Israeli Leaders: ‘World Cannot Remain Silent After Syrian Massacre’

April 6, 2017 | Published Bi-Weekly | 10 Nisan, 5777 Issue #51

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“This terrible war underlines our Danon decried “the use of chem- main imperative– we will always ical weapons and the appalling mur- defend ourselves with our own der of innocent children,” calling the strength, against any enemy and any attack “evil incarnate.” threat,” he said. He called on the UN Security See ad on page 45 Israel’s Ambassador to the Unit- Council to “use all its authority to ed Nations Danny Danon also strong- put an end to the situation in Syria.” ly condemned the attack, as a result of “The world must not remain si- which roughly 100 people were reported killed and hundreds more injured. CONTINUED ON P. 7 The Bayit Will Host A Syrian doctor treats a child at a makeshift hospital in the town of Khan Call Dr. Donath at: Sheikhoun, northern Idlib province, Syria. Over 400 Seder Guests 914-259-8103 (CREDIT: DLIB MEDIA CENTER, VIA AP) By Yael Manor-Oshinsky See ad on page 3 By JLBWC Staff whatsoever for the deliberate attacks on civilians and on children, Passover is almost here. We Prime Minister Benjamin Net- especially with cruel and outlawed prepare weeks in advance for anyahu “sharply condemned” the chemical weapons,” he said in Eng- one of the highlights in the Jew- chemical weapons attack in Syr- lish at a memorial service for presi- ish calendar year. We scrub, we ia’s Idlib province on Tuesday and dent Chaim Herzog. “I call on the in- clean, we wash, we shine, we called on the international commu- ternational community to fulfill its sweep, we vacuum, we kasher, nity to complete the process of re- obligation from 2013 to fully and fi- we shop, we cook and then we moving all of Syria’s chemical weap- nally remove these horrible weap- celebrate… ons stockpiles. ons from Syria.” But for some, the pre-Pass- “When I saw pictures of babies Netanyahu also said the lack over days do not always go as table, lost a loved one, got in- suffocating from a chemical attack of action proved the international planned. Life happens and one jured or incapacitated or if you See ad on page 31 in Syria, I was shocked and out- community was not to be trusted to finds him/herself in a differ- just don’t feel like spending the raged. There’s no, none, no excuse come to Israel’s aid. ent situation than expected. Seder on your own—join us at Whether you’ve recently moved the Bayit! to Riverdale, have family visit- For almost 25 years, the HIR Schools ing for chag and do not have the Bi-Cultural Honors space to host all of them at your CONTINUED ON P. 10 Community Leaders See our Stamford’s Effort to 4 page Attract Modern Orthodox centerfold! Couples Pays Off By JLBWC Staff

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UNESCO Chief: ‘Jerusalem Is ence of the European Coalition for Israel, a Columbia University Student tion, to reject the addition of a question on the Capital of King David’ grassroots Christian initiative. Council Overwhelmingly BDS to a campus-wide referendum. (JNS.org) UNESCO Director-General Iri- “To deny, conceal or erase any of the Rejects BDS Resolution The BDS resolution was initiated by anna Bokova has rebuffed attempts by the Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions (JNS.org) Columbia University’s stu- ti-Israel student group Columbia Universi- U.N. cultural body to deny a historic Jewish undermines the integrity of the site, and dent council this week overwhelming- ty Apartheid Divest (CUAD) and was debated connection to Jerusalem. runs counter to the reasons that justifies its by the student council for almost four hours. “In the Torah, Jerusalem is the capital of inscription in the UNESCO World Heritage The school’s public safety officers stood guard King David, where Solomon built the Tem- List,” she added. outside the contentious meeting. ple and placed the Ark of the Covenant,” Bokova’s comments represent a sharp More than 120 people attended the stu- Bokova said last week at the policy confer- contrast to previous statements and reso- dent council meeting, which included pres- lutions issued by the U.N. agency. In Octo- entations by representatives from CUAD, ber 2016, UNESCO passed two controver- Students Supporting Israel, Students for sial resolutions condemning Israeli actions Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for at Jerusalem’s holy sites as well as ignoring Peace, among others. Jewish ties to the Temple Mount and the Opponents of the BDS resolution said it Western Wall. gratuitously divided the student body, and Yet in a meeting last month with World that its use of the word “apartheid” to de- Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder, The Columbia University campus scribe Israel misled students. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres re- (CREDIT: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS) affirmed his recognition of Judaism’s histor- Conference of Presidents ic ties to Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. ly voted down a resolution that would Leaders Meet With Newly Before March’s remarks, the U.N. chief had have given the school’s entire student Elected DNC Chair Tom Perez said on Israeli radio, “It is completely clear body an opportunity to express support (COPMJO release) The Conference of UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova the Temple that the Romans destroyed in for the anti-Israel BDS movement. Presidents of Major American Jewish Or- (CREDIT: UNESCO/MICHEL RAVASSARD) Jerusalem was a Jewish temple.” The council voted 26-5, with one absten- ganizations hosted newly elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Tom Perez at a meeting of leaders of member organizations of the conference. Chair- man Perez emphasized the Democratic party’s strong commitment to maintain the overwhelming bipartisan support for the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel and to Israel’s enduring safety and security. He spoke of his own personal connection to Israel and the Jewish people and recalled the deep impact visiting Israel had on him. He sharply condemned efforts by the BDS movement to isolate, undermine ÂÂ CONTINUED ON P. 7 JEWISH LINK BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT TABLE OF CONTENTS World Newsbriefs...... Pages 4 & 7

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CONTINUED FROM P. 4 sumes the body’s presidency this month. bash Israel or lift up the Palestinian Au- “So much has been put toward Isra- thority until we can get these negotiations Israeli Leaders: ‘World and delegitimize the State of Israel and as- el and the Palestinian Authority and not to happen. And I do think that the discus- Cannot Remain Silent sured the leaders that he would remain en- enough has been put toward some of the sions that have happened at the U.N. have After Syrian Massacre’ gaged in the fight against anti-Semitism. other issues,” Haley said at a press confer- been more of a hindrance toward the peace CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Commenting on the meeting, Stephen ence Monday, noting that she will focus an process than it’s been a help, because it’s M. Greenberg, chairman, and Malcolm caused defensiveness to happen,” she said lent in the face of crimes against human- Hoenlein, executive vice chairman/CEO, ity. The international community should said, “The Conference of Presidents wel- Trump Meets Jordan’s act immediately to stop the ongoing mas- comed the opportunity to host Chairman King Abdullah Amid Talk of sacre of civilians,” he said. Perez at this early stage of his tenure as Regional Peace Initiative Danon’s statements came as the US, chair of the DNC. It was important for the (JNS.org) Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets Britain and France on Tuesday proposed conference leadership to hear directly from with President Donald Trump at the White a United Nations Security Council reso- Chairman Perez that the Democratic party House Wednesday, following an Arab summit lution to condemn the attack, which the is firmly committed to the longstanding bi- hosted in the Hashemite kingdom last week countries blamed on Syrian President partisan U.S. support for Israel. ” and amid talk of a new regional peace initia- Bashar al-Assad’s forces. Chairman Perez said, “Throughout our U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki tive headed by the Trump administration. “Israel was right these past six years in nation’s history, the Jewish community Haley, who is president of the world body’s Trump and Abdullah are expected to not getting militarily involved in the Syrian has fought for civil and human rights and Security Council for April, is pictured during discuss the Arab consensus on the Middle conflict,” said Israel’s Deputy Foreign Min- values, stood up to hate and fought for an the council’s recent meeting on the Darfur East peace process as well as the possibili- ister Tzipi Hotovely. “Nevertheless, the sit- America that lives up to its founding princi- region of Sudan. ty of convening Israel, the Palestinians and uation in Syria requires action in the dip- ples of equality and opportunity. So in the (CREDIT: UN PHOTO/RICK BAJORNAS) Arab leaders from Jordan, Egypt and the lomatic arena. Israel can engage with its Democratic party, the Jewish community Gulf states for a U.S.-backed regional sum- friends in the world to work towards put- will always have a place at the table and a April 20 Security Council debate around is- mit this summer. ting a stop to these atrocities. Israel doesn’t voice in our future. Embedded in that com- sues such as Iran’s support for terrorism, Wednesday marks the second meet- turn its back on the wounded in Syria. We mitment is an understanding that Israel’s Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas. ing between the American and Jordanian have treated and continue to treat wound- security and an active pursuit of peace in “That is our goal for the Middle East— heads of state since Trump took office in ed Syrian children in Israeli hospitals.” the Middle East through a lasting two-state open debate,” she said. January, and comes after the U.S. president According to Reuters, the draft of the solution is the responsibility of every lead- Each month, a member of the 15-coun- met Monday with Egyptian President Ab- resolution calls on the Syrian government er in the U.S.—left, right and center.” try Security Council assumes control as del Fattah El-Sisi. Additionally, Trump will to provide an international investigation president of the agency. meet with Palestinian Authority President with information about flight plans around UN Envoy Haley to Refocus Haley also said she has warned Pales- Mahmoud Abbas later this month. the time of the attack, helicopter squadron Security Council Away From tinian Authority U.N. representative Ri- During their previous meeting in Febru- commanders and air bases believed to be Israeli-Palestinian Conflict yad Mansour that the U.S. will block any ary, Abdullah and Trump had discussed “Jor- linked to chemical attacks. It “expresses (JNS.org) U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab-sponsored motions targeting Israel, dan’s critical contributions to defeating ISIS its outrage that individuals continue to be Nations Nikki Haley announced she will re- while also calling on the Palestinians to and “the possibility of establishing safe zones killed and injured by chemical weapons in focus the U.N. Security Council away from show “genuine willingness” to return to in Syria,” according to a readout provided by the Syrian Arab Republic, and expresses its the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and instead the negotiating table with the Jewish state. the White House. Trump also emphasized determination that those responsible must toward longstanding issues that have been “We don’t want to see any additional Jordan’s “essential role in serving as a model be held accountable”. neglected in recent years, while she as- measures brought at the U.N. that would of tolerance and moderation in the region.” חג כשר ושמח FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS Allen L. Rothenberg, Esq. Barbara Rothenberg, Esq. Harry Rothenberg, Esq. Marc Rothenberg, Esq. Beth Rothenberg Halperin, Esq. Ross B. Rothenberg, Esq. Scott J. Rothenberg, Esq. Melissa Rothenberg-Kapustin, Esq.

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We wish for all of our readers and ad- Founding Partner, leaders, Jewish organizations and, most im- But sometimes that news can be encour- vertisers, our friends, our critics, our letter Jewish Link Design Group portantly, yourselves from the front page aging, especially when we hear people writers, our Facebook followers—every- Adam Negnewitzky all the way through The Jewish Link. such as U.S. Ambassador to the United Na- one–, that they should find themselves free Senior Editors We’ve spent the year with you since tions Nikki Haley tell 18,000 AIPAC attend- from their own personal chametz, and that Tamar Weinberg last Pesach experiencing news and events ees recently that there’s a “new sheriff in this year’s Pesach should answer every im- Jill Kirsch as wide-ranging as the nation’s presidential town” when referring to efforts to de-le- portant question with new meaning and Associate Editor election to stories covering acts of chesed gitimize Israel. We are appreciative of our possibilities. Phil Jacobs from organizations like SINAI Schools, elected representatives who consider the From our families to yours, we wish Advertising Director Project Ezrah, Tomchei Shabbos, Renewal, protection of Israel as one of their biggest you a wonderful, meaningful chag kasher Yaakov Serle Chai Lifeline and countless others. priorities. v’sameach! Production Editor Jennifer Hoffer FROM THE DESK OF AN 18-YEAR-OLD YESHIVA STUDENT Office Manager Dena Kinderlehrer Bookkeeper L’Shana HaBet B’Yerushalayim? Gila Negnewitzky Sales Development By Ezra Epstein at that point think to themselves, perhaps not really relevant to the quality of his ten- Ken Goffstein subconsciously, “I guess I’ll always have ure in yeshiva. Instead, this guy has decid- Sales Representatives Over the past several decades, it has be- next year. Why work now?” This can se- ed that he is going to live in Israel, maybe come the norm in most Modern Orthodox verely cripple one’s growth during his first for the rest of his life. In fact, I have heard Josh Bernstein communities for high school graduates to year. from one person, and I am sure that there Risa Lefkowitz Rachel Ashendorf study in Israel for a year at yeshiva or sem- 3. The Treasure Hunter are others, who claimed at the very begin- Avi Koenig inary. This remains the case, with a slight Watch out for this one. This is the guy ning of his first year in yeshiva that he had Simon Worman modification: yeshivas are now pushing who was “looking for something” during “made aliyah.” (A discussion of the prac- the standardization of two years of study in his first year in Israel, but he just didn’t ticality of such a decision is beyond the Database Coordinator Moishie Rosenberg Israel, the second year being more popular- quite find it—whatever that mysterious, scope of this article.) Often, such a person ly known as “Shana Bet.” (As of now, this is unidentifiable “thing” was. Usually, he is is without a plan in this regard. So he plays Sports Editor not the case with women’s seminaries. To guilty of not spelling out specific goals for it safe and stays in yeshiva for another year. Steve Gutlove my knowledge, many or most seminaries what he wants to get out of yeshiva. So, in- 6. The Conformist Proofreader/Copy Editors do not have a second-year program, and the stead of actually facing reality, this poor guy At many yeshivas, both teachers and Rivky Bergstein ones that do contain few students.) spends another year of his life in a cloud peers pressure students into coming back Ruth Brody There is often a fair deal of pressure and of confusion, hoping that he will someday to Israel for a second year. They may use Contributors confusion involved with this decision, es- find what he is “looking for.” scare tactics (see “The Relapse Preventer”), Rachel Berger • Shneur Garb pecially at this time of the year. I hope this For advice on how to clearly map out or just an avalanche of peer pressure. Jenny Gans • Sara Linder article provides an opportunity for first- your goals for yeshiva, please see my I wasn’t even aware that such a phe- Josh Warhit • Rachel Retter year yeshiva students who are reading this last article, “How (Not) to Ruin Your Year nomenon existed until one of my friends Rabbi Gidon Rothstein • Rabbi David Walk article in the safety of their living rooms, in Israel.” (http://jewishlinknj.com/fea- pointed this out to me. This friend stud- The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut having come home for bein hazmanim, tures/17688-from-the-desk-of-an-18-year-old- ies at a hesder yeshiva, where this predic- PO Box 1027 to sit and weigh the advantages and disad- yeshiva-student-how-not-to-ruin-your-year- ament seems to be more prevalent since a Bronx, NY 10471 vantages of returning to Israel for a second in-israel) large number of American hesder students Phone: 718-564-6710 year, without the noise of their rabbis and 4. The Relapse Preventer usually return for a second year. This friend Email: [email protected] fellow students. I find this person to have the most told me that in his yeshiva, somebody who Advertising: [email protected] I have compiled a list of the most com- frustrating reason for coming back to ye- doesn’t come back is regarded as a failure, Subscriptions/Home Delivery: mon reasons I am aware of as to why yeshiva for a second year. This guy gained a a dropout. [email protected] shiva students return to Israel for a second lot in yeshiva, and he has been genuinely However, the hesder yeshivas aren’t The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut, an independent publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Juda- year of study. Most people will come back changed by the experience. However, he the only guilty ones. One of my friends at- ism, Israel and issues aff ecting our community. The opinions refl ect- for more than one of these reasons, but to fears that one year of yeshiva is not enough tended a meeting with a rabbi to discuss ed in articles from our contributors do not necessarily refl ect JLBWC’s positions, and publishing them does not constitute an endorsement make this more fun, I have characterized to prevent him from returning to his previ- the possibility of coming back. This would from JLBWC. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right each reason and given it a name. They are: ous habits once back home. Therefore, he have been fine had the meeting not been to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not 1. The Shteiger grounds himself in a safe yeshiva environ- scheduled, without warning, by the rabbi. refl ect the standards of the newspaper. We are not responsible for the Many people return to yeshiva for good ment, where he hopes that time will be his But it doesn’t stop there. One of my Brit- kashrus of any product advertised in the Jewish Link of Bronx, West- chester & Connecticut. reasons. These highly motivated young friend and help save him from such an out- ish friends told me that an extra year in Is- men learn seriously throughout their come. rael makes all the difference for shiddu- whole first year. After this, they decide that I know that this slightly shifts from the chim in Britain. I wonder if the same can bad thing. Like most other options in life, it they want to come back for more. This is main point of this article, but the follow- be said of America. can be beneficial to some people and det- great, and I think that this should be high- ing must be asked: Is this student’s previ- I’ve even begun to notice a change in rimental to others. The best way to deter- ly encouraged. However, let us not kid our- ous environment so toxic to growth that the wording of some rabbis when they mine whether or not it is the right decision selves into thinking that this is the only he is afraid of going back there? Doesn’t the speak about this. Instead of saying “please for you is to determine the reasons why type of student that exists, as we will see in mere existence of such a person testify to stay,” they will say “please don’t leave,” as if you want to come back. the following examples. the problems of the Modern Orthodox en- we’ve already committed to staying longer. If you are “The Shteiger” or even “The 2. The Do-Over vironment? As my hesder friend said to me, “It’s not a Do-Over,” then these reasons are probably This is the guy who horsed around dur- And if the concern here is not his re- one-year program anymore, Ezra. It’s a two- already pretty clear to you. If you are “The ing his first year and wasted most of his turning to his home, but rather what he year program.” Relapse Preventer” or “The Tzioni,” then time. At some point during the year (may- will encounter in a college campus envi- Now, I don’t want to make the rabbis maybe you should consider other solutions be even at the very end—yikes!) he turned ronment, does this change anything? Isn’t look like the bad guys here. I assume that to the problems you may encounter: in the around and got serious. Now unhappily re- it the job of a self-defining Modern Ortho- all of them have the best intentions for case of the former, think about alternative alizing he spent his year partying and goof- dox community to properly educate him their students. The real question we should ways to retain your updated approach to ing off, he comes back for a second year to to learn how to integrate into a non-Jewish be asking ourselves is why do the rabbis of a Torah lifestyle, and in the case of the lat- make up for what he missed. environment while strongly retaining a To- many yeshivas feel so strongly about Shana ter, start planning out your new life in Isra- Interestingly enough, I suspect that not rah-observant Jewish identity, not the job Bet? On average, parents and students do el, but don’t come back to yeshiva just to all “Do-Over”s are even conscious of this. I of a yeshiva? not seem to feel the same way. Perhaps I avoid planning your future. imagine that many of them actually change Think about it. will discuss this in another article. If you are “The Treasure Hunter” then their attitude from a passive one to a seri- 5. The Tzioni With that, I will say this. Shana Bet is ous one much earlier on in the year, but This person’s reason for coming back is simply an option, not an inherently good or CONTINUED ON P. 23 8 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 8 9 ANALYSIS AIPAC Conference Is an Exercise in Managing Reality

By Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org mitted to finding an “equitable and just trations, Michael Singh—managing direc- to be filled out,” such as the president’s pol- solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict tor at The Washington Institute for Near icies toward Syria, Iraq and Iran. WASHINGTON—In recent years, the and “will call our enemies by their name”— East Policy and the George W. Bush ad- Although Trump’s proposed foreign aid AIPAC lobby’s policy conferences have referring to radical Islamic terrorists. ministration’s senior director for Middle budget cuts will reportedly not affect Isra- centered on hot-button issues such as The vice president also vowed the ad- East affairs at the National Security Coun- el, “that means they’re cutting from Jordan the emerging and later finalized Iran nu- ministration would “hunt down and de- cil—said he has three pieces of advice and Egypt” if any significant savings are to clear deal, tension between the Obama stroy ISIS (Islamic State) at its source” and for Trump: counter Iran, because Islamic be had, and cutting U.S. aid to those peace- administration and Israel, Prime Min- “stand strong in the face of the leading state State has emerged in an environment of ful Arab neighbors will not be in Israel’s in- ister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controver- sponsor of terrorism,” Iran. instability that Iran has helped create; re- terest, Shapiro said. sial speech to Congress, and the surpris- “This administration has put Iran on build America’s relationships with allies Former British Prime Minister Tony ing rise of candidate and now President notice… Under President Donald Trump, like Israel, Egypt and Jordan; and pay at- Blair, who also served as special envoy of Donald Trump. the United States of America will not allow tention to political and economic reform the Quartet on the Middle East and still For the 2017 iteration of arguably the Iran to develop a nuclear weapon,” he add- in the region. works in the region through his Tony Blair world’s largest annual pro-Israel gathering, ed. “We can’t only counter one and not the Faith Foundation, at a plenary session said the issues remained sensitive, but reality other if we’re to bring some stability to the a better future for the Middle East means set in. The Iran deal and a Trump presiden- Advice for Trump region,” Singh said of the Iranian and Islam- setting priorities not just based on the re- cy have become facts of life, albeit highly While Pence laid out the administra- ic State threats. gional players’ specific interests, but also contested ones. The Obama era has come tion’s view, what do some outside experts At the same session, Obama’s ambas- on broader human values. and gone. believe is the best course of action? sador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, said it is ex- Yet the bottom line, said Blair, is if “you At the AIPAC conferences of the past During a conference breakout session pected the Trump administration will be had a benign regime in Iran, all of the prob- several years, questions on outcomes Sunday featuring former U.S. officials “friends and partners with Israel and the lems in the Middle East would be easier to hovered over the summits: Who will from Republican and Democratic adminis- Gulf states, but there are a lot questions yet resolve.” be the next president? Will world pow- ers and Iran reach a deal? This year, there were questions on implementation: How should Trump handle the chaotic and complex Middle East? How can America work to curb Iran’s regional aggression? The PLAYING AN discourse on AIPAC’s flagship issue—the U.S.-Israel relationship and its associated priorities—has shifted from changing or creating reality, to managing reality. ‘Meeting of the Minds’ Although AIPAC sought to foster an environment of bipartisanship and respect of others’ views through its conference tag- line—“Many Voices, One Mission”—Israeli INSTRUMENTAL Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer did not hold back a carefully worded, but clearly intended partisan statement. “For the first time in many years, perhaps even many decades, there is no daylight between our two governments,” Dermer said Sunday at the conference’s opening session, presumably referring to his opinion that the Trump presidency has purged the “daylight” that existed between the U.S. and Israel under President Barack Obama. Dermer described February’s White House meeting between Netanyahu and Trump as a “meeting of the minds,” while praising the Trump administration for “finally bringing some moral clarity” to the United Nations. But Dermer made his as- sertions on the current and past adminis- trations without mentioning Trump nor PART IN YOUR SIMCHA... Obama by name. ‘Call Our Enemies by Their Name’ Trump’s presence at last year’s AIPAC All of our customers receive our conference prompted protests before he ut- tered a word, and his eventual speech drew undivided attention and unparalleled condemnation from the lobby after he said professionalism, benefiting from our “yay” at the prospect of Obama’s presidency being in its final year. In 2017, the Trump creativity and years of experience. administration’s top representative at the conference, Vice President Mike Pence, did not elicit similar controversy. 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By Robert Kalfus resentation of the Holy Temple that stood Brak, Israel, where I worked with their in Jerusalem. The small palm tree in the designers to create a fitting and beautiful Yonkers resident Malkah Kaplan pre- lower right corner recalls our many vaca- tribute to the memory of my husband, sented a Torah mantle cover she creat- tions in Tiberias, on the Kinneret (the Sea to whom I was married for 17 years,” said ed to honor the memory of her spouse, of Galilee). Next to the palm tree are the Ms. Kaplan. Dovid Kaplan. “The Torah mantle cover’s Ten Commandments, the foundation and Dovid Kaplan took a military leave many symbols represents aspects of Juda- stability of his life, by whose precepts, of absence from the NYC Police Depart- ism and Jewish observance that were of laws and examples he lived. ment’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation great importance to my husband Dovid, “Dovid often told me that he was una- and enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 18, who owned several large talleisim (prayer ble to stay home to pray because he could 1969, volunteering to serve three years, shawls),” said Ms. Kaplan. “Dovid enjoyed pray best only when he was close to the 1969 to 1972, and served one 12-month wearing large talleisim because he was Torah in the synagogue, so I had this To- tour of duty in Vietnam, July 1, 1970, tall, a large man, who himself was a ko- rah mantle cover created, to honor the through June 30, 1971. Mr. Kaplan was a Yonkers resident Malkah Kaplan presents hen, a member of the family of priests de- Torah and to be in the place he loved the Vietnam veteran, a member of the Jew- a custom Torah cover to the Lincoln Park scended from the family of Aaron, broth- most, his synagogue, the Lincoln Park Jew- ish War Veterans of the United States of Jewish Center to honor the memory of er of Moses. The prayer shawl motif in ish Center, where we were members for 12 America and a life member of the Dis- her husband, Dovid Kaplan, who lived a the middle represents one of the sever- years,” noted Ms. Kaplan. abled American Veterans. He and his life of Torah and Jewish observance. The al talleisim that he owned and enjoyed “The lovely Torah mantle is complete- wife were married for 17 years, and often Torah cover displays the holy objects that wearing during daily prayer and on Jew- ly custom-made, created at the Tova Em- donated American flags to proudly fly at illuminated the path of his life. ish holidays. On top of the tallit is a rep- broidery Company in the city of Bnei the Lincoln Park Jewish Center. (CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS)

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Bi-Cultural Honors ecutive director of the Federation for which she was instrumental in restruc- of the American Alliance for Health, Community Leaders Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield turing. Ms. Fuchs is also an active volun- Physical, Recreation and Dance, a na- CONTINUED FROM P. 1 County. teer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation tional organization that provides as- The daughter of Rabbi Stanley and and the Hospice of Fairfield County or- sistance and support for teaching pro- School (BCDS) Celebration Dinner, to Resa Davids, she attended Heritage ganization, and is currently co-chair of fessionals. Mr. Nolan’s teaching skills be held Sunday evening, May 21, at the Academy, a Jewish day school in Long- the Westhill High School Governance extend beyond the BCDS classroom Hilton Stamford Hotel. meadow, Massachusetts. “I sought the Council. Professionally, Fuchs books all the way to the golf course, where The Stamford school will recognize same community and foundation for events for two entertainment compa- he is involved with the New York Spe- Shoshana Dweck as the dinner’s guest of my children,” she said. nies. She and her husband, Greg, are the cial Olympic golf program. A resident honor. In addition, the school will pres- Ms. Dweck got more than she bar- parents of four boys: one BCDS alum of Hawthorne, New York, Joe Nealon ent Jenny Fuchs with its Young Leader- gained for. and three current BCDS students. and his wife, Melinda, are the parents ship Award, Rachel Rothman with its “I learned from BCDS, just as my Community Service Award recip- of 2-year-old Luke, who attends the Community Service Award and Rabbi children did,” she said. “My favor- ient Rachel Rothman comes from a BCDS nursery. Harold Tzvi Bernstein with its Alumni ite part of Jewish communal work is BCDS family. A 2002 graduate of the Rabbi Harold Tzvi Bernstein’s ties Award. The gala evening will also hon- when an organization is involved in school, both her sister and brother also to BCDS run deep. The recipient of the or physical education teacher and ath- transformational change. BCDS is al- attended the school, and her father, 2017 Alumni Award, Bernstein is him- letics program coordinator “Coach” Joe ways making sure that it is changing, Howard Rothman, is a member of its self the parent of three BCDS alumni. In Nealon with the school’s Jane Shoztic growing, evolving and meeting the board of directors. In 2004, she com- addition to teaching Judaic studies in Memorial Ward. needs of our children today and into peted in the JCC Maccabi Games held the BCDS middle school, as well as co- A resident of Armonk, New York, the future.” in Boston and later served as a Maccabi ordinating the school’s adult education the dinner’s guest of honor, Shosha- A graduate of the University of Vir- Games coach and assistant delegation programs, in 2015 Rabbi Bernstein was na Dweck, is the parent of three BCDS ginia School of Law and Tufts Univer- head. Last year, she served as director appointed dean of Bi-Cultural, in which alumni—a fact she credits with drawing sity College of Engineering, Ms. Dweck of the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest capacity he directs the school’s develop- her close to the Stamford Jewish com- previously worked as an attorney in in Stamford. In 2010, she earned a de- ment efforts and provides input regard- munity. A member of the BCDS board New York at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Mea- gree in marketing from the University ing its educational and religious proof trustees, she is also a past president gher and Flom and then at Morrison & of Wisconsin at Madison and, in 2013, grams. A lifelong resident of Stamford, and current treasurer of United Jewish Foerster. Today, she focuses her ener- an MBA from New York University’s Rabbi Bernstein and his wife, Darona, Federation (UJF) of Greater Stamford, gies on Jewish not-for-profit work and Stern School of Business. Profession- are both past-presidents of Congrega- New Canaan and Darien, and a member on raising her three teenage children. ally, she is a marketing manager with tion Agudath Shalom. He is also a past of Temple Sinai in Stamford. In 2006, Young Leadership Award recipi- BlueLine Grid, Inc. board and executive member of BCDS, BCDS nominated Dweck to attend the ent Jenny Fuchs has been active in Joe Nealon, the recipient of the Yeshiva Bais Binyomin and the Stam- UJF Behrend Institute for Leadership, the Stamford Jewish community ever 2017 Jane Shoztic Memorial Award, ford JCC. A graduate of Yeshiva Univer- from which she graduated in 2007. since returning to her hometown 16 has taught physical fitness at BCDS sity, Rabbi Bernstein earned a law de- Ms. Dweck is actively involved in a years ago. A past member of the Stam- since 2005. In addition, Mr. Nealon gree from Cardozo School of Law and wide range of Jewish organizations in- ford Jewish Community Center (JCC) also coordinates BCDS after-school his rabbinic ordination from YU’s Rabbi cluding, among others, United Israel board of directors, she served as presi- classes and athletic programs. A grad- Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. Appeal, ARZA (Association of Reform Zi- dent of both the JCC Sara Walker Nurs- uate of Duquesne University, he holds He is currently completing a masters onists of America), Women of Reform ery School Steering Committee and The a graduate degree in physical educa- degree in Jewish Education from YU’s Judaism and the World Jewish Con- Center Women. At BCDS, she served as tion and sports pedagogy from Man- Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Edu- gress. In 2016, she served as interim ex- co-president of the Parent’s Association, hattanville College. He is a member cation and Administration.

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By Jeff Klapper of WWII, when the ship the St. Louis, mitic bomb threats and verbal attacks Trump is looking to slash foreign aid. crowded with Jewish refugees from Eu- rocked the country after the start of the Will Israel’s aid, amounting to billions a Recently, four of Riverdale’s most pow- rope, was turned away from America’s year, along with attacks against Muslims year, be cut? No, said Engel. While he erful political figures, all Democrats, repre- shores. and others. Anti-Semitism is not new in laments aid cuts to other countries, aid senting all levels of government, spoke at “What can we do?” shouted the au- the US, yet few can remember anything to Israel is untouchable because it is a town hall meeting to address the issues dience. Engel, taking the audience’s op- resembling this recent rash of cemetery part of a “Memorandum of Understand- facing American Jews today, as well as ev- position to Trump as a given since River- desecrations, bomb threats and poisonous ing” held over from the Obama admin- eryday local concerns. The lineup includ- dale has always been heavily Democratic, rhetoric. istration. ed Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator shared his game plan. It is important to Engel co-chairs the Congressional Engel pointed to Israel as the only Jeffrey Klein, State Assemblyman Jeffrey Di- vote for congressmen and state legislators Committee on Anti-Semitism. “Anti-Semi- democracy in the Middle East, flatly re- nowitz and City Councilman Andrew Co- who are Democrats to check Trump’s pow- tism in America is a mile wide and an inch jecting criticism of Israel’s human rights hen. Each spoke for a few minutes, after er. deep. It is just beneath the surface.” Engel record. Extreme critics have even com- which the floor was opened to questions. Dinowitz, an 11-term assemblyman, is slammed the President for not denounc- pared Israel’s policies to apartheid as a Riverdale fixture and Democratic leader. ing anti-Semitism from the beginning. it was once practiced in South Africa. President Trump In his chummy style he infused the eve- “The President was missing in action.” He “Nonsense! The Arab citizens of Israel Engel addressed the issues surround- ning with humor. “Eighty people are here. said Trump surrounds himself with some have more rights than in any Arab coun- ing the new president first. His district I’m sure there are some Trump supporters. “Fascist-like”extremists, like Stephen Ban- try. It’s hypocrisy.” includes northern Bronx and all of low- Sorry.” non. “I’ve never known people like that. er Westchester, comprising over 900,000 Dinowitz criticized Trump for creat- They love Israel and hate Jews.” Education people, more than the populations of ing an atmosphere of hate and racism. One way to destroy anti-Semitism, Klein, a product of the city’s public Boston or San Francisco. In commenting “During his year and a half campaign he said Engel, is to destroy the BDS move- schools, strongly supports funding char- about the Trump presidency, he stated, “It brought out the worst in people through- ment, a movement that seeks to delegit- ter schools. “I support public schools, is not business as usual.” out the country. The rhetoric that came imize Israel, particularly on the college but I do believe there is place for char- Engel hit Trump’s budget slashes, in- out of the president’s mouth gave people campus. ter schools. I don’t think it’s anything we cluding cutting funds to social programs permission to do bad things.” Cohen said the New York area has seen should discard.” Klein also supports fund- such as Meals on Wheels and public broad- He said that had it not been for med- an increase in anti-Semitic attacks, mirror- ing nonpublic schools, including yeshiv- casting, and also cutting foreign aid, all to dling and hacking on the part of Putin, ing the national trend. He obtained fund- ot, parochial and private schools. “There fund the military. “More weapons and less Trump would not have squeaked into of- ing to provide security to synagogues and is a place for all types of education,” he of everything else,” he noted. Engel said he fice. “All they had to do was get a few thou- other houses of worship, and Jewish and said. believes these cuts make government de- sand votes in a few key states,” he said. other religious schools, and is credited for Klein is also trying to make college partments such as the Foreign Affairs com- He is hoping to see a repeat of the sce- being the prime author of a city resolution more affordable. Now, for families to be mittee responsible for diplomacy and em- nario from the 1970s, when some Repub- against BDS. Cohen reminded the audi- eligible for T.A.P. (Tuition Assistance Pro- bassies (31 percent cut) “unsustainable.” licans began to oppose Nixon. “They’re ence that anti-Semites come from the left gram) to pay for college, they must have Engel accused the president of acting following Trump like robots now, but as well as from the right. an income below $80,000. Klein wants impulsively. “Whatever his (Trump’s) im- that could very well change as more stuff Klein said he pushed to get $25 million to raise that to $125,000. He also wants pulse is at the moment, he tweets.” His comes out.” to protect houses of worship. to ease the load of college debt, which staff, says Engel, has to spend weeks trying Dinowitz said that the people who are on average amounts to $35,000, by pro- to undo the President’s mistakes, such as likely to suffer the most from Trump are, Israel viding a “College Affordability Fund” Trump’s accusation that Obama engaged ironically, those who elected him. Trump’s Engel is the only official of the quar- that would provide a $2,500-a-year tax in wiretapping. According to Engel, the ac- health care plan will especially harm tet whose job directly involves foreign write-off for the student/debtor and a cusations were “paranoid. A figment of his the white working class in the midwest, affairs and impacts Israel. He holds him- write-off for his/her employer for the imagination.” Trump’s backbone of support. self out as Israel’s best friend in the halls same amount. Engel compared Trump’s stance on of Congress. He said that Israel enjoys The community seemed apprecia- immigration to America’s isolation- Anti-Semitism wall-to-wall support in Congress from tive of this opportunity to air grievances ist, anti-immigrant position on the eve An unprecedented upsurge in anti-Se- both Republicans and Democrats. while hearing from elected officials. Alan Secter Is Appointed New OHEL Chief Development Officer

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14 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 14 15 COMMUNITY NEWS Unified Jewish Orgs Help Boost Jewish Engagement on Campus By Rabbi Yaakov Lyons tor of MEOR at Yale University, a branch of a national Jewish educational organization To me, Alison Barshak was like Confu- and undergraduate community that is ac- cius with a 12-inch kitchen knife and rub- tive on over 20 elite college campuses. And ber chef’s clogs. The summer before my although my current work environment is junior year of high school, I cut vegetables different from the food prep station where a few feet away from Alison, a famous chef I started out, Alison’s logic still applies. and restaurateur, who, as an expert in her It’s clear to me that the more organiza- field, always offered profound answers to tions there are on a college campus creat- my questions about cooking, the food-ser- ing Jewish programing, the more the cam- vice industry and life, as she chopped, pus becomes an exciting place to be a mixed and grilled. Jewish student. And when additional stu- One day, I noticed that a new restau- dents who are interested in Jewish pro- rant had opened just across the street. “I gramming enroll every year, they bolster This past winter, Rabbi Yaakov Lyons of MEOR Yale joined forces with Rabbi Gamliel Shmalo bet you’re upset that they opened another the membership of every Jewish organiza- of MEOR NYU to take students from their respective campuses on a special tour of an exhibit restaurant so close by,” I said, trying to get tion on campus. about ancient Jerusalem at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. a rise out of her. It might very well be that in order to at- (CREDIT: YAAKOV LYONS) “Absolutely not,” she responded, not tract more undergraduate students who are even looking up from the fish she was interested in Jewish programming to a par- agine an annual event, perhaps a Shabbat Jews, three non-profits,” and that is a good cleaning. “Everyone benefits when there ticular campus, we need as many Jewish dinner, hosted by all the Jewish organiza- thing for every community or campus, be- are a lot of restaurants around. People will organizations as possible on that campus. tions on campus—every Jewish student on cause they become that much more attrac- say, ‘Let’s go to the city, there are great plac- Sure, individual students may eventual- campus would want to attend just to avoid tive due to the variety. es to eat there.’ Then they decide where ly align themselves with one organization being “left out.” The leader of a different The idea of a joint Shabbat dinner at they want to go. The more exciting the lo- over another, but rather than losing out be- program at Yale suggested this to me, and I Yale excites me, and I will be encouraging cation, the more customers for every res- cause of the competition, in the long run, think that it would be a great way to ener- the other Jewish organizations on campus taurant in the area.” every Jewish organization wins by being gize the entire Jewish community. to help me bring it to fruition. Of course, As Alison dragged the fish through a part of a robust Jewish presence on cam- And all we have to do is work together. Alison won’t be catering the event, but her bucket of flour and dropped it into the pus that will attract more students. Synagogues, schools, non-profits and philosophy will most definitely lead the deep fryer, I reflected on the wisdom of her From the administrative side, Jewish Jewish businesses can only gain by focus- way. pragmatism and big-picture perspective: educators on campus can also gain (and ing on the big picture and making the extra there was no need to bemoan the compe- save) a great deal by cooperating with each effort to work together to enhance every Rabbi Yaakov Lyons is the director of MEOR at Yale University, tition because everyone stood to benefit other. Pooling educators and resources will element of the Jewish experience. We all where he works to inspire, educate and empower a new gen- from creating a hub of activity. raise the profile and strengthen the influ- know the old adage, “Two Jews, three opin- eration of young Jewish leaders. Now, many years later, I am the direc- ence of all organizations involved. Just im- ions.” In 2017, we live in a world of “Two

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“Let all who are hungry come and eat.” cate each succeeding generation about the inent reigning civilization. ble upon special order), potato kugel, car- These words are read annually at the Pass- events that occurred thousands of years The Lincoln Park Jewish Center at 311 rot tzimmes, coleslaw, dessert, fruit, coffee, over Seder, which commemorates and ago—and that teaches us that each person Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, offers a tea, soda, macaroons and of course the tra- teaches the history of the Hebrews’ libera- is to regard himself or herself as if they per- meaningful, interesting and delicious Sed- ditional four cups of wine (or grape juice) tion from generations of slavery in Egypt. sonally had been slaves in Egypt. The Hag- er on the first night of Passover, Monday, consumed at intervals noted by the Hagga- The word Seder means “order,” and the gadah and the Pesach Seder are designed April 10, starting with the mincha/erev Yom dah. Haggadah, read at the Pesach Seder, struc- to have us experience, feel and internal- Tov service at 7, followed by maariv and the Please contact the synagogue office for tures the Passover meal, telling in song and ize the message and feeling of the journey seder. Rabbi Rigoberto Emmanuel Viñas, reservations at 914-965-7119, or email LPJCof- story the order in which certain foods are from slavery to freedom...without the cru- now in his 14th year as spiritual leader, will [email protected]. Reservations are re- eaten and their meaning, the prayers that el, back-breaking labor, destruction of fami- lead the seder. quired, and the fee of $75 per adult, $50 per are read, the order in which the questions lies and individuals, death and devastation The menu for the seder meal will be child 10 and younger, must be paid in ad- and responses are read and the detailed of what at that time, thousands of years matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, stuffed capon vance. Credit cards are accepted. Informa- discussion that is meant to teach and edu- ago, had been the most modern and preem- or brisket of beef (vegetarian option availa- tion available at www.LPJC.org. YINR Speaker Will Address Survival in Eastern Galicia During WWII

Ukrainian neighbors. Dr. Aleksiun, an associate professor of modern Jewish history at the Grad- uate School of Jewish Studies at Tou- ro College, holds doctorates in Jew- ish history from Warsaw University Dr. Natalia Aleksiun will present ed the mere handful of Jewish men, and NYU and publishes extensively on “Jewish Hiding Networks: Survival Strat- women and children remaining from Jewish history in Eastern Europe. She egies in Eastern Galicia” at the Young Is- a former community of nearly half is currently working on a project deal- rael of New Rochelle on Wednesday, a million. Dr. Aleksiun will explore, ing with the daily lives of Jews in hid- April 26 at 7:45 p.m. The lecture, which based on survivors’ testimonies, the ing in Galicia during the Holocaust. is free and open to women and men, is seemingly mundane aspects of their Please visit www.yinr.org/wijs to part of a series sponsored by the Wom- daily life in hiding, focusing on rela- view the complete WIJS schedule or en’s Initiative for Jewish Studies. tionships within families, among Jews email [email protected] for more infor- When the Red Army arrived in 1944 of all ages and social backgrounds mation or to be added to our mailing in what is today Ukraine, it liberat- and with their former Polish and list. Dr. Natlia Aleksiun

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Migdal Ohr, Israel’s premier educa- pay tribute to these supporters and will tion-focused organization for underpriv- also include a special program featuring Educational Impact ileged, orphaned, abused and new immi- Migdal Ohr’s founder and dean and Is- grant children, will hold its Annual Gala rael Prize winner, Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Created 15 years ago to fill urgent needs Dinner on Wednesday, May 10, at Convene Grossman. Emmy-winning NY1 news re- in the world of Jewish education, Yeshivat in New York City. Supporters from across porter Michael Herzenberg will be the Lev HaTorah continues to offer crucial pro- the tristate area were invited to attend and Master of Ceremonies. gramming meant to inspire and empower raise funds to “Un-Risk an At-Risk Israeli Please call 212-397-3700 or visit www. the next generation of Jewish leaders. Cele- Child,” while also honoring distinguished migdalohrusa.org/2017gala to purchase brating past successes and anticipating new supporters who have contributed signifi- tickets to the 2017 Migdal Ohr Gala Dinner. horizons, friends of the yeshiva gathered at cantly to the success of the organization Founded 45 years ago, Migdal Ohr The Palisadium to celebrate the yeshiva’s over its nearly 45-year history. (Tower of Light) serves nearly 12,000 Jew- 15th annual dinner last Sunday night. Migdal Ohr is proud to recognize four ish children and young adults across Is- Representing the yeshiva’s incredible honorees at this annual event. Moth- rael annually, through its three main ed- impact on its post-day-school students er-daughter duo Marilyn Sopher and Lisa ucation campuses and 160 youth clubs. over the past 15 years, the dinner honored Sopher-Deutsch of Riverdale, New York Providing a loving home, free top-tier ed- alumnus Dani Vanderwalde (LHT ’02) for and New York City (respectively) will be ucation and life-changing programs to his lay leadership in his Maryland com- receiving the “Midor L’Dor Generations at-risk youth, Migdal Ohr is dedicated to munity, and Dr. David Kallus, for almost a Award.” Dr. Chaim and Anne Bernstein making a difference in the future of Israel. decade of dedication to learning with Lev of Lawrence, New York Shana Bet students in the midst of his will be receiving the busy periodontal surgery practice. “Tower of Light Award.” The dinner also focused on honoring Shalom and Megan Au- new programs that amplify the yeshiva’s erbach, also of Law- ability to inspire and empower students. rence, New York, will be Rabbi Ely Allen, director of new initia- receiving the inaugural tives, has revitalized the yeshiva’s pro- Marc and Debbi Frankel “Bayit Ne’eman B’Yisra- grams preparing students for Jewish life el—Bridal Fund Award.” long-distance families need support. Deb- Tzvi Solomon of Tea- bi’s initiative has brought hundreds of neck, New Jersey, will North American parents of IDF soldiers be receiving the “Lev together. Tov Young Leadership In Israel, lone religious soldiers have Award.” Marilyn Sopher (r) and her daughter found a new framework: Lev LaChayal, The evening will Lisa Sopher-Deutsch Tzvi Solomon the yeshiva’s program offering spiritual and physical preparation and support to North American religious volunteers to the IDF. Since its founding three years WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A ago, 26 lone soldiers have readied themselves through Torah study and physical JEWISH FUNERAL DIRECTOR. workouts. Once they begin their service, they continue to benefit from the highest levels of nurturing and guidance in their “home away from home” in the Lev HaTo- rah community. Fifteen years after opening its doors, Rav Ely Allen Lev HaTorah continues to grow in its impact on the world of Jewish learning and on college campus, and has spearheaded leadership. With over 90 Shana Aleph and the yeshiva’s new Sephardi and Mechina Shana Bet Students, and a growing body Tracks. of lone soldiers in Lev LaChayal, Stage II Marc and Debbi Frankel, parents of Ja- of the yeshiva’s campus building project cob (YLT ’14, LLC ’15-17) were honored for commences this summer. their contributions to the community of To find out more or to make a dona- parents of lone Israeli soldiers. Witness- tion, visit Lev HaTorah’s website at www. ing their son’s service in the IDF, they rec- levhatorah.org or email aaron@levhato- ognized that both the soldiers and their rah.org.

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On Sunday, April 23, the Young Israel survivors, each of whom will light a me- Sephardic Congregation, Westchester He- of New Rochelle will host a jointly spon- morial candle in commemoration of the brew High School, Young Israel of Harri- sored annual Holocaust Memorial Pro- six million Jews who perished in the Sho- son, Young Israel of New Rochelle, Young gram from 7:45 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The ah. Israel of Scarsdale and Young Israel of event will feature a keynote address by Sponsoring synagogues and schools White Plains. Miriam Adler, a Holocaust survivor, as well are Congregation Anshe Shalom, Hebrew For more information, call the YINR of- as the poignant stories of six additional Institute of White Plains, Magen David fice: 914-636-2215. Holocaust Survivor Esther Geizhals and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino Will Keynote Countywide Yom HaShoah Commemoration

White Plains—Westchester’s Annual County- emony. HHREC Chairperson Valerie Moore O’Keeffe will wide Yom HaShoah—the “Day of Remembrance,” deliver the opening remarks. Closing remarks will be de- commemorating more than 11 million victims of Nazi livered by WJC President Paul B. Warhit. The Garden of Re- genocide, including six million Jews, will kick off with membrance is located at 148 Martine Avenue, opposite the the sounding of a shofar and a procession of over 25 White Plains Galleria. rescued Torahs now housed in Westchester-area syn- “This is one of the most important programs we, in agogues. Larchmont resident Esther Geizhals, who partnership with the Holocaust and Human Rights Educa- survived three concentration camps, and County Ex- tion Center, run each year,” said Elliot Forchheimer, exec- ecutive Rob Astorino will address more than 200 chil- utive director, Westchester Jewish Council. “In the current dren and adults at the Garden of Remembrance in climate of hate and bias crimes, it is so important to re- White Plains, Monday, April 24, at 12 noon. member and ensure such atrocities never happen again.” The Annual Westchester Countywide Yom For more information, contact Pam Goldstein, assistant HaShoah commemoration is sponsored by the executive director, Westchester Jewish Council, 914-328- Westchester Jewish Council (WJC) and the Holo- 7001, www.wjcouncil.org, or Millie Jasper, executive direc- caust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC). tor, Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center, 914-696- The Holocaust Torah procession will be followed 0738, www.hhrecny.org. A Torah procession of over 25 rescued Torahs, now housed in by a candle-lighting ceremony and musical selec- The Westchester Jewish Council connects Westches- Westchester, will take place at the Yom Hashoah Holocaust tions by the Westchester Day School choir. A rep- ter’s Jewish communities and strengthens relationships Commemoration on Monday, April 24, at 12:00 p.m. at the Garden of resentative from the Westchester board of rabbis among Jewish organizations and other ethnic and faith- Remembrance in White Plains. as well as a cantor from Kol Hazzanim—the Can- based groups, elected officials, Israel and the community CREDIT: WILL LANDIN PHOTOGRAPHY tors of Westchester will also take part in the cer- at large. For more information, visit www.wjcouncil.org. NOWHERE BUT HERE

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der the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will But how is that possible? The process Just Four You (2) save you from their labor, and I will (3) works because the parent is relating, as redeem you… And I will (4) take you to Me accurately as possible, what was received By Rabbi David Walk nate the four levels, or worlds, in Creation as a people (Exodus 6:6-7).” These represent from the previous generation. That’s two (Atzilut, world of emanations, Briah, world four stages in the process: cessation of la- generations—the parent relates what was Pesach 5777 of creation, Yetzira, world of formations, bor, leaving Egypt, crossing the Sea and re- heard from the grandparent. The child ac- A few years back, I and Asiya, the world of action all around ceiving the Torah at Sinai. These four cor- cepts or receives this message. But the wrote an article about us). Also, we describe the constituent mem- respond to the four statements from the main purpose of today’s child agreeing to the significance of the bers of the cosmos as being four: inani- declaration of the bikurim (first fruits): the handover of this material is the respon- number four at our an- mate, vegetative, mobile and verbal (that’s our ancestors went into exile in Egypt, the sibility to pass it to the next progeny. That’s nual Seder gatherings. I us!). We could go on and on giving exam- Egyptians brutally oppressed us, we cried two more generations. The dor l’dor pro- called that modest effort: Let the Fours Be ples of the number four as representative out to God and God miraculously brought cess, therefore, is really a four-generation With You. Well, I’m back again to revisit this of the physical world, like four compass us out. So, we see that four steps, stages procedure; the one doing the passing is the fascinating issue. In Judaism when we’re points or four seasons, but I think that you or standpoints are built into that histori- representative of the no-longer-present pre- constructing a presentation for a concept, get the idea. cal experience. But how does the number vious generation, and the one receiving is we usually build around the numbers three The number four also suggests aspects four represent our modern experience in representing the not-yet-present next gen- or seven. After all, we live in a world found- of God. God’s personal name is the four-let- reliving, reenacting and remembering the eration. There’s four in all. ed upon three principles, and our lives are ter, ineffable Tetragrammaton, and many event? We often marvel at the continued exist- scheduled around a seven-day week. But I authorities understand those four letters The other day an unusual thing hap- ence of the Jewish people. We’re still stand- like the number four. It’s my birthday (of as four facets of divinity. Every morning we pened. While I was davening, I started ing; the Egyptians, Philistines, Babylonians, July, no less), it’s Bobby Orr’s number, and prepare for the recitation of Shema by pro- thinking about what I was saying. I couldn’t Assyrians, Persians et al have been lost to it’s the perfect number for a tournament fi- claiming this four-fold celebration of Di- help noticing how often the phrases “dor the sands of time. Many of us thank God nal or a bridge game. It, also, really is a per- vine glory: The Name of God, the King is l’dor” and “dor v’dor” were appearing in the for this miracle of longevity. But once a fect number. And at our Seders we have: great, mighty, awesome and holy. It’s not prayers. This concept of “from generation year we must consider seriously our role in four cups of wine, four questions, four chil- clear to me what all those adjectives refer to generation” is very important to our re- this miracle. If we are passive, we may not dren and four verses from the farmer’s dec- to, but, again, there are four of them. Four ligion and heritage. We are a people of leg- merit to be part of this wondrous phenom- laration for first fruits. It’s really ubiquitous. is helping us define divinity. We notice a acy. Every generation bequeaths its birth- enon. We participate in the world’s long- So, let’s explore, again, the reasons behind similar view about humanity. In the fifth right of Jewish values and practices to the est-running show by continuously chang- the prominence of the number four during chapter of Pirkei Avot, we have a series of next, as we maintain a chain of tradition ing our role in the four-part drama. We Pesach. seven statements describing the character across the millennia. Obviously, this is, as once were the dream, and we transition to The symbolism of the number four be- variations within mankind as always being well, central to our Seder. It’s all about par- the memory. It’s an incredible ride! Chag gins early in our Tanach. “A river flowed four in number. There are four types of stu- ent teaching child. One generation passing kasher v’sameach! out of Eden…and became four rivers. The dents, four kinds of temperament and four the baton to the next. This process is em- name of the first is Pishon…The name of modes of charitable donations. phasized at the end of Magid, the recitation Rabbi David Walk is a teacher at the Bi-Cultural Day the second river is Gihon…The name of the We’re obviously noticing a pattern de- of the story, when we read “You shall tell school as well as Congregation Agudath Sholom’s Ed- third river is Tigris…The fourth river is the veloping. When we describe the variety of your child on that day, it is because of this ucation Director. He is a tireless teacher and educa- Euphrates (Genesis 2:10-14).” So, it seems possibilities in our world, we use the num- that the Lord did for me when I left Egypt” tor. For over 30 years he has taught students from third that the number four says something sig- ber four to describe the diversity. And we (Exodus 13:8). Through this process we must grade and up and conducted many classes for teens and nificant about our world, and perhaps the do the same thing on Pesach. We portray feel that we personally are experiencing adults. Prior to joining CAS, he served as director and bounty that flows into it. We see in Kabba- the aspects of the redemption as being four the redemption, “It was us that He brought teacher at Yeshivot Hamivtar in Efrat, Israel. lah that the number four is used to desig- in number: “I will (1) take you out from un- out from there” (Deuteronomy 6:23). Sermons of the Aruch HaShulchan By Rabbi Gidon Rothstein Once we know that, we can see how tive, etc.]. clear they intended to sacrifice them, and the verse is differentiating the Jewish expe- That matches three kinds of faith. The the Egyptians did nothing. Sermon 13: First, rience of Nisan even from that of the other enslaved and oppressed always believe For Aruch HaShulchan, that’s the miss- Foremost and Faith nations. For all that R. Yehoshua thought it those who claim they’ll help them, because ing piece of our puzzle. Since it takes three The Torah (Shemot would be the first month for them, Hashem they want to believe it [a cautionary mes- days to recover from circumcision (we 12:2) tells the Jewish was telling us it would be the most impor- sage in other circumstances]. But it’s not know from the story of Avraham and the people that the month tant month, the month that sets the tone real faith; it’s hope. angels), the 11th was the last day Jews could we now call Nisan for the rest of the year for the Jewish peo- Witnessing a miracle also stimulates be circumcised (so that the 14th would be should be the first of the calendar. Aruch ple. faith of a slightly deeper level, but of a frag- their last day of recovery [note that he’s as- HaShulchan wonders what Mechilta Bo Supporting that reading is the fact that ile sort, dependent on the miracle and that suming they did not do it before, and that 1 means when it infers that it’s the first the Torah generally uses the word echad for fades soon after. Only hearing Hashem they did not have enough faith on their month for Jews and not non-Jews, but also first, not rishon. The most well-known ex- speak with them face to face, as it were, see- own to do it; they needed a miracle to for Jews and not Adam HaRishon, the first ample (and the only one of the several he ing and hearing themselves, with their own convince them they should]). man. offers that we’ll discuss here) is the descrip- senses, the Presence of Hashem, produced It was seeing the miracle of the day be- tion of the first day of Creation in the Torah, a permanent faith that never went away. fore, taking the animal for the sacrifice Rishon as First or Most Important where it says it was evening and morning, without resistance from the Egyptians, that He reminds us of Rosh Hashanah 11a, yom echad, one day. For Aruch HaShulchan, The Importance of Faith to got them to agree to circumcision. where R. Eliezer and R. Yehoshua disagree that’s because rishon in fact doesn’t mean Pesach, Then and Now This explains why the Torah puts the whether the world was created in Tishrei or first, it means most important. Two more pieces of information put command to take these animals the verse in Nisan (in an earlier sermon, we saw him the faith question into the pre-Exodus Jew- after Hashem declares that this would be discuss another two of their disagreements Levels of Faith ish people. Rashi on the Torah notes an- the first or most important month of the on that page). For R. Eliezer, who held that That basic insight is going to explain other Mechilta, which reads Yechezkel 16:7 Jewish calendar. The month has that status it was created in Tishrei, Hashem is mak- issues he has with the next verse, where (a verse we say in the Haggadah on Seder because of all the miracles they were about ing a special cycle of the year for the Jew- Hashem tells the Jewish people to take the night), “you were naked and bare,” to mean to witness (up to and including the Split- ish people, with Nisan as the first month. animal for the Pesach sacrifice on the 10th the Jews lacked merit at the time of the Ex- ting of the Sea), and the first of those, the Mechilta is pointing out that the verses of the month, a rule that applied only that odus, that Hashem had to give the mitzv- one that got the ball rolling, is taking the themselves imply the truth of R. Eliezer’s year, not to the Pesach in general. ot of Pesach and circumcision to “earn” it. Egyptians’ gods for sacrifice. position, that Nisan is the first month for On his way there, he makes preparatory It takes a great deal of faith for an entire That’s why the standard for eradicating us, not back in Creation (Adam HaRishon), points. First, he notes that the Torah speaks nation of men to have themselves circum- chametz matches the standard for getting nor for other nations now. of the Jews as believing in Moshe three cised—what would convince them to do rid of idolatry and other alien worships— Of course, R. Yehoshua had to read different times. When he first tells them that? Aruch HaShulchan links that to Tosa- remove it completely. Matzah signifies those verses as well. To explain, Aruch Hashem had sent him to redeem them, the fot in Shabbat 87b, which points out that proper Jewish faith, and on Pesach even a HaShulchan points out that rishon, which verse says the people believed. After the sea when Hashem told the Jews to take the an- modicum of non-faith (symbolized by cha- we often translate as “first,” actually means was split, Shemot 14:31 says they believed in imals for the sacrifice on the 10th, that was metz) is a problem. [It’s unclear to me how something more like “the head of.” Its root Hashem and Moshe His servant. Then, at Si- the Shabbat before the Exodus, which hap- he knows that matzah symbolizes faith, is in rosh, head, which is the most impor- nai, Hashem tells Moshe that the event will pened on Thursday the 15th. That, too, was but our goal in these pieces is to learn from tant part of the body (he gives examples instill in them permanent faith in Moshe a miracle, that the Jews took animals that we’ll leave for some other time). [that he is Hashem’s authentic representa- were gods to the Egyptians, making very CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 20 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 20 21 PESACH Why Is This Seder Different From Other Seders? YOUR By Rabbi Mathew Hoffman obviously resonates. Each year the Sederim attract 50-75 people each night. The food You can’t typecast the people who will must resonate too as the Sederim provide be coming to Sederim run by the Flame full catered meals. There is matza, marror, and the Young Israel of New Rochelle. Some four cups of wine, fabulous mains, sides will be singles. Some have young families. and even dessert. All free! APPLE PIE Some will be empty nesters. Some will be The Flame has been running Sederim APPLE PIE bringing their extended families. Some will in New Rochelle for over 25 years. In fact, be Orthodox and most will not be. 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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE from long ago, a shield and savior.” Based on textual proofs we cannot rehearse here, Aruch HaShulchan, not “respond to the he says yeshua is temporary, a salvation lion after he is no longer with us.”] from an immediate problem, while ezrah is a more lasting help, a changing of one’s sit- Slaves’ Effect on Owners uation. The centrality of faith is shown also by For the Avot, the patriarchs, Hashem Rambam’s ruling that a Jew may not eat a provided ezrah, but later generations of Pesach sacrifice if s/he owns female slaves Jews have gotten mostly yeshua, momen- who have not converted by immersing in tary salvations that leave their basic situa- a mikvah or male slaves who have not had tion unchanged. Going overtly contempo- a circumcision. After a back-and-forth we rary again, he says that leaves them with cannot recap here, he concludes that Ram- the sole option of turning to Hashem with bam held that circumcising a male slave faith; they are the generation about which would be enough even though that slave Chabakuk 2:4 said “the righteous shall live would still need to immerse in a mikvah to by faith.” be converted. Makkot 24a had seen that as Chabakuk Circumcision is the standard because of finding one sole principle that captures its significance as an expression of Jewish all the mitzvot [Makkot 23b-24a is a fasci- faith. That’s also why they are the only two nating piece, about which I’ve spoken and Biblical obligations (mitzvot aseh, as op- written more than once, where Chazal saw posed to prohibitions, lo ta’aseh) for which David, Yeshayahu, Micha, and Chabakuk as the Torah assigned the punishment of ka- working to express all of mitzvot in more ret, excision from the people. encapsulated forms]. Aruch HaShulchan For Rambam, the slaves being circum- argues here that it’s what’s most essential cised declared the faith sufficiently for the for his generation [I think it’s no less true owner to be included in the Pesach sacri- in ours]. fice, also a moment of declaration of faith, even though the slave had not in fact com- The Moon, Rosh Chodesh pleted the conversion. and Continuing Faith That view fits nicely with another as- Helping Us Buck the Tide of History pect of the commandment that started That background explains why the this sermon. Rosh Hashanah 20a sees the third paragraph of Shema links the warn- verse that told us to make Nisan the first ing against following our eyes and hearts to month as also the source for the idea that remembering Egypt. Our eyes and hearts— it is a new moon that starts a new month. which he here takes to refer to what ordi- Tradition held that Moshe Rabbenu strug- nary human intuition would understand— gled to understand that aspect of the ob- might tell us it’s impossible to live a proper ligation. Torah lifestyle in a particular era [contem- Rather than take that technically (that porary overtones alert!], which is why the he couldn’t understand what constitutes next verse reminds us that the memory of a “new moon”), Aruch HaShulchan relates Egypt, which we must always carry with it to the fact that the moon, in contrast to us, is a lasting lesson that Hashem operates other stars, waxes and wanes, which he outside of and above natural law, can ab- took as symbolic of Jewish history. s rogate those laws with whatever miracles When Hashem tells us to watch the CI PE e RE nd Spic Hashem wants, or are needed to support moon and declare a new month each time AL rs a IN avo IG l Fl the Jewish people. it reappears, it is to remind us that even OR ura Nat ith The bracha that comes after that para- when history seems darkest, it is in fact just ka w Vo d graph of Shema includes the phrase “Ezrat before a new month (a new era). 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Beginning this fall, a new partner- Heights is the perfect place for such a ship between Women’s League Com- program,” said Rabbi Menachem Penner, munity Residences (WLCR), a lifespan the Max and Marion Grill Dean of YU-af- social services organization, and Yeshi- filiated Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theologi- va University will make a Jewish colle- cal Seminary and Undergraduate Torah giate experience accessible to individu- Studies. “Here, they [have] wonderful op- als with intellectual disabilities. portunities for social integration and en- Called the Makor College Experi- joy Torah and secular learning while tak- ence, the three-year, non-de- ing advantage of the staples of gree program enables Jewish life that are readily young men with intel- available on our campus, lectual disabilities to be- such as minyanim, kosher come a part of the YU food and thriving Jewish cel- community on the Univer- ebrations and activities.” sity’s Wilf Campus as they The program is tailor-made gain skills, explore opportu- for young men with intellectu- nities and transition to a life al disabilities who wish to contin- of independence. Students in the ue their education after high school, program will begin their day im- have a strong motivation to learn and mersed in a special Judaic studies pro- gain skills, are excited to become involved gram in YU’s batei midrash (study halls), in campus life and have a long-term goal then take self-contained courses in the of finding gainful employment. As such, afternoon that will range in focus from it will feature a heavy emphasis on voca- the liberal arts to living skills. “The YU Wilf Campus in Washington CONTINUED ON P. 23 22 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 22 23 EDUCATION

CONTINUED FROM P. 22 basis during the admissions process. “This is a win-win experience for all tional exploration and opportunities, pre- involved,” said Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brand- paring students to take on employment er, vice president for university and com- in fields such as administrative environ- munity life at YU. “As a yeshiva and a uni- ments, retail and food services and com- versity, it is fitting that we join the ranks munal work. Students will work with ac- of other colleges that offer this type of ademic advisors to choose a career field program. We look forward to the mutual based on their interests, skills and abili- learning and give-and-take our current stu- ties, as well as learn how to build a resume dents and those we will welcome to cam- and manage correspondence. pus through the Makor College Experi- Equally important will be an array of ence will share.” social opportunities to experience life on “For many families in our communi- campus , as students in the program engage ty, YU is more than just a university— in chavrusah (partnership) study with their it’s a dream,” said Dr. Stephen Glicks- peers, attend events, connect with mentors man, developmental psychologist at and avail themselves of job placement op- WLCR. “This gives a whole new mean- tions on and around campus. While the ing to the term ‘letter of acceptance’— program doesn’t grant a degree, students for our students, this is next step in will graduate with a Certificate of Comple- their growth as young Jewish men.” tion, a resume and a reference letter for fu- For more information or to apply, ture employment. Residential opportu- visit www.yu.edu/makor-college-expe- nities will be addressed on an individual rience.

L’Shana HaBet B’Yerushalayim? comfortable talking to. However, many CONTINUED FROM P. 8 rabbis unfortunately have a “one size fits all” mentality when it comes to this. you’ve got some serious work to do. Please It doesn’t matter how many success sto- do yourself a favor and don’t wallow in ries emerged from people who went your confusion, floating around like a for Shana Bet. What works for every- ghost haunting the halls of your yeshiva. one won’t necessarily work for you. Do Figure out what it is you really want. what’s best for you. But please, please, don’t be a “Con- formist.” Your life and your time are Ezra Epstein is a yeshiva student studying in Israel. He much more important than the approv- can be reached at [email protected]. For more al of your rabbis and peers. But by all of his articles, visit his blog, “Brick Wall,” or ezraep- means, do speak to your rabbis about steinbrickwall.blogspot.com. this, but only with ones whom you feel

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Stamford’s Effort to Attract as well as other prospective couples think- Modern Orthodox Couples Pays Off ing of moving here…seeing the shuls…and CONTINUED FROM P. 1 checking out the schools and housing options on Sunday. “This has been a particu- families moving to the community in the larly strong method for us to attract new past 12 months alone. families,” said Feldstein. About a third of “It was simple, really,” said Michael the families who came to one of our Shab- Feldstein, who has chaired the committee batons have already moved here.” since its inception. “Stamford had been Over the past eight years, CAMOS has MAKE THIS SCHOOL YEAR suffering from a bit of an identity crisis also exhibited several times at the Ortho- in the Orthodox world. In the past, when dox Union’s Bi-Annual Jewish Fair, and will young, observant couples living in New be attending once again this year. “The OU York City considered moving to the sub- Fair has by far been our biggest source of GREATER THAN CAMOS - Stamford Modern Orthdox Community urbs, they would probably think of Tean- leads for new families who are consider- eck, New Rochelle, the Five Towns. They ing a move to Stamford,” said Feldstein. usually didn’t think of Stamford, even In addition, CAMOS members have LAST YEAR! though we are a relatively short commute conducted market research with two sepa- into Manhattan and possess the basic fea- rate groups—those considering a move to tures—an eruv, mikvah, day school, shuls, a New York metro suburb as well as those Springtime brings a fresh start— kosher food—that are required for a fam- who work in Stamford but who do not and Mathnasium is here to help ily to live an observant life. Now we are live here—to find out more about what finally on the map, and on people’s radar they are looking for in a community. “The set the stage for success! HOME ABOUT STAMFORD REALwhen they ESTATE are consideringJEWISH a move LIFE to a availabilityVISIT of US! kosher foodFAQ and kosherMORE... res- new community.” taurants, and the quality of the local day Together, we can make this school CAMOS originally targeted several neigh- school, are the two items that consistently year greater than last year!

borhoods for its effort—the Upper West seem to rise to the top,” said Feldstein. Side, Washington Heights, Riverdale, Pel- There are no fewer than four kosher ham Parkway (Einstein Medical School com- eateries now open in Stamford: a kosher STAMFORD - The Bestmunity), Teaneck, Kept Forest Secret Hills and the Upper steakhouse, a kosher vegeterian Indian East Side. Parlor meetings were held at the restaurant, a sushi restaurant and a pizza homes of one of the residents in each area, and dairy restaurant. in Modern Orthodoxywhere... interested couples were invited to Stamford boasts two Orthodox syn- hear more about Stamford from committee agogues, Congregation Agudath Sholom members and were given a folder filled with and the Young Israel of Stamford, plus The Stamford Jewish community has been in existence for more than one information about the synagogues, schools, the local Chabad conducts Shabbos ser- hundred years. There are two Orthodox Shulslocal attractions located in and Stamford real estate - options. vices as well. Chabad also runs a very suc- Congregation Agudath Sholom and the Young“There Israel are of rentals Stamford available. Our in Stam- cessful pre-school program and day camp, ford that are less expensive than simi- which many of the observant families uti- Community boasts a Mikvah, an Eruv, a Chevralar apartments Kadisha in ,the and city,” a Daf said Yomi Feldstein. lize. The Torah Learning Center is also lo- Shiur. “Plus, there are plenty of condominiums cated in Stamford—and recently the or- and houses for sale. Also, property taxes ganization has successfully reached out are significantly cheaper than Westches- to the larger community (both adults and The local Jewish Community Center is activeter, New in programming Jersey and Long for Island, all ages, which of- children) to provide learning opportuni- has a health club and the JCC Sara Walkerten Nursery makes the School total .payment Another cheaper in ties for those who are interested. Stamford than for a similarly priced prop- If you are considering a move to a sub- nursery school, Gan Yeladim, as well as a summer camp, are run by erty in other areas.” urbanOU New Jewish York metropolitan Fair area, and 2017 Chabad Lubavitch of Fairfield County. CAMOS has also sponsored three Shab- would like more information about Stam- batons in the last three years, in which ford,Stamford please contact to Exhibit Michael Once Feldstein Again at at 2017 * families were able to spend an entire Shab- 203-973-6279 or emailOU Jewish him at FairMichaelG- Elementary and middle school education is available at the award winning One Month FREE bat in Stamford—meeting local residents [email protected]. * day school, Bi-Cultural Day School. With 6 month enrollment. We are pleased to announce the opening of the (See center for details, expires 4/30/17.) JewishStamford is an announcement list for the entire Jewish community of __ Stamford Connecticut. NOW O PEN! SOOSH Math Help and Enrichment Homework Help Stamford was one of a small group of communities that were selected to Kosher Sushi in Stamford! exhibit at the OU Emerging Communities Fair Thein 2009, destination 2011 and again for in kosher culinary education 2013. WE OFFER Mathnasium of Riverdale • Full service professional certificate programs in culinary and pastry arts Check out our Kosher Indian restaurant, Navaratna• andFeaturing Six culinaryThirteen boot, camp,an knife skills, teen summer programs, date nights OU Certified meat restaurant in the downtown. Stamford also •boasts Bridal shower a and special events space available 347-427-1300 • Culinary business incubator options Kosher Sushi establishment, Soosh. • Externship options in Israel and the U.S. mathnasium.com/riverdale 2359 Flatbush Avenue, Marine Park, Brooklyn The larger Jewish community numbers over 12,000 individuals, and is 5912 Riverdale Avenue, always welcoming of newcomers. We are a vibrant communitywww.koshercul.com with much to • 718-338-1110 Bronx NY 10471 Under the Kashruth Guidance of Rabbi Zushe Yosef Blech, Rav HaMachshir offer young and old alike. We are also a growing community striving to make all Jews feel connected through our thriving Jewish schools, 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 29 synagogues, agencies, and organizations. These combine to enrich the community and offer so many different entry points to Jewish Stamford. The local Federation has a volunteer program to welcome you to the area as http://www.checkoutstamford.com/[04.04.2017 21:00:29] 29 30

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{Manhattan } Riverbank State Park BIKE RENTALS Interactive museum for children ages 10 679 Riverside Drive NY NY 10031 Central Park Bike Rentals 212-861-4137 and under. ATTRACTIONS 212-694-3600 Loeb Boathouse - Central Park mid-east New York Skyride & 74th St. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk 350 5th Avenue & 33rd St. NY NY 10118 Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park 10 North Water St. Norwalk, CT 212-279-9777 Between Battery Pl and the Hudson River, WATER TOURS 203-852-0700 Second floor of the Empire State Build- 212-267-9700 ing. Park features the Museum of Jewish Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Heritage. Pier 83, W. 42nd St. at 12th Ave. { Greater Sony Wonder Technology Lab 212-563-3200 Monsey, NY } 550 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022 SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES For something completely different, grab a seat on The ATTRACTIONS 212-833-8100 Staten Island Ferry Beast, a 30-minute speedboat ride (kids Bear Mountain State Park Whitehall St. love it). Bear Mountain, NY Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum 1-718-390-5253 845-786-2701 Hudson River at West 46th St. and 12th Ave. Pier 86 The Ferry Terminal on Peter NY Water Taxi Bear Mountain State Park is situated in Minuit Plaza is at the end of South and 212-742-1969 rugged mountains rising from the west NY NY State Streets. Vehicles are no longer Convenient option for traveling around bank of the Hudson River. The park fea- 877-957-SHIP allowed on the ferry. the West Side, Lower tures a large play Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on American Girl Place Grand Central Terminal waterfronts. the 609 Fifth Ave. at 49th St. NY NY 87 E 42nd St. at Park Ave Hudson for mooring small craft, lake 212-935-3960 NY Waterway and river fishing access, a swimming The Roosevelt Island Tramway Pier 78, W. 38th St. at 12th Ave. pool, a zoo, hiking and biking. 591 Main St. Roosevelt Island NY 10044 Statue of Liberty / Ellis 800-533-3779 212-832-4543 Island Immigration Museum Offers everything from two-hour tours Blauvelt State Park Manhattan terminal at E 60th St. and 2d NY Harbor, around Manhattan to full-day journeys Bear Mountain NY Ave. 212-269-5755/-363-3200 to the Hudson Valley to visit Kykuit, the Blauvelt State Park is 590 acres of forest- Access to the islands is via a Circle Lines Rockefeller estate. green space in Rockland County. The Jewish Museum 212-423-3200 ferry, and a 1109 Fifth Ave. NY NY 10128 (free) timed pass is required. Staten Island Ferry High Tor State Park 718-815-BOAT Bear Mountain, NY American Museum of Natural History/ Empire State Building Travels from Whitehall Street in Lower High Tor State Park, a day-use facility Planetarium 212-769-5100 350 Fifth Ave. at 34th St. Manhattan to St. George on Staten for picnicking and hiking affords spec- Central Park West at 79th St., 212-736-3100 Island, leaving approximately every half tacular NY, NY 10024 Observation decks are on the 86th and hour. views of the Hudson River. 102nd floors. The lower deck is probably the better spot for the best Minnewaska State Park Preserve PARKS & GARDENS views. {Bridgeport, CT New Paltz, NY Battery Park 212-360-3456 / Fairfield,CT} Minnewaska State Park is situated in Battery Pl. to South St. / Broadway / Roosevelt Island Ulster County on the dramatic Cross Borough of Manhattan, NYC SE NY in ATTRACTIONS Shawangunk Mountain Ridge that rises East River opposite Midtown Manhat- Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo more than 2,000 feet above sea level. Sts. At State St. NY NY 10004 tan. 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT Isl. is 1.75 mi long and only 800 ft. 1-203-394-6565 Rockland Lake State Park Bryant Park wide at its widest point; 147 acres in Rockland Lake State Park’s lake is locat- Bryant Park is situated behind the New area. Accessible by subway, by car from Discovery Museum and Planetarium ed York Public Library in Midtown Man- Ravenswood, The 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT on a ridge of Hook Mountain above hattan, Queens, via the Roosevelt Isl. Bridge 203-372-3521 the west bank of the Hudson River. between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth (built 1955), and by an aerial tramway and Sixth Aves. NY, NY 10036 from a terminal at E 60th St. and 2d Mystic Seaport Clark Recreation Center 212-768-4242 Ave. in Manhattan. 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT Campbell Ave. & Cragmere Rd. 860-572-0711 Airmont, NY Central Park VISITORS INFORMATION Museum of America and Sea in Mystic 845-357-6100 59th St to 110th St. Central Park W and 9:00AM - 5:00PM Picnicking, gardens, nature trails, play- 5th Midtown NY City’s Official Visitor In- ground, Ave. between Central Park N & Central formation Center 212-484-1222 Stepping Stones Museum for Chil- basketball, shuffleboard, and Park S, 810 Seventh Ave. between 52nd & 53rd dren tennis. Zoo at 64th Street at 5th Avenue. Sts., NY 303 West Ave. Norwalk, CT. Open dawn to dusk.

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Dawn Lane Park MUSEUMS AND ACTIVITIES Pottery, Paint and Love SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Dawn Lane Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of 502A Cedar Lane, Teaneck Liberty Science Center Airmont, NY New Jersey 201 907 0077 251 Phillip Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305 845-357-6100 400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro, NJ Closed Sunday, April 16th 201-200-1000 07608 Walking path, natural area, small neigh- Bergen County Zoological Park borhood 201-288-6344 Open Tues - Sun Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park 216 Forest Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652 playground. Open dawn to Yogi Berra Museum and Learning 69 Wesley Street, S Hackensack, NJ In Van Saun County Park dusk. Center 201 212 6454 8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls, NJ Reservations Necessary Turtle Back Zoo and Education Center, Safari Mini Golf, Pirate’s Playground and Grotke Park (973) 655-2378 Wed - Sun Treetop Adventure Ropes Course 11 Grotke Road The Yogi Berra Museum and Learn- PARKS Chestnut Ridge, NY ing Center is a museum on the campus of 560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 845-357-6100 Montclair State University. Van Saun Park 973-731-5800 10AM - 4:30PM Basketball courts, tennis courts, pond, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 10:00AM ball fields, ATTRACTIONS - 4:30PM {Southern NJ } playground, walking paths open until Multi-use pathway/Bicycle - Pedestrian dusk. Escape Room NJ Path: ATTRACTIONS Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne - Res- Millennium Carousel (fee), miniature Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild ervations suggested train ride, and Walden Haverstraw Bay Park Safari- Chol Hamoed Passover Spectac- 973 963 4142 Pond. 21 Gagan Road ular Contact NCSY 201 862 0250 for exclu- sive park entry. (Benny Friedman at 3PM) Haverstraw, NY High Exposure Liberty State Park 845-268-3020 1 Six Flags Boulevard 266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Jackson, NJ 201 768 8600 201-915-3403 Thursday, April 13, 2017 ONLY 10:30AM {Northern NJ} 10:00AM - 10:00PM - 8:00PM Branch Brook Park Safari 10:30AM - 4 PM Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry from Not 2 Shabbey - Abbey Wolin Studio Heller Pkwy, City Subway, Newark, NJ Liberty State Park 398 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07104 Adventure Aquarium Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 973 272 3034 973-643-1611 1 Aquarium Dr. Camden, NJ 07305. Closed Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Cherry blossom festival in April. 800-616-5297

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Adventure Aquarium has nearly 200,000 Strasburg Rail Road PARKS AND ZOOS square 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA Brooklyn Bridge Park Restaurants feet of sea life and wildlife. 717-687-7522 334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY The journey is about 10 miles long. Pass 718-222-9939 Open on Pesach Garden State Discovery Museum more than a dozen Amish farms. 2040 Springdale Rd.,Cherry Hill, NJ Prospect Park TEANECK 856-424-1233 The National Watch and Clock Muse- 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY Teaneck Doghouse, 1415 Palisade Ave- This museum present a variety of hands- um 718-965-8900 nue, 201-530-7733 on exhibits 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA Wednesday, April 12: 9:30 p.m.-12:00 and activities for children up to 10 years 717-684-8261 Prospect Park Zoo a.m. of age. 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Thursday April 13: 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. AAA Buggy Ride 718-399-7339 Friday April 14: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday April 15: 9:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Located at Kitchen Kettle Village, { PA } Sunday April 16: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Route 340, in Lancaster County, PA Boating in Prospect Park ATTRACTIONS 717-989-2829 Parkside Avenue & Prospect Park MANHATTAN—Call for Brooklyn, NY Adventure Sports Individual Hours 718-282-7789 3010 Elizabethtown Rd., Hershey, PA { Brooklyn } Bedford on Park, 61 East 34th Street, 717-533-7479 212-576-1515 Featuring go-karts, miniature golf, MUSEUMS { Long Island, NY } Colbeh, 32 West 39th Street, 212-354- bumper boats, 8181 batting range and driving range. Jewish Children’s Museum ATTRACTIONS Eighteen Restaurant, 240 East 81st 792 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY Street, 212-517-2460 Adventures Aloft/Balloon High Sports 718-467-0600 Long Island Children’s Museum Le Marais, 150 West 46th Street, 212- 727 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 11 Davis Avenue 869-0900 717-626-8318 The Living Torah Museum Garden City, NY Mendy’s, 61 East 34th Street and 18-hole miniature golf course around 1601 41st St Brooklyn, NY 516-224-5800 Rockefeller Center, 212-576-1010 waterfalls. 877-PLAN-A-TOUR Prime Grill, 550 Madison Avenue, 212- Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical 692-9292 Choo Choo Barn - Traintown USA Brooklyn Children’s Museum Museum Talia’s Steakhouse, 668 Amsterdam Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY Avenue, 212-580-3770 800-450-2920/ 717-687-7911 718-735-4400 631-725-0770

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AMIT Bar Ilan Enjoys Second Win in National Cyber Competition Ramat Gan, Israel—For the second mented, “The Cyber Championship was consecutive year, students from AMIT a challenging and special experience for Ginsburg Bar Ilan Gush Dan Junior and all 300 students in the school’s Junior Senior High School for Boys won first High. All have been exposed to the skills place in the Junior High division of the of self-learning in writing and under- national cyber championship, which standing code. In addition, the students was run last week by the Ministry of Ed- in the cyber track who represented us in ucation. In addition, a team of ninth- the finals performed tasks that required grade students from AMIT Wasserman high-level algorithmic thinking and High School in Be’er Sheva won third teamwork under stress. The hard work place in the programming division. and creative thinking, which are crucial The Cyber Championship is a unique skills for the 21st century, empowered program in which students learn the ba- the team to win the championship.” sics of cyber, programming and com- Tomer Shuper, principal at AMIT Bar puters. After a quarter of a million chil- Ilan, stated, “We encourage our students dren and 1,900 schools (grades 3 through to achieve excellence in every field, and 12) participated in preliminary competi- believe in the development of advanced tions between the schools, 270 schools technological skills that will not only were chosen to go on to the finals. The benefit our students on a personal level AMIT Bar Ilan team reached the finals but will also enable them to contribute with a very high rating, and in prepara- significantly to Israel.” tion for the final stage participated in Founded in 1925, AMIT is the pre- intensive training camps in which they mier education network in Israel, serv- practiced various programming tech- ing 34,000 students each year in its 110 niques schools in 29 cities throughout Israel. Amnon Eldar, director general of AMIT enables students to realize their AMIT, congratulated the winners and fullest potential and strengthens Israeli said that AMIT emphasizes excellence society by educating and nurturing chil- among students who have the potential dren from diverse backgrounds within a to achieve extraordinary achievements framework of academic excellence, reli- in the cyber field. gious values and Zionist ideals. For more Liat Carmon-Colette, coordinator of information, please visit www.amitchil- the cyber program at AMIT Bar Ilan com- dren.org. Feel like you’re sinking in your classes? Your lifeline is here. PersonalPrep Tutoring Private tutoring services in: · Math and Science Classes · Regents Prep · English · SAT Tutoring · Judaic Studies -Experience tutoring students in Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. -Success on NYS and National Standardized Exams -Won NYC Regents Award for highest scores on Regents Exams Contact me at [email protected] or 917-848-9142

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By Rachel Berger by” the recipes originally planned. Instinc- tively I offered to help, and was quickly giv- Invited to an exclu- en my instructions. Pluck some mushroom sive tasting event of stems for the red wine sauce (save the pret- recipes featured in the ty tops for later!); roast the tomato paste, Pesach edition of Joy of shallots and garlic in the stock pot; slice Kosher Magazine, I was some fennel for the chicken; plate the salm- excited to meet Jamie on appetizer. Wow, I had a crash course on Geller and her talented magazine staff. An working in a professional kitchen, side by eight-course meal was planned, promising side with Chef Laura, and I couldn’t have some innovative takes on the standard and been more excited. expected fare for Seder night. Well, I quick- Notable food bloggers, cookbook au- ly learned that it wasn’t going to happen. thors and restaurant reviewers, such as I arrived a bit early to find a busy, ac- Melinda Strauss of Kitchen Tested; Miri- tive kitchen in the sleek and modern Miele am Pascal of Overtime Cook; Naomi Na- Manhattan Experience Center. Chef Lau- chman, the Aussie Gourmet; Shannon Sar- ra Frankel, culinary director at Kosher Net- na of The Nosher; Elan Kornblum of Great work International, was busy at the cook- Kosher Restaurants Magazine, began to ar- top (which blended seamlessly with the rive. No one seemed too concerned about Smoked-salmon appetizer Rib roast with root vegetables countertop); Deborah Shapiro, VP of mar- the change in format for the dinner, and all (CREDIT: KDL) (CREDIT: KDL) keting and operations at Joy of Kosher, was began their live Facebook feeds and Insta- checking herbs for bugs; and Jamie Geller gram postings. Soon we were served a dish of spatch- mie Geller was the consummate hostess, was hosting the live feed on Facebook. I re- People were hungry, and luckily the cocked chicken, braised with fennel, meyer showing only grace under pressure, going ally didn’t think that anything was amiss lemons and mushrooms. Then, of course it with the flow and staying cool and calm, until Jamie explained that the food deliv- was time for another cup of wine so we en- despite the food snafus and her break- ered earlier by the caterer was “unaccept- joyed a dry Hagafen Riesling 2014. neck-speed traveling demands. Chef Lau- able and not up to our standards” and had Unfortunately there was not enough ra, who improvised the entire meal and did been sent back. What followed was a mad time to fully cook the rib roast, but that not stop cooking for one minute the en- dash to Whole Foods Market, and a call didn’t stop Chef Laura. She carved what tire evening, received an ovation and was to a butcher on the Upper West Side who she could, and cooked the really raw cen- shown much appreciation for her efforts. quickly put together an order and sent it ter in a pan. It was served with roasted root Make sure to pick up a copy of the Joy over in an Uber. Shifra Klein, editor-in-chief vegetables, sunchokes and the amazing red of Kosher Magazine Passover issue and treat of the magazine, seemed calm, holding her wine sauce I had helped to make. Comple- your guests and family to delectable and un- newborn baby, and said they were “rolling menting this course was a red Shiloh Leg- expected fare this Pesach. Even if you have with it!” end Honi 2014. to improvise with different ingredients So the eight-course meal was now con- For dessert, we were treated to a dark than you expected, or fly by the seat of your verted to an “improvisation” and the ingre- chocolate mousse made with olive oil, pants, you now know that it can be done! dients they were able to get were “inspired which was rich, decadent, and prepared ta- bleside. Accompanying this was another Rachel is a recovering Real Estate attorney, and is cur- white Riesling (or maybe it was the same rently flying by the seat of her pants! Check out her blog Riesling as before, at this point who knew?) at thekosherdinnerlady.com and follow her on Facebook Taste of Passover to which berries macerated in sugar and or- and Instagram @TheKosherDinnerLady. You can contact from Jamie Geller’s JOY of KOSHER Magazine ange zest had been added. her at [email protected]. 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42 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 42 43 FOOD & WINE ‘Perfect for Pesach’ Hits the Mark By Bracha Schwartz files. Nachman deliberately included them to Pesach show cooks that the food they make all year Reviewing: Perfect for Pesach by Naomi can be prepared for Pesach. “My clients will Nachman and Miriam Pascal (2017) Hardcover. ask me, ‘What do you have besides kugels?’ 240 pages. ISBN-10: 1422618676. $25.03. When I suggest ratatouille or stuffed cabbage Naomi Nachman was testing a new rec- they’re very appreciative!” Nachman said. Tastes Better ipe for her catering clients when she had a Most of the recipes are Nachman’s unique culinary epiphany: “This would be perfect creations developed over the years for clients with for Pesach,” she thought. That became the or especially for this book. inspiration for a new cookbook. “You don’t Although we want to nourish and please Butter have to have special recipes for Pesach,” our family and guests, we also want time to Nachman said in a phone interview. “This enjoy them. I made seven dishes from the book is about fresh, delicious recipes that book in one afternoon and my family gave high marks to all of them. What could be more perfect for Pesach? Fudgy Chocolate Bundt Cake With Coffee Glaze This cake is the result of many batch- es Nachman tested to create the perfect Pe- sach chocolate cake.

Cauliflower Crust Lachmagine Fudgy Chocolate Bundt Cake With Coffee (CREDIT: BRACHA SCHWARTZ) Glaze (CREDIT: BRACHA SCHWARTZ) are good all year but perfect for Pesach.” “Perfect for Pesach: Passover Recipes Ingredients You’ll Want to Make All Year,” from Meso- 2 ½ cups almond flour rah Publications, gives readers “easy recipes 1 cup cocoa powder that use innovative flavor combinations.” Af- ½ cup potato starch ter two whirlwind days of trying out many 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules recipes in the book, I can attest to that de- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder scription. Nachman is already hard at work ½ teaspoon kosher salt in her Pesadik kitchens. My kitchen is never 1 ½ cups sugar fully ready until a few days before the holi- ½ cup oil day—so I heartily welcome recipes that are 1 tablespoon imitation vanilla excellent but not time consuming. Nach- 6 eggs man’s book delivers. How did she do it? “I’m Method all about speed,” Nachman said. “I’m a cater- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease er and personal chef all year. I know what a Bundt pan well; set aside. works and what doesn’t.” Full disclosure: 2. In a small bowl, whisk together al- To test the recipes, I used year-round ingre- mond flour, cocoa powder, potato starch, dients such as spices, fruits and nuts, where coffee, baking powder and salt. Set aside. taste would not be affected. But for the 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together Chocolate Fudgy Bundt Cake (which I high- sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs. Add dry ingredi- ly recommend), I used Pesadik ingredients. ents; stir to combine. Naomi Nachman developed her rec- 4. Pour batter into Bundt pan; bake 40- ipes from a lifetime of culinary experi- 45 minutes, until toothpick inserted into ence, much of it for Pesach. As a child in the center comes out clean. Set aside to Australia, she learned from her mother cool completely in the pan. Remove from and grandmother’s large feasts, and then pan; glaze with Coffee Glaze, below. Only real butter gives your favorite in a family-run Pesach hotel program in Sydney. Nachman now has her own ca- Coffee Glaze: Passover dishes the extra flavor tering company, The Aussie Gourmet. She Ingredients hosts the cooking show “Table for Two” on 1 cup powdered sugar and richness everyone loves. the Nachum Segal network, organizes ko- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee sher “Chopped” cooking competitions for 1 teaspoon oil groups and schools, and directs a culinary Method arts recreational Pesach program in Florida. 1. In a small bowl, whisk together all When it has to be better – Breakstone’s. “Perfect for Pesach” answers the ques- glaze ingredients to form a glaze. If the glaze tions homemakers have about how to prop- is too thick to pour, add water, ½ teaspoon erly freeze food, the differences between at a time, until desired texture is reached. oils available for Pesach and what kitchen 2. Pour glaze over cooled cake. equipment is essential. Recipes include tips “Perfect for Pesach” by Naomi Nach- about additions and substitutions. man is available from Amazon at https:// KOSHER FOR A few recipes are similar to standards that tinyurl.com/k2cowd8, and in local Judai- PASSOVER you probably have in your memory or your ca stores. 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 43 43 44

Published the THE HEALTH LINK First Issue of Every Month BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT Understanding the Childhood Obesity Crisis By Shara Paley, MS get. The actual number today in the United weight is greater than 25. Obesity is a BMI tions have become more prevalent in chil- RDN, Registered States is 31.8 percent according to a widely over 30. To prevent our children from be- dren and include high blood pressure, high Dietitian Nutritionist reported study. coming a “BMI statistic” we must address cholesterol and sleep apnea. There are pos- This statistic is astounding in itself but the issue and prevent them from a life- sible cognitive changes related to obesity Here’s a trivia ques- researchers also predict that at the cur- time of complications and obesity-related as well. Unfortunately, overweight kids can tion for you: What per- rent rate of growth of the obesity epidem- diseases. be seen as “lazy” or at fault for their condi- centage of children to- ic, nearly 100 percent of U.S. adults will be Obesity is painful. Former obese indi- tion when in fact the issue is complicated day ages two through overweight by the year 2048! viduals who were surveyed reported that and multifactorial. 19 are overweight or obese? What are the clinical definitions of they would rather be deaf, dyslexic, dia- So what can be done? Prevention a. five percent overweight or obesity? Definitions are betic, have heart disease or suffer from and treatment are crucial. Believe it or b.10 percent based on a concept known as BMI or bad acne than be obese again. Obese/over- not, prevention of childhood obesity c. More than 30 percent body-mass index, which relates height weight kids are bullied and have extremely can start as early as the womb. For an ex- If you guessed c, you are right on tar- to weight. Normal BMI is 18-25 and over- poor self-esteem. Multiple medical condi- pectant mother, having an unbalanced diet during pregnancy can be the cause of health-related issues later in life for the child. Breastfeeding is thought to de- JEWISH GENETIC NEWS BULLETIN crease the risk of obesity in children as well. Certain childhood behaviors such as eating dinner together as a family, There’s something you should know... limited “screen” time and obtaining ade- quate sleep at night can reduce the like- GAUCHER DISEASE IS THE MOST lihood of obesity by 40 percent. Daytime sleeping does not makeup for nighttime COMMON INHERITED JEWISH GENETIC DISEASE. sleep. Get those kids to bed early!! Two additional and perhaps obvious preven- tive measures that are well-proven to be the most effective are maximizing unstructured play and limiting all sugar-sweetened beverages, including juice. Force your kids to play outside or inside, wherever and whenever they can. En- courage your kids to play before home- Gaucher disease type 1 is the most common form of the disease work; it really is that important. Kids in the United States and Europe, particuuarry among Jews need two hours of physical activity per of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) descent. day!! To stop the epidemic on a larg- DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWWNG? er scale, we need to approach it from many angles. Of course, as with most Bone and joint issues such as: BBeeding issues such as: public health problems, changes made -Muutippe fractures -Easy or frequent bruising at the highest levels can have the widest effects. Limiting marketing of -Diagnosed osteoporosis -Frequent nose bbeeds high-calorie foods, portion-size control -Diagnosed osteoarthritis -Difficuuty ccotting after injuries in restaurants and better school lunch Chronic fatigue Chronic aches in joints and muscces programs in all schools are just a few Ennarged abdomen ways institutions can change our current culture. The good news is that Gaucher disease can be diagnosed with a simppe bbood test. Proactive Finally, we come to treatment of treatment can prevent or ameeiorate signs and symptoms as weee as reduce the risk of irreversibbe those who are already overweight or obese. Perhaps the most effective ap- tissue and organ damage. Enzyme reppacement therapy (ERT) and substrate reduction therapy proach is working closely with a regis- (SRT) now aaaow patients to ive fuuu and active ives. tered dietitian (RD). An RD meets with a patient and makes a thorough initial assessment of the patient’s current nutritional status and eating patterns, and the many potential personal factors that influence these patterns. Exercise rou- tines are also assessed. A personalized treatment plan is then constructed and an RD follows the patient regularly to make adjustments and to ensure adherence. With success, eventually comes a plan for maintenance. My own daughter recently lost 40 pounds with a careful To earn more, visit: and methodical weight-loss plan. I look gaucherdisease.org/mysymptoms 5410 Edson Lane 1200 51st Street forward to working with you and your Suite 220 PO BOX 19781 children as well! Questions? Caaa us at: Rockviiie, MD 20852 Brookkyn, NY 11219 718-669-4103 Shara Paley is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a particular interest in treating kids and adolescents. For questions or appointments you can reach her by email at [email protected].

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By Dr. Brian M. Kalb So I began to document and notice a pat- take of protein and eating less-refined carbo- enamel. Enamel is the “armor” on our teeth to tern of deterioration in mouths as a results hydrates reduces gingivitis. However, many protect them from decay, wear and eventual- On a daily basis I am of certain popular diets. Now, I understand patients complain and ask me advice about ly premature loss of teeth in life. Furthermore, fortunate to see people this topic gets personal for some, and certain bad breath, what is also known as halitosis. gluten is present in many breads and carbohy- of all ages, and engage diets are necessary for others, however, I just This is commonly caused by chemicals called drates, which are sticky and break down to sug- in various interesting want to share a bit of “food for thought” (sor- ketones released in the breath as the body ars. Removing these food types from your dai- conversations. Many ry, pardon the pun; I couldn’t resist), to help burns fat. If you are “in ketosis,” that means ly meals reduces the exposure of your teeth to topics include their those maintain a healthier mouth. your body is in a fat-burning state, your diet is these potentially erosive properties. family, life-cycle events, as well as everyday I’ve decided not to mention specific diets working but your breath smells. All the brush- So, after doing some research, and dis- habits. Appropriately, many times our dis- by name as not to criticize one vs. another; ing and flossing won’t help. This is not an oral cussing my thoughts with my patients, I have cussions shift toward food. Well, first of all, however, I will share the “essence” of the diet hygiene problem. So either you need to intro- come to a realization. We are all on some kind because I like food. We discuss new delica- that has been found to affect your mouth. duce some carbs, change your diet or drink of diet. Some for health, others for weight cies, restaurants and foods from around the Liquid diets are all the rage. We have heard lots of water to help dilute the ketones (I’ve loss or a search for well-being. Our lives are all world. Furthermore, I am interested in peo- of juicing to cleanse the body, as well as teas also read chewing parsley can help). about the diets and choices we make when ple’s eatings habits, especially after looking to keep sickness away. The biggest problem Bar and shake diets: Many of these diets it comes to our eating. Those who know me in their mouths. This is the time that I have with liquid diets is the bathing of your teeth have been around a long time. They provide have heard me say “life’s too short to skip des- the opportunity to impart my recommenda- in liquid, all day! These liquids are usually meal supplements in the form of a chewy sert,” be it sugar-free, gluten-free or carb-free. tions for perhaps different food choices. acidic or full of natural or added sugars. Cer- or crunchy bar, and at other times drinks. So, as we approach the Pesach holiday Recently, I have been noting a change tain liquid diets, like juicing fruits, have amaz- Many of the ingredients are added sugars eating season, just remember “always chase in the health of many of my patients’ teeth ing health benefits, but you must be mindful and syrups, as well as the fact that the foods it with water!” that I have been treating for years. These pa- of how much sugar and acid you are expos- stick to your teeth. As much as I have been A happy and healthy to all! tients span all ages. And upon asking “has ing your mouth to. Drinking these chronical- amazed with the results, and people look Disclaimer: The above are my observa- there been any change in your eating hab- ly can cause “erosion,” which is like “melting great, I am also witnessing patterns of decay tions, as well as those of other dentists, and its lately?” many have answered, “Well, I’ve away” or softening your enamel. Just to note, not seen in their past. So chasing the foods each individual, along with his or her den- been on a new diet!” as I’ve mentioned in many articles in the past, with water throughout the day, excellent hy- tist and physician, should find the best diet to I have noticed a diet trend lately, and there water is the only liquid acceptable to sip all giene and frequent dental visits to stay on help ensure a healthy life. are many that have been the latest diet craze. day. As far as minimizing the contact, use a top of your mouth is my best advice. Since my childhood, growing up I remember straw; it’ll allow you the benefits of your Gluten-free diets have been increasing in Dr. Brian Kalb is a comprehensive restorative dentist many diets going through my house. Portion healthy drink without coating your teeth. popularity over the past couple of years. For treating patients of all ages. He enjoys creating healthy, control, weighing food, shakes… things hav- Low-carb diets have been around a long some it’s out of medical necessity, and for others beautiful smiles every day and making patients feel like en’t changed. However, much was thought time, and fall in and out of favor. They are it’s been a life choice to search for feeling health- part of his family. He maintains a private practice in New about as far as weight loss, looking and feel- great for many people’s waistlines. They have ier and more energized. As far as your mouth, re- Rochelle, as well as Lawrence, New York. ing good and eating healthy for an energetic been found to reduce tooth decay. In addi- search has proven that gluten causes the body Feel free to contact him at any time at his email, kalb- and long life, but not about their effects on tion, scientists who study inflammation have to produce an immune reaction against one of [email protected]. our teeth and gums. found that the process of increasing the in- the main proteins responsible for producing WEIGHTLOSS CAMP

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Seventh grade scientists from Bi-Cul- joint project). “In this compe- Fertilizer on Algae Growth,” tural Day School in Stamford had an im- tition, winning first place isn’t earned her first place in the Proj- pressive showing at the 2017 Connecti- an easy thing to do—it’s quite ect Oceanology category, as well cut Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), an achievement. But these stu- as the Alumni Middle School bringing home a treasure trove of med- dents took the competition very Botany Award. She was also an als and honors from the prestigious state- seriously. They are an amazing Environmental Sciences Awards wide event, including several top awards. group,” he said. with CACIWC (Connecticut As- Held March 14 through 18 at Quinnip- Along with their trophies and sociation of Conservation and iac University, the fair showcased more cash prizes, four of the Bi-Cul- Inland Wetlands Commissions) than 560 research projects produced by tural award winners—Ben Co- finalist and an Alexion Biotech- upwards of 650 middle and high school hen, Josh Marcus, Ori Divon and nology Awards finalist; and Aar- students from 120 schools all across Brandon King—also earned invi- on Liebskind, who took third the Nutmeg State. About 150 of the stu- tations to compete in Broadcom place honors in the Life Scienc- dents competing were selected as final- MASTERS (Math, Applied Sci- es category for his project, “How ists. Their research was presented before ence, Technology and Engineer- Different Colored Lights Impact volunteer judges from government, aca- ing Rising Stars), the nation’s pre- Plant Growth.” demia, professional societies and indus- mier science and engineering The Connecticut Science try. competition for middle school students. had to be one students “thought would and Engineering Fair is supported by Six Bi-Cultural students were among Just 10 percent of the top science projects be helpful for mankind or the world in the state’s academic and industrial orga- the finalists taking home awards in presented at state science fairs are select- general.” nizations, including presenting sponsor their respective categories. Together, the ed for entry into the prestigious compe- Cohen and Marcus won first place in United Technologies. Its purpose, says Bi-Cultural contingent earned more than tition. Thirty finalists then present their the Pfizer Life Sciences MS Team Award Graseck, “is to teach young people how $1,500 in prize money. research projects and compete in team for their project “How Do Brine Shrimp science works and how it can be used to “Bi-Cultural students have taken sec- hands-on STEM challenges to demon- Hatch in Different Ph?”; Divon and King discover and predict.” ond place several times, but this is the strate their skills in critical thinking, col- took second place in the same category As for the Bi-Cultural students, says first time in the 10 years I’ve taught at laboration, communication and creativi- for their project “Is ‘Non-toxic’ Dish De- Head of School Jackie Herman, “their ac- Bi-Cultural that I can recall our students ty. tergent Safe for the Environment?” Divon complishment is made even more re- receiving first place honors,” said Chris- For their projects, the BCDS students and King also won the Schoepfer Award markable when you consider that they topher Graseck, middle school science were tasked with choosing a research top- for Excellence in Local Aquatic Science. were competing against students from teacher, noting that three BCDS students ic related to life science, which is the fo- Other Bi-Cultural award winners in- schools 10 times the size of ours. Their in- took home first place trophies (with two cus of the seventh grade science curricu- cluded Anna Lichtenberg, whose project, credibly hard work paid off and we could of the students working as a team on a lum. In addition, says Graseck, the project “An Analysis of Nitrogen and Phosphate not be more proud.” WDS Middle School Takes Audience on a Trip Around the World ing collaboratively and having so much fun,” she said of the performance. “I was really excited to share my talents. Students brought history alive through music, art and dance and developed a deeper understanding of how individuals can shape the future for the better,” she explained. Facul- ty joined the students on stage for various dance numbers during the performance. essays, political cartoons, I-Movies, Goog- After the show, families and friends le Slides presentations, artwork, creative were invited to a museum exhibit in the writing pieces and research projects. Visi- castle shul where pieces from every mid- tors were given “passports” at the door and dle school social studies class were dis- received a passport sticker from each stu- played. Works in the exhibit were select- dent presenter at each station to represent ed from each unit of the middle school the country or period of time that was pre- social studies curriculum, which starts sented and displayed. The show and mu- with the Old Stone Age and continues to seum exhibit truly took WDS on a trip the present. The exhibit featured students’ around the world.

On Monday, March 27, Westchester Day course of the year in Roode’s social stud- Yetziat Mitzrayim Comes to School middle school students performed ies classes and all of the dances were cho- in a creative show directed and choreo- reographed and taught by Roode herself. “It Breuers in Washington Heights graphed by social studies teacher Tina Ma- was such a pleasure seeing sixth, seventh rie Roode. “A Trip Around the World: A Jour- and eighth graders fully immersed in their ney through Music, Art and Dance” was an learning, showcasing their talents, work- original show that surveyed history from the beginning of time to the present. Scenes included dances, songs, skits and narration about Mesopotamia, In- dia, China, Greece, Rome, Africa, Peru, the American Revo- lution, the Civil War, WWI and more. The songs and skits were written by students as projects over the 46 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 46 47 SCHOOLS Carmel Students and Parents Play With Their Food—All in the Name of Math Imagine being given four graham crackers, each with a value of 100 points, and your goal is to create a food person worth 400 points. The catch is you can only use two of the graham crackers. The additional two crackers must be exchanged for pretzel sticks worth 10 points and/or Froot Loops worth one point. Welcome to Munchable Math Night at Carmel Academy. Carmel Academy’s kindergarten through fourth grade students, together with their parents, spent the evening putting their mathematical minds in motion. Over the course of an hour and a half, each grade tackled two engaging projects—one Carmel Academy first graders Eliora Wolfe and Amital Farstrup, with Carmel Academy kindergartner Ariella Young proudly displayed using food as a manipulative and the oth- Naftali Wolfe, created edible clocks as part of the school’s Munchable her edible and artistic math projects that were part of the school’ s er using art materials. What did the proj- Math Night project. Munchable Math Night. ects have in common? They all involved grade-appropriate activities using mathe- ly learned in their math classes. the evening was perceived as math plus art plete with a cactus, rattlesnake and surprise matical concepts the students had recent- Carmel’s first graders, for example, used or art plus math, the message was the same: prey. The mouthwatering scene reinforced Ritz crackers and cake icing tubes to cre- math is necessary and fun. And when learn- their measurement, multiplication, division ate an edible clock. The students, who are ing is fun, it’s memorable.” and patterning skills. The fourth graders cre- learning about time in the classroom, used Machlis worked with each of the class- ated race tracks with acute, right and obtuse big and little Twizzlers as clock hands to room teachers and art teacher Lori Amer to angles using pretzel squares and icing as show their parents important times during come up with creative food and art projects glue. Then they calculated the area, perim- their daily schedule. that reinforced important classroom learning. eter and volume of the race car’s gas tank. “The ultimate goal of the evening was For example, in addition to their sym- With mathematical engines revved, stu- to offer something for everyone, mathemat- metrical and edible banana caterpillars, Car- dents were on their mark and ready to go! ically speaking,” said Lower School Math mel’s kindergartners created paper bugs, “Munchable Math Night was quintessen- Specialist Hilary Machlis, who spearheaded whose backs were decorated using pattern- tial Carmel—fun, engaging, hands-on and Munchable Math Night. “For those students ing skills in a ten frame, a very common deeply rooted in learning,” said Carmel Acad- who embrace math, the grade-specific proj- mathematical tool in kindergarten. The emy Principal Rebecca Hammerman. “The ects provided a mathematical challenge us- third graders integrated their social studies students had a great time and are already asking food and art supplies to support their unit by creating an edible dessert scene coming if we are going to do it again next year.” Carmel Academy kindergartner Eli Malamy, math work. But for those students who find together with his mom, Jill, created a math difficult, this evening provided an op- symmetrical banana caterpillar as part of the portunity to play creatively with their food school’s Munchable Math Night. while using math as a road map. Whether WHHS Tempest Team Triumphs

Waves crashed, masts split and the themselves into the roles of nobility, boat boatswain was cursed by Italian nobility crew and living scenery. Lopkin visited as Westchester Hebrew High School joined WHHS for an on-site workshop, observed Frisch, Ma’ayanot, SAR and TABC in the a bit of “The Tempest” action, and offered Third Annual Envision Shakespeare com- suggestions for how the students could bet- petition on Thursday, March 30. This year, ter create the struggle between the nobili- the Envision Shakespeare program, found- ty and the working class, who were stuck ed by Rebecca Lopkin and Nancy Edelman, together on a ship floundering in a storm. invited students from tri-state-area yeshi- Bella Neuhauser, two-time student director, va high schools to present the opening loves the Envision program because “it is scene from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” such a creative outlet that gets us out of the The teams, which all recited identical lines, classroom, moving around and using our created five unique interpretations of the bodies and voices to make Shakespeare’s scene, all without the benefit of costumes, words come alive.” make-up or props. On the day of the competition, all WHHS’ preparation for this event be- schools participated in theater workshops gan with auditions in January. Eleven 10th led by teaching artists, who also serve as and 11th grade actors, heeding the guidance of their 12th grade student director, threw CONTINUED ON P. 48 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 47 47 48 SPORTS Friends of Yachad Hosts First-Ever 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

New York—Friends of Yachad held its velopment Unit (IVDU) schools. The day’s first-ever 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament program also included a Chinese auction on Sunday, March 26, at the Ramaz Upper that was managed by a Yachad vocational School in Manhattan. member. Twenty teams of young professionals “We’re putting the ‘F-U-N’ into fundrais- vied for the title, and after several hours ing,” said Dr. Jeff Lichtman, international of intense 3-on-3 games, Andrew Haft, Mi- director of Yachad. “Between this basket- chael Berg and Max Feldstein (“Team Fam”) ball tournament, and our extremely pop- emerged victorious. ular marathons, we are excited about the Thanks to a devoted host committee, incredible community response we are get- generous corporate sponsors and partici- ting.” pants, nearly $10,000 was raised benefit- “Our heartfelt appreciation goes out ting Yachad’s Individualized Vocational De- to the Ramaz Upper School for graciously

opening up its space for us,” said Marla Rot- fessionals would support Yachad’s IVDU tenstreich, assistant director of Yachad. “It School, which provides the core academ- is generosity like this which enables us to ic, social and life skills for individuals with do our critical work in the Jewish commu- disabilities, themselves, to soon become nity.” young professionals, too.” “The Friends of Yachad 3-on-3 Basket- Located in Brooklyn, IVDU schools offer ball Tournament allowed participants to students with special needs (ages 5 to 21) a combine their palpable desire to contrib- comprehensive and nurturing educational ute to a worthy and invaluable organiza- environment. IVDU’s small student-teacher tion such as Yachad with quality, com- ratios allow for differentiated instruction petitive basketball,” Sam Apple, Yachad’s to best meet each child’s individual needs. Joel Daner Fellow said. “It was befitting To learn more about Yachad’s IVDU schools, that the proceeds from these young pro- check out https://www.yachad.org/ivdu/.

WHHS Tempest Team Triumphs and the students and their faculty ad- CONTINUED FROM P. 47 visor, Donna De Marco, were thrilled when they went home with the prize the judges. Jonah Stadtmauer, an 11th for the Most Creative Interpretation grader who played the role of the Boat- of the Scene (last year it was “Mac- swain, thoroughly enjoyed his first Envi- beth” Act I, Scene 3). On Thursday, af- sion experience. “The workshops allowed ter making it to the second round and us to meet the students from the other competing against the teams from SAR participating schools, and the artists who and TABC, the WHHS acting troupe led them pushed us to take risks portray- was ecstatic to take home the trophy ing our characters.” During the first round for the Best Overall Performance. Han- of competition, all five schools presented nah Chait, an 11th grader who is already their scenes, and then the panel of judg- campaigning to be next year’s stu- es provided them with constructive crit- dent director, exclaimed, “Another fun icism to consider if they were selected to group performance, and I can’t wait to move on to the final round of competi- learn what scene they will be challeng- tion later that day. ing us with next year!” Last year was the first time that For more information about the pro- WHHS participated in the competition gram, visit www.envisiontheater.com.

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48 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 48 49 REAL ESTATE Real Property Tax Liens: There’s Money to Be Made, But Is It Right for You? By Vivian J. Oleen can file a lawsuit to obtain title to the prop- property owner’s ability to pay and because owner pay the upcoming new taxes on the erty. there is always the chance that the investor property? If not, then an additional tax lien A few days ago on the radio, a pitchman Therefore, buying a tax lien means that might eventually have to foreclose on the will be created so that, if the investor fore- proclaimed that people could make big the investor has purchased only the tax property. Thus, the investor must consider closes then the investor will have to satis- bucks by buying property tax liens. Just call debt, not the deed to the property. Tax liens if he/she really wants to, and can afford to, fy the new lien before he/she can sell the the 800 number for your free tax lien kit, can be bought and sold at auctions, some- become a property owner. Other import- property. In creating and issuing the lien, attend the live training event where you’ll times online and sometimes even before ant questions: Are there other liens on the did the issuing municipality properly com- receive a $20 Visa gift card and you’re on being placed on the official public tax lien property? If so, all liens—not only the tax ply with all of the state statutory require- your way! list. The tax lien is sold to the investor who lien—must be satisfied before the proper- ments? Is the current owner likely to file But not so fast! What is a property tax will pay either the highest premium or, in ty can be sold. How about environmental for bankruptcy? If so, then a bankruptcy lien and is it a suitable purchase for the some auctions, accept the lowest rate of hazards and other violations? What is the judge may allow more time to redeem the individual investor? A property tax lien interest. If there is a bidding war then the condition of the structures and of the prop- property and may even lower the debtor’s is generated when a property owner fails winner will of course realize a lower rate erty? Is the property in a good neighbor- interest rate to be paid to the investor. And to pay his tax bill. Then, the tax collector of return. hood? What is the zoning? What are com- so on! awaits the expiration of the time period re- To purchase a property tax lien, con- parable sales within a one-mile radius and Investing in tax liens became more pop- quired by his state’s law, issues a tax war- tact the municipality’s or county’s treasur- in the same municipality as the proper- ular and competitive after the subprime rant, which is a legal action against the de- er for the date of the next auction. You will ty? If the inves- mortgage crisis unleashed a spate of fore- linquent property owner, and auctions be told the proce- tor has to fore- closures. In addition, investment returns in off the unpaid charges. Thus, the govern- dural require- close, will many categories fell during the recession, ment has a legal claim against the own- ments for he/she lose prompting large institutions, such as banks, er’s real property and the lien protects participat- money to look for more lucrative investment op- the government’s interest in that prop- ing—for ex- on his/ portunities. High statutory permissible in- erty. The unpaid charges (tax plus inter- her terest rates on property tax lien investments est plus any penalties) that appear on in- attracted the interest of these institutions, the tax lien certificate become matters which sought to purchase portfolios of of public record and are put on the these liens. The greater purchasing power of market in a tax lien sale for an inves- these capital-rich institutions enabled them tor to purchase. At the time of purchase, to outbid the small investor. What was the the investor immediately pays to the small investor to do? Seek out lien op- government the amount due and sends portunities in small communities with written notification to the property own- fewer liens that could be purchased for as er that the investor is now the lien holder; little as a few hundred dollars apiece—but the debt is now owed to the investor, not with the same risks and responsibilities as to the government. those described above? Who benefits? Local governments con- Therefore, any small investor who con- duct these sales in order to immediately re- templates buying property tax liens ceive the tax monies due to them. The in- should become very knowledge- vestor makes money by collecting interest able about the process, the from the property owner based on the prin- risks and about local real es- cipal amount that the investor paid to pur- tate. He/she should have suf- chase the lien. If the owner pays to the in- ficient financial wherewithal and vestor the overdue taxes plus interest and have patience for a long time frame penalties within the time period allowed ample, before making a profit. But there is an eas- by state law, then the investor receives the legally ac- vestment ier and less risky way to invest: Find a mu- what he paid for the lien plus interest at ceptable form of pay- if the amount of tual fund that invests in property tax liens. the rate set by the state. If the investor paid ment. You can see the list of properties taxes, interest and penalties that This allows the small investor to benefit a premium to purchase the lien then the (the current list in The Bronx is 84 pages he/she paid to purchase the lien exceeds from the research skills of professionals owner might pay that off as well. Statuto- long). Address, block and lot number, type the value of the property? Can the investor and to avoid being pitted against the supe- ry interest rates are usually 10 to 20 percent of lien (for example, property or water/sew- afford to invest additional capital in repairs rior financial power of large institutional but can be much higher, reportedly up to er), owner’s name, property’s assessed val- and other expenses to correct violations investors in the bidding process. It allows 36 percent in some states, or much lower, uation, property description, structures on and to make the property attractive for re- the small investor access to a broader in- reportedly 3 percent. If the owner does not the property, property condition and other sale? Have any payments been made that vestment portfolio while spreading risk redeem his/her property within the des- items will be listed. have not yet been applied against the tax among the many properties in the fund. ignated time (usually six months to three Before buying a lien, the careful inves- lien? Why is the current owner not paying years) then the investor can foreclose (just tor should thoroughly research the prop- taxes and can the owner afford to pay back Vivian J. Oleen is an associate broker at Sopher Realty. as the government would have done) and erty, because he/she is concerned with the the investor, with interest? Will the current

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 49 49 50 REAL ESTATE Yes, You Can Buy a Home While Paying Off Student Loan Debt—but Should You? By Shaun Meller Before You Begin Your Home Search Your DTI is not practical in your situation, but you There are three important figures every The amount of debt you have doesn’t have some savings accumulated, look into By now, you have prospective homebuyer should calculate matter so much as how that amount com- your options. There are programs available probably heard of the before beginning the homebuying process. pares to your income. Lenders want to to first-time homebuyers that only require a student loan crisis. This is especially true for people with stu- know that you have the means to pay off three to five percent down payment. Or, if Millions of Americans dent loan debt—or any debt, for that mat- your debt under your present circumstanc- you’re a veteran, consider using your VA ben- emerge from higher ed- ter. These three figures are: es. efits for a VA home loan. ucation weighed down • Your credit score There are two figures your mortgage Working with a skilled mortgage bank- by thousands (some- • Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) lender will look at: how a home loan will er can help you determine the best pro- times hundreds of thousands) of dollars of • The amount of cash you have in savings compare to your income, and how your to- gram for you. Always remember, before debt. Perhaps you are one of these people. Once you know these three you embark on your Being in debt can change the way you numbers, you’ll be able to deter- house-hunting jour- look at finances. American Student Assis- mine if now is the best time to ney, take a good look tance found that 55 percent of respond- buy a home. Here’s how to make at your savings and de- ents cited student loan debt as a primary that decision: termine how much reason to delay homeownership. The Na- you’d be willing or able tional Association of Realtors’ Chief Econ- Your Credit Score to put toward a home. omist Lawrence Yun agreed that the com- Every lender, mortgage or This will help deter- bination of student loan debt and rising otherwise, will look at your mine your price range home and rent prices has left many young credit score to get an idea of and if you’re eligible Americans feeling incapable of entering how well you manage your money. Credi- tal debt burden (credit cards, loans and all) for other mortgage program options. the housing market. tors don’t want to supply a loan to some- will compare to your income. To get a better idea of what buying a Despite this, there are plenty of first- one who is notoriously bad at handling For the former, lenders like to see no home with student loan debt would be time home buyers who have managed to debt and payments. The higher your credit more than 28 percent of your income going like, talk to a mortgage expert at The Feder- balance mortgage payments with their score, the more readily your mortgage lend- toward housing expenses, according to Stu- al Savings Bank. student-loan payment plans. Two-fifths er will trust that you will make timely pay- dent Loan Hero. For the latter, it’s ideal if 36 of first-time home buyers reported carry- ments every month. percent or less of your income goes toward Shaun Meller has been a mortgage banker since 2002, and ing student loan debt, usually in the realm If your credit score is less than ideal— all debt payments. over his tenure in the industry he has closed over half a billion of $26,000. For comparison, this amount say, 620 or below—take some time to make dollars in loans. Shaun is also a qualified New York State Real is slightly more than a seven percent down improvements. The Amount You Have in Savings Estate Instructor, and he has taught hundreds of real estate payment on the average home price in Feb- Check your credit report for errors, pay Most homebuyers pay for a portion of professionals and attorneys each year. Shaun can be reached ruary 2017, as reported by the U.S. Census all your bills on time and in full and don’t the home upfront, otherwise known as the at 646-568-3626 or at [email protected] Bureau. close any old accounts. In time, you should down payment. A 20 percent down pay- for any questions or a pre-approval. see your score begin to inch upwards. ment is ideal, but not always practical. If this Four Tips to Flip the Switch FEATURED HOME to a More Beautiful Home (StatePoint) The average home has ter in this space. 45 light sockets which means you prob- • Identify how you use each room ably have more light bulbs than just and the mood you’d like to create. 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50 April 6, 2017 • 10 Nisan, 5777 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 50 51 REAL ESTATE Home Equities: Easy Come, Easy Go By Shmuel Shayowitz gation line of credit without any addi- increase. When the Fed raises rates, it meeting and next on either September tional cost or fees. Their hope was that has a direct impact on the Prime Rate. 20 or December 13 session. A decade ago, when if you give the consumer the ‘access’ Right now, that “Prime Rate”, which Even if one can afford the increase home values were soar- to these lines of credits, one day in a most HELOC’s are tied, is currently in HELOC payments, it does not mean ing and real estate was pinch, or when in need, they would 3.75%. This is up 50 basis points from just there aren’t financial or tax benefits to booming, many home- easily draw on these credit lines and a few short months ago. The Federal Re- contemplate. There are many options owners took advantage the bank would have another loan ‘on serve has already made one rate increase for people who have HELOC’s that are in by taking cash out from their books’. The best part to the bank this year, and all eyes are on them to see repayment, or about to be in repayment. the equity in their home. Typically, the was that they actually had real estate their next move. What most people fail It’s easy to absorb the small increase in loan was structured as a Home Equity Line as collateral which was more favorable to realize and remember is that despite payments, and assume you have no bet- of Credit (aka “HELOC”), which functions to them than any type of consumer-di- the record low prime rates, over the past ter choice. With careful analysis of your very much like a typical consumer cred- rect loan that they could offer. 30 years prime has been as high as 22%, entire financial situation, a qualified it card. Specifically, a homeowner will pay Most HELOC’s have a 10-year draw pe- and has averaged 11% over this time peri- mortgage banker can sensibly guide you minimum payments on only the loan por- riod during which borrowers may use the od. What goes down must come up, and with the most cost beneficial and finan- tion that is being borrowed, and would not money as needed, paying back all or none we might be on the brink of that hap- cially responsible loan option that you necessarily be obligated to pay any princi- of the principal on a monthly basis. At the pening shortly. can get. pal back. Additionally, the interest rates on end of the 10-year draw period, the line of While there is considerable uncer- these HELOC’s were extremely aggressive, credit is no longer accessible, and the out- tainty about how much inflation will Shmuel Shayowitz (NMLS#19871) is President and Chief often with very low teaser rates, and the standing balance then converts to the re- pick up due to both higher energy pric- Lending Officer at Approved Funding, a privately held local payment was further discounted due to the payment term, where both principal and es and the ultimate economic impact mortgage banker and direct lender. Approved Funding is a interest-only features. interest fixed installment payments are of Trump’s spending policies. If Trump mortgage company offering competitive interest rates as well In fact, many banks ‘threw in’ a made, typically over a 10 or 20-year peri- gets the tax cuts and spending increas- specialty niche programs on all types of Residential and Com- free HELOC to customers who didn’t od. These payments, when reset, could in- es he wants, then rates might move up mercial properties. Shmuel has over 20 years of industry expe- need, or didn’t ask for them. More of- crease a borrower’s monthly payment by faster in anticipation of higher inflation, rience including licenses and certifications as certified mort- ten than not, if someone applied for a $550-$750 a month for loan balances near which will maintain the current Fed pro- gage underwriter, residential review appraiser, licensed real first mortgage, whether it was to pur- $100,000. jections for rate hikes. It will probably estate agent, and direct FHA specialized underwriter. He can chase or refinance their home, the The current news on Home Equity increase short-term rates by 0.25% two be reached via email at [email protected] bank pre-approved them for a no obli- loans is the recent Federal Reserve rate more times in 2017, first at its June 14

but it could happen with bold colors that How to Prep Your Home for Sale some people will strongly dislike. You might also want to spend some mon- By Malka Abrahams ize your space. “Buyers want to be able to to clean and houses will take even longer. ey on updating fixtures in your house— envision themselves in your home, so re- You will also need additional time to clean both plumbing and lighting—as well as buy- When you are so move anything overly personal, like family the exterior of your home—scoop out the ing a new doormat to welcome prospective focused on your move photos in the hallway or your kids’ artwork gutters, rake the leaves, sweep the porch— buyers and a few items to spruce up the out- and quite possibly griev- on the fridge,” explains Forbes. “To help whatever it takes. side of your house. A few plants, a new door ing the idea of moving, buyers imagine themselves in your space, and a fun new exterior light fixture can real- it can be tough to look get rid of any art or other decor that might Small Upgrades ly boost your curb appeal. at your current home turn off people with different tastes. A clas- You will also need to make some small and prep for that sale. Deciding to sell your sic landscape painting? Totally fine. Your upgrades. A new coat of paint can go a long Malka is a Realtor with Links Residential in Teaneck, New Jer- home is a big deal. You are closing one chap- zebra print leather couch? Might want to way to making a place feel fresh and clean. sey. Malka is a long-time resident of Bergen County with ex- ter of your life and literally shutting the door slipcover that for showings.” “As an added bonus,” said Mickey Conlon tensive knowledge of the area. She is committed to educat- on it—or at least you will after some lucky But, that’s only the beginning. You will of the real estate firm Douglas Elliman, ing her clients and guiding them through both the buying buyer meets your sales price—but that time also need to remove any items that you “the faint whiff of paint can be as alluring and selling process. Malka is a member of the National As- isn’t here quite yet. You still have to prep for would not include with the sale of the to home buyers as new-car smell is to auto sociation of Realtors, the Eastern Bergen County Board of Re- the sale of your existing house. house at any price. A special chandelier, shoppers.” Just make sure to keep it neu- altors and the New Jersey MLS. Contact Malka at (201) 739- To get the best return on your invest- a family heirloom, an antique desk, your tral. The wrong color could deter some buy- 9654 and [email protected]. ment, here is a list of tips to prep your grandmother’s cedar chest and items of ers. 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