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VOL 9, NO 18 ■ MAY 7, 2010 / 23 IYAR, 5770 WWW.THEJEWISHSTAR.COM This seat is taken Busing A happy housewarming By Sergey Kadinsky yond repair and they set out to demolish After a fi ve-year it and build a modern shul, but along the vote soon For fi ve long years, the congregation way they hit a sizable snag. struggle, Agudath of Agudath Israel of the Five Towns met “Before we took down the old build- in a trailer on the busy corner of Cedar- ing, a bank gave us a commitment,” Israel of the Five hurst Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard. said Shalom Parnes, the shul president. in West Last Sunday, May 2, traffi c came to a “We took it down, and the bank then re- Towns fi nally got to standstill as the shul celebrated the com- neged.” pletion of its new building. A second bank also promised a mort- parade through the The shul, which is led by Rabbi Yitz- gage, and then backed out. Finally, Bank chok Frankel, was formed 12 years ago in of America stepped in, and construction Hempstead streets to a new shul. the living room of Judge Andrew Gold- began around Passover of 2009. smith. As the congregation grew, com- “The trailer was supposed to last a By Michael Orbach munity members bought an old home on couple of months,” said Far Rockaway a large piece of land. The house was be- resident Yitzchak Baraff. “I had my au- It was 1961 when the school board in West Hempstead decided that children who lived three-quarters of a mile or less from school didn’t need busing. “They called them walkers,” laughed Ann Koffsky, a mother of three who is spear- heading a referendum campaign to update the policy. “Since then a lot of things have changed and the position is anachronistic.” A coalition of private and public school parents support a change, and on May 18, in addition to voting for members of the school board, voters in West Hempstead can weigh in on a referendum on new rules. If it passes, West Hempstead would provide busing to children in grades K-6 who live three-tenths of a mile or more from their school. Having her kids walk at their age is out of the question, said Shira Goldress, an accoun- tant. She and her husband have two sons, ages 8 and 6, and live just outside the three- quarter-mile radius. “They’d have to cross Nassau Boulevard themselves,” she said, referring to a busy street in the neighborhood. “It’s just unsafe.” Both Goldress and her husband work in Manhattan. From Monday to Thursday she relies on an assortment of friends and rela- tives to transport her sons. “It’s very diffi cult to get them to and from school,” she said, adding that on Fridays she takes the day off in order to be able to pick up the boys on time. Koffsky, an illustrator and children’s book author, splits carpooling to the Hebrew Acad-

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By Michael Orbach the event that abuse is alleged. Kaplan said her organi-

0 ebration in Cedarhurst Park last Sunday. Besides a huge bon-

7 More than a hundred representatives of 30 Ortho- zation is in the process of planning a conference for pe- 7 dox summer camps attended a two-hour meeting in diatricians who practice in the Orthodox community. fi re, the event featured a man on stilts, archery and music. Flatbush last week to discuss ways to deal with sexual Mark Appel, the president of Voice of Justice, a sex- More pictures are online at www.thejewishstar.com AR 5 abuse in a camp setting. The event organized by Sacred ual abuse activist organization and one of the sponsors IY

3 Lives, an organization that advocates for sexual abuse of the conference, called the event a “breakthrough.” victims and for greater education inside the Jewish “It’s the fi rst time that Agudath Israel participated in an community, was closed to the media. Several journal- event where there was specifi c training,” commented 010 2

2 ists, including a freelancer for The Jewish Star, were Appel. “It was explicit to the camp directors explaining , ejected, but the materials used at the meeting were the process of going to the authorities and I think that y 7 leaked and published online the next day by the news the information was very thorough. It really spelled out Ma website vosizneias.com. how counselors and campers and directors should deal They included a manual, as well as a form letter and with this subject.” information prepared with the approval of the Moetzes Other activists were not as charitable to Agudah. Gedolei HaTorah, the ruling body of Agudath Israel of “The Agudah handbook represents progress from an America, that the camp administrators were advised to organization who’s rabbinic leadership has enforced mail to parents of all prospective campers before the a policy of cover-up for the past 40 years,” said Ben summer. Hirsch, president of Survivors for Justice, an organiz- “The purpose and the content was two-fold,” ex- taion that advocates on behalf of abuse victims. “It is plained Beth Kaplan, the founder of Sacred Lives. “To heartening to see the very camp that employed and educate about the reality of childhood sexual abuse protected Yehudah Kolko addressing this issue in a and the impact and the implications it has on the vic- semi-public manner... The simple message — report all tim, and to provide a protocol for camp directors to use complaints of sexual abuse directly to the police — does as a guide if this happens in their camp, if a camper or a not require a handbook.” staff member discloses that they were sexually abused.” The posting online drew a variety of responses rang- She described participants as “receptive and grateful.” ing from praise to questions about the camps that did “The ultimate achrayus (responsibility) of deal- not attend the meeting. “As a camper who experience ing with any individual situation of alleged improper and witness horrible things, i (sic) will NEVER send my conduct rests with us as camp directors,” wrote Meir male children to sleep away camp,” one poster wrote. Frischman, director of the Association of Jewish Camp Other organizations the collaborated to arrange the Operators. One section of the manual called, “Listening event included the Association of Jewish Camp Opera- to the Victim,” stressed that a camper or staff mem- tors, an arm of Agudath Israel of America, FEGS, The ber should be believed when they report being sexually Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, and abused. “People rarely lie or make up stories about sex- the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty. ual abuse,” the manual advised. The manual explicitly The manual can be read online at stated that camp directors are mandated reporters in www.thejewishstar.com. Photo by Penny Frondelli

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Ma conceivably graphic to the point where they V6 ENGINE • V8 ENGINE • TWIN TURBO could not described in this newspaper. In the new case, Sabo is charged with predatory WE HAVE YOUR CAYENNE sexual acts against a child and could face a Photo by Michael Orbach $ 2010 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4-Dr Tiptronic White/Black, Auto, 0 miles. $59,740 SPECIAL 58,000 maximum sentence of ten years to life. Sabo’s family members standing in $ Sabo’s story was initially reported in The 2009 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr Crystal Silver Metallic, Auto, 8k miles. $67,900 SPECIAL 59,000 Jewish Star in September. At that time, the the court hallway. 2009 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4-Dr S Black/Black, Auto, 10k Miles. $69,900 SPECIAL $59,000 father of Sabo’s fi rst alleged victim, who was “This case puts to lie the Agudah’s rab- identifi ed under the pseudonym of “Joseph,” $ binical leaderships’ position that it is ‘help- 2009 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4-Dr GTS 6 Speed Nordic Gold Metallic, 250 miles. $91,950 SPECIAL 81,900 spoke with The Star about his concerns that ful’ to discuss these issues with a rabbi,” said 2008 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4-Dr Tiptronic Meteor Grey Metallic, Auto, 38k miles. $44,900 SPECIAL $43,900 Sabo was free on bail. Hirsch. “Nothing is further from the truth. A “I’m not doing this to get back at him,” rabbi was consulted in the Sabo case — four $ 2006 Porsche Cayenne 4-Dr Titanium Edit. Tiptronic Black/Black, Auto, 31k miles. $43,900 SPECIAL 44,900 Joseph said. “I’m doing this to protect other years ago — at which time the rabbi insisted children. Even my son feels [Sabo] has other 2005 Porsche Cayenne 4-Dr Turbo Tiptronic Black/Black, Auto, 63k miles. $42,900 SPECIAL $41,900 the matter remain unreported to the police. [victims] ...I need to know he’s away for a It remained unreported until last year when ALL PORSCHE APPROVED PRE-OWNED CAYENNES long time so he cannot hurt another child a courageous parent reported the crime to again.” the authorities. The sooner our community Joseph discovered the alleged abuse in learns to report abuse directly to the police 185 W. Sunrise Hwy April 2009 when a third party brought to his the sooner the level of sexual abuse within Freeport, NY attention a series of nine photographs of his our community will drop down to societal son that were discovered online. The pictures, norms.” 877-443-3829 in which the boy was wearing a yarmulke, During his bail hearing on Friday, April were several years old and pornographic in 30, Sabo wore a beige sweater over a pair of southshoreporsche.com nature. Each photo was accompanied by a dark pants. He stood while his lawyers and

Tax & MV fees add’l. DMV Fac #7082126. 361246 caption that included the boy’s name and the assistant district attorney discussed his address and a phrase that indicated that the case in a sidebar with the Judge John Walsh. then-six-year-old boy had been molested. Sabo locked his fi ngers beneath his hand- The father of the second-victim, personally cuffed wrists. “This is the fi rst time he’s wear- acquainted with Sabo, was at fi rst angered by ing a yarmulke,’ said Josef, the father of the The Jewish Star’s coverage of the case. fi rst alleged victim. “It’s already such a chilul “I was upset about [the initial coverage],” Hashem,” said one of the boy’s supporters, explained the man, whose name is being who sat in the row behind the father. withheld to shield the identity of his child. The father of the second accuser held a “Why did they [Sabo’s kids] have to know plastic bag that contained t’shuva (halachik about it?” The father says his opinion has responsa) written by Rabbi Yosef Sholom changed. “I have to erase and reprogram my Elyashiv authorizing the reporting of child [child],” he said. molesters to secular authorities. Sabo is currently on Rikers Island while “He’s responsible to pay me for all dam- his family attempts to raise the $2 million ages,” the father intoned about Sabo. He said bail. $1 million has reportedly been raised so that Chaim Sabo, Michael’s father, had been far; their attempts to have the bail lowered publicizing his child’s name around the Jew- are alarming to some. “I’m afraid he might ish community in an attempt to intimidate fl ee,” Joseph said, adding that more victims the family and deter them from testifying were in the process of coming forward and against the younger Sabo. that Sabo allegedly preyed on “whatever was After the bail hearing was adjourned un- accessible.” Asked if he believed Sabo poses til June, Sabo’s family members stood in an a danger to other children if he is set free, he uneasy cluster around the courtroom. When replied, “100-percent.” a reporter approached them, Chaim Sabo, a Sabo spoke to The Jewish Star at the time jeweler who lives in Borough Park, grabbed of the fi rst article. “This will pass,” Sabo said the reporter’s hand and squeezed it hard. back in September of 2009. “It might not be “What do you want? Have a nice day,” tomorrow. For all I know they could dismiss Sabo’s father said. everything. You never know.” Once a picture was taken, Sabo’s father He hoped to move past the allegations. “I attempted to follow the reporter and a child have four beautiful children, who need a fa- abuse activist into an elevator, before a male ther,” Sabo said. member of Sabo’s family, dressed in a white Sabo attended Yeshiva Torah Temimah in shirt and black pants, called him away. Brooklyn, the school made infamous when Sabo’s attorney is Jeffrey Schwartz, who its owner, Lipa Margulies, defl ected investi- successfully defended Cesar Rodriguez, the gations of a longtime teacher, Yehuda Kolko. 372289 man who molested and beat to death his Kolko pleaded guilty to multiple counts of stepdaughter, Nixzmary Brown. That case child endangerment. He is suspected of com- achieved national attention. mitting widespread sexual abuse. Sabo said “Everyone seems to fail to remember that he could not recall if he had been a victim of child molesters are the most abused forgot- sexual abuse by Kolko. ten victims,” Schwartz explained. “99 per- “My therapist says it’s repressed, right cent of the time they were viciously abused now, but I don’t remember,” said Sabo in the and they never got care. They’re child abuse 2009 interview. victims who have languished their whole Joseph credited Ben Hirsch, president of lives... There’s no rachmones (pity) for these Survivors for Justice, an organization that people who are the ultimate victims. People advocates on behalf of sexual abuse victims, forget to remember that.” for helping him bring the case forward.

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THE JE DAVIS RENOV STAHLER YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FOR Sisterhood Supperette 0 BOYS, located at 700 Ibsen Ave. in Woodmere, will 7 Submit your shul or organization’s events or shiurim to [email protected]. THE SISTERHOOD OF CONGREGATION BETH 7 be hosting its annual Pre-Shavuot Lecture Series Deadline is Wednesday of the week prior to publication. SHOLOM, located at 390 Broadway in Lawrence, for men and women. Thursday, May 6th, Rabbi

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IY year’s honorees are past presidents Susan Alon, 3 Yeshiva University, and Rav of the Young Israel of Iris Maidenbaum, Faye Klausner, Tracie Shore, Riverdale, will give a shiur on the topic of “The Flora Bienstock and Danielle Gill, being recog- 010 2 Mitzvah of Chinuch.” Wednesday, May 12th, Rabbi nized for their dedication to the Sisterhood and 2 , Eli Mansour will speak about “Kabalat Hatorah: Congregation. The program features dinner, an y 7 The Blueprint of Creation.” Lectures take place at awards ceremony and and exciting fashion show Ma 9 p.m., followed by Ma’ariv. presented by Danielle M and Uccelli. Couvert $54.00. Music by Shelly Lang. For further infor- mation please call the synagogue offi ce at (516) May 6 569-3600. History with singles THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL (NCYI) JCC Fundraising Dinner will present a program for singles 35-and-older in THE JCC OF THE GREATER FIVE TOWNS will hold New York City at 7:30 PM. “Remember the Past... its annual fundraising dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Sephardic Temple, 775 Branch Boulevard in Connect to the Future” will take place at the Photos by Elizabeth Kirshenbaum Museum of Jewish Heritage, at 36 Battery Place The girls of the annual Navah bakesale. To date, Cedarhurst. For further information call (516) in Manhattan. Attendees will enjoy a private tour the bake sale has raised over $35,000 for the 569-6733. of the museum followed by the program and a Israel-based organization that helps victims reception. Space is limited. The cost is $54 per of Arab terrorism. Top row: Esti Zacharowicz person; advance paid registration is required. and Rivkah Dienstag who ran the event. Bot- Register online at https://www.youngisrael. tom row: Tami Muchnik, Miri Spiegel, Avigail May 16 org/secureContent/signup.cfm/63/Singles_JMu- Spiegel, Shayna Goldstein, and Tzipora Zions. Holocaust memorial seum or mail check payable to “Young Israel Programs” to National Council of Young Israel concert at 111 John Street, Suite 450, New York, New York — Chazal’s Perspective.” The lecture begins at The Lawrence Public Schools Academy of Fine 10038. For more information, call Rebbetzin 8:15 and is open to the public. and Performing Arts will present a Holocaust Judi Steinig at (212) 929-1525 x100 or email at May 9 Memorial concert beginning at 6:00 p.m. The free [email protected]. concert will take place at Lawrence High School, Singles night at 2 Reilly Road in Cedarhurst. For more informa- POP LOUNGE, at 14 East 58th St. in Manhattan, will May 11 tion call (516) 295-7084. hold a Jewish Singles Night for singles between OU wine & cheese May 6 & the ages of 21-31. The event will be hosted by THE ORTHODOX UNION will host a wine and Aaron Ellnor, “The Dating Wingman.” Cost is $35 cheese tasting event for Orthodox singles be- Conversos pre-order and $40 at the door. For more informa- tween the ages of 22-28 at 7:30 p.m. at Congre- THE SEPHARDIC TEMPLE, at 775 Branch Boulevard May 13 tion contact [email protected] gation Edmund J. Safra, located at 11 East 63rd in Cedarhurst will host Professor Francesca Street in New York. Fee is $10. Call 212 613 8300 Bregoli who will speak on the topic of “Blurred Shalom Aleichem for registration and more information. Identities: Conversos in The Early Modern Pe- THE FIVE TOWNS JCC, located at 207 Grove riod.” The talk will focus on forced conversions in Avenue in Cedarhurst, presents Dr. Annette May 10 the Iberian Peninsula and the challenges posed Labovitz giving two classes about the stories Yom Yerushalayim Making marriage work by the process of reversion to Judaism in the of Shalom Aleichem: “Tevya the Milkman” (May CHABAD OF THE FIVE TOWNS, at 74 Maple Ave. in Sephardi community of Amsterdam. The program 6) and “The Railroad Stories” (May 13) at 10 a.m. Cedarhurst, will host Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. There is a $30 fee for the two classes. To register lecture THE STELLA K. ABRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, noted lecturer and author of “First Aid For Jew- please call Sheryl at (516) 569-6733 x 222 or at 291 Meadowview Ave. in Hewlett, will hold the ish Marriages.” Schonbuch, a marriage counselor email sheryl.wyszkowski@fi vetownsjcc.org fi nal installment of its community-wide lecture who specializes in helping families and couples series. Rabbi Meir Goldwicht, Rosh Yeshiva of Ye- revitalize their relationships, will discuss “The May 19 shiva University, will deliver a pre-Yom Yerusha- Art of Communication” at 8 p.m. Go to www. layim lecture on the topic of “V’hanetzach Zoh chabadfi vetowns.com for more information or The Ten Commandments Yerushalayim: Jerusalem Present and Future call (516) 295-2478. 370829 9

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I found myself struggling to pick a restaurant its own hookah lounge. 2 for my inaugural review. Sure, there are doz- As soon as we sat down our waiter, Khalid 010 2 ens of truly amazing restaurants in the New and restaurant manager Simon approached

York area to choose from but that was exactly us. “Would you like to order off menu or 3 my problem. I needed something more than would you like us to bring you a selection to- Photos by Shalom Silbermintz IY just another place to get a great steak fi let. I night,” Simon asked? Moroccan cigars, Gondi and Ghormen Sabzi. AR 5 needed a restaurant that stands out amongst “Bring me whatever you think I should 7

its peers as the kind of place that provides a try,” I told him. This was a challenge that Si- fantastic fl avor that is mildly reminiscent of smoke a refreshing mixture of lemon and 7 dining experience rather than just serve as a mon and Khalid responded to with enthusi- hummus and pairs well when actually dipped mint hookah all of which were top notch. 0 place to grab a bite to eat. It was this search asm, by creating each course as a meal unto in hummus. What makes Colbeh a great restaurant is for individuality that brought me to Colbeh. itself. To start we were given a plethora of Our main course was a number of kebabs not just the food, but that they create a con- An Iranian friend who wanted me to sam- Middle Eastern appetizers. More traditional that Colbeh specializes in. The Joujeh ke- genial atmosphere for their customers. The ple some of her culture’s cuisine introduced Persian dishes were also served like ghor- bab, a lemon and saffron marinated chicken, waiters are polite, knowledgeable and very me to Colbeh years ago. Back then Colbeh’s meh-sabzi, an herbed stew that is often re- stands out. It was moist, tender and delicious service-oriented — an attitude that is not Manhattan restaurant was a small intimate ferred to as the national dish of Iran. Served and paired beautifully with the dilled basma- a given at kosher restaurants today. As we location with no more than twelve tables. It over tahdig (crispy rice), ghormeh-sabzi is an ti rice it came with. The Kebab Barg or cubed dined I closely watched the tables around me was lit softly with candles and purple lights elegantly fl avored amalgam of beans, herbs beef is a bit of a tougher cut of meat but it is to see what kind of service they were getting; that emanated a gentle glow from runners and beef. I personally love the dish, but my so deftly seasoned that a little extra chewing each was doted on by its waiter. along the ceiling. At the time Colbeh’s rela- fellow diners all thought it was a more ac- is worth it. Especially note worthy is Colbeh’s I will admit there is a piece of me that tive anonymity made for a quiet, almost pri- quired taste. Should you go to Colbeh I urge Chilean sea bass kebab, which is simply one misses the intimate setting that Colbeh once vate meal. Since then Colbeh’s popularity has you to try it but, just in case you are looking of the fi nest things I have ever eaten. occupied, but life is about growth and Colbeh grown and so has the restaurant itself. Hav- for something a little simpler for the Ashke- Along with the move to the new location has clearly grown, maturing in a way that ing moved from its original location Colbeh nazi palate, Colbeh also serves a stew called Colbeh, like many kosher restaurants, broad- makes it stand out in a city that is fi lled with has traded small and intimate for spacious Gheimeh. It is made from lentils and braised ened its menu to include sushi. While I know high end kosher restaurants. In my opinion and trendy. Walking into the new space at 32 beef and could be referred to as a gourmet Persian cuisine and sushi are not necessarily Colbeh is one of the fi nest kosher restaurant W. 39th Street, I immediately noticed the dif- Mediterranean cholent. a natural pairing, the sushi is of such a high in New York and I would encourage anyone ference in ambiance. The décor is described One thing to keep in mind as you eat is quality as to justify the addition. Particularly to experience it for him or herself. by Colbeh’s interior decorator as a “romantic that though much of the food seems exotic, good was the yellowtail and jalapeño and the Colbeh has locations in Manhattan, rustic style.” An illuminated bar runs almost many of the dishes are Iranian versions of spicy salmon, though they are not for those Queens, and Great Neck. the length of the lower level. Thick wooden food that is very recognizable. For instance with a faint heart and delicate palate. After Zechariah Mehler specializes in marketing doors bring a warm natural feel to the res- one of our appetizers, Gondi, described by dinner we retired to the hookah lounge with of kosher foods and is a staff writer for Kosher taurant and a backlit glass wall, fi lled with the menu as chickpea and chicken balls, is its large leather couches and dim lighting to Today. Follow him on twitter @TheKosher- high-end wines, provides a modern fl air. essentially a Persian meatball. Gondi has a eat baklava, drink a jasmine black tea and Critic 371625 12 AR

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7 What were your fi rst two marriages like? ask her what’s going on and see if you can ma unless it is necessary. You may be setting Dear Aviva, It is possible that you married a woman who help with anything. yourself up for disaster (a.k.a. a third major

AR 5 I am 42 years old and am trying to get hurt you emotionally, physically or psycho- It sounds like you are eager to have com- trauma) by pursuing an unrequited interest.

IY back together with my ex-girlfriend. She says logically? If so, it is even more likely that you panionship again. Keep in mind that you She may do a complete 180° once you are on 3 that I have to straighten out my life fi rst. married this sort of specimen a second time. must be a full half in order to be part of a your feet again. Even if not, you will be in a She’s referring to my fi nancial life. If this resonates with you, you must take a whole. strong position again and, more likely, to be

010 2 Why does she have to wait until I am suc- big break from dating and, with guided help, Look at your life today. What are you able to be part of a healthy relationship. 2 , cessful again in order to get back together learn to identify the warning signs of an lacking as an individual? How can you close David Weinberg, co-founder of “Parnassa-

y 7 with me? I know she is nervous because I abuser. If this is not the case, keep reading: those gaps? The most glaring gap that I see fest,” recommends milking social media for

Ma am twice divorced with kids and am having a How did two marriages deteriorate under in your letter is your fi nancial situation. It’s all it’s worth. Meaning, join Facebook, Twit- very hard time with fi nances now. But I have your watch? What have you done to ensure a time to put your love life on the back burner ter and LinkedIn. Brand yourself like crazy a lot of potential that was once actualized. I lasting union in the future? and instead, salvage your credit score. You and spread the word that you are available went to the best schools and worked at top It is possible that the third time’s the are unemployed with a stellar resume. Are for hire to anyone and everyone. Also, don’t fi rms. charm (I have seen some decent third mar- you actively seeking work? Are you trying be ashamed to interview at places that you I was laid off once the economy went riages). However, it would behoove both you to land a job? You don’t mention that at all. may think are beneath you. In this economy, sour, and have been struggling ever since. and Miss Right III to fi rst go over your pre- You are just trying to get a girlfriend. This is many workers are overqualifi ed for their My savings were depleted within the fi rst vious marriages with a fi ne-toothed comb. not the time to pursue anything other than a tasks. Use every muscle that you have to year. Lately, I am not able to keep up with Where were you directly responsible for neg- paid position in an honest setting. This is not bring in some dollars. Tutor, do per diem my mortgage payments. I will probably move ativity? Did you show appreciation? Did you time for self-pity, nor is it time for fl owers work, consult, lecture, coach a high-school soon. pull your own weight by actively contributing and romance. You need to be able to support sport, etc. Squeeze every penny that you Despite this, I don’t think she has a valid to household chores and childcare? Did you yourself before you bring anyone else into have. Leave the car keys home when you reason to break-up a great relationship. We accept your wives’ infl uence? Were you posi- the picture. It is highly selfi sh to be focused could walk. There is no shame in redeeming were so good together. She saw what an awe- tive and did you try to have fun with your on a wife-hunt if you are not doing your best your bottles at fi ve cents a pop. some father I am and how well I treated her. I spouse? to be a stable future-husband. Work on your resume, fi nd the resources was ready to marry her. How can I persuade When something bothered you, did you Granted, many people are never fi nan- available out there (the OU, Yeshiva Darchei her to get back together? bring it up directly, or did you let it fester and cially stable yet still deserve a stable love life. Torah offers vocational courses, Parnassafest -Heartbroken brew? When you argued, did you lay blame Are they any more deserving than you? Those has networking events for free), and go get or accuse? Were you sarcastic or, worse, did who are perpetually attempting to stabilize ‘em, tiger! you stonewall? (Stonewalling is when one their income and fi nances are more worthy Dear Heartbroken, spouse “drops out” of a discussion or argu- of companionship. One must be responsible Aviva Rizel has received her Master’s in Whew! There is a lot going on in your let- ment by not responding or even gesturing to enough to be a spouse. marriage and family therapy from Hofstra ter! There is even more that is (convenient- the other for a lengthened period of time.) If my words are compelling you to scribble University and sees couples, families and indi- ly?) not going on in your letter. Correct your old bad habits by practicing all over my column, allow me to redirect you: viduals. She can be reached at avivarizel.mft@ I am limited in my advice to you because the better habits on those around you. If your Your kids have witnessed two divorces from gmail.com.

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Ahmadinejad is a cunning, calculating, with the question: How fair is that? 3 very precise and gifted leader. And it would Part II: Iran wants access to nuclear energy IY behoove us all to see him as he is and not and, like every other country, they have the AR 5 throw up our hands or shake our heads and right to pursue that access - and who is the 7

mutter about what a nut he is. To discount United States to challenge that argument. 7 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and consider him Ahmadinejad recently hosted a confer- 0 to be merely a madman, a crazed lunatic, is ence in Tehran entitled “Nuclear Energy For to misunderstand his All, Nuclear Weapons for None.” Sixty na- enormous power. To tions attended, ten of them sent their foreign I’M THINKING consider his behavior ministers as representatives. In comparison, impulsive and erratic is Obama hosted a Nuclear Conference where to miscalculate his far forty-seven nations were in attendance. The reaching infl uence. Iranian conference was a set-up for Ahma- An insane person, dinejad’s appearance at the United Nations, certainly an insane it set the stage for his claim and gave him leader, is a danger pri- round the world access. marily because the ac- The Iranian leader was not in attendance tions of that person are at the United Nation to appease. He was unpredictable. A cal- there to attack. The goal is not to convince culating tyrant is even the United States and Germany, the goal is to more dangerous. convince the masses, the unaligned masses. The president of “We should not offer ways to obtain their Iran makes no move trust as Iran abides by the international law Micah D. Halpern without fi rst evaluating and acts within its framework,” Ahmadine- its impact and ascer- jad said. “Iran is committed to international taining that that move, regulations” while the West and Israel “have small or large, fi ts in with his larger objective. stockpiled nuclear weapons, have used them In many ways there is a striking, bone chill- and are monopolizing them, are not seeking ing similarity between the leadership styles to build trust.” of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Adolf Hitler. Ahmadinejad’s proposal includes two Both men chose to use a calculated populist items, “disarmament and peaceful use of nu- message as the vehicle through which they clear energy.” His stated objective is to spon- achieved their larger objective. For Hitler it sor nuclear technology around the world and was mass extermination of Jews, for Ahma- to break the US stronghold. dinejad it is attacking Jews, attacking Israel Once again, the Iranian leader has entered and terrorizing the world. the lion’s den and left unscathed. Once again, Ahmadinejad came to the United Nations he delivered his message loud and clear and to plead his case. He wants free, unhampered, in so doing, empowered his supporters. access to nuclear energy. His public stance, The West has no idea how strong the mes- the device he uses to make his point cogent is sage of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad resonates to stand on principle and take a stand against throughout the world. He is by no means a nuclear weapons. madman. He is a very dangerous tyrant. Attacking Israel is one of the ways in which he makes his point. The Ahmadinejad Micah D. Halpern is a columnist and a so- argument is two pronged. It goes like this: cial and political commentator. Read his latest Part I: Iran does not have nuclear weapons book THUGS. He maintains The Micah Report and the West is trying to prevent Iran from at www.micahhalpern.com. acquiring too much nuclear independence. 370828 Photo by Mayer Fertig Island Shul dinner goes to the videotape Cong. Bais Ephraim Yitzchok in Woodmere helds its ninth annual dinner Sunday at Lawrence Country Club. As is the shul’s tradition, guests were entertained by a comedic video written and produced by David Galler and Mendy Ackerman. (from l-r) Shul President Menachem Kagan, honorees Zvi & Naomi Nachman, and Tova & Michael Fruchter, Rabbi Zvi Ralbag. 14 AR T Opposing po WISH S THE JE

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IY in Diversity” are part of and are school students to add a world the federal judge called their lawsuit frivo- 3 Row A backed by the same folks who language and home and careers lous and those who brought it “nefarious.” By Dr. David Sussman sued the district in federal courts courses. With additional changes Focus on that word “nefarious.” Asked to

010 2 saying,” the Orthodox were turn- we will now be able to fully inte- distance themselves from the lawsuit and its 2 , There is a perfect storm about to hit the ing the public school system into grate Academic Intervention Ser- supporters, the opponents not only refused, Lawrence School District. This time you have y 7 a Yeshiva.” They argued that Na- vices (AIS) with no loss of class- but admitted they did not even care to read the chance to divert its damages. Three seats

Ma chum Marcus should not be per- room instructional time. the lawsuit because they aligned themselves are up for grabs as incumbents Blisko, Mar- mitted to sit on the Board of Edu- Every aspect of the Lawrence with those that initiated it. With all that has cus, and Sussman (ROW “A”), are preparing cation because he is a rabbi. They School District physical plant is been accomplished by this Board, the oppo- to hunker down for another three-year term. further argued that the Orthodox Dr. David being improved: every gym is be- nents continue to support those who pervert At the same time, the Lawrence teachers’ Jewish community is a cabal of Sussman ing updated; every fi eld is being the truth and embrace the concept that Or- contract is up for renegotiating. As some of anti-American values. That is their refurbished; every building is be- thodox Jewish voters do not even have the you may remember, the last time the teach- defi nition of community. Agree ing made handicap accessible; ev- right to participate in community school ers’ contract was up for renegotiating, the with them or leave. ery lab is being redone; every locker is being board decisions existing school board awarded a sweetheart Today the incumbents, Blisko, Marcus, replaced; auditoriums are being air condi- My friends, this year there is much at contract with not even as much as one min- and Sussman are part of an historic school tioned; heating systems are being replaced; stake. With three seats up for grabs and the ute of extra teaching time for the children of board. We have followed a path that is edu- roofs are being repaired; and, much, much negotiation of the $200 million teachers’ con- the Lawrence School District. A repeat of this cationally and fi nancially sound and, in many more, is being done, to the tune of $17 mil- tract on the agenda, every vote counts. So, scenario, coupled with the fact that over 50% ways, innovative. We discovered that only lion. And, what’s more, the taxpaying public do you vote for those who talk the talk but do of the public school population is on free-or- approximately 40% of the minority children did not have to sustain even the fi rst dollar to not walk the walk? Or, do you vote for three reduced lunch, which places these young- entering the fi rst grade could read. As a re- pay for these improvements! The proper and dedicated individuals, Blisko, Marcus, and sters in an at “risk situation” and in need sult our Board instituted the ONLY full day timely consolidation of under-utilized school Sussman who are homeowners, parents, and of extra programs and extra teacher con- Pre-K program on Long Island. Today, four buildings provided the revenue for these proven incumbents who have demonstrated tact time, will create a devastating fi nancial years later, 96% of our kindergarten children maintenance projects that were previously concern for an entire community by improv- blow to the Lawrence School District. You, read. We tackled the question of increasing deferred for more than 30 years. ing the educational opportunities of all com- my friends, will be responsible for cleaning student contact time, within the limitations How can our opponents argue that they munity children, and the taxpaying public up the mess, by incurring huge tax increases of contractual obligations with our teach- are prepared to negotiate a teachers’ contract that supports the schools? I urge you to con- and decreased services from the school dis- ers. With thoughtful and creative scheduling, when they admit to never even reading the sider that the devastation that could follow trict. Remember, even if budgets fail, labor students have 30 days of additional teaching existing contract? Look at their friends and this perfect storm could cripple our commu- will still get their raises. time at the middle school, with no increase supporters. They talk of “community.” What nity for years to come. Vote Row “A,” Blisko, The opponents who label themselves as in costs. That has allowed 5th grade middle sort of “community” do they support? Even Marcus, Sussman. Every vote is needed. community-minded candidates for “Pride 372283 15 THE JE ints of view WISH S T AR

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the Lawrence School District election on May 11. y 7 , 2 010 2 Row B honed. Through experiences as risk students, gifted and talented boundless. To ensure this outcome, I propose

a psychologist, teacher, build- enrichment programs, and 21st that the Board host town hall style meetings 3

By Dr. Jay Silverstein ing administrator, and central of- Century research training have and panel discussions, practices used to great IY fi ce director of special education withered in the absence of an advantage in other districts. These public fo- AR 5 It is a great privilege to be welcomed by and guidance, I have acquired a overarching vision. For example, rums, separate from formal Board of Educa- this publication and share my thoughts with 7

wealth of insight and knowledge technology is an indispensable tion meetings, not only further the principle 7 its distinguished readership. I value that regarding students, schools, and component of virtually every fi eld of community ownership, they expand the 0 readers of The Jewish Star districts: how they to which our children may wish to Board’s access to the insights and ingenuities are highly engaged and con- succeed, why they enter. Yet, the district has settled of the people whose stake in the process is scientious stakeholders in the sometimes don’t, Dr. Jay upon the elimination of the Direc- paramount. welfare of our community. The public and the means by Silverstein tor of Technology, a position that The public school system embodies many I am also honored to speak which they become provides invaluable leadership to of the fi nest ideals of our remarkable nation on behalf of my two running school sytem dynamic learning students and faculty alike, the hir- and has long served as the bedrock upon mates, Nicole Di Iorio and An- organizations. ing of which was the fi rst “Key Recommenda- which a healthy community is founded, and nie Reyes, who share in equal embodies I champion two guiding tion” offered by the taxpayer funded “Educa- upon which it is certain to thrive. The Law- measure your readers’ dedica- principles from which I will tional Technology Report.” rence school system remains one of the most tion to this place we all call many of the not waver. Foremost, I com- My second principle is guided by the rec- vibrant educational establishments I have home. I am excited for the mit to balance fi scal respon- ognition that our community comprises a ever known, with every potentiality to rise benefi t that will fl ow from the sibility with the educational rich tapestry of people, traditions, and points even higher. With so much that we cherish open dialogue as we tackle the fi nest ideals imperatives of our students. of view, and that we may have inadvertently riding on the wisdom of our collective judg- challenges that affect us all. This Board is to be lauded for lapsed into an under utilization of this valu- ment, we are fortunate to be able to draw I am the fortunate ben- its discipline in the practice of fi scal man- able asset. Our nation and our Constitution, from such a deep well of histories, traditions, efi ciary of a Lawrence School District educa- agement. Lawrence has seen its way clear so brilliant and durable, is so because it was and accomplishments. Therefore, let us join tion, the quality of which has allowed me to of contingency budgets and our school taxes forged by many voices, each tempering and as responsible stewards and pool our many pursue my dream of a career in education, have remained fl at. However, I am convinced enhancing one another. As an educator I can voices, along with our insights, our imagina- fi rst at Duke University then ultimately at that we must exercise the same impassioned attest there is no greater enrichment to a stu- tions, our talents and, perhaps most impor- Hofstra, where I earned my Ph.D. in School/ commitment in preparing our children for dent body than the bustle of ideas and per- tant, our good will. My name is Jay Silverstein Clinical Psychology. The realm of education the increasingly complex demands of the spectives that invariably accompany cultural and I, along with Nicole Di Iorio and Annie is not merely how I make a living; serving future. Vital educational initiatives, such as exchange. When this resource is nurtured Reyes, wish to be your representatives on the the needs of our children and ensuring the state of the art technological preparedness, by an enlightened corps of educators and a Lawrence School Board, whom you can rest effective operation of our schools is where remediation and support services for at- dedicated community, possibilities become assured will always uphold these values. my devotion lies and my skills have been 372282 16 May 7, 2010 23 IYAR 5770 THE JEWISH STAR 550 WillowA The 291 Meado SK a Tu O

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hold no affi nity for the feline or canine a price tag of only $16, but by the time I left Nevertheless I found myself talking to I walked into shul last Shabbos and saw a 010 2 species. Accordingly, incessant requests the store with all of the contraptions includ- Molly as one would speak to a newborn in- friend of mine. En route to say good Shabbos

from my kids that I purchase a dog or cat ing the plastic cage, complete with the spin- fant. There was no response. I fed her let- to him I passed an elderly gentleman whom 3

I IY quieted over the years. This is not to say that ning wheel, and enough hamster food to last tuce, carrots and celery and her response I had never seen before. He had sunken eyes the pestering has totally disappeared, but a lifetime, I was in for 100 bucks. was to bite more. A week later, with full en- and barely a hair on his head. On the way AR 5 only the request for a dog or cat has for the The salesperson, who I is the only human dorsement of the very children that wished back to my seat, I extended my hand and 7

most part been muted. being who knows less about hamsters than I this demon into our home, I returned Molly wished the stranger a good Shabbos. I asked 7 Instead the children do, convinced me that female hamsters are to the pet store. I placed Molly’s cage on the him if he was new to our neighborhood. He 0 FROM THE OTHER have turned their focus calmer than male hamsters. That is the rea- store counter, looked the cashier straight in shook my hand and said “David, I guess you SIDE OF THE on a somewhat smaller son, she explained, why I should purchase a the eye and said: “She is possessed.” don’t recognize me.’’ BENCH and more contained female hamster, and the reason why the store They took Molly back and actually wanted He was a friend of mine who had been animal, the hamster. only sells female hamsters. After spending a me to place her back with all the other ham- away for six months for cancer treatments. Every year at about week with the hamster we named Molly, I am sters. I declined but suffi ciently scared the When I looked at him I did not recognize this time, the begging convinced that the reason they sell no male employees into believing that Molly was feral. him. It was only when he smiled that I real- and yes, the tears, re- hamsters is that Molly ate all of them. Three employees fought amongst themselves ized that this was the man I davened for, for surface and requests Molly bit every thing and person that as to who would have to place Molly back the last six months. His smile was unmistak- to add a hamster to our came her way. At night, we would hear her in the pen. Finally, one fellow put on thick able; as effervescent as ever. It was his signa- family are renewed. trying to bite her way out of her cage; ev- construction gloves, hoisted Molly out of the ture smile which immediately identifi ed him The politicking is so in- ery time my children tried to feed Molly, plastic cage I purchased and placed her back to me. It was a smile that had not changed tense that my wife and their fi ngers became her chomping grounds. in her original unnatural habitat. The fi rst despite his illness which, I understand, thank I call this time of year I called the pet store to inquire as to whether thing she did was bite the other hamsters in G-d , bli ayin horah, is being managed. It was and the ensuing cajol- all of this biting was normal. I was told that the cage. a smile that defi ned who he is. ing “the New Hamster we needed to “establish a relationship” with To my chagrin, I still see Molly’s face al- So we all have a choice as to how we will Primary.” Molly, to get to know her better, to warm up most two weeks after she was returned. A be known and how we will be perceived. We David Seidemann For the past several to her and she, in turn, would warm up to little, biting, annoying face somehow still all have a choice as to which face will de- years, I have been able us. I will not claim that I’m the busiest man fl ashes before me as I walk into our living fi ne us. Smiling seems to be the wisest choice to withstand the pres- in the world. But spending quality time with room where she once resided. I fear I am even if it might not be the easiest. sures to purchase the rodent, but this year the hamster in an effort to develop a deeper now prejudiced against all hamsters since it I folded. I drove down to the pet store, chil- cosmic relationship with said hamster, is not is Molly’s face I always see. David Seidemann is a partner with the dren in tow, and selected what I was assured on my list of priorities. Heck, I’m trying to We tend to judge others by the face they law fi rm of Seidemann & Mermelstein. He would be the cleanest, easiest to care for, develop a deeper relationship with my wife, present to us. And it is based on the face that can be reached at (718) 692-1013 and at and most docile hamster. The hamster had children, and friends. we display that we will be known. ds@lawoffi cesm.com

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19 The Kosher Bookworm THE JE A Yom Yerushalayim tribute WISH S T AR

and review Ma y 7

With the annual observance of Yom Florida native Ahron Horovitz is to be , 2

Yerushalayim this Wednesday, May 12, this commended for his meticulous and skilled 010 2 week’s essay will be a brief review of several work in the presentation of this work. I trust works dealing with the history and legacy of that at some point during my upcoming visit 3

Jerusalem. Ever the center of world attention to Israel I will have the opportunity to meet IY

and envy, the spiritual and political capital of him and to visit his City of David Institute to AR 5 our people has yet to see true peace. Whether learn fi rst-hand of his excellent work at pre- it be a terrorist blast or a presidential screed, serving our national heritage. 7 7 or a local member of Congress’s studied in- The next book is titled, “Jerusalem: Por- 0 difference, Jerusalem trait of the City in the Second Temple Period” has seen the ire of most (Jewish Publications Society, 2002). The au- of the world since time thor of the book is the distinguished Hebrew immemorial. University scholar, historian and essayist, Dr. When we were kids, Lee Levine. both to save time and In this book, Levine details in text, pictures nurture our laziness, we and clear prose the entire gamut of one of would resort to reading the most tumultuous periods of Jerusalem’s Cliff Notes instead of Jewish history. the assigned novels and As our ancient capital, a fact recognized plays. Today, such con- by all the civilized world of that time, Levine venient manual as the goes into great detail in describing the po- Alan Jay Gerber “Dummies” and “Idi- litical dynamics, both religious and political, ot’s Guide” series have that infl uenced the events of that era which come to serve the same eventually led to the destruction of the Tem- utilitarian purpose. ple and the Jewish presence in Jerusalem for The following guidebooks and brief histories, the next 2,000 years. whatever their faults, do not fall into this cat- Starting from the Persian era, leading egory. Each in their own way comes with a through the rule of the Hellenic era, and ul- full-fl edged history of a troubled city and a timately the rule by Rome, Levine describes geographical destination that would be the the various nuances that made for the mo- envy of any other city in the world today. tivations of individuals and nations during We start with my favorite, “Jerusalem: this long span of six centuries of our people’s Footsteps Through Time” (Feldheim 2009), history. a book that consists of 10 Torah-based study All strata of society are given their de- 370629 tours of the Old City. scriptive due, each demonstrating how the Truth be told human fault line of from the outset, ego and religious fa- BIGGER. BETTER. GREAT NEW VENUE! this volume is not naticism came to play s’’xc just a guidebook a crucial role in the with details. It is a ruin of both a city and fi rst-class history a civilization. and geography les- With the onset of son of Jerusalem the Three Weeks due formatted into a to start early this year guidebook for your on June 29, this vol- learning pleasure. ume would make for Even if you were some timely early sum- never to visit Jeru- mer reading. Given the salem, this book can ongoing centrality of serve as a surrogate Jerusalem in interna- guide to all of the tional debate, fueled important historical in no small measure by and religious holy our own government, sites made famous a good reading of this by the events of our book would serves us Biblical and post- by giving some great MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010 Biblical past. historical background ! at " Within these 10 material to serve as tours are the whole talking points on this GLEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB panorama of the most important of is- Old Westbury, NY events and person- sues facing us today. alities of antiquity I would like to con- !" through the middle clude by just briefl y 9:30 A.M. REGISTRATION • 11:00 A.M. SHOTGUN ages and our own noting two works by RESERVE YOUR FOURSOME TODAY! times. Events such Cambridge profes- as the churban to sor Simon Goldhill. 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While space doesn’t permit here a full crit- Jeffrey Schwartz This book is published in a handy, pocket- ical treatment, if you want to learn the men- Michelle Sulzberger families. sized format that can easily serve as a com- tality behind the utter indifference of many 371626 panion on your trips around Jerusalem. It is to our claims to Jerusalem, a good reading of both attractive and user-friendly. these two books will surely help you along. For more information: 1-888-311-OHEL • (718) 972-9338 • Email: [email protected] 20 AR

T Parashot Behar-Bechukotai Parashot Behar-Bechukotai

WISH S Helping others to survive Helping others to survive “The Living Torah” is the late Rabbi Aryeh I was totally fi ne fi lling out the papers. Then “The Living Torah” is the late Rabbi Aryeh I was totally fi ne fi lling out the papers. Then THE JE

Kaplan’s translation of the Chumash. In addi- I said something to the nurse as she left the Kaplan’s translation of the Chumash. In addi- I said something to the nurse as she left the 0

7 tion to the standard divisions by chapter and room. And that was the last thing I remem- tion to the standard divisions by chapter and room. And that was the last thing I remem- 7 parsha, Rabbi Kaplan z”l gave subtitles to the ber until Tuesday morning.” parsha, Rabbi Kaplan z”l gave subtitles to the ber until Tuesday morning.” sections he divided by topics. “I got the feeling that there were many sections he divided by topics. “I got the feeling that there were many AR 5 For the verses in 25:35-38, he entitled people around me, but I fl at-lined. I was on a For the verses in 25:35-38, he entitled people around me, but I fl at-lined. I was on a IY

3 the section “Helping others.” In the context ventilator for 24 hours. I woke up on Tuesday, the section “Helping others.” In the context ventilator for 24 hours. I woke up on Tuesday, of helping the poor, giving loans, the phrase and was in the hospital for three more days - of helping the poor, giving loans, the phrase and was in the hospital for three more days - “v’chai imakh” appears, as does “v’chay came home on Friday, in time for Shabbos.” “v’chai imakh” appears, as does “v’chay came home on Friday, in time for Shabbos.” 010 2

2 achikha imakh.” He translates the former And now he’s walking around telling the achikha imakh.” He translates the former And now he’s walking around telling the , phrase “Help him survive,” and the latter as tale. At all of 35-years-old. Turns out he had phrase “Help him survive,” and the latter as tale. At all of 35-years-old. Turns out he had y 7 “and let your brother live alongside you.” a clogged artery, a condition doctors some- “and let your brother live alongside you.” a clogged artery, a condition doctors some- Ma Many interpreta- times call “the widow maker.” Had he not Many interpreta- times call “the widow maker.” Had he not tions for these two been in the ER when he went into cardiac tions for these two been in the ER when he went into cardiac phrases often focus on arrest he would be dead now. phrases often focus on arrest he would be dead now. civil harmony and con- I asked him, “So what does Eliyahu Hana- civil harmony and con- I asked him, “So what does Eliyahu Hana- geniality, and perhaps vi look like?” geniality, and perhaps vi look like?” learning how to treat “He’s a good-looking black man who jogs learning how to treat “He’s a good-looking black man who jogs a spouse, or a date, on a board walk,” he answered. a spouse, or a date, on a board walk,” he answered. or simply how to be a This man, the jogger, lives the phrase or simply how to be a This man, the jogger, lives the phrase mentsch towards oth- “Vchai imakh,” - “help him survive.” He mentsch towards oth- “Vchai imakh,” - “help him survive.” He ers in the game of life. was jogging, he could have minded his own ers in the game of life. was jogging, he could have minded his own I have a different in- business, but he saw something, recognized I have a different in- business, but he saw something, recognized terpretation based on a something, and in a simple debate that last terpretation based on a something, and in a simple debate that last story I heard this week. three minutes, he saved a man’s life. Did he story I heard this week. three minutes, he saved a man’s life. Did he Rabbi Avi Billet Had I not met the person have to? Was anything in it for him? No. The Rabbi Avi Billet Had I not met the person have to? Was anything in it for him? No. The to whom this happened, one who lives to tell the tale does not even to whom this happened, one who lives to tell the tale does not even I would not likely believe know the name of his benefactor, nor any I would not likely believe know the name of his benefactor, nor any the story. The narrator way in which to fi nd him and thank him. the story. The narrator way in which to fi nd him and thank him. who this story happened to said he could not Not all of us are EMTs or medical pro- who this story happened to said he could not Not all of us are EMTs or medical pro- believe how the story unfolded either. fessionals. We might not be so lucky to be believe how the story unfolded either. fessionals. We might not be so lucky to be “Last Sunday I was at a fi shing pier with in the life-saving business. But we can also “Last Sunday I was at a fi shing pier with in the life-saving business. But we can also my wife, along the boardwalk. I was feeling fulfi ll “v’chai achikah imakh” - “and let your my wife, along the boardwalk. I was feeling fulfi ll “v’chai achikah imakh” - “and let your nauseous, but it was also hot, so I fi gured I’d brother live alongside you.” nauseous, but it was also hot, so I fi gured I’d brother live alongside you.” go get a drink of water. I gave my wife my It’s not just about “letting” as much as it is go get a drink of water. I gave my wife my It’s not just about “letting” as much as it is fi shing rod and went to get a drink, and I about “teaching” or “helping” a person learn fi shing rod and went to get a drink, and I about “teaching” or “helping” a person learn stopped on a bench just to collect myself. “how” to live. stopped on a bench just to collect myself. “how” to live. “A stranger who was jogging came over to Some people who go through experiences “A stranger who was jogging came over to Some people who go through experiences me and said, ‘You look terrible. I think you like this turn around and say “I was given a me and said, ‘You look terrible. I think you like this turn around and say “I was given a need to call an ambulance.’ I thought the guy second chance. I am now going to take steps need to call an ambulance.’ I thought the guy second chance. I am now going to take steps was crazy. I said to him, ‘I’m feeling a little to do the things in my life I was meant to was crazy. I said to him, ‘I’m feeling a little to do the things in my life I was meant to queasy, but I defi nitely don’t need an ambu- do but pushed off for another day. Life is too queasy, but I defi nitely don’t need an ambu- do but pushed off for another day. Life is too lance.’” short for us to have regrets about the things lance.’” short for us to have regrets about the things “He said to me, ‘Look man. I’m an EMT we never got around to doing.” “He said to me, ‘Look man. I’m an EMT we never got around to doing.” and you have a cardiac condition. You’re With encouragement and the right kinds and you have a cardiac condition. You’re With encouragement and the right kinds sweating in a way that isn’t normal, and you of inclusiveness, we can help others have sweating in a way that isn’t normal, and you of inclusiveness, we can help others have need an ambulance to take you to the emer- experiences they might not otherwise have. need an ambulance to take you to the emer- experiences they might not otherwise have. gency room.’” Some of them follow the teaching that says gency room.’” Some of them follow the teaching that says “I argued with him for a couple of minutes we are to enjoy life. Others follow the school “I argued with him for a couple of minutes we are to enjoy life. Others follow the school until I let him convince me. I called the am- of thought that has us dedicating and devot- until I let him convince me. I called the am- of thought that has us dedicating and devot- bulance saying, ‘I’m on the boardwalk. This ing ourselves to spiritual pursuits. bulance saying, ‘I’m on the boardwalk. This ing ourselves to spiritual pursuits. guy stopped to tell me I should call an ambu- Whatever paths we take with our new- guy stopped to tell me I should call an ambu- Whatever paths we take with our new- lance. I feel fi ne. But he’s an EMT. Can you found second chances, may they be experi- lance. I feel fi ne. But he’s an EMT. Can you found second chances, may they be experi- please pick me up?’” ences of brotherhood as we truly learn how please pick me up?’” ences of brotherhood as we truly learn how “They got there within a couple of min- to live in the company of dear family and “They got there within a couple of min- to live in the company of dear family and utes. My wife and I went to the ER together. friends. utes. My wife and I went to the ER together. friends.

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law fi rm, and eventually, the research brought WISH S Daniel Levin me to the rare books room of American Acad- emy in Rome, the labyrinth beneath the Col-

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Daniel Levin: Just after publication, Elie a fi st-fi ght on the scaffolding of the Colosse- 7 0 Wiesel’s review called the book “a much- um, and he holds up pretty darn well. needed protest against historical revision- MO: Your bio says you received a JD ism.” A quote like that certainly brings out from Harvard Law. Why leave the law fi eld the community to book stores. It also gives for the life of a novelist? ery competitive rates my mother something to brag about. As an DL: Law’s a great preparation for fi ction. V  international thriller, “The Last Ember” is, of Writing a novel is a lot like writing a law brief. course, fi ction. But its topic — the dangers At its heart, “The Last Ember” is an argument, of archaeological destruction beneath the which is this: history is fragile as fi re, and Temple Mount — is quite real to the Jewish whether it’s the Islamic excavations beneath Community. My fi rst talk was at Congrega- the Temple Mount, or Achmanedinijad’s de- tion Beth Sholom in Lawrence. Two hundred nial of the Shoah — there are people who are people came. My wife turned to me and said, trying to snuff its last ember out. All the great  “Your book must be good after all.” She only thriller writers — Ludlum, Forsyth, Clancy — said that one other time, when the novel hit were driving at a single point in their novels. Production facilities available the New York Times bestseller list. The Bourne series is about not letting the gov- MO: What was the process of writing ernment tell you who you are. Le Carre was the book like? all about the heartlessness of spying. I wanted DL: I fi rst thought of the idea for “The Last my readers to feel the fl ickering nature of his- For more information call Ember” while clerking on The Supreme Court TALKLINE COMMUNICATIONS is an agency torical continuity -especially with regard to specializing in matching broadcasters of Israel. We discovered that the Waqf Au- the richness of the Temple Mount’s legacy. with radio and TV stations leasing time 212.769.1925 thority, an Islamic land trust that currently MO: If you’re not using your JD, can I controls the Temple Mount, had dumped have it? 20,000 tons of archaeologically rich rubble DL: Sure. The price tag is 100k. TALKLINE 1-866-MY TV SHOW into the valley of Kidron. We learned they MO: Done. COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK email:[email protected] were trying to erase any evidence of a Ju- 334607 372288 22 NOW BROADCASTING IN OUR 28TH YEAR! AR T CLASSIFIEDS TALKLINE WITH ZEV BRENNER AMERICA’S LEADING JEWISH RADIO & TV PROGRAM WISH S To Advertise In This Section, Call 516-632-5205 “THE JEWISH BROADCAST CONNECTION” THE JE

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