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VOL. 7, NO. 15 APRIL 11, 2008 | 6 NISAN 5768 PROJECT FRUMWAY BEST COLUMN AWARD ON YOUR MIND Tzniut with a flourish NY Press Assoc. honor for David Seidemann Letters to the Editor Page 3 Page 5 Page 4, 10
EYE ON ALBANY The Silver Fact-finding mission to Heading out torpedo; tax Sderot, Israel’s front line of town Dina Huri, an ele- Hundreds attend OU’s ‘Emerging mentary school stability in principal in Sderot, Jewish Communities Showcase’ Israel, with a rock- BY SARI NOSSBAUM et-shaped tool Lawrence teachers use to Keeping up with the Goldbergs in any Jewish com- coax shell-shocked munity in the tri-state area is difficult, at best; for many children to describe young couples trying to start a family and buy a home, their fears and feel- the exorbitant cost of life in the tri-state area is unten- BY MICHAEL FRAGIN ings after rocket able. attacks from Gaza That could explain why over six hundred people he score between New York City strike their city. from all over New York took a unique opportunity to political heavyweights now stands explore the possibility of at Silver 2, Bloomberg 0. relocation in an assortment T Therefore, we can understand of Jewish communities Bloomberg’s response Monday afternoon Photo by Avi Fertig throughout North America. after learning that Shelly Silver refused to They attended the ‘Emerg- allow a vote on Bloomberg’s congestion ing Jewish Communities pricing plan. Under Sderot’s unfriendly skies Sderot mayor says Israel will be Showcase’ at the Grand “If that wasn’t shameful enough, it Hyatt in Manhattan this takes a special type of cowardice for elect- BY AVI FERTIG forced to stop being moral past Sunday. Among ed officials to them were Rikki and Seth refuse to stand up Sderot, Israel — The French have an BY MAYER FERTIG Rubin, a young married and vote their expression for everything. For a group of couple currently living in conscience on an American Jewish journalists, flown to Israel by New York — Calling the notion that Israel Far Rockaway; they hope to issue that has Israir Airlines to tour Sderot and see firsthand faces Palestinian opponents in Gaza “a big lie,” move elsewhere. “Every- been debated, and the terror and mayhem of daily rocket attacks Sderot Mayor Eli Moyal told a luncheon audi- thing is so expensive here,” amended signifi- from nearby Gaza, it seems the residents of ence in Manhattan Monday that international said Mrs. Rubin, who works cantly to resolve Sderot have just one expression that describes terrorists, including members of Hamas and Al as a Special Ed Teacher. many outstanding everything: Mah La’asot, roughly translated as, Qaida, are the ones firing up to 70 rockets a “We’re looking to raise our issues, for more What are ya gonna do? day at his city. kids in a place where ”The people than a year,” Mr. Eli Edri, principal to the 600 students Calling Israel’s inaction “unacceptable, schooling and housing is Bloomberg said. attending Sderot’s Makif Dati High School, illogical and abnormal” Moyal said it is not the more affordable.” But deter- should be enti- “Every New York- uses the expression often. Particularly as he result of international pressure but due to the mining which is the most tled to open er has a right to presents the remaining half of a missile found fact that Israel is a “moral nation” that can’t suitable community for the know if the per- in a crater on the school grounds. Again, he accept the possibility of killing Palestinian Rubins is not so simple, and government. son they send to repeats, Ma La’asot as he describes a Dvar innocents. He predicted Israel ultimately is what brought them to the Photo by Pat Cuomo Albany was for or Torah that went five minutes too long: just would be forced to “clean up” Gaza as the situ- showcase. Jewish communities that But not in New against better long enough to save an entire class of children ation deteriorates more clearly to “the point “The idea was to give welcome transplants from from the falling concrete slabs of their collaps- when it’s them or us, and then Israel will stop York State. The transit and clean- See EMERGING, Page 8 the overpriced NY-NJ area. er air. People es classroom ceiling, which flattened a room- being moral.” most dysfunc- know where I ful of empty chairs following a direct missile Sometimes, he added, “it is immoral to be stood, and where hit. moral ... because it’s costing innocent lives in tional legisla- members of the In Amit, a Sderot elementary school prin- my sight.” ture in the City Council cipal, Dina Huri, speaks quietly to explain the Several people have been killed and many stood. They stress and heartache she feels when greets her more injured by rockets fired from Gaza falling Kopilow won’t run nation has once deserved at least students each day. “Everyone is the same,” she on Sderot, a bombardment that has been going on for seven years. Several thousand again proven that from Albany.” says. “They are afraid. Every day is the same. In an episode again for Lawrence See UNFRIENDLY SKIES, Page 7 See SDEROT MAYOR, Page 7 itself number reminiscent of his torpedoing of the one.“ West Side Stadi- School Board um and New York’s Olympic Trustees, budget and capital improve- hopes, Speaker ments on May ballot Silver held his Measles scare in Cedarhurst budget that calls for a cards very close to his finely tailored suit JEWISH STAR vest for many months. He asked for a JEWISH STAR STAFF Salon between 1:00 p.m. and under one year of age. Health STAFF three percent increase in commission to study the issue, he got it. 7:00 p.m. At the Source infec- official said it is important for spending, but with a tax He asked for the New York City Council TV news trucks swarmed tion could potentially have people in those categories who Stanley Kopilow, levy that would increase to vote first on the issue and they did. He Central Avenue Monday after occurred at Maternity Works, might have been exposed, to wielder of a lone vote by less than half-a-per- refused to tie the issue to the budget to Nassau health officials Gymboree, Children’s Place, Old receive preventative treatment against the majority on cent. The proposed 0.481 give supporters cover. Silver reluctantly announced a case of measles in Navy and the restrooms with immune globulin as soon the Lawrence Board of percent increase is among said that he personally supported the Nassau County. An eight-month between 5:00 p.m. and mid- as possible. For more informa- Education, confirmed that the lowest in New York plan after the press heavily criticized him, old recently arrived on a flight night. tion contact the health depart- he will not run for re-elec- State. and he picked up two primary chal- from Israel was diagnosed with Measles is spread by direct ment at 888-844-8657. Preg- tion on the May 20 ballot. Voters will also have lengers in the fall election. Even then, Sil- the highly communicable dis- contact by direct contact with nant women should also contact That raises the possibility their say on referendums See VIEW, Page 10 ease. nasal or throat secretions of their OB-GYN. that the 2008-2009 board that would authorize the Shoppers may have been infected people; airborne trans- Individuals who may have could be comprised utilization of reserve mission is possible though less been exposed to measles are entirely of parents of pri- funds for two capital pro- Michael Fragin is a veteran of many politi- exposed last Thursday, April 3, frequent. asked to call their doctor or vate school students. jects. cal campaigns, at all levels of govern- on Central Avenue in High-risk individuals other health care provider, or Candidates for Kopi- Both capital projects ment, who served in the administrations Cedarhurst or at the Fortunoff include un-immunized pregnant the emergency room BEFORE low’s seat have not yet would utilize funds from of Governors Pataki and Spitzer. He is Source Mall. Specific locations women, people with compro- showing up at those locations, been finalized. the $29.2 million sale of now in the private sector and serves as a on Central Avenue include Veri- mised immune systems who are in order to prevent the further Also on the ballot on the Number One School political advisor at Bottom Line Marketing zon Wireless, Washington Mutu- al (WAMU) and the Aries Nail not immunized and infants spread of the disease. May 20 will be a proposed Group. He lives in Lawrence. See KOPILOW, Page 9
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Pesach Patter Kosher for Passover pancake mix, edible Seder plates and “coat- ing crumbs” — all fodderfor joking comment during The Nachum Segal Show Monday night in a live broadcast from Gourmet Glatt’s pesach ‘super- store’ in Cedarhurst. Segal (right) was joined by Rabbi Berel Wolowik, head of the meat dept., and store manager Aron Hirtz. Photo by Yossi Tepper/The Video Maven
EDITED BY MIRIAM L. WALLACH Dear That’s Life, Some might consider shop- ping for Pesach clothing a con- Dear That’s Life, tact sport by some. In any event, Flood of joy it’s not for the faint of heart. A sefer torah that replaced As a local dermatologist, I Trying on a dress I had one lost in a flood last sum- was invited to speak to my been eyeing in a store on Cen- mer was joyously received daughter’s 7th grade class about tral Avenue, I took a moment to at Congregation Beth skin care and admire myself in the mirror, sun protec- Shalom Chabad in Mineola, except there was little to tion. I start- admire; the dress did not look led by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, ed out the on Sunday, April6, 2008. great. Something about it made talk by list- it look better on the hanger than ing the on me. I decided to leave it. major compo- At that moment, the cus- nents of skin. I tomer in the dressing room next 21671 pointed out to mine, a young girl with a the epidermis high pony who looked way too and the der- dolled up for 10:30 in the morn- mis and then ing, exited from behind the cur- KOSHERKOSHER BIRTHDAYBIRTHDAY PARTIESPARTIES moved on to tain and gave herself a once- collagen. over as well. I was significantly After taller than she was, and also Celebrate At informing standing at the mirror; she took the girls that collagen is respon- notice of me, and the dress I sible for the firmness and elas- had on. OPEN ticity of our skin, which keeps us “Oh!” she said, in a perky, Everyday looking young, I posed the fol- cutesy voice, “I tried on that During lowing question to the group: dress, too!” Yippee, was all I Pesach What happens when we get could think, but managed to older and the collagen layer gets respond more politely. “Really?” thinner and less elastic? I said. “Funny thing is I liked it I was looking for “wrinkles” better before I put in on.” as the correct answer when one Nodding knowingly, she of the 12 year olds blurted out, smiled, looked me over and “you get Botox!” responded, “I think it’s made for OZI (ALAN) GLASS, MD someone younger.” Woodmere MLW
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The story of MAYER FERTIG you believe that, and we do, then Editorial Mayor Eli Moyal's remarks also appears on Publisher, Editor-in-Chief technically speaking, there's no such page 1. YAF F I S P ODE K E thing as a coincidence. At more or less the last minute — a little There's no such thing as coincidence. Assistant Editor That certainty certainly tends to height- more than 48 hours before takeoff — a Which is why we went and, not coinciden- PAUL SHAPIRO en the experience of watching little pieces personnel matter arose here at the newspa- tally, why we think the steak we were Sports Editor of the puzzle fall into place before your per that tossed the carefully arranged trav- served was so good, too. HELENE PARSONS AND KENNETH GOFFSTEIN eyes, as they are sometimes wont to do. el plans out the window. Our thanks to Avi One other note. Account Executives A few weeks ago we agreed to take a Fertig, a Woodmere-based writer and jour- Many of our readers are kind enough to RABBI AVI BILLET, FELISA BILLET, MALKA EISENBERG, quick trip to Sderot sponsored by Israir Air- nalist for agreeing to step in on almost no point out that they notice the high stan- CIPI EISENBERG-SIMMS, MICHAEL FRAGIN, ALAN JAY lines — a mission to Sderot, as such trips notice. His impressions, observations and dard of quality that The Jewish Star aspires GERBER, RABBI YAKOV HOROWITZ, LISA SCHIFFMAN, are known — to highlight the dire situation photos from Sderot begin on the front page to maintain. RABBI AVI SHAFRAN, DAVID SEIDEMANN, JONAH STEIN- there for the folks back home. and continue on page 7 of this week's It was very gratifying this week to learn METZ, MIRIAM L. WALLACH, CHANANYA WEISSMAN We planned to focus attention on what issue. We hope to bring you more of the that the New York Press Association, whose Contributors same next week. ALYSON GOODMAN was happening — daily rocket attacks — member publications include some of the and on what wasn't happening — which is Before continuing our story, we should finest local media outlets anywhere, chose Editorial Designer point out that Mondays and Tuesdays in ■ to say, not much of a response from Israel's to recognize excellence at The Jewish Star, The Jewish Star is an independent community newspaper. All opinions expressed our office are hectic, to put it mildly. The are solely those of The Jewish Star’s editorial staff or contributing writers. government. in the person of David Seidemann, whose ■ We even wrote about our intentions in weekly deadline is looming and we don't columns entitled From the Other Side of 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 this space and encouraged others to go ever leave the office for events, meetings or the Bench, add so much to the paper each (516) 569-4000 E-mail: [email protected] lunchtime appointments. Like many of you fax: (516) 569-4942 along. There weren't many takers, which week. we'll assume is due to the trip's extreme reading this, we're grateful if we get to eat Our congratulations to David — the title The Jewish Star is published weekly by the The Jewish Star LLC, 2 Endo proximity to Pesach, but a small group lunch at all. columnist may represent a departure from Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Postmaster send address changes to The gathered, including executives of several Back to the story. On Friday, minutes his day job in the legal world — but he wears Jewish Star, 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Subscription rates: $36 prominent and widely read Jewish news- after pulling the plug on the original travel it like a pro, nonetheless. We're proud to for 1 year, $60 for 2 years, $72 for 3 years within Nassau County. All other sub- papers, based in Philadelphia and Balti- plans and tying up the loose ends on our recall that we asked him to write many scriptions $54 per year. Newsstand price: $1 . Major Credit Cards accepted. more. excellent Plan B, an e-mail arrived at the Copyright © 2008 The Jewish Star LLC. All rights reserved. months before he accepted our offer. We're Well, if you've heard that everything office with an invitation. Lunch, on Mon- glad he did and look forward to seeing him happens for a reason, you've surely also day afternoon, in Manhattan, with the continue, b'ezrat Hashem, to go from suc- heard the one about men planning and G- mayor of Sderot. cess to success. d laughing, right? Coincidence? We think not.
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CORRECTION I suggest the common denominator r”l. When a person is diagnosed, they future months or years. Don’t put off in these and related stories is: only go to a cancer specialist and the DAVID MANDEL Due to an editing error, a a. Prevention, best one they can find; they don’t go to a Chief Executive Officer headline on the front page b. Community education, and general practitioner or any other type of Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services of the April 4, 2008 issue seeking help c. Most important, seeking and physician. And in the past 25 years, the misstated the town in accepting professional help when it’s emphasis has been on prevention, early which Rabbi Shalom Ros- To the Editor: most needed. detection, and treatment - and those ner’s shul is located. Con- Your April 4, 2008 featured two very campaigns have been successful. So too Loose change for gregation Bais Ephraim prominent and difficult stories (Father, Let me suggest that a good follow in mental health, the emphasis must be Yitzchok is in Woodmere as boys disappear after mom is awarded up would be to focus on a, b, and c on prevention, early detection, and treat- Tomchei Shabbos the article indicated. The custody; and Questions abound after above. The world is full of could’ve and ment. caption of a related photo Tranquility Bay rescue). Both were should’ve and, unfortunately, in situa- Putting off necessary treatment for of the Rosner family should important. A number of people who pre- tions involving mental health, not getting any type of mental health problem due To the Editor, have mentioned Eliyahu, viously had not been reading The Jewish the necessary help at the right time from to concern of stigma, shidduchim, or a Thank you so much for your beauti- born last month, who was Star now tell me they read your paper the right person can often lead to serious hope that it will go away on its own is ful front-page article “Charity on Central not shown. because the professionalism and depth consequences. potentially delaying the need for more Avenue” by Yaffi Spodek (April, 4, has changed significantly. Good for you. I always use the analogy of cancer, serious and crisis oriented response in See LETTERS, Page 10
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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BENCH Gideon refused to enter the operating The Doctor had learned of the mix-up room without his tzizit and the nurse on his way into Gideon’s room and had to refused to give him the injection until he make sure, not that the nurse gave Gideon removed them. The standoff lasted for the injection, but to make sure that Gideon forty-five minutes. Gideon was wheeled was not given the injection. In the five A matter of principle into the O.R. wearing his tzizit but without minutes after which the doctor ran out of the injection necessary to begin the anes- the room he was able to confirm that nei- I spent my third year in nuts when she presented her- ily and was wholly non-observant. While thesia. The doctor entered the operating ther patient was administered a con- college, 1981, in a Yeshiva in self in his store to pay off a ten on active duty it was discovered that he room expecting to find a groggy, nearly traindicated serum. Israel. While purchasing a shekel debt of 13 years. A sec- had a severe intestinal condition that sleeping patient; instead he found a bright- This story is not meant to suggest that pair of Tzitzit at the Eisenbach ond chance to make good. would ultimately require surgery. A fellow eyed soldier and an exasperated nurse. performance of a mitzvah guarantees sal- Judaica Store in Mea Shearim I had an employee, a soldier, an observant Jew, prevailed upon “Why is he awake? Did you give him vation in this world. Rather, it illustrates the owner didn’t have the lawyer who left our firm for him to visit Rabbi Deutsch, who suggested the injection?” screamed the Doctor. that when one remains committed to his proper change. He told me I bigger and better things (a job that the ill soldier pick one mitzvah to “No,” replied the nurse. or her principle commitments, the human could pay him the balance of in Washington, DC, and a observe to serve as a “merit” during his “Did you give him the injection?” psyche can be comfortable with whatever ten shekalim the next time I marriage). Some six weeks sickness. Gideon chose the mitzvah of “No, I told you.” transpires. came in. Not having the occa- David Seidemann after he left I was surprised to wearing tzizit. He did not observe Shab- “Are you sure?” the doctor screamed, Everyday, our principles and commit- sion to patronize his store receive in the mail from him a bos, eat kosher food or pray; he didn’t red-faced. ments are tested. If we surrender our prin- again that academic year, and plastic Bic pen that he had observe any other of the 613 mitzvos in “Yes, I am sure,” replied the nurse, ciples and commitments, we cease to be forgetting about the ten shekalim, I found in one of his suit jackets. Attached the Torah, but he and his tzizit were insep- who was now crying. ourselves. If we are not ourselves, what are returned to America without paying that was a little note stating that he had taken arable. The doctor ran out of the room. Five we and how can we deal with the existen- debt. I completely forgot about it over the the pen home by accident. It cost him Months passed and the surgery was minutes later he returned, shaking, and tial? If a person remains himself then years despite returning to Israel in the more to mail the pen back to me than the scheduled. At the hospital the surgical crying himself. “Are you sure you didn’t whatever befalls him, is at least happening interim. pen was worth. A chance to make good preparation included the copious washing give him the injection?” he repeated. to himself, to the person he knows best, to It wasn’t until 13 years later or so, based on a commitment to principle. of his entire body, changing into sterile “100 percent sure,” came the answer. the person uniquely qualified to deal with while reviewing the laws of Tzitzit, that I Last Friday night my family and I drapings and the pre-surgical injection of a “Thank G-d,” said the doctor. the situation at hand. remembered the money that I owed to enjoyed the privilege of hosting Rav Mat- certain serum. The nurse insisted that It seems that prior to entering the Eisenbach. My wife, who was then my tisyahu Deutch shlita, the Chief Rabbi of Gideon remove his tzizit, which by then operating room the doctor, an Orthodox David Seidemann is a partner with the law “almost fiancée,” was enroute to Israel for Ramot Shalom, Israel. He shared with me were charcoal in color. When told that his man, realized that the serum the nurse firm of Seidemann & Mermelstein. He can a vacation (from me). I drove her to the the following story, of which he has first tzizit were not sterile, he produced a new was about to inject in Gideon was the be reached at (718) 692-1013 and at airport, and asked that she go to Eisen- hand knowledge. pair and remarked that this pair had never wrong one and would have killed him. It [email protected]. His column has bach and give him the equivalent of ten Gideon was a soldier in the Israeli been worn before and therefore were ster- was meant for another patient. been honored by the NY Press Association. shekalim. He must have thought she was Army. He came from a secular Israeli fam- ile.
enormously positive; truancy has ly. The perennial leaking roof at toriums will be air-conditioned, The concerns of all stakeholders in plummeted almost 60%. the Middle School has been labs will be completely renewed, our community’s educational sys- Time to assess The Board of Education, repaired. Gates and fences at the and fields will be covered with all tem are being addressed. Both under the leadership of President elementary schools have been weather turf. Tennis courts will be public and private school students Following the to the efforts of the fac- Murray Forman, has completed repaired or replaced to enhance modernized. Our buildings, which are receiving the finest educational election of several ulty and staff and the hundreds of thousands of dollars security. A new playground was in some cases are close to 100 opportunities. Parents will see con- private school par- support they have of repairs, renovations and installed at the Number 6 School. years old, will be brought up to tinued improvements in the acade- ents to the Lawrence received from the improvements to facilities that The Middle School elevator was date to help students to excel. A mic programs and facilities offered Board of Education, Board. have been neglected for decades; replaced and the High School thoughtful and deliberate process to their children. Taxpayers will local newspapers car- Though there all while keeping our tax increases auditorium refurbished. of evaluating district-wide needs benefit from the Board’s prudent ried a never-ending is not enough room to to the lowest on Long Island for Technology was upgraded incorporated the requirement to fiscal policies and the achievement stream of letters that list all of the achieve- three years running. In fact, this with the purchase of 257 desktop revitalize our school buildings of stabilized tax rates. castigated the board’s ments of our students, will be the third year in a row that computers, 13 projectors and over while being mindful of the fact Men and women of good will every action. News I would like to mention the tax levy will be decreasing. 60 interactive smart boards. The that without tax increases the dis- can and should debate the merits articles reported Dr. Asher Mansdorf a few. The Lawrence Lawrence now has the only new phone system is being trict’s 30 million dollar windfall is of any path taken. It is important, accusations that the School system can full-day free Universal pre-K pro- installed which will improve com- not a renewable resource. however, to review records free of board was a puppet of the private boast that it is home to a Coca Cola gram on Long Island. This is munication and reduce costs. 27 While accomplishing all these animus. A dispassionate review of school community, replete with scholar, a National Hispanic schol- groundbreaking and places new photocopy machines were important goals, the board has the record clearly shows that the secret agendas and ulterior motives ar, six students who were selected Lawrence in the vanguard of edu- purchased to replace the District’s never forgotten its need to be fear that public education will suf- reminiscent of the McCarthy era. Is to present at the Long Island cation in New York. The number of leased equipment. This has result- financially prudent. With the Bear fer and funds will be diverted to any of this true? Junior Science and Humanities teachers to students has gone up ed in significant savings while Stearns fiasco fresh in our minds yeshiva students was totally After almost two years, it is Symposium, two Intel semi-final- over the last two years, which simultaneously upgrading capabili- and the announcement that the unfounded. The facts tell the true time to determine if the concerns ists, eleven students qualified for means that there are more teach- ties. nation has lost millions of jobs this story of the Board’s enormous regarding the board were warrant- admission to the Johns Hopkins ers for every student. In short, the Board has done winter, it is clear that the current achievements. ed or based on fear and paranoia Center for Talented Youth, and one At Lawrence High School, everything it can to see a contin- state of the economy presents chal- rather than fact. student who achieved the top ACT previously closed bathrooms have ued upward trajectory of student lenges for everyone. Nevertheless Dr. Asher Mansdorf is a former I believe that over the last two score in New York State (one of been completely refurbished and scores at all academic levels. the board has been able to add president of the Lawrence Board of years the achievements of our stu- only eight). Administrators and made handicap accessible. Steam For the coming years a $17 programs and infrastructure while Education on which he served for dents and staff are nothing short of students alike at the High School traps in all the schools have been million district wide repair and decreasing the tax levy for three six years. He lives in Woodmere. incredible, due in significant part say that the atmosphere there is updated and now function correct- upgrade program is planned. Audi- straight years.
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KOSHER BOOKWORM PARSHAT METZORAH Formula for Improvement A Haggadah triple play BY RABBI AVI BILLET not been there for at least two the opportunity to live com- Perhaps one of Jewish ad firm us to better appreciate the task weeks while their possessions pletely virtuous lives. By avoid- the most storied Joseph Jacobs rabbis face weekly in attempt- commercial slogans Advertising, which ing to apply our Torah to con- Of all the depictions of sat on the front lawn at the ing idle chatter and gossip and was made popular helped turn a litur- temporary events and personal- tzara’at, arguably the most fas- mercy of the elements. other non-holy activities that by an American gical work into a ities. It does so in a manner cinating is tzara’at on the Many commentaries show may take place in the privacy president, or so the commercial master- that brings dignity to our reli- home (14:33-54). The non- the Torah’s concern for earth- of home, we can create holy legend goes. piece. gious teachings, and helps to anthropologist Jew who cares enware vessels which, once homes in which every action Theodore Roo- Since the comfort us in difficult times. (and doesn’t view tzara’at as a tameh, can never lose their achieves an element of sanctity. sevelt, in describ- 1930’s, this The readings for the curiosity) ought to consider tumah status. Other items can The second: The Torah ing a cup of Hagadah has found Pesach season play a prominent the consequences of tzara’at on become usable again, after and the halakhic lifestyle work Maxwell House Alan Jay Gerber its way into millions role at the beginning of this the home, even if tzara’at as a being dunked in a mikvah. best for those who honestly Coffee a century of homes, schools, volume, and I specifically draw spiritual affliction does not While true for kitchen utensils buy into it and live by its rules. ago, was said to have stated senior citizens centers, jails, your attention to them. In read- exist today. and metal folding chairs, this If tzara’at on the home is that it was “good to the last and into every U.S. military ing them please make special When a suspicious splotch does not work practically for ignored or painted over drop.” campaign. This Hagadah note as to when they were appears on a wall, a kohen is mattresses and couches, curios (though this would not work Maxwell House took the remains available to this day, delivered. This will enhance informed and the house is and breakfronts, dressers and to cover it), the correction phrase and ran with it, forever under the hand of Joseph your understanding of the emptied. Imagine! Every piece bookcases. One would be bet- process will never be to be associated with the senti- Jacobs CEO Elie Rosenfeld, to rabbi’s intent and better appre- of furniture, kitchen utensil, ter off taking them outside employed. If people know the ment expressed by so colorful serve the ever-growing needs of ciate what faced our people article of clothing, book and all before the kohen comes. rules but pick and choose the an expression. an ever-growing observant Jew- during a most difficult period the food (perishable and non- Siftei Kohen (Shakh) asks: ones they want to follow (or To American Jews, howev- ish community. of time. perishable) is taken out and why must the house be emp- do not even choose to learn er, Maxwell House became My People’s Passover Hag- The Jewish Publication placed on the front lawn to tied before the kohen comes? more about the ones they do associated with another institu- gadah is a superb learning tool Society has brought forth a avoid being declared “Tameh” Since the house is not tameh not know), the system cannot tion that was to forever become about the history of one of the highly academic, scholarly vol- along with the house if the until he declares it such, let achieve its desired goal. The a hallmark, The Maxwell House most popular Jewish books in ume - 154 pages in total. A splotch is indeed tzara’at. him come then declare it to be same applies to the rules of Haggadah. our spiritual repertoire, as well third of that consists of the The house is closed for a nothing or tell them to clear Shabbat, kosher, niddah (chap- A newly published edition as a unique compilation of Hagadah text with a sparse week, after which the kohen out the house before he seals it ter 15), prayer, modesty, of the Haggadah contains the quality writings about this pre- commentary within the text returns for an inspection. If he (the act which makes every- speech and gossip, and general complete story of the unique cious holiday. itself. suspects it is tzara’at, the parts thing inside tameh). behavior between fellow Pesach saga, with the history of Two other books related to A fuller treatment is of the wall where the suspect- The Midrash claims this humans. the personalities and circum- the Pesach holiday that I wish reserved in what appears, ed tzara’at appears are process is meant to teach peo- For some people, the fear stances that led to the corpo- to bring to your attention are, because of its placement, as an removed. (Imagine having to ple not to be liars. If someone of emptying the house, making rate decision to publish that “Rejoice in your Festivals” by introduction rather than a com- call the “TYVEK” people for asked to borrow something, holes in the wall and finding a Seder standby. Rabbi Zvi Dov Kanotopsky a”h, mentary about the Seder text new insulation because a hole and was told, “I don’t have place to stay for two weeks to My People’s Passover Hag- published by Urim Publications; and ritual. It is highly scholastic was made to get rid of such an item to lend,” the avoid the tumah of the house gadah is published by Jewish and The Haggadah by Joseph and footnoted and altogether tzara’at.) tzara’at causes the borrowee to is an incentive to live this holy Lights Publishing as a two vol- Tabory, published by The Jew- highly unlikely, given its steep The wall is patched - the empty the house for the world existence. For others, going ume set featuring essays detail- ish Publications Society. price, to be a candidate for Torah describes stone walls in to see, and the potential bor- through the process gets them ing various historical, theologi- Rabbi Kanotopsky was placement at the Seder table which individual stones are rower now sees the item the to change. Others opt out and cal and spiritual aspects of active in the rabbinate from the itself, subject to assault by wine removed and replaced - and if homeowner denied owning. do what they want, picking proper Pesach observance, as mid-40’s to the early 70’s. He and matzo crumbs. I would the splotch returns the kohen The fear of such embarrass- and choosing what works for well as nine concurrent text ori- served the Jewish communities hope that in the future the JPS comes to declare it tzara’at and ment would cause a person to their lives. If a person is com- ented commentaries. These are in Crown Heights and later would consider a more user- the house “tameh.” Anyone choose his words with care. mitted to being in one of the set alongside and around the West Hempstead before moving friendly edition. who eats or sleeps in the In a lengthy comment two former categories, what centered text, Talmud style. to Israel. He was a leading dar- As you prepare for Pesach home, even someone who (14:36), Shakh paints a picture are we doing to insure that we Their aim is to teach the reader shan and talmid chochom and the Kosher Bookworm urges merely enters the home of those who need to air out are constantly improving? If and Seder participant the rosh yeshiva at Yeshiva Univer- you to consider these sugges- becomes tameh and must their proverbial “dirty laun- we don’t see the hand of the “deeper” meaning of the holi- sity High School. He is best tions and hopes to see you next dunk one’s clothes and person dry.” It needs to be done even divine reminding us to improve day and its attendant rituals. remembered for his unique ser- week with a final list of books in a mikvah to have the tumah before the kohen comes as a through tzara’at, what reminds The Maxwell House mons whose special flavor is for your holiday enjoyment. removed by nightfall. lesson to the person that there us of a greater goal to achieve? episode that caught my fancy is featured in the book under Shabbat Shalom. There is a formula for is something wrong in the found among the opening review here. cleansing the home of tumah, behavior in the home which Avi Billet is a mohel based in essays and lends an air of light What makes this book so Alan Jay Gerber is a retired and after the contractor finish- needs correcting - even if the the Five Towns. His webpage and breezy reading to this aca- special is how the rabbi blends New York City public school es his touchups, the family can splotch is not tzara’at. is demic work. The historical role the religious content of the teacher who served on Brook- return to their home and Two points must be mohelformyson.bravehost.com of the Pesach Seder and the drosho with the events of the lyn’s School Board #20 from resume life as usual, having emphasized. The first: we have Hagadah in America is framed day. Given the tense tenor of 1973 to 1989. He lives in by the role played by famed our own times, this work helps Cedarhurst.
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Every hour, all day long.” Their fears are the falling missiles that come at random and the jarring alarms that offer a microscopic respite of 20 seconds to flee harm’s way. Ms. Huri’s answer to the students’ terror is small but effective. A walled-off corner in the school basement has a sign on the door: Cheder Shaalva, a room of comfort, which the chil- dren describe as a haven. One by one, on Ms. Huri’s urging, the girls describe to a guest their situation at home and why this room plays such an important Photo by Josh Shpayher part in their daily routine. One Sderot Mayor Eli Moyal (third from left) with Jeffrey Ballabon (second from left) and other luncheon attendees. girl lives on the top floor of her Photo by Avi Fertig apartment building, and must High School principal Eli Edri with half of a missile that flattened a run, sometimes half a dozen classroom as students heard a lengthy Dvar Torah elsewhere. SDEROT MAYOR SAYS ISRAEL WILL BE FORCED times in a night, with her family, to the building’s basement mik- ment, crossed paths with the journalists up the roughhewn lat, bomb shelter. Another girl journalist delegation. The small stairs of his new, double-rein- TO STOP BEING MORAL hasn’t slept in her own bed since group looked on as Lawrence forced concrete Beit Midrash. Continued from Page One the rockets began falling seven was teaching Ms. Huri’s fifth The Long Island-born rabbi years ago. “I sleep on the couch grade the chorus of his peace points to a row of seemingly people have moved out of the in the living room,” she says. anthem titled, “We are strong.” abandoned one-story structures. city. The living room “feels safer.” Within the hour, hundreds “They are empty,” he confirms. Moyal said “100 percent” of In the corner of the comfort of children are watching These are former dorm rooms the children in his city are suf- room is a large rocket-shaped Lawrence’s newest artists; quick deemed unsafe for habitation. fering from post-traumatic stress ruler made of white foam- learners indeed, perform his “They can’t withstand a rocket disorder. “It means you’re going backed poster board. The rock- anthem on an auditorium stage. blast,” he explains. “Blast-wor- to sleep with your parents again. et, Ms. Huri explains, lets the As they sing along with thy” is the most rigid building It means you’re not going to ride girls describe how afraid they Lawrence and his newly enlisted code in Sderot. your bike again.” feel that day. There’s a yellow chorus of Amit students the “The Palestinians are trying Cafes and theaters in smiley drawn next to the first auditorium lights suddenly flash to make Sderot a ghost town,” Sderot have shut down, and line of the ruler. Next to the on, bathing the cheering stu- he says defiantly. “What are we elderly people like his 85 year- fifth line is an expressionless dents in harsh fluorescent going to do?” Ma La’asot. His old mother never leave the safe- face. “No fear, but no smile,” white. usage has none of the wry ty of bomb shelters because they Photo by Josh Shpayher Ms. Huri interprets. The top To visitors the random inflection Israelis reserve for can’t move quickly enough in Sderot Mayor Eli Moyal speaks with Jeffrey Ballabon and others. line, by now the pattern emerg- lighting malfunction is meaning- outsiders when explaining their the event of an attack. ing, is represented with a less. But in the same instant, the wacky, upside down world. A balloon tethered above Then why the hell did we build Rabbinical School. descriptive ‘frown-y’ face. “Yael,” room falls into chaos. Some What are we going to do? the city sounds the alarm when the best army in the Middle “I think he expressed pain. I Ms. Huri said to the girl sitting children stand motionless in He said, “For every Kassam, we a launch is sighted giving resi- East?” hear the frustration,” said next to the rocket, “how do you front of their seats, others sit, build another story. For every dents 15-20 seconds to take Left to resolve itself, Moyal Chaim Leibtag of Far Rockaway, feel today?” Yael points to the fidgeting, with panicked expres- Kassam, another settlement. cover. said, “I can 100 percent guaran- COO of the National Council of face next to the fifth line. Mah sions. Many scream, and the They should see we are not For everyone else, normal tee that a terrorist state will be Young Israel, who attended the La’asot. juxtaposition of “We are strong” afraid.” everyday activities pose a gam- established in the Gaza Strip” lunch. “It appears that a lot of Robin and Lawrence Der- and the palpable unwinding Mah La’asot? ble. that will affect not only Israel people are doing - but we’re not mer are in Israel to record their sanity in the room is unnerving. “A building made of 1,500 “When I drive a car in but also the U.S. and Europe. doing enough to stop the prob- dream: a music album, in honor And then it is over. The lights tons of cement,” says Rabbi Sderot I am always calculating” “If Sderot will fall Israel will lem. We need to understand the of Israel’s 60th Birthday, of “We shut off and the show went on. Fendel. if the alarm sounds will there be fall, because the next city will be impact on children,” of the Are the World” proportion. Mah La’asot takes different time to get out of the car and Ashkelon, then Holon, then Tel seven year bombardment. “A 14 Lawrence is a renowned pop forms in Sderot. Rabbi Dovid The Jewish Star thanks our reach shelter? He said. “It’s Aviv,” the mayor said. year-old only knows terror, a 21 producer, best known for his Fendel’s is most ambitious. advertising partner Talk N Save roulette.” Moyal spoke at a event at year-old only knows terror. And work with Madonna and other “We’re building buildings faster for providing telephone services Moyal bitterly rejected the Abigael’s restaurant sponsored a seven year-old? What does he artists. His project, his dream, than they can destroy them,” for this Mission to Sderot. argument that there is no mili- by the issue campaign consul- know?” he and Robin say, is sponsored the rosh yeshiva of the Sderot tary solution to the rocket bom- tancy firm the Ballabon Group, by Israir and by pre-arrange- Yeshiva Hesder says, leading the bardment on Sderot. “I laugh. G.S.S. Investigations, and YCT
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A proud independent dealer for 21583 20928 The Jewish Star April 11, 2008 9 KOPILOW WON’T RUN AGAIN FOR LAWRENCE SCHOOL BOARD Talk of mayoral Continued from Page One grass field. A rare 4-3 vote at the in July 2007, which continues school board meeting capped to accumulate interest in a tax off a debate over placement of reserve account established by the project on the ballot, the challenge ruffles the school board that same first time that a motion was week. According to school offi- decided by one vote during the cials, the total amount of funds current school board’s tenure. in the reserve account has Pat Pizzarelli, the district’s feathers in Lawrence increased from the initial $29.2 director of athletics, physical Stanley Kopilow million to about $30 million. education and health, pitched JEWISH STAR STAFF Fragin; an investment nor of the Lawrence Associa- the idea of installing an artifi- nity may not be in favor of it, banker and former top aide tion for two years and has cial turf field with lights at a then that is a separate process.” Jacqueline Handel, pres- to Governor George Pataki been a trustee of the Long school board meeting in Febru- Trustee Nahum Marcus, ident of the Lawrence Asso- (and a Jewish Star political Island Power Authority “This is not just for the ary. The athletic director has who voted down Hatten’s ciation, doesn’t remember columnist) who recently (LIPA) since 2006. emphasized the flexibility of motion along with Kaufman, there ever being a contested confirmed that he is weigh- “That’s wonderful, so let public school kids, this is the synthetic field to serve Forman and Dr. Sol Blisko, said election for mayor in the Vil- ing a run for mayor in him become president of for the entire teams and individuals from he has no objection to the turf lage. The prospect of one in Lawrence. LIPA,” retorted Handel, who both the public and private field and vouched that he the next election cycle, when “The simple question is, said she would prefer “the community,” school communities. would vote for Proposition IV. Deputy Mayor Shimon should five people on the normal procedure” be “This is not just for the However, Marcus explained Felder is scheduled to be Lawrence Association nomi- applied to choose Lawrence’s public school kids, this is for Pat Pizzarelli that it is an “add-on” and elected to the top post, does nations committee get to next mayor. the entire community,” Piz- should be separated from the decide the election or should The normal procedure, Lawrence School District director of not sit well with her. zarelli said. several projects included in the 5,000 registered voters Ms. Handel said in her letter athletics “I am especially Lights, which supporters Proposition III. appalled that anyone would in Lawrence have a say in to the membership, is for the said would have created more “I think a turf field is a choose to challenge this tra- government as well?” Mr. nominating committee to available field time for the lovely idea, but not as essential dition with regard to the Fragin asked. choose all candidates for community, were not included as all the items on [Proposition highest public office in Fewer than fifty people elected village offices. in Proposition IV. III],” Marcus said. “I wouldn’t Lawrence,” she wrote in a routinely attend monthly “That is the constitu- The installation of synthet- want that to be the cause of letter to the club’s member- meetings held by the tion of the organization, not Neither improvement pro- ic turf fields has been the sub- stopping the other.” ship, which she estimated to Lawrence Association. the village,” Mr. Fragin ject will incur any additional ject of heated debates in nearby District 15 voters have not be about 1,000. “Especially Mr. Fragin disputed Ms. noted. “The statement has cost to taxpayers. communities, most recently the passed a capital improvements when he failed to recognize Handel’s contention that he no legal force nor should it The first referendum, listed Lynbrook school district. Oppo- project since 1998, when a and participate in the inter- has just one year of involve- imply one. If the Lawrence on the ballot as Proposition III, nents of the artificial surfaces bond won approval to make view process.” ment in local affairs and is Association sets the rules is a $16 million capital reserve have raised both environmental renovations to the Number Two The ‘he’ to whom Ms. therefore too inexperienced why even have elections?” project for district-wide and economic concerns. School. Handel referred is Michael for the job. He was a gover- improvements. It includes the In Lawrence, Trustee Uri Dr. David Sussman is the refurbishment of a dozen sci- Kaufman has publicly only current trustee who ence labs in the high school expressed concern about artifi- served on the school board for and middle school; repairs to cial surfaces and its impact on the approved capital project in steam traps and heating sys- the health of athletes. 1998 and a failed one in 2002. tems across the district; the Both Trustee Michael Hat- Sussman, the board’s current installation of air conditioning ten and Pizzarelli cited several vice president who was first in the middle school auditori- studies that say the proposed elected as a trustee in 1995, WE ARE INTERESTED um; the reconstruction of the synthetic surface is safe for stu- appeared satisfied at the final Our paper is here to serve your community. We want to know it all. If there’s an issue of concern to you, an event of signifi- middle school’s track and ten- dents and economical for the proposal for Proposition III. cance to the larger community that warrants coverage, a person who has done something heroic or a wrong that we could nis, basketball and handball district. In addition to reducing “I feel we are attempting to help make right, we want to hear from you. Let us know by calling The Jewish Star at (516) 632-5205, or write to us 2 Endo courts; and various building maintenance costs, the multi- create a wonderful capital Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530; faxed to (516) 569-4942; or e-mailed to [email protected] repairs and replacements to use field could be utilized by repair plan that answers many roofs, electrical systems and the community, they said. needs and that will get voter windows. A more detailed Like Hatten, Pizzarelli was approval,” Sussman said. description of the capital pro- disappointed at the decision to The school board approved ject proposals is available on make the turf field a separate all propositions for the May the district’s Web site, at proposition, but is pleased that ballot — including Peninsula www.lawrence.org. it is on the May ballot. Public Library’s budget and A second referendum, list- “I would have rather it trustee votes — at a meeting on ed on the ballot as Proposition have been all one,” Pizzarelli April 1. IV, is a $1 million proposal to said. “But if you tell me that it is construct an artificial turf field because of injury factor, it is Additional reporting by Mike at Lawrence High School, nonsense; if you tell me you’re Caputo $5 replacing the current natural worried that the whole commu-
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The problem is that there is increase in the tax levy. That is IN MY VIEW special dysfunction in Albany the equivalent of a tax freeze for that prevents issues from being 70% of our local tax bill. Continued from Page One debated in front of the public. There is ample reason to Had a vote gotten to the floor a cheer this news. As I have noted AVIV ver ensured that all the debate combination of Democrats who before, the escalation of proper- took place behind closed doors. support the plan could have ty taxes is the number one pub- I am not taking a position teamed with the Republican lic policy problem here on Long on congestion pricing here. I see minority that was also support- Island; the engine driving that merits on both sides. What I do ive to pass the measure. There growth is school taxes. Many Home Decor see is that Bloomberg, City could have been some spirited districts on Long Island are feel- Council Speaker Christine debate, some arm-twisting, and ing the pain of double digit tax We finance furniture with no interest at all!!! Quinn, and other supporters are perhaps the plan could have increases year after year in their willing to think big and attempt passed, perhaps not. school taxes. bold solutions to one of New But the truth is, as with In Lawrence we have York City’s long-term problems. almost everything else in enjoyed a 2.5% decrease in the No one denies that conges- Albany, we will never know. As school tax levy two years ago tion is a long-term problem for Mayor Bloomberg said, the vot- and a 1.5% decline last year. If We Ship Everywhere New York. It is often faster to ers will not truly know how you live in district 14, Hewlett walk cross-town in Manhattan their representatives stood on Woodmere, you faced a more than to drive. So, isn’t anyone in the issue because no one was than 5% increase last year and the Assembly concerned about required to publicly take a face a proposed 6% increase this congestion choking off the stand. The people should be year. That is on top of the 6.6% future growth of the nation’s entitled to open government. increase in the tax levy two largest central business district? But not in New York State. The years ago. This amounts to a sig- Are there any environmentalists most dysfunctional legislature in nificant disparity in taxes amongst the Democrats in the the nation has once again between neighbors here in the Assembly who want to see fewer proven itself number one. Five Towns. cars on the streets? Don’t you This past week the board of As he considers the proper- expect that many of the working the Lawrence School district ty tax cap around New York class in those districts need bet- proposed its budget for the State, County Executive Tom ter mass transit? Don’t those 2008-09 year. This budget con- Suozzi may want to look at tax who always complain about tained a three percent spending stability in Lawrence. being shortchanged by the fed- increase, less than the rate of eral government want the $350 inflation, and a half a percent million in funds for transit?
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Please make For children, face painting will be es will be held in South Nassau every effort to attend or, if you available. Members of the Bay Shore Hospital’s Conference Room No. 2. Suffolk County - The Jewish Congregation Beth Sholom of Lawrence held its 56th Annual can't, please send a representative Fire Department will talk about South Nassau Hospital is located at Academy, Suffolk County’s only from your organization. The clock is safety rules and fire prevention. 1 Healthy Way in Oceanside. For Orthodox Day School, has arranged Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, March 30 at the Sands. The guests ticking and we need everyone to do Admission is free. Touro College is more information or to register, call access to tickets at a reduced price of honor were Rabbi Kenneth and Nancy Hain, in celebration of their part - and more! E-mail Stuart located at 1700 Union Boulevard in South Nassau’s Office of Community to two children’s sites, the Rabbi Hain’s 20th year as the congregation’s spiritual leader. Katz at [email protected]. Bayshore. For more information, call Education at (516) 377-5333. Riverhead Atlantis Aquarium and Pictured (left to right) are Lester Henner, President; Avram Dennis Weinstein at (631) 665-1600, the Long Island Game Farm for Chol Schreiber, Dinner Chairman; Ben Brafman, Master of Ceremonies; ext. 239. Cedarhurst - Kulanu Torah Cedarhurst - Chabad of the Five Hamoed Pesach, April 22- 24. In Rabbi Kenneth and Nancy Hain, guests of honor. Academy’s Sunday Activity Program Towns will host a Passover Seder on addition, they will give you a guide- will meet on April 13, May 4, May 11 Syosset - The Long Island Saturday, April 19 with evening ser- book to travel to shuls and other and May 18 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Philharmonic and the Jewish vices beginning at 8:15 p.m. and places of interest, including the Kasprzyk, a reading of names, a Manhattan - An Israel@60 Concert Activities include music, arts and National Fund, in conjunction with Seder beginning at 8:45 p.m. The Montauk light house, and the memorial candle-lighting, and musi- will take please on Yom Ha’atzmaut, crafts and adaptive physical educa- the Holocaust Memorial and cost is $40 per adult and $30 per Hamptons. It promises to be a very cal performances by the renowned Wednesday, May 7 at 8 p.m. at Radio tion activities, all for special needs Tolerance Center of Nassau County, child. Advance reservations are unique and enjoyable Chol Hamoed Yiddish singer Adrienne Cooper. The City Music Hall. Performers include children. The program will take will host “Behind the Silence: required by April 10. Chabad is family trip. For more information, e- event is free and open to the public. Hassidic reggae phenomenon place at the HAFTR Kindergarten Treasure from the Ashes” on located at 74 Maple Avenue in mail [email protected], call (631) The Plainview Jewish Center is Matisyahu, John Zorn and Israeli building, located at 33 Washington Sunday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Cedarhurst. For more information 413-0369, (516) 380-0530 or visit located at 95 Floral Drive West in musicians David Broza, Idan Raichel, Ave. For more information, call Ruth North Shore Synagogue. The live and reservations, call (516) 295-2478 www.thejewishacademy.com/Pesach Plainview. For more information, call Rami Kleinstein and Habanot Melincoff at (516) 569-3083. concert will feature chamber music, or go on line to trip. (516) 938-8610. Nechama. The evening will also art and poetry, celebrating the www.chabad5towns.com. include a moving tribute to Israel’s courageous artists, both adults and fallen soldiers and victims of terror Bay Shore - The Touro College of East Meadow - The East Meadow Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC pre- children, who lived under Nazi rule as part of Israel’s Memorial Day. For Health Sciences will host a Health Simcha chapter of Hadassah will sents Basketball Buds for Children and perished in concentration Long Beach - The Long Beach more information, call Elliot at (212) Fair on Sunday, April 13 from 11 a.m. host Dr. Jill M. Rabin as a guest with Disabilities program, beginning camps. Seating at the event is limit- Branch of the Friedberg JCC is host- 584-4303. to 3 p.m. in recognition of spring speaker on Monday, April 28 at 7:45 May 4 for five consecutive Sundays. ed to 500 people. Tickets for ing a traditional Passover Seder on and to promote health awareness in p.m. at the East Meadow Public It is a great opportunity for children Section A, preferred seating, cost Sunday, April 20 at 5 p.m. Meals are the community. Among the partici- Library. Dr. Rabin, a Clinical ages 8 to 12 with an autistic spec- Cedarhurst - Kulanu Torah $250 and include a pre-concert served family style. The fee is $25 pants will be health science stu- Associate Professor of Obstetrics, trum disorder or other developmen- Academy’s SNAP Program for teens reception beginning at 6 p.m. per person. Limited scholarships are Gynecology and Women’s Health at tal disability. Each child will be with special needs will meet on May Section B seating costs $100. The available toward the cost of the din- the Albert Einstein College of paired up with a teen buddy to 11 for a trip to the legendary North Shore Synagogue is located ner and are strictly confidential. Medicine, will be speaking about learn fundamental basketball skills. Astroland Amusement Park. For Brooklyn - The Jewish at 83 Muttontown Eastwoods Road Payment is due at time of registra- women’s health issues. Everyone is Classes will be grouped according more information about the trips Heritage for the Blind is giv- in Syosset. For more information, tion, which will not be open after invited to attend and refreshments to ability. The fee is $115 and and to join SNAP, call Leiby Brill at ing away free large print call the LI Philharmonic at (613) 293- Monday, April 14. The JCC is located will be served. The library is located includes a team shirt and trophy. (516) 569-3083. copies of the Passover 2222 and visit at 310 National Blvd. in Long Beach. at 1886 Front Street in East Meadow. Please register by April 18. The Hagadah in both Hebrew and www.liphilharmonic.org or call JNF For more information, call Paula Wall at (516) 431-2929 or visit our For more information, call (516) 794- Friedberg JCC is located at 15 Neil English versions. Copies can at (516) 678 6805, ext. 110 and visit Israel - Migdal Ohr is pleased to web site, www.friedbergjcc.org. 6994. Court in Oceanside. For more infor- be obtained via fax or e-mail www.jnf.org. announce a very limited number of mation, call Anne Marie Pedalino at by sending your contact spaces available to join “Come Fly (516) 766-4341, ext. 160 or visit our information to The Jewish Plainview - The Workmen’s Circle with NBA Stars to Benefit Israel” for Cedarhurst - Chabad of the Five East Meadow - The Suburban Park web site at www.friedbergjcc.org. 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Remember,” on two Sundays, May 4 Dominique Wilkins and “Dr. J” Julius levels will be addressed. Chabad is course Glatt kosher festive dinner and June 1 at 11:00 a.m. Each partici- Erving will be Migdal Ohr’s guests pant will walk on the 247-acre for a one-week NBA Legends Welwyn Preserve in memory of a Mission to Israel. Golf with these Holocaust child. For a $10 donation, legends in Caeserea, shoot hoops in participate as a walker or sponsor a Jerusalem, tour together, and con- walker. For each participant, spon- nect on a personal as well as on a CLASSIFIEDS sor, and donor, a paper butterfly in business level, meeting with repre- the name of a Holocaust child will sentatives of government and be placed on a special memorial industry from all walks of life. The To Advertise In This Section, Call 516-632-5205 display. 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