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Jewish Groups Express Sorrow, The Anti-Defamation League’s long- ing on Thursday. Law enforcement offi - Hamdallah handed his resignation to Ab- Horror Over Charleston time national director, Abe Foxman, said he cials caught alleged gunman Dylann Roof, bas, and Abbas ordered him to form a new Church Shooting was reminded of a shooting that killed four whose rampage on Wednesday came in government,” said Nimr Hammad, an advis- (JPost and combined sources) The Unit- black schoolgirls at a Birmingham church a year that has seen months of racially er to Abbas, AFP reported. But some Fatah ed States joined in a choir of grief on Fri- over 50 years ago. charged protests across the U.S. over kill- offi cials, including Abbas spokesman Nabil day as it digested news of a shooting in a “We should all be looking in the mir- ings of black men. Abu Rudeineh, have denied the reports of historic black church in South Carolina. ror this morning and asking ourselves how A man who identifi ed himself as the the resignation. Hamas said it was not in- Condemning the murder of nine, which such a tragedy could happen in America in shooter’s uncle said he had recently been formed of the dissolution of the govern- took place during a Bible study at Ema- 2015, and what we can do to ensure that it given a .45-caliber handgun as a birthday ment and rejected any unilateral moves. nuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, doesn’t happen again,” Foxman said. present by his father, and that the 21-year- “No one told us anything about any one of the oldest churches in the South, In its own statement, the Rabbinical old had seemed adrift. decision to change and no one consulted several groups cast the event as a hate Assembly quoted Leviticus in its condem- The victims, six females and three with us about any change in the unity gov- crime. nation: “Do not stand idly by the blood of males, included Reverend Clementa Pinck- ernment. Fatah acted on its own in all re- “This is an unspeakable and heartbreak- your neighbor,” they said. “Hateful, violent ney, who was the church’s pastor and a gards,” Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri ing tragedy in this most historic church, an acts such as this have no place in our socie- Democratic member of the State Senate, told AFP on Wednesday. evil and hateful person took the lives of cit- ty, in a country known for its diversity and according to colleagues. Despite forging a deal a year ago to form izens who had come to worship and pray blending of various cultures.” The Ortho- a unity government made up of techno- together,” Charleston Mayor Joe Riley told dox Union, representing Orthodox Jewish Palestinian Unity Government crats, little progress has been seen in rec- the Post and Courier newspaper in South communities across the U.S., called the at- Between Fatah and Hamas onciling the deep split between the two Carolina. tack a heinous, senseless violence and bru- Purportedly Ends Palestinian factions, a rift that has divid- “Our hearts are broken for the nine tal terror that “has no place anywhere in (JNS.org) The Palestinian unity govern- ed the Palestinians since Hamas violently souls lost in Charleston last night,” the Jew- the world, but particularly not in a house ment that was formed last year between took control of Gaza in 2007. The purport- ish Federations of North America said in a of worship.” Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud ed ending of the unity government comes statement. “To target peaceful worshipers U.S. offi cials, who are investigating the Abbas’s Fatah party and the Hamas terror amid recent reports of indirect talks be- for no apparent reason other than the color attack as a hate crime, arrested a 21-year- group has purportedly ended. “[Palestini- of their skin is abhorrent and horrendous.” old white gunman accused in the shoot- an unity government Prime Minister Rami]  CONTINUED ON P. 6 JEWISH LINK LISTINGS&OPEN HOUSES OF NEW JERSEY TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLEWOOD World News ...... Starting on page 4 Editorial ...... Page 8 Letters to the Editor ...... Page 8 Op-Ed ...... Page 9 -10 National/World News.... Starting on Page 11 News From Israel ...... Starting on Page 14 Community News ...... Starting on Page 16 SOLD! 296 OAKWOOD ROAD Bergen News Briefs ..... Starting on Page 30 TEANECK COMMERCIAL TEANECK Dvar Torah/Maggid OPEN HOUSE! of Bergenfield ...... Page 37 Sunday 1-3 PM Sephardic Corner ...... Page 38 Humor By Banji Latkin Ganchrow ...... Page 38 New in the Neighborhood By Rabbi Mordechai and Nina Glick ...... Page 39 1392 RUGBY ROAD | $499,000 1008 TEANECK ROAD | FOR RENT 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1 Car Garage Central Air 5700 Sq. Ft. Parking Near Highways Movie Review ...... Page 40 TEANECK COMMERCIAL TEANECK A Teen’s Perspective OPEN HOUSE! By Oren Oppenheim ...... Page 40 Sunday 1-3 PM Features ...... Starting on Page 41 com Food & Wine Link ...... Pages 47-50 The Simcha Link ...... Pages 51-54 Schools ...... 55-58

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 CONTINUED FROM P. 4 to look into possible criminal and admin- Heads of 100 Major German cent years, Germany is becoming more and istrative measures to prevent the channel Companies to Visit Israel more open to innovation and more inter- tween Israel and Hamas regarding a long- from broadcasting. The order came hours (JNS.org) While many in Europe are call- ested in what’s going on in Israel. This is term cease-fi re and an easing of the block- after the channel held a press conference ing for a boycott of Israel, a delegation of true both on a governmental level and a ade on Hamas-ruled Gaza, including the in Nazareth for the offi cial launch. Palestin- 100 German industry leaders is preparing business level.” construction of a seaport in Gaza. At the ian Communications Minister Riad Hassan for a trip to Israel to meet with top busi- Sagi added, “Large companies like same time, reports also indicate a soften- said that “neither Netanyahu nor his ex- nesspeople in a show of support for the Deutsche Telekom, Merck, and SAP SE are ing stance between Hamas and the Egyp- treme right-wing government will succeed Jewish state, as part of the ongoing mark- already conducting R&D activities in Israel. tian government, as both continue to face in shutting down the station.” The Israeli ing of 50 years of diplomatic relations be- The job of the commercial offi ce in Berlin threats from Islamic State–aligned terror Communications Ministry plans to investi- tween the two countries. is to bring new partners to cooperate with groups in Gaza and the Sinai Peninsula. gate the legality of the channel’s PA fund- Some of the companies to be represent- Israeli companies and to enjoy the interest- ing, among other things. ed in the group that arrives June 28 are SAP ing synergies being formed with the Israe- Palestinian Authority to “We will provide a platform for the oth- SE; BMW; Bosch; Deutsche Bank; Deutsche li market.” Broadcast New TV Channel er side as well, to right-wingers and minis- Telekom; Merck & Co., Inc.; Mercedes-Benz Five years ago, Israel and Germany in Israel via Satellite ters in the government,” Hassan said. “The and Lufthansa. signed an agreement to fund joint projects (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) objective is to provide a platform for the Ar- The German visitors will spend two in the fi elds of biotechnology, water, en- The Palestinian Authority on Thursday abs of 1948 so that they can reveal to the days in Tel Aviv for events organized by vironmental technology and security and launched a television channel called Pales- entire Arab world everything that they go economy ministers from Germany and Is- defense technology. Now, efforts are be- tine 48, which will broadcast in Israel via through in terms of cultural, social and fi - rael. On the fi rst day, they will attend an in- ing made to connect mid-sized and small- satellite. The target audience for the chan- nancial challenges. … We have no inten- vestors’ conference, where they will meet er-sized companies from the two nations. nel is Israel’s Arab minority, which makes tion of undermining the rule of law in the industry leaders, CEOs and owners of large up approximately 20 percent of the Jew- State of Israel.” The PA’s offi cial broadcaster Israeli companies. The second day will fo- Swedish Supermarket Chain ish state’s population. Upon learning of in the disputed territories, PA TV, has been cus on innovation, and guests will speak Cancels Boycott of Israeli Products the launch, Prime Minister Benjamin Net- known for anti-Israel and anti-Semitic pro- with cutting-edge Israeli researchers. (JNS.org) COOP, a national supermar- anyahu instructed the Israeli Communica- gramming, a trend that is regularly docu- Israel’s commercial attache in Berlin, ket chain in Sweden, has backed out of a tions Ministry, which he currently heads, mented by Palestinian Media Watch. Hemdat Sagi, told Israel Hayom that “in re- planned boycott of the sale of Israeli prod- ucts. Several months ago, a pro-Palestini- an proposal to boycott Israeli products was accepted by a majority vote in a local consumers’ assembly. But Israeli Ambassa- dor to Sweden Isaac Bachman, along with the Israeli Foreign Ministry, were able to get the supermarket chain to cancel the boycott. “We didn’t talk about the righteous- ness of Israel, rather we spoke in the name of fair trade and avoiding discrimination [against] any state,” Bachman said, Yedioth Ahronoth reported. A grassroots effort by pro-Israel activists on Swedish social media had urged cancel- lation of the boycott, while the country’s Israeli embassy published the contact in- formation of the supermarket chain’s ex- ecutives, encouraging the public to con- tact them and voice their opposition to the planned boycott. Thousands of peo- ple threatened to boycott COOP if it went through with the boycott of Israel. “There was a great protest. A lot of people here are against boycotts,” Bach- man said. The supermarket’s executives “were shocked by the volume of mes- sages they received,” which led them to make the decision to cancel the boycott, he added. “The lesson I learned is that we must not, under absolutely no circumstances, give up, and we must launch a counter-cam- paign,” Bachman added. “If you go for the consumer side, without getting into the is- sue of the [Israeli-Palestinian] confl ict, your story would be better and stronger.” Netanyahu Slams UN ‘Hypocrisy’ After Ban Ki-Moon Criticizes Gaza Operation (JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benja- min Netanyahu called it a “dark day” for the United Nations following UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s criticism of Israel’s Operation Protective Edge against the Ha- mas terrorist group. During a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday relating to a report express- ing concern for the welfare of children in war zones, Ban lamented the suffering of “so many children” due to “Israeli military operations in Gaza last year.” Ban called on Israel to review “existing policies and prac- tices” to prevent the killing and maiming of children.  CONTINUED ON P. 7

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 CONTINUED FROM P. 6 Both victims were taken to Tel HaShom- PLO Official Urges Palestinian were identifi ed on some of the pieces of er Hospital, where one of the men suc- Authority to Revoke Any the vessel, sparking the researcher’s curi- “The unprecedented and unacceptable cumbed to his wounds and died. Israe- Recognition of Israel osity. After intense preservation work in scale of the impact on children in 2014 rais- li security forces are still searching for the (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) A the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) lab- es grave concerns about Israel’s compliance suspect. senior Palestine Liberation Organization oratories, which involved piecing hun- with international humanitarian law... On Saturday, hundreds fl ocked to the (PLO) offi cial and the former head of the dreds of sections of the broken jar togeth- [and] excessive use of force,” he said. Lod cemetery to pay their fi nal respects to Palestinians’ team for negotiations with er, the inscription was completed and the Responding to the UN leader, Netan- Gonen. Devora Gonen, his mother, said in Israel, Saeb Erekat, is calling on the Pales- mystery was solved: The jug had been en- yahu said Friday on Facebook, “This is a a eulogy, “You lived your life as a Jew, free tinian Authority (PA) to re-examine its re- graved with the name “Eshbaal Ben Beda.” dark day for the UN. Instead of highlight- in his land. You loved this land, you loved lations with Israel and to integrate the Ha- Professors Yossi Garfi nkel and Saar ing the fact that Hamas made hostages of truth and that is how you lived.” mas and Islamic Jihad terror groups into Ganor, who directed the dig for the Ar- Gaza’s children when it fi red at Israel from PLO institutions. chaeological Institute of the Hebrew Uni- preschools, the UN has again chosen to re- Israeli Border Police The Palestinian news agency Ma’an versity of Jerusalem and the IAA, respec- proach Israel, which held itself to the high- Officer Critically Hurt in reported highlights from a 10-page docu- tively, noted that “this is the fi rst time est moral standards in combat, as was de- Jerusalem Terror Attack ment in which Erekat called to revoke any the name ‘Eshbaal’ has appeared in an termined just this past week by a group of (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Palestinian recognition of the State of Is- ancient inscription in Israel. The Bible senior American and European generals.” An Israeli Border Police offi cer in his 20s rael and immediately cancel all economic makes reference to Eshbaal Ben Shaul, “At the same time, Hamas—a terror or- was stabbed in the neck by an 18-year- and security cooperation between Ramal- who ruled Israel alongside King David. ganization—is awarded immunity by the old Palestinian terrorist Sunday morn- lah and Jerusalem. Eshbaal was murdered by assassins, and UN, even though it has been proven beyond ing at Damascus Gate outside Jerusa- Erekat stressed that he was not calling his head was brought to David in Hebron any doubt that it committed war crimes by lem’s Old City. The offi cer sustained to dismantle the PA, but that if the peace (2 Samuel 3-4).” fi ring from hospitals, mosques and from critical wounds, but managed to shoot process remained at an impasse, the Pal- This is the fourth inscription dating within UN facilities. It turns out there is no the attacker. estinians should consider transferring the back to the ancient kingdom of Judea dis- limit to hypocrisy,” Netanyahu added. An emergency medical rescue team responsibility for the Palestinian popu- covered thus far. dispatched to the scene found the offi cer lation and internal matters in the West “The name Eshbaal appears in the Bi- Israeli Man Killed in Shooting with multiple stab wounds to his neck Bank onto Israel. Moreover, Erekat wrote, ble, and now on an archeological artifact, Terror Attack in Judea and Samaria and chest. He was evacuated to the Shaare the Palestinians should never sign any starting from the time of King David in the (JNS.org) Danny Gonen, a 25-year-old Is- Zedek Medical Center and placed in a med- peace deal with Israel that recognizes the fi rst half of the 10th century BCE,” Garfi n- raeli man, was shot to death in a terror at- ically induced coma. The Palestinian terror- latter as a Jewish state. kel and Ganor explained. tack in Judea and Samaria on Friday. Anoth- ist, a resident of Hebron, was also critically “The name wasn’t used in later pe- er 25-year-old man was moderately injured wounded and was evacuated to Hadassah King David–Era Inscription Pieced riods of the First Temple. The match be- in the attack.http://www.jns.org/news- Ein Kerem Hospital. Together From Broken Jug tween biblical tradition and the archeo- briefs/2015/6/11/hamas-palestinian-authori- Jerusalem District Police Commander (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) A logical fi nd demonstrates that this name ty-is-trying-to-topple-us-in-gaza Maj. Gen. Moshe Edri lauded the wound- rare inscription dating back to the 10th was acceptable in this [specifi c] time pe- The two Israelis were reportedly driv- ed police offi cer for his “quick response de- century BCE, the estimated time of Jew- riod only. The name Beda is unique and ing near the Jewish community of Dolev in spite a serious injury.” ish Kings David and Solomon, has recent- has not been discovered in [other] ancient Judea and Samaria when a Palestinian man “His response brought an immediate ly been pieced together from fragments of inscriptions or in biblical sources,” the ar- signaled them to stop and asked for direc- end to the event and prevented the injury a 3,000-year-old broken jar that were dis- chaeologists observed. tions before shooting them at point-blank of more innocent people,” Edri said. covered near Israel’s Elah Valley. range. Letters in an ancient Canaanite script  CONTINUED ON P. 12

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK OF NEW JERSEY Co-Founders/Co-Publishers Murder in Houses of Worship Moshe Kinderlehrer Mark (Mendy) Schwartz There is no way we can even begin to nine black people who were together for gation of Emanuel A.M.E., a historic church pretend we can’t feel the collective commu- a Bible study. We must remember that he symbolizing the fi ght for equal rights Managing Editor Adam Negnewitzky nity pain endured after the hate-induced was actually invited in to join the group post-Civil War in the very state where the murders of nine worshipers at Emanuel Af- study. fi rst shots of that horrible period in this Associate Publisher/Editor Elizabeth Kratz rican Methodist Church in Charleston, S.C. What we will remember, however, is country’s history were fi red. Contributing Editors last week. the shared unthinkable levels that people A synagogue in Har Nof, a church in Nina Glick It is not a pain that stays in a nice com- of hate will go, and the high price the rest Charleston. Phil Jacobs partment in an area where the Confederate of us pay. These should be places of sanctity and Essex & Union Community Editor Flag still fl ies at the state capital. A seemingly beleaguered President Ba- the last place where congregations of faith Jill Kirsch th We know this pain with intense famil- rack Obama said that this was the 14 time fi nd communal connections to God. The Advertising Director iarity. Need we remind anyone that it was he’d had to make a speech after a mass kill- problem is the doors of houses of worship, Yaakov Serle just last November when four Orthodox ing during his administration. no matter the congregation are accessible Assistant Editor men in Har Nof were davening in tefi ll- Our worry is that the event will get for everyone, those who love God and the Avi Sheinfi l in during Shacharit only to be gunned pushed to the side as soon as the next hor- spirit of community, and those few who Offi ce Manager down and maimed by two Palestinian rifi c story needs to be reported. want to kill that spirit. Jennifer Hoff er murderers. One thing is for sure. Our Jewish com- It is our job as people of faith to keep Bookkeeper It won’t take long for us to forget the munity must stand in solidarity with the that faith, that spirit alive be it a synagogue Gila Negnewitzky name Dylan Storm Roof, who murdered families of those murdered and the congre- in Har Nof, or church in Charleston. Sales Development Ken Goff stein Sales Representatives LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Avi Koenig Risa Lefkowitz To the Editor: To the Editor: and it was closing. There were other con- Simon Worman In our time we face the future and Thanks SO much for your ‘simply spec- cerns that the Board had as well. The dedi- Database Coordinator Moishie Rosenberg choices will be forced upon us. Ahead are tacular’ review of The Silver Platter! Daniel- cated staff took the news quietly, with sug- two paths: la Silver and I are thrilled that you are en- gestions and questions, however in the end Sports Editor Steve Gutlove One is the traditional Jewish philoso- joying the recipes. Cook in good health and that was the fi nal decision. This remarka- phy that believes all are created in the di- enjoy. Remember to dab a little chocolate ble and unique program that serviced this Proofreader/Copy Editor Ruth Brody vine image (however that is defi ned). It is on the tip of your nose so people will think special group of students each and every Rachel Wertentheil the source of respect for life and humani- you’ve spent hours cooking up a storm. If Sunday morning to teach and give them a Business Interns ty and justice. It is the moral code we have you don’t tell, we won’t! taste of Torah and Jewish culture, and their Ilan Brownstein lived by and passed on to other nations. Sincerely, devoted parents a few hours of respite had Michael Altaras These are the values we seek—even when Norene Gilletz come to its end. Jacob Fein we do not fully attain them. Rabbi Schwab approached me almost Editorial Interns The other culture we face is one that To the Editor: 10 years ago and asked if I would be in- Esther Hirsch Aviva Jacobs seems to attach no value to human life and As a former teacher and the parent of terested in teaching an Israeli Dance pro- Amanda Leifer creative achievement, no regard for the in- three graduates of the yeshiva system, I ap- gram at JESC. I said yes immediately. I Design dividual, and welcomes death for the sake preciated the piece titled “Another Brick was more than qualifi ed as I had experi- design2pro.com of an undefi ned glory and the pursuit of in the Wall” by Ari Weisbrot. I think he ence working with special needs students Contributors dominance. could have also identifi ed the general stud- and I had taught literally thousands and Sarah Abenaim • Larry Bernstein Unfortunately, our tradition accustoms ies teachers and non-rabbi Judaic studies thousands of students, through school Jenny Gans • Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Glick us to dwell on our fl aws seeking versions teachers, who are just as dedicated and ef- programs, private classes, camps, Pass- Sara Kosowsky Gross • Gamliel Kronemer of perfection which divide us. This leaves fective and whose infl uence can be very over Programs, Dance-a-thons and sim- Lisa Matkowsky • Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene Gail Hochman • Banji Latkin us vulnerable to the violence and verbal at- powerful on our children. But, putting that chas, for all ages from 3–93 and all abili- Oren Oppenheim • Bracha Schwartz tacks of those who would destroy us. aside, teachers do not always get the recog- ties. I met my JESC students, and I knew Rabbi Mark Staum • Tzvi Silver Unless we rethink our divisions we ena- nition they deserve for molding their stu- this was something different, something N. Aaron Troodler • Ellie Wolf • Temimah Zucker ble the opposing culture to succeed. These dents’ lives and Mr. Weisbrot’s article was wonderful. Each class I taught, I learned The Jewish Link of New Jersey thoughts stem from seeing a letter in a Jew- an excellent and meaningful way to sum- and grew. It wasn’t only about Israe- PO Box 3131 ish publication from “a supporter of Israel” marize what so many of us feel about the li dance, it was about life and being and Teaneck, NJ 07666 who was so frustrated by actions or events people infl uencing our children. Once growing and developing, and all the ex- Phone: 201-371-3212 Email: [email protected] in Israel that this individual was abandon- again, he has given a voice to a topic that periences we shared. There was abso- Advertising: [email protected] ing support for Israel. Surely an examina- few people bother to discuss, but from a lute joy that fi lled the class every week, Subscriptions/Home Delivery: tion of the history and overall contributions perspective with which most people would unlike any other class I had ever taught. [email protected] of Israel to the world will indicate that it clearly agree. The students were attentive and appre- The Jewish Link of New Jersey, an independent publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Judaism,Israel and issues af- represents our traditional ideals and needs Sincerely, ciative, the students were intuitive, the fecting our community. The opinions reflected in articles from our con- tributors do not necessarily reflect JLNJ’s positions, and publishing the support of those who believe in them. It Jill Newman students shared my passion. I had young them does not constitute an endorsement from JLNJ. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submis- must survive the attacks and present danger men choreographing their own dances sions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to re- fuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of of those who would destroy Israel and con- To the Editor: for the group, and calling me years later the newspaper. We are not responsible for the kashrus of any product tinue that mission over the rest of the world. For me, as well as many students and about the new dances they had just cho- advertised in the Jewish Link of New Jersey. Sincerely, staff, every Sunday morning meant JESC, reographed on their own. Mishel Greenberg a special needs Jewish program in Bergen One student began the class and for Rabbi Schwab enrolled a student who County. JESC began years ago when a small months she didn’t dance. She would come was in a wheelchair into the class with the To the Editor: group of dedicated parents saw a need for to class and listen to the music, but the mu- words, if anyone can make a wheelchair I love your paper and I always enjoy their children and created the program. sic did not move her. Each week I would ask dance it’s Morah Judy. Dance we did. The anything by Ari Weisbrot. His article this The program grew and thrived and became her gently and encourage her to dance and pleasure the students had dancing was im- week about high school brought back both a role model for other special needs pro- see if she would like to join with the others measurable. They enjoyed the music, the painful memories of my own teenage years grams in the metro area. Many non-par- in the class, and each week she responded movement, the rhythm, the unity, the se- and much happier memories of my chil- ents became involved. Over the past many no. This went on for several months. One quence, the challenge. Through the music dren’s experiences. As always, Mr. Weisbrot years, Jackie Feigenbaum served as the day she suddenly began moving with the and dance the students would learn the captured feelings that I forgot I was feeling. JESC Board President, until he resigned class in a dance that we had just learned. Alef-Bet, different Yom Tovim, Yom Haatz- High school can be a great event that en- last year. He handed the reins to new board She knew all the steps, though she hadn’t maut, Rosh Chodesh and of course Simcha hances your future or it can ruin the best members. performed them before. She had learned Dancing. They learned warm ups, balancing years of your life. Thank you for bring- Every year, there was an annual break- by observing. She never turned back; she and stretches as well as posture. Through ing me back to happy times and refl ective fast to raise funds to provide for the cost enjoyed dancing and continued through the years we had many caring assistants, times. Mr. Weisbrot’s articles are always the of running the program. During the last ses- the years becoming a wonderful, passion- wonderful attentive, dedicated young in- subject of great discussion at our Shabbat sion right before Pesach, there was a spe- ate dancer. Oftentimes she would tell the dividuals who added so much to the pro- table and, once again, he gave voice to an cial staff meeting. Never before was there new assistants the steps so they could learn gram. JESC is a program that met the needs issue that many people ignore. Thank you such a meeting in all the 28 years of JESC. the dances and join us. It was a remarka- of many different students, giving them a for always presenting these important is- We were told that fundraising for JESC had ble achievement for her, not only to enjoy weekly taste of Judaism which they would sues for discussion. fallen short for many years, and there was dancing but actually be able to give it over Harry Reiser no longer the ability to sustain the program for others to learn as well.  CONTINUED ON P. 9

8 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM OP-ED Why Can’t Teaneck Just Buy a Printer on Amazon?

By Elizabeth Kratz with vendors who can supply a NJ Busi- purpose of the Local Public Contracts Law against price gouging by a single approved ness Registration Certifi cate Form and ex- is to afford all vendors the opportunity to vendor or of an oligopoly driving up pric- Teaneck—A June 9 Teaneck Town Coun- ecuted Teaneck Business Entity Disclosure participate in public contracts, and pro- es together. cil meeting was punctuated by many hot Certifi cate,” wrote Kevin Lynch, Teaneck’s curement regulations stressing this princi- “You can always buy something cheaper topics— Teaneck’s favorite horse, Ameri- purchasing agent. “[We] cannot deal with ple can lead to more costs and higher pric- online, but we have to get documents back can Pharoah, and fi re safety discussions re- a vendor like Amazon who requires credit es for government entities in New Jersey,” from our vendors before we can use them. garding AvalonBay and their proposed pur- card payment up front, prior to the delivery he wrote. It takes us between 30 and 60 days to pay a chase of the World of Wings property were of goods or services, as this is against the It does seem counterintuitive that pro- vendor,” Lynch said. just two exciting examples. But one of the law per NJ Procurement and Financial stat- curement regulations can lead to high- The letter states that the printer con- most interesting discussions was an allega- utes,” he said. Lynch added that payment er costs, so this point seemed worthy of tract cost of $1193.29 from Pascack Data Ser- tion of “grievous waste” on the part of the needs to be made on receipt of an invoice, further investigation. When reached by vices, Inc. included a three-year next-day- town council for approving the purchase of which must include not only a written cer- phone, Lynch told the Jewish Link that the service contract, including parts and labor, a color laser printer for the police station. tifi cation from the vendor that he has deliv- law advocates for many vendors to have the which added $380.00 to the price of the de- Concerned citizens posited that the ered the good or services, but also a receiv- opportunity to bid for a contract, but that livery. The printer also was purchased with printer in question was available on Ama- ing report by the relevant department head the downside of the transparent process a warranty and included free shipping. zon for just over $500.00, so why was the that the goods have been received, as well (“We are in a fi shbowl,” he said) is some- Lynch said that prices on certain types of line item $1193.39? “Does the waste stop as approval by the town council at the next times increased documentation (paper- products, including computers and gaso- at this one item? Where’s the oversight?” available bill list meeting. work), which leads to higher prices. “The line, fl uctuate widely based on a variety of posted Stephen Gruber on Facebook, who Lynch also explained that Teaneck is a bidding laws themselves can add costs,” he factors. Lynch added in the letter that the recently founded a citizen advocacy organ- municipal member of the New Jersey State said. “The basic premise [and the purpose Teaneck Police Department has been using ization on social media called “Teaneck: Purchasing Cooperative and is able to uti- of the regulation] is to permit more people Dell products for many years and specifi cal- End the Madness.” lize “buy in bulk” prices obtained through the opportunity to bid on the job,” he said. ly wanted to continue with their past prac- It seems like a legitimate question. It this Inter-State Cooperative Contract. “The The law ensures the protection of the town tices. does appear to the consumer’s eye that there is a ridiculous waste here. Perhaps there is no oversight at all. Seems like someone must be pocketing $600 some- where, doesn’t it? No. A no-frills answer came in the form of a letter to William Broughton, the Teaneck Town Manager, dated June 17, in response to his query. The letter, from the town pur- chasing offi ce, explains a number of intri- cacies of the township’s procurement pro- cess that are likely not publicly known. “Things our concerned taxpayers need to understand are that we need to deal

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not have otherwise. So much Jewish learning happened within the walls of YNJ each and every Sunday morning, the dance program being just a small part of it. I feel so grateful for having been a part of such a wonderful program. I will miss each and every student and the wonder- ful staff who devoted so much of their talents to creating this unique program. Thank you JESC, for teaching me so much through all these years and for giv- ing so much to everyone involved. I am so proud of you. Judy Davidovics Editor’s note: The JESC program has been absorbed into the Friendship Circle of Bergen County. Learn more at http:// www.bcfriendship.com/ or contact Zeesy Grossbaum at 201-262-7172 or zeesy@bc- friendship.com.

Baruch Dayan Emet The Jewish Link wishes heartfelt condolences to the family of our friend, Sander Bak A”H who passed away last Friday. Sander was a special father, hus- band, son, friend, community member, and attorney who will be missed great- ly by all. Hamakom Yenachem Eschem B’toch Sha’ar Aveilei Tzion B’Yerushalayim.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 9 OP-ED A Guide to the Perplexed

By Larry Domnitch and Lynne Bursky Tammam the international negotiations, “The world 14 that the U.S. will drop its demand for in- credible assurance about undeclared nucle- failed to follow through on a tough agree- formation about the past military dimen- ar material and activities in Iran and there- One can easily be perplexed by the Oba- ment with Tehran a decade ago when Iran sions of Iran’s nuclear program before sign- fore cannot conclude that all nuclear mate- ma Administration’s lack of accountability had less than 200 centrifuges and virtual- ing an agreement (Algemeiner 6/14/15). rial in Iran is involved in peaceful activities. in their ongoing negotiations with Iran to ly no enriched uranium.” Added Moniz, Recently, IAEA Director Yukiya Ama- If the IAEA has limited access to Irani- curb their nuclear program. “Iran now has nearly 20,000 centrifuges no said Iran had responded to just one of an nuclear sites, what legitimacy is there to Marie Harf, the newly appointed State and 10,000 kilograms of enriched uranium” a dozen inquiries related to the 12 tech- negotiations with the U.S. and the P5 over Department spokesperson for the Iran ne- (Christian Science Monitor, 4/27/15). nologies it is developing related to nucle- their nuclear program? gotiating team, was asked at a press con- What is perplexing is the Obama Ad- Iran’s “Supreme Leader,” Ayatollah Ali ference on May 21 about a recent New York ministration continues to negotiate with Khamenei reiterated that Iran will not al- Times report that Iran had increased its an entity that violates its word even as it low the inspection of its military sites or stockpile of enriched uranium by 20 per- negotiates. What is even more perplexing the interviewing of its nuclear scientists cent over the past 18 months. Harf replied is that the U.S. Administration is racing as part of any potential deal on its nuclear that “our team read that story this morning toward signing an agreement on June 30 program (NYT 5/21/15). and was quite frankly perplexed because when it has no means of verifi cation as to An agreement with a nation that has the main contentions of it are totally inac- what Iran possesses. demonstrated no credibility whatsoev- curate.” Harf who called the report a “man- The International Atomic Energy Agen- er is soon to be fi nalized. It is perplexing ufactured controversy” also stated that “un- cy has repeatedly acknowledged that they that the Administration continues to place der the JPA (Joint Plan of Action) Iran can do not have access to military sites, tech- its trust in its lead negotiator, Wendy Sher- fl uctuate its numbers in terms of its stock- nology and research in Iran that are criti- Marie Harf, the newly appointed State Dept. man, whose failed efforts with North Korea piles. They can go up and down as long as cal to its development of nuclear weapons. spokesperson for the Iran negotiating team. allowed a rogue nation to develop nuclear at the end of the fi xed date they are back The IAEA published a February 19 report ar weapons. The IAEA “further corroborat- weapons. down below a number.” documenting the still unresolved concerns ed” information indicating that Iran “has Most members of Congress see the fol- This statement contradicts White about Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons activi- carried out activities that are relevant to ly of the current nuclear negotiations, as do House Press Secretary Josh Earnest who ty and possible military dimensions of their the development of a nuclear explosive de- the leaders of most Arab nations who are stated on March 2 that the Administration nuclear activities. According to the report, vice” (Washington Post 3/24/15). Amano also all too familiar with the dynamics of Iran has not only halted progress in the Iranian Iran has conducted clandestine operations stated the IAEA has information that Iran and the Middle East. Former American Am- nuclear program but is “actually rolling it at its Parchin Military Complex, southeast conducted experiments in a high explosive bassador to the United Nations, John Bol- back in several key areas, including reduc- of Tehran, and at other military sites that chamber at the Parchin Military Complex ton, in a recent speech at Great Neck Syna- ing and eliminating their stockpile of high- have never been accessible to its inspec- to which their inspectors have no access. gogue phrased the diplomacy in which the ly enriched uranium.” tors. This was even as the P5+1 group— On two occasions, according to Amano, Administration is engaged as “delusional” This is as much about reckless abandon- the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, China and they had been given access to a small por- (5/3/15). Bolton stated, “The inability of the ment of the facts as it is doubletalk. Since Germany—continued to approach the late tion of the complex. The IAEA “thinks” they Americans to confront Iran has resulted in 2003, Iran has reneged on all the nuclear March deadline for a proposed nuclear have identifi ed the rest of the “area.” Iran 12 years of ineffective diplomacy that have agreements it has signed. agreement that would allow Iran to keep has declared 18 nuclear facilities and nine allowed the Iranians to deepen and broad- According to Ernest Moniz, the nucle- much of its nuclear infrastructure intact. other locations where nuclear material en their nuclear infrastructure.” ar scientist who is playing a key role in Most disturbingly, it was reported on June is used and that the IAEA cannot provide That is truly perplexing.

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10 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS As Iran Deal Takes Shape, Israel Focuses on Regional Common Ground By Israel Hayom Staff technical aspects of the deal. but all oppose Tehran’s backing of Shiite “We are very worried,” he told Reuters groups in the region and fear that, without With a deal on Iran’s nuclear program this week. “What we are seeing is a certain sanctions, support will increase. drawing near, Israel is beginning to look at crumbling, or signs of a crumbling, even in In recent years, Israeli offi cials have met what comes afterward and how best to po- the clauses that had looked very clear and counterparts from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Ara- sition itself for the longer term. settled,” he said, suggesting a harder US line bia and the Persian Gulf states at nucle- Publicly, Israeli offi cials have not given was needed on inspections. ar non-proliferation talks in Switzerland, up trying to infl uence what appear to be But away from the nitty-gritty of the ne- gatherings the Israelis say have helped melt Yuval Steinitz the fi nal stages of negotiations, although gotiating table, Israeli offi cials broadly ac- a certain amount of ice. gaps could persist beyond an end-of-June cept that a deal will be done and have be- There have also been meetings be- countries’ interests coincide, especial- deadline. gun examining how to align themselves to tween Dore Gold, a senior adviser to ly on Iran. They appeared together at a National Infrastructure Minister Yu- ensure Israel’s interests are best protected if Netanyahu recently appointed direc- Washington conference this month, but val Steinitz, Prime Minister Benjamin Net- sanctions on Iran are lifted. tor general of Israel’s Foreign Ministry, took no questions. anyahu’s point man on the issue, is exert- Israel has no diplomatic relations with and retired Saudi general Anwar Eshki— ing pressure where he can to try to tighten most of the region’s Sunni Arab powers, an informal effort to see where the two  CONTINUED ON P. 12 Kahlon: Oren’s Views on Obama Don’t Represent Kulanu By Shlomo Cesana/Israel Hayom thor who wants to sell books. Sometimes Oren’s new book, Ally: My Journey Across an ambassador has a limited view of pri- the American-Israeli Divide, is set to be pub- Kulanu MK and former Israeli Ambassa- vate conversations between leaders, and lished next week. On Tuesday, Oren told Is- dor to the US Michael Oren, in a Wall Street his description doesn’t represent the truth. rael Hayom, “Obama came and changed the Journal op-ed published last week, accused His version is imaginary.” US government’s approach to Iran and the US President Barack Obama of deliberately Shapiro described the relationship be- Palestinians without informing or consult- damaging US-Israel relations. tween Obama and Prime Minister Benja- ing Israel.” Kahlon sent a letter to US Ambassador min Netanyahu as “effective, close and In the Wall Street Journal op-ed, Oren to Israel Dan Shapiro on Wednesday, in the kind that serves the interests of both said Obama violated the “two core prin- which the Kulanu leader explained that Or- countries.” ciples of Israel’s alliance with America,” en’s criticism of the Obama administration Also on Wednesday, US State Depart- which, according to Oren, are “no daylight” Michael Oren refl ected Oren’s “own personal views” and ment spokesman John Kirby said Oren’s ac- and “no surprises.” not the position of the Kulanu party. Earlier on Wednesday, Shapiro told count of his four-year stint in Washington, Referring to disputes between Obama Kahlon wrote he had “deep and sincere Army Radio, “[Oren] is my friend, but I don’t which ended in 2013, was “absolutely inac- and Netanyahu, Oren wrote, “Neither lead- appreciation for President Obama’s efforts agree with what he wrote. He is in a differ- curate and false, and doesn’t refl ect what er monopolized mistakes, [but] only one to stand by Israel and defend its interests.” ent role now. He is a politician and an au- actually happened.” leader [Obama] made them deliberately.”

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 CONTINUED FROM P. 7 Khouri, who also holds US citizenship, “Coca-Cola also must abide by US laws be drafted or enlisted in the army, his rea- authored a September 2014 op-ed in the Or- that prohibit companies from partici- soning based on the laws of modesty and Coca-Cola Urged to Fire Palestinian lando Sentinel calling on European Union pating in any international boycott not an objection to the Israeli draft law. Franchisee Who Supports BDS nations to prohibit companies from con- sanctioned by the US government,” Dar- According to Kikar Shabbat, the Reb- (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) The ducting business with Israel as “a means to shan-Leitner said. be has changed his ruling and has now in- Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center civil rights force Israel to recognize that the occupa- Zionist Organization of America Na- structed all of his students to enlist. group has urged the head of the Coca-Cola tion is not cost-free.” tional President Morton A. Klein said Mon- It was announced in Vizhnitz that the Company, Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent, Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, head day, “Zahi Khouri’s anti-Semitic remarks IDF induction centers are accommodating to cancel the beverage giant’s affi liation with of Shurat Hadin, stressed that Coca-Co- confi rm him as an opponent of the Jewish the Rebbe’s demands, and so he is instruct- Coca-Cola franchisee in the West Bank and la is a publicly held company whose Code State of Israel’s existence, one who seeks ing his students to enlist according to their Gaza Strip Zahi Khouri over the latter’s sup- of Business Conduct requires it to comply to ostracize, damage and ultimately over- requirements. This change in ruling was port for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanc- “with all applicable trade restrictions and come Israel by means of the BDS campaign announced to the Chasidim this past Fri- tions (BDS) movement against Israel. boycotts imposed by the US government.” of continual, progressive delegitimization day, and they were instructed to arrive at of Israel so as to compel it to make untena- the centers on a special date while super- ble concessions to a Palestinian movement vised by Yeshiva heads. 78 Bnei Menashe Arrive in Israel that has no intention of living in peace The announcement instructed those with Israel. This is unacceptable and in- who had received a fi rst-time order to en- Tel Aviv—Shavei Israel this morning These new Olim will be settled in Katz- deed in confl ict with Khouri’s role as CEO list: “Students who have not yet enlisted ac- brought a group of 78 Bnei Menashe im- rin on the Golan Heights, which was the of a Coca-Cola subsidiary.” cording to the fi rst army notice according migrants on aliyah from the northeastern tribal patrimony of Manasseh in Biblical to the orders of the Rebbe, as well as young Indian state of Manipur, which borders times. This is the fi rst time that Shavei Is- Vizhnitz Rebbe Calls for Yeshiva men born until 27 of Tevet 5759 (01/16/1999) Burma and Bangladesh. Absorption Min- rael is settling a group of Bnei Menashe Students to Enlist in IDF (although if you have not yet received fi rst- ister Zev Elkin greeted the immigrants on the Golan, some 2,700 years after their Since December 2012, the Vizhnitz Reb- time orders), will come together on a special upon arrival. ancestors were exiled from the land. be had called on Yeshiva students to show enlistment date (and not on other days!) for up at IDF induction centers and refuse to the enlistment of all students of Vizhnitz.”

With divisions over the Palestinians as As Iran Deal Takes Shape, sharp as ever, none of the Sunni Arab states Israel Focuses on Regional in the region have played up any level of Common Ground cooperation with Israel over Iran.  CONTINUED FROM P. 11 Saudi Arabia has always said it does not cooperate with Israel, a country it does not “There hasn’t been a time when our in- recognize. terests and those of moderate Arab states For its part, the United States is dis- have overlapped as much as they do now,” cussing boosting its defense assistance said a senior Israeli offi cial. “I’m not saying to Israel—in terms of both the quanti- this is going to develop into some formal ty and quality of military equipment it peace process. But there is a very strong co- provides—while talking to Jordan, Saudi Young Oleh from Manipur at Ben Gurion Shavei Israel founder Michael Freund incidence of interests, and that has allowed Airport just after his arrival. COURTESY OF SHAVEI ISRAEL. greeting a new oleh. for regional dialogue.”  CONTINUED ON P. 13

12 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM WORLD NEWS French Rejection of Tel Aviv Students Echoes 1942 Benzion Netanyahu Episode By Rafael Medoff/JNS.org and John Garfi eld. It chronicles the experi- ences of journalist Phillip Green, a non-Jew The world-famous Louvre Art Museum who poses as “Phil Greenberg” in order to stands accused of discriminating against Is- explore anti-Semitism in postwar America. raeli students, after being exposed by some Green’s secretary has no trouble mak- clever amateur investigative journalism ing a reservation for Green—under that that echoes a 1940s incident involving the name—and his fi ance for their honey- father of Israel’s current prime minister. moon weekend at a posh New England re- The episode began last month when sort hotel. But when Green subsequently Prof. Sefy Hendler, who teaches art histo- calls the hotel, the proprietor realizes that ry at Tel Aviv University, contacted the Lou- he’s Jewish and tells him that there are “no vre’s reservation department to arrange rooms available.” The original reservation tours for 12 of his students during their was made by mistake by “a new clerk,” the trip to Paris in late June. Hendler proposed hotel manager insists. three different dates that his students The Louvre’s cancellation also brings would be available, but was turned down to mind a peculiar incident involving the for all three. late scholar and Zionist activist Prof. Ben- “It surprised me that a place that re- zion Netanyahu, the father of Israeli Prime ceives nine million visitors a year didn’t Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When I in- fi nd room for us—even though we asked terviewed him some years ago, Prof. Ne- to tour in the middle of the week,” Hendler tanyahu mentioned some of the incon- told the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz. veniences he experienced in the United So Hendler tried again shortly after- States in the 1940s because of his name, wards, this time identifying himself not as which was entirely unfamiliar to Ameri- a faculty member at Tel Aviv University, but can ears. He would, for example, receive claiming affi liation with schools in Italy mail addressed to him as “Mr. Natan Yahu” and Abu Dhabi. This time the Louvre sud- or “Mr. Hu.” denly had space available—on one of the But most jarring was what happened same dates that were supposedly booked when he telephoned a resort in upstate solid when Hendler had identifi ed himself New York in 1942, to make reservations as Israeli. for the weekend for himself and his wife. The same thing happened when Hend- When Netanyahu stated his name, the ho- ler tried to book tours for his students at the tel clerk said no rooms were available. Sainte-Chappele, a 13th-century royal chapel “But my wife, Cela, became suspicious and in central Paris that is famous for its Gothic called back a little while later, using a Gen- architecture and stained-glass windows. tile-sounding name,” he told me. “Suddenly Spokespeople for the Louvre blamed it there were plenty of rooms available. The all on a computer error. The Sainte-Chappe- problem was that they thought we were le administration has admitted “irregu- Japanese—and this was just a few months larities” in the handling of the Tel Aviv after Pearl Harbor.” students, but would not concede discrim- Blatant social discrimination against ination. Francois Heilbronn, president of minorities should be a thing of the past in the French Friends of Tel Aviv University, enlightened society. One hopes the behav- has rejected the Louvre’s explanation, as ior of the Louvre and the Sainte-Chappele has Prof. Hendler, who said, “It’s clear to me does not indicate that such bigotry has re- that when you say no to Israelis, it’s a dis- turned, with Israelis as the new targets. criminatory and racist act.” The episode may remind some of an in- Dr. Rafael Medoff is the author of 15 books on Zionism cident in Laura Z. Hobson’s famous novel and Jewish history, including The Historical Dictionary Gentleman’s Agreement, a number-one New of Zionism. He recently won a Simon Rockower Award York Times bestseller in 1947 that was lat- for Excellence in Jewish Journalism. er made into a movie starring Gregory Peck

fl uence in an arc reaching from Lebanon As Iran Deal Takes Shape, via Syria to Iraq and on down to Yem- Israel Focuses on Regional en, some form of defense coordination Common Ground might make sense.  CONTINUED FROM P. 12 It would potentially allow the Gulf states, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Isra- Arabia and the Gulf about their defense el to present a stronger buffer should Iran needs. ever develop a nuclear weapon and the In an interview with Israel’s Army Radio ability to deliver it. on Wednesday, US Ambassador to Israel Rather than coordination in the shape Dan Shapiro discussed the emerging nucle- of a regional missile defense agreement or ar deal at length, before adding at the end something similar, Israeli experts say it is when asked about Israel’s military edge if more likely that the Sunni states and Isra- Iran is freed from sanctions: el would quietly share intelligence, some- “We are ready now to hold a very, very thing the Israelis say they are already doing, detailed discussion with Israel about its and cooperate when necessary. needs should there be a deal with Iran, as “Indirect secret cooperation vis-a-vis we have already started to do with our al- Iran is happening with these countries, and lies in the Gulf.” there is the possibility to deepen it,” said Haim Tomer, a former head of internation- “Under the table” al operations at Mossad, Israel’s foreign in- Given the geography of the region, telligence agency. and the concerns Israel and Sunni Arab states have about Shiite Iran gaining in-  CONTINUED ON P. 14

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By Leiba Chaya David/JNS.org with the other 80 percent lost to evapora- by the students themselves, with older chil- tion or runoff into sewers or to the sea. In dren teaching the younger children. Occa- While water crises are fast becoming a urban areas, where roads and buildings al- sionally, the arrangement works the oth- signifi cant part of life around the world, most completely prevent saturation into er way around. In the Acacia “open school” that trend is moving in the opposite direc- groundwater, 95 percent of rainwater is in Rehovot, for example, an enthusiastic tion in Israel. wasted. and water-savvy second-grader, Alon (name Until recently, Israel experienced a per- Together, JNF and the Green Horizons changed for this article to protect his pri- petual water shortage that reached extreme youth leadership organization are rais- vacy) has reportedly taken over the instruc- proportions, primarily due to drought and ing awareness about the water crisis, pro- tion of the high school students. over-consumption. But for the past sever- moting conservation and helping students The Green Horizons-JNF partnership al decades, Jewish National Fund (JNF) has develop skills to address environmental has already generated 24 rain-harvest- worked to alleviate and mitigate Israel’s Solutions in the schoolyard challenges. In 24 schools throughout the ing projects. By last December, students chronic water shortage through a range of For the thousands of schoolchildren country, Green Horizons provides guidance in one Jerusalem school had already col- water collection and conservation initiatives. who participate annually in the Green Ho- in those areas, and JNF water professionals lected 22,500 gallons of water. With some For example, JNF’s construction of close rizons-JNF Rainwater Harvesting Project, teach students how to build and operate a 4,500 schools in Israel, the potential to in- to 250 water reservoirs, which store reused solutions for water conservation can be rainwater harvesting system that collects crease utilization of rainwater is impossi- and treated wastewater for agriculture, in found right outside on the playground. and stores water in large barrels, then redi- ble to ignore. addition to collecting fl ood and runoff wa- These budding young environmen- rects it into school toilets and landscaping. ter, effectively free up fresh water for hu- tal stewards are taking action to address a The system not only reduces water con- Celebrating the harvest man consumption. Likewise, JNF’s research particular aspect of the water shortage— sumption, but also increases school-wide Recently, a group of 1,000 schoolchil- on water treatment and geothermal water inadequate use of rainfall. Currently, only awareness about water conservation. dren from 25 schools throughout Israel sources increase Israel’s water supply. 20 percent of Israel’s rainfall is being used, After a training period, the project is run gathered at the Be’er Sheva River Park to celebrate the culmination of another year of the rainwater harvesting project. At the beginning of the event, each class SUITS received a map to help it navigate 15 fun and educational stations throughout the park that were created by JNF, Green Ho- rizons and the Weitzman Institute of Sci- ence. The stations required the students to SALE complete water-related tasks, such as di- recting water from one place to another UP TO via channels in the dunes, or assembling a puzzle that refl ected an important lesson about water conservation. The contest’s fi rst-prize winner was a % class from the Torah and Science School in Sderot, a school that combines religious and secular studies for a mostly haredi stu- 50 OFF dent body. Together with the other stu- dents, the winners signed a declaration of commitment to conserve and protect Isra- Now, the finest Italian suits, el’s water resources. When the students return to school sport jackets, pants, shirts, next year, the Green Horizons-JNF Rainwa- polos, ties, accessories and ter Harvesting Project will seek to continue to empower them to take charge of their shoes can be purchased own water consumption and become en- vironmental leaders in their schools and at tremendous savings! communities. Ido Reichman Eisikovits, Green Hori- zons’ liaison to JNF, noted the diversity of the rainwater harvesting project. SHOES “Because it looks at water from a lot Visit the of perspectives—science, geography, local and global issues—it appeals to all kinds of Boy’s Store students,” he said. at Emporio As Iran Deal Takes Shape, Israel Focuses on Regional Common Ground  CONTINUED FROM P. 13 Scarpa “It’s always easier to cooperate with intelligence sharing than it is when it comes to military assets,” he said, adding that any coordination would remain “un- der the table.” At a time when the Middle East is in a period of tumult to match that of a century ago when many of its borders were drawn, Israeli offi cials say a new order may eventu- ally emerge that makes closer regional ties a necessity. 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By Tzvi Silver, JLNJ Israel showing these Gold Jackets (NFL Hall-of- Famers) just how beautiful and special the Jerusalem—On Sunday afternoon, the Holy Land is. atmosphere was thick with excitement “After this week, after they see the real (and heat) in Jerusalem’s iconic Sacher Park, Israel, the one you and I know but the as hundreds of Americans and a few token world sometimes distorts, they’ll go back Israelis gathered in Kraft Stadium for the to their communities in America where annual visit of the fi eld’s donor, New Eng- they’re heroes,” Dermer said, “They’ll effec- land Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Howev- tively become goodwill ambassadors to Is- er, this summer’s event was particularly rael, and will hopefully strengthen Israel’s special as Kraft, who often brings an NFL support in the U.S.”

Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Ron Mix, the Jewish Hall-of-Fame inductee Patriots and supporter of the Israel Football from the Chargers and later the Oakland League, speaking to the press about his Raiders, putting on tefi llin at the Jerusalem support of Israel. CREDIT: YAIR KELLER event. CREDIT: YAIR KELLER

Nineteen NFL Hall-of-Famers and Hall-of-Fame Nineteen NFL Hall-of-Famers with Robert Executive Director David Baker. (R) CREDIT: YAIR KELLER Kraft (center). CREDIT: YAIR KELLER player or two with him, decided this year For Robert Kraft, this trip was especial- to bring 19 NFL hall-of-famers to the Holy ly emotional, coming on the heels of his Land. franchise’s fourth Super Bowl victory this It all began, explains Israel’s Ambassa- year. Comparing his team’s luck to the Jew- dor to Washington Ron Dermer, with a vis- ish people’s journey through the Sinai De- it to the NFL Hall-of-Fame in Canton, Ohio sert, Kraft explained that when he bought Everything For Your BBQ Needs last year. the Patriots in 1994, they had been 40 years “For me, one of the parts of my job is without a league championship. But, once • Marinated Chicken to strengthen support for Israel among the he invested in American football in Israel American people,” said Dermer in an inter- in 2001, his luck changed, and in the next 15 view with JLNJ. “We live in an age of ce- years, his team had made it to the post-sea- • Seasoned Burgers Wine lebrities… musicians, actors, athletes. As son almost every year, and even won four someone who loves sports, plays sports Super Bowl championships. • A&H Hot Dogs and watches sports, especially football, I “It was very special, winning the fi rst Cold Beer thought it would be a good idea to bring Super Bowl,” said Kraft, “Since then, I’ve • Buns these people to Israel.” never given up, because even when we lost Liquor Dermer brought this idea to Kraft and games we thought we’d win, I had faith • Our Homemade Cole Slaw, to NFL Hall-of-Fame Executive Director Da- that the good Lord was with us and, Baruch vid Baker, and a year later, “Touchdown in Hashem and B’ezrat Hashem, The Butler Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad Israel: Mission of Excellence” was born. did it. The fans we have from Israel are very The goal of the mission: To help promote supportive. I think the number of notes support of Israel in the United States by that went in the wall to support us against • Pickle & Dips Platters Seattle in February really caused a miracle. Im Yirtzah Hashem, we have a wonderful • Dessert Platters; Fruit Platters team, but next year’s a new year, and we can’t do it alone.” • We"ll even bring our grills & staff In light of this victory, Kraft was espe- cially eager to share Jerusalem, the city that for parties over 50 people is so special to him, with the 19 NFL Hall- of-Famers, as well as David Baker and CBS’s NFL Today host James Brown, who also Ma’adan is owner operated serving the community joined the mission. The result was a unan- for 32 years. All cooking is done on premises Former Denver imous agreement that the week they had Bronco Floyd Little, spent in Israel had changed these celebri- with no preservatives. presenting his ties’ lives forever. A young Israeli autographed t-shirt “It’s wonderful [to be here], said Baker. 446 Cedar Lane • Teaneck, NJ player tries on a Gold to a young Israeli “I came here in 1974-1975 to play basketball, 201-692-0192 • Fax 201-692-3656 Jacket’s Super Bowl football player. CONTINUED ON P. 21 www.maadan.com for complete menu ring. CREDIT: YAIR KELLER CREDIT: YAIR KELLER 

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From left: Rav Elazar Mayer Teitz, Dean of the JEC; with Rav Teitz greets Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, RTMA class of 1995, Shoshana and Dr. Brian Allen, this year’s Parents of the Year; Rhodes Scholar and Rav of Congregation Sha’arei Sholamyim Dr. Steven Singfer, president of the JEC Board of Trustees; Dr. Singfer, with Howard and Charlotte Block, this year’s Lev of Toronto, Canada and evening’s Distinguished Alumnus at Associate Dean of the JEC, Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz. CREDIT: ADINA ABRAMOV Tov recipients; Rav and Rabbi Teitz. CREDIT: ADINA ABRAMOV the podium. CREDIT: ADINA ABRAMOV

truly embody the values of the institution rah and within the world at large. very impressed. RTMA does have talent!” JEC Family Comes Out to Celebrate with their successful and robust balance of The evening’s program was energized The competition’s three semi-fi nalist 60 Years of Excellence at RTMA both the world of Torah and within society by the inclusion of the live fi nale of RT- acts were invited to attend and perform  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 at large—Rabbi Mordechai Tokarsky, RTMA MA’s Got Talent, an innovative talent com- at the dinner—the singing trio from the class of 1988, who is the founder and nation- petition held in the RTMA division over the RTMA Middle School division—Yair Can- alumni and friends of the Jewish Education- al director of RAJE (Russian American Jew- past couple of months that was aimed at tor, Yonatan Swissa and Jake Goldberg al Center who came together for the insti- ish Experience), a Brooklyn-based organiza- identifying the latent talent within the stu- led the national anthems, accompanied tution’s Annual Gala at the Venetian in Gar- tion that helps soviet immigrants to the US dent body and that was modeled closely af- on piano by RTMA junior Uri Veit, also a fi eld, NJ on June 17. both acclimate to life in their new country ter the popular television series American semi-fi nalist for his musical acumen. The In attendance were also community and develop a strong Jewish identity, and Idol and America’s Got Talent. third semi-fi nalist was RTMA senior Jake rabbis and partner agency executives from Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, RTMA class of “The competition brought out a broad Stern, whose delivery of divrei Torah and across the demographic that JEC serves, 1995, who is a Rhodes Scholar (one of only variety of talents,” said Adina Abramov, natural talent at the pulpit brought a sub- representing the communities of Elizabeth, two from the yeshiva day-school world— JEC’s chief marketing offi cer, who con- stantive element to the competition that Hillside, West Orange, Linden, Springfi eld, the second is also a JEC alumna—Miriam ceived of and developed the program. well refl ected the school’s core Torah val- Livingston, Lakewood, Edison, Highland Rosenbaum, Bruriah class of 2007) and cur- “From singers and acrobats to dancers, mu- ues. Jake was invited to recite the had- Park, Passaic/Clifton, Teaneck, Bergenfi eld, rent Rav of Congregation Sha’arei Shomay- sicians, a magician, poet, future pulpit Rab- ran as part of a community-wide siyum Monsey and Staten Island, NY. im in Toronto, Canada. Both expressed ha- bi and even a unicyclist—we were amazed mishnayot done in celebration of RTMA’s The gala commemorated 60 years of To- karat hatov to the JEC for laying the strong by both the talent that came out of the 60th anniversary towards the conclusion rah and general excellence at JEC’s Rav Te- foundation for their future successes and woodwork as well as the level of serious- of the dinner. itz Mesivta Academy, and recognized two for inculcating within them the rock-solid ness that the students displayed towards The live fi nale of the competition was Distinguished Alumni, who according to dedication and sense of responsibility to al- the competition. They all worked hard and Rav Elazar Mayer Teitz, Dean of the JEC, low them to excel and succeed both in To- were exceptionally well prepared. We were  CONTINUED ON P. 25

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Rabbi Steven Burg to with young adults who had taken part in in Jerusalem. Scheduled to open in about Build Aish ‘2.0’ the widely popular trip to Israel. two to three years, he said, visitors will be  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Aish’s goal was to bring the soldiers offered a multimedia, 3-D, total immersion and young adults back together for a experience about Jewish history and prayer ish Student Union (JSU), clubs set up in weekend of follow-up and reunion. The and then open a door and come out to the public high schools to reach unaffi liated idea came about after a 2009 Brandeis Western Wall. We have an entrance right youth. Burg would go on to become Man- study indicating that only four percent outside to the Kotel plaza. We hope this aging Director of the OU, and then joined of Birthright participants had involved will revolutionize the Kotel experience.” the Simon Wiesenthal Center as Eastern themselves with more than fi ve Jewish Finally, the question had to be asked Director. events or activities. about Aish HaTorah’s kiruv role. Is the or- “Í cannot think of a better, more talent- Burg pointed to this program as a clear ganization’s bottom line to lead unaffi liat- ed person than Rabbi Burg to lead Aish Ha- of example of how Aish can be success- ed Jews towards Orthodoxy? Torah into its next stage of development,” ful in its outreach. “How do we make sure Burg said he’s not so sure that image of said Jerry Lieberman, Chairman of the Aish that our enormous organization is doing Aish is true. “God gives people free will,” he HaTorah search committee. the right stuff and reaching people?” he said. “We’re here to present Judaism, and if Burg said that the opportunity to lead asked. “The whole world has shifted over someone wants, it then that’s great.” Aish HaTorah came out of the blue six the years (in terms of technology). Now we Something great about the new job that months ago. “I got a call from a search com- have to work on great things using social not many in this world can say? “I have an mittee. Aish HaTorah was the furthest thing “That is so hard to defi ne,” he said. media and new delivery systems.” offi ce overlooking the Kotel,” said Burg. from my mind. But a lot of what they were “There are so many good things going on. He also said that even with the high Burg added that his career all along was looking for I had already done at NCSY and I think for me it’s going to be fi rst identi- popularity of Aish.com, there is still room leading him to that offi ce. the OU. I’ve been in the Judaic aspect of fying the programs having the most suc- “to branch out more using social media as “Working for the OU and NCSY and work, the programmatic aspect and the busi- cess and replicating them.” He gave as an well as taking the content on our website then Wiesenthal literally put me on the ness management side. The more I talked to example the work being done by Aish Ha- and fi guring out new ways to develop it.” track for this position. I just thank God that the search committee, the more I fell in love Torah New York. Aish fl ew in about 60 IDF Burg also talked about the building of the it was a fantastic global organization like with the organization and the board.” soldiers who had been on Birthright busses Western Wall Experience at Aish HaTorah Aish that called.” According to Aish HaTorah, Burg’s man- date will include: • Setting the vision and direction of Aish HaTorah worldwide • Creating unity and synergy across the global Aish HaTorah network • Crafting new strategies to reach out and inspire world Jewry • Building and overseeing an effi cient management structure Burg said he comes into the position with a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for Rabbi Weinberg and the work he did to expand Aish’s branding and infl uence over the years. “He was a class act,” said Burg. “He was driven to reach people, and he was the kind of person who would look at the world and see how it should be.” It was Burg in his interview with the Jewish Link who described the coming mission as “Aish 2.0,” an Aish that will con- tinue to grow in support of Jewish out- At Touro’s Graduate School Of Social Work, reach. “I’ve been blown away by what I’ve seen so far,” he continued. “I could have not We Don’t Just Talk About Excellence. imagined how great Aish is. 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Rabbi Ely Allen, Rabbi Mordechai Rabbis Allen and Gershon told the Jew- Sephardic students the opportunity to hold for public school students seeking an in- Gershon to Make Aliyah ish Link that while they both separately de- Sephardic minyanim and shiurei halacha. tensive Israel experience that nurtures in-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 cided to make aliyah, they discussed with A new Sephardic shul, crowned by the six dividual growth and learning. Both rabbis, one another the logistics of how to stay in- round Sephardic Torah scrolls currently but particularly Rabbi Allen with his work from Bergenfi eld to Ramat Beit Shemesh volved in meaningful Jewish education pro- housed in the basement shul of Rabbi Al- with Hillel, have intense and lengthy expe- with his wife and four children. jects that would be suited to their skill sets. len’s home, will be built at the yeshiva. Allen, riences working with both public school Rabbi Mordechai Gershon, with his “We came to the conclusion that we must an Egyptian Jew with a storied Sephardic students as well as engaging secular, “off- wife and three children, decamps from his speak to Rabbi Boaz Mori, the Rosh Yeshi- family history, brings his library with him in the-derech,” or at-risk individuals. post as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation va of Lev HaTorah,” said Rabbi Allen. Rav addition to the Torahs, and while Gershon Rabbi Gershon, who initiated his entire Ahavath Torah in Englewood, where he has Mori is a veteran educator, having taught at is not culturally Sephardic, he has been pro- family’s path to Orthodoxy by transferring served for the past fi ve years as director of BMT, Har Etzion, Shaarei Mevasseret Tzion viding rabbinic support to Englewood’s Se- to the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County the shul’s Benaroya Sephardic Center. Rab- and Machon Gold, before founding Yeshi- phardic community for the past fi ve years. (HANC) from public school as an early teen, bi Gershon started his career at Ahavath To- said he feels a special connection to those rah as its rabbinic intern after completing who might need a mechina Israel experi- semicha at RIETS. ence. Allen and Gershon will be making al- “I feel very, very strongly and I’m very iyah as a team, joining Yeshivat Lev HaTo- passionate about having proper program- rah as the director and assistant director, re- ming and opportunities for young adults spectively, of new initiatives at the yeshiva. who perhaps went to public school or Established only 13 years ago, Yeshivat private school who do not have proper Lev HaTorah was formed when a team of Jewish education and, because of one rea- rabbeim from different yeshivot banded son or another, have embraced Judaism together with a vision of building a yeshi- and want to learn more about Judaism,” Rabbi Ely Allen with his family. Rabbi Mordechai Gershon and his family. va that stresses the heart, the lev, of Torah. said Gershon. He explained that such stu- “It’s a place that really stresses being there vat Lev HaTorah. He has countless students “I feel very strongly about the impor- dents can’t go to the classic yeshiva gap- for the guys, in whatever capacity they who have been inspired by his personal tance of inter-cultural appreciation, espe- year programs because they just don’t need it,” said Allen. The yeshiva boasts an warmth and profound scholarship. cially because of my role as an Ashkena- have the background. “Students like that approximately 1:3 teacher-to-student ratio, Soon after, Rabbi Mori unexpectedly vis- zic and a Sephardic rabbi in Englewood,” are forced to go to a non-denomination- with all full-time faculty living within walk- ited Congregation Ahavath Torah, and Rab- said Gershon. “So it’s a little bit of a dream al or non-yeshiva program, or they just ing distance of the school. bis Allen and Gershon were able to begin of mine to create a yeshiva program in don’t go to Israel. We could serve a whole “Both at YU and at my other schools, I discussions with him about their ideas. At which Ashkenazic kids and Sephard- population of people that would bene- knew a number of Lev alumni, and they al- the same time, Rabbi Mori had been fund- ic kids can appreciate each other’s back- fi t from this type of year-in-Israel expe- ways struck me as, ‘there’s something spe- raising for a new building, seeking to dou- grounds and cultures and understand rience but really can’t enjoy that experi- cial about these guys.’ They all have excel- ble the previous building’s size. He was de- where the others are coming from, to ence at this point,” he said. lent middot. They only accept guys that veloping several new concepts, but needed have a holistic type of experience…that’s Third, the team will develop summer have a certain refi nement of character, guys the staff to run what would become the ye- why I’m a stakeholder in these types of college programs, where students can earn who have humility, people who know how shiva’s new initiatives. “We hit it off. It was programs that we’re, God willing, going college credits while engaging in high-lev- to treat other people with the proper re- as if we were old friends,” said Rabbi Allen. to be building,” Gershon said. el Torah study. spect. To me, that is the apex of practicing So far, the planned new initiatives in- As a second initiative, Allen and Ger- Judaism,” said Allen. clude a Sephardic track, which will allow shon will form a Mechina track, designed  CONTINUED ON P. 23

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‘Touchdown in Israel’ Mission Young Women High with others, while keeping a budget and main anonymous, who is heading directly Visits Jerusalem, NFL Hall-of- School Graduates Take a navigating the bus system, but more im- to college next year. “I am excited [for col- Famers Meet Israeli Footballers ‘Gap Year’ in Israel portantly, I developed a much stronger con- lege] to fi nally be able to handpick all of  CONTINUED FROM P. 15  CONTINUED FROM P. 20 nection to the land and to our people, and my classes...I have been waiting to be able a greater appreciation for what it means to to take the subjects that I have loved in a so this is my fi rst opportunity to come back The seniors thanked Rabbi Neuburger live in Israel and the sacrifi ces our people more intensive and comprehensive way. in 40 years, and to see how beautiful it is, for taking the time to speak to them about make by living there,” added Esther Hirsch, There is much to say about the greatness and all of the things that have happened, is this important year; they were confi dent a rising junior at Stern College and fellow of learning in Israel, but it shouldn’t be pre- fantastic—it’s a miracle. We’re all so grate- that his insights and thoughts would be JLNJ intern. sented as the proper course of action for ful to Robert Kraft for bringing us.” helpful for the upcoming year. “I was able to see Torah learning come everyone because not every person will Jack Youngblood, one of the 19 Gold As one senior heading to Michlelet Me- alive in visiting places that we learn about feel the ‘spirituality’ exclaimed about, and Jackets on the mission, and well known vaseret Yerushalayim next year said, “Being in Tanach...Seeing many types of Jews living others will misuse the year to party and act for playing several games with a broken in the work force for one year less should in all different ways was unique and certain- inappropriately away from home. The right leg during his 14-year stint on the Los An- not have a long-lasting impact on my life, ly an important experience, and I met and way to present the year in Israel is to show geles Rams, was so moved by the trip that but learning in Israel for a year does have united with Jews from all over. Not only did students the pros and cons from an unbi- he plans speaking out for Israel whenever the power to leave an impact that will I develop religiously, I became more of an ased perspective, and then let each student possible. last a lifetime. The opportunity to live in advocate for Israel through my year there.” make the decision of what is right for them “I had no idea what to expect. 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Dear Friends and SINAI Supporters,

It is with great pride that I would like to announce the upcoming change in our lay leadership, as Avi Vogel assumes the role of President of SINAI Schools when my term ends on July 1.

Avi has been closely involved with SINAI Schools for many years, fi rst as a parent, and for over fi ve years as a member of the Board of Directors. He has always been a vocal and active supporter of SINAI, and he brings a fresh perspective both to the existing and new challenges SINAI faces as we continue to grow.

For over 30 years, SINAI has provided an essential place in our community for the many children with a range of complex disabilities whose needs cannot be met within our Jewish day schools and high schools. I feel honored to have been the President of this premier institution for the past six years, as its reputation has grown to represent the gold standard in inclusive special education. I am proud of the growth SINAI has shown over the past six years, particularly in our strengthened relationships with our partner schools, and in the strides we have made in the battle against stigma.

I do want to make this personal promise to Avi, to the children of SINAI and to the community: I am not going anywhere. My devotion to SINAI Schools remains steadfast, and I will continue as an active and closely involved member of SINAI’s Executive Committee. SINAI is not “losing” me but is gaining, in Avi, a new president who is as energized to serve the institution on a daily basis as are all of our dedicated, talented teachers and staff.

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to thank Avi for taking on his new role with passion and enthusiasm. I ask everyone in our community to join Avi in raising SINAI to the next level as the leader in special education, expanding even further SINAI’s ability to serve our children with special needs.

Sincerely,

Moshe Weinberger Outgoing President, SINAI Schools

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22 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM COMMUNITY NEWS YU Community Beit Midrash Program Starts July 6 at Teaneck’s Rinat Yisrael By Aviva Jacobs ily in the fi eld of medieval Jewish history and rabbinic literature. Teaneck—Yeshiva University, in part- Rabbi Elchanan Adler is a Rosh Yeshiva nership with Congregation Rinat Yisrael, at RIETS, Yeshiva University, where he is an proudly presents a summer semester of occupant of the Eva, Morris and Jack Rubin Community Beit Midrash in Bergen Coun- Chair in Rabbinics. His affi liation with YU ty. This three-week program will take began in 1988 as a fellow of the Gruss Kollel place on Mondays, July 6, 13 and 20, from Elyon (RIETS). While there, he edited Beit 9:30–11:45 a.m. and will feature shiurim Yosef Shaul, Volumes 3 and 4, and received by Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel, on the the prestigious Imrei Shefer writing award. topic of “Mysterious Kinot: Historical and He later served as Shoel U’Meishiv/Sgan Spiritual Signifi cance.” In addition, Rab- Mashgiach (mentor/counselor to students) bi Elchanan Adler will present on the top- prior to his 1998 appointment as a Rosh Ye- ic of “Halachic Dynamics of Interpersonal shiva. An accomplished speaker and writer, Relationships.” R’ Adler has lectured in communities across “The community Beit Midrash is an op- the country and has published numerous portunity for YU to share the extraordinary Torah articles in both Hebrew and English Torah leaders and faculty who engage and on diverse topics of Jewish thought. He teach our students with the broader Jewish served as co-editor of the Torah journal, Or community. The program provides a struc- HaMizrach, from 2003–2006, and is the au- tured and substantive Torah learning expe- thor of Sefer Mitzvat HaShabbat (dealing rience within the convenient reach of the with the evolution of the mitzvah of Shab- Teaneck community,” said Rabbi Yaakov bat) and Yerach Tov (on Birkat HaChodesh). Glasser, David Mitzner Dean, Center for the Rabbi Adler holds a BA summa cum laude Jewish Future, Yeshiva University. in Psychology from CUNY and an MS in Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel is the Secondary Jewish Education from Yeshiva E. Billi Ivry University Professor of Jewish University’s Azrieli Graduate School, where History, Literature and Law at Bernard Rev- he received the Axelrod Scholarship Award el Graduate School of Jewish Studies and for Academic Excellence. Before joining YU, Chair of the Rebecca Ivry Department of Rabbi Adler studied at the Mirrer Yeshiva Jewish Studies at Stern College for Women. and Yeshivas Beis Yosef-Novordak, and re- He is one of the foremost scholars in medi- ceived semicha (rabbinic ordination) from eval Jewish history and rabbinic literature. Rav Dovid Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva, Mesiv- R’ Dr. Kanarfogel’s interests include medie- tha Tifereth Jerusalem. val Jewish history, history of halacha, his- YU’s Community Beit Midrash takes tory of educational theory and practice, place during the Fall, Winter, Spring and intellectual cross-currents between the Summer semesters, and this summer will Ashkenaz and Sefard, pietism and mysti- be the 10th semester. In the past, 70 peo- cism in rabbinic culture and medieval Jew- ple have attended the summer programs. ish manuscripts. R’ Dr. Kanarfogel is a life- To date, the program has reached over 700 time fellow of the American Academy for participants. The Winter and Fall semesters Jewish Research, winner of the National are held at the Israel Henry Beren Campus Jewish Book Award for Scholarship, two- in midtown Manhattan. time winner of the Samuel Belkin Literary The program is open to the entire com- Award and three-time fellow at the Center munity, both men and women. Regis- for Advanced Jewish Studies, University tration is available online at yu.edu/ber- of Pennsylvania. R’ Dr. Kanarfogel has au- gen-learn. For more information about the thored and edited fi ve books and published program, email [email protected] or call 212- more than 50 articles and reviews, primar- 960-5400 x6826.

have a limited background, either be- Rabbi Ely Allen, Rabbi Mordechai cause you went to public school or private Gershon to Make Aliyah school, or even if you went to yeshiva day  CONTINUED FROM P. 18 school but just didn’t somehow develop those skills, we have a track for you,” said Additionally, the two rabbis will also be Rabbi Gershon. “If you’re a typical yeshiva working to enhance the core yeshiva expe- day-school graduate, we have an already rience at Lev HaTorah by offering students great program for you. It really is servicing the opportunity to develop unique skills so many different types of young men.” that will help them thrive on the college Rabbis Allen and Gershon have an over- campus, keeping students active and en- arching goal to revolutionize the gap year gaged in their Jewish communities. Exam- experience. “We really want to change ples of this include teaching students how the face of the gap year experience and to be a ba’al koreh, how to provide kashruth turn it into a lifetime,” explained Rabbi Al- supervision, and how to be an NCSY or oth- len. Both rabbis recognize the divine assis- er youth group advisor. These kinds of roles tance they have had throughout a relative- would allow students to keep a lifelong ly stress-free aliyah process. “We take this connection to Judaism when they come as a divine sign that we are hopefully em- home from Israel. barking on a journey that will help us to ac- Both rabbis are admittedly ecstatic complish great things for Klal Yisrael,” said about the new programming they are to Rabbi Gershon. lead at Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. They both While we know they will be back to vis- consider the positions dream jobs. The it, these energetic and inspirational rab- three tracks, along with Yeshivat Lev Ha- banim will be sorely missed by Bergen Torah’s core program, will provide some- County Jewry. To visit them in Israel or thing for every yeshiva student. “If you’re learn more about Lev HaTorah, visit http:// Sephardic, we have a track for you. If you www.levhatorah.org/.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 23 COMMUNITY NEWS ‘Soft’ Commercial Building Boom Hits Teaneck By Anne Phyllis Pinzow “By us putting hundreds of new apart- would be about $1 million, up from about in population will be minimal, possibly ments in that downtown business district $200,000 from World of Wings museum about two percent, and that the number of Teaneck—A commercial boom can be that can lead to the other types of retail,” that presently sits on the site. school-age children will remain static, pri- heard, but only softly in Teaneck, as in- said Schwartz, attracted by the space as 1500 Teaneck Road (being sold to BNE marily due to the downsizing effect, while stead of big-name franchises and huge in- well as the average median income of the Real Estate): A four-story, 231-unit apart- at the same time Teaneck sends many chil- dustrial complexes, smaller, more residen- residents such that they can support such ment building above a parking level in the dren off to post-high school education tial-friendly stores and complexes are being retail. “Old Verizon Building” on 4.6 acres at 1500 annually. He thought a 2-3% population encouraged to come and build. While small retail mom-and-pop busi- Teaneck Road. It is estimated it could bring growth could be expected. At the beginning of the last fi scal year, nesses don’t tend to pay people enough in $409,600 in property taxes and $606,895 Sohn said the Township present- residents throughout New Jersey clamored to afford living in the types of apartments in school taxes, up from about $100,000 it ly brings in about $115 million in tax- at municipal council budget hearings, de- being constructed, Schwartz said that the is paying now. This was sent to the plan- es. However, at full build-out these pro- manding increased town-wide services but mixed-use Glenpointe Complex does of- ning board on June 22 to examine if it jects could bring in another $3 million or balking at the higher taxes needed to keep fer the types of high-pay, competitive jobs would be appropriate to have a four-sto- more in property taxes that would offer them. Residents also feared the idea of com- that will support a high-median-income ry building on the site. Councilman Alan signifi cant relief to the residents and add mercial projects and ideas that might refi ll area like Teaneck. “There are Fortune 500 Sohn said there is concern that the build- to the number of services that are provid- the emptying coffers of the community at companies and biotech companies there.” ing is too big and too close to some homes. ed. “We have to strike a balance but giv- the price of possible changes to the quality The growth in large commercial entities is He said there have been suggestions from en the lack of commercial development of life and the overall nature of their famil- there, not in the Teaneck business district. the community to have a buffer. Council- in recent years all of these projects are a iar business and residential areas. However, in the past year things have man Henry Pruitt announced at the June 22 step forward.” Councilman Mark Schwartz (co-pub- begun to change as both small, mom-and- meeting that many changes were recently Deputy Mayor Katz said there has been lisher of JLNJ) said that the recent availa- pop type businesses are being rejuvenated made by the developer after the last com- a lot of positive feedback and that some of bility of large sites due to land sales is at- or moving into the business district, as well munity meeting. the apartments being built will probably tracting new business. Aside from the as large multi-unit buildings and commer- Alfred Avenue off of Rt. 4: Rezoning is be rented by residents who no longer want multi-family apartment buildings, the right cial enterprises coming before the Council about to be approved for several 18-sto- to deal with private house expenses, main- type of development, said Schwartz, is the seeking zoning changes and the planning ry buildings to replace several acres of sin- tenance and responsibilities but “want to smaller mom-and-pop stores that have board seeking site plan reviews. gle-story buildings zoned for industrial use. continue to live in the beautiful town of been the mainstay of the American econ- “We’re seeing the fi rst new commercial Presently it’s estimated that it could bring Teaneck.” omy. “While we’d love to get a Starbucks, ratables in Teaneck for several years,” said in fi ve to ten times the amount of taxes it’s He said this surge of development and many of the franchise or triple-A rated com- Councilman Sohn. bringing in now. Sohn said if it were to be redevelopment is because the council has panies that everyone likes really require Deputy Mayor Elie Y. Katz told JLNJ, developed more intensely, it could bring in put out the welcome mat letting develop- the foot traffi c.” “Fortunately for us and for Bergen Coun- fi ve to ten times more in tax revenue. He ers know that they are interested. “The zon- He said, “By increasing the foot traffi c ty there’s construction going on all around said the township does not own any of ing subcommittee has been meeting with in our downtown areas we can eventually us. Hackensack is developing. Englewood the land here and so it is up to the exist- the principals and developers of poten- get those types of stores. My vision is for is continuing their development, Fort Lee ing property owners to either decide to re- tial projects. We’ve been working on mas- the Queen Anne/State Street business dis- is continuing their development and now develop the property themselves or fi nd in- ter-plan changes that are necessary to fa- trict, that’s where I think the most poten- there’s an interest in Teaneck’s develop- vestors who are willing to buy. cilitate some of these projects. We’ve been tial is.” He said that the area can be trans- ment.” Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe: A du- giving our planner direction to implement formed through this process to be those Katz said that every time one of these al-branded hotel (two hotels in one), Hamp- zoning changes that are required. We’ve downtown developments that are now in buildings goes up, more revenue and more ton Inn & Suites (13 stories and 190 rooms) been showing that we are a very develop- Englewood and Ridgewood. taxable property is added to the tax roles, and Homewood Suites by Hilton (160 ment-friendly community for the right pro- While commercialization generally which means that Teaneck residential tax- rooms) is to be across the street from the jects. That’s very important.” means attracting data centers or large in- payers might eventually in about four to Marriott off of I-95 and I-80. These hotels Asked if any of the developers have of- dustrial pharmaceutical and bio-tech com- fi ve years be paying a smaller share of the target extended-stay travelers but do not fered any accoutrements, such as play- panies, Schwartz said at this time that tax levy. But that bringing in more commer- have full services, unlike the fi rst 350-room grounds or donations for improved rec- would not work in Teaneck. “Yeshivat cial ratables must start now or it will take hotel near the Glenpointe complex devel- reational and municipal facilities, which He’Atid purchased a building known as the even longer to see some relief for the town- oped by Alfred Sanzari Enterprises. The is common in some areas, Deputy Mayor Teaneck Data Center, 28,000 square feet. ship and school district. new hotels will cater to “value-conscious Katz said he’d like to see that at some stage That building was a never-occupied data “That’s why proper development is en- business travelers,” and won’t be in com- but that has not yet happened. center. It was purchased from the Bank of couraged. We have to be sensitive to the petition with the Marriott. It will have two He said that while the Teaneck Council New York when they merged with JPMor- neighboring communities, which can bring parking levels within the building and be in 2008 was also very welcoming to more gan Chase and that data center never took in more revenue but also enhance the com- 147 feet high. It is estimated that it will re- commercial and residential development, off.” He said Teaneck properties are too ex- munity, bring in new stores, bring in new sult in more than $1 million in commercial the world fell apart due to the bursting of pensive for the back offi ce while there’s people who can shop at these stores, build and hotel-occupancy tax revenues for Tean- the housing bubble. However, this new in- a glut of commercial offi ce space in New up business districts so it’s a positive for the eck and the school district and will provide itiative started with this council in the last Jersey. township.” a less expensive venue and easy transporta- year. “Teaneck is an inner-ring suburb devel- Sohn said that in looking at these new tion for travelers to New York City. “Teaneck is actually behind the times oped more than 100 years ago,” said Coun- projects the concern is that while new tax Yeshivat He’Atid purchased a building as far as development. Hackensack is way cilman Alan Sohn. One of the problems revenues will be created, new costs will previously known as the Teaneck Data more advanced. Englewood is way more in attracting big businesses is the lack of have to be paid in providing schools, po- Center, 28,000 square feet at 1500 Queen advanced. Fort Lee is way more advanced. large lots of land. Teaneck is well over 99 lice and fi re protection and fi rst responders Anne Road, adjacent to Torah Academy of Even Bogota has been developing.” percent developed, he said, and looks very as well as additional infrastructure. How- Bergen County. As to the face of Teaneck, Councilman much like it did in 1940. Also, the New ever, he said these are marginal compared Developer Avram Holzer: 1376 Invest- Schwartz said it won’t change other than York Stock Exchange built a gigantic data to the incoming revenue especially as the ments LLC, Palisades Avenue is proposing the commercial districts. “The big changes center close by. He said the larger industri- planned apartment buildings are targeting a seven-story, multi-family, 140-unit rent- we’re seeing are these apartment buildings, al and commercial companies want access the active adult market. al apartment complex. Holzer has remedi- which are hovered around Queen Anne to energy, access to land, access to infra- Some of the present larger projects that ated the vacant property at 1475 Palisades Road and State Street and two more hotels structure, less expensive land (land in Tea- have been coming before the Township Avenue with frontage on State Street, Pali- hovering around the hotel district.” neck can be up to $600,000 an acre based Council in the past year include: sades Avenue and Queen Anne Road. Coun- However, Sohn said that the Council on assessed value), access to highways. “In AvalonBay: A multi-family, 248-unit cilman Sohn said as a vacant property has to be a bit more proactive, having com- terms of all that it’s just easier to fi nd all of complex proposed for 5.88 acres on Wind- now it is bringing in almost no taxes but munity meetings and reaching out to the that in outer suburbs.” He said there are ar- sor Road with 70 units in each four-story, it is estimated that it could bring in about community to address their issues and con- eas in Ramsey, Mahwah or Edison where mid-rise elevator building. They will con- $500,000 in property taxes. cerns. “Just listening to what people have land is for sale at tens of thousands of dol- sist of some studio apartments as well as Another property that is standing va- to say is taking a giant step forward. We lars an acre where all those amenities are one-, two- and some three-bedroom apart- cant, said Sohn, is the former soap factory have to do that more consistently.” available. “It’s very challenging for Tean- ments, each over a parking deck or along- owned by Holuba Reality on 840 Teaneck As to community response, Schwartz eck to compete.” side a parking deck. The complex will have Road, which had been the site of a pro- said the council is getting requests from On the other hand, down the road in a wrap-around confi guration around the posed housing complex. However, Sohn residents for contact information to get Nutley is Roche Pharmaceuticals, which parking deck so that residents can park on said this is a distant possibility for develop- their names on the waitlist for the apart- now stands empty. He said it’s better to a deck even with their fl oor. The complex ment. ment complexes. have a large variety of ratables than three will also have courtyards with a recreation With all these new apartment build- “This is what Teaneck should have had or four that everyone depends on. area and a park. Estimated property taxes ings, Schwartz believes that the increase fi ve years ago,” he said.

24 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM COMMUNITY NEWS JEC Family Comes Out to Celebrate 60 Years of Excellence at RTMA  CONTINUED FROM P. 16 held at the dinner with the fi nal vote left up to the viewing audience, both at home and those watching the dinner via lives- tream. All had an opportunity to vote and weigh in on the fi nal decision. The two fi nalists were outgoing RTMA senior SJ Tannenbaum, the impressionist, whose spot-on comedic impressions had the judges in stitches, and Isaiah Rappaport, the soft-spoken sophomore whose gui- tar precision and sweet melodious voice Rabbi Mordechai Tokarsky, RTMA class of 1988, founder and director brought the audience to its feet. Both SJ Tennenbaum and Isaiah Rappaport (winner)—the two fi nalists for of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience) and evening’s boys performed fl awlessly—SJ imperson- RTMA’s Got Talent. CREDIT: ADINA ABRAMOV Distinguished alumnus. CREDIT: ADINA ABRAMOV ated notable celebrities like George W. Bush, Charles Barkley, Bill Clinton and The evening included a gala dinner sic by JEC parent and music veteran Moshe ner and the Round 1 roundup of the RT- the Jewish world’s superstar Charlie Ha- reception catered by Menagerie’s Mar- Antelis and his Rikud Orchestra burst forth MA’s Got Talent competition for those who rary, while Isaiah presented his rendition tin Mayer, the exclusive kosher caterer as the program concluded and guests were want a taste of the dinner without watch- of the Beetles mega-hit Yesterday, which of The Venetian, and also paid tribute to invited to partake in the delectable dessert ing the whole thing. in the words of one of the judges, “he re- Howard and Charlotte Block of Spring- reception. A photo album of the evening is also ally made his own,” and was quite crea- fi eld, NJ with the Lev Tov Award for their The mood was celebratory and the available on the school’s Facebook page: tive. pioneering Legacy gift to the JEC, and Dr. ambiance modern yet elegant, thanks to Facebook.com/theJEC. Over 150 people took advantage of the Brian and Shoshana Allen of Edison, NJ the mood and spot-lighting, digital sur- Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, associate dean live voting opportunity. Isaiah Rappaport as Parents of the Year for their generous round-sound, Oscar-like awards seg- of the JEC, when asked about the dinner, clinched the title as the ultimate winner support of the new cutting-edge Bruriah ment with special musical and light- couldn’t have been happier. “The dinner of the competition. Andre Schultz, the STEM laboratories, which were inaugu- ing effects and multi-camera video shoot was the best I can remember,” he said. “The JEC’s director of institutional advance- rated recently. with high-quality projection with mega videos were magnifi cent, the planning of ment, made the announcement and said The program culminated with the gala screens—all by Uri Abramov, who also pro- the program was meticulous, we ran on that both boys were very talented and siyum mishnayot, beginning with divrei duced all seven of the videos shown over time and the JEC shone brightly.” both may be very proud of their accom- Torah and conclusion of the fi nal mishnah the course of the evening as well as orches- Next year’s Gala will mark the entire plishments. “It was a very tough deci- by Hillside’s Dr. Yossi Pinsker, RTMA class of trated the entire program and live switch- Jewish Educational Center’s 75th anniver- sion,” he said, “and the vote was extreme- 1995 and JEC parent, followed by the had- ing with his Olam DJ & Production crew. sary, and if this year was an indicator, next ly close.” The boys embraced and shook ran by Highland Park’s Jake Stern, and then The entire program was livestreamed year promises to be spectacular indeed. hands in a gentlemanly fashion, appro- the kaddish and new beginning of the sed- with close to 3,000 people having already For more information, please contact priately sealing off the competition that er mishnayos “me’aimasay korin” recited by viewed it online. It is available to view Chief Marketing Offi cer Adina Abramov at was marked by a sense of seriousness and Rav Teitz, because, as he put it, “A Jew nev- here: https://vimeo.com/131155169 and be- 908-355-4850, ext. 6205 or aabramov@the- mentchlechkeit from the very start. er fi nishes learning Torah.” Celebratory mu- gins with a seven-minute recap of the din- jec.org.

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By Amanda Leifer When should we teach the school? When should we do NCSY? When should we do NCSY held its annual scholarship break- other crazy stuff? There is always the ques- fast on Sunday, June 21. NCSY presented tion about how you can be more impactful, four awards to dedicated NCSY stakehold- and how you can teach ‘klal Yisroel’ more.” ers: Ayelet and Rabbi Michael Hoenig, Reva Michael Hoenig was presented with the and Danny Judas, Caryn and Yigal Marcus “Ahavat Torah Award.” He spoke about what and Denise and Dr. Leonard Schrieber. makes NCSY unique and magical, and shared At the event, which was hosted gra- his understanding of the pirkei avos lesson to ciously by Alissa and Shimmie Horn, Rab- loving your neighbor, noting that our direc- Denise and Dr. Leonard Schrieber and their sons. Reva & Danny Judas bi Ethan Katz gave a rousing presentation tive is not to love people in order that they of why NCSY’s work is important and how be taught Torah. “Love people because you he works to engage students in New Jersey. love them as a creation of ‘ribono shel olam,’ “We open their mouths and we feed them with an unadulterated pure love. And when coffee, and we feed them pizza, and we you have that love, what happens, what tran- feed them ice cream, and we feed them To- spires, is that they will be brought close to a rah, along with the ice cream and the pizza life of Torah and Mitzvot as a result of this and the frozen yogurt. great love that you shower upon them.” “And we keep feeding them food and “Every single time they enter the door feeding them Torah, so much to the point they are literally showered with love by an that our weekly ice cream bill from Haagen advisor, by a fellow staff member,” Hoenig Ayelet and Rabbi Michael Hoenig Caryn and Yigal Marcus Daaz in Fair Lawn is over $250 a week. Our said. “Many of the participants are brought expense at Lazy Bean for our Yeshiva kids isn’t enough,” Katz said. Ethan Katz said he is still concerned about closer to Torah, to light a connection with who come to ask incredible questions is Although NCSY has served over 2,000 NJ the Jews they are not reaching. ribono shel olam. This is a lesson to all of about the same price, $250 a week. But that teenagers and spent over $1 million, Rabbi “What is the best thing we can do? us to have this unadulterated love,” he said. Chai Lifeline’s Family Adventure Supports Families Facing Pediatric Cancer Children and teens battling cancer, their Lifeline’s programs and services enable perience,” said Rabbi Scholar. “This was a est three disappeared together after lunch, parents and siblings recently traveled from very sick children, their families and com- unique opportunity for families to recon- running to activities and laughing. Co- around the country to upstate New York to munities to cope with the crises and long- nect with one another and develop their ra’s youngest son stayed on her lap as she experience the magic of Camp Simcha as term emotional, social and fi nancial chal- own support system for coping with a spoke with a visitor. part of a three-day “family adventure.” lenges of pediatric illness or loss. child’s cancer treatment.” “We came because I wanted my boys The distinction might to meet other boys whose siblings are have been diffi cult for sick. Here, they are not different from visitors to comprehend, everyone else,” Cora said. She went on to as families donned white explain that she and her husband, along t-shirts and ran through with the rest of the parents, were enjoying staff members spray- themselves as well. ing powdered paint dur- “It’s great to meet other families here,” ing the color run or bent Cora said. “When my son got sick, I didn’t backwards in limbo con- know anything. I didn’t have any place to tests, but it was obvious turn to. We met Chai Lifeline and they told for the parents and chil- us not to worry, that they would help us. dren who attended. And they have.” Camp Simcha head counselor Ari Dembitzer “This is the fi rst time “When a child is diagnosed, everything (top left) organized an eating contest to spur we have been able to stops,” said Rabbi Mordechai Gobioff, Mothers and daughters bonded during crafts projects at Chai a sick child’s appetite at Chai Lifeline’s recent be a family since my Chai Lifeline’s director of client services, Lifeline’s recent Family Adventure at Camp Simcha. Family Adventure. son was diagnosed over who developed the Family Adventure con- In connection with Chai Lifeline’s Fam- Rabbi Simcha Scholar, Chai Lifeline’s ex- a year ago,” said Cora I. Cancer had essen- cept with colleagues Nachman Maimon, ily Adventure, 18 families gathered at Camp ecutive vice president, noted that although tially ripped apart the fabric of her family’s program director, and Chai Lifeline’s direc- Simcha, an overnight camp for children the event was held in a camp, Chai Life- life. She spent so much time in the hospi- tor of volunteer services Faige Yudkovsky. and teens with cancer and other hemato- line’s Family Adventure was so much more tal with one son that his three brothers had “These three days are a chance to exhale... logic illnesses. Family Adventure is a pro- than just camp. become jealous, sullen and worried at the we’ve created a safe environment where gram of Chai Lifeline, an international chil- “We deliberately did not call it a camp same time. They fought constantly. At the dren’s health support organization. Chai because this was not merely a camping ex- Chai Lifeline Family Adventure, the old-  CONTINUED ON P. 29

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28 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM COMMUNITY NEWS JFS and Children’s Center of Clifton/Passaic Volunteer Dinner Features Alina Spaulding

By Aviva Jacobs Service of Clifton-Passaic for supporting, resettling and helping her family rebuild Clifton—Inspirational, funny and “quite their lives. As a consultant on develop- emotional” sum up Alina Gerlovin Spauld- ment strategies and an internationally ing’s story, told at the Jewish Family Service acclaimed public speaker on philanthro- and Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic Vol- py, Spaulding continuously credits her ac- unteer Recognition Dinner at the Adas Shul complishments in the United States to the last week, where Dr. Jeffrey Singer was laud- start and opportunities she was given by ed as volunteer of the year. the Jewish Family Service of Clifton-Passa- Spaulding’s father was an Olympic ski- ic. Spaulding has adopted two Jewish girls er for the former Soviet Union. In 1974, he from Ukraine because she and her hus- broke his leg at the top of a mountain and band felt that the chessed that the Jewish became useless to the team, at which time community did for her, she should do for Esther East, Executive Director and Dr. Jeff rey Singer, the family was evicted from their home others. JFS Volunteer of the Year Ms. Alina Spaulding, speaker because he was a Jew. They lived in pover- The 85 dinner-attendees both laughed ty as Spaulding’s father’s condition wors- Spaulding’s family found out about ations such as theirs. They moved to It- and cried during the course of Spaulding’s ened, with no medical treatment. The people in America, such as the Jew- aly for a few months, and in 1979, they story, and joined in a standing ovation at family had no home, no help and no one ish Family Service resettlement agency, were re-settled in America by the JFS of the end. to trust. who help families in challenging situ- Clifton-Passaic. The community not only ted two counselors against a young boy provided them with Chai Lifeline’s Family whose brain tumor had destroyed his ap- everything they need- Adventure Supports Families petite center. His despairing parents cried ed, but also helped Facing Pediatric Cancer as he refused all food—until eating be- her father get the  CONTINUED FROM P. 26 came fun again. best medical treat- Throughout the laughter, parents ment possible and ac- parents and children can catch their col- understood how precarious children’s companied them to lective breath.” health can be. “I’m just glad I can help,” every appointment. By the end of the fi rst day, parents had said Michelle R., whose daughter had The Jewish commu- bonded through the zaniest recreational fi nished treatment. “It’s so hard to go nity ensured that the activities that Camp Simcha head coun- through.” family fl ourished in selors Ari Dembitzer and Rivky Schwartz If Chai Lifeline’s Family Adventure is America. and their staff could muster. At lunch successful, the hugs are only the fi rst step Now 41, Spauld- the next day, fathers competed in a 1950s in a community of support for these fam- ing is forever grateful dance competition, and then everyone ilies. “This is the new normal,” child psy- to the Jewish Family Ms. Alina Gerlovin Spaulding, sitting in the crowd at the dinner joined in for hula hoop and limbo compe- chiatrist Dr. Abraham Bartell said about titions. On a more serious note, Ari Demb- living with a sick child. “Decide what you itzer organized an eating contest that pit- need, and let people help you.”

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NCSY Summer Girls Learning Center of Teaneck, coordinated the min- the Babylonians, how politics in Rome led girls, and the cost to join the league is $175, Initiative Kicks Off yan, and helped create a joint kiddush for to the siege and destruction of Jerusalem, which includes a game jersey. Sponsor- Summer Girls Learning Initiative is both the Sephardic minyan and regular and the three-week mourning period com- ship is also available. For more information an opportunity for high school girls who minyan. The kiddush will begin at 11:45 a.m. memorating the destruction of the Holy email [email protected]. are home for the summer to spend time For more information about the min- Temples. The A/V lecture will utilize an- with other girls their age and have some yan, call the offi ce at the Jewish Center of Te- cient documents and works of art to place Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom exciting Torah learning experiences. The aneck, 201-833-0515 ext. 200, or email Esther the destruction of the Temples in a histori- to Speak at Rinat program will begin Thursday, June 25, at Hirsch, offi ce manager, at [email protected]. cal and political context. On Shabbat, June 27, at 7 p.m. the Rinat the Lazy Bean Cafe in Teaneck from 7:15 Yisrael Adult Education program presents to 8:15, and will run every Thursday. Class- Beth Abraham Summer Bikur Cholim of Bergen Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom of YULA High es will be offered by dynamic rebbeim Groups Commence County Seeks Volunteers school, speaking on and morot from local yeshivot. The shiur Summer groups at Congregation Beth Bikur Cholim of Bergen County (BCBC) the topic of “Listen You on June 25 will feature Mrs. C.B. Neugro- Abraham began last Shabbos, June 20, for is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profi t organi- Rebels; Moshe’s Sin Re- schl. The Summer Girls Learning Initiative children grades nursery to second grade. zation that provides support, facilities and visited.” This lecture is sponsored by NCSY and supported by Nursery, pre-K, and kindergarten are services to ease the burden of families dur- will use contextual and Bruriah, Ma’ayanot and the Frisch School. meeting in the basement youth center, ing trying times. textual clues to to take Food and drink will be served. For more 1st and 2nd grade boys in the basement Volunteers are guided by the rabbanim a fresh look and gain information please contact Dr. Aliza Fro- room 406, and 1st and 2nd grade girls in of the Rabbinical Council of Bergen Coun- a deeper understand- hlich at [email protected]. the upstairs room 406. Summer groups ty. Bikkur Cholim reaches out to commu- ing of why Moshe was deprived of his role are run and organized by Naomi Sege- nity members to bring world-class medical as the leader of the Jewish people. Rabbi Community Collaborative lov; Rebecca Farkas will resume running care at Englewood Hospital, Hackensack Yitzchak Etshalom has been a dynamic and Conference Is This Sunday groups in the fall. University Medical Center and Holy Name exciting educator in the Los Angeles com- On Sunday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Medical Center. It is looking for men and munity since 1985. He attended Yeshivat at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 West Congregation Keter Torah Hosts 4th women to volunteer and help with meal Kerem B’Yavneh, Yeshivat Har Etzion and Englewood Avenue, there will be a Commu- Annual Children’s Clothing Drive preparation, driving the elderly or ill to lo- Yeshiva University, and received semicha nity Collaborative Conference entitled, “Ed- Keter Torah in Teaneck is hosting its cal doctor appointments, visiting people from the Jerusalem Rabbinate. He is chair- ucating and Inspiring Our Children Togeth- 4th Annual Children’s Clothing Drive dur- in need or giving respite to a caregiver. For man of Bible and Director of Judaic Studies er,” sponsored by Yeshivat Hakotel & Israel ing the month of July. The congregation more information visit bikurcholimber- at YULA high schools. Rabbi Etshalom is an Schools, in conjunction with Teaneck shuls, is collecting children’s clothing, shoes and gencounty.org, call 201-579-3066 or email accomplished songwriter, storyteller and schools and organizations. This free Yom coats (size baby through 14), in very good [email protected] radio host and has produced recordings Iyun will focus on how to educate and in- condition to benefi t those in the commu- to sign up. of his own original music and stories. His spire our children. Keynote presenters are nity for whom shopping can be a hardship. two-volume book, Between the Lines of the Shani Taragin (Senior Lecturer, Midreshet The drop-off dates for clothing are July 5-6 Congregation Ahavat Shalom Hosts Bible, has garnered much critical acclaim. Lindenbaum, SFW, Matan/Rosh BMP, Camp in the Keter Torah ballroom. Volunteers are First Annual Cholent Cookoff In addition, his Talmud and Tanach pod- Moshava) and Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski, needed from July 5-17. Appointments can Teaneck’s Congregation Ahavat Shalom casts of Daf Yomi and Navi recorded at the shlit”a (noted rabbi, psychologist and au- be made to shop at the free clothing drive is hosting a Cholent Cookoff on Friday July Young Israel of Century City have attracted thor). At 10 a.m., Beth Aaron member Rabbi from July 9-16. Anonymous appointments 10. The cholent must be cooked Friday, July an international following. Dr. Jay Goldmintz will give a lecture entitled can be made by using initials during the 10, at the shul. Ingredients such as meat, “Helping Our Kids Find Meaning in Tefi llah.” sign-up process. For information and sign- kishke, grains, beans will be provided, and Holy Name Hospice Program Registration is requested but not required; up sheets please email childrensclothing- others may be requested. Other ingredients to Host “End-of-Life Doula” walk-ins are welcome. [email protected]. Additionally, there will must be kosher-certifi ed. Training Program be a rummage sale open to all on Thursday, Entries cost $10, and groups can have up On June 29 from 6:30i to 8 p.m., Holy The Teaneck Jewish Center July 16, from 7- 9:30 p.m. with proceeds ben- to four people. The deadline to sign up is Name Medical Center’s hospice program Launches New Sephardic Minyan efi tting Yad Leah. Monday, July 6. On Shabbat, July 11, all are will host an informational presentation The Jewish Center of Teaneck will soon welcome to sample the congregation’s culi- on the topic of “End-of-Life Doula,” given implement a Sephardic Minyan that will Lecture about Tisha B’Av nary diversity and to judge the winner. Sign by Henry Fersko-Weiss, who has more than meet once a month on every Shabbat Me- at Rinat Yisrael up is at http://goo.gl/forms/oqanulHCyR. 10 years of experience heading doula volun- vorchim, the Shabbat before Rosh Cho- Eitan Kastner will be speaking about Space is limited. teer programs. The program will take place desh. The Minyan will start July 11 and run “The Geopolitics of Tisha B’Av: Using An- in Marian Conference Room 5. An end-of- through August 8. Allen Ezrapour, mem- cient History to Understand the Destruc- MGBL Girls B-Ball life doula provides a compassionate pres- ber of the Board of Trustees at the Jewish tion of the Temples,” Registration Now Open ence, knowing support, caring touch and in Congregation Rinat MGBL is a high-caliber recreational bas- respite for a dying person and his or her Yisrael on Sunday June ketball program for girls with a focus of family members. Holy Name Hospice is of- Shabbos Project 2015: 28, at 8 p.m. He teach- teaching basketball fundamentals to all lev- fering a training program for volunteers in Volunteers Needed es world, Jewish and els, and the value of working together as a End-of-Life Doula in collaboration with Fer- The Bergen County organizers of art history at the Frisch team. There are three divisions—2nd/3rd, sko-Weiss. Training will begin July 8 at Holy the Shabbos Project, a large communi- School. He holds a BA 4th/5th and 6th-8th grade. The practices Name Medical Center. The informational ty-wide Shabbaton with events planned with honors from Ye- and games take place from September to presentation is an opportunity for poten- at many area shuls, are looking for new shiva University and an MA in religious October, usually on Sundays but possibly tial volunteers to learn more about the free volunteers. Anyone interested in join- history from the University of Chicago. He Saturday nights and weeknights. Games be- training program and to register. For addi- ing the Shabbos Project’s wonderful also leads Jewish-themed tours at the Met- gin at 9 a.m. on Sunday and will be played tional information or to participate in the committee, please email shabbospro- ropolitan Museum of Art. Topics to be dis- into the afternoon/evening. Applications program, contact Jamie Anderson, the hos- [email protected]. cussed in the lecture are: how the fall of will be accepted on a fi rst-come fi rst-served the Assyrian Empire explains the actions of basis. 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Penina Rybak, MA/CCC-SLP, TSHH will present “Autism Intervention in the iEra: Which App When? Developmental Guide- lines” on July 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the K.E. Building, 306 Main Avenue in Clifton. Following this program, attendees will be able to methodically describe how to sequentially integrate iPad Apps into IEP goals and lesson plans, list ways to use the iPad to foster language and social commu- nication skills in a practical and develop- mental manner, describe specifi c iPad Apps used for improving cognitive, language and social communica- tion skills and explain readiness indicators for iPad use for inter- vention with special needs students. This conference is intend- ed for speech thera- Credit: LinkedIn pists, occupational therapists, special education teachers, psy- chologists, social workers, administrators, IT professionals and parents. Registration is $200 and includes the Socially Speaking textbook. ASHA CEUs will be offered. Penina Rybak is a practicing pediat- ric speech-language pathologist and educa- tional technology consultant, who earned her master’s degree from New York Univer- sity. She has been practicing for two dec- ades, and has specialized in the treatment of young children with autism/special needs, in home-based early intervention, center- based preschool intervention, self-con- tained school-age classrooms and private practice. She participated in the 1995–2000 NY TRAID Project, in conjunction with the Westchester Institute of Human Develop- ment, which worked to integrate Apple tech- nology into special education classrooms. She also spearheaded The Boardmaker Initi-  CONTINUED ON P. 71

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Barely a year has passed since the Bi- us a story that he had just told his commu- as missiles and rockets were launched by During his yearly visit, the community of ale Rebbe’s last visit to Passaic and West nity members the previous Shabbos: Arab murderers right over the roof of the Ye- Passaic is hosting the Rebbe in their midst, Orange, but it seems like so much more. As he is the rabbi of his community, an shiva. The Yeshiva is in a prefabricated struc- and the Rebbe will be staying from Tues- Since then, dozens of miracle stories re- engaged couple asked him to arrange the ture and the students awakened during the day, June 30, until Friday, July 3, at the sulted from the Rebbe’s blessings last year. marriage ceremony at their wedding. This days of the war to the alarming siren warn- home of the Barry and Meira Lebovitz. The The sense of wonder and awe that remains couple had a problem that no one else knew ing them of impending rockets. The Rebbe, address is 14 Dakota St., Passaic, N.J., 07055. with all those who met him buzzes with- about except them and the rabbi. When who is like a father to the students, came spe- From Friday, July 3, until Tuesday, July 7, in the community. Now anticipation puls- they heard that the Rebbe of Biale Bnei Brak cially to stay with them in order to strength- the Rebbe will be staying at the home of Dr. es among the Passaic and West Orange res- was in the U.S., they went to him for a bless- en and encourage them. As the war contin- Joseph and Lori Joy Rozehzadeh. The address idents, who look forward to seeing the ing before their wedding. As soon as they en- ued, a building in Safed was rented and the is: 19 Roosevelt Ave., West Orange, N.J. 07052. beloved Rebbe again, hearing his advice, tered the Rebbe’s room, even be- yeshiva moved there to rest and A large crowd is expected to come to and above all, seeing his loving smile. fore they could say a word, the recover from the horrors of the draw spiritual pleasure and delight, to hear What is it about Biale Bnei Brak that at- Rebbe told them their secret war. The Rebbe, who carries the singing at the “Oneg Shabbos” tisch, tracts thousands to the Rebbe? What pro- problem. They told their rab- his students/children, began to which the Rebbe will conduct Friday night pels hundreds of people to stand on line bi later about this instance of build the new building in Beitar, Parshat Balak, July 3, at the home of his for hours for a meeting with the Rebbe? obvious Ruach Hakodesh, and which will house a Beis Midrash hosts Dr. & Mrs. Rozehzadeh, at 9:15. It happened about half a year ago, at he quickly made sure to secure and shul for Biale Chassidim in A special part of the tisch is when the the start of the winter. Thousands of peo- his own appointment with the Beitar, and a logistic center for Rebbi recites the “Kiddush” in a special nus- ple gathered in the Chassidic town of New Rebbe. Since then the rabbi has assistance and support of hun- sach keeping the entire crowd electrifi ed Square in honor of the wedding of the met the Rebbe many times and dreds of orphans, widows and by his holy avodah. granddaughter of one the great leaders of makes no move in his personal needy families supported by the It is a known fact to his Chassidim that our generation, the esteemed and famous and public life without the Reb- Rebbe at all times. the time of “Kiddush” is a special time with Skverer Rebbe with the son of the Rebbe of be’s blessing. When the day ends in New potential to bring about great salvation. Biale Bnei Brak. An event like this naturally The Rebbe doesn’t rest for York the phones start hum- Singing together at the tisch moves the attracts thousands; anyone with a connec- a moment. He has 15 biological ming from Israel, with Jews masses each time as if they were hearing tion to any of the Rebbes looks forward to children, keineine hora. The from Israel on the line who it for the fi rst time. The assembled feel a participating and taking part of the bless- Rebbe spearheads the institu- need the Rebbe’s blessing and “real taste of paradise” each time they expe- ing that such a fortuitous event generates. tions “Mishnas Shimon” in Be- advice. When the Rebbe is in rience a Shabbos gathering. As expected, thousands of streimel and itar Illit, Biale shuls and kollels Israel, phone calls come from The following story was told fi rsthand kapote-clad Chassidim were in attendance, in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, Beitar Los Angeles, New York, Miami by the Rav of a Chassidic community in thousands of Skverer Chassidim from New Illit, Modi’in Illit, Ashdod and and New Jersey. Hundreds of Monsey, NY. “Eight years ago, my friends Square and from abroad and of course a Beit Shemesh, and closest to the Rebbe’s emails arrive at the Rebbe’s secretariat, and told me that the Bnei Brak Biale Rebbe was huge crowd of Biale Chassidim who had heart, the Fund for Orphans and Widows, the Rebbe devotes time every day to answer visiting Monsey and recommended that come especially from Israel to participate which functions under the Rebbe’s per- the questions that arrive from all corners of I get a blessing from him. I went into the at the wedding. But among this uniform sonal supervision. This special fund pro- the world. He prays for each of them, either Rebbe with a kvittel with my name and crowd there was also something differ- vides clothing, shoes, home-like accommo- in his Beit Midrash, or at holy sites, or at those of my family. At that time I had three ent: Together with the Chassidim stand- dations in the yeshiva dormitory and even his ancestors’ graves; the Rebbe carries the daughters, the youngest already six years ing on the 20-tiered bleachers was a very pocket money for the orphans studying burden of the whole nation, feeling their old. The Biale Rebbe looked at my kvittel noticeable segment of people who were in the Biale yeshivos. But most of all, the sorrow and rejoicing with their simchas. and asked me “What’s with a boy?” I looked not wearing streimlach. They sported a Rebbe takes these precious souls under his There are seven gabbaim who work around at the Rebbe and replied that I’ll be delight- large spectrum of appearances, from kipot wing, opening his home for them and car- the clock to answer the thousands of ques- ed to have a son. The Rebbe told me that srugot to bent-down hats, ties, tuxedos and ing for their needs as only a father would. tions of people who phone to get a blessing the time hasn’t yet come for this blessing, trimmed or shaved beards. These were peo- The Rebbe follows up on their learning from the Rebbe. Their greatest satisfaction but it will happen. That Friday night I par- ple who came from all over the U.S.—doc- and pairs them with private mentors. The is to tell the Rebbe the good news of anoth- ticipated in the Rebbe’s “Oneg Shabbos” tors, lawyers, realtors, fi nancers, bank of- Rebbe personally sees to it that they have er miracle, a child that was born or a couple tisch. There was a large crowd there enjoy- fi cials, Young Israel Rabbis—people who new clothing before each holiday. Once, that got engaged due to his holy blessing. ing the Rebbe’s singing and talking. Sud- would not be expected to come, participat- when the Rebbe returned from an overseas Amongst the Rebbe’s many attributes denly the Rebbe looked around in all di- ing from the very beginning of the wedding trip before Pesach, he went to visit the or- is a deep perception in all areas of life. Par- rections as if he’s searching for somebody, until the early morning hours. phans straight from the airport, even be- ents from all parts of the world consult and when he saw me, he called me over, We scanned these attendants who had fore he saw his family, and gave each one the Rebbe about education issues. Many took a piece of fi sh with a bone from his come from California and Florida, Manhat- money to buy clothing and gifts for yom times the Rabbi provides surprising advice portion, put it in my hand and said “Take a tan, and Bergenfi eld, and wondered what tov, and only then did he go home. that brings about a complete change to the son” (a play on Yiddish/Hebrew words—in they were doing at this wedding. Their re- These days work is progressing quick- entire household. Homes that were full Yiddish a bone is called a “bein,” which is sponse? “We are the Biale Rebbe’s Chassi- ly for a new building that is being built in of strife are now happy, peaceful homes. like the Hebrew word for son, “bein”). After dim!” Harav Shach Street in Beitar Illit. This build- Countless cases of confl ict between cou- the tisch the Rebbe spoke to me and told We met there a distinguished rabbi ing will be another tier in the Biale Reb- ples are solved following the Rebbe’s in- me which extra things I should take on. from the community of Edison, NJ. The be’s wide-ranging institutions in Israel, and structions. Even in hopeless circumstanc- The miracle took place immediately! Nine rabbi was a graduate of a Yeshiva Univer- it joins the Rebbe’s yeshiva, which is locat- es peace was restored thanks to the Rebbe’s months later I stood outside the delivery sity and clearly didn’t have the look of a Bi- ed on HaRabbi MiLubavitch Street in Beit- immense investment and intervention. room and phoned the Biale Rebbe in Bnei ale yeshiva alumnus. When we asked him ar. Last year the yeshiva experienced diffi cult Now the residents of Passaic and West what his connection to Biale was, he told times when tens of students heard the sirens Orange can merit seeing the Rebbe again.  CONTINUED ON P. 71

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By Rachel Friedman a fi nal demonstration of Moses’s anger, dis- ing of the Red Sea, celebrating the divine water. Moses’s failure at mei merivah was a tance and frustration at the people that miracle of redemption and including the missed opportunity in his leadership—God Parashat Hukat tells would render him inappropriate for the women as partners in that redemption. It is performed the miracle but Moses’s media- the story of mei meriv- next phase of leadership? not surprising that when Miriam is affl ict- tion deviated from the original plan. ah—the waters of con- I would like to suggest a reading of the ed with leprosy for her criticism of Moses Perhaps Moses’s very human misstep tention—to explain why mei merivah episode that elucidates its sig- taking a Cushite woman (Bemidbar 12:1) the at mei merivah is also hinted at in anoth- Moses and Aaron are de- nifi cance based on its literary context and Torah emphasizes numerous times that the er manner. God commands Moses to speak nied the opportunity to language. The Torah introduces the episode people would not journey until Miriam re- to the rock before the people; but instead shepherd the Israelites to the Land of Ca- by telling us that Miriam, Moses and Aar- turned to the camp. The Or HaHayyim con- Moses speaks to the people before the rock. naan. on’s sister, died and was buried in Kadesh. cludes, based on the language of these vers- Speaking to the people could have been an The plot of mei merivah seems simple Immediately thereafter there was no wa- es, that it was the people’s decision to honor opportunity for cohesion and comfort, but and straightforward. When the people ar- ter and the nation quarreled with its lead- Miriam by waiting for her return. instead Moses’s words and tone convey an- rive at the location Kadesh in the 40th year, ers. The Midrash, quoted by Rashi and In summary, Miriam the prophetess ger and frustration. Moses declares, “shimu- they complain of a lack of water. God com- other classical commentators, notes that was a symbol of unity and caring—a wom- na ha-morim; ha-min ha-sela ha-zeh not- mands Moses to gather the nation around (although unstated in the text) there must an who took notice of those behind the zi lakhem mayim?” “Listen now, O rebels, a rock, speak to the rock before the people be a connection between these events. scenes as well as those in plain view. The shall we bring forth water for you from this and bring forth water. Moses draws water They infer that it was in Miriam’s merit death of Miriam no doubt left the people rock!?!” It is striking that the Hebrew word from the rock but something goes awry in that a miraculous well followed the people with a spiritual and emotional vacuum in for rebels used by Moses is morim spelled the execution. As our commentators sug- throughout their journeys through the wil- addition to the coincident physical thirst. m/r/y/m—the exact spelling of the name gest, perhaps it is in the words he utters derness, providing a plentiful supply of wa- This was a moment in which Moses Miriam, his recently deceased sister whose to the nation or perhaps it is the fact that ter, only to disappear when Miriam died. It needed to supply not only water but an ex- demise introduces the story of mei meriv- he strikes the rock, although not explicitly is this very well that the Israelites celebrate tra dose of empathy—to share his personal ah. As our Sages, echoed by modern liter- commanded by God to do so. Whatever the with song later in our parashah, “Spring up grief with the people rather than to vent it, ary scholars, so often point out, the Torah exact cause, God declares that Moses and O well—let us sing to it!” to rally the people in a show of caring and uses words with similar sounds and letters Aaron have failed to sanctify God’s name It is likely that the loss of the prophet- unity. At mei merivah, when Moses and in order to convey subtle, textual messages. before the nation of Israel. As a result, they ess Miriam caused not only physical thirst Aaron fl ee from the people’s complaints to When Moses utters the words in anger and lose their right to lead the people into the but great grief to her family and to the en- the ohel moed—the tent of meeting, God frustration, “listen rebels – ha-morim (m/r/ Promised Land and are condemned to die tire nation. Piecing together the disparate instructs them instead to gather the peo- y/m),” we cannot help but be reminded that in the wilderness. references to Miriam throughout the To- ple, speak to the rock before the people Moses and the people had just suffered the Scholars and commentators alike have rah, we must conclude that Miriam was “and bring forth for them water from the loss of “Miriam (m/r/y/m)”—a model of sus- puzzled over the episode of mei merivah. a woman of the people—a woman who rock and give drink to the nation and their tenance and a nurturing presence. What was so terrible about Moses’s and stood for and sustained all of the people. animals.” The thirst of the nation of Israel at Aaron’s conduct that their punishment is She is Moses’s sister who watches him Moses’s mission at this moment was Kadesh in the 40th year of their sojourn the denial of the culmination of their life’s from a distance at the Nile River in a basket to comfort the people at a time of physi- in the wilderness was a moment of emp- work and passion? Was it the sin of trans- and arranges for his adoption and nurtur- cal thirst and emotional longing—to sanc- tiness both physical and emotional, but it gressing God’s instructions to every precise ing by the daughter of Pharaoh. She leads tify God’s name by consoling the people as detail, as noted earlier? Or was the episode the women in song and dance at the cross- well as personally quenching their need for  CONTINUED ON P. 37

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In this week’s portion, Chukat, we read Israel in battle and took some of them cap- Discovering Our Mortality of the death of two beloved leaders of the tive...” (Numbers 20:28-29 and 21:1) “Father” Jewish people, Miriam and Aaron. Both of Aaron died, and peace and security were By Rabbi Tzvi We all deny our mortality, and as long them were parent fi gures, albeit not actu- shattered. War and that worst of fates, cap- Hersch Weinreb as the older generation is around we feel al parents, of the Jews in the years of their tivity, reared their ugly heads. that they, and not we, are the ones on wandering in the wilderness. Instructively, It seems that it is more than mere psy- It was at a house of death’s frontlines. We are insulated from a period of vulnerability ensues immediate- chological reality that with the passing of mourning, and she was death’s claws by them. It is their turn and ly upon their respective deaths. its leaders, a nation faces calamity. With the saying something that I not yet ours. But once we lose our own par- We read fi rst of Miriam’s death. “The Is- death of one’s parents, one’s own well-be- had heard many times ents, we can no longer deny our mortality. raelites arrived at the wilderness of Zin... ing is threatened. No wonder that when before. In fact, I had It is our turn. Miriam died there and was buried there.” the young sister-in-law of the 18th-century said it myself when I was sitting shiva for There is an excellent book by my es- And then, immediately, “The community sage Rabbi Yonasan Eybeshitz lost her hus- my own mother. teemed colleague, Rabbi Marc Angel, en- was without water.” (Numbers 20:1-2) band, the rabbi cautioned her, in a letter She is a friend of long standing, and titled The Orphaned Adult. I often recom- As long as Miriam was alive, she was that has come down to us, to take special a member of my former congregation. I mend this book to mourners, particularly a source of water, a source of life. While care of her own physical well-being and the hope that I am not being unchivalrous by those who are fortunate to have entered she was alive, the Be’er Miriam (well of health of her young children. As our sages describing her as late middle-aged. She had adulthood, even late middle age, with both Miriam) provided water for the people. put it in the Talmud, “When one member just lost her own mother, having lost her fa- parents alive, and experience their deaths With her death, and in her case, the well of a group perishes, the entire group needs ther several years ago. only after having long ago reached adult- immediately dried up, the water ceased, to be anxious.” “It is not just that I feel orphaned,” she hood. Their feelings are unique and very and the people were vulnerable. Without How apt are the words of the Psalm- said. “It is that I feel vulnerable. As long as different from those who experienced the “mother” Miriam, death by thirst threat- ist, “When my father and mother abandon even one of my parents was alive, it was as trauma of a parent’s death at an earlier ened the people. me, the Lord will take me in” (Psalms 27:10). if there was a kind of buffer between me stage of life. Rabbi Angel also describes this Soon afterwards, we read, “...and Aar- When our parents “abandon” us and leave and death. Now that they are both gone, it sudden sense of mortality, of vulnerability. on died there on the summit of the moun- this world, we are bereft in many ways, and begins to feel that it is my turn. No one to With the death of parents, these older peo- tain.” And then, this time not immediately our positions in life become precarious. We protect me. I face the malach hamavet (an- ple fi nally must surrender their comforta- but after 30 days of mourning, “When the need God at those moments, and turn to gel of death) directly, face to face, head on.” ble denial of their own inevitable demise. Canaanite king of Arad heard... he engaged Him, confi dent that He will “take us in.” MAGGID OF BERGENFIELD

“How’s that?” “That’s all very interesting, Rabbi Z., but Chukat: The Busted Rabbi “I think I need to be penalized for my I still—” traffi c violation. I am a repeat offender, and “The Rambam, on the other hand, feels By Larry Stiefel “Forty?” I need to be held responsible.” that Moshe’s sin was showing his anger to Bamidbar: 20: 7-14 “Not quite, Rabbi Z. I clocked you on Danny stared at Rabbi Zimmerman. He the Israelites instead of demonstrating pa- the radar gun at 47.” thought of what would happen if he actu- tience. His attitude was the key to his sin.” Offi cer Danny Sei- “Wow, that is fast. I had no idea.” ally gave the rabbi a ticket. He could hear “Rabbi, please, you’re making this un- del sat in his squad car “Yes, sir. And do you know how long it’s the razzing his friends would give him. He necessarily diffi c—” looking at the com- been since the last time we had a conver- could imagine the call from his mother. “Personally, I think that the true sin at puter screen in front sation?” This was not good. Mei Meriva had to do with Moshe’s leader- of him. In all of his du- “Do you mean in synagogue or in gen- “I would just as soon not ticket you, Rab- ship style. He was better equipped to lead ties as an Englewood eral? Because I don’t think I’ve seen you in bi Z. I’m sure you’ve learned your lesson.” the slaves who came out of Egypt, not the policeman, this was one of his least fa- shul in years.” “I’m afraid not, Danny. You see, in this new generation that had grown up in the vorite. He ran the plates on the 2008 Toy- Danny sighed. “No, sir. I mean do you week’s Torah portion, parshat Chukat, we desert. He is more of a hit-the-rock kind of ota Avalon that he had pulled over on Te- know how long it’s been since I last pulled see that even great leaders such as Moshe leader. The subtlety needed to speak to the nafl y Road (New Jersey, VWV541), but he you over for speeding on this very road?” and Aharon can get punished. God tells rock would fall to someone more nuanced, already knew what he was going to fi nd. It “I would think it’s been a few years.” them that they can’t lead the the Israelites like Yehoshua. Do you know what I mean?” was clean. There were no outstanding vio- “Actually, it’s only been fi ve months.” into the Promised Land because when the “Yes, Rabbi Z., I see your point.” lations. How could there be? “Five months, you say. I wouldn’t have nation was thirsty for water, Moshe struck “So you’ll give me the ticket?” He got out of the car, lights still fl ashing, guessed that.” the rock instead of speaking to it as God “As a matter of fact, I think I will.” and approached the driver. Here it comes… “Yes, sir.” had instructed.” Danny turned to walk back to his patrol “Good morning, Rabbi.” “So I guess you’re going to give me a “That’s very interesting, Rabbi, but—” car to write up the moving violation. Rab- “Hi, Danny, how are you on this bright, ticket.” “Actually, you’re right, Danny, that is bi Zimmerman stepped out of his Toyota beautiful spring day?” Danny looked down at his well-shined very interesting. All the Torah commenta- to follow him back and continue the con- “Fine, sir. You were going a little fast shoes for what seemed like a long time be- tors wrestle with this issue. Were Moshe versation. there, weren’t you Rabbi Z.?” fore he spoke. “Actually, I’m going to let and Aharon really deserving of such a harsh “Please stay in your car, Rabbi.” Rabbi Zimmerman smiled. “Yes, I tend you off with a warning, Rabbi Zimmer- punishment? The Abravanel suggests that Rabbi Zimmerman shrugged his shoul- to get lost in my thoughts, and the next man. I think you should be more careful they were being punished for previous sins ders and got back in his car. thing I know the car is racing as fast as my next time.” that they committed, but Hashem saved Danny climbed into the cruiser and mind. I think it’s an occupational hazard.” “I don’t think so, Danny.” the punishment for now. They weren’t pun- smiled. For the fi rst time in his entire adult “I believe the speed limit on Tenafl y “What’s that, sir?” ished immediately for their earlier sins be- life, in his long relationship with Rabbi Z., Road is 35. Any idea how fast you were go- “I think you’re going to have to give me cause God wanted to protect their reputa- he fi nally got the last word. ing?” a ticket this time, Offi cer Seidel.” tions out of respect for His loyal servants.” This story is loosely based on a dvar “OK, Rabbi, I think—” Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Goldin, “Punish- “Rashi, on the other hand, states that ment Fitting the Crime?” Unlocking the To- Moshe was being punished for his action rah Text: Bamidbar, Shmuel Goldin, Gefen at Mei Meriva with the rock. He disobeyed Press, 2013, pp 194–202. God’s explicit command, and for that he di- minished God’s name. The punishment fi t Larry Stiefel is a pediatrician at Tenafl y Pediatrics. the crime.”

as Jews and human beings to transform Miriam and Mei Merivah moments of challenge into moments of  CONTINUED FROM P. 36 caring and comfort. May we strive to trans- was also a moment of opportunity. Teach- form waters of contention into waters of ing God’s holiness is surely about miracles, holiness and unity. but sometimes it is about words of con- Shabbat shalom. solation and comfort. Sadly, the waters of Kadesh (holiness) are remembered as mei Rachel Friedman is Dean of Lamdeinu, the center for merivah or waters of contention (perhaps adult Torah study in Teaneck. Lamdeinu’s summer the Hebrew merivah containing m/r/y also classes in Tanakh, Halakha and Talmud begin on Mon- calls forth to the reader the similar m/r/y of day June 29—register now at lamdeinu.org. Miriam and ha-morim). May it be our goal

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 37 SEPHARDIC CORNER A Beautiful Discussion at Shaarei Orah About Water Hallot By Rabbi Haim Jachter does Maran Hacham Ovadia Yosef rule plain dough, unlike the egg Hallah whose that HaMotzi is to be recited on even one egg and/or fruit juice is added to the base On Thursday evening, slice of pizza? Maran Hacham Ovadia’s rul- of the dough itself. June 18, between Minha ing follows Maran’s ruling (O.H. 168:17) that Whichever approach is taken, a few and Arvit a rich and beau- Pashtida (quiche) fi lled with either cheese things are clear: the love of Torah is alive tiful Halachic discussion or meat or fi sh requires a Bracha of HaM- and well at Congregation Shaarei Orah, the took place. I mentioned otzi since this is a meal-type bread as op- Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck. Moreo- the Halacha Yomit of that posed to cake, cookies and crackers, which ver, the devotion of the Jewish People to ob- day presenting the ruling of Maran Hacham are defi ned as snack bread (Pat HaBa’ah serve Hashem’s Mitzvot runs deep and is pro- Ovadia Yosef to follow the ruling of Maran B’Kisenin) whose Bracha is Borei Minei found. So much energy and thought exerted the Beit Yosef to recite Borei Minei Mezo- Mezonot. Thus, HaMotzi should be recit- simply to discover how to accurately praise not on Hallah needed in fruit juice and/or kayer (formerly Najar), the associate princi- ed on egg Hallah, argues Menahem HaLevi, and thank Hashem for the food He so gener- eggs (Shulhan Aruch 168:7). Thus for Lehem pal of Magen David Yeshiva High School in since it is a meal-type bread and not mere- ously provides. Ki K’Amecha Yisrael, who in- Mishneh on Shabbat, Sepharadim should Brooklyn, always arranges for water Hallot ly snack bread. deed can match the special spiritual quality use only water challah and not egg chal- to be served at their school Shabbatonim, Rabbi Dr. Michael Chernick respond- of the supernatural people, Am Yisrael. lah. I noted that this was the widespread at the behest of the esteemed Poseik of Ma- ed that the pizza and Pashtida of Maran Minhag of the Sephardic community. Af- gen David, Rav Shimon Alouf, a renowned and Maran, respectively, must refer only to Rabbi Haim Jachter is the spiritual leader of Congre- ter the evidence of the Minhag being con- student of Hacham Ovadia. these items when made from a dough con- gation Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of fi rmed by Ezra and Nissim Douek, I related Menahem Bestoff, however, raised the sisting solely of water and fl our. The extras Teaneck. how my sister-in-law Rabbanit Esther To- following formidable question: Why then were simply added on top of the base of HUMOR What’s Behind Your Mask?

By Banji Latkin Ganchrow weeks, we have discovered that this wom- in the light without her makeup on? Did Dolezal’s parents, who say they haven’t an has been running quite the scam. Yet, she she keep it on all the time? Did she keep seen her in years, showed proof that the Everyone wears a isn’t stealing anything from anyone, she is her hairpiece on all the time? I don’t know attractive black president of the Spokane mask. I am not talking just, well, sort of a fraud—but a fraud with and I wasn’t available to fi nd this man for NAACP could actually be the president of about those mud masks good intentions. She has been working as questioning. What I did learn from this arti- the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fan or fat-sucking face masks. president of the NAACP Spokane, Washing- cle was that for years she described herself club. (Now there is a juxtaposition of two Though I have never experienced the joys ton chapter, quite the noble oc- opposites.) In any event, my of having a facial (because, frankly, that cupation. But is she a white per- point is, why the mask, Rachel? stuff creeps me out) I can imagine that son in racist blackface? Is she a Why did you decide to doll there are other types of masks that could black person who used to be yourself up and live as a black be confused for the one I speak of. I am re- white? Is she a carrier of mul- woman? What was your moti- ferring to the one we put on every day be- tiple personality disorder? Has vation? Bad childhood? Bullied fore we leave the house. There are very few she been fi lming her experi- in school for looking like every- people that you meet that are genuine- ence for the past many years one else? An unusual craving ly who they portray themselves to be. The in order to beat out Boyhood for soul food and a fondness older we get, the more we learn that people in the Oscar race? (Boyhood for Kanye West? The only per- are, to put it as politely as possible, cuckoo. was the fi lm made over 10 or son who can answer that ques- We are one way at our jobs, another way so years with all of the same ac- tion is her. Just like when we to our kids, another way to our spouses, tors and actresses for authentic- can act one way in front of to our friends and then there is the person ity. I, surprisingly, did not like some people and an entirely that we really are. Introverted, obnoxious, the fi lm and was hoping that different way in front of oth- insecure, depressed—whatever those char- someone would get murdered ers, the only one that can an- acteristics are that we don’t want others to in order to liven it up a bit. Most swer that question is ourselves. see, we try our best to cover them up. Some people, surprisingly, did not agree with me. as a black woman and “complained repeat- Masks. We can only hide behind them do it with humor, some do it by always hav- Needless to say, it did not win the Oscar, edly of being the victim of racial hatred in for so long before they crack and the per- ing to be surrounded by people for reassur- which did make me very happy because I the heavily white region.” I am beginning son hiding behind them comes clean. Be ance and, others even do this by shutting was right.) Back to poor Rachel; she is not to think that this actual blonde haired, blue true to yourself, be who you are and be people out or speaking about them behind having a very good time these days. Accord- eyed woman would have taken on the role loved by those deserving of all you have to their backs and alienating them. Oh wait, ing to an Associated Press article in the Ber- as the Nazi instead of the Jew if this situa- offer, good, bad or ugly. this is supposed to be funny. When life im- gen Record, Dolezal is a graduate from How- tion had occurred back in the 1930’s…just itates art and the movie Soul Man becomes ard University, a historically black college. saying. I am wondering if she would have Banji Ganchrow was soul searching this week. She a form of reality. Let us discuss. She teaches African Studies and was mar- considered playing the victim when those wants to take her mask off , but her kids keep telling Who is Rachel Dolezal? If you have had ried to a black man. Um, I have some ques- stakes were life and death. her to put it back on. Her favorite mask is Cinderella. the time to catch the news in the past few tions: Did this husband of hers ever see her The whole brouhaha began when

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there be to put luggage stores in an air- important it is that you see out the back win- Gone With the Wind port? Is anyone coming in with armloads dow. I say that once you’re done backing out of clothes and toiletries tumbling out of his of the driveway, it’s no longer your problem. By Mordechai Schmutter things. Like if your suitcase is too big, it’s go- elbows, and going “Suitcase! I knew I for- The best strategy, probably, is to put ing to be hanging out the back of the plane. got something!” Are the stores for people in the bigger items fi rst, followed by the Welcome once again But then I got to the airport, and it turns who land at that airport and realize their smaller items, followed by your wife com- to “You’re Asking Me?”— out the plane I was taking was very small. suitcase was lost midfl ight? (I say “mid- ing out of the house with her suitcase, the column where people Okay, so it wasn’t that small. It’s not like it fl ight” like it fell off the back of the plane.) which is the biggest item of all, which you blindside me with ques- was just me and the pilot, wearing goggles “What am I going to do? I lost my suit- now have to put on top of your hat, the tions, and I have to an- and scarves and yelling to each other over case!... Oh, never mind. They sell suitcases food and one of your kids. And then you swer them, even though, the motor. But I was able to stand up in the right here. I’m good… Wait. These are empty.” realize you forgot to work in the stroller. oftentimes, answering questions only leads aisle and reach both sides of the plane, un- Dear Mordechai, It’s a lot like playing Tetris, only when you to more questions. Especially the way I do it. til the fl ights attendants asked me to stop. My wife and I are taking the kids do a good job, the whole row doesn’t light This month, in honor of the summer, But my point is that because the plane on vacation, and we’re bringing along up and disappear. we’re going to answer some questions was so small, no one’s carry-on could really fi t everything we own, apparently. How do I So I say that maybe you should tell the about travel. It’s important to go on vaca- in the overhead bins, so the fl ight crew didn’t pack my car so it all fi ts? other people in the car that they can only tion once in a while, so you can drive long bother measuring anything—they just told M.F., Teaneck bring in suitcases of a certain size, and that distances while your kids have border dis- us they’d put it under the plane, for free. So Dear M., you’re going to weigh them. That’ll go over putes in the back seat. the half inch would not have mattered. Forget things. That’s what I do. really well with your wife. Dear Mordechai, So my advice is to request it. Just say, I’m not kidding. I can’t tell you how Have a question for “You’re Asking I haven’t fl own in a while, but I heard “Hi, could you please get me on a small many times I’ve showed up at my in-laws Me?” Sorry, I’m on vacation. they changed the size regulations for car- plane, so I can put my carry-on underneath house for Shabbos without my suit, which ry-on luggage. What should I do? Buy a the plane, instead of right over my head?” was still sitting helpfully near my front Mordechai Schmutter is a humor columnist for Hamodia, whole new set of luggage that is one inch Those should be your exact words. If you door in a suit bag. In fact, most of my cur- Jewish Press, Aish.com, and others. He currently has four smaller? do that, the size of your suitcase won’t be rent suits were bought last minute on a Fri- books out with Israel Book Shop Publications, and also Nervous Flier, Newark a problem, because chances are airport se- day somewhere in Massachusetts. does freelance writing and stand-up comedy for hire. You Dear Nervous, curity is going to take it out into a fi eld and But if you want to try to get everything can send questions, comments or ideas to MSchmutter@ You might be able to get away with your detonate it just in case. in, you’re going to need to develop a strate- gmail.com or post them to his Facebook page. bigger suitcase, as long as they give you a But if you fi nd out that your plane is gy, taking into account such factors as how smaller plane. The last time I fl ew, I bought bigger and that they are measuring lug- a new suitcase, because the one I had was a gage, you can always buy something small- Đ"č half inch wider than regulation, and I’d heard er from the airport’s luggage store for $400. Introducing an ALL-NEW PROGRAM that the airlines are very strict about these Because really, what other reason could for children with special needs… NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Life Is for the Birds

By Rabbi Mordechai As preposterous as all of this seems we EXPLORE and Nina Glick really do not know any of the answers to Jewish holidays the above questions. They do seem so free and traditions With the radical and liberated and we assume that they change of weather in have no worries. That certainly is an envia- the past few weeks ble position to be in. Perhaps we should be we have had the opportunity to sit on our more like the birds. They don’t have con- back deck and watch the birds which are be- cern about their wardrobes. They wear the ing nourished each day by our bird feeder. same thing each day. None of them seem BUILD The scurrying of activity is fascinating. Red, like gourmands. Seed and worms and other familiarity with the brown, blue and black, they push each oth- unmentionables seem to be enough to sal- Hebrew language er over in order to get their chance to have ivate their palates. Can’t imagine that they a peck. The enemy seems to be the squirrel. have student loans, car payments, mortgag- They jump and scamper desperately trying to es or any other fi nancial stresses. It is getting get some food. We have learned a trick which more and more attractive to live a bird’s life. was suggested to us. We now line the pole Yet when we think more carefully we that the feeder is attached to with Vaseline realize that their challenges are ones that IDENTIFY Beginning making it almost impossible for the squirrels we do not have. Generally predators are Hebrew letters and October master basic reading skills to get to the top. Generally they just go slid- not after us, food is easily available either 2015 ing down. We can almost hear the birds say- in the supermarket or what we have in our ing bravo to us. They must think that we are kitchens, we stay warm with the clothing No previous Judaic instruction necessary in cahoots with them (which we are). which we are able to provide for ourselves We have frequently discussed with each and we certainly do not have to freeze in FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Curricula designed to other whether or not we believe that the the winter. meet each student’s current level and birds think. Do they talk to each other? Do The more we discussed it and as cute as learning style they have their own newspapers? Do they they are we have come to the conclusion Hebrew School have stores of their own? Do they all sleep that we are better off having car payments, in the trees and is it true that they do all mortgages and everything else. Neither one spend their winters in Florida? Are they hap- of us like feathers — they would defi nitely Children with special needs, ages five through twenty py—do they argue? It appears that often we be too itchy. We’ll stick with what we have one will develop a sense of Jewish pride and identity as The Friendship Circle see them fi ghting with each other. Is that and continue to feed these critters through- 201-262-7172 they learn the value of our priceless heritage. www.BCFriendship.com over a family feud, a love spat, a broken en- out the summer. Everyone is welcome to gagement, mismanagement of money? watch with us anytime! Bring the Jewish Link along on your vacation this summer! Snap a pic and send it to [email protected] or post it on our Facebook page (facebook.com/jlinknj). We’ll be awarding restaurant gift certificates all summer for cutest family photos, most exotic locales, and whatever else we can think of! Winner will be announced every Friday on Facebook! Are you a Facebook fan?

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 39 A TEEN’S PERSPECTIVE The Presidential Race Heats Up!

By Oren Oppenheim ing that they plan on running for the execu- no one would be elected, of course.) mensional debate. People have been de- tive offi ce. From Hillary Clinton to Jeb Bush But as the race for 2016 heats up, there’s bating illegal immigration for many years Ladies and gentle- to Marco Rubio to Donald Trump, there’s an something that’s been bothering me. When now for good reason: it’s a very complex men, boys and girls, endless parade of would-be presidents that you’re trying to infl uence people to vote for and disturbing issue. On one hand, illegal citizens of these Unit- have already begun trying to convince Amer- you, it’s so easy to fully focus in on one side of immigrants may be taking away jobs from ed States of America… ica to vote for them in 2016. (That’s a bit too a debate, ignoring the other sides and other American citizens, and could potentially be I have an announce- far away for me right now, especially as I’m opinions—even if they’re crucial to the issue. bringing in illegal substances. On the oth- ment. I have come trying to survive fi nal exams and can’t think One of the candidates (guess which er hand, many illegal immigrants come be- to the realization that a malaise has been too much about beyond next week.) one!), in his speech, mentioned his thoughts cause they’re fl eeing poverty and hardship, plaguing our dear country, a malaise of tur- and need to reach the United States some- moil and taxation and broken healthcare how in order to survive. And Mexico’s gov- websites. I believe that we as citizens have ernment is certainly not “sending” them a job—nay, have a duty—to fi x our issues here! This is only scratching the surface, and to bring a new era to our very own but already it shows how nuanced and promised land. And thus, I am proud to an- fraught with complications this issue is. nounce that I am running for president. I Obviously the candidates—really, any- haven’t chosen a party yet, but if I become one debating an argument—need to have a Republican, I’ll be among the top 20 can- strong opinions. If they waffl ed on the is- didates! Impressive, right? sues, they wouldn’t make good potential I can proudly claim that I am absolute- leaders. But as they start spewing all of this ly the youngest candidate in this race. And rhetoric, I think it’s important for us and my youth is an asset; I won’t get us into any for them to remember that these issues are complicated foreign dilemmas or econom- complicated, and that we need to remem- ic crises because I simply don’t understand What makes the 2016 presidential elec- on illegal immigration. “When Mexico ber both sides—or else who knows what them. And I will appeal to everyone—mi- tion interesting for me is that it will be the sends its people,” he said, “they’re not send- we might lose. norities, majorities, college sororities (hey, second election that I will vote in (I turn 18 ing their best… They’re sending people that In conclusion, I’d like to do what many it doesn’t make sense here but it rhymes, this October—cue the “years go by so fast” have lots of problems, and they’re bringing politicians do and quote from a knowl- an effective speechwriting tool)—because montage). It’s something I’m looking for- those problems with us. They’re bringing edgeable source (although how many pol- I absolutely hate arguing with people. I’ve ward to doing, even though admittedly it drugs. They’re bringing crime... And some, iticians quote from their English class read- been so devoted to my home state and am does feel sort of small. Does my one small, I assume, are good people.” And how does ing?): “Live exclusively on the surface, and always in New Jersey! (Except when I’m at measly vote, out of a country of millions, this candidate plan to solve that issue? He you will certainly drown in the depths.”— school in New York, which sadly is most of make that much of a difference? Especial- said, “I will build a great, great wall on our Richard Ellmann in his introduction to Os- the time, but minor detail, right?) Lastly, I ly given that I’m not voting directly for the southern border. And I will have Mexico car Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray am rich, and thus will make America rich… candidates but rather for where New Jer- pay for that wall.” Well, my net value is only a few hundred or sey’s electoral votes will go? The answer, Ignore, for a moment, the ludicrous idea Oren Oppenheim, age 17, is a junior at Ramaz Upper so, I don’t know for sure—but my parents if I don’t want to be overly sentimental, is of building a wall across the whole border, School in Manhattan and lives in Fair Lawn, NJ. He assure me that I’m priceless. “no,” but I think it’s still worth voting. It’s a or that Mexico would actually pay for it— spends his free time writing and reading, and hopes to Fine, I’ll stop. I’m not really running for way for me to do something small for the none of that seems likely to ever happen, become a published novelist, but currently is drowning president. Obviously I’m too young, inexpe- country I live in, to feel like a citizen, no and would it even be effective? My deep- in emails from colleges. You can email him at orenop- rienced, and I wouldn’t really want to any- matter how much I’m actually doing. (Also, er issue with the candidate’s words is that [email protected] and see his photography at face- way. But plenty of other people are; lately if everyone chose not to vote because they it’s taking a complicated issue—illegal im- book.com/orenphotography. there’s been no lack of candidates announc- felt that they weren’t making a difference, migration—and turning it into a one-di- MOVIE REVIEW New ‘Inside Out’ Film Features Quirky Animation, Charming Pre-Teen By Amanda Leifer assigned a specifi c color. Yellow is typical- depicted as colored orbs ly associated with happiness or joy, blue is in her mind. Core memo- Pixar’s newest animated movie, Inside typically associated with sadness or “feel- ries are special memories Out, hit theaters on June 19. If packed theat- ing blue,” and red is associated with anger. created whenever Riley ers, quirky animation, and the allure of see- The color is a simple detail that helps get experiences a milestone ing movies in Imax 3D haven’t convinced the point across; the details of this movie or life-changing experi- you to see this movie, I hope this review are what make it so pleasing to watch. ence. The core memories does. The characters are developed through- relate to the “islands” of Inside Out begins by taking viewers in- out the movie, and each emotion acts like personality that make Riley who she is. Her adults who watch the movie to consider side the mind of Riley Anderson, follow- its name...most of the time. Disgust is dis- fi ve islands are Family Island, Friendship what makes them unique. ing her mental progress as she endures a gusted by almost everything, Anger has a Island, Hockey Island, Honesty Island and With clever humor, witty lines, and tough move from Minnesota to San Fran- short temper, and Sadness is, well, sad. The Goofball Island. thought-out (pun intended) characters, In- cisco. In her subconscious mind are fi ve emotions have emotions! The writers of the movie gave insight side Out does not disappoint viewers. Inside distinct emotions: joy (yellow), sadness The plot line and concept of Inside Out into Riley’s personality and “islands,” which Out is being screened at Teaneck Cinemas, (blue), disgust (green), fear (purple) and an- are clever, and although at times the mov- makes viewers think about what their own Bow Tie Bergenfi eld Cinemas, Ridgefi eld ger (red), each with a specifi c job to protect ie drags on, you can’t help but root for Riley mind “islands” are. 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40 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM EDUCATION A Teacher’s Creed

By Wallace Greene ham and Moses both did it in instances that tity, and to give over the basics of Jew- Listen and understand the singular pur- God allowed. In those situations, the breach ish literacy. pose of your mission. You shall love your [This drash was was tolerated and accepted. However, in • You shall not worship the false idols of students (in whom God resides) uncondi- scheduled to be deliv- the Torah, when authority is not respected, every new theory, curriculum, teaching tionally, even to the point of spending your ered on Shabbat at there are dire consequences. There is a fi ne tool, technology or technique. Stick to own money on them. You must constantly CAJE26, in Fort Collins, line between inspiration and arrogance, be- the basics. You shall not rely vainly or review what has been taught and select les- CO at Colorado State tween creativity and lack of derekh eretz. exclusively on touchy-feely exercises in sons that resonate in real life, beyond the University. Due to the We need to be very selective in the battles place of basic skill acquisition. doors of the classroom, in students’ homes. birth of Chana Elke we fi ght in order to win the war. • You shall introduce some creative fun in Ignite a fi re in your students’ hearts and bat Ari Zvi, the author’s A bit later, we are instructed not to add your instruction. All work and no play minds so that Judaism will always be a part granddaughter, it was to or to diminish what is written in the To- makes for a dull classroom. of their lives wherever they go. not presented at CAJE. It is being presented rah (Deuteronomy 4:2). As educators, we Traditionally, repetition is understood here in print in honor of her graduation from must understand, and be committed to, to mean emphasis. The Bible is the ulti- Yavneh Academy.*] core issues and curricular goals. Instruc- mate pedagogic text. Its main instructional Being asked to speak on Parshat tion needs to be focused and directed. Too feature is controlled redundancy; i.e., signif- Va’Ethanan is a darshan’s dream. Aside many fl ourishes or bells and whistles, and icant concepts and passages are constantly from the dramatic episode in which Moses the essence is lost and not communicated. being repeated. As teachers we have a huge is shown the Promised Land, but is not al- Inadequate preparation is also educational task, and an even greater responsibility. We lowed to enter, we encounter the Ten Com- malpractice. are links in the chain of Jewish tradition mandments and the Sh’ma. In addition, it is We are here because somewhere along stretching back to Sinai. We must impart also Shabbat Nahamu, the Sabbath of Con- the line we were inspired by a talented many facts and details. However, the main solation following Tisha B’Av. There is a sur- teacher. We were touched by someone • Honor your elders. Learn from and value core ideas must be emphasized and repeat- feit of riches to be mined in this week’s To- who was passionate, sincere, competent, those who have signifi cant experience. ed again and again. A little differently each rah reading. exciting and knowledgeable. Moses tells • You shall never embarrass a student. time, perhaps, but repeated nonetheless. Despite the wealth of general sermonic the Jewish people, “Don’t forget the Sinai • You shall never be untrue to your beliefs, If we succeed in creating another gen- opportunities presented here, I wish to fo- experience.” (Deuteronomy 4:9 11) Those your institution, your colleagues or your eration of inspired, proud and literate Jews cus on the lessons that we as teachers can who stood at Sinai experienced the thun- students. and maybe a cadre of passionate teachers it derive from this parsha. I will homiletically der and lightning of a transformational ex- • You shall not steal. You may always bor- will indeed be a consolation. Nahamu, Na- extrapolate meanings from verses that may perience. They were instructed to take with row ideas from others, but you must al- hamu Ami stray from their original understanding but them not only the content but the fi re- ways give them credit. You must always *A version of this article appeared in not their intent. I feel that these interpreta- works as well, and pass it on to their chil- abide by copyright laws. Jewish Education News (JESNA, Winter tions have teleological validity. dren. We need to be those models to mo- • You shall not validate any falsehood or 5762) p. 13. God rebuffs Moses’s plea to enter Isra- tivate and excite our students just as we deception in word or deed. You may not el (Deuteronomy 3:23 29). How often do we were motivated to transmit our passion for accept distortions or misinterpretations Dr. Wallace Greene, a veteran educator, was the Direc- chafe and bristle under the seemingly ar- Judaism, as well as Judaism itself. in the name of “progressive education.” tor of Jewish Educational Services at the Jewish Feder- bitrary decisions of supervisors? The les- Moses repeats the Ten Commandments Be true to your vision. ation of Northern NJ for a decade; has served as a day- son here is that we need to make ourselves (Deuteronomy 5:1 18). My rendition is some- • You shall not covet any other profession, school principal, most notably at the Joseph Kushner heard, but ultimately, we must accept and what different: for in your hands lies the destiny of the Hebrew Academy; was the founder of the Sinai Schools adhere to the authority structure. The To- • You shall remember that your Prime Jewish people. and was one of the founding faculty members at The rah contains a number of cases where au- Objective is to foster in your students a The Shma likewise lends itself to multi- Frisch School. thority was successfully challenged. Abra- sense of Jewish pride and Jewish iden- ple layers of meaning (Deuteronomy 6:4 9). Mindfulness in the Classroom By Nancy Siegel medicine and society, defi nes mindfulness room. We would be equipping them with engaged might be having a very hard day, as “paying attention in the present mo- the necessary life skills to help them be with no refl ection on her or her teaching. Mindfulness is get- ment, on purpose, and without judgment.” more aware of, and tap into, their pas- Having that awareness might make it easi- ting a lot of attention When articulated like this, it almost sions, interests and creative potential er to understand and respect what’s going these days. We read sounds simple. Just pay attention. And do throughout their lives, helping them be- on with him. Maybe he has trouble at home. about it in our news- it on purpose. Ok. “Without judgment,” come valuable members of their com- Maybe just showing him a little compas- papers and our maga- hmm, that part might not be so simple, but munities. sion might better serve both student and zines. We hear how ce- come on, paying attention on purpose is But how can we teach our stu- teacher, creating a positive ripple effect lebrities, professional easy, right? dents if we don’t know how to do it throughout the entire class. athletes, corporate ex- As educators, we know better. None of ourselves? Teaching is demanding. Current cognitive neuroscience re- ecutives and even politicians are embrac- this is simple. We know only too well in Not only do teachers need to know search and evidence-based classroom ing the age-old art and science of mind- this age of constant distraction that pay- their content, but also they need pedagogy have shown that the reg- fulness. Universities are teaching it and ing attention is very diffi cult for a lot of to be wizards of attention, be- ulation of emotion, attention, scientists are researching it. But while there our students, and for us, too. And throw in ing aware of the entire class- thought and behavior is the ex- certainly is a lot of buzz about it, mindful- “do it on purpose” and then “don’t judge it,” room and everything that’s go- ecutive function in ourselves ness in education is relatively new. well…that’s not for the faint of heart at all! ing on in it. They need to be attuned to and our students that is cultivated with Oftentimes when I put the words mind- We, as educators, know that there is the level of student engagement as well as mindfulness training. fulness and education in the same sen- so much uncertainty about our students’ to the social-emotional dynamics of the Harnessing the capacity for our atten- tence I feel like I’m going to have to make a futures. We don’t know what jobs will be classroom. Understanding the functions tion, as well as pro-social behavior, empa- hard case for soft skills. available for them. And quite frankly, like of emotions in the classroom and under- thy and self-regulation helps reduce stress, Mindfulness awareness is at the heart never before in the fi eld, we don’t even standing that emotional reactivity affects and improve self-awareness and refl ective (double entendre intended) of social and know what we are preparing them for. But teaching, as well as learning, is crucial in capacities, and these are all necessary for emotional learning, which is all about soft one thing we do know is that it will be fostering a harmonious and healthy learn- a successful classroom and for effective skills like empathy, compassion and kind- of great value if they have an inner reser- ing environment. teaching. ness, to name a few. Historically in educa- voir of tools like resilience, calming strat- Developing and maintaining a mo- What would schools look like if when tion soft skills have taken a back seat to the egies, relaxation techniques and tools for ment-by-moment awareness of what’s go- a student is frustrated, angry, disappointed, hard skills of academic intelligence and self-awareness, modulation and regulation. ing on, beginning with thoughts, feelings, sad or even feeling joyful and proud, she performance. Academic rigor has driven A toolbox fi lled with these things will cer- bodily sensations and surrounding envi- would hear these words from her teach- our schools. But we are starting to see that tainly help them better navigate through ronment is a great springboard for creat- er, “Take a few moments to sit quietly… it is equally, if not more, important to sup- our changing times. ing a safe and supportive classroom that bring your awareness to your breath. Just ob- port the well-being of our students, as well What if we taught students how to nurtures and supports growth. And this all serve its natural rhythm, watching as it ris- as our own. What better way to do that fi nd peace and calm within themselves? starts with the teacher. es and falls. As you watch and observe your than through mindfulness training? If we could start teaching children, be- When a teacher can learn to pay atten- breath, also have an awareness of the feel- What is mindfulness? Jon Kabat-Zin, ginning at young ages how to do this tion to her own thoughts and feelings with- ings you are having, without needing to PhD, who is internationally best known through the practice of mindfulness, the out judging them, she might just see that the for bringing mindfulness into mainstream benefi ts would reach way past the class- student who is slumped in his chair and not  CONTINUED ON P. 44

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(See this churning habits, I have fl own to Florida 24 months you will NOT be approved for a sonal) great article for best methods of churning on more than 20 occasions and each time Chase-branded card.” • Chase Marriott Rewards Premier (Busi- cards for annual vacation getaways: http:// did not have to pay out of pocket for my So it looks like for the time being, con- ness) www.iheartbudgets.net/2013/01/churning- fl ights and hotel stays, using the miles and sumers like me will no longer be allowed • Chase Ritz-Carlton credit-cards-for-travel-and-hotel-rewards/.) points I generated to cover the cost of my to churn, earn and burn Chase Ultimate Re- • Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Pre- Say, for example, credit card X offers trips. And in addition to covering the cost ward credit card offers. The cards included mier (Personal) you an initial signup bonus of 50,000 air- of my Florida trips this past year, I took an in this new policy are: • Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Pre- line miles when you spend $2,000 within anniversary trip with my wife and traveled • Chase Freedom mier (Business) three months, and credit card Y offers you to Las Vegas, and due to unfortunate fami- • Chase Ink Cash • Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus 30,000 hotel points when you spend $1,000 ly circumstances, fl ew as well with my ex- • Chase Ink Plus • Chase United MileagePlus Explorer (Per- within the fi rst three months; a churner tended family to Los Angeles, and on both • Chase Sapphire Preferred sonal) would sign up for the fi rst card, spend the occasions did not pay for my airfare and • Chase Slate • Chase United MileagePlus Explorer necessary money to earn the bonus miles, hotel stay. I expected Chase to start cracking down (Business) put aside or cancel that fi rst credit card, and The banks are pretty lenient when it on bonus offer freebies, as Chase is known • Chase United Club then move on to the next card with the ho- comes to allowing consumers to apply for their strict fi nancial policies, and in- But it’s not far-fetched to say that Chase tel points bonus offer. for multiple credit cards and don’t restrict dividuals and businesses have reported (and others) will eventually look to elimi- Some background: Many fi nancial in- the bonus offers on the continuous usage having their personal and business bank nate all churning opportunities that don’t stitutions and banks offer credit cards that of the credit card. However, very recently, accounts shut down due to internal regu- result in their exclusive fi nancial gain. come with signifi cant sign-up bonuses. Chase Bank has decided to do otherwise. lating policies that Chase representatives When and if that happens, I’ll be looking They do so in order to encourage the public Less than two weeks ago, Chase issued ultimately never disclose. So it’s no secret for a new hobby. But I highly doubt the one to use their credit card and thereby gener- a new approval policy, and you’d be sur- that Chase is taking the lead in restricting I fi nd to replace credit card churning will ate ongoing revenue due to its continuous prised to learn their policy revision did not consumers from opening cards purely for come close to being as lucrative... usage. Churning credit cards is the meth- have anything to do with one’s credit score, the sake of earning credit card bonuses, Stay tuned for our next article where od of using credit cards specifi cally for the debt-to-income ratio or length of credit his- which ultimately costs Chase money. we show you how to earn the Southwest sign-up bonuses, and once those bonuses tory. Chase’s policy change dealt specifi cal- I guess the $25 billion bailout of tax- Companion Pass!

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By Ellie Wolf and was afraid to try, the in- they do not truly address the core issue of structor coaxed her to the fear. And so it has been for the fearful old- Welcome to Summer! With the ad- end of the diving board—and er child or young adult heading off to camp, vent of summer camps, the kids are burst- then pushed her into the wa- with fear of the water on their mind, await- ing with anticipation for the diverse recre- ter! The child did manage— ed by a well-meaning—but often unpre- ational opportunities that camps offer—a amidst her spluttering, fl ail- pared—water instruction program. While major one being swimming, water-based ing and sobbing with fear there might be a few exceptional cases, the activities, and other events that revolve and humiliation—to some- average camp and swim instruction pro- around an environment of water. Many how get herself to the side. grams do not include specialized instruction kids crave the water instructional and But the result was demoral- for fearful older children. sports programs, and look forward to them izing and left an enduring Very often we will hear someone say, with great anticipation. In this region of imprint of fear and paralysis “I can’t swim.” However, active listening the country, this craving is amplifi ed by the that had extensive and long- joined with a careful look at the speaker’s relatively limited window of seasonal time term consequences in oth- facial expression might reveal the possi- available for outdoor water activities. We er areas of her life. One of bly deeper meaning of, “I am afraid.” Many have the swift interlude of summer—a few those consequences evolved into the con- Imagine the impact of this situation on people equate these two concepts. Some- short months with long warm days. And tinual undercurrent of building trepidation her private family life: a mitzvah normally times even the people who say them also then—the fl eeting opportunity disappears, during the week prior to every single visit approached with spirituality and joy, cruelly equate them. Although the issues certainly almost as fast as it came. she made to the mikvah, and tortured her converted instead into a regular occurrence have points of intersection with each oth- But there is a small minority of kids—as for 20 long years—until she successfully of anxiety and fear. This situation is also a er, they are distinctly different issues, and well as adults—who shudder at the thought completed a specialized program for adults challenge for the wonderful women who require very different responses to mean- of going to a pool or near a lake. Minori- who are afraid of the water. Not swimming are mikvah attendants. Kindness, patience ingfully and appropriately address the core ty that they are, their fear of the water is lessons. and understanding go a very long way; yet issue. much more than a minor issue for them. Some are terrifi ed to enter a pool area or go near a lake or the ocean. This real terror is never minor, and for these kids and adults, just the thought can send their pulse into overdrive and make them break into a sweat. Most of them will do just about an- ything else in order to avoid even a remote possibility that they will have to get near— or heaven forbid, into—the water. To these people this terror is very real, very major and—especially in the case of adults and older children—often substantiated by a terrifying previous experience. Wearing a life-jacket in a paddle boat in three feet of water is not safe enough for them.

When someone you know discloses their fear of water, it is important to val- idate their fear or at least not minimize or demean the terror they feel. Often, well-meaning family and friends will make off-handed, uninvited and demeaning re- marks about this type of fear. Frequent in- sensitive remarks include: “Oh, that’s easy to fi x…why don’t you just take swimming lessons?” or “Did your old Uncle Schmen- drik strike fear in your heart about how you could drown in a teaspoon of water?” Saying that is worse than saying nothing. Better: simply acknowledge the comment with understanding and support. Worse: consider this frightful story told by a friend about a supposedly “creden- tialed” water safety instructor in a sum- mer camp program. The instructor goad- ed this child that she should jump from the low diving board and swim to the side of the pool. This skill was part of the regu- lar swim instruction program, and had sup- posedly been mastered by most of the chil- dren. Although the child pleaded she was not ready and could not swim well enough

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By Shoval Gur-Aryeh, PhD er authority keeps people from engaging for someone to lure a child into his bunga- • Being touched in an inappropriate man- in such acts. Unfortunately, it isn’t so. Peo- low under a false pretense. ner is an obvious example of sexual In my work as a psy- ple who sexually abuse children are not all Parents can reduce the risk of their chil- abuse. Less obvious to children is be- chotherapist over the the same and so there is no one description dren being victimized by reviewing some ing spoken to in a way that refl ects sex- years, I’ve treated and that accurately describes all sexual abusers. basic safety measures with them. For exam- ual intent. Children need to be educat- counseled many Jewish However, for some offenders, their abusive ple, children should know how to return to ed about the various things a person and non-Jewish victims behavior is a compulsion and such compul- their bungalow from several approaches to might say to them to lure them into be- and perpetrators of sex- sions are not easily controlled regardless of minimize getting lost. Also, it’s good to have ing abused. ual abuse. Moreover, I’ve received special- how religious they are. several “safe houses” children can go to if • Children need to be encouraged to in- ized training in evaluating sex offenders Child victims of sexual abuse know their they feel threatened when their parents form an adult immediately if they are to determine the likelihood that they will abuser in as many as 93 percent of cases. are not around. Children should always be approached or touched in an inappro- commit another sex offense. with at least one other child if at all possi- priate manner. With the summer months upon us, I’d How to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse ble. Finally, children should be instructed • Children need to know that they will like to share some important information I treat and evaluate sex offenders and not to enter into a bungalow or other pri- never get into trouble if they tell some- about child sexual abuse that can help par- I’m aware of the harsh realities. Still, my vate area alone with someone else. one about being sexually abused. ents ensure the safety of their children. wife and I let our children roam around in Summer camps also can be danger zones shul on Shabbat. We shuttle our children for children if caution isn’t taken. Not all sex- How to Respond If a Child Is Abused Child Sexual Abuse Is Far More to and from birthday parties and play dates, ual abusers are adults. Statistics indicate that Having any harm come to one’s child is Common Than People Think send them off to school each day, and enroll approximately 40 percent of perpetrators a parent’s worst nightmare. However, it’s Statistics indicate that approximate- them in activities and programs during the are older or larger children and such chil- important to know what to do should it ly one in four girls and one in six boys are summer. We cannot raise our children in a dren are in no short supply at camp. happen. sexually assaulted before age 18. It may be vacuum. Rather, safety and security come I encourage parents to talk to camps According to some estimates, as many tempting to believe that such abuse is far through empowering ourselves and our chil- about the policies and guidelines they have as 40 percent of children do not show signs less prevalent in the Jewish community. dren by learning what to do and not to do. to minimize the risk of abuse and to report of having been sexually abused. Yet, many Unfortunately, this is not the case. Data sug- In this sense, knowledge is power and it if it occurs. Ask if staff have received train- children who’ve been abused experience gests that child sexual abuse occurs within when we’re talking about child sexual ing about how to identify and respond to very serious, long-term consequences that the Jewish community at around the same abuse, this couldn’t be truer. Sexual abuse child abuse. Ask if there is a policy that coun- manifest in many areas of their lives, in- rate as found in secular society. thrives on lack of awareness and denial. selors should never be alone with campers. cluding their mental health (e.g., depres- Abuse in the Jewish community may Plain and simple, perpetrators are able to You also want to know how many counse- sion, eating disorders, and post-traumatic seem less prevalent for several reasons. In do what they do because they have access lors sleep with the campers in their cabin. stress), romantic and familial relationships general, child sexual abuse is severely un- to children and because children and their and professional lives. der-reported. Abused children may not caretakers are uninformed and unprepared General Conversation Tips for Hollywood portrayals would have us come forward because they think they are to respond to these threats to their safety. Parents to Discuss With Their believe that children who’ve been sexual- to blame and often feel ashamed and guilty. Many families will spend the next cou- Children About Sexual Abuse ly abused provide clear, detailed accounts Also, Orthodox parents may not generally ple months in a bungalow colony and it’s • Children should understand that it’s of their abuse. In reality, children often tell be comfortable initiating discussions with important to know how to protect one’s never ok to “keep a secret” from their their story gradually, after a period of time their children about sex and inappropriate children in this environment. Families that parents. has elapsed, and through indirect hints or sexual contact. This can result in children stay there each summer tend to be very fa- • In plain language, children should be ed- subtle references to the abuse. Often, this is feeling embarrassed about disclosing to an- miliar with one another and this breeds ucated about their bodies. done because the child is unsure if the per- yone when they’ve been abused. the kind of trust that enables someone to • Children need to know that no one is son they’re telling will believe them or crit- It may be tempting to discount sexual abuse a child. Add the fact that children allowed to touch their private parts or icize them. abuse in the Jewish community because of are frequently allowed to run around the to inappropriately touch other parts of a desire to believe that answering to a high- grounds on their own and it is all too easy their bodies.  CONTINUED ON P. 46

clarity, and improved concentration, focus, our culture associates weakness with emo- room and throughout the school. What a Mindfulness in the Classroom attention, confl ict resolution and empathy. tional traits like vulnerability, for example, great way to promote a positive school cli-  CONTINUED FROM P. 41 It also promotes teacher engagement, ex- these traits do not represent weakness at mate and culture! citement, empowerment and satisfaction. all, just the opposite. It takes a tremendous I have done this work in the classroom change a thing. Watch them like waves of This, in turn, reduces teacher burnout, re- amount of inner strength and fortitude to with educators and children of all ages, be- the ocean, coming and going. Now with con- sulting in greater teacher retention. be mindfully aware of ourselves and oth- ginning with early childhood all the way scious attention deepen your breath, and Sometimes we think that slowing down ers, which is exactly what our students through high school. I have seen fi rsthand bring awareness to the stomach as the in- to pay attention in the moment is “do- will need for their future success, howev- how cultivating a mindfulness practice hale makes it rise and the exhale makes it ing nothing,” which in today’s high-tech, er that will be defi ned. benefi ts both the students and the teach- fall. Then to make the breath even deeper, fast-paced world is perceived of as a waste Parker Palmer says we come to teach- ers. Occasionally I will bump into former on an inhale watch the stomach rise, then of time. However, it is anything but that! ing for reasons of the heart. Mindfulness students and I will hear things like “I re- the ribs expand, and on the exhale watch When a teacher takes intentional pauses to education is one way to support and sus- member the breathing we did together the ribs release and the stomach contract. focus on what is happening in the now, it is tain that heart-centered love of the voca- and it really helped me over the years, es- Now go even deeper, building the upward easier to take in the entire classroom, and tion, which will foster greater teacher sat- pecially to help relieve my anxiety and movement of the breath even higher while each and every student. A purposeful pause isfaction and gratifi ed longevity in the nervousness before tests!” breathing deep into the belly, then the ribs, allows time to notice even the smallest de- fi eld. When teachers take their own brief In this fast-paced, technologically ad- now the collarbones, and on the exhale al- tail. It’s a break from the sometimes fre- moments to pause and center themselves, vanced world, sometimes, as educators, low the exhale to descend from the collar- netic pace of the classroom. A time to ask, they are leading by example and modeling we just need to stop…before we can con- bones, to the ribs and fi nally the belly while “What’s happening now? How am I feel- the type of attention, self-control and regu- tinue…to breathe…to pay attention in the engaging the abdominal muscles.” ing? What do my students need?” By do- lation they hope to foster in their students. present moment…without judgment…and There are many benefi ts to doing this ing this we are modeling mindFUL(L)ness Using mindfulness as a practice bring mindfulness into the classroom. type of wave breathing, including calming vs. mindLESSness. And when students take of self-discovery helps equip teachers down diffi cult emotions and circumstanc- mindful pauses, it allows time for them to with the skills they need, as continuous Nancy Siegel began her career in the early-child- es. Using mindfulness as an intervention process both content and their experiences, self-learners, to foster a calm, relaxed and hood classroom and is currently an Educational Con- like this helps students be more in touch which leads to better retention. enlivened classroom fi lled with creativi- sultant specializing in mindfulness education and with their internal state, physically, men- While these are considered soft skills ty, innovation, collaboration and coopera- kids’ yoga teacher training. She was the Founder tally and emotionally, helping them be in education, and fall under the catego- tion. When everyone in the classroom is and Director of CADDY Camp and Nesheemah Yoga able to identify their feelings and self-mod- ry of social emotional learning (SEL), they able to tune into what is happening in the Center where she created and implemented educa- ulate which ultimately leads to better stu- shouldn’t be considered second-rate to the present moment without judgment, rather tionally based and yoga-inspired programming that dent learning. more admired hard skills of academic in- than rehashing the past or imagining the has resonated with school leaders, educators, par- Developing a mindfulness practice in telligence and performance. Thanks to future, it fosters a greater sense of an ap- ents and children. Nancy has a M.A. in Educational schools is learnable and offers many bene- the valuable work of social scientists like preciation for everyone. This is the perfect Leadership and is a Yoga Alliance certifi ed yoga in- fi ts for both the teachers as well as the stu- Brene Brown and others, we are becoming way to support the well-being of all, cre- structor for both children and adults. dents, including an inner sense of calm and more open to understanding that, while ating a positive ripple effect in the class-

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mistakes and triumphs. Read related articles. Blazing Your Own Path to Success Attend courses and seminars. Seek out ap- prenticeships for low-risk, on-the-job experi- By Rabbi Naphtali Hoff perior tools and/or their good fortune. And 1. Believe in yourself—It is extremely ence. All of these can help you build effi cacy, sometimes they are the correct ones. diffi cult to get anywhere if you don’t be- shorten your learning curve, and strengthen Did you ever look However, this can’t be the full explana- lieve deeply in yourself and your abilities. your inner resolve and confi dence. around in amazement at tion. We are all aware of many “rags to rich- Sometimes, you can use an injection of 4. Set goals—Effort without a clear plan people who have achieved es” stories, accounts of individuals who be- positivity and support from others to get is likely to not produce the desired out- extraordinary things, yet gan their lives and careers with much larger you started. But at some point you have to come. Take the time (alone, or better yet, don’t appear to be all that decks stacked against them than we did, yet be able to sustain your efforts with a pro- with a coach or colleague) to set clear, ac- extraordinary? These are people who have still managed to do great things. Even if you found sense of capacity, especially when tionable goals with clear deadlines and de- greatly succeeded in business, in politics, in were to argue that these people are rare ex- you start to experience inevitable setbacks. liverables. This will help you focus your the arts, in sports or in some other space, ceptions, the “one in a million” who defy 2. Align objectives with abilities—Obvi- time and energies and motivate you to stay but in many respects seem pretty much the cruel odds of life, their successes remind ously, we are not all good at everything and the course. on par with you (or even inferior to you) us that greater attainment is possible if we belief alone won’t open most doors. That’s 5. Take measured risks—Every new en- in terms of their core abilities and talents. learn to approach things correctly. why it’s important to take the time to think deavor carries some degree of risk. This is How is it, you wonder, that they “made it” It’s also a cop-out. There will always be about what you are really good at or can be- particularly true when you seek to rise from in such a robust manner while you con- people out there who are smarter, more tal- come very good at. This includes assessing good (or not-so-good) to great. So many peo- tinue to muddle along in relative obscuri- ented and more lucky than you. Especial- your existing skills and knowledge as well as ple never pursue their dreams because they ty, earning a pedestrian income and feeling ly nowadays, when international talent can your ability to learn and master new things. are unwilling to upset their existing apple somewhat unfulfi lled? be easily identifi ed and accessed, we cannot It also includes your passion, which is the carts and stretch a bit beyond their comfort Perhaps, you tell yourself, these individ- even rely on our “home fi eld advantage” in or- engine that will ultimately drive your pro- zones. Of course, all risk taking should be uals do possess special qualities that you der to advance. If you wish to occupy a differ- cess forward. Seek to align your abilities measured and responsible in nature. are unaware of and were able to leverage ent plane within your respective occupation- (current and projected) with your goals so 6. Work hard—There is no substitute for them to achieve success. Maybe they ben- al or career space, you have to focus more on that you can likelier achieve what you want. hard work. It sounds so simple, but this fre- efi tted from favorable timing, connections, what you can do in order to get there. 3. Learn, learn and learn some more— quently gets overlooked. So often we ob- family wealth or other advantages that Of course, there is no clear, straightfor- Do as much research as possible about your serve successful people and focus on the helped propel them onto a higher plateau. ward path to success, but there are some goals and how best to achieve them. Speak here and now while losing sight of the many Those are the easy answers. Others suc- steps that can help to clear the straightest to others who have gone down that path ceeded more than you because of their su- pathway to your personal success. previously to learn from their experiences,  CONTINUED ON P. 47

• Sudden nightmares and other unex- it’s important to report it to the authori- er, children may fear rejection by adults Preventing and Responding plained sleep problems ties immediately. This is absolutely criti- when they disclose the abuse, so it is es- to Child Sexual Abuse in • Being uncharacteristically distracted cal, fi rst and foremost to provide the child sential that adults monitor the way they the Jewish Community and distant with the proper treatment and support speak so that children feel supported.  CONTINUED FROM P. 44 • Severe mood swings that he or she will desperately need. Fur- Parents should help the child to under- • Sudden fear of certain people or places thermore, immediate action serves to pro- stand it wasn’t their fault and that it took No single sign will reveal if a child has • Sudden preoccupation with drawing or tect other children who may be, or have great courage to report the abuse. been abused, but observing a collection of talking about sexual topics, or engaging been, victimized by the abuser. Although it will be diffi cult, it’s impor- signs may suggest that further attention is in sexualized behavior Fortunately, northern New Jersey has tant to remain calm and to hide whatev- warranted. Some signs include: When child sexual abuse is discovered, several Jewish agencies that provide valu- er fear, anger, or rage one may feel upon able treatment for children who’ve been learning from a child that he or she has victimized, as well as educational pro- been abused. Children will need to see grams for children and their caregivers. their parents as a steady, calm presence For example, Jewish Family Service & Chil- in their life, especially because their emo- dren’s Center of Clifton-Passaic offers child tional world will likely be in turmoil. therapy and family therapy. The agency’s The encouraging news is that child sex- highly regarded Project S.A.R.A.H. includes ual abuse is on the decline. For example, the Aleinu Safety Kid program that is de- from 1992 to 2010, there was a 62 percent signed to educate and train children and decline in reported abuse. The reduction is their parents, schools, and camps about likely due to a variety of factors, including child sexual abuse. (Look up the feature ar- increased awareness, better and more pre- ticle about their program in last week’s is- vention measures in the community, and To benefit members of our community and beyond. sue of the Jewish Link.) a better focus on developing training pro- In Teaneck, there is Jewish Family Ser- grams for professionals and authorities. vice of Bergen and North Hudson and in If it’s true that it takes a community Elizabeth, there is Jewish Family Service of to raise our children, it is also true that it WANTED: Central New Jersey, both of which provide takes a community to ensure our children Boys and girls clothing, coats & shoes, size infant to 14, in valuable services to their communities. are kept safe. It starts with us, the parents, VERY GOOD condition. Great care must be taken in how and extends to our schools, shuls, camps we help a victimized child through the and everything in between. May this sum- • It is most helpful if you pre-sort clothing by gender and process of reporting abuse and receiv- mer (and the years that follow) fi nd all our size and label the bags! ing treatment for it. As I explained earli- children in good health. • Please do not donate garments with holes, rips or stains! • Please no camp, school or personalized t-shirts.

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By Bracha Schwartz Every week, Kitchn Synch presents six Meal kits fi ll a void for different options, and you choose three many kinds of consum- It’s a really busy week coming up, you meals and the number of people you want ers. Singles, working cou- think with trepidation, but you have to put to serve. Looking through the menu one ples, parents with small dinner on the table. The family will protest week, I found: London broil with balsamic children, empty nest- if you try pizza or spaghetti every night. plum sauce, potato scallion pancakes, jala- ers—who doesn’t need And prepared take-out never tastes quite peno aioli and roasted baby carrots; Chick- to shave time off meal fresh by the time everyone eats it. So be- en paillard with za’atar, Israeli couscous preparation without sac- sides cloning yourself, or fi guring out how with golden raisins and almonds and fen- rifi cing quality? People to make the day longer than 24 hours, do nel salad and Pretzel chicken fi ngers with who don’t live near ko- you have any options? maple dip, charred edamame, purple cab- sher markets also benefi t Kitchn Synch meal kit comes with recipe and pre-cut, pre- from Kitchn Synch. Out- measured ingredients. side the New York met- ropolitan area, Kitchn Synch delivers to In 2009, he was named Director of Op- Philadelphia, Baltimore, Silver Spring and erations and Business Development for Boston. Headed to the Hamptons this sum- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and expanded mer? Let Kitchn Synch do the shopping the company from its base in Los Ange- and chopping, so you can spend extra time les, to eight locations in New York City in on the beach. 12 months. The box at your door is put togeth- Soclof plans to add a bridal registry er by a “talented operational team” as- and Shabbos and Yom Tov packages. But sembled by Soclof from his many years he wants to make sure consumers under- Kitchn Synch steak dinner. Kitchn Synch chicken dinner. in the hospitality industry. You may not stand and feel comfortable with the con- CREDIT: COURTESY OF KITCHN SYNCH CREDIT: COURTESY OF KITCHN SYNCH know Douglas, but you are probably well cept fi rst. “Now we are busy building the Douglas Soclof feels your pain. Even bage and rice noodle salad. The price is acquainted with Dougie’s. Soclof began foundation,” he said. “Then we can build better, he has a solution. Kitchn Synch puts the same for all selections: two people, 6 Dougie’s in 1994 and sold the company an incredible house on top.” together everything you need for three meals, for $89.95; four people, 12 meals for in 2008 after growing it to 15 locations. To order, visit www.kitchnsynch.com. meals with Kof-K supervision, and delivers $179.80; or the Family Plan, 6 adults, 12 kids the package to your door. There, in a per- for $179.80. fectly organized box, wrapped and nestled The prices fall in between what it in ice, are three recipes with pre-measured would cost to shop yourself and the price ingredients, ready to come together with of fully prepared food. “People don’t real- Destinations $[;QUUK

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Holy Roller Kosher Sausage to appeal to young millennial consumers then sold Chopin. Meanwhile Marc was Truck Roams Manhattan who “hate being bored.” After 18 months not only transitioning to Vodka thanks to (Yeahthatskosher and combined sources) of research, Ferrero, the company behind his mentor Eddie Phillips but also becom- A kosher sausage cart launched last Febru- Tic Tacs and Nutella, found that there are ing increasingly spiritual. The Gold family ary in midtown Manhattan— Holy Rollers three reasons why people eat Tic Tacs: to in Israel turned out to be a perfect fi t. The — is both the fi rst Glatt kosher meat cart freshen their breath, to get a quick fruity family, originally expelled from Russia in and the fi rst kosher sausage cart (or truck) burst and for “emotional rescue.” First in- 1824, moved to Safed (Tzfat) along with the troduced in 1969, Tic Tacs are now sold entire community where they continued in over 100 countries. Packages produced to make vodka in the fi nest Russian tradi- in Israel and Canada are certifi ed kosher; tion. This art was passed on from father American-produced packages are not cer- to son, today run by Yossi and his dad Jo- tifi ed kosher. seph Gold. A new research study published in the Yossi’s journey took him to the Israe- Health Benefits of Black Rice International Journal of Obesity reported li Air Force, then to medical school, to Bra- (Naturalnews.com and combined sourc- that eating two to three servings of ber- zil where he became a plastic surgeon and es) Black rice, packed with a variety of nu- ries, grapes and other summer fruits can then to Germany to perfect the art of mak- trients, is one of the healthiest foods avail- transform extra, or “bad” fat, into “good,” ing vodka. able today. Black rice contains a variety of calorie-burning fat. The ingredient said to to appear in NYC in years. The main sau- antioxidants, is thought to prevent heart be the cause is resveratrol, the same ingre- sages available are Polish, Cajun and Sweet attack, contains low glucose content and dient that purportedly holds the health Italian, with other menu items available is low in calories, yet rich in fi ber and iron. benefi ts of red wine as well. Based on a such as Double Dogs, Grilled Chicken and The rice gets its black color from the high study conducted on mice with this ingre- Pulled Brisket, all served inside fresh ho- volume chemicals in the antioxidants dient, scientists discovered that mice who agies. The menu includes 14 items, which present in it. Black rice is also a possible ate a diet which included .1% of resveratrol combine the meat choice with a combo of prevention from serious illnesses such daily gained 40% less weight than mice toppings, sauces and veggies that include: as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and even cancer. who did not. The extra dose of resvera- chili, pastrami, BBQ sauce, ketchup, gar- One of the reasons why black rice is so nu- trol changed the mice’s extra white fat lic mayo, mustard, Sriracha, lettuce, toma- tritious is because it contains bran, where into “beige fat,” the “good” type of fat that to, grilled onions, etc. If you can think of burns off regular body fat as fuel for your any combination of the above ingredients, body, the existence of which was proven they’ll make it for you. in the journal Cell in 2012. This new dis- The sausages are made by the cart’s covery only adds to the already promoted owners at a location in NJ. Holy Rollers is benefi ts of resveratrol. glatt kosher certifi ed under the OU. Current hours of operation are 10:30am – 5/6pm — U.S. Entrepreneur Turns Vodka but be prepared to fi nd the cart at other lo- Into a Spiritual Experience cations around the city at night. (Menachem Lubinsky/Kosher Today) Marc’s mission was to have the Golds The cart often takes a position on the Marc Grossfi eld is a typical entrepreneur produce vodka out of the seven species NW corner of 52nd & 6th Ave. near the cor- who managed a number of successful busi- of the land of Israel (i.e. fi gs, dates, pome- ner from the Diamond District during the nesses and eventually sold his marketing granate, wheat, barley, olives, grapes) so daytime. Holy Rollers’ Facebook page pro- promotions company to a public company. that Jews who wish to make a blessing vides daily updates regarding location. Vis- Through family connections, he hooked up over the original seven species could do it https://www.facebook.com/HolyRoller- with Eddie Philips of Millennium Imports so, and even a non-practicing Jew or non- sKosherCarts. and soon he was learning about such up- Jew could feel some spirituality in making most of its nutrients are packed. It should scale brands as Chopin and Belvedere. Ed- a toast. He even imported sand from Israel Tic Tacs to Launch New be noted that cooking black rice is trickier die seized the opportunity about 35 years to put a handful into every fancy bottle of Line: Tic Tac Mixers than cooking the typical white and brown ago when Poland was undergoing its tran- Aviv. The water is from the Kinneret, the (Foxnews.com) Tic Tac is launching rice--it can take almost an hour of cook- sition from Communism and managed to Sea of Galilee. new fl avors designed to appeal to the in- ing time. Black rice is sweeter than oth- become the sole importer of the upscale Vodka is made from 40% alcohol and decisive millennial consumer. The new er types of rice, which makes it a good in- Belvedere Vodka. 60% water. There is even symbolism in line, called Tic Tac Mixers, will feature two gredient for desserts such as puddings and It was a time when Absolut virtually the triangular shape of the bottle, repre- new fl avors, cherry rice cakes. It can be a good side dish in sal- controlled the luxury market with an av- senting body, mind and spirit. “The bot- to cola, and peach to ads and pastas, and is found in sushi rolls erage bottle selling for $15. Eddie took the tom is bigger,” says Marc, “representing lemonade, that will as well. Black rice can be found in your lo- luxury Belvedere brand with its beautiful kindness. Aviv was launched on Thanks- change to different cal grocery store. bottle to the next level, commanding dou- giving 2013 and in its fi rst year stacked up fl avors as they dis- ble what Absolut was charging and he was well against such brands as Grey Goose, solve in your mouth. Favorite Summer Fruits Rumored an instant hit. Ciroc and Belvedere. It is selling well in This is the fi rst major to Have Weight-Loss Powers According to Marc, Eddie did not keep such wine and spirit chains as Lund’s and innovation for the Scientists have discovered that red, blue the success to himself, donating as much Byerly in Marc’s hometown in Minneapo- brand since 2008, ac- and purple berries serve not only as a re- as $25 million to Jewish causes. He eventu- lis. It is also distributed by Royal Wine in cording to Bloomb- freshing summer fruit, but can help weight- ally sold Belvedere to Louis Vuitton LVMH many areas and is certifi ed kosher by the erg.com. The goal is loss efforts as well, reported Yahoo news. “for hundreds of millions of dollars” and Orthodox Union (OU). "NOW OPEN LATE" Trend Watch: Cold Coff ee Concentrates By JLNJ Staff the Star-K certifi cation. AFTER YEARS OF Each 32-ounce bottle is A faster way to cool made from half a pound EXTENDING OURSELVES down with a glass of of Arabica coffee beans WE DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO iced coffee this summer: that are coarsely ground, Cold coffee concentrates fi ltered and brewed, and EXTEND OUR HOURS AS WELL make coffee on-the-go, the bottle makes 12 eight hot or iced. Maxwell ounce cups of coffee. NOW YOUR LATE EVENING CRAVING FOR THAT LEGENDARY SMOKEY JOE'S TASTE DOESN'T HAVE TO WAIT 'TIL TOMORROW. House has developed an Because it is very con- NOW THAT WE'RE OPEN LONGER, YOU CAN SATISFY THAT iced coffee concentrate, housed in a 1.62 centrated, it is best to serve coffee con- LONGING FOR AUTHENTIC BBQ EASIER...AND LATER THAN EVER. STOP BY TONIGHT AND EXPERIENCE ounce travel-sized bottle, that boasts the centrate diluted according to package di- WHY IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR SMOKEY JOES ability to make ten cups of coffee. 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Prime Grills Moves Out of Sony kosher pizza take-out shop, Pizza da Solo. will include Chef Hitoshi’s authentic cre- Roads, is currently for sale. Building, Taking Over Butterfish Butterfi sh closed its doors on Tuesday, ations. After many years on West Englewood (Yeahthatskosher) The Prime Group June 23rd to prepare for the Prime Grill’s Avenue, Royal Persian Grill has also closed. announced today that they are moving arrival at the Sony Building. Teaneck Bids Farewell to Two West A community favorite for years, Royan Per- their fl agship restaurant, The Prime Grill, The change will bring the closure of Englewood Ave Restaurants sian served authentic Persian and Medi- from their current location to the Sony Butterfi sh and have Chef David Kolotkin (JLNJ and combined sources) Vegetarians terranean food, as well as steaks, burgers building which has been bought by a de- (of The Prime Grill) and Chef Hitoshi (of and dairy enthusiasts alike lamented the and kid-friendly fare. Sushi Metsuyan in velopment group who are planning to Butterfi sh) cooking under the same roof. closing last week of Veggie Bistro & Cafe, Teaneck reportedly has bought the store turn the space into a hotel, condomini- With Chef Kolotkin still in place as exec- which opened only six months ago to rave and the owner will be creating something um and shopping destination. The res- utive chef, Chef Hitoshi, Butterfi sh’s re- reviews. Fans of the all-day breakfasts, cre- new and exciting. According to Great Ko- taurant will replace Butterfi sh which nowned new age Japanese sushi chef, ative salads, pastas and smoothies will not sher Restaurants Magazine, “His vision for opened as a kosher omakase/fi sh restau- will continue to weave his culinary mag- soon forget it. The restaurant, at the cor- the new restaurant brings something nev- rant last year, next door to their popular ic at the Prime Grill, and the new menu ner of West Englewood and Queen Anne er-before-seen to kosher cuisine.” CKCA’s Stuffed Beets with Lemon Herbed Couscous and Roasted Pistachios Enchant your guests with this color- 7-10 minutes. Watch carefully per towel to remove extra moisture. ful, healthy and elegantly stuffed beet dish. to avoid burning) 2) While the beets are cooking, combine This recipe comes courtesy Chef Shlomo • Salt and pepper the couscous with the lemon zest and boil- Schwartz, a Center for Kosher Culinary Arts • Non-dairy yogurt or tahi- ing water. Cover and allow to sit for 10 min- instructor and owner of Your Soul Kitchen. ni (optional) utes, covered. For more info about CKCA Summer pro- Procedure: 3) Put the garlic, olive oil, juice of 1 lem- grams in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, 1) Place the beets in a pot on and herbs in a food processor and pro- visit http://www.kosherculinaryarts.com. and cover with salted water. cess until fi nely chopped. Add the pistachi- Ingredients: Cook until they soften; about os and pulse until rough chopped. • 6 medium beets 30 minutes (don’t overcook 4) With a fork, pilaf the couscous, trans- • Water them; you want the beets to fer to a large bowl and drizzle the sauce. • 1 cup whole wheat couscous be fi rm). Remove beets from Mix, season with salt and pepper. With a • 1 cup boiling water the water and let cool for a spoon, spoon the couscous into the beets. • 2 cloves garlic few minutes. Peel the beets 5) For serving, spoon some non-dairy yo- • ½ cup olive oil • ¼ cup chopped cilantro (to avoid staining hands, use gloves), trim gurt or tahini sauce on the bottom of a serv- • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves the top and with a Parisian knife or a spoon, ing dish. Place the beets on the sauce and • Juice of 1 lemon • ½ cup roasted pistachios (Roast single carefully remove the inside. Place upside serve. • ¼ cup chopped parsley layer in a pan in a 400-degree oven for down on a plate or a rack covered with pa- Yield: 6 servings. Turning Over a New Leaf : The Kale Caesar Salad By Yitz Alloul Baby kale has anti-in- • 1 tablespoon minced garlic fl ammatory properties • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Now that summer and will help with detox- • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard has fi nally arrived peo- ifi cation and weight loss; • 2 anchovy fi llets, mashed ple are looking for ways strengthen your immune • 1 cup vegetable oil to lighten meals, reduce system; make your hair, • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil the heat in the kitch- nails and skin healthier; • Salt and freshly ground black pepper en and still maintain keep your eyes from op- • 1 bag of baby kale, cleaned healthy options to the food they consume. tical disorders and help • Freshly grated Parmesan Baby kale is the answer. For years kale has fi ght disease. It may be • 2 cups croutons been relegated to the bottom of the fruit helpful in preventing vari- Directions: or sandwich platter just to add color and ous cancers such as colon, In a medium bowl, whisk together decoration. Besides, there’s that notorious prostate and ovarian. Its the egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic, Worces- stem that runs through the leaf of kale that abundant vitamin K, con- tershire, mustard and anchovies. Slowly you are forever chewing on, all the while tent is important for bone health, forestall- that new leaf and try some baby kale. Here whisk in the oils to emulsify. Season, to thinking “at least it’s healthy.” The good ing the effects of osteoporosis. Additionaly, is a simple recipe for Caesar Salad. Use baby taste, with salt and pepper. news is that baby kale has taken the food the folic acid and B6 provide cardiovascular kale in place of Romaine or spinach. Place the kale in a large bowl. Sprinkle industry by storm. It has all the health ben- support and prevent heart disease. with Parmesan and black pepper. Drizzle efi ts of traditional kale without that hide- How can I incorporate baby kale into All “Kale” the Mighty Caesar with desired amount of dressing and toss ous stem interfering with the enjoyment my diet? Baby kale is so versatile and can Caesar Salad well. Sprinkle top with croutons. of your snack or meal. Baby kale has been be used in pasta, soup, salads or simply sau- Ingredients referred to as a “superfood” because it is a teed with garlic as a side dish. Baby kale can • 1 egg yolk Yitz Alloul is the former executive chef of Veggie Bis- powerhouse of nutrients. be used in place of spinach. So turn over • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice tro and Cafe.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 49 FOOD & WINE Best Cholent Ever? An Iraqi Stew Tebit, a sticky, sweet chicken dish traditionally served on Shabbat, is gaining popularity—for good reason

By Dana Kessler, but the rice also surrounds it. healthier and cleaner, so they started cook- by who are looking for something tasty to printed with permission from Tabletmag.com The recipes vary from region to region ing more at home. And what do they cook? take home for Shabbat,” said Eyal Meron, and have changed over time; some cooks What they know from their parents’ and owner and chef of Bistro Tchernichovsky 6 Every Jewish community around the nowadays stuff a whole chicken—the way grandparents’ home, or at least some ver- and Adega, “but we also have nostalgic Iraqi world developed its own version of a hot Americans might stuff a turkey for Thanks- sion of that.” clients, who remember the dish from their meal that conforms to the prohibition of giving—rather than the skin alone. But the Even though not all Israeli grandmoth- parents’ or grandparents’ house but don’t cooking on the Sabbath: Ashkenazi Jews basic elements of the dish are the same. ers come from Iraq, it seems there is some- make it themselves. There are even Ira- have cholent, Sephardic Jews have hamin, Tebit, which has become a sought-af- thing about Arab home cooking that ap- qis who come all the way from Jerusalem Central and Western European Jews have ter dish in Israel’s various home-cooking peals more broadly than other cuisines. to buy our tebit.” Meron recalled one man shalet and Iraqi Jews have tebit. The trick markets, operating mainly on Fridays and Ashkenazi Jews love hummus, falafel, kub- who tasted his tebit and burst into tears: for making all these dishes Shabbat-friend- supplying take-out food for the weekend, “This guy actually cried because it ly is simple: You bring the pot to a boil on is an excellent example of Iraqi cuisine as reminded him of his dead mother’s Friday afternoon, in the last minute before it contains two of its key ingredients: rice recipe, and after he fi nished crying the Sabbath rears its holy head, and let it and the savory and fragrant baharat. This he said that ours is better.” This, of simmer until the next day. All these differ- spice blend differs from country to coun- course, is a huge compliment for a ent versions of Shabbat stews, stemming try, and even the Iraqi baharat has various chef who doesn’t have a drop of Iraqi from each and every corner of the Diaspo- versions, with ingredients ranging approx- blood in him and wasn’t weaned on ra, have made it safely to Israel. But these imately from 7 to 16 different spices— sticky rice, but learned how to make days, the exotic and extremely sticky tebit usually including cardamom, cinnamon, the dish a few years ago from an Ira- is more popular than ever—and not only cloves, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, paprika qi friend’s mother. among Iraqi Jews. and black pepper. Like Bronshtein’s short-cut reci- Tebit begins with chicken, or more spe- As ethnic food grows more popular in pe, Meron also doesn’t stuff a chick- cifi cally, the skin—traditionally the skin of Israel, tebit is increasingly in demand out- beh and tebit, for instance—while the aver- en skin, but cooks the rice with pieces of an entire chicken. The skin is then fi lled side the Iraqi community. “Popular chefs, age Mizrahi Jew wouldn’t touch gefi lte fi sh chicken (Bronshtein uses only the drum- with a mixture of rice, chopped chicken like Raphi Cohen, Haim Cohen, Avi Biton with a 10-foot fork. “Arab dishes are more sticks, while Meron uses the whole leg, in- and herbs. In this respect, tebit is compa- and Aviv Moshe, who are all very high-pro- suited to the environment, it’s what we cluding the thigh). He does, though, cook rable not only to cholent but also to helzel, fi le celebrity chefs, suddenly discovered know here,” said Bronshtein. “Everybody his tebit all night long, as originally re- an Ashkenazi dish that also involves stuff- the food their mothers or grandmothers in Israel eats hummus, and the Israeli pal- quired. “I don’t stuff a whole chicken, so ing a chicken skin. But while helzel is made made,” explained cookbook writer and cu- ate is used to spices like cumin. My father is that customers can order smaller portions by stuffi ng the skin of a chicken neck, thus linary editor Orly Bronshtein. “After cook- Polish and my mother is Bulgarian, but we and don’t have to order an entire chick- sometimes making it just one of the com- ing in French kitchens and specializing in still eat lots of tebit and chraime at home. en,” he explained. And he doesn’t serve ponents of cholent, tebit is a whole meal European cuisine, they made it full circle My daughters even prefer tebit to Ashkena- tebit in his restaurant on a regular basis in itself. After long hours of slow cooking, and returned home. And it’s not only eth- zi cholent.” for the same reason it isn’t served in other tebit’s rice mixture becomes the chicken nic food that has become more popular, Like any ethnic food, tebit also has restaurants: “Tebit is home-cooking, it isn’t skin’s whole world; it is not only fi lled by it, but also home cooking. People want to eat many different versions, which conjure the kind of food you serve in a restaurant. up heated debates about which is the It’s basically chicken and rice, and people original, authentic or “true” recipe. For won’t pay to eat chicken and rice in a res- instance, some say tebit has to be made taurant, unless you give it some kind of a with tomato paste while others claim it gimmicky name or sophisticated twist. can only be cooked with grated tomatoes. Tebit is a simple dish, and that’s the beau- Each side, of course, is adamant that its ty of it.” version is the only true one, and emotions surrounding the dish can get heated—as Orly Bronshtein’s recipe for Short- 201-833-0200 evidenced by the long list of comments re- Cut Tebit, from Walla! Food :HVW(QJOHZRRG$YH‡7HDQHFN1- sponding to Bronshtein’s short-cut tebit Ingredients: The Rabbinical Council Of Bergen County RCBC recipe published in Walla! Food. While • 3 tablespoons oil many commenters compliment Bron- • 6 chicken drumsticks (with or without shtein’s formula, after trying it at home, the skin) others are furious, claiming this is not real • 1 chopped onion GLATT KOSHER tebit—Bronshtein never claimed it was— • 2 crushed garlic cloves CHINESE TAKE-OUT and swear that their grandmothers were • 2 cups rice the only ones who ever made it the way • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or 2 grated it’s supposed to be made. “Of course the tomatoes beauty of tebit is that you cook it all night • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric long,” Bronshtein admitted. “That’s what • 2 teaspoons Iraqi baharat makes it so soft on the inside and crispy • 1 teaspoon paprika on the outside. But chicken and rice don’t • 1 teaspoon dried nana mint or dried really need to cook all night long. They’re spearmint ready very fast, which makes tebit the • Salt to taste only kind of hamin that you can actually • 3 cups hot water make short-cuts to.” And, of course, short- Procedure: cut recipes guarantee that many more Heat the oil in a wide and short sauce- people are actually going to attempt mak- pan, and fry the onions and chicken drum- ing it at home. sticks for about 8 minutes until golden. These days in Israel, tebit can be found Add the garlic and rice. Fry for an addi- Order on-Line at in unpretentious workers’ restaurants, tional 3 minutes until the rice is white and at weekend home-cooking markets or at not transparent. home-cooking catering services, but there Add the tomato paste and spices, and www.chopstixusa.com aren’t really any upscale Iraqi restaurants to fry until golden while stirring. be found. One of the few modern Israeli res- Add the water and boil. taurants that serves tebit is Tel Aviv’s Bistro After the water is boiling, turn down the We Deliver Tchernichovsky 6. While the Bistro serves heat and cook with the lid on for about 20- tebit only from time to time—when receiv- 30 minutes. Sun-Thurs: 11:30am-10pm ing special requests—the owner’s delicates- ** If you have time, transfer to a pre- Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm sen and wine store, Adega, sells it almost heated oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and Sat: Closed (Go for Chickies!!) every week as part of its Friday food-mar- bake for an additional 20 minutes without ket, which holds various home-style spe- the lid, or for an additional hour with the cialties for home consumption. “Some of lid, just to make it extra-crispy. the people who buy our tebit are passers- Makes 4 servings.

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54 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS Volunteers Honored at Annual Ma’ayanot TABC Scholarship Breakfast Freshman Takes Third Place in YU Torah Competition

Rising sophomore Batshe- va Leah Weinstein took third place in the girls division of Yeshiva University’s prestig- ious Bronka Weintraub High School Bekiut Program. This voluntary learning program challenges high school stu- Nearly 200 guests—friends, family, parents, alum- volunteer service to TABC. TABC also inaugurated the dents to learn an entire ma- ni, alumni parents and faculty—came together for the Bruce Ritholtz, z”l, Scholarship Fund in memory of sechta of Gemara with Rashi, TABC Annual Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, June alumni parent and active volunteer Bruce Ritholtz, z”l. and take exams through- mulative score that was only 7. Honorees Leora Fineberg and Jeff Levine were rec- TABC raised over $200,000 for its scholarship fund at out the school year. Batsheva one point lower than the fi rst ognized for their years of outstanding and dedicated this program. Leah placed third, with a cu- place winner. Anshei Lubavitch of Fair Lawn Day NY Blood Center Care Center/ Preschool Students Invites MTA to Mets Mother their Baby Chicks and Yankees Games This year, MTA’s Arista Hon- the start of the game. Men- ors Society embarked upon achem Gans (’15), of New Jer- multiple blood drives to sup- sey, who spearheaded the port the New York Blood blood drives, was invited to Center. The students and staff lead the MTA contingent, went above and beyond the alongside Steven Stein (’14) minimum donation require- and Zev Markowitz (’15). In ments, and, as a thank-you, the total, MTA enjoyed 10 tickets Blood Center invited MTA stu- to see the Mets come from dents to both a Mets game on behind in the 11th to beat the Monday, June 15 and a Yankees Blue Jays 4-3, and 30 tickets to game on Wednesday, June 17. see the Yankees edge out the Additionally, some stu- Marlins 2-1. It was a very nice dent representatives were in- perk for an incredibly admi- vited onto the fi eld prior to rable effort.

preparing them for a lifetime of intellectual selves and pursue their intellectual pas- Studies in Stern College, lectured on “Re- TABC’s Olam HaChochma pursuits.” She described the intended par- sions was exciting and their enthusiasm turning Apostates in Medieval Ashkenaz.” Program Broadens Its Students’ ticipants as “scholars who are self-motivat- infectious.” Hearing from experts in their respective Intellectual Horizons ed and inspired by academic challenges.” A fellow mentor, Mrs. Cary Reichardt, fi elds opened the participants’ eyes to  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 The mentors were both members of chair of the history department in TABC, new perspectives and broadened their un- the TABC faculty and experts from the echoed those sentiments. “Any opportuni- derstanding of each topic. enrichment program designed for ex- community. Mrs. Edelman, who serves as ty which I might have to ‘turn a student As a way of complementing their schol- ceptional incoming freshmen. Over the the director of curriculum and education- on’ to the study of history is special for me. arly pursuits, the program endeavored to course of the year, students in this pro- al technology at TABC, defi ned her experi- Seeing a student with a particular interest also expand its participants’ horizons in gram independently researched a topic ence of serving as a mentor by noting, “It or focus, meeting with him and bearing the literary, artistic world. The scholars at- of their choosing, while partnering with was gratifying to watch the student I men- witness to the transformation that takes tended the Tony Award winning play “The a mentor who helped guide them. The tored take what he learned in my English place as he delves deeper into the subject, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- process culminated in an enlightening classroom about the craft of the short sto- is one of the greatest rewards of teaching. Time,” an adaptation of Mark Haddon’s night of presentations, as each student ry and apply it to his own creative process Being a mentor in the Olam HaChochma bestselling book about a high function- conveyed his fi ndings. in writing his own collection of stories. Program has enabled me to guide a young ing boy on the spectrum who uses his in- The topics that the students chose Watching our students challenge them- seeker in his search for the truth.” Rabbi credible intelligence for math to navigate ranged the full gamut of inter- Nathaniel (Nati) Helfgot, rabbi the world. In preparation for seeing the ests, including history, hala- of Congregation Netivot Sha- play, Ms. Lauren Burstein, a member of cha and English. Some ex- lom and head of the Talmud the TABC English department, led a lively amples include: “The Origins department in SAR, mentored discussion about different mediums that and Development of the Eng- his son Shlomi. He noted that can be used to tell a story while compar- lish Language;” “A History and he was “proud that my son was ing and contrasting the play and the book Analysis of Shmoneh Esrei;” involved in this opportunity to on which it was based. “The Impact of Technology pursue a passion.” Rabbi Adler, Rosh HaYeshiva of TABC, on Education;” “Chronology Throughout the year, the put the program in perspective of the re- of Tanach;” “Modern Applica- scholars heard speakers who ligious philosophy of the school. “We rec- tions of the Laws of Bishul on either described how to con- ognize the primacy of Torah study,” he Shabbat;” “The Ambivalent duct research and give pres- explained, “but equally important, that Role of the Jewish People in entations, or who focused on which society and the world has to offer Medieval Times.” specifi c topics that were be- us. The program allows students to em- Mrs. Deniera Goldenberg, ing researched. Rabbi Dr. Aaron brace both, while engaging in a high level director of the Olam HaChoch- Ross, assistant principal of the of research and presentation.” ma program, in describing one Yavneh Academy, spoke about The inaugural year of the program was of the goals of the program, “Transformative Technology a great success and TABC looks forward to commented that “by having Education.” Rabbi Dr. Ephraim an expanded, even more enhanced ver- our students write and pres- Program participants enjoyed the play “The Curious Incident of the Kanarfogel, chair of the Rebec- sion next year, as new incoming freshmen ent scholarly papers, we are Dog in the Night-Time” in New York City. ca Ivry Department of Jewish join the program.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 55 SCHOOLS Yeshivat Noam 2011 Almuni Crowns of Glory at RYNJ Are Welcomed Back

At the closing ceremony last week, on the last day of school, Yeshivat Noam welcomed home alumni from the Class of 2011. A special luncheon for the alumni was held so that they could visit Yeshivat Noam and reconnect with their morot, rabbis and friends. Alumni that coached Noam sports teams were singled out, particularly Benjamin Book and Ehud Allen, who coached the boys soccer team to win the division trophy in the championships.

Yavneh’s Chessed Shel Emet Last week, a group of middle school stu- Natanel Jacobson, Aryeh Kolber, Ezra Kop- dents at RYNJ were awarded with a spe- stick, Alex Neugroschl, Shalom Normand, Yavneh students volunteered for the Hebrew Free Burial Society and helped clean up cial title of “Keter Shem Tov,” the crown of David Rabbani, Isaac Rubenstein, Dovie Silver Lake Cemetery. a good name. Those who qualifi ed for this Schwarcz, Yonah Tarzik, Meir Weiss. special award were chosen by their rebbe The seventh grade winners are: Avraham and endorsed by their teachers for show- Frohlich, Avraham Gellman, Max Grunstein, ing a high standard of middot and display- Ike Gutlove, Pinchas Meyer Hirschprung, ing proper kavod to their rebbeim, teachers Moshe Klavan, Yonathan Kosowsky, Ned and friends. The boys have exemplifi ed su- Krasnopolsky, Gidon Lefkowitz, Donny Mor- perior behavior during davening, following ris, Daniel Poloner, Rafi Press, Jacob Rabinow- school rules and committing themselves to itz, Ari Rosenberg, Aharon Teigman, Avraham excellence. As a reward, the boys were treat- Weiner, Avraham Wolk, Ovadia Yaish. ed to a special program of sports and hero The eighth grade winners are: Dan- sandwiches. The school shares its pride and iel Adler, Avi Baer, Jacob Blumenthal, Ezra nachat in recognizing this accomplishment. Jacobs, Yehoshua Kanarek, Isaac Markow- The sixth grade winners are: Yonatan itz, Noam Mayerfeld, Zakkai Notkin, Yoni Diament, Netanel Engel, Mikey Fishkin, Yo- Siegel, Netanel Tager, Yosef Teitlebaum, Ei- naton Goldstein, Sammy Gorman, Shmu- tan Warburg, Ari Whitehead, Ari Zarour, el Yosef Hirschprung, Yehuda Hochbaum, Elimelech Zeiler

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Ma’ayanot Celebrates the Class of 2015

The Ma’ayanot Class of 2015 celebrat- the valedictory address, and Devorah the fl ute during the singing of Hatikvah, ed with family and friends at their gradu- Saffern, who delivered the salutatorian’s and the entertaining, yet meaningful ation on Sunday, June 14. Student speak- dvar Torah. Other highlights of the cere- “Class Greetings” delivered by class speak- ers included Sarah Hiller, who delivered mony included Tamara Teplow playing er Shoshana Marder. JEC Eighth Grade Graduation BPY Kindergarten Advancement

Ben Porat Yosef kindergarten students celebrated their graduation on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. They sang songs for proud parents and guests in the audience, received diplomas, Graduating RTMA eighth graders Yair Cantor and Jake Stern lead the national anthems at their viewed a slide show of the year’s events and displayed their original artwork in an artist’s graduation. Seen to their left is Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy principal Rabbi Peretz Hochbaum. gallery. Each child received a special award for their unique accomplishments over the CREDIT: ADINA ABRAMOV course of the year. After the ceremony, students and guests enjoyed refreshments. Moriah Wishes Mazel Tov to Its 2015 Graduating

Class CREDIT: ADINA ABRAMOV 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 57 SCHOOLS TABC Bein HaZmanim Kollel Yeshiva of Elizabeth Last Day of School Assembly

The mood was electric and celebratory as the JEC’s Yeshiva of Elizabeth students capped off their year with an assembly on their last day of school.

Every year Rabbi Jachter runs a Tanach Kollel at TABC during the week after the end of the school year. His program gives students, alumni and incoming freshmen an opportu- nity to spend an otherwise unscheduled week learning b'chavruta and in shiur. This year the kollel focused on Chagai, Zechariah and Malachi. The time commitment of Rabbi Jachter and the students who joined him to learn is impressive and commendable. JKHA MS Enjoys Torah Continues at TABC Over the summer, TABC is proud to offer their stu- End-of-School Ice dents the opportunity to continue to be involved in intensive talmud Torah in a variety of ways. Students Skating Trip may choose to participate in the Summer Learning In- itiative by independently learning Gemara Megillah, The JKHA fi fth through sev- of school with an ice skating out- Sefer Shoftim, or Mishnayot Bava Kamma, Bava Met- enth grades and their rebbeim ing, and a return to school for zia and Bava Batra. Currently, there are over 35 stu- enjoyed celebrating the last day closing programs. dents who have committed to spending their sum- mer being mesayim one of these ambitious areas of learning. Students are set up to learn wherever they are spending their summer. In addition, recognizing that many TABC students spend their summer locally, shiurim will take place throughout the summer. Every two weeks, students are invited for dinner and a shiur at TABC or at the home of Rabbi Josh Kahn. In the past, these shiurim have attracted upwards of 50 students, and they pro- vide a nice opportunity to keep TABC Torah vibrant throughout the summer months. The fi rst shiur took place on Tuesday July 23, with 35 students arriving at TABC for dinner and a shiur. After a delicious Dougie’s feast, the students joined Rabbi Yaakov Blau in the Beit Midrash for the open- ing shiur. Since the summer learning is focusing on Messechet Megillah, Rabbi Blau discussed the topic of Shushan Purim with the students. The program con- cluded with Mincha and Maariv. Yeshiva of Elizabeth Fifth Grade BERGEN NEWS BRIEFS CONTINUED FROM P. 30 Girls Display Their Learning  ed to 10 children. The cost is $20 per child; each child may be ac- The Jewish Educational Center’s Yeshiva of Elizabeth fi fth grade girls class culminated the year with an pice program’s volunteer coordi- companied by one adult for free. elaborate Tanach Fair and play in which they depicted scenes from the Torah and Neviim that they had stud- nator, at 201-783-8870, ext. 311 or There will be optional activities ied over the course of the year. email prospectivedoulas@holy- such as archery, “diamond min- name.org. ing” and goat milking, for an ad- ditional $5 per activity per child. Arzei Darom Youth For more information and to re- Department’s Upcoming serve your spot, please email Trip to Tevaland Ginnine Fried at ginninefried@ The Arzei Darom Youth De- aol.com. partment will be visiting the Tevaland Therapeutic Petting Upcoming Monthly Event Farm on Sunday, July 12 (rain for Holocaust Survivors date July 19). Tevaland is locat- Cafe Europa is a month- ed in Hillburn, NJ, where visi- ly social gathering for Holo- tors can interact with specially caust survivors. The next event trained rescue animals, includ- is Wednesday, July 22, from 11:30 ing ducks, rabbits, horses and a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Temple Israel, goats. The farm will be exclu- 475 Grove Street, Ridgewood, NJ. sively open to the Arzei Darom A luncheon will be served and youth department and there musical entertainment will be will be two reserved separate provided. For more information, time slots midday, which will contact Shari Brodsky at sharib@ each run for one hour, 20 min- jfsbergen.org or call 201-837-9090

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58 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SPORTS TBO and Teaneck Southern All-Star Game

While some people were watching All-Star Game and they man, David Gellis, Azriel Goldberg, Yoseph Alex Rodriguez close in on 3,000 hits, lo- should be honored by Goldstein, Liam Levy, Zachary Levy, Da- cal Little League Baseball history was being this opportunity. The vid Markovitz, Gavriel Pudell, David Siess- made in the 11/12 TBO division. On Thurs- game plan tonight is er, Eli Zaretsky and Joey Zelig (Tuvia Lev- day evening, June 18, the best players from for the kids to have fun, ine, Tani Rosenfeld and Abie Schwartz were the 11/12 TBO division—nominated by their and let them play ball.” also nominated to play, however, were una- respective coaches during the recreational The large crowd ble to be present at the game). spring TBO season—took on a travel team that came to Club- The TBO Board was instrumental in from Teaneck Southern to play in an All- house to witness histo- making this game possible, especially Star Game at Clubhouse Field. ry was not disappoint- as the game had to be rescheduled due Twelve players from TBO along with ed, seeing some great to a rain out. The game itself displayed eight players from Teaneck Southern ea- baseball played by strong, dominating pitching, stellar de- gerly arrived to play. Just before the game this exceptional group fense played by both teams and some began, six players from TBO were selected of talent. The TBO timely hits. In the end, the fi nal score to join the TS team, while four TS players l-r: Owen Caplan, David Gellis, Joey Zelig, David Siessser, Zachary Levy, All-Stars represented was 9-5. The boys should be very proud were chosen to join the TBO all-stars, in an Netanel Eckman, Eli Zaretsky, David Markovitz, Yoseph Goldstein, Azriel themselves very well of themselves, as they represented their Goldberg, Gavriel Pudell, Liam Levy. Back row: Manager Ari Eckman inter-squad, inter-league, All-Star Game— at the plate, in the fi eld TBO teams and league well. Hopefully, the fi rst of its kind in TBO history. mented, “It is great to see so much talent and of course on the pitcher’s mound. this is the beginning of many future All- Ari Eckman, who coached this wonder- on a baseball fi eld. These boys worked very The 11/12 TBO All -Stars playing in the Star Games for this group of young, tal- ful group of talented baseball players, com- hard to be chosen to represent TBO in this game included Owen Caplan, Netanel Eck- ented superstars.

catches on well hit balls twice TBO 9/10 Champions during the season to elimi- nate late inning surges by the By Allan Schwartz ters per game. During the season, they opposing teams. Eitan Isaacs pitched 1-2-3 innings over 20 times, with was a solid third baseman The TBO 9/10 spring season ended 16 of those being 3 K's. and averaged almost 2 walks with PressONE.net taking home the tro- The timely hitting of Knapp and per game. Charlie Simmons phy for both the regular season and the Schwartz, as well as aggressive base run- rocked fi rst base, not allowing playoff championships. After having ning and heads-up fi elding, helped lead a single overthrow the entire gone 10-3 during the regular season, the the team throughout the season. The season (he also led the team in team faced a couple of diffi cult games as wins in the playoffs, as throughout the getting hit by a pitcher). Rami it advanced through the playoffs. Domi- season, were a team effort, both defen- Knapp was a vacuum at sec- nant pitching by Matthew Schwartz and sively and offensively. Fourth-graders Ja- ond base, and was a tough hit- Eli Knapp kept the opposing teams guess- cob Mauskopf, Bentsion Zilberstein and ter every time he stepped in ing throughout the playoffs, averaging Noam Kra rounded out the battery most the batter’s box. Noam Eck- only 2.3 walks while striking out 13 bat- of the season, including throwing out run- CREDIT: ATARA MAUSKOPF man caught the last out of the ners on more than one occasion and lim- season, a pop up to fi rst base that end- iting the opposition to fewer than 5 stolen ed the championship game. Eckman also bases per game. The entire team was pa- pitched an extremely important 1 1/3 in- tient at the plate, fouling off tough pitch- nings in the fi rst round of the playoffs, es and gathering over 10 walks per game striking out three of the fi ve batters he throughout the season. faced, keeping PressONE.net in the hunt. Contributions came everywhere in Coaches Ari Eckman and Allan Schwartz the lineup. David London went on a tear were extremely proud of the camarade- in the playoffs going 5-6 with 4 RBIs, and rie and teamwork of the boys, who grew Mauskopf's bat came alive in the champi- closer to one another and became better onship game going 2-2 with 4 RBIs. The friends over the course of the season. All third-graders were also well represent- teams deserve a congratulations on a well- ed as they stepped into the big leagues played season. Some players will go on to for the fi rst time: Binyamin Bak held RF play summer and fall travel ball. The re- tightly all season, and made excellent mainder will start up again in the spring. Chiefs take the 6/7/8 AIFL Flag Football Championship The highly anticipated sixth through coach Yechiel Engel. “The guys worked very eighth grade division’s championship game hard and did a great job covering for each featured the undefeated 1 seed Chargers other whenever we needed it.” taking on the 3 seed Chiefs. Both teams won their fi rst round playoff games handi- ly the prior week, and the two teams’ previ- ous meeting resulted in the only tie of the regular season. The championship game opened with both teams scoring touchdowns on their fi rst two possessions. From then on, the dominant Chiefs’ defense, led by eighth grader Yosef Borodach and sixth grader Tzvi Motechin, did not allow another score for the rest of the game. Under the command of sixth grad- er Tani Engel’s excellent play as QB, the The winners of K-1 division were the Vi- Chiefs’ offense scored touchdowns on all kings, in 2-3 division the Colts, in 4-5 the but one of their possessions, earning the Jets and in 6-8 the Chiefs. Chiefs a 45-14 victory. Registration is now open for the fall on “I am very proud of the way the team the AIFL website at www.aifl ag.com. The developed and how the boys came togeth- fall season will see the league expand to in- er as the season progressed,” said Chiefs clude a high school fl ag football.

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 59 SPORTS Gotham Burger Sportstar Dorit Rosen Tournament of the Week Kira Elbaum On Monday, June 22, 60 seventh and The Jewish Link leader, always has a six, but the highlight of her ath- eighth grade boys from of New Jersey and smile on her face and letic career is when she had the all over Bergen Coun- Gotham Burger would works to help make opportunity to play with New ty gathered for a 3-on- like to recognize Kira her teammates bet- Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez. 3 basketball tourna- Elbaum as this week’s ter.” When she isn’t playing sports, ment. Their play paid Sportstar of the Week. Kira told the JLNJ you can fi nd Kira hanging out tribute to the memo- The 13-year-old Yavneh that, to prepare for with her friends or watching ry of Dorit Rosen, be- seventh grader is one games, she starts with basketball on TV. Kira told us loved mother of Mori- of the top female, jun- a protein bar. Kira said that the best thing about being ah students Rone and ior high ball players in that her mother is her a sportstar is being able to get Omer Rosen. Bergen County. She role model and her fa- exercise while doing something The fundraiser was not only [ICRF] research. And to make Israel was the lone seventh vorite athlete is Rus- she loves. aimed at raising funds for the Is- cancer research advanced and up- grader to start for the sell Westbrook. She The Gotham Burger Sportstar rael Cancer Research Fund (ICRF), dated.” Yavneh eighth grade admires Westbrook of the Week will receive a $10 but it was also about turning some- Over $5,000 was collected to team last season and has led her “because he plays point guard gift certifi cate to Gotham Burger. thing tragic into something pos- support ICRF. TABC hosted the tour- camp team to championships just like I do. He never gives up Please send nominees for next itive and meaningful. Rone and nament and Soda Scan donated all two years in a row. Elbaum’s even if he is having a bad game.” week’s Gotham Burger Sportstar Omer chose this organization “be- the drinks. Dovey Forman organ- teammate and friend Evie Gut- Kira’s fi rst sports memory is of the Week to Sports@jewish- cause our mom loved Israel and ized the logistics for the day. May love told the JLNJ, “Kira is a born playing in TBO when she was linkbc.com wanted to support them with their Dorit’s memory be for a blessing.

The Rapids’ power hitters were also out delson (‘15) and Sarah Hiller (’15). The third great dedication to the team: Adina Falk, Ma’ayanot Rapids Win in force, including another team captain captain. Noa, also earned 2 RBIs with her Adira Levine, Alex Fuchs, Alissa Felder, Al- Softball Championship Alex Fuchs (’15), who hit a triple; it includ- double. Great defensive plays by the SAR iza Kaszovits, Avigayil Keiser, Danielle Pas-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 ed 2 RBIs that brought home Tamar Men- second baseman, shortstop and center ternak, Elisheva Katz, Gabi Lerner, Malka fi elder prevented the Kaminetsky, Nicole Rothenberg, Noa Apple- But this victory would not have been Rapids from scoring baum, Rachel Kaufman, Racheli Zirman, Sa- possible without the Rapids’ amazing in- additional runs in the rah Berman, Sarah Hiller, Sima Zand, Shay- fi elders and outfi elders. In the champion- fourth and fi fth in- na Leiser, Sydnee Anderson, Tali Antosofsky ship game Elisheva Katz (’16), Nicole Rothen- nings. and Tamar Mendelson. Coaches Yoni Lieb- berg (’15) and Aliza Kaszovits (’15) all caught The game lasted er and Kayla Applebaum made this the Rap- pop fl ies, which was even more impressive the full seven innings, ids’ best season yet. Not only did the Rapids given the strong sun glare. Tamar Mendel- and Ma’ayanot earned have a strong regular season, but the team son (’15), one of the team captains, made nu- a 6-0 victory over SAR. shone during the postseason for a remarka- merous outs at fi rst base. These players showed ble championship run.

60 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SPORTS Inside the Lines With Bruriah’s Student Athletes

It’s where leaders emerge, mentors are to the fi nals is the ultimate expression of ble.” Finally, Bruriah alumna Miri Korbman found and essential life skills are honed. ahavas Yisroel.” (’10), (basketball, softball), stated that “be- It’s where collaboration is fostered, friend- ing on sports teams enhances a kid’s self-re- ships are cultivated and support networks Where perseverance is born, spect while teaching her to respect others. are formed. It’s where perseverance is born, appropriate responses to It’s a fantastic way to release pent up ener- appropriate responses to adversity are re- adversity are refined, and self- gy and emotion amid the chaos of teenage fi ned and self-esteem rises. respect is strengthened. angst. The court (or fi eld) is the best place Harvard recruitment material? Perhaps. We see shy girls fi nding their voices on for kids who don’t necessarily shine in the Finishing-school website? Could be. The the softball fi eld, girls from unstable en- classroom to shine and succeed and feel tri- courts and fi elds on which our student ath- vironments creating reliable support net- umphant and capable.” letes compete? Defi nitely! works on and off the soccer fl oor and other On courts and fi elds that breed encour- It’s where commitment and sacrifi ce student athletes developing grace in vic- agement, “can’t” isn’t in the vocabulary. are coupled with discipline and passion in tory and defeat. “Being on a team helps to Once a player steps inside the lines, she has a sports environment. develop important teamwork skills, while committed to work, sweat and think her Like most yeshivas, Bruriah fi elds the learning how to make a commitment and way through adversity. “Through basket- range of junior varsity and varsity sports balance multiple responsibilities,” said Avi- ball, I learned that hard work and persever- teams that includes basketball, soccer, soft- es and teammates through sports, but I also va Jacobs, a senior from Teaneck (volley- ance can conquer all,” said Hershkowitz. ball, swim and volleyball. learned trust, true teamwork and respect. ball, softball). She continued, “It’s not only The challenges that come with being a Most importantly, I learned to believe in about learning to become a unit, depend- Where lifelong benefits begin. student athlete in a yeshiva are enormous. myself and my abilities.” Lauren Szpilzinger ing on each other and working together to- Students understand that they will be For players to be successful, it is essen- (’12) from Teaneck (basketball, softball). Ad- wards a common goal, although that too competitive athletes at this level for just a tial that they balance the rigor that is the ditionally, any pre-game time together is an is signifi cant...it is also an outlet through short time. For the majority of their lives long school day with the commitment to opportunity for a team to perform a critical which I can get to know people in other they will live the lessons they learned from their teams and home lives. They must jug- analysis of the competition. grades through non-academic related ac- being on an organized sports team. From gle their dual-curriculum workloads, two tivities. In my experiences, contributing to the pool or the soccer court of their high- to three hour practices, meets, long com- Where Jewish values and accomplishing something as a team school years, to the operating room, court- mutes home and personal calendars. translate to the fields. has allowed me to change my outlook on room, homes and communal lives of their While this year Bruriah celebrates To go a step further, Bruriah play- certain ideas and for others to have a pos- adult years, the life lessons gained are trans- its most successful sports year in histo- ers deliver a dvar torah regarding shmiras itive impact on me as a person as well. I ferable at each turn. Korbman summed it ry—its basketball and soccer teams hav- halashon (watching one’s language and have made lasting relationships with girls up this way, “The team aspect teaches you ing made appearances in the M.Y.H.S.A.L. how one relates to others) before their older and younger than me through being that the impact you make has ripple ef- championships and its softball team hav- games to help them keep a healthy perspec- involved, and I am still in touch with them fects, and that every individual action has ing made it to the playoffs—what stands tive. All are tools student athletes can uti- today.” consequences for others; it teaches us how out most about a student athlete’s experi- lize in their high school and college class- Wiener added, “Another important to feel responsible for others and act in a ence has little to do with what happens rooms. thing I’ve learned from my experiences is way that will benefi t others.” on the court. Rabbi Chaim Hagler, assistant principal that once the psychological block of a previ- It’s where anything is possible and Challenges notwithstanding, organized at Bruriah, reinforced the idea that Jewish ous mindset is removed, anything is possi- transformation happens. sports remain a popular mainstay of the values translate to the sports environment, schools’ culture. When asked “What pos- “Middos is an area of growth you can im- itive impact has being on a sports team prove on the court. If in the heat of a sports had on you?” Bruriah student athletes and game you can maintain your composure, alumni echoed many of these thoughts then you have truly learned a great middah and shared additional ones. of self-control.” Where leaders emerge, mentors Where collaboration is fostered, are found and essential friendships are cultivated, and life skills are honed. support networks are formed. Leaders and mentors emerge in the Healthy sports environments are con- form of captains and other athletes who ducive to a variety of opportunities, includ- simply know how to get things done on ing how to communicate effectively, relin- and off the court. On the court they organ- quish self for team and build a network of ize and energize the team. Off of it, they act trust. Players will go so far for their teams as the voice of the team. “Being on a team as to give up playing time during the fi nals teaches people how to be leaders, help oth- to a player who they think will better serve ers and listen,” said Bracha Jachter, a senior the team. “On both the basketball and soc- from Teaneck (volleyball). Added senior, Sa- cer teams I play on, I have learned the val- rina Karfunkel from Passaic, “The returning uable skill of teamwork; being there for soccer players welcomed me as a freshman, my teammates both on the court and off, not only teaching me tricks on the court, as well as trusting them to be there for me but tricks for life as well.” too,” said Teaneck senior, Avigayil Wiener Some of those tricks include capital- (basketball, soccer). Added Yakira Moskow- izing on strengths and identifying pur- itz (volleyball), a junior from East Brun- pose so that players serve their roles in swick, “The game obligates you to com- ways that only they can. “My skills were municate with your teammates. Trust is a far from the only things that grew and im- main part in volleyball.” proved throughout my sports career in Bru- Sharing a single purpose with others Cost: $625.00 per player riah. 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In the semifi nals, the top seeded Nets Poleyoff and JJ Zakheim were sinking shots Zvi Kaminetsky scored some key buckets were facing Project Ezrah in the Torah Acad- from all over the court, and Jack “Step it up” for the Five Star team ( Zvi had the largest emy of Bergen County’s new gym. Project Stepner mimicked their momentum. In cheering squad, as his whole family came Ezrah came out shooting, and took an ear- a game when his team needed him most, straight from his brother Ari’s hachnasat ly 13-2 lead. Rafi Selevan and sharp shooter Stepner was a monster under the boards tefi llin). The story was once again the lights Doni Kilimnick fought back, and the Nets and displayed a soft touch for a big man, out shooting of Daniel Wisotsky, scoring had a 21-19 lead at half. Coming out of the with a team high 20 points. But in a game 13 of his teams’ fi rst 14 points and fi nishing half, Project Ezrah proved to be too much that was close until the end, Five Star even- with a game high 27 points that earned him for the Nets, led by scorer Aryeh Berman tually pulled away to a 74-71 victory. Dan- MVP honors.As a year of MGBL comes to (15 pts). Project Ezrah was driven by eighth iel Wisotsky led all scorers with 34 points a close, the MGBL team thanks the spon- grader Jack Reinhart (game high 18 pts), and and propelled team Five Star to play anoth- sors, parents, coaches and of course the with a 70-60 victory, they awaited the win- er day, now against Project Ezrah, for the kids that make the league so great. Registra- ner from the other TABC gym.At the same MGBL High School Championship. F our- tion for the upcoming girls season is now time, an epic game was taking place across from there on. Eleven of the twenty eight teen hours later, teams Project Ezrah and open (congratulations to Aliza Poloner for the hall as Five Star Caterers matched up fi eld goals made in the fi rst half were from Five Star Caterers tipped off in a game that being the fi rst to sign up). Spots are limit- with team Yudin’s Appliances. The game 3-point land. The two teams went into the was a fi tting end to another exciting year ed, please register ASAP. Team, division and started with an NBA “three” from Yudin’s half with Five Star up 40-35. of Mitch Gross Basketball. Sharp-shoot- league sponsorship opportunities are avail- Eli Friedman. Aryeh Halpert answered back Five Star tried to build on their lead in ing from Michael and Matthew Reinhart able. The league is an IRS recognized 501c3 for team Five Star and it was a shoot-out the second, but Yudin’s held strong: Dan kept the game close. Aryeh Halpert and tzedakah. Vikings Win K/1 AIFL Championship Proving the old adage that “defense Saints without a fi rst down throughout the middle, the half ended with the Vikings up wins championships,” the Vikings won the game as the Vikings shut out their second 6-0. Early in the second half, Izzy Stechler Kindergarten/First Grade AIFL Champion- straight opponent. After the teams each broke the game open with an 80-yard ship on Sunday by blanking the Saints 19- punted on their fi rst two possessions, Shlo- run, expertly tip-toeing the sideline as he 0. Heeding the advice of their coaches Yaak- mo Wenger opened the scoring by taking a burned past the defense. Yosef Rosenberg ov and Moshe Rosenberg—who before the delayed handoff from midfi eld and sprint- put the game out of reach with a center-eli- game emphasized that “zero is the most ing in for a touchdown. With Binyamin gible pass to his cousin Azrya for the touch- important number; if they don’t score they Rothchild and Netanel Bromberg providing down, and Shlomo capped off the scoring can’t beat us”—the stifl ing defense, led by pressure via the blitz, and Gavi Engel and with a spin move for the conversion and a fl ag-pulling leader Yishai Neiss, held the Azarya Rosenberg allowing nothing up the 19-0 victory. Alvin’s Pharmacy Wins TBO Middle Girls Championship By Allen Pfeiffer Pitching was the key. Ella Buchs- In the fi eld, Kayla Antosofsky, Miri Hoch- hits. Kayla was an impressive leadoff batter bayew, Arianna Chesner and Julia Fried berg and Tali Pfeiffer also played “pitch- with over a.500 batting average. The oth- This team of Alvins Pharmacy—a group pitched consistently, throwing strikes er’s helper,” often making key outs. Daf- er players managed very big hits too; Miri of girls in third, fourth and fi fth grade— and fi elding their position superbly. Half- na Schlosberg played a great second base. Hochberg had four hits in the semifi nal may have been known around the league way through the season the rules were Aliza Guzman, Nurit Schlosberg and Lei- game and Tali Pfeiffer had three hits in the as a team with several superstars that led changed by TBO to encourage more hit- la Goldstein also contributed, making im- championship game. them to a championship. That is only part ting; walks were eliminated. If there were portant plays all season long. Each player The championship was a hard-fought, of the story. The other part is the solid con- four balls on a batter, instead of the batter had a great attitude and some could often well-played close game with Alvin’s beating tributions Alvin’s Pharmacy received from reaching a free fi rst base, she hit against be seen doing hand-stand celebrations af- Maadan Mets by a score of 6-4. The Maadan every member of the team. They had fun her own coach’s pitching. Ella, Arianna ter a great defensive play. Mets were coached by Kenny Schiff and Ari and improved with each game, leading ul- and Julia pitched so well that they most At bat, Ella was a homerun king, while Mermelstein. The champion Alvin’s Phar- timately to a TBO middle girls champion- often went through an inning without Julia, Dafna and Arianna each had batting macy team was coached by Josh Buchs- ship. Alvin’s lost only one game all season. the opposing coach going on the fi eld. averages over.700, with many extra base bayew, Adam Stein and Allen Pfeiffer. SPORT SCENES

Dan Poleyeff of MGBL team Manager Ari Eckman Tzvi Kaminetsky Shlomo Wenger and his Yudin’s Appliances looks for Yakir Zwebner of MGBL team Frisch School takes to the discussing pre-game at the line for Project Erza Coaches Hank championship trophy. his shot. CREDIT: SHALOM MEHLER. air. CREDIT: SHALOM MEHLER. strategy with TBO All-Stars. team 5-Star. and Jesse Reinhart.

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64 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM REAL ESTATE What Is the Purpose of Doing a Home Inspection? By Nicole Idler existing underground oil tank, you will need With all the storms we’ve been having, year warranty installed, that is transferra- to get a separate inspector to determine if what can I do to prevent fl ooding and pre- ble to buyer’s, which will increase the value The purpose of a there is an oil leak. If there is evidence of serve the value of my home? of your home as well as insure a dry home. home inspection is a leak, a soil test should be performed. The French Drains and a sump pump with a Make sure your gutters are not leaking or to determine if there seller should be responsible to cure the leak battery back-up is a good fi rst step for your install wider gutters that can drain easily are serious defects before purchasing the home. If the house basement. Windows should be leak free. in major rainstorms. Flat tar roofs should in the home you are does not have a leaking tank, make sure that have a pitch. If extra funds are available buying. The standard the seller has separate underground oil tank you may decide to put in a whole house New Jersey Association of Realtors contract insurance that is transferrable to the new generator to make sure power is not lost contains an inspection contingency for buyer. You do not need this for an above and your sump pump continues to run dur- structural and environmental defects. Gen- ground tank. In some cases, an inspection ing power outages. Last but not least, make erally, buyers have 10 days from the con- may fi nd an oil tank even though there is sure you are not in a designated fl ood zone tract to perform a home, termite and radon gas heat. Some tanks are certifi ed & decom- that requires mandatory fl ood insurance inspection. Structural items include the missioned in the ground, meaning that the that can be costly since it is separate from foundation, electrical, plumbing and en- tank was drained of oil and fi lled with sand You should have your landscaper regrade your homeowner’s policy. suring that the construction is up to code. beneath the ground by a licensed company, your property, so that moisture moves Environmental items can include the pres- which is deemed acceptable. away from your home or is absorbed by Nicole Idler NJ/NY Associate Broker of Friedberg Prop- ence of asbestos (common in homes built If the house has an oil tank that was re- mulch or gravel while keeping your plants erties actively lists, sells and rents in Teaneck, Bergen- in the early 1900’s), some insulation prod- moved you should ask for the documenta- moist. Trim trees and remove dead trees fi eld, Englewood, Tenafl y, and New Milford and all over ucts and some outdated building materials. tion showing removal if it is available oth- close to the house. Gutter leaders should Bergen County. E-mail her with your questions at 1nic- Some of today’s home inspections have erwise you can ask for the OPRA (open be draining away from the house. If you [email protected] or call her on her cell: 201-906- gotten a bit out of control. If you are buying public records) which can be obtained are planning a new roof, you can now have 9338 or work- 201-894-1234. Call Nicole Idler and an older home for its character or its grander from the township. a hurricane proof shingle roof with a 50 make home ownership a reality! features, then you should expect that some things in the home are going to be dated. Your offer and the negotiated price would have taken this into consideration. You are free to make improvements once you pur- Buy with a Pro..... chase the house. This is not the time to start renegotiating the purchase price, or to ex- pect big credits for your intended improve- ....List with a Pro ments. Most buyers are losing sight of this factor and deals are falling apart as a result ƒ Teaneck Specialist: Closed over 90 properties in Teaneck of this unrealistic expectation. Keep in mind that if a roof is old but there is no evidence ƒ Sells Residential Property & Represents Buyers and Tenants of leaks in the house, you should not expect Throughout Bergen County! the seller to buy you a new roof! NICOLE IDLER (This includes Teaneck, Englewood, Bergenfield, Tenafly, New Milford, etc.) The inspector should be able to de- NJ Sales Representative ƒ Relocation Specialist termine if you are buying a house that is NY Broker Associate sound. You should fi nd out what specifi c ƒ Investment & Short Sale Properties items will be included in the fee for his in- Cell: 201-906-9338 ƒ An Experienced Realtor with over 25 years in all phases of Real Estate. spection. You don’t want to fi nd out at the inspection that you are being charged ex- OPEN H OUSE SUNDAY 6/28 1-4PM JUST PACK YOUR BAGS! 4BDRS/ 3.5 BTHS tra for items you expected to be includ- ed. Some inspections are taking far longer than they used to, and buyers are paying a premium for this, even though they are not always receiving an accurate report. Most experienced realtors can provide you with a list of inspectors who they have observed in the fi eld. You should call one $789 $375 $379,00 or two of them to obtain a price and defi ne ,000 ,000 0 MAJOR REDUCTION the scope of their work. Legitimate fi ndings during the inspec- tion period are sometimes corrected by the seller, or they may agree to provide a cred- 5 BDRS/ 3 BTHS U/C U/C it. A seller may choose not to cure a defect, but it is inevitable that similar things may come up again when the house gets put back on the market. Always consult with your realtor and attorney to try and nego- tiate a positive result. What should I do about inspections for oil tanks? $445,000 If you are purchasing a home that has an

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 65 REAL ESTATE OOPENPEN HHOUSES:OUSES: SSUNDAY,UNDAY, JJUNEUNE 228,8, 22015015 Address Price Description Time Agent Contact

Charming Tudor Colonial. Great Potential! Oak Inlaid Floors. Gracious Entry Foyer, Living Room with Fireplace, Formal 882 Helen Street, $289,900 Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Room. 3 Bedrooms 1.1 Baths. Finished 3rd Floor & Finished Game Room 2-4 PM (201) 837-8800 Teaneck Basement. Stained Glass Windows, Front Patio, 2 Car Garage, Deck. Close to Cedar Lane.

72 Hillside Avenue, Perfection Plus! Totally Updated, Entry with Double French Doors to Living Room + Alcove open to Dining Room, New Teaneck $345,000 Kitchen with Honed Granite. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Game Room Basement. 2-4 PM (201) 837-8800

290 Edgemont 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape. Living Room, Kitchen, Jr Dining Room. Finished Playroom Basement with Egress Window & Terrace, Teaneck $355,000 Work Room. Hardwood Floors throughout. C/A/C. Garage. 1-3 PM (201) 837-8800

773 John Street, Country Club Area. Mint Condition Custom Cape. Living Room, Dining Room, Updated Island Kitchen open to Vaulted Teaneck $449,000 Ceiling Family Room with Skylites, Deck. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Basement. Garage. 1-4 PM (201) 837-8800

Contemporary Split Level. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 updated Baths. 100’ X 126’ Lot. Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling & Sky Lites, 577 Overlook Place, $488,888 Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen. Steps down to Spacious Family Room, French Doors to Fenced Yard & 2-Tiered 2-4 PM (201) 837-8800 Englewood Pond. A few steps down to High Ceiling Recroom Basement, Offi ce/Guest Area. C/A/C. Garage.

Price Change! Elegant Colonial with extraordinary living room and fi replace, formal dining room and den on 1st fl oor. 1435 Hudson Rd, $495,000 Newly polished hardwood fl oors throughout. Spacious master bedroom with full bath on 2nd level plus additional 1:00-3:00pm (201) 692-3700 Teaneck bedrooms. Central Air, security, den plus 3 season porch.

Newly painted 4 Bedroom Center Hall Colonial with gracious living room and formal dining room, updated kitchen 1392 Rugby Rd, $499,000 and baths. Family room or master bedroom on 1st level. Hardwood fl oors, fi nished basement. Very close to Houses of 1:00-3:00pm (201) 692-3700 Teaneck Worship and Transportation.

459 State Rd, New Lovely Custom Cape. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Updated Baths. H/W Floors. Open Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Gorgeous Milford $499,900 Updated Kitchen, Family Room, Game Room Basement, Garage. C/A/C. In-ground Pool. Deep 10,809 sq ft Landscaped Prop. 2-4 PM (201) 837-8800

Prime West Englewood Location. +/- 2,700 square feet, 4 Bedroom / 2.5 baths, Hardwood fl oors, Den with fi replace, GLICKMAN- 538 Rutland $655,000 Gas heat, Central AC, Central Vacuum, Basement, Attached 2 car garage, Separate laundry room, Enclosed porch / 1-4 PM 201- 944 -4444 Avenue, Teaneck Separate HVAC FUERST, INC

Grand Home with plenty of room to entertain family & friends. Very Large Entertaining Rooms, King-Sized Master Suite 310 Edgewood with bath, dressing room and plenty of closets. Private offi ce, double basement with 2 staircases, 4 bedrooms, 2 full Sunday June Avenue, Teaneck $789,000 baths & 3-half baths, 2 garages, U/G sprinklers, alarm, 4 zone gas hot water heat, 1 zone C/AC, new hot water heater 28th from (201) 906-9338 and more, situated on 80 x 120 Lot size. Near to houses of worship & NYC buses. 1-4p.

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66 June 25, 2015 • 8 Tammuz, 5775 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM REAL ESTATE & DESIGN Making the Most of Your Kitchen MORTGAGE RATES By Shoshana Halpert Beyond functionality, today’s kitchens (PURCHASE OR REFINANCE) serve as places for families to do home- When deciding where work, hang out or even watch TV! De- Rate APR Points to spend your money for pending on the size of your kitchen and of 30 year fixed updating your home, any your family try and squeeze in an eating realtor will advise you area. If space allows this should be a table 800-FIRST-95 3.999% 4.135% 0.000 that the kitchen is an im- and chairs or banquette where the fami- portant place to begin. ly can come together to share a meal and 4.125%3.875% 4.213% 0.477 Giving this space an update will give you connect. If space does not allow you a full more enjoyment and function out of the sized seating area then add in some coun- 4.250%4.000% 4.050%4.301% 0.000 room and defi nitely give you the most re- ter height seating which will make it easi- 15 year fixed turn on your investment when it is time to er to serve kids breakfast or a snack in the sell. So where to begin? kitchen even though it may be necessary 800-FIRST-95 3.500% 3.620% 0.000 While the kitchen was once relegat- to eat in the dining room for a full fami- ed to the back of the house and not giv- ly meal. For those of you lucky enough to 3.250%3.000% 3.353% 0.154 en much thought beyond its cooking func- have ample space, both a table and coun- tionality today it has become the center or ter seating is ideal for feeding your fami- 3.500%3.375% 3.570%3.427% 0.000 hub for many of us! We want our kitchens ly and will afford you the opportunity to 30 year FHA to be large enough to comfortably seat our add several decorative elements into your family for dinner and inviting enough that kitchen in fi nishes, and textures of these 800-FIRST-95 4.000%3.750% 4.660%5.046% 0.000 kids and guests will want to be in there furnishings. both to cook and keep the cook company. Having a kitchen that is open to a fami- 4.250% 5.236% 0.000 Functionally speaking a kitchen should ly room is a great way to connect the space 5/1 ARM have the three main centers or appliances to the rest of the house. This again allows set up in a triangle. This includes the sink, family and friends to keep the cook com- 800-FIRST-95 2.750% 3.271% 0.000 oven and refrigerator. By default the dish- pany while giving others the space for ac- washer will be placed next to the sink be- tivities such as playing with toys for young 2.875% 3.006% 0.077 cause of the water line. In many of today’s children and games and TV for older chil- kosher kitchens there may be two sink or dren and adults. A study or homework area two ovens. In this case if you have one that can be included in either the kitchen or you consider the main one that should be family room which will keep kids connect- WANT TO HAVE YOUR RATES LISTED HERE? set up in the triangle and then work the ad- ed to parents for when they need help with ditional items as best into the equation as school work and allow parents to keep an EMAIL [email protected] possible. Keep in mind the goal of the set eye on kids when they are doing home- DETAILS up is to make shifting between these three work or on the computer. *All rates are from June 23rd and are subject to change. *All rates assume the property is located in Bergen County with a $417,000 loan, 20% down payment and credit scores of 740+. areas when preparing food as quick, neat *All rates require full income verification and easy as possible.  CONTINUED ON P. 71 *Not responsible for typographical errors

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FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH exciting educator in the Los Angeles in conjunction with Teaneck shuls, TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH TUESDAY, JULY 7TH Open House Barbeque and Family community since 1985. He attended schools, and organizations. 8:00AM Reunion with Rabbi Chaim Yeshivat Noam 9th Annual Golf and Shabbat Service 6PM 304 E Midland Yeshivat Kerem Beyavneh, Yeshivat – 2:00PM Congregation Bnai Brovender 7:30PM. For students of Tennis Outing White Beeches Golf and Avenue Paramus Har Etzion and Yeshiva University and Yeshurun 641 W Englewood Yeshivat Hamivtar, Michlelet Bruria Country Club, Haworth, New Jersey Hebrew School families and potential received smicha from the Jerusalem The free Yom Iyun will focus on how to (Lindenbaum), WebYeshiva, and other For further information contact Amy members are welcome with children Rabbinate. He is Chairman of Bible and educate and inspire our children. Keynote friends of R. Brovender… Vogel at [email protected]. under the age of 13. Event will occur Director of Judaic Studies at YULA presenters are Shani Taragin (Senior Join us for an informal gathering where rain or shine. RSVP for this free event to High Schools. Rabbi Etshalom is an Lecturer, Midreshet Lindenbaum, SFW, Rabbi Brovender will discuss “Women TUESDAY, JULY 14TH Howie at [email protected]. accomplished songwriter, story teller Matan/Rosh BMP, Camp Moshava) and Rabbis” Hosted by Marcy and Stephen Modern Theology in a Biblical Land and radio host and has produced Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski, shlit”a,( Glicksman, 1169 Sussex Road, Teaneck, 7:00PM Rabbi Jacob J Schacter Bet SHABBAT, JUNE 27TH recordings of his own original stories and noted Rabbi, psychologist, and author). d NJ. RSVP requested, not required: Yosef Sephardic Congregation of Ft Lee On Shabbat, June 27, 2015, Rinat Yisrael music. His two volume book, “Between For more information and to register, go [email protected] or 201-692-1866. 313 Tom Hunter Road Ft Lee Adult Education presents Rabbi the Lines of the Bible” has garnered to bit.ly/NJConf. From Spain to Ethopia to Israel: On the Yitzchak Eshalom, YULA High Schools much critical acclaim. In addition, his Congregation Beth Tikvah Book Club Intersection of Science, History and addressing: “ Listen You Rebels” - Talmud and Tanach podcasts of Daf MR EITAN KASTNER and the Jewish Community Center Halacha. Free Admission – open to all. Moshe’s “Sin” Revisited. This lecture Yomi and Navi recorded at the Young SPEAKER of Paramus 7:00PM 304 E Midland provides a fresh take on a most Israel of Century City have attracted 8:00PM Rinat Yisrael 389 W Avenue Paramus MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD fascinating chapter in Moshe’s life. Using an international following. Englewood Teaneck Book Review of “The Paris Architect” Modern Theology in a Biblical Land contextual and textual clues, Adult Education Department presents by Charles Belfoure. Discussion 7:00PM Rabbi Jacob J Schacter Young it will lead attendees to a deeper SUNDAY, JUNE 28TH Mr. Kastner a teacher at the Frisch School facilitated by Phyllis Waterstone. All Israel of Ft Lee 1610 Parker Avenue Ft Lee understanding of why Moshe was Community Collaborative speaking on the “Geopolitics of Tisha B’Av: welcome – free event. For further If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: The deprived of his role as leader of the Conference, “Educating and Inspiring Using Ancient History to Understand the information call 201 262 7691 or check Centrality of Jerusalem In Christianity, Children of Israel. Rabbi Yitzchak Our Children Together,” sponsored Destruction of the Temples.” www.jccparamus.org. Islam and Judaism Etshalom has been a dynamic and by Yeshivat Hakotel & Israel Schools, Free admission – open to all. Want to have your community event listed here? Email [email protected]

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4TH ANNUAL BERGEN will feature Mrs. CB Neugroschl. SGLI on the topic of “Halachic Dynamics of Melissa Levine, [email protected], or go time. For more information, please COUNTY CHILDREN’S is sponsored by NCSY and supported by Interpersonal Relationships.” Register to www.jfnnj.org/jewishcamp for more contact JFS at 201-837-9090. CLOTHING DRIVE Bruriah, Maayanot and Frisch. Our fi rst online at yu.edu/bergen-learn. For more details. Where: Jewish Family Service of Bergen On Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July class will be held on June 25. Food information about the program, please JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES and North Hudson 1485 Teaneck Rd, 6, at Congregation Keter Torah, 600 will be served. For more information contact Rabbi Aryeh Czarka, Program SUPPORT GROUPS: Teaneck N.J. there will be a drop- please contact Dr. Aliza Frohlich at Coordinator, [email protected], Roemer Avenue, NECHAMA COMFORT: A professional facilitated Group for off for the [email protected] 212.960.5400, ext. 6826. 4th Annual Bergen County A support group dedicated to helping all Women impacted by Intimate Partner Children’s Clothing Drive. Gently used Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County SARA AND MAX family members who have experienced Violence meets every other week. It is not children’s clothing (newborn- teen), shoes, has chesed opportunities for Bar and Bat GOLDSAMMLER SCHOLARSHIP infant and pregnancy loss at any time in a drop in group and Initial Consultation and coats are welcome. Volunteers are Mitzvah boys and girls! For information The Sara and Max Goldsammler their lives. is required. Please contact Jewish Family needed to sort the clothing during the on how to commemorate your Simcha Scholarship is open to any current or When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, Service of Bergen and North Hudson weeks of July 5 and July 12. During those with a chesed project thru partnering college-bound Jewish student. Students fi ll doors open at 7 located at 1485 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, weeks, anyone in the community for whom with Tomchei Shabbos, contact Andrea out a simple application and write a short Where: Jewish Family Service of Bergen NJ 07666 and ask for information shopping could be a hardship will be invited Fields at 973-371-1771x411 or AJBIER@ essay in order to apply. Three scholarships and North Hudson 1485 Teaneck Rd, and referral to schedule your initial to shop for free by making anonymous AOL.COM -- $1,000, $500 and $300 -- will be Teaneck N.J. consultation @ 201-837-9090. private and semi-private appointments. On COM MUNITY LEARNING awarded based on the submitted essay. The HOLDING HANDS: Thursday, July 16, there will be a rummage SHEARIT HAPLATE OF EXPERIENCE applicatios are available at Saramaxfund. Off ering friendship and understanding to sale in the evening, with profi ts from the BERGEN COUNTY Yeshiva University, in partnership with com. The deadline is August 2. families who are grieving the death of a sale used to help defray the cost of sending The kosher food rescue organization Congregation Rinat Yisrael, will off er Incentive grants to eligible fi rst- child of any age, from any cause... the rest of the clothing to Israel through that collects prepared food leftovers a summer semester of Community time campers at a non-profi t Jewish When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, Yad Leah. For more information, contact from local caterers and restaurants Beit Midrash in Bergen County. overnight camp doors open at 7 [email protected]. and then repackages and distributes This three-week program will take The Jewish Federation of Northern New Where: Jewish Family Service of Bergen it to those that can benefi t in a 7:15-8:15 ON THURSDAY place on Mondays, July 6, 13 and Jersey is partnering with The Foundation and North Hudson 1485 Teaneck Rd, NIGHTS AT LAZY BEAN 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m., and will for Jewish Camp to award incentive Teaneck N.J. respectful way that helps ensure the FOR THE SUMMER GIRLS feature shiurim by Rabbi Dr. Ephraim grants to eligible fi rst-time campers L.O.S.S. (Loved one’s support system), recipient’s privacy and self-esteem. LEARNING INITIATIVE. Kanarfogel, E. 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“It was hard to come to the decision to be Making the Most of Your Kitchen Israeli Woman Makes Trip to operated on. After all, it’s my third neck sur-  CONTINUED FROM P. 67 gery after a diffi cult period with cancer… But USA for Specialized Surgery after a year and a half, I decided, especially as If your kitchen and family room are the mother of little children: I’m too young open to one another keep in mind fi nish- By Gloria Averbuch their medical professionals often tell them to live like an old person.” es, color and texture to help the spaces that they “just have to live with it.” Yet Dr. Her decision, however, was not made fl ow naturally. Take a color from the fam- Shrewsbury—Revital Haik already had Kaufman offers an alternative. He is the without contemplation. Haik consulted ily room that is used in a fabric or paint- an uphill battle with her health. Two years only known surgeon to perform special- with her personal rabbi and Rabbi Avra- ing and bring it in to an accessory on ago, she endured not one, but two opera- ized phrenic nerve surgery. ham Firer, chairman and founder of Ezra Le- the kitchen counter. Upholster the kitch- tions for thyroid cancer. The surgeries were To date, Dr. Kaufman has performed Marpeh, a non-profi t organization in Israel en counter stools in a wipeable vinyl the only three months apart. Hoping for relief, this specialized procedure over 200 times that provides signifi cant medical assistance. same color as an accent in your pillows! the 41-year-old native Israeli awoke from her since 2007 at Jersey Shore University Medi- While Dr. Kaufman cannot be sure of the Make sure the window treatments coor- second surgery with an entirely different cal Center in New Jersey and at the Universi- extent of the problem until the surgery, he is dinate or relate to one another. While it sensation. She reported “serious breathing ty of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Medi- guardedly optimistic. “I have dealt with this is ok to change it up somewhat keep in diffi culties.” cal Center. Well versed on the matter, he has problem before [phrenic nerve damage due mind that the spaces are connected so “At fi rst I thought it had something to also published various academic articles on to thyroid surgery] and most of the patients they should be similar in one or more ele- do with the anesthesia, because slowly the phrenic nerve surgery. have done extremely well. Preliminary test ments such as style, color or texture. distress subsided. But I was still left with a For his unique expertise and experience, results lead us to believe that Revital has a I remember when I was fi rst house hunt- breathing diffi culty that I didn’t previously Dr. Kaufman is sought after by patients of high likelihood of a favorable outcome.” ing my husband was puzzled by the abbre- have. My ability to speak was impacted and all ages from around the world including Haik will arrive in New Jersey at the end viation MEIK (modern eat in kitchen). Once quite weakened. It is hard to speak fl uidly Australia, Canada, and Israel. Haik is among of June for her surgery with Dr. Kaufman. he fi gured it out he quickly came to under- because I get such a small amount of air into these patients. Her sister, also a mother of young children, stand its importance as the kitchen is no my lungs.” A mother of six children (including will be escorting her. Says Haik, “Our hus- longer just where you make your sandwich, Haik eventually found her way to Pro- 6-year-old twins) and an administrator in the bands are staying home with the children, it is where you make many of your family fessor Mordechai Kramer at Rabin Medical Borsa (Israeli stock exchange), Haik relates, along with our dedicated mother.” memories. Center at Beilinson Hospital. 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