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Defense Minister Avigdor we gave to the 500 rockets shot from Gaza the values of inclusion, debate and discus- Ouliguian called on SJP’s umbrella organ- Lieberman Resigns Over was not enough, to say the least. The south sion that are crucial to any university,” Block ization and its UCLA branch to separate “be- Opposition to Gaza Ceasefire should come first. Our weakness is being wrote in an op-ed published on Monday. tween legitimate criticisms of Israel and an- broadcast to other fronts.” That sentiment was previously echoed ti-Semitic forms of anti-Zionism, and to not (JNS) Israel’s Defense Minister Avigdor by Democratic California congressman Brad allow your conference to become a space Lieberman abruptly resigned his post and re- UCLA Chancellor: National Sherman: “A public university should not al- full of hate, but rather a space that encour- moved his Yisrael Beytenu Party from Israe- SJP Conference to Take Place low any organization to implement a litmus ages education on this topic.” li Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s gov- on Campus as Planned test for event participants on their campus “I call on my personal friends in SJP to be erning coalition less than a day after Israel The chancellor at the University of Cali- based on an applicant’s beliefs, religion or reminded of our relationship, of the human- reportedly agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas. fornia, Los Angeles, said on Tuesday that the national origin.” ity of a Zionist,” he said. “Allow that to take During the announcement at a meeting annual National Students for Justice in Pal- He added that “this includes protecting root so that we may be able to build each of the Yisrael Beytenu Knesset faction on estine conference will be allowed to occur students from anti-Semitism and preventing other up in our endeavors.” Wednesday, Lieberman also called on Ne- on campus despite his “fundamental disa- discrimination against most Jews in admis- tanyahu to call early elections and not to greements” with the group. sions to a conference held on campus. It re- Moshe Lion Elected Jerusalem “paralyze the country in the long term.” Gene Block acknowledged criticisms mains an awkward reality that our constitu- Mayor in Tight Runoff “I have tried to remain a faithful mem- raised over “anti-Semitic statements made tional system, and democracy’s commitment (Israel Hayom/JNS) Jerusalem City Coun- ber of the cabinet and to make heard anoth- by some SJP members around the country,” to open debate, demand that Americans allow cilman Moshe Lion narrowly defeated his er view, even at a great electoral and political which were expressed in a Los Angeles City speech we may oppose and even defend the opponent, fellow councilman Ofer Berk- price,” Lieberman stated, adding that the cease- Council resolution last week that called for rights of those who might not defend ours.” ovitch, in the second round of municipal fire announcement “cannot be interpreted in the conference’s scrapping. Block’s remarks were applauded by the elections for the Jerusalem mayoralty on any way other than a surrender to terror.” “The attempt to ostracize Israeli think- president of the UCLA student group Bruins Tuesday. Lion won 51.5 percent of the votes “This will severely harm our security in ers and to declare off-limits even discus- for Israel, Darion Ouliguian for “upholding against Berkovitch’s 48.5 percent. the long term,” he said. “The response that sion with Israeli academics runs contrary to the rights of all students.” The two went head to head again after neither succeeded in clinching the mini- mum 40 percent of the vote needed in the first round of voting on Oct. 30. 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WORLD NEWSBRIEFS Tuesday, 58 percent of all religion-based hate ly designated Nasrallah’s son, Jawad, along rocket, missile and mortar attacks that are crimes in America were committed against with the Al-Mujahidim Brigades, as terror- taking place from Gaza into Israel,” she said. CONTINUED FROM P. 4 Jews, with the number of crimes against ists, subjecting them to the toughest sanc- “We call for the sustained halt of those at- Avigdor Lieberman and ultra-Orthodox par- Jews rising by more than a third. tions. tacks. We stand with Israel as Israel defends ties Shas and United Torah Judaism. Berko- The numbers were second only to Tabataba’i is a crucial Hezbollah military itself against these attacks. It is simply unac- vitch was backed by Jerusalem’s secular vot- those that took place in 2001, following leader and has commanded Hezbollah’s spe- ceptable to target civilians.” ers and campaigned for a more “tolerant the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center cial forces in both Yemen and Syria. Tabat- A senior Israeli official indicated that Jerusalem.” in New York City and the Pentagon in aba’i’s actions in those places “are part of a an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire had been While the votes of IDF soldiers have yet Washington, D.C. larger Hezbollah effort to provide training, reached between Israel and Hamas, and to tallied, they are not expected to impact An overall increase in hate crimes was re- materiel and personnel in support of its other Gaza terrorist groups, amid the latter the outcome of the race. ported in 2017, with 7,175 hate crimes being destabilizing regional activities,” according launching more than 500 rockets into Israel. committed—a rise of 17 percent. The num- to the State Department. Some 27 people have so far been injured Southern Israel’s Residents ber of crimes committed against Jews in As of 1997, both Hamas and Hezbollah in the violence, with one Palestinian worker Protest Security Situation, 2017 was 938. are U.S.-designated terrorist entities. in Ashkelon killed. Ceasefire With Hamas However, apparently four top ministers (Israel Hayom/JNS) The ceasefire bro- State Department to Reward State Department: Latest are opposed to the reported ceasefire: De- kered by Egypt on Tuesday between Israel Up to $5 Million for Key Attacks From Gaza Make fense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Justice and Hamas has angered Israelis living near Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders Peace Plan ‘More Urgent’ Minister Ayelet Shaked, Environmental Pro- the Gaza border, who say they have been (JNS) The U.S. Department of State has (JNS) Despite the latest barrage of rock- tection Minister Ze’ev Elkin and Education abandoned by the state. announced rewards of up to $5 million each ets being launched by Hamas against Isra- Minister Naftali Bennett. Demonstrators from the country’s for information or identification leading to el, the State Department said that it should south blocked access to the Kerem Shalom the capture of the following terrorist fig- not affect the highly anticipated rollout of 69 Groups: US Education border crossing, through which Israel al- ures: Hamas leader Saleh al-Aruri, and Hez- the peace plan between Israel and the Pal- Department Must Guarantee lows goods into Gaza, for the fourth time bollah leaders Khalil Yusif Mahmoud Harb estinians. Tax Dollars Won’t Go to BDS in recent weeks on Wednesday morning, and Haytham Ali Tabataba’i. When asked by JNS if the rocket at- (JNS) In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Edu- in protest against the security situation. Aruri is a deputy of Hamas’ political bu- tacks will affect the peace plan, department cation Betsy DeVos, 69 organizations asked Residents of the Eshkol Region also is- reau and a founder of the group’s military spokesperson Heather Nauert replied, “Not for assurances that taxpayer dollars will not sued a statement condemning the ceasefire. wing, the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades. to my knowledge. I think it makes it more be used toward supporting the BDS move- Harb is a close adviser to Hezbollah lead- urgent” that the plan be released and imple- ment. Upsurge in Anti-Semitic er Hassan Nasrallah, and has served as the or- mented. The letter was prompted by two pro- Crimes in America in 2017 ganization’s chief military liaison to Iran and “When you see [rocket attacks], that’s the BDS events recently hosted by academic (JNS) The United States saw a signifi- to Palestinian terrorist groups. He has com- case for peace right there,” she added. departments at the University of Michigan cant upsurge in anti-Semitic crimes last year, manded and supervised Hezbollah’s military Briefing reporters at the State Depart- and New York University that are part of the and accounted for more than half of all reli- actions in the Palestinian territories and in ment, Nauert reaffirmed the State Depart- Department of Education-designated Mid- gion-based hate crimes. several Middle Eastern countries. ment’s support for Israel’s right to exist. dle East Studies National Resource Centers According to data released by the FBI on The State Department has also official- “We condemn in the strongest terms the (NRCs).

6 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM WORLD/ISRAEL NEWS In the Works: Jerusalem Cable Car to Transport Throngs of Tourists to Old City By Israel Kasnett/JNS.org is on track to hit 4 million tourists. mittee, which in turn approved for submis- ‘A Project of Great Importance’ The cable car is expected to span the Hi- sion the plan to build the cable car. After In May, the government approved the The Old City of Jerusalem may be a fab- nom Valley, reaching Zion Gate and then approval by the committee, the plan will bill proposed by Levin to allocate NIS 200 ulous site to visit, but anyone who has tried Dung Gate. Some activists have claimed that move to the stage in which comments and million from the Ministry of Tourism for getting there with ease has likely failed mis- the cable car will ruin the skyline of the an- objections from the district committees and construction of the cable car. The project erably. And that’s because there is no truly cient city and should not pass through the the public are welcome. will be implemented by the Jerusalem De- convenient way for most people to reach Gey Ben Hinom National Park. They also say According to the tourism ministry, “the velopment Authority. the area without a great deal of walking or the Elad group—the company that runs the cable car is designed to address the problem According to a press release from the expenditure on a private cab. City of David archaeological site—will ben- of congestion and accessibility that exists in tourism ministry, the cable-car project “is a Add in the Middle Eastern summer heat efit financially from the cable car since the the southeastern basin of the Old City, given significant milestone in promoting Jerusa- or crowds, or both, and you are looking at final station will be built on its property. At the significant increase in tourist traffic to Is- lem and strengthening its status as a world a fairly wretched experience. This is exactly the same time, Arab residents in eastern Je- rael in the past two years. The cable car will tourism capital, in order to significantly in- what the Jerusalem Municipality, the Minis- rusalem have complained that they have be part of the city’s public transportation sys- crease incoming tourism to the country try of Tourism and the Jerusalem Develop- not been consulted in the planning process tem and will make accessible sites of nation- and strengthen its economy. The cable car, ment Authority, along with many residents and argue that the construction would dis- al, international and tourist importance.” which will also be a unique tourist attrac- and tourists, are hoping to change. With place residents in the predominantly Arab The ministry claims the cable-car sys- tion with views from above Jerusalem and growing tourism numbers and even more neighborhood of Silwan. tem will have a capacity of 3,000 passen- its unique sites, will also serve to strength- expected in the coming years, Jerusalem sim- Doron Spielman, vice president of the gers in each direction during peak time and en and develop the night tourism product ply cannot handle great amounts of tourists, City of David Foundation, refutes these will be connected to the mass transit sys- of the city. and the Old City needs a plan. That plan is claims. He told JNS that “the planned ca- tem planned in Jerusalem. The cable car pro- “The cable car will provide transpor- to build a cable car that starts at the First Sta- ble-car project is the initiative of the Jeru- vides a unique transportation solution in an tation and environmental solutions, tion complex just outside the Old City walls salem Municipality and multiple Israeli area with topographic constraints, limited and it will make the Old City accessible and ends just outside the gate nearest the government ministries. The City of David road infrastructure capacity, and historical for people with disabilities. On holidays Western Wall and Temple Mount. welcomes all projects that increase access and archaeological sites. Unlike other meth- for the three monotheistic religions, be- A record-breaking number of tour- to the millions of visitors annually—of all ods, this means of transportation above the tween tens and hundreds of thousands ists—3.6 million—visited Israel in 2017. Oc- faiths and backgrounds—seeking to con- ground does not require significant land, of people visit the Old City. Today, vehi- tober 2018 was the best tourism month yet. nect with the historical significance of an- nor does it require construction or the ex- cle access for non-residents is prohibited According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Sta- cient Jerusalem, including sites throughout pansion of roads. in most parts of the Old City, and there- tistics, approximately 486,000 tourist en- the Old City, and the City of David.” It is also a “green project” characterized fore the cable car is defined as a project tries were recorded in October, an all-time Recently, the cable-car project was sub- by minimal environmental damage, quiet of great importance to tourism in Jerusa- monthly record for incoming tourism. 2018 mitted to the National Infrastructure Com- technology and zero pollution. lem.”

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK Enough Is Enough BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT Co-Founders/Co-Publishers In years past, when Israel has had to de- we wouldn’t blame it for retaliation in the ish the love and care we have for our ances- David Winter fend itself against the terror of Hamas, the severest of terms. tral homeland. Sometimes a surgeon needs Moshe Kinderlehrer world community has used the words “ex- We know there are Gazans who suffer to be invasive to cut out the tumor that is Mark (Mendy) Schwartz cessive force” to condemn the Jewish state. the economic distress of Hamas’ making. We keeping a patient infirm. Associate Publisher/Editor When close to 400 rockets were fired know that Hamas thinks nothing of placing We will never awaken one day to a Ha- Elizabeth Kratz into Israel from Gaza earlier this week, the weapons systems in elementary schools and mas that wants to live in peace with Israel. Founding Partner, world’s voices of condemnation stayed qui- hospitals. Hamas has made suffering and dy- It is up to this generation now, perhaps with Jewish Link Design Group et, ostensibly validating Hamas. ing in Gaza easier than living and prospering. the help of the U.S., to make Hamas and its Adam Negnewitzky Perhaps it’s not enough to keep engaging So knowing that their mantra is “take Iranian backers pay the ultimate price for Senior Editor in this back-and-forth battle with a nemesis back Palestine from the river to the sea,” this occupation of terror. Jill Kirsch that hasn’t stopped and seems unwilling to why should Israel and Israelis put up with Hamas aggression must end even if it Associate Editors cease engaging Israelis with terror. We can this any longer? means going in and ending it. Phil Jacobs only write so many times that if this were No, our children aren’t on the front lines Enough is enough. Tamar Weinberg any other nation attacked by its neighbor, like those in Israel. But that does not dimin- Hamas terror must end. Community Editor Yvette Finkelstein ANALYSIS Advertising Director Yaakov Serle succession of assessments and recommen- zliya Conference in May, which is worth re- Production Editor Gaza Cease Fire Jennifer Hoff er CONTINUED FROM P. 1 dations by defense chiefs. visiting, to gain a glimpse into the logic that At the end of it all, it released the short- seems to have guided the cabinet. Offi ce Manager Four of the targets were described by the est of statements, saying, “The cabinet in- “Think first, act second,” Gilead told the Dena Kinderlehrer military as strategic, high-value enemy as- structed the IDF to continue with opera- conference at the time. “The Iranians have Bookkeeper sets, including Hamas’ military intelligence tions as necessary.” Shortly afterward, the built ‘Hezbollahstan,’ an entity in Lebanon Gila Negnewitzky multistory building and an Al-Aqsa televi- truce was announced. that is stronger than Lebanon itself, which Sales Development sion station, both of which were utterly de- has 120,000 rockets; that’s 2,500 rockets Ken Goff stein molished. Larger Considerations they can fire per day. … They want to add Sales Representatives Approximately 20 Gazan combatants Loom From Hezbollah [guided] missiles to this,” he said. were killed in this round of escalation, ac- So what did the cabinet, led by Israeli “They want to add Syria to this. The ru- Josh Bernstein Risa Lefkowitz cording to Israeli officials. Other Hamas Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who mors of Assad’s death were premature, and Rachel Ashendorf and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets the immediately flew back to the Jewish state he is determined to stay. He has two spon- Avi Koenig IDF struck included weapons factories, of- from attending World War I commemora- sors, the Russians and Iran, and Iran is de- Simon Worman fensive tunnels and command posts. tion ceremonies in France, hear through- manding its debt from Assad. The payment Database Coordinator out the day? While the content of the dis- is setting up a base on the Syrian Golan Moishie Rosenberg Hamas Making Due With cussions remains classified, a prominent and to open a second front based on Irani- Sports Editor Claims of Victory cabinet minister, Energy Minister Yuval an forces. And to add thousands of militia Steve Gutlove In the hours after the ceasefire was Steinitz, appeared in a Channel 2 studio members from all over the world to this,” reached, Israeli youths from the rock- and hinted that far wider considerations stated Gilead. “If Israel doesn’t stop this, it Proofreader/Copy Editors Rivky Bergstein et-battered town of Sderot burned tires had guided Israel’s decision. will be encircled. This process is happen- Ruth Brody and clashed with police, venting their an- One of them appears to be the Israe- ing.” Shifra Ebbing ger over what they perceived as the govern- li defense establishment’s desire to prior- In light of such assessments, it seems Emily Minton ment’s capitulation to Hamas’ extortionist itize military readiness and resources for likely that the cabinet heard that it is not Contributors tactics and the lack of a decisive Israeli vic- the larger threats developing in the north- desirable to take on all fronts at the same Rachel Berger • Judy Berger • Shneur Garb tory. ern arena. time, and that Israel should find a rapid Jenny Gans A wide swath of the Israeli public views “We are weighing everything. We way to place Gaza on “mute” for the time Adam Samuel the ceasefire as a Hamas achievement. also see the wider picture. We have enor- being, and keep its focus and readiness fac- Rabbi Gidon Rothstein • Rabbi David Walk Many citizens feel let down and deeply mous challenges, which I cannot detail, in ing north. The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut frustrated after seeing the south come un- the northern arena,” he said. As he spoke, “Israel is a small country… how many PO Box 1027 der intense terrorist fire, and Israel taking scenes of angry protesters in southern Isra- issues can we deal with at same time? We Bronx, NY 10471 relatively limited, calculated steps in the el burning tires were broadcast. have to prioritize. The first priority is Iran,” Phone: 718-564-6710 form of airstrikes in response. 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The opinions refl ect- ed in articles from our contributors do not necessarily refl ect JLBWC’s posture against Israel. vantage of President Bashar Assad’s brutal ble,” Gilead argued. This would also inter- positions, and publishing them does not constitute an endorsement The first narrative views Tuesday’s victory, and its partnership with Russia, to fere with the vital war-training programs from JLBWC. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We ceasefire as a humiliating and disturbing create attack bases against Israel. The IDF is that have proceeded without interruption also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not endorsement of Hamas’s policy of gam- monitoring these developments with great in recent years, he added. While the IDF is refl ect the standards of the newspaper. We are not responsible for the kashrus of any product advertised in the Jewish Link of Bronx, West- bling on violence. Hamas felt it could un- concern and preparing for a number of pos- designed to be capable of achieving victo- chester & Connecticut. leash major firepower on Israeli civilians sible contingencies. ry on multiple fronts simultaneously, Isra- and walk away safely to tell the tale. And in A war in Gaza now would therefore el seems to want to try to avoid that scenar- war has a price,” he said, recalling how mil- their eyes, it has. be seen by defense planners as a distrac- io if it can. lions of Israelis came under rocket fire dur- But a second and very different narra- tion that should be avoided, if possible— During his television interview on Tues- ing Israel’s last war with Hamas in 2014, and tive also exists in Israel, and it’s one that an assessment that Hamas appears to have day, Steinitz did not rule out the possibili- the 72 casualties that the country lost. was adopted by a majority of the diplo- picked up on when making its own gamble ty of a full-scale war with Hamas, but made “I understand the distress of southern matic-security cabinet. This narrative holds to launch a controlled escalation. it clear that the cabinet had no interest to residents—we are determined to protect that Hamas absorbed painful strikes and Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilead, who un- rush into this in a knee-jerk manner. “If we them—but the prime minister deserves a is masking this with propaganda claims of til recently served as director of policy and decide to go to war in Gaza, it must be our citation for the maturity and responsibili- victory. political-military affairs at Israel’s Defense decision, with strategic objectives that are ty he displayed today,” Steinitz concluded. The cabinet held an all-day closed-door Ministry, referred to these complex consid- significant, clear and long-term, like top- The two narratives in Israel can be ex- briefing throughout Tuesday, and heard a erations during a speech he gave to the Her- pling Hamas. Now… let’s not forget such a pected to continue to clash. 8 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM COMMENTARY

Where was the condemnation of what The 13-Year Tragedy of Gaza the Hamas rulers were doing—the way they hid rockets under U.N.-funded schools? Or The infrastructure of hope that was supposed to have been the way they purposely and cynically used civilians as cannon fodder on the Gaza bor- built has been replaced with the infrastructure of hate. der fence. Or the way they even intimidat- ed U.N. staff and press. Where was the U.N. By Justin Amler/Mida/JNS.org ment, but rather a deliberate national goal beneath sleeping children. Kids continue secretary-general calling for restraint as they of destroying the only Jewish state on earth. to be traumatized along with their parents built their terror tunnels night and day and The United Nations—the incredibly How many hospitals and schools and who just want to protect them, as all par- night and day? morally defunct, hypocritical organization universities could have been built? How ents do. And accountability? Where was that, that thinks it has some kind of higher mor- many centers of excellence of science and For children to grow up thinking that it as the funds of the international commu- al authority to dictate to others—said that development could have flourished? How is normal to run to bomb shelters, know- nity meant for reconstruction instead be- a new war in Gaza would be an “incredible many dreams could have been fulfilled and ing that getting there within seconds could came the funds of blood and death, des- tragedy.” opportunities made? be the difference between life and death— tined for deconstruction? And even Israel, “An incredible tragedy.” None of that will happen, because for well, that is the real tragedy. who continues to supply power and water Once again, they have it wrong about the Arab leaders, their future is not deter- War is not the tragedy, as the United and even money in the hopes that things what exactly a tragedy is. Because the trage- mined about what they can build, but only Nations seem to think. War is the inevita- will change. dy is what has been brewing in Gaza for the by what they can destroy. ble result of what happens when a terrorist Things will not change because until last 13 years. Meanwhile, in Israel’s southern commu- entity is allowed to flourish without repri- generations are educated for peace rather In 2005, Israel left Gaza, pulling out all nities, rockets continue to fall on innocent mand or consequences. Because where was than war, and until there are consequences soldiers and all civilians—uprooting peo- people, hurting and terrorizing and killing the international community during these ples’ homes and uprooting their lives and them. Terror tunnels continue to be built last 13 years? CONTINUED ON P. 10 uprooting their families. When Israel left, it left behind good working infrastructure to give the Arabs in Gaza a chance to make something of their lives. Israel gave them a chance to build a largely independent enti- ty that would allow them to plot their own destiny. Israel gave them opportunities, in- cluding a successful greenhouse business with crops ready for export. But instead of embracing the golden opportunity presented to them—an op- portunity for self-determination never of- fered by any of their “Arab brothers”—they chose not to take it. Instead of lifting them- selves up with the greenhouses, they loot- ed them. Instead of inhabiting the previ- ous Jewish community settlements, they ransacked them. They carted off materials such as irrigation hoses, water pumps and plastic sheeting. The money and the materials that were poured into this coastal strip, determined to help the Arab residents of the Palestin- ian Authority become a successful model of the so-called Arab dream of yet anoth- er Arab state, turned out to be a nightmare instead. In those 13 years since Israel left, the fo- cus of the Arabs in Gaza, under their thug- gish terrorist dictatorship, has never been about the future. It’s never been about building a better life. It’s never been about helping their people. It’s never about mak- ing the future one of hope and opportunity and aspirations. It’s been the polar opposite. The infra- structure of hope that was supposed to have been built has been replaced with the infrastructure of hate. The precious minds of engineers, rather than being focused on building vital civilian infrastructure such as water plants and electricity stations, has been maliciously tuned to building rockets and tunnels—each of them designed for the sole purpose of bringing death to men, women and children. They have built pure- ly to kill. The tragedy is not if a war is coming, 718.256.7200 | AARONTEITELBAUMPRODUCTIONS.COM because it is. 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ing on the first Shabbat following the dev- Young Israel of Scarsdale Holds Inaugural astation in Pittsburgh, the weekend was a welcome opportunity for hundreds to Prospective Members Shabbaton #ShowUpforShabbat and prove to current and future Scarsdale residents that love (Courtesy of YIS) On the Shabbat of Hailing from Riverdale, Manhattan, dents got to know the current shul member- and kindness will always conquer fear and November 3-4, the Young Israel of Scars- Queens and beyond, 13 couples and fami- ship. During the luncheon, kids were treat- hate. dale held its first-ever prospective mem- lies heeded the call, arriving in Scarsdale to ed to an incredible magic show, so everyone While the date for the next prospective bers shabbaton. Guests from all over the be housed with local YIS members. After en- could enjoy. member shabbaton has not yet been set, tri-state area were welcomed to Scarsdale joying Friday night dinners with their hosts, To round out the shabbaton, prospec- guests are always welcome at YIS. To find for some YIS hospitality, with the invita- guests arrived for Shabbat morning servic- tive members all gathered together for out more about Shabbat hospitality at the tion to “come for Shabbat and stay for a es at YIS, followed by a catered luncheon shalosh seudot, Maariv and havdalah at Young Israel of Scarsdale, contact the office lifetime.” in shul, where prospective Scarsdale resi- the home of a current YIS member. Com- at 914-636-8686 or visit yisny.org.

Chabad of Greenwich Plans Chanukah Concert and Menorah Lighting

(Courtesy of Chabad of Greenwich) Deren. “The talented a cappella group ‘The by Rabbi Deren, the Gan of Greenwich will be selling sushi, mini pizzas, latkes Chabad of Greenwich will conduct a Cha- Maccabeats’ will entertain families with Preschool and Chabad of Greenwich He- and donuts. nukah concert and party for families on their incredible singing and beatboxing abil- brew School will sing a Chanukah song For the full Chanukah concert details Sunday, December 2, at Greenwich High ities. At Chabad, we welcome all denomina- and menorah blessings. The Maccabeats and to purchase tickets, visit www.chabad- School’s Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside tions and backgrounds, and tailor our events return to entertain Greenwich residents greenwich.org/concert. Tickets are $18 per Road, Greenwich. to all ages.” for the sixth time. After the menorah child, $36 per adult, $72 for a VIP ticket (pre- “We’re so excited for our Chanukah cel- The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. lighting and concert, families are invit- ferred seating), and a $360 sponsorship is ebration this year,” said Chabad Rabbi Yossi with the menorah lighting on stage. Led ed to stay for lunch. Restaurant “Soosh” available (includes four VIP tickets).

Tragedy of Gaza no matter how nice you are to them. They olence will continue. because evil does not cease its fire. It only CONTINUED FROM P. 9 will not stop, no matter how much money My people are under attack, day and waits in the shadows to launch again. you give. They will not stop, no matter how night, by a darkness that cannot be appeased War is coming, but that’s not the tragedy. for building terror infrastructure, then why much water or electricity you supply. and a darkness that cannot be tamed and a The tragedy is that it was allowed to get to should things change at all? They will not stop on their own, because darkness that cannot be reasoned with. this stage in the first place. No rational people want war, but we are no one is forcing them to. And until they Egyptians and other international play- Justin Amler is a noted South Afri- not dealing with rational people. We are are forced to stop, the rocket attacks and ers are furiously working for a ceasefire, can-born, Australia-based writer and com- dealing with an evil entity who will not stop, the border infiltration attempts and the vi- but you cannot have a ceasefire with evil, mentator on international issues. SSTTEEIINN YYEESSHHIIVVAA f e a t u r i n g a n d at

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 11 YESHIVA UNIVERSITY NINETY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY NEWS Riverdale’s Beth Aharon Hanukkah Celebrates 20th Anniversary Dinner& Convocation With Gala Dinner By Robert Kalfus Sunday, December 9, 2018 Congregation Beth Aharon, Riverdale’s Se- phardic Orthodox Congregation, celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this month with a gala dinner honoring its founders. Beth Aharon is located at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale’s Bayit, in the Riverdale section of The Bronx, and the dinner featured members dressed in ethnic attire, a henna artist, live music from Mizrahi Entertainment with Avi Peretz, speeches recalling members’ dedica- tion to creating and maintaining a Sephard- ic synagogue with Sephardic customs, joy- ous dancing and many of the same excellent foods featured at the weekly kiddush. The honorees included founders Rav Selim Dweck, z”l and the Dweck family, (l-r) Honorees Yehudit (Judy) and Yaakov (Kobi) Ziva and Aharon Shalomof and family, Nan- Zalicha. CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS HADASSAH LIEBERMAN J. PHILIP ROSEN cy and Rav Dov Lerea, Tzipora and Maurice HONORARY DEGREE HONORARY DEGREE Elmalem, Myriam and Sebbah, Yehudit and RECIPIENT RECIPIENT Kobi Zalicha, with special thanks going to Toby and Rabbi Avi Weiss. Rabbi Selim Dweck, z”l was a talented and inspiring Torah educator. In 1998, Rab- bi Dweck, whose family hails from Aleppo, Syria, volunteered to enrich Riverdale’s Se- phardic community’s Shabbat services with chazanut, Torah reading, divrei Torah and seuda shelishit gatherings. About two years later, Rabbi Dweck married Rochelle Cat- tan and they moved to Brooklyn, where he taught at Yeshiva of Flatbush and she served as the school psychologist. About four years after that, the family made aliyah and set- PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM tled in Jerusalem. (l-r) Rabbi Dov Lerea, spiritual leader of the PAUL SINGER Tragically, Rabbi Dweck soon became Beth Aharon congregation, presents a founder’s KEYNOTE SPEAKER gravely ill and passed away at the age of award to Natalie Sweck, mother of deceased 34. His memory continues to be cherished, Rabbi Selim Dweck, z”l. CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS etched in the hearts and minds of the Beth Aharon community to this very day. Aharon continued to extend his assistance Aharon Shalomoff moved to Riverdale in to Beth Aharon with books and guidance, June of 1987 from Israel. Aharon’s wife Ziva ensuring that the community maintained Makover is from Bnei Brak. the vibrant observance of its rich heritage. Though a fourth generation Jerusalemite Nancy and Rav Dov Lerea are deeply whose traditions originated from Bukhara, committed to the Sephardic-Turkish herit- Uzbekistan, Shalomoff initially prayed at age of their family. Rav Dov provides divrei RJC. There, he befriended the Dweck fami- Torah, Halacha, chizuk and mussar regularly. BENNETT SCHACHTER ly and together they helped found the syna- INAUGURAL SERVICE AWARD I THE YU SHIELD gogue. Even when he moved back to Israel, CONTINUED ON P. 13

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(l-r) Rabbi Shmuel Friedman presents a founder’s award to Rabbi Dov Lerea. CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS 12 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM COMMUNITY NEWS

YINR Hosts Town Hall law enforcement agencies and other intelli- CONTINUED FROM P. 1 gence centers who are also hooked up to the anti-terrorism task force, which is run by FBI department was already out and checking and federal authorities. If they get informa- all local houses of worship, to ensure the tion, they always pass it immediately to us.” citizens of New Rochelle knew they were The audience then began a series of ques- around. “Since then, we have taken addition- tions on the increase in local anti-Semitic al measures including designating cars specif- events. One attendee remarked how a few ically patrolling houses of worship for the YINR members have been harassed while foreseeable future,” promised Schaller. He walking to synagogue on Friday night or Sat- concluded by reminding the audience, “If urday as drivers pass by them screaming an- you see something that bothers you, give us ti-Jewish and/or anti-Israel slurs. Schaller as- a call; that is what we are there for.” sured that they will investigate all reported (l-r) Stan Bernstein (standing), DPC Gazzola, PC Schaller, Hon. Council Members Fertel, Hon. and The floor was then opened for members events as they are a form of harassment. Fried, Mayor Bramson at YI New Rochelle Town Hall. CREDIT: MARC J. BERGER, MD of the community to ask questions of the Another attendee issued concerns about panel. One member of the community asked copycat events. Schaller stated, “We under- The next set of questions concentrat- lice department, and it is expected that the if there is anything preemptive being done stand that threat, which is why we are provid- ed on the city’s budget. With the rise in re- 2019 budget will reflect additional police po- by the City of New Rochelle, or if everything ing additional security. The best way of guard- ported anti-Semitic incidents both locally sitions. Bramson assured that, “When there is being done reactively. Schaller explained, ing against that sort of thing is always be alert and nationally, the panel was asked if the are a rise of incidents of this kind, which “We are constantly on alert for these sorts of [to] your surroundings.” Schaller remarked city offers any monetary support to Jew- raise concerns in this congregation and oth- things. If we get any information, it is passed that YINR is doing a great job with their own ish houses of worship. Mayor Bramson ex- er congregations, we shift resources accord- on to the Westchester Intelligence Center, level of citizen security by “challenging peo- plained that over the past two budget cycles, ingly to make sure there is additional pres- which disseminates the information to other ple you do not recognize at the door.” the city has increased resources to the po- ence in and around these areas.”

20th Anniversary Judy perfectly represent a key characteristic Aharon Congregation for making the space CONTINUED FROM P. 12 of Beth Aharon: harmony within diversity. available 20 years ago for the Sephardic syn- Born and raised in Netanya, Kobi served agogue to hold services at the Hebrew Insti- in the IDF as an aeronautical technician, tute of Riverdale. eventually moving to Riverdale in 1986. Beth Aharon welcomes all prayers re- Judy was born and raised in Gedera, gardless of eda (knowledge) or level of obser- left Israel at 18 and moved to Brooklyn. She vance. teaches preschool at Stein Yeshiva in Yon- kers. Robert Kalfus, a veteran newspaper photographer, worked Toby and Rav Avi Weiss received a spe- as an NYC and tri-state area photographer for more than cial recognition, and were thanked by Beth four decades. He can be reached at [email protected].

(l-r) Honorees Dan Sebbah and his wife, (l-r) Rav Avi Weiss and his wife, Toby, dance Myriam, dancing and thanking the Beth Aharon and celebrate after thanking the Beth Aharon members after they received a founder’s award. Sephardic congregation for honoring and CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS acknowledging them with a founder’s award. CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS Nancy is often at the center of helping Beth Aharon with special functions. They moved Born in Morocco, Maurice made aliyah to Riverdale in 1979. when he was 9 and settled with his family in Rav Dov has been a professional educa- Akko, Israel. Zipora, also of Moroccan herit- tor for the past 35 years. He is currently the age, grew up in Hulon and Bat Yam in Israel. head of Judaic studies at The Shefa School After Maurice moved stateside for universi- in Manhattan. Nancy is an associate princi- ty, they met when he visited Israel in his 20s, pal at SAR High School. eventually marrying and settling in Riverdale. Tzipora and Maurice Elmalem are found- Myriam and Dan Sebbah have been ing members of Beth Aharon. In 1998, when members of Beth Aharon for almost 20 Maurice and Rabbi Dweck asked Rabbi Avi years. They are committed to their Algerian Weiss about praying Sephardic-style, they heritage and regularly make the 30 minute were offered a room in the old HIR house trek from North Riverdale to be part of the for their minyan. From those beginnings, community. the congregation has grown and thrived. Originally from Paris, Dan made aliyah at the age of 18 and served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the first Lebanon war. Born in Algeria and raised in Marseille, France, at 18, Myriam moved to Je- rusalem to study education at the David Yellin Institute, where she met Dan on cam- pus. Myriam also worked at the Israeli embassies in Mex- ico and Portugal. Judy and Kobi have been members of Beth Aharon since its founding in 1998. (l-r) Honorees Maurice Elmalem and his wife, Zipora, receive a With a “mixed” marriage, founder’s award honor from Jeff rey Mosseri. CREDIT: ROBERT KALFUS Iraqi Kobi and Yemenite 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 13 COMMUNITY NEWS Celebrate Chanukah With Chabad of Yonkers By JLBWC Staff December 2, at 4 p.m. there will be a special menorah lighting at Ridge Hill. As part of a Chabad’s outreach efforts are meant to holiday food drive, the entire community is ignite each precious soul and show them invited to bring canned food to donate. They the warmth of Judaism. The holiday of Cha- will first use the cans to form the menorah nukah is especially suited to accomplish this and once it’s built and lit, the cans will be task of spreading the light and joy of the brought to a local food bank and will be dis- miracle to all. Chabad of Yonkers has numer- tributed to those in need. ous events planned this Chanukah to bring On Monday, December 3, there will be a the happiness of the holiday to all corners menorah lighting at the Cross County shop- of Yonkers. All events are open to the public ping center with live music, hot latkes and and the more who join, the more joyous the doughnuts. Last year it was frigid but the celebration. event warmed both body and soul! Join A pre-Chanukah Menorah Building them this year for another great event! Workshop at the Yonkers Home Depot On Tuesday, December 4, there will be a had more than 250 attendees last year. The Grand Car Menorah Parade. Meet at the may- children with the help of the adults built or’s office and join the parade of cars with their own menorah to use during Cha- mounted menorahs driving around Yonkers. nukah, and made the mitzvah of lighting A police escort will accompany you to light the menorah more personal and exciting. up Yonkers with menorahs and music. Join them again this year on November 18, Lastly, on December 9 there will be a from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Home Depot in Yon- grand Chanukah party at Chabad of Yonkers kers to build your own menorah to kindle from 2 - 4 p.m. at 600 N. Broadway, followed this Chanukah. by a menorah lighting at Untermyer Park at On the first night of Chanukah, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. COMMUNITY NEWSBRIEFS T-Klez Performs Free Klezmer IDF Commander to Chanukah Concert Speak at JNF Event Izzy Ezagui, a decorated IDF squad commander who returned to the battle- field after losing his dominant arm in the 2008 Gaza war, will speak on “Overcoming the Odds: Returning to the IDF” at Jewish National Fund’s sixth annual Water and Wine evening on Thursday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Westchester Reform Tem- ple in Scarsdale. When not on duty, Ezagui speaks internationally and has appeared on the Huffington Post, Al Jazeera Amer- ica, Fox News and Israeli National News. His memoir, “Disarmed,” was released ear- lier this year.

The klezmer trio, T-Klez, will present a free concert of Chanukah tunes on Tues- day, December 4 at 1 p.m. at the Riverdale, Y 5625 Arlington Avenue (near 256th St.), Bronx, NY (718) 548-8200 Enjoy familiar and new-to-you Hebrew, Yiddish, and Lad- ino songs including an Italian version of Ma’oz Tzur from the 1700s. Young Israel of Pelham Parkway to Host Noted Author Young Israel of Pelham Parkway, locat- ed at 900 Pelham Parkway, South Bronx, NY 10461, will be hosting a free lecture and book signing by noted author and histori- an Michael Weinstein, author of the book “Ten Times Chai,” on November 25 begin- ning at 11:30 a.m. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. Izzy Ezagui 14 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM COMMUNITY NEWS Unity Shabbat Provides Time for Bonding and Healing

By Judy Berger first responders, local politicians as well as minyan Shabbat morning. Members from all Congresswoman Nita Lowey (NY-17).” three other regular Shabbat morning min- In the wake of the tragic event in Pitts- Fraenkel added, “As the Gemara teach- yans joined together in a very packed main burgh, congregations around the coun- es “kol Yisroel arevim ze baze,” in a show sanctuary. Leading davening and reading the try declared Shabbat, November 3, as Uni- of unity, we had an early davening and Kid- torah was atypically divided among individ- ty Shabbat. The focus of Unity Shabbat was dush and many of our members walked uals from each minyan. In his sermon, Rabbi to encourage Jews and non-Jews to come over after davening to the conservative syna- Fink acknowledged that we were truly one to synagogues and participate in both Fri- gogue. The intent was to show support both community and thanked many members of day night and Shabbat services. The Ameri- to our fellow Jews and to show those non- the surrounding New Rochelle community can Jewish Committee (AJC) also coined the Jews who were in attendance the ultimate Eleven empty chairs and closed siddurim on for showing up at the synagogue to show phrase “Show Up for Shabbat.” unity and resolve of the Jewish people.” bimah of RJC. CREDIT: RIVERDALE JEWISH CENTER their support. His message detailed a histo- Our local shuls participated in many dif- Young Israel of Scarsdale’s Assistant Rabbi ry of anti-Semitism, and the communal re- ferent ways. Rabbi Yitzi Genack of the River- Nuriel Klinger explained, “We had a solidar- concluded with Hatikva. The message was sponses throughout the centuries. dale Jewish Center explained, in a message ity ceremony with Pittsburgh. Our Bnei Aki- simply a message of solidarity with Acheinu YIH’s Fraenkel concluded, “The message to the RJC community, “Just a few days ago, va madrichim read the name and a little bit Bnei Yisrael and particularly the Jewish com- we hoped our congregation, and particular- 11 Jews lived and lost their lives, in a syna- about each person who was murdered. We munity of Pittsburgh that is mourning the ly our children, received was that we can gogue, on Shabbat, during tefillah. Fitting- began by singing the American anthem. We loss of amazing people through a violent act observe halacha and disagree with other ly, we will commemorate them, in our also had two members speak; one grew up of anti-Semitism.” Jews doctrinally, but still give to other Jews sanctuary, on Shabbat, during our prayers. in Squirrel Hill and the other was the spouse The Young Israel of New Rochelle com- the kindness and chesed that the Torah de- Please join us this Shabbat as our commu- of someone from that neighborhood. We memorated the Shabbat by holding only one mands of us.” nity demonstrates its support and empathy for our brothers and sisters.” Further, he ex- plained, “When you come to shul this Shab- bat, you will see in front of our Aron Kodesh University: 11 chairs, each one representing a Jew who will no longer attend their shul to pray to Making an Impact Hashem. On each chair is a closed siddur, because those people prayed for their last time.” Following Shabbat, Genack described the 11-chair memorial, which was inspired by the design of the Oklahoma City Memo- rial, and another memorial created by Rabbi Michael Davies in Charleston, following the shooting in a church in 2015. Genack said, “The purpose of the memorial was to not only memorialize the victims but to also ele- vate ourselves. The empty chairs and closed siddurim are meant to evoke the descriptive- ness and suddenness of the tragedy. These people came to be present and pray to con- nect to God. It was important to me that the memorial be in our sanctuary, and not in a lobby, because the victims died in their sanc- tuary.” Genack added, “Throughout Shabbat, it served as a visual reminder that we need to continue to direct our attention and en- ergy to connect with Hashem and each oth- Meet DrDr.. Eitan Okun, head of the Paul E. Feder Alzheimer’Alzheimer’es DiseaseDiseas er. 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This research while we mourn, Jewish prayer and Jewish focuses on using an MRI to catch the earliest signs of amyloid proteins in the community, dedication and faith, and love brain. and hope are still alive.” William Fraenkel, president of the Young WWithith your generous contribution, you can help Prof. Okun make strides in Israel of Harrison (YIH) described his neigh- combating this devastating illness. borhood’s observance. “The rabbi of the Conservative synagogue down the block from our shul informed us that his syna- Tel:Tel: 2212-906-390012-906-3900 gogue was planning a program that Shabbat 161600 EaEastst 56th56th StreetStreet as a show of unity with Pittsburgh as part of New York, NY 10022 the Conservative movement’s wish that all [email protected] their synagogues finish the service that the gAFBIU.org Tree of Life synagogue was unable to com- plete. Their program would involve local 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 15 COMMUNITY NEWS Forum on ‘Death With Dignity’ Legislation Held at Mid-Westchester JCC By Judy Berger be mentally capable to make this medical de- cision.” The law would give eligible patients On Thursday, November 8, the New York the option to request a prescription for med- Chapter of Compassion and Choices held a ication they can take to shorten a difficult, forum at the Mid-Westchester JCC on the painful dying process. The bill was first in- pending state legislation regarding physi- troduced on May 10, 2016, and passed by the cian-assisted suicide. Assembly Health Committee two weeks lat- Assembly member Amy Paulin (D-West- er, but a full vote by either chamber has not chester), just re-elected two days earlier, is been held. the sponsor of A.2383, New York’s Medical An Eagle Point Strategies Survey, con- Aid in Dying Act. State Senator Diane Savi- ducted in September 2015, showed that 77 no (D-Staten Island/Brooklyn), sponsored percent of New Yorkers agreed that “when the companion S.3151 bill in her chamber. a mentally competent adult is dying from Dr. Grube at podium as Dr. Berman listens. CREDIT: When the New York Legislature reconvenes a terminal illness that cannot be cured, the COMPASSION&CARING.ORG Assembly member Amy Paulin at Mid- Westchester JCC. CREDIT: COMPASSION&CARING.ORG in January 2019, this legislation will be rein- adult should be allowed the option to re- ter entered hospice care in Georgia and died troduced, authorizing “medical aid in dying quest a prescription for life-ending medica- two weeks later, without any of her close rel- tion is always requested of anyone else ex- for terminally ill adults with less than six tion from a doctor, and decide whether and atives nearby. This tragedy influenced her to pressing the desire to commit suicide. Ber- months to live and found by two doctors to when to use that medication to end their suf- sponsor legislation to allow “death with dig- man also discussed the nationwide suicide fering in their fi- nity” in New York State. crisis, which includes a 30 percent rise over nal stages of dy- Prior to leading a panel discussion, Susan the last two decades. ing.” Rush, an activist for options for the termi- Dr. Grube pointed out that in the 20 years Paulin nally ill, shared her father’s fatal battle with since Oregon’s law was enacted, 1179 patients *EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY* opened the fo- stage IV lung cancer. He was a retired Marine made use of the law. Seventy-seven percent YOGA BY rum with a de- and a devout Catholic who refused analgesia were diagnosed with terminal cancer and ANNA KEST FEINBERG 9.00 AM scription of her and died an uncomfortable death at home. 8 percent suffered from advanced ALS. He sister’s eight- Next, two physicians on opposite sides emphasized that not one extra death oc- 4660 LIVINGSTON AVE YOGA LEVELS 1-2 year battle with of this debate shared the stage. Dr. David curred as a result of the law. Each patient RIVERDALE BENEFIT MIND & BODY ovarian can- Grube practiced family medicine in Philo- was terminal and was likely to die within cer. After a re- math, Oregon, for 35 years. He retired from six months. He also said that in the first 10 917.282.1750 get strong & balanced $20 PER CLASS get the long lean yoga look currence of this practice in 2012, and serves as the national years of his state’s law, 80 percent of assisted disease, her sis- medical director for Compassion & Choices. deaths were attended by physicians, but that He has lectured nationally on professional- dropped to 30 percent in the second decade. ism, medical ethics, end of life care and hu- Physician-assisted suicide is current- mor in medicine. Oregon was the first state ly allowed in six states (Montana, Califor- to legalize physician-assisted suicide. Their nia, Washington, Colorado, Vermont and “Death With Dignity Act” was passed by Or- Oregon) and the District of Columbia. Ha- egon voters in November 1994. Since then, waii recently enacted a law to take effect on Dr. Grube treated many patients who made January 1, 2019, and 30 more states are con- the difficult choice of ending their lives. His sidering it. personal “call-to-arms” was finding his termi- Attending the event, but not part of the nally ill neighbor/friend/patient with a fatal, program’s speaker panel, were members of self-inflicted shotgun wound. 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over whether the ladder represents Mount protect me on my journey… and if I return Mirror Image: Vayetze 5779 Sinai (sulam and sinai have the same ge- in peace to my father’s home, then I will matria) or the Temple Mount. In either dedicate myself totally to God.” (28:20 -21) By Rabbi David Walk children. That total includes Dinah, but ex- case, whether we conclude that connection This oath was made out of trepidation that cludes Binyamin, born back in Israel. Then to Heaven comes from Torah study or Tem- his commitment to righteousness would The non-Torah something amazing happens. This stay-at- ple offerings, he’s dreaming about very holy be in peril outside the protective environ- world has three areas home scholar becomes the best shepherd ideas. Isn’t religion and spirituality about ment of his parents’ home. which I can’t resist. The in history (Baba Metzia, chapter eight). He how to remain in constant contact with the Before Ya’akov set out for Egypt towards first is Boston-based- grows the flocks at an extraordinary rate. celestial spheres? Ya’akov is in a very good the end of his life, God appears again tell- sports franchisesand, Plus, he breeds the flocks so expertly that place, spiritually speaking. ing him, “Don’t be afraid!” (46:4), because for me, the Pats are still he controls the appearance of the offspring, However, after 20 odd years in the to- there was reason to be afraid of the power- the Boston Patriots. The other two are sci- enriching his own flock at the expense of tally different spiritual environment of ful Egyptian Empire. However, when Ya’ak- ence fiction and really good acting. The lat- his father-in-law’s bottom line. What a his father-in-law’s home, he has a differ- ov leaves home on his way to Padan Aram, ter two items converged in a recently aired transformation. ent dream: “And an angel of God said to there’s no advice about fear. God gives TV series, called “Counterpart.” It describes The Torah wants us to be very cognizant me in a dream, ‘Jacob!’ And I said, ‘‘Here I our Great Grandfather assurances of pro- how this world separated into two sepa- of this makeover. When leaving Yitzchak am.’ And he said, ‘Now lift your eyes and see tection, but no injunction to be fearless. I rate realities about 39 years ago. In the se- and Rivka’s home in Beer Sheva, he experi- that all the he-goats mounting the animals think, the younger Ya’akov needed to main- ries, JK Simmons plays the same person on ences a wondrous dream. “And he dreamed, are ringed, speckled and striped, for I have tain a healthy fear of the dangers to his soul both sides of the divide. He was truly amaz- and behold! A ladder set up on the ground, seen all that Laban is doing to you. I am the in Lavan’s house. The 130-year-old Ya’akov, ing. These two sides of the same coin, same its top reached heaven; and behold, an- God of Beit El, where you anointed a mon- going down to Egypt, had no such reason to parents, same DNA, became two distinct gels of God were ascending and descend- ument, where you made a vow to Me. Now, fear for his spiritual fate. He had seen it all. personalities based on the experiences of ing upon it. Behold, the Lord was stand- arise, leave this land and return to the land The Padan Aram period in Ya’akov’s life the past four decades. He played the two ing over him, and said, ‘I am the Lord, the of your birth.” (31:11-13) Very different con- should frighten us all. If Ya’akov could be in flawlessly. Just from his facial expressions God of Avraham your father, and the God tent and message. spiritual danger, what about us? We must and body language you knew, immediate- of Yitzchak; the land upon which you are Way before Freud, the Talmud teach- learn from this gift given to Ya’akov. The in- ly, which personality was on screen. It was lying to you I will give it and to your seed. es, “A person is shown in dreams only that sight into what could have been, must give a remarkable performance. I felt like buy- And your seed shall be as the dust of the which one has given great thought.” (Bera- us pause. When we observe that many lose ing Farmers Insurance. Bum ba-dum, bum, earth, and you shall gain strength west- chot 55b) If dreams reflect one’s innermost their battle against earthly temptations, bum, bum. Something similar happens to ward and eastward and northward and thoughts and personality, we’re seeing two we must redouble our efforts to escape the Ya’akov in this week’s Torah reading. southward; and through you shall be bless- very different “Ya’akovs.” One who might clutches of our “Lavans.” Our parsha begins with Ya’akov on the ed all the families of the earth and through have had difficulty becoming the Yisrael, run from his brother and arch nemesis, your seed. Behold, I am with you, and I will who fathers the Jewish nation. Ya’akov has Rabbi David Walk, who has recently made aliyah, was a Esav. The mild mannered Ya’akov has been guard you wherever you go, and I will re- the rare opportunity of being shown his al- teacher at the Bi-Cultural Day school as well as Congre- instructed by his parents to seek shelter store you to this land, for I will not forsake ternative self. If he doesn’t change his ven- gation Agudath Sholom’s education director. He continues and a bride in the ancestral home, Padan you until I have fully kept this promise to ue, he will be known forever as the great to be a tireless teacher and educator. For over 30 years, Aram. You know the plot. He meets the you.’ (Breishit 28:12-14) ” A truly inspiration- breeder of sheep, not Ya’akov Avinu — the he has taught students from third grade and up and con- beautiful Rachel at the ancient world’s ver- al vision for this tzaddik leaving the warm breeder of God’s people. ducted many classes for teens and adults. Prior to joining sion of Starbuck’s, the well. He is played confines of his parents’ home. Ya’akov had always been aware of this CAS, he served as director and teacher at Yeshivat Hami- by the wily Uncle Lavan, and ends up with This vision is about great spiritual po- danger. After his first dream in Beit El, he vtar in Efrat, Israel. two wives, two concubines and a dozen tential. There’s an argument in the Midrash made a vow, “If God remains with me, and Shabbat’s Partner: The Jewish People By Rabbi Gidon Rothstein bat, with some other level continuing af- action mattered most. and punishment. terwards. (Rabbi Arama thinks Hashem To assuage Shabbat’s sense of being When we recognize the day on the Bereshit Rabbah is still mechadesh the world daily, as relegated to a day of what we don’t do, way in and out (by saying kiddush and 11 quotes Rabbi Shi- “mechadesh” means to renew, but Rab- Hashem tells her the Jewish people will havdalah, paying attention to what we mon barYochai, where bi Arama implies that there’s more to it partner with the day. Shemirat Shabbat mean), and then desist from any distrac- he portrays Shab- than just keeping the laws of nature go- requires to positively observe Shabbat, as tions, by spending time praying and feel- bat as complaining to ing) Each time we rest on Shabbat, we well as “shevitah,” to desist from creative ing Hashem’s presence (as if Shabbat were Hashem over her lack assert our belief in a God Who interacts labors. Shemot 31:16 says, “Veshameru, to our spouse and we are finally fortunate of a partner; Hashem then promises her with the world in various ways, more ac- observe,” as well as, “Shabbat la’asot, to enough to spend some time together); the Jewish people will be her partner. At tively or less, and is certainly not limit- “do” Shabbat,” that is, to give it an active Rabbi Arama ( together with the Ibn Ezra) Sinai, Hashem reminds the Jews of this ed to passive provision of the life force of component. says that those very actions declare our commitment, when Hashem says, “Zach- the unbreakable laws of Nature. [I have a vivid memory of getting the acknowledgment of Creation ex nihilo or et yom haShabbat lekadesho, remember sense when I was growing up, that Shab- and all that comes with it. Shabbat to declare it sanctified.” The Activity of Shabbat bat was full of “don’ts ,” and thus, spent [Here, Rabbi Arama is very out of step Shabbat’s interest in a partner started time searching for a sense of its “dos.” with many Jews today, who try to empha- Shabbat Rejects Aristotelian-ism with its distaste for being set up as a neg- From what I can tell, this continues to size the technical and downplay the the- Aristotelians do not believe in any dif- ative space, defined by its lack of action. still be an issue in many Jewish commu- ological. In his view, acquiring the cor- ference in how Hashem approaches the As Rabbi Arama says, the path to perfec- nities today.] rect view of Hashem’s interactions with world from one day or era to the next, be- tion always takes action, which indicated Rabbi Arama’s idea of active Shabbat the world, will then lead to a proper idea cause in their view, “all” Hashem does is to Shabbat that it was being consigned to observance is for Jews to focus Shabbat of reward and punishment, is the way we provide energy. Shabbat becomes an im- an inherently imperfect role. Ketubot 59a on acquiring the knowledge embedded in keep Shabbat.] portant way for Jews to show that we dis- says that idleness leads to “shi’amum” (to- the day, knowledge of the world’s having agree with this view since we desist from day translated as boredom, but the Gema- been created ex nihilo, with full free Di- creative labor to commemorate Hashem’s ra meant something worse), and for hap- vine Will (not as a subject of any laws, na- Rabbi Dr. Gidon Rothstein has served in the communi- changed effect on the world once the six piness, the soul must operate, actively, at ture or other). Since (as he’s said before), ty rabbinate and in educational roles at the high school days of Creation ended. its highest level. these truths also underlie any idea of re- and adult level. He is an author of Jewish fiction and non- Whatever “rest” or ceasing creat- Similarly, the Jews are praised for ward and punishment, the Midrash says fiction, most recently “We’re Missing the Point: What’s ing means regarding Hashem , the word their commitment to act according to the Hashem reminded the Jews about the Wrong With the Orthodox Jewish Community and How “mechadesh” (rest) indicates Hashem Torah at Sinai, where they said, “Na’aseh promise to pair them with Shabbat just to Fix It.” He lives in Bronx, New York, with his wife and shaped the world at one level of activi- venishma, we will act and (then) we will before the Giving of the Torah at Sinai, three children. ty and involvement before the first Shab- listen.” As in Rabbi Arama’s reading, the since Torah cannot work without reward 20 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM REFLECTIONS FROM THE SCHOOLHOUSE Empowering Students to Stand Up to Anti-Semitism By Jacqueline Herman others act, we as a people must stay true to our Torah values — the values of kindness On Monday morn- and compassion, respect and tolerance. ing, Oct. 29, in Jewish Through chesed and tikkun olam projects, day schools all across our day schools and synagogues motivate the country, heads of children to send out good thoughts; to school, teachers and stand up for one another and for good peo- other professional staff ple everywhere; and to treat others as they — myself among them would choose to be treated. — spoke with students Third, knowledge is power. If we want about the horrific massacre of 11 Jews pray- our children to stand up against hatred, we ing in a Pittsburgh synagogue on the previ- must empower them to do so. In our com- ous Shabbat. munity day schools, children learn about We spoke and we also listened, as our Jewish history — who we are, where we children voiced their feelings of anxie- came from, and what values we stand for. ty and anger. Then, to help students cope, Fourth, we must teach our children that many of us oversaw chesed projects to give “kol Yisrael areivim zeh ba’zeh” — all of Isra- students the opportunity to offer comfort el are responsible for one another. There is and consolation to the Pittsburgh Jewish strength in numbers. And, for all of the hat- Elegantly-appointed community, and to remind ourselves that ers, detractors and fear mongers, there are • Waldorf Astoria loving-kindness conquers all. good people. Stick together. Passover It is important to do so. 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By Judy Berger tions. No one should have to practice their faith under the threat of violence because of Working together across state lines, each their religious beliefs.” Assemblyman John- in his own state legislature, New York State son represents the northeastern corner of Assemblyman Walter Mosley (NY-57) and Bergen County, including Englewood and New Jersey Assemblyman Gordon Johnson Teaneck. (NJ-37) announced on Thursday, November Rabbi Abraham Cooper, associate dean THE INAUGURATION OF 1, that they will introduce two bills in re- and director of global social action agenda THE HAROLD AND PEARL JACOBS Z “ L sponse to the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh. for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, travelled At a press conference in Manhattan, host- from Los Angeles to host the event. “Our CHESED FUND ed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Mosley, most cherished freedom, freedom of reli- Johnson and other local elected officials and gion, has again been violently assaulted, this THE HAROLD AND PEARL JACOBS CHESED FUND clergy of multiple faiths joined together to time at Shabbat service in a Pittsburgh syn- support legislative improvements to exist- agogue,” Cooper said. “We are here together, HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE JACOBS FAMILY ing laws. These enhancements will hopeful- Jews, Christians, Muslims people of differ- TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF THEIR PARENTS, ly prevent crimes of this nature and increase ent colors and ethnicities united in our com- the criminal penalties for those who carry mitment for a better America.” HAROLD AND PEARL JACOBS Z”L, LEADING out such acts. “Representing 114 synagogues, the Na- NCSY FOUNDERS WHO DEVOTED THEIR LIVES As described by Mosley, the first bill tional Council of Young Israel is very proud would increase possession of an unlicensed to be a part of this multi-faith and mul- TO JEWISH EDUCATION AND CONTINUITY. firearm in or near a place of worship to a ti-faceted coalition looking to deliver sub- THE CHESED FUND WILL HELP SUPPORT FOUR Class E felony, the same level as possession stantive action to all houses of worship, EXCEPTIONAL NCSY PROGRAMS THAT DRIVE of a weapon on school grounds. The second sending a clear message that we will nev- bill would require sentences to run consecu- er tolerate those who hate and those who SOCIAL ACTION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, tively for those convicted of a crime that re- desecrate the sanctity of our holy and sa- AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS TEEN sulted in death while in or near a religious cred spaces,” expressed Rabbi Marc Volk, ex- structure or organization. ecutive director of the National Council of SCHOLARSHIPS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. “We must stand together to protect Young Israel. freedom of religion and send a message Mohammad Razvi, CEO, Council of Peo- NCSY.ORG to anyone who wishes to target any reli- ples Organizations, added, “We must send a gious group that the consequences are se- clear message to terrorists who might attack vere,” stated Mosley. Mosley noted that he our religious sanctuaries. We should not be FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT was happy to work with Johnson to enact worried about our safety from such indi- SONYA BUDD AT 905-761-6279 X226 strong penal laws in New York and New Jer- viduals when praying in our mosques, syn- sey. Assemblyman Mosley represents parts agogues, churches and all other houses of of Crown Heights and the neighborhoods to worship.” its northwest. “We decry the fatal results of hate and Johnson explained that a common anti-Semitism but it can’t end there; we de- theme in his office is that we are all in this mand that something be done through leg- together; safety and the well-being of com- islation to aggressively charge anyone who munity is his office’s top priority. Johnson commits a crime or violates and/or desecrate added, “We want to send a clear message in our sacred spaces and houses of worship,” 2018 that you can’t be targeted because of commented Bishop Mitchell Taylor, senior your faith.” Further, he remarked, “This trag- pastor of the Center of Hope International, edy requires a regional response to enhance public safety within our religious institu- CONTINUED ON P. 23 22 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM EYE ON POLITICS

Tighten Hate Crimes Laws based leadership colleagues, is a clear demonstration that we heed the call to ac- CONTINUED FROM P. 22 tion and we will not stand idly by.” Moreo- HOW CAN YOU CEO of Urban Upbound and VP of Mobiliz- ver, Cohen stated, “Our religious sanctuar- ing Preachers and Communities (MPAC). ies must remain a safe haven, and let us to Michael D. Cohen, eastern director join together like we did today in ensuring for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and an the safety of our friends and family when- BECOME SKINNY WITH Englewood City council member, com- ever they enter a house of worship.” mented, “We have stood at vigils, we have New York State Assemblyman David commemorated those whose lives were Weprin (NY-24), co-president of the Nation- horrifically snuffed out simply because al Association of Jewish Legislators (NAJL), of their desire to pray to God and proud- which represents Jewish legislators in 40 METAL BALLS? ly practice their religious faith. It is our states, promised to work with his colleagues responsibility to make sure that this un- in proposing similar legislation. “Ameri- (ACTUAL BALLS ARE TINY) speakable tragedy has significant mean- cans all across the country must stand unit- ing.” Further, Cohen added, “The actions ed against each and every occurrence of an- taken today by New York Assemblyman ti-Semitism,” exclaimed Weprin. “We all Walter Mosley and New Jersey Assembly- know a hate crime against one group, reli- man Gordon Johnson, along with the Si- gion or ethnic background is really a hate mon Wiesenthal Center and our faith crime against all of us.”

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not available without a hechsher,” the For example, one booth had a seaweed Food: Now in More Colors fish guy told me as my salmon dog rolled snack, which looks like you’re just eating off my clipboard. It’s an interesting bit of the outside part of your sushi, without all By Mordechai Schmutter keep shifting back and forth to stop it from trivia, but I don’t know how he knows the good stuff. It’s like eating candy wrap- rolling off. Another person handed me a that. Is there someone specifically going pers. People sometimes tiny cup of scalding hot tea and evidently around and requesting gefilte fish without Another Japanese booth was serving ask me why I write expected me to stand there for a half hour a hechsher? What kind of anti-Semite is sake (pronounced “sah-key”). But I didn’t about Kosherfest every waiting for it to cool off so I could tell him like, “I love gefilte fish, but I don’t want to dare have any after my tiny bit of wine. year. After all, Kosher- if I could actually taste which region of Is- give the Jews my money. Do you have any Also, to me it sounds like they’re saying, fest is a trade show, rael the leaves were from (Ein Gedi). without a hecksher? Maybe with some “Socky.” Like that’s how it tastes. and as such, it’s real- And speaking of drinks, there’s also lobster mixed in?” “It tastes socky.” ly only open to people in the kosher food a trend to mix things together to make I told him that, to be honest, the ge- “That’s because there’s socks in it.” industry. Though I suppose that technical- new juices, because we’ve already pretty filte fish didn’t really taste that different “Really?” ly, every Jew is in the kosher food indus- much discovered all the fruits, and now all from monochrome gefilte fish. So he gave “No. Fifty percent of eating is smell, try. In fact, according to official reports, that’s left, if you want to invent new juic- me a whole speech about how 50 percent and we just took off our shoes.” there were at least 6,000 people there, and es, is to mix them. I tried one flavor called of eating is about how it looks, and how I have a similar question about hoisin they were all in the same aisle as me at all “Harvest Greens,” which sounds like a fla- food doesn’t taste as good in the dark or sauce. times. (This was in the report, I believe.) vor that changes by the season, based on if you wolf it down as it does on a tooth- Okay, so I’m not in the food industry. what ends up growing in their garden. pick, while getting elbowed by passersby Mordechai Schmutter is a freelance writer and a humor I’m in the English writing industry, so I Everything in the drink was green—kiwi, and trying to pick up a salmon dog off the columnist for Hamodia and other magazines. He also has walk around all day having grammar-relat- green apple, cucumber, spinach, kale… And floor. six books out and does stand-up comedy. You can contact ed thoughts about company names, such it was surprisingly okay. There was also a trend of bringing tra- him at [email protected]. as, “What do they mean by the name, ‘Re- (Wait until you see this in their ads: ditional Asian foods to the Jewish market. ally Great Food Company’? Is it the food “Surprisingly okay!”—M. Schmutter, Jew- that’s really great, or is the company great, ish Link.) but the food’s just okay?” Then I tried another flavor called Har- Do you have questions The reason I go, besides to pick up my vest Reds, which was made of carrots, gin- year’s supply of pens, is not just to talk ger, beets and purple sweet potatoes. I about your about Kosherfest itself in an article for the could really taste the beets. 10th time. It’s to inform the public of new (“I could really taste the beets!”—M. Medicare Supplemental foods that they should look out for (except Schmutter, Jewish Link.) Health Insurance? for anything at the wine booths), as well as And speaking of color, and tasting the general trends that I’ve noticed about the beets, the new trend in gefilte fish is to industry in general. make it colorful. I tried a piece of gefilte Assisting the Medicare Care For example, there’s a trend—and I fish that was 3 colors—green, pink and Eligible Population with know this because this is the second year standard concrete grey. Generally, when it’s happened—of people giving me food my fish is three colors, I throw it out, but Understanding Their Options samples that are too hot to eat and then this was made that way on purpose. trying to talk to me while I blow on it. One “How are we supposed to tell when it’s person handed me a really hot salmon dog gone bad?” you ask. Robert Remin | 914 629-1753 mid-conversation, and I had nowhere to You taste it. 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By JLBWC Staff relationships with my teachers. yishuv near Shilo. What have been some of the highlights of Which is one of your favorite classes at Miriam Gutfreund is studying at Michlelet your year so far? MMY? Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY) in Jerusalem. One of my most inspiring moments at My favorite classes are Rabbi Katz’s Gema- She was born in Israel, where she lived until MMY was when we had Selichot in our beit ra class, Rabbi Berzon’s Even Ha’ezer, and Rabbi she was 12 years old, then moved to Waterbury. midrash; the energy and yearn for growth and Charnoff’s Hilchot Shabbat class. She attended Yeshiva Ketana of Waterbury for connection was palpable. What is a favorite personal learning project elementary school, and Beth Chana Academy Another inspiring moment was when you’ve taken on this year? for high school. MMY took us to Mevaseret for Yom Kippur, I’m hoping to finish learning the series of Her next stop? and right after Neilah, everybody just started MMY Dirah-Mates (r-l) Miriam Gutfreund, Shira Peninei Halacha during my night seder. Sherut Le’umi, or UConn. dancing and singing as if we weren’t fasting. Siegel, Davi Zlotnick, Arley Bornstein, Julia What has been a favorite out of school ac- Why did you choose to study at MMY? I’ve never seen so much simcha on Yom Kip- Fendelman, Talya Markowitz, Ahava Sheer, Enya tivity for you? I chose MMY because I was looking for pur before, so that was a beautiful experience. Menasse, Jaclyn Kholodenko, Aviva Broth. CREDIT: My favorite activities that are out of the a school that focused a lot on textual learn- What kind of challenges have you faced MIRIAM GUTFREUND MMY beit midrash are volunteering at Shaarei ing and had a tzioni hashkafa. All of the girls coming to Israel? Tzedek hospital, and playing on MMY’s foot- at MMY are really sweet and growth-orient- My biggest difficulty in going away is would be very tough, so I expected to hate it at ball team. ed. The classes are challenging and the teach- knowing that my family is so far away. I get first. I loved MMY from day one and had a real- What are you most looking forward to for ers are great. to speak to them pretty often, so it helps, but I ly smooth transition, thank God. the rest of the year? What kind of goals do you have for the definitely miss them. Where is your favorite place to go for week- I look forward to continuing to explore Is- year? How has your year been different than ends / Shabbat so far? rael and to meeting new and interesting peo- My goals for the year are to learn more To- your expectations? I try to go to a different place every Shab- ple. I also look forward to learning more and rah, connect to Eretz Yisrael, and to build close Everybody warned me that the transition bat. So far, my favorite was Esh Kodesh, a improving my skills at the school I love. NEWS FROM ISRAEL Mak’s Bake Shop Goes Above and Beyond for Its Customers

By Jill Kirsch kitchen adjacent to the Klahr home in Bei- tar, and its kashrut is under the supervision My son is currently studying at a yeshiva of the Vaad Hakashrut of Beitar. Aviya bakes in Jerusalem. Like many young men and wom- certain staple items, which are always in en at the start of their gap years, he often com- high demand, including amaretto cake; cin- plained about the food. I did not pay too much namon cake; banana chip cake; apple, blue- attention at first, thinking he just needed t o berry or cherry crumb cake; and chocolate get used to institutional fare, until I saw a pho- drizzle cake, which is a mock babka, along to of him and some friends on a tiyul. OMG! with other pastries and cookies. He’s gotten so skinny!! This was pretty early “If you want a fancy cake, we are not the on, and I feared that if it continued, he would place for you. But if you want a delicious be back to his birth weight by Chanukah. homemade cake, Aviya’s are the best,” Meir Cue the Internet. Where could I find gushed. something delicious to send to my son, The cookies and cakes aren’t just sent whose 18th birthday was fast approaching? to gap year students, however. As word has I am not sure who pointed me in the direc- spread, Aviya’s desserts are being sent as gifts tion of Mak’s Bake Shop, but let me give you for Rosh Hashana, Chanukah and as part of a shout out right now. I reached out on Face- mishloach manot on Purim. Additionally, book and was directed to the bake shop’s many people use Aviya’s cakes as Shabbat website. I decided on a package of chocolate Ephraim Poloner (left) of Teaneck and a Noah Hanover of Springfi eld with his birthday gifts, or as dessert in their own homes. chip cookies, which are my son’s absolute fa- Mevaseret madrich with a Mak’s package. cake from Mak’s. “I have been a customer for many years. vorite, and sent an email which resulted in Their cakes, cookies and muffins are won- the following exchange: Yes, you read that right. The delivery was them out and get such satisfaction from derful. Aviya and Meir are the nicest peo- “Hi. It’s Jill Kirsch. We messaged on Face- made without Mak’s Bake Shop taking any making these deliveries.” ple that you can find. Excellent baked goods book today. I would love to send my son payment from me in advance! The owner Shoshana Poloner of Teaneck praised the and wonderful service. My guests always ask chocolate chip cookies.” knew my son’s name and the name of the Klahrs. “We found out about him last year me if it’s home baked. My answer as is ‘yes, “Hi, Jill. I’m not sure whether we will be yeshiva. That’s it. He realized that he would when our son was in yeshiva and we have but not by me,’” commented Dassie Bistricer, able to do Old City deliveries until after Suk- be making an Old City delivery, but it was been using him for the last year and a half. He who resides in Baka. kot (my son’s birthday was on the first day of during the night here in the States, so he just is such a pleasure to deal with! The kids and In addition, Meir brings cakes to the yom tov). Feel free to check in with me and I delivered the cookies to my son. hosts that we send the packages to have said Lone Soldier Center In Memory Of Michael will let you know,” was the immediate reply. Who does that??? From numerous Face- the pastries are amazing and, honestly, he is Levin every Thursday. The deliveries are My response? “If you are able to deliver book posts and emails, I have now learned such a mentsch! My favorite part is the pic he sponsored by individuals, companies and to the Old City before Sukkot, please let me that for Meir Klahr and his wife, Aviya, pro- sends of the kids when they get the package.” organizations in the U.S., who often include know. Otherwise, I’ll reach out again. I saw a prietors of Mak’s Bake Shop, this is fair- The Klahrs have been baking and selling words of encouragement to the soldiers. pic of my son. He’s getting too skinny - needs ly common practice. The couple goes out cakes and cookies for close to 20 years, grow- In fact, Cong. Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn chocolate chip cookies!! :)” of their way to keep gap year students con- ing from a small business run out of their sponsored Mak’s desserts at the annual lone The next day I received the following nected to family at home, through deliveries home kitchen to a much larger enterprise. soldier barbecue. Mak’s Bake Shop is always email: “Hi, Jill. Package is in [the yeshiva] of- which always come with a photo of the stu- According to Meir, the baking is “all Aviya.” looking for additional sponsors to help keep fice. I got [your son]’s phone number from dent and his or her package being sent to the “She is very particular about what goes into this chesed going. the office and sent him a text. I will try call- very grateful parents. her cakes. Quality is most important and we For more information, or to become a ing him later, but if you speak to him please According to Meir, “We know it is impor- can’t scale up the business end because she sponsor, visit maksbakeshop.com or email let him know there’s a package in the office tant for a parent who is so far away from is afraid the quality will decline,” he said. [email protected]. Meir will be for him so he can fatten up a little bit on Avi- their child to be able to keep connected. I Mak’s (an acronym for Meir and Avi- very happy to help you out, and you won’t ya’s cookies!” feel disappointed when I am unable to help ya Klahr) is now based out of an industrial be disappointed. 26 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM FAMILY Kids Rule at Young Israel of White Plains

(Courtesy of YIWP) Young children hav- program was chaired by Dania Doboz, Taryn en’t quite taken over Young Israel of White Katz and Hebel-Gamzon. Plains—yet—but the continuing influx of “If we want our children to feel comfort- AVI & SHNEUR FASKOWITZ PRESENT families with young children has led the able in shul and participating in the commu- shul to respond with new programs espe- nity, we need to start them as early as possi- cially for them. ble,” said Hebel-Gamzon. “This is the time to For starters, YIWP has expanded its regu- show them that the shul is a fun, rewarding OURO lar Shabbat morning programming for chil- place to be, and to build their foundation for 17TH1 dren with Tot Shabbat. The biweekly pro- Jewish learning, experiences and relation- YEAR!Y gram for children through pre-K includes ships. We also want to give mommies—and sing-along prayers; an interactive siddur cre- daddies—a chance to get together, catch up ated especially for the children by member and have fun with their kids and other fam- Adina Shrage; and additional play, dancing ilies.” and Shabbat songs. More than 20 children The next Mommy & Me program will participated in the inaugural program, take place at YIWP in December. For more which was chaired by Shrage and YIWP information on YIWP children’s program- board member Nicole Hebel-Gamzon. ming, contact Hebel-Gamzon at Nicole.he- The next Tot Shabbat will take place at [email protected] YIWP this Shabbat, November 17, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. In addition, YIWP inaugurated its first Mommy & Me program on Sunday, Novem- ber 4. Children up to age 5 along with their families—dads and siblings included—were treated to a captivating music performance WESTIN BEACH RESORT & SPA FORT LAUDERDALE by Bobby Doowop. The children not only sang along but played along too on toy in- struments and enjoyed snacks while par- EVERY ROOM HAS BEEN ents took time to socialize. More than 30 COMPLETELY RENOVATED children and their families participated. The

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By their fixation on article with some parent-teacher confer- a remedy. I want to ensure I choose the most rewards and punishments, behavior charts, ence guidance for teachers. One of the areas appropriate approach. Take a look at this in- and test scores. she discusses is pull-out services for special formation with me.” Here, a teacher can On the other hand, parents who seem needs as well as for gifted students. Some- share recent formative-assessment informa- indifferent, blasé, or unresponsive when times, these programmatic changes can be tion related to the gemara concepts. “What their child is being mean to other children corn kernels. extremely stressful for students as well as I see here is that your son is being chal- in class, are deeply troubled that the office Teachers do the best they can to treat parents. In favor of meeting the needs of all lenged. He’s making appropriate growth to- listed four latenesses on the report card every child with attention, patience, and students in the regular class setting, some ward mastering this content and is on track when their own count is three and a half. compassion. Sometimes they may miss schools deal with this through differentiat- to master it soon. That leads me to believe Some parents of children who read far be- something—a boy’s sudden certainty that ed instruction. your son may be bored because he doesn’t low grade-level can’t find 20 minutes in their he’s about to throw up, or the mean girl at re- Teachers frequently have to deal with see why it’s important to learn this.” evening to make sure their child reads at cess who hurt your daughter’s feelings. Most the demands, concerns, and criticisms of Step 5: Suggest an approach, and ask the home. are doing the best they can. parents whose children had previously parents if this proposal sounds sensible to Parents might be responsible for the Much has been written about the stress- been pulled out by a specialist and are now them. well-being of two or three children. In a es of parent-teacher conferences on parents getting this enrichment in the regular class- “I think it would be helpful if I chatted classroom, a teacher is responsible for 25. All as well as on teachers. They can be some of room. When a parent raises these issues to with your son to see if we can get more in- of these children have various moods, mis- the most rewarding—or the most stress-in- a teacher, it can make the teacher uneasy, formation as to the cause of his boredom. haps and needs—a question, a Band-Aid, a ducing—experiences of the school year. If or even put him/her on the defensive. Once Once I know that, he and I will create a plan tissue, a hug—that pop up all day with the students are doing well in their studies and on the defensive, teachers try to redirect of action and share that with you. How does unpredictable urgency of exploding pop- flourishing socially, it’s a no-brainer to dis- the exchange to a more positive tone. Un- this sound?” fortunately, in these cases, the parent-teach- Step 6: Follow up with the student and er conference often does not end well, with parents. both teacher and parents being unable to After the conference, talk with the stu- resolve the issue and come up with a good dent about the issue at hand and create a plan for the child’s education. plan. Then, bring the parents back into the To avoid these negative and stress induc- loop. Ideally, the student should also be a ing situations, Westman recommends the part of this conversation. Consider using following steps for ensuring that conferenc- technology like FaceTime, Skype or a group es with confrontational and/or concerned chat to involve all parties. parents are productive: Parents want what is best for their chil- Step 1: Repeat back what the parents say dren, yet they don’t always know what is HOW CAN WE HELP to ensure a mutual understanding. best when it comes to their education. Stu- “It sounds like you are concerned that dents can excel in classroom environments your son is bored/not challenged in Gema- which may be terra incognita to parents. GROW YOUR BUSINESS? ra now that he is no longer being pulled out But if parents are worried about their child’s for enrichment services.” needs being overlooked, it can make confer- Step 2: Concede and validate the parents’ ences feel like an attack on teachers as both The simple answer is that we can provide emotion. professionals and human beings. Parents are entitled to feel how they do. This is the most unfortunate of circum- you with access to over 20,000 readers in the When you validate the emotion, parents no stances because when it comes down to it, communities of Riverdale, Yonkers, longer have to be on the defensive. parents, teachers, and students all want the “I completely understand and agree with same thing: for students to learn. By follow- Scarsdale, White Plains, New Rochelle, your frustration. Your son should absolute- ing these six steps during parent-teacher Stamford, Fleetwood, the Einstein ly be engaged and appropriately challenged. conferences, teachers ensure that they form Please know, I want the same thing as you.” a partnership with parents rather than an community and the surrounding areas. Step 3: Ask questions instead of making adversarial relationship with negative emo- statements to get a clearer picture of the par- tions and power struggles. ent’s perception. Teachers tend to fixate on the support Teacher: “What is making you think your they need from parents, while forgetting to son is bored in Gemara?” ask what support parents might need from We have ad plans and packages for all budgets!! Parent: “He says he is.” them. Teachers and parents need each oth- Teacher: “Does he say why or when he is er. Let’s remember how hard both jobs can Contact us TODAY to get started at bored?” be, and try to make them a little easier for Parent: “No. He just says he is always each other when we can. bored.” Step 4: Reply with data. 201-366-9111 “I understand. Now, what I want to do is Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene is a veteran of many parent or email [email protected] determine if your son is bored because he is teacher conferences as a parent, a teacher, and as a prin- not being challenged, or if your son is bored cipal. because he doesn’t find the content relevant. 28 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 29 F OD & W NE LINK BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT Old World Wines With New World Grapes: Flam Winery Celebrates 20th Anniversary

By Elizabeth Kratz It was served in a red wine reduction, with diced root vegetables, and alongside a pair of Last week at Manhattan’s Noi Due Carne, Syrah Reserves; the 2010 and 2016. Both were a 20th anniversary wine pairing dinner was wonderful balances with the red meat and held with Gilad Flam, the public face of the pasta. The syrah itself, which Flam describes Flam Winery, a high-end, family-owned bou- as their opportunity to be “a little more tique winery cushioned in the lush Judean funky,” was floral and a bit more fruit-for- Hills just outside of Jerusalem. ward, with some background of oak, giving One of the key points Flam made during The wines served at the dinner at Noi Due it a lighter viscosity and nice quaffability. the evening was that while twenty years was Carne. CREDIT: YOSSIE HORWITZ The main course of a za’atar-rubbed lamb a milestone, the winery still considers itself chop on a base of parsnip puree and a pome- young. The family has taken time to under- The main course lamb chop on a bed of parsnip challenge we are facing,” he said. He ex- granate reduction was served alongside a stand and build up the terroir for growing puree and pomegranate reduction. CREDIT: YOSSIE HORWITZ plained that, in particular, there are hectares trio of great wines: the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, particularly in regions considered of the vineyards that are literally “boxed in” Reserve 2016, the Merlot Reserve 2012 and “the new world” in terms of wine, like Isra- and their father—wine legend Israel Flam, by the hills, thus leading to cooler, more the Noble 2014, which is their higher-end el. “When we are talking about the terroir, chief winemaker at Carmel for decades— misty mornings and to mornings retaining Bordeaux blend. All of the wines were beau- the climate, altitude and soil, we are looking are known to say their wines are construct- their cool temperatures for longer portions tiful accompaniments to the lamb, and every at the relationship between the winemaker ed as gastronomic wines; that is, meant to of the day. taste was a near-perfect bite followed by a and the land. We have to watch, learn and be served with food. The fall flavors that Noi For the first course, Houck served a sal- near-perfect sip. Particularly, the Noble car- study; it takes a lot of years,” he said. Due’s Chef Beau Houck utilized in his culi- ad of tuna crudo with orange sections and ried that old world scent of “barnyard,” or as Flam’s reputation for elegance and quali- nary choices for his mediterranean seasonal sea salt and topped with scallions, serrano I used to call it, “cellar funk,” which I spoke ty has long preceded the dinner. Since attain- dinner were an inspired match. peppers, julienned radishes and halved ol- with Royal Wine’s Gabriel Geller about at ing kosher certification in 2010, Flam’s wines From the rosé we tasted as an apéritif, all ives, with a touch of herb and lightly roasted some length. I have tasted this note, gener- have been on every kosher wine list of note the way to the reserve merlot, and especial- whole pistachios on top. The raw tuna was ally in the background/close-to-aftertaste in annually, even though they are generally not ly in their blends such as the Classico and so fresh that the imaginative combination older wines generally from France and Italy. served in restaurants as Flam makes no me- the Flam Noble, the winery’s higher-end Bor- of fruit, vegetables and nuts elevated it to a He explained this is a desirable quality in a vushal wines. In various tastings over the deaux blend, the wines’ overall style of bal- true triumph. No joke; This is a dish I could wine which many newer tasters, such as my- past two years, I’ve especially found their anced acidity, with a restrained, more Euro- eat every day for a month. The Flam Blanc self, sometimes aren’t as quick recognize or stunning, refreshing rosé, blended from ca- pean sensibility in terms of being enjoyed 2017, an unoaked blend of sauvignon blanc appreciate. In younger, California and other bernet franc and syrah, and Classico, Flam’s only in the context of accompanying foods, and chardonnay, was the perfect accompani- new world wines, these flavors, product of entry-level Bordeaux blend, to be heights showed through. These are old world wines ment. The wine has subtle notes of citrus, so the wine’s aging, come through as leather or above other wines in their class. Particular- made with new world grapes. it was snappy but didn’t overpowering the tobacco. ly the Classico, which retails for around $30; Flam also spoke of the winery estate’s lo- delicate tuna. It’s clear this wine is a smart With the group having enjoyed truly im- I am just not aware of a better made wine at cation, and the benefit the grapes gain from pairing for salads, particularly if that sal- peccable wines with a meal as well-planned such a price point. the cooler, mediterranean climates and the ad contains a citrus element to elevate and as it was presented, Flam noted that the Flam’s wines, while certainly at the high- higher elevations of the Judean Hills rela- highlight those notes in the wine. “family aspect” of his winery was one of the er end in terms of retail price, are consist- tive to the rest of Israel. Particularly in years Next, Houck presented a tightly-coiled most important factors in its quality. With ently of impressive quality from year to like 2016, when there was a rainy winter fol- housemade merguez sausage, made with his brother working as lead winemaker, his year, and are therefore good buys for any- lowed by a mild summer: “The higher alti- incredibly hard-to-get (and to use!) natural father functioning essentially as a senior-lev- one wishing to impress a host or to serve tude leads to more elegant wines with less lamb casings, with cannellini beans, Calabri- el winemaking consultant/visionary, his sis- at a meal like Thanksgiving. Gilad’s brother sugar, which gives them better acidity. We an hot chilis and Italian oregano. The Clas- ter Gefen working as art and graphic design- Golan, who trained as a winemaker in Italy, are looking for less ‘fruit bombs;’ this is the sico 2016 and the Merlot Reserve 2016 were er and his mother as CFO, the family all take served alongside. While I love the Classico pride in their roles; all of which contrib- and it’s one of my all-time favorite Bordeaux ute to the winery’s success. “When it’s your blends, it was my sense that the merlot name on the bottle, it makes all the differ- www.edenwoknr.com 10% stood up better to the hot sausage and was ence,” he said. a much better fit out of the two. The Classi- We could tell that Chef Houck certainly co is a beautifully spiced, warm wine, with made the most of fall flavors. The meal end- OFF! strong notes of vanilla throughout due to its ed with a charming brulée meringue-cov- CASH ONLY. barreling in 80 percent American oak. The ered miniature pumpkin, filled with a cold NOT VALID ON SUNDAYS, MONDAYS AND HOLIDAYS. merlot’s more bracing acidity with slightly pudding of pumpkin and vanilla bean. Defi- MUST PRESENT COUPON. EXPIRES 6/30/18. less intense spice was more welcome to cut nitely unique and a fun way to end the din- through the heat of the sausage. My sense ner, and a wonderful toast to Flam’s next 20 We Now Deliver to Riverdale and Westchester. is the Classico would be a great pairing to years. The Finest Glatt Kosher Chinese Restaurant and Sushi Bar traditional, milder Thanksgiving dinners Special thanks to Gilad Flam, Yossie or roasts flavored with rosemary or thyme; Horwitz of Yossie’s Corkboard for sharing and I’d leave the hot chilis aside if serving his photos, to Royal Wine’s Gabriel Geller the Classico. and Jay Buchsbaum for sharing their wine 1327 North Ave Under Strict Kashruth of the Phone: 914-637-9363 The third course offered a single—huge knowledge, and for Golan Chetrit, owner of New Rochelle Vaad Harabonim of Queens Fax: 914-637-9371 —housemade raviolo, stuffed with melty Noi Due Carne, for hosting the event and New York 10804 E-mail: [email protected] shredded beef short ribs and an egg yolk in- showcasing excellent foods to pair with the side that broke as one sliced into the pasta. wines. 30 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SCHOOLS WTA Fourth Graders Bi-Cultural Students Send Celebrate Mesibat Navi Messages of Comfort and Students at Westchester Torah Acad- Hope to Pittsburgh emy welcomed their families into a “liv- ing museum” of Jewish history where they In the wake of the tragedy in PItts- join forces with Stars of Hope to send mes- portrayed different important figures and burgh, students at Stamford’s Bi-Cultural sages of support and healing to the peers in leaders within Neviim Rishonim. Families Hebrew Academy (BCHA) created Stars of Florida and the act had such an impact that enjoyed a beautiful performance by the Hope, painting wooden “stars” filled with BCHA became the first school in the coun- students which included songs sung in He- heartfelt messages of kindness and under- try to form an official Stars of Hope Club. brew as well as a fun Hebrew trivia game standing. The stars were then sent to mem- The project was preceded by discus- where the audience had to guess which bers of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community to sions led by Head of School Jacqueline Her- Navi each student was dressed up as. Each help comfort those grieving the senseless man, who put the tragedy in context for student asked “Mi Ani?” (Who am I?) be- loss of 11 of their friends and family from children at different grade levels. “It takes a fore the audience eagerly answered based the Tree of Life Synagogue. while for young adults to process what hap- on what they had learned throughout the “Our kids created 150 stars to send hope pened,” Herman said. “But there is no place museum exhibits. The students then joined and light to the Pittsburgh community,” for hate. The way to combat hate is with ed- their families for an interactive game of Ka- said BCHA teacher Beth Fritz, who heads ucation, tolerance, kindness and respect. I hoot! which reviewed some of the key top- up the school’s Stars of Hope club. “The stu- encouraged the students to really pay atten- ics learned through their research in prepa- dents felt empowered knowing they were tion to one another. Many of these acts of ration for this impressive project. Each helping to send positive messages of soli- hate and violence emanate from a sense of student was given their first book of Navi darity. There is goodness and humanity in loneliness and ignorance. It’s our responsi- as they commence their in-depth study of the world and today the students and staff bility to pay attention to people.” Neviim. at BCHA shined bright.” Going forward, Herman said she has Bi-Cultural students were first intro- been working diligently with the Stamford duced to Stars of Hope in February 2018, fol- Police Department to secure the school’s lowing the senseless shooting at Stoneman two campuses. She also made available the Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida school’s psychologist and social worker, for that left 17 dead. Students were moved to those who may need it.

WDS Says Hello to Fall With a Nature Walk On the first crisp autumn day, KH fell glasses to enlarge small items. They de- in love with nature on their first fall walk lighted in the beautifully colored leaves. around the gorgeous WDS c ampus. As As part of the kindergarten class’ fall unit, scientists, they explored and examined they will also read books, sing songs, hear SAR HS Advisory Chesed leaves, pods, seeds, flowers and more. poems and complete their first class book They used their eyes and magnifying “Fall Is.” Trips Hit the Ground Running There are so many opportunities for Special thanks to Ariana Matzner from chesed at SAR. In addition to the multitude MCC, Lamont Wray from the Foodbank of of chesed clubs and grade wide chesed ac- New York, Elliott Van Pelt from the Hostos tivities throughout the year, every advisory School, and Stephanie Caban from POTS. also selects a day to go on a chesed trip to- Thank you to Yoram Roschwalb and Ora gether. Meier for organizing this educational op- As part of the advisory chesed program, portunity. We also thank all the advisors for freshmen will volunteer at Manhattan Chil- their engagement and support of the pro- dren’s Center (MCC), sophomores will vol- gram. We look forward to working togeth- unteer at the Foodbank of New York, jun- er to create a more considerate community. iors will volunteer at SHINE, an afterschool RYNJ Students Vote program at the Hostos Public School in Pre-k students voted on their favorite noo- elbows! The children enjoyed a special win- Yonkers and seniors will volunteer at Part dle shape: elbows vs. ziti. And the winner is... ning-noodle lunch to celebrate the victory. of the Solution (POTS). During select grade- wide advisory periods, representatives from each of the partnering sites spoke to students about the need for volunteers and how students will benefit their institu- tions. Students and faculty advisors left the presentations intrigued to learn more about volunteer opportunities and enthusi- astic about upcoming trips. Some students have already expressed an interest in con- tacting particular presenters about volun- teering on their own. 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 31 SCHOOLS Carmel Students Explore the Life and Legacy of Yitzhak Rabin

The assassination of former Israeli Prime in the school’s chapel. The pro- eighth grader Atara Ivri. ent opinions and views,” said Carmel eighth Minister Yitzhak Rabin was a pivotal mo- gram was led by two educators The students culminat- grader Eli Madoff. ment in the history of Israel and the Jew- and chronicled the life of Rabin ed their learning by lead- ish people. For many Israeli and American through an artful assemblage of ing and participating in a Jews, the moment that Rabin was assassinat- photographs, media accounts poignant memorial cere- ed by Yigal Amir, a fellow Jew, left an indeli- and statements by Israeli aca- mony, which they created ble mark on their lives and on the conscious- demics, journalists and political together with Carmel Acad- ness of Israeli society as a whole. leaders. The exhibit also revealed emy’s emissaries, Carmel In the days leading up to Rabin Day, the the political divisions that led to Mena and Adi Nulman. Israeli national day of remembrance and Rabin’s assassination and high- “Today, 23 years after mourning to commemorate the life of the lighted his teachings. the night Rabin was mur- Zionist leader and fifth Israeli prime minis- “This was a powerful learning dered, we remember the ter, Carmel Academy middle school students experience for our students, with time when disagreements delved into Rabin’s life and legacy. They opportunities to question, won- in the Israeli society caused deepened their learning by visiting an inter- der and learn about a moment in Jewish and one person to kill another person for his val- active exhibit and program on civil society Israeli history that still shape today’s politi- ues and beliefs,” said Carmel eighth grader and democracy in Israel that was co-created cal landscape,” said Dr. Tali Aldouby-Schuck, Eddie Hoffman. by Dror Israel, Hanoar Haoved Vehalomed Carmel Academy’s director of Judaic studies. “We recognize how important it is to and Habonim Dror North America. “We all have a responsibility for our own learn from what happened, not only on that “Ohel Zachor—The Yitzhak Rabin Tent actions, and also for the actions of our com- night but also during the violent rallies that of Remembrance,” a mobile museum that munity members. We hope that the lessons led up to it. We learned that the only way has been viewed by more than 20,000 peo- we learned, will help us make Rabin’s dream to protect our place in the world is by re- ple in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square, was set up of a better world come true,” said Carmel specting one another and accepting differ- Yeshivat Netzach/Westchester Torah Academy Holds First Annual ‘Lomdim Kulanu Yachad’ Learn-A-Thon

The excitement filled the hallways of an amazing spread of Torah!” The campaign, WTA on Rosh Chodesh Kislev as students, in memory of Harvey Kaylie, z”l, raised over teachers and the community began the $50,000 in support of affordable Jewish ed- day with a school-wide tekes and a musi- ucation. cal Hallel b’tzibur that supporters were able to watch live. The ‘Lomdim Kulanu Yachad’ campaign featured rabbis and scholars from around the world sharing 10 minutes of To- rah throughout the day online. Community members tuned in to share in the school’s limud and partook in multiple online class- es. One parent commented, “My daughter is in class in Westchester; The rabbi is teaching from Israel; I am at home [in Riverdale] and my parents are logged in from China! What WDS Hosts 11 High SAR HS Offers Enrichment Schools for Eighth Grade Beyond the Classroom

High School Fair SAR HS students in Ora Mei- er’s AP art history class visited the Admissions representatives from 11 dif- Westchester, MTA, Central and Bi-Cultural Ancient Near East, Ancient Egyp- ferent high schools in the tri-state area par- Hebrew Academy all responded to ques- tian and Ancient Greek and Ro- ticipated in a High School Fair at Westches- tions from WDS administrators and parents. man wings of the Metropolitan ter Day School to offer a variety of options There are many great options for students Museum. The visit focused on to the eighth grade graduating class. Togeth- that would be continuations of their WDS comparing each cultures funer- er with various admissions directors, heads experience. ary practices, materials and rep- of schools traveled far-and-wide to promote resentations of political rulers themselves to WDS students. Rabbi Josh- and deities. It is a gift to have the opportu- helped him understand the Met’s curatori- ua Lookstein, head of school, said “That 11 nity to visit the Temple of Dendur, examine al decisions: “I understand a lot more about schools felt it important enough to come— a variety of Hatshepsut sculptures and two the architecture and design of the Met’s ex- and bring their senior leadership—is really a mummies from Egypt, as part of the study of hibits after studying certain pieces. I know testament to our graduates and the impact Ancient Egypt. The class also enjoyed view- why the Met made the curating decisions they are making on their respective high ing the Met’s impressive classical sculpture that they did.” schools. WDS is producing mensches and and fresco collection. Most importantly, stu- The visit ended on the museum’s roof, enthusiastic and capable learners who are dents had the opportunity to practice their visiting the site-specific installation by Paki- thriving at the high school level. No wonder formal analysis skills with original works of stani artist Huma Bhabha. they are sought after!” Representatives from art. The class looks forward to upcom- Frisch, SAR, Ramaz, WHHS, North Shore He- Yoni Perla, one of the seniors in the class, ing trips to the Cloister’s, the Frick and the brew Academy, The IDEA School, Schechter reflected on how studying AP art history MoMA later this year. 32 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SCHOOLS Westchester Day School BCHA Israel Advocacy Club Celebrates Yom Sigd Leaders Attend AIPAC This past Wednesday, Westchester Day School celebrated Yom Sigd—a holiday Leadership Institute commemorating the safe arrival of Ethiopi- Leaders of the Israel Advocacy Club of Summit’s content. “The rotating experts ses- an Jews in Israel. Slenate Mkonen and Inbar Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy (BCHA) upper sion was the most impactful. AIPAC staff Frenkel, the Bnot Shlichut from Bnei Akiva school recently attended the Schusterman and pro-Israel lobbyists presented us with at WDS prepared and facilitated an engaging Advocacy Institute High School Summit, in depth-briefings about the current state and developmentally appropriate program held at the end of October in Washington, of the political relationships between seven for our elementary school students. The pro- D.C., where they had the opportunity to lob- different Arab nations and Israel.” gram had both informational and experien- by members of Congress regarding pro-Isra- Rabbi Elisha Paul of the BCHA upper tial components. el legislation. school reflected “how hopeful it was ob- The students learned about the histo- Club co-presidents Sarah Hanna and An- serving some of the finest young leaders ry and culture of Ethiopian Jewry, their mi- drew Yakubovich, and club vice-president from Jewish communities around the coun- gration to Israel, and about the holiday of Brandon Rosenthal, joined 300 other high try interacting from backgrounds as diverse Sigd, a day of prayer and reflection for Jews school student leaders from across the coun- as public schools, day schools and separate of Ethiopia. They also participated in activ- try at the three-day summit, where they re- gender yeshivot, all with the common goal ities that incorporated Ethiopian culture, ceived training in Israel advocacy and polit- of becoming better advocates for strength- learning the customary dances with Slenate ical activism and, on the final day, met with ening the relationship between Israel and and sculpting and weaving while listening the chief of staff of Congressman Jim Himes the United States.” to Ethiopian music. It was a meaningful and of Connecticut. unique experience for the students. Slenate ”It was much more powerful a person- shared her story to the students of her own al lobbying experience going to the Hill in emigration from Ethiopia to Israel when she small groups as compared with the main AI- was only 9 years old. When asked about the PAC conference in the spring in which doz- programming, Head of School Rabbi Look- ens of people lobbied Congress at one time,” stein shared how “It isn’t the first year that she said the Bnei Akiva Shlichot helped WDS cele- The BCHA-Upper School students will brate Yom Sigd, but it was the first time we use their training to plan a year-long pro- were able to celebrate it with someone who gram of guest speakers, and to provide club has been celebrating it since birth. We feel members with the skills needed to be effec- blessed that Slenate eventually ended up tive Israel advocates. with us in Westchester.” Yakubovich praised organizers for the Kinneret CHEMDAT Program Brings Light to Riverdale

What can ordinary kids do to balance out ter the students’ innate spiritual spark and the hate and negative energy that current- enhance their lives as Jews. Through study, ly permeates the world? They can donate text work, creative projects and communi- their time, effort and energy to making a ty connections, the students explore what it small dent of positive change. Kinneret Day means to Jewish. School seventh and eighth graders are work- In their year-long middot (Jewish Values) ing through their Jewish Life and Practices project, the students are creating service/ WTA Third Graders class to spread Jewish values in their com- charity projects to help organizations and munities, and in the world at large. They are populations of their choice. The purpose of Study What MATTERS tasked with identifying issues in our world the project is to embody and live the value and doing their small—and yet enormous— that relates to their projects. These include Kitah gimmel at Westchester Torah Acad- part to provide healing and service. values such as kindness, ethical treatment emy are enjoying an in depth exploration The class, known colloquially as “CHEM- of animals, respecting your elders, teaching of the states of matter. Students conducted DAT” (chagim, dinim, middot and tefillah), children, learning, compassion and repair- three experiments to help them better un- is taught by Yali Szulanski and aims to fos- ing the world. derstand the distinct properties of solids, Their projects range from raising money liquids and gases. How does matter change to donate, housing for single mothers, clean- from one state to another? What are two ing up streets and parks, baking cookies and less common states of matter? These are visiting retirement homes. In one case, in in- just some of the questions that are being an- cluded organizing a team for an upcoming swered through their studies. race, pledging to raise funds for No Kid Hun- gry. One group even considered raising mon- ey to buy and maintain a share in a school in Haiti! The students are learning that even a ripple can create a wave. These are just some of the great organizations that their efforts will be supporting. Kinneret will host a fair at the end of the school year for the students to show- case projects and share their impact on the world. 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 33 SPORTS A Slam Dunk for Israel’s Soldiers By Amichai Bacharach

The soldiers of the Israel Defense Forc- es face many challenges as they give their all to secure the country’s volatile northern and southern borders. Iran is constantly stirring up its proxies in Lebanon and Syria, and Ha- mas ensures that not a week goes by with- out violent protests emanating from Gaza. As Israel’s soldiers put their lives on the line for the country, many in the Jewish communities in the United States wonder how they can show their support for the brave young men and women in uniform. Ramaz, Manhattan Day School, the Hebrew Thanks to a new initiative, eighth-grade boys Academy of Long Beach, the Hebrew Acade- from yeshiva day schools in the New York my of Nassau County, Yeshivat Shaare Torah, metropolitan area will soon have an oppor- One of the projects is the Needy Soldier Yashar LaChayal was founded during the Magen David Yeshivah, Yeshiva Har Torah tunity to do so while showing support for Fund, which provides various forms of sup- 2006 Second Lebanon War. Among its addi- and Yeshiva Derech HaTorah of New York, their own schools as well, in addition to hav- port (holiday food packages, grocery assis- tional projects are the building and mainte- and Hillel Yeshiva and the Jewish Education- ing a great time! tance, furniture, appliances and more) to nance of a chain of “Warm Corner” rest sta- al Center of New Jersey. The inaugural Hoops for Heroes Yashar soldiers who come from financially disad- tions for soldiers on patrol throughout the Student athletes who participate in the LaChayal 8th-Grade Boys Basketball Tour- vantaged backgrounds. The Base Enhance- country, the “Injured Soldiers Fund” to sup- tournament will have their own personal- nament will be held next month, benefiting ment Project, which provides rec rooms port those who are injured in Israel’s de- ized fundraising web pages where they can Yashar LaChayal, a non-profit organization and gyms on army bases with furniture and fense and the “IDF Widows and Orphans direct family and friends who wish to con- dedicated to the welfare of those serving equipment, will also be supported by the Fund,” which assists the bereaved families tribute to Israel’s soldiers. The players from in the IDF. With the tournament being co- tournament proceeds. Finally, funds will go of fallen soldiers. the top fundraising school will win prizes. ordinated by Judah and Carol Rhine, funds towards Yashar LaChayal’s weekly hosting of Ten teams from yeshiva day schools will There are also sponsorship opportunities for raised by participants and sponsors will go off-duty soldiers at home games of HaPoel compete in a pre-season game in November the tournament itself. towards three of Yashar LaChayal’s flagship Jerusalem, one of Israel’s most popular bas- and in tournament games on December 16. With support from the Jewish commu- projects. ketball teams. The schools being represented will include nity in the tri-state area, and in particular its eighth-grade athletes, the tournament should be a real boon for Israel’s soldiers. As a Yashar LaChayal representative told one of the participating school’s students, “Not everyone can be on the front lines, but by helping raise funds for these important pro- jects you are showing the soldiers of Israel that you care about them and support them from across the world!” For more information about the tourna- ment, visit: www.yasharlachayal.org/unique/ bball/ or email [email protected]. For more information about Yashar LaChayal, visit: www.yasharlachayal.org or email [email protected].

Glouberman Tournament the first round, they headed into the semi- where they would face Frisch, the number CONTINUED FROM P. 1 finals to face the home team, the Shalhev- 1 overall seed, winners of the other division et Firehawks. In front of a packed gym, SAR and long-time local yeshiva league rival. SAR day long event featured 10 girls teams and opened the game with a 7-0 run and quick- opened with a strong 12-0 in the first four nine boys teams from schools around the ly quieted the crowd. SAR continued to play minutes of the game. Frisch tried to claw country. After landing really late at night, strong and great passing led to many easy their way back into game, cutting the lead the Sting woke up early for their first game baskets. The crowd was stunned as SAR won to eight, however a buzzer beater by Sophia against the Ramaz Rams. With some accu- a decided victory, 55-27. SAR was headed to Reich (‘20) at the end of the quarter shifted rate outside shooting and many offensive the Sunday morning championship game, the momentum back into SAR’s favor as they boards, they defeated Ramaz 46-30. That same day, SAR faced the NYHS Lions from Seattle. Capitalizing on their tight defense, took an 11 point lead into the half. SAR’s te- SAR scored on multiple fast breaks, never nacious 1-3-1 defense held Frisch to only four looking back, defeating the Lions 50-10, on points in the third quarter as they continued 21 points from Adira Orbach (‘19). Earning the to add on to their lead. SAR won the cham- second seed behind Frisch, the elimination pionship 57-39, on 16 points from Bella Ing- round found SAR playing YULA, a local fa- ber (‘20) and 14 from Samantha Horowitz vorite. SAR’s defense was spectacular once (‘20). Carrying the team on their shoulders, again and held YULA to only six points, with Orbach was named tournament MVP and a 38-6 victory. Horowitz was named to the All Tournament A beautiful shabbaton was held in the Team. The SAR Sting could not have been greater Los Angeles community, featuring this successful without the amazing coach- home hospitality for Friday night dinner, a ing of Tali Zelenetz, and we want to thank wonderful oneg and inspirational Shabbat Shalhevet as well as the Los Angeles commu- davening at Congregation Beth Jacob. After nity for hosting a wonderful event that we Shabbat, with the momentum SAR gained in won’t soon forget. 34 November 1, 2018 • 23 Cheshvan, 5778 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM REAL ESTATE Cash Alternatives: Not Just for Seniors By Carl E. Guzman CPA investments grow. Determining when to have enough proceeds to satisfy that debt. take Social Security is one of the most im- The following equity-share options may be We all know and are portant decisions a retiree can make be- worth considering as an alternative after a familiar with the stand- cause it’s lifetime income. 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