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JEWISHVOL 43, NO 6 JOURNALJEWISHJOURNAL.ORG After Pittsburgh massacre, local Jewish community reassesses security

Photo by Steven A. Rosenberg/Journal Staff Hundreds attended an interfaith service at Temple Sinai in Marblehead after the Pittsburgh shooting. Armed guards protect a synagogue in Florence, Italy. By Michael Wittner Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, JOURNAL STAFF Jewish institutions are teaming up with the ADL, Outside America, temples Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and local law On Nov. 2-3, the first Shabbat after the mass enforcement to reevaluate their existing securi- are always on guard shooting in Pittsburgh, Jews in Greater Boston ty procedures. CJP in 2016 invested $300,000 in and around the world headed to their synagogues enhancing community security. as part of the #ShowUpForShabbat campaign to “We’ve had a lot of requests from institutions By Michael Wittner demonstrate they would not give into fear. On the that are looking to review their security procedures, JOURNAL STAFF North Shore, hundreds of Jews packed local places and I think post-Pittsburgh, there are institutions of worship. that are feeling vulnerable,” Trestan said. “The When Alison Brookes’ relatives from London visited Marblehead’s But unease remains. A combination of the Pittsburgh attack targeted Jews … a high level of Temple Sinai, they were surprised at how easy it was to walk in for a Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, a documented security consciousness is a must in today’s world.” temple band event on a Sunday. nationwide rise in anti-Semitism, and local acts Both the ADL and CJP have made important In London, a metal rail surrounds their synagogue. Guards stand of anti-Semitic vandalism have raised questions contributions to the security of the Jewish com- outside gates, and everyone entering must present themselves. about how secure the Jewish community and its munity. They have collaborated to bring in law Volunteer congregants also patrol the synagogue in two-hour rota- institutions are. enforcement for both general security training, and tions. According to Brookes, there is similar security in synagogues According to Robert Trestan, New England continued on page 20 throughout the UK. When Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez’s father visited the temple from Panama, he had a similar reaction. “I always told my board Anti-Semitism in our community every time my father comes to visit me every few months, every time, the first thing that shocks him is there’s no security in our Swastikas dot schools in Reading, Melrose and synagogues and churches,” said Cohen-Henriquez. Security in America is often less intense than it is in synagogues Malden; Cambridge man charged with hate crime in other parts of the world. In Europe, most synagogues are guarded by a combination of police and volunteer guards. In Italy, for exam- By Steven A. Rosenberg “Incidents continue their ple, soldiers carry machine guns outside of synagogues. Europe’s JOURNAL STAFF upward trend alongside the largest, the Dohány Street Synagogue in Budapest, is guarded by normalization of anti-Semi- teams of U.S. and Israeli-trained specialists. As anti-Semitic incidents tism in daily life. Stopping the Just as in the United States, security in Europe is often ramped have continued to soar across trend starts with people, orga- up after terrorist attacks. However, Brookes wondered if it could also the country, Jews across Greater nizations and leaders mobi- be a result of a long, tragic European Jewish history that is different Boston expressed shock and lizing to oppose all forms of from the American Jewish experience. frustration after swastikas were hate becoming mainstream,” “Throughout history, all over Europe, Jews were perceived as the found in schools in Reading, said Anti-Defamation League other,” said Brookes. “In the 15th century, Jews were expelled from Malden and Melrose earlier this New England Director Robert Spain. In the 19th, there were pogroms. In the 20th, there was Hitler. month. And in Cambridge, a Trestan. According to Trestan, In the 21st, Islamist and white nationalist extremism. Jewish people man was arrested after police the ADL tracked an 86 percent came to North America to be safer and we might forget, as genera- said he pushed a 66-year-old increase in anti-Semitic inci- tions pass, that we were not safe before. As a result, I think European woman against a wall and dents in Massachusetts’ schools Jewish people have a sharper instinct for the potential danger inher- placed his fist against her throat in 2017. ent in being Jewish.” while repeatedly making anti- In the town of Reading, where Semitic statements. Robert Trestan, continued on page 15 continued on page 11 ADL New England Director

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JEWISH JOURNAL Shribman, a North Shore native, Publisher/Editor reflects on the tragedy in Pittsburgh Steven A. Rosenberg [email protected] avid Shribman, who Q.: Your paper printed the I am glad I did. I wrote many of grew up in Swampscott first four words of the mourn- the headlines that week, but in Associate Editor Dand won a Pulitzer Prize er’s Kaddish in Hebrew on the truth the last headlines I wrote Michael Wittner while at The Boston Globe, is front page last Friday. When did [previously] were for the elec- [email protected] now the executive editor of the you decide to do that, and why tions of Trump and Obama. I’m Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He over- did you choose the Kaddish for going to retire from that func- Business Manager saw the newspaper’s coverage a headline? tion. There are people around Chet Baker of the shooting at the Tree of here who do it better than me. [email protected] Life Synagogue in the Squirrel A. I began to think that when there are no words to say, Q. As a journalist and editor Hill neighborhood of the city. Director of maybe we have been thinking of a major U.S. paper, how do Advertising & Marketing As the community grieved, he in the wrong language. I decid- you separate your own emo- Lois Kaplan wrote a headline that was seen ed to do that headline about tions – you live in the neighbor- [email protected] and praised around the world: two days before it appeared. I hood where the shooting took it included the first four words went back over to Squirrel Hill place – from covering such a Senior Account Executive of the mourner’s Kaddish, in to meet my own rabbi to ask for tragedy? Marcy Grand Hebrew. Here are some of his David Shribman help in the Hebrew letters and [email protected] thoughts on the tragedy. then to shape the sub-headline. A. My reaction will be no dif- I had some advice not to do it. ferent from that of anyone else Graphics, Web, in our newsroom. We had a job Russian Chronicle Editor to do, and we needed to do it Yulia Zhorov quickly and well. Think of the [email protected] Annapolis newspaper after the shooting. One of their reporters Graphics, Web, Obituaries said: ‘We have a damn newspa- Andrew Fleischer per to put out.’ So did we, in the [email protected] face of great tragedy of our own. Editorial Cartoonist George Freedman Q. You’ve covered and over- seen a lot of breaking stories in your career. Could you share Board of Overseers what you learned about your Neil Donnenfeld, President community, and Judaism, from Bob Blayer, *Rick Borten, covering this tragedy? Fred M. Cohen, Susan Garnick, Cara Hogan, Johanna Matloff, A. I (re)learned what I Lynn Nadeau, already knew: That this was a Donna Lozow Pierce, very Jewish neighborhood in *Howard Rich, *Robert M. Rose, a remarkable city where toler- Stephanie Simon, John Smidt, ance is the creed. One can never Bradley J. Sontz, Ted D. Stux, be ready for an event like this. 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Chabad’s new mikvah to open on Nov. 25 By Steven A. Rosenberg phyllis levin JOURNAL STAFF on Real estate SWAMPSCOTT – For the first common remodeling time in decades, a new mikvah mistakes has been constructed north of Boston. The process took six Whether you are remodeling your home with the years of planning, and on Nov. idea to sell it or just want a nicer house to live in, you 25 at 4 p.m., Chabad of the North Phyllis Levin can avoid some of the errors that many homeowners Shore will hold a grand opening CRS GRI CBR make. to celebrate the new immersion One of the biggest mistakes is to overinvest in pool at its new site, 10 Phillips St. a project. For example, while great kitchens do sell houses, you can lose in Swampscott. money if you overdo it. Kitchen remodels should stay within 5% to 15% of “The mikvah will be a trans- the home’s total value. For any home upgrade, it’s also important to check formative catalyst for renewal out comparable homes selling in your area and follow their lead. and spirituality on the North Don’t make changes to the house that clash with its original design. Shore,” said Chabad Rabbi Yossi If you have a traditional colonial home, super modern upgrades could detract from its overall appearance. Lipsker, who oversaw the mik- Adding unnecessary rooms can be less cost effective than making your vah project. “Judaism uses water present space more multi-functional. It’s also important to work with a to denote change and transfor- qualified architect, if you are making structural changes. mation, and a mikvah has the Photo by Steven A. Rosenberg/Journal Staff Be sure to ask your REALTOR® about which home improvements best Rabbi Yossi Lipsker oversaw the construction of the new mikvah. power to transform not only increase your home’s value. the individuals who use it, but the entire community. We invite light of all the craziness we have since metal is forbidden. JUSTexperienceJUST CALL CALL ANDAND is I’LLthe DODOdifference. THETHE REST REST people to be a part of this excit- seen in the last couple weeks “From a Jewish perspective, ing new sacred space that will alone, I am ecstatic that we can metal is a symbol of a weapon, Feel free to callFeel me free at toSAGAN call me REALTORSon all aspects bring renewed spiritual energy now offer a sanctuary that is and the antithesis of life,” said on all aspects ofof buying buying oror selling real real estate estate to our Jewish community.” symbolic of rebirth and renewal. Lipsker. at 781-367-8150at 781-367-8150 Lipsker estimated the The calming and sacred waters Lipsker said immersing total cost of the project to be of this North Shore mikvah will in a mikvah is a mystical and www.phyllislevin.com [email protected] (781) 367-8150 website email cell $360,000. The mikvah building stand as an alternative to the transformative experience. was purchased and then given stormy waters of hatred and Traditionally, it has been used as a gift from area residents hopelessness.” primarily by women after the Richard and Dotty Tatelman. According to Jewish tradition, end of their menstrual cycle. In Near Salem State University In addition, Chabad received the presence of a mikvah goes recent years, though, the pro- UNIVERSITY a $100,000 grant from Mikvah back to creation, and offers a cess of dunking and floating in USA, and a $100,000 gift from an gateway to purity. After Adam was the contained pool of rainwa- anonymous donor. banished from Eden, according ter has found popularity among The new mikvah will replace to a midrash, he sat in a river that secular Jews as well. the old immersion pool that flowed from the garden – as part “There are people who use the Fuel UF was housed at the former site of his process of repentance, or mikvah to heal after a divorce, a of Congregation Ahabat Sholom teshuvah. Also, Jews were com- tragic moment in their life, after in Lynn. That mikvah fell into manded to immerse themselves menopause, after healing from a disrepair over a decade ago. before the revelation at Sinai, sickness, or as part of a healing Happy Thanksgiving! While most Jewish communities and when the Temple existed process. 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Traditionally, obser- and be handicapped accessible. vant Jewish women use the mik- Walk inside the new mikvah vah to mark the completion of and it has the feel of a mod- Enjoy social and recreational their menstrual cycle by saying a ern spa. Its reception area is prayer and dunking seven times. well-lit, and there are also two activities to keep you active, Observant Jewish men typically expansive bathrooms – for men use the mikvah before Shabbat and women – complete with healthy and happy and Jewish holidays. While mik- large showers. The mikvah is vahs also have served as a final housed in a white-tiled room, step of the conversion process, and there are six steps – along Lipsker said the new mikvah with a handrail – that lead to the would not be used for conver- immersion pool, which looks sions. Instead, he stressed that like a large jacuzzi. In a sepa- it will be a powerful tool for rate room behind the mikvah spiritual renewal and healing are two open-air retainer tanks purposes. that must hold at least 200 gal- “A translation of the root lons of rainwater to be kosher. of the Hebrew word ‘mikvah’ The rainwater, which flows from comes from the word ‘tikva,’ the building’s roof, reaches the hope,” Lipsker explained. “In pools through plastic piping

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Auschwitz survivor warns American Jews to be vigilant Hungarian village of 4,000 peo- imposed a Muslim ban. It was ple, mostly peasants, and 40 met with fierce resistance, said Jewish families. There was no Ornstein. “But in October 2018, electricity, no cars, no phones,” there’s no resistance” when said Ornstein. “The fate of thousands of U.S. troops are Hungarian Jews was different ordered to Mexico’s border with from others.” The country had the United States to head off a been relatively safe until March “non-existent threat” of impov- 1944, and then Hungarian Jews erished immigrants walking began to be deported. toward Texas. Ornstein was 17 when her “It’s in the air,” warned family was brought to Ausch­ Ornstein. “Do not look away. witz. Her father and grandmoth- Do not get used to it. These are er were sent to the gas cham- the early signs of how a democ- bers. Her brothers died in Nazi racy can be undermined and forced labor camps. She and destroyed. It can be dismantled her mother were sent to various in a slow, methodical way. forced labor camps until they “This country is famous for were liberated on May 8, 1945. its racism. Once prejudice has Photo by Bette Keva “These are the early signs of how a democracy can be undermined and But Ornstein did not come to become state-sanctioned, fas- Dr. Anna Ornstein destroyed,” Dr. Anna Ornstein told a crowd at Chabad in Peabody. talk about her personal history. cists are ignited, and the easy She came to talk about lessons availability of guns would on – freedom of religion.” By Bette Keva happen again and they could go learned. She spoke first about be of concern to everybody. Before she introduced JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT back to business as usual, they how the democratic Weimar Kristallnacht (the night of the Ornstein at the start of the would have been mistaken. Republic following World War broken glass) on Nov. 9, 1938 – program, Chabad’s Raizel PEABODY – In a driving To the audience, the distant I was transformed into a fas- saw violence across Germany. Schusterman said times have rain on a pitch-black moon- tragedy of the Holocaust on this cist government with the rise of Synagogues burned, there were changed for Jews. “Never in my less night, more than 200 peo- bleak night felt close. Hitler, and she had dire warn- 91 deaths and 30,000 Jewish 39 years did I think I would say ple jammed into Chabad of Ornstein, a retired Brookline ings about today’s political cli- men were arrested. Only this these words. I do believe that a Peabody on Nov. 6 to listen as psychoanalyst and lecturer on mate in the United States. She event made it finally clear how Holocaust could happen again.” 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, psychiatry at Harvard Medical spoke of how democracy begins precarious Jews’ lives were.” As a child growing up Dr. Anna Ornstein, tried to help School, sat on the stage looking to erode first with small inci- While Ornstein believes there in Morristown, New Jersey, them make sense of what they out at the crowd. Slender, with dents and then rapidly escalates. are good reasons to compare Schusterman never felt inse- were all hurting from – the mas- short cropped salt-and-pepper As a young girl, she recalled Germany in the 1930s to today, cure about America. “But I did sacre of 11 Jews in the Tree of hair, she spoke with a strong being with a few of her girlfriends she noted a key difference: in grow up with the extreme fear Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh 10 voice and penetrating eyes as when they came upon hateful contemporary America, non- of the Holocaust,” she added. days before. If they were hoping she related her childhood at the anti-Jewish slogans scrawled on Jews are standing up for Jews. She knew that her grandpar- to hear soothing words, that it hands of the Nazis. a park bench. They said nothing She noted the many gentiles in ents had fled from the Nazis was a one-off, that it wouldn’t “I was born in a small about it. Ornstein regretted that the audience who had come in in Poland, and throughout her because it was not long after- solidarity with Jews. Also, the childhood Raizel would ask her ward that such incidents multi- institutions – the police, the grandmother to tell her about plied and turned violent. government – make America in her ordeal. “Political issues that appear 2018 different from Germany in “Last week, my biggest night- in the distance may become the 1930s. mare came true,” she said, refer- increasingly closer in time,” she “We study the Holocaust and ring to the Tree of Life tragedy in Israel Book Shop quipped. other forms of persecution. We Pittsburgh. As an example, she recalled can draw lessons from them,” “That’s unacceptable. It’s not that as soon as the new U.S. said Ornstein. “This country is enough just to stand up against administration came into office the best Jews have ever known. anti-Semitism. We have to live CHANUKAH in 2017, Pres. Donald Trump This is what the country is built like Jews,” she said. begins Sunday night, December 2nd! Come to the Israel Book Shop for one-stop shopping After Pittsburgh, Jews seek solace in temple All Chanukah items now on display By Bette Keva Congregation Shirat Hayam in response – people will want to MENORAHS • CANDLES FROM TZEFAT • OLIVE OIL JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT Swampscott. get involved. We will see growth NUT FREE CHOCOLATE COINS • BOOKS • TOYS & GAMES After a deeply emotional in people coming to shul.” Are Jews nervous about week where Jews wondered Rabbi Alison Adler of Temple 410 HARVARD STREET, BROOKLINE going into their houses of wor- about their security and future B’nai Abraham of Beverly 617- 566-7113 • 1-800-323-7723 ship since 11 Jews were gunned in America, the call from the said up to 300 Jews and gen- HOURS: Sun-Wed 9am-6pm • Thurs 9am-8pm • Fri 9am-2pm down in the sanctuary of their American Jewish Committee tiles came to a Sunday service spiritual home in Pittsburgh? to attend a synagogue regis- after the Pittsburgh shooting. Yes, they are. 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I would frequently join my family for the I think there definitely is. I think the older gen- High Holidays, and all those sorts of events at the eration, my parents – they were really living in a temple. We belong to the JCC – we were young perpetual mourning, for all that had been lost in at the time, but we participated in a lot of Jewish the Holocaust, the pogroms – all the deadly mani- groups, like Jew Crew, stuff like that where we did a festations of anti-Semitism, and they really kind of lot of volunteering events … so that was definitely live in this gratitude for the gift of life, and I think how I was raised, with my Jewish identity at the my generation is sort of missing that. I don’t think forefront of my existence. It sort of became very we see being Jewish as something you get killed for. important to me as time went on … now I like to be What’s re-stoked the fire in me is seeing that this my own Jewish adviser, and kind of keep that flame anti-Semitism is not dead in any kind of way, and sparked in me. hopefully this kicks my generation into high gear HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE on the importance of caring for the Jewish people. AT BOSTON COLLEGE? CAN YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR AARON ROTHBARD, 23 What attracted me was the religious aspect. I CAREER? mean, I think that especially the Jesuit commu- I work as an account manager at a compa- HOMETOWN: Marblehead nity – a lot of the morals are the same, all the kids ny called Randstad Technologies. So, essentially CURRENTLY LIVING IN: Everett I met come from a very similar background to me. Randstad is a global provider of HR services – the Marblehead High School ’13, I mean, obviously, most of them are Catholic, but ALMA MATERS: second largest staffing organization in the world. I Boston College ’17 their families still follow a very strict moral com- basically serve to understand customer demands, Account manager at Randstad Technologies pass, for the most part. I actually found that the JOB: I plan how to meet the demands, and eventu- types of people I was around were more similar FAVORITE FOOD: Sunday night Chinese food, ally generate sales for the company as a result of definitely. to myself. There really wasn’t [much of a Jewish meeting the demands they have. I actually got life there]. We had a small Hillel, and I was on the FAVORITE MUSIC: I’m a hard rock kind of fan – the strong desire to be in sales and management Breaking Benjamin is my favorite band. executive board for it – we did do Shabbat every from the local Jewish community. I was involved week, but [there was a] very small group of kids FAVORITE BOOKS: I don’t really read books, but I in a variety of Jewish organizations and I ran some really enjoy reading the Wall Street Journal every day. there – I’d say probably 30 on a week-to-week basis fund­raising events … and it put me in connection showed up, and we had identifying as Jewish about FAVORITE MOVIES: I really like the movie “Get with a lot of successful Jewish people, because Out.” I like the movies “Spotlight,” “Pulp Fiction.” 200 students. It actually probably made me a bit that’s really who I was asking for money from at more Jewish because there was a lack of it, and FAVORITE TV SHOWS: “Dexter,” “American the time. I met these people, and learned how Horror Story,” “The Office.” after my freshman year, I was feeling that. I didn’t they were able to advance their careers – how they join the Hillel right away, so I actually missed it FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: networked, how they grinded, and I sort of tried to I really like traveling with my family to Longboat Key in quite a bit. And I never did Shabbat with my fam- mirror that. Sarasota, Fla. I really want to go to China. ily, but I went to Shabbat every week when I was at FAVORITE JEWISH PERSON: school. I think you realize its importance – I really – Michael Wittner David Schwimmer missed being around people who held that same

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JEWISH JOURNAL Steven A. Rosenberg PUBLISHER/EDITOR After Pittsburgh: vigilance and security

ollowing last month’s Pittsburgh temple study reported that since 2000, 72 percent of shooting where 11 congregants were all non-Orthodox Jews intermarried, less than Fkilled on a Shabbat, Jewish organizations, one-third of American Jewry affiliated with a synagogues and congregants have woken to synagogue, and 32 percent of Jewish-born mil- a new America. Security is now on everyone’s lennials described themselves as having no mind, and for good reason. Mass shootings are religion. occurring with alarming frequency in America, In order to protect those Jews who still affili- and anti-Semitism is soaring across the coun- ate, Jewish organizations are taking every inci- try. Just this week, the FBI reported that hate- dent seriously these days. Since the Pittsburgh crime incidents targeting Jews increased 37 tragedy, Jewish institutions and synagogues percent in 2017. have met with law enforcement officials to In Greater Boston, it’s hard to ignore the review security plans and emergency sce- increase in anti-Semitism. Over the last 18 narios about how to deal with active shooters. months, over 30 anti-Semitic incidents have These security plans – which may range from been reported in schools in the town of installing video surveillance to adding security Reading. Just this month, police say a man who guards outside of the buildings – will strain the openly spouted anti-Semitic phrases assaulted budgets of many of these institutions, which a 66-year old woman on a Cambridge street; are already struggling to keep their doors open. in Malden and Melrose, school officials found While security guards may not be required swastikas. Last month, a Salem beach wall outside of all Jewish institutions, the cost of was vandalized with swastikas and other hate keeping Jews secure at prayer or at work will speech that included the phrase “Kill Kykes” be prohibitive for many Jewish organizations. next to a portrait of Hitler. While some federal funding has been available How the increase in anti-Semitism will in the past, a new national security fund is now impact Jewish identity is unclear. This comes required to keep Jewish institutions safe. Local as American Jews are growing more secular, and national Jewish organizational heads must and unaffiliated. A 2013 Pew Research Center make this a top priority. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hamas has the last word. A question for God I stepped outside on Satur­ it couldn’t happen here, not in voices and violent actions, with What now? day afternoon, Oct. 27, for a America. We were founded on dangerous thoughts. There has breath of fresh air, but all I the premise of religious free- been an increase of anti-Semitic smelled was hate, bigotry, and dom, and the safe haven of all incidents of 57 percent in the anti-Semitism. A gust of wind houses of worship. They vowed last year alone. brought the odor of gun smoke “Never Again.” That promise I want to be able to go out- wafting in from the Squirrel Hill has been shattered. side and take a breath of fresh section of Pittsburgh. Eleven of Now I am frightened. I feel air without hearing “I just want my people dead, shot inside of very vulnerable. Here in my to kill Jews.” the Tree of Life Synagogue while United States I am afraid, and Dear G-d, wasn’t 6 million they were praying. confused, and angry. I know enough? I grew up in the aftermath there are more good people than Rosalie Kaufman of World War II. I was told that bad, but the bad have louder Swampscott A note of support from St. Mary’s I write you on behalf of the somber service, we as a com- there is anything that we may Israelis protest the cease-fire announcement in Sderot. entire St. Mary’s community munity said a prayer for those do to further demonstrate our to express our condolences to that lost their lives in Pittsburgh support of our brothers and sis- By Ronen Itsik sion of the IDF’s operational your community. this past week. We also prayed ters in faith, we are only a call effectiveness. It is hard to under- Today, our entire school for all of those who honor the away. lthough it is still too early stand how wayward groups can gathered in honor of All Saint’s Jewish faith, that you may feel to determine the viabil- launch massive, well-timed, Day, a day during which we safe in your temples and syna- John F. Dolan ity of the cease-fire in the lethal rocket salvos against the A pay homage to those who have gogues. Head of School south, we can say definitively sophisticated weapons, missile passed and who lived a good We want you to know that St. Mary’s High School that Israel has shown beyond a defense systems, and intelli- and honorable life. During this St. Mary’s stands by you, and if Lynn shadow of a doubt that it wants gence systems in which taxpay- Hamas to remain in power in the ers invest a fortune every year. Gaza Strip. The second problem is the The media gets it wrong on Pittsburgh The Israeli rationale is based inability to detach from the on four factors: The first is the entrenched paradigm in which The murder of Jews at the these media outlets incessantly any, between anti-Zionism and self-deterrence fostered by IDF everything must be done to Tree of Life Synagogue in look for ways to divide us, thus anti-Semitism. If these media generals, who have presented the avoid making Hamas feel it is in Pittsburgh has left us all numb. fanning the flames of hatred. outlets looked in the mirror and cabinet with nightmare assess- danger of losing power. It is hard Fortunately, most people in the Their hatred of all things Trump answered honestly, I have no ments about retaking Gaza. not to snicker at the IDF spokes- Boston area put their differenc- reminds me of another all con- doubt that most would con- The second is concern about person’s absurd announcement es aside and came together in suming hatred and that hatred clude that they have not treated a group even more extreme than about destroying buildings and many meaningful ways to try is called anti-Semitism. In that Israel fairly and such bias has, Hamas filling the power vacuum “significant” Hamas assets. to deal with the horror of the regard, these media outlets in all likelihood, contributed if Hamas is ousted. The third problem is the worst anti-Semitic act in United need to look in the mirror and to the rise of anti-Semitism in The third is the desire to pre- inability to provide security States history. ask themselves: have we always America. serve the separation between or a sense of security to Israeli Locally, one glaring excep- treated Israel fairly in our own Therefore, these media out- the Gaza Strip and the West residents of the south. This is tion was, not surprisingly, The coverage of the Middle East, or lets must acknowledge their Bank as proof that it is impos- the most serious problem, and Boston Globe. In paragraph have our own anti-Israel bias- own complicity in the massa- sible for Israel to talk with the it fosters basic mistrust in the after paragraph, in an edito- es contributed to an increase cre of Jews at the Tree of Life Palestinians when Fatah and political and military systems. rial entitled, “Denying hate,” in the general hatred of Jews? Synagogue. However, don’t hold Hamas leaders cannot even talk The fourth and final issue is The Boston Globe incor- Has this then contributed to your breath waiting for such to one another. how Israel appears in the eyes rectly and foolishly blamed the recent dramatic rise of anti- soul searching. The fourth factor is the sen- of its other enemies, specifi- Republicans and essentially Semitism in America? After sitive situation on the north- cally Iran. Iran sees a deterred only Republicans for this trag- all, in the 21st century, there is Robert M. Soffer ern border, which is far more government, a hapless army, edy, an inappropriate and dis- usually very little difference, if Sharon threatening and combustible civilians living without security. gusting partisan political attack and requires more attention and Those enemies are looking on similar to that of several other LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome. readiness than Gaza does. happily and licking their chops. irresponsible left-leaning media Letters must be signed and include your name, Still, we cannot ignore some This gives them a great deal of outlets in America. address and telephone number for verification purposes. serious, fundamental problems, motivation to continue develop- Instead of being fair and bal- Submissions are subject to editing for accuracy, which are worsening with time, ing their terrorist militias on our anced in their political report- as Israel avoids taking off the borders, within the framework ing, and instead of trying to find length, libel issues and good taste. gloves when it comes to Hamas. of their strategy of protracted ways to bring us all together, Letters should be 300 words or less. Email submissions to: The first problem is the ero- attrition. [email protected], subject “Letters.” OPINION THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – NOVEMBER 15, 2018 7 I am the Jewish nurse

news stations. I’ve read articles mentioning me in the By Ari Mahler New York Times and the Washington Post. The fact that I did my job, a job which requires compassion and empa- I am the Jewish nurse. thy over everything, is newsworthy to people because Yes, that Jewish nurse. The same one that people I’m Jewish. Even more so because my dad’s a rabbi. are talking about in the Pittsburgh shooting that left 11 To be honest, I didn’t see evil when I looked into dead. The trauma nurse in the Emergency Room that Robert Bowers’ eyes. All I saw was a clear lack of depth, cared for Robert Bowers, who yelled, “Death to all Jews,” intelligence, and palpable amounts of confusion. Robert as he was wheeled into the hospital. The Jewish nurse Bowers probably had no friends, was easily influenced who ran into a room to save his life. by propaganda, and wanted attention on a sociopathic To be honest, I’m nervous about sharing this. I just level. He’s the kind of person that is easily manipulated know I feel alone right now, and the irony of the world by people with a microphone, a platform, who use fear talking about me doesn’t seem fair without the chance for motivation. I can’t go into details of our interactions to speak for myself. because of HIPPA, but Robert Bowers thanked me for When I was a kid, being labeled “The Jewish (any- saving him, for showing him kindness, and for treat- thing),” undoubtedly had derogatory connotations ing him the same way I treat every other patient. This attached to it. That’s why it feels so awkward to me that was the same Robert Bowers that just committed mass people suddenly look at it as an endearing term. As an homicide: the Robert Bowers who instilled panic in my adult, deflecting my religion by saying “I’m not that reli- heart worrying my parents were two of his 11 victims gious,” makes it easier for people to accept I’m Jewish – less than an hour before his arrival. especially when I tell them my father is a rabbi. “I’m not I’m sure he had no idea I was Jewish. Why thank a that religious,” is like saying, “Don’t worry, I’m not that Jewish nurse, when 15 minutes beforehand, you’d shoot Jewish, therefore, I’m not so different than you,” and like me in the head with no remorse? I didn’t say a word to clockwork, people don’t look at me as awkwardly as they him about my religion. I chose not to say anything to did a few seconds beforehand. Mourners pay their respect to the 11 Jewish victims at him the entire time. I wanted him to feel compassion. I experienced anti-Semitism a lot as a kid. It’s hard for the Tree of Life Synagogue. I chose to show him empathy. I felt that the best way me to say if it was always a product of genuine hatred, or to honor his victims was for a Jew to prove him wrong. if kids with their own problems found a reason to single that things will change. My heart yearns for change, Besides, does it really matter if he finds out I’m Jewish? me out from others. Sure, there were a few Jewish kids at but today’s climate doesn’t foster nurturing, tolerance, The better question is: what does it mean to you? my school, but no one else had a father who was a rabbi. or civility. Even before this shooting took place, there’s Love. That’s why I did it. Love as an action is more I found drawings on desks of my family being marched no real evidence supporting otherwise. The FBI and powerful than words, and love in the face of evil gives into gas chambers, swastikas drawn on my locker, and the Southern Poverty Law Center note that Jews only others hope. It demonstrates humanity. It reaffirms why notes shoved inside of it saying, “Die Jew. Love, Hitler.” account for two percent of the U.S. population, yet we’re all here. The meaning of life is to give meaning to It was a different time back then, where bullying was not 60 percent of all religious hate crimes are committed life, and love is the ultimate force that connects all living monitored like it is now. I was weak, too. Rather than tell against them. I don’t know why people hate us so much, beings. I could care less what Robert Bowers thinks, but anyone, I hid behind fear. Telling on the people who did but the underbelly of anti-Semitism seems to be thriv- for you, the person reading this, love is the only message this would only lead to consequences far worse. ing. I wish instill in you. If my actions mean anything, love Regardless, the fact that this shooting took place So now, here I am, the Jewish nurse that cared for means everything. doesn’t shock me. To be honest, it’s only a matter of Robert Bowers. I’ve watched them talk about me on time before the next one happens. History refutes hope CNN, Fox News, Anderson Cooper, PBS, and the local Ari Mahler, a registered nurse, writes from Pittsburgh. American Jews and Israelis: Planets apart There have always been gaps between American and Israeli Jews. On matters surrounding Donald Trump, they’re just wider.

By Lawrence Rifkin Polls conducted among Jewish Israelis at the time of JERUSALEM – It’s no secret the deal showed that very that there’s something of a few shared Obama’s trust for disconnect between Jews in the Iranians, even with verifi- the U.S. and Jews in Israel. cation provisions. After all, if Remember the popular book things didn’t work out, Tehran’s “Men are From Mars, Women nuclear-tipped missiles would are From Venus?” Just slip be aimed at Israel long before “Israelis” in place of men, and being aimed at the U.S., Europe, “U.S. Jews” in place of women. Russia or China, the other co- But on some things, such as signatories. Similar polls con- the gap in perceptions of U.S. ducted after Trump’s withdraw- President Donald Trump, many, al from the deal indicated clear, if not most, of my fellow Israelis if not unanimous, support for might as well be from Pluto. the move. A good place to start is with Of course, it’s important to Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali remember that Israelis have Bennett. always seen themselves as When it came time for Israel beleaguered, a people sur- to show solidarity with U.S. Jews rounded by hordes that want as they mourned 11 dead core- Israel Minister of Diaspora Affairs Naftali Bennett addresses a special memorial service in Pittsburgh. nothing more than to push ligionists and began to recon- never whether Hitler was an a fine piece for Haaretz by writ- Jews do. A majority, 57%, of U.S. them into the sea. sider their sense of security in anti-Semite. Rather, it was that ing: “Not only did Israel’s leaders Jews disapprove, while only 10% It doesn’t matter that there a country where anti-Semites the German people, who were choose Trump over American of Israelis do.” are peace treaties, cold as are crawling out of the wood- known as the most advanced Jews, but they did so easily, nat- The specific Trump-era issue they are, with two immediate work at rates indicating infesta- and sophisticated, cultural- urally, without hesitation, leap- highlighted in the report is the neighbors. A third neighbor, tion, Bennett flew to Pittsburgh. ly liberal people, allowed this ing to the defense of a political decision to recognize Jerusalem Lebanon, is powerless to pre- But as reported by the online monster to come to power and leader who is actively and open- as Israel’s capital and move the vent Hezbollah from aiming publication Jewish Insider, that’s the problem is this coun- ly fanning the flames of hatred U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv: – and launching – what’s esti- he later met in New York City try.” that now has an unprecedented “85% of Israeli Jews, compared mated to be tens of thousands with prominent Jewish mem- Bennett: “This is not in any death toll.” with 46% of U.S. Jews, support of missiles with Israel’s name bers of the Council on Foreign sense Germany of the 30s, it A pair of polls conducted the decision, while 7% of Israelis written all over them. And as for Relations. doesn’t resemble that in any last May in both the U.S. and and 47% of U.S. Jews oppose it.” Syria, which once shared Israel’s “‘I am not sure at all that possible way.” Israel by the American Jewish At about the same time, a quietest border, the jury will be there’s a surge in anti-Sem- This led former Warner Bros. Committee show major divides poll conducted by University out for a long time as to just how itism in America,’” Bennett president Edward Bleier to on a number of issues. They of Maryland political scien- close Iranian and other hostile mused, according to the report. speak up. include Jewish pluralism, tist Shibley Telhami found that groups have been able to move “Bennett also doubled down on “Some of us are older than Jewish settlements, the peace overall support for the embassy their influence – and forces – a series of tweets in which he you are and we recall the pre- process, and even whether one move among Israeli Jews stood closer to the “Zionist entity.” praised President Trump as ‘a war period in America when side views the other as family at 73%, with healthy support The bottom line is that no true friend of the State of Israel the Nazis convened in Madison or merely as friends – all issues from all four major sectors of matter what Trump means for and to the Jewish people,’ and Square Garden and parad- important enough to have been Israeli Jewish society: ultra- the U.S., he is seen in Israel criticized those ‘using the hor- ed on 96th Street with brown measured over the years. Orthodox (77%), national-reli- as having been good for the rific anti-Semitic massacre shirts and swastikas,” Bleier Now add Trump and his poli- gious (89%), traditional (84%) Jewish state – and no amount to attack President Trump’ as told Bennett, according to the cies on Israel, and the AJC report and secular (60%). of bullying, xenophobia, misog- ‘unfair and wrong.’” report. “And the rallying cry of has this to say on the findings: But there’s another Trump yny or just plain buffoonery on This ruffled some feathers in the anti-Semites was America “The gap between American policy decision that certainly the president’s part is likely to the room. First. So my hair stands on end Jews and Israelis regarding has played a role: backing out change that. The German-born Henry when I hear an American presi- President Trump’s approach to of the multilateral nuclear deal Siegman, a former national dent invoke that line.” Israel is profound. While 77% of brokered by former U.S. presi- Lawrence Rifkin is the director of the American Jewish Citing this report, American- Israeli Jews approve of how the dent Barack Obama to restrain Journal’s bureau chief in Congress, retorted: “The prob- Israeli journalist Allison Kaplan president is handling U.S.-Israel Iran from becoming a nuclear Jerusalem. lem for me in Germany was Sommer summed things up in relations, only 34% of American power. 8 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – NOVEMBER 15, 2018

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Alumna, Class of 2010 "My heart belongs to Hillel for many reasons because my class (of 23 including me) was not just a group of friends, but a small family in itself. We looked out for each other and many still remain some of my closest friends to this day... A Jewish education was very important to my parents, but I myself quickly came to realize how invaluable it was to me as well. I have been able LimmudBoston participants at a class last year to factually back up stories and other important LimmudBoston, the com- ties, will lead a candle lighting data regarding Israel and what it means to be munity-wide festival of Jewish ceremony at the day’s end – fol- Jewish in today’s world. I would never have learning, returns to the Temple lowed by a spirited sing-along learned these lessons if not for Hillel, and for that Reyim/Mayyim Hayyim cam- with LimmudBoston’s many pus in Newton on Sunday, Dec. musicians. I am forever grateful." 2. LimmudBoston is a day when “Our program team crafted Jews of all ages gather for Jewish a really exciting and varied pro- We ask for your support in continuing to provide exploration, study, discussion, gram from over 100 submis- performance and community. sions. It’s like Youth Group for a world-class education to the Jewish community Volunteer presenters share everyone,” said Steffi Aronson north of Boston. Please consider a gift to the their areas of passion and great- Karp, founder and executive 2018-2019 Annual Fund by emailing Deryn est knowledge. This year’s high- director of LimmudBoston. Pressman-Mashin, Director of Community lights include odes to Israel at “We are honored that Eli Ovits, 70, including Israeli-Palestinian chief executive of Limmud Engagement at [email protected] cooperation efforts, Israeli International will join us at social justice activism, and text LimmudBoston this year.” study in Hebrew with a visiting LimmudBoston is one of 90 scholar. In a featured lunchtime Limmuds (Hebrew for “teach- presentation, Brandeis profes- ing”) throughout the world. sor Jonathan Sarna will speak One of LimmudBoston’s on American Jews and the land points of pride is its intergen- Amy Gold, Head of School of Israel. erational quality. This year, the Marblehead, MA | epsteinhillel.org | 781.639.2880 The spirituality of beekeep- all-day children’s programming, ing, Jewish meditation, and Camp Limmud, is a collabo- Jewish moments in mainstream ration between Camp Ramah film are among the more than and Little Beats at the Dance 70 class choices during the Academy. (While walk-ins are Hanukkah is early this year! day. A host of creative sessions, always welcome, children’s from storytelling to the latest program reservations must be Our Hanukkah Greetings issue publishes on in Jewish music and kippah made in advance.) November 29. The ad deadline is November 20, decoration, invite hands-on participation. Representatives The schedule and advanced- so call and reserve your ad space now. of Moishe House, the hub of rate tickets are available at Call 978-745-4111 x140 or x150. Jewish young adult communi- www.LimmudBoston.org.

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As Gaza cease-fire takes hold, Lieberman resigns

Israel’s Defense Minister put the decision to a vote. though any “no confidence” to be attentive to the feelings of Avigdor Lieberman abruptly Initial reports following motion can collapse a govern- the people, and we are a wise resigned his post and removed the cease-fire announcement ment in Israel’s parliamentary nation. But in times of crisis, at a his Yisrael Beytenu Party from claimed Lieberman, Bennett, system. time of fateful decisions regard- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Shaked and Elkin had voted At a memorial event ing security, the public at times Netanyahu’s governing coalition in favor of the initiative, but for Israel’s first prime minister, cannot be a partner to decisive less than a day after Israel report- Lieberman and Bennett’s offices David Ben-Gurion, and his wife, considerations that must be hid- edly agreed to a cease-fire with both issued statements vehe- Paula, Netanyahu defended den from the enemy,” he added. Hamas. mently denying any support for the cease-fire announcement, “At these times, leadership is During the announcement at the cease-fire. claiming that Hamas “begged” not doing the easy thing, but the a meeting of the Yisrael Beytenu Lieberman’s move to pull Israel for the cease-fire. right thing, even if it is hard,” Knesset faction on Wednesday, Avigdor Lieberman his six-member Yisrael Beytenu “In times of trial, Ben-Gurion he said. “Leadership is standing Lieberman also called on Party out of the government made fateful decisions,” said up to criticism when you know Netanyahu to call early elections want to reduce unemployment leaves Netanyahu with the slim- Netanyahu. “Sometimes, he did things that are secret and sensi- and not to “paralyze the country in Gaza.” mest of ruling majorities, with a so contrary to popular opinion, tive, and which you cannot share in the long term.” According to Israel’s Channel coalition of only 61 members out but over time, these decisions with the citizens of Israel.” “I have tried to remain a faith- 10 news, at least four senior of 120. A ruling majority is not turned out to be correct.” ful member of the Cabinet and to ministers opposed the cease- mandatory to maintain power, “In routine times, a leader has – JNS.org make heard another view, even fire during a seven-hour cabinet at a great electoral and political meeting on Tuesday. price,” Lieberman stated, adding Lieberman, Justice Minister that the cease-fire announce- Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi- ment “cannot be interpreted in Jewish Home), Education any way other than a surrender Minister Naftali Bennett (Bayit to terror.” Yehudi-Jewish Home) and “This will severely harm our Environmental Protection security in the long term,” he Minister Ze’ev Elkin (Likud) dis- said. “The response that we gave agreed with the prime minister’s to the 500 rockets shot from Gaza decision to de-escalate the con- was not enough, to say the least. flict following a severe, 25-hour The south should come first. 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NOVEMBER 15 - 18 SECOND ANNUAL YACHAD JEWISH DISCOVERY CENTER Week of Friday, Nov 16, 2018 through Thursday, Nov 22, 2018 SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT, LAUNCH PARTY Join Yachad Presented by Temple Sinai, a multi- for the second annual LAUNCH party sensory approach to Jewish holidays, RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH (PG) presented by the Greater Haverhill at Launch in Watertown. Open to all customs and Hebrew language. Children Wed: (1:30), 6:45 • Thu: 6:45 PM Fri: (4:15), 6:45, 9:00 • Sat: (11:40 AM), Arts Association, at the Hall-Haskell high-schoolers and Yachad members ages 4 and 5 and their parent(s) will (2:00), (4:15), 6:45, 9:00 Gallery in Ipswich. Open 1 - 5 p.m. daily. ages 14-22. Program will kick off with have the opportunity to explore their RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Sun: (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 6:45 Reception: Sunday, November 18, 1 - 5 trampolines, Zorb soccer, dodgeball, heritage in a fun, hands-on environment. Mon & Tue: (4:15), 6:45 • Wed: (2:15), p.m. Hall-Haskell Gallery, 36 South Main IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D (PG) volleyball, basketball and a foam pit. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1 Community Road, (4:25), 6:30 • Thu: (4:25), 6:30 St., Ipswich. Wed & Thu: (4:15 PM) Jump time is 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Snacks Marblehead BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (PG-13) will be provided. Launch Trampoline FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES Fri: (3:45), 7:15, 10:00 NOVEMBER 16 Park, 10 Manley Way, Watertown. SCIENCE MAGIC SHOW and OF GRINDELWALD (PG-13) Sat: (12:30), (3:45), 7:15, 10:00 TISH WITH RABBI LEV admissions information session at the Fri: 7:00 PM Sun: (12:30), (3:45), 7:15 THE HAVDALAH CAFE, Rashi School. The Rashi’s School’s FRIEDMAN Temple Ahavat Achim Curious Minds program will begin at Sat & Sun: (12:15), 7:00 Mon & Tue: (4:00), 7:15 invites the community for a light supper, sponsored by Chabad of the North Mon & Tue: 7:00 PM THE GUILTY (DEN SKYLDIGE) (R) Shore. Join the community for musical 9 a.m. with Mike the Bubble Man’s singing, prayers and Torah study. Rabbi interactive show that combines music, Wed & Thu: (4:00), 7:00 Exhibited in HD in our intimate 18-seat theater Friedman is a seasoned service leader havdalah; live music; new week Fri: (4:45), 7:20, 9:15 • Sat: (12:00), meditation; delicious food. Adults comedy, and bubbles of all sizes. who brings life experiences, knowledge Immediately following the program, FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES (3:00), (4:45), 7:20, 9:15 and wisdom along with music and the only, cash bar. 6:30 p.m. Cover: $20. OF GRINDELWALD 3D (PG-13) Sun: (12:00), (4:45), 7:20 • Mon & Tue: nsjewish.com. Adea’s Mediterranean the information session will take place. teachings. 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Nov. 9th Families will have the opportunity to Fri & Sat: (4:00), 9:50 (4:45), 7:20 • Wed: (3:00), (4:45), 7:20 at taagloucester.org. All are welcome. Kitchen, 90 Lafayette St., Salem. Sun - Tue: (4:00 PM) Thu: (4:45), 7:20 meet with Rashi teachers, parents, and Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St., students. Free. To RSVP, call Adrien Wed: (1:15 PM) Visit our website for other showtimes Gloucester. AUTUMN SOIREE: JEWELS OF RUSSIAN ARIAS & SONGS Khelemsky at 781-355-7316, email One East India Square • Salem, MA • 978-744-1400 • www.CinemaSalem.com [email protected] or visit rashi. NOVEMBER 17 concert program featuring spellbinding org/cm. 8000 Great Meadow Road, Russian Opera Arias and classical Dedham. and contemporary song selections by beloved Russian composers. This is JEWISH ART AND ARTISTS first U.S. appearance of the international Featuring soprano Jewish Adult Education Series, opera star Zhanna Alkhazova after presented by the Merrimack Valley Brooke Dircks her recent smashing tour of Israel. 7 Jewish Federation (MVJF). The series and tenor p.m. Donations: students/seniors $20; will consist of a trio of programs general - $30, children 12 and under - that explore Jewish art and artists Yeghise Manucharyan, free. Museum of Modern Renaissance, through different lenses. Shirah Rubin, 115 College Ave., Somerville. Symphony by the Sea An MVJF artist in residence, will lead the presents highlights sessions. The first session explores the NOVEMBER 18 question, “What is Jewish Art?” The from the most ISRAELI FOLK DANCE class will offer an historical overview beloved operas. of Jewish art beginning in biblical times up to contemporary times, and Afternoon a look at the work of many Jewish A vocal and orchestral feast artists. The cost of the program is not to be missed! $50 for all three sessions, or $20 per at the session. For payment or information, visit the website, mvjf.org or call the Donald Palma, office at 978-688-0466. 2:30 p.m., Music Director Temple Emanuel in Andover. RISE & SHINE! Josh and the Jamtones Free Family Concert and Brunch at the Solomon Schechter Day School. Come jam with us to Opera a low-acoustic concert followed by pancakes, eggs, toast and fruit. Please Verdi WORKSHOP WITH EYAL bring a can of kosher tuna to help in the fight against Jewish hunger. To OZERI, Event led by Israeli RSVP, contact Stephanie Maroun at choreographer Eyal Ozeri, who will 617.630.4625 or stephanie.maroun@ Puccini teach his own and other dances at an ssdsboston.org. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. afternoon workshop in Marblehead. Solomon Schechter Day School, 60 He is well-known for his dances in Stein Circle, Newton. Mozart Europe, China and New York and leads many classes in Israel. His dances TEEN ISRAEL ADVOCACY tell the story of Israel. Many of his FELLOWS 2018-19, presented by Rossini choreographies are from his youth, Lappin Foundation. Israel advocacy including the classics Braham, Barcheni, classes for teens in grades 11 and 12. Boreach Mikehev and many more. 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panel investigating the contributions Street T stop on Tremont Street). classes and workshops are held at the lively music and professional dancers NOVEMBER 24 of the writer, political thinker and ceremony is Sunday, Dec. 2, and Chabad Lynn Campus at 151 Ocean for the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dancers Shoah witness Vasily Grossman (1905- will include dignitaries, live Berklee St., Lynn. from several local dance studios are 1964). Born and raised in Berdichev, music ensemble, warm beverages and performing. 2 p.m. Tickets $20 - $30. Grossman entered the Soviet literary Chanukah treats for children. Fun for DECEMBER 8 Visit newenglandballetensemble.com for scene in the late 1920s and, following the whole family. All are welcome. 4 – additional information about the show or the Nazi invasion, became one of 5 p.m. For more info, email Events@ to purchase tickets online. Marblehead the most famous Soviet frontline ChabadDowntownBoston.org or call Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant journalists. Among Grossman’s greatest 617-297-7282. St., Marblehead. achievements are “The Hell of Treblinka” and the novels “Life and Fate.” 4:30 – CHANUKAH ARTS POP-UP PJ LIBRARY HANUKKAH 5:45 p.m. Free. Center for Government Chabad of the North Shore introduces PARTY, HAVDALAH & DINNER and International Studies, 1730 the North Shore Jewish Arts Lappin Foundation and Temple B’nai Cambridge St., Cambridge. Collaborative. Classes and workshops Abraham invite families with young in fine arts, dance and more art forms. children to celebrate Hanukkah and NOVEMBER 29 Classes begin with a Chanukah Arts Havdalah with stories, music, crafts, Pop-up day of workshops. Chabad latkes and dessert. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. COLOR TRANSITIONS, Opening COMMUNITY STEM NIGHT, of the North Shore’s new North of Sponsored by Epstein Hillel School. Walk-ins are welcome. This program reception for a solo show by local artist Boston Kosher Pizza Cafe will be open is free and open to all. For more Olga Gernovsky, inspired by the natural Children ages 4-12 invited for an 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Classes offered: evening of hands-on STEM activities. information or to RSVP, contact Phyllis transitions between the seasons. The Hip Hop-Jewish Dance Fusion (ages Osher at 978-740-4404 or posher@ Explore the salinity of the Dead Sea, THE NUTCRACKER, presented by paintings will be on display through 5-9); Chanukah Still Life Painting lappinfoundation.org. Temple B’nai design Greek columns, experiment with New England Ballet Ensemble. This is a December 6 at the Marguerite Pearson (ages 10-13); Introduction to Portrait Abraham, 200 Lothrop St., Beverly. Gallery of Rockport Art Association the humidity of the rainforest, etc. Pizza Drawing (adults and teens). nsjewish. professionally choreographed production and Museum. 2 - 4 p.m. Admission is and salad will be served until 6:10. com. $25 per student. All NSJ Arts featuring a large cast, colorful costumes, free, light refreshments are provided. Admission is free. 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. Rockport Art Association & Museum, 2 781-639-2880. EHS, 6 Community Road, Main St., Rockport. Marblehead. nov dec NOVEMBER 25 NOVEMBER 30 PJ LIBRARY SHABBAT 25 24 SHALOM CIRCLE, presented by Lappin Foundation. Children ages 8 and younger, parents, grandparents and friends are invited to welcome in Shabbat with Shabbat stories, songs, friendship and a free dinner. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody. DECEMBER 2 ARABELLA STRING QUARTET, BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY. A featuring Sarita Kwok, violin, Julie Eskar, musical tribute to Leonard Bernstein, a violin, Ettore Causa, viola and Alexandre celebration of the the 100-year legacy of Lecarme, cello, performing quarters from The Annual Not Exactly one of the most iconic Jewish figures of Schubert and Ravel. Free. This concert the 20th century. Featuring Cantor Elias is sponsored by the Saul B. and Naomi Christmas Show Rosemberg, Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger and R. Cohen Foundation. 3 p.m. Temple Mezzo-Soprano Roselin Osser. 7 p.m. Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton. $25 for adults; $20 for students. Call 617-558-8100 or visit templeemanuel. PJ LIBRARY HANUKKAH com/BernsteinOnBoradway. Temple STORY HOUR Join New England Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton. Yachad for a Chanukah party. Open to families with children ages 15 and NOVEMBER 26 under. All abilities welcome. Local PJ LIBRARY HANUKKAH artist Shira Moss will help us create crafts projects with both new and Lappin Foundation STORY HOUR recycled materials. Delicious latkes and Get your tickets today at CityWinery.com/Boston and Temple Ner Tamid invite children, jelly donuts. Contact Caryn Schiller at ages six and younger, and their parents/ [email protected] or 617-209-6799 ext. 80 beverly st. 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ANDOVER – Chabad Lubavitch of NORTH CHELMSFORD – MARBLEHEAD – Temple Sinai, PEABODY – Temple Tiferet WAKEFIELD – Temple Emmanuel, Merrimack Valley, 310 North Main Congregation Shalom, 87 1 Community Road, Marblehead. Shalom, 489 Lowell Street. Rabbi 120 Chestnut Street. Rabbi Greg Street. Rabbi Asher Bronstein. Friday Richardson Road. Rabbi Shoshana Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez; Cantor David Kudan. Music Director Bryna Hersh. Weekly Shabbat services: night, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Chabad of Perry. Friday night services at 6, David Aronson. Friday night services Tabasky. July and August only, Friday Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., and North Andover branch, Rabbi Zalman 7, or 8 p.m. (time determined by at 6:00 p.m., Saturday services at night Shabbat at 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m., on Borenstein. chabadmv.com. variant for that week), Friday Tot 9:30 a.m. templesinaiweb.org. for the rest of the year. 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Shabbat services, first Friday of every month; services at 7:30 p.m., followed by Cantor Stephen Abramowitz. Friday wakefieldtemple.org. morning services every Saturday every Saturday at 9 a.m. 978-281- oneg shabbat; Saturday morning at night at 8 p.m., unless otherwise at 9:30 a.m. 978-474-0540. 0739. Taagloucester.org. 10 a.m., followed by kiddush lunch. stated. Evening Minyans Sunday- WINTHROP – Temple Tifereth Israel Email [email protected]. templeshalommedford.org. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Morning Minyans Winthrop, 93 Veterans Road. Cantor HAVERHILL – Temple Emanu-El bethisraelmv.org. Saturday 9:30 a.m., Sunday 9:00 Craig Mael. Saturday services at 9:30 Haverhill, 514 Main Street. Cantor MELROSE – Temple Beth Shalom, a.m. templenertamid.org. a.m., followed by a kiddush. Sunday ANDOVER – Temple Emanuel Vera Broekhuysen, spiritual leader, 21 East Foster Street. Rabbi Arnold M. services at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road. assisted by Rabbinic Intern Mona Fertig. Cantorial soloist Beth Purcell. REVERE – Temple B’nai Israel breakfast. Friday night services once Rabbi Robert Goldstein. Cantor Idan Strick. Services every Saturday tbsma.org. Revere, One Wave Ave., Revere. a month. 617-846-1390. Jewish- Irelander. Friday night services morning at 9:30 a.m., special Reb Misha Clebaner. Cantorial soloist NEWBURYPORT – Congregation Winthrop.org. 7 p.m. Beginning Friday, August 24, Friday night services at 7 p.m. Jake Harris. Friday night services Ahavas Achim, 53½ Washington To list your organization or to change Friday night Shabbat services start TempleEmanu-el.org. 7 p.m., unless stated otherwise. Street. Rabbi Benjamin Resnick. No any information, contact Steve at at 6:00 p.m. Saturday minyan at 9 tbirevere.org. LOWELL – Temple Emanuel of cantor. Services Saturday at 9 a.m. All [email protected]. a.m. templeemanuel.net. Merrimack Valley, 101 West Forest are welcome. Caanewburyport.org. SAUGUS – Congregation Ahavas BEVERLY – Temple B’nai Abraham, Street. Rabbi Robin Sparr. Friday night Sholom, 343 Central Street. Cantor PEABODY – Chabad Lubavitch of 200 East Lothrop Street. Rabbi services September-June, at 7:30 Joel Davidson, High Holidays only. Shabbat Peabody, 682 Lowell Street. Rabbi Alison Adler. Friday, 7 p.m., p.m. temv.org. Learned fellow, Michael Simons. Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman. Candle Lighting Saturday, 9 a.m. tbabeverly.org. Friday night services, once a month, MALDEN – Congregation Agudas JewishPeabody.com. second Friday of the month. 781-231- Friday, Nov. 16 ~ 4:01 p.m. CHELSEA – Walnut Street Achim-Ezrath Israel, 245 Bryant PEABODY – Congregation Sons 3562. Friday, Nov. 23 ~ 3:56 p.m. Synagogue, 145 Walnut Street. Street. Sexton Wayne Freedman. of Israel, Park and Spring Streets. Rabbi Lila Kagedan. The Walnut Cantorial soloist Phyllis Werlin. SWAMPSCOTT – Chabad Lubavitch Spiritual leader Seth Landau. First Street Synagogue is the inclusive Saturday services at 9:30 a.m. of the North Shore, 44 Burrill Friday monthly, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, and diverse home of Congregation followed by Kiddush. aa-ei.org. Street. Rabbi Yossi Lipsker and Layah Sunday, at 9 a.m. peabodycsi.org. Agudas Shalom. Lipsker. Rabbi Shmaya Friedman. MARBLEHEAD – Congregation walnutstreetsynagogue.com. PEABODY – Congregation Tifereth 781-581-3833. nsjewish.com. Ahabat Sholom, 1 Community Road. Israel, 8 Pierpont Street. No rabbi or CHELSEA – Temple Emmanuel SWAMPSCOTT – Congregation MARBLEHEAD – Temple Emanu-El, cantor. Services led by shul president Chelsea, 60 Tudor Street. Rabbi/ Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue. 393 Atlantic Avenue. Rabbi David Elliot Hershoff and soloist Joanne Cantor Oksana Chapman. Friday Rabbi Michael Ragozin. Cantor Alty Meyer. Music specialist Jon Nelson. Pressman. Friday services once a night, twice a month, first and third Weinreb. 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Who gave anti-Semitism permission to crawl out from under its rock?

By Jacqueline Breines than a connection to their vic- shine. We are stronger together tims. when we loudly and proudly Our hearts are broken. We’re No, the way we should stand exude those traits that also make desolate. We’re angry. We’re even up is to be openly proud and tol- us a potential target. a little bit surprised. Who gave erant Jews. This, in and of itself, In Judaism, it is said that the American anti-Semitism per- will cause pain to white nation- whole world is a narrow bridge, mission to crawl out from under alists. Pittsburgh’s victims were and the important thing is to not its rock? Oh. Right. killed because they were Jewish, be afraid. We must have courage, With regard and also because they were even when the narrow bridge First to terrorism hated for their support of today’s is suspended over a river of hitting home, refugees. If you’re Jewish, rise up hatred. We must confront those Person American Jews’ by living your Judaism openly who promote intolerance and innocence has and boldly. If you’re Jewish or spread fear of the other, even as been crushed, in the same way not, rise up by fighting on behalf we comfort the most recent vic- that all Americans’ innocence of today’s refugees. tims of hate. This is the healthy was shattered on 9/11. It matters when we stand up response to such a tragedy. The Pittsburgh shooting has for others; it matters when oth- Stand together with all vic- harshly reminded us that white ers stand up for us. tims of hate, regardless of which nationalism threatens us all. The It’s important to remember group is the target-of-the-week. past two years have imparted that although we live in a time of Call out hate at every opportu- a false sense of relief for Jews hate speech and violent acts, we nity; make it feel unwelcome. I at not being the top target for are mostly surrounded by peo- harbor no illusions that we can hate this time around, with refu- ple who are as appalled as we drive hate completely out of our gees and/or Muslims claiming are. Pittsburgh’s Jewish leaders America, but let us at least drive that dubious honor. Many Jews have been inundated with offers it back under its rock where it have stepped up to defend those of help from Jews and non-Jews feels less emboldened. attacked, in part because it’s alike, to the point where they the right thing to do, and also can barely field the onslaught of Cantor Jacqueline Breines is because we know that our turn overtures. It is striking that out the spiritual leader of Ahava in will inevitably come. of an evil act can come such a Newton. And our turn came. We didn’t barrage of blessings. need to wait very long. After all, When we feel overcome by Editor’s note: Opinions we live in a time when Jew-hating focused outward. When we onto your anger. I ask you to let it despair, it’s important to remem- expressed in the First Person can be put on public display, just focus on our heartbreak, we are rise. I ask you to stand up to the ber that love trumps hate, and column are those of the as it was in Charlottesville, and often reduced to tears. This is hatred behind the heinous acts light trumps darkness. It’s trite writers and not the Jewish our president musters up a big fine as an immediate release of that took place in Pittsburgh. but true. When good people Journal. Have an essay or an shrug in response. emotion but unsustainable as a Is this a call to violence? No. shine their light, when good opinion piece you’d like to We find ourselves torn long-term response. Gandhi admonished us that “an people stand up strong and tall publish? Please submit to between heartbreak and anger, Anger, on the other hand, is eye for an eye will only make against evil, then hate and dark- [email protected], though they can feel like the an excellent long-term response, the whole world blind,” and he ness recede. Let your Jewish with the subject head “First same emotion traveling in as it can drive action. So as the was right. ‘Eye for an eye’ creates light shine. Let your Muslim Person.” Submissions should opposite directions, with heart- shock wears off and your heart- a connection to those against light shine. Let your refugee light be 800 words or less. break focused inward and anger break dulls, I ask you to hold whom we desire revenge, rather shine. Let your transgender light Outside America, temples are always on guard from page 1

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Phyllis (Moll) Grosser, 86, of Peabody, formerly of Revere INDOOR SHOWROOM Phyllis (Moll) Grosser, of ews. The loving sister of the to speak Yiddish and to play HUNDREDS OF MEMORIALS Peabody, formerly of Revere, late Samuel (and Louise) and mah johngg. She will be greatly NO SUB-CONTRACTING entered into rest on November Albert (and Rhoda) Moll. Sister- missed by everyone whose life IN-HOUSE DESIGN & MANUFACTURING 9, 2018 at the age of 86. in-law of Morton (and the late she touched. Beloved wife of the late Jacqueline) Grosser, and the late A funeral service for Phyllis Bernard Grosser. Devoted Alfred Grosser. Dear daughter of was held on November ’ OURKE ROS. EMORIALS mother of Terri and her hus- the late Raizel and Pesach Moll. 12 at Temple Emanu-El in O R B M band Jeffrey Goldberg of Phyllis grew up in Revere and Marblehead, with interment at 73 North Street, Salem, MA ~ 978-744-0871 Lexington, and Melinda and was proud to be a part of the Mishkan Tefila Cemetery in West her husband James Abbisso Moll legacy on Shirley Avenue. Roxbury. Arrangements were ABATE MONUMENTS of Marblehead. Cherished She loved to bake and cook under the care of Stanetsky- grandmother of Sarah, Rachel, and to gather with the family Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 82 Elliott Street, Beverly, MA ~ 978-922-0517 Hannah, and Jennie Goldberg, she loved so much. She was Salem. For more information or and Jacob Abbisso. Loving aunt, a member of Hadassah and to register in the online guest- www.obmemorials.com great-aunt, and great-great- the Brooksby Village Jewish book, visit www.stanetskyhy- aunt of many nieces and neph- Association. 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Lila K. Musinsky, 89, of Swampscott, Salem and Peabody Marvel writer, editor and publisher Lila K. Musinsky, of Swamp­ and her spouse David Krieger, Stan Lee dies at 95 scott, Salem, and Peabody, her grandchildren Rebecca and entered into rest on November Eli Krieger, as well as a huge and Stan Lee, the legendary 7, 2018. connected extended family. writer, editor and publisher Born in Brookline on April While Lila’s disease changed of Marvel, died on Monday at 24, 1928, she remained close her world in all ways, she con- the age of 95 in Los Angeles, a with her elementary school tinued with her interests and family representative told The friends throughout her life. She being with family and friends Hollywood Reporter. earned an associate’s degree throughout the duration of her Stanley Martin Lieber was from Endicott College, after life. She moved to Legacy at the born in Manhattan on Dec. 28, which she married her true love Kaplan Center in Peabody sev- 1922 to Romanian-born Jewish Melvin Musinsky on the day eral years back. The family can- immigrants, and started at after Valentine’s Day, 1948. She not fully express their thanks Timely Comics in 1939, creat- moved to Swampscott, where for the loving care provided by ing or co-creating Spider-Man, they raised their family. so many. Black Panther, Iron Man, the Lila was a devoted daugh- Funeral services were held on Incredible Hulk, the Mighty ter, a wonderful mother, dot- November 9, at Temple Emanuel, Thor, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man, ing grandmother, and a terrific by continued relationships she Marblehead, where she was a the X-Men, Daredevil and the homemaker. A long-time mem- shared with them even as her longtime member, and was fol- Fantastic Four, among numer- ber of Kernwood Country Club, Alzheimer’s progressed. lowed by burial in Danvers. In ous other figures. Timely, by the Photo by Gage Skidmore/Wikipedia she was an avid golfer, scoring Lila was predeceased by her lieu of flowers, contributions in 1960s, would evolve into Marvel Stan Lee in 2014 her first hole-in-one at the age parents, Edith and Milton Kahn, Lila’s memory may be made to Comics. Thanks for everything.” of 71. She continued to play golf and by Melvin Musinsky, her the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 He took a break from the Following his retirement into her 80s. Lila was also a mas- husband of 52 years, and by her Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, comics scene to write manu- from Marvel, he remained a ter bridge player, a voracious sister Betty White and Betty’s MA 02452, or the Kaplan Center, als and scripts for training public figurehead for the com- reader, and a lover of symphony, husband Lesner and her brother 240 Lynnfield St., Peabody, MA, films while serving in the U.S. pany, and frequently made art, and especially gardening. Martin Kahn. She is survived by 01960. For more information or Army during World War II. He cameo appearances in movies Most important throughout her her children Ellen Musinsky and to register in the online guest achieved the rank of sergeant. based on Marvel characters. life were her family and friends. her spouse Diane Padilla, Amy book, visit www.stanetskyhy- “Stan Lee always was a big Meanwhile, he continued inde- Her devotion was evidenced Musinsky, and Susan Musinsky mansonsalem.com. source of cultural pride as a pendent creative ventures into kid, both as a New Yorker and his 90s until his death in 2018. NOTICES as a Jew,” NBC News political Lee was inducted into the reporter Benjy Sarlin posted on comic book industry’s Will from page 16 Twitter. “It meant a lot to me Eisner Award Hall of Fame in and mother-in-law of Tony Blood survived by her extended family that so many great comic cre- 1994 and the Jack Kirby Hall and Juan Rivera. Grandmother and friends. (Goldman) ators had similar biographies to of Fame in 1995. He received a of Alison Oxton, Justin Blood, my grandparents and that their National Medal of Arts in 2008. ZETZEL, Richard – late of OBITUARY POLICY Jenna Harris, and Casey Black, world was reflected in the work He is survived by a daughter, Winthrop. Died on November and great-grandmother of four. The Jewish Journal prints brief itself.” Joan Celia “J. C.” Lee, and his 5, 2018. Husband of Carole (Stanetsky-Hymanson) notices for free. Biographical Actor, comedian, writer, and younger brother Larry Lieber, a Zetzel of Winthrop. Son of the sketches up to 200 words director Seth Rogen tweeted: writer and an artist for Marvel. POLLEN, Louis K., 91 – Died late Phillip and Edna (Berenson) cost $100; longer submis- “Thank you Stan Lee for mak- On July 6, 2017, his wife of 69 on October 31, 2018. Father Zetzel. 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Hold Farrakhan and his associates responsible Messing, Milano protest anti- for their words and deeds Semitic ties Mallory referred to him by the acronym “GOAT”: “greatest of all time.” to Women’s March A new photo of Farrakhan recently made the national news (via FOX, not CNN or MSNBC). The photo clearly shows Farrakhan standing next to a smiling Barack Obama at a meeting in 2005. “The journalist who took the photo said he suppressed its publication to protect Obama’s presidential aspirations.” Lastly, the Deputy Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Keith Debra Messing Ellison (D-MN), once defended Farrakhan and Alyssa Milano from charges of anti-Semitism. While he later disassociated himself from Farrakhan, Actors Alyssa Milano and and maintained the posture that he never Debra Messing are being Louis Farrakhan holds a copy of the Koran. met with him again, that turned out to be applauded for speaking out false. He was present with Farrakhan at sev- against anti-Semitism associ- By David Rosenberg hid it from the public “to avoid controversy.” eral meetings, including one with the then ated with the Women’s March Twenty-one current members of the CBC, president of Iran. movement, with the former fter the massacre at the Tree of Life all Democrats, were at that meeting. All of Unfortunately, the honorable Louis announcing that she will not congregation, I am still angry and them declined to denounce Farrakhan when Farrakhan is but one example of politically speak at next year’s march and Aextremely disappointed by the politi- asked this past year by The Daily Caller, the correct anti-Semitism. There is a pletho- the latter backing the decision. cization of this horrible atrocity. Indeed, I media outlet that broke the story. Moreover, ra of others on the left, many stemming The Zioness Movement, was horrified to hear our own local state rep- many of them now openly support him. Rep. from the thinly-disguised Boycott, Divest which attended the Women’s resentative orate at the support ceremony Danny Davis (D-IL), stated, “I don’t regard and Sanctions movement. Google the terms March in 2017, said it “applauds at Temple Sinai the fol- Louis Farrakhan as an aberration or any- “anti-Semitism” and “college campuses” and Alyssa Milano and Debra First lowing day, that the key thing, I regard him as an outstanding human you’ll find numerous cases. Messing for calling out the lead- to fixing the situation was being.” The other 20 members are as follows: So, what can we do in the face of the larg- ers of the Women’s March for Person to go out and vote, pre- • John Lewis (D-GA) est deadly anti-Semitic attack in U.S. his- their hateful rhetoric and their sumably for a Democrat. • Gregory Meeks (D-NY) tory? The answer is quite simple. We must continued association with big- If we want to be honest, anti-Semitism tran- • Bobby Rush (D-IL) point out all types of racism and hold those ots and anti-Semites like Louis scends politics and partisanship. Yes, I am • Maxine Waters (D-CA) accountable responsible. There should be a Farrakhan.” sure Trump’s rhetoric and lack of identifying • Barbara Lee (D-CA) portion of this very newspaper that is devot- Messing, who is Jewish, was and condemning alt-right groups has led to • Eleanor Holmes Norton (Non-voting ed to it on a regular basis. I suggest that all of raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and increased racism of all types by an extreme delegate, Washington D.C.) our politicians have a responsibility to shout attended New York University’s fringe of those on the right. However, one • Alcee Hastings (D-FL) out and condemn racism and bigotry when- Tisch School of the Arts. could easily argue that it is liberal progres- • Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) ever it occurs, but especially with members “Zioness rejects the divisive sives and the mainstream of those on the • Sanford Bishop (D-GA) of their own party. Our Democratic delega- examples of Linda Sarsour, left that propagates the majority of anti- • Bobby Scott (D-VA) tion certainly has a lot of work to do. Tamika Mallory and others who Semitism in the world. • Bennie Thompson (D-MS) claim to be ‘leaders’ of women, The simple fact is that it is politically cor- • Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) David Rosenberg writes from while they continue to support rect to be an anti-Semite today. 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The Follen Angels to perform at the Marblehead Little Theatre Tel Aviv’s Noa Beazley awarded Berklee prize International cabaret and jazz recording artists, The Follen BOSTON – Noa Beazley, Angels will return to Marblehead a student composer at the Little Theatre on Dec. 1 at 7:30 Berklee College of Music, has p.m. with hip, new arrange- been selected to receive the ments to celebrate the music of school’s Broadcast Music Inc. Gershwin and Cole Porter. The Music Film Scoring award. group includes Hildy Grossman Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to on vocals, Shinichi Otsu on musician parents – a violist piano, Kenneth W. Dantzig on and clarinetist – Beazley was drums, Rick Stone on sax/clari- immersed in orchestral music net, and Mike Ball on bass. from a young age, and she cred- The Follen Angels bring its her sister for her passion their own unique styling to for film scores. She attended such tunes as, “Another Op’nin the Rimon School of Music in Photo by Craig Bailey Another Show,” “What Is This Ramat Hasharon before com- Noa Beazley Thing Called Love,” “My Heart ing to Boston. Within her first of contacts to help her down Belongs To Daddy,” “My Funny two years at Berklee, her diverse the path of her career. “It is a Valentine,” “It Don’t Mean a skill set earned her accolades tremendous honor to have been Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing,” including the Video Game selected for this award,” she “Goody Goody,” and many Audio Scholarship for Women, said. more. The Angels also dive into the Rick Applin Award for “The purpose of this schol- the lives of the iconic artists who best fugue, and the Jeronimas arship is to support emerging originally brought these songs Kacinskas Award for outstand- composers at the college level by to life. Hear what has made ing composition. taking away some of the finan- these timeless artists and their In her application letter, cial burdens associated with music a national treasure. Photo by Bob Bond Beazley stated that her future higher education, so recipients The Follen Angels recently Vocalist Hildy Grossman and drummer Kenneth W. Dantzig of the career plans, “lie entirely in the can focus on creating music,” completed an East Coast tour, Follen Angels. field of film and video game said Ringer-Ross. “Berklee has after taking center stage at scoring,” and that Berklee has one of the most prestigious Film the renowned “Metropolitan enthusiastic audiences to their in Washington, D.C., and other provided her with the knowl- Scoring undergraduate pro- Room” in New York City, the feet, from Scullers Jazz Club outstanding venues. edge, skill and preliminary list grams in the world.” Knickerbocker Café in Warwick, in Boston, Acton Jazz Café, For tickets, call 800-418-7771 R.I., and the Holiday Inn in Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge, or purchase them at Arnould Brookline. Over the years, they Don’t Tell Mama’s in New Gallery in Marblehead or at the have filled concert halls and York City, Mechanics Hall in Marblehead Little Theatre on radio airwaves, and brought Worchester, Columbia Station the night of the show. The Pike school, an independent elementary day Committee awards $5,000 to North Shore Jewish projects school in Andover, MA, serves 449 students in grades preK-9. Last month, The JWEF of the North Shore Grant Review Com­mittee met to evaluate Seeking a Head of Upper School to begin 7/1/19. grant applications for 2018- This person will be responsible for approx. 25 faculty 2019 funding The commit- tee awarded funds to projects and 205 students in grades 6-9 as well as the academic totaling $5,000 submitted by and social/emotional programs at the school. the following synagogues and organizations: Epstein Hillel Interested Candidates see full job description and apply at School, North Shore Combined The Pike School’s website www.pikeschool.org/employment. Jewish Women’s Organizations, Temple Ner Tamid Sisterhood, Peabody Chabad, Safe Haven, and the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore. The projects that were fund- ed are designed to further spe- cific needs of Jewish women From left: Jessie Lipson, Helaine Hazlett, Bea Paul, Linda Magalnick, and Claire Sandler. and girls living on the North Shore of Boston. nity address the changing roles tact Jessie Lipson, JWEF of The fund’s objective is to of women in society and culti- the North Shore Chairperson sponsor projects that directly vate leadership among Jewish at 781-581-3810 or email address women’s and girls’ women. [email protected]. issues, help the Jewish commu- For more information, con-

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Local Jewish community reassesses security from page 1 more targeted training on responding to Rabbi Michael Ragozin of Congregation sultant write the school’s security plan, response. bomb threats, active shooters, and many Shirat Hayam said the Jewish commu- which was renewed at the beginning of “I don’t believe that more guns is of the other threats facing places where nity is fortunate to have law enforcement the school year in September. Like many the answer to gun violence, and I think Jews gather. CJP also has collaborated on its side. “As [ADL National Director Jewish institutions, Epstein Hillel receives that a better approach is a more overall with the ADL and other organizations Emeritus] Abe Foxman put it, that’s the funding and security consulting from CJP. recognition that gun violence has to be on developing a system called the Jewish difference, between Bialystok and Minsk In light of Pittsburgh, synagogue secu- addressed in a number of ways,” said Emergency Management System (JEMS), [throughout history] … in America, in rity is at the forefront of the conver- Meyer. “It’s difficult to strike a balance which provides advice and assistance on this case, law enforcement went in, ver- sation. Synagogues in Marblehead and between security and welcome. We are a a variety of security issues. sus law enforcement being on the side Swampscott have followed many of the welcoming and inclusive congregation, After the Pittsburgh shooting, of those perpetrating the anti-Semitism,” standard precautions as the JCC and but that openness can create vulnerabil- Marblehead Police Chief Robert Picariello said Ragozin. Epstein Hillel. Meanwhile, former Boston ity, so we certainly are always walking met with members of the Marblehead Although Jewish institutions on the Police commissioner and security con- that fine line to strike that balance.” Ministerial Association, an interfaith North Shore declined to elaborate on sultant Ed Davis noted that in general, Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez of group of clergy, to discuss security pro- the details of their security procedures, American Jewish institutions are less pro- Temple Sinai in Marblehead thinks much cedures. most noted that they are in the process of tected than their overseas counterparts. more needs to be done, including adding “We certainly try to keep a strong rela- reevaluating them. Marty Schneer, exec- “It’s not normal to have a highly secure armed personnel. “I do believe in having tionship with all of our houses of wor- utive director of the Jewish Community building at this point in time, but they somebody outdoors during services, just ship all the time,” said Picariello. “After Center of the North Shore in Marblehead, have to look at that now,” said Davis. “I like we do on Rosh Hashanah and Yom any particular incident, we reevaluate said in a statement that the JCC has an think you have to look at the models in Kippur. I’m the only one who thinks peo- where we’re at, and certainly, in light of established and regularly updated secu- Europe, and whether or not it’s time to ple should have a gun outside, or even Pittsburgh, we did reach out to the lead- rity plan. Schneer reported that the JCC put armed people outside the doors.” somebody outside the temple … prayers ers of the temple and the JCC, etc. We had is in constant communication with local President Trump ignited widespread won’t stop bullets,” he said. a good conversation.” law enforcement, has a resident security debate when he suggested that the situa- Rabbi Michael Ragozin of Congregation Swampscott Police Chief Ronald expert, and performs regular emergency tion in Pittsburgh could have been differ- Shirat Hayam in Swampscott is confi- Madigan also met with a variety of faith drills with its staff. ent “if there was an armed guard inside dent that the appropriate balance can leaders following the shooting. Across Community Road, Epstein the temple.” On the North Shore, rabbis be struck. “I don’t see a conflict between “We’ve increased our presence in and Hillel School Principal Amy Gold noted are grappling with how to remain both welcome and security,” he said. “I think around the temples, we’ve communicat- that the school coordinates with the JCC welcoming and secure. those two actually go hand in hand. We ed with people from the synagogues, and and Temple Sinai on security training and Rabbi David Meyer of Temple Emanu- want you to come in here, and we want reassured them that we’re aware of their procedures. Like the JCC, Gold said that El in Marblehead does not believe you to feel safe and secure in the place heightened concerns,” said Madigan. Epstein Hillel had a professional con- that armed guards are an appropriate we’re inviting you.” New officers elected at the Jewish Journal Annual Board Meeting 

Journal President Neil Donnenfeld First Vice President Johanna Matloff

The Journal’s Executive Board (from left): Matthew Swartz, Bob Rose, Johanna Matloff, Bradley Sontz, Neil Donnenfeld, Ted Stux, Steven Rosenberg, Howard Rich and John Smidt.

On November 7, the Jewish Journal Board of Overseers elected new officers. Neil Donnenfeld was elected President, replacing Bradley Sontz. Johanna Matloff was elected First Vice President and Legal Counsel; Ted Stux was elected Second Vice President and Treasurer. Other executive board members include Howard Rich, Bob Rose, John Smidt, Bradley Sontz and Matthew Swartz.

Incoming president Neil Donnenfeld shakes hands Steven A. Rosenberg, Matthew Swartz with outgoing president Bradley Sontz. Jewish Journal editor and publisher

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