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HOW TO REACH US - BY PHONE 860-442-8062 • BY FAX 860-443-4175 • BY EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 From cooking to peace! 23rd Annual Film Festival underway (Editor’s note: see photo spread on pages 8-9) By Mimi Perl, Editor

By Jerry Fischer JFEC Executive Director & Mission Leader - to in-depth descriptions and video clips for the - One movie screened and eight features to go movies. over a period of three weeks; so, you have plen Another handy reminder of what’s being Volunteering can lead to wonderful rewards. Just ask Flor ty of time to catch a movie or two or more along shown, dates and venues can be seen on the ence (aka Flossie) Betten and Jane Kierstein. with three shorts. By now,rd most of you should last page of this paper. You will also find a list of Last year they responded to a call for help when the JFEC have received the 23 Annual International- festival sponsors. Their generosity has allowed needed sous chefs for the SNEC Partnership2gether visit of Chef Film Fest of Eastern CT brochure in the mail theSunday, committee June to 4, obtainDENIAL the wonderful films Dekel Oren. They worked their fingers to the bones at the home with a full line up of the movies, with descrip being screened. of Len and Robyn Wolman, and the next day at Congregation Beth tions, venues and cost. If you want even more will be screened at El, and, at the prompting of Neta Kopelzada, the Living Bridge information about the films being screened, go 3:00 pm at TheFILM Garde FESTIVAL in New London CONT. ON followed PG 13 - Coordinator for our Afula/Gilboa region, decided to organize a to the JFEC.COM website and click on the Film - Culinary Mission to Israel. Fest link on the home page and it will take you It was to be kept small so that everyone could actually pre pare and cook food. It was to be kept affordable so that daugh Unparalleled gift to give & receive ters could join Moms, and it was to be perfect for first timers and returning Missionaires. And the Mission was accomplished! Flossie Betten and her daughter Paige came to Israel for the first time. Rosa Goldblatt and her daughter Rachel, Jane Kierstein and her friend Leslie Brenner, Joan Gordon, and Merrill Mazzella all returned to Israel for a unique and very special encounter- with Israelis, Israeli cuisine, Arab Israelis, and Palestinians. - It was billed as a Culinary Mission but could have just as eas ily been called a Mission for Peace. We visited the West Bank vil lage of Beit Sahour and met with community leader and activist Jiries Attrash, ascended the Temple Mount to view the Al Aksa By Marcia Reinhard, Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, visited and feasted with the JFEC Ass’t Director Zouabi family in Kfar Nein, just outside of Afula, where we met- do you need to do to be a host family? Not nearly as much as Middle School principal Nael Zouabi and three of his fellow Arab you’d think. First and foremost, you simply open your heart and school educators and toured the village and saw the view of Hai It is hard to believe we are welcome this person into your home and slowly but surely, he or- fa from his home, and then the group travelled to Jordan to see coming to the end of another she will become part of your family. the natural beauty of Wadi Rum and the exquisite archeology of school year which also means- Next, they need their own bedroom, but can share a bath the Nabatean settlement in Petra. we are nearing the time we say room with your kids if need be. While it is a bonus if they have But it was the cooking that left aCOO greatk INGtaste inCONT. our ONmouths. PG 9 goodbye to our Young Emis their own bathroom, it is not required. The Jewish Federation saries, Tal and Guy, and in just provides them with a car and a cell phone so getting around is three short months we will not a problem and they are easily reached via texts, phone calls Emissary farewell; be welcoming two new Young or emails. Emissaries. Here“One is ofa testimonythe most rewarding from a past experiences…no host mom that wait!!!….Three will give you a JFEC Annual Meeting Without the generosity and tasteof the of themost experience rewarding this experiences could be forfor us your as afamily: family and even kindness of 36 families in our- as an individual… have been the opportunities to host our - community, we could never have had this gem of a pro EMISSARIES CONT. ON PG 13 There is still a month before Emissaries. Tal and Guy head out gram in Eastern Connecticut. to workPlease at jointheir us respective on Thurs., camps June and 22, return for the in August Jewish for Federa a cou- In no small part, it is thanks to tion’sple of weeksAnnual for Dinner their final and goodbyes Meeting for the community fare- All pomp, no substance all the Host Families now and well to Tal and Guy in the past, that we have had By David Brinn, Jerusalem Post (Opinion) - . Congregation Beth El, 660 Ocean Ave. in- such successful years with our - New London will host this event. Dinner is being catered by Beth Young Emissaries. The experience of hosting Trump’s visit hit all the right spots but won’t likely have last El’s Donna Casey and will feature chicken and a vegetarian op ing effect. - tion. is a unique one and a great op portunity to truly get to know During his lightning visit to Israel, US President Donald Trump- The dinner is by reservation and is $15 per person and will- saidOP-ED all the right things to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netan begin at 6:00 pm followed by the Jewish Federation’s Annual these amazing young people on a very personal level. What yahu and his ministers- cheering like they were pu Meeting at 7:00 pm where Tal and Guy will speak to the com- JFEC honors vets bescent teens at a Justin Bieber show. munity and say their collective goodbye. There will be a dessert Iran will never get a nu- reception where you can speak one on one to Tal and Guy, imof- clear bomb on his watch, he [email protected] followingm the meeting. Monday, June 19 To honor our Jewish War reiterated at the Israel Mu Please contact the Federation office at 860-442-8062 or Veterans who have passed seum on Tuesday afternoon, no later than so there- away, flags were placed by May 23. There can’t be peace is enough time to purchase and prepare the dinner. There is no their graves in the area’s if terrorism is rewarded, he- RSVP needed to attend the Annual Meeting and Dessert Recep Jewish cemeteries by Jerry told Palestinian President Ashernet photo tion at 7:00 pm. TRUMP CONT. ON PG 12 and Deborah Schwell and Mahmoud Abbas that morn Tal and Guy are looking forward to seeing you there. Hope you Jerry Rubin. Todah rabah! can make it. 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, MAY 26, 2017 Mention & Menschen for Jewish People. NADINE LIPMAN WOWOW!!!Very impressive place, and [email protected] they offer quite a bit (including a small bistro with pizza and falafel). We got a kick out of the little preschool girls walking excitedly by in Artie Dean theirof them tutus, blurted carrying out totheir everyone oversized that, backpacks “Today is and constantly dropping their shoes, while one Last week three calls hisseparate column events “My happened 2 Cents;” little ones, we saw a large gym and all types of well,that madeI’ll raise me him admit to 3 thatcents!!! I was wrong in my my birthday!” Besides dancing classes for the thinking throughout the years, something that rooms for special purposes. They have a pool,- they offer activities for all ages, fitness classes, Jerusalem tourism stamp sheet issued in November 2016. Image happens very rarely (if my husband reads this, too many to list here...we even saw a bus deliv courtesy of Israel Post he will probably laminate it and frame it.) We ering residents from local senior housing to the need Leta Jewish me start Community with this disclaimerCenter WITH Walls.. JCC to attend programs. - here. - The final thing that contributed to my Record tourism numbers : I am not By Viva Sarah Press, Israel21c thoughtspreviously about when a JCC I was in our eagerly region trying was tosome put on the Board of Directors of any Jewish organi thing that actually happened a couple of days zation. In a previous life, I sat on the Board of - Deb Schwell who is in Directors of Congregation Beth El and was very together a column with very little news (FROM Incoming tourism to Israel tallied up impressive numbers in involvedthe Jewish with Leader B’nai Brith Women (now Jewish April 2017, with 349,000 tourist entries recorded — a 38% in YOU!!!) and I wrote to Women International). Other than writing for charge of the Congregation Beth El Library to- crease on April 2016. In the first four months of this year, 1.09 , my only connection with the million tourist entries were recorded – a 28% increase on the findlishers out looking more aboutfor reviews the library. and Mimi Occasionally, Perl will Jewish Federation was back when they had a theeither Federation pass them office on toreceives me or booksto Beth from El to pub in- same period last year. separate Jewish Family Services and I was one we“When are spearheading there is clear in the policy, tourism we see industry results. and Every its tremendous month, we of the committee people for the Jewish Bookfair are witnessing exceptional statistics that illustrate the progress- One of the most peaceful places held at Connecticut College....like I said, a looong forclude a relaxing in the library. session with Judaica is the library time ago. contribution to the Israeli economy and workforce,” said Tour at the Deb Beth wrote: El Synagogue. The setting is particu- What started me thinking about a JCC in larly meaningful because of the way the reading ism Minister Yariv Levin. El that and our Young Emis- our areaMarcia was theReinhard WONDERFUL,WONDERFUL area overlooks the Rabbi Greengrass memorial Levin said April 2017 was Israel’s busiest month for incoming saries, and put together; Israel IndependenceTal Gilboa DayGuy CelebrationCarmi at Beth garden. We have over 2400 books covering an tourism ever. - “This important and exciting milestone is part of a positive amazing number of subjects within the realm trendCandle that has been Lighting taking place for over Eastern the last half CT year area or more. of Jewish studies. In fact it’s remarkable for a fromI don’t all think over. this one will ever be topped. Sup community of our size to have such a varied and Then, the next day, Friday, May 26 • 7:53 pm posedly, over 250 peopleStan were and in Gayle attendance Solin- extensive collection. There are large sections of joined sky MarkyMark fiction, biography, history, literature, Jewish so- Friday, June 2 • 7:58 pm - ciology, bible, religion, reference and even Jewish ford to see , a Friday, June 9 • 8:02 pm Bal Ej: The Hidden (aka JewsBarista of Ethiopia Boy) and cuisine. We also have a small children’s section, a Friday, June 16 • 8:06 pm me on a visit to the Mandell JCC in West Hart Russian section and even a special collection of - over 50 different and unique Haggadot view provided by Len Lyons, author of the book film by Israeli filmmaker Irene Orleansky, with The core collection was initiated over 50 anThe introduction Ethiopian Jews to the of Israel topic and historical over years ago by Lena C. Kaplan. Then it was broad- - ened by numerous volunteers who conscientious- . We were interested ly catalogued each book by subject and author. becausean while on the recent JFEC Mission to Is National Award Winner of the Council of Jewish of Jewish Federations as the Outstanding rael, we visited an Ethiopian absorption center MENTION CONT. ON PAGE 13 Small Cities Jewish newspaper. Published every other Friday for the dissemination of Jew- d viewed an exhibit “Operation Moses: 30 ish news and views by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, 28 Channing Street, Years After” at the Beit Hatsotfut, The Museum New London, CT 06320, 860-442-8062. Managing Editor...... Mimi Perl Layout Editor...... Forrest Sklar Social Editor...... Nadine Lipman President ...... Romana Strochlitz Primus Executive Director...... Jerome Fischer Mailing Volunteers...... Ruth & Henry Dunkerley, Jr, Mimi & Milt Seed, Irving Siegel, Marty Yavener Advertising: Call Mimi Perl 860-442-7395 or [email protected]. Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, May 31 for June 9 issue. Editorial Content: Preferred receipt of editorial material is via email to mimiperl@ gmail.com. Photo(s) submitted via email should be separate attachment(s) from article. Preferred photo format is a .jpg format; resolution should be a minimum of 200 dpi. Material sent via fax [860-443-4175] or first class mail [28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320] should be typed/double spaced or neatly printed. If you submit a hard copy of a photo and wish the photo returned, include a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Editorial Deadline: Friday, June 2 for june 9 issue. Printing: Chronicle Printing Co., 1 Chronicle Rd., Willimantic, CT 06226 Postmaster: Send address changes to Jewish Leader, 28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320 THE JEWISH LEADER, MAY 26, 2017 3 ‘Hebrew High’ wraps for the season By Tracy Todd, Director Jewish Community High School it all. For our outgoing grads, Megan, Nathaniel and Daniel, good luckreturning with thestudents next chapter - have a of great your summer, lives. You I look will forwarddo great tothings see- As JCHS wrapped up the and I look forward to hearing all about your journeys. For my 2016-2017 school year on I want to thank everyone who had a hand in making this year May 8, I reflected on the year ing you in the fall. with great satisfaction and fondness.throughout the year with 15 a success, from the staff to the parents, to Mimi and Roberta – We had solid attendance- who keep me sane, to our lovely emissaries and students. saries Tal and Guy worked I want to thank the JFEC for allowing me to be a part of this students enrolled. Our emis very important program and for their continued support. programs to our students, hardworking to bring on strengthening fun, educational the Living Bridge between our

community and Israel, and- connecting in a very special- Let the games begin wayates with grow our and very blossom own com over munity. I watched our gradu By Guy Carmi Games for around two and a the years, and felt I had come- tions. We played the Maccabia full circle with the arrival of Have you ever heard about longest program that we ever my former first-grade Schech the Maccabia Games? They are- half hours. It was probably the terI students, want to share enrolling a sentiment in JCHS liketional the multi-sport Olympics, eventbut with held a asfrom high one schoolers. of the graduates, and Jewish twist. It is an interna did.many of the games you played I paraphrase - his only regret the third biggest sporting waterYou related? might ask The – answer why are is was that he began the program l-r: Rabbi Rachel Safman, Daniel Sackett, Guy Carmi, Tracy Todd, every four years in Israel. It’s- that next week is the holiday as a sophomore, and hadn’t Tal Gilboa, Megan Dame, Nathaniel Rowe, Rabbis Marc Ekstrand - of Shavuot, and Shavuot is a and Ken Alter. event in the world, which in - cludes more than 7,500 ath rael, it is a tradition to have a joined sooner. To me that says letes. The tradition started in holiday filled with water. In Is Lunch & Jerry Fischer’s the 1930’s, and this summer - the 20th Maccabia Games will waterter games war, weand played that is involved exactly schmooze Harvesting Stones take place. whatgetting we soaked did. Many with ofwater, the andwa On May 21, here in Eastern at the end, we all had a big wa- with twist will be rebroadcast on CT, we had our own version of the Maccabia games. On Playing the games with the opening its doors on Thurs- CPTV Monday night, the lawn of the Novick Family- ter fight. - daysBeth from Jacob 12 to Synagogue 3 pm for you is home in East Lyme, 16 of our one expressed amazing sports- and your friends to bring May 29 • 10 p.m. JrTal Youth and myself,Group kidsthe Youngparticipat Em- kidsmanship, was so everyone much fun was - every en- - ed in Maccabia Games held by following Antiques Roadshow your own dairy lunches, en issaries. We want to thank the gaged in all the activities and joy some schmoozing and Novick’sThe kids for hosting were split the intoevent 2 mostway for importantly us to wind – down everyone our perhaps a game or two, such – you guys rock! had fun!!! It was a wonderful as Mah Jongg, dominoes, - scrabble or if you’re into the- teams: “Kachol” and “Lavan” yearward with to being the Jr with Youth all of Group you latest craze, relaxing with an which means blue and white,- kids. We are really looking for adult coloring book. The bot like the colors of the Israeli flag. tomneeded line but is if come you have and ques have- The teams decorated them nextfor your month, end on of June the 11, year when BIG fun. No reservations are selves with their team colors,- we head up to Providence- and throughout the activity tions, contact the Beth Jacob the teams cheered by shout event!! Watch for flyers com office at 860-886-2459. ing their team color, making a ing soon. Can’t wait!! team song including the name- Friendly visitor program of the team and cheering their teammates in all the competi will include shut ins Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners tions. - The competitions included: Relayby soaking race water of moving into a sponge, water - frommoving a giant water bucket from to one another giant The Friendly Visitor Program as part of the Jewish Fed eration of Eastern CT has been organizing holiday visits to- water from one teammate to Jewish residents in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. Vol bucket to another by pouring unteers help the residents celebrate with stories, songs, re freshments and schmoozing. The visitors benefit as much as another in cups and playing the grateful residents. “CaptureThese arethe onlyFlag” a with few examwater- The Friendly Visitor Program plans to reach out to area Come in! We’d like to meet you! balloons. shut-ins as well, for this coming year. If you are someone - who would appreciate such visits or if you would like to join 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY ples of the games we played. the Friendly Visitors, please contact Mimi at the Federation - We had many more competi 860.442.8062 or [email protected]. 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, MAY 26, 2017 Kosher hot lunch schedule reservation.writing down These your name deposits will MUST go through Beth. Just- Senior Offerings The New London Hebrew Senior Club and the Norwich/ Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- nophone longer number be sufficient is provided or acso Colchester Jewish Senior Club will resume weekly Kosher Hot ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be cepted. Please make sure your Lunches. These meals are sponsored by the Jewish Federation of made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is EasternReservations CT and TVCCA. are a Adults must 60 years and older areBeth eligible (860- to not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the weAlso, can callif you you are with a senior a pickup and 444-6333)attend and qualify for the suggested donation of $3 per person. following business day. time for the event. forby these10 am lunches the Thursday as prior End of the Year…. to the lunch from the Federation’s Senior & Community Services you not attend the Kosher Hot- must call in a count to TVCCA Tuesday, June 20 at 12:00 Our End PM. of Please the Year note Party time. will be at The Lunches and would like to be The Monday to luncheonensure enough is held food at Congregation is provided for Beth Nancy El and Holiday Inn at 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London on notifiedwith your via e-mail e-mail address of any and up Norm to prepare on Mondays and Tuesdays the followingTuesday week. - coming trips, etc., please call us luncheon is held at Beth Jacob Synagogue , 660 Parking and Hall entrance is in the rear of the building. As- Payment in full is required Ocean Ave. in New London beginning at 12:30 p.m. The always, we will honor those who have been involved in our suc we will keep you informed. , 400 New London cessful activities as well as our kitchen staff and wonderful vol Tpke. in Norwich beginning at 12:30 p.m. Here are the menus for unteers who make our Kosher Hot Lunches possible. three (3) weeks prior to the- bothNew venuesLondon during Schedule March and April. Luncheon will be a buffet, which will include London broil event. You will be notified that May 29 – NO KHL withReservations mushrooms, andStuffed payments Filet of inSole full Florentine, MUST be andreceived New York by yourthere finalis no paymentresponse, is then due, your ei June 5 – Tuesday,Cheesecake June for 6.dessert. Cost is $14 for paid members, and $24 for ther by mail or a phone call. If June 12 – – Memorial Day non-paid members last moment, you are unable Hot Dogsof season (reserve by June 1) Transportation will be provided ticket will be forfeit. If at the June 20 – EndVegetable of Year Quiche Luncheon (reserve by June 8) Last KHL from Beth Jacob. . When making your reservation, please let us Theknow last if youKosher need Hot a ride. lunches for this season will be Monday, to attend a performance, the at Holiday Inn at 12 PM wait list we will be happy to responsibility for your ticket Norwich Schedule (reserve & pay by June 6) rests with you. If we have a May 30 – No KHL JuneSummer 12 at Beth BBQ’s El and Please Tuesday, join us June on Monday13 at Beth July Jacob. 10 at Beth El June 6 – Tuesday makewe are a unablecall. Because to refund we haveyour June 13 – July 11 at Beth Jacob alreadymoney or paid put for it towardyour ticket an- Hot dogsof season (reserve by June 1) at 12:30Also, Tuesdayand at 12:30 August for a15 Hot dog/Hamburger BBQ. June 20 – EndVegetable of Year Quiche Luncheon (reserve by June 8) Last KHL at Beth El for a Chicken BBQ for- other show. This policy will be at Holiday Inn at 12 PM both Clubs. Transportation provided. Let us know if you need firmly enforced. Policy change (reserve & pay by June 6) a ride when making your reservation. These are TVCCA spon A trip MUST have at least Mah Jongg Tournament sored meals, so it is a suggested donation of $3.00 for each event. TransportationUpcoming Trips provided from Beth Jacob. at Emanu-El June 12 Wednesday, June 7, “Million Dollar Quartet” at Ivotyton 4you persons are interested, per car tomake happen. sure Playhouse Ifyou there get to is ango outingby asking in whicha few works. SOLD OUT Don’t miss… The Excitement! The Food! The Prizes! The Wednesday,. Cost June $47/$50. 28, Luncheon Lunch on yourat Steak own Loft.at Zhang’s/Pizza has always been “the more the Laughs! The Camaraderie! friends to join us. Our policy Mah Jongg Tournament at Temple Emanu-El on Monday, June Wednesday, July 12, “West Side Story” at Ivoryton Cost $5/$8. Play- Most transportation will be 12, 2017 houseSeniors receive a 25% discount with ID. SOLD OUT merrier”.by van, as our numbers don’t Join us for the premier Full-Day Mah Jongg tourney in eastern Wednesday, August 16, “Saturday Night Fever: The Musi- - Connecticut. The activities start at 8:30 am with a continental cal” at. IvorytonCost $47/$50. Playhouse. Lunch onBrooklyn-born your own at Luigi’s.Tony Manero loves breakfast, and mahj play begins at 9:00 am. After a filling lunch, - allowmust have for aa bus.front For seat, this please rea we resume play and are done by about 4:30 pm. son,mention if you this are whenhandicapped, you make or We will play 6 rounds of mahj. Our tournament play is based to DANCE on the weekends, and he’s about to enter a dance com - on a maximum 15 minute game. petition and falls in love!! It’s late 1970’s and DISCO is here! Get ThisWe is alsoa great offer option our fornovice tournament or relaxed virgins tables who for want those no players pres- readyWednesday, for some AugustNight Fever 30, “Baggage”and the nostalgic at Newport songs Playhouse of the Bee yourneeds, reservation. but vans have We a willlimited at who are new to the game or want a more leisurely experience. Gees! Cost $47/$50. Lunch on your own at Parthenon Diner. tempt to accommodate your . sure but all of the fun! This is also an option for players who can’t Two difficult, single people, Phyllis and Bradley, both trying to number of front seats. Please stay all day. heal from their respective dissapointing relationships, get their Beth’swork with Schedule us on this!! Other fan favorites include our home-made dairy luncheon luggage mixed up at the airport. After a very disagreeable first and generous raffle prizes, including a new Mah Jongg set. Raffle- encounter, the two decide to help each other get over their tickets can be pre-purchased at a cost of $5/ticket or 3 for $10. heartaches by forcing a friendship that eventually leads to the Please call Beth at 860- Cost for all of the above (except raffle tickets) is $35 per per two discovering that while they may be too difficult for everyone 444-6333, Monday, Tuesday son. Our registration deadline is Thursday, June 8, but I would- elseWednesday, in the world, September they are perfect 13, “Oklahoma”for each other. at Cost: Goodspeed. $59/$62. or Thursdayquestions fromregarding 9:00 seniorAM to encourage you to register early because our spring tournament TheAll inclusive Ro – transportation, buffet lunch, show, caberet. 2:00 PM for all reservations often sells out. Please be aware the reservation is non-refund- - able. dgers and Hammerstein classic that changed American services. 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By sound of laughter, the feel of her lips on the side face, the sound of her gentle voice an indistinct tried to remember the events of that day—the- recollection gnawing at his memory. He reread the letter from the private detective agency and of his face, and above all that smell—the deli- Artie wondered if their information could be correct. cious aroma of fresh baked seven-layer cake. Couldnever met it be anyone possible in thathis family after allother these than years his Soon it was time. He shook the boy gen Dean his questions might be answered? Why had he tly, and carried him still sleeping into the car, strapped him into his car seat for the voyage Strange postmark, must be father? He went to the mantle and collected the- of discovery he’d planned to New London. As some hoax. fewture relicsof him of as hisan infant childhood, in the a arms tiny of gold a woman locket he No,backed this outis something of the driveway I just have he stopped, to do or and I’ll The envelope arrived a day early. withstanding a faded near picture a lighthouse, of a woman a tiny inside, gold a band pic neverthought forgive of carrying myself. the boy back to bed. She maneuvered her wheelchair closer to the corner lamp. With gnarled fingers she reached for the letter opener and then slit the envelope open. She pulled out the card, stiffened with a small emerald, a picture of the mother with a yellow stain that yielded a strange odor of rotten peaches he’dTrump hardly known. sees He stared atpath the picture andfor peace in ToMideast be continued… and Pablum when she held it to her nose. ThoughtsWhat typeof anthrax of ter- roristterrorism would danced bother in with her anhead, old forbag the like nightly me? She news was atabout the facilityto toss CALLS FOR COALITION AGAINST EXTREMISM was always warning of one threat or another. - lar bill emerged from its pages like some long forgotten memory and hatred,” he said. it, unopened, into the nearby trash can when the edge of a dol Trump acknowledged that- - Israel and Jews throughout the demanding to be reevaluated. worldIran, who are targeted the president by Hezbol said, She opened the card, now eerily familiar. A one and a five dol lah, Hamas, Islamic State and- lar bill slipped out. Her eyes flew wide and her inadvertent gasp drew the gaze of the only other person in the community room. “will not have nuclear weap- “Is it your heart again, Jessica? Want me to call someone?” old ons.” Joe mumbled, the first words he’d uttered in days. “Iran calls for the destruc “No, no, don’t get yourself in a tizzy. I’m not going just yet. Just tionTrump of Israel. asserted Not with that Donald both that this can’t be.” J.Israel Trump,” and hethe said. Palestinians are “You sound like you’re having an attack.” - “She turned away, but then mumbled. I think I’ve just heard ment and reiterated his “per- from a ghost.” ready to pursue a peace agree “Suit yourself,” he said, and then, pulling the knitted afghan to President Donald Trump speaking at the Israel Museum in Jerusa- sonal“I’m commitment” telling you, that’s to helping what his chin, he nodded off as if on demand slumber was his natural lem, May 23, 2017. (Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images) state. themI do, thatachieve the thatPalestinians goal. are The memory of her grandson’s last celebrated birthday rose By JTA Staff before her, and her last gift to the boy. She closed her eyes and President Donald Trump in the major address of his visit to Trump said, adding “My friend pictured the party, so long ago. She could still picture the seven- ready to reach for peace,” layer chocolate cake, the boy’s favorite, the aroma of her freshly - baked masterpiece filling the little apartment on Bank Street. IsraelTrump called was for greeteda coalition with of annations extended to fight standing against ovationextremism on Benjamin, he is ready for peace, SheWho blinked would and be itso was cruel as as if tothe send cake, me twinkling a reminder with of whatlight stillI’ve and insisted that Israel and the Palestinians are ready for peace.- he is reaching for peace,” refer chosenyielded to its banish heady from aroma my of mind. unlimited possibilities. ring to Netanyahu. Tuesday afternoon, May 23, by a small audience of Israeli law “Making peace will not be makers and guests at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and his easy. But with determination, Jessica wheeled back to her tiny spit of a room, waving off the- speech was punctuated by applause. compromise and the belief attendant, eager to help ease her into bed. “I’m not completely- “Conflict cannot continue forever,” he said. Trump called for a that peace is possible, Israelis helpless, you know,” she said as she struggled to arrange her ach coalition of partners of the nations of the world “who share the and Palestinians will reach a ing legs beneath the bedspread. She closed her eyes and concen aim of stamping out extremists,” and said diverse nations can deal,” he said. trated on slow breathing, an old trick she’d learned to calm her unite around such a goal. racing mind. But sleep remained elusive. Her thoughts returned- Such a coalition, the president said, “requires the world to to the events that had ripped away her family. recognize the vital role of the State of Israel.” Meanwhile, in a small town in upstate New York, Harvey Ros Trump praised the history of the Jewish people as “a story en, a young professor in his early thirties rose early. He rubbed of faith and perseverance.” He added that Jews in Israel are free the sleep from his eyes and silenced theThe alarm. trip Infrom the Ithaca kitchen to to do whatever they dream, and that “Muslims, Christians and Newhe made London coffee, by carcareful should to bekeep five the hours racket to a minimum hoping people of all faiths are free to live and worship according to their to let the boy sleep until the last minute. conscience” there. . When he pictured her “I call upon people to draw inspiration from this ancient city face his heart quickened. 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privileged to enjoy the musical contributions of our Cantor- in-Residence,London monthly Marcia to lead Lane, our who has been comingdavening to New,

congregation in teach new melodies, and share her love of Torah and Jewish- Schechter plants lettuce music. Schechter celebrates Lag B’Omer The culmination of Mar Solomon Schechter Academy students enjoyed learning about how For Lag B’Omer, Solomon Schechter Academy students and staff cia’s cantorial year will be a to grow Buttercrunch lettuce. They planted their own lettuce plug spent a beautiful day outside, enjoying team activities, outdoor capstone concert taking place and recorded observations in a journal. Thank you to the New June 11, beginning at 3:00 games, and yummy food. in the Beth El sanctuary on London Garden Club for sponsoring and leading this program. p.m. - Marcia will be joined for Gina Barreca to speak at Hadassah Donor Dinner the event by her friend and ac By Faye Ringel, special to the Leader companistbe presenting Jonathan a program Cahr. that - Marcia and Jonathan will- support of Hadassah Medical Organization’s Sarah Wetsman- Invitations are in the mail for HadassahJune of20 Eastern at 6 p.m. Connecti at the Davidson Hospital Tower. While this state of-the-art facility at combinessongs and oldBroadway favorites melodies – Sep Spacut’s at annual Norwich Donor Inn Dinner. Join Hadassah members, Associates, Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem is open and serving pa hardic folk songs, Yiddish art- andknown friends author for and this humor exciting expert, evening, presents her new book, “If You tients,Responses our donations are requested will ensure by that JUNE it continues 9; the event to provide is open the to Lean In, Will Men Just. Guest Look speakerDown Your Gina Blouse Barreca, a nationally-- best care and research in the world. – with a few duets and contem porary liturgical settings. The “If You Lean In. . .” - ?” and Donor at all: Hadassah members and Associates as well as non-members. flowthe shtetlof the ofconcert Eastern will Europe reflect tendees will receive a copy. Read- If you have not received an [email protected] invitation, with itst cover created by Marcia’s family’snahyeh journey velt from er’s Digest was an ELLE Read fashion designer Hanna Deglin, please contact Pepi Green 860- er’s Prize selection, excerptedThey Used in to Call 889-3238Community or email her at forum. on (Belz) to the (the Me Snow White. Gina Barreca’s But I Drifted: earlier Women’s books New World) – first New York- Strategicinclude the Use bestselling of Humor and the mem- violence against women and ultimately Connecticut. oir Babes in Boyland: A Personal History The Cantor’s Concert is tak- of Coeducation in the Ivy League Special to the Leader ing place under the auspices of the Harold Juli Cantorial Con- experts on humor as survival strategy,. She is Sunday, cert Fund and will also give considered one of the world’s leading- JuneA community4, 2017 from forum 2:00 on p.m. violence to 4:30 against p.m women will be held- our community an opportu Graphic designed by at the Courtyard Marriott in Cromwell, Connecticut on Hanna Deglin nity to celebrate Harold’s life on the connection between power, com . This community fo and share once again in his edy and community, and on gender and - rum will feature a panel of both survivors and advocates who loveto the of music. fund toWe ensurethank those that laughter. She has appeared on TV and will discuss domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual- who have graciously donated radio, from Oprah to NPR and beyond. Wally Lamb said “Bar- assault. The forum will end with a call to action, detailing how reca’s prose, in equal measures, is hilarious and humane.” attendees and the community can help in fighting for women af- these concerts can take place A beloved Professor of English at the University of Connecti fected by violence. - annually in our community. - cut for thirty years, Gina Barreca received UConn’s award for- The event is chaired by Sheila Horvitz of the Eastern CT chap There is no cost to attend excellence in teaching. One of the first women to graduate from ter and is the first state-wide advocacy event presented by Ha the performance and the com VIOLENCE CONT. ON PG 13 DartmouthAll funds College, raised byshe the received Donor herDinner Ph.D. are from earmarked the City Univerfor the dassah Connecticut. munity is warmly welcomed sity of New York. to join us. A dessert reception Energy Saving Windows & Doors! will follow the concert. ORDER FACTORY DIRECT! 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- the recipe made a big pot, becauseentrees Joel gave this soup five stars. Joan Nathan, the dean of AllBoth I can require say it some “seconds, planning, please.” as it takes some time prepare them, Put 3 cups of the milk and the cinnamon sticks in the top of a Jewish cooking, has just pub- I then tried three different , the first two with chicken. double boiler over boiling water and heat the milk. lishedtifully the illustrated thirteenth King cookbook Solo- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and salt, then stir in- mon’sof her prolific Table, career. The beau but the results are absolutely worth the wait. The smells and the remaining cup of cold milk and slowly add the egg yolks. - flavors of Chicken with Eggplant and Swiss Chard, redolent of Remove the cinnamon sticks from the scalded milk and care is described as Middle Eastern bazaars, reflect its Egyptian origins. Please note fully stir the sugar-egg mixture into the hot milk. “an around-the-world collec that Nathan’s recipes occasionally call for an exotic ingredient or- Continue cooking over boiling water, stirring constantly until tion of recipes from the global two. In this case, it was cubeb berries, something the local Price thick. Jewishin its pages diaspora. stories Adding -- and toeven its Chopper most likely doesn’t carry. Luckily, she provides alterna Remove from the heat, let stand a few minutes, then add the appeal, Nathan also includes- tives. For this soup, you can use allspice to excellent effect. - vanilla. T’beet, a Baghdadi version of the long-cooking Asheknazi Pour into a shallow baking dish or 6 individual ones.* ancient documents -- trac Shabbat cholent, is now fighting for #1 position with the Ab- Refrigerate and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving. ing the history of each recipe,- goosht. Made with chicken and basmati rice, the dish filled the My advice: Strain the custard to remove any lumps before astional well dishes as descriptions from both profes of her- house with a tantalizing aroma all through the night. The rice ab pouringCan into K ramekins.abbalah help Grande experiences learning interna sorbed the flavors of a fragrant blend of eight herbs and spices. It- By Dave Goldiner, Forward - was so good that I had trouble restraining myself with the rice. - - sional and amateur cooks. The third entrée was Fideos Tostados, toasted angel hair pas theMy vegetable first foray section into the vol- ta in a cinnamon-spiked tomato sauce. The Greek islands of Rho Pop star Ariana Grande said she was “broken” after a suspect ume’stunately, over-170 it wasn’t recipes a positive was des and Kea provided Nathan with the recipes for the pasta and ed terror bombing killed 22 people at her concert in Manchester, . Unfor accompanying sauce, respectively. I was very curious to see how England — but could she find solace in her nascent kabbalah the myriad flavors would come together, especially since sweet practice? one. The Slow-Cooked Silky Manischewitz-type wine, orange peel, and currants were among Making her first comment since an explosion detonated just Spinach and Chickpeas was just the ingredients in the tomato sauce. Unfortunately, I found the outside Manchester Arena at the end of her performance there, meh in both flavor and texture,- pasta bland and the sauce cloying. So, unless Joel really loves this Grande said on Twitter: “broken. from the bottom of my heart, -i and the color was a depressing dish, I now have two quarts of sauce that will probably go into am so so sorry. i don’t have words.” olive drab. Although the direc the freezer until it gets tossed next Passover. dessert. - Grande, 23, was raised in a Catholic home in Boca Raton, Flor tionssure the said mixture to “check isn’t Then, of course, we ida. But she turned to the Jewish mystic faith after discovering occasionallytoo dry, adding to water make comeappear to in the Shavuot Know is- that her brother was gay — and that the church frowned on his ingsue, that I headed this column straight would to orientation. After a kabbalah center opened nearby she embraced the if necessary,” mine had practice.I think that it has a lot to do with the tools I’ve learnt through so much liquid, it had thewas dairy Dates entries. in Brown My Butfirst- “Since then my life has unfolded in a really beautiful way, and togot be better drained. and better effort among the sweets Luckily, things kabbalah, I really do,” Grande told the Telegraph. ter with Vanilla Ice Cream,- “You have the power to change your reality,” she said. “You (mostly) the further I Date Syrup, and Halvah have to take a second and breathe and reassess how you want to delved into the book. Crumble. 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From cooking to peace: extraordinary

Leslie Brenner -- on the way to Masada

Flossie Betten presents a check to the WIZO Community Center in Afula from the Social Action Committee at Temple Emanu-El.

Reuniting with former Young Em- issaries, and in some cases, their families and meeting their new children.

Ethiopian Absorption Center Women’s Center in Afula THE JEWISH LEADER, MAY 26, 2017 9

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Tunisian-Jewish cooking in Jerusalem, Kurd ish-Jewish cooking in Moshav Melia in the- Gilboa, Ethiopian cooking in the Absorption Center at Kibbutz Beit Alfa, and modern Is raelistyle cookingdinner for in Tela group Aviv. of 35 at the home of And we cooked an American southern

Adi Dado, who graciously hosted all of us in her kitchen and her backyard. After dinner another 30 guests showed up for a desert reception! Along with seven former Young Emissaries. - There was touring too: Masada, the Dead Sea, the Old City of Jerusalem, the Roman ru- ins at Beit Shean, Mt. Gilboa, Mishna period Tzippori,The moving Crusader and Akko, heart-warming and modern/an experi- cient Tel-Aviv-Yaffo.

encesBut were perhaps at Yad the Vashem, most important the Women’s moments Center were in Afula,the bonds the Ethiopian that were Absorptionformed among Center, the and Independence Hall in Tel Aviv. -

group, and the experiences of sharing, and often preparing meals with Jerusalemites, Pal estinians, Arab Israelis, the members of our Partnership communities in Afula/Gilboa, the making of chocolate balls with Ethiopian and other young Israelis at the WIZO Community Center in Afula, and modern cuisine with Tel-Avivians. Now, when Jwe cook some of the meals we were taught to prepare, the tastes will provoke memories of joyful experiences and wonderful encounters. (Oh, and there were two wine tastings… )

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No longer Jordanian citi inhabitants thereof.” Sound familiar? That verse is Six Day War in June, 1967. zens, neither are they Israelis. They are restricted inscribed on the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. The EgyptianJews not only President in Israel, but Gamal around Abdul the hasregarding taken a mobility,bite out of and their subject land and to their checkpoints, hope for torah goes on to say that in this Yovel, Jubilee year,- Nasserworld were threatened terrified to when drive Israelis into raids and other indignities. Israel’s security wall everyone shall be able to return to their ancestral enablehome. themIsrael tomay know not freedom be willing in totheir admit own the home de - a Palestinian state is as elusive as ever. Meanwhile, scendants of those who fled in 1948, but it can the sea. Israeli settlements, facts on the ground, continue When he dismissed UN forces se Authorityto grow. are all but nil, with neither side trust- of Palestine. 50 years is a long time for people to curing the Sinai buffer zone, and then Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian thatlive inno limbo, one will to bebe permanently denied full human impoverished rights. Theand blockaded the Gulf of Aqaba from Israeli- purpose of the Biblical Jubilee laws was to ensure ships. ing the other. Some nationalistic Israelis including And when he unified Egyptian, Jorda many in the Netanyahu cabinet seem to feel they- landless. Everyone deserves economic and social- nian and Syrian forces and called for the could live with the status quo indefinitely, while- freedom. total destruction of the fledgling Jewish many Israelis along with a majority of Jews world Hillel the sage in addition to being the origina state. wide, and pressure from European and other coun tor of the sandwhich according to the Hagaddah, Could the Jewish people survive tries, realize that if Israel is to be free, democratic was best known for his wise sayings. My favorite

Editorials • Opinions Letters byanother a multitude Holocaust, of Arab just nations? a quarter Then of a and Jewish, it must in the words of the Psalmist, is, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me. But, century after the first, this time imposed “seek peaceThe victoryand pursue in it.” the Six Day War if I am only for myself, what am I. And if not now,- has been compromised by the when.” If not now, when? The hope to be a free a miracle occurred. David once more untenable circumstance of be- people in our own land is contingent upon get defeated Goliath. In a mere 6 days, the coming occupiers. kindting alongto the with stranger, our neighbors. for you were Does strangers not the Torahin the tiny nation of Israel decimated the combined Arab- teach, “Love your neighbor as yourself” and “Be armies. East Jerusalem with its Old City housing- - the Western Wall and the Temple Mount were un - land of Egypt.” der Jewish hegemony for the first time in 2 millen The victory in the Six Day War has been com SISO, Save Israel, Stop the Occupation published nia. Jews worldwide felt euphoric, jubilant. Even promised by the untenable circumstance of be a Jubilee Hagaddah for Passover. In addition to the Soviet Jews of Silence, who had suffered a half coming occupiers. Occupation corrupts both the the traditional prayers there were comments by century of religious suppression, rediscovered occupier and the occupied. Israel has in so many a number of distinguished Jews. Israeli author- their Jewish pride. Tourism to Israel, especially for ways fulfilled Hatikvah, the hope for which we- Amos Oz, shortly after the Six Day War declared, American Jews, took off. The image of Israel and have dreamed. It has been a haven for oppressed- “We were not born to be a people of masters. Rath by extension the Jew, was no longer the vulnerable, Jews, survivors from the Holocaust, as well as im er to be a free people. We are now condemned to weak victim. Israel conveyed strength, vibrancy migrants from Arab nations, Ethiopia and the For rule people who do not want to be ruled by us. The and idealism. mer Soviet Union. It has turned the desert into a- shorter the occupation lasts, the better for us.” - In a couple of weeks (June 5-10) it will be the- garden, developing a robust culture and a thriving Let it be our hope that this year, marking 50 Golden Anniversary of that historic Six Day War. economy. Israelis are diverse, dynamic, deter years of occupation, will become a Jubilee year ush One might expect the Jewish world and particu mined. They are innovators and entrepreneurs. ering real progress proclaiming liberty throughout larly Israelis to be in a celebratory mood. And yet, And still, the fly in the ointment, the unresolved the land to ALL the inhabitants. Then, shall it truly the festivities are muted. fate of Palestinians, hurts both sides. be a time of jubilation. What accounts for these mixed feelings? Two- ALL POMP, NO SUBSTANCE CONT. FROM PAGE 1 rusalemwords come was to reunited, mind: The no Occupation. Israeli would The want spoils to re of- war are spoiling the utopia we imagined. Once Je with the notion that an Israel-Palestinian deal would ing in Bethlehem. He loudly and clearly referred to the- ical Islam was coupled, in his remarks in Bethlehem,- Holocaust and six million Jews at Yad Vashem. And at turn the Kotel, no longer the Wailing Wall, but now all his public appearances, he managed to avoid us igniteThat that might cooperation, not have helppleased crush Netanyahu, ISIS and forge who stahas the Western Wall, our holiest site. But what about was the Sinai Peninsula, three times the size of Is- ing the term “two-state solution.” It was more than bility in the region. - the other territories acquired in 1967? The largest Netanyahu could have hoped for. The question is, what now? Despite his insistence long supported the opposite tactic of bringing mod rael proper. Israel returned it to Egypt in the Camp that Israel and the Palestinians can reach his coveted erate Arab states into a coalition that would bolster bestDavid equipped Accords Arabin 1979. military Land from for PeaceIsrael’s proved enemies to “deal,” Trump clearly doesn’t have a plan of how to bothTrump’s sides in takeaway an effort fromto forge his an time Israeli-Palestinian here are that be a good deal. Removing Egypt, the largest and get there. deal. for Gaza, the narrow strip of land on the Mediter- When Trump said on Monday, “We’re going to get- list, has given Israel a greater sense of security. As there... eventually. I hope,” it was a far cry from his both Abbas and his friend “Benjamin” are “ready for - early-in-office statement that making peace in the re peace.” He also cautioned, however, that the impetus ranean Sea occupied by Palestinians, Israel offered gion wouldn’t be that difficult. In his public comments has to come from within and can’t be reliant on an in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, he stuck to generalities it to Egypt who quickly declined. Even Israel with outside body like the United States. and displayed a shallow grasp of the intricacies of After Trump’s helicopter flew off to the airport to drew from this troublesome tract in 2005. the region, preferring to offer platitudes about “Jews, whisk him away to the Vatican for the next stop on Regarding the sparsely populated Golan Muslims and Christians living in peace and security.” his Great Religions Tour, Netanyahu and Abbas were Heights, Yitzchak Rabin once considered trading it Trump seems be banking on the encouraging likely back at their offices unloosening their ties and for peace with Syria, but with the ongoing tragic- signs he said came out of his trip to Saudi Arabia and- going back to what they’ve been doing for years – civil war there, I am sure Israelis are relieved that his meeting with King Salman. Trump’s perception of not talking to each other. Until the next US election, they still control this strategic place which over Saudi willingness to be part of a coalition to fight rad they’re off the hook. THE JEWISH LEADER, MAY 26, 2017 13 Israeli research leads to unique nanotech wrinkle cream Years of lab work pay off in a must be mixed with water and technology for micronizing Bar-Ilan University hyaluronic acid polymers, which That problem was solved by hyaluronic acid cream pioneered in Israel. Photo courtesy of can be introduced into the deep therefore loses its potency. skin layers without needles. Once they reach nano size, the hyaluronic acid molecules aGedanken research fromteam the headed departments by Prof. are transferred into the formula, which enables them to remain- By Abigail Klein Leichman, Rachel Lubart and Prof. Aharon nano-sized throughout the process. Israel21c Bar-Ilan University’s Institute for According to a university statement, this is the only technol - of chemistry and physics and ogy in the world capable of creating small molecules that remain small even when applied to the skin. Wrinkle-smoothing hyaluron Nanotechnology and Advanced The effect of the micronized hyaluronic acid applied to the ic acid can now be introduced Materials (BINA). - skin is identical to the effect achieved when injecting hyaluronic intothat spent the skin years without developing injections, a nan- The Israeli scientists achieved acid into the skin, with the benefits of enhanced skin texture and thanks to an Israeli research team thisBased breakthrough on this development, by microniz a younger look. - ing hyaluronic acid. Prophecy will be available in Israel shortly for ₪575 (about otechnologyging result from for this the purpose.body’s grad- Facial skin before (above) $160) per 60 grams (2.11 ounces) and will be marketed globally Facial wrinkles, lines and sag and after treatment with Israeli cosmeceuticals pioneer in September. Prophecy hyaluronic acid Hava Zingboim has created EMISSARIES CONT. FROM PAGE 1 ualIn loss the of past, its ability treatments to produce of hy- cream pioneered in Israel. Prophecy, the first-ever cream hyaluronic acid. formula that allows hyaluronic young Israeli emissaries…yes we were blessed three times! Photo courtesy of Bar-Ilan Each time was a unique and wonderful experience as each in- - University acid to penetrate into the deeper aluronic acid couldn’t get into the skin layers. dividual was unique and wonderful in his or her own way and skin’s deepest layers except by in Facial skin before (above) and each also came into our lives at a unique and special time...... jection or in a powder form that after treatment with Prophecy The experience was such a huge ‘win’ for all of us as a FILM FESTIVAL CONT. FROM PAGE 1 family, a win for the Jewish community, and a win for all the - schools they visited and shared themselves with! They will be - with us forever… We love the emissary program and may it by a wine, cheese and dessert reception spon man, Rick Gipstein, Judith Glickstein, Harriet- rock-on for many years to come!” sored by the IFF Committee, Solomon Schech Grayson, Gail Leeser, Ron Leeser, Sam Linder, ter Academy and Gordon’s Yellow Front Wines Leanne Loomer, Marcia Reinhard, Daniel Rob &a bigLiquor. thank you to all who worked hard review- inson, Aaron Rosenberg, Rachel Sheriff, Steve MarciaTo learn Reinhard all about at the the hosting Jewish experience Federation and 860-442-8062 to see if it is a And speaking of the Film Festival Committee, Sigel, Marcie Wolman; Staff – Jerry Fischer and orgood [email protected] fit for your family and them .Young She will Emissary, visit with please you contactin your MimiEditor’s Perl. Note: See last page for handy tear off ing, selecting, and soliciting – Fay Clymer and- of festival schedule. Arlene Dressler, Co-Chairs, Committee members home and tell you all about the process in detail so, you and your -- Stan Bloustine, Barry Feldman, Cecile Feld family can make an informed decision while Marcia can help you CONT. FROM PAGE 2 MENTION know if this will be right for you. Marcia has been a host mom as They labeled, stamped, added sign-out cards and “Nadine, you’re brilliant, but where would it well as the Coordinator of the program so she understands all pockets and finally shelved each new addition to aspects of the hosting experience.CONT. FROM PAGE 6 our collection. When necessary, critical repairs VIOLENCE were made. In the early years of the library, regu- go?” That’s the million dollar question (pun - lar meetings were held to discuss the needs of the intended). We thought nothing of driving back - library. One of the more fascinating paths down and forth to West Hartford to see the movie, but The panel will be moderated by Gayle Weinstein, board presi Beth El’s memory lane is to read the meticulous why is it so difficult for all of us to drive from dent of the Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Edu minutes written in exquisite penmanship stored New London to Norwich and vice versa? I think- cation. Panelists include survivors who will share their stories- within our archival collection. the Republican and Democrat Congress is more and the following advocates: Jillian Gilchrest, director of health- Currently, with the help of Carrie Ziff, a stu- likely Marciato agree Reinhard, on something before our com professional outreach for the Connecticut Coalition Against Do dent at Mitchell College, all of the books are being munities will. - mestic Violence (CCADV), Tina Finch, sexual violence Coordina- relabeled in large, bold easy-to-read print. Other Assistant Director of- tor for the Center of Family Justice, and Leonela Cruz-Ahuatl, volunteers have assiduously aided in bringing the Federation, recently shared with me a con program manager for Project Rescue of the International Insti our library into the 21st century by painstaking- versation she had with Sharon Conway, the Di tute of Connecticut (IICONN). - ly entering title, author, subject matter and other rector of the Young Emissary program for our The forum will also highlight Hadassah’s national advocacy critical information into an EXCEL database. So region. Sharon has been at a few of our Yom division, PRAZE (Programming, Advocacy, Zionism and Educa far about half of the titles have been entered. Ha’Atzmaut events (Israel Independence Day)- tion), stressing the importance Hadassah places on advocating When, the data-entry is completed, the next goal in the last couple of years but couldn’t make it for women’s health and safety across the nation and around the is to get the database uploaded to Beth El’s web this year. However, she did look at all the pic globe. site to enable members of the Jewish community tures on Facebook and commented to Marcia This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments of SE Connecticut greater ease in accessing any that,out to “Your these community big events and is amazing!everyone genuinely You truly will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring new toiletries, particular book that they may be interested in. are small but mighty! You get so many people- that will be distributed to domestic violence shelters around the And that open invitation to members of Connecticut area. wants to be together. It is so nice.” Marcia re RSVPs are requested for planning purposes. RSVP via phone plied to her that is one of the benefits of being a at 203-307-1319, or via email at [email protected]. http:// Car the Jewish community added another plus for small community. “We may belong to different www.hadassah.org/events/2017vapools are being planned for the event.w, ain local doing JCC. a book(Right review now, I let have me a know,couple and of books I will congregations but we all look forward to the For more [email protected] or additional, inquiries, visit, Mimi has passed on to me. If you are interested- events that bring us all together.” If we enjoy or contact event chair, being together, why can’t we come together Sheila Horvitz, 860-884-8945. happily share the book with you!) Local librar- and figure In my out opinion, a way to we have don’t a small need JCC anything in our Hadassah is the largest women’s organization in America and- ies do occasionally get books of interest to our community? is committed to unwavering devotion to Zionism and American community but just think of the COOKBOOK col - ideals. In the U.S., through its American Affairs branch, Hadas lection a JCC could have (I know, all the recipes on the scope of West Hartford. But it would be- sah achieves its goals by advocating for issues of importance to are online, but there is something King Solomon’s special Table!!!) about nice if somehow we could all pool our resourc women and to the American community. Its advocacy through a real cookbookSooooo, if withthe trillionaires full-color pictures, out there like said, the es, and yet remain independent...congrega the PRAZE Division includes policy statements, direct advocacy, new Joan Nathan book, tions and organizations alike. There is so much legislative initiatives, and lobbying political leaders on the local, possibility...I can dream, right? state and national level. 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, MAY 26, 2017

AUDREY GOLUB - Groton the board of the Mystic Community Center; as a- Abrahams; David Abrahams and wife, Katy;- fundraiser for the Community Council of Mys Darah Golub; Ari Golub; Nick Rosen and wife,- - Audrey B. Golub, 84, of Mystic, passed away- tic Seaport Restoration of the Charles W. Mor Renataband, Ian Bauman; Sloss; in Adam addition Rosen to andher manywife, Heath loving Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Fairview. gan; as a member of the Claude Chester School er Campbell; Emily Golub; Beth Golub and hus Born Audrey Beatrice Karpin at home in Port Wash adult-to-child reading group; and a member of The family would like to thank the entire ington, N.Y., on July 10, 1932, daughter of Sophie B. Hadassah. nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. - and David J. Karpin, she grew up in Merrick, N.Y. with Audrey was predeceased by her parents; - brothers Jay and Ivan and a large extended Weiner and husband, Leo; and brother, Ivan. - community at Fairview Nursing for the won Karpin family, and was affectionately known as “Boots”- She is survived by her brother, Jay Karpin of derful, dignified care and friendship they pro or “Bootsie”. Brattleboro, Vt.; daughter and son-in-law, Su vided Audrey over the past 14 months. Obituaries From the age of six, Audrey studied ballet and de zanne and David Chapman of Del Ray Beach, In lieu of flowers, a donation to Fairview veloped into a beautiful, talented young dancer under Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lynn Rehabilitation and Nursing (Groton) or ASPCA- the tutelage of Marie Swoboda at the Russe de Monte Fishkind, grandchildren Gabriella and Matthew would be most appreciated. Carlo in New York City. She was a bright, hard-working,- Fishkind of Chester; son and daughter-in-law, A life celebration service will be held in Au popular student, elected to the National Honor Society Douglas and Peggy Fishkind of Westborough, drey’s honor at 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, and as valedictorian of her graduating class at Welling Mass., grandchildren, David Fishkind, Leah on what would have been her 85th birthday, at ton Mepham C. High School in Merrick, later attending Adelphi D’Antonio and husband, John D’Antonio, of New thesign Mystic her guest Museum book ofor Art,to share 9 Water a memory St., Mystic. with University. York, N.Y.; Leo’s two sons, Rabbi Mark Golub Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to In 1951, she married Ronald Fishkind and settled in Groton and wife, Ruth; Attorney’s David Golub and wife whereread, sew they needle raised three point, children. and engage Audrey with was an active social Kathryn Emmett of Stamford; and children Sarit her family. mom; incredible cook and host who loved to entertain, travel, and husband, David Greenberg (sonMARY Aaron); JillDALLARA New York City - friends and community. Ever forthright, she lara passed away on May 11, provided her advice and opinions in addition – Mary Dal Joshua Steinberg and wife, Danielle Gioia; David Steinberg and- to generously giving her time to social and - wife, Melissa Steinberg, and Jake Dallara. She enjoyed her two- political issues and cherished foundations. 2017 at her home in New York great-grandchildren, Jack and Talia Steinberg. She is also sur She was a Little League mom, instructor City. She was born on Febru vived by her dear sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Jim Fran at Sylvia Reynolds School of Dance, involved ary 15, 1929, the daughter of- scesconi. She loved her nieces, Carole Smith (the late Wes Smith)- in many local ballet recitals and productions. Joseph and Josephine (Rudan) and Jeanne Miller (Jim) and nephew, the late Jim Francesconi. A renaissance woman of her time, she helped Groskovich, and was a gradu Contributions can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Can establish the first library in Eastern Point ate of Julia Richman High cer Center, Office of Development at PO Box 27106, New York, School, was elected to the Groton Board of Education, served as School. NY 10087. president of the local League of Woman Voters and on the board travelledMary was the an world accomplished with her of directors of the Child Guidance Clinic. - dressmaker and her clothes COMPANION SERVICE In 1975 she married Leo J. Golub, and together they owned She also enjoyed traveling, long and operated a small group of hotels and businesses in Con clientswith attending in many the walks theater, of life.op- Sensitive, mature, honest, reliable woman to provide necticut, Florida and Ohio, where she was affectionately known era, and movies, and reading companionship for elderly/disabled individuals. as “Mrs. G”. Working side-by-side, they loved spending time at their Mystic home, entertaining family and friends. Both lovers Evenings/Nights Preferred ofAn dogs, avid theysports raised fan, Audreytheir adored rooted schnauzers proudly for and the were Yankees generous and classics. She was passionate Covering all of New London County contributors to many regional causes and national foundations. aboutShe politics is survived and treasured by her herdaughter, friends. Louise Steinberg Experienced / References Available her beloved Patriots. Audrey served as chairperson of the United Way of S.E. 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What is the religious Israelis are still very much engaged in a fight work on May 31, es- and/or ethnic import of Shavuot for secular Israelis? I would ar - States, will take off from gue that the answer to this question is crucial for the future of and our staying power for this fight is built on Memorial Day weekend the State of Israel. our Jewish identity. And here is where the Jew pecially when the long I used to feel a bit sheepish in considering the Jewish lives of ish content of my secular neighbor’s Shavuot means is that Shavuot secular Israelis. Isn’t this more of a diaspora fixation? What is does very much affect me. It has been assumed just ended. What this there to worry about on this score here in Israel? After all, we that a person’s Jewishness will mean something live in a Jewish state, where intermarriage is not a problem and to him or her simply because they live in Israel, as a beach vacation only where it is normal for there to be an easy back-and-forth flow- simply because of the fact that, for example, the affects a person’s experience like any beach between periods of greater and lesser religious commitment. country closes down on Shavuot. It’s now clear vacation that they might take. If the fact that it Besides,to me, my I neighboram certainly who not blares privy his to television the complex on the weighting Sabbath alsosys that evidence supporting this thesis is very is Shavuot is incidental, then Shavuot does not tem concerning good deeds versus sins. Perhaps, unbeknownst- sketchy. affectholiday, a thenperson’s you experience, have one lessthen reasonthat person’s to be Here is a test to see whether Shavuot is able identity as a Jew remains unaffected by this volunteers in a soup kitchen? Who am I to judge if his life con to order and affect the experience of an Israeli I’m not saying that everyone has to be reli- tains enough Jewish content? Jew: If an Israeli finds themselves abroad, will- passionatelygious, but I am committed arguing that to living the more here. a person More and more, however, it is becoming obvious that without- it matter to them whether or not they celebrate a Jewish attachment to this land we will be in trouble. With the Shavuot in some way? My hunch is that the ex ideology of secular Zionism having run its course (it was basi- tent to which an individual celebrates Shavuot is connected to Jewish tradition (however one callying inadequate all downhill to afterwhat 1948),must be affinity said again for the and Hebrew again to language our en- will be directly tied to the religious elements defines this), the more intimately tied they will (a key element to the identity of many secular Israelis) is prov and customs of the holiday that speak to them— be to this particular state in this particular land. studying Jewish texts, eating dairy foods, and Food for thought as we sit down to our cheese emies: this is our land and we are not going anywhere. Already rejoicing in “first fruits.” If an Israeli’s Shavuot cake on Shavuot. Happy Pentecost! Trumpthe situation is alarming. bends In many ofover the most educated backwards secular typically had at consisted Yad of several Vashem days at the for earlier lapses By Judy Maltz, Haaretz world-renowned museum,

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