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HEBREWWATCHMAN.COM 7 TAMMUZ, 5781 JUNE 17, 2021 VOL. 99, NO. 40 Laura Linder marks 20th anniversary leading Memphis Jewish philanthropy through Federation, Foundation and Jewish Community Partners recently noted that organizations will has reached over $100 million in as- be better off after the pandemic if their sets,” said Foundation Chair Antho- leaders are smart, curious, humble, kind, ny Morrison. “The families who have resilient and honest. opened Foundation funds, and particu- “Laura has demonstrated these char- larly Legacy commitments, have a trust- acteristics not only during the past 16 ed advisor and friend in Laura.” months of the pandemic but over the “I think Laura should also be proud of past 20 years in service to our commu- the fact that in a size of the city of Mem- nity,” said Ken, as the gift was present- phis, we have over 100 Lions of Judah,” ed. said Cindy. “Laura is a connector, and I “The art piece’s three iconic symbols know that she treasures the trips to Isra- were specifically selected in honor of el with the various MOMentum Moms, Laura,” said Cindy. “The Chai for life, community members who have traveled the Lion symbolizing Laura’s philan- on Federation-organized missions to Is- thropy and the Hebrew word for love, rael and the Women’s Spiritual Mission. Ahava, representing the love Laura has She creates unique experiences for each Laura Linder receives surprise visit from Memphis Jewish Federation, for the Jewish community and the love of these trips, connecting our communi- Jewish Foundation of Memphis and Jewish Community Partners lay and respect we have for Laura.” ty to each other and to Memphis Jewish leaders. From left: Anthony Morrison, Laura Linder, Ken Steinberg, Cindy Laura has been the CEO of the Jew- Federation.” Finestone and Scott Vogel. ish Foundation of Memphis since 2001, “My friendship and respect for Lau- A special message from Jewish Community Partners, Memphis Jewish Federation, but when the Federation and Foundation ra began on my first mission to Israel, and Jewish Foundation of Memphis Board Chairs Ken Steinberg, Cindy Finestone, consolidated in 2015, she became CEO Chazzak 1992,” said Scott Vogel. “It Scott Vogel and Anthony Morrison. of the newly formed Jewish Community was evident then, and more so now, At Jewish Community Partner’s Outgoing JCP chair Ken Steinberg Partners. that Laura understands the importance (JCP) Annual Meeting, held June 15, was honored for his two-year term end- Laura became active in Jewish life in of building relationships by listening to there was more than one lifetime event ing, and also for his commitment to both her hometown of Fort Wayne, IN, in her the needs and wants of the donors. Her celebrated. Federation and Foundation over the past local NFTY chapter and continued as a leadership is infectious, and she pushes JCP awarded Herman and Bobbie 10-plus years. student at Indiana University when she all of us to do more for the community. Goldberger for a lifetime of community The board and JCP staff also honored co-chaired the student campaign for the It is very hard to say no when Laura puts service with their dedication to keeping President and CEO Laura Linder’s 20- United Jewish Appeal. This was her first in long hours to make our community the Memphis Jewish community in- year anniversary on the job. In present- experience fundraising and she never better, by always putting the communi- formed with their weekly publication of ing Laura with a beautiful Judaica art looked back. ty’s needs first.” The Hebrew Watchman collectively as a piece, Ken and Federation Chair Cindy “Laura has absolutely been the most family for over 95 years. Finestone stated that Forbes magazine significant reason that our Foundation (see Linder page 2) MJCC’s 73rd Annual Meeting recognizes a year of successes The Memphis Jewish Community such a great honor. I got a great picture Center’s 73rd Annual Meeting was held of my dad and me, past Board Chair on Sun., June 6 in the MJCC Belz So- Harry Samuels, after the meeting. He cial Hall and was live streamed virtually won the award in 1998. I remember be- for the community. While some MJCC ing there when it happened.” management staff and board members Vice-Chair Judy Bookman presented were there in person, more than 175 the Bob Silver Volunteer Award to Steve members, staff, board leaders through- and Betsy Libby for their dedication and out the community attended. service to the Wendy and Avron B. Fo- Board Chair Jenny Herman began the gelman Jewish Family Service through meeting with the Annual Chair Report, their ongoing work with the Chanukah which included the MJCC’s successes gift program. Upon acceptance, Steve and accomplishments over the past year. honored the award’s namesake by rec- Jenny also made a presentation to out- ognizing what a wonderful man and going board members thanking them for leader Bob Silver really was. their incredible years of service. Elise “For over 30 years, Bob served clients Past Chair Elise Jordan presents Jacob Samuels received the Skip Jordan, immediate past chair, and Presi- of Jewish Family Service and members Board Chair Jenny Herman Pepper Young Leader Award. dent and CEO Larry Skolnick, honored of our community with compassion, re- with a numbered art piece in Pictured with his father, Harry Jenny for her remarkable leadership for spect and professionalism as director of recognition of her two-year term. Samuels, a 1998 recipient. the past two years and presented her JFS,” said Steve. “He never wanted any with a numbered art piece by artist Cha- accolades or recognition and lived a life of service. Both have dedicated half of flexible during these uncertain times. I ya Heller to commemorate her incredi- of mitzvot with humility and modesty. their lives to working with the children could not be prouder of the work the Fit- ble tenure. There can be no greater honor than re- in the MJCC Early Childhood Center. ness, Sports and Aquatics departments Annual awards were presented to ceiving an award named in his honor, Larry also presented the annual Staff were able to achieve with so many new board members and staff who have dis- and Betsy and I are very appreciative Award for exemplary service and ded- challenges that presented themselves. played accomplished leadership and and humbled.” ication to Mandy Kelley, programs di- An award is never achieved alone, and volunteer work. Neil Gibson presented Larry presented the CEO’s annu- rector of Sports, Fitness and Aquatics. I thank all of my staff for helping our the Skip Pepper Young Leader Award to al report before presenting some very “Winning the staff award over the department be so successful.” Executive Board Member Jacob Sam- important MJCC staff awards. Two course of the pandemic means the ab- As with every annual meeting, there uels. Jacob stated after receiving this staff members, Sarah Kaplan and Judy solute world to me,” said Mandy. “My (see MJCC page 2) honor, “I was completely shocked. It is Frisch, received an award for 35 years staff has been so willing to assist and be PAGE 2 | JUNE 17, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com Jewish-owned cafe in San Francisco tagged with anti-Semitic graffiti

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Bhad Bhabie and Lil Yachty invest $1 Erev Shabbat, Fri. June 18, 2021 / 8 Tammuz, 5781 ...... 7:58 p.m. million in Jewish dating app Lox Club Havdalah, Sat. June 19, 2021 / 9 Tammuz, 5781 ...... 9:01 p.m. Weekly Torah Portion: Chukat high standards.” The two rappers have made the $1 million investment in partnership with Adam Kluger, an agent for musical art- ists, according to Variety. Kluger was Linder Bhad Bhabie’s manager and partners (Continued from page 1) In a joint statement, Ken and Cindy with Lil Yachty on investments. Bhad The board members cited a phrase of- declared: “The success of our organi- Bhabie’s father is Jewish. ten overheard being said by Laura: “The zation and our envious position in the Lox Club, founded late last year, says success of our community – and the sus- world of North American Jewish Feder- Bhad Bhabie at an event in Los it is looking for “authentic, well-round- tainability of our Jewish organizations, ations is all due to Laura’s leadership, Angeles in 2019. ed people. Those with ambitious dreams synagogues and schools – are dependent dedication and passion for her job and Credit: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic and careers, who can make you both upon everyone coming together, con- this community. Laura would say she’s think and laugh. We don’t care about the lucky one to have this job, but we By Ben Sales tributing to Federation’s annual cam- your Instagram following.” paign, and being open and welcoming know that we are the lucky ones to have (JTA) – Bhad Bhabie and Lil Yachty The app has an application process to all.” her as our leader!” HW have invested in Lox Club, a Jewish and a membership fee, and members dating app for people “with ridiculously work with a matchmaker. HW MJCC LET ME SELL YOUR HOME! (Continued from page 1) was the nominating report and installa- tion of new board members. After the “ Brian Lurie is one of the finest young men I know. He was very board members placed their vote, all compassionate and professional during the entire process. He helped of the nominees were successfully in- us every step along the way. I found Brian to be a problem solver, stalled. honest and a can do person. I would highly recommend him to Newly elected Board Chair Robin anyone buying or selling a home. Orgel delivered remarks describing her “ HARRIET S. Brian Lurie vision and mission for the upcoming Broker, GRI, RENE, MMDC two years. It was a message filled with hope and ambition for MJCC’s future generations to come. Brian is truly more professional than any other real estate agent we Cell: 901.315.2298 “ To view the recorded Zoom presenta- have ever dealt with. His concern for our interests and his knowledge Office: 901.260.4780 tion of the Memphis Jewish Community of the process is far beyond anyone we have ever worked with [email protected] Center’s 73rd annual meeting, visit www. previously. jccmemphis.org/annuammeeting. HW “ BILL W. BestRealEstateAgentinMemphis.com Advertise in The Hebrew Watchman Official Real Estate Agent of The Memphis Tigers 901.763.2215 hebrewwatchman.com | THE HEBREW WATCHMAN JUNE 17, 2021 | PAGE 3 12 Jewish Democrats say grouping of Israel and the US with Hamas and the Taliban gives terrorists cover, call on Ilhan Omar to clarify By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Twelve of deserving of critique, but false equiva- The Jewish Democrats were meeting ripped from context and distorted by the the 25 Jewish Democrats in the U.S. lencies give cover to terrorist groups,” last Wednesday to discuss rising an- right-wing. “As usual, the far right is House of Representatives said the the statement continued. “We urge Con- tisemitism after the Gaza conflict, but ginning up hate against Rep. Omar for a grouping of the United States and Israel gresswoman Omar to clarify her words Schneider steered the conversation to technical question about an ongoing in- with the Taliban and Hamas in remarks placing the U.S. and Israel in the same Omar, whose tweet had drawn sharp crit- vestigation,” he said. “It is the congress- about pursuing war crimes prosecutions category as Hamas and the Taliban.” icism from centrist and rightist pro-Isra- woman’s role as a member of Congress gives “cover to terrorist groups” and The statement came after a meeting of el groups and Israeli officials, as well as conducting federal oversight to follow called on their caucus colleague, Rep. the unofficial Jewish Democratic caucus Republicans and conservative media. the facts, ask questions of the adminis- Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to clarify her ear- earlier in the day that discussed Omar’s In the end, he got 11 of the Jewish tration and work to make sure the public lier statements. tweet last Monday. “We must have the Democrats to join him in the statement. understands our government shouldn’t “Equating the United States and Israel same level of accountability and justice The others are Jake Auchincloss of deny any person from seeking justice.” to Hamas and the Taliban is as offensive for all victims of crimes against hu- Massachusetts, Ted Deutch, Lois Fran- Omar’s tweet contained a video of as it is misguided,” said the statement manity,” Omar posted. “We have seen kel, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz of her questioning Secretary of State Ant- released late last Wednesday and spear- unthinkable atrocities committed by the Florida, Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, ony Blinken in Congress the same day headed by Rep. Brad Schnieder, D-Ill. U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and Elaine Luria of Virginia, Kathy Man- about why the Biden administration op- “Ignoring the differences between de- the Taliban.” ning of North Carolina, Jerry Nadler of poses efforts by the International Crim- mocracies governed by the rule of law Omar and a number of other progres- New York, Kim Schrier of Washington, inal Court to probe nationals of certain and contemptible organizations that en- sives have been harshly critical of Israel Brad Sherman of California and Dean countries for alleged war crimes. gage in terrorism at best discredits one’s in the wake of its conflict last month with Phillips of Minnesota, whose Minneap- Omar said she did not believe that intended argument and at worst reflects Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Some Jewish olis area district neighbors Omar’s. Hamas, the Afghanistan government, deep-seated prejudice. Democrats have broadly criticized their Some Jewish Democrats hesitated to the Taliban and Israel met the threshold “The United States and Israel are im- colleagues but until last Wednesday re- make a statement. Omar’s spokesman, of a military justice system sufficient to perfect and, like all democracies, at times frained from naming them. Jeremy Slevin, said her remarks were independently pursue justice. HW Israeli president to Prince Charles: Let critically ill child come to Israel for treatment Orthodox Jewish parents, who are also Israeli citizens, and it would be a “trage- (JNS) – Israeli President Reuven dy” if their wishes could not be respect- Rivlin appealed to Prince Charles last ed. Tuesday to allow a critically ill child to “Their religious beliefs directly op- be brought to Israel for medical treat- pose ceasing medical treatment that ment. In May, a British court ruled that could extend her life, and [they] have Alta Fixler, age 2, should be taken off made arrangements for her safe transfer life support. and continued treatment in Israel,” he “I am writing to you today on a mat- wrote. ter of grave and urgent humanitarian im- Rivlin’s appeal joins that of Israe- portance,” wrote Rivlin in a letter to the li Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, who Prince of Wales. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin attend reached out to his British counterpart The court’s decision, he continued, a tree planting ceremony in Israel, Jan. 23, 2020. Matt Hancock on June 7. contradicted the beliefs of the child’s Credit: Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90 The U.K. Board of Deputies of Brit- ish Jews said in support of Edelstein’s appeal last Tuesday, “We welcome Isra- el’s offer to transfer Alta Fixler for treat- ment, in accordance with her parents’ You Missed This One Also wishes. We have written to the Depart- ment of Health and Social Care to ask that this be seriously considered.” In May, the U.K. Family Division of 581 West Drive - CLOSED! the High Court ruled that Alta’s parents could not take their daughter to a Jeru- salem hospital, agreeing with an earlier decision by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust that “there was no prospect of her ever getting better,” The Jewish Chronicle reports. The High Court justice said Alta’s parents “cannot be criticized for having reached a different decision informed by the religious laws that govern their way of life, but applying the secular legal principles that I must … I cannot agree with their assessment and am re- quired to act accordingly.” He instructed the hospital to contin- ue with palliative care to mitigate the child’s suffering. 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WEEKLY DEADLINE Wednesday at noon week prior to Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Club Office 901.682.1868 • Cell 901.483.0546 Memphis Area Association of Realtors [email protected] publication PAGE 4 | JUNE 17, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com Ned Goldberg to retire as JCRS executive director After 33 years at helm of Jewish Chil- they developed what is now the Os- floods that hit Baton Rouge in 2016, it men from Greater New Orleans. About dren’s Regional Service (JCRS), the car J. Tolmas Hanukkah Gift Program, was Goldberg’s staff who was on the a quarter of the men were the exclusive oldest Jewish children’s agency in the various holiday outreach mailings to phones, checking on the status and safe- caregivers of their children. U.S., Ned Goldberg recently announced low-income and socially isolated Jewish ty of all the PJ Library and scholarship “At the time, I called around the his retirement in early 2022. families, and more recently, an outreach recipient families that were spread out country to similar Jewish family agen- Goldberg has served in this position program for undergraduate college stu- across South-Central Louisiana. In each cies and nobody had support groups for since 1988 when he relocated from dents funded by JCRS, entitled the Col- case, the agency distributed department single Jewish fathers,” Goldberg added. South Florida, and the Jewish Family lege Connection. store gift cards to Jewish families within Giving up the role of full-time exec- Service field, to New Orleans, where In 2008, after JCRS had already be- a couple days of the crisis. utive for an agency after 33 years will JCRS has been headquartered since gun a number of its own outreach pro- Goldberg additionally listed the be admittedly very hard for Goldberg. 1855. grams, it began administering the na- warmth and generosity of communities “What other job is there where you JCRS was founded as a home for Jew- tionally heralded, PJ Library Program outside Louisiana, as an additional “re- can see the benefits of your work every ish widows and orphans and evolved in in parts of the seven Southern states that source” to the organization and “bene- day from current clients, and receive a the late 1940s into a regional agency it serves, and with the generous support fit” to the job. phone call, email, or letter of gratitude that now funds or serves over 1800 Jew- of the Goldring Family Foundation, it In August 2005, as Hurricane Katrina from a past aid recipient every week?” ish families and youth from seven states currently oversees over 1,200 PJ book bore down on New Orleans, Goldberg he concluded. “Such wonderful ser- across the Mid-south each year. subscriptions a year for Jewish children heard from a number of JCRS board vices, hardworking and talented staff, A licensed social worker, Goldberg and youth. members and supporters from cities in and dedicated and generous board and has worn many hats over the years. When Goldberg moved to New Orle- the region offering shelter for both his volunteers are the reasons JCRS en- He has been instrumental as JCRS in- ans in 1988, he was single, but upon his family and the JCRS offices. Ultimate- dures, and explains why I have tried to creased its existing programs for Jew- arrival, he met the woman he was soon ly, Goldberg his wife, Wendy, and their stay a few years beyond a typical retire- ish youth and initiated and incorporated to marry, Wendy Diamond, an employee two children, Jodie and Adam, spent ment age. Who wouldn’t miss that ex- new ones. These programs all allowed of the New Orleans Jewish Community the next nine months living in Hous- perience?” the organization to meet its goals of as- Center. Wendy Goldberg is currently the ton, and operating their agencies, while The JCRS Board is currently conduct- sisting Jewish youth to become well-ad- New Orleans JCC’s associate director, their children attended Houston Jewish ing a search for Goldberg’s successor. HW justed, successful and self-supporting and in 2022, she will have 40 years of day schools. Before returning to Great- Jewish adults. tenure with the Center. er New Orleans to live, the Goldberg’s Under Goldberg’s leadership, JCRS Goldberg credits his own tenure and were hosted and treated graciously by has continued to nurture and expand the ongoing growth and success of JCRS numerous Houston families and new Mayim its existing programs of financial aid as being a combination of a “number of friends. to Jewish families in need of help for factors. Operating a social service agency that Bialik makes a special needs child, or seeking fund- “First of all, you have incredible exclusively serves Jewish families and ing for undergraduate college education dedication from the JCRS board, staff, children, while concurrently having a ‘Jeopardy!’ or camp scholarship aid. While tradi- volunteers and donors,” he explained. family of his own, brought Goldberg tionally, many of the families typically “When you have them behind you, you perspectives that he might not otherwise served by JCRS had limited income can respond quickly to emergencies, as see or experience. guest host due to single-parent, immigrant status, JCRS did during hurricanes and floods “Once back in New Orleans after Ka- or health-related issues, more recently, that have repeatedly hit East Texas and trina, my children seemed to have nu- debut many new client families have qualified Louisiana over the last five years.” merous friends who not only were from for financial aid due to natural disasters During the fall of 2020, as Hurricane single-parent families, but these chil- or economic downturns. Laura pounded Lake Charles and sur- dren and teens were also being raised Starting in the 1990s, JCRS Board rounding areas, current JCRS President primarily or exclusively by the fathers,” Member and current Vice President, Michael Goldman was on the phone Goldberg noted. Thus began the idea Alan Krilov, began envisioning various calling all of his former neighbors and for a Jewish fathers’ lunch-time support outreach programs for JCRS. Working fellow congregants in Southwest Lou- group, sponsored by JCRS and led by with Goldberg, and numerous JCRS isiana and checking on their personal Goldberg, that over a course of about staff, board and volunteers, together safety and property damage. During the six years, had involved 25 single Jewish

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HW hebrewwatchman.com | THE HEBREW WATCHMAN JUNE 17, 2021 | PAGE 5 Memphis Legacy Donors honored at May 25 virtual event “Through LIFE & LEGACY, we are phis Jewish Community Center, Mem- sustaining vibrant communities so fu- phis Jewish Federation, Memphis Jewish ture generations will be able to enjoy Home & Rehab and Temple Israel. our rich Jewish culture and heritage,” “We encourage everyone in Memphis said Grinspoon. “I am thrilled to have to be motivated by the challenge posed had the opportunity to honor all those by the Grinspoon Foundation, by either who have made a legacy commitment to inspiring others to join them in leaving date, and to encourage others to join us a legacy or by stepping forward them- in this endeavor.” selves to add their name to the list of in- During the event, Harold Grinspoon dividuals who want to ensure the Mem- and Winnie Sandler Grinspoon imag- phis Jewish community remains strong ined what the Jewish future would look and vibrant for many years to come,” like if the current 18,000 legacy donors said Laura Linder, president & CEO of became 36,000 or 3.6 million donors. To Jewish Community Partners. help make this happen, LIFE & LEG- Legacy giving, also known as af- ACY launched a new campaign during ter-lifetime giving, is commonly done the event, called Each One Reach One. through a bequest in a will or by add- Jewish Foundation of Memphis Director of Operations Sheri Gadberry This campaign encourages committed ing an organization as a beneficiary to and Endowment Development Manager Sarah VanderWalde attend the legacy donors to share their stories and a retirement account or life insurance 2018 CYJL conference. motivations for leaving a legacy with policy. Some donors choose to setup a Memphis legacy donors were among have made legacy commitments, as well family and friends. By doing so, they fund at the Jewish Foundation of Mem- the 18,000 who were honored at the first as greetings and reflections from Harold will inspire others to leave a legacy too, phis, which enables the donor to change Legacy Donor Appreciation Event spon- Grinspoon, founder of the Harold Grin- thereby increasing the number of donors beneficiaries without having to consult sored by the Harold Grinspoon Founda- spoon Foundation (HGF) and Winnie committed to organizations and com- an attorney. tion’s (HGF) LIFE & LEGACY® ini- Sandler Grinspoon, the Foundation’s munities throughout North America. The Life & Legacy initiative is support- tiative. The event, held virtually on May president. Jonah Kaplan, an award-win- Memphis Life & Legacy donors have ed by the Jewish Foundation of Memphis 25, celebrated each of the donors from ning Political and Investigative Report- made over 300 legacy commitments to 10 and led by Sarah VanderWalde, endow- LIFE & LEGACY’s 72 partner commu- er at WTVD, the ABC-owned station in local organizations including: ASBEE, ment development manager. To learn nities who are securing the Jewish fu- Raleigh-Durham, N.C., served as the Baron Hirsch, Beth Sholom, Bornblum more about how to support a Memphis ture through their legacy giving. evening’s host. A recording of the event Jewish Community School, Wendy and Jewish organization through a legacy gift, The evening featured the stories of can be found at https://www.youtube. Avron B. Fogelman Jewish Family Ser- contact Sarah at 901-767-7100 or email donors from across North America, who com/watch?v=c-D8LqkhVIQ. vice, Margolin Hebrew Academy, Mem- [email protected]. HW Plough Towers celebrates Father’s Day Baron Hirsch re-launches youth program with Tot Shabbat As the community emerges from the Parents have been inquiring about this pandemic, Baron Hirsch has begun a program and are eager to have their chil- re-launch of its Youth Program with a dren participate. special weekly program for its youngest “I am very excited about being in- members. volved in bringing Tot Shabbat to Baron Tot Shabbat is for toddlers through 1st Hirsch,” said one parent. “As parents, grade and meets each Shabbat at 10 a.m. we are always looking for quality pro- in the Mendelson Park and Playground grams, which can give our children rich and ends around the time of morning Jewish content, quality family time, and services. where they can be comfortable to be Held outside for safety, the program themselves.” is a way to begin to welcome children Tot Shabbat will continue to run each back to the synagogue after being un- week, weather permitting, throughout able to attend for the past year. Children the summer, and is open to all children Volunteer and Plough Towers board member Rayna Greenberg helps a and a parent come together for Shabbat without reservation. Plans are underway resident sign up for the new emergency response pendant. songs, games, story time and a kiddie to introduce more programs in the com- kiddush. ing weeks as well. For more information By Harleen Tague masks are still encouraged. Activities in- Tot Shabbat is run by young parents on Tot Shabbat, please contact the office There are many holidays in June: Na- clude Exercise on Wednesdays with Rob- in the congregation, and everyone has at 901-683-7485 or general@baron- tional Pen Pal Day, National Say Some- in; shopping trips with Emma; Tea with enjoyed coming together each week. hirsch.org. HW thing Nice Day, Global Running Day, Carol and HUD Tidbits with Audrey. World Bicycle Day, Flag Day, June- For more Plough Towers activities and teenth Day, but nothing more universal news please visit ploughtowers.org and Share Your Simcha? than Father’s Day, which falls on June the Plough Towers Facebook page. HW [email protected] • 901.763.2215 20, the Summer Solstice and the longest day of the year. Plough Towers wishes all fathers a most joyous day celebrating all the amazing things you do. Special events this month at Plough include a performance by the Memphis Hot Notes Ukulele Group on June 17 and Father’s Day Karaoke on June 18. The soon-to-be activation of Plough’s wireless Emergency Pendant System is another reason for celebration. The sys- tem will keep residents safe in case of an emergency. Residents and staff thank the board members who helped distrib- ute the pendants. 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Respite Care 901.763.2215 Safety Solutions memphis-169.comfortkeepers.com PAGE 6 | JUNE 17, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com Lin-Manuel Miranda and my German-Jewish grandma both made ‘the Heights’ what it is sher aufschnitt (cold cuts). at first from the Irish population, but Along the way we’d pass friends sit- fewer problems between the Jews and ting outside on folding chairs reading Hispanics. They didn’t mix a lot, but the German-language Aufbau news- there never was that much tension.” paper or bouncing grandkids on their The tension in recent decades has knees and reciting “Hoppe hoppe, Reit- been sparked by the area’s gentrifica- er” (Hop, Hop, Rider!). tion, which is pushing out Dominican In a 2020 exhibit titled “Refuge in families who have lived there for gen- the Heights,” the Leo Baeck Institute in erations. Many young Jews are again Manhattan recalled how the neighbor- calling the area home, either attracted hood in the shadow of the George Wash- (for a time) by affordable rents or the ington Bridge was, for German and proximity to Yeshiva University. Austrian Jews fleeing the Nazis, “fertile Miranda captures the dreams and ground upon which to build new lives.” frustrations of this barrio in transition in “In the Heights, refugees saw famil- music and words filled with warmth and iar names and faces, German-speaking pride, and it all seemed strangely famil- businesses and clubs, and Jewish insti- iar to me when I first watched the play. tutions established by those of East-Eu- That didn’t surprise him. ropean descent who had made their way “What’s wonderful about it,” Miranda uptown in the years prior,” according to told The Jewish Week during the 2008 Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera star in the film version of “In the the exhibit. “By the end of the 1930s, run, is the “older [Jewish] women who Heights” based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical about the approximately 37 percent of Wash- come up to me after the show and say, Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. ington Heights was Jewish, most Ger- ‘I lived on 173rd and Pinehurst in 1943, Credit: © 2021 Warner Bros. Ent. man-speaking.” and it felt just like that.’ We all have im- By Steve North The area long had a Puerto Rican and migrant parents and grandparents who (New York Jewish Week via JTA) – neighborhood. I saw that even if there Cuban component, but the large influx did a difficult job that nobody wants Several years before skyrocketing to su- were no Latino people in Washington of Dominicans beginning in the mid- to do, so that their kids could do better. perstardom with “Hamilton,” Lin-Man- Heights, it would still be a classic immi- 1960s turned Washington Heights into And people are responding to the uni- uel Miranda wrote the music and lyrics grant community, given the large num- “Quisqueya Heights” – an indigenous versal nature of that.” for the exuberant Broadway musical “In bers of German and later Russian Jews.” name for what became the Dominican The German Jewish “Breuer” com- the Heights.” The multiple Tony Award-winning Republic. While many of the older Jew- munity remains a presence in Wash- In the last act of the stage production, show, which ran on Broadway from 2008 ish immigrants stayed put, their children ington Heights, along with a separate a salsa-flavored celebration of the Lati- to 2011, has now gone Hollywood, with and grandchildren joined the Jewish ex- Jewish influence from Yeshiva U., but I no community of Manhattan’s Wash- the film version making its COVID-de- odus to the suburbs. Slowly the Bachen- know I won’t be able to find any bot- ington Heights neighborhood, a sign for layed debut on Friday. It’s a good time to heimer and Nussbaum families were re- tles of my Oma Jenny’s beloved “him- “Rosario’s Car and Limousine” service remember Washington Heights for what placed by the Benitez and Nunez clans. beersaft” (raspberry syrup) among the is taken down. Beneath it is the faded it was and is, and the role it still plays in Synagogues closed, the Aufbau gave “Productos Tropicales” now sold in the word “Bäckerei,” German for “bakery.” the New York Jewish narrative. way to the Dominican Times News, and bodegas of St. Nicholas Avenue. It is the only reference in the play to While I never lived there, my moth- it became easier to score an empanada She moved out of the area in the the heyday of another immigrant group er’s German-Jewish family did follow- than a Sachertorte. 1980s, but one great-aunt remained in that settled on Manhattan’s northern tip: ing their escape from Nazi Germany in The late Dr. Steven Lowenstein, au- her apartment on 180th Street until her German-Jewish refugees and Holocaust the 1930s, and after some years living thor of “Frankfurt on the Hudson,” the death in 2004 at age 95. When I asked survivors, about 20,000 strong. in the East Bronx, just across the Hen- definitive book on the German-Jewish Tante Herta if she minded being the When Miranda spoke to The Jewish ry Hudson Bridge from the Heights. I culture of Washington Heights, told me very last “yekke” in a building then Week in 2008, he said he wasn’t aware spent my childhood visiting my grand- in 2008 that the population change was filled with Dominicans, she said, “Why of the German-Jewish presence when he mother and her sister at 812 W. 181st a prime example of “ethnic succession.” should I mind? They’re nice people, and wrote the first draft of “In the Heights” St., along with countless other relatives “It’s a cyclical thing,” explained very nice to me.” as a Wesleyan University sophomore. in the surrounding area. Lowenstein, a distant cousin of mine Perhaps she saw in their lives a reflec- “But the summer after I wrote it,” he A typical day might include a stroll who grew up in the Heights, “and in tion of her own family’s struggles. Or, recalled, “I got a job at the Manhattan down the block to Gruenebaum’s bak- general, memory of the previous ethnic as Miranda put it, “At the end of the day, Times. I started writing articles, and ery for lebkuchen and water challah, as group fades quickly. In this case there it’s an immigrant community, no matter I learned a lot about the history of our well as a stop at Bloch and Falk for ko- was much hostility to the German Jews which immigrant group it is.” HW ‘Meet the Fockers’ has possibly the best representation of Jewish parents in film... I know it’s surprising, but the 2004 sequel to “Meet the Parents” actually got this one thing very right. fiancée Pam (Teri Polo), and this is the stay-at-home dad, and Roz or “Rozala” found each other – a sentiment that feels long-awaited meeting between the Fo- (Barbra Streisand) is no typical therapist quite powerful from an older Jewish ckers and the Byrnes. – she’s a sex therapist. This gorgeous couple. Roz is way more concerned that Immediately, the viewers are set up to couple reject the gender roles that are Greg is not a “so-so lover” and that Pam think that these people – a doctor and prevalent in traditionally depicted Jew- is regularly climaxing. They are not only a lawyer – are going to be stereotypi- ish marriages on the big screen. They liberal in their politics but in their con- cal Jewish parents contrasted by the ice aren’t uptight, neurotic or conserva- cept of Jewishness. From a mid-2000s cool and classy DeNiro. We know that tive. Rather, they’re quite the opposite comedy, that is beyond refreshing. they are Jewish, that they are in “ko- – there are plenty of references to their Representations of Jewish parents on Credit: Design by Grace Yagel sher” professions, and that they wanted liberal, hippie sensibilities. (Plus, Babs screen often make them seem that they their son to follow in their footsteps. has an insane kaftan collection through- do not like their children very much – However, “Meet the Fockers” ex- out the film.) or that their children are constantly dis- By Hannah Radley pertly flips viewers’ assumptions on Roz and Bernie wear their Jewishness appointing them. As a daughter of two “Meet the Fockers” was not univer- their head, all the while still portraying openly and proudly. We get to see Roz very Jewish parents, my experience has sally loved upon its premiere. It was Greg’s parents as deeply Jewish. with her natural curls out on display – been the opposite. If anything, there is kinda the opposite; the reviews around Jewish fathers on the big screen – and we get actual footage of her care- an abundance of love. The Fockers are the time were generally quite poor. The think Jim’s dad in “American Pie” (Eu- fully towel drying them! Here was curly so unconditionally proud of their child consensus was that the film was no- gene Levy), or Tevye in “Fiddler on the Jewish hair representation way before – their celebration of Greg’s 9th place where near as good as the original in- Roof” (Chaim Topol) – are typically “Broad City” or the works of Jenny ribbons rings very true to my experience stallment, “Meet the Parents.” portrayed as neurotic and controlling, Slate. growing up. It’s like the time my mum Sure, the 2004 sequel didn’t have the often with a desire to be more. Portray- Oh, and they are definitely very, very took me out to lunch even when I did initial painful comedy of Greg, Jewish als of Jewish mothers are often wrapped much in love. Their openness may be a badly on my exams, or the fact my dad and anxious, meeting the most WASPy up in pushiness and bossiness, a curious bit much for poor Greg, but they look will probably send this very piece to family – but there’s still plenty to cele- intersection where sexism and antisem- like they are having a lot more fun every person in his address book. (Hi, brate about “Meet the Fockers.” Name- itism meet. (Think of Howard’s moth- than the repressed Byrnes. The tram- Adam, Robin and James.) ly: Greg’s Jewish parents, Roz and Ber- er, Mrs. Debbie Wolowitz, in “The Big pling over and ignoring of boundaries In “Meet the Fockers,” we get to see nie. Bang Theory,” or the satire of a Jewish is something that is incredibly Jewish, two of the greatest Jewish actors play- “A doctor and a lawyer! What’s there mother, Naomi, in “Crazy Ex-Girl- but never depicted with such warmth ing an openly eccentric, openly sexual to worry about?” Jack Bryne, played by friend.”) and joy. and openly Jewish couple. There is an the suave and sophisticated Robert De- But Roz and Bernie are none of these Rather than get upset that their son authenticity here that shouldn’t be taken Niro, comments to Ben Stiller’s nervous stereotypes. For starters, Greg’s dad, is marrying a non-Jewish woman, they for granted: Roz and Bernie might just Gaylord “Greg” Focker before meeting Bernie, (Dustin Hoffman) is a former embrace her. Bernie and Roz are noth- be the greatest Jewish parents in popular his parents. Jack is the father of Greg’s lawyer who actually retired to be a ing but thrilled that Greg and Pam have culture. 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But just any action won’t Morgenstern said the results of the study shows el and issues important to the survival do. Voters of all political ideologies survey affirm CUFI’s key policy po- of the Jewish state still hold bipartisan firmly support maintaining existing sitions, such as supporting the Taylor (JNS) – Most Israelis believe the support. U.S. sanctions against Iran and using Force Act that restricts aid to the Pales- Hamas terror group must be crushed, Robert Jones, a partner with the Ida- sanctions to pressure Iran into end- tinian Authority if the pay-for-slay pro- that Israel’s “Operation Guardian of ho-based GS Strategy Group, which ing its malign behavior,” said Hagee. gram continues. the Walls” in the Gaza Strip last month joined with CUFI to conduct the survey, Greg Strimple, president of GS Strat- in response to Hamas rocket-fire was spoke about the results during a phone ‘Highly relevant policy positions’ egy Group, noted that the survey was ended prematurely, according to a new call last Monday with reporters. Strong majorities in both parties also taken prior to the recent conflict -be study. Eighty-two percent of those surveyed said that they would favor having the tween Israel and Hamas in the Gaza The poll was conducted by Midgam said that it was important for the Unit- Senate vote on re-entry to the 2015 Iran Strip, and that the number may provide Research and Consulting for the Mid- ed States to support Israel’s sovereignty nuclear deal, officially known as the insight into America’s response to the dle East Forum’s (MEF) Israel Victory and existence as a democracy, with 10 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, conflict. Project between May 27-31, about one percent responding that it was not im- currently being negotiated by officials “I think what you’re going to see in week after the end of Israeli’s 11-day air portant and 8 percent not sure. Half of from the Biden administration, as it these numbers is why there was such a campaign to degrade Hamas infrastruc- liberals surveyed said Israel was very would a treaty. tepid response from the Biden adminis- ture in the Gaza Strip. The survey asked important along with 66 percent of Democrats favored this action by 69 tration – that they did not take the safe 22 questions in Hebrew or Russian of conservatives; 81 percent of those who percent, with 61 percent of Independents and the more progressive side inside 503 Jewish Israeli respondents. The poll have a favorable opinion of U.S. Pres- and Republicans also favoring sending the Democratic Party to take a stronger has a margin of error of 4.4 percent. ident Joe Biden agreed that Israel was the deal for approval in the Senate. tack on Israel,” said Strimple. “When Eighty-two percent of respondents important. “It’s easy to try to characterize a poli- you look at this and put it in the con- agreed with the statement: “There can “Our friend and democratic ally, Is- cy position as being a right- or left-lean- text of what’s happening, Americans be no appeasing Hamas; only by defeat- rael, deserves U.S. support in its bat- ing policy position,” Ari Morgenstern, overwhelmingly view Israel as our most ing it unequivocally can we bring this tle against terrorist organizations, and CUFI’s senior director of policy and important ally in the Middle East, and conflict to an end.” clearly, the majority of the American communication said during the phone as such, they overwhelmingly support Sixty-eight percent believed the oper- people agree that it must retain the sov- call. “But the questions we asked per- Israel in terms of contrast with the Pal- ation ended prematurely and supported ereign right to self-defense and enjoy tained directly to highly relevant policy estinians.” HW the statement: “The operation should the benefits and duties that it extends,” have continued until Hamas’s ability CUFI founder and chairman Pastor John and will to attack Israel was destroyed Hagee was quoted as saying in the sur- and the hostages and bodies in Gaza vey results. “Americans want the U.S. were returned.” to support Israel’s sovereignty and ex- However, 74 percent of respondents istence as a democracy. Now that must FJFS Special Needs Coordinator thought that the government made the translate into unequivocal support for at the Memphis Jewish Community Center (MJCC) right decision in refraining from enter- degrading the terrorist threat.” This part-time, salaried position will be responsible for creating, ing Gaza in a ground operation. From April 26-29, the organization Even though 51 percent thought that conducted a telephone survey of 800 developing and implementing special needs services to include the operation was more successful than likely voters throughout the United family and caregiver support groups, community programs and 2014’s “Operation Protective Edge,” States, with 60 percent of respondents services for individuals with special needs of all ages. when asked who won the recent conflict reached via cell phone. 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Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, with Regarding the goal of any future op- concern matching the number of Ameri- eration, 29 percent believe that it should cans also worried about a nuclear North Largest Selection be the unconditional return of all Israe- Korea. li captives, 24 percent said to disarm The survey indicated 65 percent of of Kosher Wines Hamas and 22 percent want the next likely voters approved of the United round to deter Hamas and ensure peace States imposing new economic sanc- for the residents of the south. tions to combat Iran’s support and fi- “The poll results demonstrate that nancing of terrorism, with Democrats See Us for New Brands the Israeli public wants their leaders to supporting maintaining the United and All Styles of Kosher Wines From stop managing the conflict and begin States’ post-2018 posture towards Iran working to defeat Hamas, disarm it and by 31 percent, Independents by 43 per- Argentina, France, Australia, Chile, Italy return the Israeli captives,” said MEF cent and Republicans by 66 percent. 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Even among respondents who indicat- and Israel The Israeli Victory Project is a grass- ed low levels of concern over a nuclear roots Israeli movement led by the MEF, threat from Iran, 50 percent approved of CASE DISCOUNT AVAILABLE that brings together bereaved families, the posture. residents of the south, Israel Defense “Sixty-five percent of Americans in a Forces reservists, veterans and others to country that electorally on many issues is seek changes in government policy and really divided 50-50, we have almost two- promote the idea of an Israeli victory thirds of voters in agreement on some- and the resolution of the Israeli-Pales- thing,” said Jones. “That’s when you start tinian conflict.HW to see big, broad, bipartisan agreements.” Memphis and Germantown’s Wine and Liquor Superstore 6150 Poplar Avenue at Shady Grove (in Regalia) WEEKLY DEADLINE AT NOON 901.682.1333 • [email protected] on Wednedsay Week Prior to Publication PAGE 10 | JUNE 17, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com Special prayers for everything Ted has a new G-d’s handiwork. 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Amazing, By Ted Roberts work—a collection the Shabbos table, the newly delivered it comes back every year”) the ancients of stories designed You can learn a lot from your rabbi – infant. If he’s observant, he says the had numerous myths involving their you can also learn a lot from nature. proper prayer. If he’s your run-of-the- gods – the deliverers of spring. Their to make you laugh To watch a mama cat handle its young mill, semi-affiliated, gefilte fish-eating, explanations were poetic if not accurate and cry may be as informative as a chapter in Pesach-observant Israelite, maybe his – usually a variation involving evil Ha- $10.95 Genesis. heart speaks in its own language. May- des – the god of the underworld and his The “wired care” and affection she be he doesn’t know the proper words, capture of a beneficent goddess. Nature available at lulu.com exhibits is as strong a proof of a su- but deep down inside there’s a murmur mourned her departure, and the trees preme Creator as Genesis. She is a of thanks, appreciation as he glimpses shed their leaves like tears. All nature prime exhibit of the proof that some- the miracle even of his bodily functions, turned brown with grief and mourned Netanyahu’s where, somehow a power started and much less the blessing of sitting at the her departure. Somehow, she always maintains the engine of life we call the Shabbos table surrounded by loving escaped – at least temporarily. Nature political party says world. family. And if he doesn’t say, “Ha Motzi flared into life in wild exultation. The claims of ‘election Put a potted bulb, say an amaryllis, in Lechem Min Ha Oretz,” still he thinks trees fruited and the lowly grape vine a sunny window. When the warmth of how gracious of G-d to provide. leafed and offered its fruit. We call it fraud’ are different the sun radiates the green shoot from the He even notices for the first time that spring. from Trump’s earth, it seeks the sun. It leans into the the tulip tree beside the dining room These myths of gods and goddess- sun. And only by continuing to turn it window is displaying lavish pink blos- es, who misbehaved like their human By Ben Sales can you keep it straight. soms of spring. (Is there a special prayer counterparts, were prevalent at a time (JTA) – When Israeli Prime Minister Oddly, this plant – with no brain like for a tulip tree in full bloom? I’m only a when our prophets were explaining that Benjamin Netanyahu claims that his ri- us or even the cat – seeks its power scribbler – ask your rabbi.) The renew- an invisible presence of goodness was vals are perpetrating the “greatest elec- source. In a way it has no independence. al, the revival, the resuscitation of life driving nature. An ethical power whose toral fraud in the history of the country,” If it leans away from the sun – if it’s re- enhances our gratitude. greatest hope for man is to see his chil- he’s not actually talking about voter moved from the sun – it dies or is horri- But unlike the pagans our ancestors dren walk in the footsteps of their Cre- fraud or negating a peaceful transfer of bly distorted. encountered in Canaan and the various ator. HW power, his Likud party said. So is it with us with the exception theologies we were exposed to after Si- In a series of tweets in English last that sometimes we cannot find the sun nai, we are careful to worship the Cre- The syndicated humor of Ted, the Thursday, Likud sought to dispel the idea or since we are endowed with free will, ator, not His creation. We understood Scribbler on the Roof, has appeared in that Netanyahu was casting doubt on the choose the dark – not the sunlight. that the sun, moon, and throbbing sea newspapers around the US, on National actual results of the recent Israeli election But nobody can accuse us of ignoring are miraculous creations – visual sym- Public Radio, and numerous websites. or opposing a peaceful transfer of power. The tweets came after Netanyahu said in a speech that the incoming government Bill Maher defends Israel on his HBO set to replace him is the result of historic fraud and “endangers the State of Israel in show: ‘You can’t learn history from a way we haven’t seen for many years.” In the United States and Israel, the speech drew comparisons to then-President Don- Instagram’ ald Trump’s rhetoric ahead of the Jan. 6 By Gabe Friedman storming of the U.S. Capitol. The Twitter postings seemed designed (JTA) – Bill Maher spent nearly 10 panelist, countered Maher’s arguments, to rebut that comparison. minutes of his HBO talk show last Fri- saying that some of Israel’s attacks on “When PM Netanyahu speaks about day night defending Israel, bringing Gaza – which began after Hamas fired ‘election fraud’ he isn’t referring to the up ancient Jewish history and showing rockets at Israel on May 9 – should be vote counting process in Israel in which comparative maps of the state from its defined under international law as war he has complete confidence,” Likud early days to today. crimes. wrote. “There is also no question about The liberal comedian and political “War is a crime,” Maher responded, the peaceful transition of power. There commentator reserved a large portion saying that Hamas purposely hides its always has been a peaceful transfer of of his comments for those who have ammunition in places that house civil- power in Israel and there always will be.” criticized Israel before and during its re- ians. Rather, Likud said, Netanyahu’s claims cent military conflict with Hamas in the Maher then got into historical argu- of “fraud” refer to the incoming prime Gaza Strip. Maher took aim at the social ments. minister, Naftali Bennett, forming a co- media messages posted by celebrities “What if Canada fired 4,000 rockets alition with an Arab-Israeli party and such as model Bella Hadid that accused into America? Or Mexico? Which is an agreeing to support a centrist, Yair Lapid, Israel of war crimes. even better analogy, because we actual- as prime minister in two years. Before the “You can’t learn history from Insta- ly did steal the land from Mexico,” he election, Bennett had promised on live TV gram. There’s just not enough space,” said, comparing early American expan- that he would do neither of those things. Bill Maher talks about Israel on he said. sion to Israel’s occupation of parts of the “Right after the election, Bennett an episode of his HBO show “Real New York Times columnist Nicho- West Bank. “I would submit that Israel promptly violated each of these promis- Time with Bill Maher,” Credit: May las Kristof, appearing on the show as a did not steal anybody’s land. This is an- es,” Likud tweeted. 28, 2021. (Screenshot) other thing I’ve heard the last couple of But Bennett is hardly the first Israe- weeks, words like ‘occupiers’ and ‘col- li politician to break a promise about onizers’ and ‘apartheid,’ which I don’t forming a coalition – in recent years to think people understand the history Netanyahu’s benefit. Last year, centrist SERVICES AVAILABLE there. 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Fettuccine Alfredo Stay Connected By Seth Feibelman Stay Informed Fettucine Alfredo is a dish that makes Yes I would like to receive or most mouth’s water just thinking about renew my subscription to: it. The creamy sauce with pasta cooked THE HEBREW WATCHMAN to the right texture is always a crowd Memphis/MidSouth • Annual $36 ___ pleaser. But the origins of this dish Out-of-State • Annual $50 ___ might surprise you. JEWISH SCENE MAGAZINE Originally, Fettuccine Alfredo was 6 issues per year $25 _____ NOT a dish made with cream, mush- Receive both publications rooms, onions or even resembled what Mid-South for $50 • Out-of-State $60 we consider Alfredo to be now. It was simply pasta with butter and cheese cre- Enclosed is my check# ______for $______to ated for the wife of an Italian Restau- THE HEBREW WATCHMAN rateur for her upset stomach. Alfredo di PO Box 770846 Lelio, for whom Pasta Alfredo is named, Memphis, TN 38177-0846 prepared a wide pasta noodle with but- Name ter and cheese and his wife loved it so much, he added the dish to his menu. Address The dish did not gain popularity un- til two American actors, Douglas Fair- City banks and Mary Pickford enjoyed the Ingredients: Melt butter in a sauté pan and add on- St Zip dish on their honeymoon in Italy. They 1 lb Fettuccini Pasta ions and mushrooms. Once mushrooms loved it so much, they named Alfredo Salt are seared, add garlic and cook for 1 Phone the “King of the noodles” and sent him a ¼ lb Butter minute. Slowly stir in cream and bring fork and spoon made of solid gold. This 1 Minced Garlic Clove to a simmer. Add cheese a little at a time Email took off in America like a viral Tik Tok ¼ cup Diced Onion as it melts while constantly stirring so video with the press calling Alfredo’s 1 cup Diced Mushrooms the cheese does not stick to the bottom pasta “the rich stuff.” 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream of the pan. Once the cheese is incorpo- Now, you can find Pasta Alfredo on 1 ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese rated, give the sauce a taste and add salt nearly every American Italian restaurant Pinch of Salt and pepper as needed. menu. However, it is not as widely pop- Pinch of Pepper Once pasta is your desired tenderness, Please remember, we ular or available in Italy where it was Directions: strain and return to the pot. Pour the Al- want to hear all about considered a peasant dish. We have also Add pasta to a large pot of boiling fredo Sauce over the pasta and cook on Jewish Memphis. Please modified the original recipe to include salted water. The water should taste like medium for 1 to 2 minutes. This helps chicken, peas, mushrooms, and other the ocean and the pot should be large thicken the sauce while incorporating keep stories coming our ingredients to raise the original dish enough so the pasta does not clump to- the flavors into the pasta. Garnish with way. from just noodles, butter, and cheese. gether. chopped parsley if you like! HW

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