Jewish Youth Groups Help Teens Embrace Their Heritage

APRIL 12, 2018 – 27 NISAN 5778

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By Michael Wittner how I practiced. We all had being JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT Jewish in common, and we were one big family. Everyone feels so ast Sukkot, around 40 comfortable and welcome.” teenagers from all over the The North Shore is full of LNorth Shore came to Rabbi youth groups like Jew Crew. Shmaya Friedman’s house in Even though they’re run by dif- Swampscott to celebrate. Under ferent synagogues and organiza- the sukkah, they made tacos, put tions and serve different com- on some Israeli music, and lit a munities, their overall missions bonfire. are similar: To foster a sense A few of the attendees were 12 of community among Jewish and 13, and didn’t know many of youth, and help them become the people around them. Most upstanding citizens who give people were older – 17 or 18. But back to their community and by the end of the night, in true are proud to be Jewish. Sukkot spirit, everyone was sit- Some of the youth groups on ting around the fire, talking like the North Shore are run by syna- old friends. gogues. The Jew Crew has been Lauren Kagan, a junior at a part of Chabad for 20 years. Gann Academy in Waltham, Its mission, according to Rabbi remembers that night as one Friedman, is to “make Judaism of her fondest memories of Jew real and appealing to today’s Crew, a local teen youth group teens, ensuring a commitment run by Chabad of the North to their Jewish future.” Shore. Jew Crew holds weekly For Kagan, the welcoming Chabad’s Jew Crew poses in front of menorah to celebrate Hanukkah. Shabbat dinners, and month- spirit of Jew Crew has always ly events that usually center been its biggest draw. “It was she said. Seeing that remind- bat mitzvah. Although Kagan joined Jew Crew. around a Jewish holiday and fun to see the new generation ed her of her own experience a attended the Epstein Hillel “They welcomed me with involve spirited discussion of its of Jew Crew come bond with few years ago, when she started School, she didn’t feel a true open arms,” said Kagan. “It didn’t themes and meaning. Jew Crew older kids and feel welcome,” coming to events right after her connection to Judaism until she matter how religious I was or continued on page 14 APPRECIATION The pressure-cooker Mimi Lappin, philanthropist called Gaza and community leader By Lawrence Rifkin

By Steven A. Rosenberg he high electric fence JOURNAL STAFF around the Gaza Strip is Tprobably Israel’s most or Mimi Lappin, life revolved closely watched border. around family, Judaism, philan- It’s watched, of course, by Fthropy, fashion, and art. Lappin, the Israel Defense Forces, with who along with her husband Robert, constant military patrols, forti- donated tens of millions to North Shore fied observation posts, and day/ Jewish organizations over the last several night cam- decades, always seemed to be thinking Letter eras in what of ways to give back. otherwise Lappin, who served as chairwoman from would be of the Women’s Division of the Jewish Jerusalem blind spots. Federation of the North Shore, died on There are March 28. She was 92, and had been mar- also efforts to monitor and block ried to Robert Lappin for almost 72 years. the tunnels being dug under the “She had a love for Jewish people,” fence to send terrorists into Israel said Robert Lappin, whom she met one to kill and bring back hostages. A Palestinian woman protests at the Gaza border. summer night in 1943 at the former But the fence is also watched by much of the rest of world, as it’s a border that Preston Beach Inn in Swampscott. The poses problems like none of Israel’s other frontiers, even that with Lebanon. These Mimi Lappin couple married three years later after problems can easily become diplomatic and public relations nightmares owing to the Robert returned from serving in the Navy come from Russia, and her mother was fact that the Gaza Strip is part of the high-profile Israeli-Palestinian dispute, but also during World War II. from Boston. After a short stint in Lynn, because it’s ruled by the hardline Islamic group Hamas and many of its residents live “It was love at first sight,” Robert the family moved to Swampscott, where in poverty and squalor. Lappin recalled. “She was such a beauti- Mimi attended Swampscott schools. The IDF imposed a sea blockade and began to control its skies after terror groups, ful, lovely person.” After graduating from Swampscott High following the 2005 Israeli withdrawal, began using it to launch rockets and other pro- Mimi Lappin was born in Chelsea, School, she earned a degree from Mount jectiles rather than turn it into a productive enclave. This is why people say that Israel and was the daughter of Louis and Ida College in Newton. is still an “occupier” there – although to be fair, this school of thought would make Beatrice (Gordon) Zaiger. Her father had continued on page 3 continued on page 9

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Teens, adults coming together for Mitzvah Day April 22 in Salem

By Laurie Fullerton working together, using our adults into the Mitzvah Day JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT hands and guided by our hearts, helps foster leadership and helping those in need, creating adults and youth can learn SALEM – Combined Jewish dozens of projects to enhance from each other working side Philan­thropies is joining the two incredible agencies.” by side.” Jewish Teen Initiative of Greater For CJP, the desire to join up The organization urges Boston to bring a communi- with JTI stems in part from the adults from throughout the ty-wide Mitzvah Day to Salem organization’s hope to support Boston community and the on April 22 to support those in youth and reach more adults North Shore to volunteer on need. and families in the Jewish com- April 22. “We couldn’t be more Adults and teens from munity who want to volunteer excited to expand our reach throughout the North Shore are on April 22. Building leader- by working alongside CJP to urged to join together in help- ship and bringing generations bring this dynamic teen-led ing to landscape, paint, and together is one of CJP’s key volunteer opportunity to all freshen up two facilities in a goals. ages throughout the commu- day-long event. Lifebridge is a “This is the first time CJP nity,” said Adam Smith, execu- shelter targeting the needs of has done something this com- tive director of the Jewish Teen homeless and disadvantaged munity-based on the North Initiative. adults. Plummer Youth Promise Shore and we are thrilled to (formerly the Plummer School have the opportunity to partner For more information and to for Boys) is committed to help- with JTI on this initiative,” said register, visit jewishteeninitia- ing troubled youth. Elizabeth Tauro, business com- tive.org and go to the service The Jewish Teen Initiative munity liaison/North Shore learning link under programs, has offered a Mitzvah Day called manager of CJP. “Bringing then J-Serve. J-Serve for Jewish youth from the North Shore for the past six years. But for the first time, CJP is joining in to offer adults that opportunity to practice the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam (repair the world). “I hope Mitzvah Day will Last year, volunteers Jared Kasten and Nate Samuels helped build provide others with the abil- picnic tables. ity to make a difference in our community through tikkun with a BBQ and presentation bag of baked goods for each of olam,” said Maya Goldman of of the 2018 Derek Sheckman the boys at the Plummer home, Marblehead, a JTI teen leader. Award for leadership and com- who will be returning from “I am so excited and honored mitment to the community. school break on that day. that I will get to help lead these Then work groups will paint, “I can think of no bet- projects on a larger scale, and assemble picnic tables and ter way to spend a wonder- hope that a large amount of vis- shelves, clean and cook at both ful and meaningful afternoon,” ibility will attract more people at the Plummer Youth Promise said Anne Selby, co-chair of to ‘repair the world’ with us.” and Lifebridge. The two orga- CJP’s North Shore Planning The event begins at 56 nizations were asked to sub- Committee. “Grandparents, Last year, Abby Robinson and Dan Rosen worked to beautify the Margin St., Salem, at 11:30 a.m. mit wish lists that included a parents, children, and friends, Lynn Shelter Association.

NORTH SHORE MITZVAH DAY

Join Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the Jewish Teen Initiative of Greater Boston, and J-Serve for North Shore Mitzvah Day Sunday, April 22 | 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Lifebridge | 56 Margin Street, Salem

Roll up your sleeves, rally your friends, and join your neighbors to make a difference on the North Shore. There will be plenty of ways to give back and have fun!

Come enjoy:

A kick-off kosher BBQ • Intergenerational projects • Activities for young children Teen-led service projects include: Baking and cooking • Painting interiors and murals • Building picnic tables and benches Decorating and making gift baskets • Gardening and beautifying the grounds

This is a free event, but pre-registration is requested by April 13. Register today at cjp.org/NSMitzvahDay. Transportation available from Marblehead and Peabody.

This program is made possible in part by grants from the Michael Steinberg Leadership Development Endowment Fund and BBYO as well as support from Prime Motor Group and Larry Levine’s Kosher Meats and Deli.

Questions? Contact Sarah Wood of JTI at [email protected] or 781-244-5544 or Beth Tauro of CJP at [email protected] or 617-457-8761. THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – APRIL 12, 2018 3

High schoolers learn how to counter anti-Semitism at college PHYLLIS LEVIN on REAL ESTATE By Lily Gregory JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT ARE YOU CONFUSED BY REAL ESTATE TERMS? Despite threats of the fourth The technical terms that REALTORS® use can nor’easter in the last few weeks, sometimes be confusing to buyers and sellers. If you 15 high school students from Phyllis Levin find yourself confused and a bit frustrated when your Marblehead High School, CRS GRI CBR REALTOR® talks about titles, easements, interest rates, Swampscott High School, contingencies, financing or appraisals, don’t hesitate to and St. John’s Prep made it to ask for a translation! Congregation Shirat Hayam in Buying or selling a home is a very complex process and your REALTOR® Swampscott to attend an inter- wants to help you understand every step thoroughly, so that you can make active training session called informed decisions. What was once a simple transaction of trading property “What’s Up at College: How to for money has become complicated by years of ever-changing state and local Identify and Respond to Campus government requirements. Anti-Semitism.” These days, there are several smart phone apps and websites that provide The March 22 workshop dictionaries for real estate terms. But discussing your questions directly with your REALTOR® can give you a deeper understanding of these terms and of was presented by the Campus Ben Birnbaum and Sophie Smith present their findings to the group. Anti-Semitism Task Force of the the whole buying and selling process. With so much at stake, it’s important North Shore, a nonprofit estab- forms of prejudice and hate, not school and felt safe in their com- to ask every question that arises and make sure your REALTOR® gives you a lished to provide awareness, just anti-Semitism. munity. satisfactory answer. education, and support to high Students broke into smaller After the event at Shirat JUSTEXPERIENCE CALL AND IS THEI’LL DODIFFERENCE THE REST. school and college students and groups and discussed a range of Hayam, the overwhelming Feel free to call me at SAGAN REALTORS their families. real scenarios. They discussed feedback from all participants on allFeel aspects free ofto callbuying me orat SAGANselling real REALTORS estate Arinne Braverman, former how to identify whether an inci- was this was an eye-opening on all aspectsat 781-367-8150 of buying or selling real estate Hillel director at Northeastern dent is anti-Semitic versus polit- experience. Multiple students, at 781-367-8150 University, led the interactive ical advocacy or free speech; including Daniel Kasten and www.phyllislevin.com [email protected] (781) 367-8150 discussion, helping the students how to gather evidence to use Max Mogolesko of Marblehead, website email cell recognize and prepare possible when reporting an incident; how stressed the importance of responses to various examples and where to report an incident; standing up for what you believe of anti-Semitism, both subtle and why it is important to report in. Others, like Jake Cullitan of and direct. Students learned these incidents. Swampscott, stressed the impor- THE BEST NEW CONSTRUCTION responses might be to ask some- Dylann Cooper, a gradu- tance of learning techniques for VALUE IN METRO WEST one where they heard some- ate of the former Cohen Hillel how to combat anti-Semitism. thing, or do they really believe Academy (now the Epstein Hillel Others also thought it was help- 4 Luxury Townhomes in Needham that, or, even, do you know any School) in Marblehead and cur- ful to learn how to best report an Israelis or Jews, personally? rently a senior at Roger Williams incident. Starting at $1,199,000 – 3.838 sf to 4,825 sf Students also learned anoth- University in Bristol, R.I., dis- Kasten, Mason Friedman, er response could be to chal- cussed a scenario that happened and Lily Gregory worked with QUEST REAL ESTATE lenge someone: For example, at her college. This incident the adult members of the task 781-444-8594 stating that’s not right or that involved a large swastika that force to plan this event and are comment was really offensive. was drawn in a dorm bathroom. excited to have additional stu- www.NeedhamNewHomes.com The important message learned In this case, the administration dents planning to join them next is that students should identify opened an investigation imme- year. a possible response that they are diately, and sent multiple emails Subscribe to the Jewish Journal. comfortable making and be pre- to the student body explaining Those interested can reach Receive your copy by mail pared to respond, rather than the situation and asking stu- out to Rabbi Michael Ragozin thinking after the fact I wish I dents to come forward with of Congregation Shirat Hayam FREE OF CHARGE. had said something. They also information. Even though the at rabbiragozin@shirathayam. learned how these responses culprit is still unknown, Jews on org. 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as the first free youth trip offered Lappin in America and a model for the from page 1 Birthright program, which sends young Jewish adults on 10-day After she married Robert educational trips to Israel. Lappin, the couple moved in After the family lost more with her parents in Swampscott. than $80 million in the Madoff Robert took a job at her father’s investment scandal in 2008, automobile accessory manufac- Mimi was a steady voice of sup- turing business in Lynn. After port. “She dealt with it beauti- two years, the couple moved to fully,” Robert said. “She accept- Marblehead where their chil- ed what happened with equa- dren, Andy, Peter, and Nancy nimity and in the end, it didn’t were born. About a decade make a great difference in our later, the family returned to lives.” LEONARD BERNSTEIN CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE Swampscott, where they lived in Lappin will remember his Keith Lockhart, conductor a house by the ocean. wife as a witty, generous, well- Friday, May 11, 8pm Tuesday, May 29, 8pm “She was passionate about dressed woman who loved fam- Saturday, May 12, 8pm Wednesday, May 30, 8pm giving back to the Jewish com- ily, liked to paint, and cooked Thursday, May 17, 8pm SERIES SPONSOR munity,” said Robert. The artistic dishes such as ham- The Boston Pops celebrates the legendary The concerts will feature a wide variety of couple helped raise funds to burger patties in the shape of and prolific composer and conductor Leonard his works from the symphonic stage, opera, help build the new country of cupcakes. Bernstein on the centennial of his birth. An Broadway, art songs and film scores, and Israel in 1948, and has contin- “My mother’s words and American legend, Bernstein was closely will include vocalists singing selections from ued their philanthropy until deeds speak for themselves. She connected to Boston and this orchestra. Candide, West Side Story, and more. this day through the Lappin touched so many people,” said Foundation. “She felt that we Peter Lappin. ON THE TOWN WEST SIDE STORY were doing something worth- She is survived by her Keith Lockhart, conductor IN CONCERT WEST while, and it was important to beloved husband, Robert I. Kathleen Marshall, director the community,” her husband Lappin, her son Andy D. Lappin and choreographer Keith Lockhart, conductor Friday, June 15, 8pm SIDE said. and his wife Diane of Glencoe, David Chase, Saturday, June 16, 3pm* The Lappins were early Ill.; her son Peter J. Lappin of music director Saturday, June 16, 8pm STORY members of Temple Emanu-El Beverly; her daughter Nancy Thursday, May 31, 8pm Friday, June 1, 8pm Bernstein’s most beloved Broadway score comes to life in Marblehead, and also were J. Lappin of Marblehead; and performed by the Pops in all its dramatic richness. A cast of When three WWII sailors get 24 hours of shore leave in members of Kernwood Country her cherished grandchildren: Broadway singers including Ali Ewoldt and Matthew Hydzik bustling Times Square, antics and romance ensue! The join the orchestra for this concert presentation directed Club in Salem, founded just over Lauren Sarah Lappin, Danielle Boston Pops presents a special orchestral and dance by Chad Hilligus. From the first notes to the final breath, 100 years ago by Jews who were Faith Lappin, Alexander Brett concert celebrating Leonard Bernstein and Jerome this landmark musical is one of the greatest love stories excluded from other golf clubs Lappin, Jacklyn Sarah Lappin, Robbins’ classic work with Broadway singers and of all time, and Bernstein’s score, with lyrics by Stephen dancers, and new choreography by Tony award-winner in the region. Mimi Lappin Matthew Alexander Lappin, and Sondheim, is regarded as one of the best ever written. Kathleen Marshall. also served on numerous Israel Benjamin Poser. A funeral ser- *3pm matinees are 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger. Bonds committees. vice was held on March 30 in Along with her husband, she Salem. In lieu of flowers, dona- founded the Youth to Israel pro- tions in her memory may be gram in 1971 for North Shore made to the Lappin Foundation, 888-266-1200 Jewish teens. The Lappins PO Box 986, Salem, MA 01970, KEITH LOCKHART CONDUCTOR decided to fully subsidize the or the charitable organization of BOSTONPOPS.ORG JOHN WILLIAMS CONDUCTOR LAUREATE OPENING NIGHT AND SEASON SPONSOR program in 1996, establishing it your choice. 4 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – APRIL 12, 2018

Accelerator provides launch The Estates on Admiral’s Hill invites you to a pad for startups outside Israel’s mainstream Taste of Spring OPEN HOUSE Thursday, April 26 2 to 5 p.m. • Foods to Celebrate the Season

Photo by Penny Schwartz • Live Entertainment Rachel Shaul, CEO of PresenTense, speaking in Kendall Square. • Tours of the Assisted Living By Penny Schwartz • the first accelerator for JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT ultra-Orthodox women • the first accelerator in the RSVP by April 23 and receive a beautiful floral plant. CAMBRIDGE – It’s not every world focused on innovative Kristen Donnelly at 617-887-0826 day that three Israelis with such solutions for people with dis- different backgrounds – a Druze abilities or [email protected] physician, an ultra-Orthodox Through PresenTense, Jew, and a young, high-tech Hassan, a medical doctor who is 201 Captains Row, Chelsea | www.chelseajewish.org whiz – share a stage to talk shop Druze, launched Healthymize, about their innovative startups. which developed an app that But that was the scene at a uses voice-monitoring tech- recent program sponsored by nology to assist people living the Consulate General of Israel with chronic voice‑affecting to New England to showcase diseases such as asthma and PresenTense, a dynamic accel- COPD (chronic obstructive pul- erator program whose core monary disease). The app uses mission is to promote entrepre- personal smartphones to detect neurship in Israel’s underserved vocal changes up to two days in communities. advance of a medical flare-up, The company, founded thereby avoiding hospitaliza- in 2007, fosters coexistence tion, he said. through innovation among the Shor, CEO of TuneFork, country’s diverse religious and developed a software applica- multiethnic populations. It also tion for the smartphone that focuses on new ventures that allows people to test for hear- address social responsibility ing loss in the privacy of their such as assisting people with own homes. TuneFork then cre- disabilities. ates an audio filter that adjusts Last month’s event, hosted sound to the user’s needs. This by LabCentral in Cambridge’s is a breakthrough for people Kendall Square, featured with hearing loss who may PresenTense CEO Rachel Shaul resist going to the hospital for with Dr. Shady Hassan, Tomer testing, or those who may not Building | Additions | Renovations Shor, and Michael Nachtiler, want to use hearing aids, which a trio of the accelerator pro- can be prohibitively expensive, gram’s alumni who have since Tomer told the Journal. launched their own startups. When Nachtiler, CEO of Michael F. O’Rourke During their visit to the area, Aguda Achat (One Society), the group also spoke at Boston began the PresenTense pro- 25 Storey Avenue University, Harvard Hillel, and at gram, he and others in the Suite 8 Brown University in Providence. organization had a vision to With an estimated 6,000 help those in their ultra-Ortho- Newburyport, MA 01950 start-ups, Israel, known widely dox communities – especially as the “Start-up Nation,” ranked women – who had nowhere to 10th in the Bloomberg 2018 turn with highly personal ques- DIRECT: 781.702.0333 | EMAIL: [email protected] Innovation Index. While Israel’s tions. Now, they have launched high-tech sector is tradition- Akshiva, an online platform ally thought of as the Tel Aviv that responds to anonymous bubble, the booming economic personal questions on sensi- houzz 2018 C.S. L. No. 091858 engine has expanded to other tive subjects such as marital cities and regions, including problems, sexual orientation, Contractor of the year HIC No. 140326 Jerusalem, Haifa, and beyond, abuse, and suicide, issues that in Customer Service FULLY INSURED according to Matan Zamir, dep- are often taboo within the very uty Consul General of Israel to insular religious communities. New England. Today, about a year after Meanwhile, the benefits launching Akshiva, his group of Israel’s technology revolu- has grown to 60 volunteers, nobleport.net tion have reached only about who respond to thousands of 15 percent of the population, questions. The site boasts some said PresenTense CEO Shaul 9,000 followers on Facebook. during the hour-long event The three social entrepre- Do you remember your bar/bat mitzvah? in Cambridge. “We must find neurs who have connected a way to reach these diverse through PresenTense share On May 24, the Journal will feature populations” as a way to benefit human values and the same our bar/bat mitzvah section. society as a whole, she said. concerns for helping others, Among the company’s suc- Nachtiler said he has realized. Please send us your memories (250 words) cesses have been: “We can learn from each and a photo and we will include • the first social venture other and have respect for the your story in our edition. accelerator other communities’ values Email: [email protected] • the first accelerator for Arab when we work together,” he entrepreneurs in Israel said. ARTS THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – APRIL 12, 2018 5

Experience the Andy Statman Trio By Larry Constantine SPRING IS JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

GLOUCESTER – The eclec- IN THE AIR! tic musical amalgam that is the Brighten up your wardrobe Andy Statman Trio builds from with new Spring sweaters a klezmer-infused foundation, adds jazz progressions and syn- in soft brights, pastels and copation, and mixes it up with nature like neutrals! bluegrass riffs and rhythms. That’s the music that Statman will be bringing to a special con- cert at Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester at 7:30 p.m. on May 2. Joined by two regulars, bass- Celebrating ist Jim Whitney and percussion- 36 Years ist Larry Eagle, Statman plays a syncretic repertoire that blends the sacred and the secular that 427 Paradise Road • Vinnin Square • Swampscott is often deeply emotional, from 781-599-8829 the foot-tapping highs of classic Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-4 klezmer to heart-rending origi- nals that touch the soul. Statman – who has been called a “national musical trea- sure,” a “musician’s musician,” Klezmer giant Andy Statman has played with David Grisman, Jerry JOURNALISM MATTERS. and “an American visionary” – Garcia, and Bob Dylan. is a virtuoso on both the mando- Support your local newspaper. lin and the clarinet. Following in Endowment for the Arts. general admission. For Donate to the Journal the footsteps of his teacher and Statman has played and tickets and information, visit at www.jewishjournal.org, mentor, klezmer legend David toured with many of the greats of taagloucester.org or call the Taras, Statman favors old-style the modern musical scene, from temple at 978-282-0739. or call 978-745-4111 x121. clarinets with an archaic keying Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to that facilitates the glides, trills, Bob Dylan and Jerry Garcia, from and pitch-bending antics so Country Music Hall of Famer The job market is the BEST characteristic of klezmer music. Ricky Skaggs to concert appear- it’s been in 13 years. The mandolin, so often stereo- ances with Itzhak Perlman. typed as a strumming accompa- These days, the trio plays If you’re looking for a better job… nist, becomes a virtuoso soloist regularly around New York City Let’s make it happen together! in Statman’s hands. His light and with a continued presence at lightning-fast fingering borrows the Charles Street Synagogue n Transform a look-alike résumé into a powerful self-marketing tool technique from the banjo and (Congregation Darech Amuno). n Create a strategy to conduct a successful job campaign (not a search) guitar that were his first instru- It has toured nationally, playing n Master winning interviewing skills to attract the best job offers ments, enabling him to coax at venues ranging from Oberlin new nuance and fresh effects College in Ohio to Cambridge’s n Custom packages available for every budget from this classic instrument. own storied Club Passim. n Work with clients in-person or remotely Statman, who grew up in Statman has recorded more n Queens, comes from a musical than 30 discs spanning nearly Complimentary, no obligation inquiries welcome lineage peppered with cantors, four decades, starting with his n Serving job seekers around the globe since 1993 composers, and musicians. He first album, “Jewish Klezmer n Best-selling author of 12 McGraw-Hill book titles took up the banjo and guitar at Music,” that quickly became an the age of 12 and later switched influential part of the so-called Jay Block n Freedom Hollow, Salem n www.jayblock.com n 561-309-2468 n [email protected] to the mandolin after studying klezmer revival of the 1970s. His with mandolin master David extensive discography includes Grisman. As a teenager, Statman original compositions and new already was getting gigs with takes on old masterpieces deep- local bands in the New York area. ly infused with Jewish themes His musical studies and and influences. This Yom HaAtzma’ut, influences are exception- For Statman, his personal ally broad, including the folk journey from a secular upbring- celebrate red, white, and blue. music of Albania, Greece, and ing into a richer reconnection Azerbaijan. Still, the spiri- with his Jewish heritage and reli- tual and ecstatic elements of gious roots is deeply connected klezmer and Chasidic melodies with his musical journey. The are the centerpiece of much of results of are a music of soul his repertoire, which includes and substance, both entertain- reinterpretations of traditional ing and elevating. pieces and innovative origi- nals. In 2012, he was honored Tickets for the May 2 concert for his diverse contributions at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 by being named a National Middle St. in Gloucester, are $36 Heritage Fellow by the National for preferred seating, $18 for BAR MITZVAH HEADQUARTERS

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Barrington Stage Company’s summer menu JEWISH JOURNAL has a distinctly Jewish flavor Publisher/Editor Steven A. Rosenberg By Jules Becker ret lineup will take on a strik- [email protected] JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT ingly humorous tone soon after with comedienne-actress Leslie Business Manager he Jewish contribution Kritzer July 8-9. Kritzer, a cast Chet Baker to cabaret looms virtu- member in BSC’s recent revival [email protected] ally as large as that to the of “Guys and Dolls,’’ will pres- T Director of American musical, at least if the ent a program called “Half Jew, upcoming summer lineup at the All Guilt’’ (Jewish father, Puerto Advertising & Marketing Barrington Stage Company is Rican Catholic mother). Her Lois Kaplan any indication. performances will combine sto- [email protected] The Pittsfield showplace ries about her life and songs has often featured music by pertinent to her show. Senior Account Executive William Finn, who grew up Expect a singularly personal Marcy Grand Jewish in Natick and won two presentation July 29-30 from [email protected] Tony Awards for Best Book of a two-time Tony-winning Jewish Graphics, Web, Musical and Best Original Score composer Jason Robert Brown, Brandon Uranowitz earned a Tony nomination for playing Jewish in 1992 for “Falsettos.” who received a Tony for Best therapist Mendel in an acclaimed 2016 revival of ‘’Falsettos.” Russian Chronicle Editor Since 2012, the Barrington Original Score for “Parade.” Yulia Zhorov Stage Company has honored the Look for more Finn material [email protected] composer with a series of indi- with actor Brandon Uranowitz’s FREE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE Graphics, Web, Obituaries vidual performances known as Aug. 5-6 program “The Songs for people impacted by Parkinson's “Mr. Finn’s Cabaret.” This year’s of William Finn.’’ Uranowitz Andrew Fleischer offerings, from June 3 to Sept. earned a Tony nomination for April 27, 2018 [email protected] 22 in the cozy nightspot named playing Jewish therapist Mendel TM Editorial Cartoonist for Finn on the lower level of the in an acclaimed 2016 revival of George Freedman Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing “Falsettos.” Learn. Live. Connect. Embassy Suites Logan Airport 8:30 AM Breakfast & Resource Fair FREE Arts Center, are likely to satisfy Finn fans – and who is not? 207 Porter St, Boston MA 9:30 AM-1:00 PM Conference the most demanding fans with – will be excited to hear that Board of Overseers Bradley J. Sontz, President a generous sampling of both he has teamed up once again "Dr, I'm Dizzy!" Understanding Bob Blayer, *Rick Borten, Jewish-themed content and with Rachel Sheinkin. He wrote Neurogenic“Dr., I’m Orthostatic Dizzy!” Hypotension Understanding Registration American cabaret gems. the music and lyrics and she and more Fred M. Cohen, Neil Donnenfeld, DavidNeurogenic Shprecher, DO Orthostatic Hypotension BSC is presenting a New won the Tony for Best Book of information: Susan Garnick, Cara Hogan, David Shprecher, DO, Banner Sun Health Research Institute Songwriters Cabaret June 17-18 a Musical in 2005 for “The 25th Safely Navigating Hospitalization Johanna Matloff, Lynn Nadeau, www.pmdalliance.org featuring composer Benji Annual Putnam County Spelling Edie Simpson, RN, CNRN Donna Lozow Pierce, Safely Navigating Hospitalization800.256.0966 Goldsmith and lyricist Stefan Bee.” *Howard Rich, Robert M. Rose, Melnyk. Entitled “Lies We Tell Now, the pair is gearing up LearningEdie Simpson, About RN, Parkinson's CNRN, Barrow & OFF Neurological Time Institute Laxman Bahroo, DO Heidi Shear, Stephanie Simon, Ourselves,” their evening of for what could be another pre- John Smidt, Ted D. Stux, song will include insight, humor, Broadway run. This time the PMDAllianceLearning is a national About 501(c)(3) nonprofitParkinson’s organization dedicated & OFF to enhancing Time the Matthew Swartz, irony, and surprise. show on the Barrington Stage everyday lives of people with movement disorders through education and support Laxman Bahroo, DO, Georgetown University Hospital *Selma Williams By contrast, Jewish play- Company’s mainstage is the wright-actor Charles Busch of world premiere of a musical *Life Board Members Registration and more information: “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” version of “The Royal Family of Past Presidents fame will reminisce June 24-25 Broadway.” www.pmdalliance.org • 800.256.0966 Robert M. Rose, Lisa Kosan about his mentoring aunt Lillian Blum, who took him in after the The show will begin previews Publisher Emerita death of his mother and had a on June 7 and open on June 13 Barbara Schneider major impact on his interest in for a limited run through June the arts. 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JEWISH JOURNAL Steven A. Rosenberg PUBLISHER/EDITOR On Yom Hashoah, vigilance om Hashoah, the somber crimes. We need to be vigilant, Holocaust Memorial and take note of the mood of YDay began last night in our country and the opinions Israel. Across the country, a spouted by elected officials. siren sounded, with Israelis We need to teach our children rising to stand at attention – tolerance, and to respect the whether at home, or work or in civil liberties of our democracy. the open air of the highway or We need new curricula in city streets – to remember the schools that reinforce civil 6 million Jews who died in the rights and respect for all Shoah. citizens. While Nazi Germany While Jews have prospered officially stopped hunting Israelis stand in silence as public in America, we need to take sirens in Jerusalem mark Yom down Jews 72 years ago, there Hashoah. note that there will always be a is still much to be concerned charismatic leader, or groups, about in Europe, America, and Viktor Orban rode to his third that seek to create a bogeyman in Israel. Across the Middle consecutive term last Sunday in order to gain power. We must East, and in the West Bank and after taking out billboards that be pro-active and understand Gaza, Arab governments have ridiculed Hungarian-born, their motives and counter them embraced vicious anti-Semitic Jewish billionaire George Soros. with real facts, backed by the propaganda that is spouted by Last year, a study conducted support of government and government leaders, and taught by the government of Germany law enforcement. History has in schools. Across the Middle concluded that that nearly 33 shown that waves of hatred can East, the Protocols of the Elders million Germans, or 40 percent lead to genocide. We cannot of Zion is still a best seller, and of the population of 82 million, afford to be silent. its text is used to create talking held anti-Semitic viewpoints. points for politicians and And in England, thousands of educators. Jews recently protested outside In Europe, Jews have good of the Parliament and accused LETTERS TO THE EDITOR reason to fear for their future. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Over the last year, French – a strong critic of Israel who An open letter to On Passover, a friend, indeed Jews were shocked after they is pro-Palestinian – of ignoring learned of the murders of two anti-Semitism in his own party. Governor Charlie Baker When the nation and indeed trip this year. So I am mak- Jewish women. Last month, In America, the number the world seems darkest espe- ing her Passover dinner even an elderly Holocaust survivor of anti-Semitic incidents Massachusetts is one of the cially for the Jew; when the les- though I am Christian. Bryna Mireille Knoll, was tortured and rose by 60 percent in 2017 few states that cannot seem to sons of Nazi Germany seem has always said to me that murdered in her apartment by over the prior year – and get an anti-BDS bill passed into to recede into lost memory, Jesus was a Jew so we aren’t a Muslim extremist whom she in Massachusetts, that law. Now that our legislature I received an email from my that different in our beliefs! I had known for years. Before the number rose by 42 percent, has failed to pass a bill, I sin- Christian friend that restores am making potato pancakes murder, she had also contacted according to the ADL. Across cerely hope that our governor my hope. The email moved me (from Trader Joe’s), my daugh- French police to report that the North Shore and Greater would consider doing what to tears and I am thankful she ter is making a kugel (first time she had been threatened but Boston, swastikas were the governors in New York, gave me permission to send it ever making one!), beef bris- the police did not act on the seen in Marblehead, Salem, Wisconsin and Maryland did and, if you choose, to print it. It ket, sweet potato tzimmes, and threat. And on April 4, 2017, Swampscott, Beverly and other when their legislatures failed read as follows: mashed potatoes. We are having Sarah Halimi, a retired Jewish cities. The ADL reported that – and issue an executive order. “My longtime friend Bryna flourless chocolate cake with physician, was tortured and 93 percent of the incidents Massachusetts reaps huge is Jewish. She learned in whipped cream and strawber- murdered in her home in Paris, occurred in K-12 schools, a 50 benefits economically from its December that she has incur- ries for dessert. How does that and then thrown from her percent increase over the prior ties to Israel and vice versa. able bone cancer. She is under- sound for a Passover dinner?” window by a man shouting year. Also in 2017, the New This step would be one more going chemo now. She usu- “Allahu Akbar.” Prior to her England Holocaust Memorial important assurance that our ally celebrates Passover in Natalie Rosen death, she had also reported was vandalized twice. mutual ties are sealed and that Springfield, but can’t make that Framingham to the police several times that In these fractious times, Israel will not be discriminated she had been the victim of anti- where public bullying and mass against by those who are seek- Some Danes were paid to save Jews Semitic threats. shootings have become daily ing her destruction and dele- Nazi parties are again events in this country, civil gitimization. Regarding the recent article endeavor at great risk to them- rising in Europe. In Greece, discourse and leadership is Governor Baker, the pro- about the rescue of Danish Jews selves, it must be mentioned the neo-Nazi party is third in needed more than ever. These Israel and Jewish community during World War II. I was one that many of the Danish fish- opinion polls. In Austria, the days, Jews and other minorities would genuinely appreciate it of the children on the fishing ermen were paid per head to far-right Freedom Party has wait for elected officials to if you will take this into serious boats that ferried the Jews over transport the Danish Jews over won key posts in government. take more action and decry consideration. to Sweden. While the Danish to Sweden. Hungarian Prime Minister anti-Semitism and other hate Carol Denbo underground and many ordi- Happy Caplan Swampscott nary Danish helped in that Salem To the students at Harvard Hillel To the students at Harvard istered by the terrorist organiza- camps and mosques to hate Hillel: tion, Hamas. Jews and to try to kill them Shame on you! Shame on The so-called “Palestinian when they can. Hillel! Shame on Harvard! Your Arabs” who didn’t call them- The so-called “Palestinian “Liberation Seder” is really selves so until after 1967, do Arabs” are kept in refugee camps about hate ... for Israel. not want a state of their own. and not permitted to move on Those in an educational If they did, their leaders would with their lives because their institution should most certain- not have refused all offers made own leaders want that to be so. ly do their homework before to them by numerous Israeli This has enabled them to collect espousing “causes” that are administrations. What they billions of dollars over the last misnomers and have nothing to want is to continue to be the 70 years from around the world do with reality. only “refugees” in the world rather than to build a state of There is NO occupation who are allowed to pass down their own and live in peace with of the so-called “Palestinian that designation for 5 genera- their neighbors. Arabs.” The disputed territories tions so that people who have Please accept the offer of a of Judea and Samaria were won never set foot in Jerusalem or Birthright Israel free 10-day trip by Israel from Jordan in the war Tel Aviv or Haifa, or my city of and come see for yourself what of 1967. Ninety percent of the Netanya, can believe that they freedom looks like. Arabs living there are governed are entitled to own those plac- by the Palestinian Authority. es. Their children are taught Marsha Stein Gaza was emptied of all Jews in from birth and through school Netanya, Israel 2005 and is completely admin- textbooks and madrassas and Natick

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Remembering Dr. King and his legacy By Mark R. Arnold evening, which later became the Dr. King and his SCLC orga- anthem of the movement: “We nized their first – now forgot- hough I never marched Shall Overcome.” ten – March on Washington in with the man his followers I remember thinking that May 1957; 37,000 people turned Tcalled Martin, I followed evening in 1957, as I listened to out to support the cause. Partly Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s this earnest young leader who in response, Congress created career closely; first as a student, talked haltingly but with logic the US Commission on Civil later as a Washington-based and passion: “If only he had Rights and a civil rights division reporter for the former Dow- the oratory and the imagery to within the Department of Justice Jones newsweekly, the National match the majesty of his vision, to investigate rights violations. Observer. how effective he could be.” He The SCLC organized voter reg- I first met Dr. King 61 years developed those qualities in full istration drives throughout the ago, in February 1957. When he measure in the next few years. South. Members marched, pick- came to Oberlin College in Ohio I became a strong supporter of eted, rallied, and campaigned at the invitation of the campus Dr. King, the Southern Christian for jobs, school desegregation, NAACP chapter and the stu- Leadership Conference (SCLC) and better housing. dent forum board, he was the he founded in Atlanta, the civil On Aug. 28, 1963, 100 years 27-year-old new pastor of the rights movement, and the cause after President Abraham Dexter Avenue Baptist Church of ending racial and religious Lincoln’s Emancipation Procla­ in Montgomery, Ala. It was his discrimination. I led a successful mation, the most dramatic US first pulpit. campus move- demonstration Rosa Parks, an African- ment to decertify ever mount- American seamstress, in 1955 private homes in Dr. King’s cause – ed (until last refused to give up her seat to our college town ending discrimination, month’s gun- a white man in the back of a that rented rooms providing equal control March Montgomery city bus. “People to white students, opportunity for all, for Our Lives) always say that I didn’t give up while denying brought 250,000 my seat because I was tired,” Photo courtesy of the Oberlin College Archives rooms to non- regardless of race, people to Wash­ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during his 1964 talk in Finney Chapel at religion, or national Parks wrote in her autobiogra- Oberlin College. whites. ington’s Lincoln phy, “but that isn’t true. I was Besides con- origin – became the Memorial. The not tired physically … No, the something big. We wanted to be think his tiny movement could vincing the col- nation’s cause. highlight of the only tired I was, was tired of giv- in on it. So 10 of us, black and end legal and de facto segrega- lege administra- event – the defin- ing in.” white, met for dinner at a round tion in America? tion, we had to ing moment – When she was arrested and table in a college dining hall Dr. King’s answers earned our convince insensitive white stu- was Dr. King at his most power- jailed for violating a city ordi- to fire questions at this proud, admiration, as did his talk to dents who argued: “Why should ful, proclaiming what will for- nance, local blacks protested. patient, earnest, young country the student body later that eve- we suffer just because blacks ever be known as his “I Have a Thus was born the boycott to preacher with the deep soulful ning when he cited Mahatma can’t live in certain homes?” Dream” speech. end segregation on buses, and eyes. He had been chosen to Gandhi and Henry David To me – raised with a Jewish Alas, I wasn’t there to hear it. later in all local public facilities, lead the bus boycott, and we Thoreau among the sources social conscience and fully My Army Reserve unit was called including department stores, had a host of questions for him: of his evolving belief in two aware of the discrimination our to summer duty in upstate New water fountains, and restau- Why was he doing this? What new concepts he introduced own people have suffered his- York that week, so I listened to rants. did he hope to accomplish? Was to us: “non-violent resistance” torically – it was a matter of the speech on a portable radio It was the birth of the civil he afraid for himself and his and “civil disobedience.” Both simple justice. The college even- while shining my boots in my rights movement. family? What threats had been phrases, combining two words tually agreed, and those homes bunk. I was part of a group of stu- made against him, his wife, that seemed polar opposites, that wouldn’t sign – and honor I can still hear Dr. King’s voice dent activists at Oberlin who Coretta Scott King, and their appealed to us, as did the song – a non-discrimination pledge – the stirring cadence of his sensed that this was the start of small children? Did he really I heard for the first time that lost their student renters. continued on page 10 Gaza from page 1 Egypt an occupier, too, for the Egyptians sealed off their own border with Gaza, opening the sole crossing point at arbi- trary intervals. The Gazans dug their first tunnels beneath the Egyptian border to smuggle in goods. Eventually, these shipments contained weapons, including Iranian- made rockets with much longer range than those cobbled together in local machine shops. After pressure from Israel, the Egyptians undertook a major operation to find and destroy the tunnels. There are several official crossing points between Israel and the Gaza Strip. One is mostly for people coming to Israel for work or medical treatment. The oth- ers have been mostly for the transfer in the opposite direction of food and other commodities, including construction materials and fuel. Israeli authorities have often found explosives and weapons among these shipments. They also have noted rela- tively little reconstruction considering all the concrete and steel going into Gaza, leading to the conclusion that much of it is used instead in the construction of tunnels and preparation of rockets and Palestinians rioted at the Gaza border last week. other weapons. the other – and it’s gotten to the point day on which imams regularly fire up the that outside powers trying to cajole the This and rolling cycles of violence have where many Israelis would love to saw off faithful with a fervor that is just as much sides back to the negotiating table seem led to crackdowns on the movement of the enclave and let it drift out to sea to political as it is pious (if not more so). to overlook. Israel would never agree to it. goods and even the closing of crossing become someone else’s problem. The protests would run for six weeks, Eventually, Hamas and other hard- points: One has been sealed for years The recent violence along the border leading up to what the Palestinians call line groups elbowed their way into the since Islamists attacked it. Right now, fence grew out of a grassroots protest Nakba Day. Nakba is Arabic for catas- planning process. By the time the first there’s just one crossing point for goods. planned by a group of Gazans. trophe, which is how they refer to March of Return took place on March 30, Hence, the “open air prison” you often The planners believed that bringing Israel’s establishment, and Nakba Day is the armed groups made sure that their hear about. tens of thousands of fellow residents to now marked each year on May 15, the people, armed or not, would be among The world’s blame can realistically be tent cities near the border and then hav- Gregorian anniversary of the day after the the crowds. According to the IDF, it didn’t spread among Hamas, which has con- ing them sing and chant and do whatever State of Israel came into being. take long for the first protesters to throw trolled the Gaza Strip since 2007, usually else protesters do – just without violence It is being called the “the Great rocks and firebombs at the Israeli sol- with a heavy hand, as well as Egypt and – would bring the world’s opprobrium- March of Return,” symbolizing the iron- diers on the other side, and even to open Israel. But almost all of it is aimed only contempt down on Israel hard enough clad Palestinian demand that all living fire and storm the fence. The soldiers, in one direction. Add to the mix the fact to make it relent on at least some of its 1948 refugees and their descendants be under orders to use crowd-dispersal that Hamas and other Islamic groups are closure policies. The choice of Fridays, allowed to settle in Israel, even if there’s techniques ranging from tear gas to live quite open about their intentions toward however, raised the potential for violence, a Palestinian state established alongside. ammunition if the crowds came too close Israel – it must disappear, one way or as Friday is the Muslim sabbath and a The so-called right of return is something continued on page 10 10 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – APRIL 12, 2018

right, it meant that at least five ing in old tires, which they then this time Israel meant business. as of now.) Even those who are Gaza Palestinian civilians, probably set afire to create billows of black It also appears that the troops willing to coexist with Israel – from page 9 unarmed, were among the dead, smoke to block the view of sol- had been directed to keep their and there are probably many with hundreds more hurt, some diers. Later in the afternoon, fol- live fire to an absolute mini- – can easily be manipulated to – orders made crystal clear to seriously. Many appeared to be lowing Friday prayers, the more mum. Immediately following hate the Jewish state owing to the Palestinians ahead of time – nowhere near the fence. With hardcore rebels showed up and what came to be known as “Tire their misery. soon let loose. journalists on hand to record approached the fence in several Friday,” the Israeli authorities Because of the closures The death toll among the pro- the clashes or distribute smart- places. Surveillance videos show decided to halt the next ship- imposed on the territory, the testers that day rose to around phone footage taken by pro- them either throwing firebombs ment of tires into Gaza. term most frequently used for 15. Hamas proudly claimed that testers, respected people like or trying to breach the fence. Clearly, like much of the the Gaza Strip, besides open- five belonged to one or another UN Secretary-General António By nightfall, there were Israeli-Palestinian dispute, the air prison, is pressure cooker. of its armed wings, while Israel Guterres and even Pope Francis more dead and wounded, Gaza Strip is a no-win proposi- Unless some form of compro- put the number of members at again spoke of disproportionate though the casualty count was tion for Israel. Just more so. mise is reached that allows 10. No Israeli casualties were force by you-know-who. lower – eight – than the pre- The enclave’s rulers are Gazans to live at least semi-nor- reported. For the following Friday, April vious week. It appears that at exceedingly frank: There can be mal lives – no one even dreams No matter whose claims were 6, Gazans spent the week haul- least some Palestinians knew no Israel. Rank and file Gazans of a peace agreement with are not likely to turn Hamas Hamas – it’s only natural that out of power anytime soon, from time to time, the inevitable whether out of genuine anti- spike in pressure will cause a Israel sentiment or fear of what blowout, always in Israel’s face. The Boogie Man would happen should they try to revolt or merely vote against Lawrence Rifkin is a isn’t real, but it. (Elections aren’t in the cards Jerusalem-based journalist. bed bugs are. Dr. King’s legacy from page 9 words, his rising sense of righ- cause. Toward the end of his life, teous indignation, the clarion Dr. King’s influence was wan- call to conscience. His words ing, his movement in danger of moved me to tears. They still do. being outflanked by provoca- More important, they touched tive Black Power militants like the soul of the nation, trans- young Stokely Carmichael. He forming a movement into a became increasingly frustrated national consensus. and depressed. 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Functions Catering from available 2-200 THROUGH 22 NORTH SHORE SU• CHANG’S 373 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA THEY ALL WEAR HATS AT THE DORY CAFÉ, An APRIL MITZVAH DAY original musical presented by The Folklore Theatre “Your place away from home” Company. Produced by Henry-Cameron Allen, original 22 Plan Early for Your music by David Brooks and Steven Rosenberg, and directed by Kamilla Cheskiewicz. This original story unfolds in 1991 Celebrations and Simchas! at Gloucester’s mythical Dory Café. Hurricane Bob is about SUN.-THURS. 11:30 am-10 pm | FRI.-SAT. 11:30 am-11 pm to strike, and one by one the characters are introduced, a Luncheon Specials: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 am-3 pm mix of locals and visitors, each withAhead their own quirks and TEL 978-531-3366 | FAX 978-531-3060 | www.suchangspeabody.com conflicts. Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m. Sun., 2 p.m. Tickets: $20, Functions from 2-200 available online at www.folkloretheatre.company.com Folklore Theatre Company at Floating Lotus, 169 Main St., Gloucester. THE ROSENBERGS The North American premiere of The Rosenbergs (An Opera), produced by Boston University and Brandeis University. This tragic love story – set during It’s time to roll up your the United States’ Communist witch-hunt of the 1950s – is sleeves, rally your friends, and Week of Friday, April 13, 2018 through Thursday, April 19, 2018 based on the lives of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were join your neighbors to make a executed for atomic espionage. For tickets call 866-811- BORG VS. MCENROE (R) FURLOUGH (R) 4111 or visitbu.edu/bpt. Boston Playwrights Theatre, Boston difference on the North Shore. Fri: (4:45), 7:15, 9:40 Exhibited in HD in our intimate 18-seat theater Fri: (4:40), 7:20, 9:00 University, 949 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Sat: (11:45 AM), (2:15), Combined Jewish Philanthropies (4:45), 7:15, 9:40 Sat: (12:00), (2:45), (4:40), 7:20, 9:00 APRIL 13 (CJP) and the Jewish Teen Sun: (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:15 Sun: (12:00), (2:45), (4:40), 7:20 Initiative of Greater Boston (JTI) Mon - Thu: (2:15), (4:45), 7:15 Mon - Thu: (2:45), (4:40), 7:20 JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS WITH DR. EMILIE are excited to partner together READY PLAYER ONE (PG-13) THIS PERFECT PLACE: KUTASH Who lives, who dies, who decides? You may be Fri: (4:00), 7:00, 9:50 A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE surprised to find out the answer to those questions is not for North Shore Mitzvah Day, Sat: (12:30), (4:00), 7:00, 9:50 MASSACHUSETTS NORTH SHORE the same in the Jewish world and the secular world. End- where mensches of all ages Sun: (12:30), (4:00), 7:00 (NR) of-life issues, abortion, triage during medical disasters like come together to give back Mon - Thu: (1:15), (4:00), 7:00 Mon - Thu: 4:30 PM widespread flu or a terrorist attack, genetic engineering and and have fun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ISLE OF DOGS (PG-13) organ transplants are only a few of the issues that call for Fri: (4:15), 6:45, 9:15 THE TRUE 1692 IN 3D (NR) Exhibited in HD in our intimate 18-seat theater Register: jewishteeninitiative. Sat: (11:20 AM), (1:45), radically different answers. Dr. Emilie Kutash, a member of Fri: 6:30 PM (4:15), 6:45, 9:15 Temple Sinai, has two doctorates, one in philosophy and org/programs/service-learning/j- Sat - Thu: 2:00, 6:30 one in psychology. She is now teaching at Salem State Sun: (11:20 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 6:45 serve. Lifebridge, 56 Margin St., Mon - Thu: (1:45), (4:15), 6:45 Visit our website for other showtimes University. 8 p.m. service, with oneg and speaker to Salem. follow. Temple Sinai, 1 Community Road, Marblehead. One East India Square • Salem, MA • 978-744-1400 • www.CinemaSalem.com

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SHARE-A-SHABBAT This is a fun, musical, family Shabbat service, easy for kids, interesting for everyone. The service is aimed at families with children aged 0-6 and siblings. All are welcome; open to the community. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic A CONCERT Ave., Swampscott. CELEBRATING ISRAEL’S APRIL 15 THE MUSIC OF JEWISH LIFE through different lenses, presented by the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation. The first in the series will explore women’s life though Yiddish folk songs; George Gershwin’s 70th BIRTHDAY: magical melodies, and how they have influenced life in America. $20. For payment or information, visit mvjf.org or call the office at 978-688-0466. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 360 Merrimack St., The Riverwalk, Featuring one of Lawrence. PARENT PLAYGROUP join local parents while the little ones play. Recommended for children ages 3 months – 3 years. 10 a.m. – 12 Israel’s singing treasures, p.m. Third Sunday of each month at the JCCNS, 4 Community Road, Gitit Shoval Marblehead. APRIL 17 VACATION STEM PROGRAM Program a robot; design a zip line vehicle. Drop off your 2nd-5th grader at Epstein Hillel for a hands-on STEM activity, lunch, and recess. Free, lunch included. Space is limited. SUNDAY, MAY 6 RSVP to Jen Goldberg at [email protected]. 781-639-2880. 4:00PM AT THE LARCOM THEATRE IN BEVERLY, MA 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6 Community Road, Marblehead. APRIL 18 VIP Tickets: $100/person includes A FAMILY FRIENDLY GI JEWS: JEWISH AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II a special light hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine screening sponsored by GlobeDocs. Documentary tells the story of the and reserved seating EVENT FOR THE 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. ENTIRE COMMUNITY In their own words, veterans both famous and unknown (including Mel TICKETS: Brooks, Carl Reiner, and Henry Kissinger) bring their war experiences $25/Adult • $10/Junior (ages 10-17) to life: how they fought for their nation and their people, struggled with Under 10 FREE FOR TICKETS OR MORE anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed. Following INFO VISIT JCCNS.ORG. the film, there will be a Q&A with Director/Producer Lisa Ade, and others including Jonathan Sarna of Brandeis University. 7 p.m. Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Moviehouse II, Brookline. Free. Donations appreciated. globe.com/globedocs. APRIL 22 PAPER CLIPS is part of the Boston Temple Ahavat Achim Presents Jewish Film Festival’s 30th Anniversary Retrospective. A documentary about a Tennessee middle school class and its quest to honor the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust by collecting a paper clip for each life lost in the tragedy. In Person: Linda Hooper, Film Subject and Former Whitwell Middle School Principal. Tickets and info:bjff.org. 3 p.m. West Newton Cinema. 1296 Washington St., West Newton. westnewtoncinema.com APRIL 23 “(A) seamless amalgamation of TORAH HUB Everyone is welcome to explore the Torah and the jazz, bluegrass and klezmer.” universal wisdom it offers with a learning series led by local leaders.

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LIVE AND BECOME is part of the BJFF’s 30th APRIL 30 Anniversary Retrospective. An Ethiopian mother sends her son to Israel to save him from death TORAH HUB Everyone is welcome to explore the Submit your events to: and starvation. Considered an orphan, the boy is Torah and the universal wisdom it offers with a adopted by a French Sephardi family who lives in Tel learning series led by local leaders. All classes are [email protected] Aviv. 7 p.m. Tickets and info:bjff.org. West Newton free. Registration is required. Contact Sara Ewing Cinema. 1296 Washington St., West Newton. at 781-476-991 or [email protected]. JCCNS, 4 westnewtoncinema.com Community Road, Marblehead.

APRIL 25 MAY 2 PJ LIBRARY BABY PLAYTIME is a fun place THE ANDY STATMAN TRIO CONCERT Performing for babies, 12 months and younger, parents, traditional Jewish music, bluegrass, and Americana grandparents and caregivers to drop in, play and on both mandolin and clarinet, Andy Statman is get to know each other. Runs for six consecutive a master of respecting and innovating musical Wednesdays, beginning on April 25. 9:45-10:45 a.m. traditions. In 2012, the National Endowment for RSVPs requested to Arlyne at 978-471-5520 or email the Arts awarded Andy with a National Heritage [email protected]. Walk-ins are welcome. North Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and Suburban Jewish Community Center (NSJCC), 240 traditional arts. He has performed and recorded with Lynnfield St., Peabody. an incredible range of artists including Itzhak Perlman, Get Involved with CJP: Upcoming Events David Grisman, Ricky Scaggs, and David Bromberg. APRIL 26 Andy will be performing with Jim Whitney, bass, and Larry Eagle, drums. 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $18 - general CJP/JTI/J-Serve North Shore Mitzvah Day CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE OPEN HOUSE admission; $36 - preferred seating. taagloucester.org. Sunday, April 22 | 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Estates on Admiral’s Hill, part of Chelsea Jewish Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St., Gloucester. Lifebridge Lifecare will hold a Taste of Spring Open House for 56 Margin Street, Salem its two assisted living residences in Chelsea. This MAY 6 event is the perfect opportunity to see what life at an It’s time to roll up your sleeves, rally your friends, and assisted living is all about. There will be one-on-one ISRAEL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The join your neighbors to make a difference on the North consultations with Executive Director Yari Velez and event will feature one of Israel’s singing treasures, Shore. Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) and the Director of Admissions Kristen Donnell; tours; live Gitit Shoval. Family friendly event for the entire Jewish Teen Initiative of Greater Boston (JTI) are excited entertainment. 2 - 5 p.m. chelseajewish.org. 201 community. Tickets: $25/adult-$10/junior (ages to partner for North Shore Mitzvah Day, where mensches Captains Row, Chelsea. 10-17). 4 p.m. Visit JCCNS.ORG for tickets. Larcom of all ages give back and have fun. We’ll work with an Theater, 13 Wallis St., Beverly. incredible group of teen and adult leaders on projects to APRIL 28 support Lifebridge and the Plummer Youth Promise in THE MUSIC OF JEWISH LIFE through different Salem. With projects geared toward families with young ONE DAY UNIVERSITY Live Talks for Adults lenses, Jewish adult education series presented by children as well as adults and teens, there’s a meaningful Starring three of the Nation’s Greatest Professors. the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation. Cantor Idan way for everyone to participate. Explore The Science of Happiness,Three Turning Irelander will present a workshop on the History of Points in American History, and Medical Innovations: Jewish Music. Participants will explore a variety of Need a ride? Our free bus will have pick up/drop off Can America Save the World? 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 Jewish music cultures and sing some Jewish music points in Peabody and Marblehead. This is a free event, p.m. Pingree School, 537 Highland St., S. Hamilton. favorites. 2 p.m. $20. For payment or information, but pre-registration is requested by Friday, April 13 to pingree.org/onedayuniversity; 978-468- 4415. Use visit mvjf.org or call the office at 978-688-0466. ensure that we have enough supplies for each person. code “pingree” for discount. Temple Emanuel Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, For more information, including our bus schedule and Andover. event registration, visit cjp.org/NSMitzvahDay. Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future Sunday, April 29, 2018 The Westin Copley Place 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston We hope you can join us to celebrate Barry Shrage’s Event Planning incomparable leadership and service to Greater Boston’s Jewish community at two events on one very special day. Visit cjp.org/celebrate to learn more about the KAPPY’s-ON-CALL Morning of Learning and the Evening of Celebration. The Morning of Learning is free; registration is required MAKES COHEN for each event. ENTERTAINING EASY! 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try accompanied by a group of already available; the program- Youth Israeli teens, and spend a week- ming teens actually want; how end staying in an Israeli home. to inform teens of programming After the trip, teens take part they might like but don’t know groups in a course that teaches them about; and how to create the from page 1 to advocate for the homeland programs that teens want but also hosts outings that are both they’ve just experienced. don’t already exist. In so doing, fun and tied to Judaism, like a “With regards to my Jewish the organization hopes to match “Maccabee Paintball Shooting identity, Y2I was a game-chang- teens with existing organiza- and Latkes” for Hanukkah, and er,” said Rachel Ellis of Peabody, tions that fit their interests. “Escape from Egypt” around who went on the trip in 2015. In an innovative move, JTI Passover. Most notably, Jew Crew “I grew up attending Hebrew has started a Peer Leadership hosts numerous service events school and having a bat mitz- Consort for teens to help edu- and trips, like the 1Mitzvah- vah, but I truly did not under- cate their friends in programs sponsored trips to help rebuild stand what all of that meant that interest them. The true in Houston and New Orleans. until I went to Israel. Israel put tragedy, said Smith, is not when Other synagogue-run youth into place for me what it means someone tries a program and groups include SMARTY, an to be Jewish. Y2I provided me doesn’t like it. Rather, it’s when amalgam of “Swampscott” and JTI teens enjoy a teambuilding activity in Beverly. with a chance to see the history someone finds out that all this “Marblehead,” a program run of the Jewish people and under- time, there was a perfect pro- by Temple Emanu-El for kids schoolers sit on the TEMTY identity across generations and stand why I need to continue to gram for them they simply didn’t from ages 8 to 18. An affiliate board and hold monthly meet- help keep our children Jewish.” carry out my Jewish faith.” know about. That is what JTI and of the Reform NFTY movement, ings to plan all events. The foundation runs vari- While some teens join Jewish the Peer Leadership Consort are SMARTY runs monthly events. There is also a newly formed ous programming for teens and youth groups, 75 percent stop trying to address. Some are fun, like a trip to a USY-affiliated group for chil- tweens, including a Jewish book engaging with the Jewish com- In addition to its education- trampoline park, a roller blad- dren who belong to temples Ner group, and a program called munity after their bar or bat al outreach programming, JTI ing party, or a ski trip. Others are Tamid and Tifereth Israel, both of Tiku Shofar that teaches Hebrew mitzvah, according to research sponsors its own events, which service-oriented, like organizing Peabody. The group started just School students about the mitz- done by a number of different are based on empirical research a hat and glove drive and bak- last year and has already hosted vah of the shofar and provides Jewish organizations. Adam on needs that weren’t being ing lasagna and brownies for My 10 events. It’s already enjoying them with complimentary sho- Smith, executive director of the addressed. JTI partners with Brother’s Table in Lynn. a great deal of success – over fars from Israel. Their flagship Jewish Teen Initiative of Greater a number of organizations to “It’s important for kids to 60 people attended its opening program, however, is called Y2I, Boston, said the typical response run service trips, and for years spend time with their Jewish event, and in February, it took or “Youth to Israel.” Every sum- to this steep drop-off is to try had teens write an insert in the friends outside of temple,” 47 children tubing in Andover. mer, the Lappin Foundation to create new programming in Jewish Journal. This holistic, said director Jill Simmons. “It’s Founder Dave Goldberg is opti- sponsors about 100 teens from the hopes of attracting teens. teen-centered model is working important for families that their mistic about the future, noting a communities north of Boston to However, this model has not well, and has been replicated in kids have fun and also take away stellar group of parents who are go on a completely subsidized typically proved effective. 10 other cities. Jewish values.” working together to coordinate trip to Israel. Enter the JTI. Whether they’re run by a syn- At another Temple Emanuel a more fun and educational pro- Although the trip itself is “We’re the anti “Field of agogue, a philanthropic founda- few miles northwest in Andover, gramming for the young chil- only two weeks, the Lappin Dreams,” said Smith, referenc- tion, or a mix of the two, youth one can find a similar type of dren of their temples. Foundation provides a year’s ing the movie with the famous groups across the North Shore youth organization that places Another organization that worth of pre- and post-trip edu- tagline, “If you build it, they will are working hard to make sure a high value on student leader- serves Jewish youth on the North cational programming for teens. come.” Instead, the JTI, which teens remain engaged with their ship. Instead of SMARTY, there Shore is the Lappin Foundation, Before the trip, teens attend a celebrates its 10th anniversary Jewish heritage. Whether below is TEMTY (Temple Emanuel founded by local philanthropist number of sessions that teach this year, went on a compre- a starry Negev sky or in a rabbi’s Temple Youth), a group of stu- Robert Lappin. The goal of the them about the culture, history, hensive listening tour and part- backyard, there will be many dents from 9th to 12th grade Lappin Foundation, according and language of Israel. During nered with a number of organi- more lively discussions around who oversee all youth program- to Executive Director Debbie the trip, students spend two zations to figure out four things: a bonfire, next to good food and ming at the temple. Eight high Coltin, is to “enhance Jewish weeks traveling across the coun- a full list of the programming good friends.

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A celebration of life against all odds Paul S. Cohen 77, of Swampscott Henry Barbanel, 90, of Boca Raton, FL, Paul S. Cohen of Swampscott adored grandfather of Lt. Andrew entered eternal rest on April 4, and Sarah Garber, James Garber, and Swampscott 2018, surrounded by his family. Peter Garber, Stephanie Strager, Henry Barbanel of Boca He was 77. and Elizabeth Strager; dear Raton, FL, and Swampscott, Paul graduated Boston brother of Harvey and Patricia passed away peacefully on University Magna Cum Laude Cohen, Barbara and Stephen March 29, 2018. He was 90. and pursued his MBA at Waldman, and Norman Cohen; Henry began his life in Northeastern University. At age and he is survived by many niec- Miryanki, a small village in 25, he started P&L Chemical and es and nephews. western Poland. As a young developed a carwash wax for dis- Services were held at boy Henry was confronted tribution. From there, he worked Congregation Shirat Hayam, with overt anti-Semitism as a for the Gillette Company as a Swampscott on April 8. fact of life. Those confronta- chemical buyer in the toiletries Interment followed at Paoli tions taught him resilience and division. Zedeck Cemetery in Everett. In instilled a deep will to survive. An entrepreneur at heart, husband. Paul married the love lieu of flowers, donations may And survive he did. Paul opened Camel Trucking of his life, Lynne, and they cel- be made to the Brain Injury During the Holocaust, Henry, in Chelsea with his two broth- ebrated 56 years of marriage. His Association of America (www. along with his parents and eight ers and was president for thirty family, to him, was his greatest biausa.org), or to the Kaplan brothers and sisters, chose to years. Paul loved to socialize with accomplishment, and he will be Family Hospice House (www. resist the Nazis by taking to the friends, sail, travel, cook, and missed beyond words. caredimensions.org), or a charity forests surrounding Wlodowa. dabble in the stock market. Most He was the devoted husband of one’s choice. For online con- He and his brothers formed of all, he loved to be with his fam- of Lynne (Sosna); beloved father dolences, go to www.goldmanfc. a resistance group with other ily. Paul was a very involved father of Sharon and Kenneth Garber com. Arrangements by Goldman local Jews to fight the Nazis. and grandfather and a wonderful and Michelle and Marc Strager; Funeral Chapel, Malden. Henry witnessed the death Fluger and her husband Lance of his entire family, with the Fluger, Mark Foreman, Carlyn Saul Landy, of Revere, formerly of Medford and Boca Raton, FL exception of one brother, at Foreman, Scott Rubenstein, the hands of the Nazis and col- Devin Koloski and Cameron Saul Landy of Revere, formerly great-grandfather of Sadie, Jack, laborating Poles. After the war, Koloski and great-grandchild of Medford and Boca Raton, FL, Sebastian, Teddy, and Zola. Henry made his way to a relo- Neil Fluger. passed away on April 7, 2018. Saul was the owner and propri- cation camp in Germany. From A funeral service was held on He was the beloved husband etor of “Saul’s Market” in Medford. there, it was a tramp freighter to April 2, at Stanetsky-Hymanson of Jeanette (Zamansky) Landy. He was a US Army veteran. the United States with barely a Memorial Chapel, Salem, fol- Devoted father of Arleen Schwartz Services were held at the Torf penny in his pocket. lowed by interment at Maple and her husband Bennett of Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, on April Henry began his career as a Hill Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu Boston, and Merric Landy and 9. Interment followed in Linas factory worker at Stahl Finish of flowers, donations in Henry’s his wife Eileen of Marblehead. Hatzedeck Cemetery, Everett. In in Peabody. His responsibilities memory may be made to United Loving son of the late Morris lieu of flowers, remembrances grew from a laborer to a manu- States Holocaust Memorial and Rose (Kuten) Landy. Dear in Saul’s memory may be made facturing manager, and then to Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg brother of the late Mary Ziskind. to MA Horticultural Society, 900 a sales manager. In the early Place S.W., Washington D.C. Loving grandfather of Alyssa Washington St., Wellesley, MA 70’s, Henry started his own busi- 20024-2126 (https://www. Landy, Gabriel Schwartz and his 02482, or to Jeffrey and Susan ness, Sanncor Industries, which ushmm.org). For more informa- wife Jolie, Emily Margolis and her Brudnick Center for Living, 240 became a leading manufac- tion or to register in the online husband Michael, Rebecca Davis Lynnfield St., Peabody, MA 01960. turer of water-based urethanes. guestbook, visit www.stanetsky- Landy and her husband Jonathan Visit www.torffuneralservice.com Henry successfully grew the hymansonsalem.com. Davis, Adam Landy, David Landy, for an online guestbook. company and eventually sold and Ethan Landy. Cherished More obituaries on page 18 it to BF Goodrich. Henry spent his retirement years playing the golf courses in Boca Raton. 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Beatrice (Sharff) Levine, 96, of Lynn, formerly of Chelsea Beatrice (Sharff) Levine of Philip, both of Peabody. Loving Lynn, formerly of Chelsea, the grandmother of Lee and Lauren beloved wife of the late Melvin Lubarsky, Eric Lubarsky, Brad and Levine, entered into rest on April Lauren Brodie, and Cori Brodie. 3, 2018. She was 96. Loving great-grandmother of Born in Boston, she was the Max Lubarsky, Drew Lubarsky, daughter of the late Louis and and Dani Brodie, and aunt of Lillian (Hurwitz) Sharff. Raised many nieces, nephews, great- and educated in Chelsea, a grad- nephews and -nieces, and great- uate of Chelsea High School Class great-nieces and -nephews. Dear of 1939. Beatrice was a secretary sister of the late Hy and Ky Sharff, and bookkeeper for a wholesale Evelyn and Louis Leventhal, and and novelty company. She was Sumner “Sonny” and Lorayne a life member of the Hadassah- Sharff. Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, A funeral service was held on Congregation Tifereth Israel of April 5 at the Torf Funeral Chapel, REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP TODAY! Everett Sisterhood, and a volun- Chelsea. Interment followed in teer with the Foster Grandparents Chesed Shel Emeth, Danvers. Program. Contributions in her memory WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 She is survived by her daugh- may be made to Temple Ner CAMP NAME AGES 7/2 -7/6 7/9 -7/ 1 3 7/16-7/20 7/2 3 -7/2 7 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/10 ters Adele Lubarsky and her Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody, husband Mark, and Naomi MA 01960. Visit www.torffuner- Explorers, half-day 3-9  FULL FULL    Levine Brodie and her husband alservice.com. Explorers, full-day 5-9       Robert Dennis Merken, 59, of Beverly Arts 9-14     – – Robert Dennis Merken of Beverly died at home on April S.T.E.A.M. 9-14     – – 2, 2018 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease and pneumo- Adventure, Classic 9-14  –  – – – nia. He was 59. Born with Down syndrome in Adventure, Cycling 9-14 – – – – –  Lynn on December 20, 1958, he Adventure, Water 9-14 – – –  – – was the son of Elaine D. Merken of Peabody and the late Henry Adventure, Overnight NH 10-14 – – – –  – Merken. From a young age, he lived at the Walter E. Fernald State Adventure, Overnight ME 10-14 – – – – –  School in Waltham, followed by two group residences in Lynn Counselor-In-Training 14-16       and his late residence in Beverly; all were run by Bridgewell. 75 West Shore Drive, Marblehead towerschool.org/summer Memorable caregivers and day- program staff include John Taylor, Justin Devoe, Donna Lucier, Thank you for donating to the Jewish Journal during the month of March, 2018 Justine Rudgis, Elis Rosario, and Christine Sepulveda. David Addis in honor of my wife Janice Gershlak in memory of Norma Rooks Robert worked at Morgan he was predeceased by his grand- Arlene’s special birthday my husband Harvey Gershlak Sandra Rosenbaum Memorial in Beverly from 1979 to parents the late Harry and Annie Audrey & Don Adelman Mr. & Mrs. Harold Goldstein Leonard Rosenberg in memory of 1986, and then at the Lynn Work Merken of Peabody, and the late Mary Ann Alfond Elaine Goodman Carole Rosenberg Activity Center Day Program Ruth and Maurice Dinerman of Lillian Aronson Morris J. Gordon Ira & Judy Rosenberg Rachel Baker Joanne & Jerrold Grant Nancy Rubin on Woodman Street, eventually Marblehead. Lillian G. Barry Mildred & Herb Greenbaum Esther & Richard Salinsky working at Bridgewell’s Boston A funeral service was held at Henry Basch in memory of in memory of Jerry Ogan Barbara & David Schneider Street Day Program, from which Congregation Shirat Hayam on Ellen J. Sussman Nancy & Irving Greenberg in memory of Jerry Ogan he retired earlier this year. April 8, with burial at Maple Hill Arthur Bennett Michelle Guido Pat Doliber Sears Known as a man of strong Cemetery in Peabody. Donations Dan & Helaine Berg Myrna Harris Dorothy Segal will who knew what he wanted, in Robert’s memory may be Bob & Lynne Berk Merrill Herbster in memory of Seymour Stoll Robert enjoyed musicals, includ- made to Bridgewell, which pro- Norman Berkowitz Philip Hershberg in memory of Roz Shapiro Leo F. Berman Elena & Janet Hershberg Harland & Rose Arlene Shapiro ing “Grease” and “High School vides services to individuals with Marina Berman & Michael Rachman Roslyn G. Hoffman in memory of Jerry Ogan Musical.” He also loved animals. developmental, psychiatric, and Marilyn Blumsack Allan M. Huberman Harvey Shapiro in memory of Those who worked with him physical disabilities, including Jerry Bornstein in memory of Harriet Kaminsky in memory of Eileen Shapiro, beloved wife, appreciated and remarked upon day habilitation, clinical care, Jerry Ogan Phil Kaminsky mother, grandmother, sister his big personality and spirited employment training, residen- Jeffry & Harriet Brand Shirley R. Kaplan Carol Shore nature. tial services, and educational Ellie Bromberg Toby Karlyn Bette & Dan Shoreman In addition to his mother, programs. Mailing address: Esther Brown Peter Kaufman, CPA Ethel Shulam in memory of Barbara B. Cantor Susan Baker Keithe my daughter Deborah Bindman Robert is survived by his broth- Bridgewell, Development & Elyse Caruso in memory of Jerry Kalah Kresnow in memory of Robert M. Shyavitz ers and their wives: Howard and Advancement Office, Attn: Robert Ogan Allen Kresnow in memory of Mildred Shyavitz Casandra Merken of Elyria, Ohio Merken Music Therapy Fund, 10 Ruth & Louis Chapnik Igor & Genya Krigman Murray & Gloria Simons (Benjamin, Chayim, and Tuvia); Dearborn Road, Peabody, MA Donna & Archie Cohan Sandy & Ron Lappin Steven Sogoloff Gary Merken and Laurie Rogers 01960 (www.bridgewell.org), Brenda & Shelly Cohen Mel & Elaine Leeds Estelle Solomon in memory of of Rosemont, PA (Christopher designating “Robert Merken Deena Cohen Elaine Levine my daughter Judy Judith Cohen Helen L. Levine Margie & Jerry Somers and Katie); and Andrew and Music Therapy” in the “Other” Anonymous in memory of Marty Levine in memory of Jerry Ogan Gail Merken of Needham (Sara, line. For more information or to Sally Simons, late mother-in-law Paul Levy Rosalyn Stein Nicole, and Danielle), and register in the online guestbook, Howard S. Cohen in memory of Joan C. Lewis Josene Steinberg numerous cousins, aunts, and visit www.stanetskyhymanson- David & Edith Cohen Sarah A. Manganaro Rosalind & Myron Stone uncles. In addition to his father, salem.com. Arleen Morris Corneau Jake & Karen Maslow Patricia Strauss Janice E. Devito Mark & Karen Meyer Carole & Carl Toltz Cynthia Sterman Cutler & Ellen Myers Gail Tregor & family NOTICES Amy Jo Duchin Ellie Noah in loving memory of in memory of Jerome Ogan, FISTEL, Milton Sumner, P.E., Eileen & Ralph Edelstein my loving husband Harold proofreader extraordinaire Richard Greenstein and his wife Barbara & Philip Ellerin Barbara A. Noymer Lewis & Reggie Weinstein F.ASCE, 81 – late of Swampscott. Jane Defeo of FL. Daughter of Susan Hacker & James Farnan Arlene Nyman Judy Weiss Died on April 1, 2018. Husband the late Samuel Hanock and Ida Albert H. Fine in memory of Lois J. Ogan in memory of Kenneth & Jacqueline Willner of Linda (Slutsky) Fistel and (Parker) Hanock. Sister of Haskell John & Alice Fine my husband Jerome D. Ogan Eleanor Winecour of the late Fredda (Fineberg) Hanock of Revere and the late Elaine & Marty Fisher Mel Pollack in memory of Phyllis Winer Fistel. Father of Amy Weiss Helen Wolfe. Grandmother of Dick Freeman in memory of Myrna Pollack Beth Yanofsky of Export, PA, and Lisa Mace Josh and Courtney Greenstein, all our ancestors and Maurice & Cynthia Raizin Marilyn Ziff those they appreciated Joan & Murry Rich S. Dvora Zimmerman and her late husband Scott of Brandon and Emily Greenstein Arlene & Harvey Friedman Howard & Sharon Rich in memory of Jack L. Zimmerman Lynn. Grandfather of Zachary and Gregory and Jarett Giles. Millie Garfield Rozanne & Herman Richman And thank you to and Benjamin Weiss and Faith Great-grandmother of Lewis Gelfand Family Charitable Fund Eric & Heather Richter all our anonymous donors. and Mikyala Mace. (Stanetsky- and Elliot Greenstein, Bella Hymanson) and Lila MacCaffrie, Willow Greenstein, and Giuliana and GREENSTEIN, Gertrude Gregory Giles. (Torf) Save the Date! “Gitty” (Hanock) – late of Sunday, May 6, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Revere and Melrose. Died on ZUCKERMAN, Boris, 61 – late April 2, 2018. Wife of the late of Marblehead. Died on March The Jewish Journal will hold its second annual Menschions & Mimosas brunch Lewis “Labby” Greenstein. 28, 2018. Husband of Helen. to honor community members who have made special contributions through Mother of Gerald Greenstein Father of Alex and Michael, their work, volunteer efforts, and through their philanthropy. and Kay Midro of Montana, their spouses Heidi and Abby. Temple B’nai Abraham, Beverly. Email: [email protected] or call 978-745-4111 Wendy Giles and her husband Grandfather of Tyler and Ryan. George of Melrose, and the late (Stanetsky-Hymanson) PEOPLE THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – APRIL 12, 2018 19

Sagan Realtors merges with RealWould Estate You Salesperson Like to Control Wanted! Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty Your OwnOutstanding Destiny as Well opportunity! as Your Paycheck? Sagan Realtors and Harbor­ PositiveCall attitude, good people skills side Sotheby’s International moreCONNOR important than experience. Realty (Harborside SIR) Part or full time. announced that they have REAL ESTATE merged and will now operate CallWe have John one or Sales Mike Position Connor as Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s available for a Pro! International Realty. The merg­ 781-581-5940 er strengthens their presence in Ask for John or Mike Swampscott and Marblehead CONNOR Real781-581-5940 Estate and further expands the com­ pany’s reach across Essex County. With this combination, Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty has grown to over 75 independent sales associates. “We are a local independent company with deep roots in the community. Our team will con­ tinue to honor its legacy of car­ ing for the community and our clients as we elevate our level of service, expand our resourc­ es and broaden our marketing Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty Leadership Team. reach. Merging with Harborside Front row: President Phyllis Sagan and Partner Michael Cannuscio. SIR and the affiliation with the Back row: Partners Shari Sagan McGuirk, Dick McKinley, Julie 978-750-0100 Sotheby’s International Realty Sagan and Matt Dolan. Mon-Sat: 6am - 9pm ~ Sunday: 6am - 8pm brand provides our team with greater access to the most cur­ “Merging with Sagan Realtors, become Partners at the firm rent, ground-breaking, and which has such a rich heritage along with Michael Cannuscio, effective tools and marketing in Swampscott, Marblehead Matt Dolan and Dick McKinley, networks to help our clients and throughout the North Shore former owners of Harborside reach their real estate goals. combined with our strong pres­ (SIR). The essence of our business ence in these markets, will posi­ Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s model remains the same, local­ tion Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty is a newly expires May 31, 2018 ly owned and independently International Realty as one of formed real estate agency on operated. We will continue to the area’s top brokerages. Our Boston’s North Shore whose treat our clients like family and shared goal is to continue to leadership has run preemi­ be active philanthropic con­ expand and evolve our servic­ nent North Shore real estate tributors to the community,” es and marketing programs to companies for a combined 50 notes Phyllis Sagan, former bro­ deliver exceptional service to years. The company will main­ ker/owner of Sagan Realtors, our valued clients,” says Michael tain offices in Swampscott and who will become President of Cannuscio, Partner. Marblehead. CARYN BARK Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s Sagan Realtors’ Shari Sagan Visit SaganHarborside.com International Realty. McGuirk and Julie Sagan will to learn more. Are people laughing at your events? Saltz to discuss new book at Temple Emanu-El on April 23 They will be with comic Caryn Bark’s “An Essential Song” was writ­ Amy found connection was at evening of laughter! ten from an outpouring of grati­ Temple Emanu-El. That’s also tude for healing that had been where she met illustrator, Mike sought over decades and found Cherry. Her own experience of in a way never imagined pos­ living with handicaps prompted What’s So Funny About Being Jewish sible by the author – through her to embrace Mike’s attentive loss. The author yearned to do dedication to the project even Caryn has brought laughter something to offer thanks as though he cannot see color. to countless communities, well as hope, so she wrote this The illustrations are beyond metaphorical story of love, loss, expectation and also represent JCCs, synagogues, and theaters reclamation, and healing. triumph of the human spirit. throughout North America. As young person, Amy Saltz The illustrator has painted viv­ Now booking in the Boston area tried to reach out for help but idly colorful renditions without felt invalidated. Deep shame the ability to see color, and the Call Bonnie 773-368-2275 CarynBark.com and depression caused her to author is singing An Essential [email protected] try to take her life. She suffered Amy Saltz Song without a full tongue! severe burns to her mouth and limited), and began the search Join Amy and Mike at Temple lost most of her tongue, then for connection. Love emerged, Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Avenue was hospitalized for years with as did death. It was working in Marblehead, where they will a feeding tube and underwent through loss that brought her be discussing this project on skin grafting. No surgeries could the healing she’d been long­ Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. restore her tongue, and she was ing for since youth. From bro­ Both the paperback and told that she might never be kenness to togetherness then Kindle editions of “An Essential able to talk or eat by mouth returning to brokenness, this Song” may be found on Amazon. and would be institutionalized book takes the reader on a jour­ Paperbacks are also available at for life. Instead, she re-entered ney through hopelessness to the Spirit of ’76 Bookstore and life, taught herself to talk and wholeness. at the Temple Emanu-El Judaica eat (although it’s difficult and One of the places where Shop.

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92nd Annual Convention & grandfather Max C. Sontz, his Trade Show held March 28-29, father Sidney, and his uncles at the Seaport World Trade Hyman, Charles and Stanley, Center in Boston, Bradley Sontz, Bradley, now the third genera­ of Max Sontz Roofing Services tion of roofing contractor in Inc., Lynn, was introduced as his family, is the current owner the incoming President of the of Max Sontz Roofing Services, North East Roofing Contractors Inc., carrying on the family tra­ Association (NERCA). NERCA dition. is one of the oldest region­ Joining Sontz as part of the al roofing associations in the executive team at NERCA is country servicing Connecticut, incoming 1st Vice President Maine, Massachusetts, New Steve Harvey (J&S Building Hampshire, New Jersey, New Exteriors Inc.), 2nd Vice York, Pennsylvania, Rhode President Kevin Camponeski Bradley Sontz Island, Vermont and Delaware. (Uni-Ply Roofing Inc.) and Hosting the largest roofing Servicing the New England Treasurer John Peck (Peck industry conventions and trade market since 1931, with much Brothers LLC). shows in the northeast at their thanks and gratitude to his 20 THE JEWISH JOURNAL MA – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – APRIL 12, 2018

Together. We survive and we grow and we do it together. Next month we ask for your support once again as we hold our annual fundraiser – Menschions & Mimosas – at Temple B’nai Abraham in Beverly. The event will celebrate our Honorable Menschions – those wonderful people who give so much to our community. If you would like to come and be part of the fun and to contribute to the Journal’s continued role in our community, please clip out the coupon below and check off the option that works best for you to contribute and mail it in. Or give us a call. And if the fundraiser doesn’t interest you, feel free to just make a donation, which can also be done online at jewishjournal.org. And we will continue to grow our community in size and in strength. Together.

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