On Memorial Day, Honoring a WW II Chelsea Hero Who Refused to Go Down with the Ship

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JEWISHVOL 44, NO 22 JOURNALJEWISHJOURNAL.ORG On Memorial Day, honoring a WW II Chelsea hero who refused to go down with the ship

By Steven A. Rosenberg JOURNAL STAFF

Saul Gurman will soon turn 97, and he spends his days at the house where he has lived for 62 years overlooking Lynch Park in Beverly. But at some point this Monday, on Memorial Day, Gurman will pause and remember the muffled cries of the wounded, the faces of the dead, and the darkness that fell on the cold waters of the Mediterranean where he clung to life one late November evening 77 years ago. The son of a kosher chicken dealer, Gurman grew up in Chelsea and began plucking feathers at his father’s shop as a child. After graduating from Chelsea High School, he joined the Army and was trained as a propeller specialist. By late “I looked up and I could see Swastikas on the planes,” said November 1943, he was aboard Saul Gurman. the HMT Rohna, a British coal- Gurman was awarded a Purple burning cargo ship that had mess hall aboard the Rohna. Heart during World War II. picked up 2,000 U.S. Army sol- The meal was mostly watery diers in Algeria and joined five canned chicken and weevil- radio-controlled bomb that other troop transport ships en filled bread. “The funny part slammed into the Rohna and route to India. His final destina- was some of the guys were sing- blew up seconds after it landed tion would be China, where the ing ‘Eat, drink, and be merry in the vessel’s engine room. “It U.S. planned to station its new for tomorrow we die,’” Gurman felt like a hand lifted the whole B-29 bomber, which would be recalled. After the meal, the ship out of the water,” Gurman used to attack Japan. food was cleared and the sol- recalled. “It was timed not to go “We didn’t have anything diers climbed aboard the tables off on impact. About 300 offi- close enough in the Pacific to that served as their beds. cers were killed right away in the make the round trip to drop The following day was upper portion of the ship.” Gurman in his garden in Beverly. bombs on Japan,” said Gurman. Nov. 26, 1943, and everything Gurman climbed up to the On their second day of the seemed normal until around 4 “I looked up and I could see in for it.’ Those were his exact deck and began helping soldiers voyage, Gurman and the other p.m. Gurman was on the bow Swastikas on the planes, and words.” put on their lifebelts, telling 2,000 U.S. soldiers celebrated of the ship and noticed German then a British officer said, ‘You Around 20 minutes later, them to take off their helmets, Thanksgiving in a makeshift planes flying toward the vessel. better get below Yank, we’re at 4:30, a Nazi plane guided a continued on page 15 ADL REPORT: ANTI-SEMITIC INCIDENTS SOARED IN 2019 BOSTON– According to new data released this month in 2018. by the Anti-Defamation League, anti-Semitic incidents in The majority of 2019 incidents reported to the ADL Massachusetts remained historically high in 2019, with in Massachusetts involved harassment (61), followed by 114 recorded incidents – 128 percent higher than the total acts of vandalism that convey anti-Semitic messages for 2015. The data was part of ADL’s audit of anti-Semitic (52). Harassment incidents increased by 3 percent; this incidents. figure represents a larger national trend of increasing inci- Across America, the ADL recorded 2,107 acts of anti- dents of harassment (1,126 incidents nationally, a 6 per- Semitic hate, the highest number since tracking began in cent increase from the 1,066 reported incidents in 2018). 1979. Incidents in public areas in Massachusetts increased ADL’s audit classifies incidents into three categories: by 14 percent, reflecting a national trend (655 nation- assault, harassment, and vandalism. Of the total incidents ally, an increase of 38 percent from the 476 incidents in reported in Massachusetts in 2019: 2018). In addition, the audit found that anti-Semitic inci- • Harassment: 61 incidents of anti-Semitic harassment, dents in Jewish institutions and schools also increased cases where one or more Jews reported feeling harassed by 36 percent. by language or actions, were recorded last year, a 3 per-

Included in the statewide count are multiple arson Photo: Fall River Police/Twitter cent increase from 59 in 2018. attempts targeting Chabad houses in Arlington and Gravestones were knocked over, and police found swas- • Vandalism: 52 incidents of anti-Semitic vandalism, Needham, the vicious desecration of a Jewish ceme- tikas and anti-Semitic phrases on tombstones at The cases where property was damaged in a manner that tery in Fall River where 59 headstones were vandalized, Hebrew Cemetery of Fall River last year. harmed or intimidated Jews, were recorded in 2019, and a proliferation of online anti-Semitism targeting down 37 percent from 82 in 2018. recorded statewide. The alarming manifestations of anti- Massachusetts middle and high schools. • Assaults: one incident of assault, cases where individ- Semitism in 2019 instill fear and are stark reminders that Sixty-one cities and towns in Massachusetts recorded uals were physically targeted with violence accompanied much work remains to be done. ADL is committed to at least one anti-Semitic incident last year. Massachusetts by evidence of anti-Semitic animus, down from three in focusing on confronting anti-Semitism through educa- recorded the fourth-highest number of incidents per state 2018. tional programs and resources, community outreach, and in the country (114), topped by New York (430), New Jersey • Anti-Semitic incidents took place in a wide variety law enforcement engagement.” (345), and California (330). of locations, including places of business, private homes, “The data tells the story that anti-Semitism contin- Incidents public areas such as parks and streets, Jewish institutions, ues to permeate American society,” said Robert Trestan, and schools. ADL New England regional director. “People are feeling In 2019, the ADL recorded 114 anti-Semitic incidents • Incidents at Jewish institutions and schools: 15 (up increasingly emboldened to let their hate come out of in Massachusetts. Despite the 21 percent decrease from from 11 in 2018). the shadows and display their anti-Semitism in public. 2018, incidents remain historically high in the state. In • Incidents in public areas (parks/streets/transit/build- Particularly concerning is the specific targeting of Jewish 2016, incidents spiked from 50 to 125. This alarming trend ings): 24 (up from 21 in 2018). institutions and schools and the 61 cases of harassment continued with 177 incidents in 2017 and 144 incidents continued on page 15

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Even in a pandemic, locals flock to the deli By Bette Keva His staff of four is work- JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT ing hard to keep up with the demand for cooked food Neither rain, nor sleet, nor because “people aren’t going wind, nor, apparently, a pan- out to eat, but they’re buying demic, can keep Jews from their cooked food.” deli. They come in single file, Sales are stable even while sporting a hunger for the com- his eight counter stools stand fort food of their childhood, and empty. wearing masks that in another Begun in Chelsea in 1976, time would have gotten them Levine’s moved to Peabody in tossed out on all fours on suspi- 1990, totaling 44 years in the cion of robbery. business. Best know for their But today, Jews still must quality knishes, Levine said he have their corned beef, their always has trouble keeping up pastrami, their white fish, kugel, with the demand. brisket, tongue, and a nice bagel “It’s like a puzzle. We used with salmon spread. Every day to have a normal routine, now is like a bar mitzvah at Larry it’s day by day. I never know Levine’s Kosher Meats & Deli in until the truck pulls up what Peabody and Evan’s New York merchandise is coming,” said Style Deli in Marblehead, only Levine. there are no bar mitzvahs on Evan Madoff has also the horizon. changed the way he does busi- Both deli owners, Todd ness. Curbside delivery takes Levine and Evan Madoff, exude more time and can be frustrat- pride for their profession and Evan Madoff Todd Levine ing, but he’s happy to be open. for keeping the traditional Evan’s is known for the corned Jewish cuisine alive and mouth- Marblehead 14 years ago and Todd Levine who works from to deliver meals curbside to beef Reuben (sauerkraut) or watering for patrons from the then moved it to Humphrey his West Peabody shop in the customers idling in their cars Rachel (coleslaw) with Swiss, North Shore and beyond. These Street in Swampscott, worries Lowe Mart Shopping Center and being unable to nosh while Russian dressing on toasted are strange times, but both about supplies from Hebrew agrees. “If a company had 100 working because of the mask, is pumpernickel. The homemade businesses are rolling with the National, and other vendors. items on their product list, now healthier than taking a Zumba pastrami knish continues to be punches, keeping their eye Pickles haven’t been available they are only making 50,” he class, not that any are open. a top seller. on constant sanitation, using for four weeks because “workers said. “Companies, in general, “I’m getting the most exer- “Many businesses can’t protective gear for all staff and in the factory have the virus,” aren’t making all their products, cise I’ve ever gotten,” Levine open; people can’t go to work. assuring that customers follow said Madoff. just the top sellers. There’s no said. He’s also delivering to the They’re hemorrhaging money,” rules for masks and safe dis- He’s anticipating being short one to buy the other products. elderly and people who can’t said Madoff. “The commu- tancing. on chopped liver because the Restaurants are closed; the get out of their homes. “We are nity continues to support us, Neither business has been chicken livers aren’t being pro- demand changes. Companies quite busy.” so I’m grateful. We’re selling significantly affected by the cessed. are only making products that On the down side, other bulk items to people cook- disruption in the supply chain Madoff talks about pric- are guaranteed sellers. business has picked up. ing at home, which has saved of food yet, but both know it’s es “skyrocketing.” Raw roast “People are over-buying and “I do a lot of shivas,” he said. us. Biggest sellers are chicken coming. Empire Kosher closed beef “technically, retail should creating shortages. There’s plen- “I think there are more and it’s salad, roast beef and corned its Pennsylvania processing be over $25 a pound,” which ty of meat, but there’s no one to most definitely because of the beef by the pound, turkey plant for two weeks in April Madoff believes will occur in process it,” said Levine, who virus. I get calls from people breast, cole slaw and potato when two workers tested posi- the coming week. “We have took over the business from his out of state who want to send salad. Kids are home from tive for the virus. held the price at $10.50. I’ll try late father, Larry, 25 years ago a meal to an aunt, an uncle, school. It’s cheaper for families Evan Madoff, who opened to hold my price steady as long when the founder retired. a friend’s friend, or a Shabbat to buy in bulk.” Evan’s on Smith Street in as I can until I can’t anymore.” For Levine, dashing outside dinner.”

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Small businesses struggle to keep the doors open amid health crisis

By Michelle Harris ice cream goodies in time for JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT Mother’s Day. The orders were prepaid and a pickup time was At Giblees menswear in specified to limit traffic into the Danvers, business is off 90 per- small shop, with curbside pickup cent after having the best year in also available. the store’s history in 2019. Even “Generally, Mother’s Day can earlier this year, the store was be one of the biggest days of the doing “phenomenally” before whole season, but I intentionally its sudden shutdown on March scaled it down to less than 50 19 due to COVID-19, said Alan orders to start,” said Yanofsky. Gibeley of Ipswich, who has been After the success of Mother’s president of Giblees since 1996. Day, she plans to continue offer- COVID-19 has not only affect- ing a limited menu online with ed thousands of local Jewish designated pickup times and no families, but also decimated their walk-ins. hard-earned businesses, many Cindy Yanofsky owns the Scoops N’ More ice cream shop in West After 16 years in business, built by families over the course Peabody. Yanofsky remains optimistic. of generations. before Thanksgiving. This year, remain open, but I didn’t feel “One of the great things is work- Under normal circumstances, although she could technically it was an essential service,” she ing in the area where I grew up, Gibeley would have expected the open since the shop is a food said. where my children grew up, and brisk pace of business to contin- Alan Gibeley service business, she chose not Instead, with the help of her where they went to school,” she ue into spring. “We usually have to. husband Mark, she set up an said. “Kids ride their bikes down tons of weddings, bar mitzvahs, temporarily close.” “The Board of Health has online service for preordering a and it’s really nice. You really get and special events that people In business since 1957, Teddy allowed ice cream shops to limited selection of the shop’s to know everybody.” are buying black tie items for, Shoes was started by Adelson’s and a tuxedo division for all of father in Inman Square, our prom rentals,” said Gibeley. Cambridge, after a stint in the Camps Bauercrest, Yavneh, Tel Noar, Tevya “Our best time of year for proms U.S. Navy. At that time, the store and weddings is from mid-March specialized in factory seconds and Pembroke will not open this summer to mid-June, so the timing of this and cancellations, selling them By Steven A. Rosenberg website. by all the guidance available so absolutely crushed our prom at a fraction of the price of other JOURNAL STAFF Camp Tevya also informed far from the Centers for Disease business.” retailers. campers and parents this week Control and Prevention (CDC), Gibeley is hopeful for the In 1978 following college, Five overnight Jewish camps that it would not hold its sum- the MA/NH state departments imminent reopening of the Adelson joined the business, have announced that they will mer program in 2020. “Today is of public health, the American Danvers store, which was started which had grown to three suc- not open this summer due to a sad day for our Yavneh com- Camp Association (ACA), and by his grandfather Joseph over cessful stores around the Boston the COVID-19 health crisis. munity. After months of delib- Jewish and state camping orga- 50 years ago. Except for a few area. While the store sells a range They include Camp Bauercrest, eration and planning, we have nizations, and with the unani- brief periods, he has worked at of shoes, it’s now a top local ven- Camp Yavneh, Camp Tel made the crushing decision to mous support of our Board the store since childhood, when dor of dance shoes, accounting Noar, Camp Tevya and Camp cancel all summer programs,” of Directors. The known risks he vacuumed, unpacked mer- for the vast majority of current Pembroke. the camp said in a post on its loom large, and the unknown chandise, and prepared boxes. business. “Despite all the planning, Facebook page. risks even larger,” Camp Tel Robert Cashman, president Adelson spoke to his son the restrictions that would be Camps Tel Noar, Tevya and Noah said on its website. of Metro Credit Union head- Jared, 22, about his dilemma. “I placed on camp this summer Pembroke also announced “Out of an abundance of love quartered in Chelsea, expects said ‘How am I going to pay my would prevent us from truly plans to not open this summer for everyone in our camp com- the pandemic could perma- bills? I have already contacted being together. It simply would on their websites. The camps munity, we cannot compromise nently change consumer-buy- my landlord to let him know not be feasible to safely social were founded by Eli and Bessie the safety of our campers, teens, ing habits to the detriment of I am working on it and I hope distance on the hoop court or Cohen and are run by The and staff – nor take chances on small businesses. to be able to pay, but it’s very euro field, in the bunks or mess Cohen Camps. others’ health in the homes and “Social distancing has forced challenging to get money when hall, or anywhere else at camp,” “We made this decision after communities where they would consumers to accelerate online there is no money coming in.’” Camp Bauercrest said on its careful deliberation, informed return.” ordering activity and home Jared, 22, suggested that his delivery,” he said. He believes father start a GoFundMe cam- that large companies, which paign and share his story with have been able to scale business the community in the hopes of faster and more efficiently, may raising enough money to pay have permanently influenced some bills and keep his store consumer spending. alive. For Steven Adelson of Once the two decided to try Peabody, owner of Teddy Shoes to raise money through crowd- in Cambridge, advice from his funding, they came up with the son may help him save the busi- slogan “Keep Teddy Shoes Alive” ness. “About March 11, I began to and went live on March 22. To see the writing on the wall,” said date, 77 donors have raised Adelson, 65, about the effects of $14,000 toward the campaign the COVID-19 pandemic. “I try goal of $62,000. to do a lot of social media, and I Cindy Yanofsky, 59, owns could see immediately that, like, the Scoops N’ More ice cream 90 percent of our business was shop in West Peabody, a sea- gone in the first week. I could sonal business that is normally tell we were going to have to open from late March until just

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or more than two months, the coronavirus help generate significant revenue to sustain has forced residents to stay at home. the congregations throughout the year. Many FTemples have been shuttered; Jewish Jewish overnight and day camps have decided Community Centers closed; day schools have not to open this summer and the impact will taught kids online; other nonprofits have not only be felt by campers and parents, but operated virtually. While area Jews connected by administrators who may not be able to raise with one another in online minyans, classes and enough funds to open their camps next year. lectures, the lack of face-to-face communication Other nonprofits have seen donations dry up as has upended our culture. Bar and bat mitzvahs, the economy has come to a standstill. weddings, daily in-person minyans have been on In short, save for a handful of well-funded hold. Even the process of mourning changed with Jewish charities in the state, Massachusetts funerals and shivas off-limits to extended family Jewish nonprofits are facing an unprecedented and friends. Consolation has come through financial crisis. In the past eight weeks, almost scheduled Zoom meetings. 1.1 million people in the Commonwealth have As temples and other Jewish organizations applied for unemployment pay – representing begin the process of reopening again, many are about 29 percent of the pre-pandemic labor examining how they will survive the financial force. It might take years to reverse these losses brought about by COVID-19. With already numbers and for Jewish nonprofits, time is not dwindling revenue from membership and on their side: services still need to be provided, donations, these nonprofits will have to face programs planned, and employees paid. a new communal world that does business A strategic plan for the community is needed differently. now and transparency must accompany it. And much of the immediate future is Leaders of local major Jewish charities need unknown. It is still unclear if synagogues will to work together to create that plan in order be able to host hundreds of congregants during to preserve the foundation of Greater Boston’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – holidays that Jewish communal life. With college openings uncertain, a gap year in Israel may be the ticket for Jewish high school graduates By Herbert Belkin Israel has not escaped the coronavirus. There have been raduation for North 16,608 cases and 268 deaths, Shore seniors was far and scientists can’t rule out Gfrom what was expect- another wave later this year. But ed; the coronavirus pandemic the country has been extremely turned their world upside down. aggressive in tracking cases and Gone are the parties, the keeping those who might have prom, and the ceremony that been infected in social isolation. would have marked their aca- Israeli health care also has had demic passage from high school a high rate of success in treat- to higher education. Now most ment, with a 98 percent rate of of these graduates are faced recovery for closed cases. That with a summer devoid of work compares to a 79 percent recov- or camp or travel to be followed ery rate in the United States. by more limits in the fall. A gap year for many North The move to college usually Shore Jewish graduates who means a new freedom. But the have gone to Israel under the same coronavirus plague that Youth to Israel program could stopped these students’ gradu- have special meaning. Not ation ceremony also has caused only could a gap year be a dra- uncertainty among college matic continuation of ties to administrators about whether Israel, but travel in a foreign to open their campuses for what land would be exciting and would be their freshman year. informative. Teenagers choos- Incoming freshman and their ing Israel for a gap year would parents know the high cost of a have a multitude of programs college education and are reti- that could expand their lives. A A student takes part in the Masa Israel Journey Gap Program in Israel. cent about paying for imper- gap year in Israel could involve sonal online learning. The alter- work with Israeli social service offers courses in all aspects of graduates and strengthen the scholarships for the selected native to beginning college right agencies, living and working on Judaic studies in this center of bond of these students with the program. This is a financial con- after high school – called a gap a kibbutz, or studying at one of Jewish education. For the more Jewish homeland. Young Jews sideration for parents since gap year – is seriously being consid- many Israeli universities or in a adventurous, Jewish teenag- returning from an Israeli gap year is a cost in addition to four ered by some high school grad- yeshiva. ers could serve in the Israeli year talk enthusiastically about years of college. uates because of the pandemic. The Orthodox community Defense Forces. Putting on an living in a foreign culture and With that, the gap year quan- IDF uniform for a young Jew is traveling through this ancient dary is a choice between two a heady and transforming expe- land. Not just the standard positives: whether to start the rience. Army service would be experience of visiting Jerusalem college freshman year or to a dramatic difference between and Tel Aviv, but the visual take a year off for different edu- a cloistered existence on the excitement of the Dead Sea, the cational and life experiences. North Shore and bearing arms Negev, and remnants of Roman Parents and graduates have to to defend Israel. civilizations. An Israel gap year weigh both and decide which Israel has understood the provides the excitement of liv- offers the better choice when draw and importance of bring- ing and learning that expands a pandemic clouds the future. ing young Jews to its vibrant the life of these young Jews For the graduate, their choice country and has developed beyond the limitations of their will have life-changing conse- many diverse programs for that American Jewish upbringing. quences. Either way, their future purpose. Israel has shown its The costs for these Israeli awaits. customary insight in develop- gap year programs vary from ing gap year programs that are $4,000 to $22,000 depending on Herb Belkin can be reached attractive to Jewish high school the type, length and available at [email protected].

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By Dr. Alison Rosalie Brookes Suddenly, ensconced in this new life, COVID was not usually like this. gratefully immersed in the embrace of I was very sad not to be standing have held only one person’s hands Chelsea – where the poetic Spanish lan- side-by-side with my siblings at Daddy’s recently; and hugged and kissed only guage of South America mixes surpris- funeral. There were many people present, Ithat one person, but I have been ingly well with the grittiness of life in Zooming in from England, Israel and sev- growing deeply fond of and emotion- Massachusetts – my father, in London, eral states of America, and yet, according ally wrapped in the arms of lots of people known to all of us as Daddy, did not wake to British Orthodox rules, we didn’t count whose faces I have never seen. People up. The early morning call came from as a minyan and so were not allowed speaking in Spanish and sometimes in my sister and two brothers, who had to say kaddish. The next day we had English, have been telling me their sto- miraculously been allowed into Daddy’s the most wonderful Zoom-shiva, which ries with the hope that I might be able room at the care home, in London. They was attended by an even wider variety to help them a little bit. They have been had not seen each other, or Daddy, for six of people, including my new colleagues breathing for me into their cellphones weeks, and they were all unrecognizable from Chelsea, whose faces I still have not as I listen for wheezes, and they have in full PPE. But they were there with him seen because they modestly kept their texted me photographs of their hands and I am sure he could hear them singing video dark. We sent Daddy off in laughter and feet. They have trusted me with their together and could feel them holding his and tears the way he would have liked it. concerns and shared their fears: the fear elegant, long-fingered hands. I wished I We even managed to say kaddish, despite of going to work, and the fear that staying could hold his hands too, and kiss him, it being against the strict rules that Daddy home will cost them their livelihoods. but instead I whispered followed, because hon- The worry about finding enough food to nice things into Daddy’s oring your father some- eat, and how much they miss their loved ears, FaceTiming on my I know what it’s like to times involves a little dis- ones, alone in the hospital. Sometimes brother’s cellphone. not be able to hold your obedience. the worst has already happened. I have It was a long day, tran- A week after Daddy been laughing with them as well, mostly quil, with some funny father in your arms as died, I was back at work because my Spanish can be quite unin- moments, because it was he passes away, but I in my kitchen, virtually tentionally funny; praying with them, Daddy after all, who was cannot imagine what it in Chelsea. When patients receiving their blessings, and I have cried The writer, as a child, with her father at a always apt to suddenly is like to suffer the pain told me about their rela- a few times with them too. Punch and Judy show in Wales. burst out laughing at tives, sick with COVID- I usually work in a miraculous little inappropriate moments. of not being there at all, 19 in the hospital, I was gem of a medical outpatient clinic; hid- most viciously against the people we Yet we all knew what knowing he is alone in a pierced with emotions den away in plain sight in the shab- speak with, all day, from the safety of our nightfall would bring. In hospital with no visitors. even more poignant than biest, oldest building of Boston’s most kitchens. The essential workers, and their the evening, as the sun those of a week before. I beloved hospital. There, we provide won- families, have suffered greatly. In normal was thinking about set- know what it’s like to not derful medical care to people who come times, we might not even really see them ting, and Venus was clearly visible in the be able to hold your father in your arms from all over the world, and also from or notice the work they do. But we all night sky, my sister and two brothers as he passes away, but I cannot imagine right around the corner. When COVID- depend on them to supply our food, our decided to sing “Etz Chayim Hi,” and a what it is like to suffer the pain of not 19 descended upon us, our clinic was power, our sanitation and other public few of Daddy’s other favorites, including a being there at all, knowing he is alone converted overnight into Boston’s first services. They care for our loved ones in really soppy old song called “Whispering in a hospital with no visitors. I feel deep Respiratory Illnesses Clinic and suddenly nursing homes, and they clean the build- Grass.” A tear ran down Daddy’s left cheek concern and compassion for the people we were confronting its reality head on. ings in which we live and work. They tend and the look on his face was the same as of Chelsea, whose lives I have encoun- As an older physician, I was deployed to be poorly paid and live in crowded it was in a photo we have always loved, tered as a result of this awful pandemic. to work remotely; backing up the nurses conditions. They bear a burden of poor from 63 years earlier, as he watched Their culture revolves around “cariño” taking calls from people who receive their health that puts them at much greater Mummy signing their ketubah. Daddy’s which is the Spanish version of our Jewish care at the Chelsea Health Center. My risk of becoming infected with, and suc- room had gone silent, and the red vixen “chesed.” I am inspired by my heroic col- day begins at about 8:30 a.m., with a cumbing to, the worst effects of this virus. who had been curled up all day, at the leagues working on the frontlines, and list of messages from two nurses whose Our job is to answer their phone calls foot of a blossoming cherry tree outside gratefully humbled by the patients for faces I have never seen, but who have and listen to their concerns, and then the bedroom window, had disappeared. whom I am caring. And, although I never become beloved friends. For eight weeks we do whatever we can to help. We never We had had the enormous privilege of thought I would say this, I am grateful for now, we have shared our days, good and cease to be humbled and inspired by the being with our father at the end of his modern technology too. bad, and we have been bearing witness enormity of what our patients are going long, eccentric and brilliantly colorful to the way that this virus does, most through, and the fortitude they need to life, and he had not suffered. All of us Dr. Alison Rosalie Brookes writes from definitely, discriminate. It discriminates withstand it all. were conscious that death in the time of Salem. Couch Judaism flourishes in the time of COVID-19

By Jodi Coburn club, I have chronic fatigue, and with people? Of course I do. I am I have a husband, children, and a real people person, and I’m a used to think that there dogs. By the time Friday night physical person, to boot. I am were just a few different fla- rolls around, I just want to put all about hearty hugs, touching Ivors of Judaism: Orthodox, on my pajamas and sit in front an arm, shaking hands, and the Conservative, Reform, and of the TV. I usually don’t want appreciation of body language. Reconstructionist. Now I real- to go out anywhere, let alone to At the same time, I am all about ize that, despite my 54 years of temple and sit through services, avoiding COVID-19, too, since identifying as Reform, what I despite the fact that I really like it’s a terrifying prospect and really am is a Couch Jew. Shabbat with its music and lit- I’m asthmatic and immuno- I’ve been on the board of urgy. compromised to start with. I’ve directors at Temple Tiferet Saturday mornings have supported friends who had to Shalom (and previously Temple no chance of seeing me go to bury parents who passed away Beth Shalom) in Peabody for temple since I usually sleep from this virus, and I’ve sup- years, and it always seems to until noon, and weeknight pro- ported those who have had the come up in discussions that grams feel impossible to me. virus themselves. This pandem- people equate attendance at Additionally, since I work, I can ic is heartbreaking and brutal. synagogue with commitment to never even consider the day- Still, I am trying to look at this Judaism. For a long time, I’ve time weekday programs that the quarantine time as a gift in my argued that this is not true, that rabbi runs unless they are dur- case, one that has allowed me many people feel the commit- ing school vacations. All in all, Jodi Coburn, top center, takes part in a Zoom temple meeting. to enjoy and practice Judaism ment, identify with Judaism’s if someone were to grade me on more than I ever have before. core beliefs, and live quite my temple attendance, I’d prob- now also watching and partici- hard time getting my act in gear Yes, getting groceries through Jewishly, despite being three- ably get an F. pating in the services, and boy, to go to weeknight meetings, Instacart is a giant pain and times-a-year attendees. I don’t Then came the novel coro- does that feel great. but now I just turn my comput- expensive, and yes, learning think it’s fair to judge people navirus. Another bonus is that if er on. I don’t mind participating new technology has been a this way. We temple leaders Not only has working from I need the bathroom or need in the meetings of the five com- challenge, but I am still grate- tend to make all sorts of deci- home been beneficial in terms some water, I can get up to do mittees I’m on, the executive ful. I have a healthy family, I sions based on Shabbat service of sleep issues, but it’s also those things without feeling like board meetings, and the general see my students and colleagues numbers and how many people allowed me to “attend” services I’m being rude to the rabbi or board meetings. In the past, I online, and I love my temple show up for temple programs, in my pajamas or sweatpants. fellow congregants. I’m a Couch was always too pooped to go to more than ever before – just but as we’ve been learning It doesn’t feel like a huge effort Jew! I feel like streaming ser- the adult education programs from my couch instead of in lately, physical presence in the to get ready for temple or to vices were made just for me! on weeknights, despite being person. Here’s to all of the other building might only be one fac- actually go there. Instead, I can I always had to go to board interested in them, but now, Couch Jews out there – whether tor out of many that we ought to just turn on my computer and and committee meetings at the since I can sleep later, nap, stay online or in the building. You look at when planning. POOF! There is the rabbi, there temple prior to COVID-19. Now, in a T-shirt, and not get stressed are equally important to your I can use myself as a good is our music director or song due to the building closure and out about having to go back out congregation. example. I work at a middle leader, and here I am, partic- social distancing requirements, again after work, I can enjoy all school, I serve on the temple ipating with barely any effort we hold our meetings on Zoom, of the adult education programs Jodi Coburn is a member of board and a handful of com- needed. On top of that, my adult and again I feel like this was cre- I want. Again, I’m a Couch Jew! the Board of Directors at Temple mittees, I am involved in a book children who live at home are ated just for me. I always had a Do I miss being in person Tiferet Shalom in Peabody. 6 THE JEWISH JOURNAL – JEWISHJOURNAL.ORG – MAY 21, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWS

Local Jewish nonprofits get boost from federal loan program

By Penny Schwartz “These resources will assist residents, said Nancy Kriegel, JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT each agency in maintaining executive director of Yad their payroll to ensure that their Chessed Fund, one of CJP’s More than two months staff can continue to fulfill their partnering charities that helps since Governor Charlie Baker most mission-critical work at people in need pay their bills. declared a state of emergen- a time when there are urgent Yad Chessed received enough cy and ordered the statewide and significant needs within the to cover payroll for its six full- shutdown of most businesses, Greater Boston Jewish commu- time and part-time staff for two schools, and child care centers nity,” Kuwayti said in an email. months, according to Kriegel. because of the coronavirus pan- The Jewish Community The number of new requests demic, dozens of Jewish chari- Relations Council of Greater for help doubled in March and ties, synagogues, and cultural Boston received a loan of April, and in response the agen- organizations have received $312,000 and has made no cy has sent out more than 1,300 loans under the federal Payroll changes to its full-time equiv- grocery cards and distributed Protection Program. alent staffing, according to more than $40,000 for essen- Throughout the Greater JCRC executive director Jeremy tials like eyeglasses, heating oil, Boston area, more than 40 Jewish Burton. and medicine, she said. nonprofits have received PPP With some of the group’s The Anti-Defamation League loans, according to Combined planned activities and pro- received a PPP loan that is Jewish Philanthropies, which grams set aside, staff has been allowing it to continue fully got $2.8 million. Those funds redeployed to meet more employing its more than 350 will be used to support payroll, urgent needs that have arisen staff across the country, includ- utilities, and other authorized as a result of the pandemic, ing at its New England regional expenses, under the terms of Burton said in an email. office, without furloughs or lay- the program. In ways that were unimagi- offs, according to a statement. In total, area Jewish nonprof- nable just a few months ago, Locally, the Jewish Journal its have received in excess of $20 COVID-19 has threatened the received a PPP loan in the pro- million through the program, financial security and well- gram’s second round of fund- Epstein Hillel student Andy Pica studies online. The school recently according to Karen Kuwayti, a being of Jews across Greater ing. The $68,500 loan will be received a federal PPP loan. CJP spokeswoman. Boston, including North Shore used to pay salaries, according to the Journal’s publisher Center in Peabody received a and editor, Steven Rosenberg. PPP loan for just under $100,000, There have been no layoffs or according to Executive Director furloughs. Susan Toltz Callum. All of its 24 The Jewish Community staff members were hired back Center of the North Shore in beginning April 27. Marblehead also received a They are now waiting to PPP loan, according to Marty hear when they will be able to Schneer, its executive director. reopen, Callum said. He said the JCC will use the While they are located on money primarily to help pay the campus of Chelsea Jewish salaries. Lifecare, the NSJCC has its own entrance and the playground is also separate. Amid the isolation and the devastation of illness and loss In total, area Jewish that many are experiencing, the arts have offered a welcome nonprofits have received refuge, according to Laura in excess of $20 million Mandel, executive director of Congregation Shirat Hayam was one of several Jewish organizations to receive a government PPP loan the Newton-based Jewish Arts this spring. through the program. Collaborative. The organization’s $80,000 PPP application was approved, according to Mandel. The nimble organization has ★ ELECT ★ To date, only a few staff have adapted its offerings to online Steve been brought back since the audiences, including concerts, building is still closed, Schneer tours of prominent local art- said. Many programs have ists’ studios, and a May 28 pro- shifted online, even its popu- gram in partnership with the lar Jewish film festival, which Museum of Fine Arts Boston attracted a large number of that will feature Simona Di Williams viewers this month. Nepi, the MFA’s Judaica curator. In addition, Swampscott’s “Ultimately, our mission Temple Shirat Hayam and is to bring people together to SELECT BOARD Marblehead’s Epstein Hillel celebrate everything Jewish,” School also received PPP loans. Mandel said. “We are still bring- And in Peabody, the North ing people together. People are ★ Owner & Operator of Suburban Jewish Community really turning to the arts.” family business for 40 years ★ Lifelong Swampscott Resident ★ Swampscott Town Meeting Member ★ Swampscott Youth Sports and

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I mean, I don’t of workers in other fields also think of myself as essential, but MARBLEHEAD, MA | EPSTEINHILLEL.ORG | 781.639.2880 are showing up onsite every day I guess there really are a lot of to do their jobs. people that need to move,” she “Of course, the medical com- said. munity is amazing, unbelievable She said the local market is work they’re doing, you know still “really hot,” so she still man- the people working in super- ages a team – armed with masks, markets and the exposure that gloves, and booties – that stages, they have,” said Amy Sliva, a photographs, shows, and sells sales and service representative houses. The sellers usually leave at the corporate headquarters the house for a week while the of East Boston Savings Bank in showings happen, and they’re Peabody. “A lot of people forget instructed to leave the lights on about the bankers, right? And to minimize touching surfaces. the banks will not close because She has been able to switch the banks have to be open in most operations to Zoom or some manner or capacity.” email, but she still meets new She and other Jews are doing clients in person to get a socially CHRISTIANS & JEWS UNITED FOR ISRAEL their best to keep things going distanced tour of their homes. during the state shutdown to “There’s just no two ways about slow the spread of coronavirus. it. You have to be with them,” Celebrates Israel in Honor of her 72nd Birthday! Sliva, who has been work- she said. After that personal ing at the bank location for four touch, future Zoom meetings CJUI mobilizes Christians and Jews in the fight against antisemitism and unites years and lives in Peabody, loves are much more comfortable. them in support of Israel’s right to exist as a sovereign Jewish State, its right to a giving the personal touch she’s Steve Bornstein, who owns usually able to provide in her and manages University Fuel united Jerusalem as its capital, and the right of Jews to live in Judea and Samaria, role, but the pandemic makes near Salem State University, the biblical heartland of Israel. this more difficult. “I usually like tries his best to keep that per- to greet my customers shake sonal touch while pumping gas. CJUI promotes relationships between Jewish and Christian leaders and builds their hand, bring them to my “We’re a full-serve, commu- cooperation with like-minded organizations to strengthen Jewish-Christian support desk, sit down, [say] ‘How can I nity sort of gas station,” said help you?’” she said. Bornstein, who has owned the for Israel and our shared values. Now, her smile is hidden by station for over 20 years. He said a mask, she avoids handshakes, conversations with customers Our work demonstrates that the enemies of Jews, Christians, Israel and America and she has customers sit 20 used to involve sports, but now are more easily defeated when confronted by Christians and Jews united in feet away from her while she they’ve gotten more personal. conscience, conviction and purpose. processes their requests. “They “It’s more genuine with understand that we care, you people and it’s a closer feeling, know, and there’s still a good which I’ve always had with my Please donate to help CJUI continue the fight for truth, peace and the security of Israel. sense to the transaction, but it’s business and my family, my different,” she said. “We kind of community,” he said. “That’s the best part about [the job], you Donate online: www.CJUI.org/donate know, just living and working in the same area my whole life.” or mail a check to: Bornstein, who lives in CJUI Peabody, said most of his employees have worked there P.O. 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Stories from the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic JEWISH JOURNAL By Rich Tenorio group of nurses who purchased Publisher/Editor JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT them from stores such as Home Steven A. Rosenberg Depot. [email protected] From working as a nurse at She found another option in Brigham and Women’s Hospital The Pussums Cat Co., a cat sup- Director of and in the state correction- ply company in Turner, Maine, Advertising & Marketing al system, to helping address where she has purchased toys Lois Kaplan shortages of protective equip- for her cat, Ollie. Pussums has [email protected] ment, Emily Moldoff is making refocused its energies into mak- a difference in the coronavirus ing fabric masks, and Moldoff Senior Strategic response in many ways. asked if the company could Media Manager A Jamaica Plain resident who donate some to the Brigham; Marcy Grand is from Salem, N.H., Moldoff it provided 100. Meanwhile, [email protected] works full time at the Brigham she uses her sewing machine in the eye, nose, and throat to make her own masks out of Graphics, Web, department. With COVID-19, fabric. Russian Chronicle Editor many visits have transitioned Emily Moldoff Eugene Rothman Eugene Rothman has helped Yulia Zhorov to teleconference or videocon- respond to natural disasters [email protected] ference, which Moldoff has vide everything needed to have state prisons in the Boston and on the federal level across the been doing by day. At night, she a small Shabbat service during Metrowest areas. “You know country, and epidemics on Graphics, Web, Obituaries and other staff fill in as needed this quarantine period. you’re dealing with patients the citywide level in New York. Andrew Fleischer through an option called “don- “It is very helpful and reas- who are very sick, very ill, have Shortly before his retirement [email protected] ning and dossing,” in which suring to return to your faith this contagious disease,” she as a paramedic with the Natick they serve as runners for col- in times like these,” she said. said. “It’s like working in any Fire Department, Rothman was Editorial Cartoonist leagues working on floors with “There is a sense of Jewish health system.” called into duty for a new kind George Freedman COVID-19 patients. community in Boston which is She said staff is taking every of challenge: COVID-19. Moldoff is one of many evolving every day during this precaution: “They’re doing a Rothman and colleagues Board of Overseers Greater Boston Jews who have difficult time.” really good job isolating patients from the National Disaster Neil Donnenfeld, President stepped up to help those bat- On the job, Moldoff is cau- who contracted COVID-19 and Medical System were deployed tling during the coronavirus tious but determined. “It’s scary treating these patients.” to Georgia in early March to Bob Blayer, *Rick Borten, pandemic. She grew up going to being a health care provider in Moldoff has taken personal care for passengers from the Andrew Caplan, Beverly Clark, Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill these times,” Moldoff said. “We steps to help close the person- Grand Princess cruise ship. After Fred M. Cohen, and was a Bat Mitzvah there. want to help. My first inclina- al protective equipment – or it docked off Oakland, Calif., Marcia Glassman-Jaffe, Now she is active in Young tion is to pick up every shift PPE – gap for medical profes- early in the pandemic, more Cara Hogan, Johanna Matloff, Jewish Professionals and Boston I can. Sometimes you have to sionals. Early in the COVID-19 than 3,000 passengers were Lynn Nadeau, Chabad events since moving to take a step back and make sure crisis, when her colleagues at taken off the ship and placed Donna Lozow Pierce, Boston. She said Chabad Boston you’ll be safe yourself.” the Brigham were concerned into federal quarantine in loca- *Howard Rich, *Robert M. Rose, has recently been sponsoring On weekends, she works about a possible shortage of tions across the U.S. Rothman Stephanie Simon, John Smidt, “Shabbat boxes,” which pro- with coronavirus patients at face masks, she was among a continued on page 13 Bradley J. Sontz, Ted D. Stux, Matthew Swartz, *Selma Williams *Life Board Members Past President Bradley J. Sontz Publisher Emerita Barbara Schneider

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A family unites to bring comfort to a father stricken by the coronavirus

By Amy Sokolow tors said would give Jay only a 5 percent JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT chance of recovery. “I’ve never worked so hard in my life,” Jay Marlin’s son remembers that his he said. “For a while, I was just running father could do anything he set his mind upstairs, taking care of my mother, down- to do. stairs, taking care my father.” “He created a complete paradigm shift Even though that two-week period in the way this root canal therapy is done. was incredibly stressful, Adam is grateful And we’re going from like to pen and for the time they spent together. “The last paper to like, the computer age,” said Shabbat we had, which was the Shabbat Adam Marlin. before he passed away, my father was Prior to Jay’s invention in the early happy. Even days before, he was happy, 1970s, the procedure entailed filling a he was smiling.” tooth with hard rubber and using a hot Carol even felt like her son’s prior bout tool to melt the rubber in the tooth, with COVID-19 was in some ways posi- which often burned patients’ mouths in tive, because he was able to take care of the process. Jay’s invention melted the his father until the end. “Adam said he rubber prior to injecting it into the tooth, was prepared to come. He did keep his which significantly reduced the risk of father alive for a good 10 days longer,” burning the patients’ gums, while mak- she said. “And really in those 10 days, my ing the procedure faster and less painful. husband found joy … and real comfort.” Adam only found out how revolu- Three weeks after the couple’s expo- tionary his father’s breakthroughs were sure to the virus, Jay passed away peace- months before Jay passed away on May fully, surrounded by his family, including 1 from COVID-19 complications at the his son, David, who was with his fam- age of 78. ily on FaceTime. “Even through that last Jay was born in Boston in 1942 and day he was so comforted. He held my graduated from UMass-Amherst and mother’s arm and mine tight to the very Tufts dental school. He later settled in last breath,” Adam said. Leominster to raise his two sons with his Once Jay passed, Carol worked tire- wife, Carol. He taught at both Tufts and lessly to get him to Israel to be buried. “I Harvard’s dental schools, and was also felt that there was nothing more powerful a self-taught skier, sailor, painter, and an example and a statement than to be sculptor. buried in Israel, so that my grandchil- He was one of the COVID-19 patients dren and theirs … would understand that who were able to pass peacefully sur- Israel belongs to them in a very intimate, rounded by his family, in his waterfront deep way,” she said. Dartmouth home, instead of alone in a Jay’s body was met in Jerusalem hospital. Carol and Jay Marlin on their last trip to Israel in 2016. Jay Marlin died in May of by friends and family members who Carol, 76, thinks she can pinpoint COVID-19. live there, and a burial ceremony was exactly how and when she and Jay con- arranged in the Judean Hills, “The most tracted COVID-19. Although they had low-grade fever, and Jay’s oxygen levels reinfection, he drove up to take care of his amazing spot in the world you can ever diligently followed social distancing plummeted as the disease ravaged his parents in Massachusetts for two weeks, imagine,” Adam said. The family mem- orders, Jay’s preexisting health conditions lungs. Carol has mostly recovered, with armed with a wealth of knowledge about bers watched over Zoom. warranted home visits from nurses and just a nagging low-grade fever and cough COVID-19 gleaned from both personal The family is looking forward to the physical therapists throughout the week. remaining. experience and the advice of friends and traditional Jewish Yahrzeit on May 1, One of them had worn an ill-fitted mask Adam, who owns a real estate compa- family who are doctors. 2021, so they can be with him one last one day in early April and called a week ny and lives in Monsey, N.Y., already had He essentially set up a home hos- time in person. later to tell them he had tested positive been infected – along with the rest of his pital in his parents’ house, complete “At the end of Passover and other for the coronavirus. family – in early March, when the town with high-flow oxygen machines and I-V holidays, we always say ‘Next year in By that point, the Marlins had already became one of America’s early hot spots. drips. His main goal was to avoid putting Jerusalem,’” Adam said. “For us, it will be been infected. Carol soon developed a Because he was considered immune from his father on a ventilator, which doc- next year in Jerusalem.”

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Lady of Massachusetts will be honored 532 174 1889; One tap mobile: 929- JLAB: GIRAFFES ON heartbreaking and yet life-affirming, us/j/138791839, Meeting ID: 138 791 at this year’s Women’s Breakfast 205-6099 ID: 532 174 1889#; 7:30 HORSEBACK SALAD Roman Vishniac’s photographs of 839; One tap mobile: 929-205-6099 ID: as she has been on the front line p.m. Eastern European Jews in the 1930s are 138 791 839#; 11 a.m. responding to the public health crisis LOW-KEY CONVOS: LET’S imprinted in our collective memory as the through her work with Department TALK ABOUT MINDFULNESS LUNCHTIME, CRUNCHTIME, of Children and Families. Free last visual records of a world wiped out in AND MENTAL HEALTH Presented ARMS AND ABS! WITH LISA registration: jfcsboston.org/Give/Attend- the Holocaust. The story of their creation, by Jewish Teen Initiative. Teens are GILLIS, visit jccns.org/live-online- a-Fundraising-Event/2020-Womens- and of the fascinating man behind them, invited to join a low-key convo to fitness-classes/ to join Zoom event; 12 Breakfast 9:30 -10:15 a.m. has never been told, until now. Free. p.m. explore some of the ways in which we Register for Zoom link here: /vilnashul. PILATES WITH BRIGITTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, can use mindfulness to help navigate org/events/event/behind-the-scenes-of- stress and take care of ourselves. KARNS, visit jccns.org/live-online- VOTING RIGHTS & DIGITAL vishniac; 7 p.m. Moderated by Brett Lubarsky, associate fitness-classes/ to join Zoom event; 5 ORGANIZING Presented by NFTY director of Jewish Teen Initiative – VIRTUAL CONVERSATION: p.m. Northeast. The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the important role our Boston, and Leah Finkelman, teens and “WUNDERLAND” BY JENNIFER Presented by Jewish Arts Collaborative. EVENING MINYAN PRAYER elected officials play in creating a more camping engagement manager at CJP. CODY EPSTEIN “Giraffes on Horseback Salad: The Marx SERVICE, Congregation Shirat Hayam just and equitable society. Looking 8 - 9 p.m. Register to receive a link: Presented Brothers, Salvador Dali and the Strangest of the North Shore; ZOOM access: zoom. toward the November elections, it is jewishteeninitiative.org/event/wellness- by Hadassah Movie Never Made” is the true story of Brandeis us/j/460715647, or dial in at: 646-558- essential that every American is able wed-5-27-20/?instance_id=1116 the movie Salvador Dali wanted to make Institute. A 8656, Meeting ID: 460 715 647; 7 p.m. to exercise their fundamental right to with The Marx Brothers. Written in 1937, harrowing EVENING MINYAN PRAYER vote. Learn about voting rights and how FRIDAY, MAY 29 the screenplay for this absurd love story page-turner, SERVICE, Temple Ner Tamid on you can organize your community to MORNING MINYAN PRAYER (Harpo Marx as a Spanish aristocrat) was “Wunderland” tamidschool.com/tnt-live-services; 7 p.m. get out the vote through Every Voice, traces the lives SERVICE, Congregation Shirat lost until 1996 when it was discovered Every Vote: The Reform Movement’s of three women Hayam of the North Shore; Zoom among Dali’s personal papers. 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Lita Goodstein Block, 87, late of Scarsdale, N.Y. S. Harold Shear, 95, of Medford and Swampscott Lita Goodstein Block, late of grandmother of Harrison and S. Harold Shear, of Medford in World War II. He graduated Scarsdale, N.Y., passed away on Hannah Purcell. Beloved aunt to and Swampscott, entered into from Harvard University and May 11, 2020. She was 87 years many nieces and nephews. rest on May 6, 2020 at the age Columbia University, and raised old. Donations in Lita’s memory of 95. his family in Swampscott. He Beloved wife of the late may be sent to MidWestchester Harold was the beloved owned and operated a cloth- Robert Block. Beloved mother of YMCA, 999 Wilmot Road, husband of the late Josephine ing store with his sister Geri Linda Purcell and Michael Block. Scarsdale, NY 10583. Arrange (Jacobs) Shear. Devoted father Welans and his brother-in-law Beloved brother of Mike and Jerry ments were handled by Riverside of Frank Shear of Framingham, Sid Welans, and thereafter he Goodstein. Beloved sister-in-law Memorial Chapel, Mt. Vernon, James Shear of North Reading, owned and operated a book of Arlene Goodstein. Beloved N.Y. and David Shear of Swampscott. bindery, employing his sons Devoted father-in-law of Frank and James. Rena Shear and Heidi Shear. He loved fishing, lively and Stanley Simon, 84, of Peabody Cherished grandfather of humorous conversation with Lauren, Sierra, Cooper, and friends and family, attending Stanley Simon, of Peabody, Joshua Shear. Loving brother of Harvard football games, and entered into rest on May 11, 2020 Geri Welans, Berta Shear, and studying about World War II. at the age of 84 from COVID-19 Sidney Shear. Dear son of the Funeral services were pri- complications. late Benjamin and Helen Shear. vate due to regulations imposed the donor’s choice. For more Beloved husband of Sandra Born on January 6, 1925, by the Coronavirus pandemic. information or to register (Shaw) Simon, with whom he Harold grew up in Medford, In lieu of flowers, expressions in the online guestbook, visit shared 64 years of marriage. and served in the infantry in of sympathy may be made in stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. Devoted father of Scott Simon Belgium, France, and Germany his memory to a food bank of and his wife Joanne, Gary Simon and his wife Amy, and Terri Barron and her husband Paul. Eleanora Grad, 92, of Peabody, formerly of Beverly and Swampscott Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Eleanora Grad, of Peabody, the daughter of the late Tonia Katie, and Jack. Treasured great- passed on May 3, 2020 at the age (Klarnet) and the late Saul Grad. grandfather of Tyson, Teddy, of 92 due to complications from She is survived by her nephews James, and Owen. Loving brother COVID-19. and nieces Aser and Ina Frisch, of Arthur Simons and his wife president of the synagogue and Born on October 6, 1927, Sheldon and Fern Frisch, and Barbara, and Joel Simons and his also started the 1st Men’s Club. Eleanora grew up in Rohatyn, Madeline Frisch. Eleanora is also wife Barbara. Dear son of the late Besides spending time with his Poland, came to the United survived by seven great-nieces Abraham and Betty (Potcherkoff) family and friends, he was pas- States in 1949, and became a and nephews. and eight great- Simons. sionate about listening to canto- U.S. citizen in 1955. She survived great-nieces and nephews. Stanley was an Air Force vet- rial music and watching the Red the Holocaust, enduring the war A private graveside funeral eran who served in Korea. After Sox. for seven years in a concentra- service for Eleanora was held on returning home, he worked for Funeral services are private tion camp. After coming to the May 7, with interment at Sons of Green Freedman Bakery for due to regulations imposed by the United States, Eleanora worked Abraham Cemetery, Cole Street, many years, and then transport- Coronavirus pandemic. In lieu of for many years as an executive Beverly. In lieu of flowers, expres- ed special needs children for the flowers, expressions of sympathy secretary at Johnson & Johnson, sions of sympathy may be made Town of Danvers. may be made in Stanley’s memo- and was an award-winning sales in her memory to Congregation His second home was the ry to Congregation Sons of Israel, associate at Filene’s. Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Congregation Sons of Israel syn- P.O. Box 702, Peabody, MA 01960. Eleanora was a dedicated Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Swampscott, MA 01907. agogue in Peabody, where he For more information or to regis- member of Temple B’Nai Abra Estates in Peabody, where she The staff at Stanetsky- will be greatly missed by many ter in the online guestbook, visit ham in Beverly for many years. lived for the past 13 years. She Hymanson Memorial Chapel close friends. He served as vice stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. After moving to Swampscott, she also enjoyed her time at temple was honored to care for was a member of Congregation and took comfort in her faith. Eleanora and her family. For Shirat Hayam. She was the loving sister more information or to register Eleanora cherished her time of the late Minnie Frisch and in the online guestbook, visit with her family and friends at the late Bella Grad. She was stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. Charlotte (Touber) Hoffman, 93, of Lynn 2020 at the Deveraux House in (Cordette) Mitchell and her hus- Marblehead. band Drew of Freedom, Calif., She was the daughter of and Maxwell Hoffman of New Carrie Touber and Maxwell York City. She was the great- Touber. She was the beloved grandmother of Eli Mitchell, Family-owned and operated since 1933 wife of the late Philip Hoffman and the aunt of Merle Gordon and the loving sister of the late of Saugus. Selma Touber. Charlotte was a very happy Charlotte graduated from person who always had a smile Lynn Classical High School in on her face. She was beautiful 1944. She was a lifelong resi- inside and out. A special thanks dent of Lynn and a member of to all the staff at Devereaux Temple Beth El. House in Marblehead for their She is survived by her lov- exceptional kindness and ing children Aileen (Hoffman) extraordinary care. Cordette of Swampcott and her Arrangements were han- husband Gary Cordette, and dled by Stanetsky-Hymanson Charlotte (Touber) Hoffman, Alan Hoffman of Needham. She Memorial Chapel, Salem. Visit 93, died peacefully on May 4, was the grandmother of Jessica stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. Cara T. Huberman, 53, of Winthrop, formerly of Saugus Cara T. Huberman, 53, late of her grandparents Libbie and succumbed to the virus. She Winthrop, formerly of Saugus, Samuel Huberman and Lillian lived life to the fullest. May she entered into eternal rest on May and Edward Rosenwald. be free from suffering and rest 9, 2020. Cara graduated from Saugus in peace and take comfort in Beloved mother of Sam High School in 1985, then went knowing how loved Sam will be. McSweeney. Dear daugh- on to earn her B.S. in fashion Due to Social Distancing ter of Susan (Cohen) and design from the Philadelphia restrictions, services were pri- Allan Huberman. Loving sis- College of Textiles & Science vate. In lieu of flowers, expres- ter of Dana Huberman (Grace and a M.A. in journalism from sions of sympathy may be made Induni) and Nina Huberman Northeastern University. She to The Samuel McSweeney (Howard Stein). Adoring aunt was incredibly talented at every- College Fund at Citizens Bank, of Annabella, Brady, and thing she did. 35 Putnam St., Winthrop, MA Robyn. Devoted partner of Fran Cara loved traveling, the arts, 02152. Arrangements were Sweeney. Former daughter-in- rock concerts, and, of course, handled by Goldman Funeral law of Linda and Bill McSweeney. her friends and family. After a Chapel, Malden. For online con- She was preceded in death by long battle with COVID-19, she dolences, visit goldmanfc.com.

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Jordan S. Trieber, 87, of Beverly, formerly of Peabody, Revere, and Boston Sylvia (Marder) Hertzel, 100, Jordan S. Trieber, of Beverly, His team won the championship of Sharon and Peabody formerly of Peabody, Revere, and and came home with the trophy. Boston, entered into rest on May These teenagers were 15 years Sylvia (Marder) Hertzel, late Krinsky and her husband Bob 4, 2020 at the age of 87. old. Smiles lasted for weeks. of Sharon and Peabody, died of Lynnfield. Grandmother of Born on October 16, 1932, Jordan also loved golf, base- on May 14, 2020. She was 100 Greg Klein-Hertzel, Meredith Jordan grew up in Revere and ball, swimming, basketball, and years old. Klein-Hertzel, and Scott raised his family in Peabody. tennis. He took such pleasure in Beloved wife of the late Ralph Krinsky. He served in the U.S. Navy teaching and coaching his chil- Hertzel. Dear daughter of Louis Arrangements were han- on four ships in four years: the dren in all these sports. and Rebecca Marder. Devoted dled by Schlossberg Memorial USS Shannon, USS Olmsted, He cherished his time spent mother of Bob Hertzel and his Chapel, Canton. Visit schloss- USS Harry Bauer, and the USS with family and friends. A funeral partner Joni of Conn., and Pam bergchapel.com. Kawishiwi. He took pride in his service for Jordan was held on service to his country. May 8 at Sharon Memorial Park, Jordan was the Director of Field Sharon. Stories from the front lines Service for TechnoMed, whose Jordan was the beloved hus- In lieu of flowers, expres- from page 8 corporate office was located in band of Esta (Brookstein), the sions of sympathy may be made France. He would travel to France devoted father of Nancy Sheehan in his honor to Beverly Veterans helped care for passengers at ment ended, but relocated to for their Medical Lithotripters and her husband William of Council, 191 Cabot St., Beverly, the Dobbins Air Reserve Base in the Southwest to help with Technology, which he helped Peabody, Alan Trieber and his MA 01915 (beverlyma.gov/ Marietta, near Atlanta. the COVID-19 response at the bring to the hospitals here in the wife Ann Canavan of Orleans, and boards-commissions/veterans- Nineteen crew members Navajo Nation reservation, United States. Daryl Trieber-Collins and her hus- memorial-advisory-committee/). on the ship tested positive for which has been hard hit by the He volunteered as a hock- band Michael of Peabody. He was The staff at Stanetsky- COVID-19 and three people pandemic. ey coach for many years when the cherished grandfather of Mark Hymanson Memorial Chapel had died, including two passengers. In Rothman’s last few weeks Peabody had intramural sports. A. Brooks, the loving brother of the honor of caring for Jordan and Rothman and his colleagues as a paramedic in Natick before The highlight of his coaching Harold and Saundra Trieber, and his family. For more information helped supply the former ship his retirement, he described career was when his team was the uncle of Steven and Richard or to register in the online guest- passengers with necessities like experiencing new protocols selected to go to Canada to com- Trieber. He was the dear son of the book, visit stanetskyhymanson toilet paper, and brought them implemented by the state. If pete against the Canadian boys. late Irving and Edith Trieber. salem.com. to a hospital when they needed paramedics are called to treat to go to one. He said that most a case of cardiac arrest, in the did not have COVID-19 symp- past they would take an unre- Robert M. Cheren, 72, of Swampscott, formerly of Revere and California toms, although some tested sponsive individual to a hospi- positive over the course of his tal after trying all standard treat- Robert M. Cheren, of Foundation of Motion Picture deployment. ments over 20 to 30 minutes. Swampscott, formerly of Revere Pioneers. He cherished his time With the original two-week Now, that’s not the case, out of and California, entered into rest spent with family, friends, and deployment drawing near, the concerns over limited hospital on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the respected colleagues. team members were asked to resources and the potential of age of 72. Funeral services are private stay on for a third week. COVID-19 infection. Rothman Beloved husband of the late due to regulations imposed by “My first thought was that I said that he had experienced Roslind (Baltimore) Cheren. the Coronavirus pandemic. was not going to stay,” Rothman this protocol before, while deal- Devoted father of Andrew and In lieu of flowers, expressions recalled. “I really did not want ing with the AIDS epidemic in Kristine Cheren and the late Erick of sympathy may be made in to deploy into April.” He was New York City. Cheren. Cherished grandfather of Robert’s memory to the American set to retire from the Natick Fire He said that ambulances Kate and Cole Cheren. The lov- Diabetes Association, P.O. Box Department on April 30 after 21 are regularly wiped down, and ing brother of Marlene (Cheren) 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 (dia- years. But, he recalled, “When that the town of Natick pro- and Barry Geiman. Adored uncle the motion picture industry. He betes.org). Arrangements were my administrative officer asked, vided extra money for washing of Tracey, Russell, Jonathan, and was a member of the Academy of handled by Stanetsky-Hymanson ‘You think you’re going to stay?’ machines for firefighters’ uni- Samantha Roman. Dear son Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Memorial Chapel, Salem. For I said, ‘Yes, I’ll stay.’ … I have to forms so they do not have to of the late Edward and Sylvia the Third Decade Council of the more information or to register help everyone on the team.” wash them at home. (Trucktman) Cheren. American Film Institute, Variety in the online guestbook, visit In his time with the federal Rothman has continued Robert was an executive in Club Children’s Charities, and the stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. team, Rothman, has respond- teaching an online class on ed to natural disasters such as medical aspects of disaster Edith “Yuddie” (Bloom) (Seligman) Spector, of Delray Beach, Fla., and Swampscott Hurricanes Andrew in 1991 and management at Jacksonville Katrina in 2005. He even trav- State University in Florida. “I After her retirement from Espo her memory may be made to eled abroad during the response said, ‘You folks are in the pro- Litho, she would often be found American Heart Association to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. cess of living this course. Pay in Vinnin Square, where she had a (www2.heart.org), or support Some of his colleagues did not attention to the news, read as passion for shopping at Marshalls. gynecologic oncology research at stop working after their deploy- much as you can.’” Yuddie was never one to miss Mass General Hospital by mak- an opportunity to socialize with ing a gift online at https://giving. friends, both in person or over the massgeneral.org/donate (under phone. Yuddie and Ben enjoyed Section 2, add Lois Seligman). INDOOR SHOWROOM the sun and walking. Her conta- The staff at Stanetsky-Hymanson HUNDREDS OF MEMORIALS gious smile was especially radiant Memorial Chapel was honored when surrounded by friends and to care for Yuddie and her family. NO SUB-CONTRACTING family. For more information or to regis- IN-HOUSE DESIGN & MANUFACTURING Funeral services are private. ter in the online guestbook, visit In lieu of flowers, donations in stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. O’ROURKE BROS. 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In Israel, a new unity government is sworn in

By Dov Litman During the swearing-in cer- sible second wave of COVID- JNS.org emony, Netanyahu declared 19, following a successful ini- to the Knesset that “the pub- tial response to the coronavi- JERUSALEM – After more lic wants a unity government, rus pandemic. He announced than 500 days of political and that’s what the public will that the government will pass “a instability and three consecu- get. We decided to form a unity budget of hope” to assist small tive national elections, Israel’s government and avoid a fourth business and all employees who 35th government was officially election that would have wasted have been hurt by the related sworn in this week. 2 billion shekels.” financial crisis. The installation of a unity Gantz proudly told the The new government is government concludes months Knesset that “the worst political pledging to help citizens expe- of intense political battles that crisis in its history” is over. He dite regulations and bureaucra- challenged Israel’s fragile par- called for an end to the divisive- cy in order to quickly receive fis- liamentary system and brings ness that has hurt Israel through cal assistance. Netanyahu also together former political oppo- the election campaigns and the declared that “it is time to apply nents Benjamin Netanyahu, need for the new government Israeli law” to Jewish commu- head of the Likud Party, and to usher in an “era of reconcili- nities in Judea and Samaria, Benny Gantz, former IDF chief ation.” as well as the strategic Jordan of staff and head of the Blue and Photo: Alex Kolomoisky Many of the terms of the Valley along Israel’s eastern- White Party. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Benny Gantz coalition agreement, including most border. As part of the coalition agree- (left) will lead the new unity government. the prime-ministerial rotation Incoming opposition leader ment, Netanyahu will serve as term, with Gantz serving as vice Gantz is scheduled to become and a large executive branch, Yair Lapid criticized the unity prime minister for the first 18 prime minister and minister prime minister with Netanyahu were required to bring the polit- government, saying that “the months of the government’s of defense. On Nov. 17, 2021, serving as vice prime minister. ical opponents together and coronavirus is being used as an prevent yet another costly elec- excuse to form the most cor- tion cycle. In three consecutive rupt, inflated government in elections, neither Netanyahu Israeli history with 36 ministers. nor Gantz was able to form a Today, this [Knesset] building majority government with their has lost the respect of the Israeli natural political allies. public.” During the ceremony, Meanwhile, trials on cor- Netanyahu outlined the major ruption charges in three sepa- goals of the new government. rate cases against Netanyahu He said that a special cabinet are scheduled to start later this was being formed to prepare month. the medical system for a pos- KnowTHAT ANYWHERE THEY EAT... Applications for Beverly Finn Memorial Scholarship now being accepted

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WW II Chelsea hero refused to go down with the ship from page 1 shoes, and jackets and abandon there were a bunch of kids After the war, he started a ship. He spent the next hour hanging onto the rope of a life- family with Eva, moved to launching life rafts – most of boat that was upside down. Beverly, and raised two sons and which did not float properly – Most were 17 or 18, It was so a daughter. Eva died in 2012, and was one of the last six sol- cold I lost my high school grad- and a son, Steven, passed away diers on the vessel when the uation ring – it slid off of my fin- in 2017. He has two grandchil- same British officer approached gers,” said Gurman, who spent dren and two great-grandchil- him and told him it was time to almost six hours treading water dren. abandon ship. and clinging to the small boat Gurman also earned a spot in As the Rohna was going while focusing on keeping the history for his business, and is down, Gurman stood at the wounded soldier alive. credited with creating the trailer edge of the deck and prepared At around 11 p.m., the sol- hitch. After the war, he started to die. Thousands of miles away diers spotted another boat in a custom trailer hitch company from his family and his high the convoy, the Clan Campbell that grew to be the largest in the school sweetheart Eva Zecker, cargo ship, which had dropped U.S. “I was known nationally as Gurman removed his helmet, rope ladders for the soldiers to the Hitch King,” said Gurman. jacket, and shoes and stepped climb. Gurman was somehow He worked until last year, decid- off the boat. able to get the wounded sol- ing to retire when he turned 96. “I must have dropped 50 dier up the ladder, but while The Pentagon kept the story feet and I went down, down, climbing he noticed that one of of the Rohna tragedy classified down and I never thought I was his best friends – Robert Flores until the early 1990s. Gurman going to come up. And that was – was too weak to make it to Saul Gurman, and his wife, Eva, celebrate a milestone. was given a Purple Heart for his the only time that I thought the deck. Gurman, a Chelsea service but stayed silent about I wasn’t going to make it,” he Jew and Flores, a Mexican- the bombing until the account said. “When I came up I was American from San Antonio, “They got us all together York. was published by the media in under a bunch of heavy ropes looked at each other a final time and made us raise our hands “I came up the Henry Hudson 1993. that had been dropped and I before Flores fell back into the and swear that we would never seeing the Statue of Liberty and Years later, Gurman learned started thrashing around like sea. Gurman finally reached the speak about it for life,” said the tugboats spraying water on about an annual reunion that a meshuganah and while I was top of the ladder and was pulled Gurman, who was later inter- January 1, 1946, with the band had been taking place for Rohna thrashing around, I thought by his hair onto the deck. rogated by a secret serviceman playing on the dock and the Red survivors, and he went on to ‘What is Eva going to say when “I was stripped of my clothes, that he recognized. “I said, Cross was there with coffee and attend several. At one, he was I don’t come home?’ I had and handed a mug of hot rum,” ‘Revere Beach, I remember you doughnuts and what a won- met by the nephew of Robert become engaged to her during said Gurman, who never again working the Game of Chance derful day that was,” Gurman Flores and was able to describe the war.” saw the wounded man whose with the baseball, and pyramid recalled. what his friend meant to him. Gurman was able to break life he helped save. Gurman of wooden-shaped milk bot- He returned to Chelsea, and Snapshots of the tragedy free from the tangle of ropes was taken to a British field hos- tles.’ He turned beat red.” on March 17, 1946, married flash through Gurman’s mind and began to dogpaddle in the pital and was soon discharged Plans for the B-29 air base his sweetheart, Eva. Gurman on Memorial Day and every cold waters when he heard a and brought to Bizerte, Tunisia. in China were scrapped, and said the war and the training Thanksgiving. “I think about all cry for help. A soldier told him Once there, the 715 surviving Gurman shipped out to India he received boosted his con- those guys who could have lived that his legs had broken, and Army soldiers took an oath of where he helped run a military fidence. “It strengthened me. to 96,” he said. “They could have Gurman removed his lifebelt secrecy to never mention the oxygen plant. He was discharged Mentally, I was cool as a cucum- raised families.” and wrapped it around the most deadly US disaster at sea: in late 1945 and made his way ber when the thing happened wounded man. The two floated 1,149 dead, including 1,015 back home on a ship that sailed to the ship. I took command of Steven A. Rosenberg can be for about an hour before they Americans. The U.S. did not through the Indian Ocean, the people and helped save a life,” reached at rosenberg@journal. saw a red light bobbing up and want to disclose to the Germans Red Sea, the Suez Canal, and he said. org. down. that their remote-controlled into the Mediterranean and the “By the time we got there, bomb had worked. Atlantic before landing in New

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