WESTCHESTER September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776, Volume 21, Issue 9

JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISHLife NEWSPAPER Local Residents Head to Israel to AJC Executive Director David Harris Begin New Lives as ‘Lone Soldiers’ An El Al Boeing 777 char- vice: pre-immigration,­ pre-­ Speaks About the Nuclear Deal with Iran tered by Nefesh B’Nefesh de- recruitment, during active BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN anti-Semitism raging across parted New York’s JFK Inter- military service, after release Europe and now with the deal national Airport this summer from the army, and during ad- Over 300 citizens from with Iran.” carrying 232 Olim (new immi- justment to civilian life. Harrison, Rye and outlying “First of all, we are Jews,” grants) from the U.S. and Can- The passengers on this municipalities poured into Harris noted. We can’t agree ada who will begin new lives special flight included 29 fami- Congregation Emanu-El of whether or not to eat rice on in the Jewish State. The flight lies with their 75 children as Westchester in Rye for a Town Pesach. was facilitated in cooperation well as 9 couples and 86 sin- Hall Meeting: the Nuclear Deal There are people who will with Israel’s Ministry of Ali- gles. with Iran, featuring American ‘fall on their sword’ regarding yah & Immigrant Absorption, Among the Olim who will Jewish Committee (AJC) Exec- the spelling of (Ch) Hanukah. the Jewish Agency for Israel, be making Aliyah and later vol- utive Director David Harris on So why should not agreeing on Keren Kayemeth Le’Israel, unteering for the IDF are some Wednesday, August 26. Iran be news? JNF-USA,­ and Tzofim-Garin­ local residents, Maya Allon, 17 Welcoming the com- “Second the stakes are Tzabar. and Matan Bocarsly, 22, from munity, AJC Westchester enormously high. I don’t be- Fairfield Regional President lieve that there is anyone who Beverly Rosenbaum said, “As wants to see Iran with nuclear a child of a survivor I cannot weapons with their stockpiling Left to right: AJC Westchester/Fairfield Regional Director Scott Richman; but think back to the Jews who Intercontinental Ballistic Mis- Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester Rabbi Howard Goldsmith; AJC Exective felt powerless that couldn’t siles. In the real world of dis- Director David Harris use their voices in the 1930’s cussion and debate we need to or look for common ground be asked to make a binary deci- and 40’s as Jews were being understand that no one has all with such deep divisions, at sion, yea or nay. annihilated. Today we can use of the truth on their side. the end of the day there is no Harris reviewed previous our voices and have organiza- “Point number three: this middle space. Presidential administrations’ tions like AJC to speak out for is a binary decision. For those Members of Congress in shortcomings, including Clin- Israel’s security or the growing who try to find a middle space the coming weeks are going to ...continued on page 2 Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle Future Israeli soldiers at JFK, moments before they boarded the plane to Israel. Photo Credit: Shahar Azran Welcomes Rabbi David Schuck Fifty-­nine of the inspir- Yonkers; Samuel Cohen, 19, ing young men and women from Woodmere; Ella Dahan, Volunteer Position in Mumbai, India Leads to Rabbinical Career on board will volunteer for the 19, from Long Beach; Ron Pesa- BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN a significant impact on me.” goal is to continue his legacy Israel Defense Forces (IDF) hovitz, 21, from Oceanside; After another year of by building relationships and as ‘lone soldiers’ — young Adina Fadis, 21, from Swam The profound experi- teaching and studying in yeshi- trust through listening. I want people who left behind their Lake; Yuval Hadari, 17, from ence as an American Jewish va in Israel, Schuck enrolled in to meet as many people as pos- homes, families and friends – Harrison; Noa Heller, 18, from Joint Distribution Committee the Jewish Theological Semi- sible and learn about their in the coming months. They Chestnut Ridge; Menachem (AJDC) Service Corps Educa- nary (JTS) and upon ordina- fears and dreams for this sa- will join the 850 lone soldiers Friedman, 19, from Suffern; tor Volunteer in Kalwa, India, a tion, began his service as Rabbi cred community. Eventually, from the U.S., and the 2,800 Zoe Vatash, 18, from Sag Har- suburb of Mumbai, ultimately of the Pelham Jewish Center, common themes will emerge lone soldiers from around bor; Elizabeth Kantarowitz, led new Beth El Synagogue stating that his 11 years in Pel- to help guide us in reimagining the world, who are currently 18, from Brooklyn; and Kevin Center New Rochelle Senior ham were deeply enriching our future. serving in the IDF. Nefesh Schechter, 23, Sheina Tolmas, Rabbi David Schuck on the and shaped his rabbinate in “Synagogues need to be B’Nefesh, in cooperation with 23, Aron Wander, 22, and Yo- path toward the rabbinate. profound ways. He also began places of refuge in which we Friends of the IDF (FIDF), natan Broome, 20, from New “I graduated Rutgers Uni- teaching in the JTS Rabbinical can find deep spiritual connec- cares for thousands of lone York City. versity with a Bachelor of Arts School about four years ago. tions to one another, our past soldiers serving in the IDF The planeload of Olim in Political Science and Middle About his vision for Beth and to the great Mystery of be- through the Lone Soldiers was the second of two char- East History in May 1995 and in El, Rabbi Schuck said, “It is ing alive. A synagogue can be Program, which offers guid- ters, which, along with six August went to India. I served important to me to honor the an oasis at which our ‘energy- ance, and support, for all group Aliyah flights and Olim Rabbi David Schuck as a Jewish educator, building 43 years of service that Rabbi sapping-obsession’ with pro- lone soldier immigrants dur- arriving independently on the educational infrastructure Living in a place where people Melvin Sirner dedicated to this ductivity can simply melt away ing each stage of their ser- ...continued on page 4 of their Jewish community. were thirsty for knowledge had community. My immediate ...continued on page 4 Covering all of Westchester for 20 Years! Happy New Year! Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com 2 • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com AJC Executive Director David Harris Speaks About the Nuclear Deal with Iran ...continued from page 1 Local Holocaust Survivors Address Teens at ton’s [failed] accord with North Korea. “Is- rael destroyed a Syrian nuclear reactor in BBYO International Convention 2007. What would it look like today with Assad killing 200,000 of his own people without using nuclear weapons? “President Obama drew a ‘red line’ on Syrian chemical weapons—and we blink- ed. They were using chlorine-laced bombs against their own citizens. And in five years, United Nations restrictions on sell- ing arms to Iran will be lifted. Iran is awash in oil and gas—why do they need nuclear energy? Iran’s nuclear weapons were not dismantled—they have been mothballed. “During the Bush administration For- dow was revealed by Iranian opposition. Many nuclear upgrades by the Iranian re- gime were unknown to us until revealed by others. And it is not just Jews but the ma- Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester Event Chair Emily Cohen jorities of Americans polled—oppose this (left) and AJC Westchester/Fairfield Regional President Beverly deal,” Harris concluded. Rosenbaum

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Beth El Synagogue Center Welcomes Rabbi David Schuck ‘Mayors United Against Anti-Semitism,’ ...continued from page 1 Take Pledge and we can connect to our bet- rael. I don’t feel compelled to ter selves. influence political opinions, Mayor Mike Spano re- anti-Semitism, racism or dis- “I also believe that syna- but hope to help people ex- cently joined members of the crimination of any kind,” said gogue boundaries must be plore the significance of the American Jewish Commit- Mayor Mike Spano. “Elimi- supple, making space for all state of Israel to their lives and tee (AJC) to take part in their nating hate and persecution who want to enter. Synagogues to our future. ‘Mayors United Against Anti- around the world begins by must also be open to the larger “The fate of the American Semitism’ pledge, which calls educating our young people at community. I hope that Beth Jewish community is tied to upon civic leaders to promote home; Children are not born El will contribute a great deal the fate of Israel, so we have to respectful coexistence among with hate, it is learned, and to the larger civic New Ro- bring as many people to Israel peoples of all races, ethnicities so we must teach them to love chelle community. as possible in order to experi- and faiths in their respective and respect others in place of “Central to my vision is ence our homeland first hand,” communities. passing judgment.” the primary importance of Is- Schuck concluded. “There is no question that Mayor Spano joins doz- Yonkers stands firm against ens of Mayors in this effort

AJC’s Mayors United Against Anti-Semitism Initiative has reached its goal by securing 235 mayors and municipal leaders from 36 states and the District of Columbia representing more than 64 million people. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, Stamford Mayor David Martin, Greenwich First Select- man Peter Tesei and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano at ceremony.

including New York City Mayor chelle – Mayor Noam Bramson; Bill de Blasio. By signing the Ossining – Mayor Victoria pledge, U.S. mayors are called Gearity; Peekskill – Mayor to publicly address anti-Semi- Frank Catalina; Rye Brook – tism in their communities and Mayor Paul Rosenberg; and take action against discrimina- White Plains – Mayor Tom tion. Roach. Other Westchester of- AJC is the leading global ficials have signed on to the Jewish advocacy organization initiative including; West- that works to enhance the chester County – County Ex- well-being of Jewish people ecutive Robert P. Astorino; worldwide and advance hu- Greenburgh – Supervisor Paul man rights and democratic Feiner; Hastings-on-Hudson – values for all people. For more Mayor Peter Swiderski; Village information on AJC Global of Mamaroneck – Mayor Nor- Jewish Advocacy, visit www. man S. Rosenblum; New Ro- ajc.org

Local Residents Head to Israel to Begin New Lives as ‘Lone Soldiers’ ...continued from page 1 a daily basis, brought over join the thousands of soldiers 2,000 Olim making Aliyah already serving in the army, are through Nefesh B’Nefesh a tremendous source of pride this summer. An estimated for us and for the people of Is- 4,000 newcomers from North rael,” said Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-­ America are expected in 2015. Founder and Executive Direc- Since 2002, Nefesh B’Nefesh, tor Rabbi Yehoshua Fass. “It together with its partners, is truly inspiring to see that has brought 45,000 Olim to Is- Jews everywhere, young and rael from the U.S., Canada and old, and from all denomina- England. tions, are determined to fulfill “These brave young men the dream of building the Jew- and women who chose to leave ish State and strengthening the the comfort of their homes, and Jewish nation.” www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 5

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Vernon where the Way for Global Climate centers with services covering all 328-7001, ext. 704. meals are picked up by 11:30am. Change near the United Nations denominations, at www.ujafedny. Call 668-4350 to help. in New York City at sunset…exact org/high-holiday-services. The The Lower East Side Jewish Con- time and place TBD. For more guide is brought to the com- servancy will hold the following: SEPTEMBER information visit ourvoices.net/ From September 10 – January 3, 2016, The Derfner Judaica Museum at The munity by UJA-Federation’s free October 11 – Jewish Harlem Walk- 8 lighttheway Hebrew Home at Riverdale, 5901 Palisade Avenue presents a new exhibit J-1-1 Information and Referral ing Tour; October 12 – Shuls of The Annual Br. John G. Driscoll called, “To Forgive and Remember: Reshaping Contemporary Consciousness” Center, which is open Monday Grandeur on the Lower East Side; Lecture in Jewish-Catholic Stud- 27 with a reception, October 18 at 3:30pm. RSVP to 718-581-1596. through Friday from 9:00 a.m. October 18 – Upper West Side ies presents “The Jewish Jesus & Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and The Knights to 4:00 p.m. and can be reached South; and October 25 – Jewish Pope Benedict XVI: Borders and come together for two concerts at A Parenting Workshop with Julie at 877.852.6951 or j11@ujafedny. Gangs of the Lower East Side. Call Boundaries in Jewish-Catholic Caramoor. The Knights present Ross, Executive Director of Parenting org. Information and referral 212-374-4100 or visit nycjewish- Dialogue at 7:30pm in the Spell- Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony Horizons entitled, “Respectful Rela- specialists are available to con- tours.org for complete details. man Hall Faculty Reception and Federico II and are then tionships, Lasting Relationships” will nect individuals within the larger Room, Iona College, 715 North joined by Yo-Yo Mafor Golijov’s take place at the Jewish Commu- community to services offered by Philip Roger Roy & Dana Mat- Avenue, New Rochelle with Azul. For complete details, visit nity Center of Harrison, 130 Union UJA-Federation’s network agen- thow present the national touring guest scholar Dr. Heather Miller caramoor.org. Avenue, Harrison on October 20 at cies and beyond. company of My Mother’s Italian, Rubens. Call 637-2744 or email 7:30pm. RSVP by calling 835-2850. My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Ther- [email protected] with 28 WJCS Career Boot Camp for Ma- apy! at the White Plains Perform- questions. At 4pm, At Home on the Sound ture Professionals will be held ing Arts Center, City Place, White presents Larchmont resident Jo- on October 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27 Plains from September 30 to No- 12 seph Berger speaking about his from 9:30am to 2:30pm in White vember 1, Wednesdays at 7pm, At noon, Rabbi Carl Astor will be recent trip to Poland. This free Plains. For more information and Thursdays at 2 and 7pm, Fridays leading a “Lunch & Learn” session program will be held in Russel The 54th Annual Armonk to RSVP, call 761-0100, ext. 170 or at 8pm, Saturday at 2 and 8pm after the 9:15am Sabbath morn- Hall in the Larchmont Avenue Outdoor Art Show benefiting email [email protected]. and Sunday at 2pm. For tickets, ing service at Shaarei Tikvah, Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue. the North Castle Public call 888-512-1202. the Scarsdale Conservative Con- Refreshments at 3:30pm. Call Library will take place on American Jewish Committee gregation, 46 Fox Meadow Road, 899-3150 for details. September 26 and 17 from (AJC) Westchester/Fairfield ac- Westchester County, Volunteer Scarsdale entitled, “Be Prepared: 10am to 5pm. For additional tivities include: September 21 at NY! And Robison Oil ask that the A High Holiday Check List.” Call information, visit armonkout- 11:30am – Long Island Golf Out- community join together for “9/11: 472-2013, ext. 300 for further in- OCTOBER doorartshow.org. ing; October 11 at 9am – Sacred Serve + Remember”, an annual formation. 1 Spaces Visits the Greek Ortho- series of community action days JCC on the Hudson’s RiverTowns dox Church in Rye; October 15 at to give back through a variety of 13 Socials presents “Yoga and Wine 7:30pm – “Shared Roots, Diver- good deeds and service projects Join Chabad of the Rivertowns, in the Sukkah” for adults, couples gent Paths” Celebrates 50 Years from September 11 through Sep- 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry for a and singles. Email info@JCCon- Since Nostra Aetate; October 19 at tember 13. Visit volunteernewy- Rosh Hashanah meal at 8pm. Call theHudson.org (subj: RTS) or call 7:30pm – “Pump: The Movie” with ork.org/service to sign up. 693-6100 to RSVP. 366-7898 for complete details. special guest speaker Yossie Hol- lander. Call 948-5385 for details. UJA-Federation of New York’s Celebrate the New Year and join 7 Healthcare Division and the the Chabad of Bronxville, 1 Stone The Holocaust and Human JCC on the Hudson will hold the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Com- Place, Bronxville for services at Rights Education Center presents following events: September munity will hold a mission to 7pm with dinner following. Cover Liberators Alan Moskin and Ber- 27 from 1:30 to 3:30pm – Poetry Cuba from November 5-8 intend- charge. RSVP to Rabbi@jewish- nhard Storch discussing the Lib- Sundays @ the J with George and ed for donars who make a gift of bronxville.com or call 458-2441. eration of Concentration Camps Friends; October 10 from 1:30 to $1800 or more to UJA-Federa- in Poland and Germany to be 2:30pm – LEGO Bridge Building tion’s 2016 Annual Campaign. For 20 held in the Mamaroneck Village with S*T*A*R*T Maker Academy more information call Hedy Levy Bingo will be played at Yorktown Courtroom, 169 Mount Pleasant @ the J; October 14 at 7:30pm – at 761-5100 x109. Jewish Center, 2966 Crompond Avenue, Mamaroneck from 7 to The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will hold their Annual Ben- Mayim Jewish Film Series: The Road, Yorktown Heights starting 9pm. For more information, call efit on October 22 at 6pm honoring James and Pat Houlihan, and Harris and Decent One; October 20 at 7pm – UJA-Federation of New York’s at 5pm. Call 245-2324 for details. Millie Jasper at 696-0738. Cookie Markhoff with keynote speaker Judy Altmann, Holocaust Survivor, at LGBTQ 101; October 21 at 7:30pm Center for Youth Philanthropy the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club, 555 South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck. – Mayim Jewish Film Series: Mr. and Leadership is currently ac- Visit sacred sites that reveal the 8 For more information, call 696-0738 or email [email protected] Kaplan; and October 28 at 7:30pm cepting applications for its Teen Lower East Side of the early 20th At noon, New York Times best- – Mayim Jewish Film Series: 24 Philanthropic Leadership Coun- Century by joining the Lower selling author Alice Hoffman will days. Call 366-7898 for complete cil for teens grades 9-12. The dead- East Side Jewish Conservancy speak during a luncheon at the details. line is September 18. For details, with the Crossing Delancey Walk- Jewish Community Center of email [email protected]. ing Tour at 10:45am starting at Harrison, 130 Union Avenue, Har- The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Stanton Street Synagogue, 180 rison. She will talk about her lat- Avenue at 92nd Street, New York The Museum of Jewish Heri- Stanton Street, New York City. To est book, The Marriage of Opposi- City presents the following: Octo- tage – A Living Memorial to the register, call 212-374-4100. ties with a Q&A and book signing ber 1 and 2 from 1 to 4pm for ages Holocaust, 36 Battery Place, NYC afterward. Call 835-2850 to RSVP. 3 and up – Drop-In Art Workshop: presents an exhibition entitled, “A At 4pm, the Larchmont Public Nature Prints for Sukkot; October Town Known as Auschwitz: The Library, 121 Larchmont Avenue 28 11 at 11:30am for ages 3 to 8 – Con- Life and Death of a Jewish Com- presents Ben Yagoda reading At 7:45am, UJA-Federation of New The Hadassah Westchester 2015 Jewish Film Festival is as follows: “How to cert: Alison Faith Levy; October munity” on view through fall 2015. from his latest book, The B-SIDE: York Westchester Business and re-establish a Vodka Empire” –September 30 at the Harrison Library at 6:45pm, 25 at 11:30am and 2pm for ages 2 For complete information, call The Death of Tin Pan Alley and Professional Division will host a October 19 at the Scarsdale Library at 7pm; Mamadrama: The Jewish Mother in to 6 – Concert: The Funkeymon- 646-437-4202 and visit mjhnyc.org the Rebirth of the Great Ameri- Fall Breakfast featuring speaker Cinema –August 12 at the Chappaqua Library at 7pm, October 7 at the Harrison keys. For further information vis- can Song. The event is free, Lee H. Perlman, President of Library at 6:45pm, November 9 at the Scarsdale Library at 7pm; David – The it thejewishmuseum.org/families Volunteers are need to deliver refreshments will be available Greater New York Hospital Asso- Movie – October 14 at the Harrison Library at 6:45pm, November 16 at the or call 212-423-3337. kosher meals to homebound in- beginning at 3:30pm. For more ciation Ventures at Willow Ridge Scarsdale Library at 7pm. For more information call 937-3151 or email west- dividuals living in Mt. Vernon, information, visit friendsoflarch- Country Club, Harrison. Call 761- [email protected] or visit Hadassah.org/westchester Experience the pure joy of Jew- Yonkers and New Rochelle. Spon- 5100, ext. 122 to RSVP. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 7 8 • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Local Rabbis Prepare Community for High Holy Days BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN for growth, rather than a day of fear and trepidation,” As the Days of Awe, Rosh Chabad of Bronxville Rabbi Hashanah and Yom Kippur Sruli Deitsch stated. “Every approach, Westchester rab- Jew is precious to Hashem bis face the daunting task of and the High Holidays is a preparing the community to time to reaffirm that unique approach G-d with penitence connection. and teshuva (Hebrew, “re- “Preparations for the

Rabbi Eytan Hammerman (left) and Cantor Israel Singer

we bring a hands-on experi- “As always the High Hol- ence to schools, community iday period is a time to being centers and college campus- our entire synagogue com- es…This time of year it is the munity together. Here at the Shofar Factory. Jewish Community Center of mah Camping Network, giv- Director Rabbi Dina Shargel “I go around with my Harrison (JCCH) we present ing people the opportunity asserted. “This is the season machinery and we make as many different avenues to participate more actively. of Teshuva, which means shofars from scratch. Par- into the High Holidays as “We blow our Shofar both ‘repentance’ and ‘re- ticipants saw, drill, polish possible,” JCCH Rabbi Eytan from the middle of the main turn.’ At this season, it is and shellac a horn, creating a Hammerman averred. sanctuary so that everyone traditional to make amends genuine kosher Shofar. “Our Main Sanctuary can be as close to it as pos- with anyone we have hurt “Why do we blow the Service features Cantor Is- sible. When we demonstrate in the past year. We take shofar on Rosh Hashanah rael Singer and our Israeli the Shofar to children we the opportunity, individu- and the end of Yom Kippur? Choir. In addition, we have blow it loud enough to im- ally and in the company Together we come to an children and young adults press but soft enough not to of other worshipers in the scare them,” Hammerman synagogue, to begin anew. Rabbi Sruli Deitsch understanding of what the programs. On the first day Holidays mean and what role of Rosh Hashanah and on remarked. We do our soul-searching in the Shofar plays in our rela- Yom Kippur we have a paral- “Jewish tradition asso- the presence of others, a re- turn”) for the New Year. High Holidays take on many tionship between G-d and lel participatory interactive ciates Rosh Hashanah with minder that we are one com- “The Lubavitcher Rebbe forms, one of which is our mankind...All we have to do explanatory service, led by Creation,” Temple Israel munity and have responsi- taught me to view the High Living Legacy Programs. is reach out and seek Him,” Rabbi Mitch Cohen from Ra- Center White Plains Ritual bilities to one another.” Holidays as an opportunity Prior to the Jewish Holidays Rabbi Deitsch concluded. Local Holocaust Survivors Address Teens at BBYO International Convention ...continued from page 2 murderous Nazi regime, and eight years old when her fam- Kennedy Memorial Award in making new lives in America, ily was deported to the same Journalism. BEST WISHES FOR A before the teenagers from 10 concentration camp, Bergen Since 1994, the Holo- countries at BBYO’s Interna- Belsen where young Ms. Frank caust & Human Rights Edu- HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR tional Kallah summer expe- died. Esther Geizhals was 10 cation Center, www.hhrecny. rience at Pearlman Camp in years old when her family was org, has brought the lessons Lake Como, PA. moved to the Lodz ghetto. She of the Holocaust, genocide The event, co-sponsored later survived the Auschwitz and human rights crimes to Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey by the Holocaust & Human extermination camp, and the more than 1,750 teachers, and Rights Education Center of concentration camps at Ber- through them, to thousands White Plains (HHREC) and gen Belsen and Rochlitze. Ms. of middle and high school stu- the BBYO, the world’s leading Knoop and Geizhals are among dents. The Center’s mission is Proudly Serving New York’s pluralistic Jewish youth move- a very small group of women to enhance the teaching and ment, was held Saturday, July who survived the Nazi death learning of the lessons of the 17th Congressional District 25th. BBYO’s broad program camps. Holocaust and the right of all menu enables teens to explore Paul Galan told his story people to be treated with dig- areas of leadership, service, of surviving Nazi genocide, nity and respect. The Center civic engagement, Israel edu- later immigrating to the US, helps schools fulfill the New paid for and authorized by Lowey for Congress cation and Jewish values. where he directed Emmy- York State mandate that the A neighbor of Anne nominated documentaries for Holocaust and other human Frank, growing up in Am- major TV networks. He was rights abuses be included in sterdam, Betty Knoop was honored with the Robert F. their curriculum. westchesterjewishlife.com www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 9 New Exhibit at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum in New Rochelle Showcases Jews in Colonial New York pany published a document a Loyalist, Hays changed al- Supported by the Hu- specifying that Jews in New legiance to supply the Con- guenot and New Rochelle Netherland would have tinental Army with cattle. Historical Association, the the same civil and political Retaliating, Loyalist raiders Cottage sits on land given to rights as other residents. burned his Bedford home. Paine by New York State in David Hays was the The time line culmi- 1784 in gratitude for his in- first Jew to settle in New Ro- nates with financial broker spiring Revolutionary pam- chelle. During the Revolu- Haym Solomon who used phlets. tionary War, the Hays family his wealth to fund the Con- The Thomas Paine Cot- was a combination of Loyal- tinental Army, dying penni- tage is located at 20 Sicard ists and patriots. Originally less in 1785. Avenue, New Rochelle.

Sara Zimmerman in front of her “Jews in Colonial New York” timeline

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN stated. “One of the things I until college when I went to noticed was that there were the University of Pennsylva- A new time line exhibit Jews who would stop and at- nia. “I was part of Research and reception called Jews tend our events after walk- Honors, called University in Colonial New York, creat- ing home from synagogues Scholars and was provided ed by Stamford, CT resident on a Saturday. funding for this exhibit, giv- and museum volunteer Sara “As I grew up Jewish, ing me mentors to pull it to- Zimmerman, 22 was held at I was interested in Jewish gether…” the Thomas Paine Cottage history and thought it would Jewish presence in Museum, 20 Sicard Avenue, be interesting to provide an New York began 1654 when New Rochelle on Sunday, exhibit that those people 23 Jews arrived in New August 9. could relate to…Although I Amsterdam from Recife, “I have been re-enact- started in high school, I re- expelled when Portugal re- ing since I was 8 at the Paine ally didn’t have the resourc- gained Eastern Brazil. In Cottage,” Ms. Zimmerman es to do anything about it 1656 Dutch West India Com- 10 • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Celebrate the Holidays with “Something Sweet” Four years ago, Miriam queen of kosher desserts.” with user-friendly features Pascal started her food blog, Through frequent inter- such as detailed “plan ahead” overtimecook.com, as a cre- action with readers, Pascal has and freezer instructions, help- ative hobby. Her passion for gained a unique understand- ful variations and substitu- food and recipes catapulted ing of what home cooks look tions, and a comprehensive her to success as she rapidly for in recipes, and she has holiday guide. The author also garnered a large and avid fol- incorporated this knowledge thoughtfully incorporated lowing of eager home cooks into her debut cookbook, cre- reader requests, such as dairy- who appreciate her blend of ating a masterpiece that has free recipes, health- and aller- approachable creativity. Pas- clearly been created with a gy-conscious recipes, recipes cal’s blog is viewed by hun- focus on the user experience. using easy-to-find ingredients, dreds of thousands of visitors Something Sweet is Pascal’s and recipes that are quick-and- each month, and her dessert first cookbook, in which she easy to create. column in a leading kosher shares her passion for delecta- Something Sweet has magazine has helped Miriam ble desserts with home cooks something for every occasion- earn a reputation as “the everywhere. The book is filled Miriam Pascal including the High Holidays.

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Recipes from Something Sweet by Miriam Pascal reproduced with permission from Let us cook for you. the copyright holders, ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications: artscroll.com/Products/ SSWH.html www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 11 12 • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 www.westchesterjewishlife.com The Television Project: Highlights from the National Jewish Archive of Broadcasting With a new, ongoing exhi- feature artistically significant will be presented from 2015 identity and culture as depicted bition series called The Televi- program excerpts celebrat- to 2018. Each exhibition will on American television. sion Project, the Jewish Mu- ing the brilliance of writing, feature a compilation video by Future exhibitions in the seum will introduce visitors to directing, performance, and curator Maurice Berger. Since series will examine anti-Sem- a dynamic part of its collection: production in American televi- the mid-1990s, Berger has pro- itism, Jews and comedy, Jews the National Jewish Archive of sion, as well as related works duced cinematic “culture sto- and the advertising revolution, Broadcasting (NJAB), the larg- of art, artifacts, and ephemera. ries,” syncopated compilations and depictions of Jewish mas- est and most comprehensive Picturing a People will include of historic clips from American culinity and femininity, each body of broadcast materials on clips from the following pro- film and television that explore through the lens of American 20th century Jewish culture in grams: The Ed Sullivan Show, issues of identity and self-rep- television. the United States. The inaugu- Northern Exposure, The Twi- resentation. His compilation, With more than 4,000 ral exhibition, The Television light Zone, The Goldbergs, The Threshold, was featured in the holdings, the National Jewish Project: Picturing a People, Simpsons, My Name is Barbra, 2012 Whitney Biennial. For The Archive of Broadcasting at the on view at the Jewish Muse- and Eichmann Trial Coverage Television Project, Berger will Jewish Museum was estab- um from September 25, 2015 (ABC News). assemble clips from the NJAB, lished in 1981 to collect, pre- through February 14, 2016, will Six thematic exhibitions examining issues of Jewish serve, and exhibit television

and radio programs related and religion. to the Jewish experience. The The Jewish Museum is programs in the NJAB consti- located at 1109 Fifth Avenue tute an important record of at 92nd Street, New York City. how Jews have been portrayed For information on the Jewish and portray themselves from Museum, the public may call the 1930s to the present, and 212.423.3200 or visit the web- how mass media has addressed site at www.thejewishmuseum. issues of diversity, ethnicity, org. The JCCH Visits Kykuit and Union Church of Pocantico Hills

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The trip was ***Price reflects discounts of $500/1br & $500/studio Artists represented included co-sponsored by the Sisterhood Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, of JCCH. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 13 14 • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Synagogue & Education Guide Join Congregation Sulam Yaakov for the Holy Days If on the morning of Rosh player and the community’s that evoke special memories JCC Announces New Nursery Hashana, September 14, you spiritual leader, Rabbi Alfredo and will sing modern adapta- happen to stand on the corner Borodowski, accompanies the tions that invite participation. of Boston Post Road and Larch- keyboard with African drums. The Rabbi will deliver the School Interim Director mont Avenue in Larchmont, NY “Psalm 150 enumerates the in- central messages of the year in Caryn Symons, the current Director of you will hear something spe- struments played in the Tem- the format of sermons during the JCC of Mid-Westchester’s Camp Gadol, cial. The air will be filled with ple, where worship included an the Holy Days. However, this is will assume the position of Interim Director singing and music. The ani- orchestra,” Rabbi Borodowski a departure from Sulam’s usual of the JCC’s nursery school effective August mated notes of a keyboard will explains. “We are committed Saturday morning learning ex- 31, 2015 replacing Julie Dorfman who is relo- move your soul to a return to what perience. Instead of a tradition- cating to another state. This position is in ad- and voices in song Judaism once was; al sermon, Rabbi Borodowski dition to Symons’s leadership role as Director will invite you to a tradition of joy.” shares with the congregation a of camps. She brings to this role 12 years as join them. And yes, To achieve page with sources from Juda- a teacher of all ages in the nursery school. In you can join! Con- the goal of a joyful ism and general wisdom. Lively addition, she was a head counselor at Camp gregation Sulam Judaism, Sulam discussions among commu- Gadol for four years, and became its director Yaakov, a very un- Yaakov offers a nity members ensue. Together, in 2010. Symons received a Bachelor of Arts usual Conservative gift. The commu- congregants draw wisdom and degree in Psychology from SUNY Binghamton synagogue, will be nity will be joined practical application. “The and a Master of Science Degree in Education glad to welcome by Cantor Fer- idea,” Rabbi Borodowski ex- from Queens College. you and your fam- nando Borodowski plains, “is to empower people. Karen Kolodny, Executive Director for the JCC stated, “We are proud of the JCC’s ily to join for the Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski (the Rabbi’s broth- The sources belong to all of us. holy days. er) and Musical Our community members are nursery school with its history of a strong Since its genesis, Sulam Director Nelson Duvodowitz highly educated in their fields curriculum, nurturing teachers, and sup- Caryn Symons Yaakov has been committed for the Holy Days from Argen- of expertise. They are capable portive community in a healthy and secure to offering a style of Judaism tina. Versed in the famously of owning the tradition!” JCC. I am confident Caryn will continue to that overcomes boredom and spiritual Argentinean tradition Sulam is small and inti- enhance the nursery school for the children and the families and will bring her own ideas as a pro- inflexibility, bringing high lev- as known by many through BJ mate. If you are looking for a fessional educator to this role”. She continues, “I invite people in this community to take this oppor- els of engagement and joyous (B’nei Jeshurun) in Manhattan, place in which prayer and learn- tunity to meet with Caryn or contact me directly with any questions or to take a tour of our facility.” participation. Sulam’s mem- Alfredo, Fernando and Nelson ing are central and at which you The JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, a proud beneficiary of UJA-Federa- bers embrace two principles as “Sulam’s three tenors” (as they would be truly welcomed, this tion of New York, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by providing key to revitalizing their spirit; are lovingly called by the con- community is for you. cultural, social, educational and recreational/fitness programs, human services and Jewish identi- music and learning. Different gregation) will inspire with a lit- (For complimentary tick- ty-building opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds without regard to race, religion, or from other Conservative syna- urgy that ignites the soul. They ets call 914-834-1093 or contact sexual orientation. www.jccmw.org 914-472-3300. gogues, “Sulam” has a keyboard will chant traditional melodies [email protected]). www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 15 Synagogue & Education Guide Temple Sholom to Celebrate Centennial Year and Launch of “Jewish Education Reimagined” Learning Center will fea- Gruber. Local community enthusi- ture smaller Hebrew classes Temple Sholom, which asm has also led to success- with an emphasis on indi- is home to a thriving con- ful member-run groups like vidual instruction, more gregation of over 650 fami- Sisterhood, Brotherhood, flexible days, and a diverse lies, continues to believe Jewish Network of Young curriculum designed to pro- in a “Big Tent” approach Couples, Social Action and vide students with a love of and welcomes new mem- BBYO chapter for teens. learning and pride in their bers from Westchester and For more information Jewish identity. Fairfield Counties. An on- about Temple Sholom or “These changes are site preschool, known as to receive one-time com- based on what we’ve the Selma Maisel Nursery plimentary High Holiday learned, through surveys School, provides rewarding tickets, contact Lori Baden and focus groups, about experiences for children to at 203-542-7175 or lori. what issues concerned learn and grow while dis- [email protected]. parents most. We have en- covering their Jewish iden- riched our educational of- tity through a lively intro- ferings accordingly,” said duction to Jewish culture.

Temple Sholom, a vi- ple were given the Torah on Some additional high- brant, egalitarian syna- Mount Sinai. lights of the Centennial gogue located in Greenwich, “Every year on Sha- year include “Temple Sho- CT, is excited to celebrate its vuot, Jews renew our ac- lom’s Got Talent,” a major 100th Anniversary through ceptance of the Torah as a guest speaker, an extraordi- a variety of special projects gift from God. We felt that nary Gala, a discussion with and programming planned Shavuot was the perfect Mosab Hassan Yousef, au- for the 2015-2016 year. time to launch this very ex- thor of “Son of Hamas, and Beginning this month, citing project,” said Senior a special spring concert. the Temple Sholom con- Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz. September also marks gregation will have the op- “There are 613 mitzvot or the launch of the syna- portunity to participate in commandments in the To- gogue’s innovative and en- the writing of a new sefer rah. The 613 commands that gaging religious school pro- Torah. The Torah, which every Jew write his or her gram, known as The Temple will be used by future b’nai own Torah. This Centennial Sholom Learning Center mitzvah children, will be Torah Project will give ev- - Jewish Education Reimag- completed before Shavuot, eryone, young and old, the ined. Under the leadership the festival holiday when opportunity to fulfill this of Education Director Barry Moses and the Jewish peo- mitzvah.” Gruber, the Temple Sholom

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The synagogue is led by your spirit soar and journey Annually, WJC produces WJC fosters a sense of Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman, Assis- through an abbreviated Shab- a celebrated Scholar-in-Res- belonging and warmly wel- tant Rabbi Loren Monosov and bat morning service. This idence weekend featuring comes all Jews: Singles, fami- Cantor Ethan Goldberg. 90-minute service includes thought leaders on timeless lies, interfaith couples and No matter what your ex- group prayer and singing ac- subjects. Jews of any sexual orientation. perience has been with Jewish companied by instruments, Culturally, WJC has In WJC’s vibrant community, prayer, WJC invites you to tend silence for personal reflection what you yearn for. Experi- members find the communal to your soul and connect with and a brief Torah reading and ence Israeli dance and film. support and social and profes- others through prayer, music sermon. Try Karaoke powered songs sional opportunities to learn and learning together. • Renewal Service: A fests or new art workshops and grow together. Follow your heart and de- monthly Sunday evening inspired by local artists. En- Educational program- fine your spirituality through event. Enjoy and experience joy curated exhibits of Juda- Sisterhood choir performing at Renewal Service ming is available for all ages traditional Kabbalat Shab- the power of great music, com- ica and related artwork dis- and knowledge levels - through bat services or your choice of meaning and relevance of Jew- vices feature contemporary munal singing, and soulful played in an award-winning formal instruction, study contemporary services. Each ish traditions. music and forms of prayer fo- praying as talented congre- gallery. groups, seminars and more. inspires you with the beauty, These user-friendly ser- cusing on personal meaning gants lead a music-filled hour. WESTCHESTER JEW- and spirituality: Special guests join in the mu- ISH CENTER is located at • Rhythm & Ruach: Make sic and reflect on their spiri- Rockland & Palmer Avenue, WJC your home on Friday tual journeys. Mamaroneck. Call 914 698- night for an hour-long service WJC presents a broad 2960-for information. Visit to welcome Shabbat, reflect spectrum of programs to stim- www.wjcenter.org JCC on the Hudson Series Ex- pands Its Community They came from all over Westchester on a re- cent starlit Saturday night to indulge in food truck fare, socialize, and do a little good. The August event was the official kick- off of RiverTowns Socials (RTS), a new initiative de- veloped through the JCC on the Hudson by board members Rebecca Schle- ifer and Liza Wang, both of Irvington. “We wanted to create some fun events for adult couples and singles that were more about connect- ing socially to our com- munity and less about fun- Event Co-Chair Liza Wang and Kylee Pressman, both of Irvington; Erin Coyne of Dobbs draising,” said Schleifer. Ferry, enjoy food from the Pink Panther Tacos truck. “And we wanted to include a social action component.” Partygoers, who paid one inclusive fee to attend the lot party, were asked to bring school supplies to donate to My Sister’s Place, a White Plains non-profit combatting domestic abuse. “Some people think the JCC is just about the preschool, camps, afterschool and fitness programs,” said Wang, “but we’re here to provide a sense of community to everyone and make a difference at the same time’. She was glad to see so many new faces at the party, as many who attended are not currently part of the JCC. “If everything goes as we believe, the JCC can truly be a central gathering place for people to do good.” The success of a recent JCC Band Night at a local bar and a spinning class with a champagne recep- tion indicated a great hunger for a new type of social event that would appeal to those in their 30s or 40s, and beyond. The next RiverTowns Socials event is “Yoga and Wine in the Sukkah” on Thursday evening, October 1. For more information, email [email protected] (Subj:RTS) or call 914.366.7898. The JCC on the Hudson (www.JCContheHudson.org), a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York, is located at 371 S. Broadway in Tarrytown, at the crossroads of I-287, I-87, Rt. 9, Rt. 119, and the Tappan Zee. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 17 Synagogue & Education Guide A New Look: Hiram Halle’s Life and Legacy on Exhibit The Pound Ridge Historical stitutions after their time at the a Nobel Prize-winning chemist from previous knowledge that Society has mounted its 2015 ex- New School and made signifi- who had escaped from Germany you have with extraordinary hibit, A New Look: Hiram Halle’s cant contributions to their fields. to Switzerland in 1939, urgently unselfishness in such instances Life & Legacy, at the Pound Ridge Halle regularly hosted gatherings telegrammed Halle in May aided with word and deed, I turn Museum, on view until November. of the University in Exile faculty 1941, requesting a $2500 loan with confidence to you.” Halle The exhibit highlights the late Hi- at his properties in Pound Ridge, “to save important persons in promptly pledged to provide the ram Halle’s pivotal role in the devel- and the Museum exhibition fea- southern France.” Halle imme- funds requested. opment of Pound Ridge and its his- tures rare color film footage of diately wired Willstatter the full Halle was characteristically torical hamlet as well as his many one of these events from 1937. amount, cabling in return: “This modest about his generosity. and notable accomplishments as As word of Halle’s role as a I send without personal obliga- Years after Halle’s death, Alvin an American businessman, inven- benefactor of the University in tion by you as added contribu- Johnson, the director of the New tor, collector, philanthropist, hu- Exile spread and the persecution tion from me to this cause.” School, observed: “There are manitarian, and rescuer of Jewish of Jews in Nazi Germany intensi- Albert Einstein reached hundreds, indeed thousands of scholars and families. fied, he received requests to help out to Halle in 1939 looking for people who live and breathe the The sale of Universal Oil individuals and families hoping financial support for two broth- air of freedom, who owe their Products, the company Halle to flee Germany with increas- ers doing chemical research lives to Hiram. Most of them are had run since 1919, to a consor- ing frequency. In the late 1930s, at Hebrew University who had unaware of their debt. That fact tium of global oil companies for Halle helped arrange for US visas recently emigrated from Berlin never meant anything to Hiram.” $25,000,000 in 1931 spurred not and safe transfer out of Germany by way of Cambridge, writing: While the exhibit is open only Halle’s acquisitions of prop- to bring persecuted German ate Faculty of the New School) for a number of families from his “[I have come] to the conclu- to the public on Saturdays and erties in Pound Ridge but his scholars specializing in the so- eventually brought more than parents’ hometown of Wilmars, sion that a few thousand dollars Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., philanthropic activity, as well. cial sciences to the New School, 180 endangered European schol- Bavaria, personally providing af- that would be required for this private tours can be arranged Halle showed particular interest Halle swiftly pledged $120,000 ars, including many prominent fidavits and financial guarantees development…should be sup- for groups. The Pound Ridge in Jewish causes, and when Alvin (the equivalent of approximately economists, philosophers, and for several of them. Because of plied by such Jewish persons in Historical Society is located at Johnson, the director of the New $1,800,000 today) to cover the sociologists, to the United States, Halle’s business background in America who have an interest in 255 Westchester Avenue, Pound School in New York City, sent out entire cost of the first two years along with their families. Many the chemical industry, the sci- scientific chemistry. As you are Ridge. Contact (914) 764-4333 or an appeal for funds in April 1933 of the program. The University in of these professors continued on entific community also looked to the only person in this category info@poundridgehistori- to create a “University in Exile” Exile (later renamed the Gradu- to other American academic in- him for aid. Richard Willstatter, whom I know and as I am aware cal.org for information.

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The vibrant and To learn more about ship in this welcoming Reform to invite the new members to Rabbi Jeffrey C. Brown required. Those enrolling for relevant curriculum engages the school or to arrange a Jewish congregation for one various events and help them said, “During the three years the 2015-16 year will also enjoy children and provides a solid tour, contact Director Deb- year without having to com- to integrate into the Synagogue I have been at Scarsdale Syna- a 50% discount on member- foundation in Jewish learn- bie Erdheim at 914-693-4260 mit to full membership dues. community. In addition, and gogue, I have been impressed priced tuition for the 2016-17 ing. All classes are taught by or [email protected]. For A new member will be asked depending on interest, other with the hands-on approach year. This tuition benefit is experienced, dynamic teach- additional information about to give a “gift from the heart” of opportunities may include an of our lay leadership. They, available to all new students, ers, and the education is the Religious School, the Early any amount, as a sign of sincere informal private breakfast or the outstanding people on our regardless of the student’s deepened by frequent input Childhood Center, and many interest in exploring the mem- lunch with the Rabbi, the Can- membership committee and grade. Also, all parents of stu- from both Rabbi and Cantor. other activities at GHC, visit bership experience, beginning tor, the congregation’s Presi- other volunteers are 100% dedi- dents enrolled in the Religious The Religious School experi- www.g-h-c.org. with attendance at the High dent or another leadership vol- cated to making this innovative Holy Days services in the fall. unteer of their choice, a special new membership program a The “Welcoming Year” dinner with other Welcoming major success.” Northeast Jewish Center: Vibrant at 58 membership will admit new Year members, and participa- New member applica- congregants to any and all High tion in a “Sharing Shabbat” din- tions are now being accepted. Rabbi Craig Glasser Holy Days activities, including ner at a member’s home. For further information, per- of Northeast Jewish Cen- morning services on the first The Synagogue said its sons interested are invited to ter {NEJC} describes the day of Rosh Hashanah (Sep- Welcoming Year membership call Roberta Aronovitch, Exec- synagogue as “a little island tember 14th) and Yom Kippur, program reflects the congrega- utive Director, at 914-725-5175 of Yiddishkeit.” NEJC’s (September 23rd), as well as tion’s longstanding commit- or send an email to roberta@ members range in age from Kol Nidre on the evening before ment to diversity and inclusive- sstte.org. 2 years old to a member, of blessed memory, who passed away this summer at 104, and every age in be- tween. The congregation is diverse; it includes war veterans, Holocaust survi- vors, singles, married, divorced enjoyable ways including lun- lessons are free to an interested and widowed families. The tra- cheons, bonfires, concerts and public. ditional Shabbat service at NEJC barbecues that the Rabbi and Attracting new members includes Rabbi Glasser’s sermon Luba preside over. and their families is an impor- relating to the weekly Torah por- A new Hebrew School – tant goal for the Synagogue. tion and its relevancy in mem- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program has NEJC invites the public to come bers’ lives. Services at Northeast just begun at NEJC. Jeff Kelman, on a Shabbat to experience the Jewish Center, always end with a friend to NEJC, a distinguished shul. Everyone is invited to at- a Kiddush that includes wine, educational Jewish program di- tend a Kiddush, a monthly Lunch challah and cake to a full sit down rector with three decades of ex- and Learn and a rocking concert lunch that the Rabbi and his wife perience, has been instrumental to understand why NEJC is so Luba prepare. Amongst his many in developing Jewish education very young and vibrant at 58. talents, the Rabbi is also a pilot programs from Philadelphia to Northeast Jewish Center is and an OU mashgiach. New York, will pilot the new He- located at 11 Salisbury Road, Yon- An active Sisterhood and brew school (for ages 6 to 12). The kers. For more information, call Men’s Club help NEJC’s mem- Rabbi will give Bar/Bat Mitzvah 914-337-0268 and visit northeast- bers stay connected in many lessons. Both the school and the jewishcenter.org

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At Additionally, Trusts & Estates Trusts & Estates. has been named National one point he opened a magazine appointed him Chair Best Lawyers in America® President of FIDF. factory in the southern of the Elder Care Committee of has included him in its defini- Weintraub, 64, of city of Sderot, which their Editorial Advisory Board. tive guide to legal excellence Scarsdale, was elected has endured Hamas Krooks is past President of the in the U.S. in the field of Elder to the national leader- rocket attacks for National Academy of Elder Law Law and Trusts and Estates for ship position after being years, and helped em- Attorneys (NAELA), and past the ninth consecutive year. A deeply active in FIDF for Caption: (L to R) FIDF National Chairman Arthur Stark; FIDF ploy women who are Chair of the Elder Law and listing in Best Lawyers is wide- more than 13 years. This National President Peter Weintraub; FIDF National Chairman victims of domestic vi- Special Needs Section of the ly regarded by both clients and past March, Weintraub Emeritus Nily Falic; and FIDF National Director and CEO Maj. Gen. olence. When the fac- New York State Bar Associa- legal professionals as a signifi- chaired the 2015 FIDF (Res.) Meir Klifi-Amir at the 2015 FIDF National NY Gala Dinner. tory closed, Weintraub tion (NYSBA). cant honor conferred on a law- National New York Gala Dinner at ment, and generosity for the State used proceeds to support FIDF. He is President of the yer by his or her peers. the Waldorf Astoria, which raised of Israel and its soldiers serve as a “I am honored to serve as Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LLM, Board of Directors of The Arc Also, the Real Property, over $24 million for the educa- promise for his success as national president of FIDF. The brave and CELA, AEP of Westchester, the largest Trust & Estate Law Section of tional, cultural, recreational and president and the success of FIDF dedicated young men and women White Plains and Fishkill and agency in Westchester County the American Bar Association social needs of the brave men and for many years to come. May he go of the IDF give everything they have is the Chair of its Elder Law serving people with intellectu- (ABA) has appointed him as women of the IDF. from strength to strength.” to protect their country as well as and Special Needs Depart- al and developmental disabili- Liaison to the Commission on “Peter and his family have One of Weintraub’s first the wellbeing and security of Jews ment. He is a nationally promi- ties and their families. Law and Aging, to the Senior been an important part of FIDF for FIDF projects was to help build throughout the world,” said Wein- nent expert in all aspects of Krooks is a sought-after Lawyers Division and to the over 13 years. He has been a pillar recreational facilities at an IDF traub. “We at FIDF take seriously elder law, estate planning and expert on elder law, estate National Guardianship Net- of strength, a leader of FIDF’s spirit base in Israel, which today bears the Jewish mandate: kol yisrael are- special needs planning. planning and special needs work. In addition, the Section and its mission on behalf of Israel’s the names of his late parents. He vim zeh l’zeh, that all of us – keepers He is a member of the planning matters and has been has named him Group Vice- brave soldiers,” said FIDF National has also sponsored more than of the Jewish flame – are respon- Estate Planning Hall of Fame quoted in leading publications Chair of the Elder Law Dis- Director and CEO, Maj. Gen. (Res.) 70 IDF soldiers over the years sible for each other. I hope to build of the National Association of such as The Wall Street Jour- ability Planning and Bioethics Meir Klifi-­‐Amir. “I am delighted that with university tuition assis- up on the already enormous sup- Estate Planners & Councils nal, The New York Times and Group. Peter accepted the role of FIDF’s na- tance, through the FIDF IMPACT! port FIDF provides and encourage (NAEPC) and is the recipient Forbes, among others. Krooks is a founding part- tional president and am confident scholarship program. “When the many more to become part of the of an Accredited Estate Plan- Visit the firm’s website at ner of Littman Krooks LLP, that FIDF will flourish under his soldiers benefit from a program mission: Their job is to look after ner® Distinguished designa- www.littmankrooks.com. with offices in New York City, leadership. His deep love, commit- like this, it helps them realize Israel. Ours is to look after them.”

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KROOKS, CERTIFIED mean that they want to put ured out that she had made a “yes, I meant to sign a deed gressperson could admire). give you much more flexibil- ELDER LAW ATTORNEY the property in joint tenan- mistake -- she had meant, she when I did -- but things have It may not deal very well with ity and protection to ensure cy, with the client and three said, to sign a life estate deed changed and I no longer want the possibility that a child that your home ends up in We hear that request all children as co-owners? Or do so that her daughter would my daughter’s name on the dies before you do (would the hands of the people you the time. “I want to make it they mean that they want to receive the property easily at title to my house.” you want his share to go to want, when you want. easy for her when I die -- just continue to own the property her death. She hadn’t meant It is not clear what had his wife, his kids or back to put my daughter’s name on themselves, but have it pass to give her daughter a pres- changed between Cindi and your other children? What the deed,” client after client automatically to the three ent interest in the home. her daughter to make her if he remarries first? What if insists. When we resist, they sons on the client’s death? Cindi asked her daugh- want to change the title to he is in the process of getting think we are acting too much Because if they get us to put ter to sign over the interest the house. We can only re- a divorce?). But for Cindi, like lawyers. the property in joint tenancy, that Cindi had inadvertently port that we see similar who apparently had only one There are no statistics that is a completed gift now, given to her, but the daugh- concerns raised from time child and who intended her out there, but we think that not a contingent gift that be- ter refused. Cindi filed a law- to time -- often because fam- daughter to receive every- most of the time this ar- comes completed at death. suit to compel her daughter ily relationships change, or thing outright, it might well rangement works out just If the client decides in two to return the gifted interest, a parent decides a child’s in- have been the easiest and fine. But most of the time years to remove one of her but the court threw out her heritance should be protect- best answer. isn’t a very comfortable sons, or to sell the house, or lawsuit. The appellate court ed from spouses, children, or What’s another choice? Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., place to be. In addition, there to leave one son’s share to agreed, ruling that unless creditors. A trust. Trusts aren’t the an- is a founding partner of Litt- will almost certainly always his kids rather than his wife Cindi could show that the So, why not do a life es- swer to all problems, either, man Krooks LLP and has been be tax considerations that -- it’s too late. The deed has deed she had signed was ac- tate deed where you transfer but they can allow you to honored as one of the “Best need to be taken into account been done, as the saying ap- tually invalid (e.g.: not prop- your interest in your home maintain a certain amount of Lawyers” in America for each prior to making any deed propriately suggests. Any erly signed, not notarized to you kids when you die, but control over your property. of the last seven years. He is transfer. We counsel clients later change will require the correctly, or the product of you reserve a legal life estate They work quite well in many past President of the National about the risks of putting agreement -- and signatures duress or fraud) the lawsuit in the property while you instances, including if you Academy of Elder Law Attor- their children’s names on the -- of all three sons. was properly dismissed. Cin- are alive? While this may have more than one child, neys (NAELA) and past Presi- title to their property -- any In fact, there was a case di’s misunderstanding of the be an appropriate solution or a desire to benefit chil- dent of the New York Chapter property, but especially real on point several years ago. legal effect of the deed is not in many cases, it is not the dren and others unequally, of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also estate and most especially Cindi (not her real name) a legitimate basis on which best way to leave property to or a child with special needs, served as chair of the Elder the home -- while the client asked her lawyers (not our to invalidate the deed, said children who cannot handle creditors, an unhappy mar- Law Section of the New York is still alive. Let us try to ex- firm) to put her daughter’s the court. money, or who receive pub- riage or other reasons not State Bar Association. He has plain ourselves, and offer up name on her deed, and they Note that Cindi was ar- lic benefits. It can create to leave property to him or been selected as a “New York some alternatives. had prepared a deed trans- guing that she had signed a more trouble than benefit in her outright -- in all of those Super Lawyer” since 2006. First, what do clients ferring her beach-front sum- deed different from the one larger families (eight siblings cases a trust is more likely to Mr. Krooks may be reached at mean when they say some- mer home into joint tenancy she intended to sign. Her owning equal interests in a be the right answer for you. (914-684-2100) or by visiting thing like “put my three sons’ between her and her daugh- claim would have been even property can be a formula While trusts may involve a the firm’s website at www.el- names on the deed”? Do they ter. A decade later, she fig- weaker if she had argued for gridlock that even a Con- bit more legal work, they will derlawnewyork.com. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2015 — Elul 5775 - Tishrei 5776 • 21 Preparing for Back to School: It’s Not Just for Kids BRENDA HAAS, LMSW, EDM of the start of a new school year… crayons with the built-in sharp- and a new locker. The questions children’s and their own mixed prepare and practice school- the scents of clean classrooms, ener and my first-day-of-school swirl: who will be in my class, emotions. mode routines. Creating healthy As the relaxed summer days the coolness of the fall air, the outfit. With those memories where is my classroom and will I Parents, are you worried or structure and limits for children draw to a close, we intuitively school supply lists and the an- come reawakened emotions -- the get lost? apprehensive? Often, children can support and strengthen know it’s time to transition back ticipation. I remember being so challenges of adjusting to new The excitement of the new who are nervous and anxious their emotional well-being. It’s to school. We all have memories proud of my big box of 64 Crayola classmates, maybe a new school school year also brings some themselves, pick up their parents’ important to establish a predict- trepidation and a complicated intense emotions. If you are ex- able family schedule; homework blend of feelings for parents and periencing this normal reaction, zone; routines and policy; limited The Kitchen & Bath Insider© – The Kitchen at 5776 children, which is both a normal take a moment to tune in to your “screen time” including televi- BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D. , C.R. kitchen for 5777? (That’s year not during this stage. Do not rush this and expected response. During feelings. Be aware of your breath- sion, video games, internet and price). process! The more time you spend this transitional time, parents ing and remember that your feel- cell phone use; expected meal- I received a few requests to Since the unfortunate epi- planning, the happier you will be must support and help prepare ings are related to the unknown times; and bedtime rituals and run this article again, so here it is, sode in the garden, a select group with the outcome. their children, and foster healthy future. As a parent, it is important routines. as it seems like it was just yester- of dedicated artisans have devoted Once the layout of the cabi- coping skills and build resilience. to take time to engage in activities Parents should also share day when we celebrated Rosh Ha- their lives to create perfect kitch- nets and appliances has been com- If parents can recall their own to help reduce your stress and with their children the small joys shanah last year, listening for the ens. Time after time, these masters pleted to your satisfaction its time back-to-school memories, they create your own joy. Meditation, and memories of their own back sound of the shofar. On the anni- have blended space and families, to look inside each cabinet. Where can better empathize and be at- running, coffee with a friend or to school days. These shared im- versary of the creation of Adam and combining function and beauty, to are you going to put the Passover tuned to their children’s respons- yoga can help you feel more con- ages convey that we are truly Eve, and their first actions towards create their masterpieces. These dishes? It makes more sense to es to this exciting but potentially nected and present, with yourself present on this journey together. the realization of mankind’s role in artisans, now called Kitchen De- carefully plan what’s going where uneasy time. and with your child. Yes, it is inevitable that you will G-d’s world, it’s always good to re- signers, have broken down a re- before the cabinets are in place, and Almost every child ap- As the family prepares to soon fill the backpack, pack the count the story. modeling project into five distinct if necessary, revise the design to proaches the start of a new school go back to school, it’s essential lunches and take the requisite A long time ago, in a gar- steps: planning, designing, prepa- accommodate your needs. Simple year with some ambivalent, for parents to model calm, con- first-day photographs. But, as a den far, far away, a bright, young ration, construction and finishing things, like the glasses being stored conflicted feelings related to the fident and consistent behavior. parent, pause, take a moment to woman was tempted by an evil, touches. The age-old secret to cre- close to the dishwasher will save stress of the unknown territory Children benefit and thrive with reflect, remember…and smile. possessed reptile to go off her diet… ating the perfect scheme for your you valuable time, everyday, for the ahead. Similarly, parents also both warm encouragement and Our own awareness of this excit- and it spoiled everything. And, it kitchen is taking your time during rest of your kitchen’s life! Unlike may be worried about their chil- realistic performance expecta- ing and complex time can foster a wasn’t enough that she consumed the planning and designing stages. plates, which can be stacked when dren’s transition to a new school tions. Parents can acknowledge more open, honest and support- a forbidden piece of fruit. To make The initial planning stage primarily moved, you can only carry two district, prior social issues, dif- that there may be challenges in ive presence with our children. matters worse, she made her hus- involves your own research. Estab- glasses at a time so store them with- ficult separations or upcoming the year ahead but that they are Ms. Haas is Coordinator of band eat it too. G-d was not too lish a budget that you’re comfort- in arm’s length of the dishwasher. academic challenges. Busily pre- confident in their child’s coping Guiding Parents through Services pleased and so he punished the able with (and then deduct 10% of We can all thank A & E for paring concretely for the return capacities. Be sure to validate (GPS), a program of Westchester young couple severely. Not only it for unforeseen expenses). Next, having to go through this process, to the classroom, parents can your child’s feelings. Jewish Community Services. She were Adam and Eve evicted, they analyze your existing situation and and of course don’t forget the snake often overlook addressing their Additionally, families can can be reached at 761-0600 X318. were forced to start preparing the make a list of what you would like to (who was also punished). However, very food they ate. And, their kids, change. Do you need more storage if you take your time and plan your when they came along, weren’t too area? Do you need more counter new kitchen carefully, preparing happy about the living situation ei- space? What types of appliances meals (which we were never meant ther. They developed their own self- would you like included in the new to do) will be much easier and more esteem issues, but that’s another kitchen, etc.? Pick up some kitchen enjoyable. L’Shana Tova! story. 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