WESTCHESTER February 2020 -- Shevat-Adar 5780, Volume 26, Issue 2

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JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISHLife NEWSPAPER J-Teen Leadership Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN need,” Butin concluded. Volunteers wore color-keyed tee Over 200 UJA-Federation of New shirts: White for J-Teen Leadership; York J-Teens and other young volun- Purple, for UJA volunteers in general; teers converged on Westchester Re- Afya in orange, “the color of the Afri- form Temple, Scarsdale, on Monday, can sunset,” according to Butin. January 20, for the Martin Luther King Day interfaith teen volunteer event, packaging 5,000 pounds of surplus medical supplies serving 100,000 people and writing 100 let- ters to elected officials from all lev- els. The event was partnered by AJC Westchester/Fairfield; J-Teen Lead- ership; UJA-Federation of New York; Afya Foundation (Swahili, “health”) and Westchester County Youth Coun- cil. Elected officials observing the Left to right: Mark D. Medin, Executive Vice President Financial activity included NYS Senator Shelley Left to right: J-Teen Leader Yadid Orlow; NYS Assembywoman Amy Resource Development, UJA Federation New York; Danielle Butin, Mayer; NYS Senate Majority Leader Paulin; NYS Senator Shelley Mayer; NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Founder/CEO, Afya; Guy Felixbrodt, Executive Director, J-Teen Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assem- Stewart-Cousins; MLK Day Co-Chair Rachel Keiles Leadership/UJA Federation NY. blywoman Amy Paulin. Justice Elder Task Force on the island “Today’s activity is one of 60 with a great social service agency, Ac- events happening across New York, cion Social (Social Action). Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten “When this earthquake swarm Island, New York City, Manhattan, began weeks ago; it is not one or two Westchester and Long Island,” Adina major earthquakes with aftershocks, Frydman, UJA- Federation Executive it is truly swarms. People feel earth- Director of Community Services not- quakes day and night. They are ed. “We are mobilizing close to 6,000 traumatized. You even feel the earth- volunteers from the Jewish commu- quakes as north as San Juan. nity and beyond to honor Martin Lu- Butin added that they were in- ther King’s legacy.” vestigating tents for schools, since “I am the founder and CEO of many school buildings had totally the Afya Foundation,” Danielle Butin collapsed. “Whether elders are liv- stated. “Afya has done an enormous ing on plots of grass or under bushes, Lucy Rosenblut, Co-Chair MLK Day, J-Teens amount of work in Puerto Rico since since some of their stilt-houses have (left) and Rachel Keiles, Co-Chair MLK Hurricane Maria. We have long term collapsed, Accion Social will see that JTeens, Vice Chair of Local Projects. Left to right: New Rochelle High School students and UJA Volunteers Eden Shmuel; Simone partnerships with the Department of they get the medical supplies they Goldberg; Thornton-Donovan pupil Jenna Siegel; Schechter student Liam Shmuel.

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NEW! Auschwitz-Birkenau During the month of February, During his trip to Poland, January 26-27, purchase any sandwich Governor Andrew M. FRANKS-N-JACKETS or entrée at regular Cuomo recommitted to price in Ben’s dining fighting anti-Semitism in all its forms with ac- room and select an tions that include pass- item from our ing a first-in-the-nation domestic terrorism law, NEW! Ben’s Kids Menu enacting a diversity cur- at 50% OFF.* riculum for schools and expanding the Museum of Jewish Heritage. The OFFER VALID FEBRUARY 3-29, 2020 ONLY. Governor attended the *Offer applies to children aged 10 and under. Additional restrictions apply. official commemora- See in-store flyer or visit BensDeli.net for details. tion of the 75th anniver- sary of the liberation of Nazi concentration and RESTAURANT extermination camp Aus- chwitz-Birkenau as the only today,” Governor Cuomo said. New York State Capitol on DELICATESSEN U.S. elected official to attend “New York is home to the larg- the train tracks leading into the official commemoration est Jewish community out- Auschwitz as a symbol of the • events. side of Israel. We must con- State’s pledge to never for- BAR CATERERS “The official com- tinue to speak out and fight get the atrocities of the Ho- memoration of the 75th an- back against these abhorrent locaust. The mementos and Catering Hotline: 1-800-344-BENS niversary of the liberation of acts of hate whenever and tokens from Auschwitz survi- BensDeli.net • 914-468-BENS (2367) • We Are Kosher Auschwitz-Birkenau was a wherever we see them.” vors and from New York State somber, yet powerful remind- The Governor also toured elected officials and Jewish 718 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, New York 10583 er of what the Jewish people Auschwitz-Birkenau and saw community leaders that were have gone through and what the concentration camp’s bar- brought on the trip were giv- UNDER RABBINICAL SUPERVISION DAILY © 2020 Ronald M. Dragoon they are still going through racks. He laid stones from the continued on page 3

Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 2 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Governor Joins World Leaders as Only U.S. Elected Official at Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau Cuomo’s Plans in 2020 Agenda to Ensure continued from page 2 en to the Izaak Syna- chwitz, so that we Holocaust-Era Education gogue in Kraków. never allow such On January 27, Inter- (HCPO), will be aimed at im- Claims Processing Office is During the hatred to rise again. national Holocaust Remem- proving the State’s ability to uniquely qualified to host this trip, the Governor New York will be the brance Day, Governor Andrew help recover works of art and conference and strengthen met with Holocaust state that continues M. Cuomo announced an in- other property lost due to Nazi our efforts to restore what was survivors and their to tell these stories ternational conference will persecution and will include lost during the Nazi regime. It descendants from to ensure this hor- be held this May in New York presentations and panel-led is our hope and intention that New York State and rific stain on our that will build on the work the discussions between claim- the discussions that take place all over the world, as history is never re- State has done to help recover ant representatives, attorneys, will facilitate the restitution of well as Ambassador peated. property stolen in the course members of the art trade, long-lost artworks and builds Ronald Lauder and Particularly of Nazi prosecution. professionals from cultural on the state’s efforts to date.” his wife Jo Carole at a time of rising “The family of New York institutions, provenance re- Jack Kliger, President and Lauder; London May- anti-Semitism, we will never forget the atroci- searchers, historians and art CEO, Museum of Jewish Heri- or Sadiq Khan; Dr. must stand strong ties of the Holocaust, and this historians. The conference tage - Living Memorial to the Shmuel Rosenman, and united and international conference will will coincide with the 75th an- Holocaust noted, “As we mark build on our efforts to help niversary of V-E Day, May 7-8, the 75th anniversary of the lib- founder and co-chairman of it is now a symbol of what fight hatred in all its forms. victims of Nazi crimes recover 2020, and be held in New York eration of Auschwitz and the the March of the Living; and the Jewish people have en- We remain committed to the stolen property,” Governor City. Since its inception, HCPO upcoming anniversary of the Richard Heideman, President dured and what this world agenda I laid out in the State Cuomo said. “Nothing will ever has facilitated the restitution Allied victory in Europe over of American Zionist move- allowed to transpire,” Gov- of the State to make sure ev- make up for the unimaginable of over $178 million in bank ac- the Nazi regime, we affirm that ment and his wife Phyllis ernor Cuomo said. “During ery child in New York is edu- suffering and loss endured by counts, insurance policies, and it is never too late to provide Greenberg Heideman, Presi- this visit I met survivors and cated on diversity, tolerance the Jewish people, but my sin- other material losses and the justice and dignity to victims dent of the International heard their stories of pain and religious freedom and cere hope is that this event will resolution of cases involving of the Holocaust. We appreci- March of the Living. and suffering. I stood on the we will keep fighting to pass a help Holocaust victims and more than 160 works of art. ate the support of Governor “Words alone fail to ground where millions of first-in-the-nation domestic their families get the justice Superintendent of Finan- Cuomo and Superintendent describe the experience of Jews and countless others terrorism law. We will always they deserve.” cial Services Linda A. Lacewell Lacewell for the recovery of visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau were tortured and killed. But stand united with our Jewish The conference, hosted said, “With 20 years of exper- property stolen by the Nazis. and being there together I also learned of the hope and community, and we will nev- by the Department of Finan- tise in helping to restore lost The Governor is also a great with holocaust survivors. resilience of the Jewish peo- er allow the world to fail the cial Services’ (DFS) Holocaust assets to Holocaust victims champion of Holocaust educa- Auschwitz was an unimagi- ple. Every single New Yorker Jewish community again.” Claims Processing Officeand their heirs, DFS’ Holocaust nable hell come to life, and must learn the lesson of Aus- continued on page 4

Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 3 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com WJC President Ronald S. Lauder Honors StandWithUs Offers Rewards to Catch Holocaust Survivors Perpetrators of Hate Crimes On January 27 in Os- Lauder opened. wiecim, Poland, on the site He contin- StandWithUs and the action against antisemitic ha- of former German Nazi death ued, “When we Mizel Family Foundation have tred, and this effort will help camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, hear something announced the launch of a fund ensure those individuals are Ambassador Ronald S. Laud- that is antisemit- dedicated to combating anti- held accountable,” stated Carly er, President of the World ic, when we hear semitic hate crimes. Effective Gammill, director of the Stand- Jewish Congress (WJC) and someone talk immediately, StandWithUs will WithUs Center for Combating Chairman of the Auschwitz- about Israel un- offer cash rewards to individu- Antisemitism. Birkenau Memorial Founda- justly, when Jews als who provide law enforce- StandWithUs (SWU) is an tion (ABMF), rang the alarm are attacked on ment with information leading international, non-profit and bell on the rise of antisemi- your streets, do to the arrest and conviction non-partisan Israel education tism, appealing to world not be silent. Do of those who engage in hate organization that works to in- leaders to advance Holocaust not be indifferent. crimes against Jewish people spire and educate people of education before it’s too late. And do not just do anywhere in the world. all ages about Israel, as well as As part of the commemora- this for the Jew- ”The time for complacency challenge misinformation and tion of the 75th anniversary ish people around in the face of antisemitism is fight against antisemitism. of the liberation of Auschwitz the world. Do this over,” said StandWithUs CEO Through university fel- by the Red Army, the ABMF for your children, Roz Rothstein. ”As the child of lowships, high school intern- -- under Ambassador Laud- do this for your Holocaust survivors, I refuse to ships, middle school curricula, conferences, materials, social er’s leadership -- organized a Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress (left) and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo grandchildren.” sit idly by as violent hate crimes survivors’ delegation of more Marian Tur- against Jews go unpunished. media, educational films and than 100 Auschwitz-Birkenau penetrated the darkness.” to the Holocaust, and urged ski, a Polish Auschwitz sur- This new fund, provided by Ste- missions to Israel, StandWi- survivors and their families At the January 27 offi- citizens and government vivor who spoke during the ven M. Mizel of the Mizel Family thUs supports people around from the United States, Can- cial International Holocaust leaders everywhere to speak ceremony, warned that Aus- Foundation, will encourage good the world who want to educate ada, Israel, Australia, Latin Remembrance Day memorial out against intolerance and chwitz “did not fall from the people of all backgrounds to join their schools and communities America and several Europe- ceremony marking the 75th hatred. sky.” He said that Auschwitz the fight against the rising num- about Israel. an countries. anniversary of the libera- “Today is about you, the and its horrors existed as a ber of hateful acts against Jews Founded in 2001 and The preceding night, tion of Auschwitz-Birkenau, survivors, and I cannot be- result of world indifference we are seeing in communities headquartered in Los Angeles, Lauder and the ABMF wel- Lauder presented keynote gin to tell you how grateful I to antisemitism and discrim- around the world.” the organization has programs comed the survivors at a din- remarks on behalf of the Pil- am that you are here, and in ination. Rewards for information on five continents with chap- ner gathering in Krakow also lars of Remembrance, private some cases, here with your After a ceremonial will be $2,500 but may be high- ters and offices throughout the attended by Jewish commu- donors who support the Aus- children and grandchildren. blowing of the shofar, Cantor er depending on the severity of U.S., in Israel, the UK, Canada nity delegations from around chwitz-Birkenau Foundation Seventy-five years ago today, David S. Wisnia, a member of the crime. StandWithUs will and Brazil.For the last 7 years, the world. Ukrainian Presi- and its mission to preserve when Soviet troops entered the ABFM’s survivor delega- work closely with law enforce- SWU has consistently received dent Volodymyr Zelensky the authenticity of the memo- these gates, they had no idea tion, recited the traditional ment agencies to ensure the the highest possible ratings Millie Jasper spoke to those gathered and rial site. Lauder emphasized what lay behind them. And Jewish memorial prayer, El success of this new initiative. from Charity Navigator (4 stars) called the survivors “strong that it was the scourge of an- since that day, the entire Maleh Rahamim, and invited ”Those who are thinking about and Guidestar (Platinum). and incredibly courageous” tisemitism combined with world has struggled with participants to join him in attacking Jews need to know For more information vis- and “rays of sunshine that world indifference which led what they found inside.” the Mourner’s Kaddish. we are serious about taking it standwithus.com Survey Shows What Americans Know About the Holocaust Most U.S. adults Nearly three-in-ten ings toward Jews. On a “feel- relatively warm 67 degrees on 58 degrees, on average. know what the Holo- Americans say they ing thermometer” designed the feeling thermometer, on These are among the key caust was and approxi- are not sure how many to gauge sentiments toward a average. By comparison, non- findings of a survey conducted mately when it hap- Jews died during the variety of groups, nine-in-ten Jews who correctly answer online Feb. 4 to 19, 2019, among pened, but fewer than Holocaust, while one- non-Jewish respondents who one question or less (including 10,971 respondents. The study half can correctly an- in-ten overestimate the underestimate the Holocaust’s those who get none right) rate was conducted mostly among swer multiple-choice death toll, and 15% say death toll express neutralor their feelings toward Jews at continued on page 5 questions about the that 3 million or fewer warm feelings toward Jews, number of Jews who Jews were killed. while just one-in-ten give Jews were murdered or the This raises an a cold rating. Similar shares Cuomo’s Plans in 2020 Agenda to Ensure way Adolf Hitler came important question: express cold feelings toward Holocaust-Era Education to power, according to Are those who under- Jews among those who over- continued from page 3 a new Pew Research estimate the death toll estimate the number of Holo- Watchtowers surrounded by multiple high-voltage fences at tion as an important tool for within groups of practitioners Center survey. simply uninformed, caust deaths (9%) and among Auschwitz II-Birkenau in Poland combating antisemitism. In all in the field on how to desig- When asked to or are they Holocaust those who say they do not these efforts, he continues the nate and characterize various describe in their own words know that Nazi-created ghet- deniers – people with anti- know how many Jews died in legacy of New York State as a forms of loss. The conference what the Holocaust was, more tos were parts of a city or town Semitic views who “claim that the Holocaust or decline to an- beacon.” will explore the theft of prop- than eight-in-ten Americans where Jews were forced to live. the Holocaust was invented or swer the question (12%). Because there are no in- erty from the Jewish people mention the attempted anni- Fewer than half of Ameri- exaggerated by Jews as part of Respondents who get ternational guidelines on how during the Nazi-era using spe- hilation of the Jewish people cans (43%), however, know that a plot to advance Jewish inter- more questions right also tend to interpret terms such as cific terms in order to create or other related topics, such as Adolf Hitler became chancel- ests”?1 to express warmer feelings to- “Nazi-confiscated art,” “forced certainty and commonly ac- concentration or death camps, lor of Germany through a dem- While the survey cannot ward Jews. For example, non- sale,” and “sale under duress” cepted practices with respect Hitler, or the Nazis. Seven-in- ocratic political process. And a answer this question directly, Jews who correctly answer in the context of a transac- to restitution and compen- ten know that the Holocaust similar share (45%) know that the data suggests that rela- at least three of the four mul- tion that occurred in Nazi- sability. Additional informa- happened between 1930 and approximately 6 million Jews tively few people in this group tiple-choice questions about controlled territories, there tion can be found at www.dfs. 1950. And close to two-thirds were killed in the Holocaust. express strongly negative feel- the Holocaust rate Jews at a are inconsistencies across and ny.gov/termsofart. Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 4 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Bipartisan Task Force Urges UN to Appoint Groundbreaking Trauma Training to Be Presented by WJCS The Westchester County munity Services Seth Diamond Spano said, “WJCS is provid- Senior-Level Official to Combat Anti-Semitism Department of Corrections noted, “WJCS is proud to work ing a service that will benefit will provide secondary trau- with the Westchester County the entire population at the On January 27, Repre- ma training to all its officers. Department of Corrections to Westchester County Jail. Our sentatives Nita Lowey (D-NY), The training will improve jail offer secondary trauma train- department stresses the im- Chris Smith (R-NJ), Eliot Engel conditions for detainees and ing. Secondary trauma train- portance of the mental health (D-NY), Kay Granger (R-TX), working conditions for officers ing allows First Responders of our officers and its impact Ted Deutch (D-FL), Randy We- by giving officers instruction and those in criminal justice on interactions with inmates, ber (R-TX), Marc Veasey (D-TX), on the best way to deal with agencies to better handle the coworkers and loved ones.” and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), the significant stresses of their extreme stresses of their jobs Westchester County the Co-Chairs of the House of jobs. and allow them to more effec- Department of Community Representatives Bipartisan Westchester County Ex- tively serve the public.” Mental Health Commissioner Task Force for Combating Anti- ecutive George Latimer said, Secondary trauma refers Michael Orth added, “West- Semitism, joined Representa- “The men and women of the to the duress an individual ex- chester County greatly values tives Lee Zeldin (R-NY), David Westchester DOC, under the periences when working with the importance of taking care Cicilline (D-RI), Brian Mast (R- tremendous leadership of individuals who themselves of mental health. Secondary FL), and Brad Sherman (D-CA) Commissioner Spano, have are undergoing significant Trauma is one of the biggest in sending a letter, signed by 104 Congresswoman Nita Lowey Congressman Eliot Engel some of the most challenging stress. Those working with drivers of mental health issues members, to Antonio Guterres, lief’s report.” The lawmakers that a senior-level official in the tasks in all of County Govern- individuals who are constantly and our DOC officers certainly Secretary-General of the United expressed gratitude “for the UN should be appointed to assist ment. I am proud to partner under stress can experience deal with a lot of it. This joint Nations (UN), that applauds a leadership and commitment in combating anti-Semitism and with WJCS to provide this vital symptoms of trauma. Left initiative between the DOC recent UN report focused on of the Special Rapporteur, address the issues outlined by Dr. service to our officers. Taking untreated, secondary trauma and WJCS further shows the anti-Semitism and urges the Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, whose Ahmed Shaheed. care of an individual’s mental can cause significant disrup- County’s efforts to take proac- appointment of a senior-level thoughtful research made this “We strongly urge you to im- health on the job is just as im- tion to the lives of individuals tive steps across the County on official to engage global leaders historic report possible.” plement this recommendation,” portant as taking care of one’s and detract from their ability mental health issues.” and fight against hatred of the The report found what wrote lawmakers, “as we believe physical health.” to conduct their professional The training continues Jewish people. many lawmakers feared: many the appointment of a senior-level This innovative service responsibilities. Secondary the progressive reforms intro- In the letter to the UN Sec- world leaders do not know the leader – similar to roles that have will be conducted by West- trauma training provides tech- duced at the Corrections De- retary-General, the lawmakers extent of hate and anti-Semi- been created in the United States, chester Jewish Community niques to deal with the emo- partment under the leadership conveyed their fear of rising an- tism in their countries, in large European Union, France, Ger- Services, the County’s largest tional toll of an individual’s job, of County Executive Latimer ti-Semitism in the United States part because they don’t have many, and the United Kingdom provider of licensed outpatient recognize the warning signs and Commissioner Spano. and their “deepest appreciation the infrastructure to monitor – would enable the United Na- mental health services and a for those experiencing trauma The Department of Correc- to the United Nations for releas- hate crimes, and many victims tions to take significant steps in leader in offering training to and offers resources on where tions now offers 33 rehabili- ing the UN Special Rapporteur do not report their experi- the fight against the hatred of the first responder agencies. to go for help. tative and reentry programs, on Freedom of Religion or Be- ences. The report concluded Jewish people.” Chief Executive Officer Department of Correc- designed to prepare those de- of Westchester Jewish Com- tions Commissioner Joseph continued on page 11 Survey Shows What Americans Know About the Holocaust continued from page 4 members of Pew Research locaust museum and know- a question that asked respon- Center’s American Trends ing someone who is Jewish dents whether they personally Panel (a nationally represen- are strongly linked with Ho- know someone who is Jewish. tative panel of randomly se- locaust knowledge Compared with those who say lected U.S. adults recruited In addition to religious they do not know anyone who is from landline and cellphone affiliation, several other fac- Jewish, Americans who know a random-digit-dial surveys and tors are associated with how Jewish person answer about one an address-based survey), sup- much Americans know about additional question right, on av- plemented by interviews with the Holocaust. For example, erage (2.6 vs. 1.5). members of the Ipsos Knowl- college graduates get an av- Older adults display slight- edgePanel. The margin of sam- erage of 2.8 out of the four ly higher levels of Holocaust pling error for the full sample multiple-choice questions knowledge. is plus or minus 1.5 percentage right, while those whose for- There are modest differ- points. mal education ended with ences in levels of knowledge U.S. Jews are more likely high school correctly answer about the Holocaust based on than atheists and agnostics 1.7 questions. gender, race and ethnicity, age, to know how many Jews were Another factor linked and region. For example, men killed in the Holocaust. Nearly with how much Americans correctly answer 2.5 out of four nine-in-ten Jews know that know about the Holocaust is multiple-choice questions, on about 6 million Jews were killed whether respondents have average, while women get 1.9 in the Holocaust, compared ever visited a Holocaust right.3 And white respondents with two-thirds of agnostics memorial or museum. U.S. get an average of 2.5 questions (64%) and atheists (63%) who adults who say they have vis- right, compared with 1.2 ques- get this question right. By con- ited a Holocaust memorial or tions among black adults and 1.7 trast, more atheists and agnos- museum (27% of all respon- questions among Hispanics. tics than Jews correctly answer dents) correctly answer 2.9 In addition, Americans the question about how Hitler questions right out of the ages 65 and older correctly an- became chancellor of Germa- four multiple-choice ques- swer an average of 2.5 questions ny: Three-quarters of atheists tions about the Holocaust. about the Holocaust, compared (76%) and seven-in-ten agnos- By comparison, those who with 2.2 right answers among tics know Hitler became chan- have never visited a Holo- those under the age of 65. And cellor through a democratic po- caust memorial or museum U.S. adults who live in the West, litical process, compared with answer 2.0 questions right, Northeast and Midwest perform 57% of Jews. on average. slightly better than those who Education, visiting a Ho- The survey included live in the South. 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On March 22 at 10am, Motl Didner, the Associate Artistic Director of The National Yid- On March 29 at 3pm, Shaarei Tikvah, 46 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale, will present dish Theatre Folksbiene, will trace the history of Fiddler on the Roof at Westchester Jew- an afternoon of Middle Eastern Jewish music performed by vocalist Galeet Dardashti ish Center, Palmer and Rockland Avenues, Mamaroneck, with a special musical perfor- and Divahn. Cantor Gerald Cohen will also perform with the group. For tickets or infor- mance by Bruce Sabath. For information call 698-2960. mation contact [email protected] or call 472-2013 x 300 february/march calendar

March 20-21, HIAS will spon- Ferry, and PJ Library present Mu- of Death, will be held at the Chap- March 8 March 12 UPCOMING sor the National Refugee sic and Munchies, a free event for paqua Performing Arts Center, At 10am, Greenburgh Hebrew At 7:45am, The UJA Federation At 6:45pm, The Westchester Shabbat. For locations and to ages 0-6 and their families fea- 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua, Center, 515 Broadway will host of New York in Westchester will Chordsmen Chorus will offer learn more go to HIAS.org turing stories, songs and treats. sponsored by The New Castle Purim Festivities including activities sponsor the Westchester Busi- free singing lessons for 6 con- RSVP to Stacey at PJLibrary@g- Holocaust and Human Rights for young children, a megillah read- ness and Professional Spring secutive Monday nights to men Save the Date: On April 3 at 8am, h-c.org Committee and Horace Greeley’s ing, costume parade and a carnival. Breakfast at The Renaissance in Westchester County at Con- VolunteerNewYork! will host the Student Club E.N.O.U.G.H. Free Joshy K will perform at 12pm. For Westchester Hotel, 80 West Red gregation Kol Ami, 252 Sound- 40th Annual Volunteer Spirit February 23 with an RSVP to arosenberg@ more information call 693-4260. Oak Lane, West Harrison. To view Avenue, White Plains {en- Awards at the Westchester Mar- At 10:30 am, Orli Shaham’s Bach mynewcastle.org RSVP call 385-2122 ter at the back entrance}. Go to riott, 670 White Plains Road, Yard: Winter Winds, in associa- March 10 chordsmen.org/ready-set-sing/ Tarrytown, honoring Amy Tietz, tion with Ensemble Connect, will February 27 At 5pm, Chabad of Bronxville will March 14 to register or call 298-7464 and Gale Pisha, Ana Yee, Hector Ro- present an interactive concert for The JCC of Mid Westchester, hold a Purim Party at the Tucka- Larchmont Temple, 75 Larch- leave message. driguez, Duke Searles and the children, pre-K to early elementa- 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale will hoe Community Center, 71 Co- mont Avenue, is holding a free Youth Leadership Award going ry, at Merkin Hall, 129 West 67th hold Book Talk Thursdays featur- lumbus Avenue, Tuckahoe. Call community concert at 7pm, J-Kids, a group of Jewish and to Abe Baker-Butler. Register at Street, NYC. For tickets call 212- ing Bittersweet Brooklyn with au- 458-2441 for details. featuring The Guy Mendilow interfaith families with children volunteernewyork.org/awards 501-3330. thor Thelma Adams at 10:30 am. Ensemble in a show called The ages 2-5 meets one Sunday or call 227-9307 Call 472-7672 for details. March 10 Forgotten Kingdom. For details morning each month at 10am, February 24 At 5:15pm, Chabad of the River- call 834-6120. for creative and social activi- At 7:30pm, AJC Westchester/ towns, 303 Broadway, Dobbs ties at First Hebrew, 1821 Main FEBRUARY Fairfield and Iona College’s MARCH Ferry, will present Purim in Outer March 15 Street, Peekskill. RSVP required February 18 Shared Roots Interfaith Program March 4 Space, featuring an LED CO2 At 3pm, “Jew-ish”: True Tales and call for dates at 739-0500. From 10am-2pm, The Westches- presents The Earth Crisis from At 6:30pm, The New Jewish Robot, a Laser show and an in- of Religion and Cultural Iden- ter State Senate Delegation will the Catholic and Jewish Per- Home will host their 8 over 80 teractive Megillah Reading.. For tity will be held in the Ossie Davis The JCC of Mid Westchester, host a NYS Budget Forum regard- spectives at Iona College, North Benefit Gala, in the Ziegfeld Ball- more information go to chabadrt. Theatre, New Rochelle Public Li- 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, ing the 2020-21 NYS Budget in Avenue, New Rochelle and will room, 141 West 54th Street, NYC. org/purim or call 639-6100 brary, 1 Library Plaza, presented will offer Winter and Spring White Plains at The Westchester feature Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin Call 212-870-5010 to attend. by UJA Federation and Read650. classes for SAT and ACT ex- County center, 198 Central Av- and Sr. Kathleen Deignan. Free March 11 For questions contact rosentha- ams. Visit jccmw.org/teens/ac- enue. RSVP to testify or attend to but registration required to 948- March 5 At 6:30pm, American Friends of [email protected] ademic-center-college-prep/ bit.ly/whiteplainsbudgetforum 5585. UJA Federation of New York Magen David Adom, in partner- for times and dates. holds their Westchester Celebra- ship with Temple Israel Center March 17 February 22 February 24 tion 2020 at The Capitol Theatre, and Westchester Jewish Council, At 7:30 pm, Westchester Jewish Isabella Freedman Jewish Re- At 2pm, a special solo concert At 7:30pm, UJA Federation of 149 Westchester Avenue, Port will host Anti-Semitism, A Differ- Council will host the 25th Annual treat Center, Falls Village, Ct., will featuring Nina K. Gordon called A New York in Westchester spon- Chester, at 6:30pm., honoring ent Conversation with Bari Weiss Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished host a Wellness Retreat for Jew- Taste of Mame-Loshn, From the sors a Book Talk with author Rikki and Barry Kaplan and Alli- at Temple Israel Center, 280 Old Service Awards at Temple Israel ish adults, March 12-15, integrat- Old Country to the New World Abby Stein, Becoming Eve: MY son and Ben Friedland. RSVP to Mamaroneck Road, White Plains. Center of White Plains, 280 Old ing Jewish spirituality and cul- will be sponsored by Westches- Journey from Ultra-Orthodox 385-2108 To register visit afmda.org/bari-ny Mamaroneck Road. Contact ture with healing foods, guided ter Community for Humanistic Rabbi to Transgender Woman or call 646-388-7504. Donna Bartell at 328-7001 for hikes, acupuncture and more. Judaism at the Community Uni- at Larchmont Temple, 75 Larch- MARCH 8 more information. Call 860-824-5991 for details. tarian Universalist Congregation, mont Avenue, Larchmont. Call Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 March 12 468 Rosedale Avenue, White 385-2109 to attend. North Avenue, New Rochelle will At 7:30pm, former Congressman March 31 Save the date—The 2020 West- Plains. For more information visit have a Purim Carnival from 11 Steve Israel will speak about his WJCS will be holding its Gala chester Jewish Film Festival will [email protected] Feb. 25 am-2pm. Register by March 4 at book, Big Guns, and his experi- 2020 at Brae Burn Country Club, take place March 24-April 7, at At 7pm, an evening with David bethelnr.org/purimcarnival2020. ences in Congress at The JCC Purchase, honoring Ellen Gelboim The Jacob Burns Film Center, February 23 G. Marwell, author of the book, Arrive in costume and receive a of Mid Westchester, 999 Wilmot and Bob Mensch. For details con- Pleasantville sponsored by AJC At 3:30pm, Greenburgh Hebrew Mengele, Unmasking the Angel free prize ticket! Road, Scarsdale. To register con- tact Diana Eppolito at 848-8156. Westchester/ Fairfield Center, 515 Broadway, Dobbs tact Stephanie Balkin at 472-7672. Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 6 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com A Call for Action to Address the Jewish Campaign to Limit Endangered Earth Climate Change As climate change and its effects accelerate, an unusual Scientists believe that collaboration of over 500 rab- planting trees is an essential bis and other leaders across ev- part of the effort to limit climate ery denomination of Jewish re- change. Trees are life. ligious life are urgently calling A new international Jewish for action from both young and movement led by Eco Synagogue old to work together to ensure with the help of rabbis and activ- that future generations do not ists, is an effort that started in suffer the dire consequences the United Kingdom. The US ini- caused by climate-chaos, tiative, JTree, is hoping to plant floods, famines, and fires. The one million trees by the end of Rabbinic Call is entitled Eli- May. A collaborative campaign, jah’s Covenant Between the many Jewish organizations have Generations to Heal Our En- shared a commitment to ad- dangered Earth. It is inspired dressing climate change including Abundance Farm, Anshe Chesed Synagogue, Aytzim, Hazon, by the words of the Prophets JCAN-NY, The Jewish Theological Seminary and Shalom Institute. and draws on Jewish and other JTree is a call and an invitation to every Jewish community to play its part in planting, restoring religious teachings. The Rab- Rabbi Dr. Julie Danan and protecting forests. Sustainable reforesting and planting must be done with the support and for binic Call list is still in forma- the benefit of local communities. tion and additional signees are countries if the world does not Partnering with the National Forest Foundation, JTree got involved with the Foundation and its expected in the days ahead. Lo- mobilize now. We must take tree planting, because they have a proven track record. “Planting the right trees in the right places cally, Rabbi Jonathan Slater of individual and institutional with the support of local communities makes an immense contribution to the effort to confront cli- The Institute for Jewish Spiri- steps, and we must engage in mate change.” tuality in Hastings on Hudson demonstrations and public “We Jews have experience planting trees,” Rabbi Art Green explains. “A century ago, the Zion- and Rabbi Dr. Julie Danan of policy advocacy to protect the ist movement took on the task of re-foresting the Land of Israel, which had been barren. This effort Pleasantville Community Syn- planet. Our Judaism demands mobilized adults and children across the Jewish world. But now we see that the planet itself is in agogue have signed. that we work aggressively for need of such an effort.” Created by The Shalom environmental justice.” JTree is calling on the Jewish community to help plant trees and support forests with their Center in Philadelphia, the The Rabbinic Call pro- partners Woodland Trust, International Tree Foundation and Seed Madagascar. Rabbinic Call addresses not vides specific personal and Together, across the globe, the Jewish community can make a difference. To learn more go to only the planetary climate cri- political actions. These deeds, nationalforests.org sis itself, but also the power mandated in ancient Jewish configurations behind that scriptures, translate into con- crisis. It contends that this temporary actions such as: ecological imbalance has been Urging our banks and politi- created in large part by unac- cians to move our money from countable concentrations of Rabbi Jonathan Slater burning carbon to investments corporate and government in renewable wind and solar power that make change dif- As young people in the Sunrise energy; Reforesting the Earth ficult, as well as the disastrous and Climate Strike movements and defending our natural role of hyper-wealth in fueling demanded action to save their wildlife refuges; greenhouse gas emissions. futures, we recalled a power- Welcoming refugees who The rabbis and Jewish ful warning from the very last have fled the storms, floods, leaders who have signed on in- of the Hebrew prophets, Mala- and famines that beset their clude Orthodox, Hasidic, Mod- chi: G-d would send Elijah the homes because of global ern Orthodox, Conservative, Prophet to turn the hearts of scorching; Reform, Renewal, Masorti, children and parents to each Creating solar-energy Reconstructionist, Humanist, other lest the Breath of Life be- co-ops; establishing car pools Jewish Mindfulness, and secu- come a Hurricane and utterly to lessen reliance on gas; and lar leaders. Signees span the destroy the Earth. That mo- adopting modes of kosher globe from the United States ment is now, and we must be- practice for foods and energy and Canada to England, Israel come Elijah. We must turn our sources that heal, not harm, the and Brazil. hearts and heads and hands to planet; Joining in the campaign The Shalom Center join these young people!” to enact a Green New Deal that (founded in 1983) provides Ruth Messinger, a co- weaves millions of well-paid a prophetic voice in Jewish, initiator of the Rabbinic Call, jobs, social justice, and eco-san- multi-religious, and Ameri- and former Borough Presi- ity into one program. can life that brings spiritual dent of Manhattan, former The Rabbinic Call also thought and practice to bear President of American Jewish reaches out to all cultural and on seeking peace, pursuing World Service and their Global social ecosystems in the mod- justice, healing the earth, and Ambassador says, “We face ern world: Jews, Indigenous celebrating community. an acute climate crisis, and it Nations, Christians, Muslims, Rabbi Arthur Waskow, compels us all to act. Not only Unitarians, Buddhists, Hin- Founder and Director of the are our homes and communi- dus and others. It asks each Shalom Center says,” Austra- ties threatened but around community to bring their own lia and California are burning. the world there are and will unique wisdom to the table to Fire, flood, and famine are be- be millions of climate refu- join in the effort to address cli- ginning to consume the world. gees unable to live in their own mate change.

Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 7 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com The New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival The New York Sephardic UJA-Federation of New York in Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF) announces its action-packed 2020 program of 19 films. Westchester to Celebrate Showcasing 11 première films, UJA-Federation in New and have been long including two world premières York in Westchester will cel- time lay leaders at (THE WOLF OF BAGHDAD and ebrate Scarsdale residents UJA-Federation, THE HUG OF DESTINY), the Rikki and Barry Kaplan and as well as active NYSJFF specializes in bringing Allison and Ben Friedland participants in to NY audiences compelling, for their commitment to phi- several Jewish and Greater Sephardi narratives lanthropy, community and other philanthropic and documentaries, comedies leadership and UJA’s impact causes, in the New and critical perspectives that in Westchester on Thursday, York area and be- celebrate the beauty, diversity, March 5 at 6:30 pm at the Capi- yond. and vitality of the Jewish expe- of the Tribeca Film Festival. proud to have iconic French tol Theatre, Port Chester at its Allison and rience. Ten filmmakers will be “New York audiences film director Elie Chouraqui, annual celebration. Ben Friedland both joining the NYSJFF for post- will be pleased to know that popular Syrian Sephardi ac- Westchester Celebration grew up in families screening Q&As and several we have films spanning the tor Dan Hedaya, and poetic Is- 2020, a community-wide cel- who understood Allison and Ben Friedland stars will be honored with the Greater Sephardi world. These raeli storyteller Karen Yedaya ebration open to all, will fea- the importance Pomegranate Award for Sep- are stories steeped in history, joining us to be honored. We ture strolling entertainers, a and impact of philanthropy. (Larchmont), Mauri Chotin- hardi Excellence in the Arts. community, and traditions,” will also present a special Mo- bountiful buffet and luscious Since moving to Westchester Zemachson (Scarsdale), Kate The Pomegranate Awards are said Nodjoumi. roccan Night After Party and libations with musical enter- in 2007, they have immersed Eichel (Scarsdale), Randi Kre- hand-sculpted by world-re- “The 23rd NYSJFF prides Iraqi Closing Night with many tainment by Shake, Rattle & themselves in the Jewish com- isler (Chappaqua), Marilyn nowned Baghdad-born artist itself on providing our patrons surprises! The NYSJFF is full Roll dueling pianos. munity and have taken on a Kneller-Rimsky and Neil Rim- Oded Halahmy of the Pome- with premières, such as THE of wonderful memories and Rikki and Barry Kaplan variety of leadership roles to sky (White Plains), Abbey and granate Gallery in Soho and WOMEN’S BALCONY and LET- important cultural exchange,” believe deeply in UJA’s mission give back and to teach their Steven Moses (Larchmont) and Jaffa. TERS FROM BAGHDAD, excep- said David Serero, the NYS- children the tra- Nancy Zaro (Greenwich) are “We are exceptionally tional films that went on to win JFF’s Producer and a Moroc- dition of tikkun the event chairs. Jaqueline and proud to present the NY pre- international awards and have can-French Sephardi opera olam. Jason Friedland (Scarsdale) mière of RED FIELDS for strong theatrical runs,” said singer. “These out- and Lisa and Andrew Rodman Opening Night on February Jason Guberman, Executive All films and events are standing leaders (Scarsdale) are the event jour- 23rd. Keren Yedaya is a Cannes Director of the American Sep- taking place at the Center for have enriched nal chairs. Film Festival favorite and her hardi Federation. Jewish History located at 15 our community Registration is required latest, award-winning cin- “The NYSJFF challenges West 16th Street, NYC. The and embody the at ujafedny.org/westchester- ematic gem features an all-star audiences to think outside the special screening of LEONA values of UJA- celebration. Dietary laws ob- Sephardi cast, including Neta sheitel with programs dedicat- for Mexican Night will occur Federation,” served. Elkayam and Dudu Tassa,” said ed to exploring Ladino (includ- at Instituto Cervantes (211 East organization of- For more information, Sara Nodjoumi, Artistic Direc- ing a classic film starring Tom 49th Street, New York, NY.) ficials said. contact Deborah Lane at 914 tor of the NY Sephardic Jewish Hanks); Greek, Italian, and The complete list of se- Jane and .385.2108 or laned@ujafedny. Film Festival. Balkan Jews in the Holocaust; lected NYSJFF films with Rikki and Barry Kaplan Norman Alpert org . Nodjoumi produced REG- Portuguese conversos (Crypto- dates, times, pass, and ticket GAE BOYZ (Audience Award, Jews); the Syrian Sephardic information can be found at Brooklyn Film Festival 2019), community coming to Ameri- www.nysephardifilmfestival. WHEN G-D SLEEPS (PBS 2018, ca; and Jewish life in Azerbai- org US Congressional Delegation Passion for Freedom Gold jan, Israel, Iraq, Mexico, and Passes or special night Award Winner, 2018) and THE Morocco,” Guberman added. tickets may be purchased at IRAN JOB (Shortlisted Ger- “This year’s edition https://23rdnysjfilmfestival. in Israel man Academy Award, 2014) will bring great films, Q&As, bpt.me or by calling the box of- and is a programming alumna and celebrations. I’m deeply fice at 1.800.838.3006

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Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 9 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Mazel Tov Engel Speaks at Planned Parenthood Event Samuel Perlman Named Candidate in U.S. Honoring Nita Lowey Presidential Scholars Program Samuel Perlman, a for their accomplishments Congressman Eliot L. Engel gave graduating senior at Hackley in many areas: academic suc- remarks on Wednesday, February 5th School and a Larchmont resi- cess, leadership, and service at a Planned Parenthood reception on dent, has been named one of to school and community. Capitol Hill honoring New York Con- more than 4,500 candidates It was expanded in 1979 to gresswoman Nita Lowey’s longtime in the 2020 U.S. Presidential recognize students demon- work to advance women’s sexual and Scholars Program. The can- strating exceptional scholar- reproductive health rights globally. didates were selected from ship and talent in the visual, “I want to thank my dear friend nearly 3.6 million students creative, and performing Nita Lowey—she has been a tireless expected to graduate from arts. In 2015, the program advocate and leader on this issue in U.S. high schools in the year was expanded once again Congress,” Engel said. “The fight to 2020. to recognize students who protect women’s health and repro- Inclusion in the U.S. demonstrate ability and ac- ductive rights needs our attention, Presidential Scholars Pro- complishment in career and not just at home but also abroad. Rep. gram is one of the highest technical fields. Annually, up Lowey and I have always championed honors bestowed upon grad- to 161 U.S. Presidential Schol- this critical issue, and as Chair of the uating high school seniors. ars are chosen from among House Foreign Affairs Committee I Congresswoman Nita Lowey (seated) and Congressman Eliot Engel Scholars are selected on the that year’s senior class, repre- have made it my priority to advance Samuel Perlman basis of superior academic senting excellence in educa- women’s health rights at a global level.” ment and Rights (HER) Act, H.R. 1055, which is and artistic achievements, leadership quali- tion and the promise of greatness in America’s Engel, a Member of the House Pro Choice cosponsored by Congressman Engel. This leg- ties, strong character and involvement in com- youth. All Scholars are invited to Washington, Caucus, also led a hearing in the Foreign Af- islation would permanently repeal the global munity and school activities. DC in June for the National Recognition Pro- fairs Committee earlier in the day on challenges gag rule, also known as the Mexico City Policy, Perlman attended Murray Avenue School gram, featuring various events and enrichment women across the globe face in accessing health which bans federal funds for foreign non-gov- from Kindergarten through 5th grade and then activities and culminating in the presentation care services. ernmental organizations that use non-U.S. moved to Hackley School in 6th grade. His re- of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a “This is one of those topics where I think funds to provide abortion services or provide cent summers have been spent teaching Pro- White House- sponsored ceremony. it’s helpful to take a step back and look at the big information about abortion as part of compre- gramming at SummerTech at SUNY Purchase. A distinguished panel of educators will re- picture so we can understand why this issue— hensive family planning services. The Trump He is the son of Robin and Jeff Perlman, mem- view these submissions and select approximate- global women’s health—should be a foreign pol- Administration has implemented and expanded bers of Larchmont Temple. ly 600 semifinalists in early April. The Commis- icy priority. We know that when women are able the harmful global gag rule. Sam was thrilled to be named a candidate sion on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to to live fuller, more productive lives, when they On February 12, 2020, the Energy and in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, have access to education and economic opportu- Commerce Health Subcommittee, which Engel adding, “It’s obviously very flattering and I feel will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department nity, when they can be full participants in their serves on, will hold a hearing on the Women’s honored to be recognized in this way.” He will of Education will announce the Scholars in May. communities and societies, it acts like a rising Health Protection Act, H.R. 2975. Congressman be attending Harvard University in the fall. Scholars will be invited to Washington, tide. Entire countries become more stable, more Engel helped introduce this legislation which The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program DC, for several days in June to receive the open, and more prosperous,” said Engel at the bans states from enacting medically unneces- was established in 1964 by Executive Order Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recogni- hearing. sary restrictions that limit a woman’s access to of the President to recognize some of the na- tion ceremony and to participate in events and The Foreign Affairs hearing included Con- comprehensive reproductive health services, tion’s most distinguished graduating seniors activities. gresswoman Lowey’s Global Health, Empower- including abortion services. WJCS Toy Drive Brings Holiday Joy to Children New York Mets Announcer Steve Gelbs Speaks at WJCS-Westchester Jewish Community Servic- es, one of the largest not-for-profit human services Westchester Guys’ Night Out organizations in Westchester County, has made it New York Mets announcer Steve Gelbs an annual tradition to host a toy drive—called Have served as guest speaker at UJA-Federation of a Heart for the Holidays Drive—to provide toys for New York’s Second Annual Guys’ Night Out on young children and gift cards for older children who Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Westchester live in under-resourced communities. Table Tennis Center in Pleasantville. In 2019, WJCS helped 1,300 children in 19 pro- Nearly 100 Westchester men came out grams throughout Westchester County celebrate the for a night of connecting, playing ping pong, holidays. WJCS Program Directors were contacted by chatting baseball and meeting club owner WJCS Director of Community Engagement and Gov- and NYT crossword editor Will Shortz. The ernment Relations Rebecca Sigman in early Novem- event raised funds for UJA, which supports a ber, asking them to submit their requests for clients network of hundreds of nonprofit organiza- to be included in the drive. As always, it was specified tions that help vulnerable populations – peo- that they only request donations for their neediest ple facing poverty, the elderly, those strug- clients in order to best distribute donations. gling with mental health issues and so many Two hundred toys were donated from the Leffell Lower School (formerly Solomon Schechter (l-r) Brian Rosenblatt, Chappaqua; Ben Joelson, Scarsdale; more, and works to keep Jewish New Yorkers School of Westchester). WJCS’s other community partners who were instrumental in helping to Steve Gelbs, SNY NY Mets announcer; Ashley Bendell, Ardsley; and our institutions strong, vibrant, safe and make the toy drive a success were: Cuddy & Feder, Westchester Reform Temple, Flames of Giving, Richard Leroy, Chappaqua; Steve Kaufman, Edgemont; Ken secure. Mercer | Sirota, Temple Beth Shalom, Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, Temple Israel Center Fuirst, Chappaqua; David Perlmutter, Chappaqua. Event chairs were Ashley Bendell of Ard- Nursery School and Woodlands Community Temple. sley, Ben Blumberg of Larchmont, Ken Fuirst Four very generous luncheon hosts—Barbara Ehudin of Rye Brook, Carol Richards Mermey of of Chappaqua, Ben Joelson of Scarsdale, New Rochelle, Linda Plattus of Scarsdale and Wendy Sandler of Mamaroneck, asked their friends to Richard Leroy of Chappaqua, David Perlmutter of Chappaqua and Brian Rosenblatt of Chappaqua. join in the spirit of giving and raised a combined $9,300 towards this drive. Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 10 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Inaugural “No Hate in Our State” Conference

Governor Andrew M. round of the landmark Secur- day care centers, community from violent extremism and nities Against Hate Crimes Cuomo proposed as part of ing Communities Against Hate centers and cultural muse- anti-Semitism. Grant and the Securing Com- his FY 2021 Executive Budget Crimes Grant Program. ums that may be vulnerable Under the first RFA for munities Against Hate Crimes an additional $25 million in “The vile acts of intoler- because of their ideology, be- funding currently available, Program for Schools and Day security grant funding for or- ance in our State and our coun- liefs or mission. Since the pro- $25 million in grant fund- Camps programs are one ganizations vulnerable to hate try are repugnant to our val- gram’s inception, more than ing through the Securing piece of an extensive effort crimes. The Governor also ues, and we must stand united 500 such projects have been Communities Against Hate launched by Governor Cuomo proposed expanding eligibility in solidarity in condemning supported by $25 million in Crimes Program is available to combat hate crimes in New for these security grants to in- this rising tide of hate,” Gover- state funding. for schools, non-profit day York. The FY 2018 State Budget clude houses of worship. nor Cuomo said. “An attack on Hate crime statistics indi- care centers, community cen- established a statewide New The Governor made these one of us is an attack on all of cate a surge of anti-Semitism ters, cultural museums and York State Police Hate Crimes announcements in January at us. Government’s number one and hate crimes against the residential camps to harden Task Force to mitigate recent the inaugural “No Hate In Our responsibility is to ensure pub- Jewish community, nation- facilities, both internally and incidents of bias-motivated State” security grants confer- lic safety, and these aggressive ally and in New York. Nearly externally, make physical se- threats, harassment and vio- ence at the Jacob K. Javits Con- new efforts will provide reli- half of all hate crimes in New curity enhancements and lence in New York. As part of vention Center in Manhattan, gious and cultural institutions York over the last several years support security training. Or- the Task Force, New York State where he convened over 600 the support they need to pro- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo have been against the Jew- ganizations that operate more Police, the Division of Hu- community leaders and clergy tect themselves and keep their ish community. Recently, an than one facility may submit man Rights and the Division as well as state public safety of- communities safe.” to emergency incidents, cre- individual invaded a rabbi’s an application for each eligible of Criminal Justice Services ficials and security experts to At the first-of-its-kind ating an action plan, limiting home and attacked worship- facility, up to five applications engage local law enforcement discuss best practices to keep “No Hate In Our State” confer- entrances into facilities and pers with a machete during a for a maximum total request agencies, county leaders, communities safe and access ence, State public safety and increasing outdoor lighting. Hanukkah celebration in Mon- of $250,000 allowed per orga- school districts and other key grant funding. security experts trained lead- Created by Governor Cuo- sey, sending five people to the nization. The grants provide stakeholders and work to iden- These announcements ers from cultural, religious mo in 2017, the Securing Com- hospital. The October 27, 2018 up to $50,000 in funding for tify and investigate hate-moti- build on the $45 million in and non-profit organization munities Against Hate Crimes mass shooting at the Tree of additional security training, vated crimes and bias-related grant funding now available to on how to harden their secu- Grant Program, which is ad- Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh cameras, door-hardening, im- trends, community vulnerabil- help organizations vulnerable rity infrastructure and ways ministered through the state and recent terror attack at a proved lighting, state-of-the- ities and discriminatory prac- to hate crimes secure and pro- to access available funding. Division of Homeland Security kosher market in Jersey City, art technology and other re- tices. tect their facilities. Funding is The trainings included best and Emergency Services, pro- New Jersey, in which a local Ye- lated security upgrades at each In January, Governor being made available through practices for institutions to vides funding to strengthen shiva and Catholic school faced eligible facility. Cuomo introduced a first-in- two separate Requests for keep people safe, including security measures and prevent gunfire, underscore the need Under the second RFA the-nation domestic terrorism Applications under the third risk assessments, responding hate crimes against non-profit to protect Jewish institutions currently available, $20 mil- law and legislation mandat- lion in grant funding through ing that every student visit a the Securing Communities museum that covers topics re- Against Hate Crimes Program lated to the Holocaust as part Carmel Academy to Integrate into for Schools and Day Camps is of an education curriculum available to support the same on diversity and tolerance in types of projects and efforts at the FY2020 budget. Governor The Leffell School non-public schools and non- Cuomo has also proposed ex- After 22 years as a vi- White Plains campus mon set of priorities, includ- profit day camps. panding New York’s Holocaust brant independent Jewish houses grades K-5, and the ing a relentless commitment The same project cannot Museum at Battery Park City. day school in Greenwich, Middle and High Schools to academic success for all be funded by combining funds Also, Governor Cuomo CT, Carmel Academy has an- are located in Hartsdale. students; celebration of tra- from the Securing Communi- established an additional tele- nounced that it will be inte- The school is known for its ditional Jewish observance, ties Against Hate Crimes Pro- phone hotline and text line grating many of its families rigorous dual curriculum, culture, text, and language; gram and the Securing Com- New Yorkers should call if they and elements of its program unique K-12 engineering strong character and values; munities Against Hate Crimes experience bias or discrimi- into The Leffell School, a and entrepreneurship a warm, nurturing commu- Program for Schools and Day nation. The phone number is Jewish independent school programs, experiential nity; and open engagement Camps. 1-877-NO-HATE-NY and the serving approximately 740 Jewish life (including a with diverse perspectives. The Securing Commu- hotline is open. students on two campuses two-week trip to Israel in The boards of trustees and in Westchester County, ef- eighth-grade and its cap- administrations of the two fective the 2020-2021 school stone Lev v’Nefesh senior schools are working togeth- year. Carmel Academy plans experience in Poland and er to ensure a smooth transi- Groundbreaking Trauma Training to Be Presented to wind down its own inde- Dr. Michael Kay Israel), and strong college tion. Carmel Academy Board by WJCS pendent operations at the Carmel Academy has an placement. Head of School member Pam Feldstein continued from page 5 conclusion of the 2019-2020 extraordinary legacy of aca- Dr. Michael Kay said that: adds, “We are very proud of academic year. demic excellence, spirited “We have long admired the what we have achieved as tained for life outside jail. The programs also create a calmer and “Given the current re- Jewish life and learning, and strong leadership and edu- an independent school, and more secure environment for detainees and officers. alities of finances and en- attentiveness to the needs cational offerings of Car- at the same time we feel a First Deputy Corrections Commissioner Louis Molina said: rollment, we believe that of all learners, particularly mel Academy, whose mis- strong sense of responsibil- “At the County jail, we are hard at work each day on the imple- the very best way to ensure through its PALS (Providing sion and values are closely ity to provide an experience mentation of a wide range of programs aimed at creating an envi- a continued, top-quality Alternative Learning Strate- aligned with our own. The for our students that pre- ronment of responsibility, trust and cooperation. Thanks to the educational experience for gies) program for students Leffell School is excited to serves the best of what our services provided by WJCS, these efforts will have an even larger our students is to seek the with special needs, which warmly welcome Carmel school has always represent- impact.” expanded opportunities and will continue under the aus- Academy families, and our ed. We have confidence that Secondary trauma training will be conducted by WJCS at the economic efficiencies that pices of Leffell. own community will be en- integration into The Leffell Valhalla Campus. The sessions, conducted by a psychologist or come with joining a larger, The Leffell School was hanced through the incor- School community presents senior clinician, last approximately 90 minutes. Approximately mission-aligned institu- established in 1966 as Solo- poration of the Carmel com- the best pathway for con- 35 officers participate in each session. The sessions cover the ele- tion,” explained Nora Ander- mon Schechter School of munity and legacy.” tinuing our important mis- ments of secondary trauma, techniques for self-care to deal with son, Carmel Academy’s Head Westchester and changed The two schools have sion and ensuring that the the stresses that are part of the officers’ jobs and where individu- of School. its name in July 2019. The long been guided by a com- Carmel legacy endures.” als can go for further assistance. Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 11 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Vicarious Trauma: Are You at Risk? Camp Pembroke, A Welcoming BY LIANE NELSON, PH.D. CHIEF abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, ing a culture of wellness by, for PSYCHOLOGIST; DIRECTOR, WJCS TRAGER domestic violence, parental instance, incorporating mind- LEMP CENTER FOR TREATING TRAUMA & substance abuse and mental fulness exercises in clinician PROMOTING RESILIENCE Summer Just for Girls illness, parental incarcera- meetings and offering staff tion. In later versions of the wellness activities. Just as we Established in 1935, Camp With the skyrocketing questionnaire, community do with our clients, we aim to Pembroke is New England’s rates of depression and anxi- violence, poverty, and racism maintain a safe and predict- only inclusively-Jewish camp ety, there’s a growing aware- were included. When treating able environment, mutual re- JUST FOR GIRLS. This unique ness of how essential it is for or even just being with oth- spect, build rapport and rela- sisterhood and “world away” is all adults, including teachers, ers in pain, individuals may tionships, respect boundaries, entirely girl-focused and free parents, work colleagues, and wind up internalizing that and work collaboratively. of many social pressures that anyone involved in youth- pain themselves. At the WJCS Our trauma profession- may exist outside of camp. serving organizations to be Trager Lemp Center for Treat- als at WJCS are often asked to While many girls lose their sensitive to the signs of men- ing Trauma & Promoting Re- give presentations on vicarious voice and even self-confidence tal health crises in others. In silience in Westchester where trauma to school staff, hospital during adolescence, Pembroke fact, our WJCS Mental Health our clinicians treat clients who workers, first responders and nurtures girls’ strength and First Aid program is designed have experienced severe trau- others so that those working identity. to provide that knowledge as ma, our staff are encouraged to in fields in which they are sur- At Camp Pembroke, girls well as resources that can help. develop and practice wellness rounded by people in pain can can be themselves, try new However, there is also another habits and look out for signs identify trauma symptoms and things, make lifelong friends, type of mental health aware- of their own vicarious trauma. manage the effects of trauma and grow into the person they airport pickup. you can count on: Summer ness that needs to be cultivat- We know that hearing another by practicing self-care strate- want to be. In the studio and The Pembroke Direc- fun dedicated to each child’s ed. Anyone who is directly ex- person’s traumatic story and gies. We are always happy to do the pool, on the stage and tors are always happy to talk growth and happiness; Joyful, posed to the trauma of others is seeing their symptoms can this. There is no need for those the field, in lakeside Shabbat with prospective families. The pluralist, trans-denomination- in danger of experiencing what have a profound effect. We’re in trauma fields to tough it out. services or late-night bunk camp offer tours all year, and al Jewish choices and values; is known as vicarious or sec- sensitive to the fact that our Through awareness, balance, talks, girls laugh, cheer, listen, information sessions all over Full range of electives; Qual- ondary trauma. First respond- client’s fears can potentially connection, and self-care we hug, share, and flourish. Par- the East Coast. ity, mature staff with extensive ers, mental health workers, become our fears and that can continue to do our impor- ents say their daughters “feel “Try Camp for a Day” on training ; Kosher, healthy, deli- hospital staff, and school per- their anxieties can become our tant work helping those in pain strong,” like they “belong to Sunday, July 12, gives future cious food ; Mixed-age dining sonnel are among the groups anxieties. The same is true for without harming ourselves. something,” and are discover- families a once-a-summer op- to foster community; Well- of people who are routinely anyone who is frequently ex- Liane ing “respect for ‘self’ as a wom- portunity to experience Camp maintained, modern facilities; exposed to individuals suffer- posed to individuals who have Nelson, Ph.D. an, a Jew, an individual;” that’s Pembroke together. Campers Israel travel capstone experi- ing from severe trauma and, as been traumatized. is Chief Psy- special indeed. join activities with a buddy, ence for the oldest campers; a result and often unrealized As a trauma-informed chologist In an idyllic location near parents tour, and lunch is in- ACA Accreditation; Three gen- by them, experience feelings of agency, WJCS is commit- and Direc- Cape Cod, Camp Pembroke cluded. There’s no cost; RSVP erations of family leadership, depression, isolation, anxiety, ted to educating our staff as tor of the offers fun, sun, arts, perfor- is required. providing all the character emotional numbness, and feel- well as external community WJCS Trager mance and sports, with doz- Camp Pembroke, in Pem- and passion of an independent ing overwhelmed. providers about trauma and Lemp Center ens of electives. Two-week broke, MA, is one of the three nonprofit plus the expertise In the pivotal ACES (Ad- vicarious trauma. We have a for Treating sessions offer younger first- Cohen Camps. Its siblings are and shared resources of an af- verse Childhood Experiences) Trauma Committee, composed Trauma & Promoting Resil- timers an easy entry, while full the larger, co-ed Camp Tevya filiated organization. study that was published in of trauma experts who teach ience. Please contact June McK- sessions nurture deep bonds. and the smaller, co-ed Camp Families are invited to 1998, it was revealed that 67% how to identify signs of trauma enley at (914) 949-7699 ext. 2428 Scholarships, first-time-camp- Tel Noar, both in southern learn “s’more” and request a of the 13,000 research partici- and vicarious trauma and of- if you would like to arrange to er grants and sibling discounts New Hampshire. Just like their brochure at: www.camppem- pants had at least one Adverse fer practical ways to combat have a WJCS professional give a are all available. Less than 4 campers, each Cohen Camp broke.org | info@camppem- Childhood Experience. Such vicarious trauma symptoms. presentation on vicarious trau- hours by car from Westches- shines with its own person- broke.org or Call 781.489.2070. experiences include physical We are committed to promot- ma to your organization. ter, the camp can also arrange ality. At every Cohen Camp Real Estate Matters by John E. Baer, SRES, SRS Westchester’s Housing Market as We Enter the 2020 Spring Market. Single family home sales market will still be somewhat statistics also share these sen- ers, not because of what they cause they are overpriced. in Westchester County were sluggish, but with low interest timents. The $500,000 - $1 mil- can afford but rather what they As one of only 2% of real up 3.4% when comparing the rates, now is the ideal time to lion range showed the stron- can find estate agents, nationally, who fourth quarter of 2019 to 2018 sell and buy in Westchester. gest sales this quarter, with With a historic low inven- has been designated by the and down less than 1% year to The median single-family nearly 9% more homes sold tory of Westchester homes on NAR a Seniors Real Estate date. The delayed spring mar- home sales price increased year over year. the market, now is an excellent Specialist (SRES), I work with ket and low interest rates cre- .8%, condo sale prices in- The vast majority of hous- time for empty-nesters and many empty-nesters who ated steady increases in the creased 1.9%, and co-op sales ing economists project that others thinking of downsizing want to know the value of their last three months of 2019. Days prices increased 6.1% over mortgage rates will remain to list their homes. However, home and if now is the time to on the market increased slight- 2018. This trend is expected to below 4% in 2020, causing right pricing across all home list their home for sale. John E. Baer, SRES, SRS ly to 76 days. continue in Westchester as we sales to increase in 2020. With types will play a significant With a strong New York is a NYS licensed real estate Berkshire Hathaway enter the spring market. growing demand and a limited role, combined with property City economy and one in five salesperson associated with HomeServices, the nation’s According to National supply of inventory, prices will condition and proper home millennials in the city an- Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer- largest real estate company, Association of Realtors (NAR), continue to appreciate, while staging as to the number of of- ticipated in 2020 to purchase vices Westchester Properties reported a high level of activ- “...optimism fared well in the the threat of an impending fers home sellers will receive their first suburban home, not of Scarsdale and Larchmont. ity among buyers and sellers third quarter of 2019 as 63% of recession seems to be soften- for their homes. Buyers know to mention mortgage rates pre- In the last two years he earned alike. Since Labor Day week- people said they believe that ing. It looks like 2020 may be they have choices and prefer to dicted to remain below 4% for the “Top Selling Award” seven end, open houses have been now is a good time for a home a solid year for the real estate wait for value properties that the next year, I believe now is times in the Scarsdale office. busy with buyers, specifi- purchase,” with 34% of those market. need minimal work for move- an excellent time for empty- He can be reached for questions cally those looking to make a respondents strongly believ- 2020 will prove to be the in. The vast majority of homes nesters to consider listing at 914/844-2059. His website is purchase quickly. The luxury ing in this statement. County most challenging year for buy- that do not sell, do not sell be- their homes. www.WestchesterHomes.info. Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 12 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth ADL Tracks Anti-Semitic Incidents BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED If you need long-term care in a receive it (cash is not a good On January 27, in Washington DC, Seattle and Springfield, VA, ELDER LAW ATTORNEY nursing home in the next five idea). synagogues received harassing anti-Semitic letters alleging that Jews years and you apply for Med- When gifting non-cash are part of “the synagogue of Satan.” We’ve all heard the pro- icaid to cover the cost of such assets, it is especially impor- On January 26, in Chicago, an individual forced their way into a verbial saying: “don’t look a gift care, you will have to report tant to consider the tax effects synagogue and behaved in a threatening manner towards the rabbi. horse in the mouth.” The prov- those gifts. In fact, those gifts of such gift. If you gift proper- On January 4, in Brooklyn, an individual walked down the street erb is generally understood to will likely make you ineligible ty, the recipient receives your screaming, “Hitler did not kill enough of you in the gas chambers,” mean that you should not be to receive Medicaid long-term cost basis in the property for then got into an altercation with a Jewish man in which he bran- ungrateful when you receive a care benefits for a period of tax purposes. Say you are con- dished a knife. gift. However, there are many time, depending on, among sidering gifting stock which In January alone, dozens of anti-Semitic incidents, in dozens of misconceptions about the le- other things, the amount of has appreciated in value since states. Graffiti, threats and confrontations. This comes after the vio- gal consequences of gifts. the gifts and who the recipient you purchased it. If you gift it lence of December, with attacks on the Jewish community in Jersey The Internal Revenue was. now, then when the recipient City, Monsey and elsewhere. Service (IRS) may care about When you make a gift, eventually sells the invest- To help keep the public informed so one can stand up against your gift. While many believe consider using a trust. This ment, the taxable gain will be hate, the Anti Defamation League { ADL}, has officially launched the that intra-family gifts are a will allow you to retain some based on your cost. If instead ADL Tracker of Anti-Semitic Incidents, which is regularly updated Jonathan A. Greenblatt personal matter and need not control over how the gift is you hold the investment and with the latest information on acts of hate against Jews anywhere in be reported to the IRS, some used. gift it at your death, the recipi- the United States. gifts you make may be taxable Under New York law, mi- ent gets a basis adjustment to “We are making our data on anti-Semitic incidents available in as close to real time as possible so and even if they are not tax- nors can’t own property them- date of death, which often that one can see the activity taking place nearby and around the country,” explains ADL CEO Jonathan able, there might be a require- selves. An adult needs to con- saves the recipient significant Greenblatt. ment that you report the gift to trol the property for them until sums in capital gains tax. If The new Incident Tracker compiles recent cases of anti-Semitic vandalism, harassment and as- the IRS. they reach the age of majority. your estate will be subject to saults reported to or detected by ADL. Their sources include law enforcement, the media and reports The $15,000 limit that Without proper planning, a estate tax on your death, then submitted directly to ADL through their incident response form or one of their 25 regional offices many people have heard of is guardianship may be needed. the analysis may differ, and it across the country. not an absolute limit on the This is a time-consuming pro- is important that you obtain The Tracker can be filtered by state or keyword; it includes both criminal and non-criminal acts. dollar amount of gifts you may cess and involves court super- professional advice prior to Incidents may be removed if they are determined to be not credible upon further investigation by make. It actually is an annual vision. Consider using a trust, making any gifts. ADL’s Center on Extremism. exclusion from the federal gift a Uniform Transfers to Minors Incidents which meet their criteria are then transferred to ADL’s interactive H.E.A.T. Map, which tax reporting requirement. Act account or some other ve- provides comprehensive statistics on domestic instances of anti-Semitism, extremism and terrorism. Thus, if you make gifts to one hicle to hold legal title to the If you experience or are aware of an anti-Semitic incident that is not yet on the tracker, report it person in any one year total- assets instead of making an to ADL {adl.org} immediately so they can look into it. ing $15,000 or less, not only outright gift to a minor. is the gift not taxable, you do If your gift is for educa- not even have to report those tion purposes, consider 529 gifts to the IRS. Neither does accounts. These accounts are the person who receives the created pursuant to section gift. The $15,000 limit has in- 529 of the Internal Revenue creased in recent years from Code. Contributions qualify $10,000 and is adjusted pe- for the $15,000 exclusion, riodically based on inflation they grow tax-free, and money Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is rates. Even if you make annual taken out for eligible educa- a founding partner of Littman gifts to one person in excess of tion expenses also is tax-free. Krooks LLP and has been hon- $15,000 you will likely not have If funds are not used for any ored as one of the “Best Lawyers” to pay gift tax, the gifts will reason, the beneficiary can be in America for each of the last simply reduce the amount you changed to a different family seven years. He is past President can leave to your heirs tax-free member. of the National Academy of Elder on your death. Moreover, the Be careful when making Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past $15,000 limit does not apply to gifts to individuals who are re- President of the New York Chap- gifts for medical or education ceiving means-tested govern- ter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also purposes so long as the check ment benefits. Benefits that served as chair of the Elder Law is made out directly to the pro- have income and asset limits Section of the New York State Bar vider. could be lost if you make a Association. He has been selected While you may not have gift to an individual receiving as a “New York Super Lawyer” to report the gift to the IRS or such benefits. It depends on since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be pay taxes, that doesn’t mean how much the person receives, reached at (914-684-2100) or by that the government may not what they receive (some prop- visiting the firm’s website at www. need to know about your gift. erty is exempt), and how they elderlawnewyork.com.

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Westchester Jewish Life • February 2020 • Shevat-Adar 5780 • Page 14 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Rabbi Moshe Hauer Chosen as Next Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union Rabbi Moshe Hauer, the senior rabbi of and policy leader of the “In 2014, the lay ership of the OU and our community’s syna- Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation in Balti- organization. A second leadership of the OU gogues in this new capacity. I look forward to more, will become the executive vice president person will serve as the urged Allen Fagin, then working with Allen through this transition and of the Orthodox Union (OU), the nation’s old- senior professional of- a lay leader himself, to developing a vision and specific plans later in est and largest umbrella organization for the ficer, functioning like a assume the EVP role. the year,” said Rabbi Hauer. North American Orthodox Jewish community, chief executive officer. A He agreed to accommo- “The past five plus years have been tre- following the retirement of Allen Fagin later search is underway for date the request albeit mendously fulfilling. We were able to double this year. an experienced business for only a brief period of the OU budget and significantly expand our Rabbi Hauer has built his synagogue into executive to fill that posi- time but has generously programs and services in areas of key commu- one of the most dynamic centers for prayer and tion. extended his tenure for nal needs that have positively affected every learning in Baltimore during a 25-year career. “Rabbi Hauer is more than six years,” corner of the Orthodox community. We have an He is active in local communal leadership in one of North America’s said Bane. “Allen has outstanding team of professionals and lay lead- many areas, with an emphasis on education, foremost contemporary served as a transforma- ers who give of themselves daily to help klal children at risk and social service organiza- Torah thinkers and rab- tive professional leader, Yisroel and I am enormously grateful for their tions serving the Jewish community. His com- binic leaders who is most growing the organiza- help and support. I am so pleased that Rabbi mitment to the OU has been longstanding, qualified to be our next tion in creative and im- Hauer has been chosen for this new role and I delivering frequent keynotes and lectures at executive vice president pactful ways. His vision am confident he will be an outstanding leader major OU events and conferences. He has been in our new formulation. has not only significantly for the organization,” said Fagin. a leading source of rabbinic guidance to both His leadership will be expanded the OU’s reach In addition to his synagogue, Rabbi Hauer OU lay and professional leadership and to other key to the continuation and effectiveness, but serves as a trustee of The Associated: Jewish pulpit rabbis around the country. of the OU’s increasing also under his guidance Federation of Baltimore and is a member of the Fagin notified the OU’s executive commit- role in meeting the sig- and leadership the OU national council of the American-Israel Public tee last year that he planned to retire in the Fall nificant material and has evolved into an im- Affairs Committee (AIPAC). He is a member of 2020. The committee then created a com- spiritual challenges fac- pressively professional of the Rabbinical Council-Vaad HaRabbonim prehensive succession planning process that ing the Orthodox com- and disciplined institu- of Baltimore and the Rabbinical Council of Rabbi Moshe Hauer led to the conclusion that the best direction munity and elevating its tion. For many years to America. Rabbi Hauer received his rabbinic for the OU going forward was to bifurcate the religious experience by come, successors to Al- ordination, doctor of Talmudic law and bach- professional leadership role. As a result, the ensuring the accessibility of Torah knowledge len will be the beneficiaries of his incredible elor of Talmud law degrees from Ner Israel in next executive vice president would be a rab- and halachic observance to the broadest range achievements.” Baltimore. He received a master’s of science de- binic leader to lead its communal-oriented ef- of the American Jewish community,” said Or- “I am humbled by the opportunity to work gree from the Whiting School of Engineering of forts and to serve as the professional religious thodox Union President Moishe Bane. with the exceptional lay and professional lead- Johns Hopkins University.

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