning, said. “Never in my worst nightmares could many of the Jews were not planning on I have imagined that I would experience staying in Germany following the Holo- something like this.” caust, but, eventually, communities were Graumann referred to abuse hurled at re-established in the country. At the end of Jews on the street, vandalism and physi- the Cold War, the headquarters for the or- cal attacks. He reports that he has received ganization was moved to Berlin, and there an unprecedented number of worried was an infl ux of Jews from the former So- questions from Jews about whether they viet Union. should leave or to stay in Germany. While Germany is one of the few European Graumann expressed appreciation for the countries with a Jewish community that effort of the German government, church- is growing. There are an estimated 250,000 es and organizations to express sympathy Jews in Germany, half of whom are affi li- and to try to offer solutions, it is the ordi- ated. Berlin is a favorite city among Israe- nary German citizen that concerns him. Now Under the RCBC! lis. Still, there is present a fear of potential “Why is there no wave of solidarity violence, and police protection has been with Jews? … Why don’t we see any ev- stepped up in certain areas. idence of this?” Graumann would like to “My biggest wish,” says Schuster, “is know.

Now Is the Time for rapt attendees, indicating that the House Action on Iran Deal Republican leadership will most likely  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 recommend a vote to disapprove the deal and that the vote will pass in the House “we will spur a nuclear arms race in one and the Senate, but, Garrett stipulated, of the most volatile regions in the world,” “the question is whether the vote will he said. “If not us, who? And if not now, pass with a two-thirds majority or not. when,” said Gordon, invoking the vaunt- My guess is not. The president has already ed words of Rabbi Hillel. told us he will veto the bill.” “We are already at war with Iran,” A two-thirds majority is key to mak- Frank Gaffney, founder of the Center for ing the legislation veto-proof. The assem- Security Policy, who spoke at the Times bled group was surprised to hear that the Square Rally. “And it’s not just Israel and Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of the other allies in the region who will 2015 (H.R. 1191), the Menendez-Corker Bill, have a problem if Iran gets the bomb. Iran passed in May overwhelmingly by both is one nuclear bomb away from being houses of Congress and with active sup- able to destroy the American power grid,” port from the national Jewish communi- causing death, destruction and that ‘death ty, has in fact worked in the current ad- to America’ that Iran has been talking ministration’s favor and not against it. about all along, he said. “This deal must be While it does allow a 60-day Congression- defeated,” he shouted, to thundering ap- al review period of any deal with Iran, plause. Among the many speakers at the Garrett indicated he was one of only 24 rally, which was organized by the Jewish House members who opposed it, indeed Rapid Response Coalition and many spon- going against his own Republican leader- soring organizations, were journalist Car- ship in the process. “Instead of requiring oline Glick and author/activist Alan Der- a two-thirds majority to approve the trea- showitz. ty—as prescribed by the Constitution— At Congregation Bnai Yeshurun on this legislation turns the Constitution on Monday evening, Congressman Scott Gar- its head and requires a two-thirds majori- rett (R-5-NJ) with help from Rabbi Steven ty to block the administration’s treaty,” he Pruzansky, rallied community members said. to take action against the Obama Admin- The congressman added that only istration’s so-called “Bad Deal,” with Iran. Garrett delivered a briefi ng to over 200  CONTINUED ON P. 27

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 13 NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS For Bernie Sanders, Jewish Presidential Contender, Is Israel on the Radar?

By Sean Savage/JNS.org ravchik, who served as national chairman ians, Sanders responded to the hecklers with of the Young People’s Socialist League from pro-Israel comments. He’s a Jew from Brooklyn. He’s running 1968–73 but now leans conservative and is “You have a situation where Hamas is for president. But is Israel on his radar? a faculty member at The Institute of World sending missiles into Israel… and you know Once considered a long shot for the Dem- Politics. where some of those missiles are coming ocratic presidential nomination, US Sen. On his campaign website, Sanders lists from? They’re coming from populated are- Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has gained signifi cant “income and wealth inequality, getting big as,” Sanders said. “Hamas is very clear. Their momentum in recent weeks. He now trails money out of politics and climate change view is that Israel should not have a right to the presumptive nominee—former secre- and the environment” as his top issues, with exist.” tary of state Hillary Clinton—by only eight no mention of foreign policy or Israel. But as Sanders explained that there are more percentage points, according to a CNN/ a high-profi le progressive, he “comes from a pressing issues in the Middle East, such as Sen. B ernie Sanders WMUR poll released in June. part of the ideological spectrum that has be- the Islamic State terror group, which he con- Sanders had a bar mitzvah and was raised come extremely hostile to Israel,” noted Mu- demned for attempting to turn parts of Iraq to shut down. Bernie had a lot of pressure in a “large Jewish community full of striv- ravchik, author of the 2014 book Making Da- and Syria into a “7th-century caliphate” that on him, but when it came to supporting la- ing middle-class Jews who wanted to get up vid Into Goliath: How the World Turned is suppressing women’s rights. bor-union workers who would lose their through the education system,” said Alan Ab- Against Israel. During the same meeting, however, jobs versus the pie in the sky anti-war leftists, bey, currently director of Internet and media “Even if Sanders is relatively quiet on Is- Sanders described Israel’s Operation Protec- Bernie sided with the workers.” for the Jerusalem-based Shalom Hartman In- rael, there’s a good chance that his leftist sup- tive Edge in Gaza as an “overreaction.” When it comes to Israel, then, would a stitute but formerly a political reporter for porters are more critical,” echoed Troy. “His statement blaming Israel for ‘over- Sanders presidency resist the increasingly the Burlington Free Press in the early 1980s, At the same time, while Sanders has kept reacting’ to Hamas missiles, incitement and hostile views of his leftist base, or would he when Sanders was fi rst elected mayor of Ver- his distance from his Jewish identity over terror tunnels is worrisome,” Troy told JNS. conform? A recent study by pollster Frank mont’s largest city. Abbey described Sanders the course of his career, he has not been able org. Luntz found that nearly half of US Demo- as a “frumpy” politician who was “really able to completely escape it. Abbey said Sanders Sanders has also been outspoken in his crats—47 percent—believe Israel is a “rac- to connect with people and capture their im- faced some anti-Semitism during his cam- criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ist” country, while an additional 76 percent aginations.” paign for mayor of Burlington in 1981. Netanyahu. In the recent NPR interview with of Democrats agree that Israel has “too much Abbey’s parents both attended Brooklyn’s “When Bernie was gaining steam in the Diane Rehm, he said he is “not a great fan of infl uence” over US foreign policy. James Madison High School, a New York City local political campaign, blatant anti-Semi- Netanyahu.” He was also the fi rst senator The historical roots of Sanders’s ideology public school with a largely Jewish student tism bubbled up as a tool to try and discred- to announce that he would boycott Netan- are also a cause for concern, according to Mu- body, around the same time that Sanders did. it him,” said Abbey. “They would use phrases yahu’s much-debated speech to Congress in ravchik. “These were working-class assimilated like ‘Bernie is from New York,’ which in some March. Sanders called the speech “opportun- “Sanders’s form of socialism in the 1960s Jewish-Americans, and that culture is very places is code for Jew.” istic” and said he thought Netanyahu was us- and 70s is to the left of Norman Thomas (a deep in his bones,” Abbey told JNS.org regard- More recently, in an interview on Na- ing it as part of his campaign for re-election former socialist leader in the 1930s who un- ing Sanders’s upbringing. tional Public Radio (NPR) in June, host Diane in Israel. successfully ran for president six times), and Sanders also spent time on an Israeli kib- Rehm mentioned that Sanders has “dual citi- “I think that [Sanders] may try to strad- he was more Marxist than Thomas ever was,” butz following his graduation from the Uni- zenship with Israel.” The senator was offend- dle the issue [of Israel], but the base that he Muravchik said. versity of Chicago in the 1960s. Yet in Con- ed by that false statement. is trying to appeal to has gone overwhelm- “That is a place on the ideological spec- gress, Israel has been far from the forefront “No, I do not have dual citizenship with ingly to the anti-Israel camp,” Muravchik told trum that is very warm to America and Isra- of his agenda, taking a backseat to issues like Israel,” he said. “I’m an American. Don’t know JNS.org. el’s enemies,” he added. income inequality, challenging Wall Street where that question came from. I’m an Amer- That same base, however, has been at Abbey believes that Sanders would con- and raising the minimum wage. In the pro- ican citizen. I have visited Israel on a couple odds with Sanders on other issues. Many on tinue many of the same policies as President cess, Sanders has become someone many of occasions.” the left slammed him for siding with the Na- Barack Obama on Israel and the Middle East. consider the darling of the American politi- In an interview with the Christian Sci- tional Rifl e Association in his backing of a Obama and Netanyahu have had a rocky re- cal left. ence Monitor following the NPR incident, law that blocked families who lost children lationship, particularly regarding their disa- “Sanders has been relatively quiet as Sanders said he is “proud to be Jewish” but to the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School greements on how to deal with Iran’s nucle- a senator on Israel issues,” Tevi Troy, who that he is “not particularly religious.” shooting from winning a lawsuit against gun ar program. Nevertheless, Abbey feels that served as the White House liaison to the On Israel, meanwhile, Sanders’s record is manufacturers. due to his Jewish upbringing and the time he Jewish community under president George a mixed bag. In particular, last summer’s con- Abbey believes Sanders’s willingness to spent in Israel, Sanders as president would W. Bush, told JNS.org. “Compared to Hillary fl ict in Gaza brought to light his complex go against liberals on certain issues counters bring a unique understanding about the Jew- Clinton, Sanders has been consistent in his feelings on the Arab-Israeli confl ict. Sanders a fundamental misunderstanding of what ish state. role as a backbencher on Israel, while Hillary was one of 21 of 100 US senators not to sign type of “progressive” the Vermont senator re- “I think there would be a piece of Bernie has gone back and forth a bit.” on as a co-sponsor to Senate Resolution 498, ally is. that would understand Israel and get the Is- Since being elected to the House of Rep- which expressed support for Israel “as it de- “It is interesting to look at his relation- raeli mentality more than Obama has and resentatives in 1990, Sanders has been the fends itself against unprovoked rocket attack ship with the left,” Abbey said. “Sanders is an even Hillary Clinton would, despite her close only openly socialist member of either body from Hamas.” old left-wing politician, more akin to a 1930s contacts with Israel and American Jews over of Congress. But during a town hall meeting last Au- blue-collar socialist working-class type.” the last few decades,” Abbey said. “I admire his courage. Most people who gust in Cabot, Vt., when Sanders was ver- For example, Abbey said, “When he “Bibi (Netanyahu) and Bernie would cer- come from that part of the political spec- bally attacked by pro-Palestinian activists was mayor of Burlington, anti-war protest- tainly disagree on many issues, but they trum run like hell from the word ‘socialist.’ who yelled expletives at him for condemn- ers were pressuring General Electric, which would do it from a place of deep understand- He is very out front about it,” said Joshua Mu- ing Hamas for fi ring rockets at Israeli civil- owned a factory that made machine guns, ing and respect,” he said.

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14 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS Netanyahu: Our Alternative to Deal: More Pressure on Iran

By Eli Leon, Erez Linn, Israel Hayom yone thought that far-reaching concessions Staff and News Agencies would lead Iran to change its policy, they received a decisive response this week- Ayatollah Khamenei said a more end with the aggressive and defi ant speech wide-ranging agreement with America was made by the ruler of Iran, Khamenei. The unlikely, striking a different pose than Ira- Iranians are not even trying to hide the fact nian President Hassan Rouhani, who ear- that they will use the hundreds of billions lier said the Vienna accord could “step- of dollars they will receive in the agree- by-step remove bricks from the wall of ment to arm their terrorist machine. They mistrust” between Iran and the US. are explicitly saying that they will continue In an address carried live by Iranian their struggle against the US and its allies, state television last Saturday, Khamenei fi rst and foremost, Israel. said, “Our policy toward the arrogant US “Today, Iran is arming terrorist groups government won’t change at all. We have with missiles—tomorrow, it will have the no negotiations with America about vari- ability to arm them with a far more dan- ous global and regional issues. We have no gerous weapon. The deal that was signed negotiations on bilateral issues. There are paves Iran’s path to nuclear weapons, ei- some exceptions like the nuclear program ther within a decade, if Iran abides by the that we negotiated with the Americans to deal, or much earlier, if it decides to violate serve our interests.” the deal, which would be in line with its Khamenei’s speech, which he gave to a customary behavior. large crowd in Tehran to mark the end of “The alternative we have proposed re- the Muslim holy fasting month of Rama- peatedly [to] this failed deal is maintain dan, stressed that Iran will continue to sup- and bolster the sanctions on Iran and con- port its allies in the Middle East, including dition the removal of restrictions on Iran’s the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon, nuclear program and the easing of pressure Palestinian terrorist groups in the West on Iran on it changing its policy. As long as Bank and Gaza Strip and the Syrian govern- Iran’s leaders encourage chants of ‘Death to ment. America’ and ‘Death to Israel,’ there is no “We will never stop supporting our reason to make any concessions.” friends in the region and the people of Pal- Meanwhile, US President Barack Oba- estine, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Bahrain and Leb- ma said Saturday, “With this deal, we will anon,” Khamenei said. have unprecedented, 24/7 monitoring of Iran continues to call for the destruc- Iran’s key nuclear facilities. With this deal, tion of Israel, which Khamenei described international inspectors will have access to in his speech as a “terrorist, baby-killer gov- Iran’s entire nuclear supply chain. The ver- ernment.” ifi cation process set up by this deal is com- Khamenei’s speech was punctuated by prehensive and it is intrusive—precisely so chants of “Death to America” and “Death to we can make sure Iran keeps its commit- Israel” by the crowd. ments.” “The Americans are the real terrorists Obama added that without the deal who created the Islamic State group and “there would be no limits on Iran’s nucle- support the evil Zionists,” Khamenei said. ar program. There would be no monitoring, Khamenei accused the US of lying no inspections. The sanctions we rallied about the nuclear deal. “The Americans say the world to impose would unravel. Iran they stopped Iran from acquiring a nucle- could move closer to a nuclear weapon. ar weapon,” Khamenei said. “They know it’s Other countries in the region might race to not true. We had a fatwa, declaring nuclear do the same. And we’d risk another war in weapons to be religiously forbidden under the most volatile region in the world.” Islamic law. It had nothing to do with the Also on Saturday, Gen. Martin Dempsey, nuclear talks.” the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, “During the nuclear talks, we saw the said only time would tell whether the deal Americans’ dishonesty over and over,” with Iran was successful. Khamenei said. “But fortunately our offi - “To me, it’s about time and Iranian be- cials fought back.” havior,” Dempsey said. “I think it is a little At the start of Sunday’s cabinet meet- bit premature for me to be convinced that ing, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it will have a moderating effect or it will slammed Khamenei’s speech, saying, “If an- not.”

TZOHAR Rabbinical tion that one should try to learn Hebrew Organization Includes Anglo while living in Israel, this session was an en- Olim in Annual Conference lightening 90 minutes, and everyone walked  CONTINUED FROM P. 12 away from the panel discussion, and the day, feeling more strongly about living in Israel to have Anglo voices heard) and even how and trying to use their experiences and dif- to be taken seriously with an American ac- ferent background to help infl uence the Jew- cent (Rabbi Neuwirth, a sabra who served ish State. as a Bnei Akiva sheliach in Teaneck about “It’s a big challenge to be different… no 10 years ago, was able to commiserate with matter how much you’ve integrated, there’s his experiences as an Israeli in America, con- always a glass wall between the Israelis and cluding that the best approach is to keep on the olim,” said Rabbi Spolter, trying to speak the language no matter what, Thanks to the discussions in the Eng- and eventually others will respond). lish-speakers track of the annual TZOHAR Aside from an outburst from a group of conference, Anglo olim now have the tools European congregants from Modi’in who to break this barrier and work at making a expressed their displeasure at the assump- difference in Israel.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 15 NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS Following the Money: How Much of Iran Deal’s Sanctions Relief Will Fund Terror?

By Alina Dain Sharon and Sean Savage/JNS.org “There will be little way of fi nancial pres- public, that Iran was funding Islamic Jihad.” “Most likely, the military will get most sure that the US and its allies will have after During the Flatow trial, an expert on Iran of [this money]. In the Iranian budget as we Beyond the recently reached nuclear deal’s the implementation of the deal,” and there is testifi ed that the Iranians specifi cally budget- speak, about 34 percent of it goes to the Rev- implications for Iran’s nuclear program itself, “no way to assure the public that Iran will not ed money to support terror attacks in Israel. olutionary Guards and others in the military. much of the fear about the agreement centers spend that money on terrorism or destabiliz- “The goal of our lawsuit was to make it fi - And then the rest will go to social programs, on how the substantial sanctions relief it pro- ing the region,” said Schanzer. nancially unprofi table for Iran to continue to economic programs and so on… As we speak, vides to the Islamic Republic might open the Making matters worse, Schanzer ex- support terrorists. We believed that if you hit [Iranian] public employees have not been paid fl oodgates to increased Iranian exporting of plained, “the banking system is about to re- the Iranians in the pocketbook with large pay- for a long time, so the Iranian government terrorism. lax its sanctions against Iran, so they will be outs and many of them, they’d get out of the owes the people a lot of money,” Amirahma- Barring an override (two-thirds of both the allowed back onto the SWIFT fi nancial mes- terror business,” Flatow told JNS.org. di said. House and Senate) of a presidential veto of the saging system,” referring to the international Flatow eventually won a judgment of $247 Yet “given the Iranian system, a lot of this deal’s rejection by the US Congress—if Con- telecommunications system that enables fi - million from Iran in a landmark ruling, but money… will end up in the pockets of peo- gress even nixes the deal to begin with—the nancial institutions worldwide to send and re- has never collected any of that sum directly ple who are corrupt, who are already million- agreement is likely to be implemented. In ex- ceive information about transactions. from the Islamic Republic. Instead, his family aires,” he added. change for Iran scaling back or transforming “The Central Bank of Iran will be delist- recovered $25 million via legislation that was Amirahmadi acknowledged that Iran will the operations of its nuclear plants and limit- ed so the channels for moving those funds to worked out with former president Bill Clin- probably give some of these funds to entities ing nuclear enrichment, among other key stip- dangerous actors will be cleared,” Schanzer ton’s administration. The rest of the judgment, it considers “friends” in the region, like Hez- ulations, international fi nancial sanctions that said. he said, remains unpaid and will likely be im- bollah or Assad, whose civil war–ridden coun- are currently placed on the Islamic Republic Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya- possible to enforce. try just received a $1 billion credit line from will be gradually phased out. Many critics fear hu, who has already expressed vociferous con- “Unfortunately, our own government be- the Islamic Republic. “There’s no question that this economic boost to Iran will give the cern that Iran is not trustworthy enough to gan to protect Iranian assets and blocked the about it,” he said, though cautioning that the country more chances to fund terror groups abide by the deal, has said that the lifting of kinds of seizures that we hoped would get funds are likely to amount to “a few billions, like Hezbollah and Hamas, while taking oth- sanctions will allow billions of dollars to fl ow Iran’s attention,” he said. “That allowed Iran not a hundred billion.” er actions to further destabilize the Middle toward Iran’s “terror and war machine that to continue its funding of terrorism. Now that Amirahmadi also questioned some of the East. A January report by the Congressional Re- threatens Israel and the entire world.” billions of dollars will be released to Iran [in criticism leveled against the Iranian govern- search Service noted that about $100 billion in A major component of the narrative on the nuclear deal]… the country’s coffers will ment, which in his view, “like any other re- hard currency is currently inaccessible by Iran Iran has been its providing of training, fund- be refi lled and more money can be spent sup- gime, wants to survive, and it has friends that due to the compliance of foreign banks with ing and weapons to terror groups such as Hez- porting terrorists such as Islamic Jihad and Ha- it wants to survive and who want to help Iran American-imposed sanctions. Other estimates bollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as well as to mas.” survive, and it has also enemies that are after point to a fi gure as high as $150 billion. the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-As- In an interview with The Atlantic in May, it.” “It is clear to me that the sanctions will be sad. New Jersey attorney Stephen M. Flatow President Barack Obama attempted to dismiss “So Iran, like any other regime, is going thoroughly gutted,” Jonathan Schanzer, a for- recalled that when he sued Iran in 1998 for the argument that sanctions relief will imme- to put some of this money in its defense op- mer terrorism fi nance analyst at the US De- the murder of his daughter, Alisa Flatow, by diately mean billions of extra dollars for Irani- erations, and the operations of its friends in partment of the Treasury and vice president the Palestinian terrorist group Islamic Jihad in an-backed terror groups. the region,” he said. “That is expected and for research at the Foundation for the Defense 1995, he was able to “introduce evidence, un- “The question is, if Iran has $150 billion it should be understood… The fact is, other of Democracies think tank, told JNS.org. der seal, in other words not released to the parked outside the country, does the IRGC countries are doing exactly the same thing like (Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps) auto- Saudi Arabia, other Arab nations, and non-Arab matically get $150 billion?” Obama rhetorical- nations… From an Iranian perspective that is a ly asked, referring to Iran’s military. “Does that legitimate way of spending their money. From $150 billion then translate by orders of mag- a Western perspective it is not.” nitude into their capacity to project power Obama, meanwhile, has claimed that throughout the region?” the Iranian people expect President Hassan Dr. Hooshang Amirahmadi, a professor of Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali planning and public policy at New Jersey-based Khamenei to use the sanctions relief to im- Rutgers University and a candidate in Iran’s prove the country’s economy. The American 2013 presidential race, made a similar point on president added that Iran has continued to the funding issue. He said that “most people provide support for Hezbollah and the Shi’a misunderstand, or don’t want to acknowledge, Houthi rebels in Yemen “despite sanctions.” that the [sanctions relief] money they are talk- Nevertheless, Schanzer argues that even if ing about is Iran’s money. This is not gift. This only 10 percent of the sanctions relief is used Pediatric Dentistry is Iran’s money held in [foreign] banks.” by Iran for bankrolling terror, that is still bil- Another misunderstanding, Amirahma- lions of dollars, which is a “staggering sum di told JNS.org, is the concept “that there’s a and a very good reason why Hamas, Islamic Ji- check that tomorrow that will be returned had, Hezbollah, Syrian President Bashar al-As- to Iran for $100 or $150 billion to the Iranian sad and the Houthis in Yemen are all salivating government, and the Iranian government will over this deal.” take it, put in a bank account and start writing “One might argue that the Iranian peo- checks” to terror groups. In reality, he said, the ple will be better off, but it is undeniable that money will be gradually released and allocat- Iran’s terror proxies will be better off as well,” ed toward a budget. Schanzer said.

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Teaneck—Over 80 people, including nu- merous representatives from the police, fi re and sheriff departments, packed into Tean- eck’s Rodda Community Center for a recent meeting on community safety. The event, coordinated by Mayor Lizette Parker and councilmen Elie Y. Katz and Mohammed Hameeduddin, was organized in response to Detective Ed Lievano speaking about Mayor Lizette Parker (CREDIT: STEVE FOX) Councilman Elie Katz speaking, with the recent shooting in a Charleston church, important safety issues (CREDIT: STEVE FOX) councilman Mohammed Hameeduddin (left) which killed nine people and shook the na- went over basic safety measures that every- and Mayor Lizette Parker (right) (CREDIT: STEVE FOX) tion. People from all across the religious He ended up drowning and, afterwards, one, even in their homes, can implement. spectrum—Christian, Jewish, Muslim— went to God and demanded to know how Advice such as key safety, the importance of tape below the keypad,” said Lievano joined together to discuss making the com- He could let him die. God responded, ‘I sent of having proper solid doors, locks, and laughingly. “We have seen this more than munity a safer place. The mayor and coun- you the police department, I sent you the panic buttons were enumerated. “Be cogni- once. It happens.” Hopefully it will never cilmen thanked the municipality and all fi re department—you ignored them all!’ zant of your surroundings at all times,” said have to be used, but “it’s the umbrella in the those who worked to make the night possi- “Law enforcement needs the full coopera- Stallone. trunk of your car—you may not need it but ble. “If you think of the boots on the ground, tion of the community in order to do their Detective Ed Lievano, who has worked it’s good to know that it’s there.” you’re looking at it,” commented Detective job,” emphasized Friedman. for the Teaneck police department for over Lievano also discussed the importance Ed Lievano, on the overwhelming presence There are over 70 houses of worship in 20 years, spoke at length on proper safety of clearing out unnecessary clutter. “I tell of law enforcement offi cers. the area and all need to be on the alert; do- and different programs available for differ- my wife all the time, ‘If you haven’t worn Rabbi Abe Friedman, Teaneck Police ing so properly may require installing vid- ent houses of worship. “We are light-years it in fi ve years—you don’t need it!’ We have Chaplain, spoke on the importance of do- eo cameras and a better security system. ahead of other municipalities in the coun- only a small window of time to get in there ing one’s hishtadlut (personal effort). “Here Congressman Bill Pascrell’s Deputy Chief ty,” bragged Lievano. and get it done. If we’re stepping over box- we have a saying, ‘see something, say some- of Staff Assad Akhter informed the audi- “By a show of hands, how many people es, it creates an obstacle that we really don’t thing,’ said Friedman. “In Israel they say, ‘see ence of different grants and government have alarms at home?” Lievano asked the need to deal with at that point in time.” something, do something.’ That is some- resources available for houses of worship. audience. Only a handful of people raised Stallone also reminded people not be thing I’ll always remember because doing William Stallone, Mitigation Planner their hands. become paranoid. “Be mindful, not fearful. something means protecting our commu- for the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Offi ce, “How many of us have alarms at work?” It is a remote chance like a strike of light- nity, either by reporting suspicious activi- spoke on foundation safety tips. He works The response was minimal. ening to be faced with an active shooter,” ty, installing video facilities, or making sure very closely with the Teaneck Police, spe- “And how many of us are aware of said Stallone. “Just be cognizant of your sur- you know your police chief and sheriff.” cifi cally with the school safety initiative, alarms that exist at our houses of wor- roundings and trust your intuition.” Friedman recounted the famous story where he evaluated 187 school buildings ship?” To that, barely anyone raised their The speakers also promoted National of a man who was drowning and prayed to throughout the county. “We need for you hands. Night Out, a fun educational event taking God for help. The police, fi re department, to tell us about suspicious activity. Things “Alarms are fantastic. Just make sure place on August 4th. Families are encour- and countless people came to help him, but that don’t seem right, that don’t belong— they are turned on, and please do not write aged to come out and meet police offi cers, he ignored them all and continued to pray. call the police,” urged Stallone. He then the passcode to the alarm on a little strip sheriffs, and members of the military.

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By Nina Glick so poignantly by Lisa Rothschild, you will was ready, being on bedrest when needed, have a better understand of who this amaz- moving to Daughters of Israel when need- A group of ladies from various walks of ing woman really was. ed. Change is diffi cult and she was afraid life gathered together several weeks ago to each and every time. But she faced each pay homage to their beloved friend Annie First and foremost, I respectfully and new stage in life with courage and strength, Factor. Annie passed away several months humbly ask Annie mechilla (forgiveness) if which she found from within. She was her ago, and although I never met her, I had ever I was not a true friend to you. I tried own greatest teacher. heard much about her over the years. Annie my best but sometimes best is not good Chapter 4: Chesed. Annie exemplifi ed had a knack for developing close friendships enough. I love you and miss you already. the middah of kindness to others. Annie with many and through the painful years Before I begin, I would like to express would ride in her wheelchair rain or shine, that she suffered from Multiple Sclerosis it my condolences to Annie’s beloved sons across the unpaved streets of Teaneck Road was almost as if she was able to turn around and daughter-in-laws Jeffrey and Reena and to visit the elderly and bring happiness to her progressively debilitating journey into a their adorable children Spence and Miri, the residents of a nearby nursing home positive one fi lled with happiness, smiles, to Richie and Danika, to Annie’s dear sis- called Bright Side. They would wait for her giggles, lots of food and wonderful memo- ters Carol and Sheryl and her brother Ben visit and would call if they hadn’t seen her ries as a result of her caring and loving circle and to all of Annie’s extended family and for a while because her presence was so of friends. I was honored to be invited to join friends. I know that the pain today is too greatly missed. Annie also loved to host the in this evening of reminiscence and tribute, great because of your love for her. I under- girls from Sinai, a local school for special which took place in Teaneck at the home of stand—I feel your pain… needs children. She looked forward to their Lisa Rothschild. The famous book Tuesdays with Mor- Annie Factor visits, always preparing yummy snacks and Annie was diagnosed 18 years ago and rie by Mitch Albom boldy announces on opening her home and her heart to them. through the beginning stages of her illness the cover “an old man, a young man, and from simple haircuts, to doctor’s appoint- Thank you Annie for teaching us how to was able to manage quite well on her own. life’s greatest lesson.” I am sure many of ments, to visiting her niece on bedrest, the give with a full heart. Her physical therapist, who quickly became you have read this story of a student re- list would go on and on. For Annie, it was Chapter 5: Loving Mother. Annie adored a part of her circle of friends, shared that she discovering his love for his teacher affl ict- about the destination, another thing that her sons. She loved talking about them, al- had never met anyone with as much posi- ed with the chronic illness ALS. Every Tues- she could cross off of her to-do list. For me, ways sharing their accomplishments with tivity and determination. She would make day he would visit his teacher. They would it was about the journey—I loved the car me. I remember how beautiful she looked those around her who realized the severity talk, laugh, Morrie would share his pearls of rides. We would catch up talking about our in her blue gown, ready for Jeffrey’s wed- of her journey feel better. Through the efforts wisdom grown from challenging life expe- kids, our friends, what was new. It was our ding, and how beautiful she looked in her of many, including her fi rst cousin Rabbi riences. Mitch would try to hold on to each time. But as time progressed, the only desti- purple gown, ready for Richie’s wedding. Benjamin Yudin and his daughter Chaviva word, knowing how valuable they were, nation became Annie’s house and our talks Her beauty radiated not from the beau- Rothwachs, the word began to spread that knowing that there may not be anoth- would have to be by her bedside. But that tiful gown but from the joyous smile on Annie could use some friendly visitors and er visit. He would be in pain watching his was okay, because it was still Wednesdays her face. That joy only continued radiating some assistance. teacher’s body debilitate while his mind re- with Annie. The destination soon changed from her as she called me at 6:50 a.m. one Once Annie got wind of the great things mained so great and his heart so full. When once again to The Daughters of Israel, but morning to share with me the most awe- that happen through Teaneck Shuls she be- the time came, his heart broke at the pass- that was okay because it was still Wednes- some news—“Lisa, I can fi nally tell you, Jef- gan to post for herself asking for drivers to ing of his teacher. Who would now teach days with Annie. frey and Reena are having twins.” I heard take her places in her own adaptable van him great life lessons like Morrie did, who I think if I would write this book, I the same joy one Sunday evening at 10 p.m. and instantly befriending whoever it was would make him laugh like Morrie did, would want to share a piece of Annie with “Lisa, I can fi nally tell you, Richie and Dan- that answered her posting. whose eyes would light up when he walked the readers so that they could appreciate ica are expecting their fi rst child.” When I I sat mesmerized as each person attend- into the room liked Morrie’s did, who would her greatness and fall in love with her, just went to visit Annie on Mother’s Day, she ing (a group of about 30) offered their vi- love him like Morrie did. I feel the author’s as I did. I would name each chapter after said that it was the best Mother’s Day she gnettes and sad and happy memories of their pain with the passing of his teacher be- one of her middot, one of her attributes had ever had, because she met Jeffrey and experiences of spending time with Annie. She cause I feel that pain with the passing of that I admired about her, and describe it in Reena’s beautiful children—her grandchil- became a part of everyone’s families and rel- Annie. In the book the student and teacher detail, giving examples of how she embod- dren—Spence and Miri. My fi nal mem- ished the times that she was able to attend described themselves as Tuesday people— ied it. ory of Annie was at the baby naming of their simchas. She knew everyone’s favorite Tuesday was their time. Well Annie and I Chapter 1: Perseverance. Annie would her grandchildren. I will always remem- recipes and the ladies took pride in bringing were Wednesday people—Wednesday was not let her illness beat her. She tried her ber this scene: Jeffrey reached to hold his her treats that they knew she would relish. our time. If I were to write a book it would best to uphold her independence in her mother’s hand while holding Spence in the When I heard how many brought her food be titled Wednesdays With Annie: A Beauti- daily activities, maintaining her speech, other hand, Reena by his other side hold- and how much she loved candy I asked if she ful Lady, a Teacher, a Friend and Life’s Great- feeding herself, sitting, driving, all gifts that ing Miri, Richi and Danika smiling in the was heavy, only to fi nd out that she defi nite- est Lesson by Lisa Rothschild. You see for we take for granted. At daughters of Isra- background, as the Rabbi named the chil- ly was not. She always assumed that every- many years now, Wednesday has been my el, she tried occupational therapy, physi- dren. I felt, in that moment when Jeffrey one in her circle knew each other but in fact day off from work and so it became our cal therapy and speech therapy to improve took Annie’s hand, he knew just how much they did not. It was at a Partners in Torah day. In the beginning years I would always her mobility, dexterity and speech. When wisdom and love Annie could transmit to dinner honoring her that all of her admirers tell Annie to schedule her appointments anyone came to visit, they would fi nd her his children. A mother is the most impor- got to meet each other for the fi rst time. for Wednesday. We had a routine: I would practicing her exercises. She wanted to be tant teacher and Annie was the greatest of There is nothing that I can say except for call ahead of time, telling her that I was fi ve the best Annie that she could be. She was a mothers. I know this, because I see in front the fact that I regret that I did not become minutes away and she would meet me at teacher’s dream. of me her two incredible students, her one of her many admirers in life. My thought the bottom of the hill. We would get into Chapter 2: Thirst for Knowledge. Annie sons, who will have the awesome task of is that by reading the following eulogy that the Annie mobile together and the adven- loved learning. She would love listening to teaching to their children Annie’s pearls of was read at her funeral, which was written tures began. The destinations would vary books on tape since she could not manage wisdom. I know, that just like their mother, paper books. She loved when Itch would they too will be great teachers. come and teach her how to daven and learn Chapter 6: A family man. Annie adored with her, and the kids wrote the aleph bet her family. She would talk about her niec- on her cast so that she could remember it. es and nephews with pride as if they were She loved learning with Bashi in Partners her own children. She would keep me up- of Torah for which they were honored for dated on all of their joyous occasions and their dedication to Torah learning years lat- mourn with them for their painful losses. er. She enjoyed all kinds of learning, but When her sisters or brother and their fam- she took especially great pride in her Torah ilies were coming to visit, she would talk studies because she had such pride in her about it for days, as if the royals are com- Jewish heritage. Whenever you came to vis- ing, because that is the way she viewed it, she would tell you what she learnt, shar- their visits. She never missed an opportu- ing her pearls of wisdom. Once again she nity to share with people that she is Rabbi was a teacher’s dream. Yudin’s cousin. She took such pride in this Chapter 3: Bravery. As you all know, An- fact. She cherished deeply each phone call nie was affl icted with MS, and that brings and Friday visit with a full heart. Janet— constant change to the body. Annie had you were not her caretaker, you were not to constantly respond to those changes. It wasn’t easy giving up driving before she  CONTINUED ON P. 26

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From left: Dr Ben Chouake, Senator Patty Murray, Rabbi Steven Weil Sanford Hausler (far left), chairman of the Nominating Committee, congratulating the new offi cers of the Jewish Center, left to right: Isaac Student, President; Sigismund Laster, First VP; On July 19th, NORPAC hosted Senator Pat- concern over the deal in its current form Dr. Steven Myers, Second VP; Elizabeth Sher, Third VP; Allen Ezrapour, Treasurer; Daniel Chazin, ty Murray (D-WA) at the home of Rabbi Steven and promised to look at the deal with a crit- Secretary. PHOTO BY MICHAEL LAVES. and Yael Weil in Teaneck. Since being elected in ical eye as well as ask diffi cult questions in 1992, Sen. Murray has been a staunch supporter order to make an informed decision. When The Jewish Center of Teaneck’s new of- Sephardic Minyan on Shabbat Mevarchim of Israel. As a member of the Senate Appropria- asked if she would vote against the deal, fi cers, all dedicated and active members, (the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh). The tion Committee, Sen. Murray has consistently Sen. Murray answered that if it is not in the bring a wide range of experience to the next Sephardic Minyan will meet on Shab- been an advocate of foreign aid to Israel. best interest of the US or Israel’s national Jewish Center. Isaac Student, President, bat, August 8.” At the NORPAC event, Sen. Murray fo- security, she is ready to vote for a resolu- said “We welcome families as well as indi- The Jewish Center of Teaneck is located cused on the recent nuclear agreement be- tion of disapproval. Sen. Murray empha- viduals of all ages, and we all look forward at 70 Sterling Place. It is a Modern Ortho- tween the P5+1 and Iran. She stated that her sized that no matter what happens with to meeting members and guests at our dai- dox synagogue with daily, Shabbat and hol- primary objective is to ensure that the US the deal, the US must strengthen ties with ly, Shabbat and holiday services, week- iday services. To receive the Center’s weekly and its allies are protected. She reiterated Israel and provide Israel with whatever it ly Shabbat Kiddushes and various events.” Email Blast and monthly Email Newsletter that we cannot trust Iran and cannot tol- needs to secure itself. Sen. Murray is run- Student also pointed out that “just recent- please call the Center offi ce, 201-833-0515, erate a nuclear Iran. Sen. Murray expressed ning for reelection in 2016. ly the Jewish Center inaugurated a separate ext. 200.

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Friendship Circle Seeks Volunteers York City, the Kennedy Center in Washing- I.C.E. Event with Rav Hanoch Teller for End of Summer Camp ton DC and Hawaii. This will be their fi nal Inspirational College Events, sponsored The Friendship Circle is recruiting vol- performance. A voluntary contribution of by BNOT, is having its next event Tuesday unteers for its End of Summer Camp for $15 is requested to enable more children to night, August 11th, featuring the “King of children with special needs. The camp participate in the group, and to help fund StoryTellers,” Rav Hanoch Teller. His shi- will run from August 23rd to 27th, Mon- the purchase of ukuleles for those who can- ur is entitled, “Repent Now and Avoid the day through Friday, from 10:00 am to 3:00 not afford to buy one. Checks can be made Yom Kippur Rush.” Refreshments will be pm and Friday until 1:00 pm and will be lo- out to the Jewish Center of Teaneck. All served at 7:30 pm and the shiur will begin cated at Lubavitch on the Palisades in Te- contributions will go towards the organiza- at 8:00 pm in Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, nafl y. Those interested can volunteer on leles for Peace is to bring Jewish and Arab tion Ukuleles for Peace in Israel. 641 West Englewood Avenue, in the Social any or all of the days. Volunteers interest- teenage children together to play in an or- Hall. This event is open to women of all ed in making a difference, enjoying a fabu- chestra with ukuleles, kazoos and other Practical Hilchot Kashrut ages. Contact Lauren Szpilzinger, Lauren- lous week and are aged seventh grade and fun instruments. The founder of Ukuleles Series for Women [email protected] for more information. up should RSVP to Zeesy Grossbaum at for Peace, Paul Moore, works with the stu- A three part series of shiurim for post-col- [email protected]. dents once a week in their own schools, lege and college-aged women on practical CareOne at Teaneck to Host and brings them together for performanc- halacha, including microwaves, ovens, coun- Discussion about Navigating Ukuleles for Peace to Give es. The children sing in Hebrew, Arabic and tertops, knives, spices, kashering and tove- the Medicare Process Special Performance at the English. The hope is that playing togeth- ling keilim, hashgachos and other practi- CareOne at Teaneck will be hosting Jewish Center of Teaneck er will generate further opportunities for cal topics in Basar B’chalav is taking place at a discussion on “Navigating the Medi- Ukuleles for Peace in Israel, a non-prof- communal activities and that parents and Congregation Beth Abraham in Bergenfi eld. care Process” presented by Tom Single- it musical group comprised of teenage chil- members of the communities will get in- The shiur will be given by Rabbi Tanchum ton of Krietzberg Wealth Management, on dren from Israel, will give a special perfor- volved in the program. The group has been Cohen. All shiurim are from 8:15 to 9:00 pm. Wednesday July 29th, at 7:00 pm at Care- mance at the Jewish Center of Teaneck on in the United States for three weeks, hav- The last shiur in the series will be Monday, One at Teaneck, located at 544 Teaneck Tuesday, July 28th, at 8 pm. The goal of Uku- ing performed in Rhode Island, Maine, New July 27th. Road, Teaneck. TISHA B’AV EVENTS

Tisha B’Av Webcast at Keter Torah of charge along with a supervising adult. If the worlds most dynamic Torah teachers byeshiva.org/course/tisha-bav-5775/. At The annual live YUTorah Tisha B’Av interested, please register online at http:// from Israel, London, Brooklyn and Queens. 9:15 am Israel time, there will be an ex- webcast on Sunday, July 26th, at Keter To- www.123contactform.com/form-617458/Ti- Speakers include: Charlie Harary, R’ Pay- planatory Kinot program with Rabbi rah. Shacharis will begin at 8:30, and at sha-BAv-Program. For any questions, con- sach Krohn, R’ Dovid Goldwasser, R’ Yossi Chaim Brovender, at 11:15 am Israel time 9:15, Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, Universi- tact Judah at [email protected]. Mizrachi, R’ Fischel Schachter, R’ Bentzion there will be shiur entitled, “Growth from ty Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Shafi er and R’ Benzion Klatzko. the Ashes” with Rabbi Yehoshua Geller, Thought at Yeshiva University, will deliv- Polish Jewry Documentary and at 6:30 pm Israel time there will be er a shiur titled “The Signifi cance of Tisha Showing at Keter Torah Tisha B’Av Afternoon Video another lecture by Rabbi Geller entitled, B’Av in 2015: Seeking Meaning in Trage- On Tisha B’Av, at 6:00 p.m., Keter Torah Program at Rinat Yisrael “The Book of Eicha.” All sessions are free dy.” It will be followed by an 11 a.m. recital will present an exclusive showing of “Once Congregation Rinat Yisrael’s Adult Edu- and open to the WebYeshiva.org students of kinot and discussion. Available to view Upon a Family- The Saga of Polish Jewry,” a cation Program presents a Tisha B’Av after- and the public. online and on mobile devices at www.yu- riveting documentary produced by Project noon video program on July 26, 2015, at 2:45 torah.org/tishabav. The program is spon- Witness. The documentary commemorates pm in the Rinat Social Hall. From 2:45 to Tisha B’Av Program for Boys 8th sored by Keter Torah in appreciation of 70 years since the the destruction of Polish 3:45 pm, the fi lm, “The Jewish - Roman War, Grade and Above at Beth Abraham Rabbi Schacter and Yeshiva University and Jewry. To view a trailer, visit https://vimeo. 66-70 CE,” will be shown, a BBC presenta- There will be a special Tisha B’Av pro- in commemoration of the 37th yahrzeit for com/127859598. tion dramatizing the monumental struggle gram at Congregation Beth Abraham for Helen Friedman Kufl ik, Hodel Ruchama between the Roman legions and the Jews, a boys going into eighth grade and above. bat Avraham Shlomo v’Etta Malka, by Shu- Keter Torah Tisha B’Av Youth Camp realistic and very well presented fi lm. From Davening on Tisha B’Av morning will start li (Kufl ik) & Avi Rockoff, (Newtonville, MA). On Sunday July 26th, Tisha B’av Day, 3:45 to 4:45 pm, the fi lm, “Shanghai Mira- at 9 am in the social hall, followed by se- from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., for children en- cle,” produced by Torah Umesorah’s Zechor lected kinos with introductions by Rav Tan- Congregation Bnai Yeshurun tering nursery to 5th grade, Keter Torah will Yemos Olam Project, will be shown, detail- chum Cohen, Rabbi Josh Kahn, Rabbi Aryeh Tisha B’Av Youth Program be hosting a youth camp. The children will ing how hundreds of Yeshiva students es- Stechler and Rabbi Eli Cohn. Davening will Congregation Bnai Yeshurun’s youth de- partake in various structured activities in- caped the Hitlerian onslaught in Shanghai, end approximately 11:30. Contact Jonathan partment presents a Tisha B’Av program for cluding arts and crafts, games, learning and China and went on to help rebuild Torah Landa at [email protected] with any rising kindergarten children through 4th more. Lunch and snacks will be included. across the globe. 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By Bracha Schwartz realm of running the shul. He has met with the directors of Riverdale—As Director of Student Life the Hebrew Institute in Riverd- at Yeshiva University, Hezzy Jesin com- ale and Mt. Sinai in Washington bined his training in social work and ed- Heights. ucation to help students build the kind of He has begun networking on community they wanted. Now he’s bring- a wider scale through the Ortho- ing those skills to the Riverdale Jewish dox Union’s Association for Ex- Center (RJC) in his new position as Execu- ecutive Directors and looks for- tive Director. “I’m extremely pleased to be ward to attending their annual here,” Jesin told the Jewish Link. “I want conference. to help members realize the potential of Fostering relationships with what they want their community to look city and state offi cials is anoth- like, what they want to create.” er priority. “The RJC is privileged Jesin, who lives in Teaneck with his to have good relationships with wife and two children, sees his role as plies for Success,” a program to fi ll back- representatives in government. These rela- helping people get the most out of their packs with supplies for day school stu- tionships are vital so the voice of the Jew- membership in the RJC. “I’m looking for- dents in need. ish community is heard. Representative ward to meeting members, get to know “The RJC is a place to daven, learn and Engel is a good friend of the RJC and re- Hezzy Jesin of Teaneck - new Executive their needs and what can be done to ad- reach out to the community. cently spoke at our annual dinner.” Director of Riverdale Jewish Center dress them,” he said. We’re more than a place for prayer,” Jes- Hezzy Jesin grew up in Toronto and re- (COURTESY OF HEZZY JESIN) The RJC is a bustling 600 family shul in said. ceived a degree from York University in ed- that is a “pillar of Modern Orthodoxy” in Jesin hopes to bring a strategic focus to ucation. A lifetime member of B’nei Aki- ish life, and the energy of the rapidly grow- the area, with many learning opportuni- the RJC, and “connect the lines” between va, Jesin worked in the national offi ce and ing Young Israel with members of all ages ties for men and women. “Learning is val- programs. He will be meeting soon with then pursued a Master’s Degree in social engaged in shul activities. “Many of the ued here and I’m excited to be a part of Rabbis Rosenblatt and Genack, the lay lead- work from the Wurzweiler School of So- social initiatives of the shul have really that,” Jesin said. “For example, this week, ership, and youth department to plot out cial Work at Yeshiva University. He served brought the community together and al- Rabbi Yitzi Genack (son of Rabbi Men- events on the calendar and develop an an- as the Director of Student Life at YU for lowed for more entry points, and great- achem Genack of Englewood) is holding a nual approach. “It’s an exciting new initia- four years before joining the RJC. er engagement, in more traditional forms siyum for members who have completed tive that will create a meaningful structure The Jesins moved to the Teaneck area of programming (learning opportunities, different masechtos to come together with to our year-round programming,” Jesin said. in 2009 to be near his position at YU and fundraisers, etc). I look forward to partner- a barbecue.” Jesin is developing relationships with his wife’s work in Teaneck. Members of ing with community members at the RJC The RJC is a community center as well other executive directors throughout the Young Israel of Teaneck, Jesin said he in fostering a similar phenomenon that ca- as a shul. Next month, Rabbi Genack will the New York metro area to capture best loves the infrastructure in Teaneck that ters to the needs of the Riverdale commu- partner with the UJA Federation in “Sup- practices in the fi nancial and operational makes it possible to live a committed Jew- nity.”

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24 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM COMMUNITY NEWS Teaneck Resident Volunteers to Fight HIV and AIDS in South Africa

The most powerful moment of Ariella pact, an organization offering a host of vol- major with a minor in computer science Applebaum’s summer came during a home unteer opportunities in Africa; she ch ose a and art history, her education at Stern has visit she paid to an elderly patient suffer- track that would refl ect her interest in im- played a crucial role in inspiring her to seek ing from HIV in the village of Khula, South proving the quality of life and access to out experiences like African Impact. “All my Africa. healthcare of impoverished communities classes have taught me so much, especial- The woman had suffered a stroke many in South Africa. On a typical day, her duties ly the sciences, which made me excited to months ago that had left her unable to included everything from volunteering in become a doctor and enter the scientifi c walk. “But she never lost hope,” recalled orphanages and working alongside medi- world,” she said. “My genetics class with Dr. Applebaum, a senior in Stern College for cal professionals and caregivers to facilitat- Harvey Babich and my biochemistry class Women’s S. Daniel Abraham Honors Pro- ing educational workshops about HIV and with Dr. Evan Mintzer sparked my specifi c Ariella Applebaum (center) in Africa gram and a resident of Teaneck. Each week, AIDs that addressed topics such as nutri- interest in viral diseases such as HIV.” the patient worked carefully with health tion, basic health and well-being and fam- However, though Applebaum plans to this summer to complete her senior honors care volunteers in the country—like Apple- ily planning, in addition to providing sup- attend medical school and enter the sur- thesis, which will focus on HIV and AIDS, baum—to regain her strength. port and assistance at in-home visits. gical fi eld, she felt her liberal arts courses under the direction of Dr. Harvey Babich, “The day I visited her with another “The healthcare system is extremely had an equal part in shaping her desire to professor of biology, who is her faculty ad- member of the staff, she greeted us sitting poor in Saint Lucia, with the doctor com- volunteer in Africa this summer and, hope- viser. down, with a smile,” said Applebaum. “She ing to the clinic only every other month, if fully, to return for a gap year of volunteer- “In addition to being a high academ- was so hopeful and confi dent, like I had at all,” said Applebaum. “Our assistance at ing there after graduation. “My art history ic achiever who isn’t afraid of challenges, never seen before. Slowly she got up and the clinic in the village of Khula was there- courses, under the teaching of Dr. Marga- Ariella is truly an exceptional individual started walking with her cane. We stood in fore very helpful and alleviated some of the ret Samu, taught me the importance of with a passion to assist others,” said Bab- shock, amazed at the transformation, and pressure on the nurses working there. The perspective and consideration of the vast ich. “Rather than compartmentalizing in- fi nally started clapping, smiling and shout- HIV education and support we gave the world outside the United States,” Apple- formation from unrelated college cours- ing our congratulations.” She added, “I had members of the towns of Khula, Dukudu- baum said. “Her classes inspired me to look es, such as in the sciences and art history, never seen such strength before.” ku and Eswenelisha were therefore crucial into the world around us and have the de- Ariella synthesized this information to di- The visit was one of many Applebaum to stopping the spread of the disease.” sire to explore it.” rect her to a healthcare summer internship made while volunteering for African Im- According to Applebaum, a biology Applebaum will draw on her research with a global impact.” The Jewish Link’s Summer Art Contest

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By Bracha Leah Palatnik up with an app for people results.” apps is the added element of a match- looking for more than just Once someone fi lls in maker. The matchmaker screens and re- Many people are familiar with the Tin- a casual hook-up: JBolt. their extensive dating pro- views each person’s dating profi le, mak- der online dating app and its many vari- JBolt is a Jewish dating fi le—age, religious identi- ing sure the information is credible. They ants: Using global positioning technol- app for people in search of fi cation, education, etc.—a are also responsible to call each person to ogy and Facebook, the face of someone a serious relationship. “We bunch of matches, or get to know their personality a bit more. nearby pops up on your cell phone and are focusing on long term “Bolts,” are sent to his or her This app is different from their parent you swipe right to accept contact infor- relationships and mar- phone. Similar to Tinder, company, Saw You At Sinai, since the user mation and swipe left to reject. Because riage,” JBolt Founder Marc they can check out the po- has the ability to choose dates for them- they are so easy to use, these apps have Goldman told the Jewish tential match’s profi le and selves. The matchmaker doesn’t get per- swept the nation and turned the world Link. “We were interest- swipe right when interest- sonally involved until the user has select- into an online dating universe. Now, the ed in this ease of use tech- ed and left when not. ed a potential match. founders of Sawyouatsinai.com, an on- nology so people can use What makes this app line matchmaking website, have come their phones for positive stand out from all other  CONTINUED ON P. 45

In Memoriam: Annie Factor, a”h dearly. We each feel blessed that we had that we have to start planning the Chanu- your hand one last time and tell you that I  CONTINUED FROM P. 20 the privilege to be called her friends. She kah party. I would say okay… and for the love you with all of my heart. Just to hold on would thank you profusely when you next 5 months we would discuss the par- one last time and hope to never let you go. her friend, you were her family. You cared came to visit. In response, I would always ty. She would agonize over the menu, even But that was not God’s will; He wanted me for her with love and warmth always main- give her a kiss on the cheek and say, “I though we always did Chinese. We would to remember you with a smile on your face taining her dignity and grace—thank you. love you, Annie, thank you for having me,” dwell over how the guest list would not beaming with joy at Temple Emeth with Belle and Sal, how does one say thank you and she would shine her wry smile at me. fi t into her apartment; despite this, she your family surrounding you. I take com- for all that you did for Annie? You kept her What Annie couldn’t appreciate was how still expanded the guest list as her circle fort in your passing serenely and peacefully life running, always trying to reinvent ways blessed I felt to have her as a friend and of friends grew with every passing year. In in your sleep just as you desired, I take com- to give her greater quality of life. I know the how I knew each additional visit with her anticipation of each party, she would say fort in knowing you are in a better place not journey was not an easy one, and at times it was a gift from above. Like a true friend, “I hope Benji could speak” and every year bound by physical limitations. Your soul is was extremely rocky, but you held on tight she shared in your joy and felt your pain Rabbi Yudin would speak beautiful, touch- soaring to great heights as you ascend to be- until you were certain that Annie reached in any loss. She wanted her friends to ing words of torah. Every year she would come an angel in heaven. I take comfort in her fi nal destination safely. There are no feel appreciated. She had a birthday list, say: “What will we do about desserts?” and a quote from Tuesdays with Morrie, “death words. So on behalf of Annie, I just want to and she took great pride in being the every year her friends outdid themselves ends a life not a relationship.” Annie, you are say “thank you.” Annie taught us the mean- fi rst to call you on your birthday to send with yummy treats. Each year it was more no longer physically with us but your spirit ing of the expression “family fi rst.” Annie you wishes for a special day, and an even beautiful than the next because of the peo- lives on in each of us. The life lessons which loved her family dearly and her family was more special year. Every year, Annie want- ple who came and the love for Annie that you imparted to each of us through wise always fi rst in her mind and in her heart. ed to make a Chanukah party to thank her bonded us all together. Annie thought no words or by example are a part of us and we Chapter 7: A true friend. Annie was a friends for their generous friendship. Ironi- one would come to her Chanukah par- will make you proud as your students, prac- very special friend. She loved her friends cally…around July, I would get a phone call ty this past year because it was to be held ticing and passing on your life lessons to the in a new destination—Daughters of Israel, next generation, thereby keeping our rela- but it was more special than ever because tionship, our bond to you alive in our hearts. there was a reunion of the old chevra and Time is an amazing gift. It is defi ned by past, an introduction of the new chevra—her present and future. I fi nd comfort in the past incredible West Orange friends from out- because it holds the beautiful memories I side and inside her new home—Daughters shared with Annie—with my family at my of Israel. Annie always wanted to give us side. The present is painful and lonely, which hakarat hatov but we should give it to An- became so blatant yesterday as Amy and I nie for all that she taught us by example: entered Annie’s empty room at Daughters what it is to be a beautiful friend inside of Israel. Ironically, yesterday was Wednes- and outside, sharing with us her sense of day—our Wednesday—my time with Annie, humor, her generous nature and her one- but there was no Annie—we were Wednes- of-a-kind smile. Annie was a friend par ex- day people… My future is my goal to perpet- cellence. uate my friend, my teacher, my Annie’s leg- Chapter 8: The fi nal chapter—saying acy in a very special way. I know that each goodbye. How I dreaded writing this chap- of you could write your own chapter in this ter since I missed the opportunity to see you book sharing your special memories and the at your last destination St. Barnabas Hospi- life lessons you gained from Annie’s friend- tal. I never got to say goodbye and for that ship. I share with you the honor of perpet- my heart is broken. So much I would have uating her legacy now and forever. T’hei ne- said or maybe said nothing at all, just to hold shamata tzruyah btror chaim. Heroes to Heroes Golf Classic to Be Held in Pomona Heroes to Heroes Foundation will be sponsoring its 5th annual golf tour- nament on Thursday, August 13 in Po- mona, New York. Registration begins at 11am at the Minisceongo Golf Club. All are invited to participate. Heroes to Heroes is a non- denominational 501(c)(3) organization which provides spiritual healing and peer support to American combat veterans who suffer from moral injury and PTSD. The program teams up 10 veter- (CREDIT: HEROESTOHEROES.ORG) ans for a life changing journey to Isra- el. Each team includes 10 Americans, fi ve For more information, to register, for Israelis, and two team coaches (veterans sponsorship opportunities, or to donate, from both combat and the Heroes to He- please visit www.heroestoheroes.org. The roes program). registration deadline is August 1.

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Now Is the Time for ter you go to the rally. You have to go home, Action on Iran Deal make phone calls, write letters (real ones),  CONTINUED FROM P. 13 and perhaps even make an appointment and go down and meet with congressmen an upholding of sanctions and continued about this,” said Garrett. pressure on Iran will yield a better deal. “We are starting a countdown for when “As a member of the Iran Sanctions Iran can acquire ballistic missiles and a nu- Conference Committee, I have long fought clear bomb,” Garrett said. for strict sanctions against this dangerous “We are in the midst of an historic be- totalitarian regime, and I will continue to trayal of Israel,” said Pruzansky. work to prevent them from fulfi lling their Yali Elkin, a member of Bnai Yeshurun nuclear ambitions,” he said. and one of the event’s two organizers, told Rep. Garrett, with several well-placed the Jewish Link that the meeting helped comments from Rabbi Pruzansky, then sug- people appreciate the signifi cance and gested that while this is an uphill battle, it terror organizations Hezbollah and Hamas. ing the Bad Deal is key. Emails or letters can importance of the moment. After hear- is in the community’s interest, Israel’s inter- “With Theodore Roosevelt, we had the be put away, but a phone call takes time ing the principled and articulate presenta- est and the interest of all who seek peace in `Square Deal,’ with FDR the `New Deal,’ un- from congressional staff who could be do- tion of Congressman Garrett, Elkin said the Middle East to actively fi ght against the der Harry Truman the `Fair Deal,’ and now ing other things. he hoped it would inspire everyone to get ratifi cation of the treaty. we have the `Bad Deal.’ So keep in mind we “A staff member might tell his or her out there with their elected representa- “This type of surrender to the hegemo- have to label it as the `Bad Deal’ going for- boss that he couldn’t get anything done be- tives, express themselves and make them- ny of the nefarious forces of the world is ward and every reference to this treaty, we cause so many people called about the Iran selves heard. destructive to America itself,” Rabbi Pru- have to call it the `Bad Deal,’ so at least we deal,” Garrett said. “After you call and share “If the House and Senate refuse to rati- zansky told the crowd. “We have to do attain clarity,” said Pruzansky. your position, if you have any friends/rela- fy the deal and sink it, then it would mean whatever we can to oppose this deal.” He Over the course of the presentation, the tives/people who live in that particular dis- that we would be able to sanction any added that the agreement depicts the U.S. two laid out several concrete directives to trict, get on the phone with them and say, country that trades with Iran. We would be as weak, that it legitimizes the nuclear am- the community. Physical letters, on paper, ‘have you called your senator about this?’” able to alter our trade agreements and not bitions of Iran and paves the way for Iran sent to undecided members of both houses suggested Garrett. trade with countries that trade with Iran. to acquire a nuclear weapon and ballistic of Congress are recommended over emails, Pruzansky added that the Wednesday Sanctions would remain in place [against missiles, thus engendering a power shift as emails are too easy to answer with a evening rally at the United Nations and the Iran] and we would still have some lever- across the Middle East. He also indicated form letter and too easy to fi le away. They AIPAC event in Closter were also important age to get a better deal. Iran would still be that it will allow for future funding of ter- indicated that calling senators and repre- for community members to attend. “But treated as a pariah state and the sponsor of ror activities on the part of Iran-sponsored sentatives who are not on record as oppos- the worst thing is thinking you’re done af- international terror that they are,” he said.

Teaneck Yoetzet Event Draws Samuels introduced the fi rst of three sumptions regarding bedikot and timing. As opposites, one serene and positive (“I loved Large, Diverse Audience dramatic monologues that anonymously a result of lack of technical information, she the idea of infusing my most intimate rela-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 depicted the true stories and experiences had been mis-timing her mikvah visits. The tionship with spirituality; it was a real pick- of real women in Teaneck. She added that very month she reached out to the yoetzet, me-up”), the other darkly witty and skepti- confi dent that the work she is doing is tak- “sometimes questions don’t have a question she got pregnant. She concluded that asking cal at fi rst (“I pass the mikvah building and ing our community and our families to a mark at the end... they are the expressions detailed, technical questions is crucial. think: ‘You and I are like neighbors that nev- higher level, and for that we are all grateful.” of struggles.” Samuels then took the podium once er speak. I can’t believe I’ll be forced into a re- While two communities in Teaneck The fi rst monologue, entitled “I Am again to encourage women to call. She also lationship with you!’”) and growing less op- (Rinat Yisrael and Netivot Shalom) current- Blessed,” was performed by Ellen Krischer, mentioned that the stories, of course, don’t timistic as she grew in familiarity. Samuels ly have Shoshana Samuels serving as yoet- and potrayed one woman’s deep yearn- always end quite so well as that one, and re- then revealed to the audience that the two zet, with Englewood and Tenafl y employ- ing for a child and the “lonely, silent strug- ferred to last year’s Yoetzet Event, which fo- stories were, in fact, one woman’s experienc- ing yoetzet Nechama Price, the question of gle” she endured as she was surrounded by cused on the interests of women through- es spoken in two voices. whether yoetzot can unilaterally answer friends and family who kept sharing the out the different stages of fertility, during The fi nal monologue was called “Kol shailot is not universally accepted in Tea- news that they were expecting. “I was truly their childbearing years, and beyond. Having Erva,” and was read by June Mandeville. This neck and the surrounding areas. It’s im- happy for them,” she said. “But I also would asked those in attendance at that event to was a profoundly intimate and personal story portant to note that a majority of the com- feel a twinge, a twist of sadness... ‘I wish I too put pen to paper, there was a bound collec- of a woman’s very private physical pain and munity’s rabbeim continue to prefer that were in your position.’” Krischer’s reading tion of essays of infertility and miscarriage her search through a maze of experts to actu- questions related to niddah be addressed ex- described a woman whose yearnings were available for attendees this year entitled “If ally be heard, until fi nally, after continuous- clusively to Orthodox rabbis, all of whom at fi rst impeded by a husband who was not There Is Pain Like My Pain.” ly speaking up for herself, surgery resolved an must have mastered the subject of niddah as yet ready to add to their family, and later, The second monologue was called “My unendurable ache she would have otherwise part of their semicha training. when he was ready, by failure to conceive, Complex Relationship With the Mikvah,” had to endure silently. “I had lost my voice,” The event presented a series of dramat- month after month. “It was as if I kept pour- and was humorously performed by Mar- she said. “I fi nally found it.” ic monologues written by women from the ing emotional energy into a bucket with a jorie Hirsch and Miriam Hermann. The two The Teaneck Yoetzet Halacha Initiative community describing the joys and challeng- hole in it.” women spoke in turn, with one (Hirsch) ex- is sponsored by Rinat Yisrael, Netivot Sha- es that frum women may experience at vari- Finally, the character shares, a friend ad- pressing the voice of a women who per- lom, and with the additional support of ous stages in their lives including halachic in- vises her to call the yoetzet and she agrees. ceives her relationship with the mikvah community members. The evening was fertility and the yearning for a child, intimacy She describes how the yoetzet asked her a as like a “spiritual spa,” and the other (Her- sponsored by Sharsheret, Emunah of Amer- issues and sexual education, and two very few questions about her cycle that she had mann), who fi nds her mikvah experienc- ica, Yesh Tikvah, Project SARAH, AMIT, Ne- different perspectives on the mikvah and ta- never considered, and realized that she had es to be “inconvenient and embarrassing.” chamaComfort, and American Friends of harat hamishpacha (family purity laws). been making some common, incorrect as- The characters were presented as complete Nishmat. Dr. Saul H. Lejtman D.M.D. P.A. Mark Herschlag Joel Kaplowitz Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Health Insurance Specialist Financial Planner Treating your family in a warm OSMO W7?6X=6

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When Jordan Weisner of Fort Lee had for their family caregivers. ARC meets four program includes full breakfast and hot ko- fi nancial assistance. Free caregiver support his bar mitzvah, he decided to give back days a week, 9am-2pm, in a bright spacious sher lunch, as well as a diverse calendar of groups are available twice a month. For in a special way to honor his grandfather, room with an outdoor patio. Door to door activities that all take place in a safe envi- more information or to arrange a visit, con- who is struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease. transportation in handicapped accessible ronment with experienced professional tact Judi Nahary at 201-408-1450 or jnaha- He raised $1,500 for the Alzheimer’s Asso- vans is provided to many area towns. The staff. ARC is reasonably priced, and offers [email protected]. ciation by participating in its Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care and research, and then decided to do something unique and special for people with Alzheimer’s in his local community. Learning that the Kaplen JCC on the Pal- isades runs a comprehensive program four days a week for people with Alzheimer’s, Jordan decided to collect arts and craft sup- plies for seniors in the program who enjoy creating and crafting as a favorite activity. He collected baskets of crayons and mark- ers, scissors and paint, glue and glitter, and then visited the JCC so he could hand-de- liver his “surprise” in person and see the expressions on the seniors’ faces when he presented the baskets to them. “My grandfather has Alzheimer’s and I see how this disease affects the entire fam- ily,” says Jordan. “It can be a sad and iso- lating experience and I wanted to do my part to help people like my grandfather stay connected and happy. Raising money for the Walk was one way, and I am very proud of the funds I raised, but I wanted to do something personal as well and decid- ed what would make my Bar Mitzvah real- ly rewarding for me would be to fi nd a way to make a personal connection. So I con- tacted the Kaplen Adult Reach Center (ARC) at the JCC and asked what their Alzheimer participants would most like to have. I was told arts supplies, so that is what I made it my mission to collect. But the best part was coming to the JCC so I could meet these people and witness their reactions. “It was really fun and meaningful for me, and I got to observe how special the JCC’s Alzheimer’s program really is because the participants get to connect with the whole JCC community. They get to plant gardens with children, celebrate holidays, and take part in activities that add to their quality of life. It was so nice to learn and something so important for anyone strug- gling with this terrible disease.” The seniors were as delighted to meet Jordan as he was to meet them and every- one at the JCC was grateful for his dona- tions and thoughtfulness. The Kaplen Adult Reach Center (ARC) helps individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia, making it possible for participants to make friends and enjoy a socially engaging life, while providing respite, support and guidance

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 29 COMMUNITY NEWS Touro to Offer Required Legal Exams for Sabbath Observers

New York—Touro’s Lander College of ber. Touro Law Center also offers the MPRE Touro’s Prelaw Advising program has Touro’s Lander College in Flatbush, with Arts and Sciences in Flatbush (LAS) will of- in Central Islip. had signifi cant success in placing its stu- separate schools for men and women, en- fer the Multistate Professional Responsibil- Touro’s LAS will continue to offer the dents in highly ranked law schools. Four rolls 2,500 students annually in fall, spring ity Exam (MPRE) on weekdays to accom- Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) to Sab- Touro graduates are currently attending and summer semesters. It offers a choice of modate Sabbath-observing Jews, beginning bath observers, as it has since June 2011. The Harvard Law School, and this fall three 25 majors and pre-professional programs in in August. This is a test of legal ethics and fall dates for the LSAT are Wednesday, Octo- will enroll at Columbia Law School. An av- disciplines including accounting (CPA pro- professional responsibility standards that ber 7, and Tuesday, December 8. erage of 20 Touro College graduates have gram), fi nance, management, computer sci- aspiring lawyers must pass to be eligible The MPRE test is one of two new ser- begun law school studies between 2010 ence and multimedia web design, pre-med- for the bar in 48 states. vices that Touro is offering to aid students and 2014. icine/pre-dentistry/pre-pharmacy, the allied The MPRE is a standardized test created on the path to becoming lawyers. Profes- Students interested in law school and health sciences (occupational and physical by the National Council of Bar Examiners sor Tom Rozinski, Touro’s principal prelaw the admissions process can view more in- therapy, physician assistant, nursing), ed- and administered by the Law School Ad- advisor, has also created a Facebook page formation at www.touro.edu/departments/ ucation, psychology, biology, political sci- missions Council. It is offered three times a to assist students in learning about law prelaw, or on Facebook, www.facebook. ence/prelaw, mathematics/actuarial stud- year, usually in March, August and Novem- school and in applying for admission. com/touroprelaw. ies and speech-language pathology. Jewish Home Family to Launch Center for Elder Abuse Prevention By Esther Hirsch

The Jewish Home Family has opened a new center, the SeniorHaven Center for El- der Abuse Prevention, to be launched with a community breakfast on Tuesday, July 28th. The center will serve as an emergen- cy safe haven for seniors suffering from abuse, by offering short term crisis stabi- lization stays for seniors for 90-120 days, free of charge. The seniors will be provid- ed with full service care, including medical care, nursing services, pastoral care, reha- bilitation services and more services suit- ol Silver Elliott. “It’s an issue that exists term care facility or nursing facility is very ed to each senior’s individual needs. in every community across the country possible, because the services and support “There are between three and a half and around the world. Sheltering victims that these frail older adults need are all and fi ve million victims of elder abuse in of elder abuse in domestic violence shel- right here.” this country every year,” explained Jew- ters is possible but not optimal. But shel- Elder abuse can take all the forms of ish Home Family President and CEO, Car- tering victims within the walls of a long other types of domestic violence. It can be physical, verbal, emotional or sexual, and Carol Silver Elliott - Jewish Home Family CEO almost always includes a form of fi nancial and President exploitation. Seniors often may feel em- barrassed or reluctant to come forward be- said Elliott. “We hope to raise the level of cause they fear they will not be believed, understanding of elder abuse in our com- or worry that coming forward will result munity and to make our area a safer place in a breakdown of the relationship they for all seniors, especially the most vulner- share with their abuser, who is oftentimes able.” a family member. Referrals to SeniorHaven may be made SeniorHaven plans to ensure that the by calling 855-455-0555 and may come victims will be well cared for, even after from any professional in the communi- they leave the shelter. “Discharge planning ty, including social service agencies, hos- begins the day of admission to ensure that pital social workers, Adult Protective Ser- the victim will leave the shelter, after their vices and others. Speakers on elder abuse stay, and go on to live in the safest, least re- prevention and warning signs are also strictive environment,” said Elliott. available and may be booked by calling As the only elder abuse center in New 201-518-1176 or emailing SeniorHaven@Jew- Jersey, and one of twelve of its kind across ishHomeFamily.org. America, SeniorHaven hopes to promote The July 28th community breakfast a greater awareness of elder abuse in our is open to the public and will feature a communities. “Education will also be a speech by CEO and president, Carol Silver critical part of the mission of SeniorHav- Elliott. The breakfast will be held at 8 am en, helping build community awareness at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh, 10 Link and inform the professional community,” Dr., Rockleigh, NJ, 07647. The Write Impression Invitations, Stationery, Party Favors, Place éards & Programs

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By Robert Grosberg

The West Orange Community wel- comed Our Soldiers Speak on Wednes- day evening, July 15, at Congregation Ohr Torah. Rozita Pnini, president of Our Sol- diers Speak, described how her organiza- tion helps wage the political and com- munications battle over Israel’s right to exist and defend itself, by bringing IDF of- fi cers to speak to high school, college and post-graduate students across America. During their presentations, these offi cers make an effort to separate fact from sen- sationalism, and perception from reality, with regard to media coverage of IDF mil- Lt Netta gives her presentation to community members (CREDIT: OHR TORAH) Lt Aaron addresses the group (CREDIT: OHR TORAH) itary operations. Ms. Pnini then introduced Lt. Netta 2014. Both captivated the audience with of the IDF operations. Lt. Aaron described Hamas terrorists in Gaza. He said, “Ha- and Lt. Aaron. Lt. Netta is an IDF doctor stories of their personal challenges and the weeks that he spent in Gaza, leading a mas praises death. They try to kill Israe- who has personally treated many of the experiences. team of snipers and personally confronting lis, men, women and children, and they more than 1500 Syrian refugees who have From helping to save a pregnant wom- terrorists who were hiding behind human honor the Palestinians who die for their been coming across the Syria-Israel border an’s fetus to putting a breathing tube into a shields, and the decisions he had to make cause. We, the Israelis, try to protect the since March, 2013. Lt. Aaron is a paratroop- Syrian man with shrapnel protruding from so as not to harm civilians. lives of both the Israelis and the Palestin- er and sniper, who participated in Oper- his chest to save his life, Lt. Netta’s experi- Lt. Aaron summed up the stark dif- ians, because Israelis believe in the sanc- ation Protective Edge in the summer of ences emphasized the humanitarian aspect ference between the IDF and the 20,000 tity of life.”

Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah ter, synagogue president. “We had about 30 of Parsippany: Where Everyone guests this past shabbos and they loved our Feels Included and Supported kiddush.”  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 The shul just celebrated its 40th anni- versary with a beautiful, well-attended gala, building is a modern, comfortable space for so it is obviously not new to the Parsippany people to gather, study, pray and, of course, community. However, it has only been at eat. this current location since 1997, and the edi- “We fi nally have a food warmer so we fi ce and shul family have been warmly wel- can have hot kiddushes,” said Naomi Rot- comed by the neighborhood. In fact, when

The inside of the shul, including the new Aron Kodesh (CREDIT: JILL KIRSCH)

a small fi re broke out in the basement two Lubin has helped the shul develop years ago, it was the synagogue’s next-door strong relations with the township and neighbor who was instrumental in pre- its leaders. The members are communi- venting it from spreading. ty oriented, visiting Jewish residents in lo- While some communities have zoning cal nursing homes and low-income hous- issues regarding their houses of worship, ing complexes regularly. There is an annual “it’s never been an issue,” commented Rab- menorah lighting, which is attended by bi Shalom Lubin, spiritual leader of Shaya shul members, Jewish township residents Ahavat Torah. “We have good neighbors, and township leaders, and always followed and we are good neighbors to them.” by a reception in the township council Rabbi Lubin has been the shul’s rabbi chambers. since the fall of 2002 and, in his words, “I’m the longest-standing rabbi in Parsippany.”  CONTINUED ON P. 33

The shul’s backyard, where outdoor kiddushes are held, and where the succah is set up each year (CREDIT: JILL KIRSCH)

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Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah members and guests to feel welcome.” building a mikvah. There are of Parsippany: Where Everyone In addition to its 30 “regular” families, now four within about a 10-min- Feels Included and Supported there are many others who attend occa- ute drive, but we are looking to  CONTINUED FROM P. 32 sionally, just on holidays, or “whenever have one in our community. It they feel like stopping in,” Lubin contin- doesn’t have to be right now, but “It’s wonderful how the town includes ued. “There are many non-members who it’s part of the plan,” Lubin add- us and welcomes us so warmly,” he said. attend and consider themselves associated ed. “We are lucky to have such a supportive with our shul. We welcome them as well.” With an eye toward expan- community.” Additionally, the shul also gets more sion, the shul is also hoping to The shul has a small membership that is than its share of visitors, especially during expand the reach of the eruv. diverse in almost every way. “We are what the summer months. “For all the people That would open up more op- Orthodox communities used to be. We are who vacation in the Catskills,” said Lubin, portunities for visitors, as it the one community shul where everyone is “many others want to stay in New Jersey.” would include some of the ho- welcome regardless of their personal level This part of Parsippany has an eruv, which tels along Route 46, and also in- of religious observance,” Lubin continued. allows access to the shul for vacationers, clude more of the residential “We are basically the campus for Jewish life businesspeople and others. There are some community. in Parsippany.” who enjoy the atmosphere so much that As part of this future vision, In addition to its religious diversity, the they become repeat visitors, and the “regu- the shul is now part of the Jo- shul family includes founding members, lars” warmly welcome them each time. seph Kushner Hebrew Acade- original members, transplants from other The small size of the shul is perfect for my’s Bonim program, which communities and new, young families, all of people who might otherwise shy away offers incentives to new fami- whom connect and bond with one another. from participating in davening. “People lies who move into specifi c lo- “There is no difference,” said Rotter. who would not daven or chant the hafto- cal communities and send their “Everyone is part of the same family.” rah in front of 300 people are willing to do children to the school, located in With shul “members and friends,” as it here,” Lubin commented. “Everyone has Livingston. the synagogue family is called, being of an important role to play in our shul.” Lubin believes that Parsip- a variety of backgrounds, there is some- After the fi re, parts of the synagogue pany is ripe for inclusion in this thing for everyone. “We have Hebrew-on- building were redone. The next project is program. “We have many garden ly chumashim, Ashkenazic and Sephard- fi nishing the basement, which includes apartments which are perfect ic siddurim and everything in between,” plans for a small social hall. for young families, and we have commented Lubin. “We want all of our “Our plans for the future also include residential, single-family areas which allow room for growth,” he said. Parsippany provides easy ac- cess to New York, Teaneck and Rabbi Shalom Lubin, spiritual leader of Congregation Monsey, being right off of routes Shaya Ahavat Torah (CREDIT: JILL KIRSCH) 280, 80 and 287. There is a Shop- Rite with a kosher butcher and large selec- neighboring Essex County. tion of kosher products. Since it is in Mor- “For the right people, young or old, Par- ris County, taxes are much lower than in sippany is perfect,” Lubin said.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 33 DVAR TORAH Devarim: A Sublime Autobiography

By Rabbi Tzvi an entirely new book, the fi fth of the fi ve plain about the pressures of leadership in It is instructive, for it teaches us how to Hersch Weinreb chumashim: the Book of Devarim, or Deu- his own voice. We will overhear him ex- be honest with ourselves. Moses is humble, teronomy. The book we begin this Shab- claim, “How can I alone bear your bother- but he knows who he is. His self-image does There is a biogra- bat differs fundamentally from the preced- some, burdensome and petty squabbles?” not change in response to the hostility of phy. ing four, so much so that the rabbis call it And we will eavesdrop upon him as he tran- his detractors, nor does his head swell be- And then there is an Mishneh Torah, a “Second” Torah, a review scends his resentments and profusely bless- cause of the fl attery of those who adulate autobiography. of much that came before. es the people. him. He never loses sight of his mission and Our biography is For me, there has always been some- Next week, again in his very own words, task, no matter what is going on in his psy- the way others see us. Our autobiography is thing else that distinguished Devarim and he will tell us of his enthusiasm for the che. the way we see ourselves. made it astoundingly different, not only Land of Israel, and of how desperately he Reading it is a privilege because it is a Typically, there are sharp differences from the other Books of Moses, but from petitions the Almighty to allow him en- rare example of a leader who allows us to between the two. Others see us from their every other book in the entire Bible. It is an trance into the Land. And he will intimately peek into his inner life and who shares with own perspectives. Some biographers can be autobiography! disclose to us his disappointment when his us his doubts, fears and hopes. boldly objective, confronting us with facts Whereas the other biblical books are in- prayers are rebuffed. But more than a privilege, Devarim is a about ourselves that we did not see, and variably written in the third person, Deuter- As we proceed through the parade of challenge and an inspiration. We are chal- perhaps do not want to see. Other biogra- onomy is written, or more correctly spoken, self-disclosures of this book, we will learn lenged by the awareness that, in many phers have their own agendas and interpret by Moses in the fi rst person. Moses speaks more and more about Moses the person. He ways, we are no different from Moses. our lives to fi t their perceptions, frequently to us in his own voice. will not hide his faults from us, he will tell We too have our frustrations, limitations distorting the facts and the meaning of our Repetitively, until this week, we have us his versions of events, and he will select and unanswered prayers, and we too have lives in the process. read, “And the Lord spoke to Moses say- the mitzvot that he deems important to in- the ability to cope, to overcome and to Similarly, in the accounts of our lives ing…” This week, we will read again and troduce or to review. graciously accept failure and disappoint- that we ourselves write, there are two broad again, “And the Lord spoke to me...” Devarim is the window into the mind ment. possibilities. We can disclose all of our lives’ We will read not, “And the Lord com- and heart of Moshe Rabbeinu, Moses our Finally, it is an inspiration to read of a details accurately, hiding nothing. Or our manded…,” but, “And I commanded…” The teacher, the single most important person- leader who candidly and openly shares his autobiographies can be gross distortions of attentive reader of these texts cannot help ality in Jewish history. innermost thoughts and emotions for all to our life stories, intentionally falsifi ed or un- but be astonished by this remarkable shift. This week’s Torah portion contains the know, and for all time. An inspiration surely consciously mistaken. This transition into the fi rst person gives opening chapter of what may very well be for all who wish to learn, to strive, to hope Whoever we think we are, we are us the opportunity to relate to Moses direct- the world’s oldest autobiography. Like every and to persevere. well-advised to be aware of how others see ly, to hear his personal take on all that we good autobiography should, it instructs the Have I convinced you that I was correct us. This week in the synagogue, we read the have been reading about until this point. student, interests the reader and inspires us in the title I selected for this essay, “Deva- Torah portion of Devarim and thus begins This week, we will hear Moses com- all. rim: A Sublime Autobiography?” MAGGID OF BERGENFIELD Tisha B’Av: A Tale of Two Temples

By Larry Stiefel er, though when you’re a 10-year- Zevi asked. old boy, clean is a relative term). “Light up the Temple.” Donny and Zevi Camp Tehila had a tradition “What are you talking about?” competed over pertaining to the Nine Days, the “Nobody told you? That’s the camp everything. It had been period leading up to the Tisha tradition,” the lifeguard explained. that way almost since B’Av fast. Every year the campers “We build the Beit Hamikdash during the day they were born. built a large model of the Beit the Nine Days, and then during the At their earliest Shabbat Hamikdash, the Temple in Jeru- reading of Eichah, we burn it down. afternoon playdates, they would play Mo- salem. It helped the children ap- It helps the campers grasp the signif- nopoly like their lives depended on the out- preciate the grandeur and maj- icance of the destruction of the Tem- come, and when it came to Risk, they pur- esty of the original Temple and ple. It makes it all more real. Go ahead. sued world conquest with a passion that helped them understand its im- Burn down B-8’s Beit Hamikdash. You would have made any general or dictator portance to Judaism. That year, the honor would have been proud of. They decided to know you want to.” proud. of building the model fell to the Eidah Bet call it Bayit Shlishi, the Third Temple. Zevi held the matches and stared out at They were the same way in school. Al- boys. When the time for the judging came on Bayit Shlishi. “I can’t do it,” he said. “I know though they were both excellent students, Donny and Zevi met with their camp- the eve of Tisha B’Av, the judges were torn. that Donny and I compete over everything, the two boys always battled to see who ers and decided that instead of building Michael Teitelbaum, the camp doctor, and but they all worked so hard on this. Besides, would get the better grades. At eighth-grade just one model, they would build two. B-8 Yehudit Steiner, the head of the waterfront, burning down a model of the Third Tem- graduation, Zevi was valedictorian and Don- would create one, and B-9 would construct voted for the B-8 version of Bayit Sheini, but ple? That has to be at least 50 years of bad ny was salutatorian. the other. To make it more of a competition, Rabbi Tepler, the camp spiritual director, luck.” The boys parted ways in high school, the head of the camp and a few of the sen- and Sid Rosenstern, the head of the kitchen, One hundred feet away, across the lake, but their competition went on. Donny was ior staff members would judge which mod- voted for B-9’s version of Bayit Shlishi. Ba- a similar scene was unfolding. the star center on the Nachmanides School el was nicer. ruch Kramer, the camp director, couldn’t de- “No can do,” Donny said to the second basketball team, the Fighting Rishonim, Zevi and the boys of B-8 decided to build cide which he liked better; they were both lifeguard. “As much as I like to beat Zevi and Zevi was the starting power forward their model out of popsicle sticks. On the amazing. In the end, they judiciously de- at everything, I can’t burn down his Bayit for the Maimonides Marauders, the team camp library’s computer they Googled the clared the contest a tie. Sheini. It’s too beautiful, and I know how of the high school across town. Their bas- Beit Hamikdash (the Herodian version of As Tisha B’Av started, all the campers much it means to Zevi and his bunk.” ketball battles were legendary in the Yeshi- the Second Temple) to get the most accurate were led down to the lake where they all sat Back on dry land, the camp waited for va League, and the outcome of many games depiction they could. Then after encourag- down and waited for the megilah of Eichah the fi res to start in order to begin Eichah. It came down to the fi nal buzzer. ing the entire camp to donate their used to be read in the dark. The two models of was taking too long. Something was up. When Donny and Zevi took jobs as ice cream sticks, they painted them brown, the Beit Hamikdash were placed on rafts Baruch Kramer’s cell phone rang, break- counselors at Camp Tehila, a local sleepa- beige, white, silver and gold, to match the and fl oated out into the middle of the lake, ing the silence on the shoreline, and he way camp, they were both assigned to Ei- part of the Beit Hamikdash they were build- one on each side of the body of water. picked it up. dah Bet, the 10-year-old boys’ division. Zevi ing, and constructed an amazing model of Donny and Zevi were each escorted into “Uhuh. Uhuh. Well, that is interesting.” was placed with bunk B-8, and Donny was Bayit Sheini, the Second Temple. a row boat by one of the camp’s lifeguards Baruch turned to Rabbi Tepler. “Zevi and put in charge of B-9. So it came as no sur- Donny and the boys of B-9 collected hun- and were rowed out onto the lake. Zevi was Donny won’t burn down each other’s Batei prise that the two bunks competed fi erce- dreds of twigs and sticks of various shapes taken out to Donny’s bunk’s fl oating mik- Hamikdash. What should we do?” ly at everything they did. Baseball, basket- and sizes. Instead of basing their Temple on dash, and Donny was rowed out to Zevi’s Rabbi Tepler smiled. “And so begins the ball, fi eld hockey, gaga... whatever the boys any previous structure, they used their im- model. geulah, the redemption.” played, they played to win. They even com- aginations and built a Beit Hamikdash fol- When the boat reached Bayit Shlishi on Camp Tehila read Eichah in the dark- peted to see who would get higher scores lowing the natural shapes of the sticks they the dark lake, the lifeguard handed Zevi a ness, by the light of a fl ashlight, and both in morning nikayon, the daily bunk cleanup collected. When it was completed, their box of matches. the Temples were returned to dry land, the inspection (Donny’s bunk was much clean- model looked like something Frank Gehry “What am I supposed to do with these?” symbols of a new day.

34 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM MUSINGS (AND AMUSINGS) Laws Of Love

By Rabbi Dani Staum ly after hearing that lecture he was prepar- larly of the Nine Days, are somewhat aus- be arduous and cumbersome to keep some ing a lecture of his own in his home offi ce tere and restricting. However, sometimes of these halachos. But halacha serves as a Rabbi Mordechai with limited time, when his young son de- people will comment that “it’s not such guide to help us achieve the underlying Finkelman, Mashgi- cided to play “Ocean Parkway” with his lit- a big deal.” They like milchigs better any- purpose of every time period, and of every ach in Yeshiva Ohr tle Matchbox cars on the fl oor of the of- way, they don’t really like swimming, their day of our lives. HaChaim in Queens, fi ce. Rabbi Finkelman gently explained to clothes feel dirty fi ve minutes after they This year we have a Tisha B’av of the fu- NY, and a personal reb- his son that the noise of his playing with put them on during the summer anyway, ture—a Tisha B’av when we eat meat, drink be, related that at a To- all the little cars driving (and probably and they like a good cold shower. wine and sing zemiros in a state of Shab- rah Umesorah Convention he attended honking and double parking) was disturb- The point of the laws, and all of hala- bos joy. Here again halacha dictates our be- some years ago, he was privileged to hear ing. His son ignored him and continued cha generally, is not to “hurt” or “punish”us. havior. On the actual day of Tisha B’av the a lecture from Rav Shimon Schwab, zt”l playing. Remembering Rav Schwab’s ad- During this time period it behooves us to intense laws of mourning are deferred in on the topic of educating children. Rav vice, Rabbi Finkelman walked over to his focus on the destruction of the Bais Ha- honor of the holy Shabbos. Schwab mentioned that he felt that a par- son and softly but fi rmly said “I told you mikdash, and all of our national losses, and We wait and pray for the day when Ti- ent should give an occasional potch to that it was disturbing and you didn’t listen, halacha abets that process by helping us sha B’av will be a Yom Tov in its own right, their child when necessary, to demonstrate so now I have to give you a potch,” where- maintain that focus. (This surely does not and always have the spirit of Shabbos, even disapproval. He added that the point of the upon he took his hand and gave him a soft mean that it is within our purview to de- during the week. Perhaps we will merit it potch is not to hurt; in fact once it does so potch. cide whether those halachos are necessary. this coming Sunday. it may defeat the purpose. Rather it is for The boy’s immediate response was al- We are obliged to follow the laws wheth- the child to see that his behavior needs to most to be expected: “Didn’t even hurt!” er we agree with them or not, but it is help- Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is the Rabbi of Kehillat New be corrected. Rabbi Finkelman replied, “It wasn’t sup- ful to realize that there is an underlying Hempstead. He is also fi fth-grade Rebbe and Guidance [It must be noted that Rav Schwab posed to hurt. I just wanted you to know goal and direction to it all.) Similarly, the Counselor in ASHAR in Monsey, Principal of Mesiv- strongly opposed ever embarrassing a child. how bothered I am by your disrespectful laws of the Yomim Noraim and Yom Kip- ta Ohr Naftoli of New Windsor, NY and a division head He insisted that the misbehaving child be behavior.” A minute later the young son pur help us maintain our focus on our pri- at Camp Dora Golding. Rabbi Staum off ers parenting (respectfully) separated from his peers be- picked up all of his cars and quietly moved mary avodah during those days—of teshu- classes based on the acclaimed Love & Logic Program. fore the “potch” is administered.] Ocean Parkway into the other room. vah and cheshbon hanefesh. He can be reached at [email protected]. His web- Rabbi Finkelman then noted that short- The laws of the Three Weeks, particu- There is no question that at times it can site is www.stamtorah.info. THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL GUIDE TO BERGEN COUNTY WILL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY WITH NAMES, ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS. TO BERGEN COUNTY If you don’t want your information included please email [email protected] to be removed

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36 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM A TEEN’S PERSPECTIVE A Different Sort of Summer, Part 2: Pluralism

By Oren Oppenheim

This is a story about one boy’s struggle to sur- vive as the “establish- ment” deprives him of a simple, essential human need. He didn’t expect to be put to the test, but when it became clear that he couldn’t es- cape from the dire situation, he rose to the challenge. That challenge… was being deprived of dairy dinners. As I write this, I’ve been attending the BIMA Arts program at Brandeis University for nearly a week. The thing about Brande- The author (far right) walking with some friends at Brandeis University. The creative writing class, taught by author Jon Papernick. is, exclusive to this summer, is that while it The Shapiro Campus Center is in the background. (CREDIT: TABITHA ROHRER) (CREDIT: TABITHA ROHRER) has a kosher and non-kosher dining hall, the kosher dining hall is currently under renova- tion, so a non-kosher hall had to be used for the participants. So while the staff must’ve made all of the equipment kosher (the pro- gram is Jewish), they couldn’t make it work or have enough equipment to serve both meat and dairy. So any hot food at breakfast is pareve and any lunch and dinner is meat, fi sh, or vegetarian. The struggle of cheese withdrawal is real. To be honest, that’s my main gripe about the program right now (and perhaps the air conditioning situation, but that’s a whole other topic). I have pretty much nothing but good things to say about BIMA so far, from A pre-Shabbos group picture! The author is at the far right. the friends, the classes, the activities, the (CREDIT: UNKNOWN) “Who’s baked challah before?” (a special activity). (CREDIT: TY UEDA) campus and so on. (And no, they are not pay- ing me to write this.) As much as I’d like to here who believe in God, people who don’t, discuss and be open about these differenc- realize that, as cliche as it sounds, we real- gush about all of that stuff, there’s a part of people who do in different ways. There are es—we don’t need to hide them, but we can ly aren’t so different. We may have different BIMA that I’d like to talk about more specifi - people here who adhere strongly to Ortho- deliberate them and learn more about each cultural norms and beliefs, but we can fi nd cally, and that is pluralism. doxy, others who’ve decided to be culturally other and about Judaism itself. ways to connect and to live together. We’ve What is pluralism? The dictionary defi - Jewish, and still others who don’t want a con- The pluralism also connects to where been able to integrate as a group without nition of pluralism is “a situation in which nection at all. people come from. We’re quite an interna- getting rid of what makes us each unique. people of different social classes, religions, It’s led to some interesting discussions tional group. Of course there’s plenty of peo- And I fi nd that very important. races, etc., are together in a society but con- that wouldn’t happen in an ordinary, purely ple from the United States, although from all I’m not planning on changing my Jewish tinue to have their different traditions and Modern-Orthodox setting. Does God exist? over the country (New Jersey, Colorado, Cali- beliefs or observance level right now, and I’ll interests” (Merriam-Webster). To me it’s If so, does God care? How do we connect fornia, Massachusetts, Florida and so on). But be staying in the United States for the time something more than just a situation; it’s a to Judaism? What is the purpose of hala- there’s also a lot of people from the FSU— being. But I do appreciate getting to be ex- new way of thinking, a new paradigm for cha nowadays? Should we be observant or which we thought meant “Florida State Uni- posed to different types of beliefs and Juda- life. Let me explain. not? Sometimes I do feel a bit uneasy hear- versity” when we read it in the schedule, but ism and to people from all around the globe. I’ve been in situations before with Jews ing opinions I strongly disagree with. Some- actually means “Former Soviet Union” (main- It makes me feel that I’m growing as a per- of varying degrees of religiousness and ob- times I choose to respond, and other times ly Russia and Ukraine). There are also plenty son just by being around them and being servance, especially during high school. I’ve I let the other person have his or her say, de- of Israelis and even one boy from Colombia able to expand my horizons beyond any- gone from living in a bubble where everyone pending on the circumstance. (For instance, and two from Germany. thing I ever imagined before. keeps Shabbos and kosher to living in a world some people’s beliefs that I disagree with There is a lot of novelty in talking to peo- I think this is something everyone where some do and perhaps many don’t, and have been infl uenced by personal circum- ple who come from so far away from you. needs to experience at some point. Not that’s fi ne. However, BIMA, and its sister aca- stances, and it’s not my place to judge that My grade in school had an Italian exchange BIMA or Genesis specifi cally, but being ex- demic program Genesis, which shares space or to preach to them.) It’s not that we’re ar- student this past year, and it was a lot of posed to different beliefs and types of peo- and programming, are the fi rst places where guing; it’s not that I or anyone else is here fun to learn about his country and culture; ple. Many of us, particularly at a young age I’ve really felt the presence of so many differ- to push any agenda. But when the programs at BIMA/Genesis, that’s no different. But it’s up until we head to college, live squarely ent opinions and levels around me. It goes are Jewish and yet open to any denomina- also intriguing to talk with people with ac- in the Modern Orthodox world and don’t beyond the simple categories of Orthodox, tion, obviously there are going to be dif- cents different from mine (which is pretty Conservative and Reform. There are people ferences; what I appreciate is being able to non-existent, now that I think about it) and  CONTINUED ON P. 50

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 37 MENTAL HEALTH Mapping and Mastery of the Inner World: An Innovative Guide to Self-Empowerment

By Tamara Sofair-Fisch to emerge. There is a continual tug of war ployment. Each time they suggested a dif- er-world stage the most recent time she between the two emotions, while there is ferent position, she’d doubt herself and her learned about a new position, her excite- In the July 2 issue no inner director who can deal with and abilities. Before long, she’d convince her- ment about the new possibility and then of the Jewish Link, I integrate all of Riley’s parts. self that no one would want to hire her, her procrastination from actually complet- described that our psy- But who are our inner parts or charac- and she stopped herself from even submit- ing the application. I then instructed her to ches shift from be- ters? As we see in Riley, the self has many ting an application. Meet Sara’s self-doubt- shift her gaze to the other side of the stage, ing boundary-less (like emotional parts. Each person starts out ing inner critical judge. and to tell me what she saw. Much to her Play-Doh), to hard with raw emotional parts, like joy, sadness, If you’ve ever met someone who is a surprise, she “saw” a severe-looking author- headed (like a baseball), to being as fl exi- anger and fear. As children grow older, they controller, you have encountered a con- itarian version of herself telling herself, ble and resilient as a squish ball. In addi- learn that some of their emotions may not troller critic. Things must be done in the “What makes you think they will want to tion, equally opposing needs govern much be safe to express overtly, and the emo- way this controller dictates or else the crit- hire you? You don’t have the qualifi cations of our intimate behavior: the need to be- tions become covert and are replaced with ic lashes out in anger. I assure you, howev- they require!” I asked the Sara sitting to my long and be loved versus the need to re- additional parts. For example, Riley’s par- er, that this controller is far more demand- side what she thought of this authoritarian main separate and protect our identities. ents communicated the message that she ing of him or herself than of others. In this self. To my astonishment, Sara replied that The ideal state of mind is best represent- should be happy, and thus, in her efforts to person, the star of the play is the control- she thought the severe woman was correct ed by the squish ball, which is fl exible, but please her parents, Joy became the domi- ler critic, and he or she is in charge of the in her judgment. Obviously, Sara’s critical still able to retain its core characteristics. nant character of the self. person more than any of the other charac- judge was totally in charge of herself. Now I’d like to begin describing my Just as plays vary in the number of ac- ters. There are other types of inner critics, When I asked Sara what she would innovative method of strengthening our tors within a production (one to many), which I will describe in future articles. think if the woman on stage was her best psyches’ boundaries, so that we are more people differ in the number of emotion- Our ability to nurture is also learned friend, she replied that the severe author- emotionally fl exible and able to protect al parts they possess (few to many). Thus, in early childhood. Again, our nurturer is itarian woman was clearly mean and un- ourselves, without resorting to hard infl ex- some people we meet are very steady in an energy that can be directed internally helpful. This allowed Sara to view the in- ible boundaries. their display of emotions, while others and externally and has some excellent fea- ner critical part with a new perspective. We live in two worlds: the world out- shift from mood to mood easily and quick- tures: it provides love, acceptance, valida- Sara was asked to pretend that she was the side of us, and the world in our heads. Just ly. The number and intensity of emotional tion and emotional support. Often, people director of the show, and was coached to as a rock thrown in water produces circu- parts varies from person to person, and is are better at nurturing those around them ask the authoritarian critic why she tried lar, outwardly bound rippling effects, we somewhat dependent on our unique bio- than they are themselves. Or, sometimes to undermine Sara. Amazingly, this crit- generate activity in the outside world and chemical makeup and our unique upbring- they excessively nurture themselves and ic stated that she only wanted to protect the external world triggers all sorts of re- ing. their family members. Each time Sammy Sara. After all, if she didn’t apply for the job, actions within each of us. While the outer We always chuckle while observing wanted anything, he was indulged with- she wouldn’t be hurt or disappointed by world is easier for us to master, our unob- young children mimic the words and be- out limits. He came to expect that he was any rejection. The director was instructed servable and intangible inner world is hard- haviors of parents and other family mem- entitled to anything and everything he de- to ask the critic if she thought this strategy er to explore and navigate. And yet, to be as bers. But these early imitations lay the sired, without any thought or care about was successful in keeping Sara from being cohesive and fl exible as the squish ball, we groundwork for two other central parts of his impact upon others. Sammy’s parents hurt. In this case, the critic acknowledged must explore, navigate and gain mastery of our personalities: the critical judge and the were bewildered as to why Sammy had that the strategy was ineffective, and that both our inner and outer worlds. loving nurturer. Our critical judge is an en- no friends. As Pirkei Avot teaches, mod- Sara was continually hurt from remain- The inner world operates similarly to a ergy that is directed inwards and outwards eration is best in all things. It holds even ing stuck in an unsatisfying job. In summa- play. All plays have a director, whose job it and has some excellent features: it sets when it comes to the nurturer and the crit- ry, Sara’s director was coached in the best is to guide each of the actors to play their standards and strives for excellence. Some- ical judge. way to speak to her inner critic, so that the roles with feeling and competence. Simi- times, however, it gets out of control and With maturity, we develop one last critic would be able to see that she was larly, our inner-world drama consists of a becomes abusive to our self or others. In character, the director. This part incorpo- harmful. Once the critic could acknowl- director and a series of parts. In both plays fact, most inner critics that I meet are es- rates the best qualities of the critic and the edge her failure, the director was in a bet- and our psyches, all the actors or parts are pecially hard on themselves and their clos- nurturer, and assumes leadership of the ter position to encourage Sara to cease her not on “stage” during every scene. Thus, est family members. self. The director listens with empathy in- self-sabotage activities, and to help her one, two or more parts may be leading the Ten-year-old Noah came home with an ternally, to the parts of the self and, exter- take the positive steps necessary to apply scene/self at any point in time. The prima- end-of-year report card that was fi lled with nally, to others, offering curiosity and ac- for the new position. ry difference between an excellent play As and had one B. He proudly showed the ceptance, even as it asks questions about I hope to provide more examples of and the inner-world drama is the strength card to his parents. Noah’s Dad said: “Nice. standards and effi cacy. healthy director “selfi e-conversations” in and competence of the director. In a play, Why’d you get that B? What did you do I’ll conclude by offering a summa- future articles. there is no question as to the director’s wrong?” Noah left that conversation feel- ry of an example of my model at work. control. In contrast, the director’s leader- ing disappointed in himself. Meet Dad’s Self-doubting Sara comes into my offi ce Dr. Tamara Sofair-Fisch is a NJ licensed psychologist ship is often absent within inner-world perfectionist critical judge. 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By Tanya Rosen starch. An alternative to a starch can be Instead, eat regularly throughout an ear of corn or some grilled butternut the day so that you arrive with a With BBQ season squash since they both have a high starch steady blood sugar and a calm ap- around the corner, here content. petite. are my top 10 tips for 4. Great items to grill. 7. Drink two cups of water right staying on track: Peppers, large mushrooms, zucchini, to- before you go or start. This will 1. Plan ahead. matoes... these all taste great and look great fi ll you up and eliminate any fake Think about what on the grill. Make sure to include these on hunger that was really just thirst. will be served and decide in advance what your menu. There is no need for oil. Use 8. Stay busy! you plan to have; stick to your plan. PAM spray and lots of spices. Never sit at a table for hours. 2. Portion your plate. 5. Don’t forget the drink menu. Help to make a salad, or clear the Your plate should have lots of salad or Make delicious ice-cold lemonade us- table. Even switching your seat or vegetables, one protein or a combination ing Crystal Light or even just fresh lemon going to make a call are good dis- of two (half a burger and a small piece of and sweetener. You can have some ice-cold tractions. grilled chicken) and a small amount of diet soda in moderation as well. Best to 9. Sit down! starch such as rice or a potato. skip the beer, unless you do one light beer I know, I just said don’t sit but I 3. Think time of day. as your treat. meant don’t sit for too long. At a BBQ many If the BBQ is at your house or bungalow Bread or buns are better eaten earlier in 6. Eat regularly throughout the day. people eat standing up so it’s done quick- send your guests with goody bags to take the day versus late at night. If the BBQ is Many people mistakenly believe that ly and is not as enjoyable as it should be. everything home. If you’re a guest, politely taking place in the afternoon, it’s ok to have they should under eat before a party or an Make sure to sit down and use a fork and a decline to be the one taking things home. one bun. However, if it’s in the evening event. This will only backfi re as your blood knife to slow down your eating. I hope you fi nd these tips helpful and en- then stick to a potato or rice, or skip your sugar will drop and you will be too hungry. 10. No leftovers. joy the BBQ season without going off track!

A Remote Sanctuary to with a friend whose black Save Jewish Souls payot seem to stick to the  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 perspiration on his face. They are involved in a deep our annual Great Pocomoke Fair and numer- conversation, one bringing ous tractor pulls. No day would be complete together Talmud and the di- without a round of golf at Winter Quarters rection they feel Hashem Municipal Golf Course, our riverside nine- has sent them. A mother hole golf facility. We also have many area holding a little boy wear- restaurants that are just waiting to serve you ing a green and yellow John dinner. Whatever brings you to Pocomoke Deere tractor hat walks by, City, Maryland, we hope you enjoy your time the boy staring his eyes out here and fi nd your own reason for calling at the two men. Pocomoke City “a great place to visit and a thodox, but then they fi nd out that the out- person he is talking to that the individual’s Flashback. Rabbi Shimon extends an in- wonderful place to live.” side world is empty for their souls. There is problems are the most important topic at vitation to a shiur with dinner at his former Two men in black kippot walk slow- nothing out there for them as they try to that moment in the world. Ocean City oceanfront apartment. Ocean ly along gray-paved sidewalk. Their dis- survive the NYC life. And their friends are Of Yemenite and Israeli background, City is about half an hour from Pocomoke. cussion is highly expressive and animat- also trying to survive. And that’s a problem, he is a Talmudic scholar of high reputa- It’s a windy, freezing-cold January evening. ed. It’s a scene one would expect to see on because they are so confl icted and sad that tion. When he sits down to learn with the Ocean City’s entire population is 7,000 dur- any street in B’nei Brak or, for that matter, they don’t have much room in their hearts community-building members, he is sur- ing the off-season, a far cry from summer Brooklyn. One man lifts the black velvet to really help one another.” rounded by hundreds of scholarly texts, when tourists and beach lovers swell the yarmulke from his head to wipe his black Pocomoke, the backdrop for Rav Shi- yet he knows exactly which volume to pull population to over 200,000. hair down a bit. mon’s collection of hurting Orthodox peo- to quote source material. And he chooses The warm stew cooking on the stove It’s a sweltering summer day in Poco- ple, is the very epitome of a small town, each text with a voracious appetite to learn. with a sweet, spicy smell cuts down the im- moke City. with a Walmart Superstore employing There is food to help the discussion along. pact of the winter’s wind. Behind Rabbi Shi- Rabbi Shimon Grady is walking with many of its residents. The pace of the day is No one in his wildest dreams could ever ex- mon’s head, one can look out the fl oor-to-ceil- a community-house member towards the slow. One wonders how a visitor from Bor- pect that a shiur would happen in a place ing windows and view the beautiful, harsh Congregation of Israel building. Their trav- ough Park can handle the heat while wear- like Pocomoke. It’s nothing against Poco- seascape. Rabbi Shimon is teaching us that el takes them past aging houses with gray ing a long black bekesher. Also, it’s no won- moke, but it’s a far cry from Crown Heights. week’s Torah portion. Around the table are chipped paint that have been home to dif- der he gets a stare or turns a head or two. It was in Crown Heights where Rav Shi- Jews from different fl avors of Judaism. Two ferent families for well over a 100 years. A chassid walking along Market Street in mon helped start Chulent, a Thursday-night young men in their early 20s, both raised in It’s a far cry from Brooklyn, but for Rav Pocomoke City isn’t something regularly event where anyone could feel safe to the strictest of Orthodox homes, had to fi nd Shimon, there is nothing incongruous seen. Or perhaps ever seen. come, eat a little chulent and talk to peo- respite or a way out at least for a while. about his largely Chassidic group and the Rav Shimon has changed that about ple who were perhaps looking for someone Rabbi Shimon feeds them Torah and lower Maryland Eastern Shore town he has overnight. else who would just listen. Many were Jews food. He also helps them line up jobs and a chosen to help them heal. He purchased the Pocomoke properties, who felt alienated from the strict, ultra-Or- place to call home even if it’s temporary. Rav Shimon and his wife, Miriam, live including the cozy Congregation of Israel, thodox upbringing. Some came wanting to Some have different reasons of self-dis- with their two children in an elegant but to provide a place of respite for any Jew, run away from religion, others came with covery to be there. There’s an Eastern Shore aging Pocomoke home. Next door is yet an- man or woman, Orthodox or any other de- recovery issues, still others just wanted a resident who thought that before he met Rav other Victorian-type home, this one need- nomination. On this day there are about six hug. Some of those Chulent participants Shimon that he was possibly the “only” Jew ing some tender loving care and fi xing up. men occupying the different rooms of the have made their way from time to time to on the Eastern Shore. Intermarried with chil- Just like the men who live there. community house. Maryland’s Eastern Shore. dren, he takes in the warmth, laughter and But it’s not just men. Indeed, the recent He’s done so with the help of an anony- Indeed, Shimon started the Mayim In- learning. suicide of Faigy Mayer in Manhattan this mous rabbi from Israel who provides both stitute for Mystical Studies only about “I feel connected by being here,” he said. past Monday evening brought an urgent at- guidance and funds to purchase the prop- three years ago. Its mission and voice were “I’ve never met someone like Rav Shimon, tention to this population of young people. erties. But over time it’s going to take fund heard in the more populous areas of Ocean and I’ve learned so much by coming here.” Libelle Polaki, Faigy’s close friend seen in raising and/or investment in the commu- City and West Ocean City prior to moving Another man, a long-time Ocean City photographs together, spent healing time nity house idea to make it successful and to Pocomoke. Past Passover seders have resident, has a European background and at Rav Shimon’s community house last for the shul to make a comeback and be a packed the Grady household. comes because of the connection the rabbi summer. beacon of light for the area. He also wants “There is a real need for a place where gives him to his past. Then there are the ones The rabbi was saddened but not sur- this to become a valid alternative for Jew- Jewish people can fi nd peace in a warm, with deeper stories. One young man, clean prised by Mayer’s death. He fi gures that ish families who are looking for an afforda- loving atmosphere,” he said. “This is what shaven with smooth skin and a short hair- about 10 young adults have committed su- ble home. we want to do here. We’ve had great help cut, shows an ID from Israel of a guy with icide in recent years because they couldn’t But the people who reside in this fi x- from Israeli business leaders. They have sidelocks, long hair and a black yarmulke. fi nd their place in family or religion. er-upper also need their own fi xing up. helped us get to such a far point. Now we That photograph was of his past growing up “The girls and boys have no feeling of This is where Rav Shimon comes in. He need to keep going.” hope,” said Rav Shimon. “They run from Or- has a calming voice and eyes that tell the There’s a bearded man in conversation  CONTINUED ON P. 46

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 39 NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD KOLLEL CHATZOS Gone Are Those Days Looking for a Shidduch? Join the Kollel Chatz os Amukah By Rabbi Mordechai and Nina Glick Campaign on the 15th of Av We were determined at By Shoshana Bernstein ing for shidduchim for Klal Yisroel. the beginning of our mar- The Talmud (Taanis 26b) teaches that riage that we would never On Thursday night, July 30th, the the 15th of Av was celebrated as a tre- have the need for a television set. A household Talmidei Chachamim of Kollel Chat- mendous yom tov, a date that was imbued with Yiddishkeit and Torah learning, we zos Meron will gather in Amukah set aside for matching up Jewish cou- were convinced, had no room in it for a TV. As is to daven on behalf of Jewish singles ples. The eligible girls of Yerushalay- the case with so many things in life, we quick- around the world to find their bash- im would gather in the fields on this ly changed our views when our daughter Naa- ert. At a time when the shidduch cri- day to be chosen by suitable young ma required entertainment on a regular basis sis has been called the bane of our men. Building on this theme, later se- that could not always emanate from us, and so his wife would never fi nd out about his various generation, Kollel Chatzos is offering forim describe the 15th of Av as a day our fi rst television set was purchased and took trysts. singles the world over the zechus of that bears a special segulah for find- its place in Naama’s room. Our other children What a disappointment for all of us. It partnering with Torah learning and ing one’s zivug. often were seen spending time with her watch- seemed that Cosby bothered us more than when the power of talmidei chachomim’s In addition, the Talmud also states ing a program or a movie that we had rented for we found out that the president of the United tefillos on their behalf. that on the 15th of Av the summer sol- them to see together. Family television at the States was living immorally in the White House Kollel Chatzos, the network of stice has passed and the nighttime time seemed very innocent, and we tried to be without anyone, including his wife, holding kollelim that studies Torah through- hours begin to lengthen, allowing extremely selective as to what programs they him accountable for his actions. Yet Bill Cosby out the night, every night, maintains for more learning to take place dur- דמוסיף יוסיף ודלא“ .would watch. Naama each day was greeted by seemed so real and almost a part of our family. three branches throughout the Great- ing the night hours Taanis 31a). While this is) ”מוסיף יאסף -the music of “Happy Days” as her bus pulled up How could he let us down like this? er New York area, as well as an exclu in front of our house, and she watched it regular- L’havdil what are we supposed to think when sive fourth Torah Center in Meron a difficult obligation for most to ful- ly. Henry Winkler, known to her as “the Fonz,” we hear of rabbonim or anyone who lives his life at the kever of Rabbi Shimon bar Yo- fill, the illustrious kollel members of became a TV friend of hers. Shortly thereafter it as a Ben Torah acting inappropriately with wom- chai. In the Zohar, Rabbi Shimon bar Kollel Chatzos do indeed spend the was common for our children to watch “The Bill en or men. People whom we expect so much Yochai repeatedly extols the practice midnight hours steeped in Torah, be- Cosby Show,” another great bastion of family en- more from, whom we hold in such high esteem. of rising at midnight to learn Torah; ginning earlier as the day begins to tertainment. How could they let us down so painfully? he mentions often that he in fact did shorten. Kollel Chatzos is therefore We were so enamored with his logical way Are we to become more cautious of every- so as well. Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai eminently qualified to represent Klal of dealing with issues and his giddy sense of hu- one? Should we be more suspicious of people’s guarantees that anyone who gets up Yisroel in Amukah on the 15th of Av. mor that we ourselves became fans of Bill Cos- actions and scrutinize each of their comings and to learn Torah during the second half These two reasons make Kollel by and chuckled each time we would see or hear goings? Should we make ourselves crazy as to of the night will have his tefillos ac- Chatzos the ultimate conduit for tefil- his rants. When we heard that he was coming to whom our children are with and whose homes cepted. los for shidduchim and the 15th of Av Montreal to perform at Place des Arts (the Mon- they visit? Obviously we cannot and should not Amukah, home to the kever of the perfect day on which to daven. In treal equivalent of Lincoln Center) we treated do that. We need to have a realistic sense of bito- the taana Yonasan ben Uziel, is re- past years, calls have come in to the ourselves to tickets to go see him (it was prob- chone (trust) and have to remember and always nowned as a place where tefillos for main office from across the world ably our anniversary as we rarely splurged on keep in mind that most people are honest, ethi- shidduchim are readily accepted. and across the spectrum of Jewish ourselves). Once again we laughed and chuckled cal and caring. The many instances that we hear While the origins of this tradition are people; young men and women and at his subtle sense of humor and the way these of individuals failing in this regard must be a con- shrouded in mystery, thousands of el- their parents, eager to partner with quick lines just rolled off his lips. What a talent stant reminder to ourselves of the fact that we igible young men and women travel Kollel Chatzos during the Amukah and what a truly great mensch (we thought). are all human and all have the capabilities of fall- each year to daven at the kever and campaign and reserve their share in How absolutely devastated we were, as were ing victim to some of life’s many challenges. As a beseech Hashem for a wonderful this special event. so many others, when the accusations began to community and as individuals we need to strive shidduch. Last year, on the eve of the 15th of come forward about the number of illicit rela- to better ourselves despite the pitfalls that we all So why is the 15th of Av such a spe- Av, the Kollel Chatzos Meron mem- tionships he had with so many women. His wife face. There are few things in life that are easy and cial time to partner with Kollel Chat- bers left their homes and travelled to proudly stood by him announcing her absolute when we learn of the downfall of others we need zos? Amukah. With hundreds of names faith in his innocence. In the last few days actu- to remember the everyday challenges of being a The 15th of Av has been adapted in hand, they opened their hearts al facts have spewed forth about his payment to human being and strive to continue to live each as a special day for tefillah for Kol- so many in order to assist him in assuring that day as the best we can. lel Chatzos; a day focused on daven-  CONTINUED ON P. 50 FEATURES

Finding the Strength to Care enhancements to make the wedding that were interested in joining me for this mitz- part—and allow God to do the rest.  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 much more beautiful. While I knew that vah. I was shocked the next day to wake up I have been overjoyed with the knowl- my capacity to donate was limited, I recog- and fi nd a handful of responses from peo- edge of what we, as a people, could accom- tell me the story of Daniel Altov, a 21-year- nized that anything we could do to dimin- ple who spanned the country, as well as the plish collectively when we just take the time old man from Jerusalem whom she had ish the feelings of loss on their wedding range of Jewish affi liations and observance to care. More profoundly, however, I am hum- recently set up with an amazing girl and day would be the greatest of mitzvot —not levels, all of whom had jumped at the op- bled by the generosity demonstrated by so the couple was now engaged to be mar- only for helping fund their wedding, but to portunity to get in line and help their many kind strangers, who ran to contribute ried. She went on to explain that Daniel care for the orphan. Thus, I accepted my re- brother in a time of need. I felt encour- gifts large and small. While Daniel will not was the oldest of four siblings, and tragical- sponsibility to do whatever I could and was aged that we could now put together sev- have his parents at his side during his wed- ly, their mother had passed away from can- committed to at least put forth my efforts. eral hundred dollars to show our support. ding, we hope that through the outpouring of cer fi ve months earlier. However, as their I told my sister that I would be happy to Yet, one of the donors suggested that we love and support, he will be reminded that he family was still coping with their loss and make a token contribution, but felt that even create an online fundraising campaign that is part of a larger family that loves him and grief, his father had taken ill and unexpect- if I asked around, I was not optimistic that can be shared more broadly, and thus, of- stands by his side as he walks beneath the edly passed away from kidney failure only we would be able to raise very much money fer the Mitzvah to more people. Again, un- Chupah on that special day. Mazal Tov Daniel! three weeks ago. for them. I promised, though, that I would sure about the outcome, I told myself, “just Thus far, one-third of the total fundrais- I then opened my eyes and sat up. I re- not let that stop me from doing my part. I put in your effort, the rest is up to heaven.” ing goal has been achieved. To play a part fl ected upon the pain of this young man— then said goodbye and closed my eyes to re- After a few minutes of tinkering on the in Daniel’s wedding, please join us by going an orphan who will walk to the chuppah, turn to my nap. However, as the signifi cance computer, I launched a simple fundraising to: www.youcaring.com/danielswedding. without having his parents at his side. of the 17th of Tamuz sank in, I could not fall page: www.youcaring.com/danielswedding How terrible it is for a groom to start off back asleep. I pondered my responsibility to Sure enough, by the end of the day Rabbi Ari Sytner is Director of Community Initiatives at his fi rst joyous year of marriage, eclipsed by care for my fellow Jew, even one I have nev- over $2000 had been collected and within Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future. He re- the year of mourning for both of his par- er before met. Therefore, despite feeling tired a week, nearly $5,000! Even more surpris- sides in Bergenfi eld. Training community leaders, rab- ents! I immediately asked how I can help. and hungry, I summoned my focus and ener- ing was the fact that most of the donors bis, and rabbinic students in the art of Jewish lead- My sister invited me to imagine how much gy recalling the teaching from Pirkei Avot— are people I do not know and never would ership, Rabbi Sytner uses his talents and passions to joy it would bring this couple if they could that the burden was not solely mine to bear, have been able to ask. This shows the pow- reach and inspire the full spectrum of the Jewish peo- start their lives with some of the basics yet, I was not free to walk away from it. er of what we can do when we care enough ple. Originally from Monsey, NY and a student of Rabbi that they could not otherwise afford—fur- I therefore took to Facebook and post- to take a single step toward helping anoth- Berel Wein, he has served on the pulpit for 13 years in niture, appliances and perhaps even a few ed a simple message—asking if anyone er person. All we have to do is put forth our Des Moines, Iowa and Charleston, South Carolina.

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By Michael Wildes fering its pro bono services for these indi- viduals fi ghting for their lives. In fact, we “Give me your tired, your poor, recently worked with the US government Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, to ensure safe passage out of Afghanistan The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. for a brave individual who has been threat- Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: ened by the Taliban due to his heroic res- I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” cue of a US Navy SEAL. We applaud the work of IRAP and support their mission of In our nation’s not so distant past, this aid those Iraqis who were persecuted for securing sanctuary for our Middle Eastern Emma Lazarus quote inscribed on a plaque assisting the US military during the war, allies. on the Statue of Liberty embodied the the organization today also works tirelessly This article is based on information American Dream for many immigrants. To- on behalf of other vulnerable communities available as of its publication and is not in- day, it seems like an ironic reminder of US in the region, such as the LGBTQ communi- ernment in Iraq or Afghanistan. tended to be all-inclusive or to furnish ad- immigration priorities, which allow the ty, survivors of sexual assault/human traf- IRAP’s work has indeed been infl uen- vice in a particular case. We are not responsi- wealthy to buy green cards (see my previ- fi cking and children with medical emer- tial. On December 12, 2014, Congress passed ble for any changes in regulations that may ous article on EB-5) while the migrant work- gencies. bipartisan legislation to extend and expand occur subsequent to publication. Please feel er is labeled a rule breaker and deported IRAP provides comprehensive legal the SIV program that has enabled so many free to contact our offi ce for further informa- back to poverty. However, there is currently representation to Iraqis and Afghans who of our allies to escape the life-threatening tion and advice. a very active, infl uential organization work- risked their lives on our behalf during the circumstances they face for having worked ing to uphold the spirit of Lazarus’s words recent wars in the Middle East, including with the United States. Michael J. Wildes is the Managing Partner of Wil- and establish the United States as a sanc- individuals who worked as interpreters Unfortunately, bureaucratic obstacles des and Weinberg, P.C. Mr. Wildes is a former Feder- tuary for some of the world’s most deserv- with the US military and those who pro- and security concerns have severely limit- al Prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Offi ce ing refugees. vided military assistance. Through a com- ed the number of eligible individuals who in Brooklyn (1989–1993). Mr. Wildes has testifi ed on The Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project bination of direct legal services and broad- have been granted Special Immigrant visas Capitol Hill in connection with anti-terrorism legisla- (IRAP) was founded in 2008 by students at er systemic advocacy, IRAP seeks to ensure to the United States. According to a letter tion and is internationally renowned for his successful Yale Law School, and has since expanded a system where the human rights of our from certain members of Congress, only representation of several defectors who have provided into an international collaboration among beleaguered allies are secured by provid- about 22 percent of the available visas for diffi cult-to-obtain national security information. He is a nonprofi t organization, law students ing homes where they can live without Iraqis have been issued, compared to a frequently a legal commentator/analyst for network and law fi rms facilitating safe passage to fear. meager 12 percent for Afghans. Despite the television. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Benja- the United States for tens and thousands One of the complex legal pathways for seemingly endless hurdles, IRAP has suc- min N. Cardozo School of Law in New York and teaches of men and women, including many who international refugee resettlement that cessfully resettled over 2,000 refugees. Business Immigration Law. From 2004 through 2010, risked their lives on behalf of the Ameri- IRAP navigates is the Special Immigrant With the situation in Iraq steadily de- Mr. Wildes was also the Mayor of Englewood, New can government and our military. IRAP has Visa program (SIV). The SIV is a path to cit- teriorating as ISIS advances, the work of Jersey—where he resides. Wildes and Weinberg, P.C. grown into a global organization that as- izenship for certain Iraqi and Afghan na- organizations such as IRAP becomes in- has offi ces in New York, New Jersey and Florida. If you sists refugees in the Middle East and North tionals who worked for the US as transla- creasingly important. The fi rm of Wildes & would like to contact Michael Wildes please email him Africa to fi rmly resettle in safe locales. Al- tors or interpreters, or who were otherwise Weinberg recognizes refugees’ crucial need at [email protected] and visit the fi rm’s website though IRAP was originally established to employed by, or on behalf of, the US gov- for legal assistance, and is dedicated to of- at www.wildeslaw.com.

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By David S. Weinstein of the shop and he stood near the door with his right shoulder and arm hid- I will always cherish the memory of den from view. Two were passing by on my Grandfather Pinchas and what he did horseback and they stopped and asked to keep our family hidden and safe during him who lived in the building. He stood Cossack pogroms in Skvira, the city in the his ground, answering slowly, while hold- Kiev oblast (province) in Ukraine where ing back his fear as he said that he and his they lived. brother lived there. When they asked, he This story depicts how the life of one spoke confi dently, saying that his brother man, Pinchas, impacted so many. I’m glad went to buy roofi ng material. Pinchas was that I remembered it as my father told it to a strong man with hands that were cal- me, because I want to help keep the mem- loused from hard work. He did not back ory of Pinchas alive. I want his efforts and down mentally to these Cossacks who creativity and hard work to be acknowl- probably were wondering what he had edged by our family, who probably never in his right hand behind the door jamb. It knew anything of what he did. seemed that they were reluctant to antag- A very important rule of life is to always onize him, because they accepted what he be prepared. At times it can mean the dif- said and moved on. ference between life and death, literally, On the following day, when the confl ict and so it was for my Grandfather Pinchas, was over, the family emerged from that se- my father’s father. Pinchas was an intelli- cret room grateful for their good fortune. gent person and a talented craftsmen who The emotional expression on my father’s made elaborate samovars as well as other face as he spoke about all the suffering sterling silver pieces. He built with his own passed through the shtetl, leaving death Can you imagine the feeling of help- that people encountered was a testament hands, without any help from anyone, a se- and devastation behind. lessness when you hear screaming in the to that terrible time. I am sure that he did cret room beneath the center of the work- I remember my father telling me how distance, and you know that you can do not relate to me all of the horrifi c things shop, which adjoined his house. He made frightened he was during a pogrom, but nothing about it? My young father’s ‘broth- he saw in the shtetl that day, because it a trap door entrance in the fl oor that was how safe and secure his family felt while er’ Isaac, was not yet born. Thank God for was the fi rst time I ever remembered see- ‘undetectable’ from the top surface. Pin- below in that secret room. At one point that! How would they have been able to ing tears streaming down my father’s face chas made it with the same fi nger joints they heard Cossacks walking around in control a baby’s crying? as he spoke. found in the wooden fl oor, so it blended in the shop above them, laughing and drink- In the morning when it was quiet, Pin- It was his foresight, skill and hard work and showed no sign of being a trap door. It ing. That secret room was where my grand- chas decided to go out and see if it was that saved us all. If not for that secret room locked from below and it had steps going parents and my father, who was then about over. He climbed the steps, unlocked the he built, who knows if our family would down to a ventilated with plenty of space nine years old, were nestled together qui- trap door and gently lifted it ‘just enough’ exist today? to lie down. etly chanting prayers; {Shmai-Yisro’el} for to see if it was clear. As he stepped out, I couldn’t be more proud of what my During those terrifying pogroms, the themselves, and those who were in harm’s he made sure it was locked behind him. Grandfather Pinchas did even though I nev- family hid in that room until the Cossacks way. He cautiously made his way to the front er met, spoke to or hugged him! Coming Fall 2015 - The 2nd Annual Guide to Bergen County! This Year’s Annual Guide Will Include a Community Directory with Names, Addresses & Phone Numbers /ĨLJŽƵĚŽŶΖƚǁĂŶƚLJŽƵƌŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚŝŶŽƵƌĐŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĚŝƌĞĐƚŽƌLJƉůĞĂƐĞĞŵĂŝů ƵŶůŝƐƚΛũĞǁŝƐŚůŝŶŬŶũ͘ĐŽŵǁŝƚŚLJŽƵƌŶĂŵĞĂŶĚƉŚŽŶĞŶƵŵďĞƌ͘

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44 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TRUSTS & ESTATES Estate Planning Must-Haves

By Rabbi Benjamin Will. For example, if one has already named Should one fail to name a benefi ciary, or sions made for them by a doctor or hospital E. Kelsen, Esq. their sister as a benefi ciary on a retirement if the benefi ciary is deceased or wishes to dis- administrator. account or insurance policy (assets that typ- claim the inheritance, a court could be left to There are many peo- ically pass outside of a will to a named ben- decide the fate of your funds. This could be a 6. Guardianship Designations ple who believe that in efi ciary), then one must be careful not to be- problem as a judge that is unaware of your sit- This is, in my view, the most important order to have a proper es- queath the same asset to a third cousin twice uation, beliefs and intent is unlikely to make aspect of a Will: who will watch and care for tate plan they need only removed in the Will. Such a situation could the same decision that the testator would one’s minor children in case of the unthink- draft a will or a trust. Many put this on their lead to a Will contest that would leave both have made. able tragedy of the loss of both parents. One “to-do lists” but somehow never manage to individuals bitter toward each other (and you) should always make sure that the individu- get these done. as well as waging costly legal battles. 4. Letter of Intent al or couple chosen shares one’s views and However, there is much more needed in I always recommend the preparation of is genuinely willing to raise children. As with order to properly plan ahead so as to make 2. Durable Power Of Attorney(s) a letter of intent. This is simply a document all designations, at least one backup or con- certain that all of one’s assets are transferred A durable power of attorney (POA) is nec- left to the executor and/or benefi ciaries. The tingent individual/family should be named seamlessly. A truly successful estate planning essary so that an agent or a person can act on purpose of this document is to set forth one’s as well. Without the naming of a Guardian, a also includes provisions to make sure family one’s behalf in the event of disability or sim- reasons for doing certain things, the way that court could be left to make the decision and members can access one’s assets in the fright- ply being unable to be present. Without a particular assets should be distributed after could rule that one’s children live with a fam- ening but all too common occurrence that power of attorney, a court may be left to de- death or incapacitation, wishes for funeral ily member that would not have been the they become disabled. cide what happens to one’s assets and the de- arrangements or other special requests such choice of the testator. In extreme cases, the Generally, the following is a list of items cision may not be what was wanted by the in- as things pertaining to the care and raising of court could mandate that one’s children be- which should be included in every estate dividual. one’s children. come wards of the state. plan: A Power of Attorney can give one’s agent While such a document may not neces- 1. Last Will and Testament the power to conduct real estate transactions, sarily have the legal import of a Last Will Bottom Line 2. A Trust for those who might be too enter into fi nancial transactions and make and Testament or a Trust, it helps inform There is more to estate planning than de- young or not capable of handling large sums other legal decisions literally as if he or she a probate judge, executor, guardian, and/ ciding how to divvy up your assets when you of money was the individual. This type of POA is revoca- or trustee of your intentions and may help die. It’s also about making certain that your 3. A Durable Power of Attorney for Financ- ble by the principal at a time of the grantor’s in the distribution of your assets if the Will family members and other benefi ciaries are es to allow others to handle fi nancial transac- choosing, typically a time when the principal is deemed invalid or problematic in some provided for and have access to your assets tions and decisions on the part of someone is deemed to be physically able, deemed men- way. upon your temporary or permanent incapac- who is either away or incapacitated tally competent or upon death. ity. 4. A Letter of intent In many families, it makes sense for spous- 5. Healthcare Power of Attorney In our next article, we will discuss how 5. A halachic Healthcare power of attorney es to set up reciprocal powers of attorney al- This is perhaps one of the most important halacha impacts these documents and the de- and Living Will lowing each spouse to sign on behalf of the documents that one can draft in this day and cisions contained therein. 6. A Halachic Will other. However, in some cases it might make age. By drafting a healthcare power of attor- more sense to have another family member, ney and designating another individual, usu- Rabbi Benjamin E. Kelsen resides in Bergenfi eld and Guardianship designations friend or trusted advisor who is more fi nan- ally a spouse or family member, to make im- a practicing attorney in Teaneck. He can be contacted It is important to realize that a simple, cially savvy act as the agent. In many cases, portant healthcare decisions in the event of at: 201-608-3859 or via email at: bgkelsen@kelsen- pre-packaged will kit may not be enough; in both are desirable. I once had a client who was incapacity, one can avoid having those deci- law.com. the paragraphs that follow we will examine away in Israel with his wife and needed cer- each item on this checklist to make sure that tain fi nancial transactions completed imme- no decisions have been left to chance. diately. Thankfully, we had included his father in the Power of Attorney which made this pos- 1. Last Will and Testament sible. In another case, I had a client who lost a A Will is obviously one of the main as- great deal of money because there was no one pects of every estate plan. This is true even if available to sign a fi nancial/legal document FALL one does not have what they consider to be on his behalf while he was away on business. SEMESTER substantial assets. Wills help to ensure that property is passed according to an individu- 3. Beneficiary Designations al’s wishes, that an Executor is named in order A number of assets can pass to one’s heirs to carry out the wishes laid out in the trust, without being dictated in the will (such as Guardians are identifi ed to take care of minor a 401[k] plan). This is why it is important to INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE children and that trusts are established to pro- maintain a benefi ciary (and a contingent ben- tect one’s assets. In addition, some trusts help efi ciary) on such an account. Very often, we Interns at The Jewish Link of New Jersey will have limit estate taxes or legal challenges. Howev- do not even remember assigning these as- an opportunity to be involved in the various areas that er, simply having a Will and/or a Trust is not sets to someone when establishing them. As go into producing a newspaper! We are currently enough. The wording of the document is crit- a matter of fact, it is important that all retire- ically important. ment accounts and insurance plans contain offering a Journalism/Media Internship and a A Will or Trust should be written in a man- a benefi ciary as well as a contingent benefi - Business/Marketing internship. ner that is consistent with the way one has ciary because they too typically pass outside bequeathed the assets that pass outside of the of a Will. Business Internship Journalism/Media Internship • High Level strategy • Reporting JBolt: New Dating App Bolts for. Here, there’s a matchmaker that’s Into the 21st Century • Research • Editing involved in the process and they make • Social Media • Story Writing  CONTINUED FROM P. 26 sure the actual dates happen.” JBolt was created for people across • Advertising • Layout Once two people decide they want the spectrum of religious observance. • Sales • Copy Editing to go out with each other, the match- “The use of Tinder-like dating apps, al- • Negotiation • Editorial Research maker confi rms that the match has po- though started amongst secular com- tential and encourages the two to get in munities, are being used in religious contact. The matchmakers are invested communities today,” said Goldman. “In Learn valuable business & communication skills in the match—smoothing over misun- the initial phase we have right now, we derstandings, controlling the fl ow, and have a lot of Orthodox people. 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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 45 HISTORICAL FICTION Homolka Hesitates (Part I of IV)

By Joseph Rotenberg fact, he kept such long hours tending to ly forget the pain and deep-felt loss of her his shop that, once, when he was invit- husband those many tears before. Her sis- Thomas Homolka was an artist of re- ed by the mayor to see the famed Spar- ter Magda had also never married; she had nown. His was not, however, the realm of ta Praha soccer team play in Letna Stadi- moved into Katya’s spacious apartment oil and acrylics, watercolor and giclee. He um, he notably fell asleep in his seat in upon the death of her brother-in-law. She couldn’t tell the difference between a sym- the stands. accompanied Katya on her weekly visit to phony and a concerto; he knew nothing Baking cheesecakes on a commercial the bakery. of architecture, sculpture or dancing. Ho- scale is not without diffi culty. Homolka “And also your best chocolate cheese- could handle, dropped several to the fl oor. molka had a very special skill that few in knew as did every great baker that it was cake, please,” Magda added. Immediately, a tall, good-looking man his country could match. Thomas Homol- imperative to avoid cracking and drying Homolka was always glad to accom- with clear blue eyes who had been stand- ka was simply the best cheesecake maker in the fi nished product and he took great modate these refi ned ladies, if he could. ing near her, jumped to attention. in Prague. His cakes were considered the pains to achieve perfection in the prepa- Though they always respectfully referred “May I assist you, madam?” he said in best ever confected in the Czech capital, ration and baking process. His attention to him as “Mr. Homolka,” he felt comfort- accented Czech. Without waiting for a re- award-winners for multiple years in a row to detail made him on occasion a diffi - able calling them by their fi rst names and ply from Katya, the man bent at the waist, during the inter-war period. Homolka was cult employer to work for. The result was so were they. There was a sweetness about reached down and helped her rearrange particularly known for preparing the most worth the effort, he believed, and the 20 them that was most endearing. Week af- her belongings so that they could be more intricate, multicolored cakes that were varieties that emerged from his ovens ter week he served them and over time easily carried. served in the fi nest homes on Wenceslas seemed to confi rm his viewpoint. their visits became part of Homolka’s rou- “Thank you,” said Katya, “you are so Square. Royalty demanded his cheese- As mentioned, Homolka’s customers tine. Once when he thought about it he re- very kind.” cake at state occasions, wealthy burgh- were varied and came from all Czech class- alized he knew little about the sisters oth- “It is nothing, Madam,” he replied. ers stuffed themselves on his product; he es. Of those, Homolka’s most reliable cli- er than their cake preferences. One of the The man held the door to the store even saw to it that every week, a “run” of ents included some of Prague’s older res- workers in his store knew them some- open so that the sisters could be on their inexpensive cheesecakes came out of his idents, in particular, two sisters, blond what better: way. Homolka recognized the good Samari- ovens on Anenska Street to help feed the Katya and brunette Magda Greenstein. “They live close to the Square, I believe, tan as Heinrich Von Kleist, an Austrian Em- less fortunate who craved his creations, if Each week the sisters chose Friday after- a couple of blocks to the south,” said Jan, bassy attache, who was also a regular cus- only once a week. noon to visit his store and Homolka liked the cashier. “They are Jewish, one is wid- tomer of his. Homolka had few rivals who could to serve them personally if he could. owed, the other never married. They love “Nice ladies,” Von Kleist said to no one match his skill and imagination. He men- “Mr. Homolka,” Katya would ask in her our cheesecakes, I can tell you that! You in particular. “I see them here often.” tored younger bakers whom he hoped soft voice, “have you any of your delicious can set your watch by their Friday visits,” “Yes, indeed,” Homolka agreed. “Two could replace him one day; he had nev- cream cheesecake? My sister and I would he added. of my most loyal customers. Jewish ladies. er married and so had no blood relative just love some.” Homolka nodded in agreement. “That Very proper ladies.” to take his place. At times this bothered Katya had been married for 10 years you can!” Von Kleists showed no immediate reac- him, but often he took so much joy from when her young physician husband was On one particular winter Friday, Ho- tion to Homolka’s last comment about the his work that he scarcely had a moment killed by a British artillery shell while de- molka was helping in the store when the Greensteins. Under his breath, however, to be concerned about not having a visi- fending the Empire in 1915. Now widowed Greenstein sisters appeared. They were Homolka thought he could hear Von Kleist ble successor. Homolka was a “hands-on” for more than 20 years, her regular vis- stocking up on baked goods apparently say: baker; despite his fame, he worked long its to Homolka’s were part of the weekly and ordered their regular favorites. When “Too bad!” hours daily at his store, seeing to it that shopping routines that helped her keep the time came to leave the store, Katya, Read Part II of Homolka Hesitates next every cake was prepared to perfection. In her sanity, that allowed her to temporari- burdened with more packages than she week in the Jewish Link.

A Remote Sanctuary to Chassidic background. Wearing jeans and serving Hashem. was happening here in Maryland, that a Save Jewish Souls bright red hair dye, she spoke of how she The rabbi moved his family into their rabbi was trying to institute a Jewish com-  CONTINUED FROM P. 39 felt restricted in her previous life. She want- house in Pocomoke. Next door would be munity. I wanted to be part of that. ed to write music, to sing publicly. She even the community house, both a short walk “I was living the Jewish life, kind of shel- in ultra-Orthodox Mea Shearim in Israel. He had a CD she had produced of her strong from the small synagogue. tered in an island of Jewish life,” he said. left that life behind, searching and at least Carole King–like voice. At this writing, fi ve men were living in “But I had to fi nd a way to relax. In New for now fi nding happiness photographing “There is a real need for a place where the community house, each helping Rav York, that can be diffi cult. So I came here. the sunrises and sunsets of Maryland’s East- Jewish people can fi nd peace in a warm at- Shimon do everything from repair a leak in I feel less pressure and more relaxed here.” ern Shore or the breakers coming in with the mosphere,” he said. “This is what we want a bathroom to move furniture in different Mordechai, another community mem- winter’s tide. to do here. We’ve had great help from Israe- parts of the house. ber, looks at Rav Shimon and says, “he’s On one particular night, an area busi- li business leaders like Avi Sabony and the “It may not look like much now,” says brought a Jewish way of life to the mid- nessman, an Israeli who has been very sup- Cohen family. They have helped us get to one of the community-house members, dle of nowhere. He’s trying to start a Jew- portive of Rav Shimon’s cause, is a guest at such a far point. It inspires us to keep go- “but Rav Shimon’s vision is that this will ish community. And that sounded good to the shiur meal. He too fi nds himself joining ing. be a beautiful Jewish community house. me.” in on the benching and enjoying in some of “It’s safe here for now,” she said. “I can I share in his vision. There is so much Mordechai, bearded with a booming the table talk, which at times is done in He- be myself and learn more about that self.” spiritual energy here. I want to be part of voice and an infectious laugh, has been at brew. To hear Hebrew spoken about the To- Another young man said he was from that solution.” the house for over two months. He’s there rah at the ocean’s doorstep is just something Baltimore. Talkative and intelligent, he con- In the community house, Rav Shimon for many reasons. But at the point of our so new, so rare for Ocean City. fessed that he didn’t know what was going talks about how he sees the use of certain interview, he was there to get himself set- Over 40 people would crowd into the con- to happen in his life. rooms. Some of those rooms are worn with tled. “I need a job or I need to win the lot- dominium that spring to celebrate a Passo- He came from what he described as age. But, again through the eyes of Rav Shi- tery,” he said. ver seder. a “black hat family.” His parents wanted mon, there’s spiritual potential here. It’s al- Again he had the room laughing when That told Rav Shimon that he needed a him to learn, while he wanted to fi x cars. most as if he’s looking past the current con- he said, “I thought I was just stopping by a bigger place. Because of the 40, not all were He talked of getting a job as a cab driv- ditions at how wonderful the old home place in Maryland to learn for a short time. in a hurry to leave from whence they came. er in Ocean City or perhaps getting work would be. He’s even picked out space in the But then I met Rabbi Shimon. In my entire Again with the help of an Israeli business- in an auto body shop. Mostly, though, he backyard for a mikveh and an area for the life I can tell you that he’s one of the rab- man, who chooses to remain anonymous, wanted to play his guitar and “think things sukkah. bis with the greatest knowledge I’ve ever a vacant house in an area called West through.” All of this is happening in the lower known.” His personal journey has led him Ocean City, within 15 minutes of the ocean, Rav Shimon would say that every op- Eastern Shore, which is more accustomed through traditionally Jewish areas such as was given temporarily for the community portunity “is a gift from Hashem.” to seafood production and chicken-pro- Monsey and Brooklyn. house. Soon would come the chance to con- cessing plants. “You have to use important skills in The spacious house was a perfect fi t. nect a community house with a nearby The distance from Pocomoke to New life,” he continued. “After 20 years in a re- While temporary, it housed many people synagogue. York is easily over 300 miles. But the word ligious setting I wasn’t seeing those skills on their journeys. One fi nds the house, That’s when he learned about the prop- of mouth and the social network helped be used properly. Look what’s happening which is set back about a block from the erties available near the small building that spread the word of Rav Shimon. to our kids. For 20 years I tried to fi t into road, by the tallit wrapped around the mail- was once the Congregation of Israel. Closed One young man going by the name of something. I learned that fear and judg- box post. down for years, it would once again hear “Israel,” a New Yorker, said, “I was looking There was a woman from a Satmar the melodies of davening and the joy of for a place, and a friend told me about what  CONTINUED ON P. 50

46 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM FOOD & WINE LINK OF NEW JERSEY Breakfast for the Break-Fast

By Bracha Leah Palatnik keep in mind that the smell will be quite tantalizing while you are fasting so you I know that many people are loyal to may want to bake them in advance. the bagels and lox menu for Tisha B’Av Next, take out the frying pan and start fl ip- break fast but in the Palatnik home, we ping pancakes! If you are up for a challenge, take the term “break fast” literally. After make them from scratch. Personally, I’m usu- all, why should the fi rst thing you eat be ally too exhausted by the end of the fast to be a lunch or dinner food—you haven’t even that high achieving. Instead, I buy a pancake had breakfast yet! mix and fry them with butter instead of oil. Most of the food can be prepared be- This adds a deliciously buttery taste and since forehand; but otherwise, it can be scraped they’re fresh, they taste homemade. together in under an hour while you’re fast- Once you’ve been fasting all day, you’re Chocolate Chip Muffi ns (CREDIT: FOOD.COM) ing. (Just make sure that you don’t accident- going to want to get hydrated. Pour your- ly taste the food while you’re cooking…) self a tall glass of orange juice, iced tea, or 1⁄2 cup butter, melted and cooled ents. First off, you start with breakfast ba- coffee. After all that, if you are still fam- 2 eggs, lightly beaten 6. Add milk mixture and stir just to com- sics: Omelets. Each person at home can re- ished for bagels and lox, feel free to add 1 teaspoon vanilla bine. quest their own individual order or you can them to the breakfast spread. 1(11 1/2 ounce) package milk chocolate 7. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. make one massive one for the whole fam- chips 8. Spoon batter into prepared muffi n ily. If omelets are too time consuming, the Chocolate Chip Muffins 1⁄2 cup walnuts or 1⁄2 pecans, chopped cups. basic tried and true scrambled eggs works Yields 12-18 muffi ns DIRECTIONS 9. Now bake for 15-20 minutes or until a just the same. If you’re feeling rebellious, INGREDIENTS 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. cake tester inserted in center of one muffi n you can even buy some kosher fake bacon 2 cups all-purpose fl our 2. Grease twelve muffi n cups. comes out clean. to go along with the mix. 1⁄3 cup light-brown sugar, packed 3. In a large bowl, stir together fl our, sug- 10. Remove muffi n tin to wire rack. Don’t forget that you’re going to be 1⁄3 cup sugar ars, baking powder, and salt. 11. Cool for 5 minutes. very hungry so, for once, don’t skimp on 2 teaspoons baking powder 4. In another bowl, stir together milk, 13. Remove from tins to fi nish cooling. the carbs. Bake chocolate chip or blueber- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt eggs, butter, and vanilla until blended. 14. Serve warm or completely cool. ry muffi ns to go along with breakfast—just 2⁄3 cup milk 5. Make a well in center of dry ingredi- 15. These muffi ns freeze well. FOODIE NEWS BRIEFS

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Seaweed That Tastes Like Bacon Is OU Approved Parmigiano for the kosher market. Learn more or sign Reminiscent of Talmudic Teaching Reggiano Is a No-Go up at kosherfest.com. (JNi.media) This month, Oregon State Recent media reports stated that there University has announced that its research- is a new Parmigiano Reggiano cheese made BBQ Materials and ers have discovered seaweed that tastes with kosher animal rennet which will be Kosher Supervision like bacon. It’s a new strain of a “succulent recognized as kosher by the Orthodox Un- In honor of the BBQ season, cRc Kosher red marine algae” that goes by the name ion. recently answered some questions regard- of dulse (Palmaria palmata, also called dil- These reports are inaccurate. The Or- ing the kashrus of products used to grill or lisk or dilsk, red dulse, sea lettuce fl akes, or thodox Union reviewed the kosher status barbeque food. Charcoal briquettes con- creathnach), which grows extremely fast, of animal rennet and determined that cur- tain a wood byproduct (among other in- is full of protein and when it’s cooked, it rently there is no animal rennet that meets gredients), and the other items listed in the tastes like bacon. Dulse seaweed PHOTO CREDIT: AKUPPA JOHN WIGHAM VIA FLICKR OU kosher standards for the production of question are essentially 100% wood. The Kosher bacon, here we go. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Parmigiano fl avor of the food cooked with these items The Talmud (Chulin 109b) cites a discus- mins and antioxidants. Reggiano cheeses made with animal ren- is impacted by the type of wood used, sion between Rav Nachman and his wife, At one point, Chuck Toombs, a facul- net are, therefore, NOT considered kosher and the manufacturers highlight this by Yalta, in which the latter says that the brain ty member in OSU’s College of Business, by the OU. identifying the source of the wood. Thus, of a certain carp tastes like pig’s meat. In- stopped by Langdon’s offi ce and saw the the names “mesquite briquettes,” “apple deed, in several places the Talmud asserts dulse growing in bubbling containers. He Kosherfest Registration Opens chips,” and “alder pellets” refer to items that for every non-kosher food there exists could tell a buried treasure when he saw it. Scheduled for November 10 and 11 in made from the wood of mesquite, apple or a kosher alternative that tastes just like it. “Dulse is a super-food, with twice the Secaucus, Kosherfest is the world’s largest alder trees. According to OSU, dulse grows in the nutritional value of kale,” Toombs said. and most attended kosher-certifi ed prod- In general, these items are made from wild along the ocean coastlines, and is sold “And OSU had developed this variety that ucts trade show. From chain supermarkets pure wood (or in the case of briquettes, for as much as $90 a pound dry, as a nu- can be farmed, with the potential for a new to corner groceries, food service establish- wood mixed with ingredients that are not tritional supplement. Now researcher Chris industry for Oregon.” ments to caterers, every kind of kosher de- kosher-sensitive) and do not require hash- Langdon and his colleagues at OSU’s Hat- Several Portland-area chefs are now test- cision maker will fi nd opportunity and in- gacha. The only exceptions are if the wood fi eld Marine Science Center have created ing the dulse as a fresh product in raw and spiration at Kosherfest. More than 6,000 is pretreated, coated, soaked in wine, pro- and patented a strain of dulse that looks cooked form, as well as a food ingredient. industry professionals are expected to at- duced from barrels which previously held like “translucent red lettuce,” and is an ex- Let’s hope they’ll alert the kosher chefs, tend, and more than 325 exhibitors will fea- wine, or are labeled as containing some cellent source of protein, minerals, vita- too. ture kosher-certifi ed products and services other kosher-sensitive ingredients. Inbal Hotel Opens Brazilian-Style Grill

Jerusalem—The Inbal Jerusalem Ho- As the Inbal Jerusalem Hotel readies it- tel has unveiled its latest culinary master- self for a busy summer period, guests will piece in time for this summer with its Bra- be able to indulge themselves in the unique zilian-themed “Inbal Grill.” The seasonal, al menu on offer and enjoy the most gourmet fresco dining option is housed in the pic- grill experience possible, within the most turesque courtyard of Jerusalem’s most pre- scenic of settings. mium property, with Executive Chef Nir “The Inbal Grill brings a unique dining Elkayam and his team of professionals pre- experience to Jerusalem continuing the ho- paring a selection of prime cuts and more. tel’s proud tradition of providing its guests In true Brazilian grill style, guests will with a premium culinary offering,” said In- be able to enjoy an all-you-can-eat experi- bal Jerusalem Hotel Vice President of Sales ence of fi ne meat and an interactive table- and Marketing Alex Herman. “Our dedica- side service as the Inbal chefs expertly grill tion to display the most innovative food va- each piece of meat to a guest’s liking, shar- rieties is central to the hotel being able to ing their culinary insights in the process. set itself apart as the most luxurious lodg- Accompanied by live music, the Inbal’s Je- ing in Jerusalem, and the Inbal Grill depicts ru salem stone courtyard will provide its vis- this once again.” itors with the most luxurious and authen- The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel is an tic outdoor dining experience in Jerusalem. award-winning, fi ve-star deluxe hotel sit- An enticing menu at the Inbal Grill in- uated in the heart of Jerusalem overlook- cludes entrecote steak, Israeli-styled chick- ing the Old City walls, and minutes away en Pargiot, classic American wings and from all the major cultural and historical a specially prepared and marinated ke- sites. With its Jerusalem stone exterior, the bab, among other options. A cold glass of 283-room hotel is known for its intimate Sangria greets all guests to the Inbal Grill, authentic Jerusalem character and impec- with a selection of starters that include an cable world-class service. The hotel was re- Asian-style roasted eggplant salad, Moroc- cently voted the most luxurious hotel in can-style spinach salad, tomato salad pi- the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards cante and quinoa salad with chargrilled and selected to the TripAdvisor Hall of fourth best hotel in the entire Middle East Traveler magazine. For more information, vegetables. Fame, as well as the best hotel in Israel and by readers of the infl uential Conde Nast please visit www.inbalhotel.com.

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48 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM FOOD & WINE CKCA’s Summer Cooking Intensive Serves Up White Gazpacho

A perfect three weeks recipe, written by • 1 Tbs fresh dill Center for Kosher Culinary Arts’ Summer • 1.5 cups cold vegetable stock Cooking Intensive 2014 Chef Instructor Car- • ½ cup good extra virgin olive oil la Contraras (inspired by Chef Michelle Bern- • 1 Tbs sherry vinegar stein’s Cuisine a Latina). CKCA’s summer in • 2 Tbs sherry Manhattan program added a special late-sum- • Kosher salt and pepper mer cooking intensive course due to popular Optional Garnishes: demand since their fi rst sold out. The sum- • ¼ cup sliced seedless grapes mer intensive course will run through Thurs- • 2 Tbs crushed salted Marcona Almonds day, August 13, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Learn • 1 Tbs chopped fresh dill more here: http://www.kosherculinaryarts. Procedure: com/recreational-classes/classes-and-calen- 1. Put the cucumber, grapes, almonds, dar#sthash.fCnUWOwS.dpuf. CKCA is offer- garlic, shallot, dill and broth in a blender ing a special “bring a friend” special of $100 and puree until very smooth. off for each friend you bring. 2. With the motor running, drizzle the olive oil in a thin stream until it emulsi- White Gazpacho Soup fi es. Serves 4–6 Stop and taste the gazpacho. It should Ingredients: be smooth and creamy and slightly grainy. • 2 cups chopped peeled English cucum- 3. If it’s still chunky like a salsa rather refrigerate until cold. Can be stored up to used to. They also seem to have a soft- bers than a soup, puree for another minute. two days in the fridge. er and somewhat “wet” texture, similar to • 2 cups seedless green grapes 4. Add the vinegar and sherry and puree macadamia nuts. The marcona almonds • 1.5 cups salted Marcona Almonds on high for 1 more minute. Season with salt About Marcona Almonds: we’ve tried have a sweeter, more delicate • 1 small garlic clove, peeled and pepper. These almonds are more rounded and taste closer to the fl avor we associate with • ½ shallot 5. Can be served at room temperature or plump than the California varieties we’re almond extract. Pereg’s New Line of Ancient Grains: Healthy, Filling and Exotic There’s a host of super grains, some no additives or preservatives. Many are also well known and others still under the ra- certifi ed gluten-free and non-GMO. dar, each with their own unique set of ben- Here’s a summer recipe using Pereg’s efi ts. Most are packed with B vitamins, gourmet farro: magnesium and other important minerals and nutrients. Some whole grains, such as Farro Mushroom Risotto quinoa, are considered complete proteins Yield: 5 1/2-cup servings (containing all 8 essential amino acids). Ingredients: Since fi ber swells, typically, whole grains • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil such as quinoa will help keep you feel- • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, de- ing fuller longer – one reason why a bowl stemmed and diced of quinoa cereal is such a smart breakfast • 2 tablespoons butter choice. The New Jersey-based Pereg Gour- • 2 medium shallots (about ¼ cup), met, a producer of premium, natural spic- minced es and spice blends, bread crumbs, ancient • 2 cloves garlic, minced grains and quinoa products recently intro- • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt duced its new quinoa fl our ($3.99, 16 oz re- • 1 cup Pereg Gourmet Farro sealable bag), and also offers a full line of • ½ cup white wine quinoa products including quinoa pas- • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock ta, quinoa pops cereal, and pre-seasoned • 1 cup shredded parmesan quinoa side dishes to North America. Pereg • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt is also known for its vast variety of pure • ¼ cup pine nuts and salt and sauté until shallots are slight- ously with each addition. Do not add more and natural spices and spice blends, more • 2 tablespoons chives ly browned, about 2 minutes. Then add the stock until the previous ¼ cup has been than 60 in all, from traditional favorites to Procedure: farro and stir until the farro is slightly toast- completely absorbed. exotics from around the culinary world. In a large 4-quart saucepan, heat the 1 ta- ed and coated in butter. Keep adding until the farro is cooked They also offer a variety of fl avored basma- blespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add Then add in the white wine and let sim- and mixture is creamy, about 30-40 min- ti rices, couscous, farro, salad toppings and in the shiitakes and sauté, about 3 minutes, mer until the wine evaporates, about 2 utes. You may not need all the stock. salad spreads. All Pereg products are certi- until soft. Remove from pan and set aside. minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Greek yo- fi ed by the Orthodox Union (OU), are dairy Melt the butter in the same pan over Turn the heat down to low and add in gurt immediately and then stir in mush- and lactose-free as well as all natural, with medium heat. Add in the shallots, garlic the stock ¼ cup at a time, stirring continu- rooms. Garnish with pine nuts and chives.

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Visiting Day. Rollercoasters. Three-Day Hiking Trip. Baseball. Awesome Counselors. Neighborhood Day. Bowling. Cheering. Chef Yo’s Pizza. Canoeing. Cantata. Roller Skating Trip. Team Spirit. Basketball. Night Activi- ty. Fun. Yaalozu. Singing. Fasting. Magic. Si- mon Sez. Competitions. CITs. Rock Climb- ing. Shabbos Shiurim. Dorney Park. Speed Boating. Roller Hockey. Intercamp Games. Go-Karting. Team Spirit. Excitement. Sports Leagues. Costumes. Friends. BBQs. Candy. Expert Coaches. Swimming. Camel Beach Water Park. Zip Lining. “Enter Shabbos Properly Now.” Learning. Mini Golf. Danc- ing. Awesomeness. Phew! And that’s just two weeks at Camp Dora Golding. It would take a megillah for me to give you a minute-to-minute re port as our daily schedule is seriously action packed, but I wanted to share a few high- lights. Night activities at CDG are always a blast, and the night that the hilarious Steve Max, Master of Simon Sez, came to visit was no exception. He took the classic kids’ game to a whole new level. We spent the night touching our toes, ears, head and stomach, and we all defi nitely improved our listening skills. Oh and let’s not forget our trip to Dorney Park. Imagine this: 15 buses rocking up to an amusement park, hundreds of boys run- ning around, high on life and having an in- credible time. The park literally didn’t know what hit them; there is nothing quite like our unbelievable CDG spirit! We had such an awesome time on all the rides, those roll- ercoasters are literally insane—defi nitely not for the fainthearted. After such a great day, we were treated to a mouth-watering BBQ supper. Just delicious. I usually stay away from gossip but the rumor around camp is that Yaalozu is hav- ing a crazy, wild time on their three-day hik- ing expedition. They’ve been sleeping out- doors in their tents, canoeing down raging rivers and having a true “Yaalozu” experi- ence (while making all the rest of us super jealous)! Anyway I best be off… until next time, Daniel Goldstein

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A Different Sort of Summer, Looking for a Shidduch? Join A Remote Sanctuary to ing mode. Part 2: Pluralism the Kollel Chatzos Amukah Save Jewish Souls Rav Shimon helps settle people in a safe  CONTINUED FROM P. 37 Campaign on the 15th of Av  CONTINUED FROM P. 46 environment, feeds them, learns with them  CONTINUED FROM P. 40 and even helps them to fi nd jobs in the area. get a taste of other ideas. There’s merit ment has nothing to do with serving God. But the costs he is looking at to renovate in that—it keeps the rituals and halacha and davened in unison, storming the Rav Shimon is building a community where and run his community house alone are eas- alive and well—but also pitfalls. We lose Heavens on behalf of the long list of Jews can come and not feel anyone’s judg- ily in the tens of thousands of dollars. the chance to be able to have challenging names who are hoping to find their ment, but instead feel invested in what he’s “Fundraising is not what I wanted to do and rewarding dialogue, and to under- bashert quickly and easily. In the trying to do here. when we started all of this,” he said. “But we stand different perspectives. We believe weeks that followed, Kollel Chat- “Shimon is building a place where peo- need more people to see what we’re doing that our beliefs are “right,” but why do zos was thrilled to receive numerous ple can grow at their pace,” said Mordechai, here so that we can help even more people.” others think theirs are “right”? And that’s calls announcing shidduch after shid- the Community House outreach director. There is one picture that is diffi cult to the key to pluralism, I believe, which is duch that came to fruition after par- “This is a separate, loving environment. It is get out of anyone’s mind. In an upstairs hall- something everyone should get a chance ents partnered with Kollel Chatzos. a place of Torah.” way in front of a window is a blue-encased, to experience. Adding together the merit of the Rav Shimon sits and listens to the com- round Sephardic Torah. It sits like a king location in Amukah, the date on the munity-house members with a smile that on a throne. The lazy summer streets han- Oren Oppenheim, 17, is a rising senior (yes, he 15th of Av and the nature of the rep- just won’t stop. Why should it? It is as Mor- dle the slow traffi c just below. Rav Shimon’s did survive junior year!) at Ramaz Upper School in resentatives who offered the tefillos, dechai said—a house of “many blessings. toddler son is lifted by his dad so that he can Manhattan and lives in Fair Lawn, NJ. He spends the representatives of Kollel Chatzos; The one thing it won’t be is normal. We hug and kiss the Torah. his free time writing and reading, and hopes to the sum is an unbelievably charged won’t squish the individuality of people.” Yes, in Pocomoke. become a published novelist and a journalist. He opportunity for zechusim on behalf Now comes the perhaps more diffi cult To learn more or to donate to the com- is currently attending the BIMA Arts program at of those awaiting their bashert. part of this little miracle on the Eastern munity house, email Rav Shimon at rab- Brandeis University, majoring in creative writing May we all hear Besuros Tovos Shore. To keep the congregation and commu- [email protected] or make it part of your and minoring in animation. You can email him at b’karov! Phone: 1-855-Chatzos (242- nity house running, not to mention that they next trip to Ocean City. It’s out of the way, [email protected] and see his photogra- 8967), Email: Mail@kollelchatzos. are both in serious need of repair, Rabbi Shi- but pointed exactly in the right spiritual di- phy at facebook.com/orenphotography. com, Web: www.1855chatzos.org mon, with the help of others, is in fundrais- rection.

50 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM CAMPS Three Days in the Life of a Kaylie Camper

“Kaylie Kids” got off to an exciting start burst into our face.” ties the camp has to offer. on Monday, enjoying a day fi lled with en- Sports games were also a part of the of- The go-kart track and woodworking thralling activities at a camp bursting at the ferings and Hillel Fried noticed where he were some popular activities during the tri- seams with excitement and fun. was playing: “The gym here is so nice.” al stay. Binyamin Schienfeld liked wood- Campers arriving from Teaneck, The Day 1 included a camp-wide carnival for working best and built his very own mi- Five Towns and beyond, were warmly wel- the visiting campers—having a great time ni-gumball machine during the activity. comed by their counselors, head staff and on the myriad of attractions with friends. “Kaylie Kids is amazing,’’ exclaimed Akiva an ice cream party. Thereafter, campers “The carnival was my favorite part of the Fried. “The activities are so much fun.” checked into their bunks, unpacked and day,” said Yoni Taragin. “I liked the giant wa- Kaylie Kids parents Lisa and Aaron from got ready for the exciting days ahead. ter slide because it was humongous and a Maryland remarked that “Gabriel came During their stay, campers enjoyed ar- lot of fun to go down!” A foam pit, bubble home so excited, and we heard all the de- chery, woodworking, go-karts, ziplining, ball race, cotton candy and basketball chal- tails about the amazing activities, the ru- horseback riding, boating and intense lenge were also part of the fun. ach, the beauty of the camp and mostly sports on the spacious campus. “Boating is To top off the fi rst day, campers had a the comradery amongst the boys. Gabriel my favorite part of camp,” said Gabe Mell- blast at the late night swim activity, enjoy- is not a New Yorker, but he felt welcomed Kaylie Kids is a great way for prospec- man. “I had a great time on the lake.” “It ing the new Jaffa Family pool. “Night swim and part of the group. The counselors tive campers and their families to experi- was a lot of fun climbing and ziplining by was my favorite part of the day,” said Dov were attentive, he was comfortable in the ence all that Camp Kaylie has to offer. The the ropes course and rock climbing activi- Klahr. “The new water slide was a lot of fun.” camp and overall told us what a great time goal is to provide children with a fabulous ty,” said Yaakov Lubetsky. Eli Eisenberg de- Campers started off Day 2 with daven- he had. We look forward to his attending time with sensitivity to the fact that this is scribed that “it was fun to have the wind ing and chinuch, followed by all the activi- Camp Kaylie next summer.” probably his/her first overnight stay. Elated Smiles at HASC Visiting Day Camp Shoshanim Girls Receive Visitors

Many local families enjoyed a beautiful day at Camp Shoshanim’s visiting day. The camp was set up with fun activi- ties for families to enjoy throughout the day, including face painting and mother-daugh- ter softball. A de- licious dairy buf- fet with refreshing ice cream for des- sert was provided as well.

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The Jewish Link of New Jer- sey and Gotham Burger would like to recognize Rebecca Max as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. Two weeks ago Rebecca won the 2015 United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs (USAIGC) World Championships Breda Family from Teaneck Gerson Family from Bergenfi eld 11-year-old Bronze division. When Rebecca competed at the New York State championship in Edgewood, NY at the beginning of May, she had to ask for special ac- commodation because her 11-year- old division was scheduled to com- pete on Shabbos. Rebecca received permission to compete on Sun- day with the Bronze 14-year-olds, but because she could not com- pete at the same time as her peers, her scores did not count in the NY Leibowitz Family from Bergenfi eld Deena Katz, the First Lady of Camp Mesorah state standings. She could, howev- er, use her scores to qualify for the world championships, which she did. Rebecca’s NY state score would have won the “All Around” if it had counted in the standings. A month later, Rebecca compet- Rebecca at Worlds with her coaches from NYC Elite, ed in the USAIGC 2015 World Cham- Daniel Miranda and Ana Nunes . pionship, on June 28-29 in Palm Springs, CA. She won fi rst place with an all- gymnastics so that I’d have something fun around score of 36.300. The top 10 scorers to do at the same time. in each event on day one qualifi ed to com- What is your favorite sports memory? pete the next day in the individual event fi - My Dad took me to the Kellogg’s Tour of Vogel Family from Teaneck Mermelstein sisters from Bergenfi eld nals. Rebecca came in the top 10 for all four Gymnastics Champions after the last Olym- events. During her competition the next pics, and I got to see my favorite US Olym- day, her individual even scores were: Vault pic gymnasts in person. 9.100 (fi rst place), Bars 8.650 (third place), What is your favorite thing to do when Beam 9.200 (third place), Floor 9.350 (tie for you are not playing sports? second place). I like hanging out with my friends and JLNJ spoke with Rebecca about her ex- family. periences: What is the best thing about being a Rebecca, who is your role model? Sportstar? My role model is my Mom because she When I went to ‘Worlds,’ the other supports me in everything that I do and 11-year-old girls from New York asked me, teaches me how to believe in myself. ‘How come I never saw you at ‘States?’ I Who is your favorite athlete and why? said that I observe Shabbos and couldn’t My favorite athlete is McKayla Maroney compete on Saturday. They let me compete because the vault is her best event, just like me. on Sunday with the 14-year-olds instead. What is your pregame routine, if you Even though I got the highest score, my have one? score didn’t count except to qualify me to I try to not think about the competition go to ‘Worlds.’ The best thing about being and just think of it like a regular practice a Sportstar is showing people that you can day. keep Shabbos and do gymnastics. What is your earliest sport memory? The Gotham Burger Sportstar of the I started gymnastics when I was about Week will receive a $10 gift certifi cate to three years old when my Mom was tak- Gotham Burger. Please send nominees for ing my younger sister to a Mommy and Me next week’s Gotham Burger Sportstar of class at the gym, and she signed me up for the Week to [email protected]. Israeli Hoops Team Heads to Camps for Campaign Games The Elitzur Israel basketball team ar- fi eld, New Jersey, organized by the Geller rived in the US for a tour of campaign family. During Shabbat, a shiur was giv- games. The games were played against en by Rabbi Josh Kahn, Associate Princi- various Jewish camps across Pennsylvania pal for Judaic Studies at Torah Academy of and New York—Mesorah, Moshava, Mora- Bergen County. The team participated in a sha, Nesher, Ramah and Senaca Lake. joint activity with the local youth and re- In each camp, the Elitzur players or- ceived a tour of the neighborhood. ganized challenging sport activities for During their journey, the team has the kids, afterwhich the main game won four of their games and lost only commenced—featuring the camp’s team once. Elitzur President, Eli Etzion, says he versus Team Elizur. was very happy about the connection that During the week, the team stayed at was made between Elitzur and the Ameri- Bnei Akiva’s Camp Moshava and on Shab- can Jewish communities; he hopes that it bat the delegation was hosted in Bergen- is the start of a special relationship.

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GEERZ Program Returns Gesher Summer Camp Holds to Camp Mesorah Annual Swim-A-Thon By Jill Kirsch

Each summer, Gesh- er Summer Camp organ- izes a swim-a-thon fund- raiser. The campers raise money for Chai Lifeline and its summer camp, Camp Simcha. Chai Life- line provides emotional, social, and fi nancial sup- port year-round to chil- dren with life-threatening Lauren Adler (center) with some of her campers. and chronic illnesses. Camp Simcha is its as a fl at donation or on a per-lap basis. summer program, staffed by volunteers, Campers look forward to this event every By P’nina Seplowitz strengthen them mentally, physically and which provides a nurturing and meaning- year as a fun and meaningful experience. spiritually. ful experience for terminally ill children. In each of Gesher’s fourteen years, For the third summer, Camp Mesorah is Donny Fein, a GEERZ board member The Gesher Summer Camp staff has vol- it has been among summer camp lead- proud to be the only Orthodox overnight and Camp Mesorah’s director of moun- unteered at Camp Simcha in the past, and ers of funds raised in support of this no- camp to offer a unique and international- tain biking is thrilled to bring this program two of its former counselors participated ble cause. The camp’s goal this summer ly successful leadership mountain biking back to the camp this summer. As a result in the program while they recovered from is to top the $8,000 level, which will ena- program called GEERZ. The program, im- of its success, GEERZ has been expanded their illnesses. ble one child to experience the incredible ported from Israel, provides both boys and to include more trails and more riders. The As participants in the swim-a-thon, Ge- weeklong program at Camp Simcha. girls with an all-inclusive mountain biking camp’s expansive 600-acre property is the sher campers swam the width of the pool Campers can earn prizes for the mon- workshop. GEERZ was founded in Israel by perfect place for mounting biking trails. while their counselors counted the laps. ey they raise, beginning at a $25 contri- Rabbi Nachum Wasosky who was a guest Camp Mesorah has not only invested in (Kinneret campers, entering pre-K and bution. The camper who raises the most at Mesorah for a week this summer. He de- high-end mountain bikes in a variety of siz- kindergarten, swam half the width of the money for Chai will be featured on his signed a curriculum to teach and strength- es, but also ensures safe riding with water pool). Prior to the event, campers solicit- or her very own Topps Gesher collectible en leadership skills in its participants and cages and helmets for each camper. Hun- ed pledges from family and friends, either trading card. train them to become the next generation dreds of happy campers have benefi ted of leaders. The curriculum is customized from GEERZ at Camp Mesorah as well as for all ages and skill levels. GEERZ builds dozens of staff members—and their spous- confi dence among its bikers and utilizes es who come up for the weekend begging SPORTS SCENES the natural skills of mountain biking to to catch a mountain biking ride.

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By Carl Guzman company admittedly neglected to factor in a before applying for a mortgage. portunity to report an income that will al- major debt obligation which, in fact, would Make sure the tax returns you supply are low you to obtain the fi nancing you need When shopping for not allow the borrowers/buyers to qualify actually the ones fi led with the IRS. Lenders (although you may pay more taxes, but you a home, most of the for a 10% down deal unless they had a strong verify the tax return, and if you supply a draft can’t always have your cake and eat it too!) time you’ll be asked for co-borrower. Our advice saved the deal. that wasn’t fi led you may delay your closing. Lenders look at the lowest score of any a preapproval or a mort- I just want to give you a couple of impor- A borrower typically needs two years two borrowers. Have your loan structured gage commitment. Real tant tidbits to keep in back of your mind: of self-employment. 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58 July 23, 2015 • 7 Av, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM Beautiful silver/grey brick Center Hall Colonial house for sale on one of the most desirable streets in the Redwood section of West Orange, NJ. HOUSEHOUSEPretty kitchen with dark wood cabinets and granite counters. Filtered water HOUSE system. Kitchen is open to dinette area and sunken den area which boasts a gorgeous backdrop of a dark wood stain fireplace mantle. Spacious dining room and formal seating area. An office which can be used as another bedroom if needed. Half bathroom on main floor. Main floor has a double stair case leading to the upstairs, where you'll find 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom is huge with 2 walk in closets, and large bathroom with his/hers sinks.

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GEMACHS Bicycle Gemach GOWNS clothing, infant through adult, to be sent to The Rinat Chaim Gemach Rivky Klar at [email protected] Fairlawn Gown Gemach Israel. Donated clothes must be in either excellent Lends new and used medical equipment. Gowns (wedding gowns, mother of the bride, or like- new condition. For more information Donations of wheelchairs and knee scooters PREEMIE CLOTHING bridesmaids and fl ower girls) are loaned free of regarding drop off locations contact Jessica would be appreciated. Yad Yocheved – 201 836 2071 charge. Please call for appointments. The number Katz at 973-594-9118 or via email Jessica@yadleah. Items in good condition to those in need, for is 201 797-1770. For donations or any other org short-term or long-term use, including heelchairs, Passaic Baby G’mach inquiries please contact Fairlawngemach@aol. commodes, portable commodes, walkers, shower Collects baby clothing in excellent condition up to com. Appts are not made by email. The Fair Lawn The Kallah Gemach collects donations for Kallahs chairs, bathtub chairs, rollators, crutches and size 2T as well as other baby gear including high Gemach is under the auspices of Anshei Lubavitch in need. They collect any unopened new items in canes. . The Gemach will be happy to deliver chairs, cribs, strollers, carriages, changing tables, of Fair Lawn. their original boxes from people who have received the items to families when necessary and to diapers and formula. They pick up in NJ/NY area. For gifts that they do not want and off er them to those receive tax-deductible donations. To contact more information contact Siggy Berger at 201-486- Furniture Donations less fortunate. All the items go to Passaic where the Gemach, to borrow equipment, or to 1492 or via email [email protected]. Email [email protected] of a picture of what the girls can come and see what they may be able contribute, please visit their website, www. you›d like to donate and a recipient can be matched. to use. We collect things like Judaica, household rinatchaimgemach.com, or contact Yehiel Levy, SIMCHAS Email [email protected] for information items, small appliances, giftware, etc. For more [email protected], Shtick for a Wedding information contact Carrie Cooper at 201-801- USED CLOTHING DONATIONS Call Wendy at 646/996-2165 The Bikkur Cholim of Passaic- Clifton’s Medical 9028 or via email at [email protected]. Nursing home physician collects used clothing for Equipment Gemach needy nursing home residents. Unfortunately many Centerpiece Gemach – Cong Beth Aaron Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, scooters and Bikur Cholim West Englewood Medical nursing home residents have only bare minimal articles Please contact bethaaroncenterpiecegemach@ other medical equipment to lend at no charge. For Equipment Gemach - 201 836 4425. of clothing and lack funds to buy more. Clothes can be gmail.com more information or to schedule a pick up contact Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs and picked up and a receipt can be given by the nursing Yael Gotteib at 973-778-9320. commodes are available. Text 917 748 2056 or email home. Please contact Dr Sam Carr [email protected] Chatan and Kallah Gemach [email protected]. The gemach is located at Donate new, unopened gifts to needy couples. Accepted Housewares G’mach in Teaneck collects brand 1477 Jeff erson Street in Teaneck. BABIES AND CHILDREN: in original boxes household, Judaica, engagement or new, still in their boxes, serving china platters, Teaneck Bris Gemach wedding gifts that are not your taste or cannot be used. mixing bowls and many other house ware items CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Bris outfi ts, pillows, pillow cases, tefi los for mothers Drop off at Carrie Cooper, 1060 Windsor Road or email for new Kallahs in need. For more information or to The Friendship Circle is a social organization to say. Open to the Jewish community. There is no Carrie at [email protected]. donate contact Sara Beth Fein at [email protected]. for children with special needs that involves them solicitation of funds. For information or to reserve Email in a full range of recreational activities. Teenage either [email protected] or [email protected] or call Hosting a Simcha in your home? The Teaneck Simcha The Jewish Book Gemach collects Jewish books volunteers are the key to keeping our programs Zissi at 718 704 6225. Gemach has folding tables, cocktail tables, chairs and for 4th- 8th graders. If you have books to donate or running! Volunteers can visit a child at home coat racks (w/ hangers) available for loan. Contact would like to receive books please contact Moshe weekly for a play date, join a monthly program Teaneck Baby Gemach [email protected] and Shifra Schapiro at [email protected]. on Sundays with sports, music, art, and baking, Collects baby equipment, clothing to size 5T, toys, join us for holiday programs, camps or cooking diapers, formula, and baby food for Jewish families Tablecloth Gemach Congregation Ahavath Torah 240 Broad Avenue, programs. Volunteers must be in 7th grade or in Bergen County. For more information contact Avi In memory of Chaim Yissachar ben Yechiel Zeidel Dov Englewood) collects fl ower centerpieces that can be older. For more information or to volunteer please and Ginnine Fried at 718-753-6275, or by email Z’l. Specialty cloths in all colors and sizes for every brought to the homebound or those in the hospital. call Zeesy Grossbaum, Director of Bergen County at [email protected]. Tax donation type of simcha. 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MONDAY, JULY 27TH Avenue, Paramus. For High Holiday seats contact Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Road – 8:00PM. Online auction August 5 – 9 at www. Yeshivat Noam Golf and Tennis Outing White 201-262-7691. A multimedia program “The Animal Kingdom in biddingforgood.com/moriah. For more information Beeches Golf and Country Club Haworth, New Jersey Jewish Thought” will be presented. Rabbi Slifkin also contact contact Nila Lazarus (Director Paint With Me [email protected] The Jewish Community Center of Paramus/ will discuss his new book, The Torah Encyclopedia of 7:45PM Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood Congregation Beth Tikvah 304 E Midland Ave Paramus the Animal Kingdom. Ave 40.00 per person presented by BNOT RSVP to WEDNESDAY JULY 29TH and Gym, Pizza and Sundaes. 6 – 8 PM Sports and reserve a spot by August 4th [email protected] The Jewish Community Center of Paramus / games for kids and families up to age 13. Pizza for MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD Congregation Beth Tikvah hosts an Open House for supper and make your own ice cream sundaes. RSVP Modern Theology in a Biblical Land 7:00PM Rabbi TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH prospective families on Wednesday July 29th from for this free event to Howie at hblesq@ yahoo.com or Jacob J Schacter Young Israel of Ft Lee 1610 Parker I.C.E., Inspirational College Events, 7:30PM 6-8 p.m. Enjoy pizza, gym games and ice cream call 201-262-7691. Come and meet our community Avenue Ft Lee If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: The Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood sundaes while fi nding out what our COMMUNITY and discover all that we have to off er you and your Centrality of Jerusalem In Christianity, Islam and Rav Henoch Teller the “King of Storytellers” will give center can off er YOU and YOUR FAMILY. RSVP to family. Judaism Free Admission – open to all a shiur on “Repent Now and Avoid the Yom Kippur Howie at 201-983-9430 for the July 29th event. To Rush”sponsored by BNOT. This event is open to fi nd out more about our Hebrew School contact SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH WOMEN OF ALL AGES! the Educational Director at 201-262-7733 or Rabbi Natan Slifkin, Director of the Biblical Museum Moriah School 12th Annual Golf Tennis and Cycling Any comments or questions, please contact Lauren [email protected] 304 East Midland of Natural History in Israel 10:00 AM Congregation Outing. Edgewood Country Club, River Vale 9:00AM Szpilzinger at [email protected]. GEMACHS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SINAI SCHOOLS 7:15-8:15 on Thursday nights at Lazy Bean for the Summer Girls Learning Initiative. When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, doors open at 7 Sinai Schools services children and adults with Sara and Max Goldsammler Scholarship Where: Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North SGLI is an opportunity for high school girls who are home The Sara and Max Goldsammler Scholarship is open to learning and developmental disabilities. There for the summer to spend time with other girls their age Hudson 1485 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck N.J. any current or college-bound Jewish student. Students L.O.S.S. are various volunteer opportunities available, and have some exciting Torah learning experiences. fi ll out a simple application and write a short essay in (Loved one’s support system), a new program such as driving young adults to their job sites Classes will be off ered by dynamic rebbeim and Morot order to apply. Three scholarships -- $1,000, $500 and of Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson, and shadowing some of the students at various from our local Yeshivot.. SGLI is sponsored by NCSY and $300 -- will be awarded based on the submitted essay. will provide support groups to help individuals who community activities. For more information or to supported by Bruriah, Maayanot, and Frisch. Food will The applications are available at Saramaxfund.com. The have experienced the loss of a spouse or of a parent. The groups will be guided by a professional social worker who volunteer contact Aggie Siletski at 201-833-1134 be served. For more information please contact Dr. Aliza deadline is August 2. Incentive grants to eligible fi rst-time campers at a will help participants navigate this challenging time. For x105 or via email at asiletski@sinaischools g or Frohlich at [email protected]” .or non-profi t J ewish overnight camp more information, please contact JFS at 201-837-9090. visit their website at www.sinaischools.org. Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County has chesed The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is opportunities for Bar and Bat Mitzvah boys and girls! For Where: Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North partnering with The Foundation for Jewish Camp Hudson 1485 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck N.J. information on how to commemorate your Simcha with o eligible fi Yachad- National Jewish Council for to award incentive grants t rst-time A professional facilitated Group for Women impacted by Disabilities a chesed project thru partnering with Tomchei Shabbos, campers at a non-profi t Jewish overnight camp. contact Andrea Fields at 973-371-1771x411 or AJBIER@ Eligibility information is available at www.jfnnj.org/ Intimate Partner Violence meets every other week. It is YACHAD, The National Jewish Council for AOL.COM onehappycamper. One Happy Camper incentive grants not a drop in group and Initial Consultation is required. Disabilities, is dedicated to enhancing the life (up to $1,000 off fi rst summer at Jewish camp) and Please contact Jewish Family Service of Bergen and opportunities of individuals with disabilities, Update Notifi cation: Fire Fighter Examination North Hudson located at 1485 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ Announcement BunkConnect discounts (40-60% off specifi c sessions at Jewish camps) are still available for summer 2015. 07666 and ask for Information and Referral to schedule ensuring their participation in the full spectrum Applications for the New Jersey Fire Fighter Examination of Jewish life. New Jersey Yachad touches our Contact Melissa Levine, [email protected], or go to your initial consultation @ 201-837-9090. (M9999T) are available online from July 1, 2015 to www.jfnnj.org/jewishcamp for more details. Shearit HaPlate of Bergen County community on a daily basis, providing inclusive August 31, 2015. Submit your application and payment programs for individuals with special needs online. Receive an immediate confi rmation that your The kosher food rescue organization that collects and emotional support for all members of the application and payment have been received! Jewish Family Services Support Groups: prepared food leftovers from local caterers and NECHAMA COMFORT: family. Services include parent support groups, Visit the Civil Service Commission website at www.state. restaurants and then repackages and distributes it to A support group dedicated to helping all family members those that can benefi t in a respectful way that helps sibling support, information and referral, nj.us/csc Select “Fire Fighter Announcement” to view the who have experienced infant and pregnancy loss at any ensure the recipient’s privacy and self-esteem socialization programs, weekend respite time in their lives... To Become a Recipient: If you or someone you know through monthly shabbatonim, over a dozen announcement. Scroll to bottom and “Click here to apply via the Online Application System” to When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, doors open at 7 would like to be summer camp programs, vocational training, access the application. Only online applications Where: Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North notifi ed when food is available, please respond to this sensitivity training workshops, advocacy, will be accepted. Application deadline is AUGUST Hudson 1485 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck N.J. email. The information family retreats and so much more. For more 31, 2015. View the article here: http://www. HOLDING HANDS: Off ering friendship and understanding will be kept confi dential within the organization. information please contact Chani Herrmann at teanecknj.gov//index.cfm?fuseaction=content. to families who are grieving the death of a child of any PLEASE LET US HELP-EMAIL US [email protected] or call 201-833-1349. pageDetails&id=23597&typeID=270 age, from any cause... [email protected]_ or [email protected]

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15 PASSENGER SCHOOL-PSYCHOLOGIST/ OPPORTUNITIES VAN FOR HIRE SOCIAL WORKER: F/T Eli’s Car Service - 15 Passenger Van for Hire Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County is looking for Available for school trips,airport runs, overnights, HASC, a leader in Special Ed seeks volunteers to deliver packages Wednesday nights. and all types of transportation requests. a SCHOOL-PSYCHOLOGIST/SOCIAL Deliveries occur throughout Bergen County. Call Eli at: 201-314-7689 or email him at: WORKER for our growing Preschool [email protected]. Credit cards accepted. If interested please email Steve Gutlove Special Ed Program in Spring Valley. at [email protected] or Ophir Eis at ophir. Responsibilities incl: [email protected] HELP WANTED • play therapy • parent counseling The BabyG’mach is running low on supplies, not on • consultation to classroom staff demand. We need cribs, strollers, non expired car YBH OF PASSAIC SEEKS • work as a member of our seats, and swings. Donations can be picked up and THE FOLLOWING trans-disciplinary team AFTERNOON POSITIONS: a tax receipt will be mailed. Siggy Berger 201 486 • conduct evaluations. 1492 • Middle School Science (Earth Science/Chemistry) Appropriate NYS license. - Masters & experience preferred. Exp in a school environment A+ . CareOne needs volunteers for a minyan. On Friday • GS Teacher Assistants - must be completing We offer a competitive sal/bnfts. evening, Mincha will be at 7:15 p.m. On Shabbat, college or have college degree; part-time • Long term maternity leave substitute position Pls send resume with salary requirements Shacharit will be at 9:00 a.m., Mincha at 8:10 p.m., Prospective candidates should send resumes and to: [email protected] or and Maariv at 9:15 p.m. references to [email protected] fax to: 845-356-0191.

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aura of holiness and reverence, begins with mincha, as it says, “Eliyahu was answered only at mincha.” Afterwards, the minyan of talmidei chachamim will lead the crowd in the recitation of seder hatikkun. The minyan of talmidei chachamim will ascend the roof of the holy tziyun and circle it seven times, holding lists of those who have donated to the mitzvah of Pidyon Shvuyim. They will recite relevant chapters of Tehillim and blow the shofar, followed by the recitation of the moving Ana Be- For those who haven’t yet merited to al that led to marriage. Ko’ach prayer. fi nd their zivug (match), Amuka isn’t just This year, a minyan of Talmidei Cha- The minyan of talmidei chachamim a place, it’s an extraordinary opportunity chamim will once again be going to Amu- will then enter the tziyun, and after spend- to have one’s prayers answered, especial- ka on the 15th of Av – which this year falls ing long minutes lighting candles, will be- ly on the auspicious day of Tu B’Av. “There out on Friday, July 31st - on behalf of Yad gin reading the names of those in need of were no better days for the Jewish people L’Achim to lead a tefi llah. The talmidei cha- shidduchim, carefully enunciating each than the 15th of Av,” says the Talmud. On chamim will read from a list of names given one in a heartfelt plea. this day, the young women of Jerusalem over to Yad L’Achim, and immerse in heart- At the conclusion of the tefi llah, The would go out dressed in their white fi nery felt prayer for each individual by name. minyan of talmidei chachamim will daven: and dance in vineyards, in a courtship ritu- The event, which is shrouded in an “Let it be His Will that our tefi llos are ac- Business & Professional Directory

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