December 27, 2019-January 2, 2020 Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton Volume XLVIII, Number 52 BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK BD luncheon luncheon to feature talk about Jewish presence in Brazil On Saturday, January 11, and my grandfather, a historian.” Chatham University in Pittsburgh, with a month after Shabbat morning services, Beth David’s Luncheon Speak- Born and raised in Sao Paulo, double major in fiction and in children’s and is open to the community. There is er series will feature Roberta Borger was active in its Jewish writing, and a concentration in travel writ- no charge for the luncheon. Since the Borger, who will give a talk community. She was a student ing. She subsequently moved to Bingham- monthly series’ continuation depends on titled “Growing Up in Two through middle school at the ton, where she is currently completing her the generosity of contributors, Beth David Worlds: From Sao Paolo, Brazil, Chaim Nachman Bialik Brazil- Ph.D. in English and creative writing. Her welcomes and appreciates donations to to Binghamton, NY.” Borger ian-Israeli School. Her family poems and short stories have appeared in the Luncheon Fund in order to keep the will speak about the history of belonged to the Israeli-Paulista The Acentos Review, The Brooklyn Voice, program going. Donations can be made in Jewish presence in Brazil, as Congregation and she was a Lux and other literary magazines. honor of or in memory of someone, or to well as share her life story. A member of its youth group which “Roberta has a wealth of knowledge,” mark a special occasion. Those wishing an Brazilian citizen and resident of met every Saturday for activities, organizers say. “She is our first speaker acknowledgment to be sent to the person Sao Paulo, she will discuss her Roberta Borger lectures, discussions and events. from Brazil and we look forward to finding being honored or to the family of someone personal experiences growing up In 2006, Borger spent a se- out more about Jewish life there, as well being remembered can indicate that, along Jewish in a country known for its mixture mester at Tel Aviv University after receiv- as her own personal experiences within with the necessary information. Donations of cultures, traditions and influences. ing a Masa scholarship, which is given by that community.” can be sent to Beth David Synagogue, 39 “What was it like growing up Jewish in the government of Israel and the Jewish Beth David’s luncheon speaker series Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905, Brazil, where Jewish roots trace back to the Agency for Israel, through contributions of takes place the second Saturday of the Attention: Luncheon Fund. 16th century?” organizers of the luncheon the Jewish Federations of North America asked. “Has integration always been peace- and Keren Hayesod-UIA. She is also the ful? Has assimilation become one of the recipient of an award for scholastic merit biggest threats to Judaism? And now, with from the Armando Alvares Penteado Foun- TI/TC adult ed. program on the newly-elected far-right president, has dation. After receiving her bachelor’s degree the perception of Judaism changed? These in screenwriting from Anhembi Morumbi are a few of the questions that Borger will University in Sao Paulo, Borger moved Jan. 12 to discuss Mussar address in her talk.” to the U.S. in 2008 and obtained a second The Adult Education Com- includes readings and discussion “I have always loved studying about bachelor’s degree in creative writing from mittee of Temple Israel and questions, maintaining a journal, religions,” Borger said. “It’s a passion in- SUNY Purchase. In 2014, she received her Temple Concord will host a meeting with a partner for a herited from my great-grandfather, a rabbi, master of fine arts in creative writing from program on Sunday, January study session and then meeting 12, at 10 am, at Temple Israel. as a group to contemplate and Rabbi Geoffrey Brown will reflect on the text. U.S. State Dept. offers provide an introduction to the Mussar, in the words of Mus- Jewish spiritual path of Mussar. sar Institute founder Alan Mo- Mussar has been described as rinis, “shows us how to realize grant for project to combat a study of Jewish ethics. There our highest spiritual potential, is a cost of $5 per person for including an everyday experi- the breakfast. Rabbi Geoffrey Brown ence infused with happiness, antisemitism in Europe Brown has been leading an trust and love.” By JNS staff Examples include, but aren’t limited to, ongoing Mussar class at Temple Israel for To make a reservation, contact Tammy (JNS) – The U.S. State Department is “training and resources to law enforcement, the past several months. Mussar study em- Kunsman [email protected] or offering a $1 million grant to combat an- lawyers, judges, CSOs, vulnerable commu- ploys a variety of approaches to internaliz- 723-7461. Reservations would be appre- tisemitism in Europe. nities and others in the legal or advocacy ing Jewish values. The course itself has been ciated by Wednesday, January 8, in order The department’s Bureau of Democra- sector on current laws regarding hate crimes described as “an immersion process,” and to have sufficient food. cy, Human Rights and Labor is partnering and anti-discrimination, including national with the special envoy for monitoring and and international standards of antisemitic combating antisemitism “to counter the hate crime; identifying and prosecuting cas- rise of antisemitism in Europe as mani- es; providing victim support; and strategies Happy Hanukkah fested through hate crimes such as acts of to engage with local Jewish communities physical violence, desecration of religious to both prevent and respond to antisemitic community sites and religion-based dis- hate crimes.” crimination. Combating antisemitism is part The program could also include “creating of promoting religious freedom globally,” national or regional networks of legal sector said the department in an announcement actors trained in prosecuting cases and sup- on December 13. porting victims”; “engaging law students on The project would be between two and four identifying and responding to antisemitic years long, according to the announcement. hate crimes”; “monitoring implementation DRL would support the initiative “ by strength- of local and national laws, including court- ening the legal sector to identify, respond and case monitoring and reporting abuses to prosecute crimes related to antisemitic hate national, regional and international bodies focusing on physical violence, desecration of to hold governments and law-enforcement religious community sites and religion-based accountable”; and “engaging in strategic lit- discrimination in three to five countries in the igation to set case-law precedent regarding Europe region,” stated the department. antisemitic hate crime.”
A memorial stone at the site of an old Jewish synagogue in the French city of Strasbourg The Hillel Academy fourth-fifth-graders posed in front of the Hanukkah display. was vandalized in March, following the February 19 discovery of swastikas on 80 Clockwise: Mika Friedman, Mushky Chein, Thea Yarkony, Aaron Sambursky, Shai gravestones in a Jewish cemetery in the village of Quatzenheim, also near the border Yarkony and Shmulik Slonim. (See more photos on page 5.) with Germany. (Photo by EJP) INSIDE THIS ISSUE Chanukah News in the sciences News in brief... Special Sections Area congregations announce FDA OKs Israeli blood test Jerusalem Youth Orchestra to Legal Notices...... 4 Chanukah celebrations; Israel’s device; common zip software perform at Carnegie Hall; “Zionist Health Care Greetings...... 5, 6-7 largest hanukiah; kids’ recipes. can calculate entropy; and more. Innovation” grant; and more. Safe Driving...... 8-9 ...... Page 5, 6 and 10 ...... Page 11 ...... Pages 3 and 12 Classifieds...... 12 Page 2 - The Reporter December 27, 2019-January 2, 2020 Opinion Marginalizing womanhood and Judaism on campus By Bianca Kermani the sciences. At my social-justice-focused college, I was me as a Zionist since national organizer Linda Sarsour had (JNS) – In 1851, Sojourner Truth – abolitionist, femi- provided a platform to engage in dialogue for issues that declared that Zionists cannot be feminists. So I did not nist and former slave – delivered her pivotal speech titled held importance for me: gun control, for instance. As a go. In March, I was asked to leave our university’s March “Ain’t I a Woman?” at the Women’s Rights Convention Persian American, I was able to find friends that shared for Our Lives because students did not believe pro-Israel in Akron, OH. She shared her strife, her struggle and her the culture, could speak with me in Farsi and made me rhetoric was in agreement with the values of gun-control ever-growing frustration with society and government alike. feel more at home. Yet as close to these groups as I was, legislation. So I conversed, acknowledged defeat and left. Just released from the oppressive grasp of slavery, she my Zionist identity would immediately compromise our In May, I learned of Sojourner Truth – the abolitionist, the sought to achieve and prosper. As a woman and a femi- relationships. Once I became open about my support for the feminist, the former slave who, with her various identities nist, she supported the suffrage movement that had been Jewish state, relationships completely shifted. As a woman, – found unity and not contrast. She found complementary avalanching into national advancement with great speed. I was shamed for not standing with my female Palestinian values in the various parts of her, not antitheses. My second Yet as fast as they had been moving, they had been leaving peers. As someone in Thurgood Marshall College – one year, I did not flee even when conversations met a state of behind members of their cause they believed were not of of the six undergraduate colleges at the University of “agree to disagree.” I did not let others convince me that the same group. In the eyes of the rest of the women in California, San Diego – I had to now fight for my seat at my identity was invalid because of the socially constructed attendance at this convention in Ohio, So- theories that it was a contradiction to others. journer was not a person of concern for their At my social-justice-focused college, I was provided a platform From fear of excluding others, whose cause. As a black woman, she was excluded to engage in dialogue for issues that held importance for identity may be popularized as a contradiction from women’s rights causes. to my own, we are excluding others. From Despite her passion and yearning to see a me: gun control, for instance. ...Once I became open about fear of excluding women from the polls, United States overflowing with gender equality my support for the Jewish state, relationships completely women were excluding their sisters of color. legislation, she was not deemed as “one of”; shifted. As a woman, I was shamed for not standing with my The advancement of marginalized groups are instead, she was “them.” She was essentially female Palestinian peers. ...I had to now fight for my seat at leaving behind those of their own causes, excluded from the advancements of one of her marginalizing them even more. identities on the basis of societal rejection of the table when discussing issues of immigration, apartheid Sojourner Truth did not stand by as other another. Imagine: a woman unable to advance and equality; I was depicted as a supporter of the problem. American women were voting in the polls. as a woman because she happens to also be Nearly 200 years later, we cannot stand idly black – identities serving as obstructions for the expression the table when discussing issues of immigration, apartheid by and blindly claim that this is the time of our minority of other identities. and equality; I was depicted as a supporter of the problem. groups. As a proud Jew and Zionist, a descendant of one College students today are welcomed to their campuses As a member of the Persian community, a number of my the most persecuted groups in the history of humankind, with droves of student organizations hurling fliers at them. countrymen regarded me as a traitor – not a true Persian, a first-generation American to refugee parents from an- Our universities, especially mine, pride themselves on values not a true college student, not a true woman. tisemitism-riddled Iran and a student at the University of of inclusivity, equity and diversity. As a college student and It was as if someone had etched “Zionism” on my fore- California, San Diego, I beg the rest of my campus, soci- first-generation American, I am no stranger to balancing my head. This was my only identity – a clear contradiction to ety and country not to advance without me. Do not leave mix of identities and juggling them in the various groups anything else I thought myself to be. My other identities me behind! As Sojourner pleaded, “Ain’t I a woman? A with which I spend my time. For the most part, I am accept- were no longer valid. Even some Jewish students who had daughter of immigrants? An American?” ed – at least, at first. fallen prey to villianization imposed on them had felt no Bianca Kermani is a third-year international studies-lin- I soon came to realize that our campus had opportunities shame in shaming me. My relationship with the various parts guistics and global health double major with a minor in that represented my identities and advocated for their ad- of myself became stranger, as if my campus’ interpretation general biology, studying on a premedical school track at vancements. As a woman, the Women’s Center advocated of me had made me a stranger to myself. the University of California, San Diego. She is the 2019-20 for my advancement in the medical field as a student of In January, the Women’s March had nationally excluded CAMERA fellow representing UC San Diego. In My Own Words Spending money RABBI RACHEL ESSERMAN, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
It felt like odd timing to finally start reading a collection the use of discretionary funds: money donated, for example, the child knows that if he doesn’t eat the marshmallow of short essays, “Latest Readings,” by Clive James. The for holidays that is given with no restrictions on its use. My immediately, then, in five minutes, the marshmallow might review copy had been accidentally sent to me in 2015 (as friend thinks the money should be spent carefully – perhaps be gone. Think about that for a minute: a child might lose far as I can discover, James is not Jewish) and sat on my to ease grocery bills over a number of weeks or saved for the little they have if they don’t eat/spend it immediately to-read pile since then. Shortly after beginning the book, emergencies. I think, if the money is gift, they have the because the adults in their lives might take what little I saw that James passed away at the end of November, a right to use it however they wish, even if it means taking a they have. So, if you feel the future is uncertain and the few days after I started his work. James’ opening essay trip, eating at an expensive restaurant or other purposes my world is not steady or dependable, you might grab what noted how sick he was, so his death was not a surprise. His friend considers frivolous and unwise. you can and enjoy it now, and worry about an uncertain death brought to mind the one other work of James’ I’d What gave me an appreciation of why people spend future when it arrives. read: his novel “The Silver Castle,” which was published money in ways my friend considers foolish comes from The irony of my thinking that it’s OK for people to in the 1990s. The story, which focuses on the Bollywood having read “The Silver Castle.” Most of the plot is fuzzy spend money on something they love is that I’m a saver. film industry, greatly influenced my thinking about the in my mind since I read it so long ago, but what stood out But if I had very little money and someone gave me a gift, different ways people spend money. was this: People who have never had much money don’t feel I’d really have to debate if I would put it aside to use as His influence helps explain the debates I’ve had with a they can count on having that money in the future. Therefore, needed or enjoy something – dinner out, the books I’ve friend who works in social services about how people should they believe it’s better to spend it on something they can wanted to buy – rather than using it to ease my daily life. spend the funds given them. Most of the time they have no enjoy now, rather than saving it for future expenses. After The $50 wouldn’t make that much of a difference if it’s option: the money for doctor bills, rent, medicine etc. is given all, they don’t know what the future holds and the money spread over five weeks of grocery shopping, but it would directly to the person or business owed. Both of us feel that may go to waste or be lost if they don’t spend it right now. make for a decent one-time shopping spree. made great sense because it removes any temptation that the I was reminded of this difference in monetary philosophy Is there a right way or wrong way to spend and/or money will be put to a different use. Where we differ is in when reading an article recently about why poor children save money? That’s hard to say. After all, my financial don’t generally do as well on the marshmallow test. For decisions have been questioned because I am a saver, not those who are unfamiliar with this research, it’s based on an investor. That means that I don’t receive much interest a simple test. Children are placed in a room that contains on the money I have, but I also haven’t lost any in stock Correction a plate holding one marshmallow. Before leaving the room market fluctuations. Yes, some people make up money lost In the December 20 issue of The Reporter, the Jewish for a short period of time, the researcher says that if the over a period of years, but others I’ve known have never Family Service Chanukah greeting ad on page 12 mistak- child doesn’t eat the marshmallow, he will receive a second recovered those funds. I have to admit that my philosophy enly noted Roz Antoun was JFS director. She retired in the marshmallow when the researcher returns. The children of money comes from my family: it was what I learned spring and Rose Shea is the new JFS director. who wait for the second marshmallow are thought to do from my parents and from being raised in a middle class Also, on page 11, the holiday greeting from the Preus better in school and work than children who are unable to atmosphere. That’s why I so appreciated “The Silver family was missing the name Ari. wait. The bias occurred when the researchers didn’t con- Castle.” It taught me that people look and act differently The Reporter apologizes for the errors and any confusion sider why a child might eat the marshmallow immediately: because of their circumstances. It also made me extremely they may have caused. some children’s lives are so precarious and unstable that grateful for the benefits I’ve received.
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Editorial/News Regular weekly deadline is noon, Wednesday, for the following week’s newspaper. www.thereportergroup.org December 27, 2019-January 2, 2020 Page 3 - The Reporter NEWS IN BRIEF BD Sisterhood meeting on Jan. 8 Beth David Sisterhood will meet on Wednesday, January “ Come, learn and share your knowledge,” said organizers From JNS.org 8, at 1 pm, at the Binghamton Historical Society in the of the event. “Some of our members’ memories go back 60 Jerusalem youth orchestra selected Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton. years, and we’ll also be addressing contemporary issues.” Attendees will gather in the main lobby. The guided tour The winter storm date for the event is Tuesday, February to perform at Carnegie Hall will last about an hour. 5, at 1 pm. Jerusalem’s Hassadna Wind Orchestra has been selected to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall in April as part of the New York International Music Festival. The teen orchestra, consisting of 48 high school students, is one of BD Sisterhood meeting featured six ensembles from around the world selected to perform at the New York venue. At the festival, Hassadna will compete with orchestras from the Czech Republic, Poland and the Federation executive director United States. “The festival will take our young musicians on an unforgettable musical and human journey. It will be At right: Beth special for us to represent Israel in the most beautiful way we David Sisterhood’s know,” said the orchestra’s artistic director, Ronit Berman, December 11 meeting Real Estate Services as reported by The Jerusalem Post. Clarinetist Naor Akuba, featured a presentation 18, said, “All the greatest musicians in the world played at by Shelley Hubal, SUZANNE L. KRAUSE Licensed Real Estate Broker Carnegie Hall. I cannot believe that we will be next in line. 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When the plot failed, the suspects began planning another attack, this time using poison gas, according to Australian authorities. They were arrested in the early planning stages. According to the report, Israel claimed in 2018 to have tipped off Australia about the plot, revealing that the intelligence came from its secretive Unit 8200, which Shelley Hubal addressed the Beth David Sisterhood, deals with signals intelligence. The judge in the case said the introducing herself, presenting her ideas for the Jewish unwitting brother had been targeted by the others because of Federation’s role in the larger Jewish community and his drinking, clubbing and gambling, and because he was gay. asking for feedback. Prince Charles to visit Israel, “occupied” Palestinian territories Real Estate Services (Israel Hayom via JNS) – Britain’s Prince Charles has accepted an invitation by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to SUZANNE L. take part in the Fifth World Holocaust Forum at Yad Vashem KRAUSE in Jerusalem in January. The event, titled “Remembering the Licensed Real Estate Broker Holocaust, Fighting Anti-Semitism,” is a joint project by the World Holocaust Forum Foundation and Yad Vashem. Sched- Cell: 607.760.3366 th uled for Jan. 23, it will commemorate the 75 anniversary of O ce: 607.772.1177 the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp Fax: 607.772.2435 and make a clear statement that antisemitism has no place in global society. Rivlin said that the upcoming forum will be [email protected] taking place at a “very important historical moment … with the voices of Holocaust denial and antisemitism once again rising.” howardhanna.com He added that no quarter would be given to any individuals, organizations, politicians or heads of state who “falsified the L-r: Cathy Velenchik, Beth David Sisterhood’s co-president, truth” or tried to ensure that the Holocaust was forgotten. called the meeting to order and Susan Hubal, recording British Ambassador to Israel Neil Wigan said he was pleased secretary, read the minutes of the November meeting. that the prince had accepted Rivlin’s invitation and that on his upcoming visit would “see a bit more of Israel.” The United Kingdom also revealed that the prince’s itinerary will include a visit to the “occupied” Palestinian territories, where he will be a guest of Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas. A new website is coming! 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For the past several years, I’ve written a year-end, him hired by an American university. After leaving with “Wunderland” two-part book review to catch up on the number of Miri’s fiancé, Yuri, in search of the information he needs How much should people sacrifice for the good of novels about World War II that multiply on my to-read to complete his mathematical equations, Vanya plans to their nation? Are individuals more or less important than pile. Although I was expecting to do the same for this meet Miri and their grandmother, and then sneak out of the general good? And what if those sacrifices include year, something different happened. One book that I the country with them. Unfortunately, plans go awry. In- destroying the ones we love? Those questions are explored thought was about World War II actually took place stead of traveling with their grandmother, Miri sets out to in “Wunderland” by Jennifer Cody Epstein (Crown Pub- in Russia just as World War I was beginning. Then I find her brother with the aid of Sasha, a wounded soldier lishers), which takes place in New York City in 1989 and in realized two works that reference World War II actually she’s rescued. With communication difficult and enemies Berlin during the Nazi era. The answers to these questions take place after the war. This led me to expand a bit looking for Miri and her brother, the question becomes affect more than one generation. the time period covered. What all of the novels have in whether each will be successful in their search. Will Vanya Ava Fisher is upset to learn that her estranged mother, Ilse, common is their view of Jewish life during periods of solve his scientific riddle? Will Sasha serve as an aid or a has died. Her death leave unanswered the many questions crisis: no matter where they live, war is never good for hindrance? Most important, will the siblings escape from Ava has about the past. Ilse refused to speak of her work the Jewish community. a land that permits its citizens to persecute and murder its during World War II or talk about her relationship to Ava’s “A Bend in the Stars” Jewish population? unknown father. Why was Ava placed in an orphanage In pre-World War I Russia, it wasn’t easy to be Jewish. This brief outline of the plot doesn’t do justice, though, after her grandparents died? Why did it take so long for In fact, German Jews were thought to be far luckier, at least to the novel’s depth of character. Vanya and Miri’s passion her mother to claim her once the war ended? Even more according to Rachel Barenbaum’s “A Bend in the Stars” for their work plays an important role in their lives. Vanya puzzling are the letters included in the package announcing (Grand Central Publishing). Some Russian Jews were lives and breathes science. Although Miri loves her fian- her mother’s death. They are addressed to Renate Bauer, protected – those who were considered “useful” to the cé, she also dreams of being a surgeon – of being able to someone whose name is completely unfamiliar to Ava. state. Even so, Vanya Abramov knows that his colleagues save lives. Both Yuri and Sasha are keeping secrets that Who is Renate and why did Ilse write her letters that she and students at the university consider him a Jew before show just how horrible life can be for Jews in Russia. In knew she was never going to send? they think of him as a mathematician. However, not even fact, underlying the whole story is the precarious nature What Ava doesn’t know is that her mother and Renate being useful may save Vanya when the czar of Russia needs of Jewish life in that country, a place where the members were once great friends. In fact, the two were practically cannon fodder for his war against Germany. Vanya and his of the Jewish community are considered blameworthy no inseparable until Ilse became enamored with the Nazi sister, Miri, realize that it’s time to leave the country with matter how and where they live. cause. She is drawn to the Nazis because they make her their only living relative, their grandmother, even though “A Bend in the Stars” is a tale of heroes and cowards, a feel her life has meaning and purpose. Renate, too, wants this will prevent Miri, a physician, from becoming Russia’s story filled with love and passion. This dramatic work will to be part of that world until she learns her own family’s only woman surgeon. keep readers on the edge of their seats as they quickly turn secret – that her father is Jewish. Ilse so believes in the Vanya’s great hope is to solve a question about Ein- pages to discover how the different plot elements finally cause that she abandons her friend – at least, in public, stein’s theory of relativity, something he believes will get come together. See “War” on page 8
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December 27, 2019-January 2, 2020 Page 5 - The Reporter Hanukkah andHag Kasher more Ve atSameach Hillel Academy
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Happy Passover. L’Shanah Next year may we all be free! Rabbi Moshe Shmaryahu and pre-kindergarten-first grade students posed in front of a display of hanukiyot and At rightThe andWolff above: Family On NovemberTovah 6, Hillel Academy students’ Hanukkah-themed art. students visited Vestal Fire Station 4, on the Vestal Parkway.Michael The & field Wendy trip consistedTikatevu of an hour-long tour and presentation.Aaron & Carly The presentation included a review of fire safetyEmily rules & Melissa and a show-and-tell of fire equipment. Brenda Schlaen, Randy Friedman Ronald Sacks & Ilene Pinsker Ellie, Mika and Zohar
Wishing the Happy Rosh Hashanah May you be inscribedcommunity a in the Book of LifeHappy for good health, peace,Passover The Wolff Family Happy May theand candles prosperity. Michael & Wendy on our menorahsThe Philips Family Aaron & Carly Ronald Sacks & Ilene Pinsker Emily & Melissa Passover light the way The second- and third-graders posed in front of the Hanukkah display. Clockwise: Meyer Knapp, Moussia , to world peace. Slonim, Sloane Weinstein, Micah Yarkony and Shternie Brenda Schlaen Randy Fr iedman Chein. Jonathan,Ellie, IlkaMika & and Juliana Zoha rKloss Charles & Paula Rubin and Family May peace, Israel’s largest happiness, and menorah now in Sderot Happy From our familygood health By JNS staff be with you (JNS) – A giant Hanukkah menorah (hanukiah) was in- to yours,throughout the Wishing Everyone a augurated in the southern Israeli city of Sderot on December Chanukah New Year. 17 at an event attended by Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog and Sderot Mayor Alon David. The Wolff Family Happy Chanukah! Michael &Happy Wendy & Healthy The Philips Family The 12 meter-high menorah, the largest in Israel, was Ronald Sacks & donated by the Dutch organization Christians for Israel Aaron & CarlyNew Year (or CVI) to show solidarity with residents of towns near Emily & Melissa Ilene Pinsker the Gaza border. The event was also attended by Dutch Chief Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs and CVI Chairman Pim van der Hoff, whose organization is also committed, through Jonathan, Ilka & Juliana Kloss Keren Hayesod, to supporting Jewish Agency programs for Gaza-border residents. Herzog said at the event that “this huge hanukiah that made its way to Sderot all the way from the Netherlands is a symbol of the tremendous support Gaza border residents also receive from friends of Israel across the globe. The Wishing Everyone a solidarity that members of Christians for Israel wanted to express with Sderot and the surrounding communities is Happy Chanukah heart-warming. Let’s all hope the light of candles brings resilience and quiet to all who live here. The Jewish Agency will continue to support Gaza border residents, together with our partners at the Jewish Federations of North America Wishing the and Keren Hayesod.” community a Happy Jonathan, Ilka & Juliana Kloss Chanukah The Philips Family
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The Hanukkah menorah in Sderot. (Photo courtesy of the Steven & Sandra Malkin and family Jewish Agency) ÊVisit us on the web at www.thereportergroup.org Page 6 - The Reporter December 27, 2019-January 2, 2020 Kids in the kitchen light up Hanukkah By Ethel G. Hofman plastered up the sides of the baking dish? The results are (JNS) – Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is one of good enough to eat, and there’s always that satisfied look those holidays that takes over everything. The pantry of “I made it myself.” overflows with bottles of oil and baking ingredients To a sweet and Happy Hanukkah! at the ready, kids decorate the house with dreidels and Broccoli Tree Soup (Dairy) chocolate gelt coins, the menorahs get dusted off, and Serves 2 there are whispers of gift requests. This year, the eight- This is one way to get them to eat greens. My toddlers day affair started on the night of December 22 and lasts always called broccoli florets “trees.” through Monday, December 30 – later on the American Cook’s Tips: Cut florets into smaller florets. At a pinch, calendar than usual, but always falling on the 25th of the use prepared mac-and-cheese from the market. Hanukkah “Menorah.” (Photo by Ethel G. Hofman) Jewish month of Kislev. 1 cup macaroni, cooked For grandparents, parents and kids, it’s the perfect cup grated cheese Jammy Pennies (Pareve) opportunity to relax, talk and learn. Spending quality 1-1½ cups vegetarian broth Makes 9-12 time together is a life skill, as is spending time in the About cup broccoli florets Cook’s Tips: No need to remove crusts. No cookie-cutter? kitchen. And there’s more to it than just measuring Place the cooked macaroni into a medium saucepan. Use a juice glass. Use any favorite preserves. Substitute and mixing – health, science, math, nutrition and even Stir in the cheese and 1 cup broth. margarine for peanut butter. If not eaten immediately, cover family history are all involved. Before beginning to Heat over medium heat to melt cheese. Do not boil. with plastic wrap and chill. handle food, make sure to wash hands and roll up your Add more broth, if desired. 3-4 slices whole-wheat bread sleeves. Grandparents can tell the story of a particular Stir in the tiny broccoli florets and heat through. 2 Tbsp. softened peanut butter dish or baked good handed down through generations. Pour into bowls and serve. 2-3 Tbsp. preserves, any flavor Then there are the questions: Why does a cake rise? How Hanukkah “Menorah” (Dairy) Lay bread slices on a cutting board. Spread thinly with many quarters make a whole cup? Which ingredient Serves 9 peanut butter, then with preserves. goes in first? How long do you mix? Fine motor skills Besides lighting the candles on the menorah, it’s fun to Cut out with a small cookie-cutter, about 1½ inches in are practiced through kneading, mixing, whisking and make one that’s good enough to eat. size. Don’t worry if circles include crusts. Arrange on a all the actions used in preparing something they love Cook’s Tips: Adults should shred lettuce for little platter and serve. to do (and better yet, love to eat). kids. Microwave cream cheese 15-20 seconds for easy Chocolate Haystacks (Pareve) If you’re cooking with little ones, adult supervision is spreading. Stack 4 to 5 slices bread on a cutting board Makes 8-10 mini stacks needed, especially with tasks related to the stove or oven. and trim crusts. Save crusts for cheese sticks (recipe Cook’s Tips: Set bowl on a kitchen towel so that it doesn’t Other recipes are so easy that they can attempt to do it below). Instead of carrots, quartered small strawberries slide while stirring. Instead of shredded wheat, substitute themselves. So what if the bread rolls for the “Menorah may be used for flames. corn flakes. Spoon into paper mini-muffin cups instead of Candles” are squashed or the “Wacky Cake” mixture is 9 slices whole-wheat or white thin-sliced bread a baking sheet. 3-4 Tbsp. cream cheese 2 Tbsp. margarine, cut in pieces 2-3 baby carrots, sliced on diagonal about ¼-inch thick 2 Tbsp. honey 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 Tbsp. sugar Lay bread slices on a board. Spread thinly with cream 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder cheese. 1½ cups shredded wheat, coarsely crushed Roll each one up like a jelly roll. Press lightly. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick baking spray. Set Arrange on a large platter or board to resemble candles. aside. Insert a carrot slice at top of each “candle” to resemble Place margarine and honey in a medium microwave-safe flame. bowl. Microwave 45 seconds. Stir. 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