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HOW TO REACH US - BY PHONE 860-442-8062 • BY FAX 860-443-4175 • BY EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Israel 101 The Leader needs you! By Guy Carmi By Mimi Perl, Editor Jewish Leader A huge part of being a young emissary is doing presenta- As you read this, the annual appeal letter tions at public schools across will be in the mail and in some cases already in your mail the region. OnLyman January Memo-19, Tal box. rialand HighI gave School a very inspecial Lebanon, pre- PleaseLeader take the time to read the appeal letter carefully and sentation at consider the effort and costs involved in providing you with the throughout the year. Leader which meant a lot for me. Unlike many Jewish community newspapers who require The timing of the presen- their readers subscribe to receive the paper, the feels tation was quite interesting. strongly that every Jew should receive the paper to stay con- Only a few days before, Tal and nected to the community and to stay informed of the many I had switched host families. complex issues that confront us today as Jews and as human Tal moved from the Rowe’s to beings. Because of this philosophy, we continue to send the the Zettler’s, and I moved from paper to you issue after issue whether you support us finan- the Wolf’s to the Sackett’s. Be- cially or not. We count on your generosity to support us so cause the Wolf’s live in Leba- to come to Lyman. Because he connected his teacher to our Co- we can continue our mission of keeping you informed. non only minutes away from ordinator, Marcia Reinhard, we are the first emissaries to ever We understand that some of you are on fixed incomes and the school, we had a chance to present at Lyman High School. can only manage to give $18 per year to receive the paper stay with them the night be- The first presentation we gave at Lyman was to the entire and we appreciate the effort it takes. However, there are fore the presentation. freshman class in the school’s auditorium. We had a few guests many of you who have more wiggle room in your budgets My former host brother, who came to view our presentation: some of the school’s staff, and can afford to give more. We want to make it easier for Mike Wolf, goes to Lyman. He Sharon Conway, the Young Emissary program director, my for- you to give more without having to give it all at once; there- is the only Jewish kid in the en- mer host brother Mike Wolf (who was scheduled to be in an- fore, we added a sustaining model to our traditional annual tire school. He is a sophomore other class at that time) and my former host mom, Robin Wolf. giving model. and extremely active in Ly- Later in the day we gave the sameISRAEL presentation 101 CONT. to a ONgroup PG 10of You can participate in the sustaining model for as low as man’s Agriculture department. $5 per month or at higher levels of $6, $10, $20, $35 or more He was the one that helped us a month which spreads the out-of-pocket expense over a pe- Trump’s inflexibility and women riod of 12 orLeader more months. It is our hope that the addition By Leora Tanenbaum, of this new model will encourage readers who have not sup- Forward’s Sisterhood Blog ported the in Leaderthe past to begin this year. has been confirming his rigidity by combat- While we are grateful to the core group of people who ively invoking “America First,” despite its ugly have supported the over the years, we need Leader. the 75 Each morning, observant Jews pray that God history, and reiterating that his inaugural audi- percent of you who give nothing or who under-give to recon- will “zokef kefufim” — straighten the bent. I ence was the largest ever, flying in the face of sider and to join your fellow Jews in supporting the used to understand this prayer literally: that the facts. The only thing he bends is the truth. Echoes & Reflections those with physical disabilities should be able Call him “stiff-necked.” By Nickie Padilla, special to the Leader to participate fully in life’s activities. But with When women — motivated by the release of the intransigence of our new president, I’m now the 2005 tape in which Trump bragged about translating this prayer figuratively and re-as- grabbing women by the genitals — came for- On January 12, 2017, The Rose and Sig- sessing its message. The fact is that we all need ward with testimonials that he had sexually as- mund Strochlitz Holocaust Resource Center to know when to bend and when to straighten. saulted him, he not only denied the accusations continued onward with its mission to pro- On every level, and particularly with regard but doubled down: He claimed that every single vide educators in Eastern Connecticut with to issues important to women, Donald Trump one of his accusers was lying and threatened to valuable tools in which to teach and cre- has shown himself unwilling to bend. Last sue them. Former Apprentice contestant Sum- ate a comprehensive Holocaust education week, The New York Times described him with mer Zervos, who says that the president had course for their students. The Echoes and precisely this term—”unbent.” Politico reported kissed and groped her without her consent Reflections Holocaust Education teacher that Hillary Clinton’s aide who helped her pre- when she appeared on his program, has now training session was again held at the Zachs pare for the Trump debates impersonated him filed suit for defamation.TRUMP CONT. ON PG 13 Hillel House at Connecticut College. Marji in part by wearing knee pads to keep his legs Lipshez-Shaprio, from the ADL, facilitated straight.Partnership Since taking the oath2gether of office, Trump leaders visit New London the training. Twenty-four teachers were in attendance. Echoes and Reflections is a multimedia Nava Teitler, Chairwoman of the SNEC-Israel donors and Federation board members at the program that provides US secondary edu- Partnership and Naveh Yogev, Partnership Di- Holiday Inn in New London, visiting the Solo- cators with professional development and rector in Afula/Gilboa will be visiting the Jew- mon Schechter Academy in the afternoon and print and online resources to teach about Marji Lipshez-Sha- the Holocaust in today’s classrooms. It is a ish Federation on Thursday, January 26 after then addressing the JFEC Board of Directors in piro of the ADL with the paper went to press. the evening. combined effort of three world leaders in survivor Gisela Ad- education—the Anti-Defamation League, During their day here they will observe the A complete report on their visit will appear amski. ECHOES CONT. ON PG 13 Young Emissaries, Tal and Guy giving presenta- in the next edition of the Leader. tions on Israel in Colchester, having lunch with 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 Maybe I should eat before I write, but it’s so an- Israel/Palestinians renew noying. Before it was ok to just quietly retire, without any big expectations, but now they say water agreement I should have a second career, or write a book or By Times of Israel Staff at the very least have a make-over. Another arti- Israel and the Palestinian Authority signed an agreement to renew cooperation in water development after a six-year hiatus. enough to have been invented by Edison, why Dear Readers, - Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, head of the Coordinator of Govern- Well, it’s the end of January and I’m not quite cle talked about “re-inventing myself”—I’m old ment was simple, now I have to come up with - over my post-innauguration blues. I recently - read that January is the most depressing month, should I bother now? A few years ago retire ment toActivities restart thein the Israeli–Palestinian Territories office, Joint and Water the Palestinian Committee. Au and this year I agree. But, on the bright side, if thority’sThe committee Civil Affairs is taskedMinister with Hussein developing al-Sheikh and signed modernizing an agree you’re reading this, then we’ve all survived the a “care plan”, a “wellness plan”, and an “end-of- the water infrastructure in the West Bank, allowing better water lifefound plan”—if my G-spot. I could plan how my life would access to Palestinian towns and villages, maintaining existing in- be more positive this year, but already, the only end, it’d be a heart attack because Zeyda finally *** frastructure and approving new projects. firstresolution week withI’ve beenour new able President. to keep is Ieating resolved des to- Created in 1995 as part of the Oslo II interim peace deal, the The other day my grandson asked me “Bub- committee was originally intended to be a temporary mecha- one—the secret to keeping any resolution is to sertonly first.make I’ve ones never you had know a problem you can keepingkeep. So that far him if I looked like someone who needed any- Key topics under discussion include increasing water sup- it’s worked for me—I have a 100% success rate thing else to do, but instead I told him a really nismplies lastingto the Westfive years. Bank and Gaza, as well as approving drilling with an annual 10% weight gain. bie, what’s on your bucket list?” I wanted to ask new wells and updating water rates. boring story about when I was his age and after two minutes he forgot about the whole thing. The agreement was signed in winter in order to allow the *** committee to be fully operational when water demand is at its *** highest in the summer months. Along with throwing out resolutions, I’ve The parties also announced that the two sides have approved been going through the house and getting rid a joint strategic planning mechanism that will operate until of old things that don’t work anymore—I tried 2040, including new infrastructure ventures to deal with ex- I’m a horse or something. Wasn’t it a kicking pected population growth. I could get him through the front door. Serious- I hate the term “Bucket List”, it sounds like comes from kicking buckets. My grandson also Mordechai said the agreement shows it is possible to reach startingly though, first I’ve with decided Zeyda, it’s but time he woketo purge up beforethings asked if I wanted to go skydiving—like former “understandings and agreements when dealing with practical, I cow that caused the Chicago fire? Nothing good President George H.W. Bush, who sky dived on the photos of my mud-covered tukas at Wood- his 90th birthday. No way, if I wanted to jump out stock—thedon’t want last anyone funeral to Zeydafind after and I’mI attended gone—like was of a plane I would have married D.B. Cooper. bilateral issues, free of external influences, dealing with natural proof there are just somethings that shouldn’t resources and other infrastructure issues that affect the entire be put on a memory board—no one needs to *** population.”Candle Lighting for Eastern CT area see Bubbie didn’t wear a bra in the ‘60’s. Friday, Jan.27 • 4: 41 pm Well the informal survey of whether Ivanka *** would bake or buy for onegs, says Ivanka would Friday, Feb. 3 • 4:50 pm Did you know that every day, for the next bake for the oneg, just to prove she was like ev- nineteen years, 8,000 baby boomers a day will Friday, Feb. 10 • 4:59 pm erybody else. I say she’d make a video and mar- Friday, Feb. 17 • 5:07 pm ket the recipe under her new brand “Ivanka’s turnsome sixty-five? over-achieving And canboomer I say on I’m the sick cover, of themgrin- already?ning like getting Every issueold was of the AARP best magazine thing to ever has happen to them. Granted, for some of them, like Kitchen”.Frida Katz resides in Southeastern Connecti- Keith Richards, it’s a miracle they’re alive, but cut, but lives to only make her family happy, do we really have to read about already success- whether they like it or not. 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Preferred photo format is a .jpg format; resolution should be a minimum of 200 dpi. Material sent via fax [860-443-4175] or first class mail [28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320] should be typed/double spaced or neatly printed. If you submit a hard copy of a photo and wish the photo returned, include a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Editorial Deadline: Friday, February 3 for February 10 issue. Printing: Chronicle Printing Co., 1 Chronicle Rd., Willimantic, CT 06226 Postmaster: Send address changes to Jewish Leader, 28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320 THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 3 Intro to A breath of fresh air By Edgar Asher, Ashernet Judaism Surgeons at Petach Tikvah’s Beilinson Hospital have success- fully performed a rare lung transplant procedure on a 39-year course old woman who had been attached to a respirator for the best part of a year before a suitable donor lung was made available. Special to the Leader Join Rabbi Marci Bellows Liz Morad, who underwent surgery at Beilinson earlier this of Congregation Beth Sha- month was unable to speak and had to communicate with peo- lom Rodfe Zedek, Chester and ple by SMS or video, because she did not want to be seen by peo- Rabbi Marc Ekstrand of Tem- ple in her distressed state. Now, home at last she is walking and ple Emanu-El, Waterford to speaking. explore the Jewish Calendar, Liz Morad’s breathing problems started about four years ago Lifecycle, Beliefs in God, and and gradually over that time the condition of her lungs dete- more. riorated so much that the doctors determined that only a lung transplant could save her life. However the fact of being on a res- Ten classes starting Tues- pirator for such an extended period of time presented additional day, February 21, 6:30 PM at the Acton Public Library in The actual operation was fraught with problems because, Old Saybrook. Space is limited, please con- difficultiesapart from to anything the hospital’s else, doctors. Morad’s muscles that control her tact Temple Emanu-El, at 860- breathing were very weak due to the fact that the respirator 443-3005, for more informa- was doing all the work to enable her to breath. In addition there tion or to register. were very few recorded cases in the world where a patient had successfully received a lung transplant after being so long on a Fee: Free for members of CBSRZ/TEE, $180 for non- respirator before the operation could proceed. members. Books/Materials are additional; book list will be distributed in advance. Only in SSA students sing for seniors By Laura Frommer, special to the Leader Israel Starting Rosh Chodesh Tevet, the new month, allowed Solo- mon Schechter Academy students to focus on Honoring Elders. With this charge, the students performed several songs for se- niors at the Jewish Federation’s Kosher Hot Lunch program. SSA students then presented seniors with the Tzedekah they had collected. What a pleasure it was to do this Mitzvah!

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It is all sold to the visitor with a smile. Many  countries would not tolerate             such blatant propaganda, but in Israel almost anything goes. 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 Kosher Hot Tesla Motors, Pokémon Go, & Lunch Hair-Splitting Talmudic Arguments Senior Offerings Contact: Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- schedule [email protected] ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be Jan-Feb Special to the Leader made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is Engage in a brain-twisting, mind-wrestling, hair-splitting ex- not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the The New London Hebrew perience as you explore modern situations and the complex di- following business day. Senior Club and the Norwich/ Colchester Jewish Senior Club lemmas they give rise to while you seek solutions by examining Upcoming Trips will resume weekly Kosher original Talmudic texts. Wednesday, February 8, Lunch at The Hideaway Restaurant Hot Lunches. These meals are Beginning the week of February 6 Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg on your own. Transportation cost $5/$8. sponsored by the Jewish Fed- - Wednesday, February 22, Makeup date for cancelled lunch eration of Eastern CT and TVC- ish Learning Institute (JLI) called The Dilemma: Modern Conun- (if needed). CA. Adults 60 years and older willdrums. offer Talmudic a fascinating Debates. new Yoursix-session Solutions. course The from daytime the Rohr course Jew Wednesday, March 15, “Romantic Comedy” at Newport are eligible to attend and qual- will take place on Tuesday afternoons 12:30-2:00pm starting Playhouse. Please note date change. ify for the suggested donation Tuesday February 7 and the evening course will take place Arrogant Jason Carmichael, successful co-author of romantic of $3 per person. on Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:00pm starting February 8. comedies, is facing two major events: he is about to marry a soci- Reservations are a must Classes will be held at Congregation Ahvath Chesed, 590 Mon- ety belle and his collaborator is retiring. Enter Phoebe Craddock, for these lunches as Beth tauk Avenue in New London. Vermont school teacher and budding playwright. Jason acquires (860-444-6333) from the In an example of one such conundrum, Tesla Motors is cur- a talented and adoring collaborator in Phoebe. Fame and success Federation’s Senior & Com- rently programming self-driving cars for instances when death are theirs for 10 years and then Jason’s world falls apart. His wife munity Services must call in a is inevitable. Should they program the cars to swerve and avoid divorces him, and Phoebe, her love for Jason unrequited, marries count to TVCCA by 10 am the killing more pedestrians, but kill one whose life was previously a journalist and moves to Paris. Jason goes into a decline as a Thursday prior to the lunch newly chic Phoebe returns solo and successful. All inclusive. All to ensure enough food is pro- Newport Playhouse trips include – transportation, lunch, show, vided for Nancy and Norm to not endangered? Should it favor the lives of pedestrians over cabaret. Alcoholic beverages are extra. Cost $59/$62. prepare on Mondays and Tues- passengers? Should it favor the lives of younger people over Wednesday, April 19, “The Foursome” at Newport Play- days the following week. thoseIn another who are example older? And relating should to theowners recently be given popularized the ability Poké to- house. Rick, Ted, Donnie and Cameron are home for their 25th The Monday luncheon is determinemon Go mobile these app: settings? Should the game’s creators be held liable in college reunion. During the weekend the men go out for a game held at Congregation Beth El, the hundreds of cases of trespassing and damages that were in- of golf, and it is during this game that the four get caught up on 660 Ocean Ave. in New London curred because of Pokémon characters negligently programmed each other’s lives since their college days. The play is set on the beginning at 12:30 p.m. The tees of The Windemere Golf and Country Club. All inclusive. Cost Tuesday luncheon is held at “In The Dilemma we encounter fascinating, real-life conun- $59/$62. Beth Jacob Synagogue, 400 todrums; be found situations on private in which properties? your gut instinctively responds one Wednesday, May 3, “Biloxi Blues” at Ivoryton Playhouse. New London Tpke. in Norwich It’s 1943. Come back in time to World War II era, Biloxi, Missis- beginning at 12:30 p.m. Here Zalman Abraham of JLI’s Brooklyn, New York headquarters. “To sippi. It’s boot camp for a young man from Brooklyn and his fel- are the menus for both venues way,solve but these your dilemmas, brain tells participants you quite the are opposite,” asked to breakexplained into Rabbistudy low recruits where they will learn about Life and Love and some during March and April. groups and explore hair-splitting Talmudic arguments that par- of life’s harsher lessons. Winner - 1985 Tony Award for Best Play. ticipants then debate and apply to solve the cases using new, in- Transportation cost and show is $47/$50. Lunch on your own at New London Schedule Luigi’s prior to show. Jan. 30 – Pasta with meat “The Dilemma is a mental expedition in which participants Wednesday, May 17, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at sauce (reserve by Jan 26) teractivewrestle with polling situations technology.” that force them to choose between two Goodspeed. In 1922 New York, all the modern girls are sport- February 6 – Baked Salmon, ing bobbed hair and heightened hemlines! Newcomer Millie is Bingo follows (reserve by Feb. Connecticut, the local JLI Instructor in New London “Participants no exception, jumping headlong into a makeover and a dizzy 2) reasonableanalyze, discuss, truths,” and said debate Rabbi original Sternberg Talmudic of Chabad texts toof solveEastern di- plan to marry rich – until she falls for a penniless charmer. Her Feb. 13 – Hot Dogs (reserve by Feb. 9) - runaway heiress, a nefarious landlady and more. A mix of mad- Feb. 20 – No KHL, Presi- lemmastunity to and engage get anin socialauthentic discourse, taste of particularly dynamic Talmud when it study.” involves jazz-kissedcap mistaken adventures identity, high-spiritedare crowded showwith atunes flurry and of flappers,tap-happy a dents Day fascinating“I find people intellectual in Eastern challenges Connecticut and hot love topics having such the as oppor Poké- dance that has more kick than bootleg gin in the Tony Award- Feb. 27 – Vegetable Quiche winning Best Musical. Transportation cost and show is $63/$66. (reserve by Feb. 23) - Lunch on your own at Parthenon Diner prior to the show. mon Go and Tesla’s self-driving cars,” said Rabbi Sternberg. “This- Norwich Schedule necticut for continuing legal education credits for attorneys and More shows are being planned for summer/fall 2017. Jan. 31 – Pasta with Meat is by far the most captivating course we’ve ever offered and I en others in the legal professions. Like all JLI programs, this course Sauce (reserve by Jan. 26) courage everyone to attend.” The Dilemma is accredited in Con Stuff you need to know about our trips is designed to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, includ- Feb. 7 – Baked Salmon, Our ticket policy requires that a $25 deposit accompany your ing those without any prior experience or background in Jewish Games & Prizes (reserve by reservation. These deposits MUST go through Beth. Just writing learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees Feb. 2) Feb. 14 – Hot Dogs (reserve make sure your phone number is provided so we can call you other house of worship. by Feb. 9) downwith a your pickup name time will for no the longer event. be sufficient or accepted. 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If there is no response, then your ticket Remember to - Youwill be will forfeit. be notified If at the that last your moment final you payment are unable is due, to either attend by a send in your merous foreign countries, including Argentina, Australia, Belar- performance, the responsibility for your ticket rests with you. If offersus, Belgium, programs Brazil, in Canada,more than Colombia, 800 locations Denmark, in the Estonia, U.S. and France, in nu we have a wait list we will be happy to make a call. Because we subscription... Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, have already paid for your ticket we are unable to refund your it supports Japan, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Panama, Russia, South Af- rica, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, enforced. the Leader Uruguay, and Venezuela. money or put it toward another show. This policy will be firmly THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 5 tensive care. Mr. Marcus, arrives carrying a copy She leaves, but not before she promises to come of the Brattleboro Gazette, clearly proud that his every day until Jeremy’s rehab is complete. By marksmanship was mentioned in the lead story. Next Jeremy’s father enters the room. “Hey,

his hand, anxious to meet the man whose quick Jeremy shrugs. “Looks like I won’t be going Artie Thethinking bus driverand bravery sits with saved a bouquet the bus. of flowers in kiddo,back to you school gave this us quitesemester a scare.” after all, tuition or A contingent of Jeremy’s aunts, uncles Dean and cousins arrive, the cutting gossip of their “The surgeon says you’re lucky to be alive. Thanksgiving celebration all but forgotten, noBe tuition.” thankful for that. And you saved a lot of overshadowed by the drama unfolding in Ver- A Thanksgiving to remember mont. Besides, now that Jeremy’s story has been “But the bills. We don’t have insurance. You’ll part 5 (Conclusion) picked up by the national media, how would it people.” look if his closest relatives weren’t around to “Don’t worry. Your bills are being taken care Continued from last week… give the stricken hero emotional support. And be ruined.” Jeremy’s father takes a deep breath. “You’re all a bunch of if the media might ask relatives for their com- ments…well so much the better. Conspicuously of.”Jeremy’s father laughs and shakes his head. throwing down his napkin he strides to the door. absent— “Anonymous“Grandpa?” donation. I’m afraid Grandpa still sniveling“He could hypocrites, be lying not dead worthy in a to ditch carry somewhere my boy’s books.” for all Then you the grandfather. A tall man in a blue pinstripe suit enters the laugh. waiting room. He holds a worn leather briefcase hasSomeone the first is dollar knocking he ever gently made.” on the They door. both It care.” *** close to his chest and glances around cautious- opens and the man in the pinstripe suit enters ly. From time to time he approaches the triage carrying his worn briefcase. “Please, I said no At midnight the waiting room outside Brattleboro General nurse, inquires as to Jeremy’s condition, then returns to sit and wait. The man smiles. “I represent the Greyhound The girl from the bus sits cross-legged in her chair, her copy of The surgeon enters the waiting room wear- reporters,”Bus Company. the surgeonJeremy’s says.quite a hero at corpo- Hospital Surgical Center is empty but for two solitary figures. ing the slightest hint of a smile. He ignores the hands. She smiles at the middle aged man in the room despite shouted questions from the reporters and seeks Father and son exchange glances. Mobythe sinking Dick discardedfeeling in heron thegut. floor,This isher all headmy fault. propped up on her out the girl who has stood vigil with Jeremy’s rate“We’re headquarters.” picking up all your medical costs, Jeremy’s father paces back and forth, his face ashen, his hair father right from the start. “He’s asking for you and the board of directors have instructed me disheveled, with the air of a man expecting the worst. After a - to fund a complete scholarship for college and long while he sinks into a chair beside the girl. They talk quietly graduate school expenses at a school of your for a while. She describes Jeremy’s actions on the bus. “He saved first,”The he girl says follows and winks. the surgeon The surgeon into apats private Jer emy’sroom downfather the on hall.the shoulder. Jeremy’s “Thenhead is the bandaged. Poppa.” Jeremy’s father nods and swallows hard, his eyes glistening. He has I.V. s in each arm, electrodes on his tem- choosing.”says. usHappy all.” for the chance to talk, he tells her stories of Jeremy’s Tears“It’s we fill at Jeremy’s Greyhound eyes. who “Thank need toyou,” thank he childhood—anything to avoid discussing what’s happening in surgeon glances up at the blood pressure moni- the surgical suite down the hall. As the hours creep by their con- plestor and and nods chest. to the Monitors girl. beep and flash. The The man in the pinstripe suit extends his versation becomes more and more subdued until they fall silent. you.hand We’ll and Jeremybe watching shakes over it. youWith from help now from on.” his Finally, a man in surgical scrubs approaches. His eyes appear Jeremy turns to look into her face and his father Jeremy sits up, swivels, and slips his feet weary. He walks slowly, avoiding eye contact when the girl raises pulse“Go quickens.ahead, just Despitedon’t expect attempts too much.” to appear calm a single tear rolls down her cheek. She “Send my thanks to the Greyhound Bus Com- wipes her red eyes with her palm. “I was afraid onto the floor. - oneJeremy’s finger inquiringly. father springs to his feet. The girl stands at his side, ing step towards the door, but catching himself “I’m looking for Mr. Rosen,” he says, hesitating. He smiles weakly. “You know I never did pany,”on his JeremyI.V pole says. manages Then to Jeremy walk the takes man a falterin the I’d never get to see you again.” pinstripe suit to the door. her eyes wide, her balled fists held to her open mouth. “I’ve got good news and bad news,” the surgeon in scrubs catch your name.” normally a religious man, but on this Thanks- says. “Your son’s going to live.” She smiles, sniffling. “It’s Abigail, but my giving“Oh weekendthank God,” even mutters his hands Jeremy’s over father, his eyes not “Thank you doctor,” Jeremy’s father says. friendsThey call talk me quietly Abby.” for a while, staring into one cannot stem his tears. “Yessss!!!!,”The surgeon the hesitates, girl says and and runs pumps his her hand fist. through a shock of another’s“Abby, then.” eyes as if they’d been lifelong lovers. The End white“But hair. what’s He glancesthe bad from news?” the Jeremy’s father to father the girl says. and back again. 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By Fares Akram, With regard to the Iranian nuclear program, the White House Associated Press - made a conscious choice to deceive Israel and conceal the fact International aid workers fensemitment aid topackage the Jewish and thestate’s fact security that Israel for wasdecades the first to come. to receive that it was holding intensive nuclear negotiations with Iran - an on January 19 opened a new theThe state-of-the-art relationship F-35 between fighter the jet Israeli speak andto the American American intelli com- issue that has direct bearing on Israel’s very existence. desalination plant in the Gaza gence agencies continues to be excellent, which would not be Strip, bringing some relief to a possible without direction from the White House. Israel has also wrong to hide the talks from Israel. Choosing this path cost the territory where 97 percent of received vital U.S. backing in the international arena more than U.S.Some Israel’s top trust, officials good within will, and,the administration to an extent, professional thought it was as- the water is undrinkable. once. sistance, which could have reduced the scope of error inherent It is the Hamas-ruled ter- Still, Washington and Jerusalem were at odds under Obama in the agreement. ritory’s second and largest on important issues. The outgoing administration turned settle- desalination plant. While it Peanuts do the trick will not solve Gaza’s water  By Edgar Asher, Ashernet marked an important step. It was just over a week ago (16 January) that Conner, the ca-  woes,“Despite officials the said small the producproject- puchin monkey, escaped from his enclosure in the Ramat Gan tion, this gives symbolism to  Safari Park. It could be only a matter of time before the zoo’s Gaza residents that the train  keepers caught up with him. They were fairly sure that Conner of water solution is now on would not stray far from the only home that he has ever known.   They also knew that Conner director of Coastal Municipali-  had a big weakness – pea- track,”ties Water said Utility Monzer in Gaza. Shublaq,  nuts. Peanut traps were set all The plant will initially pro-  around the area where Conner duce 6,000 cubic meters of was thought to be hiding and  water a day, a small fraction of sure enough Conner fell for Gaza’s needs. In all, the popu-  the bait. lation uses 150,000 cubic me-  None the worse for his ad- ters a day, most of it from a de-   venture, Conner, after being pleted coastal aquifer. checked by the Safari Park’s The European Union said  vets, was returned to his en- it invested 10 million euros,   closure and was last seen tell- or $10.6 million, in building  ing his fellow capuchins what the plant with UNICEF. It has  it is like on the other side of  pledged a similar amount for a  the Safari Park wall. He was second phase meant to double  heard to say that he was very capacity by 2019.  angry being fooled by a pea-  Robert Piper, the United Na-  nut, but really he is happy to tions’ local coordinator for hu-  Conner, the capuchin monkey. be back with his friends. © manitarian and development  ASHERNET  activities, said that large-scale  water and energy projects are  urgently needed for Gaza. “We are falling far behind the demand for clean drinking water for Gazans. The situa- tion today is really very seri- ous. This is one step forward on a very big journey and we need to have a lot more proj-

Conditions have greatly ectsdeteriorated like this,” over he said. the past de- cade since Hamas, a militant group sworn to Israel’s de- struction, took power. Hamas and Israel have fought three wars since the 2007 takeover, Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners resulting in heavy damage to Gaza’s infrastructure, and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade has

Hamas, an Islamic militant slowedgroup boycottedreconstruction by most efforts. of the international community, did not participate in the proj- Come in! We’d like to meet you! ect, and it was not reprented. Remember to send in 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY your subscription THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 7 Celebration of Tu B’Shevat By Carol Goodman Kaufman to my child’s mind. The almond tree is blooming And, although we never saw it in Hebrew School, my mother And the golden sun is shining Birds atop each roof spokechocolate. fondly Readily of something available called in Israel “bokser,” by picking which fromI later a learnednearby Bless the arrival wastree, the these carob hard-as-leather bean pod (“haruv” pods shein Hebrew), remembered repository were ofa treatfaux of the festival. for kids and, I imagine, a boon for dentists. It is tradition in Israel to plant new trees on the holiday, but This recipe is perfect for a Tu B’Shevat picnic (or lunch at Tu B’Shevat has arrived the children of the Hebrew School did not plant. No, in the frigid your desk) as it uses all four of the food types, and is delicious The festival of trees February of New England, we made do with purchasing trees to boot. for the good folks at the Jewish National Fund to place into the Ingredients: Well before anybody had holy ground. I loved bringing my dimes to school and sticking 2 whole-wheat pita breads ever heard of National Arbor ½ cup peanut butter Day, we Jews had Tu B’Shevat, board in the back of our classroom. How many of us thought that 8 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped the New Year for Trees. This thewe wouldleaf-shaped see the JNF actual stamps trees onto we the had “tree” planted pinned once to we the got bulletin to the ¼ c. raisins holiday is but one of four new 2 bananas, peeled and sliced years commemorated in the In later years, I learned about the Tu B’Shevat seder, based on Jewish calendar. We also have reala ritual JNF developed forest? by the kabbalists of the 16th century in Tsfat, Directions: in the north of Israel. Like the Passover seder, this holiday ritual Cut each pita bread in half and open carefully. counting the years of the reigns involves four cups of wine, but there the similarity ends. Rather Spread 2 T. peanut butter on each half. theof kings first in ofancient Nisan, Israel; used Rosh for than focusing on physical exodus, this seder contemplates the Divide dates, raisins, and bananas evenly among the four - halves. rei, traditionally believed to be glass of Tu B’Shevat wine is pure white and symbolizes the cold Heat on both sides in a skillet coated with vegetable spray, or Hashanah,the date on on which the first the of worldTish spiritualbarrenness aspects of winter. of ourselves This is followed as reflected by a inwhite nature. tinted The with first a on a Panini grill, until browned. Enjoy! bit of red, symbolizing the coming of spring. Next is a glass of Elul, similar to our tax day on red wine with a little white mixed in, signifying the warmth of wasApril created; 15, used and to the determine first of - Custom Tub & Shower the start date for the animal sents the full heat and bounty of the summer. Ruby Glass Enclosures tithe to the priestly class. spring. 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The Torah prohibits havesibility sprung to the up earth. around the country, specifically to teach young fruit from being eaten during A Tu B’Shevat Sandwich growth, but on Tu B’Shevat we Date, Banana, Raisins, and Peanut Butter on Pita the first three years of a tree’s Serves 4 year, as well as samples of the eatseven the species first fruits mentioned of the fourth in the Torah (wheat, barley, grapes, dates.) figs,One pomegranates, of the most olives potent and memories I have of Hebrew ON THE BAY School (other than the time I got into trouble for setting the clock ahead) was our celebra- tion of Tu B’Shevat. I loved FOR ALL YOUR feasting on the dried fruits REAL ESTATE NEEDS that, we were told, came from the Land of Israel itself. 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RamatWithin seconds of seeing Gan her infant in thenurses wild. baby mandrill back to health hands of the veterinarians, mama mandrill A blown-up surgical glove gives snatched him back and quickly snuggled him this baby mandrill, born January 9, close to her belly. 2017, something to cuddle while be- ing treated. Photo courtesy of Zoolog- By Viva Sarah Press, Israel 21c ical Center Tel Aviv - Ramat Gan Safa- Israeli zookeepers at the Zoological Center Tel riA blown-up surgical glove gives this Aviv – Ramat Gan Safari nursed a baby mandrill baby mandrill, born January 9, 2017, back to life and his mother was only too pleased to something to cuddle while being snuggle him in her arms. treated. Photo courtesy of Zoological The latest member of the mandrill group at the Center Tel Aviv – Ramat Gan Safari Israeli zoo was born on January 9 and found by Zookeepers carefully extracted the zookeepers in an overnight enclosure that Tinker- baby from the enclosure and hurried bell, the mother, shared with her other son, Tuvia. him over to the onsite Wildlife Hospi- The small, weak newborn was trying to cling to his tal. 13-year-old mother’s belly but was instead being Veterinarians gave him oxygen, Vets at Ramat Gan Safari nursed this newborn mandrill back to health. dragged behind. warmed his body temperature and Photo courtesy of Zoological Center Tel Aviv - Ramat Gan Safari The zookeepers say they watched the mandrill nursed him back to health. and Tinkerbell attempt numerous times to connect The vets did not wash the mandrill for fear his The zookeepers report that within seconds of without success. Mandrill babies must cling to the mother would not accept him back. seeing what they were holding in their hands, Tin- hair of the mother’s chest and be supported by her Once the baby mandrill was stronger, the veteri- kerbell came over to them to snatch her baby back narians brought him back to the night enclosure and and quickly snuggled him close to her belly. reports the Safari. found an irritated and disoriented Tinkerbell search- The Safari vets report that within 24 hours they handThe for species the first is two considered to three weeks vulnerable of their in lives, the ing for her newborn. observed Tinkerbell breastfeeding her baby son. Easing complications from feeding tubes Fidmi’s unique device promises a better quality ing because Fidmi features disposable inner feeding at Greenbrier Medical Center in West Virginia, was of life to patients nourished via a feeding tube, tubes easily removed and replaced externally by any- so enthusiastic about the Fidmi prototype that he and easier handling for caregivers. one. recorded a testimonial on his iPhone for the com- “The overall solution costs more or less the same pany to post. By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c to the end user but you get an easy-to-handle, bacte- “Current products get clogged all the time, es- Anyone unable to eat food normally receives a pecially in nursing homes, and we should be able feeding tube, a device inserted into the stomach to come up with a better device. Fidmi Medical has through the abdomen. ria-free, clog-free tube every week,” says Millis. Globally, every year more than 1.3 million peo- a longIn addition, tube with Fidmi’s a bulky low connector profile looks to the discreet. source of tube will completely change the paradigm for plac- ple need feeding tubes. That translates to 4 million nutrition.“Today whenWhen anot patient in use, first the gets tube a feeding must be tube taped it’s reallying and met removing an unmet [feeding need,” tubes]Cohen says.with much“This newless tubes inserted each year because they need to be against the skin and this often causes irritation and it chance of a patient accidentally dislodging it. Any- replaced when they get dislodged or clogged. body can unclog it and change it easily. It will soon Inserting, replacing and removing feeding tubes be the product I go to for every patient who needs are unpleasant procedures for patients and time- frequentlythey are only falls used out,” after Millis six explains. to eight months, neces- consuming for nurses. sitating“There another are low-profile procedure devices to have in the the long market tube butde- Dr. Seth Gross, a gastroenterologist at NYU Lan- Israeli pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Ishay Be- agone feeding Medical tube.” Center in Manhattan, is involved in nuri, a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusa- Millis presented the Fidmi device at the Innova- a clinical trial of the Fidmi device and has volun- tionsvice replaced. in Gastroenterology Fidmi can be internationalused from day conferenceone.” teered to present it at the Digestive Disease Week feeding tubes to be more easily handled, replaced on January 4 in Tel Aviv. international conference in Chicago next May. lem’sand removed first BioDesign as well asprogram, less prone wanted to dislodging. to redesign Fidmi Medical, the company he founded in 2014 “It’s amazing that over 35 years Millis says. “We are starting a clinical trial at Ha- with IP from Hadassah tech-transfer company Ha- no one came up with a better dassahFidmi and is we’re now inlooking the final for strategic development partners stages, and dasit, expects its revolutionary feeding tube to solution. We approached it dif- distributors. We recently raised about half a million receive US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dollars and are looking for another $750,000 to approval by mid-2017 and CE approval in Europe ferently and were able to bring complete the regulatory process and start building sometime later. solution to all major problems in just one product.” The company operates within Trendlines Medi- over existing feeding tubes, says CEO Shahar Mil- inventorycal, the Medical for sales.” Device incubator at Israel’s Trend- lis, Fidmi’sa mechanical design engineer delivers with significant expertise advantages in medi- “Feeding tubes in their current shape have been lines Group, where it has the assistance of additional cal device R&D and product management. around since the late 1970s, and they look pretty professionals. The devices are being manufactured For starters, Fidmi’s rigid-core silicone internal in Israel.

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TrumpWhite House account ofvows first conversation closer ties with Israel“I plan re: to speak soonIran with President between two leaders underlines contrast with Trump about how to counter the threat Obama, references Islamic terror, promises ‘un- of the Iranian regime, which calls for Is- precedented commitment’ to Israel’s security video, speaking in English with Persian By Times of Israel Staff rael’ssubtitles. destruction,” Netanyahu said in the - Netanyahu had also been expected ister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening, new to discuss Trump’s campaign pledge to US InPresident his first Donaldphone conversation Trump pledged with close Prime consul Min- move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Je- rusalem. unprecedented support for Israel’s security, and a Less than an hour before the phone call, tationdetermination in “addressing to help Israel the threats achieve posed peace bywith Iran,” the White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Palestinians. released a statement that the administra- Trump also invited Netanyahu to the White tion was “at the very beginning stages of

The White House account of the call made no Though the statement seemed to coun- Housemention “in of early plans February.” by Trump to move the US embassy Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Republican presiden- eventer reports discussing” that the the embassy controversial move. move to Jerusalem; shortly earlier, Trump’s spokesman tial candidate Donald Trump meeting at the Trump Tower in New would be announced in the coming days, had said the administration was “at the beginning York, September 25, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO) it was hailed by some in Israel as a sign that the US was on its way to full recogni- The Trump-Netanyahu conversation marked gion, with no daylight between the United States and tion of Jerusalem as the country’s capital. stages of even discussing” the controversial move. Earlier in the day, Netanyahu convinced his reset in ties with the US after years of strained rela- cabinet to delay voting on a controversial bill to whattions withsome the Israeli Obama officials administration. hope will be The the language start of comingIsrael,” the days, Israeli the statement statement said. said. extend Israeli authority to the settlement of Ma’ale used in the White House’s account of the conversa- AIn final Washington, date for Netanyahu’s Trump told visit reporters will be his set phonein the Adumim until after he had met with Trump. Ne- tion underlined the shift. conversation Sunday evening with Netanyahu “was tanyahu told his ministers that he didn’t want to The two leaders discussed ways to “advance and blindside the US administration with any unilat- Pressed by reporters after a swearing-in ceremo- eral action. to boost security and stability in the region, the veryny for nice.” his top aides, Trump refused to discuss the At the swearing-in ceremony for his top advis- strengthenWhite House the said. US-Israel Trump specialstressed relationship” “the importance and contents of the conversation between the two lead- the United States places on our close military, intel- ers, according to Reuters. conversation with Netanyahu minutes earlier. In- ligence and security cooperation with Israel, which Earlier, Netanyahu told a cabinet meeting there ers,stead, Trump he spoke spoke of briefly,his conversations but did not with mention Georgia his was plenty for the two leaders to discuss. - “There are many issues between us, including the dolences for the casualties of the severe weather reflectsThe two the agreeddeep and to “closelyabiding partnershipconsult on a betweenrange of Israeli-Palestinian issue, the situation in Syria and Governor Nathan Deal, in which he offered his con ourregional countries.” issues, including addressing the threats Trump also told those assembled that he would On Saturday night, Netanyahu released a video ad- thereshortly and be offered meeting help. with UK Prime Minister The- of close consultation, and the active reference to thedressed Iranian to the threat,” Iranian he peoplesaid. in which he vowed that resa May, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, posedaddressing by Iran,” the Iranianthe White threat, House contrasted said. The sharplypledge aggression by Tehran would top his list of priorities and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. - Agencies contributed to this report. ings with Netanyahu on the Iran issue; the nuclear withdeal thePresident last president Barack negotiatedObama’s friction-filled with Iran in 2015deal during his first contacts with Trump. was bitterly attacked by the Israeli prime minister. - wasTrump making also a priority “affirmed of hiscountering unprecedented Islamic State com StoudamireBy Josefin Dolsten, JTA loves life in Israel mitment to Israel’s security” and stressed that he Six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire again, language highlighting the shift from Obama, made an unlikely move in August, when he re- andwho steered “other radicalclear of references Islamic terrorist to Islamist groups” terror. — tired from the NBA and signed a two-year deal Finally, the new president stressed that Israeli- with the Israeli basketball team Hapoel Jerusa- Palestinian peace “can only be negotiated directly lem. between the two parties, and that the United States But it seems the choice was the right one for will work closely with Israel to make progress to- the 34-year old basketball player, who raves - - ly intended to show a distinction from the previ- view with Sports Illustrated. wardsous administration, that goal.” Here, which too, theon Decemberlanguage was 23, clear2016 about“I’ve his never “adopted felt more homeland” at home, in morea recent tied inter to a abstained in a UN Security Council Resolution that condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank as reporter over a Shabbat meal during Hanukkah illegal and branded East Jerusalem occupied terri- placein his whereJerusalem I’m home, playing,” featuring Stoudemire chicken, told lamb, the tory. Obama’s failure to veto the resolution was cas- story house just blocks away from Prime Minis- - ter Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, is helping to - fishbrew — Israelites, and dreidel African-Americans spinning. who believe they break down stereotypes about Israel. tigated by Netanyahu as a shameful “ambush.” areStoudemire connected toisn’t the Jewish biblical but Israelites. identifies He with doesn’t the Heeat leadersAccording discussed to Netanyahu’s the Iran deal, office, the peace the conversa process, tion with Trump was “very warm,” and the two for a kosher butcher selling turkey bacon — but the in the“People article. say “Beautiful‘Is it a war country.zone?’ and Beaches. I tell them Desert. that “The prime minister expressed his desire to porkSports or Illustrated shellfish — writer he has also even noted searched that Stoudemire Jerusalem couldn’tGreat restaurants. be further Great from thepeople. truth,” On Stoudemire the Sabbath said it’s workand “other closely issues.” with President Trump to forge a com- thanked Jesus in a blessing said before the meal. so quiet. Everything shuts down for rest, for family mon vision to advance peace and security in the re- The 6-foot-10-inch athlete, who lives in a four-

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ISRAEL 101: EMISSARIES EDUCATE STUDENTS CONT. FROM PAGE 1 we encourage them to be ac- tive participants and ask as many questions as they can – that’s why we came. It’s not very often you have a chance - ent country what their lives tolook ask like. someone from a differ Then we move to the im- portant part. We teach the kids about Israel - we like to call it

places in Israel, where Israel is “Israelon the world’s 101”. Wemap talkand how about it At the end of the freshmen presentation, we played an interac- Juniors and Seniors. Ms. McCarthy, the teacher who brought us in, tive trivia game to see how carefully they listened and to simply about the structure of the Is- listened to our presentation earlier in the day. We taught them a israeli different government, from its what neighbors, exactly their bodies to show what their answer is. We were pleasantly offereddance to anus anIsraeli extra song. lesson We withall had one so of muchthe freshman fun together. classes who is the IDF and its many compo- havesurprised fun with to see them. how Theymuch had they to remembered. do different movements with So what do we talk about in these public school presenta- nents, what food we eat, what Up till now, hundreds of kids have seen and heard our presen- music we listen to, what in- tations. Most of them have probably never met an Israeli before that we talk a little bit about our families, our youth movement ventions were made in Israel, in their lives. We don’t know exactly what they will remember tions?and where We start we live by introducingin Israel – so ourselves the kids will and get the to program. know us After bet- what brands and TV shows we and take away from our presentations or what they forgot, but ter and feel more comfortable asking questions. At the beginning have in common and so much if by meeting the two of us they learned that Israeli kids are just of each presentation we tell the students that it is not a lecture; more. like them, then our presentation was successful! Who was Karoline Cohn? Sobibor might hold answer By Edgar Asher, Ashernet at the site of the former Nazi extermination camp, Sobibór, re- Leading experts at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remem- Recent archeological digs mains were uncovered, which are believed to be the location brance Center, together with the Israel Antiquities Authority’s at the site of the former Nazi where victims undressed and their heads shaved before being archaeologist Yoram Haimi, revealed that the pendant discov- extermination camp, Sobibór, ered in Sobibór bears close resemblance to one owned by Anne have unearthed personal ef- discovered by Polish archaeologist Wojciech Mazurek and Yor- Frank, who was murdered in the Holocaust and is well known fects belonging to victims of sentam Haimi, into the an gasarchaeologist chambers. from These the archaeological Israel Antiquities findings Authority were for the diary she wrote while in hiding in Amsterdam. Through the Holocaust. Archaeologists (IAA) and their Dutch associate, archaeologist Ivar Schute. The the use of Yad Vashem’s online pan-European Deportation Da- have found various items, in- archaeological excavations, underway since 2007, are under- cluding jewelry and watches written by the Steering Committee for the international project that the pendant might have belonged to a girl by the name of as well as a unique pendant to establish a new museum and memorial site at the former Ger- tabaseKaroline “Transports Cohn. Dr. Joel to Zissenwein, Extinction,” Director they were of ablethe Deportations to ascertain bearing a date, the words man Nazi extermination camp in Sobibór, in coordination with Database Project, found that Cohn, born on July 3, 1929, was de- Yad Vashem’s International Institute for Holocaust Research. ported from Frankfurt to Minsk on November 11, 1941. While it The remains of the building unearthed by the archaeologists is not known if Cohn survived the harsh conditions in the Minsk “Mazalone other Tov” similar in Hebrew pendant and is are located on the ‘Pathway to Heaven,’ the path along which ghetto, her pendant reached Sobibór sometime between Novem- theknown city to “Frankfurt exist, belonging A.M.” Only to Jewish victims were forced to tread to the gas chambers. The ber 1941 and September 1943, when the ghetto was liquidated Anne Frank. personal items found in the foundations of the building probably and the 2,000 Jewish prisoners interned there were deported In a moving discovery made to the death camp. There, along the path to the gas chambers until they were discovered this past fall. of Sobibór, the pendant belonging to 14-year-old Karoline Cohn fellAmong through the the personal floorboards items and found remained in the buried area were in the a groundStar of was taken, dropped, and remained buried in the ground for over David necklace, a woman’s watch and a metal charm covered in 70 years. glass with an etching of the image of Moses holding the Ten Com- Additional research reveals that aside from similarities be- mandments; on the reverse side of the charm is the inscription tween the pendants, both Anne Frank and Karoline Cohn were of the ‘Shema’. Also found was a unique pendant, probably be- born in Frankfurt, suggesting a possible familial connection be- longing to a child from Frankfurt who was born on July 3, 1929, tween Frank and Cohn. Researchers are currently trying to lo- which bears the words ‘Mazal Tov’ written in Hebrew on one cate relatives of the two families to further explore this avenue. -God’s name) as Over the past decade, the archaeological excavations at So) ’ה‘ side and on the other side the Hebrew letter well three Stars of David. bibór, under the guidance of Yad Vashem, have made several im- portant discoveries, including the foundations of the gas cham- JT’s All Seasons Landscaping The Party karoline cohn CONT. ON PG 13 Connection Winter is here! 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THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 11 Embassy Possibility Five ways to By Tammy Stoner Pinkerton move in early stages improve your Hmmm…Active Listening By Amir Tibon and Have you ever had a conversation with somebody and when Barak Ravid, Haaretz financial health Two days after U.S. Presi- dent Donald Trump took of- Provided by Geoff Hausmann, youthemselves were finished rather thantalking, you. you wondered whether they heard a written by Keith Turner*, Special to the Leader It’s that time of year again — the time when we shift our focus wordI am you trained just said? as a SocialOdds areWorker, good, and the one listener day, mywas father focused asked on the administration was “at to getting healthy and dropping those unwanted pounds. In ad- me a question. “Tammy, why do social workers, always respond fice,the verythe White beginning House stages said that of dition to keeping your body in good physical shape, you should - of moving the U.S embassy in withThe “uh question huh’s, hmm’s, made meand laugh,oh’s”, whilebut I noddingdidn’t bother their toheads? answer, Do evenIsrael discussing” from Tel Aviv the to subject Jeru- theybecause teach I knew you this he wouldn’tin school listen. and how do they grade this class? salem, Press Secretary Sean also take some time to gauge the health of your personal financ One thing that’s certain in life Hmm. There is a head nodding class. It’s called “active listen- Spicer said on Sunday. es. CreateNo matter an emergencyyour current fund. financial situation, below are some — unexpected events happen. Cars break down, health issues - Last week, a day before tried and true practices to help improve your financial health. one is talking to us about their grandchildren, and we are think- arise, and job losses occur. A rule of thumb is to have at least six months of income set aside for emergencies. Start taking a little ing”ing about Most ourof us dinner are not plans, naturally we aren’t trained focused to listen. on the When speaker, some we said at a press conference that out of your paycheck each month until you reach your six month are focused on ourselves. We sometimes look like we are listen- Trumpdetails regarding entered office,the embassy Spicer cushion. You may even want to open a designated savings ac- ing, but we are just being quiet while the other person speaks. move - one of Trump’s election count so you won’t be tempted to spend your extra cash. We lend an ear to our own internal dialogue, tuning into half of pledges - will be published Credit cards create bad debt, what the speaker is saying. - Pay down credit card debt. Good listening skills mean staying attentive, and letting the ers covering the issue to “stay tackling the one with the highest interest rate until you’ve paid speaker know that you are paying attention. This is where eye “soon” and told the report shortly before Trump holds which can be harmful to your financial health. Pay it down by so you can make a dent in the principal. If you have high interest also be helpful. These are encouragers, they suggest the speaker tuned.”a phone His conversation statement coming with rates, consider doing a balance transfer, which will move your contactsay more. helps. This is where the “uh huhs”, and “um hms”, can Prime Minister Netanyahu, each one off. Be sure to pay more than the minimum payment debt to a lower rate and bundle everything into one monthly Listening has a couple parts. The listener is hearing not only seems to suggest it might take what is being said, but how. Active listening, is hearing both the some time before more details nonverbal and verbal communication. There is a saying, “believe on the subject are released. Save for the future. As a helpful exercise, use an online calculator to determine how half of what you see, one quarter of what you hear, and you will A senior Israeli diplomat payment. Remember to check on any associated fees first. much you should be savingAre you in order saving to enough meet yourfor retirement? retirement goal, and make it a priority to start setting aside that amount. Most communication is nonverbal. Nonverbal communication by Israeli politicians for the Don’t forget to save for other future expenses, such as your chil- beis the three body quarters language. right.” It’s how something is communicated. Man- blamed “prattle and nonsense” dren’s college fund. nerisms can tell you quite a bit about the message behind the Trump told the Sheldon If you’ve had your cur- “bad”Adelson-owned White house Israel statement. Hayom Evaluate your mortgage payment. rent mortgage for a while, you may want to do a loan review to see if you could save money. Whether it’s increasing your month- words. If a person tells you they are really “OK”, all is fine, while his campaign pledge to move tearsyou see. are streaming down their cheeks which do you believe? Do dailythe embassy. that he “hasn’t “And youforgotten” know youThe believe reverse what is also you true. hear, Much or what of what you is see? heard, You can believe be heard what at I’m not a person who breaks the nonverbal level. If you are listening with your arms crossed, lyyour payment, home loan making sooner. extra Contact payments, me to or discuss refinancing your tobest a new options, loan and if you’re renting, let’s examine if purchasing a home would you might look like you are paying attention to the speaker, but Some two weeks ago, the program, there are options to help you save money and pay off odds are good, your brain is quietly judging and criticizing, rath- hisPalestinians promises,” launched he said. a me- As you grow in your career and start er than listening with an open mind. dia and diplomatic campaign Live within your means. to earn more money, be careful not to let your spending increase The listener looks like he is doing nothing, but the listener is against moving the embassy. be a smart financial move for you. - doing quite a bit. This is why it’s called active listening. Active Palestinian President Mah- listening is staying engaged. It is paying attention, and letting the moud Abbas referred to the your money be better spent on a luxury car or in an investment speaker know that you are attending to them. matter a number of times, say- along with it. Instead, focus on building wealth by finding a life Active listening is hearing with your body language, and let- ing the Palestinians would not style that is comfortable and affordable. For instance — would things that will last, like investments, experiences, and your fam- ting the speaker know you really do hear what they have to say. react violently to such a move, ily’s future. You look at the person talking, and express interest in the con- but would use diplomatic and fund? Live within your means, and put your extra money toward versation. legal channels. time, but you can get there one step at a time. Active listening uses paraphrasing. Paraphrasing what the Abbas also sent a letter to speaker said, lets the speaker know that you are engaged. This Trump asking him not to relo- *KeithAchieving Turner, the McCue financial Mortgage, health NMLS# you desire 820813. may take a little isn’t just parroting back, but using your own words to best un- cate the embassy, noting that Do you have a questions about real estate? Advice/re- derstand the sentiments expressed. moving it to Jerusalem would Active listening summarizes what the speaker told you. You 860-443-4400, [email protected] are putting together key points of what the speaker told you, the peace process. sponses will be made by: Geoff Hausmann, RE/MAX on the Bay, summarizing it into a paragraph and letting the speaker know haveArab a devastating countries effectare also on you are really listening to them. working against the relocation These are some of the basic concepts of developing listening of the embassy. A number of THOMAS L. NEILAN & SONS skills. Active listening is a learned skill that anybody can develop. 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consequences.” 12 THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 Could Kushner revive peace process? By Aaron David Miller, posted to CNN jamin Netanyahu nor Palestinian Authority Presi- It’s not just a real-estate deal: Well, actually On January 16, two European newspapers pub- dent Mahmoud Abbas are prepared to start, let there is a territorial component; but it’s much lished an interview with President-elect Donald alone make, big decisions. more than that. Mr. Kushner may have been wildly Trump during which he asserted (again) that his It’s no coincidence that every breakthrough in successful in real estate in New York City. But that son-in-law -- soon to be a special adviser in the doesn’t mean he’s well-suited to negotiate this contacts directly between the parties. Once a foun- monumental deal. Israeli-Palestinian issue. dationthe conflict was came laid, about Washington quietly canas a facilitate,result of secret even WhiteI wish House my father-in-law -- is “a natural” had to as fix much the broker accords. Mr. Kushner must know that with- reconcile the interests of a couple of companies or - out the straw, he can’t make bricks, no matter how bigIt’s business not just tycoons. a question This ofis afiguring matter outof determin a way to- lyzed the Israeli-Palestinian issue for talented his father-in-law believes he may be. ing whether the national interests of two peoples Republicanconfidence inand me. Democratic I’ve worked administra and ana- Timing is everything: Woody Allen was mostly whose histories are shaped by profound insecu- tions longer than Jared Kushner’s been wrong. Eighty percent of success in life isn’t just rity, historical trauma and wounding and religious alive without much success. So why not about showing up; it’s a matter of showing up at and national identity can be somehow made to co- the right time. And now isn’t the right time. Two incide The fact that Mr. Trump is prepared days after his inauguration, Barack Obama ap- And the negotiation is occurring against the giveto give Mr. this Kushner important a chance? brief to a son-in- pointed the talented George Mitchell as a special - law who may become one of his closest envoy whom Secretary of State Hillary Clinton em- cupation, violence, terror and, above all, domestic advisers would ensure that the issue powered to help bring about peace. politics.background It’s not of anjust ongoing a question conflict of losing defined power; by theoc gets high-level attention. Still, the odds Not only was the administration wrong in its as- threat to these leaders is always existential. The of success are slim. And here are several sessment that the parties might be induced to cre- murders of Anwar Sadat and Yitzhak Rabin tell a reasons why. ate an environment for serious negotiations; their tragic tale. It’s not the man in the middle: Let’s analysis that there was a deal that both parties stop infantilizing the Israelis and Pales- could accept was misplaced, too. John Kerry would have the skills and sensibilities to understand the tinians and treating them as if they were make the same mistake. America quickly became needsConfidence and requirements of both sides: of both Any sides.negotiator Mr Trump must pieces on the chess board that can be part of the furniture -- taken for granted and said keeps talking about his son-in-law cutting a great moved around at America’s discretion. no to by both parties and the Saudis. deal with Israel, and clearly Israeli needs, particu- America certainly plays a role in the If Mr. Trump is smart, he’ll appoint nobody as larly on the security side, are critical in reaching a formal special envoy and refrain from making primary role. That honor belongs to the bold statements about how America will do this hand clapping. There are not only core Palestinian partiesperpetuation that live of inthe the conflict; neighborhood. but not the or that. He should be patient. And wait until his requirementsan agreement. toBut consider this conflict but has also never any been deal willone Given the stakes, they are the only foreign policy team is assembled, has a chance to of necessity involve the participation of key Arab

Editorials • Opinions Letters ones who can begin the game. And right set priorities and is able to at least wrestle with an now neither Israeli Prime Minister Ben- overall strategy for the region. KUSHNER CONT. ON PG 14 You can’t be volatile as president, Mr. Trump By James Zogby, The National Boastful rhetoric and vainglorious promises may lican senators facing reelection in 2018, expect When Donald Trump shows up for work this that members of Congress will soon start thinking week, it’s anyone’s guess what he will do. Over the but I fear that he may not be able to adjust to the more about their own careers and less about the past month, many reporters have asked me “What challengeshave defined of Mr. being Trump’s there. road There to the are White several House rea- success of the president’s agenda. One big blunder, do you think Trump will do and what are you most sons to be concerned. - Mr. Trump likes to be in control, but as he will dal and we’ll see how loyal Republicans will be to know what worries me most, but I have no idea soon learn, the president is not so much captain embarrassing incident, or ethics or financial scan whatconcerned he’ll doabout”? because My simple I don’t answer think he has knows been: ei “I- of the team as he is captive of it. He’s not the only - actor in this drama nor does he have complete con- dent“their” will president. face in attempting to control competing During the campaign, Mr. Trump promised a trol over events, or even over those who suppos- More significant than the difficulties the presi boatloadther.” of dramatic initiatives and actions. After edly work for him. Being president is not as easy unforeseen events at home or abroad. I often note winning, many have been substantially changed or as starring in your own TV show. A president is thatstaff presidents or Congress are judged will less be byhis their inability success into control just disappeared. Hillary Clinton isn’t going to jail; accomplishing the agenda they set for themselves Mexico isn’t paying for a wall; Muslims aren’t being to execute. This might sound simple, but when you and more by how they respond to the agenda set banned; and, lest we forget, Wall Street and lobby- considerdependent the on degree staff to for which input Mr. Trump’sand on their cabinet ability for them by an unpredictable world. ists aren’t problems any more. appointees have already made clear in Senate hear- George W Bush was confronted with the horror We’ll soon see what Mr. Trump will do. If I had ings their disagreements with his views on criti- of September 11, 2001, the devastation of Katrina to guess, I’d assume that he’ll undo some of Barack cal issues and the extent to which the positions of and the worst economic collapse since the Great Obama’s executive orders that protected air qual- Depression. He squandered the world’s goodwill ity, water purity, consumers and workers. These after 9/11, launching two disastrous wars and en- will all be serious setbacks, but they won’t make willsome make cabinet for messyappointees decision-making. differ dramatically from gaging in torture abroad and repression at home. thoseThe of new key president White House will alsostaff, need internal Congress conflicts and He bungled Katrina and struggled to deal with the transform the US from the dark nightmare of his the much-maligned GOP establishment to support developing economic crisis. good on the new president’s “big promises” to his agenda. And here too, his control will be limit- Barack Obama began his race for the White ed. Republican leaders in both houses will give Mr House before the recession hit. It was presented to speeches to his vaguely defined vision of being Trump a bit of a honeymoon, but they know that him as an unwanted gift. He inherited an Israeli- starring“great again”. in a reality TV show, running a campaign, he starts his presidency with low approval ratings. tweetingThe job or of being being a president real estate is different self-promoter. from With all members of Congress and eight Repub- VOLATILITY CONT. ON PG 13 THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 13

CONT. FROM PAGE 10 VOLATILITY CONT. FROM PAGE 12 KAROLINE COHN bers, the original train platform, and a large amount of personal - As much as the new president has to be artifacts belonging to the victims. Among the unique items are trous Gaza war and the election of an incorri- concerned about dissent within his adminis- metal discs attached to charm bracelets typically worn by chil- giblePalestinian Israeli leader. conflict He reeling also had from to contend the disas with tration, an uncooperative Congress, indepen- dren. Engraved on the discs was contact information in case the a resurgent Russia, an increasingly aggressive dent-minded foreign leaders, foreign wars or child went missing. China, and the unsettling consequences of the terror attacks or other calamities that may oc- The most recent excavations have uncovered the remains of Arab Spring. Mr. Obama successfully managed cur, I am concerned with how an unpredictable the building where victims undressed and their heads shaved as an economic turnaround while introducing a Mr. Trump will respond to situations he can’t well as other areas bearing signs of the use of mechanical equip- sweeping healthcare reform bill and other sig- control. He hasn’t demonstrated the patience, discipline and thoughtfulness that will be re- left in the ground where trees were planted in order to in order quired to handle complex issues and unexpect- mentto conceal to dismantle evidence the of camp.the camp. In one specific location are imprints nificantNetanyahu pieces was of a social persistent legislation. headache But he whom had ed problems. Prof. Havi Dreifuss, Head of the Center for the Research on muchMr. Obama less successfelt pressured in foreign to deal affairs. with gingerly. Benjamin So yes, I am troubled by the prospect of Mr. the Holocaust in Poland at Yad Vashem’s International Institute Trump undoing some of Mr. Obama’s progres- world failed, and his desire to pivot to Asia was sive agenda. But, to be honest, more than that excavations at Sobibór constitute an important contribution to I am concerned that on any given day, given Hisstymied efforts by to domestic reset with politics Russia and and the the unravel Muslim- forthe Holocaustdocumentation Research and commemoration said, “These recent of the findings Holocaust, from and the ling of the Middle East. what we’ve seen of his personality and what we help us to better understand what happened at Sobibór, both in This inability to control people and events know about the demands of the job he has now terms of the camp’s function and also from the point of view of assumed, we could be one tweet away from an international incident or one terror attack away from a campaign of mass repression. willUnlike test business, the Trump he won’t presidency. be able Heto declare won’t find bank it- the victims.” - easy to fire whoever doesn’t play by his rules. Dr. James Zogby is president of the Arab cavation.According Every to timeYoram we Haimi, dig, we “The reveal significance another part of theof the research camp, should he mess up, the entire world will American Institute and findings at Sobibór grows with every passing season of ex ruptcy and get a “do over”. In the White House, camp. In spite of attempts by the Nazis and their collaborators TRUMP’S INFLEXIBILITYsuffer. CONT. FROM PAGE 1 find more personal items, and expand our knowledge about the- Vice President Mike Pence similarly is in- We have a more sophisticated awareness to- tion and time, we enhance our understanding of the history tractable when women voice their needs. In day than we did a generation ago about sexual topreviously erase traces known of their to us crimes, only through as well survivoras the effects testimonies. of foresta In - harassment, assault, and slut-shaming. But only this way, we ensure that the memory of the people killed there some political leaders have deepened their un- will never be forgotten. This pendant demonstrates once again blockingCongress low-income in 2007, he patients introduced from the birth first con fed- derstanding of these issues, straightening their the importance of archaeological research of former Nazi death eraltrol, measurecancer screenings, to “defund” and Planned STD screenings Parenthood, and ways. camp sites. The moving story of Karoline Cohn is symbolic of the treatment. After each measure failed, he intro- Joe Biden, as chairman of the Senate Judicia- shared fate of the Jews murdered in the camp. It is important to ry Committee in 1991, diminished Anita Hill’s tell the story, so that we never forget. I wish to thank my Polish threatened to shut down the federal govern- testimony of sexual harassment against Clar- partner Wojciech Mazurek and the researchers at Yad Vashem ducedment if another he didn’t and get another his way. — Now five hein allmay — very and - for their dedication to the project, as well as Tel Aviv University well achieve his goal. mation hearings—and by extension dismissed for supporting the project, and the Polish-German Foundation Meanwhile, Barack Obama compromised encethe claims Thomas of duringwomen his who Supreme had been Court harassed confir in the workplace. But three years later, Biden health insurance companies rather than object- championed the Violence Against Women Act PALESTINIANwho made the excavations possible.” STATE © ASHERNET CONT. FROM PAGE 5 whening religious drafting organizations the Affordable cover Care birth Act, control, making and later worked with President Obama as a The billboards were also criticized from the left. Israeli-Amer- to enable all women access to no-copay IUDs leader to combat sexual assault on college cam- and pill prescriptions. puses. post on +972, the anti-occupation news and commentary site. Yet there are times when steeling one’s spine Also in the early 1990s, Hillary Clinton en- ican“The writer campaign Mairav strategy Zonszein is apparentlycalled them to “blatantly be provocative racist” by in us a- is the best course of action. When political op- gaged in slut-shaming when she denigrated ponents questioned whether Obama was born the credibility of women who claimed they had “But it’s not provocative, it’s just inhumane. It describes an en- outside the U.S., Obama joked about it. When been sexually involved with or abused by her ingtire Arabicpeople so— peopleas to wake who Israelisare native from to thistheir land apathy,” — as anshe existen wrote.- Trump mocked Hillary Clinton’s appearance, husband. But she evolved into a champion for she ignored him. women, protecting and expanding reproductive The organization behind the billboards, Commanders for Is- The Women’s March protesters this weekend health care and family leave and child care. tialrael’s threat, Security, simply or forCIS, living.” launched its campaign in time with Sun- were unbending in the best possible way. I par- One of the most moving sights for me at the day’s Paris Peace Conference, where representatives of 70 coun- ticipated in the New York City march, surround- Women’s March was seeing how many par- ed by hundreds of thousands of reasonable yet ticipants marched up Fifth Avenue with canes to advancing a two state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. resolute people who proclaimed that having a and walkers. They may not be able to stand up tries,Israeli including Prime Minister the United Benjamin States, Netanyahu reaffirmed boycotted their commitment the sum- sexual predator in the White House is not nor- straight, but they refuse to be beaten down. mit. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas did not attend, but mal and not acceptable. supported the conference’s aim. CIS is made up of more than 250 retired senior Israeli secu- CONT. FROM PAGE 1 ECHOES & REFLECTIONS women). Their proposal is a two state solution for Israelis and USC Shoah Foundation, and Yad Vashem. an upstander and not a bystander. rityPalestinians officials (accordingbased on the to 1967 Zonszein’s borders count, but with just twoadjustments of them arefor Teachers were introduced to the vast amount Teachers left the day remarking on how of resources from the program including pri- inspired and moved they were by the experi- the Arab Peace Initiative, a proposal for ending the occupation mary sources, video, lessons, and graphics. The ence. The Strochlitz Holocaust Resource Cen- “Israel’sput forth security by the League and demographic of Arab States. needs.” The group endorses themes of resistance, the rise of hate, and how to create upstanders were all discussed in depth. teachers have requested follow-up programs to All participants had the privilege of hearing tershare offers how thisthey typehave ofput training the training bi-annually into prac and- 20% OFF WITH THIS AD the testimony of Gisela Adamski, a survivor of Theresienstadt Ghetto, Auschwitz, and Ravens- - ALL PRINTING SERVICES brück Concentration camps. When asked what tice.locaust If youResource would Center, like to pleasefind out contact more Nickieabout lessons we should teach our children about the thePadilla services at 860-451-9839. offered through the Strochlitz Ho Holocaust she answered, “No one can make you COPY CATS do anything, there is no such thing, you have a Ms. Padilla is the JFEC Strochlitz Holocaust 458 Williams St., New London • 442-8424 • www/copycatsnl.com Resource Center Coordinator choice.” It was an important lesson about being 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, JANUARY 27, 2017 Could Moving the U.S. Embassy Dangers of Israeli withdrawals Improve Prospects for Peace Observations much worse security problems for Israel, would clearly damage Commentary By Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, excerpts by Hirsh Goodman, the existing urban fabric of Jewish-Arab cooperation in the city, At the Paris summit, John Kerry spoke carelessly about an Jerusalem Center for and is likely to lead to a reduction in the city’s Jewish majority. Public Affairs, excerpts What the unilateralists propose is the creation of a festering deliver - if the U.S. moved its embassy to Jerusalem. As has been The stalemate in the Middle wound, a pocket of Palestinians surrounded by Israel, pending a “explosion”so often the - caseupon in which the past, radical however, Islamists it is might the very feel attemptobliged to East peace process is leading - OP-ED placate Palestinian and Arab demands that makes some in Israel and elsewhere tempts at unilateralism, expectations, results and reality seldom peace less likely. A hard dose of realism may well to claim that the status quo Palestiniancoincided. decision to end the conflict. In all previous Israeli at set the stage for serious negotiations. is untenable and to push for No Israeli government in the foreseeable future will divide a new unilateral Israeli with- Jerusalem, relinquishing the rights of the Jewish people in the drawal from the West Bank head“When of the standing Israel National on the edgeSecurity of a Council, cliff, it iswrote wiser in toJune keep 2016. still very place that has been the focus of their aspirations for millen- and eastern Jerusalem. Yet than“It is step wiser forward,” to defer Maj.-Gen. action than (ret.) to Yaakov take unilateral Amidror, steps a former that nia. Some changes in the line of sovereign control are possible while the current situation in in outlying areas, but that is not what the Palestinians have in the West Bank may not be de- The writer established the program on media strategy at the sirable, unilateral moves rep- Institutethreaten tofor make National a bad Security situation Studies worse.” at Tel Aviv University. He retroactively, that the Jews never had a birthright in their own - was a former military correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, edi- mind.homeland What and they holy want city. is a dramatic outcome that will confirm, productive response. tor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, and a strategic fellow at the The language of UNSCR 2334, and the atmospherics of the resentThe a potential flawed and consequenc counter- Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Paris Conference, encourage such unrealistic expectations es of a unilateral Israeli with- among the Palestinians. The sooner they are disabused of these drawal are likely to harm notions, the better. After all, this is about moving the U.S. embas- Israel’s security rather than KUSHNER CONT. FROM PAGE 12 sy to West Jerusalem, which even the Palestinians acknowledge enhance it. The security co- states -- to support Palestinians and to reach out to Israelis. is part of Israel. operation Israel now has with Any US envoy will need to play a big role on a regional stage The writer is former deputy for foreign policy and international the PA will dissipate and the with the Arabs, too. And you will need someone who’s skilled at affairs at Israel’s National Security Council. security advantages provided playing that role. It’s one thing to operate as a presidential envoy by Israel’s physical military who delivers private messages to the Israelis; it’s quite another deployment in the territories 0©€—¨¯Ÿ©ž›¨ will be lost. most important, their sensitive positions in a negotiation. †›¤ ©†¥«¤ª—Ÿ¤{Ÿ¡› Israel’s ability to con- to beIndeed, the repository the easiest of way the toparties’ undermine anger, any confidence, new envoy trust would and ©¦››š‡›­Ÿ¨›© tain, pre-empt, or respond to be for the Trump administration to move the US Embassy --or - just the ambassador -- to Jerusalem. That would strip away |¥¢¥¨‹›š cally will be limited, and the American credibility before Kushner or someone else even got ¥¨˜›©ª¥œœ›¨ threats effectively and surgi started. by the current deployment will Let Jared Kushner have a chance to broker a deal between Is- ‰Ÿ™¡«¦¥¤¢¯‡›­ ¥¤š¥¤z¨›— intelligence benefits afforded- raelis and Palestinians. But let’s be real. A solution to the Israeli- over, from an international belegal adversely perspective, affected. a partial More diplomacy. Israeli withdrawal from the PalestinianNo American conflict has would ever cracked be one itof -- the in crownlarge part jewels because of world the West Bank will not end Pales- parties themselves weren’t prepared to own up to the decisions tinian claims against Israel but required to see matters through and to get close enough so that is likely to intensify them. an outside mediator might close the remaining gaps. |—¢¢—££¯—ª Any unilateral moves in- In 2001, I was asked to assist then-Bush administration Mid-  volving Israeli withdrawal from Arab neighborhoods of between PLO President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minis- Jerusalem is likely to cause dle East peace envoy Gen. Anthony Zinni in brokering a ceasefire Norwich Hebrew Benevolent asked him why he wanted to ruin a brilliant career by getting terinvolved Ariel Sharon.in this issue. Meeting He Zinnitold me for hethe loved first time,hopeless I half causes. jokingly In Association that case, I replied he’d come to the right place. P.O. Box 663 Jewett City, CT 06351 I wish you the best of luck, Jared Kushner. I really do. Dr. Brian G. Mann & Hebrew Cemeteries #1, #2, and #3 Associates, Optometrists Aaron David Miller is a vice president and distinguished fel- Complete Eye Care low at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Interfaith Cemetery #4 author of “The End of Greatness: Why America Can’t Have (and Cremains Cemetery BY APPOINTMENT OR Doesn’t Want) Another Great President.” Miller was a Middle East Synagogue Affiliation Not Required WALK-INS WELCOME negotiator in Democratic and Republican administrations. Follow Anthem BCBS, Mohegan Sun, him @aarondmiller2. The opinions expressed in this commentary 860-887-0896 HealthNet, Foxwoods, Tricare, are his. 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We quick- once a taboo for American youth: moving back in serious consideration every ly learned how to make with your parents after college. Now that Ameri- Shabbat. For parents, how- guests feel at home and ca is prospering again, I imagine that some of the ever, it’s often feast or famine: how to be good guests old stigmas against living at home have returned. if your adult children enjoy ourselves, and we grew In Israel, it continues to be normal to live with each other’s company, then a lot in the process, indi- your parents at any number of junctures in your they will want to synchronize vidually and as a couple. twenties: during army service (on Sabbaths, holi- their visits with those of their I am happy to say days, and vacations), while working at odd jobs siblings. No one wants to be that talk of married to earn money for the traditional post-army trek stuck home alone with Mom children is no longer in the theoretical realm (which may extend to a year and more), during and Dad, God forbid. for Sarah and me. Last month our son Elie be- your university years if you live within commut- For young married couples, came engaged to Hadar and the wedding is set ing distance of the school, and during the ac- the possibility for home vis- for March 26. At this point, if you keep track of creditation and/or search period before you land its doubles. There are young my unfolding family saga, you may be saying to - couples, who are hardly ever yourself: Isn’t Elie at 22 the youngest child and tysomethings are thus often engaged in a kind of at home for Shabbat, visiting your first full-time job in your profession. Twen each of the sides in rotation. and sometimes (when everyone gets on every- Hadar and Elie This is even more the case on isn’thas indeedhe still leapedin the army? ahead of all of his siblings, ebbone’s and nerves) flow: not. sometimes Indeed, a staying question with that parents, rarely major Jewish holidays. In Isra- in partThe becauseanswer tohe both is our questions most traditionally is “yes.” Elie re- gets asked in America (because the answer is usually obvious) el it can happen that a family where the couple ligious child (he and Hadar believe in complete is often pertinent for middle-aged Israeli parents: Whom do you is already in their forties has yet to make a sin- physical abstinence before marriage). gle Passover Seder in their home—they always And Elie, like several of the other religious Of course, Israel being a very small country, even when your go to the grandparents. I’m not sure that such a young men in his army unit, will be a married havechildren at home move now? out, they don’t go very far. A majority of Israel’s situation is ideal. Sarah and I, living in Atlanta in soldier for a while. Given that Sarah and I will population lives within about an hour’s drive of each other in our mid-twenties, had to rely on ourselves and now be competing with Hadar’s family, we are the greater metropolitan areas of Israel’s two largest cities: Tel our (very warm and hospitable) community for not expecting to see the young couple every Aviv and Jerusalem. Unlike in America, where visits by adult Shabbat and holiday company. It was a wonder- week. Every other week will also be okay. children sometimes only occur semi-annually, home visits in ful experience hosting and being hosted by peo- Women of the Wall ordered to be searched JTA News Brief manded Women of the Wall open our coats and Women planning to participate in a Women of the Wall prayer - service at the Western Wall were ordered to subject to a body rector of the Women of the Wall, said in a state- search despite a Supreme Court injunction against the practice. exposement, referring our clothes, to the ”Lesley holy site’sSachs, administrator executive di The women rejected the searches on Thursday morning and instead held their morning service at the security checkpoint at The service on Thursday marked the one- the entrance to the Western Wall plaza. Rabbiyear anniversary Shmuel Rabinowitz. of an agreement “We refused.” to establish Israel’s Supreme Court last week ruled in favor of women be- an egalitarian prayer section at the Western ing allowed to read from the Torah in the women’s section at Wall, which was negotiated by the Reform and the Western Wall and declared that a prayer area set aside for Conservative movements, the Women of the egalitarian prayer at nearby Robinson’s Arch does not constitute Wall organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel access to the holy site. In an interim injunction, the court gave and the Israeli government, and passed by the the wall’s Orthodox administrators and state agencies 30 days to Knesset. show cause why women cannot pray “in accordance with their Under the January agreement, which was approved by the Cabinet, the egalitarian sec- The court also declared that women should not be subjected tion of the wall near Robinson’s Arch would be Orthodox Jews trying to prevent a group of Con- custom”to body searchesor allow thembefore to enteringpray as they the choose.plaza. The Western Wall expanded and placed under the authority of a servative and Reform rabbis and Women of the Heritage Foundation, the Orthodox-run body that oversees pluralist committee. The plan also called for so- Wall members from bringing Torah scrolls into the site, has authorized such searches to prevent worshippers lidifying haredi Orthodox control over the site’s the Western Wall compound in Jerusalem, Nov. from entering the women’s area of the Western Wall with Torah traditional Orthodox section. 2, 2016. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

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