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VOL. 8, NO. 13 MARCH 27, 2009 | 2 NISSAN 5769 A TIME OF TRANSITION HAGGADAH HIGHLIGHTS WELCOME TO OCEANSIDE David Seidemann The Kosher Bookworm Concierge program attracts new families Page 5 Page 10 Page 11

IN MY VIEW Abuse victims Reporting sexual abuse speak out BY MICHAEL ORBACH

Esther Malka's story began when she was nine, when her brother Reuven touched her at the pool. BY DAVID MANDEL Later that night he crept into her bedroom. Over the next nine years the sexual abuse escalated. She put a here is legislation under consider- lock on her door but her brother took down the door. ation specifically to extend the She began sleeping on the couch in the living room in statute of limitations on reporting her clothing. When she told her parents about the abuse, T sexual abuse until the victim sur- her parents, wary about shidduchim for her three broth- vivor is 28 years old. My colleagues and ers and younger sister, sent her to live with a family in I at OHEL agree with and support this Monsey. They refused to blame her brother; her father legislation. went so far as to explain that it was not her brother's This is consistent with a long held fault since, ‘boys have more tyvas, desires, than girls.’ belief that many victims do not disclose At nineteen she began engaging in self-destructive initially, or for many years. Reasons behaviors. Her grandparents, tired of seeing Esther suf- include fear of the offender, shame on a fer, eventually took her to live with them in Baltimore. personal level as Now at thirty, Esther, a pretty girl with black hair and well as how oth- blue eyes, has little to do with her parents. She leads a ers will react to normal life, working as an assistant at a medical clinic. them, stigma HANC wins basketball championship She says that the stigmatization she felt from her family, ”Every child is associated with The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC) Assistant Coach Richie Hochhauser. and from her orthodox community, finally prompted her being victimized, to speak publicly this past Sunday at an event dedicated a universe, and won the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School The North Shore Hebrew Academy girls varsity and for many, the to sexual abuse awareness. the protection strong belief that Basketball League (MYHSBL) Varsity Basketball beat Ramaz, 51-46, to capture their own champi- "I want the stigma to be on my brother and my fam- it will affect their Championship, defeating the Yeshivah of Flatbush, onship during last Sunday’s series. In the JV match- ily. I want the stigma to be on the community that of every child chances of find- 54-42, at Lawrence High School on Sunday in front ups the amazing HAFTR Lady Hawks successfully threatened me to be quiet," said Esther, who asked that must always be ing a mate in of 2,000 fans. defended their title and preserved their perfect her last name not be used in print, "They abused me and marriage (shid- The Hurricanes’ winning effort was led by season, undefeated 13 times, with a 36-26 win over they made me feel like I did something wrong." our absolute duchim). This is Benjamin Ritholtz with 21 points, Daniel Kirshblum the Kushner Cobras, who had also been undefeated, The event was organized by the Jewish Board of priority... We not only true in with 9 points and 11 assists, Michael Hurtes with 9 thus far. The boys junior varsity final was won by Advocates for Children, a group that works to promote the Jewish points and Seth Hochhauser with 13 rebounds. The Heschel, narrowly defeating Flatbush, 37-35. legislation safeguarding children in parochial schools, must support (Orthodox) com- HANC team was coached by Elliot Steinmetz and and took place at Congregation Ohab Tzedek on the munity, but it is and strengthen popular belief in See ABUSE, Page 7 our victims, not other cultures as well. stigmatize In fact, we posit that the them.“ statute of limita- Off-season Aliyah tions can extend even further, beyond age 28. Off to Israel, alone, to start a new life This can act as an BY BARUCH SPIER taking in the nightlife. Then he important deterrent and safety net to packed three suitcases and board- report and prosecute, as well as prevent Until last week, 28-year-old ed a flight to Israel. The Rock It Roper jump rope team is the only one in the future occurrence of sexual abuse. Edo Gaash enjoyed the American Gaash flew to Israel with a country for Orthodox Jewish competitors. That most perpetrators are not life. He worked in information Nefesh B’Nefesh group of 37 olim jailed is not a Jewish problem. As I have Photo by Baruch Spier technology, lived in his parents’ last Tuesday, who traveled on a previously written, former Westchester, Edo Gaash, 28, begins a new stage home in Plainview and spent his regular El-Al flight from Newark Jump rope team New York District attorney, Jeanine of life as an Israeli citizen. free time mountain biking and Pirro, was noted for her aggressive pur- See ALIYAH, Page 9 suit of pedophiles. In six years of sting trains for nationals operations, from 1995 to 2005, she suc- ceeded in having 111 men arrested with Recycling rules revisited Qualifying tournament moved a 100 percent conviction rate. The over- from Shabbos to Sunday whelming majority received probation, BY MALKA EISENBERG Sanitary District #1 distributed 18,000 yellow and with only eight perpetrators sentenced green recycling containers in January of this year. “We BY YAFFI SPODEK competitive single rope to jail. The elegant Lawrence Village Country Club ball- were very happy with our system,” said George Pap- speed team, Fineberg is This issue, as can be expected, is room was the backdrop for a forum and discussion on pas, assistant superintendent. “They changed the rules Suri Fineberg of one of 32 jumpers in the highly charged and emotional. Every trash, recycling and fear of vermin on March 12. and we have to follow the law.” Cedarhurst, a speech award-winning group. child is a universe, and the protection of The Village of Lawrence Board of Trustees dis- The material is sorted at the Bay Boulevard facility therapist and mother of The team is comprised of every child must always be our absolute cussed meeting and budget protocols for the first half and processed further in Westbury. Yard waste is com- two, also holds the dis- a few adults, with the priority. hour of the Thursday night gathering, and then ana- posted now in New Jersey, but a new contract will tinction of being a nation- majority made up of girls In the tragic case of abuse, victim lyzed a report given by the Fire Chief. A crowd gathered compost it on Long Island. Construction debris, includ- ally ranked, award-win- from local yeshivas survivors of sexual abuse traverse a in anticipation of Sanitary District #1’s presentation on ing dirt, wood and wire, is also recovered in Westbury. ning jump-roper. including Bnot Shulamith, painful and arduous path often seeking recycling. A power point presentation clarified questions “We want to keep the service consistent,” Last year, she won a HALB, SKA and TAG, and explained Frank Argento, a member of the board of silver medal in the region- ranging in age from six to See VIEW, Page 5 raised by town representatives at an earlier meeting, and members of the Board of Commissioners also spoke. commissioners. al USA Jump Rope 14 years old. The 50,000 residents, or 18,000 households in the Previously, the communities had five collections in (USAJR) competition for “I do it for every- David Mandel is Chief Executive Officer of district, have been recycling since 1995, they noted. two weeks: Monday, Wednesday, Friday one week and jumping the most times thing — for exercise and OHEL Children’s Home & Family Services. The new program was mandated by New York State, Tuesday, Thursday the next week. The schedule has in a span of three min- to decompress,” Fineberg He lives in Lawrence. For Our Children is although separation of recyclables was efficiently changed to a Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday utes, and she is ranked says of her unusual a 10-minute video produced by OHEL on processed until now at the Bay Boulevard facility. The alternating pickup for garbage, with every other 15th on the national level hobby. “Both of my kids prevention and response to sexual abuse district sued the State of New York but was told that Wednesday reserved for recyclable collection. for the sport. have special needs and I that may be used for community educa- the separation must be done at the source and that the “We are using the same trucks,” said Argento. As part of the Wood- still make the time to do tion by schools and rabbonim. For infor- district was not obeying the “letter of the law” since the “We don’t have to hire new people or get new trucks. mere-based Rock It Rop- jump rope — that’s how mation, contact [email protected]. homeowners had to be involved in the process. See RECYCLING, Page 7 ers, Long Island’s only See JUMP ROPE, Page 9

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Kenny Gluck Presents K SHER

“Good morning, young aback when people not bound K MEDY Dear That’s Life, lady,” said one of the men who by the laws of our faith still It was very early on Ta’anit works at the store, greeting me seem to grasp them. I told him Esther (not bright, just early –– the same way he does every how impressed I was that he at the sun wasn’t up yet) when I time I’m there. We exchange knew when the fast was start- walked into the 7-Eleven on morning pleasantries and then, ing. “For sure!” he said. “I’ve Peninsula and Rockaway Turn- as I poured myself some coffee, already had four of you in here pike, continuing a Monday ritu- he said, “Are you trying to beat this morning!” al I have had for months. I get the clock?” Confused, I asked Well, okay then. there around 5:15 a.m., buy a him what he meant since I do I’ve actually always been cup of coffee and a bottle of this every Monday and Thurs- impressed with that 7-Eleven. water and head to the gym. At day at that time and he knows Talk about people who are that time of day you make that. “The fast!” he replied in his tuned into their community and friends with people who seem heavy accent while pointing to clientele. Besides the various to have similar schedules or the the clock. “You don’t have that kosher products they offer (and people who work in the estab- much time before it starts –– I’m pretty sure they had Shab- On Saturday night April 4th for the very first time! lishments you frequent. drink quick!” I am often taken bos candles in there at one point), he told me that ‘some Join some of New York¶s Top Comedians on stage for an evening of , men come in the store, look at great food drinks and laughs at one of the hippest & coolest comedy the food, are very nice to him clubs where the food and the comics are both KOSHER. If something happened to you “that could only happen around here,” and don’t charge him anything.’ you’ve got to share! Was it funny? Outrageous? Hopefully, it wasn’t too However, when the store begins painful. No matter what, if you type it up and sent it to Why Schlep to the city when we¶re bringing it all to you. to offer a Shabbos chicken spe- [email protected] you’ll have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Burger’s Bar on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst — in other cial I’m going to go from $20.00 cover charge plus 2 beverage min. per person. words, you could win an outstanding meal at one of Nassau County’s impressed into panic mode. Doors open at 9:15 p.m. Show time at 9:45 p.m. most popular kosher restaurants. When I returned three days Submissions should include your name, your town, and your daytime and later, I asked my friend how his evening phone numbers. Sorry, but anonymous submissions cannot be Purim was. “Great!” he said. “I For reservations and more information please call considered. All decisions by the editors are final and all submissions become love Purim.” The kids come in,

516-983-7654 271818 the property of The Jewish Star. he explained, they all get In case you were wondering, Burgers Bar is under the supervision of the Vaad Slurpies, everyone is happy and Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. they have a great time. That sounds great, I said. “And this year they even made a movie out of it!” he added. “Check me out on YouTube!” I must have looked every bit as shocked and perplexed as I was because he said, “No, really! Look for YFR Purim 09!” And so I did. And to be honest, it is pret- ty funny, especially the parts with my 7-Eleven friend. Kudos to the merry-makers at the Yeshiva of Far Rockaway –– who knew what they really kept behind the Heinekens? And when will they be starting a daily daf shiur near the churros?

MLW

Weddings ■ Wedding of Batsheva Sod (Lawrence, NY) & Dovid Levin (Brooklyn, NY) - March 23, 2009 ■ Wedding of Doris Davis (Oceanside, NY) & Yona Hershkowitz (Brooklyn, NY)- March 19, 2009 Engagements ■ Engagement of Dovid Walter (New Rochelle, NY) & Talia Golzman (Hillcrest, NY) - March 22, 2009 ■ Engagement of Jordana Englard (Teaneck, NJ) & Tzvi Sipzner (West Orange, NJ)- March 19, 2009 Births ■ Birth of Baby Girl to Chaim and Leah Zoimen (Toronto, Canada)- March 18, 2009 ■ Birth of Baby Boy to Shira and Mutty Posen (Brooklyn, NY) - March 17, 2009 Bar Mitzvah ■ Bar Mitzvah of Shmuel Laster (Kew Gardens Hills, NY) - March 21, 2009 Bat Mitzvah ■ Bat Mitzvah of Zissi Wolf (Oak Park, MI)- March 20, 2009

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NEW COMMUNITYALIYAH INITIATIVE Spring in 400 New Homes like a ... goat? in the Heart of Bet Shemesh An unusual player visited the basketball court at the Yeshiva of South Shore early Friday, the first RABBI SHALOM ROSNER day of spring: a goat. It belongs to a neighbor of the yeshiva who Recently came on aliyah with his brought the animal to winter in family and many supporters and is Hewlett from an upstate farm where already leading what will be a it usually resides. The goat man- 400-family community in NOFEI aged to open a gate and wander off, HASHEMESH perhaps to celebrate the changing , the most sought- of the season with some baaasket- after section of Bet Shemesh. This will be a ball. A yeshiva employee tied the community driven by values, deeply committed goat to a pole to await the arrival of to education, professionalism and top-quality police officers who brought it home. lifestyle. Photo by Stuie Vaiselberg Thousands of Jews worldwide have visited the website, sent emails, read the rush of positive news coverage about this historic undertaking.

Now YOU can hear the dream directly from RABBI ROSNER Fashion week

Saturday night, Sunday, March 29 Wednesday, April 1 March 28 at 9:30 PM at 10:30 AM at 8:00 PM comes to Lawrence Congregation Bais Young Israel of Avenue K Riverdale Jewish Center Ephraim Yitzchak 2818 Avenue K, Brooklyn 2700 Independence Avenue, NSCY’s Project Frumway featured stylish, modest clothing 812 Peninsula Boulevard, (Program sponsored by Bronx Project Frumway, a fashion show at Congre- Woodmere Young Israel of Avenue K) gation Beth Sholom in Lawrence on March 16, featured 54 models — elementary and high For more info: 917-683-1512 school students — walking the runway in fashion- ably modest attire. Long Island NCSY sponsored the event with Central, HAFTR, HANC, and SKA. Brands includ- FMOR ORE I NFORMATION: www.nofei.co.il ing Junee, Be Precious, Beautiful Girl, 100% Kids, Trixie and Jane and Buttercup Kids were featured. Help spread the word. Two winners, Estie Schwartz of Central and This ad is the sole notice of this event. Yaara Syndowski of SKA, wore their own designs, Let your friends & neighbors know, so they can take part. produced by Rachel’s Fabric and Trim and Adeana Hartman, a local dressmaker. Shaina Katz, Lauren Leiberstein, Naomi Ducat and Riva Neuman each received honorable mention and accepted a trophy for their innova- Jamie Simon, Rachel Simon and Eliana Brecher enjoy the festivites at NCSY’s Project Frumway. Small number of tive designs. Pre-Pesach The evening also featured a raffle and a bou- T ORANIL EUMI energy, prizes and clothing to make Project specially priced tique where a dozen local vendors offered cloth- ing, wigs, accessories and refreshments. Frumway possible. NCSY especially thanked the 2-family homes Nofei HaShemesh The show was created to promote self-esteem committee of girls who produced the event: Eliana still available – entry SUMMER Your very own community in Israel and modesty, and to show the all-female audience Brecher, Eliana Pasternack, Tamar Weinstein, that women can dress well and look nice regard- Rachel Simon, Jody Cooperberg, Alexa Kotowitz, 2009! Villas, ••Kardan, Ltd. Yesodot Tzur, Ltd. less of their size, and that modest dress can be Rebecca Greenberg, Perri Rosenthal, Jackie Nad- townhouses & achieved in a fashionable manner. boy, and Lizzy Blass. apartments • Tivuch Shelly, Ltd. Many community members donated time, — Jewish Star Staff coming in next (Shelly Levine will accompany Rabbi Rosner)

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MAYER FERTIG Publisher, Editor-in-Chief YAF F I S P ODE K Nothing new under the sun Assistant Editor n 1897, Bircat HaChama did not go from the scene, Rabbi Wechsler gave it MALKA EISENBERG, MICHAEL ORBACH smoothly in New York City. his best shot. His English was better, it Reporters Editorial According to a report in The seems, but not good enough to get his HELENE PARSONS AND RACHEL WEINBERG Account Executives I New York Times the following day, public gathering and, the paper report- point across to the officer, who “seized RABBI AVI BILLET, AYALA COHEN, ALAN JAY GERBER, “the celebration ... was spoiled for hun- ed, “By 8 o’clock the square and the the rabbi by the neck and took him to RABBI YAKOV HOROWITZ, ADAM NEUSTADTER, SARI dreds of people by the interference of sidewalks around it were crowded. Essex Market Police Court,” where he NOSSBAUM, LISA SCHIFFMAN, RABBI AVI SHAFRAN, two park policemen with a gathering in Rabbi Wechsler arrived about that time was held for nearly an hour before DAVID SEIDEMANN, MIRIAM L. WALLACH, CHANANYA Tomkins Square, the arrest of Rabbi and was astonished to see Rabbi Klein being arraigned before a magistrate WEISSMAN Wechsler, and the flight of Rabbi Klein.” running away at full speed. This last who dismissed the case for lack of any Contributors The report, circulated by e-mail earli- phenomenon was explained a moment wrongdoing. ALYSON GOODMAN er this week, offers a fascinating snap- later by the appearance of Park Police- Other Bircat HaChama gatherings, Editorial Designer shot of time and place. It is also a man Foley, puzzled and excited.” on the waterfront at the East River, ■ The Jewish Star is an independent community newspaper. All opinions expressed glimpse at the obviously large numbers The celebration surrounding the cus- were not disturbed, the Times reported. are solely those of The Jewish Star’s editorial staff or contributing writers. of halachically observant Jews in New tom of reciting a blessing on the sun The account ends by noting that ■ 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 York City during the beginnings of once every generation or so can be “Records of the synagogues show that (516) 569-4000 E-mail: [email protected] sweatshop and pushcart days — more somewhat difficult to comprehend and ‘the new sun’ service has been conduct- fax: (516) 569-4942 than half a century before the time “Rabbi Klein’s knowledge of English is ed by orthodox Hebrews in this country The Jewish Star is published weekly by the The Jewish Star LLC, 2 Endo mythmakers would have us believe slight, while Foley’s faculties of compre- at intervals of twenty-eight years for Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Postmaster send address changes to The Orthodoxy truly arrived in America. hension of matters outside of police and 180 years” — that is to say, since 1717. Jewish Star, 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Subscription rates: $36 The Times explained that the two While the large Orthodox population for 1 year, $60 for 2 years, $72 for 3 years within Nassau County. All other sub- park regulations and local events are scriptions $54 per year. Newsstand price: $1 . Major Credit Cards accepted. rabbis of large East Side congregations not acute,” the Times dryly noted. “The is highlighted, so is the fact that even Copyright © 2009 The Jewish Star LLC. All rights reserved. decided to gather their congregants at attempt of a foreign citizen to explain to hundreds of years after the first Jew Tomkins Square Park to mark the once- an American Irishman an astronomical arrived in the New World, they were every-28th-year occasion en masse. situation and a tradition of the Talmud still “Hebrews” who were “foreign citi- Nobody was in charge, nobody was a dismal failure.” zens.” In some ways, it seems, Golus thought to obtain a permit for a large (exile) still hasn’t changed much. Letters With Rabbi Klein’s hasty departure

abused, that trust is violated in No mercy the most basic, damaging and ugly way. I have as much sympa- Letters thy for the abusers as I do for on molesting the yeshivas and community speaking for our Lawrence Board court. His last deep and dedicat- the Hebrew Academy of Nassau communities of Long Island”). organizations (and their admin- of Trustees and Administration, ed involvement, accomplished County (HANC). While I do not While these boys are quite the To the Editor: istration) that enabled the abuse feel for the loss you and your exactly such an outcome. live in the Five Towns, I look for- rivals on the court, they all seem I read “Seeking second shot and have little sympathy for family, together with all of us, It will be almost impossible to ward to reading The Jewish Star to be pretty friendly off the court at predator clergy” by Michael whether they are bankrupted. have sustained by Shep’s untime- find someone to take his place. each week for a variety of rea- –– be it from their neighbor- Orbach and your editorial “Yes As far as I am concerned, those ly passing. He will be sorely missed. I thank sons. One reason for certain, is hoods, sleepaway camps, or Jew- on victim compensation, no on yeshivas and community organi- He was the best kind of him for the indelible impact he that it is always nice to catch up ish social networking. My hus- communal bankruptcy” in the zations should be razed to the human being one could be. As has had on me. with the Yeshiva League sports. band and I attend many, many March 20 issue of your paper. ground and the land sown with Chairman of our Zoning Board Fondly and with deep admi- I am very disappointed that games. It is a pleasure to see the The position attributed to salt. of Appeals, he gave of himself ration, I remain sincerely yours, there was no article written this boys congratulate each other and Rabbi David Zwiebel, speaking MARK KLEIN tirelessly to the community, to all week about the Yeshiva League console each other after the on behalf of Agudath Israel, Woodmere who dealt with him professional- C. SIMON FELDER basketball playoff games. While games. touched a nerve. I am appalled ly and to so many, who needed Mayor, Village of Lawrence we know at this point that none Perhaps there is a lesson to that the Agudah –– an organiza- his generous hand and heart on of the Five Towns schools’ teams learn from these youngsters. tion I have always held in the Remembering a personal level. He was also will be represented in the boys Wouldn’t it be nice if we, as highest esteem –– could waver generous of spirit and showed championship game on Sunday, adults, could offer each other the on this issue. Shep Melzer respect for all human beings. Sports coverage March 22, it really would have same camaraderie and give When parents send their chil- I spent many hours discussing been nice to see coverage of the kudos to whichever team comes dren to school, we are entrust- with him matters before his quarterfinal and semifinal games out victorious, regardless of what To the editor: ing the school, its administration Dear Mrs. Melzer, board and always urged that we (especially as you bill your paper neighborhood their school is in? I am a Long Island parent LOREN DAITCH and its faculty, with what we I cannot begin to express the find ways to settle conflicts ami- as the “independent and original with five children who attend Merrick hold most dear. When a child is sorrow that I personally, and cably, in compromise and out of reporting from the Orthodox

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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BENCH that have passed that the “means.” As if that way before is needed. would not be enough of And so the newly a cause for concern, married couple is the leader actually surrounded by a reinvents the “ends.” A time of transition group in the same What emerges is a vain that a scenario whereby A child is born and that so much of the mean- their sin of the golden calf. After the sin mourner is sur- perverted ends are eight days later he is passed ingful moments in our lives of the golden calf, G-d instructed all of rounded by a justifying discompas- from one person to another, must be accompanied by or the elders and all of Israel to gather as group. Both, notably sionate means. to another and yet another performed in the presence a group, to once again be instructed for seven days. A group of teenagers before the actual circumci- of others. regarding Sabbath observance, the That first Passover, the was once asked about their rela- sion takes place. Even our daily buddy system found in the Scriptures. Children of Israel were transitioning tionship with their parents. One child Thirteen years later at prayers, while technically Animal sacrifices were part and from slaves to free men. Hence, the spoke of physical abuse. Another spoke his Bar Mitzvah, a ceremo- may be said even by one parcel of the generation of Sinai and Passover lamb had to be eaten in a of verbal abuse. Each teenager shared ny is held once again in not part of a group, they none of the sacrifices required that the group. After the first national sin, that another form of abuse perpetrated upon public involving a congre- David Seidemann are in the first instance to meat be eaten in a “group.” None, of the golden calf, the Children of he or she by a parent. The last child gation of well wishers. be said in a group setting. except for the Paschal offering, which Israel needed to transition from a spoke softly and commented that the A couple marries, they When a person is had to be eaten within a group or fami- nation of sinners to a nation of repen- abuse she suffered was far worse than are accompanied down the aisle; the sick, Jewish law instructs us as to the ly, within the buddy system. ters. And so, all of the Children of any type previously mentioned. Worse ceremony is witnessed by a throng of tremendous good deed accomplished The connection between all of the Israel, flanked by their elders were than the hitting; worse than the scream- celebrants; and for seven days after- by visiting the sick, by not leaving the above: circumcision, Bar-Mitzvah, mar- summoned together, as a group, to aid ing; worse than the insults; “my par- wards, meal after celebratory meal is ill alone, unless of course the sick per- riage, sickness and death is “transition.” in that transition. ents,” she said, “my parents ignore me.” held with new faces at each. son requests to be left alone. The Torah recognizes that at times of When those experiencing transi- We all know people that are suffer- Someone leaves this world G-d for- This “buddy system” –– is it a cre- transition, man should not be left alone tion are left alone, without guidance ing through some sort of transition bid, and at the cemetery, the crowd ation of latter day Rabbis or can a to his own devices. Decisions made at and advice, havoc ensues. (Can you now. Now is the time to share that forms a line as the mourners pass source be found for it in the Torah times of transition, while in the throws spell stimulus package?) When some- meal of transition, be it one of joy or through. Then for seven days the family itself? And if indeed a source is found, of an emotional high such as a mar- one transitions into a leadership role one of sorrow. Now is the time to share sits low as friends and neighbors come what is the message and what is the riage, or an emotional low such as the and over time fails to appreciate that that meal of transition together as one by to offer sentiments of consolation. practical application today? death of a loved one; decisions made at “transition” occurs on a daily basis, he group, one family. Don’t get me wrong, there are While the children of Israel were such a time are often irrational. tends to forget that he was placed in a moments in our life cycle and daily rou- commanded many times in the Torah Transition of any nature from a position to serve the public and not to David Seidemann is a partner with the tine where private solitude is appropri- to observe the Sabbath, something worse predicament to a better one, or rule the public. A once competent and law firm of Seidemann & Mermelstein. ate. But one thing is clear. Judaism is unique occurred regarding their from a better station in life to a worse sensitive leader often becomes a ruth- He can be reached at (718) 692-1013 not the religion for a hermit. It seems instruction to keep the Sabbath after one, is lonely. Encouragement of others less dictator where the “ends” justify and at [email protected].

RIGHT ANGLE what “Judaism” meant for mil- If it will be, then the new edge, who deny their illness, lennia prior –– to what those religion will have legitimate IN MY VIEW and have a predisposition to movements sought to supplant claim to the very same rights, hurting children require a radi- Piece Plan when they birthed themselves. privileges and determinations as Continued from Page One cally different approach to pre- Over scores of generations are enjoyed by other indepen- vent them from committing an acknowledgment of wrong- he title of And as a result, he until relatively recently, the dent and discrete faiths in Israel more crimes. doing from the perpetrator. Reform Rabbi charged, Israel “is Jewish religion was synony- today. We must also be vigilant of OHEL encourages legislation David For- slipping into a theoc- mous with the belief that the Rabbi Forman is confident those who may not fall into the and actions that could lend man’s column racy.” Torah –– whose Written and that, in the wake of the strict definition of a pedophile, T support and credence to victim yet they may constitute a poten- in the Jerusalem The columnist Oral components are reflected announcement of a new religion survivors. Post was certainly went on to claim and amplified in the corpus of for Jews, “Reform and Conserv- tial harm to children. This may Perpetrators can at times intriguing. “Let’s that the “Orthodox halacha –– is divinely decreed, ative conversion classes would include adolescents or adults present a complex combination Declare Ourselves a establishment” is unchangeable and incumbent soar,” the halacha-respecting who actively view child pornog- of personality disorder, depres- Separate Religion,” “undermining the on all Jews. Movements that rabbinate’s “religious and social raphy, who have a desire to sion, sociopathic or psychopath- it read. cause of peace” –– chose to put aside that belief, in influence” would wane, “Ortho- spend an unhealthy amount of Rabbi Avi Shafran ic behavior. Evaluation and test- Israel, of presumably for tak- whole or in part (as by consider- doxy’s stranglehold on the polit- time with children speaking ing is expensive, and treatment course, grants a ing groups like ing contemporary mores to ical system” would be “merciful- and behaving inappropriately in is generally long-term, lasting large measure of independence Hamas at their words –– and trump the Torah’s), separated ly loosened” and “vibrancy, suggestive ways and others who two to five years. Clinical pro- to a variety of religious groups represents “the cohabitation of a themselves not from some mere inclusiveness and progressive- display excessively poor judg- fessionals require advance train- represented among its citizenry. chauvinistic theology with a “branch” of Judaism. They sev- ness” would result. ment in related issues. Though ing, just as medical specialists Eastern Orthodox Christian reli- religious ego.” The Orthodox, ered themselves conclusively Perhaps; and maybe birds some of these actions may not do to work with victims of sexu- gious leaders are empowered to moreover, he wrote, are ensur- from the trunk of the tree; they will sing, too, and peace reign have violated any laws, these al abuse and even more so with oversee religious rites and deter- ing “that Israel fits neatly into departed from what constituted throughout the land. But Israeli situations should also be perpetrators. mine personal status issues in the Middle East panoply of the Jewish faith since Sinai. To polls have shown that, despite revealed and “watched.” At the same time, it is their community and they extremist states.” be sure, their Jewish-born fol- determined efforts by the non- Legislation can be an instructive to understand that receive funds from the govern- Then there was more, later lowers remain Jews in every Orthodox movements over important tool to strengthen perpetrators act differently over ment; the same privileges are in the piece, about the “profane way; a Jew is a Jew, whatever decades to promote themselves, the protection of children and a period of time. No two people afforded the Roman Catholic ruminations” and “blasphemous his or her congregational affilia- a clear majority of Israelis –– community. But it would be a are the same. Therefore, not all community, the Muslim, the perorations” of some Orthodox tion. But the belief systems that even if they are not personally mistake to lump all perpetra- perpetrators require the same Bahai and others. Rabbi Forman rabbis. But you get the idea. those movements –– qua move- halacha-observant –– still con- tors into one broad category approach. This may range from seemed to be dangling a novel The article, however, con- ments –– embrace are at irrec- sider traditional Jewish beliefs Our emphasis should also a person who acted inappropri- way for non-Orthodox Jewish tained less heated, more sensi- oncilable odds with the Judaism and law to define Judaism. It is continue in other forms of pre- ately with a child one time in a groups to qualify for their own ble words too. Following the ful- of the ages –– which is based on hard to imagine that declaring vention and response, most youthful indiscretion, to the rights and benefits, to claim minations, the writer offered his affirmation of the Torah’s time- non-Orthodox movements a especially parents teaching chil- other extreme; a person who their own, so to speak, piece of honest admission that “the lessness and halacha’s sacro- new religion will create a flood dren the perils of “friendly dan- continues to prey and hurt one the action. Reform and Conservative move- sanctity. of applicants clamoring to join. ger,” not only stranger danger. child many times, or many chil- Most of the article was a ments” are in fact “a separate So when Rabbi Forman, But whether it will or it This point cannot be exaggerat- dren over a number of years. venting of Reform and Conserv- religion.” And so, he continued, after offering his admirable won’t –– or, for that matter, ed. We must support and In one case, a person may ative ire over the fact that tradi- the most honest and straightfor- admission, goes on to imagine whether or not Rabbi Formanís strengthen victims, not stigma- have acknowledged his wrong- tional Jewish religious law, or ward way for those movements that a Reform and Conservative suggestion is taken up in tize them. We must continue ful act, submit to a comprehen- halacha, applied through the to attain clerical privileges of self-declaration as a new reli- earnest –– by acknowledging our vigilance by yeshiva and sive evaluation, undergo long auspices of official Israeli rab- their own is for them to admit gion will reduce Orthodoxy to the essential disparity between school personnel, and a broad- term treatment and conform to binate, governs Jewish status as much –– to declare them- “merely one of three branches the Judaism of time immemori- based community education a safety plan. He may be on the issues like conversion and mar- selves, as per the piece’s title, “a of Judaism,” he is attempting to al and contemporary diver- effort by Rabbonim, communi- way to being considered reha- riage in the Jewish State. That separate religion from Ortho- have his new faith and delete it gences from it, the rabbi has ty leaders, and mental health bilitated, though as with all policy, which has been in place doxy.” too. If he wishes the “non- performed a Jewish public ser- professionals amongst others. addictions, he requires strin- since Israel’s birth more than 60 A subtle dissembling, Orthodoxies” to be considered a vice. Our community’s under- gent self-monitoring not to years ago, the writer contended, though, hides in that last word. different religion, the theologi- standing of sexual abuse and relapse. He may not need to constitutes a “thrust[ing of] reli- For “Orthodoxy” is simply the cal justification is manifestly Rabbi Shafran is director of its response has improved dra- undergo the same level of gious medievalism down the name that the Reform and Con- there; but let the move be hon- public affairs for Agudath Israel matically in the last few years. scrutiny. By contrast, other per- throats of a secular citizenry.” servative movements gave to est, clear and decisive. of America. At the same time, there petrators who do not acknowl-

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ON THE District, filing for the first time, must “Defiance.” The program will feature apply in person with proof of residen- a survivor video testimony, third Looking for a cy (tax bill, closing statement or generation awareness presentation deed) and original birth certificate at and musical performance by Baruch the Transportation Office located in Abbitan. Passover Seder? Calendar the Lawrence Middle School, Room This year, UJA-Federation of 106. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. ONGOING EVENTS New York’s Resource Line will to 3:30 p.m. offer referrals to those in the For a complete listing of upcoming Cedarhurst - The Young Israel of 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst. For Cedarhurst - Young Israel of New York Jewish community community events, including items Lawrence-Cedarhurst is hosting a more information and for reserva- Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Bnei Akiva who wish to observe the holi- that didn’t make it into the print edi- spring session of the Beit Medrash tions, please call (516) 569-6733, ext. Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC will North America are happy to day but don’t have a place to tion, go to www.thejewishstar.com. Program featuring lectures by Rabbi 222. host a Yom Hashoah commemora- announce the launching of a new participate in a seder. Referrals David Fohrman, noted teacher and tion on Sunday, April 19 from 7-8:45 Bnei Akiva chapter in the Five Towns. are to seders at local commu- scholar. The last shiur in the series –– p.m. All are invited to view an art Cedarhurst - The Young Israel of Atlantic Beach - The JCC of the The chapter will be open for 4th and nity centers, synagogues, or “Yetziat Mitzrayim in Three exhibit and hear Hy Horowitz, who Lawrence Cedarhurst is holding their Greater Five Towns has scheduled a 5th grade boys and girls of the restaurants. Seders are open Dimensions” –– will be given on will share his memories of liberating 28th annual dinner on Motza’ei “Pre-Passover Seder” for its LIFE entire community. Activities for boys to the community in the five Monday March March 30, following a camp as a GI in the U.S. Army. This Shabbat, March 28, honoring Rabbi members for Thursday, April 2, 2009, and girls will be separate and will be boroughs, Long Island, and 8:15 p.m. Ma’ariv. Rabbi Moshe program is made possible by the and Rebbetzin Moshe and Sori from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event led by our Bat Ami girls, Alona and Westchester, held on the first Teitelbaum will deliver a shiur on hard work of JECOCO’s Yom Hashoah Teitelbaum. There will be a raffle will take place at the Jewish Center Nofar. YILC is located at 8 Spruce two nights of Passover, Thursday nights following the 8:15 Committee, made up of synagogue drawing for two tickets to Israel. To of Atlantic Beach, 100 Nassau Ave. in Street in Cedarhurst. For more infor- Wednesday, April 8, 2009, and Maariv on “Masterpieces of Jewish representatives, survivors, and com- purchase a $72 raffle ticket or place Atlantic Beach. Pre-registration is mation, please call (516) 569-3324. Thursday, April 9, 2009. If you Thought” –– Studies in the Sefas munity organizations. The JCC is an ad in the journal, please call the required. For further information are interested in finding out Emes of Rav Yehuda Aryeh Leb of located at 15 Neil Court. For more shul at (516) 569-3324. and to register please call (516) 569- about community seders, Gur. YILC is located at 8 Spruce information, please contact Joan Cedarhurst - The Beis Medrash of 6733. please contact UJA-Federa- Street. For more information, please Goldfaden at (516)766-4341, ext. 128 Cedarhurst is introducing a Flexible tion’s Resource Line, open Lido Beach - Lido Beach Synagogue call (516) 569-3324 or go to or [email protected]. Morning Learning Program, which Monday through Friday from will celebrate their Forty Second www.yilc.org. Lawrence - Parents of students in will take place every Monday 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1-800- Annual Dinner in honor of Evelyn and District 15 are reminded to file their through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. Lawrence - Congregation Beth UJA-FED7 or by e-mail at Manny Gross on Sunday evening, child’s request for Private School until 12:45 p.m. There are shiurim Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Sholom is hosting a Yom Hashoah [email protected]. March 29 at the Lawrence Village Transportation no later than April 1, and chavrusas in Chumash, Gemara, Five Towns has scheduled a “Cooking commemoration for the community Country Club. The shul is located at 1 2009. You may file on line at Halacha and Chovos Halevavos. Concepts” class, just in time for on Monday, April 20 at 7:45 p.m, 390 Fairway Road in Lido Beach. For more www.Lawrence.org (Programs Learners can come and go as they Broadway and Cedarhurst Ave.) For Passover, with Chef Naomi Ross, on Broadway (at Washington Avenue). information, please call (516) 889- /Private School Page) and follow the please The Beis Medrash of more information, please contact Tuesday, March 31 from 10:00 a.m. to The keynote speaker will be 9650. instructions. Parents of kindergarten Cedarhurst is located at 504 W. Rabbi Moshe Kaufman at (718) 471- 12:00 noon, to be held at the JCC, Professor Nechama Tec, author of children and children new to the Broadway (off the corner of W. 2780 or [email protected].

PARSHAT VAYIKRA get into such a mode if we’re eating a freshly baked Zomick’s challah? We’re free before we even begin the story! As the matzo in the Temple was meant to remind us of our need to Lessons from “No-Chametz” zones become close to G-d due to our depen- dence on Him, the matzo at the seder, BY RABBI AVI BILLET master.” own selves, that we can only partake of most poignant way to the Torah and to and more generally the missing He continues: “Left to themselves it by completely devoting ourselves to G- our subservience to G-d. hametz, will remind us of our contin- In his comment on Exodus 12:15, ‘the bread of slavery’ [matzo] would d’s Torah... it is a possession which we Other than on this day, however, ued need to keep G-d in our lives. former Chief Rabbi of England Rabbi never have disappeared from [the do not have without our being in the the Temple serves as a constant We certainly enjoy bread all year. J.H. Hertz writes, “Leaven is the symbol enslaved Israelites’] hands... The [leav- proximity of G-d.” reminder of our servitude to G-d, But we do not have a Temple which of corruption, passion, and sin.” Perhaps ened] bread of freedom was given to us This is very heavy mate- as represented by the matzo. serves as a constant reminder of our this sentiment would inspire one to get out of His hands only under the condi- rial. Where does the holi- subservience to G-d, through it’s ever rid of ‘chametz’ throughout the year. tion that we go out of serving Pharaoh Even though Rabbi day of Pesach fit in? If present ‘kosher l’pesach’ mode. There is, however and quite thank- to enter forever servitude of G-d... Free- Hirsch describes chametz Pesach is all about the Perhaps our parsha serves as a fully, another angle to view leaven and dom from every other kind of servi- as being a sign of inde- freedom from slavery, reminder for us, so that when we sit leavened products, as offered by Rabbi tude... is the promised reward for this pendence and of being why can’t the bread down to our seders in less than two Samson Rafael Hirsch in his comments servitude of G-d... [Thus it is only once one’s own master, the which symbolizes inde- weeks, we will appreciate the extra sig- in this week’s Torah portion. a year] on the completion of the yearly truth is that he is agreeing pendence be our bread of nificance of the matzo, and recommit In Vayikra chapter 2, there are a recurrence of the day of the giving of even more so with Rabbi choice for the holiday? ourselves to the Torah and to the ser- number of sacrificial offerings that are the Jewish law [Shavuot]... that Israel Hertz. Because leaven is a symbol It is precisely because the cele- vice of G-d, our master, under Whose required to be presented with matzo, brings its bread of its political indepen- of corruption, passion and sin, it has no bration is not just about freedom. It is graces we enjoy the freedom and inde- when bread, specifically, may not be dence before G-d. place in the Temple except for one day about the transition from slavery to pendence we benefit from daily. used (2:4 through and especially 2:11). “We should always remain con- of the year, a day in which we will not freedom. One of the obligations at the Hirsch describes chametz as a “sign of scious that we do not have even a trace take the power leaven gives us to our seder is to feel as if one is enslaved and Avi Billet welcomes your thoughts and independence and [of] being one’s own of [political independence] through our heads as we recommit ourselves in the is now leaving Egypt. How could we comments at [email protected]

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open a yearlong window to bring ABUSE VICTIMS SPEAK OUT cases currently beyond the statute. Most experts agree that Continued from Page One tion that it is better equipped to the bill is necessary given that deal with the issue of sexual child sexual abuse victims do not Upper West Side. The fact that the abuse," said Kelman, adding that come forward until their adult- victims were speaking in a shul the "exposure in the ultra-ortho- hood, well beyond the statute of was not lost on them. dox community is making an limitations. "This is the first time sexual impact" and that having four sex- Assemblyman Dov Hikind, abuse survivors spoke without the ual abuse survivors speak in an who spoke at the event and risk of rabbis running them out of Orthodox shul was "historic." whose campaign to end sexual town," said another survivor The survivors came from all abuse inside the orthodox com- named Pinny T. who also asked walks of orthodoxy, including munity prompted the recent that his last name not be used in Asher Lipner, a prominent Jewish attention, told the audience that print. He declined to detail his therapist, who admitted publicly despite his objections to the year- abuse, stating that it was "too for the first time that he suffered long window, he would support graphic for the shul." sexual abuse in high school. the bill. A relatively small crowd was "We have no choice but to "It's the one time I agree with attributed to a lack of sufficient admit it's happening," Lipner said. the American Civil Liberties publicity before the event, said "We have to move forward and Union," Hikind said, stressing that Rabbi Maury Kelman, a member acknowledge how much work has despite recent advances dealing of the Jewish Board of Advocates to be done." with sexual abuse in the Jewish for Children, and one of the orga- Sheldon Fine, a silver-haired community, there is still a long nizers of the event. He said a simi- community activist, spoke for the way to go. lar event dedicated to combating first time publicly about the abuse "On a scale from one to 10," sexual abuse held two years ago he suffered as a 12-year-old boy at Hikind said, "we're at one and a drew close to 200 people. An the hands of a rebbe. He began half." additional factor may have been his remarks noting that 50 years For Esther and other sur- Ohab Zedek's location on the later his friends still discouraged vivors every step is an important Upper West Side, considered an him from discussing the incident. one. enclave of Modern Orthodoxy, as "I need to talk because peo- "I hope someday someone opposed to the Charedi ultra- ple are unaware this can happen will contact me to help someone Orthodox) world where the most to normal people," Fine said. who's been abused; I'll be there recent efforts to combat sexual The event was also an for them because no one was abuse have been directed. attempt to drum up support for there for me," Ester reflected the "By definition, the Modern the Child Victim's Act bill, legisla- night after the event, "I'll tell them Orthodox community is not as tion that would extend the crimi- that life doesn't end, that there secluded as the chareidi one and nal and civil statute of limitations can be hope." there may be an internal percep- for child sexual abuse as well as

Pascucci listed the dos and recyclables in January and 20 per- RECYCLING don’ts and reasons behind them: cent more in March. any plastic with the triangle is Complaints from the trustees Continued from Page One recyclable, envelopes with the and residents included having to plastic window are recyclable. store trash in garages or homes, We are negotiating with the Glass is currently not being recy- frustration in not knowing exactly unions. We haven’t changed the cled since it is “not marketable.” what is recyclable, and how the hours.” Glossy magazines are recyclable. rules are implemented in multiple The change in the recycling Since dog and cat food cans, dwellings. protocol has increased revenue to orange juice and milk containers One Lawrence resident said the district, stressed John Pascuc- are plastic lined and thrown out that when she moved in it “was a ci, an engineer from Cameron by the vendor, they are not recy- clean, beautiful neighborhood.” Engineering, responsible for pro- clable. Tissues, paper towels, Now, she said, “there is garbage cessing and development at the phone books, the “low end of the strewn all ov,er. It’s made into a plant. “The quality of the paper paper chain,” are also not worth slum. The whole place will be collected is better,” he said. recycling. Plastic grocery bags infested with rodents!” Although there is no value should be returned to the super- The audience politely for paper or plastic now, they market. applauded her remarks. were getting $55 per ton of news- Members of the district “We are concerned and paper before the economic down- acknowledged that the system is happy to be implementing the turn, Pascucci noted. He said that still having “growing pains” and program,” noted Felice Soifer, a since it can be reprocessed, less is that they are receptive to sugges- resident who attended the meet- sent to the incinerator. But they tions. They are working on the ing. “We need additional pickups. do get money for aluminum and possibility of a second recycling The district is willing to listen and other metals. “Aluminum that is can, or a weekly pickup. They try. They are willing to answer recycled is back on the shelf in noted that on a “weight basis” our questions.” about three weeks,” he said. they collected 10 percent more SOX WORLD PLUS Where You Get the Most For Your Money HOLIDAY SALE PANTY HOSE HOLIDAY SALE MELAS Pantyhose HANES, BERKSHIRE, Crystal Sheer CALVIN KLEIN Control Top Style AS609 4 Pr. for OFF $995 25% Mfg. Sugg. Retail

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Led by coaches Lucie Buis- “Our team was the first to sereth and Dion Tulloch — compete on a Sunday in 17 fondly known as Lucie B and years in the history of USA Dion T — the Rock It Ropers are Jump Rope,” said Lucie B. “We Photo by Sasson Tiram/Courtesy Nefesh B’Nefesh hoping to qualify for the second did so well last year — we A group of 37 arrived in Israel on March 16, with the assistance of Nefesh B’Nefesh. consecutive year for USAJR The Rock It Ropers competed in a ranked in the top five and 10 Nationals competition held in double dutch event at Sunday’s nationally — that they decided Galveston, Texas in June. qualifying tournament. to open this up for us so we can OFF-SEASON ALIYAH “They have a great energy participate in more events.” Another top jumper is Continued from Page One didn’t have all the luxuries it has for Gaash to move to Israel. He and are a great pair,” Fineberg Officials from the USAJR, Gabriella Dubin, who attends today, it wasn’t appealing to me was nervous about moving said, praising the coaching duo. who attended Sunday’s event, B’not Shulamith and just cele- International Airport. Gaash as a kid,” said Gaash, explaining away from friends and family This past Sunday marked the also voiced their support for the brated her Bat Mitzvah. In last hopes to transplant his life from his change of perspective. “As an and wasn’t sure what the living first time that the team hosted a Rock It Ropers’ participation. year’s competition, she broke a America to an Israeli setting. He adult, I can see how much fun situation would be like. sub-regional tournament in New “We want to make this record by jumping 250 times in will continue to perform IT the place can be.” “When you move to a new York City. Although regional qual- opportunity available to as one minute, and, in another cate- work for many of his stateside Life in Israel drew Gaash’s country there are a lot of ‘what ifying tournaments are usually many children as possible,” said gory, 650 times in three minutes. clients and has already started a attention because of his strong ifs,” said Gaash. “I’m a very rou- held on Saturdays, Lucie B peti- Marian Fletcher, USAJR’s execu- “She is phenomenal,” said sales job in Raanana. Jewish identity. Throughout his tine person, and all the ‘what ifs’ tioned USAJR officials on behalf tive director. “Nationally ranked Lucie B, who is a three-time If not for the blue Nefesh life, Gaash has stressed the made me a little hesitant about of the Rock It Ropers to arrange a officials and jumpers are coming national champion in her own B’Nefesh stickers on the carry- mitzvot he finds significant, like Aliyah.” Sunday competition to accomo- to support this effort. We hope right. “I have never seen any- on bags, it would have been Friday night Kiddush and the After the flight landed in date the religious observances of it encourages others across the thing like this.” hard to tell that the group on Passover Seder. He finds that Israel, the group was escorted her jumpers, 99 percent of whom New York tri-state area to create Lucie B. believes that there the back of the plane was mov- many Israelis have a similar by Nefesh B’Nefesh workers to are Orthodox Jews. new teams within their local are other benefits to jump-rop- ing to a foreign country. There approach towards Judaism, and offices in an inactive terminal of “The girls started off with schools and become part of the ing, besides the exercise compo- was a surprisingly sober mood considers himself to be Mesorati Ben Gurion Airport. There they me in a jumping program and in USA Jump Rope family.” nent, which she considers to be for such a significant event. (Traditional), a religious classifi- received refreshments while 2007 I created a team, but they Though the regionals were “structured but fun.” Most of the olim were younger cation in Israel. quickly signing a few govern- couldn’t compete on Saturdays,” held in Connecticut last year, “Not only are our kids fan- singles because families with “Israel creates an environ- ment documents and receiving Lucie B. explained. “I petitioned this year’s New York venue tastic jumpers, but they are also children usually don’t make ment where there is more to their new Oleh certificates. They with USA Jump Rope, and it attracted a larger crowd of hun- excellent students too,” she told Aliyah during the school year. Judaism than just practicing were then organized into groups took a year and a half for them dreds of spectators. The Jewish Star. “We have very In 2008, 150 Long Island your religion,” said Gaash. for free taxi rides to their new to say yes to a different day. “It gets nerve-wracking interesting people on our team, residents made Aliyah with the “They have created a Jewish cul- homes. When we finally competed last when so many people are who are high achievers not only assistance of Nefesh B’Nefesh. ture.” Unfortunately, Gaash was year, they scored so high.” around you and you have to in jump rope, but also in school. Although the Queens-born Gaash found Nefesh B’Ne- disappointed by his room in the According to Lucie B., last keep up the speed,” said I’ve spoken to many principals Gaash visited family in Israel fesh when he searched “Aliyah” Raanana absorption center. He year was the first time that Fineberg. “You have to work who say their grades have shot every summer when he was a online after his pilot trip in moved into a room already Orthodox girls competed, which very hard at it, but now I am a through the roof. Jumping actu- kid, he didn’t consider moving 2008. After he applied online, occupied by an American immi- she considered a true milestone. better athlete than I was when I ally helps the brain and strength- there until a Birthright trip Nefesh B’Nefesh sent him to the grant who was not used to shar- “My partner and I want to first started.” ens neurons for memory.” three years ago. He returned Jewish Agency to meet with a ing the space. Gaash has already encourage diversity,” she said. While the final standings “It has been documented,” again a year later on a shaliach and open an Aliyah file. begun apartment hunting for a “I love the togetherness of the won't be in until early April, she maintains, “that the better Birthright alumni trip, at age “I got a lot of reassurance place he can call home. team and how they embrace Sunday’s tournament yielded you are at jumprope, you are 26, and followed that with a from the Jewish Agency and my Gaash does not think he everyone. I really want to pro- promising results so far. usually a little brighter.” pilot trip last year to consider family in Israel. That prevented will be drafted into the IDF, but mote togetherness, diversity In the three minute jump- Academic progress notwith- Aliyah. 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been the most fre- with just about every facet of “Reshimot.” These are a compi- many topics dealt with in the In his introduc- quently illustrated. our religious tradition. This lation of Rabbi Genack’s own Haggadah text covering a broad tion to “Haggadah Over 3,500 extant year is no exception, with a lecture notes taken during range of literary genres that and History” (Jew- editions have been detailed anthology of decades of his being typify the ancient work. ish Publications catalogued thus far The Rav’s best com- Rabbi Genack’s notes con- Society, 1975), his- through the assidu- mentary on the Hag- tain some of torian Yosef Hayim ous labors of bibli- gadah as the work of the most pro- Yerushalmi noted ographers, and yet choice for one of Rabbi found insights the following: hitherto unknown Soloveitchik’s most of both the “The Haggadah editions continue to devoted students, observance of is in many ways the come to light. There Rabbi Menachem Pesach ritual as most popular and Alan Jay Gerber is hardly a city or Genack. well as some beloved of Jewish town in the world Titled “Exalted sophisticated books. Scholars where a Hebrew Evening” (OU Press, thought on the have meditated upon it, chil- press once functioned which 2009), this is a com- deeper meanings dren delight in it. A book for has not produced at least one plete Haggadah that of the historical philosophers and for the folk, it Haggadah. It has been translat- is accompanied by a significance of the has been reprinted more often ed into almost every language full commentary Exodus leading up and in more places than any spoken by Jews throughout gleaned from many to the giving of the other Jewish classic, and has their global Dispersion. of The Rav’s best Torah at Mt. Sinai “As these words are being commentaries. seven weeks later. written, one is confident that with three new valued additions Some of these “Kol ha-Rav” Jewish printers in far-flung to this Haggadah publishing works have previ- comes from the var- places are already preparing legacy and a number with books ously been pub- ious tapes of the other Haggadahs for local or that touch upon the theological lished in English shiurim that are in foreign markets in anticipation and liturgical uniqueness of the and can be had in wide circulation and of the Passover to come.” Pesach observance. other publishing were made available Indeed since these words Rabbi Joseph B. venues. However, for Rabbi Genack to were written 34 years ago, not Soloveitchik, of blessed memo- a good part of this translate and tran- only have scores of new Hag- ry, has come to represent some book reflects sev- scribe for publication. gadahs been written, but a simi- of the finest in Jewish theologi- eral works that Taken togeth- lar number of Pesach themed cal and halachic thinking in are presented here for the first er, these commen- books have been composed both our time and era here and time in print and some, for the privileged to experience taries make this vol- dealing with the law, history world over. In this past decade first time in English. The Rav’s shiurim and lectures ume, the first in a planned and theology of this sacred we have witnessed many new Most prominent of these is first-hand. These “Reshimot” series of publications by the feast. This week’s essay will deal works by “The Rav” dealing what Rabbi Genack titles reflect a wide range of the OU, a most valued resource at your seder table. Rabbi Genack, a long time OU official, and Rav of Cong. Shomrei Emunah in Englewood, NJ, is to be com- mended for his efforts at fur- ther enhancing the Soloveitchik legacy among our people. As noted in the introducto- ry notes by Dr. Yerushalmi, art played a crucial role in Hag- gadah publishing history. How- ever, it is a rare event for a new Haggadah to appear in public that is attractive in the arts and also contains a valued commen- tary of the halacha and histori- cal overview of the Pesach holi- day experience. “The Schechter Haggadah” (The Schechter Institute , 2009) is a volume which effectively reflects that balance in excel- lent fashion. The artwork in this book is a sampling of some of the most representative Haggadah art through the ages. What makes their presence in this volume so unique is how they are framed within the text. Not only are these representative works dis- played, but, where possible, they are framed with a detailed narrative as to the biography of the artist, the significance of the genre and era of the style of art that is demonstrated, and of how all this relates to the over- all theme of the Haggadah. These works were chosen with obvious care and good taste by Professor David Golinkin and, unlike previous art Haggadahs, Dr. Golinkin makes art a vital part of the Haggadah reading and learning experience. In addition to the artwork, this Haggadah contains a 120- page commentary section that blends both the historical and ritual aspects of the seder. The commentary was written by Dr. Joshua Kulp. Dr. Kulp holds a Ph.D. in Talmudic Studies from Bar Ilan University and has pub- lished numerous articles on the seder and other cognate sub- jects in leading academic jour- nals. This section is completely annotated and contains a full bibliography for the reader’s convenience. A more modest yet aesthet- ically pleasing new Haggadah is one illustrated by Peter Ottavio Gandolfi, an Italian-Jewish artist known as Peter G. Published this year by Gef- fen Publishing, this Haggadah contains the full traditional text with English translation. Most of the art contained herein is of a youthful bent and should catch the attention of the younger set at your seder. “Kos Eliyahu: Insights on the Haggadah and Pesach” (Ktav, 2003) by Rabbi Eliyahu Safran is a thematic yet detailed commentary on the Haggadah dealing with such theologically significant mitzvos as a Pesach approach to birkat ha-gomel, zecher yetzi’at mitzrayim, and the 10 plagues. Such themes that one wouldn’t usually con- nect to Pesach are given sharp focus from Rabbi Safran. Con- sider the concept of free will and choice, freedom of body, freedom of soul, and a serious See BOOKWORM, Page 11 272327 The Jewish Star March 27, 2009 11 Communal concierge Oceanside shul attracts new families to the neighborhood BY BARUCH SPIER encourages members to call him on his cell phone and plays bas- The Hirschels didn’t move to ketball with the men on Sunday Oceanside for its kosher restau- nights. rants, the nearby yeshivot or its “I want to create a culture proximity to the Five Towns. where every single young family They chose Oceanside because of will want to participate in the the people. shul in his or her own way,” he “We realized that if we explained. moved here, we wouldn’t just be Welner founded the Growth part of a community, but a fami- Initiative two years ago as a way ly,” said Avi Hirschel. He and his to stimulate the growth of wife, Natalie, moved from their Oceanside’s orthodox communi- Upper West Side apartment last ty. He stresses the importance of quality people when looking for The five sages reclining in Bnei Brak: The Frank-Lovell Haggadah Memorial Day weekend. The Hirschels are one of 19 new community members. Collection at the Schechter Institute contains numerous editions of an young orthodox families who Previous community mem- illustrated Haggadah published by Joseph Schlesinger in several lan- moved into Oceanside over the bers include the current presi- guages. In some editions the five sages are, from right to left, Ramban last year and a half. The influx Avi and Natalie Hirschel left the Upper West Side to move to Oceanside, dent of Yeshiva University, (Maimonides), Rashi, R. Ya’akov ben Asher, R. Yosef Karo and R. Yitzchak occurred after the Young Israel of where they were greeted warmly by the community as they welcomed Richard Joel, once a youth direc- Alfasi, whose back faces the viewer. On the right, students have brought Oceanside launched its Growth their son Judah into his new home. tor in Oceanside. Current resi- prayer scrolls and tallitot for Shacharit. Initiative program, which pro- dent Alvin Schiff founded the vides a concierge service that the price reductions to help stim- where we feel we could make a Salute to Israel Parade and BOOKWORM: PESACH READING LIST guides families through the pur- ulate growth in the neighbor- difference,” said Libbie. Her served as executive vice presi- chase of a home in the neighbor- hood and create more business. move from Kew Gardens to dent of the Board of Jewish Edu- Continued from Page Ten of the seder. We learn from Rav hood. Interested families are Oceanside with her husband and cation. Fisher that our plea is to be free “From the minute they encouraged to spend a Shabbat two kids was imminent when Welner and his wife Rebecca look at the true significance and through our presence in Eretz decide that Oceanside is the com- in Oceanside. Over the weekend, she spoke with a reporter. were honored at the Young importance of the four sons. Yisrael and only then do we munity they want to call home, families are hosted for meals at The Young Israel of Ocean- Israel’s annual dinner on March Rabbi Safran, a vie president at pray for physical freedom , to until long after they move in, they different homes to get a feel for side also offers loans to select 8 for their work on the Growth the OU, gives each topic a seri- be bnai chorin. It would be are taken care of every step of the the community. Soon after, the younger members as an incen- Initiative and the Concierge Ser- ous theological review, drawing worth your while to explore this way,” said David Welner, chair- couple meets with Welner and tive to become leaders of local vice. They have lived in Ocean- fourth meaning and significance further, as you will find his man of the Growth Initiative. the real estate agent to go on a activities. Those families accept- side for the past 32 years. Welner that makes for a great learning logic and conclusions most With the help of the fact finding tour of Oceanside. ed to the Young Leadership pro- owns a clothing company and and at times mussar experience. interesting. Concierge Service, families have David and Libbie Binkiewicz gram receive loans that are inter- works in commercial real estate. The literary legacy of Rabbi For a full explication of this saved tens of thousands of dol- picked Oceanside as their new est-free for as long as they live in Last January, the Hirschels Yitzchak Sender should, by topic, I direct the reader to lars on legal fees, and construc- home because they wouldn’t have Oceanside. introduced a new member to the now, be familiar to all our read- Rabbi Sender’s siddur commen- tion and other expenses that to worry about getting lost in the Rabbi Jonathan Muskat, community when their son ers. Rabbi Sender enjoys the tary, a great supplement to the come with buying a home. Sev- masses of a larger community now in his fifth year leading the Judah was born. They were unique reputation in being the divrei Torah many include as eral contractors will often charge and they could remain close to Young Israel, strives to bond with appreciative of the shul’s warm only commentator of the Hag- part of their seder repertoire. participants less than half their David’s parents in Kew Gardens. the families and helps them find welcome and look forward to gadah in Jewish history to have My last suggestion is truly usual rate. Businesses agree to “Oceanside is a community their place in the community. He raising Judah in Oceanside. authored four distinct Hag- for the younger set, “Dayenu ! A gadah commentaries in the Passover Haggadah for Families English language. and Children” (Ktav, 2008) by Now, as part of his “Com- Carol Boyd Leon. mentator’s” series we have “The This Haggadah for kids con- Commentator’s Hallel of the tains a series of watercolor illus- Festivals.” What makes this sefer trations that should keep the lit- so special is the over 100-page tle ones occupied, in a timely section on Pesach that deals fashion. (Each booklet also extensively with the laws and comes with a CD that should be customs regarding the recitation removed before yom tov.] of the Hallel during the first two Hopefully you will find the nights of Pesach. This is the only above suggestions to be of some time of the year that Hallel is so use in your choice of Hag- recited, both in shul with a gadahs and books for your bracha and at home during the Pesach holiday learning plea- seder without a bracha. sure. Next week, the Book- Rabbi Sender goes into worm’s favorite song will be great details explaining virtual- “Here comes the sun.” ly every variance on this most complicated halachic matter. To my understanding, this is the only sefer in English that treats this issue, as well as the half Hallel recitations for the remainder of Pesach, in such great detail. The Pesach experience for Rabbi Sender is not restricted to just the Haggadah and Hallel recitation. In his “The Commen- tator’s Siddur,” in his perush on the bracha on Kibbutz Galuyos, T’ka B’shofar, Rabbi Sender cites a teaching by his rav,

HaRav Shlomo Fisher (page 272505 343) who links this weekday bracha, in its nusach Sfard incarnation that references Looking for feedback from our readers — and we'll feed you Israel, to the Ha Lachma Anya Would you please tell us:

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