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Courtesy Epstein Hillel Celebrating Sukkot at Epstein Hillel this school year, during a pandemic, may look very different. Shirat Hayam congregants will tune in online this year on the High Holidays to listen to Rabbi Michael Ragozin (right), and Cantor Alty Weinreb (left).

Jewish day schools work together By Rich Tenorio the High Holidays online,” JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT said Rabbi Michael Ragozin of to reopen their campuses this fall Congregation Shirat Hayam in When congregations across Swampscott. By Penny Schwartz and handwashing and other Schools across Massachusetts the North Shore closed in March, Of the seven spiritual lead- JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT hygiene practices that will now are facing these decisions at a they didn’t know how long ers interviewed by the Jewish be mandated. The newly pur- time when the state’s Covid- their doors would remain shut. Journal for this article, five said Open air tents. Beach-style chased open-air tents will allow 19 infection rate – which had Now, with the High Holidays they are holding High Holiday chairs equipped with armrests more time in outdoor learning. dropped dramatically since approaching and the coronavi- services online. Chabad of and a place to hold a clipboard Reopening the school build- the spring – has ticked upward rus pandemic continuing, local the North Shore is currently and water bottle. And stylish face ing in these perilous times is a again. religious leaders are making planning outdoor services in masks with the Epstein Hillel daunting responsibility, Epstein Eleven Jewish day schools plans for a most unprecedented Swampscott while providing School logo. That’s just part of Hillel Head of School Amy Gold from across the religious spec- start to 5781: Most services will alternatives for individuals who the Covid-era back-to-school told the Journal. But Gold and trum are part of a collaborative be held online. do not wish to attend in per- plan as the Marblehead Jewish her colleagues are not in it that formed last March. At that Because of the recent son. The Alevy Family Chabad of day school prepares to reopen alone. time, before Governor Charlie increase in Covid-19 cases in Peabody Jewish Center is plan- its building in September for Since March, Jewish day Baker closed all schools due to Massachusetts, plans call for ning both an indoor service and full time, in-school learning in schools across Greater Boston the pandemic, the day school Rosh Hashanah (Sept 18-20) outdoor options. Two temples the midst of a pandemic. have been working together to leaders decided collectively to and Yom Kippur (Sept. 27-28) – Tiferet Shalom in Peabody and Other new safety measures, address concerns, get expert close their schools and shift services to be held virtually, a B’nai Abraham in Beverly – did guided by advice from health advice, and share best practices to remote learning. Together, stark difference from sanctuary not respond to inquiries from care experts, include upgrad- as a way to sustain community the schools educate more than gatherings that usually attract the Jewish Journal. ing HVAC air filters; introduc- and bolster each school’s suc- 2,000 students. thousands on the High Holidays. In Marblehead, Rabbi David ing new arrival and dismissal cess as the vicious virus con- “For a lot of people, it will patterns to minimize contact; tinues to threaten residents. continued on page 11 be a new experience to have continued on page 11 JEWS ARE LIKELY TO STICK TO THEIR DEMOCRATIC ROOTS

By David M. Shribman though Obama recorded 78 per- the Jewish faith woven so deeply JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT cent of the Jewish vote in 2008). into my family.’’ Only one in seven Jews identi- The president and his team As the Republicans prepare fies with the GOP, according to a believe he may have made some for their quadrennial political Gallup poll taken last year. Hillary inroads by his actions and his conclave, they face several chal- Rodham Clinton took 71 percent words. But many Jews recoiled lenges. Their incumbent presi- of the Jewish vote in 2016 against at the notion of a Jerusalem dent lags in the polls. Their pros- Donald J. Trump. embassy, oppose the settlement pects of retaining control of the That does not mean that the movement, view Netanyahu with Senate are Republicans who are conducting skepticism at best, and, more- dimming. a Trump convention this month over, believe Trump is too toler- Opinion Their like- are not making an effort to win ant of intolerance. lihood of Jewish votes. Indeed, most experts believe attracting votes from minorities Trump has made enormous that former vice president Joe who, each election, comprise a efforts to court Jews, moving the Biden will attract the usual three- growing share of the population, American embassy to Jerusalem quarters of the Jewish vote in the is diminishing. And their chances (after a clutch of presidents general election. of capturing a large chunk of the balked at doing so) and embrac- “The Jews whom Trump is Jewish vote seem minimal. ing Benjamin Netanyahu (even appealing to are the ones he There are few constants in amid the Israeli prime minister’s appealed to in 2016,’’ said L. American political life more continuing political, legal, and Sandy Maisel, the Colby College robust than the Jewish affinity ethical crises). He abandoned the political scientist who was co- for the Democratic Party. Indeed, U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement. He editor of “Jews in American in all the elections of the 21st has supported Israeli settlements Politics,” a book published in century, the share of the Jewish in the West Bank. At a White 2001. “He didn’t win the Jewish vote that went to Democratic House Hanukkah party last year vote last time and there won’t Photo: Yad Vashem nominees varied little, from 79 the president, speaking of Ivanka be any improvement this time. Former Vice President Joe Biden at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Most percent (Al Gore in 2000) to 69 Trump and his grandchildren, experts believe that Biden will attract the usual three-quarters of the percent (Barack Obama in 2012, said, “I’m truly grateful to have continued on page 16 Jewish vote in the general election.

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Lappin Foundation builds Jewish Youth Leadership with online seminar

By Rachel Ellis HaLevi, co-founder and director was really nice because I have of Soul Centered. not been able to see him lately, The Lappin Foundation During the third session, but I gained a greater appre- launched its new Robert Israel Weissman led students through ciation for the difficulties Jewish Lappin Jewish Youth Leadership a leadership journey, incorpo- veterans faced in terms of anti- Seminar for high school and col- rating stories from the Talmud Semitism.” lege students on July 13. More to teach emerging leaders about Several students are further than 70 students from 11 states the meaning of leadership and developing the leadership skills are enrolled in the virtual, six- differing leadership styles. they learned on the Lappin session seminar focusing on Weissman brings a new perspec- Foundation’s free Youth to Israel developing inspirational Jewish tive to the students by defining Adventure (Y2I). Alyssa Ardai leaders. leadership as a learned behav- of Malden, who now attends The seminar was inspired by ior instead of a personality trait. Merrimack College, said her par- the foundation’s founder, Robert He explained that leadership is ticipation in the seminar branch- (Bob) Israel Lappin, who passed about developing certain behav- es off from her experience in Y2I. away in April of 2020. “Bob iors and ways of thinking. “The Jewish Leadership Seminar Lappin inspired generations of “If they can learn to be allows me to further my Jewish young Jewish people to serve humble, learn to listen, learn Ariel Greenberg Sofia Vatnik education, and to connect with as leaders in the Jewish com- about themselves, and master other like-minded teens. I am munity,” said Deborah Coltin, self-awareness, I believe each of Weissman commended the and complete two indepen- glad to learn different ways I the foundation’s executive direc- them can become tremendous students on their commitment dent assignments: interviewing can be a leader, and use it with tor. “Beginning with the creation leaders,” explained Weissman. and engagement in the seminar. a Jewish leader and interview- my friends, education, and my of the Youth to Israel Adventure Ariel Greenberg, a high school “I’ve learned that young people ing a Jewish veteran. For many career,” said Ardai. 50 years ago, and the founda- junior from Hamilton, took the really do give a darn, and that students, these interviews have Sofia Vatnik, a high school tion’s current Jewish leadership advice to heart. “What I learned adults need to make space for been incredibly inspirational junior from Marblehead, and Israel advocacy seminars for from the seminar so far is that the younger people,” he said. and impactful. Ben Kahn, a high summed up the goal of the sem- teens, Bob Lappin’s legacy lives leaders aren’t always the most “If we give them the tools, they school junior from Marblehead, inar in a simple sentence, “It’s on.” popular or famous people,” she will take it from there. I’ve also shared that his interview with important for kids my age to The seminar, which meets said. “Leaders are people who learned that regardless of Jewish his grandfather, a Jewish war know leadership skills because weekly on Monday evenings have stepped up, taken chances, background, they appreciate veteran, brought them closer it will be useful in our future and on Zoom, is led by prominent sacrificed themselves for others, learning from text. Our tradi- together. “The Jewish war vet- we can use it as a way to advo- Jewish leaders, including: Noam and weren’t afraid to be them- tion has so much to offer in this eran interview was a great way cate for Israel and to stop anti- Weissman, senior vice president selves. Leaders are willing to regard. We should never sell to talk to him about his experi- Semitism around the world.” of education at OpenDor Media; learn, willing to fight, willing to them short.” ence in general, but especially Rabbi Marc Baker, president be alone, willing to take the criti- A certificate of achievement how his religious upbringing Contact Deborah Coltin at and CEO of Combined Jewish cism and the blame. Leaders are will be awarded to students who affected his life while serving 978-740-4428 or email dcoltin@ Philanthropies (CJP); and Ariela inspired and inspire others.” participate in all six sessions the United States,” Kahn said. “It lappinfoundation.org. Jewish Teen Initiative to spread its wings as part of CJP In a step to further engage “From its inception, JTI has Joseph Foundation, has become benefit even more teens across teens.jewishboston.com, the more youth and families in Jewish been a 21st century reimagining a local and national model.” Greater Boston through sus- digital platform that launched life, The Jewish Teen Initiative of what it looks like to engage Through this move, CJP will taining and enriching JTI’s core this year. Although the onset of (JTI) will move to Combined teens in Jewish life,” said Rabbi acquire the strong brand of functions. Covid-19 brought new, unfore- Jewish Philanthropies next Marc Baker, CJP president. Jewish Teen Initiative and a suc- “The real winners from this seen challenges, JTI staff quickly month. CJP has been investing “What began as an innovative cessful engagement strategy. It move will be our Jewish teens,” pivoted to ensure our communi- in JTI for many years, recogniz- start-up on the North Shore, will leverage and expand this said Somers, JTI Founder and ty continues to connect through ing its valuable role as an inno- thanks to the vision and sup- relationship-based approach board member. “As we know, robust virtual programs and vative leader in the teen space. port of Jerry Somers and the Jim to community engagement to teen engagement has proven to active social networks around be pivotal in helping to build a important topics such as mental strong committed Jewish com- health and resilience. munity. JTI started on the North JTI will continue to thrive Shore with a vision to engage under CJP. Associate Director more teens in meaningful ways Brett Lubarsky will join CJP’s with Jewish life. This vision was Teen Engagement Team next Epstein Hillel School implemented by an extraordi- month as director of the Jewish nary volunteer-professional Teen Initiative, reuniting with partnership led by Adam Smith, Smith, CJP’s associate vice Proud of our Leadership who fostered relational engage- president, Young Adult & Teen ment for teens. Most impor- Engagement and JTI’s founding tantly, its enthusiastic embrace executive director. Lubarsky will by so many teens demonstrated continue to manage the signa- Proud of our Faculty and Staff the success of the effort and the ture Peer Leaders Fellowship; importance of expanding its direct the adaptation and reach beyond the North Shore.” growth of teens.jewishboston. Proud of our Students and Families It’s been 12 years since the com with CJP’s jewishboston. Jim Joseph Foundation provided com team; support the grant the seed funding for the pilot administration of service days to venture, originally referred to community partners for popular as North Shore Teen Initiative. pipeline events; and continue Proud to be part of the Since then, JTI has brought to innovate in the space of teen significant positive attention social media. to Greater Boston as a “lead- “As CJP invests in a strong, EHS Community ing center of Jewish life and thriving pipeline of opportu- relational engagement.” More nities for Jewish learning and importantly, the initiative has action that begins with young had a meaningful impact on children, we continue to focus #EHSProud thousands of teens, inspiring on the teenage years as a criti- them to live active and vibrant cal stage of development on a For more information contact Mindee Greenberg Jewish lives. person’s Jewish journey,” said at [email protected]. This past year, JTI Boston Baker. “The JTI reputation and engaged 406 teens in 12 pro- approach will be a key next step grams, including four service in CJP’s efforts to ensure that days and four mental health and more teens across our com- wellness programs. The peer munity choose to participate engagement fellows connected in Jewish life and, as a result, with 554 teens in the Greater deepen their sense of connec- Boston community and thou- tion and belonging to the Jewish sands of teens, parents, and people. Our future, after all, is in Jewish professionals visited their hands.”

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In his latest book, Marblehead’s Dolin takes us on a whirlwind tour of the worst hurricanes

By Bette Keva ing, the Boston Harbor cleanup, China JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT trade – as narrative backgrounds looking through a particular lens. MARBLEHEAD – From his home office “A Furious Sky” depicts stories of hero- on a quiet street in Marblehead, Eric ism like the many ordinary people whose Jay Dolin has penned the latest of his courage in the face of death saved oth- nonfiction books, “A Furious Sky: The ers or, who, like Air Force Pilot Joseph B. Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Duckworth, flew a single engine plane Hurricanes.” into a hurricane in 1943 to gather infor- Having hit bookstores the first week mation and prove the strength of his in August – hurricane season – the book aircraft during World War II. These stories opens with 51-year-old Christopher are interwoven with those of epic failures Columbus sailing on his fourth trip to like that of Admiral William F. Halsey, the New World in 1502, stopping off whose poor decision-making during the Spanish city of Santo Domingo in the war resulted in sunken destroyers, Hispaniola (modern day Dominican demolished planes, and the deaths of Republic and Haiti, an island in the Eric Jay Dolin 800 men off the Philippines in the Pacific. Caribbean) on June 29, 1502. Uncertain weather forecasts caused One of his ships was damaged and Furious Sky” an exciting read as it spans Halsey to “steam into instead of away he needed permission to enter port, but the history of America from this name- from typhoons,” Dolin wrote. more importantly, “He was convinced a less first storm until the present. In the There are unforgettable descrip- great storm was brewing,” Dolin writes. process, we are as captivated as when tions, including a quote from author The governor of Hispaniola, Nicolas de we’re on high alert watching a hurricane’s Ernest Hemingway about the Labor Day Ovando, refused Columbus’ request as he ominous trajectory on TV while waiting Hurricane on the Florida Keys in 1935. A was persona non grata on the island for for it to make landfall. resident of the region, Hemingway had many reasons. In the telling of the great hurricanes, volunteered to bring food, medicine, and “A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred- Even so, Columbus issued a dire warn- including Galveston in 1900, Miami to collect the dead in the storm’s after- Year History of America’s Hurricanes” ing to Ovando not to allow a fleet of in 1926, the Florida Keys Labor Day math. Liveright (imprint of W. W. Norton), 2020 28 vessels to leave the island for Spain Hurricane of 1935, the Great New England “Saw more dead then I’d seen in one part because her late grandfather, Harry because of the grave danger posed by a Hurricane of 1938, Hurricanes Carol and place since the Lower Piave [River in Kemelman, who is best known for his looming storm. But Ovando, “derisive- Edna of 1954, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Italy] in June of 1918 … You can’t imagine popular series of rabbi mystery novels, ly labeling Columbus ‘as prophet and Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and Category it, two women naked, tossed up into trees also had a dream of becoming an author soothsayer,’ ignored him.” So, when an 4 Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in 2017, by the water, swollen and stinking … [I] while engaged in a more reliable but awesome hurricane struck on July 10 Dolin weaves a history of meteorological recognize them as the two very nice girls mundane occupation. Among other jobs, with mountainous waves and whipping innovation and ingenuity in the under- who ran a sandwich place and filling- Kemelman had run a hardware store in winds, 24 of the fleet’s vessels sunk along standing and predicting of the destruc- station three miles from the ferry.” Marblehead for years, “but he was always with scores of sailors. tive beasts that pummel us so ferociously. Dolin credits his wife, Jennifer writing on the side,” said Dolin. Forbidden to enter port, Columbus’ “I enjoy writing and telling stories. And (Rooks) Dolin, for supporting his dream Kemelman and his wife, the late Anne fleet nevertheless found shelter in a that’s why I started writing books – to of becoming a full-time writer. With an Kemelman, were well-known figures in secluded harbor and weathered the hur- share the stories that I find most intrigu- undergraduate degree from Brown, a the Jewish community. Jennifer’s parents, ricane without any loss of life. In the ing,” said Dolin, the best-selling author master’s in environmental management Ruth and George Rooks of Swampscott, aftermath, Columbus was accused of of “Leviathan: The History of Whaling in from Yale, and a doctorate in environ- are also active in the Jewish community. sorcery and using “magic arts” to exact America,” and many other award-win- mental policy and planning from MIT, Eric, Jennifer, and their two children revenge on Ovando. It was not witchcraft, ning books about the natural world. Dolin has held a variety of positions. His – Lily, 23, and Harry, 20, – attend Temple states Dolin’s book, but “a master mari- “You can tell a broader story about the last before becoming a full-time writer Sinai of Marblehead and have visited ner’s skill at learning from the natives, history of America through [personal] was as a policy analyst at the National Israel. reading the signs, and seeking shelter.” stories.” Marine Fisheries Service in Gloucester. Gripping tales revealing human fail- Each of his books uses the central Jennifer was supportive of his desire For more on Dolin’s books, visit ings in the midst of danger make “A topic – be it hurricanes, pirates, whal- to change careers, said Dolin, at least in ericjaydolin.com.

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www.chelseajewish.org 4 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – AUGUST 13, 2020 EDITORIAL JEWISH JOURNAL Steven A. Rosenberg PUBLISHER/EDITOR World War II: 75 years later eventy-five years ago, on Aug. 15, 1945, Looking back, the world would be a much World War II came to an end with the different place today if America had not Sannouncement by the Japanese emperor intervened and entered the war. The men and that the country had surrendered. Thus ended women who served in our military, and with the the deadliest and most destructive war in modern Allied forces, saved our democracy and prevented history. For Americans, the effort included 16.1 a world governed by fascism. According to Yad million men and 342,000 women. Of those Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, Americans who served, 406,000 men and 217 more than 10,000 American Jewish soldiers were women were killed in the war; another 671,000 killed in the war, and 36,000 received citations. were wounded. Throughout the world, the Today, 75 years after the war, we can learn casualty rates were staggering. According to the much from Germany’s actions and America’s National WW II Museum in New Orleans, 15 response. As fascism grips major countries million soldiers were killed on the battlefield, 25 throughout the world today, Americans would be million were wounded, and 45 million civilians well-suited if they looked back at what the brave were killed during the war. men and women fought for in World War II. They The war also ushered in an unprecedented wanted a better life for their families, and did not evil that led to the extermination of 6 million want their civil liberties eliminated. They fought Jews. Starting in 1933, the Nazis began to for a free world, and for democracy. They did build concentration camps and by 1945, had not stand by and let someone else take care of established more than 1,000 death centers. But it. They took action. They did not stand by when the implementation of Germany’s Final Solution, fascism threatened to swallow up the world. which called for the murder of world Jewry, did We honor them on this anniversary – for their not happen all at once. Long before the war, bravery and commitment to a better world. Their democracy began to erode in Germany. With actions saved a way of life, and what was left of Hitler’s rise, he introduced state-enforced racism. world Jewry. We offer thanks to the veterans who This led to deportation, and the calculated are still alive, and for those who have passed, may murder of much of European Jewry. their memory be a blessing. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Standing up to racial injustice A looming threat for all I have been reading the has been a significant uptick The recent Journal article ing covenants, some also wrote chant “Jews will not replace us,” Journal’s Letters to the Editor in anti-Semitism. But for some, headlined, “Anti-Semitism and or supported covenants forbid- and are happy to post George regarding Black Lives Matter being willing to separate the Black Lives Matter,” fails to ding housing in some subur- Soros conspiracy theories in very carefully. I can see that two injustices, is not downplay- acknowledge several important ban areas to non-Caucasian. support of Trump. Trump’s some writers have found cred- ing either. points. First, the fact that several Nor were Jews always innocent father, as many have noted, was ible reasons not to support the Perhaps a less divisive expla- individuals associated with Black in the practice and reaction to associated with a New York KKK Black Lives foundation and I nation is that some of us sepa- Lives Matter have expressed redlining in real estate. rally and as many have con- presume, the movement. Yet, rate the BLM brand, the BLM anti-Semitic ideas does not dis- Third, and shamefully to my firmed, including his niece, in accusing anyone of downplay- slogan, from the reality of racial credit the BLM organization or mind, some of the major donors this case a bruised apple falls ing the anti-Semitic vitriol com- injustice. Maybe someone can the broader social movement to Trump’s campaign and cre- not far from the tree. ing from the top down seems to prove me wrong, but I think it against police violence and sys- ators of some of the policies Finally, let there be no mis- downplay another reality. would be difficult to find a rabbi temic racism of which it is a part. that are antithetical to the val- take, ask the Southern Poverty Anti-Semitism is coming that will tell you that not stand- Second, while it is true that ues for which Herschel and King Law Center, the ADL, or any- from many organizations on ing up to racial injustice makes Jews have been significant marched over 50 years ago and one with open eyes or ears, the the political right and on the you a more righteous Jew. and important partners in the for which Judaism stands are greatest threat to American Jews political left. Surely, we do not Ann Navon fight against racism, it must be Jews. is not a few anti-Semitic peo- need the ADL to tell us there Swampscott acknowledged that Jews have Fourth, and most impor- ple of color, but the reelection also and sadly as individuals tantly, the greatest anti-Semitic of Donald Trump, his gangster and groups engaged in dis- threat comes from Trumpism, entourage, and the destruction A blessing at Temple Sinai criminatory behavior and racist its enablers in the disgraceful of our democracy. Temple Sinai in Marbleherad one to enter and leave safely; practices. In fact, just as Jews Republican Party, and the White Robert Shuman opened up for Shabbos “Live” mask requirements; over 10 were victims of restrictive hous- Nationalist anti-Semites who Marblehead services on Saturday, August feet distancing; reservations for 8. For someone who does not seating prior to attending, and Zoom on Shabbos, this was a wonderful ruach from Cantor Rabbi Steinsaltz: A Zionist appreciation G-dsend. David Aronson and a Torah After so many weeks ... lead- commentary on the Parsha By Moshe Phillips an educator. And the world was itual – by deciding that Israel is ing to so many months, I was from Rabbi David Henriquez, I Rabbi Steinsaltz’s student body. a Jewish State that has to find its “starved” for davening (praying) was transformed to a feeling of abbi Steinsaltz, who He spent decades teaching, strength in reconnecting to its on Shabbos in shul. complete peace and happiness. passed away August 7 in writing, publishing, lecturing, past, to a feeling of a mission. With the proper guidelines: We will survive. RJerusalem at the age of 83, mentoring, and organizing, and Army and economy may help Single bathroom availability; Rebecca Rosen was a rabbi in the most authen- all of this work was focused on but the state can exist only when unbelievable directions guiding Marblehead tic meaning of the word: he was bringing Jews closer to Judaism it is built on a dream.” and Jewish sources. While this may not have But, I think what Rabbi made Rabbi Steinsaltz a seem- Steinsaltz really was at his ingly conventional “Zionist” it essence was a dreamer. Rabbi does not matter. His life-long Steinsaltz dreamed of a world commitment to making Jewish where Jews cared more about unity marked him as a “Zionist.” each other, where ancient And his dreaming was clearly Jewish wisdom was accessible a Zionist trait as well. to all Jews, and where Jerusalem From Herzl’s dream of a regained its centrality in Jewish modern Jewish State, to Eliezer spiritual life for all Jews. Ben-Yehuda’s single-minded He was uniquely dedicated devotion to bringing about to creating a future where Jews, the revival of spoken Hebrew, wherever they were and what- to the dream of Jewish self- ever their background, may defense brought into reality develop a stronger attachment by Ze’ev Jabotinsky and Yosef to Jews, Judaism, and the Jewish Trumpeldor, to Rabbi Avraham State. In 2007, Rabbi Steinsaltz Yitzchak Kook enunciating wrote in Time Magazine, “The the theological imperative for only way to ensure the state (of a modern Zionist state, Israel Israel) is, strangely enough, spir- continued on page 5

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Fighting Covid-19: A wake-up call to the Israeli public

By Ronni Gamzu Ministry directives. I pledge to ensure they remain logical and fair to all sectors, ERUSALEM – This summer, I accept- taking into consideration their various ed the responsibility of heading the needs. Jeffort to reduce coronavirus mor- As for the protests taking place bidity in Israel. Many had warned me nationwide: such rallies are the heart beforehand that the Israeli public would and soul of democracy and every Israeli not cooperate, that politicians would seeking to protest can go out and do constantly interfere with my work, and so. But while the coronavirus outbreak that I should demand that my jurisdic- is raging, protesters must be cautious. tion over the matter be outlined in writ- They need to wear face masks prop- ing. erly and observe social distancing as the I was glad to learn that these fears locations allow. Every gathering, legal have been disproved, and I find that or illegal, bears the potential to cause everyone is cooperating with me in full. mass infections. The coronavirus does But I am first and foremost proud of the not differentiate between a wedding and public’s response and cooperation. a demonstration. For the past two weeks, I have been The politicians on the right and left – trying my best to lower the coronavi- despite the occasional jab – have faith in Photo: Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 rus attack rate – the number of people A Magen David Adom medical team member handles a coronavirus test sample. me, and must continue to place reduc- infected by a single confirmed carrier ing morbidity and economic recovery as – to below one, thus reducing morbidity but it requires all of us to observe direc- The public has to have the confidence a top priority. without imposing a lockdown. tives very carefully. that this can succeed, because this is the All the politicians I spoke to this week, It is important to note that no country I strive, against all odds, to reduce only way for us to defeat the coronavi- including the prime minister, are reluc- has tried to counter this kind of morbid- morbidity without imposing a lockdown, rus. In order to succeed, every sector in tant to impose a lockdown. ity rate without shutting down public while encouraging the public’s coop- society must do its part and give a little They understand the socio-economic activity. Not even Sweden, where mor- eration and increasing its confidence; for the country’s sake. impact and the ongoing economic dam- bidity rates are lower than Israel’s but by integrating the IDF’s amazing capa- The Arab sector must take control of age, but they fear that not taking the Covid-19 mortality is far greater. bilities to train thousands of people to the epidemic in Arab townships. It must proper steps against this disease will By following and observing the conduct rapid, in-depth and advanced comply with social distancing directives impact our national resilience and glob- Health Ministry’s directives, the public epidemiological investigations. We are and forgo large parties. al standing. has been able to see the daily tally of focusing on cities with high morbid- The ultra-Orthodox sector and its This is a wake-up call to the Israeli confirmed coronavirus cases stabilize ity rather than shutting them down and leaders, spiritual and political alike, public. Let’s make the effort and defeat at 1,500-2,000 cases. But getting that giving local authorities the necessary must speak out and demand that the the coronavirus. We deserve to get back number down to a few hundred cases responsibility; we are also increasing mass gatherings and celebrations held to our normal lives as soon as possible. requires greater effort, and without a municipal and police enforcement. in clear violation of coronavirus direc- country-wide effort we simply won’t be The rationale that drives me is tives stop because they represent the Professor Ronni Gamzu is Israel’s able to do it. humane and simple: instead of order- loss of human life. Coronavirus Project Coordinator. This endeavor is likely to take several ing a top-to-bottom lockdown we are The general public must serve as an This article first appeared in Israel weeks and it will prevent a lockdown, encouraging order from the bottom up. example for full compliance with Health Hayom. Rabbi Steinsaltz from page 4 Lebanon and Beirut, then and now By Norvell DeAtkine JNS.org

hen I was in Lebanon from 1967 to 1970, it was an oasis of tranquility and sophis- Wtication visited by tourists from all over the world, including Arabs seeking relief from the continuing carnage in their own lands. The other students in my class at the American University in Beirut (AUB) were from all over the Middle East and the United States. The faculty was more open-minded than what you find on American Photo: JNS.org universities today. A massive stockpile of weapons-grade ammonium For instance, one textbook we used (From nitrate exploded in the Beirut port on Aug. 4. Golden River to Golden Road) was written by the famous ethnographer Raphael Patai. Patai is seen ening hastened by the “return of Islam” – in among elitist Arabs and Islamists today as one effect the radical Sunni movements who view the

Photo: Chabad.org of the most hated writers on Arab culture, not Shi’ites as infidels. The Shi’ites of Lebanon were Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz because he was wrong or denigrated Arabs, but always the country’s underclass, providing the basically because he was Jewish. They particularly maids and laborers for the rich Christians and exists because of dreamers 2011: “Everyone who lives in hate his book The Arab Mind – the best book ever Sunnis. This was aggravated by the presence of who gave all they had to make Jerusalem – especially those like written on Arab culture in English. Palestinian refugees fleeing the 1948 and 1967 sure that their dreams did not me who were born here – is in If one had to choose the specific date on which wars. They took control of the Shi’ite region of remain in the realm of dreams. love with the city, really in love. the Lebanese dream ended, it was in 1968 when Lebanon and treated the Shi’ites like indentured No one can question that For us, it is not just a place, not Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser bul- servants. This ultimately resulted in the April Rabbi Steinsaltz was a mere just a house; it is a home.” lied the weak Lebanese leaders into reaching an 1985 “War of the Camps” in which Shi’ite fighters dreamer: his prodigious writing Jerusalem is a home for all agreement with Yasser Arafat to use Lebanon as a roamed through Palestinian refugee camps killing alone proves that. But, Rabbi Jews. Let us do our part to make launching pad for attacks in Israel. The Egyptian everyone in sight. Steinsaltz did much more than sure it remains so and we should ambassador was known as Lebanon’s proconsul. Today, with Iran’s support, the Shi’ites of just write: He led. also strive to love her as much as The Lebanese government always acceded to his Hezbollah control Lebanon and their clerics have The Jewish people may not its residents do even if we do not demands. enriched themselves at the expense of the people. have his leadership now, but we live there. According to the agreement, the Palestinians As is the case almost everywhere in the Arab do have the words he left us to Rabbi Steinsaltz was the were allowed to use the “Arafat Trail” along the world, the “Israeli threat” has become a diversion help us move forward. recipient of the Israel Prize tops of Lebanese mountains to attack Israel. In used by the rulers to keep the people in somno- Rabbi Steinsaltz wrote the in 1988 and was awarded the return, it was supposed to keep armed Palestinians lence. following in 1995: “We speak President’s Medal in 2012, and off the streets. But of course, they did not, and French President Emmanuel Macron visited about continuity and about with these two distinctions he soon the streets of Beirut were swarming with Beirut’s harborside blast zone on Aug. 6, where he passing on our Judaism to the earned Israel’s highest civilian swaggering armed Palestinians. The Lebanese, as got a firsthand glimpse of the public fury toward next generation. What is this honors. always, acquiesced. Most ironically, prior to the the Lebanese leadership. A woman who hugged Judaism? In many cases, it is an There’s no doubt in my mind, agreement, the Lebanese army had bested the him later begged him not to send financial aid to empty word that doesn’t con- however, that Rabbi Steinsaltz Palestinian Liberation Organization in a series of the Hezbollah government or the political elite tain anything at all.” would rather we forget the clashes in the mountains. “because they will steal the money.” Others called It is our duty and obligation prizes that he was awarded The majority of the population of Lebanon did on France to govern Lebanon as a protector- to make sure that our Judaism and instead, we study his work not want to be part of the Arab world. Certainly ate, like it once did. The Christians, Sunni Arabs has meaning. Rabbi Steinsaltz and translate his teachings not the Maronite Christians or most of the Shi’ites, and other segments of the population, including helped to open the path for into everyday action to move who view “Arab unity” as a term for Sunni Arab a fairly significant number of Shi’ites, despise Jews in our time to more easily ourselves closer to the greatest domination. As an Iraqi scholar once famously Hezbollah and its sometime cleric and full-time understand what our Judaism is attachment to G-d, fellow Jews, said, “nothing divides the Arabs as much as the terrorist leader, Hassan Nasrallah. But with the and what it can be. Judaism, Jerusalem, and Israel question of unity.” However, in the years since the support of Syria and Iran, and a large proportion One way we can fulfill this that we can muster. Lebanese have had to genuflect, at least publicly, of Shi’ites in the ranks of the Lebanese army, it’s duty and obligation is to bet- at the altar of Arab unity – until it was overtaken not likely to be ousted from power. ter comprehend the gift we Moshe Phillips is national by an even more malevolent force: Iran. have in a unified Jerusalem. director of Herut North The Iranians were quick to take advantage of Norvell DeAtkine is a retired U.S. Army Rabbi Steinsaltz wrote in America’s U.S. division. the Shi’ite reawakening in Lebanon, a reawak- colonel. 6 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – AUGUST 13, 2020

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Josh Levy, 28 By Michael Wittner JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT Job: Photographer, digital producer at SiriusXM What was your Jewish Hebrew name: Yaakov background growing up? Hometown: Marblehead I grew up very Conservative – I was very immersed in the Jewish community. I went to Cohen Hillel Academy Currently living in: Los Angeles for eight years, so that was all day, every day. I went to Alma maters: Epstein Hillel School ’06, Camp Bauercrest for 14 summers. After middle school, Marblehead High School ’10, Emerson College ’14 my parents made me do Prozdor, the Hebrew high school supplement, and I also was involved in organizations Favorite food: Breakfast burritos like USY. My parents actually wanted me to go to Gann [Academy] and I ended up wanting to go to Marblehead Favorite music: Phish, King Gizzard & High School. Post-living in Massachusetts, like the last the Lizard Wizard … Animal Collective, psyche- seven years or so, I would say I’m not a practicing, reli- delic rock, African psych rock, African jazz gious Jew. Like I don’t go to all the High Holidays, I’m not doing all that, but the morality, the history, just the way Favorite movies: “The Big Lebowski,” interviews in a radio studio, and also we have a perform- of living has been embedded in my life. Since we’re in ing space where people come in and either record ses- “Akira,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “In the Mood For quarantine, my old roommate had his parents ship Seder sions with or without video. Before the quarantine started Love,” “The Lighthouse,” “The Thing” plates and the Hagaddahs, so we did Passover this year; in January, I shot Coldplay, Beck, and a few other people always down to light the Hanukkah candles – it’s more of Favorite TV shows: “Twin Peaks,” – Foreigner. We’ve been producing new content in quar- a solidarity thing with Judaism than a religious, spiritual antine, like games with artists where we play their song “Cowboy Bebop,” “Fargo,” “Tim and Eric Awesome experience. backwards and make them guess what it is, or editing Show, Great Job!,” “Better Call Saul,” “Breaking How did you get into film? tutorial videos for listeners to learn guitar while they’re in Bad” quarantine. I got into that when I was in high school. I ended up “Dune,” “Cat’s Favorite books: taking all the video classes that I could, and I just fell in Before, you worked as a Cradle,” “American Gods,” “Blood Meridian,” “The love with it. I’m kind of a big nerd, I just soak in as much freelance cinematographer. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” “How to Be An entertainment as I can, and I realized all I wanted to do Going into college, I wanted to be a director. I just Antiracist” was tell stories and to make TV and film. Luckily, I had knew I wanted to make films. I’ve since found that I’m not Favorite travel destination: parents who were able to indulge me on this dream trip, a bad director, I’m just less confident in directing. While I and I applied to a bunch of different film schools across was in college I found that I was really into the technical Grand Tetons in Wyoming the country, and Emerson’s the only one who told me I aspect of cameras and lights, so that’s why I claimed that I Somewhere you’d like to go could put a camera in my hand as soon as I got into the was a cinematographer. And as I’ve been out here creating school. content for people and for myself, I’ve realized that I can’t next: Japan Where did that lead? really compete with these cinematographers. One of the Favorite North Shore spot: things about cinematography is all the equipment, and Right now I am a photographer and producer of video Old Town Marblehead that’s like hundreds of thousands of dollars. I slowly but content at SiriusXM Radio … the first question is always surely realized I wanted to be more of a writer and pro- Favorite Jewish holiday: why is a radio station shooting video. I work on their mar- ducer, especially in the wake of the George Floyd protests Rosh Hashanah keting team specifically, so it’s a lot of the ads and stuff and diversity in the industry, and personally through all that you’re seeing on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. of that I felt like – not that my voice isn’t worthwhile, but Favorite Jewish person not Right now in the pandemic, it’s all gotten shaken up a there are other voices that are more necessary here, and in your family: Rabbi David Cohen- little bit – I really just look at Zoom footage all day, and I would rather use my ability to make films and produce Henriquez it’s usually like interviews between a host and an artist. content for people of color who have ideas, but might not When we were in the office, I was actually shooting those be getting the attention they deserve.

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We’ll explore visual danvers • salem SERVICE, 7 p.m., Congregation is purchasing a limited number of books dialogues on politics, temporary art, and peabody • beverly Shirat Hayam of the North Shore; Zoom for those who do not have a copy or Israeli society, and learn about the people access: zoom.us/j/460715647, or dial cannot obtain one. One book per family. behind the art. What motivates them and in at: (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID: 460 If you will be participating in the book what are they trying to tell us – and why 715 647. discussion and need a copy please rsvp in the street? Visit jccns.org ––for more to: Susan at the Temple office - susan. SHABBAT MINYAN PRAYER information and Zoom link. [email protected] by: Wednesday SERVICE, 8 p.m., Temple Ner Tamid at EQU AL HOUS ING August 5th. Join Zoom: us02web.zoom. templenertamid.org. 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3300 B.C.E.) in the Golan, dies at age 88 at Kibbutz AUG. 19, 1856 Ginossar. She began her archaeological work at Michah Joseph Berdichevski Is Born Susita, an ancient Roman city near Kibbutz Ein Scholar and writer Michah Gev, where she lived, as an assistant to Michael Joseph Berdichevski is born in Avi-Yona during the War of Independence. She Ukraine. He writes short stories, didn’t pursue a doctorate until the 1960s. novels and essays in Yiddish and German, but he is best known for his Hebrew writings, including a lengthy debate with Ahad Ha’am about the nature of Hebrew lit- erature. Berdichevski’s insistence on the value of secular Hebrew lit- erature inspires younger writers.

Central Zionist Archives photo He also spends years recording (Clockwise from bottom left) Yehoshua Ravnitzky, Jewish folklore. After his death, Mordechai “Ben-Ami” Rabinowich, Hayim Nachman his wife and their son Emanuel Bialik and Ahad Ha’am are shown in 1926. Bin-Gorion translated some of his works into German, among them Die Sagen der Juden (“The Michah Joseph Berdichevski AUG. 18, 2000 Legends of the Jews”) and Der spent the last years of his life Archaeologist Claire Epstein Dies Born Judas (“The Well of Judah”), compiling Jewish folklore. Photo by Michael Eisenberg published in six volumes. Archaeologist Claire Epstein, a London native Claire Epstein led excavations of the ancient city of whose excavations in Israel included the discovery Hippos (Susita) on the eastern shore of the Sea of of the culture of the Chalcolithic Period (4500 to Galilee in the 1950s. AUG. 20, 1920 Yishuv Publishes First Medical Journal The first Hebrew-language medical journal in Palestine, Harefuah (Medicine), begins publishing on a quarterly schedule under the auspices of the Jewish Medical Association of Palestine. The editor is ophthalmologist Aryeh Feigenbaum, who as a teen- ager in Poland told a friend that he would become a doctor, move to Palestine and found its first medical journal in Hebrew. The Israel Medical Association now publishes the journal monthly.

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Except for Chabad, High Holiday services will be held online from page 1

Meyer of Temple Emanu-El said the beach with a shofar blast 5781 virtually – including Ahavat Achim follows a vol- the decision to hold virtual High and “the most important Rosh Temple Ner Tamid of Peabody untary dues model and has Holiday services was “not a sur- Hashanah songs,” the rabbi said. and Temple Ahavat Achim in never sold High Holiday tickets. prise to anyone.” Rabbi Yossi Lipsker of Chabad Gloucester. “It’s less of an issue for Ahavat In a normal year, Emanu-El of the North Shore said the cur- Rabbi Richard Perlman of Ner Achim than it might be for other would hold six services on Yom rent plans are to hold outdoor Tamid noted that the virtual ser- congregations where the High Kippur, each one geared to dif- services in Swampscott. He vices have the support of the Holidays are an important fea- ferent groups, with the largest noted that these plans are “not majority of congregants. He said ture of the budget,” Lewis said. such gathering drawing between concrete yet.” that when congregants were sur- At Temple Sinai, Cohen- 900 to 1,000 attendees. At the moment, Chabad in veyed last month, almost three- Henriquez said that while things “Obviously there’s no way to Swampscott aims to hold “mul- quarters were comfortable with are “worrisome,” he’s hopeful do that safely indoors,” Meyer tiple outdoor services options,” the idea. people will purchase tickets for said. Lipsker said, adding that all He said that he has explained the online services as if it’s a In an attempt to limit the will “adhere to social distanc- to the congregation “the diffi- donation. Rabbi Richard Perlman of Ner spread of the coronavirus, ing guidelines” and require sign- Tamid noted that the virtual ser- culty of bringing hundreds of “The reality is that many, Governor Charlie Baker last ups. vices have the support of the people into the building,” noting many temples have a huge, big week reduced the limit on out- “We might be having a more majority of congregants. He said the state’s restricted occupancy percent of their income from door gatherings from 100 to traditional, somewhat truncat- that when congregants were sur- rules. Beyond that, he said, other the High Holidays – 50 percent 50 people. The limit for indoor ed, abbreviated traditional ser- veyed last month, almost three- issues arose, such as restroom sometimes, from sales on tick- gatherings remains at 25 people. vice in the morning,” Lipsker quarters were comfortable with access and entering and exiting ets or renewals of membership, At Temple Sinai in said, “do that perhaps two to the idea. the building. usually around Rosh Hashanah,” Marblehead, the leadership ini- three times in the course of the Perlman indicated that if Cohen-Henriquez said. “It tially hoped to have hybrid High morning, then plan to do some- for the High Holidays: a small, coronavirus cases do not go up affects many temples if people Holiday services, but that didn’t thing as well later in the morn- traditional indoor service and in Massachusetts, there might be don’t sign up and contribute as work out due to state regula- ing or early afternoon, for a more three other services, all in an out- a possibility of a soft opening for a donor for High Holiday tickets tions, according to Rabbi David child, family-friendly [experi- door tent: a morning service, a Shabbat later this year. However, this year.” Cohen-Henriquez. ence].” second service, and a family ser- he said, “the High Holidays this Asked about such concerns, Instead, Temple Sinai decid- The rabbi said “If someone vice led by Schusterman’s wife, year are out of the question.” Lipsker said, “A lot of that ed to have live-streamed ser- can’t make it to the alternatives Raizel Schusterman. All services At Gloucester’s Ahavat Achim, remains to be seen. As we start vices over a shorter time period. we are offering this year and will have masks and social dis- Rabbi Steven Lewis explained getting closer to a season that is “We will adapt the service, remains at home, we are going to tancing and attendance will be the plan to hold virtual services traditionally a season of tzeda- cutting here and there – it’s very be offering [options] for people capped at each. on the synagogue website, punc- kah, obviously Jewish organiza- painful,” Cohen-Henriquez said. to do, to the best of their ability, “We think it’s important tuated by a shofar blast. “We’ll tions are the recipients of that “[For] some parts and tunes, to be able to observe the High to have an in-person option try to find ways for people to tzedakah. I certainly would hope people come once a year … Holidays in their own homes.” available for people,” Rabbi connect to the community, even those in a position to contribute [Deciding] what to include and Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman said. “We don’t though we’re not physically or do tzedakah will hopefully do take out [took] some time.” Schusterman of the Alevy Family have Zoom on Shabbat or holi- together,” Lewis said. so this year.” There will be one in-person Chabad of Peabody is currently days. Zoom is not an option for He noted that “in a real, phys- In the end, there are other event, a Tashlich service on planning four separate services us.” Noting that “many prefer” a ical service, people have all sorts concerns that outweigh finan- traditional service, he said, “We of interactions,” including talk- cial ones, said Ragozin of Shirat see it as part of our mission for ing to people and sitting next to Hayam. Although he said “We those who feel comfortable with them. hope people will respond very Jewish day schools work together it.” However, he added, “Elderly “You lose all that,” he said of generously,” he also said it has to reopen their campuses this fall or otherwise compromised peo- the online experience. been a difficult time for many from page 1 ple should consider not partici- Some synagogues also are because of Covid-19. pating until [things are] more wrestling with the economic “I think there is going to be a under control or there’s some impact of the shutdown and the deep sense of loss,” Ragozin said. “It was a shared deci- Rather than each school get- kind of vaccine.” loss of membership dues and “The question is, can we create sion,” Rebecca Lurie told the ting advice from its own health Other North Shore syna- tzedakah during a normal High something new … through the Journal. Lurie, head of Solomon care experts, the collaborative gogues will welcome The Year Holidays season. use of virtual services? Schechter Day School of established a working group Greater Boston in Newton, said that draws on guidance from a school leaders recognized there field of infectious disease spe- was an advantage to pooling cialists, pulmonologists, and their expertise and experience. other authorities from the area’s “The power will be in all of us top hospitals and universities. WELCOME HOME! together,” she recalled. Nearly 300 faculty and staff Since then, the school participated in a recent forum heads have spoken weekly in the collaborative organized remote conversations with sup- with its health care specialists. port from Combined Jewish More than 220 questions were Philanthropies of Greater submitted in advance. Boston. Gold said the collabora- In addition to Hillel Epstein tive hopes to arrange a similar and Solomon Schechter, forum for parents. the group includes New The fact that the schools are England Hebrew Academy in being guided by medical pro- Brookline; MetroWest Jewish fessionals is reassuring, espe- Day School in Framingham; cially at a point when there is Boston’s Jewish Community so much uncertainty, according Day School in Watertown; to Rabbi Yaakov Jaffe, a teacher Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael in Chestnut and part-time administrator at Hill; The Rashi School in the Maimonides School. Faculty Dedham; Gann Academy in concerns vary. Some may be Waltham; Maimonides School at risk, others have children in in Brookline; Shaloh House schools with remote learning Jewish Day School in Brighton; who will remain at home, said and Striar Hebrew Academy in Jaffe, who was speaking only for Sharon. himself. 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Natanielle Blue, 31, of Beverly Robert Fox, 83, of Marblehead Natanielle Blue, 31, of Beverly, and nephew, and many loving Funeral Service, 151 Washington Robert Fox, of Marblehead, member of the Marblehead passed away on July 31, 2020. cousins and relatives. Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150. entered into rest on August 2, Yacht Club. Bob will be deeply Beloved spouse of Nicole Private services and intern- Sharing written remem- 2020 at the age of 83. missed by his family and friends. Labrecque-Blue. Devoted parent ment were held at Ezrath brances and condolences dur- Beloved husband of Judith Due to regulation imposed of Rory. Loving child of Adrienne Israel Cemetery in Danvers. ing this time will be essential in Fox, with whom he shared 55 by the Coronavirus pandemic, and Yitzhak Blue of Lynnfield. Contributions in memory helping the Blue family remi- years of marriage. Devoted a private graveside service will Sibling of Phillip and Miriam of Natanielle may be made nisce, celebrate, and heal. We father of Isadora Fox. Cherished be held at Beth Olam Cemetery Blue of Lynnfield. Grandchild of to Rory’s college fund via encourage you to share your grandfather of Sasha Kleinman in Middletown, R.I. In lieu of Chaya and the late Moshe Blau GoFundMe, or to the charity of memories by visiting torffuner- and Dvora Kleinman. The lov- flowers, expressions of sympathy and the late Barbara and Harry your choice. Assisting the family alservice.com. ing brother of Stephen Fox. Dear may be made in Bob’s memory to Gloss. Also survived by a niece with arrangements was the Torf son of the late Isadore and Clare the Alzheimer’s Association (alz. (Kessler) Fox. org). Arrangements were han- Born on July 12, 1937, Bob dled by Stanetsky-Hymanson Freda (Shaievitz) Cutler, 76, of Delray Beach, Fla., grew up in Revere and was a Memorial Chapel, Salem. For formerly of Malden and Everett longtime resident of the North more information or to regis- Shore. He was active in the sail- ter in the online guestbook, visit Freda (Shaievitz) Cutler, late brother Charlie Greenberg. She ews Howard, David, and Robert ing community and a longtime stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of leaves behind her stepdaughters Greenberg. She also leaves Malden and originally of Everett, Audrey Dantowitz, her husband behind her many close and very entered into rest on July 30, 2020, Elliot, and their daughter Willow, dear friends. Suzanne Degen Tabasky, 68, of Malden two days shy of her 77th birth- and Andrea Cutler. She is sur- Donations in Freda’s memory Suzanne Degen Tabasky, 68, Islamorada, Fla., in the Florida day. vived by her foster-son David may be made to the Alzheimer’s entered into rest peacefully on Keys. She was predeceased by her Weisman, his wife Lisa, and their Association (alz.org), or your August 6, 2020. Suzanne was a passionate parents Rose and Jake Shaievitz, son Joey, along with her niece choice of organization. Suzanne grew up in Malden, Zionist and activist and facili- her husband Warren, and her Susan Swartz, and her neph- the daughter of Neicei and Jerry tated Holocaust education and Degen. In her youth, she devel- awareness. She was a partici- oped her lifelong love for ani- pant in the Shoah Foundation’s mals, gardening, and music. recordings of survivor testimo- The Jewish Journal prints INDOOR SHOWROOM She attended UMass Boston ny. brief notices for free, if space HUNDREDS OF MEMORIALS and studied at the University She was a hot ticket, seek- allows. Biographical sketches of Tel Aviv, graduating with a ing adventure and a bit of mis- NO SUB-CONTRACTING up to 200 words cost $100; degree in botany. She opened chief in all she did. 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BACKER, Ruth Yanofsky, 89 – late of Woodbridge, Conn., formerly of Marblehead and Saugus. Died on August 6, 2020. Wife of the late Larry Backer. Mother of David and Sharon Backer. Daughter of the late Jeanette and Benjamin Yanofsky. (Stanetsky- Hymanson)

PLATCOW, Gloria, 91 – late of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Marblehead and Danvers. Died on August 7, 2020. Wife of the late Richard Platcow. Mother of Ellen Zavell, Joanne Robbins, Daniel Platcow, and the late Michael Platcow. Grandmother of James Robbins, Jessica Robbins, Alec Zavell, Sophie Platcow, Ethan Platcow, and Eric Platcow. Sister of David Germaine and the late Irwin Germaine. Daughter of the late Henry and Frances Germaine. (Stanetsky- Hymanson) OBITUARIES THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG –AUGUST 13, 2020 13

One of Judaism’s great Janet Linda Wiseman, 70, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Peabody Janet Linda Wiseman, age 70, half-full, never half-empty. She their company and comerade- commentators, Rabbi Adin of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly was a positive force with great rie. We have been blessed with of Peabody, passed away on July insight. wonderful friends who have Steinsaltz, dies at age 83 29, 2020. Janet is survived by her Janet earned her Bachelor’s become our family. Janet was husband Alvin Rosenblum, and degree at Salem State University, known for her wit, her intellect, Rabbi Adin Even-Israel her brother Edward Wiseman of and her Master’s degree at and her warmth. Our love was Steinsaltz, one of Judaism’s Andover. Simmons University in Boston. a constant and continued to exceptional modern-day com- Janet was very warm-hearted, She was an overachiever in her grow. After 26 years together, we mentators, died in Jerusalem full of life. Her big smile wel- business career as an account were still on our honeymoon. after suffering from acute pneu- comed friends into her life. executive, consistently earn- She was the light in my life. I’ve monia. He was 83 years old. She had a passion for garden- ing her companies highest been blessed to have Janet by Steinsaltz was born in ing and enjoyed a green thumb. “President’s Achievement” my side. Jerusalem on July 11, 1937. She was in awe of the little award. She will always be in my heart His scholarship was noted at things like the birds, butterflies, Janet always looked for the and soul. May she rest in peace an early age. He studied math- the flowers. Her glass was always positive in people, enjoying and her memory be a blessing. ematics, chemistry and phys- ics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and after gradu- Sylvia (Schwartz) Toby, 83, of Peabody ating began his career as an Sylvia (Schwartz) Toby, of competitor at Mahjong, hosting educator and a school principal Peabody, entered into rest on and attending games at friends’ in Jerusalem. It was also the August 5, 2020 at the age of 83. homes and always remem- beginning of his writing a great Beloved wife of Martin Toby. bering to have plenty of treats many varied Jewish books. Devoted mother of Bruce Toby around. You could always count Photo courtesy of the Steinsaltz Center In 1965, in conjunction with Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz and his wife Jean of Essex, on Sylvia to have Hershey’s the Government of Israel, he (holding Torah scroll). Beverly Toby and her husband kisses and Reese’s peanut butter founded the Israel Institute for Michael of Middleton, and Alan cups on hand at all times, and Talmudic Publications, later ates from Bar-Ilan University, Toby and his wife Lisa of Boston. putting lots of sweet and salty the Steinsaltz Center, which Ben-Gurion University of the Cherished grandmother of snacks out while entertaining at became his life’s work – help- Negev and Yeshiva University in Julia Toby, step-grandmother her pool every summer. She was ing to make Judaism and the New York. of Jayne Barrett and Jonathan a wonderful listener who had a heritage of Israel accessible The U.S. Library of Congress Stanton, and great-step grand- kind and generous spirit, and by translating and explaining recently announced the accep- mother of Riley, Carter, and she always made people feel at the Babylonian Talmud to the tance into its catalogue of an Jude. She was the dear daugh- home. whole world. English translation of an exten- ter of the late Minnie and Carl Sylvia will be dearly missed Steinsaltz is considered one sive work about the Steinsaltz Schwartz. by her family and friends, and of the most important con- Center and its work. Sylvia grew up in we pray that she is now resting temporary Jewish religious The Steinsaltz Center in Northampton and gradu- her family. She was full of energy in peace with her beloved Marty. commentators and thinkers. Jerusalem has served as an ated from Northampton High and spunk, and could talk about Due to regulation imposed by His writings and philosophi- umbrella organization, coordi- School. After marrying and any subject – from books, mov- the Coronavirus pandemic, a cal works have been translated nating the rabbi’s various activi- moving to Peabody, she worked ies, and what the stars wore at private graveside service will be into dozens of languages to the ties and initiatives, and it will in the family business side-by- the Oscars – to local sports, cur- held at Ezrath Israel Cemetery, benefit of millions of people all continue to do so in his mem- side with her husband Marty of rent events, and the latest politi- Danvers. over the world. He authored as ory. The organization includes 39 years. Marty was the love of cal debates. In lieu of flowers, please many as 60 books on various a publishing house, and works her life and her best friend. In While she was very active in consider donating in Sylvia’s topics, including guides to and to establish educational insti- their spare time, they were dedi- her community, most impor- memory to the Masconomet commentaries on the Talmud, tutions- and promote informal cated members of the Temple tant to Sylvia was being with Healthcare Center, 123 High the Torah, Jewish mysticism, education projects. The center Ner Tamid in Peabody, where her family. She especially loved St., Topsfield, MA 01983, or Chassidism, Jewish philosophy remains dedicated to promot- they volunteered for over 30 spending time with her cher- to a charity of your choice. and more. ing the rabbi’s vision of mak- years. ished daughter Bev while taking Arrangements were handled He later took on the name ing Jewish learnings and Jewish Years later, Sylvia became trips to Ogunquit, going to the by Stanetsky-Hymanson Mem­ Even-Israel (“Stone of Israel”). culture accessible to all. a welcoming face at Costco, theater, and shopping for great orial Chapel, Salem. For more One of the rabbi’s most Steinsaltz is survived by his where she worked for over 10 finds at Home Goods. Sylvia information or to register renowned and significant proj- wife, Sarah; their three children; years and was affectionately also made countless friendships in the online guestbook, visit ects was the Steinsaltz-Talmud, and many grandchildren. called the “Queen of Costco” by over her years. 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Редактор выпуска [email protected] Юлия Жорова Русская Хроника ~ Russian Chronicle 978-745-4111 доб. 172 рекламно-информационный выпуск, том 44, номер 28 Любительский Театр Andover Outing Community Theater приходит в наши дома

Когда пандемия Корона- смогли использовать ZOOM вируса практически останови- как инструмент по усилению ла нашу повседневную жизнь, комического эффекта и и такие слова как “карантин”, подчеркнуть психологию “самоизоляция”, “социальное каждого персонажа. дистанцирование” плотно Комедия – любимый жанр вошли в наш лексикон, это Улановской, чья первая не остановило созидательный постановка была адаптацией процесс. Как это ни пьесы Нила Саймона “Plaza парадоксально, но именно Suite,” затем последовала творческие, талантливые и оригинальная пьеса “Murder деятельные люди быстрее on the Titanic Two,” и готовилась других нашли выход своей премьера продолжения креативной энергии. В “Титаника,” но пандемия массовой культуре произошел распорядилась по другому… виртуальный поворот, кото- ZOOM-спектакль был рый спровоцировал расцвет встречен зрителями с нового жанра – онлайн- энтузиазмом и аплодис- Верхний ряд (слева направо): Ольга Ревзина; Михаил Гомер; Елена Улановская; Борис Акодес спектакля. Театр быстро ментами. После просмотра Средний ряд (слева направо): Виталий Ревзин; Светлана Равина; Михаил Слепой; Алина Тверская среагировал на вызов времени зрители не “ушли” с экранов, Нижний ряд (слева направо): Диля Коган; Илья Ярославский; Евгения Турикова; Катя Багси и принял неожиданные формы, задавали вопросы и делились продиктованные вынужден- большого количества героев к коллективу мне представ- Слепой), а также клиенты, своими впечатлениями и ной изоляцией и переходом и изобилия телефонных лялось, что я более или менее требующие к себе постоянного выражали восхищение игрой жизни в онлайн режим. Ритуал разговоров. Но оказалось, что знаю, что такое театр. Но внимания (Виталий Ревзин и актеров. праздника похода в театр эта пьеса прекрасно подходит за два года мне открылись Катя Багси). Примечательно, Те, кто не смог при- плавно перешел в ритуал, для ZOOM-спектакля, а ее совершенно новые аспекты насколько органично соче- соединисться к трансляции когда театр приходит к тебе. сценические недостатки стали этой реальности. В общем, таются роли с характерами спектакля, могут посмотреть Этот тренд подхватил достоинствами для онлайн наш театр для меня – как и темпераментами актеров, две серии “Театрального Любительский театр Andover формата. глаз кошки: окно в другую Большая заслуга Елены Агентства” на YouTube: youtu. Outing Community Theater и Andover Outing Community Вселенную.” Улановской и ее творческого be/8ZH0OZdTOG8 и часть 2-я: преподнес своим зрителям Theater возник несколько коллектива и в том, что они youtu.be/W2nXTyF12wk. именно такой виртуальный лет назад на основе Andover ...И вот зрители, не выходя праздник. В течение двух Outing, где люди самых разных из своих домов, оказались в вечеров артисты во главе с профессий, объединенные хаотичном мире турагентства: С Днем Рождения! драматургом, писателем, любовью к театру и порой телефоны разрываются, продюсером, режиссером ничем не уступающие на клиенты недовольны: кто-то Еленой Улановский, при- сцене профессиональным застрял в Эфиопии, кто-то ходили на экраны наших актерам, получают радость по ошибке улетел в Париж, компьютеров, а мы, зрители, от репетиций, совместного группе ортодоксальных ев- удобно расположившись на творчества и щедро делятся реев “приписали” тур-гидом диванах и креслах, перено- плодами своего труда с сногсшибательную блондинку. сились в иную реальность друзьями и близкими. Это Но и в самом офисе интриги, трудовых будней Израильско- особенно оказалось важным в романы, драма, а также го туристического агентства. ситуации карантина. феерический парад типажей, “Что дает мне наш комедийных ситуаций и Почему именно турагент- Андоверский Театр? Преж- веселых мизансцен – плод ства? “До переезда в Америку, де всего – общение. У нас богатой фантазии Елены – объясняет Улановская, – я прекрасная труппа. Все Улановской: расчетливая много лет проработала в Хайфе очень умные, веселые незамужняя, знающая се- в престижном туристичес- и замечательные люди. бе цену и в поисках состо- ком агентстве, где моими Общение с ними приносит ятельного мужа Ализа (Алина клиентами были богатые мне огромное удовольствие. Тверская); брошенная мужем и весьма преуспевающие и Леночка [Улановская] миловидная мать двоих известные люди. Работать проделала огромную работу, детей на шестом месяце Слева направо: Женя, Катя, Инна, Julia, Aaron, дед Петя, баба с людьми, избалованными чтобы собрать нас и сплотить. беременности (Светлана Мира, Володя; на ковре справа: Регина, Лариса, Reed деньгами было тяжело, но и Мы стали одной большой Равина); харизматичный Карантин карантином, но дни рождения никто не отменял. очень интересно. Ничто так семьей. Наши репетиции любимец сотрудниц и клиен- Недавно большая и дружная семья Столерманов отметила не отодвигает собственные дают мне заряд хорошего тов женского пола Мишель день рождения своего патриарха Петра Григорьевича. проблемы на задний план, как настроения и энергии. В это (Михаил Гомер); менеджер С поздравительным адресом выступил сын Володя: клиент, который рыдает, если нелегкое время наши ZOOM- агентства, властная Хава (Диля место в бизнес классе оказа- встречи скрашивают быт, Коган); восторженная, наивная Папе и деду Пете в день его 89-летия посвящается... лось не у окна или если в номе- помогают не думать о плохом, и влюбленная Лили (Евгения 89 – в математике это простое число, на английском это ре семизвездочной гостиницы забыть на время все проблемы Турикова); прижимистый и prime number – т.е. число, которое делится только на само себя нет джакузи. Безумные, пол- и просто погрузиться в мир расчетливый хозяин агентства и на один – потому оно и особенное! ные неожиданных сюрпризов театра” – сказала Светлана Диди (Борис Акодес); эго- Но в английском языке слово prime еще употребляют по дни туристического агента Равина, одна из ведущих истичная, капризная и мани- отношению к возрасту, когда говорят что человек в своем prime вдохновили меня на написа- артистов труппы и ассистент пулятивная клиентка Эстер age, т.е. в расцвете сил. У кого-то этот расцвет раньше, у кого-то ние этой пьесы.” продюсера спектакля. (Ольга Ревзина); супер-ак- позже, у кого-то короче, у кого-то длиннее, но по отношению к Поставить на сцене Актер Илья Ярославский, тивный бизнесмен Ронен нашему папе и деду можно сказать с уверенностью – он полон спектакль “Туристическое обладающий бесспорным (Илья Ярославский); наглый энергии и любви к жизни, и к своей уже разросшейся в Америке Агентство” оказалось комедийным даром сказал: и самоуверенный сын Хавы семье! Мы все его очень любим и желаем ему здоровья и затруднительным из-за “Пока я не присоединился и наркодилер Алон (Михаил бодрости на многие годы!

СОТНИ ОБРАЗЦОВ English PRIDE OF LYNN CEMETERY Summary МЕМОРИАЛЬНЫХ ПАМЯТНИКОВ AND CHEVRA MISHNA 89 LAKE SHORE ROAD, LYNN, MA 01904 мы осуществаляем дизайн и непосредственное 89 LAKE SHORE ROAD, LYNN, MA 01904 In this week’s issue of the изготовление памятников Предоставляем ритуальные услуги Journal’s Russian Chronicle, we в нашей мастерской без суб-подрядчиков Serving Boston and the Greater North Shore Еврейской Общине Северного Берега с 1920 года review an online Zoom play put Jewish and interfaith families since 1920. together by the Andover Outing O’ROURKE BROS. MEMORIALS Community Theater that was CompassionateИндивидуальный personalized подход service. Individualи сервис and performed over two evenings. 73 North Street, Salem, MA ~ 978-744-0871 Compassionate personalized service. Individual and multiple lots available with competitive pricing. The play was written and pro- Предварительное планирование включает duced by Elena Ulanovsky, a религиозные и светские похоронные услуги. ABATE MONUMENTS ASK ABOUTASK ABOUT OUR OUR PRE-PLANNING PRE-PLANNING SAVINGS. SAVINGS. community organizer, writer and playwright. 82 Elliott Street, Beverly, MA ~ 978-922-0517 TRADITIONALПродажаCREMATION местBURIAL на AND кладбище OPTIONSINURNMENT по (CREMATION)AVAILABLE. доступным AVAILABLE. ценам. CREMATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE. We also wish a happy and www.obmemorials.com No synagogueНе требуем or temple членства affiliation в синагоге required. healthy birthday to a well- [email protected] known member of the Russian- [email protected] speaking community. Обслуживаем Еврейскую Общину Северного Берега с 1890 года (978) 594-4249 • www.prideoflynn.org PEOPLE THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – AUGUST 13, 2020 15

Chulsky’s welcome Shterna Sara Happy Birthday! Tziporah and Leib (Jonathan) With joy, we announce Chulsky of Paris, France are the celebration of our family happy to welcome their daugh- matriarch. On Aug. 26, Evelyn ter Shterna Sara born July 31 Rivka (Dogem) Bernstein (10 Av). The girl is also wel- celebrates 98 years of defy- comed by her big brothers ing the fates. She emigrated David Yeshayahu, Yosef Yitzhak, as a Russian speaker at the Avraham Yehezkel, Menachem age of 6. She attended Lynn Mendel, and Shmuel, and big public schools, graduating sister Chaya Mushka. Irina and from Lynn Classical – with Mark Chulsky of Swampscott no hint of an accent! Evelyn’s are the proud grandparents. social life revolved around the Janna Zazovsky is the delighted Yiddish-speaking commu- great-grandmother. nity of the Workmens Circle in Lynn and Dorchester- Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary (JWVA) installs auxiliary officers Mattapan. Eventually, Evelyn wed a wandering sailor. They On July 29, Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary had two daughters and settled Evelyn Rivka (Dogem) Bernstein (JWVA) National President Sandra Cantor in Mattapan. Evelyn loves the- (Texas) administered the oath of Office to ater, movies, and Classical music. She has retained her sharp wit JWVA MA North Shore Auxiliary 220 President and enjoys her nightly white wine. In retirement, she resides with Charlotte Gross and her newly elected staff her husband in an over-55 community in Peabody. via video conferencing. Fifteen JWVA/JWV She is much-loved and respected by her daughters and son-in- Members from across the Commonwealth law, six grandchildren, and three great-greatchildren. We lift our participated in the online ceremony. JWVA glasses to our Grandma Evie. In the words of the noted author National President Cantor thanked JWVA Sholom Aleichem, “alevay bis hundert un tsvantsik!” Immediate Past Auxiliary President Dorothy Katz for her years of dedicated service to the Auxiliary and our veterans and welcoming incoming JWVA 220 President Charlotte Gross and her staff for a successful and productive future. Within the last six months, JWVA North Shore Auxiliary 220 has recruited nine new members. For further information about joining JWVA, please contact JWVA 220 Senior Vice President Leslie Emack at 617-797-4730.

Hebrew College launches interfaith program for high school students

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Jews are likely to stick to their Democratic roots from page 1 There are loads of Jews who are coalition. Ralph E. Reed Jr., the theorist at the Hoover Institution concerned about Netanyahu and former executive director of the at Stanford University, said in an are certainly not going to move Christian Coalition, extended a interview. “If Biden gets in there away from the Democrats right hand of welcome a quarter-cen- as president, a lot of Jews will now.” (Full disclosure: I wrote a tury ago when he vowed to move be very worried. They may not chapter and the prologue in the religious conservatives “beyond be ready to say they will vote for Maisel book.) the pain of the past and the Trump – but I wouldn’t be sur- Like many immigrant groups, uneasy tolerance of the present prised if one in three Jews ended Jews have been drawn to the to genuine friendship.” up going for Trump.” Democrats across the genera- That remains the (unfulfilled) That would approach the tions, an allegiance hardened in hope of Republican strategists vote harvested by Mitt Romney the New Deal years (1933-39) and who eye the Jewish vote as a in 2012, whose 30 percent of by the party’s emphasis on social potential addition to the party’s the Jewish vote is the largest justice. “This political love affair coalition. amount any Republican has won of American Jews with the left,” But it has been a third of a cen- in the 21st century. (The largest wrote Edward Shapiro, a Seton tury since Alan J. Steinberg, a self- Republican vote in modern times Hall University expert on Jewish described “Reaganite conserva- came in 1916, when Supreme Office of Sen. Kamala Harrs history, “has persisted despite tive Republican’’ and “pro-Zion- Court Justice Charles Evans Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) in 2017 signing the guestbook at Yad rapid economic and social mobil- ist Orthodox Jew” who worked Hughes took 45 percent of the Vashem as her husband, Doug Emhoff, looks on. ity, suburbanization, and the for George W. Bush, called for Jewish vote against incumbent changing focus of the left from American Jews to “enter into a President Woodrow Wilson.) But Biden picks Kamala Harris economic issues involving taxes new covenant, a covenant with many political professionals and and the regulation of business to political conservatives.” It hasn’t scholars believe Jews’ allegiance as Democratic running mate cultural issues concerning status happened – and, moreover, to the Democrats is too strong and identity.” Steinberg himself ended up vot- for the Republicans to pierce it, By Jackson Richman ate committees. Which is not to say that ing for Hillary Clinton and will especially in 2020. JNS.org Harris, who ran for president Jews will forever be a part of vote for Biden this fall because “I can’t see Trump increasing but dropped out in December, the Democratic coalition. As “I could not support a candidate his Jewish vote,’’ said Thomas E. The presumptive Democratic has long been a supporter of Jews moved from being visitors like Trump who had a record of Patterson, a Harvard Kennedy 2020 nominee, former U.S. Israel and has visited the coun- in America to being part of the racism, nativism, xenophobia, School scholar. “Some of it is sim- Vice President Joe Biden, try. Harris married Jewish law- American host community, they and issue ignorance and whose ply legacy. People don’t give up announced on Tuesday that he yer Douglas Emhoff, 55, in 2014 have acquired some of the clas- mendacity exceeded that of their loyalties that quickly. And has picked Sen. Kamala Harris in a ceremony that included sic indicators of conservatism, almost every public figure I had most of the Jewish voters are in (D-Calif.) as his running mate. the smashing of the glass to including a stake in the status ever encountered.” line with the Democrats on social The decision comes a week remember the destruction of quo and positions in the com- And yet Republicans cling to welfare questions. That is a place before the Democratic National the First and Second Temples manding heights of the economy, the hopes that Jews – especially where they are at home, a place Convention, which will be vir- in Jerusalem, in addition to the the academy, and the media. the Orthodox, but perhaps oth- where they are comfortable.’’ tual after the scheduled four-day suffering the Jewish people have Those who believe Jews are ers as well – will align themselves event in Milwaukee was can- endured throughout history. ripe for the picking for conserva- with the GOP, in part in reac- David M. Shribman received celed due to the coronavirus Emhoff has two children from a tism and Republican allegiance tion to the leftward drift of the the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for his pandemic. previous marriage. cite the group’s emphasis on hard Democratic Party. writing on American political cul- Harris, who is 55, grew up in In 2017, she addressed the work, family, prayer, and tradi- “The identity politics, left, ture. A North Shore native, he was Oakland, and served as District annual American Israel Public tion – all vital elements of con- revolutionary, anti-Israel people executive editor of the Pittsburgh Attorney of San Francisco. Affairs Committee Policy servatism. At the same time, the in the Democratic Party, have Post-Gazette for 16 years and led She also served as California’s Conference, where she talked warmth that religious conserva- become emboldened, and it the newspaper’s coverage of the Attorney General. She was elect- about growing up in the Bay Area tives have for Israel provides a is kind of getting scary,’’ Victor Tree of Life massacre that won the ed senator in California in 2016. and even collecting donations bridge to a vital part of the GOP Davis Hanson, a conservative 2019 Pulitzer Prize. She is a member of several sen- for the Jewish National Fund.