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HOW TO REACH US - BY PHONE 860-442-8062 • BY FAX 860-443-4175 • BY EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Scalia: conservative icon on the court Forging a shared society By Allison Kaplan Sommer, Haaretz

passports instead of “Jerusalem.” The State De- ohammad he is, as he puts it, a The late Justice Antonin Scalia, weighing on partment had fought the law fiercely, defending Darawshe, child of both iden- one of his final Supreme Court cases, made it its passport policy as necessary to maintain a MD i r e c t o r tities. In his talk, quite clear where he stood on the issue of Jeru- U.S. position of neutrality on the question of Je- of Planning, Equal- Mohammad will salem as Israel’s capital. rusalem’s sovereignty. ity & Shared Society bring an authentic When the ruling in In the oral arguments that preceded the rul- at the Givat Haviva perspective and Zivotofsky v. Kerry was ing, Scalia’s political leanings were evident in Center will come to knowledge of the issued last June, Scalia his statements from the bench. Opposition to Eastern Connecticut realities in Israel made the unusual move putting “Israel” on passports does not imply prior to address- coupled with the of reading his dissent- sovereignty, he said, addressing Zivotofsky’s ing the AIPAC 2016 actual progress ing opinion out loud in attorney, it “just has an effect on the State De- Policy Conference in toward the goal of court - a sign to court- partment’s desire to to make nice with the Pal- Washington DC. Thurs- a shared future for Israeli Ar- watchers that a justice’s estinians, and your position is Congress has no day,Mr. March Darawshe 17 at 7:30 will pm speak abs and Israeli Jews. disagreement is partic- compulsion to follow that.” to the community on Mohammad holds a B.A ularly strong. Then, in the written dissent he read in court, at from the Hebrew University That 6-3 decision he strongly attacked the majority’s ruling which the Zachs Hillel House‘Forging on thethe in Jerusalem, an M.A. in Public struck down a law placed the power to recognize foreign govern- Threadscampus of of Connecticut Shared Society College in Administration from Hartford which would have al- ments exclusively withSCALIA the president, CONT. ON thus PG giv- 12 Israel’on the subject University, and an M.A. in Peace lowed American citizens born in Jerusalem and Conflict Management from toHadassah list “Israel” as their birthplace grapples on their U.S. with key issues . Haifa University. Mohammad Darawshe is an Arab citizen DARAWSHEis considered a CONT. leading ON expert PG 13 By Sheila Horvitz, special to the Leader of the State of Israel. Like 20 percent of Israel’s population, On Thursday, February 4, Connecticut College BBYO int’l convention Zachs Hillel House hosted Hadassah’s monthly By Marcia Reinhard, JFEC Assistant Director Coffee Klatch on “Jewish Life on Campus”. Rabbi Susan Schein, Director of Zachs Hillel House and College Chaplain and Simon Luxemburg, Presi- On Thursday, Feb. 11- Friday, Feb. 12, I attended the BBYO In- dent of Hillel, welcomed over 30 guests for a ternational Convention Summit “Unleashing Innovation in Jew- spirited and enlightening discussion of Jewish ish Teen Engagement” which took place at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. This summit on Jewish teens was a gathering of life on campus in the face of anti-Israel propa- Connecticut College Hillel Pres. Simon Luxem- ganda and activities. Guests included area Rab- national and local leaders from all across the Jewish world who burg (rear center) addresses participants about care about Jewish education and engagement for our teens. Two bis Rosenberg, Rabinowitz, and Alter; Hadassah strategies Hillel is using to combat anti-Semitism Connecticut President, Sally Kleinman; Con- thousand adults were in attendance for this 24 hour summit, as and anti-Israel sentiments on campus. See ad- the preliminary to the convention. Topics of discussion and con- necticut College professors and alumni; Hadas- ditional photos on line. sah members and members of the Jewish com- versation included teen leadership development, diversity and munity in Southeastern Connecticut. inclusion, tikkun olam, teen entrepreneurship, teens and tech, Attendees all expressed concerns about the teen engagement and Israel. growing incidences of anti-Israel and anti-Se- cating for justice for Palestine, to the Boycott, Summit participants were able to meet with teen leaders Divest and Sanctions Movement against Israel; mitic activities on college campuses around the HADASSAH CONT. ON PG 11 from all of the major Jewish Youth Movements. BBYO invited country. From swastikas painted on Jewish fra- to pro-Palestinian faculty members and stu- USY, NFTY, Young Judea and NCSY to send representatives from ternity houses, to pro-Palestinian groups advo- their teen organizations to also attend this amazing conven- Community holds Tu B’Shevat Seders tion! The adults in attendance were lucky enough to experience the opening ceremonies which had a gathering of 2,400 Jewish teens from all around the world. Hillary Goldstein, daughter of There were two community Tu B’Shevat Seders on Sunday, February 1 Lori and Bruce GoldsteinThe ofJewish Colchester, Leader. was our one teen in at- held in collaboration between Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Beth tendance. She had an amazing time and will be writing an article El. Both Seders took place at Temple Emanu-El. for the next edition of This convention is very The words for the first Seder were provided by Rabbi Rachel Safman expensive for the teens, but I am hoping to get more teens to be of Congregation Beth El and was led by Rabbi Emeritus Aaron Rosenberg able to go next year when the convention takes place in Texas. and Sherry Barnes, Cantorial Soloist of Temple Emanu-El and was a suc- David Brooks, New York Times Commentator and author, was cessful and well attended event. Third through eighth grade students and the key-note speaker. Danah Boyd, author of “It’s Complicated” parents of the religious school as well as people from the larger Jewish and numerous other books was the closing speaker. Both writers community enjoyed the Tu B’Shevat Seder. were inspirational and motivational for all the adults and teens There was also a special Tu B’Shevat Seder geared to the younger K-2 in the room. students which was led(SEE by PHOTOYoung Israeli AT LEEFT) Emissaries Sagi Zazon and Amit Horovitz. One highlight of both Seders enjoyed by all ages was the design- ing of fruit mandalas, The folks who helped plan the Seders were Kathleen McFadden and Deborah Linder, co-chairs for planning and shopping; Seder preparation crew--Henie Kurzman, Peter Lacey, and Gaby Schlesinger. 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 email to Nadine and some good news to share Mention & Menschen with the rest of the community. Nadine works hard to write the Mention and NADINE LIPMAN Menschen column and the column is only suc- [email protected] cessful when she has something to write about. The intent of publishing the column is to share Note from the Editor – I received a brief good news with the community. I’ve received email from Nadine Lipman Sunday evening to many comments from a variety of community tell me that not only had she not received any members telling me how they enjoy the Men- news from Leader readers but she was also un- tion column. der the weather and not feeling well enough to If you are not willing to share with Nadine go in pursuit of news or to dig tidbits up from then she and I will have to rethink the basis the internet to create a column for this edition. I of the column and perhaps change the focus. The unmanned surface sea vessel, ‘Seagull’ showing its paces on told her to feel better soon and that I would look If you would like the column to stay the same, February 8 off the Haifa coast. forward to her column for the March 4 issue of PLEASE send in your good news, otherwise who knows?! Unmanned navy vessel the Leader. By Edgar Asher, Ashernet Readers, please consider sending a get well Israel defense electronic company, Elbit, unveiled on Febru- Conservative prayer book language ary 8 its newest unmanned surface sea vessel, ‘Seagull’. The ‘Seagull’ is twelve meters long and can operate at sea for By Sam Kestenbaum, Jewish Daily Forward importance of traditional Jewish law, but the over four days. It is equipped with sophisticated mine detection Do Jews still want to call God their Lord, King importance, also, of contemporary knowledge and sophisticated antisubmarine capabilities. The development and Master? and contexts in its application. In line with this, of the ‘Seagull’ was in no small part encouraged by the rapid Maybe not. Some words and phrases like this the siddur, a project of the Conservative move- growth of submarine uses and technology. The design also took won’t resonate for many American Jews, said - traditional language of past liturgy and answers prayer book for the Conservative movement, ment’sa growing Rabbinical call for Assembly, more inclusive sheds prayer—re-some of the intoThe consideration “Seagull” also the hasneed its to own protect robot, Israel’s which off-shore can be loweredMediter RabbiSiddur Edward Lev Shalem. Feld, “The the wordsenior ‘king’ editor is justof a emp- new spectful of single-parents, non-Ashkenazi tra- raneaninto the gas water field to facilities. investigate further. The vessel is reported to ty for people living in an American democracy.” ditions, same-sex couples, mixed families and have a top speed of 32 knots and can almost turn on the spot. And that is just one of the contemporary real- people who might not even pray in a synagogue Controllers on land or sea can operate the vessel beyond the line ities Feld and his colleagues sought to take into or speak Hebrew. account as they put together the new prayer At the same time, the assembly hopes to book, or siddur, which is being distributed this also appeal to those with high Jewish literacy of sightCandle by means Lighting of satellite links.for ©Eastern ASHERNET CT area week to Conservative congregations around the country. prayers with English translations on each fac- Friday, Feb 19 • 5:09 pm Ultimately, Feld explained, in re-translating anding page, attachment plus rabbinic to traditions. commentary, It offers in English,Hebrew Friday, Feb. 26 • 5:16 pm the Hebrew liturgy into English, he and his col- with additional readings right next to the Eng- leagues settled on “sovereign” instead of “king.” lish prayer texts. This same format was used in Friday, Mar. 4 • 5:25 pm It was safer. And gender-neutral. “Awesome” a 2010 prayer book for the High Holidays, Mah- Friday, Mar. 11 • 5:33 pm was also cut, replaced by “awe-inspiring.” zor Lev Shalem. “Language changes so quickly in our time, Siddur Lev Shalem, which is for use for Sab- there are words that you can’t say anymore” and be understood, he explained. “Every generation Feld. Eventually, he added, it will replace the will need their own prayer book.” bathprayer and book festivals, currently took infive use years in mostto make, Conser- said That might be considered an ideological vative congregations. That prayer book, Sid- credo for the Conservative movement, which National Award Winner of the Council of Jewish of Jewish Federations as the Outstanding from its late 19th century birth has upheld the PRAYER BOOK CONT. ON PAGE 13 Small Cities Jewish newspaper. Published every other Friday for the dissemination of Jew- ish news and views by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, 28 Channing Street, New London, CT 06320, 860-442-8062. Managing Editor...... Mimi Perl Layout Editor...... Forrest Sklar Social Editor...... Nadine Lipman President ...... Romana Strochlitz Primus Executive Director...... Jerome Fischer Mailing Volunteers...... Ruth & Henry Dunkerley, Jr, Mimi & Milt Seed, Irving Siegel, Marty Yavener Advertising: Call Mimi Perl 860-442-7395 or [email protected]. Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, February 24 for March 4 issue. Editorial Content: Preferred receipt of editorial material is via email to mimiperl@ gmail.com. Photo(s) submitted via email should be separate attachment(s) from article. Preferred photo format is a .jpg format; resolution should be a minimum of 200 dpi. Material sent via fax [860-443-4175] or first class mail [28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320] should be typed/double spaced or neatly printed. 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her 18-year-old twins, Nesya Ms. Seed is not a professional photographer — she is the co- &and Milton Cam Seed) Schroeder, of Tenafly were and in notordinator to stop of traffic student and advisement keep people for from the living College their of lives.”Engineering and Computer Science on Fairleigh Dickinson’s Teaneck campus it had been 30 years since Ms. — but she had her phone, “and I want to document it,” she said. IsraelSeed had on a been long-planned there, and trip; it These photographs are what Susan Seed saw.

New London Seniors Entertained “We arrived on December As part of her Bat Mitzvah preparation, Arielle Frommer will was28, spent Cam’s four first daystrip. in Jerusa- be playing the piano for seniors in our community. On February lem, and then, on the morning 15, 2016, Arielle played for the New London Hebrew Seniors at of Friday, January 1, we took a Beth El during their Kosher Hot Lunch which is prepared by the bus to Tel Aviv,” Ms. Seed said. Jewish Federation and TVCCA. She performed music by Handel, “We checked into our hotel, on

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We & US military bases 28 Channing St., New London. and there probably were oth- Cost is $20 per copy HEADLINER – RC SMITH saw a couple of police officers, Cash/check/credit card accepted. warm-up comic for “The Chew,” military, but everyone was so ershappy. we So didn relaxed.’t see, So and when some we “The Rachael Ray Show” went to Tel Aviv, we said okay, For those who missed the book & “The Colbert Report” Jerusalem is totally chill, so we launch party you can see it at will go shopping and sit at a ------To order tickets, send completed form with payment to: café and be cosmopolitan. https://youtu.be/wa9e7KBDcpU Congregation Beth El, 660 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320 “What happened didn’t Name ______Phone ______make us afraid,” she added. Guest Names ______In fact, no one seemed to be Marc Goldsmith writes: “...Here, regard- Amount Enclosed $ ______or pay by credit card at www.bethel-nl.org less of your background and experience, Email (for e-confirmation & event info only) ______afraid. All pre-registrations must be accompanied by payment. Deadline for advance tickets is March 24th. “I thought about the Bos- you will find real life full of hopes, fears, ton Marathon bombing, about dreams, humor, joy, sadness and longing." Sponsored by Minuteman Press of Norwich when the two terrorists were 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 Rabbinic Reflections and the glory of THE AL- By Rav Jeremy Schwartz, special to the Leader MIGHTY will encompass you. Senior Offerings The topic of refugees has been much on our minds and in our - Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- hearts lately. If our hearts haven’t been completely hardened like berg translation from our Kol ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is Haneshamah-Isaiah 58:6-8 Mahzor) (Joel Rosen Africa, and the wider Middle East, sometimes dying on the way, not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the Pharaoh’s,has been heartbreaking. the news and imagesAnd hearts of refugees that are flowing open willout ofalso Syria, ac- * * * following business day. knowledge fear and anger in response to the sheer magnitude Last month the Temple Winter Outing (Weather permitting) of the humanitarian challenge and to attacks in Europe carried Bnai Israel Board approved Wednesday, March 9, Lunch at Hideway Restaurant in Old out sometimes by people from the same places or of the same support for the Refugee Re- Lyme. Cost $5/$8. This outing has just been scheduled -- 11 religions as the refugees (broadly speaking – like we at Temple settlement seats on the van are available as we go to press. Bnai Israel are the same religion as Jewish fanatics who recently Co-sponsorship Program burned a Palestinian family to death in the West Bank town of - Upcoming Shows Duma). But our heritage isn’t one of fear and anger. We relate to erend Ann Plumley, Steve Lane Wednesday, April 13, “Back Home Again: On the Road with our ancient slavery from Egypt not with anger, but by celebrat- thatand theis being First organized Church of by Christ Rev John Denver” @ Ivoryton Playhouse. This CT premier event is ing our freedom and by trying to create a society of freedom. - a celebration of folk musician John Denver’s life and music. This We laugh at Haman. Our history and identity are entwined with ready begun to a small degree being “other” and “foreign” and “powerless” and we try to act as ofas Mansfield.some of us Ourhave work been has asked al stories behind the songs. Cost $45/$48. NO LONGER SOLD OUT people who “know the heart of the stranger.” It’s no coincidence to help secure health care, jobs, --show We hadoffers a cancellation, a rare glimpse so of as the we mango to behind press the there music is 1 andticket the that the words on the Statue of Liberty were penned by a Jew, and gather support for the pro- available. Emma Lazarus. gram. We are happy that the Wednesday, April 27, “Anything Goes” @ Goodspeed. A My understanding is that the United States has the most rig- Temple Bnai Israel community brassy nightclub singer, a starry-eyed stowaway and Public Ene- orous vetting process for refugees in the world and that no one is part of this process. my Number 13 are booked on a transatlantic luxury liner bound who has been admitted through our refugee process has com- for romance and laughter. Hum along with an easy-to-love score mitted an act of terrorism in the US. I think it’s reasonable to as- packed with hits including “I get A Kick Out Of You”, “You’re The sume that no system is perfect and some day, some refugee will Kosher Top”, “It’s De-Lovely”, and more. Cost $63/$66. As we go to press commit a terrorist act here. Natural-born Americans of many we are SOLD OUT. Hot Lunch Wednesday, May 11, “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” @ mass-murder attacks. That’s not a reason to refrain from acting The New London Hebrew Ivoryton Playhouse. An aging but formidable woman hires a differentJewishly, outethnicities of love andand hope.religions I’m proudalso commit that our terrorist Temple acts Board and Senior Club and the Norwich/ dance instructor to give her lessons in her home. What begins thought it obvious that we cannot be deterred by those dangers, Colchester Jewish Senior Club as an antagonistic relationship gives way to friendship as they and must live up to the Prophet Isaiah’s words that we read ev- continue to enjoy weekly Ko- swing dance, foxtrot, tango and cha-cha while sharing their se- ery Yom Kippur: sher Hot Lunches. These meals crets, fears and joys. This is a comedy with music and dance about Is not the fast that I desire are sponsored by the Jewish friendship. Cost $45 As we go to press we are SOLD OUT. the unlocking of the chains of wickedness, Federation of Eastern CT and Wednesday, June 22, “Play It Again Sam” @ Newport Play- the loosening of exploitation, TVCCA. Adults 60 years and house. Allan has this thing about Humphrey Bogart. If only he the freeing of all those oppressed, older are eligible to attend and had some of Bogart’s technique. Bookish and insecure with the breaking of the yoke of servitude? qualify for the suggested do- women, Allan’s hero, Bogey comes to the rescue, with a bevy of Is it not the sharing of your bread with those who starve, nation of $3 per person. beauties played out in hilarious fantasy sequences. Fixed up by the bringing of the wretched poor into your house, Reservations are a must friends with gorgeous women, he’s so awkward even Bogey’s or clothing someone you see who is naked, for these lunches as Beth patience is tried. Allan mostly resembles a disheveled, friendly and not hiding from your kin in their need? (860-444-6333) from the dog, and this is what charms his best friend’s wife into bed. Cost Then shall your light burst forth like the dawn, Federation’s Senior & Com- $59/$62. As we go to press we are down to 4 tickets remain. munity Services must call in a count to TVCCA the Thursday AND ALSO… your righteousness will travel before you, Wednesday, July 6, “Chicago” @ Ivoryton Playhouse. Cost prior to the lunch to ensure your waters of healing soon flourish again, $48/$48. enough food is provided for As we go to press we are down to 1 ticket. Wednesday, July 13, “Cheatin’” @ Newport Playhouse. Cost 20% OFF WITH THIS AD Nancy and Norm to prepare $59/$62. ALL PRINTING SERVICES on Mondays and Tuesdays the As we go to press we are down to 5 tickets. following week. $45/$48. As we go to press we are down to 2 tickets. March 2016 - Brotherhood Notes The Monday luncheon is Scott Zettler 860-439-0676 [email protected] Wednesday, August 31, 10, “Bye “Rent” Bye @ Birdie” Ivoryton @Goodspeed. Playhouse. Cost Alvin Sher 860-460-0491COPY [email protected] CATS held at Congregation Beth El, $63/$66. As we go to press we are down to 5 tickets. 458We Williams continue Brotherhood St., New Bagels onLondon Religious School • 442-8424 Sundays throughout • thewww/copycatsnl.com year. Please join us as 660 Ocean Ave. in New London often as you can. Follow the Religious School Calendar - that’s our clue for Coffee and Bagels. Weather Wednesday, September 14, “Man of La Mancha” @ Ivoryton beginning at 12:30 p.m. The permitting, we will be serving bagels and coffee every Sunday in March. Playhouse. Cost $45/$48. As we go to press we are SOLD OUT. Tuesday luncheon is held at Annual Brotherhood ‘Italian Nite’ Dinner Beth Jacob Synagogue, 400 Cost $63/$66. Eggplant parmesan, pasta, homemade sauce, salad, and bread, New London Tpke. in Norwich As we go to press we are down to 5 tickets. freshly made and served by the Temple Brotherhood beginning at 12:30 p.m. Here Wednesday, September 21, “Chasing Rainbows” @ Goodspeed. As we go to press we are down to Sunday, March 6, 5:00 PM are the menus for both venues Wednesday, October 5, “Plaza Suite” @ Newport, SURF N Social Hall @Temple Emanu-El during January and February. 3 tickets. TURF Buffet. Cost $77/$80. Advance Family charge is $35.! Please note that entrees can change after the list goes Stuff you need to know about our trips and Advance Individual charge is $15. Our ticket policy requires that a $25 deposit accompany your to print due to circumstances Payment at the door for either Family or Individual is $5. more. reservation. These deposits MUST go through Beth. Just writ- Please RSVP for planning by Thursday, March 3, beyond either the Federation’s early reservations are discounted and appreciated. ing down your name will no longer be sufficient or accepted. or TVCCA’s control. Call Temple Emanu-el at 443-3005 to make Reservations. Please make sure your phone number is provided so we can call New London Schedule you with a pickup time for the event. February 22 – Meatloaf Payment in full is required three (3) weeks prior to the event. February 29 – Baked Salmon ! mail or a phone call. If there is no response, then your ticket For those attending, we will be conducting a 50/50 raffle February and a raffle for various gift certificates. Norwich Schedule You will be notified that your final payment is due, either by 23 – Meatloaf SENIOR OFFERINGS CONT. ON PG 7 March Cards Our monthly card games are on Sunday afternoons. This month we will play at Nathan Shafner’s home. Contact Nathan or Scott Zettler for details. The game will start at 3:30 in the afternoon on March 6 th. The stakes are very modest and the hilarity is high. Come join us, what have you got to lose? See Scott Z. or Murphy. THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 5 said, reading over the recipe. “What kind of God but I always feel there’s something troubling you. Something holding you back in the world. By Marge nodded, and seemed about to respond, What’s upsetting you?” wouldbut then let said an innocent nothing, child knowing suffer?” intuitively that She bit her lip, and her face went pale. “It’s a some questions have no answers. After a while long story, very boring, really,” she mumbled. Artie “We’ve got an hour before dinner. I’m listen- tending to a sick child alone, these past four ing.” Dean Robertyears, hinting began toat talkhis loneliness.of the difficulties Then hehe’d asked had As the soup simmered Marge spun her tale Marge of her plans for the future. She blushed of disappointment, hard work, and dedication The library of unfulfilled wishes - part 3 and looked down at her hands, feeling his gaze, - ined a younger version of Marge left crying at arge hurried home, her library acquisition under her She hesitated, “Finish nursing school I sup- tothe her chuppah, patients. and As his Robert eyes became listened moist. he imag “Just arm. When she arrived she walked up the stairs to terrifiedpose. Never that went he might back guessafter….” her Her true voice thoughts. trailed because the guy was a jerk doesn’t mean you’ll

on the cot outside Lisa’s room. Marge covered him orchid centerpieces in an empty banquet hall, someone who recognizes your wonderful qual- with a blanket,check lingered on her for patient, a moment Lisa. to Robert watch hadhim fallendozing, asleep then off,rising and from she her turned memory. away, Whythe imagedo I always of drooping think neverities, but find sometimes happiness,” you hehave said. to take “You’ll a leap find of Mpeeked in on Lisa sleeping peacefully. Then she tiptoed to a chair of that horrible day whenever I find a man inter- faith, and leave yourself open to take another at the end of the hall and opened her new book. esting? chance. “You’d make a great nurse, he said, smiling. on end, for it described a shy young girl from a poor family who “You’ve done wonders for Lisa.” And for me. She recovery, and this chicken soup,” she said, her workedThe prose her way made through the fine nursing hairs on school, the back intent of heron helpingneck stand the felt him staring, turned and met his gaze, not- eyes“Right darting now away. all I’m concentrating on is Lisa’s sick. When the main character is left standing at the altar, tears ing his soft brown eyes and the way his eyes - fell down Marge’s cheeks, as she relived the emotional devasta- twinkled when he smiled. “Maybe you’ll work in peated, and stirred the pot. tion she had so long hidden from the world. It’s almost as if the a children’s hospital one day, once Lisa is cured “Yes, of course, Lisa’s recovery,” Robert re book is about me. and things are back to normal, of course.” wafted up to Lisa’s bedroom, a delicious mix - Her eyes darted to the pot of soup, now roil- of garlic,Soon a onions, fragrant and aroma chicken filled broth the kitchen, with just and a utes. By the second chapter the heroine was caring for a sick lit- ing, with froth bubbling over the rim and onto pinch of hope. tle Shegirl, read growing on, pausing increasingly only fondto check of her on employer. Lisa every Marge’s fifteen mineyes To be continued. . . Oh, this is too weird. She shut the book, and examined course, once things get back to normal.” the cover closely, running her hands over the spine, her thoughts theShe range. busied She herself turned tidying down up, the and flame. the inti- “Of If you’d like to write a positive review for Artie flew wide. macy of their conversation evaporated, much as Dean’s book of short stories “My Two Cents” You the last chapter was blank, the ending left purposely obscure. the sizzling soup she wiped from the range. “I’d can do so at Amazon.com. Search for Arthur Whatwhirling. kind Then of book she is flipped this? through the pages to the end where leave it to simmer for another hour,” she said. Dean and then chose to write a review for The book. Royalties will be donated to the Jewish motioned her to sit. “I may be out of line here, Federation. Live,”Soon down Lisa from woke Lisa’s up. “Read bookcase me another and began story,” to sheread said the assecond soon She was about to excuse herself when Robert asshort Robert story, and while Marge Marge entered listened. her Heroom. read Robert a tale took,of unspeakable “Eating to sorrow where a little girl loses her mother and is held captive by Scientists hunting for clues to Zika By Abigail Klein end. “I wish I had that kind of strength,” Lisa said, her eyes moist. Leichman, Israel21c and the US Centers for Disease Control and an evil, fire-breathing dragon, only to emerge victorious at the pectedPrevention to affect warned three pregnant to four women million to people, avoid “You do, Munchkin, you do. But look, there’s another recipe With fears grow- visiting countries where Zika has been re- Robertat the end and of Marge the story, exchanged chicken a briefsoup glance.with rice and spinach. Add ing that the Zika vi- ported. carrots, celery, and dill. Sprinkle with a father’s hopes that the rus could turn into In response to this deepening crisis, Israe- future will be better than the past.” a global emergency li virologist Dr. Leslie Lobel and a handful of and the epidemic become worse than Ebola, colleagues around the world are stepping up smile passed between them. When he turned back to Lisa, she an Israeli scientist has stepped up his work to their research of Zika and other arboviruses. was“Amen” staring Marge at Marge whispered. with a whimsical Robert glanced smile. “Can at Marge we have and an a try to understand why this seemingly innocu- early dinner? I can read the next story myself.” ous arbovirus has turned into such a devas- in terms of the comprehensive immune re- tating epidemic. sponse,“We want viral togenetics identify and what’s host different genetics,” there ex- new recipe. Marge warmed up some pierogies from the previous In October last year, Brazil sounded the plains Lobel. “Why, after 60-plus years, has Robert and Marge went down to the kitchen, armed with a alarm when it experienced a rash of micro- this virus pathology started to change and boil a pot of water. Marge opened a package of organic free range, cephaly cases, a devastating condition in spread?” daygrass for fed themselves. chicken and Then placed Robert it in used the hisboiling burgeoning water along talents with to which a baby is born with an abnormally small Lobel has worked for several years with the spices, carrots, and celery. Then she added a half cup of rice. head and brain. Since then, there have been Ugandan scientists who have been collect- They sat and ate the pierogies while they watched the chicken ing insects in the Zika Forest of Uganda to

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6 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 SSA celebrates 100 days with numbers and displays February 10, 2016 was a special day for our Schechter kindergarten class -- it was the 100th day of school! All secu- lar lessons and activities involved the number 100. Kindergartners were de- lighted to share their creative displays of 100 items. Marking the 100th day of school is a tradition at Solomon Schechter Academy. Mrs. Spitz, our kindergarten teacher, remarked that over the past twenty years, she has never seen a re- peat of items -- each display has been unique!

Inspiring creativity and collaboration As an extension of the simple machine unit, SSA students worked together to build arcade games from cardboard boxes and other recycled materials. Our students enjoyed sharing their ideas, building, and playing with the games. THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 7 Progress on Eilat’s new airport By Edgar Asher, Ashernet the state of the art security fence there will be observation Gadi Eisenkot were in Timna on Tuesday morning, February 9, posts along its length. to seePrime progress Minister on Netanyahu, the new airport accompanied being built by IDFthere, Chief as wellof Staff as the progress in the eastern security fence being constructed be- security fence in the vicinity tween Israel and Jordan. of theSo far new five airport kilometers have of been the The new inter- completed since work began national airport, being constructed end of this year the security some six kilome- aboutfence willfive runmonths from ago.Eilat By to thebe- ters north of the yond the new international air- port at Timna. The cost of this of Eilat, is due section of the security fence Redto open Sea for resort busi- ness sometime The Prime Minister said - willthat beeventually about $77 Israel million. will have curity fence be- a security fence along all of its sining 2017. built The today se international borders. will eventually Once the new Timna airport run along the full is up and running, it is planned length of the Isra- that the current Eilat airport, Prime Minister Netanyahu, accompanied by el-Jordan interna- situated in the city itself, will IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot (L), walking tional border and close and the land will be re- by the new security fence between Jordan and is constructed developed with hotels, shops, Israel on February 9. only on Israeli ter- gardens and various other fa- ritory. Apart from Norwegian F.M. meets cilities. © ASHERNET with Netanyahu CHILI Monday morning, February 15, Prime Minister Binyamin Ne- AND PASTA Minister Børge Brende. The two last met in Israel in May of last tanyahuyear. held talks in his office with visiting Norwegian Foreign AND ICE CREAM Brende on the whole has expressed warm feelings towards OH MY!!!! Israel. However the Norwegian government has also been criti- cal of Israel feeling that more could have been done to move to- wards a two-state solution. © ASHERNET

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Whether you are entering the contestable cauldron-o-chili (you could win a prize) portion of our evening, or just delighting in delectable noshing (we welcome you for either—or both!), please complete this form and send in your competition/noshing fee! PLEASE LET US KNOW BY FEBRUARY 24, so we’ll know how much great food to have on hand! SENIOR OFFERINGS Checks payable to Temple Bnai Israel; CONT. FROM PAGE 4 mail to P.O. Box 61, Willimantic 06226. THANK YOU!! will be forfeit. If at the last moment you are unable to attend a TEAM/INDIVIDUAL NAME:______performance, the responsibility for your ticket rests with you. If we have a wait list we will be happy to make a call. Because we TEAM MEMBERS: ______have already paid for your ticket we are unable to refund your NAME OF YOUR CHILI RECIPE: ______enforced. money or put it toward another show. This policy will be firmly Competition Registration/Noshing Fees Policy change Adults $10.00 A trip MUST have at least 5 persons per car to happen. If Children (10 & under) $ 7.00 there is an outing in which you are interested, make sure you get Maximum Family Charge $35.00 to go by asking a few friends to join us. Our policy has always been “the more the merrier”. PLEASE SEND YOUR ENTRY FORM AND FEE OR JUST YOUR NOSHING FEE Most transportation will be by van, as our numbers don’t al- (or drop off at the Temple office) low for a bus. For this reason, if you are handicapped, or must BY FEBRUARY 24th have a front seat, please mention this when you make your res- ervation. We will attempt to accommodate your needs, but vans have a limited number of seats. 8 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 Delightful Third performed guitar along with Jody, who sang The Rabbis rock, in Colonoscopy Song by Peter Yarrow, a fun educa- different ways tional piece which contains an educational public This year, there service message encouraging people to schedule was not one, but colonoscopy exams. three rabbis who entertained at Cab- his steady turn as piano accompanist to two acts. aret Night. First,Hunter he performed Rock also with impressed Sean Bendick, audiences President with of Temple Emanu-El, who caused the audience to roar with laughter as he sang Got It From Agnes by Rabbi Aaron Tom Lehrer. Hunter also served as piano accompa- The show closed with a very upbeat group perfor- Rosenberg,Temple Emanu-El, beloved mance of Hey Ya by Outcast, which included the fa- Rabbiwas cheered Emeritus on by of ther and son duo of Chris and Hunter Rock, backed the audience as he nist for Merrill Mazzella and Armi Rowe, who also up by youth singers Gabrielle Zettler and Amanda Rabbi Emeritus Arron Rosenberg played The Impossi- Rowe plays “The Impossible. Dream.” ble Dream by Mitch By Sherry Barnes & Armi Rowe Emanu-El Cabaret Night Co-Chairs On Saturday evening, January 30, 2016 Temple Leighsmiles on and the laughter piano. Lateras he intook the the first audience act, Rabbi through Scott Emanu-El hosted its third annual Cabaret Night, a Saulson,his “Trip DownTemple Memory Emanu-El’s Lane,” Interim a compilation Rabbi, ofbrought child- hood songs and poetry including Red River Valley, The Services Fund, featuring musical, drama and com- Lanyard by Billy Collins and the Hokey Pokey. In the fundraisingedy acts. The event event benefiting proved to Emanu-El’s be another Essential well-at- tended and entertaining evening for both the per- Hillel House at Connecticut College, impressed every- formers and the audience. onesecond with act, her Rabbi fancy Susan juggling Schein, skills, director which sheof the said Zachs she Merrill Mazzella and Armi Rowe produce chuckles acquired as a member of the juggling club while at- from the audience with their rendition of “The Grass Attendance up and food A+ tending college. is Always Greener.” Close to 100 attendees from Temple Emanu-El, Beth El and friends from the community mingled produced chuckles in the audience with their co- over hot hors d’oeuvres, which were artfully pre- medic musical duet of The Grass is Always Greener pared by Terri Goldsmith, a notable enhancement from the Broadway Musical Woman of the Year. Acts well received and varied over last year. This was followed by a brief Havda- “I was honored to have shared the stage with all in quantity and quality of flavors and presentation chairs Cabaret Night. “We delivered a diverse and ofbalanced our performers,” program that said appealed Armi Rowe, to all who ages. also I saw co- many smiles, heard much laughter at punch lines and oohs and ahs at the poignant moments.” New cast members of Cabaret Night show- cased what they do best. Desiring to express that the essence of Judaism is being born with a pure Great turnout for 3rd Annual Cabaret at Emanu-El on soul, Matthew Shulman sang Elohai Neshama by January 30. - glass-Morea, a choir member at Temple Emanu-El, Participation from all age groups Rabbi Shefagold with Sherry Barnes. Barbara Luft Temple Emanu-El appreciated the participation of CABARET CONT. ON NEXT PAGE Beth El on stage as well as in the audience. Diana

More by Johnny Mercer from the movie Mondo CaneRosenbaum sang her favorite song of all time,- tar soulfully to Buckets of Rain by Bob Dylan. He said. Rich the Simonson song was onesang of and his playedfavorites the and gui it A teen band formed by JFEC Senior Youth Group inspired him due to its depth of feeling. members Ryan Fornara (bass guitar), Hunter Rock also shined (guitar) and Nathaniel Rowe (lead singer & bongo JFEC Youth Group members on stage. A teen band formed by senior youth drums) kicked off the evening with their heartfelt rendition of “Karma Police” by Radiohead. group members Ryan Fornara (bass guitar), lah service and then launched into two sessions Hunterevening Rockwith their (guitar) heartfelt and rendition Nathaniel of Rowe Kar- (leadma Police singer & bongo drums) kicked off the The evening concluded with an open mic and ka- - raoke session. of 17 acts with a dessert intermission in between. bers of JFEC by JuniorRadiohead. Youth Closing Group, theco-arranged first act, “I’m still smiling about how much fun I had last Amandaand co-choreographed Rowe and Gabrielle their high Zettler, energy mem duet night!” said Sherry Barnes, Temple Emanu-El’s performance of The Jackson Five’s I Want You cantorial soloist and co-chair of Cabaret Night, on Back. Jacek Wojciechowski performed guitar along with Jody Katz the morning after the event. “I loved every act and A guest youth performed with Jody Katz, who sang “The Colonoscopy Song” by Peter Yarrow, a fun am continuously amazed at the talent in this com- a returning Cabaret Night performer. One of educational piece encouraging people to schedule colonos- munity!” Jody’s music students, Jacek Wojciechowski copy exams. THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 9 Annual Cabaret Night sang a beautifully moving solo to Memory from the Broadway Musical Cats. Veterans of Cabaret Night returned to the stage with their star solo turns. Ethel Chatkin enthusiastically sang one of her favorite songs to sing with her sisters during her youth, Second Hand Rose, from the 1921 Ziegfeld Follies. Chris

more for his past rock shows with fellow band Rock, Temple Emanu-El’s Treasurer who is known his dramatic and powerful classical piano recital member Jonathan PreludeRowe, amazed Op. 3 No. audiences 2 in C# Minor. with Also Cabaret Night veterans, Sherry Barnes and Marcof Rachmaninoff’s Goldsmith, who have been friends for 28 Rich Simonson serenaded with Hunter Rock acted as accompaniest - “Buckets of Rain.” to a couple of the acts, years, once again graced the stage with their flaw less performance of You’ve Got a Friend by the program. Carole King. Jonathan RodneyThe show Dangerfield, closed with bringing a very muchupbeat lightness group per to- formance of Hey Ya by Outcast, which included and serving again Rowe,as vice past president president of backed up by youth singers Gabrielle Zettler and Temple Emanu-El, the father and son duo of Chris and Hunter Rock, Rabbi Scott Saulson took the decided this year to audience on a trip down mem- perform stand-up AmandaZettler and Rowe Sue andFornara, accompanied a wonderful by way the dancingto close ory lane with some favorite comedy by paying a andthe show. clapping energy of Jennifer Rock, Jennifer childhood songs and poetry. musical Tribute to Thank you to all Ellison endorses “Armi and I can’t thank you enough for giving your time and talent to support this “fun” fund Bernie Sanders raiser. Thank you again for making it possible,” said Sherry Barnes to the show’s performers. “Set-up, stage management and clean-up were Chris Rock shows his classical side in his perfor- mance of Rachmaninoff’s Prelude Op. 3 No. 2 every year more people are eager to be part of the in C# Minor. fasterCabaret than event ever on thissome year!” level.” said Armi Rowe. “And

would also like to extend special thanks to mem- bersEvent of theco-chairs Cabaret Armi Night Rowe Committee, and Sherry including Barnes Terri Goldsmith, Allison Glickman, Cyndi Lesser,

Geoff and Susan Hausmann, Sue and Ryan Fornara,- Erica McCaffrey, Jennifer and Gabrielle Zettler, Chris, Jenn, Hunter and Marnie Rock, Jonathan, Na thaniel and Amanda Rowe. BY JTA, Reprinted in Times of Israel - gress, has endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders for the Dem- ocraticRep. presidentialKeith Ellison, nomination. the first Muslim elected to Con “This is not a ‘no you can’t’ campaign. This is not a diminish your dreams kind of campaign. This is a ‘believe in the possibilities we can do together’ kind of campaign,” Ellison, D-Minn., said of the Sanders bid for presidency in introducing the candidate Sunday, February 14, at the Black America Forum in Minne- apolis. “This is the right campaign if you believe this country can be better than it was,” he added while also praising Barack Obama as “a great president.” He called Sanders, I-Vt., his “dear friend.” Ellison asserted that Sanders “believes in true ra- cial justice and equality.” In endorsing Sanders over Hillary Clinton, the for- Rabbi Susan Schein entertains with a juggling mer secretary of state and senator, for the 2016 Dem- act. ocratic nomination, Ellison went against the leader- ship of the Congressional Black Caucus. Sean Bendick sings “Got It from Agnes.” 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 Don’t dismiss Bernie’s ability to shock the pundits Alan Abbey, then a young reporter, recalls accompanying Sanders tion results were counted. rumpled clothes, mop of un- as he campaigned on the snow-covered streets of Burlington. The local Irish and ruly hair, and tilted eyeglasses French Catholic politicos gave him the appearance of an By Alan D. Abbey, Times of Israel who tried to push me away absent-minded professor. As presidential primary election results stormed in from icy from the election counters’ - New Hampshire on Tuesday, February 9, my thoughts drifted table knew Burlington so tion and hunched into his back to a similarly wintry evening 35 years ago. Along with fel- - clothWith coat only against a gruff the introduc biting nal results from reading the cold, Bernie would launch into basement of City Hall in Burlington, Vermont, as that day’s elec- well,totals they on individual could project voting fi a short speech: Burlington’s low journalists, clerks, and city officials, I crowded into the drafty machines. Their normally corrupt politicians helped only Bernie Sanders takes the oath of ruddy complexions faded their friends. They were in the office as mayor in Burlington, Ver- pockets of local millionaires. mont, April 6, 1981. (AP Photo/ then a sickly gray, as they The ice broken, Bernie lis- Donna Light) firstrealized to pink, that then their white, Demo- and tened as residents told him of cratic Party, whose grip on rising taxes, poor city services, Burlington’s levers of power rivaled that of storied political ma- and favoritism in government circles. They felt powerless To them, the unthinkable and unimaginable had happened. to stop a plan to build high- chinesBernie inSanders, Chicago not and only Albany, a “Flatlander,” NY, was being Vermont voted parlance out of office. for a priced condominiums on the non-native, but a newcomer to Burlington, a New Yorker, a so- city’s Lake Champlain water- cialist — and a Jew — had won election as mayor by one-tenth front. Sanders, a producer of of a percent. The shocking outcome wasn’t as much of a surprise to me as a pre-existing political base it was to the city’s veteran political operatives. Perhaps my own educationalor experience filmstrips in the city,without had status as an outsider made it easier to see the changes under found unlikely allies. When I reported to my edi- that Sanders capitalized on to forge a winning coalition — the tors what I was seeing, I was waykind in he that is building Rust Belt today city, changeson a vastly in demographicslarger scale. and attitudes met with the same dismiss- I was new to Burlington, also a New Yorker, and also a Jew. I als that today’s purveyors of had spent only a year as the City Hall reporter for the Burlington Conventional Wisdom have Free Press. But in the preceding months, I had spent more time been peddling for the last year. with Bernie than anyone outside his small circle of friends. I was Bernie can’t win, they said. usually Bernie’s only escort as he campaigned on Burlington’s The Democratic machine – the snow-covered streets and knocked on hundreds of doors. Establishment – was too en- Virtually without exception, I saw warmth and smiles emerge trenched. The city’s working as Bernie’s spiel unwound. He was articulating their previously class wouldn’t abandon its fel- unexpressed and certainly unheard gripes with a city that had low Burlingtonian for an out- let them down sider. Time after time, I saw the same result, especially in the city’s I reported on how Ber- working-class Old North End. The home’s resident, standing nie won the city policemen’s in the small vestibule known in Vermont as a mud room, eyed union endorsement, how Uni- the visitor warily. Bernie’s otherness was obvious. The stento- versity of Vermont students rian tone of his Brooklyn accent was decidedly unlike the soft, were preparing to vote in a local election, how the univer- sity’s academics were helping French-inflected Vermont twang of native Burlingtonians. His with organizing and strategiz- ing. Campaign events became more boisterous. A debate among the candidates roused the newly faithful. Despite pressure on the paper’s editor and publisher from local lead- ers, my stories about Bernie’s campaign moved from the in- side to the front page. Burlington’s inner circle be- gan to worry. In the downtown diner I frequented, where pho- Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners tos of Jimmy Carter, John Ken- nedy, and other Democrats lined the walls, the owner be- rated me so loudly one morn- ing that the waitress was afraid to take my order. As the vote count contin- ued throughout the evening of Election Day, Bernie’s tally kept rising Come in! We’d like to meet you! Then, about a week before 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY SANDERS CONT. ON PG 15 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 11

HADASSAH COFFEE KLATCH TACKLES ISSUES CONT. FROM PAGE 1 dent newspapers, we are worried about the increased tension - between students and the development of a hostile atmosphere lished by the Israel on Campus to Action program which is an interactive education program for pro-Israel and Jewish students. ReportCoalition - about 2014-2015- the current pub confidentfor college way. and Simon pre-college cited The students Anti-Defamation designed to League’s empower Words and Everyone at the Klatch had a chance to express their views status of anti-Israel activity - from their special perspectives: as parents and grandparents of on American college campus- bat anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias on campus. Connecticut - es. While the report cited in- equip them with constructive and effective responses to com- - creased anti-Israel activity, it ed an ADL-led training program in which participants are given collegebers devoted students; to the as religioussurvival of leaders a secure in theand community; strong Israel as and Con a also described more and more Region President Sally Kleinman noted that Hadassah has host necticutvibrant Jewish College American professors life. and We alumni; all expressed and as theHadassah fear that mem this pro-Israel advocacy and activ- respond with concrete tools to confront anti-Semitism that are troubling phenomenon can contribute to an atmosphere where ity as a counter. She described different scenarios related to anti-Semitism and are trained to Jewish and pro-Israel students may feel afraid and uncomfort- the vibrancy and promise of 3. Bringing Israeli culture to life on campus with pro- able voicing their views or even asserting their Jewish identity. the Hillel community and the gramseffective on andIsraeli non-confrontational. music, dance, arts, and food. The Klatch grappled with the issue of free speech and aca- success of many of its recent 4. Outreach to other campus groups to engage in an ex- demic freedom on campus and how those values impact on this programs. change of ideas through lectures, forums, and discussions based issue. While free speech on campus and full expression of every- When Sophomore Simon on facts and mutual respect. one’s political views in the marketplace of ideas are important Luxemburg, Hillel’s President, With these strategies, pro-Israeli students can speak out with values, we wrestled with the question of when anti-Israel senti- - - ment and activity become outright anti-Semitism. It seems that lel’s strategies to respond to what we are seeing coming to the fore now is not just opposition tookthe anti-Israelthe floor to activitiesdescribe Hil on knowledge and confidence against divestment, oppose anti-Is to settlements or other Israeli policies that can be legitimately campus, everyone was im- rael student government resolutions, publish effective op-eds in- debated, but rather the propagation of the idea that Israel has no mediately impressed with schoolcate and newspapers foster Jewish and life block on theefforts college to boycottcampus Israeli as an antidoteproducts. right to exist at all. his maturity, the depth of his to theIn summary, problem. “TheRabbi richer Schein Jewish sees it life as isher on mission campus, to thehelp better edu knowledge and sincerity, his equipped students will be to wrestle with issues pertaining to questions about the recent troubling episodes on the Connecti- devotion to Hillel and Judaism, Jewish identity, Israel/Palestine and anti-Semitism.” cutRabbi College Schein Campus: and Hillel the controversy President Luxemburg surrounding answered philosophy our and his reasoned approach to Professor Pessin’s posting of a comment against Hamas on his dealing with the problem. Facebook page and the overwhelming negative reaction to him The strategy for Simon and   by Connecticut College Students in Solidarity with Palestine of the Anti-Israel activities with  byanti-Israel many groups posters at denigrating the college; the and Birthright the recent program campus and display mis- Rabbithe same Schein extremist is not tactics, to answer but representing Israeli-Palestinian history. to respond by educating and  advocating positively for Israel.  Their plan is to increase their  Rabbi Schein shared information from the Campus Trends pro-Israel campaign about 6DYHWKH'DWH culture, day-to-day life, and  civil and humanitarian rights. ,VUDHOL6ROGLHUV7RXU When pro-Palestinians get   FRPLQJ more negative, their programs and outreach to other groups  7XHVGD\$SULO on campus will be positive.   a four point strategy for coun- WR(DVWHUQ&7  teringRabbi the Schein anti-Israel and Simon activity: see  1. 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This at least means cur- therAt from the recentthe truth. World These Economic groups are Forum firmly in outside Davos, Jews and our leaders (“Why Israel Is Frus- settlementtailing expansion policy beyondneeds to the reflect settlement a commitment blocs, and to CNN host Fareed Zakaria asked Netanyahu what the trated With American Jewish Leaders,” Jan. considering encouragement of voluntary relocation prime minister wanted as his legacy. The response: 29) of “only listening to marginal voices in inside Israel. These steps would make a future large- “I would like to be remembered as the protector of Israel” and “missing the big picture.” Stein- scale relocation of Jewish settlers — should the po- Israel. That’s enough for me. Protect Israel.” berg is wrong on both counts. litical stars align for an agreement — somewhat less I couldn’t help but think back some two decades to What is the big picture on the Pales- traumatic. Such a commitment also entails creating a gathering in New York City sponsored by the Con- tinian issue that American Jewish leader- conditions that will enhance Palestinian economic ference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orga- ship is missing, according to Steinberg? development, not impede it. Not doing more to work nizations soon after Netanyahu had defeated Shimon Is it that Israel’s Palestinian interlocutors with former Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in this Peres by a razor-thin margin in the 1996 election. are corrupt and rejectionist, and that any Those in the American Jewish community who had peace plan must take into account the re- an enormous missed opportunity for Israel and the opposed the Oslo Accords were thrilled to receive a ality of being surrounded by Hamas, Hez- arenainternational during hiscommunity. period of But leadership there is (2007-13)still much thatwas new prime minister they believed would put an end bollah, ISIS, Assad, Iran and others? The can and should be done today to solidify an infra- to negotiations with Arafat and the PLO. There was a truth is that American Jews understand structure that could sustain a Palestinian state. - this precarious situation quite well, and bin, z”l, who at the time was director of Americans for would never encourage or expect Israel to about particular Israeli government policies, Ameri- decidedlyPeace Now, anti-Oslo asked Netanyahu mood in thewhat audience. message Garyhe might Ru take imprudent risks to its fundamental canRosenblatt Jews have stressed an obligation that, regardless to show support of how wefor feelthe give to the Palestinians to reassure them that their security. Jewish state and to defend her against unfair and stri- aspirations also would be taken into account. The We also understand that Israel’s Pal- dent attacks. I wholeheartedly agree. Here Steinberg prime minister snapped back — prompting wild ap- plause by the Oslo opponents — that his sole mission - movement, calling it “largely invisible and very tim- was to take care of the Jewish state’s security, not the estinianvey of American interlocutors Jewish are attitudes, deeply flawed. fully belittlesid.” In reality, our community’s the Israel Action efforts Network, to confront established the BDS needs of the Palestinians. In the 2013 Pew Research Center’s sur by the Jewish Federations of North America and the What many Israelis and American Jews recognize the opinion that Palestinian leaders are is that the security of Israel as the democratic nation 75not percentserious about of our pursuing community peace expressed with Is- - state of the Jewish people also requires a genuine rael. We know full well that former Israeli Jewishbat Israel’s Council de-legitimization for Public Affairs throughout some five Americanyears ago, commitment to work with the Palestinians and inter- Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Ehud Ol- hascivil beensociety. at Its the methods forefront and of research robust efforts have provided to com national community now to preserve the two-state mert made far-reaching peace proposals to valuable direction not only to Israeli leaders, but also solution and to strive over the long term for an even- Yasir Arafat and Mahmoud Abbas, respec- to Jewish communities in Europe and elsewhere in

Editorials • Opinions Letters tively, which did not receive the responses the world. they deserved. As previously stated, Steinberg accuses Ameri- tualMartin resolution J. Raffel of theis former conflict. senior vice president of the At the same time, the Pew survey found can Jewish leadership, inaccurately in my judgment, Jewish Council for Public Affairs and currently serves — and this is the statistic that decision-makers in of elevating marginal voices in Israel. Ironically, he as an advisor to the Israel Policy Forum. Jerusalem ought to be most concerned about — 48 percent of U.S. Jews believe Netanyahu’s government SCALIA: CONSERVATIVE COURT ICON CONT. FROM PAGE 1 is not serious about pursuing peace with the Pales- ing the White House the right to require passports to On a personal level, though, Scalia had a disarm- state “Jerusalem.” ingly warm connection with individual liberal Jews, too, that the government in 2013 was less right-wing But Scalia argued that Congress “has the right to most famously his Supreme Court colleague and tinians;than the 38 current percent one. think At that it is time serious. Tzipi KeepLivni, in a politi-mind, decide that recording birthplaces as “Israel” makes cal centrist, was in charge of peace talks with the Pal- for better foreign policy. Or that regardless of inter- he befriended when they worked together on the on estinians. One has to wonder what the percentages national politics, a passport or birth report should re- ideologicalthe United States opponent Court Ruth of Appeals Bader Ginsburg, for the D.C. whom Cir- would look like today. spect its bearer’s conscientious belief that Jerusalem cuit, bonding over their shared love of opera and Is this perception based on listening to “marginal belongs to Israel.” sparking a tradition of spending New Year’s Eve to- voices” in Israel only? Hardly. Forget about Netanya- It happened that Aliza Lewin, the attorney who gether with their respective families and friends. hu’s political opponents who, it can be argued, have represented 12-year-old Jerusalem-born Menachem “As annoyed as you might be about his zinging dis- personal self-interest in criticizing the current gov- Zivotofsky, was the daughter of attorney Nathan sent, he’s so utterly charming, so amusing, so some- ernment’s policies. Many senior members of Israel’s Lewin, the lawyer in a key decision Scalia participat- times outrageous, you can’t help but say, ‘I’m glad that military and intelligence services have sharply con- ed in only a few years after he joined the Supreme he’s my friend or he’s my colleague,’” Ginsburg was demned the government’s lack of initiative in trying Court, that rocked the American Jewish community quoted as saying of Scalia in the Washington Post. to advance the two-state solution, while warning that - Allegheny v. ACLU in 1989. Another impressive claim to fame for Scalia among its policies may lead to a collapse of the Palestinian In that decision, the court’s majority, including the Jews was the fact that he - an Italian Catholic - Authority. Such a development would bring severe Scalia, ruled that a Chanukah menorah, when placed security challenges in its wake. alongside a Christmas tree displayed on government use the word “chutzpah,” which he included in a 1998 - property, did not violate the U.S. constitution’s Estab- turneddecision. out to be the first Supreme Court Justice to - The case, National Endowment for the Arts v. Fin- ders,Clearly, security achieving arrangements, a conflict-ending refugees, peacethe status agree of endorsement of a religion, and was permissible. That ley, was one in which a group of artists sued the feder- mentsettlements with theand Palestinians Jerusalem is that a bridge resolves too far final at borthis lishmentdecision opened Clause, the which doors forbids to a plethora official government of Chabad- al body claiming that being denied grant applications time. And it is likely to be unrealistic for a long time Lubavitch menorahs in public spaces across America violated their constitutional rights. This prompted to come. every holiday season. another withering Scalia dissent to the majority But that does not mean Israel should refrain from In 2009, JJ Goldberg wrote in the Forward that opinion saying, “Congress … was not constitutionally taking action in partnership with Palestinian leader- Scalia was “bad for the Jews” pointing to his defense required to fund programs encouraging competing ship that will preserve a two-state solution on the of an eight-foot metal cross erected as a war memo- philosophies of government” and that therefore “it ground. Netanyahu’s public acceptance of Palestin- rial on federal parkland as evidence of what Goldberg takes a particularly high degree of chutzpah for the ian national self-determination, starting with his Bar felt was his troubling “radical Christian majoritarian- NEA to contradict this proposition, since the agency Ilan speech, is important. However, rhetorical sup- ism.” itself discriminates … in favor of artistic expression.” THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 13

HARRY SWATSBURG PRAYER BOOK CONT. FROM PAGE 2 Norwich - Harry Swatsburg, born May 25, 1918, dur Sim Shalom was originally passed away February 2, 2016 at the William Backus published in 1985 and updat- Hospital. A lifelong resident of Norwich, he was the ed sporadically, most recently cluded.not just Andin the Miriam Amidah, can but be throughoutevoked alongside the siddur. with Moses; Sarah, son of Samuel J. Swatsburg and Sarah Blume (Brynan) in 2008. RachelStill, andthe ConservativeLeah revered movement with Abraham, has been Isaac careful and Jacob—andto not over- Swatsburg. He was married to the late Selma (Silver- “We’ve expanded in two simplify or just cast away uncomfortable passages. It’s a delicate man) Swatsburg on October 3, 1943. She passed away directions,” said Feld, “more balance. Indeed, Feld observed, many Jews are drawn to the traditional and more contem- complexities of prayer. Harry was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy, porary.” Years ago, when Blank was teaching rabbinical students at OctoberClass of 1936, 17, 2010. and Baylor University in 1941. He served The prayer book comes the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, she noticed many in the US Air Force as a Pharmacist Technician, achiev- as the Conservative Judaism of them used ArtScroll prayer books—an Orthodox siddur with movement, the second largest staunchly traditionalist commentary and explanation—rather Obituaries ing the rank of Sergeant. Harry graduated from the University of CT School of Pharmacy was a B.S. PD De- gree and opened Uncas Pharmacy in 1951. It was the rethinking its “core message” denominationand considering after how Reform, to appeal is thantranslation, Siddur expanded Sim Shalom; commentary and this, and in Conservative “halachic stage Judaism’s direc- to new members. The num- flagshiptions,” Blank seminary. said. The students were drawn to ArtScroll’s literal Harry second was well pharmacy known in in the Norwichtown. community The and first had was been Dr. a ber of Conservative Jews has The Conservative movement appears to have taken note of the member ofLathrop’s numerous pharmacy organizations, of 1759. including the Kiwanis Ser- shrunk by one-third over the younger generation’s interests. In addition to inclusive language, vice Club, being presented the Kiwanis International Layman’s last 25 years. in-step with liberal American trends, the new book includes de- Award “In recognition of his dedication to God and his outstand- Over the last decades, the tailed rabbinic and halachic context. ing contribution to the spiritual life and welfare of his commu- Conservative movement has “With my editors and then my whole committee we sat and nity.” been more cautious to em- read aloud every word and phrase,” said Feld. “We considered He volunteered for 19 years as a member, then Chairman of - the variety of people we are speaking to.” form Judaism. The movement at William W. Backus Hospital as a Medical Control Agent for 12 brace“played social catch-up” changes to morethan lib-Re DARAWSHE CONT. FROM PAGE 1 the City of Norwich Personnel and Pension Board; volunteered eral movements when it came on Jewish-Arab relations and has presented lectures and papers to “attentiveness to inclusivi- at the European parliament, NATO Defense College, the World years;Drugs to served grade on 5-8 the in the Board Norwich of the School Easter System. Seals Rehabilitation This is a rep- ty” in liturgy, said Debra Blank Economic Forum, Club de Madrid, US Congress, the Herzlia Con- Centerlica of his of S.E.handout CT; volunteered card: Uncle as Harry a “DARE” says, “It’sspeaker a two-way on the street,Evil of who teaches the history of ference, and Israel’s Presidential Conference. if you don’t buy it, they can’t sell it. You made a bust. “Say No to Jewish liturgy at Hebrew Col- Mohammad is currently a member of The Three-Sector Drugs” lege in Boston. For example, though the Team of the Authority for Economic Development of the Arab serving on the Budget Expenditure Committee. Harry and Selma movement approved inclusion RoundtableSector, and the at the Executive Prime Minister’s Board of the Office, One-Voice the Strategic Movement. Planning donatedHe was to elected the Otis to Library the office a newof the published Norwich Boardsixteen of volume Education set of the biblical matriarchs in In October of last year Mr. Darawshe spoke in Houston, Tex- of the Encyclopedia Judaica for the use of the general public. the Amidah, a central prayer in as at a program co-sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League Selma and Harry bequeath to the Norwich Free Academy a Jewish liturgy, in 1990, broad- (ADL), Congregation Emanu El, and Temple Sinai. er inclusion of biblical women Founded in 1949, the Givat Haviva mission is to further equal- Norwich Free Academy for a garden at the Latham Science Cen- moved relatively slowly. (Later ity and understanding between Jews and Arabs in Israel. For de- scholarshipter, as the “Harry to be awardedand Selma annually; Swatsburg they Garden.” presented Harry a gift donated to the Sim Shalom editions, and the cades, it has played an active role in promoting Jewish and Arab the “Lafayette Foster” book, published in 1881 to the Norwich latest Lev Shalem siddur, in- peace dialogue through mutual responsibility, civic equality and Free Academy library and a book plate was made in his honor clude two Amidahs side-by- cooperation. It is a place for interaction for thousands of Arab which was placed on the inside jacket of this book. and Jewish children and adults. It is a catalyst for change that - without.) mobilizes Israelis in deeply divided communities to cooperate tion Citizen Award” of the Faith Trumbull Chapter of Norwich, side;One one of the with most women, controver- one Harry was presented the “Daughters of the American Revolu- sial additions was to include an optional line in the Sabbath and work together in its Shared Communities flagship project. CT;Joseph Chairman Synagogue and builderfor 15 years. of the Interfaith Cemetery for the Nor service that seems to acknowl- J.Lo coming to Israel wichThe Hebrew Norwich Association; Board of Education President ofplaced Congregation a plaque Brotherson the wall of edge mixed families by saying By Viva Sarah Press, Israel21c of the room at the John B. Stanton School to be known as the that Sabbath is a “gift for all,” Latina pop icon Jennifer Lopez will perform at Tel Aviv’s Harry Swatsburg Preschool for his hard work and dedication not only a “gift for Jews,” said Yarkon Park this summer, according to a report in the local Ynet that any 4-5 year old youngster should know, numbers, alpha- Feld. “There are people in our news site. bet, color and be able to read when he/she enters kindergarten. congregations who have not converted to Judaism. What The American singer who also goes by the monikers, J.Lo and audience with Pope Paul VI for the good deed he had done for does it mean to say: we haven’t ‘JennyIt will from be theLopez’s Block,’ first is theshow latest in Israel. big name on Israel’s hot sum- FatherOn MayLawlor. 13, 1970 Harry and Selma participated in a Papal given Shabbat to you?” mer lineup of music acts with Sia, Deep Purple, Julio Iglesias and Harry is survived by many nieces and nephews, Terri Men- Traditionalists balked. And doza, Peter Swatsburg, Judy Simon, David Silverman, Lauren Ba- some congregations won’t Lopez, 46, is one of America’s wealthiest entertainers. In ad- include it in their prayer ser- Eltondition John to being also confirminga popular singer, shows. she is also a celebrated actor, Selma and Harry established the Scholarship Fund at the Uni- vices. author, dancer, fashion designer, producer, songwriter and tele- bus, Brian, Richard and Robert Grodner. - vision personality. is part of the Conservative CommitteeRabbi Joshua on Jewish Heller, whoLaw versityplaque inof appreciationCT, School of forPharmacy their continued to be used commitment to provide tofinan the AUTO | HOME | COMMERCIAL | MARINE cialUniversity help for of student CT School support of Pharmacy. and on March 28, 2007 received a and Standards predicts that A graveside funeral service was held Thursday, February 4, his Atlanta congregation, one 2016 at the Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery #2 in Pres- of the more traditional in the ton at 1:00 pm. Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave a community, will not use any of Levine Insurance Group LLC these optional, and less tradi- message of condolence for Harry’s family. The Church and Allen Andrew J. Levine Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St. Norwich, assisted with arrange- tional, texts. “Other than hav- ments. ing women participate,” Heller said, “our service is very simi- 221 Boston Post Rd. 860-739-4444 Office lar to an orthodox service.” MORE OBITUARIES ON FOLLOWING PAGE But for those who want it, P.O. Box 339 860-739-6861 Fax interfaith families can be in- East Lyme, CT 06333 [email protected] 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 ALLEN KAUFMAN HERBERT IRVING MANDEL New London - Allen Yale Kaufman 90, of Boynton Lenox, Mass. - Capt. Her- Groton. He served on the sub- in 1961. Beach, Fla., formerly of Norwich, passed away on Feb. bert Irving Mandel, U.S. Navy Herb lived in New London 3, 2016. (retired), passed away on for 40 years. Involved in the He was born on Dec. 4, 1925, in Willimantic, the son Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Kim- marinesthe USS R13,Permit Finback, and Medregal. Croaker, business community until he of the late Harry and Gussie Kaufman. ball Farms, a life care commu- andFor hisas servicecommanding in World officer War II,of - - nity in Lenox, Mass., where he he was awarded a second Gold tric Boat and later maintained resided since 2001. Star in lieu of his third Silver wasan active 80, he role first with joined Advest, Elec by Allen his daughters, will be missed Susan by Samuelshis loving and wife, her Rhoda husband, (Ber Star medal. After extensive man)Jesse, Kaufman,Debra Daren cherishing and her theirhusband, 64 years Steven, of marriage;and Elyse was the eldest of three chil- service and education, he re- drenBorn of on Jacob June J. 14, and 1917, Frieda he quested voluntary retirement a stockbrokerageMANDEL CONT. firm.ON PG He15

Obituaries adored grandchildren. (Silber) Mandel. He attended KirschblumAllen often and spoke her partner,proudly ofDennis his service Donovan; in the by U.S.his James Madison High School in JEANETTE ASCHER Army, 14th Armored Division as a radio operator in Brooklyn, where he received Sun City AZ — Jeanette A. (Solomon) Ascher, 91, of Sun City Europe during World War II. After returning from the a Congressional Appointment war, he attended the University of Connecticut graduat- to the U.S. Naval Academy in January 18, 2016 at home. Born in Boston, she was the daugh- ing in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree. After college Allen worked West, AZ, and formerly of 44 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA, died with his father at Kaufman News Co., eventually taking owner- assignments ship of the business. Annapolis, Md. Hiswere first to duty the terArizona of the in late 2010. Maurice Solomon and Gertrude (Chalfin) Solomon Allen was a long-term member of the board of directors of aircraft carri- Gross,Jeanette and had was lived the co-founderin Springfield and from bookkeeper 1945 until of themoving former to Beth Jacob Synagogue where he held the positions of secretary ers Lexington for two years and later treasurer. and Wasp. & Son Memorial Chapel. Jeanette was predeceased by her hus- Allen’s greatest joy came from spending In 1941, he Harold R. Ascher Funeral Home and the former Harold R. AScher time with his children and grandchildren. In entered the Ascher who died in 2009 and granddaughter Beckie who died his later years, he enjoyed his life in Florida s u b m a r i n e band,in 2012. Harold R. Ascher who died in 1990, her daughter Bonnie with his wife, and they came north frequent- school in ly to join the family for holidays and special events. MICHAEL She is survived by her son Robert (Linda)ASCHER Ascher CONT. of ONSurprise, PG 15 Throughout his life, Allen was a sweet, AZ, daughter Lori (Rabbi David) Seed of Toronoto, Canada, humble and good-natured man who never FREEMAN SIDNEY KOSS had an unkind word to say about anyone, East Lyme - Michael Ben- Gainsville, Va. - Sidney M. Koss of Gainesville, died on nor was an unkind word ever spoken about him. died unexpectedly at home on He was the son of Alex and Ethel Koss of New London, who netThursday, Freeman, Jan. 70, 14, of 2016. East Lyme, Wednesday,preceded him Jan. in 27,death. 2016, at Haymarket Medical Center. Congregation Beth El, 660 Ocean Ave., New London. His burial He was born in New York, Sidney is survived by his loving sister, Phyllis (Koss) Cunning- followedFuneral in services the Norwich were held Hebrew at 2 p.m. Benevolent on Sunday, Cemetery Feb. 7, at #3 the in N.Y., on May 11, 1945, the son Preston. of Lou and Eleanor (Moss) niece, Jennifer Sellers and her husband, Nathan, their children, Freeman. He had worked as a ham and her husband, Tony; his nephew, Adam Cunningham; his American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice. waiter for various restaurants Sidney served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969 and was a In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to either the in the area. AddisonVietnam andveteran. Brody; He and was other honorably relatives. discharged Feb. 13, 1969. The Jewish Leader needs your help... He is survived by a son, A memorial service was held Feb. 2, 2016, at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, Dale City, Va. 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MacDougall Fax 860-886-2396 Care of arrangements were entrusted to the Aurora- Byles Memorial Home Byles-Groton Memorial Home 99 Huntington Street 310 Thames Street McCarthy Funeral Home of New London, Conn. 06320 Groton, Conn. 06340 Colchester. THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 15 TEDDY WEINBERGER Fabulous fringes © 2016, Teddy Weinberger he Bible records God’s commandment to Moses concern- so completely unkown to the general culture, even prefer extra-long ing tzitzit (fringes) as follows: “Speak to the Israelite peo- they just felt so uncool to me. Not only was I fringes that are down to ple and instruct them to make for themselves fringes on the therefore not the type to wear my tzitzit out, but their knees. And the ad- corners of their garments throughout the ages” (Numbers I was always in a panic lest one of the 32 strings dition of the blue teche- 15.38). While the Torah may be timeless, fashion styles are not: (8 per corner) poke its way out of my pants. For let fringes (a contem- mostT Jewish people gave up wearing four-cornered garments me having my tzitzit out was equivalent to hav- porary innovation that long ago. However, the Jews were loathe to forsake the mitz- ing my underwear on view. has roots in the biblical vah of tzitzit, and so the custom developed of adding a special Life in Israel has changed the way I feel “let them attach a cord four-cornered garment to one’s attire--upon each corner of about tzitzit. Why? Because a certain cool el- of blue to the fringe at which would be placed tzitzit. ement from the national-religious camp has each corner,” Numbers 15.38), adds color and Tzitzit embraced tzitzit and made it funky. Much the personality to the tzitzit. tzitzit even if the fringes way long hair for men was once considered ef- When you come right down to it, there is are all tucked-wearers in, many in Israel pious are Jewish often boys easily and identified. men intentionally While it feminate until certain cool guys began sporting no reason to be embarrassed by tzitzit. Peo- isleave true their that fringes one fulfills outside the ofobligation their pants. of In doing so, they follow ponytails, it’s hard to think of tzitzit as nerdy ple wear all sorts of clothing and accessories. the scriptural injunction of “look at it and recall all the command- when they are being worn by a hunky tank com- Beads, strings, laces, and yes, fringes, routinely - mander or by a soldier in one of the IDF’s spe- dangle from the bodies of many people. Why cantly, the end of this verse reads: “so that you do not follow your cial forces. I know because my youngest child should tzitzit be a priori embarrassing? Be- mentsheart and of the eyes Lord in yourand observelustful urge”--looking them” (Numbers at one’s 15.39). tzitzit Signifi can Elie is in one of these units. And believe it or cause they have something to do with the Jewish serve to maintain sexual morality. not, he gets his tzitzit from the IDF! Indeed, the religion? Here, in tzitzit, we meet up again with [Side point for the halachically curious: Women are exempt garment of his tzitzit is IDF-green and comes in a very Israeli lesson: if you project shame and from time-bound mitzvot, and the phrase “look at it” technically embarrassment about your culture and tradi- makes the mitzvah of tzitzit time-bound to daylight hours—elec- When Elie and other religious soldiers are tions, you will be treated with condescension, tricity after all had a millennium or two to go when the custom eitheron active cotton duty or and dri-fit. in uniform they keep their- developed.] tzitzit in check, but during their leisure time - In America, I always felt very embarrassed about my tzitzit. contempt,ditions you andwill scorn;be treated if you with project respect. strength How was it possible to explaintzitzit to a non-Jew, for example? and self-confidence about your culture and tra Yes, I could always pull out my trusty bible and point to those last SANDERSand on Shabbat it’s let ‘em fly.CONT. Many FROM of the PAGE guys 10 verses of Numbers 15, but because tzitizit (unlike kippot) were the election, an anonymous rate media – my newspaper endorsed his opponent – was also MANDEL OBITUARY CONT. FROM PAGE 14 left unmentioned. in City Hall, and elsewhere in The message being sent was that he and I were both from was twice elected to the New Florida. flierthe city’s appeared corridors in that of power. diner, London City Council, served Herb is survived by his Titled the “Flea Press” and seeking to wrest Burlington from its true citizens. as president of Congregation son, Matthew Mandel, M.D., adorned with childish carica- “NewThe York” last-minute – then as smearnow code campaign for “Jew”; may the have frightening swayed “Other” some Beth El and president of the of Stockbridge, Mass., and his tures, the one-sheet reported votes, but it didn’t slow Bernie’s momentum. As the vote count Conn. Chapter of the U.S. Naval the “scoop” that my parents continued throughout the evening of Election Day, Bernie’s tally Academy Alumni Association. and Bernie had gone to high In 1995, Herb was privileged wife, Catherine; his stepsons, school together in Brooklyn, with his cronies. By the end of the night, Bernie had eked out a to be master of ceremonies for Stephen Richman, M.D., of- and that because both of us kept22-vote rising. margin, Mayor later Gordon narrowed Paquette to 10 locked votes himself in a recount. into his office the Wall of Honor Dedication Grotondren, Laure and David (Mandel) Richman Fried- of were from New York, I was ob- Will that political machine turn out to be as empty of vision at the National Submarine Me- Newman London;of Wilton two and grandchil Gregory viously in Bernie’s pocket. and support as Burlington’s local version was? No one knows morial East in Groton. In 2005, Part of that was true. My the answer to that. The only statement about Sanders that has he authored the book, “Sub- their spouses, David Friedman parents and Sanders were all stood the test of time is this: Don’t underestimate him. marine Captain and Command Mandel of Los Angeles, Calif.; graduates of Brooklyn’s Madi- at Sea.” great-grandchildren, Aaron son HS, the fabled alma mater He was married to Gloria and Lia Kristen Friedman Mandel; and and Juliette four of Nobel Prize winners, US Su- Kaufman from 1941 until her and Vivienne Mandel. - death in 1962. In 1963, he Herb left all of those whose er Ginsburg, and US Senator lives he touched with indel- premeChuck Schumer,Court Justice among Ruth others. Bad Dr. Brian G. Mann & In 2001, after the death of his ible memories of his loyalty, The small point that my par- Associates, Optometrists marriedsecond wife, Mrs. he Annmoved Richman. to Kim- integrity, and devotion to fam- ents and Sanders were a de- ball Farms and wintered in ily, friends, and the country he cade apart and did not know Complete Eye Care loved and served. each other was omitted. The FREEMAN He will be buried at Arling- BY APPOINTMENT OR fact that Bernie never warmed WALK-INS WELCOME CONT. FROM PAGE 14 ton National Cemetery with up to me personally and con- full military honors in April. Anthem BCBS, Mohegan Sun, sidered me a tool of the corpo- HealthNet, Foxwoods, Tricare, The Party and nieces and nephews, By- ASCHER CONT. FROM PAGE 14 Aetna, Eyemed, ConnectiCare, & and Ann Rheinhold and her other insurances accepted. husband, Jack, of Marietta, Ga.; - Connection er, Gabriel (Nina) Kretzmer Seed, Ayelet Seed, Joshua Seed, and 860.442.0380 Party Planning grandchildrenShannon Ascher, Ryan and (Shannon) four great Ascher, grandchildren. Melissa (Brandon) Weav ranA and memorial Scott Rheinhold service wasand Waterford Commons, Waterford CT Consulting Rebeccaconducted and at Jen 11 Segal. a.m. Sunday, - (across from Best Buy) ecare, Congregation B’nai Torah, Lubivatcher Yeshiva Academy, Weddings L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Jeanette was a member of Temple Beth El, B;nai Brith, JGS Lif Our Services Include: Bar/Bat Mitzvahs JanuaryFuneral Home, 17 at 48 the Grand Thomas St., Alzheimer’s Assn., and Autism Speaks. Comprehensive Eye Exams, Life member of Hadassah, Springfield Jewish Community Center,- Extensive Range of Frames, Discounted Niantic. Interment will be at a Lenses & Contact Lenses later date and will be private. Invitations Condolence messages may TheMemorial funeral contributions was January can 20 be at madeTemple to AutismBeth El, Speaks, 979 Spring attn.: Evaluation & Treatment of: 860-739-0262 be left on Michael’s memorial field, MA with burial in the Beth El Cemetery. - Adult & Pediatric Functional Vision, page at www.neilanfuneral- Vision Related Reading Problems, 860-447-0425 home.com. Donations,Association, 1060 or Temple State Road,Beth El. Princeton, NJ 08540, or to JGS Lif Complete Ocular Health ecare, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106, Alzheimer’s 16 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 19, 2016

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