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JEWISHVOL 44, NO 14 JOURNALJEWISHJOURNAL.ORG Influx of funding to boost security at area synagogues By G. Jeffrey MacDonald • 46 percent have added a special JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT assessment to pay for increased security expenses North Shore synagogues have scram- • 58 percent of synagogues with bled to beef up security ever since the security fees charge $75 to $200 October 2018 Tree of Life shooting left per membership unit 11 dead and six injured in Pittsburgh. • 52 percent of synagogues now They’ve been on their own to cover the spend upwards of $20,000 per year hefty costs, running well into the six fig- on security ures in some cases. • 69 percent say it is either likely or But some help is on the way. very likely they will increase secu- Combined Jewish Philanthropies rity spending in 2020 of Greater Boston plans to allocate Though anti-Semitism and threats $350,000 in Communal Security grants against Jews are nothing new, Brandeis in the spring, according to spokeswom- University historian Jonathan D. Sarna an Karen Kuwayti. Funding will be dis- said what we’re seeing now is different. tributed to Jewish institutions, including “I cannot recall a time when there was synagogues and other non-profits. the same focus on security and securing “We have looked at these institu- religious institutions as is true today,” tions and needing to spend $100,000 to said Sarna. “There have been many more $200,000 at an institution for security attacks on churches, synagogues, and is not surprising,” said Jeremy Yamin, religious institutions than in the past. associate vice president and director of And worst of all, because of a new style of security and operations at CJP, referring weapons, those attacks tend to be more to large institutions that have no security deadly than they ever were.” Photo: Steven A. Rosenberg/Journal Staff in place. “You get into replacing exterior Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman reviews the temple grounds with his existing security The availability of new funds comes doors, building vestibules, alarm sys- system at Chabad of Peabody. just in time for congregations like Temple tems, all kinds of different things. That’s Ner Tamid. The synagogue spent about a serious need, and those are things that Costs associated with hiring guards rank December – have convinced Jewish insti- $30,000 last year on security upgrades we certainly support.” among the factors requiring budgets to tutions that ongoing vigilance is needed. that were recommended, includ- Details of the grant program have not stretch, he said. Synagogues have incurred mounting ing new locks, shatterproof windows, yet been released. Synagogues can mon- “You have more and more congrega- bills for everything from high resolu- and increased lighting. To fund such itor the CJP Jewish Communal Security tions getting police details – not only tion cameras and improved lighting to improvements, the congregation took Initiative website, cjp.org/communal at High Holidays, when that would armed guards, according to a November out a loan and began charging members security. have been typical, but every Shabbat 2019 survey from the Union of Reform a security fee on top of annual dues in CJP’s initiative further expands its and when there are lectures or events,” Judaism and the United Synagogue order to afford monthly payments on the communal security program, which has Bernat said. of Conservative Judaism. Among the note, according to John Dunn, chairman grown from a $10,000 budget item in Among the trends he notices: con- insights from 396 responding syna- of the temple’s security committee. fiscal 2015 to $817,000 in the current gregations consulting with Community gogues: Faced with both security concerns fiscal year. Much of the funding has Security Service, a New York-based non- • 91 percent have increased funding and steep bills, congregations have wel- thus far gone toward adding three new profit, to provide threat awareness train- for security over the past year continued on page 20 staffers and providing outreach, such ing for greeters and guidance in how to as free consultations on facilities’ secu- respond in the event of an attack. rity needs, defibrillators for schools, and “Some communities would like to hire consulting for synagogues and other more people who are armed,” Bernat institutions on how to apply for govern- said. “And there are some communi- ment security grants. To date, CJP has ties who have members who might be conducted 80 security trainings directly licensed to carry be involved in that.“ for 2,500 people. To date, security grants have been In its first round of grants, CJP gave aimed at physical hardening of facilities. out $150,000 in fiscal 2019. Those funds And congregations haven’t been waiting went to the region’s 36 preschools and 14 for outside funding to arrive. They’ve day schools. The upcoming round of CJP been making upgrades, such as new funding this spring means local syna- doors that replaced old wooden ones at gogues and nonprofits will have another Temple Ner Tamid of the North Shore in much-needed assistance stream besides Peabody. Now linked to a buzzer entry private loans, government grants, secu- system, the doors are always locked. rity fees, special assessments, and indi- “Some people said: ‘If you don’t lock vidual donations to cover rising security the door, we’re not going to come,’” said expenses. Rabbi Richard Perlman. “And so we’ve Security-related expenses have been locking the door.” been rising fast. Synagogues across In the wake of the Pittsburgh massa- Massachusetts are facing a common cre, more anti-Semitic attacks – includ- set of security challenges, according to ing suspicious fires set at Chabad houses Photo: Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office David Bernat, executive director of the in Arlington and Needham last May and Last month, Governor Charlie Baker announced that the state will provide $1 million Synagogue Council of Massachusetts. stabbings at a New York synagogue in in funding to help houses of worship and other nonprofit groups boost their security.

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Safe, strong, and free: Talking to your teens about healthy relationships By Michael Wittner a senior and you’re a sopho- be in the front row on opening JOURNAL STAFF more – my grades matter more night cheering for you.” than yours.’” At the free JCC event, which MARBLEHEAD – Sometimes New technologies have made is being held in partnership that nice Jewish boy isn’t really controlling and manipulative with the Safe Havens Interfaith so nice. Even if he seems perfect behavior much easier. Youdovin Partnership Against Domestic at first glance, all kinds of dis- and Schön Vainer mentioned Violence and sponsored by the turbing behaviors can be occur- relationships where one partner Jewish Women’s Endowment ring behind closed doors or on will demand that the other turn Fund of the North Shore, password-protected phone on tracking features on their Youdovin and Schön Vainer also screens. phone so they know where they will discuss what to do when “I remember a story of a kid are at all times, or closely mon- you suspect that a friend or in high school where a young itor social media to see who loved one is in an abusive rela- woman disclosed to her friend they’re with and where they are. tionship. Rather than delivering all this really horrible stuff Often, the abusive partner will any stern ultimatums, they rec- that her boyfriend was doing demand that the other give up ommend making yourself avail- to her, and her boyfriend was friends and hobbies. able to that person and letting a star athlete, captain of the them know all the resources football team, and when the that are available to them. friend reported it to the guid- “Open a door for that per- ance counselor, he said, ‘If Julie Youdovin, left, and Elizabeth Schön Vainer will discuss healthy “We hear stories from son to talk, and if that person’s teen relationships at the JCC of the North Shore on Feb. 26. it wasn’t coming from you, I peer leaders that not ready to talk about it, open would never believe it, because a conversation about what a this abuser is seen as such a Against Domestic Violence, harder to see what kind of harm sometimes they’re being healthy relationship looks like superstar in every way,’” said a Boston organization that they can be doing.” told that they need to and try to sound as nonjudg- Elizabeth Schön Vainer, director obtained the funding. Abuse also can take many mental as possible and leave of Journey to Safety, the domes- According to the dating abuse forms, and some are hard- stay up at night and the conversation where that tic abuse program of Jewish education organization Love is er to recognize than others. respond to any text person knows that they can Family & Children’s Service of Respect, nearly one in three girls Youdovin and Schön Vainer will message, because that’s come back,” said Youdovin, Greater Boston. in the U.S. is a victim of physical, discuss the many ways that one who emphasized that parents On Feb. 26, as part of Teen emotional, and verbal abuse. partner – and not always the how they show their should have conversations early Dating Violence Awareness Additionally, girls and young male – exerts unhealthy con- love.” and often about what healthy and Prevention Month, women between the ages of 16 trol over the other. “We hear relationships look like. Schön Vainer and her col- to 24 suffer abuse three times stories from peer leaders that “There’s a program my kids league, Outreach and Program the national average. sometimes they’re being told did in school when they were Coordinator Julie Youdovin, will “We don’t see ‘nice Jewish that they need to stay up at “If you’re dating somebody very young, and the mantra is, speak at the Jewish Community boys’ as screaming at their part- night and respond to any text and your world is getting small- ‘You have the right to be safe, Center of the North Shore in ners or pushing their partners message, because that’s how er, if that person is asking you to strong, and free, and you don’t Marblehead about ways to into lockers, or telling their they show their love,” said give up things that are impor- have the right to make some- foster healthy relationships partners, ‘This is what you can Schön Vainer. “It may be some- tant to you, and they’re saying body else feel not safe, not among teens, who are dis- and can’t do and I’m going to one’s first relationship, there’s it in the context of ‘So we can strong, and not free.” proportionately vulnerable to set all the rules,’” said Youdovin. the added feelings of attraction have more time together,’ or intimate partner abuse. The “All of those things sometimes and desire that make this very ‘Because I love you so much, The program will take place presentation is called “Guiding make it hard to hear when a complicated. The young person because you’re so important on Feb. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. our Teens in the age of ‘The Jewish teen says, ‘This person not used to getting this kind to me,’ then that’s a problem,” at the JCC of the North Shore, 4 Bachelor and The Bchelorette,’” is doing this to me.’ Sometimes of attention is all of a sudden said Youdovin. “Your partner Community Road, Marblehead. and was co-organized by Safe when someone is from the being told, ‘You should help me shouldn’t be asking you to quit To RSVP, email info@interfaith- Havens Interfaith Partnership same community, it becomes with my homework because I’m the play, your partner should partners.org.

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In emotional ceremony, Peabody mayor marks Holocaust Education Month

By Michael Wittner one item in it, shoes; and thou- “The lessons we can teach JOURNAL STAFF sands of them in a pile … every the next generation from the one of these shoes belonged to Holocaust are among the most PEABODY – Over 300 guests, someone that was murdered. powerful and meaningful,” said including Peabody Mayor Ted Some were so small that nobody Jody Kipnis, who founded the Bettencourt, interfaith clergy under the age of four could fit Holocaust Legacy Fellows with from across the North Shore, and into them.” Todd Ruderman. “It was our 14 young people who have com- Holocaust Legacy Fellows hope they would understand the mitted to learning and sharing commit to educating their com- meaning of ‘Never again,’ and the messages of the Holocaust munities about what they wit- no longer hear these words as a gathered at Temple Ner Tamid nessed and working to combat call to prayer, but a call to action on Jan. 27 to commemorate anti-Semitism and bigotry. The … in a world where hatred of International Holocaust Day. Fellows brought their projects to others is becoming increasingly On the 75th anniversary of the the ceremony, which included commonplace, we can choose to liberation of Auschwitz, speak- newspaper articles, interviews, stand as one against those who ers remembered the horrors of photo exhibitions, and posters. peddle it.” the Holocaust and emphasized the importance of combatting an increasing tide of anti-Semi- tism at home and abroad. “75 years ago is not that Phyllis levin long,” said Lappin Foundation Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt with survivors Rita Kaplan and on Real estate Executive Director Debbie Amely Smith. Coltin, who worked with How To avoID ovERPRICINg The mayor was referring to five Nazi death camps, including Bettencourt to organize the vandals who used a BB gun to Auschwitz, was shown discuss- Home sellers are often tempted to overprice event. “Are we going to look back shatter a window at Chabad ing the atrocities she endured their properties in order to ‘test the market’ and in 20 years, and ask why didn’t of Peabody in November and reading her famous poetry. then ‘negotiate down’ to get the most money. But this we pay attention? Any time we 2018. Later, in May of 2019, The “children” to whom strategy is counter-productive. It can actually scare see an injustice, we should speak Phyllis Levin the Chabad’s rabbi, Nechemia Kaplan referred are 14 Holocaust away qualified buyers and cause your home to linger up.” CRS GRI CBR Schusterman, and Rabbi Sruli Legacy Fellows, local high school on the market and eventually expose you to low-ball- While Jan. 27 marks Inter Baron of Tobin Bridge Chabad students who visited important ing bargain hunters. national Holocaust Day, Coltin is were insulted with anti-Semit- Eastern European sites over the The best strategy is to price your home competitively from the start. First on a mission to make the month ic slurs as they walked a main summer. Some fellows read pas- check comparable sales in your area. Not only will buyers know the true of January Holocaust Education street in the city. sages from the Holocaust Scroll, market value of your home, but appraisers will too, and they play a big role Month. So far, she has achieved Kaplan, a 95-year-old a collection of essays and prayers in how much money the buyer’s lender will approve. success in Peabody. At the event, Peabody resident who escaped from first-person testimonies Most home buyers do their initial house hunting online and price is the Bettencourt handed a signed Nazi Germany in 1939 through that is read on the Holocaust. first thing they check. Make sure your home is priced competitively and proclamation that January is the Kindertransport program Others, like Masconomet looks good in your photos. Holocaust Education Month in that brought her to England Regional High School senior Alan Peabody to a local Holocaust When in doubt, go low. A lower priced home invites multiple offers and before the war, was moved by Chak of Middleton, read about survivor, Rita Kaplan. gives you room to negotiate for more money. Ask your REALTOR® to help Peabody’s Holocaust Day event their experiences at Auschwitz “On this anniversary, we you find your home’s true market value. and humbled to personally this past summer. recommit ourselves to combat- receive the mayor’s proclama- “Before I walked through Happy Passover!EXPERIENCEJUST CALLEXPERIENCE AND Is I’LLTHE DODIFFERENCE. IS THE THE REST DIFFERENCE ting the global rise in anti-Sem- tion. Auschwitz, I never understood itism; and a recent act of hate Feel free to call me at SAGAN REALTORS “The ceremony was beautiful what it means to truly feel anger,” Feel free to call me on all aspects in Peabody serves as a painful – the children and their readings he wrote. “What I saw in one of on all aspectsof of buying buying or or selling selling real real estate estate reminder of our obligation to were very meaningful,” she said. the rooms there changed me for at 781-367-8150at 781-367-8150 condemn and combat rising Kaplan was joined by Amely the rest of my life. The room had anti-Semitism in all its forms, www.phyllislevin.com [email protected] (781) 367-8150 Smith, another Kindertransport including the denial or trivial- website email cell rescue, and a video of the late ization of the Holocaust,” the Sonia Weitz, who lived through proclamation reads.

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JEWISH JOURNAL Phillip Weiner, who fought for justice in Bosnia and

Publisher/Editor Cambodia, to speak at Temple Sinai on Feb. 23 Steven A. Rosenberg [email protected] By Bette Keva Khmer Rouge regime. He was Associate Editor JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT not inclined to go, but they kept Michael Wittner calling. [email protected] Suffolk Square, the Jewish “On the third or fourth time, section of Malden, had no short- they said, ‘we found you a syna- Director of age of Holocaust survivors back gogue,’” he remembered. “It’s Advertising & Marketing in the 1950s, and Phillip Weiner called CHA-bad. So I laughed. Lois Kaplan knew many of them. They were I thought, if they’re looking for [email protected] the parents of his friends and synagogues for me, they really the men at the bimah at his shul, want me.” Senior Strategic Congregation Agudas Achim. He went to Phnom Penh, Media Manager “You’d hear stories about how Cambodia, and for five years Marcy Grand they had escaped and what life served as the chief of staff at [email protected] was like for them before; and the Investigative Judge’s Office you’d hear about their journeys of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal to Graphics, Web, to the United States,” he said. try the leaders of a regime that Russian Chronicle Editor Hearing stories of genocide ruled from 1975 to 1979 and Yulia Zhorov at such a young age prepared murdered 2.2 million people – [email protected] Weiner for his later career in 22 percent of the population. human rights law. After earn- Weiner recalled working on Graphics, Web, Obituaries ing his law degree, he eventu- cases that were almost 40 years Andrew Fleischer ally became the chief prosecutor old and lacked necessary docu- [email protected] of organized crime in Suffolk mentation. He also remembered County. Cambodia awarded Phillip Weiner a proclamation of knighthood. going out in a UN-marked vehi- Editorial Cartoonist cle to view a field where there George Freedman Weiner’s experience in The and Bosnia against civilians and had been a mass grave beside a “There were mass Hague at the International Court prisoners of war. Crimes includ- Buddhist temple. Board of Overseers killings of children, of Justice, the main judicial arm ed torture, starvation, mass kill- “A neighbor across street of the United Nations, infused in ing and acts of genocide com- waved to us. She wanted to grow Neil Donnenfeld, President concentration camps, Bob Blayer, *Rick Borten, him a calling to help people who mitted in 1991 through 1995 vegetables on her front lawn and Beverly Clark, Fred M. Cohen, medical experimentation have suffered enormous losses. during Yugoslavia’s breakdown. she hit a body – a woman in a Marcia Glassman-Jaffe, on human beings – “The number and scale of the While living in The Hague, bra, one and a half feet down. crimes in Bosnia was huge,” he Weiner also ran an intern She was so close to the top. She Cara Hogan, Johanna Matloff, similar to what the Nazis Lynn Nadeau, said. “Two years later, the UN program, which included had been buried quickly. This Donna Lozow Pierce, had done,” Weiner said. called and I returned full-time. Marblehead native Ben Weiner was an area where hundreds *Howard Rich, *Robert M. Rose, I was engaged, but my fiancée (no relation), then a senior at were killed,” said Weiner. “The Stephanie Simon, John Smidt, told me to go for a year.” Boston College Law School. whole country is a mass grave.” Bradley J. Sontz, Ted D. Stux, “I heard that the UN was One year turned into six. In 2014, Weiner got a call Weiner interviewed witness- Matthew Swartz, looking for people in the ’90s. From 2001 to 2007, while liv- from the UN asking him to es and recorded testimonies of *Selma Williams So, I applied and the District ing in The Hague, Weiner was serve on the Cambodian/UN soldiers, survivors and victims of *Life Board Members Attorney’s office let me go for a a lead prosecutor on four trials court to oversee war crimes sexual assault. “There were mass month,” he said. involving atrocities in Croatia investigations relating to the killings of children, concentra- Past President tion camps, medical experimen- Bradley J. Sontz tation on human beings – simi- Publisher Emerita lar to what the Nazis had done,” Barbara Schneider he said. While in Cambodia, Weiner The Jewish Journal, ISSN worked with Martin Karopkin, 1040-0095, an independent, THE CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES an international judge, from non-profit community newspaper, Brooklyn. 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Best-selling author warns internal turmoil may be biggest threat to Israel

By Rich Tenorio Bergman said, “I always think internal is military buildup in Syria and Lebanon,” JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT by far the greatest threat.” and if Iran increases support of militant While he expressed faith in Israel’s groups such as Hezbollah, “all of this CAMBRIDGE – Security is very much ability to defend itself from outside chal- could lead to a further deterioration of on Ronen Bergman’s mind these days. The lenges, he lamented “the internal shifts the situation.” author of the acclaimed 2018 best-seller, inside Israeli society,” including “the Bergman has become a sought-after “Rise and Kill First: The Secret History violence, the incitement, the language speaker following the publication of “Rise of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations,” used [by] one against the other on social and Kill First,” which takes its title from a Bergman has plenty of recent history to media, the disrespect of democracy, the Talmudic phrase. Israel has done more ponder in his day job as a journalist for campaign Prime Minister Netanyahu is targeted killings than any other Western the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth and leading against the very foundation of country since World War II. According the New York Times. democracy in order to save his neck from to Bergman, his book is the first-ever When the Tel Aviv-based Bergman, 47, jail. account of this longtime Israeli policy, came to the Boston area for a recent talk “A lot of that is a recipe for disaster,” which he said has prevented larger-scale at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy Bergman concluded. conflagrations. School of Government, the headlines He also mentioned economic stratifi- “In many, many cases, it was the alter- were full of developments. The Trump cation in Israeli society as well as other native for all-out war,” he said. “It will Administration had presented an Israeli/ types of separation: “Divisions between save lives.” Palestinian peace plan, which was right and left, religious and nonreli- Now being adapted into a dramatic released in the wake of Israeli Prime gious, differences between Ashkenazis series by HBO, the book was “the product Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being and Sephardim, all of that; differences of eight years of hard work,” Bergman indicted on charges that included brib- between Jews and Arabs, secular and said. He interviewed 1,000 people while ery and fraud. Palestinian President religious, between liberals and national- doing research, including Netanyahu Mahmoud Abbas rejected the plan. ists. These are all deepening. They’re not and three of his predecessors: Shimon Reflecting the local interest in the getting better, but much, much worse.” Ronen Bergman Peres, Ehud Barak, and Ariel Sharon. Middle East, Bergman spoke to a capac- Into this volatile mix, there is now the “I always decide to do more [rather] ity crowd in a closed-door, off-the-record Trump peace plan, which Bergman char- conflict after the U.S. carried out a tar- than less,” he said. “It proved to be the event. It was overall a busy day at the acterized as “not a peace plan,” but rath- geted assassination of a prominent right call.” Kennedy School, which also hosted a er “an agreement between Netanyahu Iranian military commander, General That was reflected by the full house at talk by 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Trump, orchestrated, planned … in Qasem Soleimani, on Jan. 3 in Baghdad. his Harvard talk. Tawakkol Karman of Yemen, the second order to save Netanyahu from trial and “I’m not sure it really changes a lot “The reception has been just wonder- Muslim woman to earn the peace prize. prison.” He said that the plan “has no of things for Israel,” Bergman said of ful,” Bergman said. “I’ve been so posi- After Bergman’s talk, he sat down with chance to become a real basis for nego- the assassination. However, he added, tively surprised, and happy we received The Jewish Journal to discuss his views tiations,” and added, “this plan, if execut- there are “other parts” of possible devel- so many great reviews, prizes, nomina- on Israel’s security. ed, could lead to war.” opments that “do include Israel.” For tions.” Asked about the relative danger of Earlier last month, news coverage instance, he said, “if Iran continues to external versus internal concerns, addressed fears of a separate Mideast enrich uranium, if Iran continues its Yiddish Book Center marks 40th Anniversary AMHERST – For nearly four ways,” said Susan Bronson, the work is broadening awareness The Yiddish Book Center decades, the Yiddish Book Yiddish Book Center’s executive of Yiddish and modern Jewish is located at 1021 West St., Center has uniquely posi- director. “From our translation culture and opening up the lit- Amherst. 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JEWISH JOURNAL Steven A. Rosenberg PUBLISHER/EDITOR A time to donate ust a few years ago the idea of having secu- While public funding is available through rity guards or intricately planned security state and federal grants to help with security, Jsystems at temples and other Jewish insti- these applications can take months to complete, tutions would have been dismissed as fearful and will be awarded to a limited amount of thinking. But with public shootings outnum- applicants. Combined Jewish Philanthropies bering the days of the year in 2019 in this coun- has also stepped up, and gave out $150,000 in try, citizens have recognized that a sea change grants in fiscal 2019. has occurred in American culture, uprooting These grants are a good start, and they will the sense of safety of all Americans. likely increase and continue in the future. But As detailed in this week’s Journal on page most Jewish institutions don’t have months one, this behavioral shift has had a deep social to put together grant proposals. Funding is and economic impact on Jewish institutions. needed immediately to reassure congregants Weighed down by a lack of membership – just that they are safe, and employees of Jewish one-third of all American Jews affiliate with a institutions that they are secure. temple or Jewish institution according to the If you are a member of a temple or affiliated Pew Research Center – Jewish organizations have with a Jewish institution – or would like to get scrambled for years to remain fiscally viable. more involved with communal life – please For years, many of these organizations consider donating to a security fund. Call your have had to find creative ways to balance their temple or the institution of your choice and books while maintaining the infrastructure of ask how you can help. It’s also an excellent their buildings. Now, with the rise of threats opportunity to show solidarity with these vital in the community, temples and other Jewish organizations that provide a sense of place and institutions, including the Journal, must deal community. As America changes, we must also with a new challenge: paying for security shift and meet the challenges that we face. upgrades that in some cases will cost well over $100,000. Saving Tel Aviv from ecological disaster

By Gershon Hacohen and gone out of control. Even Green Line. what is almost the last remain- This is an infringement of the TEL AVIV – Not since biblical ing green vista in this part of the national ecological balance. times have so many people lived country – the military-industrial The problem is rooted in the on Israel’s coastal plain. This zone between Ra’anana, Hod National Outline Plan, which part of the country is susceptible Hasharon, Ramat Hasharon and does not take into account to flooding by its very nature; Herzliya – is in danger of extinc- the potential for construction as part of his prayer on Yom tion because of the state’s plan beyond the Green Line and Kippur, the High Priest would to build some 40,000 new hous- ignores the fact that everything ask, regarding the people of the ing units in it. is being concentrated in a sin- Sharon Plain, “that their homes In addition, the extensive gle ecological space – includ- not become their graves.” construction to the east of Tel ing sediment and sewage that Yet since the dawn of Aviv – in Modi’in, Elad and Rosh descend westward from West Zionism in the late 19th cen- Ha’ayin – directly affects the vol- Bank towns and flood the coast- tury, this is where most of the ume of the upper runoff, unnat- al plain, necessitating planning country’s people have chosen to urally augmenting the flow of and treatment as a single system. live. Currently, 60 percent of the the creeks that enter the city’s Restoring the ecological bal- Jews in the Land of Israel live environs. ance requires a basic concep- between the cities of Netanya In these lands, which have tual change. The Jerusalem dis- and Rishon Letzion. stood open since ancient times, a trict, which, according to the In this narrow strip, which Downtown Tel Aviv experienced severe flooding last month. significant quantity of sediment plan, is supposed to add another is filling up with urban infra- has seeped into the ground- 300,000 apartments, must direct structure and getting sealed off is left to absorb and suspend out urban construction, is also water. As construction grows, most of the building eastward with concrete and asphalt, open sediment. The ecological system vulnerable to flooding from the most of the water is transported toward Mishor Adumim; while areas are shrinking; not enough along the coast – which, with- mountains – has lost balance through the drainage infrastruc- Rosh Ha’ayin, which is slated ture to the creeks in a quantity to grow by 40,000 apartments, that far exceeds their natural must be diverted eastward in LETTERS TO THE EDITOR capacity. Something similar is the direction of Ariel. What is happening in Beit Shemesh, needed is an updated National Thoughts on the Journal’s last edition near Jerusalem, which is being Outline Plan that envisages the expanded into a city of 350,000. construction of an eastern spine The Jan. 30 Jewish Journal her attraction to “positive psy- which do shape our very sense In the Netherlands, a flat for the state of Israel above presents ideas to think about. chology, an emerging field gain- of self. country that is always under the Jordan Valley on the Arad- The article, “Defining anti-Semi- ing recognition that is based on A fourth article, an edito- threat of flooding, the state has Gilboa line. Such a fundamen- tism,” offers comments by Rabbi the science of happiness.” Both rial, describes “Peace through set aside sizable areas for arti- tal change in planning will save Ragozin who 1) is offended by shame and happiness are effects Negotiations.” President Trump ficial flood containment, even greater Tel Aviv from collapse. anti-Semitic acts, 2) knew they or emotions that can be looked has laid a plan on the table when this entails uprooting and were wrong, 3) feels a sense of at, among other emotions, as representing present externali- relocating residents. Maj. Gen. (res.) Gershon shame that holds us back as a theories of psychological or sci- ties. I would understand this as In Israel, by contrast, the Hacohen is a senior research community, and 4) the need entific understanding. Raizel an opening gambit, a start, in National Planning Authority has fellow at the Begin-Sadat Center for projects to develop inner and the followers of Nathanson arriving at a future deal with ordered local planning authori- for Strategic Studies. This article strength and confidence. I would and Tomkins are definitely lead- Palestinians as a second state ties to plan for the building of was first published by the focus on the word shame as a ers in understanding human that could be negotiated fur- an additional 2.6 million apart- Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic key idea as a human response. I responses or emotions. ther. I would initially prefer a ments by 2040, all within the Studies. know of two psychologists who In a letter to the editor, Fred neutral state mandated by UN devoted their lives and books to Vainas sees a role model as some- by states like Germany, Finland, understanding shame and other one emulating positive emo- and Sweden. Only after an era identifiable human emotions, tions, described as part decency, of industrialization and political Donald Nathanson and Silvan kindness, and honesty, as the growth can a second state be SAVE THE DATE Tomkins. best role model. This could be a formed based on independent In the second article, “Raizel tie-in with the first three articles sources of pledged monies. Annual Jewish Journal shares the power of positivity,” above, as Nathanson describes Raizel Schusterman notes that other basic affects such as joy Leonard R. Friedman, MD Honorable Menschions Gala of her success in counseling is or pride (consider happiness) Middleton April 26, 2020 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome. Letters must be signed and include your name, Temple Emanu-El, Marblehead, MA address and telephone number for verification purposes. Letters are limited to 300 words. A must-attend; please mark your calendars! Submissions are subject to editing for accuracy. Email submissions to: [email protected], subject “Letters.” OPINION THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 7

Experiencing Israel through my family’s eyes

By Amy Gold loved seeing my children appre- ciate Israel’s natural beauty and ver December break, hard-fought landscape. They my family traveled to spoke Hebrew with waiters, OIsrael for my daughter’s cab drivers, and shopkeepers. bat mitzvah. Family members My son could lead a culinary from both sides converged tour; trust me, he knows the in Jerusalem from Boston, best shawarma in every city. My Manhattan, Philadelphia, and daughter ordered every meal in Orlando; each with his/her own Hebrew and my son can bargain Israel story. with the best of them in the While my husband, daugh- shuk. ter, and I had been in Israel They wanted to linger in four years ago for my son’s bar Jerusalem cafes and wander in mitzvah, my brother had not and out of shops in Tzfat. One of been there for 37 years. My our best evenings happened at nephew had visited last year on the end of our trip. Over dinner a Birthright trip, and my niece in Jaffa, my two kids debated was traveling to Israel for the with their cousins about the very first time. And then, there importance of Jewish identi- was my son, who last year spent ty, the imperative of a Jewish two and a half months in Israel, homeland, and the relevance of six weeks with Gann Academy Judaism in their lives. It was an and a month with Camp Tel intense and passionate discus- Noar. My brother’s family trav- sion that left an impression on eled with us throughout the trip, all of them. I sat back, listened, and while our collective experi- and experienced Israel through ence was incredibly joyful, we Amy Gold and her family in Israel. their eyes. Years of day school each felt, observed, and heard education flowed freely in the very different things. much smaller than the men’s. ened, and this first taste of Israel in some places, and not at all conversation. If you ever won- For my 17-year-old niece, She loved the colors and smells left her wanting more. in others. He enjoyed seeing his der about the value of Jewish Israel was a place she had heard of the Machane Yehuda mar- My brother was amazed by children experience Israel, and day school and its ability to nur- about in Hebrew school. Her ket. She felt the heartbeat of how much Israel had changed, he was happy to create his own ture confidence, identity, and Hebrew long forgotten, she Tel Aviv, and heard the ancient and yet he still felt connected new memories. His trip was def- engagement – don’t. What a gift experienced Israel through all voices of Caesarea while run- and rooted to places he hadn’t initely the theme of old meets it was to see my children shar- five senses. She hiked in the ning through the Hippodrome seen in close to four decades. new. ing their Israel story; hopefully, Galil and in the desert, and she as my son explained who was He enjoyed the warmth and Israel is a second home for there are many chapters yet to tasted new foods like sufgani- King Herod, and why was he hospitality of Israelis who free- me, and my wish has always come. yot, halva, and shakshuka. She so important. She happily mas- ly offered us coffee and direc- been for my children to have Think about it – what’s your met the Kotel, and while tak- tered the phrase, “Od mayim, tions, and deeply appreciated that same feeling. In addition to Israel story? ing in the Wall’s awesome size b’vakasha” (more water, please), his sister’s ability to navigate the the immense joy I experienced and historical and religious sig- and she can’t wait to return on a country like a native. He saw the seeing my daughter lead a ser- Amy Gold is head of school nificance, she questioned why Birthright trip in a year or two. coexistence of Jews and Arabs vice and sing her Torah portion at the Epstein Hillel School in the women’s section was so Her Jewish identity was reawak- working and living side by side with confidence and meaning, I Marblehead. ‘I am afraid and I do not like that feeling’

By Myrna Fearer brought his patriotism to my but she didn’t seem to notice. JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT brother and me. I remember While getting ready to leave, she how my father would take me turned to me and said, “Thank am afraid and I do not like out of bed and carry me into the you for the delightful conversa- that feeling. kitchen to listen to Kate Smith tion. I really enjoyed talking to I What happened to my sing “God Bless America” during you.” country, Die Goldene Medina, World War II. It’s something I Oh how I wanted to let her which Jews came to at the end will never forget. know that I was Jewish. But of the 19th and beginning of the Growing up in Mattapan, again I didn’t speak up. 20th century, and for which they like other children my age, we But no longer can any of us sacrificed so much? They may knew there was a war on but for do that. We cannot ignore what not have discovered the streets the most part our world didn’t is going on. were paved with gold, but they change. That is, until I discov- My Jewish space has been did find the Four Freedoms ered my mother reading the invaded. No longer do I feel safe emphasized by Franklin Delano newspaper with tears streaming going to temple. I noticed dur- Roosevelt: freedom of speech, down her face. She was crying ing the High Holidays police freedom of worship, freedom about the deaths of young ser- presence was doubled. from want and freedom from vicemen and women. She was No longer do I get out of fear. crying over the slaughter of the the car and enter the temple My ancestors, and maybe many Jews killed only because for a Friday night Shabbat or yours, embraced this country. they were Jews. Saturday morning study and They took English-speaking Although most of us in the service without checking the courses at night in the local local areas were Jewish, I never area. Where once I opened the schools, accepted many differ- thought about other religions door and went in, now I ring the ent kinds of jobs to earn money or nationalities. Attending Girls bell and wait to be admitted. and made sure their children Latin School with students from The past few years my great- were educated. every part of Boston and of nieces and nephews have had to They came in steerage, every race and color was an eye- contend with speakers allowed speaking only Russian, Polish, opener. That wasn’t a problem; on their college campus, caus- Lithuanian and similar lan- my mother brought me up to ing total mayhem. Their favorite guages. They were united by believe that we were all “children subject: Boycott, Divestment and one commonality, Yiddish. I’ve of God.” Sanctions (BDS). Unfortunately, heard the story about my Bubbe My first experience with overt in many cases there is no rebut- Finkle traveling across much of anti-Semitism was when I had a tal, just a lot of passionate mis- the European continent, with summer job in Boston. During information. her two little boys and all the lunch one female employee We read about Jews celebrat- wordly goods she could man- was telling a story in which she ing Hanukkah in a rabbi’s home age. They slept in barns along referred to someone as a “dirty only to be attacked. Synagogues the way, with one goal spurring Jew.” I was stunned, especial- have been the site of massa- them on: getting to America ly when she turned to me and cres, congregants have been and the husband who had gone said, “But you’re different.” Was murdered while praying. Jewish before to prepare for his family. I? How was I different? I didn’t A service at a long-closed Mattapan synagogue. newspaper offices, centers Though my mother was born know what to say, so I said noth- of learning and places where in Lynn, my father was born in ing. could hardly wait to leave the the sale. Jewish people congregate have Odessa. He was one of eight liv- Many years later, I was inter- apartment. “I got more than I expect- been attacked and people mur- ing children. His father was a viewing a retired firefighter. Coming back from a family ed,” she said. “I sold it to some dered. rabbi and mohel. When I asked about the former visit to Florida, an older woman rich Jews.” My first reaction was Now is the time to speak up! A medic in the army, my Putnam Lodge in Danvers, he took the seat beside me. She had to change seats but there was dad served on the battlefields said it was arson. “That was flown down to sign off on her no place to go. My conversa- Myrna Fearer may be reached of Paris during World War I. He Jewish lightning,” he said. I condo and she was happy with tion was no longer enthusiastic at [email protected]. 8 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 ARTS

‘We All Fall Down’ doesn’t quite stand up By Jules Becker Where the Israelites were mer trip to Alaska with wife JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT slaves to the Pharaoh (Ramses Linda than about Passover. His II), the Steins look to be prison- older sister Nan – who has vivid f you are searching for a ers to general assimilation as memories of meeting Linda at a play that sharply focus- “We All Fall Down” begins. Judy meeting of young Communists Ies on the Passover Seder, Gallen’s stage-encompassing – does not exactly help when “We All Fall Down” is not your and well-detailed scenic design she mentions some people stage afikomen. Although Lila reveals a spacious but as yet seeing the Seder as “an eve- Rose Kaplan’s family dramedy unprepared pre-holiday home ning of Zionist propaganda.” finds the fictional Steins pre- and a family with a relatively Periodically leaves are removed paring for and finally begin- low bar for conducting their from the long family dinner ning the iconic Jewish event, Seder. Daughter Ariel is prac- table as invited couples send a singular dysfunction proves ticing a yoga routine while her their regrets. the rule at their Westchester sister Sammi observes that With such disarray, why County home. Veteran director they never have a Seder and are the Steins having a fam- Melia Bensussen and a talented repeatedly laments that her ily Seder after all? Linda osten- Huntington Theatre Company non-Jewish fiancé David – who sibly sees it as a chance for cast may try to give Kaplan’s is supposed to be bringing the a needed family reunion (and effort – now in its Hub premiere centerpiece brisket – remains even still-waiting Hanukkah at the Calderwood Pavilion – stuck in heavy traffic on Route gifts). Much later, Linda, an real emotional intensity, but 95. Father Saul, a retired teach- anxiety expert, reveals serious her somewhat affecting play er and author of a work on the motivation for which the play suffers from an identity crisis American Revolution, has more gradually provides some fore- all its own. to say about an intended sum- shadowing. Linda does try to Photo: Nile Hawver Eleanor Reissa and Stephen Schnetzer in “We All Fall Down.”

liven up their Seder with finger of Passover as a “Jewish Easter.” puppets representing the 10 These are the kind of facile plagues and including the col- elements likely to show up in orful boas her daughters wore television sitcoms. Also, a late at school events. As for the text stretch involving Linda’s con- of the Haggadah, ironically, cern for memory-weak Saul has Esther – her non-Jewish gradu- much more poignancy than ate student assistant – appears much of what precedes it. to be the only participant who Still, cast members some- actually reads Hebrew fluent- times make up for problems ly. Elle Borders as Esther rates in the play itself. Eleanor kudos for a beautiful rendition Reissa has all of Linda’s heart of Mah Nishtanah (The Four and vitality. Stephen Schnetzer Questions). convinces as struggling Saul – especially as he speaks about the nature of a Seder. Liba Vaynberg captures Sammi’s Where the Israelites tenacity and Dana Stein, Ariel’s were slaves to the spirit. Phyllis Kay catches Nan’s vocal sharpness. Sarah Pharaoh (Ramses II), Newhouse makes the most of the Steins look to be the thin role of Beverly. prisoners to general “We All Fall Down” speaks of a redemption that “is not assimilation as “We All yet complete.” Right now, that Fall Down” begins. observation could describe Kaplan’s play as much as the Don’t let bed bugs Steins and their experience of Passover. Quite frankly, theatergoers keep you up. – Jewish or non-Jewish – who “We All Fall Down,” at are more than familiar with the Huntington Theatre the Seder and Passover themes Company Wimberley Theatre, are likely to question why Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Kaplan’s play resorts fairly early Center for the Arts, Boston, 800-525-4825 to complications like David’s through Feb. 16. Contact 617- www.a1exterminators.com delay or Linda’s best friend 266-0800, 617-933-8600 or bos- Beverly’s repeated description tontheatrescene.com for tickets.

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Zukerman brings his violin to the BSO this month

By Penny Schwartz Forsyth will perform the work with the JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT Israel Philharmonic. It was a coincidence that the three BOSTON – Fans of Pinchas Zukerman, collaborators for the Tanglewood perfor- take note. For the price of a Boston mance are Israeli, Zukerman and Forsyth Symphony Orchestra ticket to next said. But it is a source of pride and a tes- week’s Casual Fridays performance, con- tament to the way classical musicians are certgoers can opt in for a technology- nurtured by Israel’s tradition of cultural enhanced experience that offers a rare curiosity, Zukerman said. view of the world-renowned musician as “The work proved to be a marvelous he conducts the BSO. showcase for both Pinchas and Amanda, The subscription series program on and made great use of the full range of Feb. 21, 22 and 25 will feature works by orchestral colors available,” the BSO’s Strauss, Bruckner, Mozart and Haydn. Fogg said. Zukerman, a two-time Grammy It may be no coincidence that award winner, is widely hailed as a Zukerman is at the helm for the BSO’s virtuoso violinist. But the 71-year-old tech-friendly Casual Friday perfor- Israeli-born musician is also a highly mance. His career may have launched sought-after conductor, traversing the mid 20th century, but count Zukerman globe’s most prestigious concert halls for as an enthusiast of 21st century technol- some four decades and serving as con- ogy. ductor emeritus with the National Arts He rattled off with amazement the Centre Orchestra in Toronto and princi- rapid pace and wide array of advanc- pal guest conductor of London’s Royal es in the field, from virtual collabora- Philharmonic Orchestra. He is currently tions between musicians to the power of in his fifth season as artist-in-residence music to improve health and well-being. of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in Beyond the performance stage, Australia. Photo: Liza Voll/Courtesy Boston Symphony Orchestra Zukerman is leaving his mark as an Pinchas Zukerman will join the BSO on Feb. 21, 22 and 25. Conducting “has allowed me other educator, teaching for more than 25 avenues of study, communication, and years at the Manhattan School of Music nated sections of Symphony Hall can ful rapport with these incredible musi- inspiration in my musical journey,” and launching educational initiatives. use their phones, with the sound turned cians.” Zukerman said in an email. He cherishes the guiding role he plays off, to connect with the BSO’s online tool In an interview last summer, Zukerman is admired as a collabo- advancing the studies and careers of featuring interactive program notes and Zukerman recalled that memorable first rator, according to Anthony Fogg, the young talented musicians. “It’s one of the other features. A special camera flips the solo performance at Tanglewood on July BSO’s artistic administrator and director most exciting things that can happen to audience perspective with a view of the 20, the day of the Apollo 11 moon land- of Tanglewood. any one,” Zukerman said. conductor from the angle of the musi- ing. “I felt like I landed on the moon,” he “For him, conducting is like being part He is passing on the legacy of his cians. And for those who can’t make it to said. of a large chamber ensemble,” said Fogg. mentors who recognized something in Symphony Hall, the performance will be At Tanglewood last August, Zukerman When he takes up his violin in him. “That is a kind of obligation.” broadcast live on 99.5, WCRB. and cellist Amanda Forsyth, his frequent Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, audience But the responsibility goes further Zukerman has long, close ties musical collaborator and wife, dazzled members will be struck by Zukerman’s than working with only the most tal- with the BSO, with decades of perfor- the audience with the exhilarating North “rich, full-bodied tone,” Fogg observed. ented musicians, Zukerman added. He mances at both Symphony Hall and at American debut of Avner Dorman’s “His right arm is a miracle. His ability is passionate about sharing music with a Tanglewood, the BSO’s summer home in Double Concerto for Violin and Cello and to produce seamless legato and infinite broad audience. the Berkshires. Orchestra, co-commissioned in honor of gradations of color and dynamics is quite “Music is the most powerful element “I have had the fortune of perform- Zukerman’s 70th birthday by the BSO, remarkable.” between people.” ing with the BSO since my debut in Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, At the Feb. 21 performance, the vibe Tanglewood in 1969 with Eric Leinsdorf,” and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, at the stately Symphony Hall will loosen said Zukerman. “The string sound of the where it had its world premiere in June. For more information, visit bso.org. up: dress will be relaxed and there will orchestra has always been something The vibrant work was conducted by To listen live, visit classicalwcrb.org, at 8 be free pre- and post- concert recep- magical and I have enjoyed a wonder- Asher Fisch. In April, Zukerman and p.m. on Feb. 22. tions. People who buy seats in desig-

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Israeli comic ponders coexistence with Palestinians

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You have all shown us how appreciated our parents were, and we can honestly say that they had no idea how much “People listen much more when laughing,” says Noam Shuster-Eliassi. they meant to so many. By Rich Tenorio background as the daughter of a JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT Romanian Jewish father and an Iranian Jewish mother. A visit- CAMBRIDGE – Comedy is ing fellow in Harvard’s Religion, Thank you all so much for everything you have done and said!! perhaps one of the unlikeliest Conflict and Peace Initiative for lenses through which to view the academic year, she’s work- the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ing on a one-woman show that But last November, as Israelis she plans to premiere this year. and Palestinians traded rocket “I call the show ‘Coexistence Marla & Stephanie fire along the Israel-Gaza bor- My Ass,’” Shuster-Eliassi said. der thousands of miles away, “It’s half joking, and also not a young Jewish Israeli come- joking.” dienne named Noam Shuster- The provocative title reflects Eliassi stepped up to the micro- the headlines Shuster-Eliassi phone at Harvard University has been making in the Middle to give a routine entitled “A East – including last February, Palestinian, a Persian and an when she caused a sensation Israeli Walk into a Bar.” by jokingly proposing to Saudi Appearing before an audi- Crown Prince Mohammed bin ence that included Israelis and Salman in Arabic on TV, which Palestinians, Jews and Muslims, was taken seriously by some in Shuster-Eliassi addressed com- the Arab media. plex issues of identity, includ- “I did not expect it to explode ing her Ashkenazi and Mizrahi in such a way,” Shuster-Eliassi said. “It was nice to get acknowl- edgement and attention.” But, she added, she does not want this to be what she will ulti- HEALTH SERVICES mately be remembered for, that “I was the comedian who pro- HOME CARE posed to MBS.” SENIOR CARE HOME HEALTH CARE She speaks more warmly The First Choice for about becoming the first Jew to Loving, Compassionate perform at a Palestinian com- Home Care on the edy festival in East Jerusalem. North Shore “I received more love and more Specializing in Companionship, Meal Prep, Transportation, 781-639-4759 Bathing & Hygiene, Mobility & Toileting Assistance laughter and more understand- www.confidentialcareathome.com ing, also, of my jokes than I 781.691.5755 Specializing in Home Health Service since 1997 NorthShore.FirstLightHomeCare.com had ever received before,” she “WHERE CARING COMES FIRST” said. “The Palestinian audience CAREGIVER ORTHODONTIST is probably the most intelligent audience I ever performed in Caregiver with over 20 years front of. I feel like I know how of experience looking for unique it is.” a full-time or part-time job ASSISTED LIVING SHORT-TERM REHAB The dynamics of the Israeli- working with elders. DR. BUCK WEAVER Palestinian conflict have caused Exceptional references AND MEMORY SUPPORT AND LONG-TERM CARE DR. CARLIN WEAVER some challenges. In her comedy Call Cynthia at Cohen Florence Levine Leonard Florence VINNIN SQUARE act at Harvard last November, 230 Salem Street, Swampscott, MA 01907 Shuster-Eliassi noted that she 617-708-6350 Estates Center for Living 781-581-1550 www.weaverortho.com was disinvited to perform again 617-887-0826 617-887-0001 OPTOMETRIST at the Palestinian comedy fes- HOME HEALTH CARE Florence & Chafetz Katzman Family Center tival. This was in the wake of Specialized Care for Living Dr. Philip Linsky tensions that included a revo- cation of permission for U.S. 617-887-0826 617-884-6766 Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Congresswomen Ilhan Omar Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Fashion Eye Wear and Rashida Tlaib to visit Israel. Estates Center for Living 238 Humphrey Street, Swampscott Shuster-Eliassi voiced 978-532-4411 978-471-5100 (781) 592-6633 frustration with the peace VNA Most Vision Plans Honored plan released by the Trump Hospice ADDITIONAL SERVICES Administration in January. Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center | 978-471-5180 Calling the plan “a Band-Aid,” Private Services she said, “There are no short- For ALL Your Chelsea Jewish Aging Life Care | 978-471-5153 To advertise in this cuts to a long-term, very deep, Chelsea Jewish Hospice and Palliative Care | 617-889-0779 profound process for two peo- Home Care Needs! ples. They need to get together Chelsea Jewish Visiting Nurse Agency | 617-889-8744 Delivering Excellence in Directory, call in order to have a sustained Home Care for Over 100 Years! 978-745-4111 solution.” 781-598-2454 chelseajewish.org Shuster-Eliassi grew up in www.allcare.org a mixed village of Israeli Jews and Arabs, called Neve Shalom/ ARTS THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 15

Wahat al-Salam. “It’s the only her impromptu comedy act, community in Israel where Jews “not only were they listening, and Palestinians lived together they were laughing. It was a big by choice,” she said. Her family moment.” moved there in 1994, when she And it connected with her was seven. “It was the peak of the background. “I always loved the Oslo agreements, right before stage,” Shuster-Eliassi said. “I Yitzhak Rabin was assassinat- loved acting. In high school and n ed,” she said. In this environ- after, I was a very theatrical per- COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CLINIC: ment, she said, “I was exposed son. I never had stage fright. I We are able to care for all your oral health to the other side. It made me the like making people laugh. I was woman I am today.” always the funny person.” But, needs. Whether it’s as simple as a cleaning and Shuster-Eliassi learned Arabic she said, “I had never grabbed a exam or designing the smile of your dreams. and sat next to Palestinians in mic and did what I did. I think I Dr. Michael Faynzilberg and his exceptional the classroom, realizing that the was a little bit in survival mode.” Israeli Independence Day might Her new profession has both staff will custom tailor care to each patient represent something else to rewards and challenges. with an ethical patient centered approach. classmates whose families had “Comedy is a hard thing,” become refugees. Shuster-Eliassi said. “It’s full Dr. Michael Faynzilberg Later, Shuster-Eliassi won of fears. When you succeed, n MODERN DIGITAL APPROACH: a scholarship to Brandeis when you hear strangers laugh- University, her first experience ing from the weird stuff you No more uncomfortable bad tasting impressions. No more waiting weeks in the U.S. “Brandeis is a won- say onstage, it’s a lot of fun.” for your new caps (crowns), veneers and restorations to be finished while derful community,” she said. “It However, “sometimes onstage wearing less esthetic and less comfortable temporaries. Using the latest in was tough at the time, chal- there’s silence. No one’s laugh- lenging, a liberal arts college in ing. You want to disappear. You digital technology, Dr. Faynzilberg is able to fabricate beautiful same day the U.S. … It was very hard to want the earth to take you.” ceramic restoration in all cases. criticize Israel on this campus. I Overall, she describes herself as was involved in educating peo- “extremely lucky. People have ple about the Israeli-Palestinian been extremely, extremely sup- n WORLD CLASS COSMETIC CARE: conflict.” This included helping portive and curious about the to create the university’s first things I’m sharing.” With a full service in house dental laboratory. Dr. Faynzilberg is able to Palestinian student club. In January, she opened for customize your beautiful smile in office. This will drastically lessen the After graduating from Iranian-American comedian Brandeis in 2011 with special- Maz Jobrani at the Kennedy number of visits necessary to achieve the perfect smile you have always izations in international rela- Center before 3,000 people, her desired, while also allowing maximum esthetic satisfaction for tions, global relations and biggest crowd thus far. And last each patient. African-American and African December, she got to meet the studies, Shuster-Eliassi worked Dalai Lama, an experience she We work with all private ppo insurance companies. for the UN in war-torn Rwanda. described as “a big privilege.” “I was amazed by the progress She was part of an international that Rwanda was able to make delegation of activists and art- a few years after the genocide,” ists visiting Dharamsala, India, 990 Paradise Road #3B n Swampscott, MA reflecting on her year in the the capital of the Tibetan com- (781) 443-8137 n whitingdentalarts.com region. She worked with both munity in exile. The delegation female survivors and with wid- included a man from Gaza, ows of some of the perpetrators. and Shuster-Eliassi said that “It was a completely different the Dalai Lama “talked about take on what a post-conflict Jewish narratives, Palestinian genocide looks like,” she said, narratives,” as well as “the V V adding that she saw parallels struggle he has been leading EVENT PLANNING between her Rwandan experi- with his own people. It sounds ence and the Israeli-Palestinian like he cares about Israelis and conflict: “Collective trauma has Palestinians.” Donna Kagan’s THE PERFECT VENUE many layers to it.” Back in Cambridge, Shuster- COHEN FOR YOUR EVENT While Shuster-Eliassi said Eliassi will keep working on her PRODUCTIONS she “learned a lot,” she was also one-woman show. 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FEBRUARY 20 FEBRUARY 16 AN EVENING WITH MYRNA game and group. Dairy dinner – RSVP Journal Pick Sponsored by Temple Tiferet Shalom in advance! 978-532-1293 $15 per MEN’S CLUB BREAKFAST Brotherhood. Community is invited to a person. Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell RABBI LAURA GELLER Sponsored by Temple Ner Tamid. Brotherhood dinner with guest speaker St., Peabody. Community is invited to a Breakfast Sponsored by Kolbo Fine Judaica and temple member Myrna Fearer. FLOWER-ARRANGING CLASS Gallery. with Speakers from Volunteering for Myrna will discuss her experiences Israel (VRI). Minyan at 9 a.m., breakfast living on the North Shore and writing National Jewish Book Award at 9:45 a.m., program at 10:30 a.m. for local newspapers. $15 per person. Admission - $5 in advance, $10 at the RSVP to [email protected] Finalist Rabbi Laura Geller, who was door. RSVP 978-532-1293. Temple Ner by February 15th. 7 p.m. Temple Tiferet Tamid, 368 LowellAhead St., Peabody. Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. twice named one of Newsweek’s 50 Most Influential Rabbis in FEBRUARY 20 FEBRUARY 23 America, will LUNCH AND LEARN Community CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES share a reading is invited for a presentation with author Presented by Temple Emanuel. and discuss Clem Schoenebeck on his new book Featuring Arnaud Sussmann, violin and her most recent book, “Getting Good at “Where the Time Went: Poems at Gloria Chien, piano, performing works Eighty,” which was nominated in 2018 by Beethoven, Schumann, Debussy and Getting Older.” Light refreshments will be for a Massachusetts Book Award for Ravel. Sponsored by the Saul B. and served; Gallery offers 10% off most in-store poetry. RSVP by February 17th. Call Naomi R. Cohen Foundation. Concert the welcome venter at 781-631-8330. is free and open to the community. purchases during the event. Free and open $12/members, $15 community. 11 3 p.m. For more information visit Presented by North Suburban Jewish to the public. 7 - 8:30 p.m. a.m. Jewish Community Center of templeemanuel.com/event/chamber- Community Center. Celebrate Tu the North Shore, 4 Community Road, music-concert-series/2020-02-23. B’Shvat with a flower arrangements. Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery; 437 Harvard Marblehead. For questions contact Erin Moseley Everyone attending will create a beautiful flower arrangement to take St., Brookline. CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES at [email protected] or 617-558-8127. Temple Emanuel, 385 home. All supplies are included in the FOR GRANDPARENTS IN Ward St., Newton. ticket price. RSVP to ArlyneG@nsjcc. org or 978-471-5520. 6:30 - 8 p.m. INTERFAITH FAMILIES THE KHMER ROUGE AND THE Presented by Temple Tiferet Shalom. $36 per person. NSJCC, 240 Lynnfield Community is invited for a Lunch KILLING FIELDS OF CAMBODIA St., Peabody. & Learn event with Molly Kazin, Community is invited to an evening with the outreach and engagement Judge Phillip Weiner to learn about the FEBRUARY 27 history of the largest genocide since manager for InterfaithFamily’s Boston MEET THE AUTHOR Needham- the Holocaust. An International Judge Innovation Hub. Kazin will speak on based writer Matt Robinson will at the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, how to navigate Jewish ritual and discuss his new book, “Lions, Tigers, Judge Weiner was responsible for war lifecycle events while in an interfaith and…Bulldogs?: An unofficial guide crimes cases and presiding over many relationship. 12 p.m. Lunch will be to the legend and lore of the Ivy trials. RSVP by February 14th. 781- included with an RSVP. Office@ League” and the process of becoming 631- 2763, 7:15 p.m. Dessert reception templetiferetshalom.org.Temple Tiferet a self-published author. Packed with following. Temple Sinai, 1 Community Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. interesting information about the Ivies, Road, Marblehead. available at atlionstigersbulldogs.com. MEMORIES AND MEANING 6 - 8 p.m. New Staples Spotlight, 163 Siobhan McDonald of Granger St. Highland Ave., Needham. Studios will lead community in interactive experiences involving works FEBRUARY 28 of art and the stories that emerge from SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA them. Free and open to the community. Sponsored 2 – 4 p.m.Jewish Community Center of by Temple the North Shore, 4 Community Road, Emmanuel of Marblehead. Wakefield. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Tens of FEBRUARY 26 thousands of BY GUIDING OUR TEENS Jews across IN THE AGE OF REALITY America THE GREATER LYNN and Canada TELEVISION: A Conversation will come PHOTOGRAPHIC about How to Help our Young Adults together to Recognize What’s Healthy and Not- eat, drink, relax, enjoy and celebrate ASSOCIATION So-Healthy in Dating Relationships. the 24th Annual Shabbat Across This program is designed for parents, America. Hundreds of synagogues faith leaders, religious educators, and across the continent will take part in any caring adult who is interested in this wonderful historic national Jewish learning how to support young people event to celebrate what unifies all as they figure out about what is Jews: Shabbat. 6:30 p.m. Dinner is healthy and not-so-healthy in a dating followed by Shabbat celebration at relationship. This program is free and 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited: singles, open to all, but RSVPs are requested by couples, families. 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Short Term Rehabilitation & Long Term Care 7 Loring Hills Ave, Salem 978-741-5700 CALENDAR THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 17 invited for a musical, soulful, chant- PASSOVER SEDER Presented information; vital records; censuses MARCH 29 find your best style, show and organize based journey into the heart of by ADL New England. Community is and where to find them. Free for your closet - regardless of your age. Shabbat. Over the course of about 90 invited to the model of the traditional Temple members ($10 after march EXPLORE YOUR PASSION FOR Free. Refreshments will be served. RSVP minutes — participants will create an celebration of the Passover seder and 9th); community $10 ($15 after FASHION Presented by Temple Tiferet to [email protected]. oasis in time where one can release to share readings, songs and stories. March 9th). RSVP by March 9th Shalom. Sisterhood of TTS invites the 10:15 a.m. Temple Tiferet Shalom, 489 the week and refresh our spirits. After 3 - 5 p.m. A light meal will be served. at [email protected] community to a presentation and talk Lowell St., Peabody. the prayer service, there will be a RSVP required atadl.org/bostonseder. For or 781-631-2763 X201. 9:30 a.m. with Tali BK personal stylist. Get hints to community vegetarian potluck dinner, more information, contact Nora Cohen Breakfast included. 1 Community Road, followed by after-meal blessings and at [email protected] or 617-406-6362. Marblehead. singing. Families are welcome — UMass Boston Campus Center Ballroom, there is a separate play area for kids, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston. MARCH 21 Submit your Calendar listings to and parents are also welcome to have their kids join in the prayer space. PAUL SHAPIRO’S RIBS & MUSICAL BINGO Presented by North Shore Youth Group of Temple [email protected] Please bring a veggie dish to share BRISKET with six to eight people, with a label Ner Tamid and Temple Tiferet Shalom. describing the dish’s ingredients. 6:15 Public is invited to a night of Musical - 9 p.m. Kesher Center, 13 Garden Ct., Bingo for a chance to win cash Somerville. prizes. Ages 21+. $20/per person in advance; $25 at the door. Proceeds MARCH 1 to benefit North Shore Youth Group. BLER TRAVEL 8 p.m. Admission includes a Rumson “HOW TO RAISE PERFECTLY Rum tasting, snacks and dessert, and IMPERFECT KIDS AND BE OK beer and wine for purchase. RSVP to [email protected]. Temple Ner WITH IT” Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody. Sponosored Always the Lowest Air Fares • Customized Individual & Group Tours by Temple MARCH 22 Bar Mitzvah Tours & Ceremonies Tiferet Plays the Music of Mrs. Maisel. Shalom Paul Shapiro’s Ribs & Brisket has MEMORIES AND MEANING, been delighting audiences since Siobhan McDonald of Granger St. EASTERN EUROPE and Lappin Independent & Escorted Tours Foundation. the release of Essen, (Yiddish for Studios will lead community in Community “eat”) on Tzadik Records. Featuring interactive experiences involving works is invited smooth bluesy vocalist Cilla Owens of art and the stories that emerge from VACATIONS & HONEYMOONS Europe • Far East • The Caribbean • Florida • Arizona • Las Vegas to a free and Shapiro’s soulful tenor they’ve them. Free and open to the community. community reveled in the music of the 1930’s 2 – 4 p.m.Jewish Community Center of 617-738-0500 • 800-399-8467 program. At onward, intertwining jazz, swing the North Shore, 4 Community Road, • the event, and Yiddish, celebrating where the Marblehead. www.bler.com [email protected] parenting Borscht Belt intersected 52nd Street. 45 Bartlett Crescent Road • Brookline, MA 02446 expert Lisa Sugarman and family 3 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $22 MARCH 26 therapist Debra Fox Gansenberg, at the door. For more information, call MSW, LICSW will present practical 617- 933-8047 or citywinery.com/ WOMEN’S SEDER Presented tips and strategies for raising kind and thehaymarketlounge/music-of-mrs- by Congregation Shirat Hayam. All Near Salem State University responsible “Gen Z” children. 10:15 maisel-3-8-20.html. City Winery, 80 women are invited to connect and UNIVERSITY a.m. Reservations are requested at Beverly St., Boston. celebrate together. Dairy potluck family [email protected]. style meal. $10 per person. Register Temple Tiferet Shalom, 489 Lowell St., MARCH 9 online http://bit.ly/WomensSeder2020. Peabody. Call 781-599-8005 ext. 25 for P IS FOR PURIM more information. 55 Atlantic Ave., Fuel Hilarious interactive UF GIVE BLOOD. HELP SAVE Swampscott. LIVES! Temple Ner Tamid Blood service, Spiel and Drive and match Marrow Drive. Call Megillah reading MARCH 28 presented by American Red Cross to set up an KLEZKABARET WITH SRULI appointment 1-800-733-2767. 9 a.m. – Temple Tiferet HAPPY Presented by Congregation 2 p.m. Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Shalom. Community is invited for a AND LISA Shirat Hayam. Dessert reception St., Peabody. delicious light supper and Spiel. RSVP for dinner by March 5th ($5 per person included. Adult and non-alcoholic VALENTINE’S DAY! MARCH 2 or $15 per family). Dress in costumes. beverages for purchase. $18 in advance [email protected]. 489 by March 25 at https://KlezKabaretCSH. Steven Bornstein, Owner Operator SENIOR JAZZ AND LUNCH Lowell St., Peabody. eventbrite.com or $25 at the door. Open Presented by the JCCNS. All to all. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show start 290 Canal Street, Salem V 978-740-5115 seniors are welcome to enjoy a live A TNT PURIM SPIEL – at 8 pm. 781-599-8005. 55 Atlantic Ave., performance by the Insight Band and MEGILLAH ON THE ROOF! Swampscott. share a delicious complimentary lunch. Come in costume. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Drown out Haman’s name. No charge. MARCH 5 RSVP 978-532-1293. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. ANNUAL PURIM PARTY Spiel production, followed by ice cream Presented by Vilna & hamantaschen. Temple Ner Tamid, Temple Sinai Shul, Boston’s 368 Lowell St., Peabody. Center for Jewish Culture. Celebrate MARCH 14 To celebrate with services, music, family, food, and fun! Purim in style with a throwback to the COFFEE HOUSE WITH days of speakeasies. This interactive MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Judge Phillip Weiner | Sunday February 23rd program will mix interpretive Megillah THE KHMER ROUGE AND THE KILLING FIELDS OF CAMBODIA readings with the traditional readings, BY RABBI RICHARD intertwined with a dance party. PERLMAN, DAVID SPARR & The history of the largest genocide since the Holocaust Dress to make a statement. This is a COREY JACKSON Presented by 9:30am Breakfast and Speaker | Community: $10 program designed for young adults in Temple Ner Tamid. Beer, wine, dessert, their 20s and 30s. 8 – 10 p.m. $15 coffee & tea included with admission. Adult Beit Midrash with Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez in advance, $20 at the door. lynne@ Support Citizens Inn by donating vilnashul.org. City Winery, 80 Beverly Explore the idea and concept of the Messiah from the past to present cleaning products & personal care EBRUARY St., Boston

items. Early bird special fee admission F 7:30pm | Monday February 17th and 24th is $30 per person and $36 at the door. MARCH 7 RSVP will be taken at the NSJCC and Join us for Purim | Monday March 9th | Dinner and Megillah Reading NOSH & DRASH Presented by Temple Ner Tamid at 978-532-1293. the Shir Lanu Inclusion Committee 7:30 p.m. Temple Ner Tamid 368 Lowell Music with David Wesson and the Temple Sinai Band and Shir Nefesh, Song of the Soul, St., Peabody. 6:00pm | Community: $10 CSH Mental Health Initiative. Part of MARCH 15 Shabbat Synaplex. Tara Greeley, Area Carol Clingan | Sunday March 15th Director for American Foundation INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH An Introduction to Jewish Geneology for Suicide Prevention will present GENEALOGY “Talk Saves Lives.” 10 - 11 a.m. 9:30am Breakfast and Speaker | Community: $10 Free and open to all. 781-599-8005 Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Michael Sebastian | Sunday March 22nd Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. MARCH Creating Economic and Educational Mobility for Children in Laos MARCH 8 9:30am Breakfast and Speaker | Community: $10 SUPERHERO PURIM PARTY Community Manna Project - Feeding Those in Need - Packing | Sunday March 29th is invited to Volunteers are needed | 8:00-11:00am Congregation Shirat Hayam for To RSVP to these exciting programs or for more information dinner, Shpiel and contact the Temple office at [email protected] Megillah reading. Bring out the Super Jew and Hero in You. Open to all. Free advance tickets for dinner with promo Presented by Temple Sinai’s Adult code CSH5780 at https://CSHPurim5780. Education Committee. Carol Clingan Find us on eventbrite.com by March 4th, or $20 from Jewish Genealogical Society of All are welcome! Facebook! per family at door. Call for info 781- Greater Boston is a featured speaker. 599-8005. 5:30 p.m. 55 Atlantic Ave., Program includes an overview of 1 Community Road Marblehead, MA | 781.631.2763 | www.templesinaiweb.org Swampscott. the principal records of genealogical 18 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 OBITUARIES

Sheila (Lerman) Barth, 78, of Beverly Richard attended all six! Whether Michelle, and Sara Kelley and her it was sports, theater, dance, or husband Peter; adored Nana of On February 2, 2020 Sheila a highly-respected critic for all music, she would travel any dis- Cameron and Jacob Wolowacki, (Lerman) Barth, age 78, of theater, from large productions tance to support her family – to Gisele Turchon, Jacquie and Beverly, succumbed to compli- in Boston to local and regional California for a ballet perfor- Jamie Barth, and Eli and Anja cations from pneumonia and performances. She was passion- mance, to Maryland for a foot- Kelley; cherished daughter of peacefully entered into rest sur- ate about using her writing to ball camp. Distance was simply the late Sara and Paul Lerman; rounded by her loving family, keep local theater alive. Her writ- no object. In the audience or the loving sister of Ruth Cohen and her pride and joy. ing was her voice to the world stands, there was never a ques- the late Barbara Burd and Stuart Sheila grew up in Portland and it was a voice that carried tion who she was there to see! Lerman; and the cherished aunt, Maine, and graduated with far and wide. Her words had a Sheila and her husband cousin, and friend of an infi- a degree in education from profound effect on those about Richard were the true pillars of nite number of people her life Gorham State Teachers College. whom she wrote. the family. Their love for each touched significantly. She was an educator at all levels, She was a true force of nature. other was unending, uncon- A funeral service was held from preschool through adult Her personality was larger than ditional, and unwavering. on February 9 at Temple B’Nai education for senior citizens. life. She was a feisty spitfire, a Throughout their 56 years of Abraham, Beverly. Interment A natural nurturer, the lessons fighter and advocate, a cham- marriage, they shared an unpar- followed the service at New she taught her students went pion for whatever or whomever alleled love, respect, and admira- buryport Hebrew Cemetery, 10 well beyond academia. Sheila captured her passion. If she pur- tion for one another. They were Toll Road, Salisbury. brought learning to life with her sued something, nothing got in role was that of mother and each other’s strength. In life and In accordance with the tra- insurmountable vibrancy and her way. Her high intellect and “Nana.” Her pride for her family in death, they remained com- ditions of the Jewish faith, and passion. insatiable curiosity, coupled with was felt by everyone she knew. pletely connected. Their beauti- given her passion for teaching Following her career as an her incredible listening skills, She was never without hundreds ful love story finished this chap- and nurturing, we ask that you educator, Sheila spent decades made her an agile and intriguing of photos to share – of every ter with the comfort that they please not send flowers. Instead in journalism as a reporter, fea- conversationalist. accomplishment large or small will never grieve each other, but you may make a donation to an ture writer, columnist, theater When speaking with Sheila, that one of her children, chil- instead enter their next chapter education-based charity in her reviewer, and critic. She was an she was always completely pres- dren-in-law, or grandchildren together. name. esteemed theater critic, review- ent. She was a selfless giver who achieved. She made each and Sheila was loved by so many In addition, to honor her ing more than 150 performanc- put the needs of others before every child and grandchild feel people. She was the devoted memory, we ask that everyone es annually in recent years. her own, always. She had an special in their own right. She wife of Richard S. Barth, who please conduct one intentional As part of IRNE (Independent incredible ability to connect with was their greatest cheerleader, passed away five days after selfless act of kindness. Reviewers of New England) as people and to make others con- providing unending support in Sheila; the proud mother of Lisa For more information or to both a reviewer and committee nect. It was arguably the stron- every way. If a grandchild had Wolowacki and her husband Bill, register in the online guestbook, member, she fervently support- gest of her many superpowers. six performances a weekend, she Elana Turchon and her husband visit stanetskyhymansonsalem. ed local theater. She was also Above all, her most cherished would make sure that she and Dennis, Gary Barth and his wife com. Richard S. Barth, 81, of Beverly Waze, he meticulously mapped five days; the proud father of On February 7, 2020, Richard her as her career simultane- out vacation itineraries and Lisa Wolowacki and her hus- S. Barth, age 81, of Beverly, suc- ously flourished – no small feat routes to the specific minute band Bill, Elana Turchon and cumbed to complications from with four children. He actively and mile, the old-school way for her husband Dennis, Gary pneumonia and peacefully accompanied her to nearly 150 family and friends. Barth and his wife Michelle, and entered into rest surrounded by theater performances per year, Richard enjoyed garden- Sara Kelley and her husband his loving family. contributing to and editing her ing. He grew vibrantly colored Peter; adored Papa of Cameron Richard was born in newspaper reviews. In addi- flowers, including super-sized and Jacob Wolowacki, Gisele Haverhill, and spent most of his tion, they fervently watched prize-winning dahlias. His Turchon, Jacquie and Jamie youth in Newburyport, Lynn, and supported their grandchil- claim-to-fame was his cherry Barth, and Eli and Anja Kelley; and Portland, Maine. He earned dren, who starred in theater and tomato plants, which grew cherished son of the late David his bachelor’s degree in statistics dance performances. He made higher than the roofline. Each and Jennie Barth; and the cher- at Boston University. Richard sure to spend focused time with year, he tracked his extraordi- ished uncle, cousin, and friend was a gentle, caring individual each child, sharing his many nary tomato yield, always trying of an infinite number of people with a mischievous personality passions, but also embracing to outdo his prior year’s perfor- his life touched significantly. who could catch you off guard theirs. mance. Richard loved sharing A funeral service was held with his witty sense of humor. An avid sports fan, Richard them with family and friends. on February 9 at Temple B’Nai A natural with numbers followed Boston professional Richard and his wife Sheila Abraham, Beverly. Interment and logic, he worked for the sports faithfully – with a par- were the true pillars of the fam- followed the service at New U.S. Census Bureau before ticular affinity for football and ily. Their love for each other buryport Hebrew Cemetery, 10 becoming one of the first com- baseball. He loved to attend Red was unending, unconditional, Toll Road, Salisbury. puter programmers. After 27 Sox games, especially taking his and unwavering. Throughout In accordance with the tradi- years with American Mutual children to Fenway Park one- and field. He took such pride their 56 years of marriage, they tions of the Jewish faith, and Insurance Company, he took a on-one. During those games, he and great joy watching and dis- shared an unparalleled love, given his passion for teaching role with the Commonwealth of taught each child how to prop- cussing every last play or ele- respect, and admiration for one and nurturing, we ask that you Massachusetts spearheading a erly and meticulously score ment with each grandchild. another. They were each other’s please not send flowers. Instead, project for the DOT which cata- every at-bat. He readily volun- Music was also an important strength. In life and in death, you may make a donation to pulted the driver’s license into teered to do the statistics for his part of Richard’s life. He loved to they remained completely con- an education-based charity in the modern age by introducing children’s sports teams. He also entertain by playing piano and nected. Their beautiful love Richard’s name. digital imaging, holograms, and loyally followed Newburyport melodica. He took great pride in story finished this chapter with In addition, to honor his satellite kiosks throughout the High School football – a very watching the tradition continue the comfort that they will never memory, we ask that everyone state. special tradition he maintained with his children and grandchil- grieve each other, but instead please conduct one intentional As successful as he was in with his father and children. His dren as they pursued music in enter their next chapter togeth- selfless act of kindness. his career, Richard was first and love of sports reached a pin- their own individual ways. er. For more information or to foremost a husband and father. nacle when his grandchildren Another favorite personal Richard was loved by so many register in the online guestbook, He was devoted to his wife began to play soccer, softball, hobby was detailed trip-plan- people. He was the devoted visit stanetskyhymansonsalem. Sheila, to whom he was mar- basketball, football, baseball, ning. Long before the days of husband of Sheila F. (Lerman) com. ried for 56 years, and supported rugby, field hockey, and track personal GPS navigators and Barth, who predeceased him by Cynthia Brudnick, 62, of Swampscott and Chilmark

Cynthia Brudnick, of excellence, her ability to keep Martha’s Vineyard was a In lieu of flowers, expres- Swampscott and Chilmark, a secret and throw magnificent special place for her from the sions of sympathy may be entered into eternal rest on surprise parties commanded moment she and her then hus- made in Cynthia’s memory to February 8, 2020 after an eleven- great respect far and wide – but band–to-be first stepped off the the Massachusetts General month battle against glioblas- from no one so much as her ferry over 30 years ago. Like so Hospital (https://giving.mass- toma. She was 62 years old. husband. many, the beauty of this island general.org/donate/). For She was the beloved wife of Though she was stricken and its people brought her back more information or to register Richard Brudnick; the devoted with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as time and again. After fulfilling in the online guestbook, visit and tirelessly loving mother a young mother, she never let a long-held dream of becoming stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. of Adam, Paul, and Jonathan it overcome her strong will and a seasonal resident, she poured Brudnick, and the dear mother- zest for life. Determined not to let her heart and soul into building in-law to Lindsay Schapiro (wife the disease define her, from her a home where her family and LEGACY of Adam). Cynthia was also the pain she drew purpose: Cynthia friends could gather for years to loving sister of Dianne Abbott channeled her knowledge and come. That house now stands and David Schlafman, and the experience into her role as a as one among her many lasting Honor your friend cherished daughter of the late patient advocate, helping newly gifts. or loved one Florence and Leon Schlafman. diagnosed MS patients find their A funeral service was held with a donation to Cynthia grew up in Haverhill. way. Throughout her life and on February 11 at Stanetsky- She graduated from the She had a passion for music and during her battle first with MS Hymanson Memorial Chapel in the Jewish Journal. University of Vermont in 1979 photography, but her greatest and ultimately with brain can- Salem, followed by a gathering Your gift supports and went on to receive a master’s joy always came from creating cer, her courage, strength, and in her memory at the Marriott the continuity of Jewish life degree in communication from beauty and happiness to share grace were an inspiration to all Peabody. A private interment in in our communities. the University of Pennsylvania. with others. A party planner par who knew her. Chilmark followed thereafter. OBITUARIES THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 19

Alan Paul Gerber, 67, of Fort Washington, Penn., NOTICES ASSA, Abraham, 76 – for- Emanuel (Dena) Morgenstern, SHAPIRO, Paul, 71 – late of formerly of Swampscott merly of Marblehead and late and Caren Morningstar. Lynn. Died on February 4, 2020. of Springfield, N.J. Died on Grandfather of Toby, George, Brother of David Shapiro and On January 18, 2020, Alan (Al) February 3, 2020. Husband Mia, Matthew, Emma, and his wife Christine of Alexandria, Paul Gerber passed away unex- of Barbara (née Moskowitz). Michael. Great-grandfather of Va. Cousin of Martin Rutberg pectedly at the age of 67. Father of Marc and his wife seven. (Goldman) of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Janice Al was the devoted husband Marni of Queens, N.Y., and Cantor of Charlotte, N.C., MYERS, Shirley A., 91 – late of of Elizabeth Rose Gerber (née David and his wife Lizzie of Pamela of Israel, Deanna Golick Peabody, formerly of Beverly Feldherr) and the loving father Maplewood, N.J. Brother of Marblehead, and Michael and Salem. Died on February of Michelle Gerber Hendler of Edward of Plainview, N.Y. Rutburg of Fla. Son of the late 5, 2020. Wife of the late Ernest and Rachel Gerber Kule, as Grandfather of five. Brother of Samuel and Mollie (Stoller) Myers. Daughter of the late well as caring father-in-law to the late Elissa. (Eden Memorial Shapiro. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) David and Ethel Winer. Mother David Hendler and Matthew Chapel, Fort Lee, N.J.) Kule. Al had many roles in the of Jonathan and his children SHOR, Claire (Greenstein), 100 family including, but not lim- GILMAN, Charles, 97 – late Evan and Samantha Myers, Alan – late of San Francisco, Calif., ited to, being the son of Beatrice of Lynn, formerly of Chelsea. Myers, Alison Richardson, and formerly of Malden and Everett. (Finkle) Strome, Sidney Strome, Died on February 2, 2020. Susan Sveden and her husband Died on February 3, 2020. Wife and Samuel Gerber, the grand- Uncle of Ronna Greif. Great- Erik and their children Emily and of the late Max “Dixie” Shor. father of Charlotte Hendler, uncle of Richard Greif and his Abigail Sveden. Sister of Nate Mother of Rochelle and her brother of Marsha Gerber, wife Katherine Cruise. Great- Winer and his wife Marsha and husband Jeff Rondinone and Diane Slater, Stephen Strome, great-uncle of Noah and Luke. their children Andrew Winer, Jaqueline Shor. Grandmother Sandra Spaneas and the late Brother of the late Arthur Ellen LoPresti, and Daniel of David Rondinone and Troy Scott Strome, brother-in-law and they both cherished the Gilman and Edith Alpert. Son Winer, the late Frances Zallen, Rondinone. Great-grandmother to Louise Frebowitz, Kenny precious opportunity to work of the late Joseph and Mary and the late Norma Russi. of Rowan Rondinone, Catalina Frebowitz and Paul Slater, uncle together. (Grossman) Gilman. (Stanetsky- Aunt of Lynne Bartenstein and Rondinone, and Quinn to Matthew Slater, Elyssa Levy, Al had a real zest for life. He Hymanson) Jeuli Bartenstein. (Stanetsky- Rondinone. (Goldman) Hymanson) Alex Frebowitz, David Frebowitz, felt that “life is good,” “meant to LEAVITT, Mike – late of and Stuart Strome. His family be enjoyed,” and that it was crit- Gloucester, formerly of relied on him for his optimism, ical to “turn lemons into lem- Worcester. Died on February laughter, advice on every single onade” and “stay positive.” His 1, 2020. Husband of Nancy INDOOR SHOWROOM aspect of life, fun times, and family is doing their best to live (Benjamin) Leavitt. Father of even political banter. their fullest lives in his honor Karen (Leavitt) Thompson and HUNDREDS OF MEMORIALS Al was a man of action, integ- and to continue his meaningful her husband Tom, and Robert NO SUB-CONTRACTING rity, self-respect, humility and legacy. Al is already missed so Leavitt and his wife JoAnn. IN-HOUSE DESIGN & MANUFACTURING appreciation for others. He had much by everyone who loves Grandfather of Zoe and Harry a larger-than-life personality him. He was a true mensch, Leavitt. Son of the late Joseph and his love of people, learning, mentor, leader, friend, and the and Irma (Ashley) Leavitt. O’ROURKE BROS. MEMORIALS and life in general was inspiring. epitome of a family man. Brother of the late Marion Everyone who knew Al would His funeral took place on (Leavitt) Stone. (Stanetsky- 73 North Street, Salem, MA ~ 978-744-0871 describe him as kind, humble, January 23 at Goldstein’s Hymanson) optimistic, determined, hilari- Rosenberg’s Raphael Sacks BATE ONUMENTS ous, and selfless, among many Suburban North in South MORGENSTERN, Seymour, 87 A M other positive attributes. ampton, Penn. Contributions in – late of Boynton Beach, Fla., 82 Elliott Street, Beverly, MA ~ 978-922-0517 In his free time Al focused on his memory may be made to and Peabody. Died on January spending time with his family Alzheimer’s Association (alz. 31, 2020. Husband of the late www.obmemorials.com and friends by sharing stories, org/delval), or a charity of the Florence Morgenstern. Father attending and/or watching Red donor’s choice. of Jeffrey (Miriam) Morgenstern, “Serving the Jewish Community since 1890” Sox and Patriots games, playing a friendly round of golf, watching movies, consuming the news, taking a walk, relaxing on PRIDE OF LYNN CEMETERY the beach, or going to breakfast AND CHEVRA MISHNA or lunch. 89 LAKE SHORE ROAD, LYNN, MA 01904 Al was born in Lynn, and raised in Marblehead and Serving Boston and the Greater North Shore Swampscott. He graduated Jewish and interfaith families since 1920. from Swampscott High, Class of 1969, and then went on to Compassionate personalized service. Individual and earn his Bachelor in Science in Business Administration from Family-owned and operated since 1933 multiple lots available with competitive pricing. 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comed news of yet another the URJ-USCJ survey asked source of funds through govern- where they’re getting funds for ment security grants. In January, additional security, 60 percent the Massachusetts Executive said operations budgets; 46 per- Office of Public Safety and cent said a security fee or spe- Security accepted applications cial assessment; 30 percent said to an expanded Commonwealth a donor or an earmarked fund; 8 Nonprofit Security Grant percent said endowments. Program. The available fund- “Will there be money avail- ing grew from $500,000 to $1.5 able from CJP and these grants million for fiscal year 2020. The to fulfill everybody’s needs? deadline for applications was Probably not,” said Bernat of Jan. 31. the Synagogue Council of Federal funding also is Massachusetts. “That’s why expanding through a pilot pro- a combination of volunteers, gram that includes suburbs. police details and these sorts of In October, the Baker admin- things is often the type of thing istration announced $655,000 that does the trick.” in federal security grants for While taking a multifaceted seven Massachusetts houses approach, congregations need of worship, including $50,000 to keep security in proper perfor Chabad of Peabody Jewish spective, Bernat said. Center. “It’s important to be vigilant Photo: Steven A. Rosenberg/Journal Staff Chabad of Peabody, which but not let our vigilance turn Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman compares window film options for a planned security upgrade. had a window shattered in a into a crippling fear where this November 2018 BB gun inci- becomes the thing that moti- dent that’s gone unsolved, vates everything that we do,” has been trying to harden its Bernat said. There is no place like home exterior while still maintain- Hefty spending on security ing a welcoming atmosphere, shows no signs of abating, even when your apartment is according to Rabbi Nechemia after facilities are hardened to at Two Victory Road. Schusterman. Plans call for var- the degrees that experts recom- ious measures, including new mend. That’s partly because as The perfect address for people obstacles to prevent a vehicular technology improves, upgrades who want a little extra help to attack on the building or play- can yield meaningful benefits, get a lot more out of life. ground; motion sensor activat- such as more sensitive alarms ed lighting; and more cameras and higher resolution cameras. Two Victory Road is a wonderful and security windows. neighborhood conveniently located “A temple by its definition on a scenic and serene pond on the these days has become a target,” “You’ve got to be Salem/Lynn line. Schusterman said. “Therefore Featuring a brand new community you’ve got to be responsible to responsible to make room, gym and active resident make sure that when people sure that when people service program. come to pray to God, you’re doing what you can as an come to pray to God, 1 and 2 bedrooms executive, as the director of an you’re doing what you starting at $1,500 organization, to make sure that can as an executive, Contact Caitlin at 978-532-4800 those who come are safe and protected.” as the director of an for a property tour But securing funding for the organization, to make Professionally managed by work has been a challenge. The Crowninshield Management Company sure that those who congregation hired a grant writer to pursue the federal money. come are safe and “The grant process is pain- protected.” ful … that’s the only way I can – Rabbi Nechemia describe it,” Schusterman said. LEGAL NOTICE “Even once the process is done, Schusterman there’s still more follow-up work Covenant House I & II that’s necessary. You have to trace every penny, you have to Another reason: profession- 30 Washington Street get quotes on everything … but ally trained armed guards, to Brighton, Mass 02135 the bottom line is we got it, and date, have been excluded from 50 grand is a lot of money.” grant funding, but they’re At nearby Temple Ner Tamid, increasingly regarded as a 617-277-8932 Main Number grant funding has yet to mate- necessity. According to the URJ- rialize, even though additional USCJ survey, 77 percent of syn- 617-734-4797 Fax Number security is needed, Dunn said. agogues employed an armed Federal grants have been out of guard in 2019, up from 69 per- TTY: Relay 711 reach, he said, in part because cent in 2018. www.bbcovhse.org the complex application pro- Congregations that rely on cess would require more time armed security should use off- and perhaps more expertise duty police officers or recently Affordable Housing Opportunity than Temple Ner Tamid can retired officers who maintain commit to the project. current certifications or training, Covenant House Apartments is accepting applications “I tried to start looking at according to a January report for a lottery for the 1 and 2 bedroom waiting lists. the federal government grant from the Secure Community application, but the bureau- Network, a nonprofit that serves Applications will be available from February 10, 2020 through April 10, 2020 cracy associated with that just the American Jewish commu- stopped the show,” Dunn said. nity. Such practices generally and can be obtained by mail or in person at 30 Washington Street, Brighton, MA “I threw my hands up and said, cost more than hiring private 02135 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Friday ‘I don’t have the time for this.’” security or relying on congre- Ner Tamid applied instead gants with concealed carry per- or by calling 617-277-8932. for a Commonwealth Nonprofit mits, but the extra costs lead to Security Grant. If the grant is less risk and greater security, Applicants must be 62 years of age or older or mobility impaired. All units assisted approved, the $35,000 sum according to Michael Masters, by HUD Section 202/8 program and available on an open occupancy basis. would pay for such measures CEO of SCN. as security camera upgrades, “The Jewish community faces wireless intercoms with panic the most complex and dynamic Rents are based on income. Income limits by household size are under $41,500 for buttons, and an internal locking threat environment today in this one person and under $47,400 for two people. Priorities of homelessness and rent system that can seal off rooms country that it has ever faced burden (rent is more then 50% of monthly income) apply. in the event of a breach, such in our history,” Masters said. as an active shooter inside. The “So unfortunately, just like we application took 60 hours to budget to pay for utilities and Applications must be dropped off, postmarked, emailed prepare, Dunn said. water and flowers on the bimah, to [email protected] or faxed to 617-734-4797 no later With funding scarce and diffi- the [synagogue security] budget than 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2020. A lottery to determine cult to access so far, synagogues needs to increasingly reflect the placement on the waiting lists will be scheduled at a future date. have been turning over every reality of the world that we live stone to find resources. When in.” THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – FEBRUARY 13, 2020 21

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By Steven A. Rosenberg invited them, or that they did not feel JOURNAL STAFF that Jewish. If we want our teens to be involved Jewishly, we need to provide ayle Rubin and Michele Cohen opportunities and assure we connect are co-presidents of the Jewish teens to opportunities, engage them, GTeen Initiative (formerly the invite them, and include them in pro- North Shore Teen Initiative). Gayle gramming and activities that interests grew up in Swampscott, and majored them and their friends. in recreational management at the The Jewish Teen Funder Collab orative, through 10 cities of Teen University of Vermont. She met her Initiatives, identified 14 outcomes that husband Ken, a Newton native, positively affect the lives of teens which and the couple decided to settle in cannot be accomplished without a con- Swampscott. They have two children, nection to Jewish activities and com- Jordana and Jeremy. munity. Among those, teens need to Michele grew up in Riverdale, N.Y., have learning experiences, make their and attended Washington University own connections, build relationships, in St. Louis, where she met her hus- express their values, grapple with their band, Brian. She moved here, went to spiritual journey, develop their own Boston University School of Law, and desire and commitment, and make a became an attorney. The Cohens live positive difference. But, teens will only have opportunities and experiences if in Marblehead and have three chil- they are invited, feel they belong, and go dren, Karly, Jake, and Jess. along with their friends. Michele: These are scary and uncer- A A A tain times for Jewish communities Can you tell us about your around the world, our kids do not have the luxury of feeling as secure in the upbringing? world as we did [however much we did], Gayle: I grew up in Swampscott with and it influences them. I think that there my parents, Burt and Marcia, and two is a time and place for everything and sisters, Linda and Rhonda. We attended while I don’t believe that we can keep Stanley School, Swampscott Middle our kids protected in a “Jewish bubble” and High Schools. We were members forever, I do think it’s important to give of Temple Sinai, I went to summer them a strong Jewish foundation that camp, and in the winter we skied. Our they can rely on when they are faced ski home was shared with cousins and with tough situations. Ultimately, we always filled with extended family and want our kids to be comfortable in friends. My parents opened their home their own skin and proud of their heri- to so many – our dining table sat 20 tage. The opportunities that JTI offers plus and most winter weekends was through community service and peer full. Both my parents had wide circles of leadership and other social events like friends, were active in the community, pool parties and ski trips help ground through the temple and in town. My our kids in a solid community and helps entire upbringing left a lasting impres- Michele Cohen, left, and Gayle Rubin give them the confidence they need to sion on me. confront anti-Semitism out in the world Michele: I grew up in New York City teens to existing programming, and only enough opportunities to really con- and especially on college campuses. in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. builds programs with partners when nect with each other. At the same time, I attended the Bronx High School of a need is not being met. I intensely during their teen years parents start to What’s your advice to young Jewish Science. My neighborhood had a large believed in the organization and wanted lose their influence over kids as they families who want their teens to get Jewish population and I was surrounded to enable other teens to have the oppor- rely more on their connections to each involved with Judaism? by a large Orthodox extended family of tunities to connect Jewishly. other. It’s a balancing act to learn to great aunts and uncles. My immediate At the time of joining, I did not keep our distance and at the same time Gayle: Connect your kids to activities family belonged to a Conservative con- understand all the trends about Jewish guide them towards opportunities to that they are interested in, have a pas- gregation. We kept a kosher home, and teen engagement, I just knew the orga- positively connect with each other. sion for, or just what their friends are I attended Hebrew school three times a nization was special and I wanted to JTI is a model of this theory – get- doing. Jewishbostonteens.com, while week until my bat mitzvah. make sure it continued to exist for teens. ting teens to engage in their community in an early stage, provides both parents Today I know 75 percent of teens who and build lasting friendships and roots and teens a resource for the full menu You’re both very involved in JTI. What have a bar/bat mitzvah will not partici- in the Jewish community before they of activities going on in Greater Boston. made you volunteer for the organi- pate in the Jewish community before go off into the world. I feel so strongly It’s sortable, and easy to use. The com- zation and why is the teen group so going to college. Teens are in a forma- that teen engagement is of the utmost munity has a wide range of activities to important? tive period of identity development, and importance that I recently joined the offer. If you are feeling that “the more I when they engage in effective Jewish board of Artsbridge, Inc., another push as a parent, the less likely my teen Gayle: When my daughter was experiences as adolescents, they are locally grown organization that provides will do it,” check out JTI’s Peer Leaders 16, she travelled with NSTI to North more likely to choose to live a vibrant programming that cultivates creativ- [jewishteeninitiative.org] and see if Carolina for a Habitat for Humanity trip. Jewish life as an adult. ity, voice, and respectful listening to your child has a connection to any of She went solo without friends. She came Additionally, I feel strongly in today’s empower today’s youth to become lead- our peer leaders. The Peer Leadership home exhausted and happy, with mud- world of building anti-Semitism, anti- ers and change-makers. Fellows connect teens through per- filled work boots and cement-filled Israel rhetoric and BDS movements, it is sonalized outreach, and I am sure they clothes. She felt accomplished, includ- critical that we send our Jewish teens off Why is it so important for Jewish would be happy to speak with your child ed, and energized. While my daughter to college, or the working world, feeling teens to interact and socialize about the wide range of opportunities. attended and loved Gann Academy and good about their Jewish identity. We can together? Remember, our teens want to be invit- Camp Pembroke, I knew there were so only accomplish this if our teens choose ed, know they belong at the event, and if many teens that did not have that expo- to connect to Jewish activities/com- Gayle: We know from national studies their friends will be there. Our program sure. I knew so many friends whose kids munities and develop a positive feeling that when asked why teens aren’t par- director, Dana Roth, or assistant direc- were no longer affiliated with a syna- toward the land, people, and State of ticipating, adults’ and teens’ answers are tor, Brett Lubarsky, are happy to meet gogue and had no or very limited Jewish Israel. alarmingly different. Adults answered your teen for coffee or ice cream and involvement. NSTI had teens volunteer- Michele: I have been involved in that teens are over-programmed, speak to them about opportunities. ing to be Jewishly involved and I needed many areas of the Jewish community, stressed, and just too busy in general to Michele: My advice is simple: lead by to understand how and why. Quickly, I and I think I settled on the teen engage- participate in Jewish community activi- example. Get involved in the commu- learned teens will go and do with their ment realm because I see how much ties or we don’t have good enough pro- nity yourselves, through your temples, friends, and do what interests them. The impact it has. When my children were in gramming available. I myself answered schools, CJP and the JCC. There is so organization’s goal is to foster Jewish high school, I saw firsthand how hard it the same way, prior to my involve- much going on in this community for engagement among teens.There is no was for them to stay involved with the ment with JTI. Teens responded that all ages. If our kids see us involved and “competition” for attendance with other Jewish community. It seems like teens they won’t know anyone, they didn’t proud of our community, hopefully they organizations. JTI prefers to connect are always so busy, and yet don’t have know what was happening, nobody will follow our lead.