WESTCHESTER July 2020 -- Tammuz-Av 5780, Volume 26, Issue 7

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JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISHLife NEWSPAPER Some Community Synagogues Gradually Re-open

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN we are being very cautious. We will to re-open different components of the not have any singing so the services synagogue in a safe way. The only thing With Westchester community will go much quicker. There will be we have re-opened for is the Daily Min- synagogues gradually re-opening, Lin- no official Kiddush meal. We will yan, on a very slow schedule,” Leventhal coln Park Jewish Center, {LPJC} Yonkers distance ourselves twice as much averred. Miyans meet at 7:00 a.m. daily opened their doors on Saturday, June as protocol recommends, with and sundown evenings. Only ten people 6th. LPJC Rabbi Levi Welton presented temperature checks upon enter- are allowed in the building, signing up his thoughts regarding the safety of his ing the building. We are asking in advance. A small Shabbat service was congregation. people to wear masks, gloves and held July 11. “Many people in our community wash their hands multiple times.” Temple Israel Center White Plains were eager to re-open as soon as possible. Erica Leventhal, Execu- re-opened for Evening Minyan on Sun- I was not one of them.” Rabbi Welton tive Director, Beth El Synagogue day, June 14 in Reception Hall 2 (info@ noted. “Our President Jack Schweizer Center, New Rochelle pointed templeisraelcenter.org) with proviso that attended hours and hours of meetings to a Task Force developed at the only 10 participants will be allowed and with local leadership in Westchester, beginning of the COVID outbreak no one under age 13. Participants must contacted the Center for Disease Control which has morphed into Back To- register in advance and wear a mask. (CDC) and called upon all the different gether Task Force, comprised of After completing online health protocols coming from the Governor. professional staff, clergy, lay lead- questions, individuals will sign up for a “It is my belief that while religious ership, a medical team and rep- particular evening; 3 spots each night will services may be essential, the Torah’s resentatives from various schools be reserved for mourners; 3 for people mandate for protecting a life is more es- Rabbi Levi Welton and camps housed at Beth El. observing yahrzeit and 3 for members of sential. Even though we are re-opening “We are carefully developing a plan Rabbi Annie Tucker the TIC community at large. Local Non-Profits will Benefit from Record Funding Levels Congresswoman Lowey Secured On June 30, Congresswoman Nita Rockland County Sheriff will receive country, this funding is critical to pro- pabilities to prevent, protect against, Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), $22,388 and the Westchester County tect non-profits and local residents.” mitigate, respond to, and recover from Chairwoman of the House Appropria- Public Safety Department will receive In fiscal year 2018, Congress- threats and hazards that pose the great- tions Committee, announced 22 orga- $57, 000 through FEMA’s Port Security woman Lowey created the new $10 mil- est risk, these funds can be used for in- nizations in the 17th Congressional Dis- Grant Program (PSGP), which supports lion Nonprofit Security Grant Program creased security such as cameras and trict will receive $2,265,088 in federal national preparedness across a broad (NSGP-S) carve-out within SHSGP to other equipment, planning, contracted funding from the Department Home- range of maritime security concerns support nonprofit organizations located personnel, physical building hardening land Security (DHS)’s Federal Emer- and cybersecurity capabilities. outside of UASI-designated urban areas. such as bulletproof glass, gates, and re- gency Management Agency (FEMA) “Since I was first appointed to the While Westchester is part of the NYC inforced doors and other preventative through the Urban Areas Security Initia- Select Committee on Homeland Secu- Area UASI region, making its nonprofits measures. tive (UASI) and State Homeland Security rity following the attacks on Septem- eligible for assistance previously, Rock- “As Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth Grant Program (SHSGP) which provide ber 11th and as a long-time member of land is not and was previously unable El of Northern Westchester, I am deeply critical assistance to states and locali- the House Appropriations Committee to access federal funding to protect its grateful for the funds our congregation ties to prepare and respond to terrorist which I now chair, I have prioritized de- nonprofits until Lowey established the will receive toward our security needs attacks. Both UASI and SHSGP support livering the security assistance we need NSGP-S program. on behalf of the Non-profit Security target hardening and other physical to protect New Yorkers,” said Congress- Congresswoman Nita Lowey In the fiscal year 2020 Homeland Grant Program,” said Temple Beth El of security enhancements to nonprofit woman Lowey. “While I wish these ini- Security spending bill, she successfully Northern Westchester Rabbi Jonathan organizations that are at high risk of a tiatives were not necessary, I am proud Valley. White supremacy is an alarming increased NSGP-S funding by 300% to Jaffe. “In these anxious times, this sup- terrorist attack through their respec- to have secured record levels of funding and deadly threat to us all, and with the $40 million, resulting in awards for 16 port is especially appreciated. We will tive Nonprofit Security Grant Programs for vital security measures to keep us recent anti-Semitic attack in Monsey Rockland County entities. In order to direct these funds toward the continued (NSGP-U and NSGP-S). In addition, the safe and secure in the Lower Hudson and hate crimes on the rise across the support nonprofits’ preparedness ca- continued on page 3 Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com for updates. Walking in the Shadow: Healing Together BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN munity Services by Cantor Cohen The names Bimromav.” (WJCS) and West- makes a prom- of COVID vic- A dialogue A special Memorial Ser- chester Jewish ise. In his moving tims and oth- between Rabbi vice, “Walking in the Shadow: Council. words, King David ers were read, Pamela Wax, Healing Together as a Greater The Service conveys G-d’s vow including indi- WJCS Spiritual Westchester Jewish Com- began with a ren- to walk with us in viduals remem- Care Coordina- munity, ” was held remotely dition of Psalm 23, the Valley of the bering their tor and Gillian on Thursday, June 18th, com- “The Lord is My Silence, be with loved ones. Me- Rittmaster, Li- memorating losses of loved Shepard” by Can- us and alleviate morializing his censed Clinical ones from COVID-19 and other tor Gerald Cohen, our fears... mother, Myrna Social Worker causes, having had to mourn Congregation “In our ritual Frances Schloss, (LCSW), WJCS them without the comfort of Shaarei Tikvah, care for one an- Cantor Randall Bereavement and customary mourning practices. Scarsdale and Cantor Gerald Cohen other, we bring G- Schloss, Temple Cantor Randall Schloss Pathways to Care The event was sponsored member, Kol Haz- d’s promised com- Israel New Ro- Coordinator about by Westchester Board of Rab- zanim, followed by Congrega- fort to the mourner, funeral chelle chanted the memorial grief and loss in the time of CO- Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW bis (WBOR); Kol Hazzanim— tion Emanu-El of Westchester and daily Minyan, shloshim prayer “El Moleh Rachamin.” VID-19 followed. the Westchester Community Rabbi Howard Goldsmith, rep- (initial period of mourning), Temple Israel Northern West- Wax asked Rittmaster is no spontaneity, no human of Cantors; UJA-Federation of resenting WBOR who began, yahrzeit (anniversary of death) chester Rabbi Jennifer Jaech about her clinical experience touch…” NY; Westchester Jewish Com- “Psalm 23, so beautifully sung and yizkor.” intoned the Kaddish; Cantor with her clients concern- Rittmaster stressed, “A Ethan Goldberg, Westchester ing COVID-19. “What my be- loved one’s dying with a sur- Jewish Center and Rabbi Can- reavement clients have been vivor’s not being able to be tor Shoshi Levin Goldberg, grieving is the lack of human, there is very traumatic, but Temple Israel Center, White contact, social distancing,” many of my clients are very Plains rendered “Oseh Shalom Rittmaster replied. “There resilient.” The Israeli American Council Offers WE’RE OPEN! 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Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 2 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Local Non-Profits will Benefit from Record Funding Levels Congresswoman Lowey Secured continued from page 1 Non Profit Learning Platform safety and well-being of the hun- resents receive proper support magnificent sixteen-term career White Plains, Congregation Kol dreds of children, families and from the government has always in the House of Representatives. Ami, White Plains - $90,800 Available for Fall Classes individuals who call our syna- been remarkable. On behalf of She knows that religious con- • Temple Beth El of Northern With the coronavirus pan- gogue home. Thank you so much my entire community I want to gregations are part of the glue Westchester, Chappaqua - demic forcing the world’s stu- to Representative Lowey and her thank Congresswoman Lowey that holds society together, and $100,000 dents and teachers into online colleagues for making the secu- for her leadership and making that we cannot serve our people • Temple Israel Center, White virtual classrooms, many Hebrew rity of our houses of worship a these so very needed security or the greater public at this time Plains - $100,000 schools were left unprepared to long-term priority.” funds available to us.” without hugely expensive addi- As Chairwoman of the make the transition. Education “As you know, synagogues “Thanks to Congresswom- tions to our security apparatus. House Appropriations Com- technology non-profit, Shalom- in particular have had to increase an Nita Lowey’s support, our Therefore, she has gone out of mittee, Congresswoman Lowey Learning has been stepping up our security due to the rise in an- congregation is receiving a size- her way to find the money to help was instrumental in securing in- to the challenge by providing ti-Semitic incidents over the past able FEMA Non-Profit Security us bear those costs.” creased funding to support non- nearly all of its popular and well- few years, especially after the Grant, thus enabling us (post- Lowey also secured $50 profit security after successfully regarded learning resources for murder of 11 people at the Tree COVID) to gather our people million for nonprofits within creating the program three years free, ensuring that all children Josh Troderman of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in joy and with peace of mind,” UASI regions and $100 million ago, along with securing other are able to maintain their con- in 2018,” said Congregation Sons said Bet Am Shalom Rabbi Les- for the Port Security Grant Pro- resources critical to enhance re- nection to Jewish values at this for virtual classrooms. Shalom- of Israel Rabbi Steven Kane. “The ter Bronstein. “We religious gram in the FY20 Homeland Se- gional preparedness and security trying time. Some synagogues are Learning’s platform fits that cost of added security has been institutions know that prayer curity spending bill: capabilities. In July’s upcoming using the learning platform for need. Launched in 2011 with the very difficult for our community gives meaning to life and hope Westchester 17th Congres- Appropriations negotiations, summer programs. Locally, The goal of supporting and improv- to bear and it has meant cutting to humanity, but that communi- sional District Grant Recipients Congresswoman Lowey will lead Hebrew Congregation of Somers ing upon an often-overlooked back on services we want to pro- ties can only pray together when Include: efforts to continue increasing and Congregation Emanu-El of but critically-important corner vide to our members. This grant they feel safe to do so. This grant, • Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, these vital non-profit security Westchester in Rye, have been of the Jewish world, its curri- will enable us to provide what then, is a prayer answered. Lead- White Plains - $100,000 initiatives and lead Democrats in using the program. Congregation cula has been used successfully we hope will be the necessary ership is often a test of doing the • Congregation Sons of Israel of securing must-pass investments Emanu El has signed up again for to both replace and augment the security arrangements without truly helpful thing when the situ- Ossining, Briarcliff - $100,000 across important Democratic fall classes. physical classroom. Interest in our having to put off other neces- ation is entirely unprecedented, • Hebrew Congregation of North priorities in addition to security, As Jewish day schools, con- ShalomLearning has been rising sities that mean so much to our and when no script is available. Tarrytown & Tarrytown, Temple including: health care, election gregational religious schools and at a steady pace over the past five community. Congresswoman Congresswoman Lowey has Beth Abraham, Tarrytown - security, child care, gun violence synagogues grapple with school years, but it has skyrocketed in Lowey’s leadership in making demonstrated that kind of origi- $100,000 prevention, housing, transporta- closures, many have been look- the past months. certain that the people she rep- nal leadership throughout her • Jewish Community Center of tion, medical research, and more. ing for turnkey Jewish education Since March 9th, an addi- resources specifically designed continued on page 4

Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 3 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Non Profit Learning Platform Available for Fall Classes continued from page 3 AJR Only Jewish Seminary Accredited by Association of Theological Schools The Academy for Jew- vision of an excellent distance “We are proud that after binars over the past weeks, with tional 210 teachers began using ish Religion (AJR), North learning experience that in- such an exhaustive examina- hundreds of Jewish educators in the platform, while the number of America’s most established cludes spiritual formation in tion of AJR’s academic, finan- attendance. “Whatever we can do students enrolled grew by 2,000 to pluralistic rabbinical and can- creative ways.” cial and organizational struc- to help people who are new to ed- 7,800 at 154 congregations across torial seminary, has received AJR was founded in 1956, ture, ATS has provided AJR ucational technology like ours, we North America. The non-profit the maximum seven year ac- and trains rabbis and cantors with its highest vote of confi- will do,” Troderman added. “The provided free access to its values- creditation from the Asso- to serve within a variety of roles dence,” noted AJR Board Chair Jewish people become stronger based lessons designed for the vir- ciation of Theological Schools and denominations within the Dr. William Liss-Levinson. when we all support one another. tual classroom through June. (ATS) which accredits more Jewish spectrum. It also offers AJR graduates currently I learned that in Hebrew school.” “Our number one priority than 270 seminaries and divin- a Master’s Program in Jewish serve in twenty states, two ShalomLearning was is assuring that Jewish children ity schools across the United Studies. Over the past 65 years, provinces, and in Europe. founded in 2011 to fill the need have the opportunity to learn States and Canada. it has been the leader in training Upon graduation, virtually all for an innovative, relevant and ac- Jewish values, which are critical “This is a resounding en- rabbis and cantors in the study of its graduates have been im- cessible religious school program to leading a meaningful life,” said dorsement of AJR’s pluralistic and practice of Jewish pluralism. mediately hired within the that keeps children engaged. Dr. Horn Ora Prouser Josh Troderman, ShalomLearn- approach to the training of In particular, AJR has Jewish world. ShalomLearning offers online, ing’s CEO. “Like many small rabbis and cantors to serve in launched a series of innovative Dr. Horn Prouser noted in-person and blended learn- non-profits, we struggle with an increasingly diverse and ex- In a letter dated June 9, training programs for rabbis that ATS accreditation opens ing programs for supplemen- limited funds, but so do many panding Jewish world,” noted ATS highlighted AJR’s strong and cantors, which spans all the door for exciting new part- tary Jewish education for pre-K synagogues. We decided that giv- CEO and Academic Dean Dr. and supportive “non-denom- denominations, and includes nerships with seminaries and through 7th grades and provides ing our products away for free Horn Ora Prouser. “We are inational community that programs in Sacred Arts and divinity schools across the re- professional development op- right now is the right thing to do the only Jewish seminary to be clearly embraces persons of Peace Studies. AJR recently ligious spectrum. portunities for educators. Cur- as we all work through this situa- afforded such status.” diverse backgrounds and cher- established a Cantors to Rab- ATS accreditation follows riculum offerings include values- tion together.” ATS accredits such in- ishes differences.” bis track for ordained cantors, many years of intense discus- based Judaics classes, Hebrew ShalomLearning also trains stitutions as the Harvard Di- It also noted AJR’s inno- along with a Kol Bo program sions, review and examination programs, and more. For more educators to ensure they feel vinity School, the Yale Divin- vative approach in combin- which trains students to serve which included the participation information, visit https://www. equipped to teach the curricu- ity School and the Princeton ing both on site and distance in combined rabbinical and of AJR students, alumni, Board, shalomlearning.org lum. It has given several free we- Theological Seminary. learning, in particular its “pro- cantorial capacities. faculty, administration and staff. COVID-19 Distance-Learning Platforms Vulnerable to Online Anti-Semitism In July, AMCHA Initiative of incidents. years, their complaints of Israel- anti-Semitism or understands of the victim; and (4) establish fair sion of speech of Jewish students. released its annual report, Under- Ninety-four percent of these related harassment have regularly Jewish identity. As a result, it effec- and consistent protocols for han- “[T]he current study of anti- standing Campus Anti-Semitism challenges came from anti-Zionist been dismissed by the Depart- tively neutralizes challenges to the dling intolerant but constitution- Semitic activity in 2019 has shown in 2019 And Its Lessons for Pan- student groups, chief among them ment of Education and ignored by IHRA definition from anti-Zionist ally protected speech. that Israel-related harassment demic and Post-Pandemic U.S. Students for Justice in Palestine university administrators. It was individuals and groups that have “In the long term, ensuring continues to be the dominant and Campuses, which documented a (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace therefore hoped that use of the impeded fair and adequate admin- that all students are afforded equal steadily increasing form of behav- more than 300% increase in cam- (JVP), a very small but vocal mi- IHRA definition would allow gov- istrative responses to anti-Jewish protection and equal redress from ior targeting Jewish students for pus activity intended to undermine nority of Jews that identify them- ernment officials and university harassment. Instead of seeking behaviors that deny their right to harm and is easily adaptable to the and discredit the global acceptance selves as anti-Zionist, and faculty administrators to recognize and protection for individual Jewish self-expression, regardless of the online platforms that are likely to Millie Jasper of anti-Zionism as a form of anti- members who support and pro- adequately address Israel-related students from their membership motivation of the perpetrator or play a major role in the 2020-2021 Semitism. And this increased activ- mote an academic boycott of Is- harassment as anti-Semitism. in a federally-protected identity the identity of the victim, can pro- academic year, and perhaps lon- ity was accompanied by an increase rael. In fact, JVP’s campus activity The researchers point out, group, our approach seeks protec- vide Jewish students with perma- ger. It is therefore more impor- in anti-Semitism, specifically in- increased 45% in 2019, much of the that “as challenges to the IHRA tion for Jewish students as indi- nent protection from anti-Semitic tant than ever that universities cidents targeting Jewish students activity involving challenges to the definition of anti-Semitism have viduals, with the same rights as all behavior that has previously been consider a new, comprehensive for harm, on campuses that hosted definition of anti-Semitism. led to increased harassment of other individuals, to be free from denied to them,” recommended approach to combating all forms those challenges. The study also found that Jewish students, they have also behaviors that seek to suppress or the researchers. They also noted of intolerant behavior, including The researchers found that Israel-related anti-Semitic harass- undermined efforts to ensure that deny their self-expression, includ- that “in contrast to the current ap- both classical and Israel-related Israel-related anti-Semitism is ment is far more likely than clas- Jewish students are adequately ing expressions of belief and group proach of protecting students by anti-Semitism, and begin taking easily adaptable to the distance sical anti-Semitic harassment to protected from that harassment. identity.” virtue of their membership in le- the necessary steps to ensure that learning platforms that will likely occur online or be adaptable to The challengers’ principle argu- The new approach is rooted gally protected groups, which can all students are equally protected play a large role in the college ex- the online platforms that will be ment – that the IHRA definition in protections provided to all stu- easily lead to the exacerbation of from action and speech that sup- perience during the ongoing CO- utilized in 2020/2021 for COVID- ‘falsely’ identifies anti-Zionist dents by the First Amendment, group difference and an unhealthy press their self-expression ad deny VID-19 pandemic, and unveiled a 19-related distance learning. speech as anti-Semitic, and if ad- and it calls on colleges and uni- competition for group rights, the their full participation in campus new approach to protecting Jew- The researchers suggested opted, would have a chilling effect versities to take a number of steps proposed approach offers the life. We believe an approach that ish students on campuses. that the dramatic and alarming on freedom of speech and subvert to combat intolerant behavior possibility of a healthier campus holds all students to the same Specifically, the researchers uptick in challenges to the defini- academic freedom – has made that suppresses student expres- climate.” behavioral expectations, and ad- found that expression challenging tion of anti-Semitism is likely a some university and government sion, including: (1) view intolerant The study also revealed that, dresses all intolerant action and the International Holocaust Re- response to recent federal, state officials reticent to use the defini- behavior, including anti-Semitic different from what has been speech equally, is the best way to membrance Alliance definition’s and student efforts, as well as the tion in adjudicating cases of ha- harassment, as a major threat to documented globally, campuses, protect Jewish students from all identification of anti-Zionism as a Trump Administration’s recent rassment.” students’ right to freedom of ex- for the second year in a row, have forms of campus anti-Semitism,” form of anti-Semitism increased executive order, to get government “Given the extent of such pression; (2) consider intolerant experienced a significant decline concluded the researchers in their 3.7 times from 34 incidents in agencies and universities to use pushback and its linkage to acts behavior to be actionable when in incidents of classic anti-Semitic recommendations. 2018 to 126 incidents in 2019. the IHRA definition to ensure that of anti-Zionist motivated harass- it infringes to an unacceptable harassment (down 49%) and a sig- AMCHA monitors 450 col- The definition is used by 18 coun- Jewish students are adequately ment, it remains unclear how degree on the freedom of expres- nificant increase in Israel-related lege campuses across the U.S. for tries across the globe, including protected from anti-Semitic ha- effective efforts to address Israel- sion of others; (3) establish robust incidents (up 60%). In addition, anti-Semitic activity. The organiza- the U.S. In addition, researchers rassment under anti-discrimina- related anti-Semitism using the bullying/cyberbullying policies promotion of academic BDS, in- tion has recorded more than 3,500 found that schools where these tion laws, such as Title VI of the IHRA definition and civil rights law that protect all students equally cluding attempts to restrict or anti-Semitic incidents since 2015. challenges occurred were more 1964 Civil Rights Act, and univer- will ultimately be,” cautioned the from intolerant behavior that sup- shut down popular study abroad AMCHA Initiative is a non-parti- than twice as likely to host anti- sity harassment policies based on researchers. Instead they offered presses expression or restricts the programs, continued to rise dra- san, non-profit organization dedi- Semitic incidents targeting Jewish them. Although Jewish students “an alternative approach to pro- ability to participate in campus matically and was strongly corre- cated to combating anti-Semitism students for harm, and the more have been considered a protected tecting Jewish students that does life, irrespective of the motivation lated with discrimination against, at colleges and universities in the challenges the higher the number minority under Title VI for several not depend on how one defines of the perpetrator or the identity harassment of and the suppres- United States. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 4 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Dr. Ruth Relays Her Engel Helps Secure $1.1 Billion for New York Safety-Net Hospitals

Experience in the IDF Congressman Eliot pare for a potential second World-renowned Ruth,” was shown in the- L. Engel, Co-Dean of the wave.” sex therapist and cultur- aters and can be viewed New York Delegation and Congressman Engel al icon Dr. Ruth K. Wes- on HULU. Dr. Ruth teach- top Member of the Energy has been at the forefront of theimer joined a webi- es at Columbia’s Teach- and Commerce Committee, the fight to secure federal nar, part of Friends of the ers College and Hunter helped secure $1.1 billion relief dollars for New York Israel Defense Forces’ College, lives in New York, for New York safety-net hos- health care providers. He (FIDF) Engage web series and has two children and pitals on the frontlines of has co-led New York Delega- on June 4. The event was four grandchildren. coronavirus pandemic, the tion letters and leveraged part of FIDF’s temporary Jerry Levine, an second largest distribution his role as a top Member of digital alternative to Emmy award-winning in the country. The fund- the Energy and Commerce community events and filmmaker, investigative ing comes from the Public Health Subcommittee to galas across the United journalist, and former Health and Social Services bring resources back to States, as many of them Miami news anchor, Emergency Fund, created New York State and the 16th have been postponed due moderated the event. by the CARES Act. Congressional District. On to Covid-19. FIDF National Chairman Of this distribution, April 10, his advocacy re- Congressman Eliot L. Engel In the webinar, Dr. Emeritus Dr. Nily Falic a collective $28.2 million sulted in New York receiv- Ruth shared her experi- introduced Dr. Ruth. went to hospitals in the 16th ing about $1.8 billion. This pitals have made immense ence surviving the Ho- Friends of the Is- Congressional District, spe- distribution was followed sacrifices to help curb the locaust as a child and as rael Defense Forces (FIDF) cifically: Montefiore Mount by an award of $5 billion on coronavirus,” said Rep. En- a sniper in the Haganah launched “FIDF Engage,” Vernon Hospital received $5 May 4, five times more than gel. “Although the number from 1945-1948. The a free, virtual event series million; other state. He also the led of new cases is dropping, we Haganah was the main and online portal, to pro- Montefiore New Ro- the effort to prevent cuts cannot afford to go back on paramilitary organiza- vide official information chelle Hospital received $8 to the Medicaid Dispro- million; and Saint Joseph’s the progress that we have portionate Share Hospital tion of the Jewish population Ruth referred to the benefits of and connection to IDF soldiers Medical Center received made. Our hospitals and (DSH) payment program, in Mandatory Palestine prior serving in the IDF as a life ex- and Israeli officials amid the coro- $15.2 million. frontline health care work- which provides New York’s to the establishment of Israel perience. “Anybody who serves navirus outbreak. This series sup- “My constituents serv- ers still need significant nearly 200 safety-net hospi- in 1948. Dr. Ruth boasted that in the IDF, I can promise them, ports FIDF’s fundraising efforts ing on the frontlines of this resources to treat those af- tals with about $1.8 billion she was an excellent sniper once they are finished, they that provide a range of assistance pandemic in New York hos- fected by the virus and pre- in federal dollars each year. and “an expert at throwing will have good sex for the rest from hygienic necessities to fit- hand grenades,” admitting of their life,” she said. ness facilities and equipment, all however, she never killed any- Dr. Ruth has over 98,000 of which are important to address- one. Dr. Ruth also shared that followers on Twitter @Ask- ing the well-being of soldiers. The in 1948, on her 20th birthday, DrRuth. A one-woman show FIDF Engage series grants sup- her legs were severely injured about her life, “Becoming Dr. porters a way to learn more about due to a bombing and two Ruth,” has played in New York how Israel is confronting the virus women next to her were killed. and other cities while a docu- and how the IDF is handling the Later in the webinar, Dr. mentary about her life, “Ask Dr. situation in real time. ADL Committed to Standing Up for What’s Right

BY THE ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE, color, and unequivocally declare and advocate. You can read ADL NY/NJ Black lives matter. more in ADL’s resource library As ADL CEO and National about the coalitions ADL is We collectively mourn the Director Jonathan Greenblatt helping to build, including a loss of George Floyd, Ahmaud Ar- shared at our recent National push by the Leadership Con- bery, Breonna Taylor, and count- Leadership Summit, “If you want ference on Civil and Human less other Black people mur- Jews to live without fear in the Rights urging Congress to pass dered for the color of their skin, United States, you should march meaningful police reform leg- as a result of the inherent racism for equality and justice for Afri- islation, and a pledge by over in our country. We will not sit can-Americans, Latinos, and all 130 Jewish organizations to idly by in the face of the unjust Americans. If you believe that work tirelessly to end systemic killings of Black individuals by America needs to work harder to racism. law enforcement and vigilantes. deliver equality and justice to all We are committed to Systemic injustice and inequality its people, then you should stand standing up, speaking out calls for systemic change, and we with us against antisemitism re- and taking action and encour- are committed to combating the gardless of where it originates on age you to do the same. Below bigotry, racism and discrimina- the political spectrum.” are specific ways you can join tion targeting marginalized com- We are continuously explor- ADL in fighting hate for good. munities today. ing how ADL can be a source of We will continue to share re- ADL’s mission—to stop education and information for sources and opportunities for the defamation of the Jewish all those seeking to serve as allies action and engagement. people and to secure justice against racism and all forms of The fight against racism, and fair treatment to all—re- hate. Furthermore, we are chal- hatred and bigotry requires mains critical. We must stand lenging ourselves and our part- the participation of every per- up now for all Black and Brown ners and supporters to determine son, and we urge you to take individuals, including Jews of the most effective ways to activate action now.

Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 5 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Lowey Announces $4.1 Million in 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Federal Emergency Solutions Grants for Awards Mark Largest Allocation in Westchester County Program’s History Congresswoman Nita Low- Westchester continues to place On July 1, the Union of major urban areas in 22 states, ey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westches- a strain on our most vulner- Orthodox Jewish Congrega- from New York City and Jersey ter) has announced $4,169,699 able communities such as low- tions of America welcomed the City/Newark to Miami/Fort in federal funds for Westchester income families, senior citizens, awarding of $90 million in fed- Lauderdale and Los Angeles, County from the U.S. Depart- and the disabled – especially in eral Nonprofit Security Grant Calif. Another $40 million has ment of Housing and Urban the wake of the COVID-19 pan- Program (NSGP) security been awarded to more than Development’s ESG program demic. This $4.1 million in fund- grants by the U.S. Department 500 institutions in places that funded in the Coronavirus Aid, ing for Westchester County will of Homeland Security (DHS) to are outside of major urban Relief, and Economic Security directly benefit and support nonprofit organizations across areas. Recipients range from (CARES) Act. those communities in recovering the United States. faith-based summer camps ESG provides funding to from the pandemic, and secur- DHS, which administers and day schools to synagogues, states and entitlement commu- ing decent, affordable housing.” the awards, provides up to churches, mosques and a wide nities, which in turn distribute Westchester County previ- $100,000 for houses of wor- swath of social welfare organi- resources to local government ously received $1,073,114 through ship, parochial day schools, zations and other nonprofits. entities, nonprofit organiza- the first tranche of ESG funds community centers, Jewish Nathan Diament, Execu- tions, public housing authorities, allocated in the CARES Act. This federations and a variety of Nathan Diament tive Director of the OU Advo- and local redevelopment au- additional federal grant is based other nonprofit institutions cacy Center, stated: “We are thorities that provide services to County Executive George Latimer on a new formula that accounts deemed to be at risk of terror was spearheaded by the Ortho- deeply appreciative that DHS people experiencing homeless- for the risk of coronavirus trans- attacks to help them increase dox Union Advocacy Center in has awarded this year’s Non- ness. ESG supports short- and with children, and veterans, mission, the number of people security for their facilities and 2005 (in partnership with the profit Security Grant Program medium-term rental assistance, were already struggling to find experiencing homelessness, the people who use them. Over Jewish Federations of North awards. The new $90 million homelessness prevention activi- or maintain housing security and housing market conditions, the past 15 years, Congress has America and other organiza- funding level is the highest for ties, training for staff on disease and access economic opportu- bringing the total Westchester apportioned $794 million for tions). The Advocacy Center this program and we thank the prevention and mitigation, quali- nities prior to this pandemic. County will receive in ESG to the program. works closely with legislators leadership and support of our ty emergency homeless shelters, This federal funding will provide $5,242,813. The new funding level, each year to increase program lawmakers who understood and hazard pay. Westchester with flexible, rapid The CARES Act followed approved by Congress and funding. Recipients may use the critical need to increase “Westchester County was investments that are responsive other critical relief legislation in- signed by the President in De- the grants to pay for acquiring funding so that more nonprof- one of the United States’ first to community needs and help cluding the Families First Coro- cember, represents a 50 per- and installing items ranging its can be protected.” major coronavirus hotspots, and New Yorkers regain stability.” navirus Response Act, enacted cent increase over last year’s from fences, lighting and video “We have a responsibil- the unprecedented strain it has “I’d like to thank Congress- on March 18, and the Coronavi- $60 million allocation and surveillance to metal detec- ity to protect people whether placed on our community will woman Lowey for working once rus Preparedness and Response came in the wake of the tragic tors and blast-resistant doors, at prayer, at school and in other be felt for years,” said Congress- again to secure these much- Supplemental Appropriations attacks on Pittsburgh’s Tree locks and windows. Funding potentially vulnerable places, woman Lowey. “With the high needed federal dollars for those Act enacted on March 6; and of Life synagogue in 2018, the may also be used to train staff and this funding truly helps us cost of living across the Lower who are homeless, or receiving preceded the Paycheck Protec- Chabad of Poway six months and pay for contracted secu- to do that. We can, and must, do Hudson Valley, too many New homeless assistance,” said West- tion Program and Health Care later and attacks on visibly rity personnel. everything we can to keep our Yorkers including seniors, the chester County Executive George Enhancement Act enacted on Jewish people in New York and Of the $90 million for community - and all faith com- disabled, low income families Latimer. “The cost of living in April 24. New Jersey. 2020, $50 million has been munities – safe,” OU President The creation of the NSGP awarded to nonprofits in 32 Mark (Moishe) Bane added. New Initiative to Protect Jewish Communities In the wake of the violent system. This will include developing Landmark Ruling Protects L.G.B.T. Workers attacks against Jewish targets in The executive director of the infrastructure to support BY JOSEPH KAIDANOW, CHAIRPERSON 19th, is commemo- Such progress en- Pittsburgh, Poway, Jersey City the Community Security Ini- and train professionals in syna- HHREC AND MILLIE JASPER, EXECUTIVE rated each year courages us to re- and Monsey, during 2018-2019, tiative is Mitchell D. Silber, the gogues, Jewish community cen- DIRECTOR HHREC as the nationally double our ongoing the UJA Federation of New York former Director of Intelligence ters, and schools. celebrated com- efforts to educate (UJA) and the Jewish Commu- Analysis at the NYPD. He and The New York Jewish com- “Landmark Ruling Protects memoration of the students, teachers nity Relations Council of New his team of five regional secu- munity is home to approximate- L.G.B.T. Workers,” so read the ban- ending of slavery in and our communi- York (JCRC-NY) created a new rity managers are charged with ly 1.5 million Jews and 2,000 ner headline of the New York Times the United States. ty about the corro- security initiative to better pro- working directly with Jewish Jewish institutions, including on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Clearly, the sive nature of both tect the Jewish communities in institutions and city, state, and synagogues, schools, camps, This past Monday, June 15, wheels of justice do active discrimina- the greater NYC area. federal law enforcement agen- and other Jewish facilities. In we saw an example of our better not move swiftly. tion and hatred of The Community Security cies to address the threats facing September 2019, UJA and JCRC- angels at work. In a 6-3 ruling, the As recent events others as well as the Initiative is a multi-year pro- New York’s Jewish community. NY announced the $4 million in- US Supreme Court issued a land- prove we are still dangers of silence gram, which covers Nassau, Suf- The Community Security vestment to enhance the physi- mark ruling protecting L.G.B.T. far from realizing and inaction. folk, Westchester and the five Initiative has divided its area of cal security of these facilities. workers from being fired on the our founding ideal The Holo- counties of New York City. Its responsibility into five regions, The plan was developed in con- basis of their sexual orientation. of a more perfect caust and Human goal is to enhance security by: each with a regional manager: sultation with security experts Five years ago, the Court estab- Union but, we Joseph Kaidanow Rights Education improving the physical security Westchester/Bronx • Manhat- and other large Jewish com- lished a fundamental right for must never give up. Center {HHREC} uses the of institutions, providing staff tan/Staten Island • Brooklyn • munities in the United States. same-sex couples to marry; yes- As Martin Luther King advised, lessons of the Holocaust to in- training, providing threat intel- Queens • Nassau/Suffolk. Wil- UJA has worked for many years, terday’s decision builds on that paraphrasing Unitarian minister form our advocacy for all aspects ligence, assisting with assess- liam J. Hayes is the Westches- primarily with JCRC-NY, to help precedent. Theodore Parker, “Let us realize of human rights. We are painfully ments and grant applications, ter/Bronx Security Manager. secure Jewish institutions in It was on another day in June the arc of the moral universe is aware of humankind’s capacity enabling connectivity with law Silber will lead the team New York. in 1865, after the end of the Civil long, but it bends toward justice.” for evil. However, the Holocaust is enforcement and supplying of five new security profession- The Community Security War, when the Union Army oc- We are heartened by both also a story of resilience, hope, and real-time communications sys- als to help provide the highest Initiative is a joint program of cupied Galveston, Texas declaring Monday’s landmark news and the courage, acts of compassion and tem that links the Jewish insti- level of protection to Jewish the UJA Federation, JCRC-NY, all Southern slaves free under the glimmers of hope that a criminal self-sacrifice which make us cer- tutions in our region as part of institutions in New York City, and Westchester Jewish Coun- terms of Lincoln’s Emancipation justice and enforcement system tain that peace and justice will ul- an Emergency communications Westchester, and Long Island. cil. Proclamation. Juneteenth, June may finally see genuine reform. timately prevail as it did yesterday. 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Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 7 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Mazel Tov Temple Shaaray Tefila Welcomes New Senior Rabbi Temple Shaaray Te- build on our strengths and ex- and Rutgers University, has The new Rabbi brings fila for 17 years, has accepted fila of Bedford Corners has an- pand our horizons through his served as the Rabbi for con- a broad array of talents to the position of Senior Rabbi nounced that Rabbi David Wil- recognized leadership, deep gregations in Kiev (Ukraine), Temple Shaaray Tefila and the at Congregation Beth Israel in fond will begin as Senior Rabbi knowledge of Judaism, and in- Wellesley (Massachusetts), greater Westchester commu- San Diego. on July 1, 2020. novative ideas.” and London (UK). Most recent- nity. Educational innovation, “Rabbi Wilfond is a man “We are thrilled to wel- Rabbi Wilfond, a graduate ly, for the past 13 years, Rabbi lifelong learning, and inclusive of integrity, a man of kindness, come Rabbi Wilfond to our of the Hebrew Union College— Wilfond has held the position programming are just a few of and a man of significant Jewish community,” said Karen Spie- Jewish Institute of Religion of Rabbi in Residence at the Rabbi Wilfond’s priorities as learning,” Greenberg said. “He gel, President of Temple Shaa- (HUC-JIR) Rabbinical Semi- Abraham Geiger Rabbinical he begins his tenure at Temple is going to lead this congrega- ray Tefila. “Rabbi Wilfond will nary, the University of Florida, College’s Jerusalem campus in Shaaray Tefila. tion in a positive, fulfilling, and “I was born and raised in Jewishly worthy direction.” New Jersey and am thrilled to “I am excited to build be returning home closer to upon the incredible legacy of family and friends, the won- Rabbi David Greenberg to cre- Rabbi David Wilfond derful community of West- ate a congregation grounded in chester County, and the best meaning, belonging, and Jew- Israel. He also held positions bagels in the world!” Wilfond ish values,” said Wilfond. at HUC-JIR in Jerusalem as Di- added. Located in Bedford Cor- rector of Admissions and at the Rabbi Wilfond will be- ners in Northern Westchester, Union for Reform Judaism as come the second Senior Rabbi Temple Shaaray Tefila is a Re- Director of Education for the in Temple Shaaray Tefila’s form synagogue with a tradi- North American Federation of 43-year history. The congrega- tional spirit and has a thriving Temple Youth (NFTY) in Israel. tion’s current Senior Rabbi, Early Childhood Center and “I am honored to be join- Rabbi David Greenberg, will K-12 Religious School. Temple ing such a vibrant congrega- become Rabbi Emeritus this Shaaray Tefila serves more tion characterized by a deep summer, after serving in the than 600 families in Bedford, commitment to Jewish values role for 43 years. And Rabbi Ja- Mount Kisco, Katonah, Chap- and a powerful sense of com- son Nevarez, who has served as paqua, Somers, Armonk, and munity,” Wilfond said. a Rabbi at Temple Shaaray Te- surrounding communities. StandWithUs Wins Prestigious Genesis Foundation Speak out for Israel Grant

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Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 9 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com OU Women’s Initiative Holds Virtual Summit Vibe Israel Awarded Prestigious Grant from More than 150 tive also took part. The Genesis Prize Foundation women attended the OU “The Summit was Women’s Initiative vir- extremely timely and ef- Vibe Israel, a nonprofit fo- Vibe Israel and Vibe Israel USA to- tual summit recently to fective in addressing the cused on enhancing Israel’s image gether are recruiting and training discuss pressing issues communal needs and through positive country brand- 10,000 Israel Brand Ambassadors, for Jewish communal concerns of the moment,” ing, was recently announced as a who in turn will impact millions leaders as they plan for said Orthodox Union recipient of a grant from The Gen- across the globe. the post-COVID 19 im- President Moishe Bane. esis Prize Foundation. The grant “Israel has so much to offer pact to their organiza- “Once again, the Women’s will support Vibe Israel’s Unbox- the next generation, but until now tions. Participants hailed Initiative created an event ing Israel initiative – the creation there has been no centralized from 78 communities offering engaging and and cultivation of a free, online platform that offers the right tools around the United States, thoughtful topics, pre- toolbox of digital resources that to Israel’s brand ambassadors,” Canada, Israel, Australia, sented by best-in-class give organizations the content said Joanna Landau, Founder & the United Kingdom and speakers. In addressing they need to tell Israel’s story in CEO of Vibe Israel. South Africa. The sum- challenges posed by the an engaging, relevant and authen- Becca Hurowitz, CEO of Vibe Joanna Landau mit was designed to pro- pandemic and its eco- tic way. Israel USA, added, “Jewish organi- vide female lay leaders nomic aftershocks, Sum- Using sophisticated messaging and effec- zations in North America want young people to with a platform to learn mit participants were tive distribution strategies to energize and in- know all that Israel has to offer and don’t always and network with others afforded the opportunity spire the next generation about Israel, Unboxing know the best ways to share Israel’s story. Unbox- who are facing the same to share best practices Israel offers a narrative specifically designed to ing Israel pulls together everything Israel profes- issue as Jewish commu- and insights to employ in resonate with a younger audience. Vibe Israel’s sionals need in one place and complements those nal organizations around their respective commu- 501(c)3 partner in North America, Vibe Israel resources with customized training.” the world are feeling the nities and organizations.” USA, will bring the initiative to the North Ameri- The toolbox includes resources such as in- can Jewish community. As part of the program, continued on page 11 economic impact of CO- Eliana Sohn Cohen “This year we took VID-19. the program virtual due With new chal- to the COVID-19 pan- lenges facing Jewish organizations every day demic and we also wanted to gear the sessions Yeshiva University Names Local Students as a result of COVID-19, the summit provided toward the topic that’s on everyone’s mind – an opportunity for participants to learn how how to lead their organizations successfully as Valedictorians of the Class of 2020 to adapt and adjust their organizations’ pro- through COVID-19 and how to rebound suc- On June 14, 2020, over 1,800 gramming, operations and fundraising mod- cessfully afterwards,” said Founding Director students from Yeshiva Univer- els with a like-minded community of learn- of the OU Women’s Initiative Rebbetzin Dr. sity’s undergraduate and graduate ers. Sessions focused on current program Adina Shmidman. “It was inspiring to see a schools received their degrees at challenges and ideas, reimagining program group of women from different backgrounds YU’s 89th Annual Commence- needs and formats post COVID-19, the long- and communities come together to support ment Exercises, this year held term impact of virtual programming and vir- one another and learn from these experts. To- virtually in light of the pandemic. tual meetings and the effects on interpersonal gether, we reimagined new strategies for our Eight undergraduate students dynamics. Additional sessions focused on the organizations’ missions, programming and fi- were honored as valedictorians long-term impact on current organizational nancial wellbeing.” for their outstanding academic economic models, fundraising with sensitiv- Founded in 1898, the Orthodox Union, achievements. ity, COVID-19’s impact on fundraising and (OU), serves as the voice of American Ortho- As they enter this new and reimagining organizations and their goals and dox Jewry, with over 400 congregations in its exciting stage in their lives, they will missions in response to a new reality. synagogue network. As the umbrella organiza- bring with them the dynamic and Expert lecturers, educators and leaders tion for American Orthodox Jewry, the OU is fulfilling Jewish, academic, extra- in the field including: Erica Brown, Michelle at the forefront of advocacy work on both state curricular and social experiences Brody, Rachel Cyrulnik, Amy Katz, Leslie and federal levels, outreach to Jewish teens they received throughout their un- Ginsparg Klein and Adina Morris delivered and young professionals through NCSY, Israel dergraduate years at YU. Two area workshops, sessions and other presentations Free Spirit Birthright, Yachad and OU Press, graduates include Elisheva Cohen throughout the program. Eliana Sohn Cohen, among many other divisions and programs. and Avidan Rudansky. Avidan Rudansky a resident of New Rochelle and Program Man- For more information, visit https://www. Elisheva Cohen, majoring ager of the Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initia- ou.org/. in Jewish education with a minor in biology, has been selected as the Jewish People.” and drive. valedictorian of both Stern Col- Avidan Rudansky, from “As I enter the next chapter lege for Women and the Rebecca Mamaroneck, is valedictorian of of my life, I hope I can bring the Ivry Department of Jewish Stud- the Isaac Breuer College of He- knowledge, lessons and morals I ies. Among the many activities braic Studies with a major in biol- was fortunate to learn at YU into in which she was involved were ogy and a minor in finance. “YU the real world and contribute the Beit Midrash Committee, co- is more than just a college—it is a positively to society. If I could help coordinator of the Beren Bekiut community,” he observed. “From change, inspire or uplift even one Program and as a volunteer for Ez- the rabbis and professors to the person’s life, whether that be reli- ras Nashim, Stern College’s EMT students and coaches, I was always giously, educationally, profession- group. “I have had a very positive in a learning and growing environ- ally, socially or economically, that and meaningful experience at ment.” would truly be something I’d be Yeshiva University that extended The diversity of students and extremely proud of.” from the classroom and beyond,” course offerings at YU allowed him It’s clear the graduates will she said. the opportunity to explore other look back at their YU experience as Next year, the Stamford, areas of interest. Although a biol- one of religious growth and being Connecticut, native plans to study ogy major, he discovered a passion prepared to be successful in their in Israel to gain a deeper knowl- for venture capital and entrepre- chosen careers. The administra- edge of Torah and cultivate the neurship, and as a member of YU’s tion, teachers and students of YU skills to be a master teacher. “I tennis team, he was able to form are immensely proud of these ex- want to learn in order to give back lifelong bonds with students and ceptional students and wish them and spread a love of G-d, Torah and coaches who shared his passion much success in the future. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 10 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com StandWithUs Wins Prestigious Genesis Foundation Vibe Israel Awarded Prestigious Grant from The Genesis Prize Foundation Speak out for Israel Grant continued from page 10 continued from page 8 spirational videos, stunning highlighting democracy, toler- The annual Genesis Prize proud that the StandWithUs to people globally and educate inspire and educate people of photos, curated Israel recom- ance, science, technology and honors extraordinary indi- Israel Fellowship is being rec- about Israel’s challenges and all ages about Israel, as well as mendations and engaging ar- culture of Israel around the viduals for their outstanding ognized for empowering ar- achievements. Their success challenge misinformation and ticles. Vibe Israel is offering a world,” said Landau. “Connect- professional achievement, ticulate, diverse young Israeli in doing so will build links be- fight against antisemitism. series of free webinars to intro- ing the next generation with contribution to humanity, and adults to be the next genera- tween Jews, Israel, and non- Through university fel- duce the different tools and give Israel is critical for the future commitment to Jewish values. tion of Israel’s leaders and am- Jewish allies. lowships, high school intern- expert tips on great ways to tell of Jewish peoplehood, and Un- Launched in 2013, the Prize is bassadors.” Funding for the grants ships, middle school curricula, Israel’s story to the next genera- boxing Israel will help everyone financed through a permanent Despite the lock down, comes from the $1 million conferences, materials, social tion. to create that connection.” endowment of $100 million es- the Fellowship has continued Genesis Prize, awarded to media, educational films and The Genesis Prize Foun- Vibe Israel is a nonprofit tablished by The Genesis Prize on track. Training and edu- American philanthropist and missions to Israel, StandWi- dation awarded this grant as organization working to en- Foundation. cational sessions have gone owner of the New England thUs supports people around part of Speak Out for Israel, a hance Israel’s global reputa- In addition to 2019 Laure- digital. The Fellows continue Patriots football team, Rob- the world who want to educate global campaign that aims to tion through influencer tours, ate Robert Kraft, Genesis Prize to work on their year-end ert Kraft. The annual Genesis their schools and communi- combat anti-Semitism, pro- online campaigns, digital proj- laureates are Michael Bloom- projects and their 2- day an- Prize, dubbed the “Jewish No- ties about Israel. Founded in mote a true narrative of Israel ects, events and more. Since berg (2014), Michael Douglas nual Retreat conference held bel” by TIME Magazine, hon- 2001 and headquartered in Los and counteract efforts to dele- 2011, Vibe Israel has used (2015), Itzhak Perlman (2016), virtually, included keynote ors extraordinary individuals Angeles, the organization has gitimize the Jewish state. The country branding to dramati- Sir Anish Kapoor (2017), Nata- addresses, breakout sessions for their outstanding profes- chapters, programs and activi- Foundation awarded 26 grants cally transform global percep- lie Portman (2018), and Natan and working groups. sional achievement, contribu- ties on 5 continents, including in total, all of which are funded tions of Israel. In 2020, The Sharansky (2020). In 2018, the As antisemitism grows tion to humanity, and com- the U.S., Israel, UK, Canada, by 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate Vibe Israel Academy launched, Genesis Prize Foundation hon- and Israel faces challenges to mitment to Jewish values and South Africa and Brazil. Robert Kraft’s $1 million award training Israel brand ambas- ored U.S. Supreme Court Jus- its legitimacy on social media, the State of Israel. For the last 7 years, SWU in partnership with the Genesis sadors from Israel’s public and tice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with on campus and in the com- StandWithUs (SWU) is an has consistently received the Prize Foundation and Concert- private sectors as well as from its inaugural Lifetime Achieve- munity, the Fellowship em- international, non-profit and highest possible ratings from Together for Israel Ltd. Jewish communities around ment Award. powers the next generation non-partisan Israel education Charity Navigator (4 stars) and “We are proud to be among the world. To learn more, visit of Israeli leaders to reach out organization that works to Guidestar (Platinum). many pro-Israel organizations https://www.vibeisrael.com. Real Estate Matters by John Baer, SRES, SRS Parenting and Self Care During COVID-19 BY TALLY PALEFSKI, LMSW well. How can we take some about what works for you Not All Real Estate Agents Are Professionally Equal steps towards self-care dur- and work yourself into your Like most professionals, sion that brings money to his/ draw out from the client what the Four months ago, our ing these demanding times? daily routine. not all real estate agents are pro- her office. client wants and needs. Equally daily realities and roles as Self-care can look quite Treat yourself to a good fessionally equal. It is your re- • Maintain high and impec- important, a professional agent parents shifted. Overnight different to different people. dose of self-compassion. sponsibility to weed out the dab- cable honesty and integrity. needs to listen carefully to the we became full-time parents, It could be asking your part- Why not show yourself the blers and to find the best. If that A professional agent does not client’s answers. teachers, and playmates, all ner to take an extra shift so same kindness you would means choosing not to work with simply tell clients what they Would you let just any wrapped up in one. We found you can get enough sleep, show your best friend in Aunt Betty or a next door neigh- want to hear; a professional physician conduct open heart ourselves unable to physi- writing down what you are a similar situation? Self- bor who tries to sell houses sim- agent gives clients the honest surgery on you? Hopefully not. cally interact with the village grateful for, or stretching compassion begins with ply to occupy the time, so be it. truth and problem solves for Would you let just any attorney that we depended on, while for five minutes. It could checking in with ourselves. Choosing the wrong real es- them proactively. represent you if you were ac- trying to support our fami- be dressing up or staying Respond to yourself with un- tate agent can have consequenc- • Consider you as part of his/ cused of a crime you did not lies. Since then, we’ve had in your comfy sweatpants, derstanding and acceptance. es you won’t realize until much her family. A professional commit? Hopefully not. And the good quarantine days and having a long phone con- You might find yourself in a later. This could include delayed agent wants each client to be same is true of selecting a real bad ones, experienced feel- versation with a friend, or trying situation right now closings, missing certificates of happy and will work tirelessly estate agent. Interview at least ings from anger to sadness, spending some time alone. as a parent. Forgive your- occupancy, paying too much for to ensure a client’s satisfac- three in order to learn how each anxiety to pure gratefulness, Listening to music that self if you didn’t have the a house that’s not appropriate for tion….if for no other reason plans to represent you and how and back again. This fluctua- makes you happy or schedul- wherewithal to do a fancy art you, or even buying a home with than to have a client refer comfortable you will feel work- tion in our emotional experi- ing a remote therapy session. project with your child or if issues you weren’t aware of. him/ her to someone else. ing with and being represented ence of our new reality has Self-care when you’re with you had a rough parenting On the other hand, the As a real estate agent, I by each. Remember, buying or come to be known as the “Co- kids can look like a morn- moment, day, or week. Re- right real estate agent can match have observed that not all agents selling a home may be the biggest rona-Coaster.” Now, even as ing snuggle, a family dance member, we are each doing you with the right house at the devote the time or provide the financial investment you will we enjoy a few cautious steps party, breakfast for dinner, the best we can, given our re- right price. You’ll enjoy a smooth feedback his/her client deserves. ever make in your life. back to normalcy, we face a or stepping out of the room sources and circumstances transaction, and often gain a new Not all agents demonstrate cre- summer of parenting with when you need to take a few on any given day. friend, neighbor, and trusted ad- ativity in marketing a home. Not continued social distancing. deep breaths. We all deserve When we are mindful of visor whom you will cherish for all agents are committed to the How can we make the best of care and it is especially im- how we feel, we can be less years to come. ethical standards we are bound this summer with our kids? portant for us now during “on edge” and tap into our I am here to tell you not all to uphold. This sounds like a Having been a full-time these isolating times to pri- capacity to act the way we agents are professionally equal. warning that real estate agents quarantine parent to my oritize recharging our own want with our kids instead A truly professional agent may not be trustworthy, but that own three kids since early batteries every day. of reacting to them. When will: could not be farther from the John E. Baer, SRES, SRS is a March, there is one lesson Set yourself up for suc- we are kind to ourselves, • Focus on your wants and truth. A real estate agent can be NYS licensed real estate salesper- that has really hit home: In cess. If you have young chil- we may find we have more needs, work with you to find a buyer’s or a seller’s best friend. son associated with Berkshire Ha- order to be the parent that dren, trying to do a yoga compassion to offer our the right property, not just But you need to see through the thaway HomeServices Westches- I want to be, I need to take class on YouTube while they children. Afterall, they are any property to make the sale. outer wrapping to view the type ter Properties of Scarsdale and care of myself every single are climbing on you may also adjusting to the new • Do much more LISTENING, of person with whom you are Larchmont. In the last three and day. On the Corona-Coast- cause more frustration than twists and turns they’ve and much less talking, except dealing. a half years he earned the month’s er, we, the parents, are the it is worth. Start small and been dealt. to answer questions you may An agent should, when first “Top Selling Award” nine times carts. If our wheels are lined have realistic expectations. Tally Palefski is Fam- have. meeting prospective clients, sit in the Scarsdale office. He can be up and our safety bar is se- Whatever you do to replen- ily Engagement Specialist • Work with you to ensure you down with them and have an reached for questions at 914/844- cure, although we will still ish yourself, make it part of for the Early Childhood Pro- are making a good real estate information gathering conversa- 2059. His website is www.West- feel the ups and downs, we’ll your routine so it’ll be more grams at WJCS-Westchester decision, not simply a deci- tion. A professional agent should chesterHomes.info. be ok and our kids will as likely to happen. Think Jewish Community Services. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 11 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Elder Law and Special Needs Planning after the Pandemic BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED have done so before the crisis. certainly understandable that living. But are people go- ceiving the care that they need. Bernard A. ELDER LAW ATTORNEY The evolution of virtual meet- hospitals, nursing homes and ing to be comfortable allow- Perhaps New York State should Krooks, Esq., is a ings has allowed us to deliver other long-term care facilities ing non-family members into postpone the effective date founding partner The “new normal” seems services to clients in remote have had to restrict access in their homes to provide care? of the new stringent rules, or of Littman Krooks to be on everyone’s mind. locations or medical facility order to save lives and reduce New York, unlike many states, maybe even repeal them be- LLP and has been What it means and how it will settings that would not have exposure for all parties. Given has always had an accessible fore they take effect. More on honored as one of affect all of us remains to be been possible before video the significant concentration home health care program these changes in a future col- the “Best Lawyers” seen. One thing seems for technology became acceptable of COVID-19 cases within nurs- under Medicaid. How will this umn. in America for each of the last sure, things will not be the for both the lawyer and client. ing homes and the inability for change? Unfortunately, dur- Finally, I would be remiss seven years. He is past President same for perhaps a very long This is a real game-changer, in families to be with loved ones ing the pandemic, New York if I did not give a shout out to of the National Academy of El- time, if ever. This will impact a positive way, in the way we in person, a radical shift in the enacted legislation that would all the medical personnel who der Law Attorneys (NAELA) and our everyday lives the way few practice law. delivery of long-term care ser- make it much more difficult have made huge sacrifices dur- past President of the New York events in history have. vices is likely on the horizon. for people to access Medicaid ing this incredibly difficult Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks Long-term care For now, this may lead home care services. How will time. On behalf of all of us, has also served as chair of the Social distancing It has been difficult for to more people wanting to this interplay with the new thank you. Elder Law Section of the New In the legal world, tech- families, as well as elder law receive assistance in their normal? This is an opportuni- York State Bar Association. He nology has had a positive ef- attorneys, over the past few homes instead of moving into ty for our government to step has been selected as a “New York fect in allowing us to reach our months to connect with clients a long-term care facility such up to the plate and help people Super Lawyer” since 2006. 914- clients in ways we could not in long-term care facilities. It is as a nursing home or assisted stay in their homes while re- 684-2100, elderlawnewyork.com. Dr. Josh Joseph Named EVP and Coo 11th Annual Exhibition of High School Artists The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Ct., will dis- of Orthodox Union play the art of high school students throughout Con- necticut, New Jersey, and New York in the iCreate The Orthodox Union (OU), to be our new professional lead- 2020 exhibition. This annual juried competition is in the nation’s oldest and largest ers, each coming to their posts its 11th consecutive year and will feature 55 works of umbrella organization for the with specific expertise, but to- fine art selected from 850 submissions, collected from North American Orthodox Jewish gether, forging a powerful team. 123 high schools across the region. community, has appointed one of We could not be more pleased,” This exhibition highlights an array of works in- the country’s most dynamic Jew- said Orthodox Union President fused with the creative spirit and impactful voices of ish communal leaders, Rabbi Dr. Moishe Bane. “Rabbi Dr. Joseph is budding young artists. iCreate serves as an outlet for Josh Joseph, as its executive vice one of North America’s foremost these emerging artists, amplifying the scope of their president and chief operating of- dynamic Jewish communal lead- pieces’ influence and providing the community a My Grandpa’s Pharmacy by Ryan Boyle ficer. Rabbi Dr. Joseph will work ers who brings vision, leadership glimpse into local artistic potential. The works are of alongside the OU’s recently ap- and a new energy to the role of diverse mediums and explore different themes rang- Exhibition Fund, the Connecticut Office of the Arts, pointed executive vice president, chief professional officer. We are ing from critiques of traditional social constructs, to Berkley One, a W.R. Berkley Company, the Steven & Rabbi Moshe Hauer in leading the thrilled to have him on our team.” playful portraits, to statements regarding race, iden- Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Susan and Bill Ma- organization. “Rabbi Dr. Joseph’s reputa- tity, and animal welfare. honey, and Heidi Brake Smith and Scott M. Smith. Rabbi Dr. Joseph will be tion as a consummate profes- On Saturday, June 27, they will welcome the re- Admission to the Bruce Museum will be by ad- the senior professional leader, sional and mensch precedes him opening of the Bruce Museum after three months of vance reservation, with timed ticketing to ensure the responsible for all aspects of OU and I’m very excited about work- COVID-19 isolation, present the 11th year of iCreate, comfort and safety of visitors and staff. Admission will programs and operations, other ing in partnership with him as and reveal the eight honorees who will be awarded be free to all visitors upon the Museum’s reopening to than OU Kosher, and will begin we look to further strengthen our prizes, ranging from $100 to $500, and two Berkley the public. his work on September 1st. Rabbi OU family internally and our ser- Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph One Awards. The following hours of operation and admission Hauer, who began work on May vices and offerings to the broader A People’s Choice Award will be determined policy will be in effect until further notice: 9:30 – 10:30 1st, is the organization’s rabbinic Jewish community,” said Ortho- with public input and will be announced on August am, Tuesday through Sunday: The Museum is open leader, heading its communal-oriented efforts and dox Union Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe 2, 2020. In order to have a voice in the voting process, only to self-selected individuals over the age of 65 or serving as its professional religious/policy leader, Hauer. “The OU has an ambitious agenda at a trying make sure to view the participating artists’ video in who are immunocompromised. 10:30 – 11:30 am, and as primary spokesman. The two will work to- time. Coronavirus, anti-Semitism and racial strife the online exhibition at brucemuseum.org. Cast your Tuesday through Sunday: The Bruce will welcome gether following the retirement of EVP Emeritus present communal, spiritual and emotional chal- vote by email to [email protected] by 5:00 Museum members only for one hour of special access. Allen Fagin, who led the organization for the last six lenges and opportunities that we must be prepared pm, July 31, 2020. All remaining Museum hours are unchanged. years. to meet. Rabbi Dr. Joseph will be a terrific partner The Bruce Museum is grateful for exhibition To reserve a timed ticket to visit the Bruce Museum, Rabbi Dr. Joseph joins the OU from Yeshiva to work with on these and other priorities.” support from the Charles M. and Deborah G. Royce visit brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376. University where he served in a variety of roles over “I am excited to share the leadership of the OU the last 16 years, most recently as senior vice presi- and help to build the organization for the future. I’m dent. In this position, he established and imple- grateful to all those who helped me get here, includ- mented strategic plans, managed the university’s ing my family, and look forward to working with FIDF to Host National Gala Virtually operations, and played key roles on major initia- Moishe Bane, the entire executive committee and Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Friends ters from across the United States, to ex- tives such as the university’s response to the coro- board, the exceptionally talented Rabbi Hauer and of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) will hold press their appreciation for the brave young navirus. He received his Ed.D. in higher education the outstanding management team to position the its 2020 National Gala virtually. The first- soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), management focusing on business strategy and his OU for the future,” said Rabbi Dr. Joseph. ever online FIDF National Gala, a coast-to- who risk their lives to protect the State of Bachelor of Arts degree in diplomatic history from Founded in 1898, the Orthodox Union, (OU), coast celebration, will take place on Sunday, Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. the University of Pennsylvania. He received his rab- serves as the voice of American Orthodox Jewry, September 13, 2020. The evening, themed This FIDF initiative aims to enable the binical ordination from Yeshiva University’s Rabbi with over 400 congregations in its synagogue net- “A Night of Heroes,” will begin at 7pm EDT. global FIDF family to unite for an unprec- Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, as well as his work. As the umbrella organization for American FIDF’s National Gala is one of the larg- edented night of giving and extraordinary Master of Arts in Jewish philosophy. He resides in Orthodox Jewry, the OU is at the forefront of advo- est and most prestigious galas in the Ameri- solidarity, saluting Israel’s IDF protectors, Lawrence, New York with his family. cacy work on both state and federal levels, outreach can Jewish philanthropic community. This despite the limitations posed by Covid-19. “When the Board decided to bifurcate the to Jewish teens and young professionals through year, the gala will bring together thousands Registration is now open for the event, responsibilities of the executive vice president last NCSY, Israel Free Spirit Birthright, Yachad and OU of FIDF supporters representing all chap- https://www.fidf.org/events/2020-national-gala year, we had only hoped to find two outstanding Press, among many other divisions and programs. individuals like Rabbi Hauer and Rabbi Dr. Joseph For more information, visit https://www.ou.org/. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2020 • Tammuz-Av 5780 • Page 12 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Janet Langsam Honored with Americans for the Arts’ Annual Leadership Award On June 24, Americans for the arts and arts education,” the way toward completing our for the Arts announced that said Robert L. Lynch, president goal of sewing 10,000 square Armonk resident, Janet T. and CEO of Americans for the feet. We have rallied a stagger- Langsam, CEO of ArtsWest- Arts. “They have implemented ing number of volunteers— chester, has been honored innovative and transformative some 400 individuals and with the Selina Roberts Ottum programs to strengthen the partners. Metropolis Sunrise is Award at the Americans for the communities they serve and fundamentally, an expression Arts digital Annual Convention build recognition for the im- of community working togeth- and Public Art & Civic Design portant work of the arts. Their er to bring beauty and vibrancy Conference. This award rec- unwavering commitment to lo- to their shared living space.” ognizes an individual working cal, state, and national support Americans for the Arts is in arts management who has for the arts is deserving of this the leading nonprofit organi- made a meaningful contribu- recognition.” zation for advancing the arts tion to their local community ‘’One of the most endear- and arts education in America. and who exemplifies extraor- ing things about the arts is With offices in Washington, dinary leadership qualities, its power to bring people to- D.C. and New York City, it has and is part of a suite of leader- gether. That’s what we had in a record of 60 years of service. ship awards that recognize the mind when we initiated a major Americans for the Arts is dedi- achievements of individuals public art project that would cated to representing and serv- and organizations committed be sewn by many hands in the ing local communities and cre- to enriching their communi- community,” Langsam noted. ating opportunities for every ties through the arts. Referring to the monumen- American to participate in and ArtsWestchester is an tal work of public art called appreciate all forms of the arts. organization that financially Janet Langsam Metropolis Sunrise being as- Americans for the Arts’ and promotionally supports sembled at the ArtsWestches- Annual Convention and Public all of the arts in Westchester supports local artists and cul- As a proponent of public shopping centers, and hous- ter building in White Plains, Art & Civic Design Conference County through government, tural organizations, champions art, Langsam recently collabo- ing developments. Langsam Langsam conveyed that due to bring together arts and com- corporate, and institutional the county’s arts community, rated with the N.Y. Thruway Au- has been named among 914 social distancing and Covid-19, munity leaders to network and partnerships. During her 29- and reports on the economic thority on ten works of public INC’s Most Influential Women more time is needed to com- discuss strategies for building year tenure, Langsam, an art- impact of the arts. Among her art for The Governor Mario M. of Westchester. She holds a plete the public art project by stronger towns, counties, and ist and journalist, has helped many achievements, Langsam Cuomo Bridge. In her career, master’s degree from New York artist Amanda Browder that cities through the arts. What grow the organization to a $4.9 spearheaded the purchase and she has fostered artist residen- University’s Graduate School of will be draped on top of the 9 started as a small group of 45 million agency and has made reimagining of an abandoned cies in schools, housing proj- Public Service. story arts building. “Collec- people in 1955 has now grown the arts more visible, diverse, historic bank building into an ects, mental health facilities, “These tremendous lead- tively, we have sewn an incred- to more than 1,000 each year and accessible for residents. As arts incubator for artists, archi- and developed contemporary ers have distinguished them- ible 6500 square feet of fabric, and continues to grow 10-15 CEO, she advocates for funding, tects, and creative businesses. art installations in hospitals, selves as passionate advocates which means that we are 2/3 of percent annually. HHREC Awards Student Winners of Contest The Holocaust and Hu- Grades 9 -10 Winners: Tay- man Rights Education Center lor Faust, Somers High School, {HHREC} sponsored a student Original poem on the Rwandan contest in honor of April’s Genocide - “The Screams” and Eli- Genocide Awareness and Pre- ana Zitrin, Scarsdale High School, vention month. They asked stu- Picture Book and Poem on the Ho- dents to create an original proj- locaust - “Life Changing” ect commemorating an aspect Grades 9 - 10 Honorable of a genocide from the 20th or Mentions: Charlotte Swezey, 21st century. They received 26 Somers High School, Origi- projects representing 11 differ- nal Artwork on the Armenian ent schools. Genocide - “The Red on Every- A donation was made on one’s Hands” and Trent Lee and Eliana Zitrin Komol Samrow the winners’ behalf to the AFYA Henry Zhang, Scarsdale High Foundation, whose mission is School, Collection of Original to improve global health by res- Newspaper Articles, Political cuing surplus medical supplies Cartoons on the Jewish Refu- Henry Zhang and delivering them to under- gee Crisis Fleeing Nazi Ger- served health systems around many and Katie Chong, Valhalla the world. AFYA is working to High School, Original Poem on provide medical supplies dur- the Darfur Genocide ing the Covid-19 crisis and was Grade 11 - 12 Winner: Ko- a past keynote presenter at the mol Samrow, Blind Brook High Human Rights Institute for School, Original Poem on the High School Student Leaders. 1984 Sikh Genocide The following were the Grade 11 - 12 Honorable student winners: Mention: Oriel Savir, Scars- Oriel Savir Grades 7 - 8 Winner: dale High School, Interview, Ella Grann, Rye Neck Middle Artifacts and Transcript of his Trent Lee School, Original poem on the Great-Grandfather’s Holocaust Ella Grann Katie Chong Holocaust - “Still I Soar” Experiences

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