WESTCHESTER July 2019 -- Sivan-Tammuz 5779, Volume 25, Issue 7 Celebrating

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JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLYLife JEWISH NEWSPAPER FOR 25 YEARS Large Attendance at Mount Kisco Festival BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Croton-on-Hudson choir and bands conducted by Eddie Over fifteen hundred peo- Pleasant with vocal soloist ple attended the first- North- Cantor Lauren Fogelman plus ern Westchester Jewish Fes- Carla Friend, Founder and Ex- tival held in the Mount Kisco ecutive Director, Tkiya, who Village Lot on Sunday, June earlier entertained children 23rd. The event was hosted with books and small animal by BBYO; Congregation B’nai hand puppets. Israel of Armonk; Congrega- Kids feasted on home- tion Shir Shalom; Congrega- made hummus, prepared by tion Sons of Israel, Briarcliff Fiddle Heads Cooking Studio. Manor; Chabad of Bedford; A unique display was Eden Village Camp; First He- “Tzahal Shalom of Northern brew Congregation in Peek- Westchester (www.tzahalsha- skill; Hebrew Congregation of lom.org),” in its 13th year, Somers; J-Teen Leadership; bringing seven recently re- Mount Kisco Hebrew Congre- leased reservist officers from gation; PJ Library; Pleasant- Israel Defense Forces to North- ville Community Synagogue; ern Westchester Jewish com- Sprout Westchester; Temple munity, housed by host fami- Beth El of Northern West- lies as goodwill ambassadors chester; Temple Beth Elohim, for Israel and IDF, November At Young Judea Sprout Westchester Day Camp Exhibit, Hannah Gorin, 4 1/2. Brewster; Temple Beth Sha- Left to right: Challenge Island co-owners Stacey Piken, Jill Schantz; Harriett 10-20. lom; Temple Israel of Northern “Gigi” Zeller; Hudson Schantz; Jadon Schantz Also appearing were Jill 21st Century skills such as critical thinking skills as well Westchester; Temple Shaaray Schantz and partner Stacey cooperation, communication, as creativity. Tefila; Tzal Shalom; Westches- chester Community Mobilizer pursue outside of the walls of Piken, owners of Challenge Is- ter Jewish Council; Yorktown Tali Strom was asked. “We their synagogues for the larger land, an educational enrich- Jewish Center; and supported started talking to four rabbis Jewish community in North- ment company, featuring by UJA Federation of New York. in Northern Westchester. We ern Westchester. STEAM Building and cross- How did this event come had a conversation with them “They brought together curricular “and we enhance about, UJA Federation West- around what they may want to some of their lay leaders and invited all the Jewish institu- tions that play in Westchester to partner with them. We had about 20 host organizations and synagogues and various other institutions. They sat around the table for the last three months, building this event. UJA served as a pri- mary funder and sponsor and served as convener in order for these organizations to move forward.” Elaborate musical en- tertainment was provided by Kenny Green and the West- chester Klezmer Program; the Maccabeats; Temple Is- Temple Israel of Northern Westchester member Amy Hersh,Guitar, President Kenny Green, leading the Westchester Klezmer Program Abby Weinberger, 5 rael of Northern Westchester, Steve Samuels. Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com Harriet Schleifer Elected American Jewish Jeanette and Fred Begart of Mamaroneck Committee President Donate to Rebuild IDF Synagogue Harriet Schleifer has been elected president of the Friends of the Israel American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Defense Forces (FIDF) Jewish advocacy organization. The first woman to head supporters Fred and Jean- AJC since its founding in 1906, Schleifer was elected by nette Bogart of Mama- AJC’s Board of Governors during the June AJC Global roneck and Boca Raton, Forum. She succeeds John Shapiro. Florida, recently donated “I am deeply honored, and thankful, to be entrust- $60,000 to rebuild the ed with leading over the next three years, in partnership synagogue on the Israel with AJC staff and lay leaders, the most dynamic, pio- Defense Forces (IDF) Kis- neering and effective organization in American Jewish sufim Base, which houses life,” said Schleifer. “I am a great believer in the value of the 414th Nesher Field Intelligence Battalion and a rotation of infantry units. The synagogue, along Jewish advocacy. AJC is helping transform and ensure with a Torah scroll, used by IDF soldiers, was destroyed by a Hamas rocket. the Jewish future.” Following the attack, FIDF launched a campaign on May 29 to raise $60,000 to rebuild the syna- AJC CEO David Harris said, “Harriet Schleifer’s gogue and an additional $43,000 to dedicate a new Torah scroll. Upon hearing of the campaign, the passion for the Jewish people, for core American demo- Bogarts donated the full amount needed to repair the synagogue. Thanks to their support, the syna- cratic values, for Israel, for Yiddishkeit, combined with gogue should be rebuilt by September. her unbounded energy are distinctive attributes that, “We feel privileged to be able to contribute to the wonderful efforts of Friends of the IDF in under her leadership, will propel AJC’s pioneering work supporting the brave men and women of the IDF,” said Fred Bogart. “These soldiers risk their lives in confronting the many challenges facing Jews in the to defend the Jewish homeland on the Gaza border, so helping to restore this place of spirituality is U.S., Israel and around the world.” an honor for us.” A resident of Chappaqua, Schleifer has been in- The Bogarts will be recognized for their donation with a plaque in the synagogue. They will be volved with AJC since 2004, first as a member and then invited to the synagogue’s reopening and have an opportunity to meet the soldiers and commanders president of the AJC Westchester/Fairfield Regional Of- of the Kissufim Base. fice. She joined AJC’s national Board of Governors (BOG) Harriet Schleifer In addition to this generous donation, FIDF is still looking for $43,000 to replace the Torah in 2007 and has served on the AJC Executive Council scroll donated in memory of Holocaust survivors, which was also destroyed by the Hamas rocket since 2013. From 2014 to 2016, Schleifer served as chair of Project Interchange, AJC’s educational attack. program that has brought to Israel more than 6,000 leaders from across the U.S. and other countries “The soldiers of the Kissufim Base work along the dangerous Gaza border to ensure the safety around the world, and as Chair of AJC’s Board of Governors from 2016 to 2019. of the state of Israel,” said Susan Levin-Abir, FIDF Palm Beach/Broward Executive Director. “Rebuild- “As a child of Holocaust survivors from Poland, Jewish continuity is so much a part of my being. ing the synagogue will raise the morale of the soldiers, and return a center for prayer, celebration, I want to be sure we are always in a position of strength, creating our own destiny,” said Schleifer, and spirituality that was lost.” who has also served as president of her Conservative synagogue in Westchester. “Knowing our his- Photos: Courtesy of FIDF. tory, our tradition is vital to understanding and honoring the past, confronting the challenges we face as Jews today and readying for future tasks.” The directorship position in the AJC Central Europe office in Warsaw was endowed and is dedi- New Directors Announced at Temple Sholom cated to the memory of her parents, Rubin and Frances Partel. They arrived in New York City in 1947, Temple Sho- tion as Director of individuals with learning dis- with the assistance of HIAS, to resettle and start anew in the U.S. lom (300 East Schools,” said Exec- abilities. “They instilled in my sister and me identity, memory and remembrance, resilience of the hu- Putnam Avenue, utive Director Eileen In his new role of Senior man spirit, coping with tragedy but having to live a life and still remember,” Schleifer said of her Greenwich, CT) has Robin. “We know Rabbinic Fellow/Director of parents in an interview with the Jerusalem Post at the opening of AJC Central Europe in March 2017. announced that ef- David will bring his Judaic Studies, Rabbi Kevin Earlier in her career, Schleifer practiced law with a focus on education and has extensive pro- fective July 1, 2019, passion for learn- will assist in creating a vibrant fessional and personal experience representing students with special needs. Together with her hus- current Nursery ing and Judaism to Jewish learning environment band, Dr. Leonard Schleifer, they helped revitalize what is now named the Chapel Haven Schleifer School Director this new role, and for all students, implementing Center, a residential school and organization in New Haven, Connecticut, that provides services for David Cohen will many of our Temple family programs and services, people with developmental and social disabilities. take on the role of families are thrilled and providing support and Other senior AJC officers elected at the AJC Global Forum include: Anthony Meyer, Chair, Director of Schools to have him oversee mentorship for the religious Board of Governors; Matthew Bronfman, Chair, Board of Trustees; Steven Wisch, Associate Chair, at Temple Sholom, the educational pro- school staff. “We are excited Board of Trustees; Cliff Goldstein, Associate Chair, Board of Trustees; Kim Pimley, Chair, Advocacy; and Senior Rabbinic David Cohen grams in both the to have Kevin Peters expand Michael Tichnor, Chair, Leadership Development; Matthew Coen, Chair, Global Communications; Fellow Kevin Pe- nursery school and his role to include Director of Frank Linde, Treasurer/Secretary; and David Berz, Associate Treasurer/Budget Committee. ters will oversee the religious the religious school.” Judaic Studies,” said Robin. school curriculum and faculty Kevin Peters first came “Rabbi Kevin has been work- at the Temple Sholom Learn- to Temple Sholom in 2018 as ing closely with David Cohen ing Center as the Director of a Rabbinic Fellow. to review the reli- Judaic Studies. He recently gradu- gious school cur- Since joining the Selma ated with an MA riculum and to get Maisel Nursery School in 2016, from the William the resources in Cohen has succeeded in keep- Davidson Gradu- place for the com- ing the nursery school on the ate School of Jew- ing school year. cutting edge of early childhood ish Education at We are confident education. Not only has he the Jewish Theo- that his input and transformed the curriculum logical Seminary, feedback will en- with STEAM-based learning, and is currently hance the Learn- but he has also expanded the a fourth year rab- ing Center experi- Rabbi Kevin Peters school to include a full-day binical student ence.” program for children as young at JTS. Before at- For more in- as six weeks old, as well as a tending JTS, Peters worked formation about the Temple new summer program for ris- in the field of developmental Sholom Learning Center or ing 3’s, 4’s and 5’s. disabilities with the goal of Selma Maisel Nursery School, June 3 - Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism “Over the past few making Jewish communal contact David Cohen at 203- June 17 - Introducing AJC’s New National President - Westchester’s Harriet Schleifer months, we’ve been preparing and educational environments 869-7191 or david.cohen@tem- David Cohen for his new posi- more inclusive and sensitive to plesholom.com. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 2 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com OU Women’s Initiative Holds First Lay Taking Music to the Ball Park and Greater Heights STAFF REPORT The Mets, for example, Summit Addressing Challenges of Modern finally had Ethan perform On Father’s Day, Ethan Donn last year after 3 years of made his Father and Family proud. contact.” Communal Leadership The 18 year old performed the song, In Westchester, The Orthodox Union Erica Brown, Avital Chizhik- G-d Bless America, in front of thou- Ethan has performed Women’s Initiative hosted its Goldschmidt, Allison Josephs, sands, before the Mets Game at the National Anthem for inaugural Leadership Summit, Chani Neuberger, Amy Katz, CitiField. teams such as the West- a lay leadership conference Dr. Leslie Ginsparg Klein, Dr. A recent graduate of White chester Knicks, Iona Col- designed to encourage and Marian Stoltz-Loike, Miriam Plains High School, Ethan is autis- lege Men’s and Women’s develop women serving as lay L. Wallach, Suzy Schwartz, tic and not very verbal,” explains his Basketball and the Rock- leaders within their communi- Dr. Linda Goldmintz, Judith Father Jeff. “One of the things that land Boulders Baseball ties. The 100 participants were Rubin, Rachel Cyrulnik, Faige Ethan excels in is music. team. nominated by 56 communi- Horowitz, Tamar Snyder, Dr. Ethan has overcome his dis- He has also per- ties around the United States, Rochelle Cooper Schneider, ability and performs at the highest formed for St. John’s, Se- Canada, Israel, the United Susan Weiss, Cynthia Darrison levels. When Ethan sings or per- ton Hall and Rutgers Col- Kingdom and South Africa to and Lisa Schneider – delivered forms on his violin or piano, one lege Basketball teams and attend the summit which took workshops, sessions and other can’t tell that Ethan has autism.” has sung several times at place May 20-21 at the Hilton presentations throughout the Always very musical, Ethan is the Yeshiva Maccabees Ethan and Jeff Donn Woodcliff Lake in New Jersey. program. a songwriter and has played the vio- Basketball games. Earlier the chance to sing the National An- Meira Donath of White Plains “The goals of the program lin and piano since he was a toddler. this year, he vocalized in the chorus them at the Yankees Game on Sat- and Judy Friedman of New Ro- were to nurture lay leadership, The White Plains resident is cur- at Carnegie Hall. Ethan also has a urday, July 20. “Unfortunately Ethan chelle represented the West- Judy Friedman of New Rochelle enhance leadership skills and rently working with a voice teacher. credit on IMDB for a song he wrote will be away out of the country that chester Community. create a collaborative space,” Ethan’s Father enthusiasti- for the movie Victims, currently day,” Jeff laments. “Ethan is going to Sessions focused on ship strengths and work-life said Founding Director of the cally has become his sons’ “so called playing on Amazon Prime. Israel with Yachad on the Yad B’Yad leadership strategy and com- balance, community spiritual OU Women’s Initiative Dr. Adi- agent,” getting bookings for various Ethan loves to get up in front of program and will be in Israel for 5 munication, public speaking, growth, board and donor rela- na Shmidman. “It was inspir- singing engagements. a crowd. As the family of 5 are mem- weeks over the summer. (Saying no engaging and retaining vol- tions and other lay-leadership ing to see a group of women, “With regards to booking Na- bers of Young Israel of White Plains, to the Yankees, after 4 years of reach- unteers, creating compelling challenges for 21st century incredibly diverse in age, expe- tional Anthem appearances, I reach Ethan has entertained at the Shul ing out to them was painful!) But we programming, effective use Orthodox women. Expert lec- rience and hashkafa, coming out to all the sports teams. Some are Dinner the past several years, singing are also Shomer Shabbat, so that day of social media, honing and turers, educators and lead- together to share their passion very responsive. Some I have to con- the National Anthem and Hatikvah. would have been problematic.” growing one’s personal leader- ers in the field – including: continued on page 11 stantly call, in some cases for years. Recently, Ethan was offered Maybe next year…

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Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 3 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Scarsdale Women Help Brighten Day Camp Robert Kraft Announces New Foundation Experience for Underserved Children to Fight Anti-Semitism Seven Scarsdale women rolled up their sleeves on Fri- day, June 14 to help brighten up the facilities at Bronx House Day Camp which is lo- cated on the grounds of UJA- Federation of New York’s Hen- ry Kaufmann Campgrounds. The women, part of the UJA Scarsdale Freebirds - a group of vibrant and caring women who choose to devote their time and talent outside the home - spent the day paint- ing bleachers and organizing sports equipment at the camp which will welcome camp- ers beginning June 27. Bronx House Day Camp is a UJA non- profit partner that provides underserved children from the New York City area with an outdoor summer camp experi- ence.

[l-r] Scarsdale residents Margot Mil- berg, Dena Caoine, Stephanie Brody, Left to right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Robert Kraft and Genesis Prize Foundation Chairman Stan Pam Frankel Stein, Leesa Suzman, Polovets Vivian Sklar, Rochelle Waldman help On June 20, 2019, the Laure- he would forgo the $1 million mon- combating the scourge of anti- prepare Bronx House Day Camp for summer. The Camp is located on the grounds of UJA’s Henry Kaufmann Camp- ate of the 2019 Genesis Prize, Rob- etary award so that the funds could Semitism, my solemn ambition is grounds. ert Kraft, was honored at a gala be granted to initiatives combat- to counter all forms of intolerance ceremony in Jerusalem. Prime ing anti-Semitism, the Boycott, in the spirit of the ancient Jewish Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Divestment and Sanctions move- value of tikkun olam – to heal and Security Funding Announced for Nonpublic Schools and Genesis Prize Foundation ment (BDS), and other efforts to repair the world.” Chairman Stan Polovets bestowed delegitimize Israel. This is in line “From Pittsburgh to Paris, and Day Camps the award on Kraft in front of an with the tradition established by from San Diego to Berlin, Jewish Teach NYS, a project of the Orthodox Union and a leading audience of 600 Israeli and inter- previous Genesis Prize Laureates, communities have been under at- advocate for equitable funding for New York State’s nonpublic national dignitaries. who have “re-gifted” their awards tack,” said Stan Polovets. “We can schools, lauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement of an The $1 million Genesis Prize, to philanthropic causes they sup- no longer be complacent or pre- additional $20 million in safety and security grant funding dubbed “the Jewish Nobel” by port. tend these are isolated incidents. Time to nonpublic schools and day camps at risk of hate crimes, Magazine, honors extraordi- Kraft used his acceptance Make no mistake; the wave of bringing the total tally for security funding to $60 million. nary individuals for outstanding speech to announce the establish- anti-Semitism is rising once again. The new funding is in addition to the $40 million ap- professional achievement, contri- ment of a foundation dedicated to Tonight, we stand together with proved in the FY 2020 budget in April. bution to humanity, and commit- combating anti-Semitism. Kraft Robert Kraft in our determination “Together, with the support of our partners – including ment to Jewish values. Previous has already raised over $30 million to turn back this tide of darkness nonpublic schools, parents and even the students themselves honorees include U.S. Supreme at its launch by seeding the foun- and to channel significant human – our community has raised our collective voice and advo- Court Justice Ruth Bader Gins- dation with a $20 million personal and financial resources toward cated respectfully but forcefully for the necessary funding to burg; philanthropist and former donation and two $5 million gifts, this goal.” ensure the safety of our students,” said Orthodox Union Presi- New York City Mayor Michael including one by Chelsea Football The Genesis Prize is a global dent Moishe Bane. Bloomberg; actor, producer and Club owner Roman Abramovich. award created to celebrate Jewish The Orthodox Union, through its state advocacy opera- peace activist Michael Douglas; Kraft invited other philanthro- achievement and contribution tion, Teach Coalition, has not only fought for this latest grant and “Fiddler to the world” maestro pists to join him in making contri- to humanity. Launched in 2013, Itzhak Perlman. butions to fund this foundation to the Prize is financed through a and other funding on the national, state and city levels, but Moishe Bane has also recently hired full-time staff to provide direct assis- Prime Minister Netanyahu fight anti-Semitism. permanent endowment of $100 tance to schools and synagogues to help them apply for the grants. said, “I am delighted to welcome “The new foundation I am million established by The Gen- “Feeling safe in their places of learning is every student’s universal right, and we are extremely Robert Kraft to the august family announcing tonight is a platform esis Prize Foundation. All previous grateful to Governor Cuomo and our legislators in the Senate and Assembly, who have taken the time of Genesis Prize Laureates. This to galvanize the global fight against Laureates have selected causes to hear our concerns and calls for more funding,” said Orthodox Union Executive Vice President Al- prestigious award honors Robert’s anti-Semitism, uniting all people about which they are passionate len Fagin. generous life-long philanthropy, of good conscience around this and donated prize funds to phil- “This new allocation of an additional $20 million will go a long way towards ensuring New York- his commitment to the Jewish goal,” said Robert Kraft. “My vi- anthropic initiatives supporting ers stay safe no matter where they are,” said Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein. “I thank As- people, and his love for Israel. It sion is to work to end the violence these causes. These initiatives sembly Speaker Heastie and Governor Cuomo for securing this long overdue funding. The safety and also recognizes his principled against Jewish communities. To have included support of social security of our children must be our number one concern. As a member of the Assembly, I have been stand against anti-Semitism and counter the normalization of anti- entrepreneurship based on Jew- advocating for security funding since the day I took office and I am grateful that the Governor and efforts by our enemies to under- Semitic narratives that question ish values, inclusiveness of inter- my Assembly colleagues recognize the significance of this funding and the difference it will make in mine the State of Israel through Israel’s right to exist, disguised married families in Jewish life, keeping thousands of New Yorkers safe.” BDS and other similar campaigns. as part of legitimate debate on improving the lives of individuals Teach NYS, a division of the Orthodox Union’s Teach Coalition, was founded in 2013 to advo- Israel does not have a more loyal campuses and in the media. To with special needs, helping to alle- cate for equitable government funding for New York nonpublic schools to increase security, enhance friend than Robert Kraft.” educate, to inform, and to heal viate the global refugee crisis, and education and defray higher tuition costs. For more information, visit http://teachnys.org. Kraft previously announced inter-communal relations. In advancing women’s equality.

Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 4 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com ADL Welcomes Establishment of Office for Prevention Met Council on Jewish Poverty of Hate Crimes ADL (the Anti-Defama- simply unacceptable,” said in 1913 in response to an es- Honors Congressman Engel tion League) welcomes Mayor Evan R. Bernstein, ADL NY/ calating climate of anti-Sem- de Blasio’s announcement re- NJ Regional Director. “Hate itism and bigotry, its time- cently that more will be done crimes demand priority at- less mission is to protect the to strengthen and improve tention because of their spe- Jewish people and to secure NYC’s hate crime prevention cial impact; not only do they justice and fair treatment for and response efforts, includ- cause substantial harm to all. Today, ADL continues to ing through the City’s newly- the victim, but they damage fight all forms of hate with the established Office for the the fabric of our society and same vigor and passion. ADL Prevention of Hate Crimes. Ac- fragment communities. We is the first call when acts of cording to NYPD data released are grateful to all City leaders anti-Semitism occur. A global in June, 184 hate crimes were and community members leader in exposing extremism, reported thus far in 2019 – a who come together to send delivering anti-bias education 64% increase compared to last a strong and unified message and fighting hate online, ADL’s year – with 110 anti-Semitic in- that hatred and bigotry will ultimate goal is a world in cidents comprising the major- not be tolerated in our city.” which no group or individual ity of these incidents. ADL is a leading anti- suffers from bias, discrimina- “These numbers are hate organization. Founded tion or hate.

NY State Office of Victim Services Partners with Nonprofits Congressman Eliot Engel (left) and Jeffrey A. Moerdler, recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award. to Create New York Crime Victims Legal Help The Met Council on Jewish Poverty honored Congressman Eliot Engel in early June at their An- The New York State Office directory to get information advocates and service providers nual Legislative Breakfast and awarded him their “Fighting Hate and Anti-Semitism Award” for his of Victim Services recently and assistance and if nec- also can use the screening tool work in Congress as both chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and member of the House announced that an online re- essary, find an attorney. To and legal help directory to assist Anti-Semitism Task Force. Engel was presented the award by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. source connecting crime vic- help ensure that a network of individuals they serve and crime “I am so honored to receive the Fighting Hate and Anti-Semitism Award from the Met Council tims with information and free attorneys is available to assist victims can connect with Office on Jewish Poverty,” stated Congressman Engel. “As Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee legal assistance is now avail- victims, the Office of Victim of Victim Services-funded pro- and a member of the House Anti-Semitism Task Force, combating hate and anti-Semitism remains a able in Westchester County, Services also has provided grams that can provide counsel- huge priority of mine, especially in these trying times. The rise in anti-Semitism cannot be ignored allowing victims to learn about nearly $16 million in federal ing, shelter and other assistance, or swept under the rug, nor can the rise in Islamophobia, racism, and other forms of hatred. We need their rights and connect with funding to 61 victim assis- in addition to helping them ap- to be clear that those who seek to tear us apart because of our religion, race, or background are un- resources or legal representa- tance programs throughout ply for financial assistance from American and have no place in our society. I thank the Met Council not just for this award, but for the tion to ensure their interests the state, including New York the agency. outstanding work they do in unifying our community.” are represented. This was es- City. The funding has al- New York Crime Victims tablished using $1.5 million in lowed those programs to hire Legal Help focuses on the most federal funds secured by the attorneys and other staff to common civil legal problems state agency, New York Crime represent victims’ interests identified by crime victims and Victims Legal Help. as needed. service providers through a Many victims of crime The Office of Victim needs assessment conducted have legal needs resulting Services received the $1.5 by the Center for Human Ser- from their victimization – as- million grant for the project vices Research: family, housing, sistance with housing or cus- from the federal Office for finances, employment, and im- tody matters, for example – Victims of Crime and part- migration matters. Pro Bono Net but are unsure where to turn nered with the Empire Jus- and the Empire Justice Center for help. This user-friendly, tice Center, Pro Bono Net and also identified legal advocates online resource makes it eas- the University at Albany’s who assist crime victims us- ier for those individuals to get Center for Human Services ing the website and recruited the assistance they need. Research to develop the re- trained law student volunteers “In the months since the source, which assists crime who staff the website’s live chat New York Crime Victims Legal victims outside of New York function. Help resource has gone online, City. Civil legal resources can The Office of Victim Ser- it has proven to be a guidepost be scarce or difficult to ac- vices provides a safety net for for individuals who are strug- cess in the rest of the state, crime victims and/or their fam- gling to piece their lives back particularly in rural commu- ily members, helping eligible together after they’ve been nities. individuals with medical and victimized,” Office of Victim The resource features a counseling expenses, funeral Services Director Elizabeth user-friendly screening tool and burial expenses, lost wages Cronin said. “With the contin- that allows crime victims and support, in addition to other ued expansion of this service, to identify what legal needs assistance, all at no cost to tax- more victims will be able to they may have and then lo- payers. The agency also funds learn about their rights and cate relevant resources; a more than 200 victim assistance access local legal resources to searchable legal service help programs that provide direct help them navigate civil mat- directory with filters to iso- services, including counseling, ters involving housing, immi- late organizations that can advocacy and legal services, gration, family court, social assist with specific issues; a among other help, across the services, and more.” self-help resource library to state. For more information, eli- Crime victims who live inform them of their rights; gibility guidelines and to locate or have a civil legal issue can and a live chat function to a victim assistance program, use the Crime Victims Legal access referral information visit ovs.ny.gov or call 1-800-247- Help screening tool and online in real time. Crime victim 8035. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 5 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com sept 9 july

On September 9, WJCS hosts the 10th Point Golf Outing at The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale, will Willow Ridge Country Club, Harrison, to benefit the POINT be featuring a Live Butterfly Exhibit through August 3. For more Community. Register at WJCS.com/swing information call 723-3470. july calendar

July 6 July 14 UPCOMING Laura Benanti gives her first solo show in New York with a Caramoor Summer Family Day will be held from 1-4pm at The Bruce Museum, The National Hadassah Convention will be held July 15-18 at The debut in the Venetian Theatre, Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah at 8pm. 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Ct., For more information visit brucemu- Sheraton Times Square, NYC. The Hadassah Westchester Dinner will For tickets visit caramoor.org seum.org take place on July 15 at Molyvos Restaurant, 871 Seventh Avenue, NYC. For questions and to RSVP email [email protected] July 8 July 18 Friends of the FIDF Real Estate Division will host their 8th annual Golf At 1:30pm, author Roslyn Rothstein will discuss her book, Bubby’s A new course, The New American Judaism: How Jews Practice Their Outing at Glen Oaks Country Club, 175 Post Road, Old Westbury. To Stories at the Bronxville Public Library, 201 Pondfield Road, Bronx- Religion, will be taught by Rabbi Molly Karp on 9 Wednesday morn- attend the day- long event call 212-244-3118. ville. For details call 337-7680. ings: August 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9:30 am-12pm in a private home. On September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2 at 9:30am-11:30 am, class will meet July 9 July 25 at Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle. To At 12:45 pm, Hadassah Westchester, 10 New King Street, suite 202, At 12:45 pm, Hadassah Westchester, 10 New King Street, suite 202, learn more or to register contact [email protected] White Plains, is featuring a Mah Jongg Tournament and Fundraiser. White Plains, is holding a Canasta Fundraiser. Call 937-3151 to reg- Call 937-3151 to sign up. ister. Starting July 8 and continuing for 6 Mondays, The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus is offering free Singing lessons to men through- At 7pm, The Jewish Climate Action Network NYC will be holding an July 26 out the County. Keith Harris will lead the group starting at 6:45pm, at end of the year picnic in Riverside Park. Email [email protected] for Temple Sholom, Greenwich, Ct., will host Shabbat on the Sound, an Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue, White Plains. Enter exact location. annual outdoor Shabbat experience at Tod’s Point in Greenwich. through back entrance. Register in advance to chordsmen.org or call Starting at 5:30pm, a Tot Shabbat service will begin that evening, 298-7464 and leave message. The ADL and The National Constitution Center will sponsor the 20th followed by wine and cheese at 6pm and then a musical Kabbalat Anniversary Annual Supreme Court Review 2019 from 12-2pm, dis- Shabbat service for all ages at 6:30pm. Guests are encouraged to The Derfner Judaica Museum at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is cussing the important cases of the term at ADL, 605 Third Avenue, bring lawn chairs and their own dairy or vegetarian dinner to enjoy. featuring From Eastern Bloc to the Bronx: Early Acquisitions from the NY. Attendees will be able to receive CLE credits for New York. To All attendees must register to park by contacting Alice Schoen at Art Collection until August 25, at 5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale. To RSVP contact Erin Kuchar at [email protected] 203-542-7165 or email [email protected] learn more, call 718-581-1596.

The JCC of Mid Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, is offering Exhibition Featuring the Workplace on Television Summer SAT, ACT and essay writing courses in July and August. Con- House Communications Di- tact Lisa Itzkowitz at [email protected] to learn more. at The Jewish Museum others’ identities, or strive to be rector Toby Ziegler gets Toby’s The Jewish Museum will the Collection, “Television and sensitive but are tone-deaf to the rabbi to incorporate the issue SAVE THE DATE: August 18 – The Jewish Heritage Festival will take present Television and Beyond: Beyond” draws inspiration from implications of their words, lead- of capital punishment into a place from noon to 6pm at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Call Westches- Workplace Encounters from the Museum’s National Jewish ing to situations where language sermon, hoping to influence ter Jewish Council at 328-7001 for details. July 12, 2019 to March 20, 2020, Archive of Broadcasting. becomes charged. Toby to speak to the President featuring a selection of televi- Workplace sitcoms and The clip reel on view in the about it. Bicycle Sundays, co-sponsored by Con Edison and New York Presbyte- sion clips exploring interac- dramas have long been an im- exhibition includes such settings Located on New York rian Hospital will be held September 8, 15, 22 and 29 from Exit 22 at the tions in the workplace from portant staple of television pro- as Mad Men’s Sterling Cooper City’s famed Museum Mile, County Center to Exit 4 at Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, from 10 amto 2pm. classics such as The West Wing gramming, creating situations agency and The West Wing’s 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Call 864-PARK or visit parks.westchestergov.com for more information. and contemporary programs where diverse people, including White House. On Mad Men, Street, New York City, the Jew- like Atlanta and The Marvelous colleagues of different religions, Don Draper and his colleagues ish Museum is a distinctive hub Mrs. Maisel. One of seven sec- races, and beliefs, can interact. struggle to secure an account for art and Jewish culture for JULY tions that make up the Jewish These interactions can bring out from a Jewish-owned depart- people of all backgrounds. The July 3 Museum’s third floor collec- discomfort such as when, for ex- ment store. In The West Wing, public may call 212.423.3200 or From 5-10pm, The Kensico Dam Music Fest and Fireworks will be held tion exhibition, Scenes from ample, people are insensitive to a friend and colleague of White visit TheJewishMuseum.org in Valhalla. For more information go to parks.westchestergov.com Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 6 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com The 20th Annual Stein Lecture on Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease On Thursday May 30, almost 100 Westchester residents braved the rain, wind and severe thunder- storms to attend The New Jewish Home’s 20th An- nual Stein Lecture on Dementia and Alzheimer’s Dis- ease at the Sarah Neuman Campus in Mamaroneck. The New Jewish Home is a comprehensive, mission- driven healthcare system serving older New Yorkers since 1848. Keynote speaker Dr. Tia Powell, Director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, was on hand to discuss her new book, “Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End,” and to deliver a critically important message: “Dementia is not only about loss – it’s also about the preservation of dignity and hope.” In his opening remarks, Dr. Jeffrey I. Farber, President and CEO of The New Jewish Home, said, “Dementia is the disease that Americans fear the most. There is no cure. Here at The New Jewish Home we see how it impacts our residents and families. So, we focus on providing good care and comfort.” Dr. Farber added that both the Manhattan and Westchester campuses of The New Jewish Home have earned accreditation from Comfort Matters, a nationwide dementia care education and research program dedicated to improving the quality of care and life for people with dementia. Accreditation validates that an organization has taken extra steps to prepare for the care of persons with dementia. During her presentation, Dr. Powell noted that The New Jewish Home and Sarah Neuman have in place the best practices in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. UJA Federation of New York’s Westchester Celebration 2019 $500 voucher for Five hundred guests joined UJA-Federation of New York for a performance by The Beach Boys Angie’s List members. at the historic Capitol Theatre in Applies to complete kitchen or bathroom renovation. Port Chester. The event, which took place on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, honored longtime lead- ers Martine and Stanley Fleish- man of Harrison and the Kirsh Ferrari’s Kitchens & Baths, Ltd. is a premiere kitchen Family siblings, Linda Mirels, Wendy Fisher, and Philip Kirsh and bathroom showroom located in Elmsford, NY. of New York City. 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Goldstein, UJA-Federation’s CEO welcomed the community, and, Jeff Schoenfeld, UJA’s President, bath a reality. introduced the evening’s honorees. “It’s a special privilege for me to pay tribute to our honorees tonight, who through their leadership and commitment, to causes near and far from home, have changed so many lives in powerful ways,” Schoenfeld said. “Yes, they have given generously, but they have also given their time, their talents, and their leadership over so many years to support UJA directly, and so many aspects of our mission – educa- tion, the arts, Jewish community, social justice, Israel and so much more.” Martine Fleishman and Linda Mirels accepted the honor on behalf of their spouse and siblings, re- spectively, thanking the guests for their support of an organization they care about deeply. Kosher Kitchen Experts “From Jerusalem to Westchester, UJA’s mission remains the same. We touch every aspect of the Jewish journey from cradle to grave, building strong communities at every stage,” said Martine Fleish- man. “We are not just part of UJA, UJA is part of us. We have walked the walk and learned from the ground up,” Mirels said. “From volunteering in the field with our children by our sides, to pouring over grant ap- plications late into the night, there isn’t a part of UJA we haven’t been privileged to engage with and we aren’t done yet!!!” The Beach Boys took the stage at 8:45 p.m., when they brought the crowd to its feet. After the con- cert, guests enjoyed dessert and drinks at an after-party. Lois Kohn-Claar and Gary Claar of Scarsdale, Alisa and Dan Doctoroff of New York City, Judy and Lic.# WC12758-H05 / Fully Insured / EPA Lead-Safe Certified NAT-41547-2 Jack Stern of Rye and Susie and Jeff Stern of New York City (formerly of Scarsdale) served as event chairs. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 7 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Economic Development Partnerships Between Israel and New York Announced by Governor Cuomo On June 24, Cuomo was a Upon landing in Israel, Gov- anti-Semitism and appreciate ev- chutes, after testing completed by guest on The Roundtable with ernor Andrew Cuomo met with erything you are doing to combat NUAIR at the New York UAS Test Alan Chartock on WAMC North- President Reuven Rivlin while on it. We must show absolute opposi- Site at Griffiss International Air- east Public Radio, where he gave the solidarity and economic devel- tion to racism and discrimination port in Rome, New York. a preview of his trip to Israel and opment trip. of any kind.” UAS Company Civdrone to again condemned the recent wave Governor Andrew Cuomo The president also spoke Host Demonstration Day as Part of anti-Semitic incidents in New offered his condolences to Presi- about the strong ties between Isra- of Further New York State Expan- York. dent Rivlin on the death of his wife, el and New York: “Every time you sion: Civdrone’s success in the Governor Cuomo explained Nechama, said, “Mr. President, come, there are even more areas GENIUS NY program has stimu- to Alan Chartock that, “We have when we first met in 2014 we of cooperation between Israel and lated investment interest that will important state business. I’ve talked about anti-Semitism as a New York. We work closely togeth- allow the company to expand even gone to Israel a number of times. concept. The difference in just five er on technology, cyber, digital further in New York State than Israel is a very important trade years is frightening. Now there is health, law enforcement and aca- previously planned. Civdrone CEO partner for us. We’re going to go to world-wide anger and intolerance, demia. We also both have densely Tom Yeshurun will tour the state Israel and do a trade mission basi- where any difference is demon- populated areas that are targets to select an appropriate construc- cally, talking to businesses that are ized. The NYPD has reported an for terrorism, and can learn much tion site to stage a demonstration there, specifically on our econom- 83% rise in anti-Semitism over the from each other about this.” day for contractors and civil engi- ic development agenda. last year. Our Jewish community This is the third time Gover- neering firms, as one of the most “Drone technology, which is an intrinsic part of New York nor Cuomo has visited Israel in his important applications envisioned we are investing in very heavily State and we are doing everything current role, following visits dur- for the Civdrone UAS product is to especially in Central New York. We we can to fight back.” ing Operation Defensive Shield assist in coordinating physical are also going to talk to some soft- The governor also noted that in 2014 and following a wave of construction with its blueprint ware companies in Israel, because he was accompanied on his visit by anti-Semitic attacks in New York design. The Demonstration Day they have some of the leading tech his three daughters as a personal in 2017. portation, energy, cybersecurity, York’s Hot Spot and Incubator pro- will take place in mid-August. Civ- companies on the globe, to see if statement of the importance he During the Solidarity and financial technology and health grams will now implement a new drone develops fast, reliable and they would be interested in help- and his family attach to Israel. “We Trade Mission, the Governor and care industries. focus on Israeli companies who autonomous marking solutions ing the MTA developing a software are family,” he told the president. the Israel Innovation Authority an- “Our economy is stronger want to invest in the Empire State. on enterprise drones for the con- product for the navigation system The president thanked the nounced a $2 million partnership than it’s ever been and our mes- Among the many strides struction industry. Digitalizing in the trains.” governor for his constant and vo- agreement to foster new econom- sage during this trip was simple: and agreements made during this and automating land surveying The Governor stated,“ The cal friendship and support for ic development opportunities be- New York is open for business,” trip, the Governor is announcing services increases productivity Jewish community is a central Israel over many years. “You are tween New York and Israel. Governor Cuomo said. “On our several collaborations for econom- and shortens construction time part of the State of New York. a true friend,” the president said. On July 1, Governor Andrew solidarity trip, we focused on key ic development in the following while lowering costs. There has been a rash of anti- “Welcome back to Israel and to M. Cuomo announced a wide areas that present real opportuni- sectors: Future of Mobility Confer- Semitism all across this country... Jerusalem, our capital! It is good ranging series of economic devel- ties for collaboration with Israeli New York-Israel Partnership ence with Cornell Tech and the We’ve had it in this state, all across to see you, as always,” noting that opment partnerships between companies because when Israeli to create UAS Center of Excellence: MTA: Cornell Tech, a joint aca- this state, and it’s repugnant to the two share the same views on New York State and Israel that are startups choose New York, there is Empire State Development will demic venture between Cornell what New Yorkers believe and the US-Israel relationship and the the result of the Governor’s recent tremendous potential for growth provide a $250,000 planning grant University and the Technion-Isra- feel. I hope there is a message of vital importance of preserving bi- trip to Israel. The administration for both economies. I am confi- to establish a new Unmanned Aer- el Institute of Technology, and the solidarity and partnership in my partisan support. and several major New York health dent the initiatives announced ial Systems Research and Testing MTA will bring national and inter- trip to Israel and I hope the Jewish Speaking about anti-Sem- care institutions have signed a today will build on the current Center of Excellence in New York national thought leaders from aca- community here is confident in itism, the president said, “Like series of agreements with Israeli partnerships that exist between State. It will be led by the NUAIR demia, business, government and this state’s position vis-a-vis Israel.” you, I am concerned about rising entities in the UAV/drones, trans- businesses in New York and Israel, Alliance, an organizational part- technology to explore solutions to and bring our people even closer ner of CenterState CEO. The orga- the most vexing challenges facing together.” nizations are strategically aligned transportation in New York City. These announcements build in their efforts to build public and By advancing the spirit of collegi- on the agreement signed in late private partnerships to advance ality and cooperation generated June between Empire State Devel- leading edge UAS and UAS traf- over just a few hours in Israel to opment and the Israel Innovation fic management technologies, two full days of discussion about Authority for a $2 million partner- and create a hub for the industry new technologies and methods for ship that will further strengthen that will attract investments and modernizing the MTA’s century- economic development ties be- business development. New York old infrastructure, the conference tween New York and Israel. The and Israeli companies will use the will move the transit innovation agreement includes cooperation new Center of Excellence to focus discussion to the next level. Glo- on the co-development and com- on advancing technologies, which balizing the conversation on topics mercialization of innovative solu- will bring Israeli technology and both cutting edge and convention- tions in the fields of cybersecurity, R&D to the New York drone mar- al will allow the MTA to expand its supply chain, smart cities, energy, ket and open Israeli’s markets to network of partnerships and deliv- unmanned aerial vehicles, life New York State UAS companies. er a better service to New Yorkers. sciences and other areas. As part Three Israeli tenant companies The new relationships out- of the agreement, New York and - Vorpal, Flytrex and CivDrone - lined below support New York’s Israel will establish a Smart Cit- have already committed to work- state’s Climate Leadership and ies Innovation Partnership, a new ing with NUAIR and utilizing this Community Protection Act, the initiative that will share innovative new Center of Excellence. In July, most aggressive climate program technologies, research, talent and the parachute system equipped in the nation, which is driving the business resources between cities on Flytrex’s package delivery state to a carbon-neutral economy in New York and Israel. The Gov- drones was validated as compliant by 2050. Governor Cuomo Tours Mobileye, an Israeli Subsidiary of Intel Corp. ernor also announced that New with industry standards for para- continued on page 10

Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 8 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Beth El Synagogue Center Rededicates Renovated Sanctuary On June 22, after an ible seating all create a place the renovation will allow the syna- vision of the synagogue will inspire ic, engaging, and spiritually rich,” 18-month revisioning pro- where our community can gogue to provide its congregants “everyone who enters it.” the Rabbi said. “There is a lot of cess, the nearly 600 families come together as a commu- a more meaningful and engaging “As we move forward, we goodwill in this synagogue, and I of Beth El Synagogue Center nity for meaningful spiritual service, with the opportunity to in- will better engage existing congre- have been inspired by the willing- in New Rochelle were greet- experiences.” vite intellectual stimulation as well gants around prayer and attract ness of people to help Beth El move ed by a newly rededicated The renovation was as more song and spontaneity. new families who are seeking a into its future with optimism and and renovated sanctuary made possible by a $500,000 He hopes the new space and prayer experience that is energet- hope.” and ushered into a more donation from the Lowentheil vibrant future, according family, who were honored to those who will lead the during the June 22 service. charge. The sanctuary has been dedi- Among the most no- cated to Florence and Albert table changes made during Loewentheil, Beatrice and COMING IN AUGUST . . . the renovation, a movable Herman Brevada, and Leono- bimah will stand in the cen- ra and Howard Loewentheil. ter of the room, rather than When the Loewentheil its traditional place in the children expressed interest in front, which Rabbi David making a donation in honor Westchester Jewish Life Schuck hopes will inspire a of their parents that would more communal and par- Rabbi Zach Sitkin (left) and Rabbi David Schuck be meaningful and impactful ticipatory service. (right) standing with the new bimah in the newly to Beth El, the renovation of “The symbolism of constructed sanctuary at Beth El Synagogue Center. the sanctuary was a “natural,” presents the this move is profound: we said Mark Seidenfeld, who has want prayer to emerge from with- space. Most aesthetic elements served as president for the last two in the congregation, and we want of the sanctuary, including the years. the Torah to be read from the cen- stained glass windows, ark, and “We’ve created a space that ter of the room,” the Rabbi said, eternal light that once hung in a will be welcoming and meaningful “as it will engage more people and synagogue in Syria, among other to all our members and the larger invite everyone to take ownership symbolic pieces, were preserved. Jewish community beyond Beth 2019 Synagogue & over co-creating a moving prayer “Consistent with our core El,” said Seidenfeld, a member and study experience.” value of embracing both tradi- of the congregation for 22 years. A switch from stable pews tion and innovation, our newly- “It positions us for prayer experi- to movable seating, an additional renovated sanctuary retains the ences that speak to people search- skylight that allows more natural beauty and beloved elements of ing for more intimate services, and light and the changed layout of the original while providing a maintains the traditions we’ve the space will allow congregants more intimate setting for com- always treasured. We feel this is a to immerse themselves more fully munal prayer,” said Mark Silver, major innovation on our journey into the service without losing incoming synagogue president. towards a vibrant future.” the architectural integrity of the “The acoustics, lighting, and flex- Rabbi Schuck is optimistic Larchmont Children’s Book Author Presents Her Story STAFF REPORT Hoffman’s imagi- nation has turned a Amalia Hoffman, ancarrot into a space- award winning author, illustra- ship, vegetables into tor and storyteller, will engage planets and corn into children this summer as she a corn-troll shuttle, gives an entertaining presenta- as Pete the pea is the tion about her new book, As- star in this story of tro Pea, at the Larchmont and space exploration, Mamaroneck Libraries. The published by Schiffer Larchmont resident tells her Publishing. Religious School Guide story with props, lights and Hoffman grew up a finger puppet named Pete. in Jerusalem, Israel Written for ages 0-6, Hoffman’s and then moved to book sends fresh vegetables on Westchester. A gradu- Material Deadline: a cosmic adventure. She brings ate of Pratt Institute Amalia Hoffman colorful vegetables like egg- and New York University, she July 24 plants, artichokes, cauliflower, has written and illustrated Editions, is called The Brave and corn on the cob to life, many books including Dreidel Cyclist: The True Story of a Holo- Publishing Date: sharing adventures with Pete Day, All Colors, The Klezmer caust Hero, written for ages 9-12, the pea. Bunch, Purim Goodies and Rose In July, Hoffman will August 6 Healthy food can be fun, Bud, an oversized book with make 3 presentations: On July Hoffman believes. Enjoying pop up elements for Israel’s 8 at 3:30 p.m, at The Larchmont gardening in her home vegeta- children’s theatre, The Train. Public Library, 121 Larchmont ble garden proved the impetus A member of SCBWI and Avenue; On July 9 at 3:30 p.m., for the children’s book. “The Children’s Books Illustrator at The Warner Public Library, Call 914-738-7869 greatest reward of writing an il- Guild, she is also a teaching 121 North Broadway, Tarry- lustrated picture book is that I artist affiliated with ArtsWest- town; and July 11 at 10:30 a.m to reserve your space now! am constantly connecting with chester. Her newest book, pub- at The Mamaroneck Public Li- young people,” she notes. lishing August 1 by Capstone brary, 136 Prospect Avenue. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 9 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Mazel Tov Executive Director Millie Jasper Elected to WJCS Welcomes New Board President WJCS, Westchester Jew- Board of Renowned Holocaust Organization ish Community Services, has Millie Jasper, Executive Director of the Holocaust & Human announced the appointment of Rights Education Center, was recently elected to the Board of the Mariquita Blumberg as its new Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) at their annual con- Board President. ference. “Mariquita brings a wealth The AHO is an international organization dedicated to Holo- of experience and expertise caust education, remembrance, and research, and brings together to her role as WJCS Board hundreds of Holocaust organizations within the United States and President,” said outgoing WJCS 27 countries across the globe. Their annual conference held in June Board President Neil Sandler. serves as a hub for celebrated scholars and others devoted to Holo- “Mariquita joined the WJCS caust remembrance to discuss the lessons of the past and advance- Board in 2012 and has con- ments for education surrounding the Holocaust and human rights tributed to the strength and issues. success of our organization in “We are excited and absolutely certain that Millie will serve a multitude of ways. She has as an impactful contributor to pushing forward and upholding the served as Treasurer, and has Left to right: WJCS CEO Seth Diamond, WJCS Board President Mariquita Blum- AHO’s vision and mission.” also led many important Board Millie Jasper berg and Outgoing Board President Neil Sandler. The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center’s mission is initiatives. Her dedication on to enhance the teaching and learning of lessons of Holocaust and behalf of WJCS and her deep the right of all people to be treated with dignity and respect. They encourage students to speak up knowledge about the many fac- and act against all forms of bigotry and prejudice. Some programs and initiatives include: ets of our robust organization make Mariquita ideally suited to lead WJCS in its vital mission.” • A Speakers Bureau, comprised of Holocaust Survivors and Liberators, who through first hand The announcement was made at WJCS’ Annual Board Meeting on June 3, which was attended story telling reach over 25,000 students per year. by Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “WJCS is one of the largest human service organi- • Provide curriculum with key lessons from the Holocaust for educators to use in fulfilling the NYS zations in Westchester and its role in helping to improve the lives of thousands of Westchester resi- mandate, as well as professional development workshops. Free downloads of a Holocaust curricu- dents cannot be overstated,” said County Executive Latimer. “Congratulations to Mariquita Blum- lum to teachers from across the country. berg on being appointed WJCS Board President. Westchester County looks forward to continuing to • Train thousands of Middle and High School students in Human Rights Institutes. partner with WJCS under her leadership.” • Robust programs of Events and Distinguished Lectures. Economic Development Partnerships Between Israel and New York Announced continued from page 8 New York-Israel $2.5 Million Energy Innova- ernization, energy storage and electric ve- Security and Cybersecurity Partnership: The of the tion Challenge: The New York Power Authority hicles. This joint research effort positions College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Se- is partnering with the Israel Smart Energy Asso- New York State as a leader in the essential curity and Cybersecurity at SUNY Albany is the first ciation to launch a $2.5 million competition among areas cutting-edge energy innovation and standalone college dedicated to the topics of emer- innovative Israeli firms with expertise in energy cybersecurity. gency preparedness, homeland security and cyber- efficiency and clean energy generation to support New York Genome Center Partner- security. The college will be partnering with Ben- next-generation electric vehicle technologies, elec- ship with Technion-Israel Institute of Gurion University of the Negev in Israel to promote tric grid reliability, energy storage and demand flex- Technology to fight ALS: The New York international dialogue and growth in cyber security ibility technologies. The challenge will allow NYPA Genome Center and Technion will col- research, education and industry. The institutions and ISEA to identify several innovative companies laborate to complete the genetic mapping will join together for a two-week exchange summit and give winners the opportunity to work with of all 600 ALS patients in Israel, including on cyber security, research and industry, as well as large utilities to help create significant advances in both Arabs and Jews, the first time such explore a dual degree program. grid reliability, storage, sustainability and afford- multi-ethnic mapping of Israeli ALS pa- Agreement between New York and Israeli on ability, all of which benefit ratepayers, utilities and tients will occur. The resulting data will Financial Technology (FinTech) Cooperation: The the environment. be compared to over 3,000 ALS genome New York State Department of Financial Services Israel-Based Zero Energy Solutions, a Clean sequences in the NYGC’s global ALS Con- and Israel’s financial regulators, the Capital Markets Energy Company, will open an office in New York sortium. Technion President Prof. Peretz Insurance and Savings Authority, the Israel Securi- State: Israeli clean energy company Zero Energy So- Lavie and Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel ties Authority, and the Bank of Israel, have signed an lutions will open an office in New York State with the Laureate 2004, advisors to the Israel ALS MOU to make it easier for FinTech innovators from support of a $400,000 grant from the New York State Association, have worked with Dr. Hemali each market to enter the other, promoting New York Energy Research and Development Authority. Last Phatnani, Director of the NYGC Center for and Israel as innovation hubs for financial services year, NYSERDA signed a Memorandum of Under- Governor Cuomo visiting the Western Wall Genomics of Neurodegenerative Disease technology. Israel has over 750 FinTech companies standing with the Israel Innovation Authority to help and Dr. Tom Maniatis, NYGC’s Scientific Director fueled in part by a deep talent pool of cyber experts identify Israeli energy companies that could help position New York as a leader in this critical area. and CEO, to establish this new research collabora- produced through military training. New York meet its energy and climate goals. Zero NYPA also will partner with Israeli grid sensor firms tion. This collaboration joins an Israel-wide program Robert P. Griffin, Founding Dean of the College Energy Solutions creates automation technologies EGM and Vocal Zoom. Grid sensors systems en- of IsrALS aimed at enrolling all of Israel’s ALS pa- of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security that enable commercial buildings to reduce energy able utilities such as NYPA to take full advantage of tients in the NYGC’s ALS Consortium. and Cybersecurity at UAlbany, said, “The Governor’s use by an estimated minimum of 25 percent, thereby emerging digital technologies. Roswell Park Partnership with Maccabi vision of a SUNY college dedicated to training those reducing energy costs. NYPA Partners with the Israeli Electric Corpo- Healthcare and the University of Haifa: Roswell Park who will keep our families and communities safe NYPA Partners with Israeli Cyber Security and ration: Mostly state owned, and the largest supplier Comprehensive Cancer Center will be entering into knows no boundaries. The opportunity to share, Grid Management Companies to Test and Demon- of electricity in Israel, the Israel Electric Corpora- two MOUs: one partnering with Maccabi Healthcare work and learn with our friends and colleagues in Is- strate their Innovative Solutions in New York: NYPA tion will partner with NYPA, the largest state-owned Services and the other with University of Haifa. Both rael and at Ben Gurion University reflects UAlbany’s will partner with Israeli firms CY-OT and SIGASEC public utility in the U.S., to conduct joint research in MOUs will center around developing new approach- values and strategic mission in New York and around Ltd as cybersecurity is a major issue for utilities the areas of physical and cyber security, as well as in es to better treat, detect and prevent cancer. the world. I remain honored to be part of this vision, throughout the world. Agreements in this area help other areas of common interest, such as grid mod- SUNY Expands New York-Israeli Homeland mission, and partnership.”

Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 10 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Westchester Library System Among National XPRIZE Adult Literacy Communities Competition Moishe House Awarded the Team Winners Jerusalem Prize for Unity This Spring XPRIZE, in “We are thrilled to have Moishe House has been emony at the Israeli presi- partnership with the Barbara this opportunity to promote awarded the $25,000 Jerusa- dent’s residence on June 5, Bush Foundation for Fam- the role of technology in adult lem Prize for Unity in the in- Global Jewish Unity Day, at 3 ily Literacy and the Dollar learning. And we are grateful ternational category. Moishe p.m. local time. General Literacy Foundation for the Communities Compe- House received the prize for A special public com- announced the recipients of tition Milestone Award recog- its worldwide success in en- mittee selected the winners. the first phase of its $1 mil- nizing our efforts. gaging Jewish young adults The committee included lion Adult Literacy XPRIZE Learning Upgrade is easy in meaningful ways and former Jerusalem Mayor Communities Competition. A and fun to use for everyone. It empowering them to create Nir Barkat; the chairman of panel of independent judges is just one of the many digital their own vibrant communi- the award committee, Kobi selected Westchester Library learning tools available to any- ties. Oz; Brig. Gen. (res.) Amal System (WLS) along with one who lives, works or goes to Through a global eco- Assad; Ruth Calderon, Noam 23 other organizations to school in Westchester,” said system of interconnected Lautman, David Menachem, share in a milestone award of Terry L. Kirchner, WLS Execu- programs, the Moishe House Michal Shalem, Shay Do- $500,000 ($20,833.00 each). tive Director. model ensures that Jewish ron , Rabbi Lord Jonathan The award recognized the The Learning Upgrade young adults are equipped Sacks, Isaac “Bougie” Her- David Cygielman most innovative, feasible and is available to anyone at no and inspired to create Jew- zog, Natan Sharansky and scalable plans for promoting Denine Torr of the Dollar General charge with this code: 3355738 ish homes and access Jew- the families of Yifrah, Shaer, and implementing adult liter- Literacy Foundation Android users will have ish events every day of the tries with 11,000-plus pro- and Fraenkel. The prize week. was created to memorialize acy using accessible technol- General Literacy Foundation. free use until August 31, 2020; grams through more than “We are deeply honored Eyal Yifrah, Gilad Shaer and ogy including tablets and cell “The impetus of the Adult Lit- iPhone users will have access 110 Moishe Houses, Moishe to be recognized alongside Naftali Fraenkel, after they phones. In the second phase eracy XPRIZE was to reach only until August 31, 2019. To House Without Walls, Im- leading Israeli and global were murdered by Palestin- of the competition the mile- potential students who, for a learn how to download Learn- mersive Jewish Learning Jewish initiatives,” said ian terrorists in 2014. stone award recipients com- variety of reasons, cannot at- ing Upgrade and other free Retreats, Camp Nai Nai Nai, Moishe House Founder and “I welcome this year’s pete to recruit the most num- tend classes at a typical brick learning tools visit: www.first- the Open Dor Project and CEO David Cygielman. “This winners, who constitute a ber of learners to download and mortar location and to find.org/learningupgrade. Jewish learning. award will serve to inspire diverse and unifying mix of and use one of the four apps. empower teachers to expand For 60 years, the part- The Jerusalem Prize for us to continue to expand the Israeli society and Diaspora WLS must recruit more than their capacity to serve. The nership between Westchester Unity is given to individuals, opportunities to empower Jewry,” said Barkat, who 1500 individuals to download Communities Competition al- Library System (WLS) and the organizations, and initia- even more Jewish young initiated the Unity Prize. and use the Learning Upgrade lows us to provide free apps, County’s 38 public libraries tives in Israel and through- adults to build meaningful ”The spirit of the three boys app at least three times using which have proven results, to has provided Westchester resi- out the Jewish world whose communities around the and their families inspires the code 3355738 by August 31, adults in rural communities dents with the best in library actions are instrumental in world.” us and sets before us the 2019 to be eligible for a purse to metropolitan centers across services, open access to tech- advancing mutual respect Moishe House is a importance of finding the prize of $150,000. the country. Access to these nology, and free programming for others amongst the Jew- global network connecting common denominator of the “Meeting individuals apps place the power of learn- for anyone who lives, works or ish people, during crises and more than 65,000 Jewish Jewish people, even when where they are, when they are ing at students’ fingertips at goes to school in the County. in daily life. The prizes will young adults in 27 coun- there are disagreements.” ready to learn is powerful,” times when it is convenient for More at www.westches- be awarded in a special cer- said Denine Torr of the Dollar them. That’s exciting!” terlibraries.org

OU Women’s Initiative Holds First Lay Summit Addressing Challenges of Modern Communal Leadership continued from page 3 for the Jewish community.” I believe is the most important cess and impact of our most Executive Vice Presi- lesson of leadership, and that valued institutions and pro- dent of the OU Allen Fagin ad- is the power of one – the ability grams. These women exempli- dressed the summit and recog- of one person. One person with fy the oskim b’tzarchei tzibur nized the many contributions the right drive, energy, skill be’emunah, building our com- of the successful professional and ambition to singlehand- munal “homes” with passion women in the room who volun- edly inspire a community; and wisdom. teer in their communities as transform a shul; propel a ye- The OU Women’s Ini- officers, members of executive shiva to new heights and drive tiative works with Orthodox committees and board mem- organizational change through nationwide communities to bers of synagogues, yeshivas, the formulation of strategy and identify and address women’s day schools, mikvaot, chevra mission.” spiritual, educational and com- Kadisha, bikur cholim, youth Orthodox Union Presi- munal needs by expanding and committees, adult education dent Moishe Bane added, enhancing Torah learning op- and a wide variety of commu- “The Orthodox community is portunities by women and for nity groups and institutions. indebted to the lay activists women and by creating innova- “You recognize the here today, who, along with tive programming to meet the enormity of our communal Jewish women throughout his- needs of women at all ages and challenges and, even more tory, have committed count- phases. The Women’s Initiative importantly, the enormous less hours of their precious focuses on the development of opportunities we have to meet time and tremendous energy professional and lay leadership those challenges, to benefit to ensure the blossoming of training for women in the Or- our communities and reach Torah Judaism in America thodox Jewish community. For out beyond them,” said Fagin. and around the globe, and who more information, visit https:// “And you each recognize what have been pivotal to the suc- www.ou.org/women/. Westchester Jewish Life • July 2019 • Sivan-Tammuz 5779 • Page 11 • www.westchesterjewishlife.com Support Groups for Holocaust Scarsdale FIDF Supporters Join IDF Lone Survivors and Their Descendants Soldiers for Fun at Water Park Some 5,000 Lone Soldiers – Israel Defense BY HALINA ROSENKRANZ COUNSELOR/SUPPORT to translate. How does one explain meetings, the groups gather for Forces (IDF) soldiers with no immediate family GROUP FACILITATOR in Israel – gathered at Shefayim Water Park - Is- WESTCHESTER JEWISH the ravages of starvation, apathy to an annual holiday party at the end COMMUNITY SERVICES mounds of corpses, indifference of each year, as well as, occasional rael’s largest waterpark, just outside of Tel Aviv, to nakedness, existing among the educational and informational for a day of rest and recuperation on Thurs- This year Yom HaShoah, May dead in a place where living was events and outings. day, June 27. The “Fun Day” was hosted by 2, 2019, the Day of Remembrance, a miracle and death the norm? Coming together with others Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in Jews came together to commemo- Survivors and their families don’t who lived through the Holocaust partnership with the IDF and Yachad Le’maan rate those who suffered and per- need a defined day to remember and continue to bear its effects Ha’chayal (The Association for the Wellbeing of ished in the Holocaust. For the the magnitude of their trauma and provides a temporary reprieve Israel’s Soldiers and The LIBI Fund). Survivors, who survived unspeak- sadness. from feelings of loneliness and There are some 6,116 Lone Soldiers from able odds and grieve unspeakable For more than thirty-five social isolation. Survivors and 80 countries serving in the IDF today. About losses the Day of Remembrance years, Westchester Jewish Com- the Second-Generation are both 810 came from the United States, 546 from knows no calendar date, it sits in munity Services, along with strengthened and comforted by Ukraine, 459 from Russia, and 412 from France. their minds and hearts with ev- sponsorship from the Claims sharing the weight of this tragedy. 66% of Lone Soldiers are men, while 34% are ery breath they take. “I’m afraid to Conference, has offered a place, The strong familial bond that grew women. Some 55% of Lone Soldiers serve in close my eyes at night; I’m back in free of charge, for Survivors and within these groups allowed for combat or combat-support roles. FIDF cares hell,” said a survivor of Auschwitz their families to come together the expressions of a broad range for all Lone Soldiers serving in the IDF through and Bergen Belsen. “Not a day goes in a supportive and congenial of emotions from tears to uninhib- the Lone Soldiers Program, which supports by when I don’t think of my beauti- setting to share their stories and ited laughter. As the Shoah contin- them financially, socially, and emotionally dur- ful family who were murdered. My feelings around personal issues ues to flow from one generation ing and after their challenging military service. little brother was only four years and current events. There are to the next, these gatherings offer FIDF also sponsors flights for Lone Soldiers to old; what did he do?” cried a sur- three separate groups—Survivor, Survivors and their descendants a visit their families and friends in their coun- vivor of the Lodz Ghetto and Aus- Child-Survivor and Second Gen- platform to not only disclose their tries of origin. eration—that meet monthly for pain but to rejoice in their survival The FIDF “Fun Day” at the Shefayim Wa- chwitz. “I miss my parents,” said FIDF supporters Hila Ben Shalom Shina (right) and her two-hour sessions, sharing light and resilience to go on with life. ter Park benefitted Lone Soldiers from all IDF a Survivor of Auschwitz and Ra- daughter Lone Soldier Dana Shina (left) from Scarsdale, at refreshments and meaningful If you wish to learn more units. In addition to the park’s many attrac- vensbruck who was only fourteen the FIDF Lone Soldiers “Fun Day” at the Israeli water park. conversation. These group meet- about WJCS Holocaust Survivor tions, the “Fun Day” featured a pool party with years old when she saw her family Photo courtesy of FIDF for the last time. “I was slated to ings have become an integral part and Second and Third Generation leading Israeli DJ Eran Barnea, game and fit- die, but the gas chamber wasn’t of the lives of the participants pro- groups, contact Halina Rosen- ness areas, and an all-day smorgasbord of barbeque and desserts. The Lone Soldiers also received es- operating that day” said a Mengele viding opportunities to socialize, kranz, Counselor and WJCS Holo- sential information about life after their military service, including about the FIDF IMPACT! Schol- twin. These horrific experiences develop close and intimate friend- caust Program Facilitator: hrosen- arship Program, which grants college scholarships to Israeli combat veterans of modest means. that live on as vivid memories defy ships, as well as gain valuable [email protected] (914)949-7699 In addition to the Lone Soldiers, IDF unit commanders, non-commissioned officers, high- reason and comprehension. The insights about themselves and extension 541. ranking military officials, and FIDF supporters also attended the “Fun Day” festivities to meet and language of the Shoah is difficult their families. In addition to the personally thank these brave men and women in uniform for serving despite numerous challenges. Target your market for the

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