WESTCHESTER September 2018 -- Elul-Tishrei 5779, Volume 24, Issue 9

JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISHLife NEWSPAPER Rabbi Levi Welton Delivers ‘State of the Union’

singles in the City…(rabbi- Address for Yom Kippur welton.com).” Rabbi Wel- ton and Rebbetzen (wife) BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Preparing for his Rosh act to make the world into a Chavi have a 1 ½ year-old Hashanah sermon, Rabbi Wel- sweet and G-dly place… son, David. Lincoln Park Jewish Cen- ton noted that the word ac- “For my Yom Kippur Appearing only for ter, Yonkers (LPJC) recently tively translates as the “Head theme, I am doing a ‘State of the High Holidays, Free- welcomed Rabbi Levi Welton, of the Year.” “’Rosh’ is Hebrew the Union’ Address and talk man is Associate Director 35 along with a Homecoming for ‘head...,’” Welton said. “On about what happened with of Philip and Sarah Belz for Cantor Eric S. Freeman, those two days of Rosh Hasha- the Jewish community both School of Jewish Music, who was LPJC Chazzan from nah, you have to get into the locally and globally, tying that Yeshiva University; Mu- 2003 until 2014. ‘head space,’ how you think into a central message.” sical Director, Choir of Originally raised in the and how you view the world… Queried about his vision Khal Adath Jeshrun in San Francisco Bay Area, Rabbi “It is not necessarily a for LPJC, Welton answered Washington Heights and Welton comes from Berkley, day to pray for the Jewish peo- that synagogues should learn monthly Cantor-in-res- California and has been a ple to be signed into the Book from businesses and how they idence of Old Broadway Rabbi since 2005. “I worked of Life... run. “I would approach this Synagogue in Manhattan. in various countries, includ- “The Rosh Hashanah Lit- like a ‘start up,’ even though LPJC was sold to Con- ing Australia for a Chabad in- gregation Vayetar Yitzhok urgy talks about praying for it is an established synagogue, New Lincoln Park Jewish Center Rabbi Levi Welton (left) and returning Cantor Eric S. terfaith organization. I have Synagogue (VYS) in Brook- the entire world including an- because it is entering a new Freeman. served communities in New imals, plants and all creatures phase, particularly with mem- lyn in 2017. Services will York, San Francisco and most G-d has created… bership and local commu- ence,” Welton added. “I was I would have to get to know continue until VYS lease ex- recently, Rabbi at Hampton “Once we have the head nity...” the proud Youth Director of singles in the neighborhood. pires on Friday, January 31, Synagogue in West Hampton space, what comes below are Youth programs are the Carlebach Shul for over I started a non-profit called 2020 as LPJC searches for a Beach.” the arms and feet. We must the majority of my experi- 5 years. Regarding singles, the Torah Values Network for new home. Jewish Music and Arts Festival—44 Years and Still Going Strong! BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN unicycle. in southern Israel. Besides numerous ven- “We are thrilled to be The Westchester Jew- dors of costume jewelry, ap- doing the 44th Annual West- ish Council (WJC) and West- parel, food, Face Painting and chester Jewish Music and chester Klezmer Program in Parties by Maria, important Arts Festival,” WJC Assistant cooperation with Westchester Israeli organizations were rep- Executive Director Pam Gold- County Parks presented their resented such as American stein exclaimed. “Every year 44th Annual Westchester Jew- Friends of Magen David Adom it is a wonderful day of enter- ish Music and Arts Festival on and American Friends of So- tainment, food, and great day Sunday, August 19 at Kensico roka Medical Center/Soroka for the Jewish community to Dam, Valhalla, beginning with Heals, providing comprehen- come out and celebrate our the Westchester Klezmer Pro- sive cancer care for residents heritage…” gram, conducted by producer “What I love about the Kenny Green; Israeli Dancing Westchester Jewish Music and with Leng, sponsored by Camp Arts Festival is that so many Zeke and Family Music with people get together regardless guitarist Sandy Shmuely. of the weather…,” Pelham Jew- Entertainment continued ish Center Rabbi Alex Salzberg Below, left to right: Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz, Chabad Yonkers; County Executive with “Divahn,” led by Galeet observed. George Latimer; Rabbi Levi Groner, Chabad Pelham. Dardashti, “the first woman “It demonstrates the Chabad of Briarcliff and Ossining to continue her family’s tradi- strength of the wider West- Rabbi Dovid Labkowski blowing tion of Persian-Jewish musi- songs and poetry…” farb who combined outrageous chester community, that ev- Shofar. cianship,” according to Green. Israeli dancing continued puns with a burning book, ball erybody comes together…” coming out to enjoy our cul- “The word ‘Divahn’ means a throughout the afternoon with juggling, balloon sculpture and “It is great to see the Jew- ture and traditions,” Assem- Hebrew-Persian collection of the addition of juggler Ned Gel- Indian Club juggling from a Face-painted “Itta” ish community of Westchester continued on page 15 Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com 2 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com The Russian Avant-Garde in Vitebsk, 1918-1922 Opens at the Jewish Museum The Jewish Museum will offer museum visitors a rare op- portunity to explore a little-known chapter in the history of mo- Selichot dernity and the Russian avant-garde. On view from September 14, 2018 through January 6, 2019, Chagall, Lissitzky, Malevich: at The Russian Avant-Garde in Vitebsk, 1918-1922 will focus on the People’s Art School (1918-1922), founded by Marc Chagall in his native city of Vitebsk (in present day Belarus). Through some Lincoln Park Jewish Center 120 works and documents loaned by museums in Vitebsk and Minsk and major American and European collections, the ex- 311 Central Park Avenue • Yonkers, NY 10704 • 914.965.7119 hibition will present the artistic output of three iconic figures Lincoln Park Jewish Center is a Vibrant and Welcoming Modern Orthodox Synagogue serving – Marc Chagall, El Lissitzky and Kazimir Malevich – as well as primarily the Jewish communities of Westchester and Riverdale. works by students and teachers of the Vitebsk school, such as Lazar Khidekel, Nikolai Suetin, Il’ia Chashnik, David Yakerson, Vera Ermolaeva, and Yehuda (Yury) Pen, among others. Chagall, Lissitzky, Malevich: The Russian AvantGarde in Vitebsk, 1918- 1922 is organized by the Centre Pompidou, Paris, in collabora- tion with the Jewish Museum, New York. continued on page 10

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BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN rors, “the ways we are reflect- Although volunteering This special, heart- ed in the eyes of others.” and altruism are recognized filled group of volun- For the past two years, “I think we need to cul- factors in healing people with teers are normally not Congregation Kol Ami Rabbi tivate hope and activism,” a range of disabilities, these in- included in community- Shira Milgrom, White Plains Milgrom stressed. “People dividuals are not typically wel- based volunteer work, has prepared a guide, “Holi- have not taken seriously the comed into community service but their commitment day Resources” “for all of you issues around us. I think we environments. and hard work at Afya is who choose to celebrate the realize that if we care about Under the leadership of invaluable. With the help eve of Rosh Hashanah with something, we can’t sit back. Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR, of these volunteers, they family and friends…” available We have to vote for candidates Afya’s Founder and CEO, teams were able to sort over on https://nykolami.org/high- whose issues are aligned with of graduate-level Occupational 100,000 pounds of disas- holy-days. ours and work for issues that Therapists have developed a ter relief supplies and “Holiday Resources” are important. We cannot do strong program to help. People deliver these products includes blessings and any of that if we don’t have with psychiatric, developmen- to Puerto Rico. Special prayers; a story to be read hope.” tal and physical disabilities are awards were given to key around the table, “The Prin- Originally called the wholeheartedly welcomed at volunteers. Rabbi Shira Milgrom cess Who Wanted to See Jewish Community Center, Afya’s warehouse, where they Andrea Stewart- Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR G-d;” audio recording of plained. “On the eve of Rosh the Reform congregation was have the opportunity to heal Cousins, New York State Hashanah many prefer to be blessings for candles, wine founded in 1923, moving to through volunteerism, and can Arc of Westchester, Devereux Senator and Democratic Con- home. Trying to have a fam- and shehecheyanu (grati- their current location at 252 learn vocational skills to use School & Adult Program, YAI, ference Leader, opened the ily and friends’ dinner, then tude for living to see this Soundview Avenue in 1946, as they enter the work world. Special Citizen Spectrum award ceremony. All recipi- make it to services can be too day) and video about key growing to approximately 900 This program is financially Space, Another Step, Ability ents received certificates from hectic for some. concepts for Rosh Hasha- families. supported by a charitable Beyond, Hawthorne Founda- Westchester County Execu- “We created Holiday Re- nah. In 1994 the synagogue grant from UJA-Federation of tion, Jawonio, Yonkers Pub- tive, Westchester Board of Leg- sources to support their ob- “During Erev Rosh Ha- name was changed to Kol Ami New York and the Thomas and lic Schools, Riverdale Mental islators, New York State Senate servances at home.” shanah (evening of) some (The Voice of My People) to Agnes Carvel Foundation. Health, Community Based Ser- and the Mayor’s Office of Yon- With Co-Rabbi Tom people prefer to stay home avoid confusion caused by the On August 1st, Afya hon- vices, SAIL at Ferncliff Manor kers. Weiner, Rabbi Milgrom said and have family holiday din- YWHA and YMHA organiza- ored volunteers from West- and Abilis at their warehouse, The Afya Foundation that her evening Rosh Hasha- ners to bring in the New Year tion changing their name to chester School for Special located on the 2nd floor at 140 collects surplus medical sup- nah sermon will focus on mir- that way,” Rabbi Milgrom ex- the Jewish Community Center. Children, Special Citizen, Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers. continued on page 9

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Attorney Advertising 4 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 www.westchesterjewishlife.com Study Shows Israel Related Anti-Semitic Incidents Likely Contributes to Hostile Environment for Jewish Students In its annual report on “Recognizing that anti- volving classic anti-Semitism, Although classic an- cidents. 44% of Israel-related anti-Semitic activity on U.S. Semitic incidents given equal and that anti-Israel campus ti-Semitic incidents out- incidents involved behavior campuses, released in August, weight in an audit may not activities are no longer intent numbered Israel-related intended to silence expres- the AMCHA Initiative found have an equal impact on Jew- on harming Israel, but increas- incidents three to one, sion, including shutting down, that Israel-related anti-Semitic ish students, either individu- ingly, and alarmingly, they are less than 25% of classic disrupting, defacing or other incidents were considerably ally or collectively, this study intent on harming pro-Israel incidents demonstrated attempts to interfere with more likely to contribute to a sought to go deeper than members of the campus com- intent to harm, whereas Israel-related events, displays hostile environment for Jewish previous studies and look be- munity.” 94% of Israel-related inci- or trips. students than incidents involv- yond the tallies to better un- To better understand to dents did. 76% involved behavior ing classic anti-Semitism. And derstand how anti-Semitism what extent anti-Semitic in- Israel-related inci- that directly and personally a close analysis of incidents affects American campuses cidents affect the campus cli- dents with intent to harm targeted students or groups for from 2015 to the first half of today,” wrote the researchers. mate for Jewish students, the were 6.5 times more likely denigration or discrimination 2018 revealed that Israel-relat- “Our examination revealed researchers closely examined to have multiple perpe- in order to ostracize and ex- ed incidents are becoming sig- that Israel-related anti-Semitic incidents of anti-Jewish (clas- trators and 7 times more clude them from campus life. nificantly more flagrant, with incidents were considerably sic) and anti-Zionist (Israel-re- likely to be affiliated with Many informative trends an emergent shift from boycot- more likely to contribute to a lated) harassment, vandalism groups than classic inci- emerged from 2015 through Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, Co-Founder ting Israel to boycotting actual hostile environment for Jew- and assault on U.S. campuses dents. the first half of 2018: Attempts and Director of AMCHA Initiative students and student groups. ish students than incidents in- in 2017 for evidence of intent Genocidal expression was to silence pro-Israel expres- to harm. The researchers de- the most common feature of clas- sion stayed relatively constant; veloped a new index to dis- sic anti-Semitic incidents though Incidents involving attempts to tinguish between incidents most incidents did not show in- ostracize or exclude pro-Israel that deliberately and directly tent to harm Jewish students. students and staff from cam- intend to inflict harm on Jew- Incidents of genocidal ex- pus life more than doubled; ish students such as physical pression, such as imagery (e.g. Attempts to ostracize and attacks, threats, destruction swastika) or language express- exclude pro-Israel students of property, bullying, and sup- ing a desire to kill Jews or ex- and staff became much more pression of speech, and those terminate the Jewish people, flagrant. Incidents including that express bigoted beliefs rose dramatically from 46 in open calls to boycott interac- and opinions about Jews or Is- 2015 to 113 in 2016 to 153 in tion with or expel actual on- rael but do not show evidence 2017. However, there were only campus students or student of intent to harm. 39 in the first half of 2018 as groups increased from 3 in The researchers also ex- compared to 86 in the first half 2015 to 4 in 2016 to 14 in 2017, amined whether each incident of 2017, suggesting a possible and 18 in the first half of 2018 was carried out by more than overall decrease in 2018 if the alone. one individual, and whether trend continues. “Despite the fact that acts the perpetrators were affili- 75% of the incidents in- of Israel-related anti-Semitism ated with groups. According to volving classic anti-Semitism appear to be the larger contrib- sociological and psychological in 2017 involved genocidal utor to a hostile environment research, bullying by multiple expression, though less than for Jewish students, university persons or a group, known as one-fifth had intent to harm administrators have generally ‘mobbing,’ enhances the emo- Jewish students or staff. been far less likely to adequate- tional stress of its victims. Suppressing speech and ly address these Israel-related The analysis revealed the ostracizing and excluding incidents than they have acts following main findings: Isra- Jewish and pro-Israel stu- of classic anti-Semitism. In el-related incidents were sig- dents from campus life were large part this is due to univer- nificantly more likely to con- the most common features of sity administrators recogniz- tribute to a hostile campus. Israel-related anti-Semitic in- continued on page 21 The World Union App Finds a Community

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SHANAH TOVAH! continued on page 8

As we begin 5779 with the resounding call of the shofar, we ask, how we can make this year a better one for all? How can we stand together to meet the challenges in our community?

Each one of us has the opportunity to build up the world with every action we take. And if we all come together to do good, imagine our impact.

We look forward to embarking on a meaningful new year with you.

Join Us UJAFedNY.org 6 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 www.westchesterjewishlife.com Calendar of Events

The Westchester Philharmonic, On September 22 at 4pm, Lesley The Lower East Side Jewish Conser- On September 20, a Q&A with Alan On October 25 at 6:30pm, the Rose Ensemble: Land of 3 Faiths, a All-Orchestral Gala Opener with con- Stahl will lead a special one-on- vancy presents, Shuls of Grandeur on Zweibel, original SNL writer, emmy Holocaust & Human Rights Educa- vocal concert, will be performed on ductor Jaime Laredo will perform at one event with former sex crimes the Lower East Side – A Columbus winner and executive producer of tion Center will hold their Annual September 29 at 8pm in the Aca- the Performing Arts Center, Purchase prosecutor turned best selling crime Day Walking Tour, co-sponsored Love, Gilda will screen his docu- Benefit honoring Dr. Joseph E. Nyre, demic Arts Theatre on the Valhalla College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, novelist, Linda Fairstein at The with the Museum at Eldridge Street mentary about Gilda Radnor at The President, Iona College and Mitchell Campus of Westchester Community Purchase on October 21 at 3pm. For Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post will take place on October 8 at Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Wm. Ostrove, Founder and CEO, The College, 75 Grasslands Road. Call tickets, visit artscenter.org or call Road, Bedford. For tickets, email 10:45am. For more information Road, Bedford. For tickets email Ostrove Group (above) at the Ma- 606-6262 or visit sunywcc.edu/ 251-6200. [email protected] or call call 212-374-4100, ext., 2 or email [email protected] or call maroneck Beach & Yacht Club, 555 smartarts for tickets and informa- 234-6704. [email protected] 234-6704 for details. South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck. tion. For more information, contact ben- [email protected] or call 696-0738.

UPCOMING EVENTS Crafts at Lyndurst, 635 S. Enjoy the last Shabbat of 5778 Sept. 19. To RSVP call 693- 9 23 This #911DAY, join thousands Broadway, Tarrytown will at Isabella Freedman Jew- 6100 or visit chabadrt.org At 6:30pm, the Westchester Feeding Westchester pres- of volunteers nationwide in take place September 14, 15, ish Retreat Center, Falls Vil- Community for Humanistic ents Miles for Meals 5K Walk remembrance of the unity 16 10am to 5pm. lage, Ct., September 7-9 with Shames Jewish Community Judaism invites the communi- and Run at the Pleasantville and compassion that was prayer services and Farm to Center on the Hudson will ty to free Rosh Hashanah ser- Campus of Pace University. shared by the many first-re- At 10am on 5 Thursdays 9/27, Table feasts. Sign up at reg- hold the following: Septem- vices led by Rabbi Frank Tam- Registration begins at 9am, sponders, blood donors and 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 and 10/25 [email protected] or call 860- ber 17 from 10 to 11:30am – burrello at the Community Kids 1K Run at 10am and 5K others who came together af- learn about Picasso: His Life 824-5991 x 0 Great American Folk Song Unitarian Universalist Congre- Walk and Run at 10:30am. For ter the tragic attacks on Sep- and Legend with art historian Performance with Steve gation, 468 Rosedale Avenue, more information call 418- tember 11, 2001. Volunteer Jill Kiefer, PhD at Larchmont Lincoln Square Synagogue, Chizmadia; September 21 White Plains. For information 5204 and register at Feedin- New York encourages all busi- Temple, 75 Larchmont Av- Beit Midrash, 2nd Floor, 180 from 11 to noon – Cross- call 218-8535 or visit wchj.org gWestchester.org/events nesses, families, individuals enue. Sponsored by The Cen- Amsterdam Avenue, NYC will ing Generations: A Guide to and groups to join in honor- ter for Continuing Education. hold High Holiday Beginners Preserving Your Family His- At 7pm, Chabad of Pelham will 26 ing the memory of those lost Register at 698-9126 or visit Services. Call 212-874-6100 tory with Donna Zucker; and hold evening services for Rosh Ha- AJC Westchester will feature by participating together in lmcce.org for more information and September 28 from noon to shanah following with a Commu- Francine Klagsbrun, author meaningful volunteer op- visit lss.org/beginners for 1:30pm – Friday Film Series nity Dinner at 7:30pm at 600 Fifth of Lioness: Golda Meir and portunities which will take For 6 Mondays starting Octo- complete details. begins with Hostiles. For de- Avenue, Pelham. For tickets and the Nation of Israel. Call 948- place on September 8, 9, and ber 15, Beginning Mah Jongg tails, visit shamesjcc.org or information visit chabadpelham. 5585 for details. 11th throughout Westchester will be taught (course 7021) at Celebrate the High Holidays call 366-7898, ext. 1161. com County. To view opportuni- The JCC of Mid-Westchester, with the Chabad Jewish Cen- ties go to volunteernewyork. 99 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale ter of Bronxville, September A new course entitled, “Oh 13 OCTOBER org/service from 7-9pm. Visit scarsdale- 9-11 and 18th-19th. On Sept. G-d: Sex and the Jews – Di- Kol Rinah, the Jewish Cho- 3 adultschool.org or call 723- 10 at 6pm there will be a Sho- vine Gift or Forbidden Fruit?” rale of Westchester invites Join Hadassah Westchester for SAVE THE DATE: Join HIAS 2325 to register. far Blowing at Bronx River will take place at Beth El Syn- interested singers to their a special guided tour to Coney for National Refugee Shabbat Pond and Tashlich will be re- agogue Center on September Open House at 7:15 pm at The Island & Brighton Beach Brook- this Fall from October 19-20 Starting September 26 at cited as well. Services will be 5, 12, 26 and October 3, 10 Shames JCC on the Hudson, lyn from a historical and mod- as the American Jewish com- 10am, Contemporary Jewish held at 1 Stone Place, ground and 17 from 9:45am to noon. Tarrytown. RSVP to kolri- ern perspective. Bus pick up at munity will dedicate sacred Stories: Circling the Globe, a floor, Bronxville. A Commu- To learn more, contact Rabbi nahchoral.org two locations in Westchester, time and space to refugees literature class (course 7053) nity Dinner will be served Karp at rabbimollykarp@ lunch at 2pm and leave Brooklyn and asylum seekers. Partici- will be held at Westchester September 9 after 7pm ser- gmail.com 16 around 3:30pm. For complete pate as an individual or as Reform Temple, 255 Mama- vices. For questions go to The Yorktown Jewish Center, details call 937-3151. RSVP to Ha- part of a congregation or or- roneck Road, Scarsdale. Visit Jewishbronxville.com or call 2966 Crompond Road, York- dassah.org/events/Brooklyn ganization. Learn more and scarsdaleadultschool.org or 458-2441 SEPTEMBER town Heights will host Bingo. sign up at hias.org/national- call 723-2325 to learn more. 6 Doors open at 5:30pm. Call 24 refugee-shabbat. Celebrate the High Holidays The Jewish Climate Action 245-2324 for details. Join the Mental Health As- Beginning on September 24, with the Chabad of the River- Network (JCAN) NYC will sociation of Westchester at Rabbi Molly Karp is forming a the Westchester Library Sys- towns, 303 Broadway, Dobbs join other groups for a Cli- From noon to 2pm Beth the Chappaqua Performing Mussar group in the New Ro- tem and Hadassah Westches- Ferry. September 9 evening mate, Jobs and Justice March El Synagogue Center, 1324 Arts Center, partnering with chelle/Scarsdale area start- ter will launch a pilot pro- service begins at 7:30pm with starting at 5:30pm in lower North Avenue, New Rochelle Modern Warrior LIVE for a ing after the High Holidays gram to support adults who a Holiday dinner to follow. Manhattan with a rally in will host an interactive open theatrical musical experi- once every other week in the want to learn to read better Services will begin at 9:30 am. Battery Park and march Up- house with activities for kids, ence. Pre-performance recep- evening. To learn more write at area public libraries. For Sept 10 and 11. Yom Kippur town. For more information, learning with the Rabbis’ and tion at 6pm with the perfor- [email protected] more information call 917- Services will start at 6:45pm visit pcmny.org meeting with the staff. Call mance beginning at 7:30pm. 318-1312. on Sept. 18 and 9:30am on 235-2700 for details RSVP to 265-7511, develop- [email protected] or mhawestchester.org www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • 7 Bedford Student Builds Community of Kindness through Intergenerational Program Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year

Maddie Goodman, a rising helped the children decorate the and seniors’ communities made senior at Fox Lane High School milk cartons and created a vil- for a wonderful intergenerational in Bedford, has created what she lage as the setting for the houses. program. “When I started work- calls a “Community of Kindness” Then she asked the children to ing with the children, it was so by working with children at Mt. write kind messages about each heart-warming to watch them in- Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC) other to be displayed on the teract with the seniors across the and seniors at My Second Home homes. The children wrote mes- hallway,” explained Goodman. “ (MSH), through an intergenera- sages such as “good friend,” “nice,” It was like seeing a big family of tional program that she devised and “kind.” grandchildren and grandparents that brings them all together. “As the project developed all in one area. I wanted to find Both organizations are housed in over the fall, I witnessed the chil- a way to strengthen the bridge the same building. dren help each other and engage between the two communities Motivated by the desire in several ways. The project was and have the foundation be built to bring more awareness to the a huge success and we had a lot of on kindness toward one another. importance of being kind, Good- fun creating it and talking about Kindness is something we can man developed the idea of groups how communities prosper with teach our children and we need building communities based kindness!” more of it in the world.” upon kindness and collaboration. During the past winter, Learning the concept of Tik- “You’re never too young or too old Goodman worked with the se- kun Olam, Repairing the World, to be reminded of the need to be niors across the hallway to help as a member with her family for kind to one another. There’s a lot them build a village of their own. 15 years at Temple Shaaray Tefila going on in the world right now In developing the seniors’ village, in Bedford Corners, Goodman that doesn’t feel very kind, so I she had the seniors share memo- went forward with her ideas to wanted to bring everyone’s focus ries of their childhood neighbor- make an impact on the children back to kindness,” she said. hoods. She incorporated various and seniors. With her passion for art, elements of their lives into the And so taken with the My Goodman worked with the chil- community such as the barber Second Home program, Goodman dren at MKCCC, after school in shop one senior lived above while raised over $500 through family the fall, helping them build hous- growing up. and friends to support the work of Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey es out of empty milk cartons. She Combining the children’s the non profit organization. Eden Kosher Foods FRESH MEAT · PREPARED FOODS · CATERING Proudly Serving New York’s Delivery Available 17th Congressional District 2558 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 Tel. 914-268-0800 P the Holid le for ay ase shop early s! paid for and authorized by Lowey for Congress 8 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com

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Charity Navigator recognizes FIDF as a four-out-of-four star charity for the 7th year in a row. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • 9 First Hebrew Programs Address Jewish and Interfaith Starting in October, no religious requirements, there are down county. This more meaningful. Similar First Hebrew is launching expectations or membership makes connections with the to a book club, Chai Mitzvah two new programs to address in any synagogue. Jewish community some- meets monthly, for one year, the unique challenges that “In our neck of the what of a challenge.” to discuss texts and share face Jewish and interfaith woods, Jewish and interfaith According to Rabbi observations and experi- families in Northern West- families are widely spread Dana, as she likes to be ences. chester. Jkids, for ages 2-5 out across different school called, each program offers Participants in this pro- with their grown-ups, and districts and even different a variety of tools from which gram build their own “Jew- the renowned Chai Mitzvah synagogues,” said First He- each individual or family can ish bucket-list” whereby personalized spiritual jour- brew’s Rabbi Dana Z. Bogatz. choose to learn from and in- they pick something they’ve ney offer opportunities to “There are no predominantly corporate into their life as always wanted to learn, en- connect, learn and grow with Jewish neighborhoods like they see fit. The programs gage in social action of their choosing and find some way of expressing their deepen- “9/11 Serve+ Remember ” Volunteer Action Projects ing spirituality. Each person provide the chance to con- around Jewish holidays such In honor of those whose who are helping.” This year’s • 12-1pm, 2-3:30pm & determines their own goal, nect with others in the com- as Hanukkah, Passover and lives were lost or forever #911Day event has a special fo- 4-5:30pm Create Inspirational and controls how they go munity. Purim. Families can also changed by the tragic events cus on the helpers that emerge Cards For Deployed Service through their personal Jew- “There’s an old saying, discover fun things to do for of September 11, 2001, West- in times of crises, or who vol- Members with United For The ish journey. that there are more ways Shabbat, the weekly Sabbath chester County Executive unteer their time every day to Troops “Everyone is entitled to to be Jewish than seeds in or day of rest, which occurs George Latimer will join with do good in the face of injustice • 12-1pm & 2-3:30pm their unique spiritual life,” a pomegranate,” said Rabbi on Saturdays in Judaism. Volunteer New York! to host and inequality. Create Math Kits for Head said Rabbi Dana, “and Chai Dana. “There is no gold stan- Parents will have the op- “9/11: Serve + Remember.” Many volunteer opportu- Start Early Learners Mitzvah offers a personal- dard. With these First He- portunity to provide input Volunteer opportunities will nities are family-friendly, and • 12-1pm Recycle old ized way to discover that brew programs, each person into activities, what refresh- be taking place on Satur- all will help support one of 35 t-shirts to create dog toys for identity or re-charge that is free to choose what they ments are served as well as day, September 8, Sunday, local non-profits and causes shelter dogs in support of spiritual life.” learn, how they learn it and if scheduling. September 9 and Tuesday, where helpers are needed SPCA of Westchester For more information and how they choose to grow This program meets one September 11, 2018. The com- throughout the year. To partic- • 2-3:30pm & about these programs visit spiritually.” Sunday morning each month munity-wide action event is ipate, volunteers must register 4-5:30pm Make PB&J Sand- www.firsthebrew.org or, Jkids offers families beginning October 21, and sponsored by Robison Oil, through www.volunteernewy- wiches for local food shelters contact First Hebrew at 914- with preschoolers a way to runs through June. Other with additional support from ork.org/service or call (914) with One Sandwich at a Time 739-0500 or fhc@firsthe- meet through creative and than an $18 supply fee for the Empire City Casino and West- 948-4452 for more informa- • 2-3:30pm & brew.org First Hebrew is social activities. Children year, jkids is free of charge. chester Medical Center. Ser- tion. 4-5:30pm Package diapers and located on the border of Cor- and their grown-ups will Chai Mitzvah is a vice projects at the Westches- Westchester County will support families with West- tlandt and Peekskill, at 1821 enjoy arts and crafts, games chance for adults to explore ter County Center will take also host its annual employee chester County Diaper Bank Main Street, Route 6, Peek- and music which revolve their spirituality, making it place on September 11, from 9 blood drive in partnership and Junior League of Central skill. a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the New York Blood Cen- Westchester “On September 11, many ter on Monday, September 11, • 2-3:30pm Create Westchester County residents at the County Center. To sign Literacy Puppets to support will search for a way to honor up or learn more, contact Ja- youth development with West- those lives that were lost, or net Lokay at jel1@westchester- COP forever changed by the tragic gov.com or (914) 995-2127. • 2-3:30pm & events at ground zero. The 9/11 Executive Director of 4-5:30pm Create Therapy Pil- Serve and Remember Program Volunteer New York! Alisa H. lows for people with Autism provides that opportunity, and Kesten said, “Serving together • 2-3:30pm Create I encourage everyone to make as a community on #911Day is a blankets for youth in hospitals time in their schedules to join way to honor the lives of those with Westchester-Rockland in, and participate yourself,” lost, while bringing us closer Project Linus Latimer said. through volunteerism. We en- • 2-3:30pm Create In response to the events courage families, individuals laundry sachets for formerly of September 11, Fred Rog- and business groups to partici- homeless women with YWCA ers returned to broadcasting pate.” White Plains with a message meant to help Volunteer Opportunities For the complete list of youth respond to and process at the Westchester County the 2018 #911Day Volunteer tragedy. He empathized with Center on Tuesday, September Opportunities taking place a lesson he learned from his 11, 2018 are as follows: on September 8, 9 and 11 visit mother, “Look for the helpers, • Donate Blood (for www.volunteernewyork.org/ you will always find people ages 16+) service or call 914-948-4452.

Afya Holds Awards Ceremony for Unique Set of Volunteers continued from page 3 plies, hospital equipment basic medical supplies, and a unique win-win situation – and humanitarian provisions spoke to health care providers creating meaningful opportu- from the New York health- who felt unequipped to deliver nities that promote healing for care, corporate and private adequate care. Since then, Afya volunteers, positively impact- communities, and sends them has shipped over eight million ing the local environment, and abroad to support ongoing pounds of desperately needed delivering medical supplies to health initiatives worldwide. supplies to 75 countries. By the most underserved popula- Danielle Butin founded the keeping these tons of perfectly tions across the globe not-for-profit organization in usable goods from reaching For more information on 2007 after a life-changing trip the landfill and waste incinera- Afya’s work, visit the Afya web- to Africa, during which she tion facilities for which they site http://www.afyafounda- witnessed a lack of the most were destined, Afya creates tion.org 10 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com The Russian Avant-Garde in Vitebsk, 1918-1922 Opens at the Jewish Museum continued from page 2 The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary main cities. devoted himself to creating his school which cided to leave Vitebsk in June and went to live of Chagall’s appointment as Fine Arts Commis- The Russian Revolution of 1917 had an was officially inaugurated on January 28, 1919 and work for the Jewish theater in Moscow. Af- sioner for the Vitebsk region, a position that en- enormous effect on Chagall. The passage of a law with the goal of providing a high level of teach- ter Chagall’s departure, Malevich and the Unovis abled him to carry out his idea of creating a revo- abolishing all discrimination on the basis of re- ing in all art styles. collective, now in command, worked at “building lutionary art school in his city, open to everyone, ligion or nationality gave him, as a Jewish artist, While the first teachers left before the a new world.” Collective exhibitions were staged free of charge and with no age restrictions. The full Russian citizenship for the first time. This spring, they were replaced by others. El Lissitz- in Vitebsk and major Russian cities. With the People’s Art School was the perfect embodiment inspired a series of monumental masterpieces, ky took charge of the printing, graphic design, end of civil war in 19211922, the political climate of Bolshevik values, and was approved in August such as Double Portrait with Wine Glass (1917), and architecture workshops. The leader of the changed again. The Soviet authorities decided to 1918. A month later, Chagall was appointed Fine celebrating the happiness of the newly married abstract movement, Kazimir Malevich, founder impose ideological and social order, eliminating Arts Commissioner. El Lissitzky and Kazimir Chagall and his wife Bella. As the months went of Suprematism, was a charismatic theorist who artistic movements which did not directly serve Malevich, leading exponents of the Russian by, Chagall felt the need to help young residents galvanized the young students upon his arrival the interests of the Bolshevik party. In May 1922 avant-garde, were two of the artists invited to of Vitebsk lacking an artistic education, and to in November 1919. He formed a group with sym- the first graduating class of the Vitebsk school teach at the school. A period of feverish artistic support other Jews from humble backgrounds. pathetic teachers and students called Unovis of art was also the last. During the summer, Ma- activity followed, turning the school into a revo- Once he was named commissioner for the arts (champions of new art). Suprematist abstrac- levich left for Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg) lutionary laboratory. Each of these three major in his city, his first task was to organize festivi- tion became the new paradigm. Lissitzky, as with several of his students, and continued to figures sought, in his own distinctive fashion, ties marking the first anniversary of the October a trained architect, played a crucial role in the develop his ideas on volumetric Suprematism, to develop a “Leftist Art” in tune with the revo- Revolution. The streets of Vitebsk were trans- newly founded collective. With his extraordi- building models of utopian architecture called lutionary emphasis on collectivism, education, formed into a sea of colorful banners and signs nary Proun series (projects for asserting the Architectones, and designing porcelain table- and innovation. The exhibition traces the fasci- designed by Chagall and the young David Yaker- new in art), he was the first to extend architec- ware. A number of these works will be shown nating post-revolutionary years when the histo- son. Studies for these banners will be on view in tural volume to the pictorial plane, considering in the exhibition. Moving to Berlin in 1922, Lis- ry of art was shaped in Vitebsk, far from Russia’s the exhibition. After the celebrations, Chagall the series as “stations where one changes from sitzky further developed his Prouns and, later, painting to architecture.” Chagall continued had his first solo exhibition in Hanover. to produce his individualist art while making Chagall, Lissitzky, Malevich: The Russian ironic use of the language of non-objective art Avant-Garde in Vitebsk, 1918-1922 is organized promoted by Malevich and his students. Mean- by the exhibition curator, Angela Lampe, Cura- while, during his time in Vitebsk, Malevich be- tor of Modern Art, Musée National d’Art Mod- gan to abandon painting – an exception being erne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, in collaboration his magisterial painting Suprematism of the with Claudia J. Nahson, Morris & Eva Feld Cu- Spirit (1919), included in the exhibition – in fa- rator, The Jewish Museum, for the New York vor of his main theoretical writings and educa- presentation. The exhibition is being designed tion. A methodical and stimulating teacher, he by Leslie Gill Architect. The exhibition graphics attracted more and more students, while atten- are being designed by Topos Graphics. L’Shanah dance to Chagall’s classes gradually dwindled. The Jewish Museum is located at 1109 Fifth Chagall’s dream was to develop a revolu- Avenue at 92nd Street, New York City . For infor- tionary art independent of style or dogma but mation the public may call 212.423.3200 or visit this came to an end in the spring of 1920. He de- TheJewishMuseum.org Tovah ArtsWestchester Announces Grant Opportunities ArtsWestchester at ArtsWestchester. “These 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, grants are an opportunity White Plains invites artists, not just for artists, but also cultural groups and com- for cultural groups and munity organizations to ap- community organizations Wishing ply for the 2019 Arts Alive such as houses of worship Grants. Awarded annually, or libraries, for instance. So these grants help to ensure long as your organization that residents throughout can demonstrate a history you a happy Westchester and Rockland of ongoing arts and cultural counties have access to the programs, you are eligible arts in their communities, to apply for these grants.” particularly in areas where New York State Assem- and healthy access may be limited. blyman David Buchwald The deadlines to ap- said, “One of the ways Arts- ply for Arts Alive Grants are Westchester works to en- New Year. Wednesday, September 26, sure the arts are accessible 2018 in Westchester County to everyone in both West- and Tuesday, October 2, chester and Rockland is 2018 in Rockland County. through its administration Applications and program of Arts Alive grants funded guidelines are available by NYSCA. This grants pro- CONGRESSMAN online at https://artswest- Janet Langsam gram supports arts projects chester.org/grants/arts- spanning all communities, alive-grant-program. economic levels and cultures. It is really at the Arts Alive Grants are made possible with heart of ArtsWestchester’s mission.” funds from the Decentralization Program (DEC), An independent panel comprised of art- a regrant program of the New York State Council ists, as well as business, civic and cultural lead- on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of Gov- ers, will review the applications and make award ernor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, recommendations to ArtsWestchester’s Board Eliot Engel and are administered by ArtsWestchester. of Trustees. Funds are available in three catego- “The Arts Alive Grants are one of our most ries: Paid for by Engel for Congress effective means of supporting arts activities for • Arts Alive Project Grant - Constitutes diverse populations in Westchester and Rock- the largest component of the Arts Alive funding land counties,” said Janet Langsam, CEO of continued on page 15 www.shorelinepub.comSSNY_Westchester_jewish_life 08/15/18 Westchester Jewish Life • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • 11

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For more information and to register: JewishLeadershipConference.org www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • 13 White Plains Teen Makes Impact in Israel through EMS Camp This summer, Ariel school, Maayanot Yeshiva to make a positive impact on The participants receive Brasch of White Plains, was High School for Girls, and the world, it makes it a lot hands-on medical training one of twenty-two partici- told us about Rescue Israel. I easier.” and will return not only as pants in a program called loved the EMT aspect of the For Zharnest, combin- ambassadors for NCSY and Rescue Israel run by NCSY program. ing NCSY, Israel Summer United Hatzalah but also as in cooperation with United “I was very comfortable Trips and the world of EMS leaders in their communi- Hatzalah of Israel. The in- working in the ambulance was a dream. “What start- ties.” struction offered a full EMR because I was trained well ed off as a dream, quickly Zharnest also com- training course as well as during the course,” she not- became a reality and the mented on the level of train- hands-on experience volun- ed. “We {the group} were put participants themselves ing and professionalism teering as a first responder with 2 highly trained EMT’s. are impacting the program shown by the organization on ambulances in Israel. I learned to make tourni- in a way that we couldn’t itself. “From top to bot- In addition, the par- quets, how to do CPR, bleed- even imagine. They are so tom, the professionalism of ticipants experience a full ing control and many more excited in everything that United Hatzalah permeated gamut of search and rescue skills. Having the opportu- they do and they are show- the entire program for the operations beginning with nity to ride on an ambulance ing such professionalism NCSY’ers and makes work- water rescue operations on was one of the best experi- that they are strengthen- ing as the director a real the Kinneret and desert res- ences of my life!” ing the volunteers here in honor for me. This whole ex- cues that involve repelling Through her trav- Israel. I am confident that perience has given me a lot and mountaineering train- els in the country, Brasch this program will grow by of renewed energy to con- ing. The program is just found that the experience leaps and bounds because it tinue to pursue my own EMS over a month long and par- strengthened her bond to incorporates all of the amaz- career back home as well.” ticipants have been ecstatic the land of Israel. ”I was ex- ing things about Israel such “I would definitely rec- about their experiences cited to meet people that are as touring, learning about ommend this program to a thus far. likeminded in my passion.” the country, and meeting its friend because you are giv- “I became involved The Director of NCSY’s people first hand. But most en an unbelievable oppor- in NCSY when my public Rescue Israel, Moshe (Ziggy) Ariel Brasch and participants of Rescue Israel. Ariel is second from right of all it really allows the tunity to discover the land school friend invited me to Zharnest has a lot of expe- participants to give back to of Israel in depth, while a Latte and Learn program rience working as an EMT. a firefighter in Fairlawn. wracking. However, when the country, in ways that no becoming a First Respond- in Westchester,” explained He started when he was However, he was still feel- you are working with a top- other program does. er,” 16 year old Brasch con- Brasch, who attends Young 16-years-old in Fairlawn, ing a bit trepidatious about notch world-renowned or- “What kid wouldn’t cluded. “From a young age, Israel of White Plains and New Jersey, and is one of the being the first director of anT:10” ganization such as United want to go repelling down I have always known that I the Hebrew Institute of trustees of Fairlawn Ambu- EMS summer program. “Be- Hatzalah, and when you the side of a mountain with wanted to go into Medicine, White Plains. “An NCSY lance. In addition to being ing the director or pioneer have motivated young men the United Hatzalah team and this trip has reinforced representative came to my an EMT, Zharnest is also of anything is really nerve- and women who are eager and rescue their counselor? my passion.”

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Andrew M. Cuomo New York State Governor www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • 15 Jewish Music and Arts Festival—44 Years and Still Going Strong! continued from page 1 blyman David Buchwald com- mented. “Sometimes people focus on the divisions of the Jewish community but we in Westchester focus on what unites us, with families com- ing out to enjoy the music and festivities.” “Once again this is part of the great mosaic of Westches- ter County,” County Executive George Latimer remarked. Former Beth El Synagogue Center, “Every ethnicity has a Heritage New Rochelle Hazzan Farid Dardashti Day here at Kensico Dam and the Jewish community has Chuck Lesnick, Deputy been a tremendous contribu- Sarah Toledano, Program Director and tor to what makes Westchester Council and Bureau Chief, Leadership Coach, J-Teen Leadership. Divahn leader Galeet Dardashti what it is today...” NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

Left to right: Carly Adamsky, Director Community Outreach and Development; Millie Jasper, Executive Director; Stepha- nie Paul,Volunteer Educator, Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center. ArtsWestchester Announces Grant Opportunities continued from page 10 category. These grants support of community involvement in that spanned across various community-based arts and the development and creative projects, including music cultural projects developed process of the artists’ project. programming, short story by arts organizations, groups, Artist Grant Award: $2,500 writing workshops for kids, collectives, individual artists, • Arts Alive Arts Edu- and theater performances. and a limited number of other cation Grant - grants support Additionally, cultural festi- nonprofits that offer open- lifelong learning in the arts vals and concerts series were to-the public arts activities as through partnerships be- among the community events part of their on-going opera- tween individual artists, or awarded. tions. First time applicants are arts organizations, and West- Several pre-application most competitive. Artists and chester or Rockland public workshops will take place over unincorporated arts organi- schools (grades K-12), after the next few months to help zations may apply for project school and lifelong learning individuals fill out the appli- grants in tandem with a fiscal programs. ArtsWestches- cations. In addition, this year agent organization. Project ter encourages projects that ArtsWestchester is offering Grant Award: $1,000 - $5,000 integrate the arts into the office hours by appointment • Arts Alive Artist curriculum, but curriculum only on selected dates. In- Grant - grants support the cre- integration is not required. terested participants should ation and presentation of new The primary goal is to provide email lbrady@artswestches- work by professional artists. students of all ages with rich ter.org to RSVP for one of the An essential element of this artistic learning experiences. following workshops or office funding is the inclusion of a Programs may take place in hours: community engagement com- classrooms; after-school pro- Wednesday, Sept. 5 at ponent. The project must en- grams; or community sites, 5:30pm, Clay Art Center, 40 gage a segment of the commu- including day-care and senior Beech Street, Port Chester. nity through a public program, centers. Arts Education Grant Thursday, Sept. 13 at such as an exhibition or per- Award: $1,000 to $2,500 5:30pm, Schoolhouse Theatre, formance that is open to the For 2018, Arts Alive 3 Owens Road, North Salem. public, and/or the inclusion granted funding to projects 16 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Governor Announces New State Author and Poet On August 15, Governor the University a BA from Brandeis University Press). Later, she edited and the San Francisco State Poetry Andrew M. Cuomo announced at Albany Up- in 1959 and an MA and PhD annotated William Blake’s The Center, among others. She is Colson Whitehead has been town Campus, in literature, in 1961 and 1964 Complete Poems for Penguin professor emerita of English at named New York’s 12th State 1400 Washing- respectively, from the Univer- Classics. Rutgers University, and a fac- Author and Alicia Ostriker has ton Avenue. Free sity of Wisconsin-Madison. Ostriker has received ulty member of the Drew Uni- been named New York’s 11th parking will be Her doctoral dissertation be- awards and fellowships from versity’s low-residency poetry State Poet. Whitehead, nov- available in the came her first published book, the NEA, the Guggenheim and MFA program. She divides her elist, journalist, memoirist, Dutch Quad Uni- Vision and Verse in William Rockefeller foundations, the time between New York City and nonfiction writer will re- versity lot. The Blake (University of Wisconsin Poetry Society of America, and and Princeton, New Jersey. ceive the New York State Edith event, which will Wharton Citation of Merit include read- for Fiction Writers; and poet ings by the two A Sweet New Year Calls for Ostriker will receive the New laureates, is free York State Walt Whitman Cita- and open to the Alicia Suskin Ostriker tion of Merit for Poets. public. Sweet Wine Colson Whitehead succeeds Yusef Komunyakaa With the Jewish New wines from Spain and Israel succeeds Edmund White as NYS Poet and joins a long Year, Rosh Hashana, right which are made using similar as NYS Author and joins a line of distinguished poets around the corner (SEPT 9-11, methods. Geller recommends group of eminent authors who have served in the posi- 2018), traditional sweet foods Porto Cordovero Ruby and a who have served in the tion, including Marie Howe, and wines will be on every- Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) by position, including Alli- Jean Valentine, Billy Collins, one’s mind — and shopping Taylor-Fladgate. son Lurie, Mary Gordon, John Ashbery, Sharon Olds, list. Some other world class Russell Banks, Kurt Von- Jane Cooper, Richard Howard, The wine, no doubt, will and often quite expensive des- negut, James Salter, Pe- Audre Lorde, Robert Creeley, be just as important as the sert wines are from the Sau- ter Matthiessen, William and Stanely Kunitz. food it is served with. As with ternes appellation, located in Gaddis, Norman Mailer, Ostriker, the author of most Jewish celebrations, France’s Bordeaux wine coun- E. L. Doctorow, and Grace sixteen volumes of poetry, is one sanctifies the holiday by try. Chateau d’Yquem is easily Colson Whitehead Paley. one of the most acclaimed po- reciting the special Kiddush, the most famous winery in the Whitehead, the au- ets, as well as one of the most the blessing over the wine. It region and is often mentioned “New York has long been thor of six novels, is celebrated influential poetry critics of is a custom to ensure that all in classic literature and mov- an epicenter for arts and cul- for work that wrestles in he- her generation. Joyce Carol family members and guests ies. Geller notes that while ture, and this award celebrates roic fashion with the meaning Oates asserts that her “icono- can participate by holding and d’Yquem has yet to produce a some of the state’s most tal- of American mythology, his- clastic expression, whether drinking from their own cup. kosher cuvee, its neighboring ented and influential writers tory and racial identity. White- in prose or poetry, is essential Gabe Geller, a prominent Chateau de Rayne-Vigneau in their respective fields,” Gov- head’s most recent novel is The to understanding our Ameri- wine blogger and industry ex- has produced a superb kosher ernor Cuomo said. “I’m proud Underground Railroad (2017), can selves.” Ostriker’s work ecutive at Royal Wine Corp. cuvee rated no less than 92 by to name renowned writer Col- an imaginative “alternate his- explores motherhood, wom- explains, “For some so-called Wine Spectator. son Whitehead and acclaimed tory” of pre-Civil War America, anhood, social justice, Jewish sophisticated wine lovers, Sauternes wines are usu- poet Alicia Ostriker for the with its network of safe houses identity and— in the words of sweet wines are often thought ally made from blends pri- prestigious positions of State and secret routes for escaped poet Joan Larkin— “takes on of either as entry-level quaffs, marily comprised of either Author and State Poet, recog- slaves. A #1 New York Times nothing less than what it feels or just to be used as sacramen- Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon, nizing their collective body of Bestseller and a selection of like to be alive.” tal wines. But that couldn’t be sometimes with the addition work and the impact it has had the Oprah Book Club, the novel Her newest collection is further from the truth! There of Muscadelle or Sauvignon on the people of New York and received the National Book Waiting for the Light (2017), are so many complex, sophis- Gris. “In order to produce beyond.” Award, Pulitzer Prize, Carn- winner of the National Jew- ticated sweet wines from al- these sweet wines, the grapes The official inauguration egie Medal for Fiction, Arthur ish Book Award, and a current most every wine-producing are harvested late in autumn ceremony for Whitehead and C. Clarke Award, Hurston/ reflection on life in New York region in the world.” to allow a particular fungus Ostriker will be held on Fri- Wright Fiction Award, and City, America and the world. According to Geller, one to develop and spread on the day, September 28, 2018 at 7:30 Heartland Prize. Ostriker was born in Brooklyn, of the most popular sweet vines. The fungus drains the p.m. in the Campus Center on Alicia Suskin Ostriker New York, in 1937. She received wines is the wine made by har- water from the grapes, which vesting the grapes late, when allows them to retain a very they have already partially high sugar and natural acid- dried on the vines. Herzog ity content. It also affects the Volunteer for Storybook Hour Late Harvest wines include flavor, lending distinct notes a Chenin Blanc, a Riesling, such as honey and bees wax. 2nd–4th graders at a Zinfandel, and a Muscat. These wines develop in the Their sweet, yet complex taste bottles for 20-30 years and Hamilton Elementary and reasonable price make sometimes longer than that,” School, Mt. Vernon, them especially attractive for ara Peninsula, is a great pick explains Geller. love Storybook Hour! the holidays. for the holidays. In addition to France, Ice Wine, also known as Some of the world’s most these types of wines are pro- Would you like to “Eiswein,” is another world- famous and well-regarded duced in Hungary, Chile and make their day and class sweet wine. Made from sweet wines come from Por- California, such as the won- read to them this grapes that were picked fro- tugal and are known as “port” derful Covenant Zahav 2016 school year? zen on the vine, then crushed or “porto.” These wines are and the Hagafen Late Harvest and pressed, they are best made by adding alcohol early Sauvignon Blanc 2009. enjoyed chilled. These are pri- on to stop the fermentation, So, when it comes to buy- marily produced in Germany, so they retain the natural re- ing delicious wines for the Austria and Canada because sidual sugar present in grape Jewish New Year, don’t for- Westchester Jewish Community Services of the early-season low tem- juice. Port wine is aged in get to be sweet! Enjoy them For details, contact Rebecca Sigman, www.wjcs.com peratures. Tzafona Ice Wine oak barrels anywhere from sipped on their own, paired Director of Community Engagement at Strengthening Lives. Shaping Futures. Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, 24 – 36 months. 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5681 Riverdale Avenue (Skyview Shopping Center) Riverdale, New York, 10471 skyviewwines.com 718-601-8222 888-SKY-VINO 18 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Yom Kippur: The Day of At-one-ment BY RABBI MICHAEL GOLDMAN at the Yom Kippur service it- of these groups is comprised who ask, “Where’s your loved tions in Northern Westches- her loved one and offer that self— and feel a sense of con- of people with dementia; the one?” or bring him or her and ter (Temple Bet Torah, Temple person a few minutes of re- The High Holy Days cul- nection to them, rather than other—their caregivers. risk breaking with decorum? Beth El, Congregation B’nai spite. Tolerate a little noise minate with Yom Kippur, alienation from them. For many people with Will he talk during the silent Yisrael, and Temple Shaa- from anyone in a cognitive re- known in English as the “Day The liturgy and music dementia, at-one-ment can part of the Amidah? Will she ray Tefila). It is the Memory ality different from yours. You of Atonement.” The word’s of the synagogue service that come very naturally. He or get restless during the Torah Minyan, a dementia-friendly, might find yourself at-one-ing etymology matches the way it are, for many, so familiar may she doesn’t so much listen reading? The caregiver has to prayer service designed to al- with them. is spelled, if you break it down reinforce and amplify this to music and feel the sway- work hard to be at-one, having low people with dementia and into syllables: at-one-ment, sense of connection with the ing of the crowd but rather is perpetually to think for two. their caregivers to be at-one a perfect reflection of what divine, with the world, and/ embraced by it, becomes it. A Seivah and WJCS are together on the High Holidays. it is about--unity between or with oneself. I dare say that person with dementia doesn’t working to address this quan- If you are reading this prior a human being and G-d. In anyone who returns every year worry about the past or the dary by creating spaces and to the event (September 16th, less metaphysical terms, it is to a synagogue for the Day of future. It’s enviable, really; a events where a person with at Temple Shaaray Tefila) and about the process of returning Atonement has experienced person with dementia can ac- dementia and a caregiver can know someone who might be to a sense of feeling right with some modicum of this feeling; complish during High Holiday both have meaningful Jew- interested in attending, or if the world. This process ideally otherwise, we’d all just stay prayers what the rest of us ish experiences. We have just you are interested in volun- begins before the actual holi- home and read a book about it. have to work long and hard to received a grant from the teering, please contact me day, as we apologize to people As the leader of the WJCS do. He or she can be totally in Westchester UJA-Federation ([email protected]). Rabbi Michael Goldman whom we’ve wronged during Senior Program and as the the moment. Services Cabinet called De- And wherever you find is Coordinator of WJCS-West- the past year. We express our founder and Director of Sei- Alas, for the caregiver mentia-Friendly Synagogues, yourself during this season, chester Jewish Community regrets and make an earnest vah, I work closely with two it’s just the opposite. From to make our synagogues more you don’t need a program to Program’ Senior Program and effort to correct our misdeeds. groups of people whose lives the very outset, the caregiver inclusive to persons with de- make your place of atonement Director of Seivah: Life Beyond Ideally, by the end of that pro- are intertwined but who expe- has to make a choice: should mentia and their caregivers. more dementia-friendly. If Memory. To learn more about cess, we can stand among rience the Day of Atonement in I leave my loved one at home Our first program is a collab- you see a stressed-out care- the many programs offered by those same people—possibly, radically divergent ways. One and face all those people oration with four congrega- giver, offer to stay with his or WJCS, please go to wjcs.com. The Rise of Giving Circles in Philanthropy Nonprofits are always “on Collective Giving Research Group, creasingly important role in phi- the hunt” for new donors and new contributing up to $1.29 billion lanthropy, and Giving Circles are sources of support. In recent years, to philanthropy since 2007. Giv- one expression of this trend. Giving Circles have grown in prom- ing Circles represent a collective Nonprofits can engage Giv- Wishing you a Healthy inence and significance in the phil- passion for using philanthropy to ing Circles in thoughtful and anthropic landscape. Currently, achieve results and make a real meaningful ways that will help to there are about 1,087 independent impact. One person may only be attract new revenue streams into giving circles in the US, triple the able to give $1000, but 20 people their organizations. numbers of these groups in 2007. giving $20,000 can make a real dif- To best present a clear case and Happy New Year The rise can be attributed, at least ference. Giving Circles fund a wide for giving when approaching a partially, to donors’ strategic shift range of project areas to and their Giving Circle, focus on the results, from broad based giving to more funding priorities are specific to on what your organization does WESTCHESTER strategic thinking to address spe- each Giving Circle. to address a need, and how well cific issues or problems facing their In fact, several foundations it achieves its purpose. Showing communities, or society in general. have dedicated resources to a clear path from a gift to results Giving Circles allow the do- help grow the number of Giving and direct impact will help Giv- nors to pool their resources and Circles. The Schusterman Fam- ing Circles to choose to support to make a bigger impact together ily Foundation sees Giving Circles your nonprofit’s programs. Suc- as a group than what they could as a powerful way that educated, cess does not need to be defined JewishLife accomplish separately. Circles engaged and entrepreneurial phi- in terms of dollars alone, but also are formed when individuals join lanthropy can transform both giv- in terms of impact of those funds. WESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISH NEWSPAPER together to decide where to give ers and nonprofit organizations. Most Giving Circles have their dollars collectively by learn- The Foundation supports Giving dedicated areas of support, and ing together about their commu- Circle Incubator, a signature pro- have decided what type of nonprof- westchesterjewishlife.com nity’s needs and what their phil- gram of Amplifier, that helps in- its that they would like to apply for anthropic support can do to help. dividuals and organizations start a grant. When applying to a Giving Giving Circles can repre- Giving Circles and think strate- Circle, the key is to make sure that it sent a few thousand dollars and gically about direction, results is looking to fund the kinds of pro- a handful of individuals, or larger and impact. Now in its fifth year, grams and initiatives that are cur- organizations that make six figure the Giving Circle Incubator will rently a focus of the nonprofit. grants and may have their own include a learning retreat in New The majority of Giving Circles professional staff. Giving Circles York City, monthly webinars, sup- have a grant application process are often started by individuals port from expert coaches, and mi- that is similar to Foundation Grants. keen on making a bigger impact cro-grants to enrich each giving To be funded by a Giving Circle, an than they could on their own. circle’s experience. The Schus- “ask” must be made. For those giv- Together they pool their dona- terman Foundation, and others, ing circles that grant larger awards tions and select one or a number are dedicated to the notion that the process can be just as difficult as of nonprofits, or a particular area Giving Circles are transforming applying to a foundation. of interest or concern, to support. philanthropy to make it more ac- Giving Circles seek to grow The rise of Giving Circles cessible to all and amplify impact a culture of philanthropy. By in- in many ways reflects the natural on nonprofits and communities. cluding a large number of people progression of philanthropy today. The preponderance of Giv- with a relatively low entry thresh- Giving Circles have engaged at least ing Circle members are women, old, Giving Circles allow a greater 150,000 donors nationally, and, as with 70% of groups having wom- number of people to be involved [email protected] 914-738-7869 estimated by a recent report, The en as the majority, according to in the philanthropic process and State of Giving Circles Today by the study. Women play an in- decision making. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • 19 The Kitchen & Bath Insider© – The Kitchen at 5779 BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D. , C.R. all need a place to prepare create their masterpieces. etc.? 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Will you tion and finishing touches. The design stage is re- revise the design to accom- it wasn’t enough that she have trouble finding space The age-old secret to creat- ally the key to success and modate your needs. Simple consumed a forbidden piece to prepare the break fast? ing the perfect scheme for this is when you need to in- things, like the glasses be- of fruit. To make matters Will you be embarrassed by your kitchen is taking your terview and hire a designer ing stored close to the dish- worse, she made her hus- those cupboards that look time during the planning and/or contractor. They will washer will save you valuable band eat it too. G-d was not like they’re 5,000 years old? and designing stages. The work with you to develop a time, everyday, for the rest Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., too pleased and so he pun- Sure, you can tidy up before initial planning stage pri- detailed floor plan, combin- of your kitchen’s life! Unlike C.R., is president of Dream- ished the young couple se- the family arrives, however, marily involves your own ing both your ideas and their plates, which can be stacked Work Kitchens, Inc. located verely. Not only were Adam wouldn’t it be nice to have a research. Establish a budget own, based on your budget when moved, you can only in Mamaroneck, New York. and Eve evicted, they were new kitchen for 5780? (That’s that you’re comfortable with and lifestyle. You’ll also se- carry two glasses at a time A Master of Design (Pratt In- forced to start preparing the year not price). (and then deduct 10% of it for lect the cabinets and finalize so store them within arm’s stitute), and E.P.A. Certified very food they ate. And, their Since the unfortunate unforeseen expenses). Next, the choices of counters and length of the dishwasher. Remodeler, he serves on the kids, when they came along, episode in the garden, a se- analyze your existing situa- appliances during this stage. We can all thank A Advisory Panel of Remodeling weren’t too thrilled about lect group of dedicated arti- tion and make a list of what Do not rush this process! & E for having to go through Magazine. A member of the the living situation either. sans have devoted their lives you would like to change. Do The more time you spend this process, and of course National Kitchen & Bath As- They developed their own to create perfect kitchens. you need more storage area? planning, the happier you don’t forget the snake (who soc., he is also a contributor self-esteem issues, but that’s Time after time, these mas- Do you need more counter will be with the outcome. was also punished). Howev- to Do It Yourself magazine. another story. (See Genesis ters have blended available space? What types of ap- Once the layout of the er, if you take your time and He can be reached for ques- 4:1-8). space and families, combin- pliances would you like in- cabinets and appliances has plan your new kitchen care- tions at 914-777-0437 or www. So thanks to A & E, we ing function and beauty, to cluded in the new kitchen, been completed to your sat- fully, preparing meals (which dreamworkkitchens.com. Real Estate Matters by John E. Baer, SRES, SRS Downsizing Appreciation Day Shabbat From House to Apartment Honors Yonkers Police Two months ago my every cabinet, shelf and throw away. I remind and enced the above, I will now wife and I sold our 4000 ft.² closet. Clear everything out. urge my clients to shred more strongly emphasize six bedroom colonial home, Only put back the items they papers and documents they to future clients the impor- having lived there for 46 can’t live well without. I tell may no longer need that tance of only taking kitchen, years, and moved to a 1265 them next to measure their contain account numbers bathroom and other house- ft.² two bedroom apart- furniture in order for them or other personal informa- hold items, other than cloth- ment. As a real estate agent to know what pieces of fur- tion that should not be seen ing, that they anticipate us- who regularly works with niture will fit into their new by others. ing in the first six months seniors, many of whom have space, particularly large I stress the importance after the move. Dispose of made similar moves, I pride items such as sofas and of packing belongings well everything else. myself in giving helpful ad- beds. in advance of the move they If you are downsizing, vice to clients, especially I also tell them to as- may wish to keep, but do and you absolutely need senior clients, planning to sess their new storage ar- not use regularly or plan to to buy an item you did not downsize, particularly when eas. I emphasize that as- use, in boxes and label those bring, purchase it. It will On Shabbat, August 18, 2018, Lincoln Park Jewish Center moving from a large home sessing exactly how much of boxes so that when unpack- be one of the best financial {LPJC}, Yonkers, honored 4 Officers from the 2nd Precinct of the to a modest size home. I the new space is dedicated ing it will be easier to iden- decisions you will make. Yonkers Police Department that are responsible for providing se- discuss with them the im- to storage will give them an tify where in their new home It’s definitely cheaper than curity and protection for the Lincoln Park Area including LPJC. portance of assessing their idea of the volume of items these items belong. buying hundreds of dollars President Jack Schweizer and Spiritual Leader Rabbi Levi Welton actual needs. they need to dispose of be- Well, my wife and I did of storage containers at the met with Commander Capt. Andrew McClaughlin of the 2nd Pre- Deciding what you ac- fore moving. follow most of the advice I Container Store, Bed Bath cinct on August 15 to schedule the honor. tually need requires a good I tell my clients to ran- give to my clients. However, and Beyond, and Amazon. The date coincided with the Torah reading of Parshat Shof- long look at how you live sack their attics, basements, we weren’t as judicious as com. tim that details Moses commanding the Jewish people to appoint your life daily and prioritiz- and closets. Typically most we should have been about Judges and Law Enforcement Officers in every city. The Shabbat ing the activities and items of us put things in boxes that bringing to our new two- service also highlighted the security requirements that are neces- that are already a part of haven’t seen the light of day bedroom apartment only sary for the upcoming High Holidays. your actual lifestyle - not for years. Now is the time items we could easily store. The Officers in attendance heard Rabbi Welton extol the those activities or items that before you move to get rid of We over packed pantry virtues and sacred duty that Police Officers bestow on the com- you want to be part of your these items. canned goods, pots, pans munity. Additionally, Rabbi Welton announced that this was the lifestyle, but haven’t gotten I share with my clients and baking utensils, too inauguration of an annual tradition where the Rabbi of LPJC will around to yet. I tell clients options available to them many cleaning items, per- dedicate the sermon for Parshat Shoftim every year, in apprecia- to take a walk through their when getting rid of “stuff”. I sonal photographs, not to tion of the Yonkers Police Department. home and evaluate every- give them the name of three mention more clothing than Rabbi Welton expounded on the teachings of “Rashi, the fa- thing they come across (fur- or four charities that will we will ever need. John E. Baer, SRES, SRS mous 12th century Rabbinic commentary on the Torah, to praise niture, books, food, etc.). I pick up donated items. I So, what did we do for is a NYS licensed real estate the local Police Officers who, “don’t just enforce the law but -in tell them to ask themselves provide them with names of the first several weeks once salesperson associated with spire the law.” Rabbi Welton also invoked the beloved memory of if you’ve used it in the past tag sale and estate sale pro- we moved? Well, it was off Berkshire Hathaway Home- Lieutenant Roy D. McLaughlin from the Yonkers PD who passed year and, if so, how often? I fessionals who will organize to the Container Store, Bed Services Westchester Proper- away from cancer which he developed following his assignment tell them to be honest with and run a sale of items they Bath and Beyond, and online ties of Scarsdale and Larch- to aid in the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Cen- themselves. If they think may want to sell. I suggest to Amazon.com to purchase mont. He can be reached for ter site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attack. they could live well without to them they may want to storage containers to put questions at 914/844-2059. After the service, the Officers joined the Congregation in the it, out the door it should go. rent a dumpster to discard into the closets ! His website is www.West- Shabbat Kiddush luncheon and exchanged communication links I tell them to go through items they simply wish to Having now experi- chesterHomes.info. for future contact. 20 • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com

SHANAH TOVAH from Friends of the IDF

As we approach the Jewish New Year 5779, we thank you for your ongoing commitment to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF). It is thanks to supporters like you that FIDF is able to touch hundreds of thousands of lives annually, giving soldiers and their families the love, support and care to ease the burden that they carry on behalf of the Jewish community worldwide. Warm wishes for a sweet year ahead as we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday!

Peter Weintraub Anat Chavkin Jamie Sunkin FIDF Acting Chairman Director of Westchester & Connecticut Development Associate of Westchester & Connecticut

www.fidf.org/westchester-connecticut-chapter | Their job is to look after Israel. Ours is to look after them. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2018 • Elul-Tishrei 5779 • 21 How to Fix a Broken Estate Plan NY Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera and NY BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED of your renunciation). When New York State enhanced estate valuable estate planning tool Board of Rabbis Make Interfaith Mission to ELDER LAW ATTORNEY you renounce the right to receive tax exemption amounts, this tax after someone dies, if used Israel and Meet IDF Soldiers property, the property is dis- benefit of renunciation will ben- properly. Please make sure you continued from page 14 posed of pursuant to the terms efit only those with more signifi- work with a competent attorney grounds,” Klifi-Amir added. Last month, we discussed of the will, trust or otherwise as cant estates. In addition, in order knowledgeable in all the issues Israel, and are supported by FIDF’s educational and the challenges one might face if if you had predeceased the dece- for the renunciation to be valid regarding renunciations to make the FIDF Lone Soldiers Pro- scholarship programs trans- they decided to write their own dent. Once made, a renunciation for tax purposes you must meet sure that things are done prop- gram. form the lives of thousands will. We pointed out numerous is irrevocable. the appropriate requirements erly. “We were thrilled to of IDF soldiers each year, things that could go wrong and Renunciation is actually for a qualified disclaimer un- host Mr. Mariano Rivera including its IMPACT! ini- the fact that lawyers do much based on a very simple concept: der the Internal Revenue Code. at Michve Alon to witness tiative that grants four-year, more than draft documents. no one can force you to accept Keep in mind that one of those FIDF’s important programs higher education scholar- Lawyers make sure that the doc- a gift or an inheritance. You requirements is that you cannot in action,” said FIDF Nation- ships to combat and com- uments are drafted accurately can just say no! So, you might direct to whom the property will al Director and CEO, Maj. bat-support soldiers from and reflect your wishes and es- be asking yourself, why would go. Thus, it is critical that you Gen. (Res.) Meir Klifi-Amir. challenging socioeconomic tate planning objectives. After I renounce property that I am understand what will happen “Considering Rivera’s own backgrounds. These pro- all, as we stated, once you are entitled to receive? Well, there to the property if you decide not remarkable philanthropic grams give soldiers the op- deceased it is likely too late to fix may be several reasons, includ- to take it, before you finalize the Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is endeavors, including his portunity to break the cycle any mistakes you made in draft- ing tax considerations, creditor disclaimer. Often, lawyers will a founding partner of Littman foundation’s work helping of poverty and build a bet- ing your own will. There is how- concerns, or to carry out the tes- draft documents specifically Krooks LLP and has been hon- impoverished communities ter future for themselves as ever, at least one very important tator’s intentions. stating that certain property, if ored as one of the “Best Lawyers” and providing education as- well as the Israeli society as tool, called a renunciation, which Here’s how it works: let’s disclaimed, will be held in trust in America for each of the last sistance, we believed that a whole. can be utilized in some instances say you are listed as a beneficiary or pass outright to others in or- seven years. He is past President he’d recognize and appreci- Mr. Rivera, 48, is a after your death to make things under your uncle’s will and your der to carry out the wishes of the of the National Academy of Elder ate how valuable FIDF’s pro- Panamanian-American who right and help ensure that your children are listed as contingent client and to save taxes. Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past grams are for IDF soldiers of played 19 seasons for the New estate planning intentions are beneficiaries in the event you Renunciations can also be President of the New York Chap- all backgrounds.” York Yankees and is widely carried out. predecease your uncle. How- used to fix estate plans that do ter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also “The IDF follows its his- regarded as the greatest Under New York law, if you ever, you are concerned that by not work due to improper ben- served as chair of the Elder Law toric moral code and, as the closer in modern baseball, are supposed to receive prop- inheriting property from your eficiary designations. Recall Section of the New York State Bar melting pot of Israeli soci- and a true humanitarian. Mr. erty under a will, trust, or even uncle you might be subjecting that your estate planning docu- Association. He has been selected ety, it not only protects the Rivera is involved in several property held jointly with some- yourself to additional estate tax- ments are just one part of your as a “New York Super Lawyer” Jewish homeland, but also philanthropic initiatives, one else, you may have the right es when you pass away and want overall estate plan and that your since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be cares – with FIDF’s support primarily through the Mari- to renounce all or part of such to leave the inherited property will controls only the disposition reached at (914-684-2100) or by – for all its soldiers, from a ano Rivera Foundation and interest in that property. The to your children. The property of property in your name alone visiting the firm’s website at mosaic of religious, ethnic, the Christian community. renunciation must be in writ- could potentially be subject to at the time of your death. Thus, www.elderlawnewyork.com. and socioeconomic back- ing, signed and acknowledged by estate taxes twice: once when property held in trust for some- a notary public. There are also you inherit it from your uncle one else or jointly with someone some other legal requirements and once again when you leave else will pass directly to that per- such as the need to file the re- it to your children. To avoid this son on your death, regardless of nunciation with the appropriate result, you would need to re- what your will says. However, court in a timely manner. You nounce the property when your with a valid renunciation the also must state that you have not uncle dies and it would then pass property may be able to be pass received any consideration for your children at that time. Thus, to the person that was originally the renunciation from anyone there would be only one transfer intended to receive the prop- who stands to benefit from your potentially subject to estate taxes erty, thus fulfilling the testator’s renunciation (the person who instead of two. Of course, with wishes. will get the property as a result the newly revised federal and Renunciations can be a

Study Shows Israel Related Anti-Semitic Incidents Likely Contributes to Hostile Envi- ronment for Jewish Students continued from page 4 ing that classic anti-Semitism tor or the identity of the victim. bly and interferes with any may violate state or federal an- And the abhorrent behavior student’s access to educational ti-discrimination law and most that prevents students from opportunities; and institut- schools’ peer-on-peer harass- an education free from harass- ing educational programs to ment policies which prohibit ment must be addressed, and encourage the expression of a the harassment of students addressed equitably.” wide range of views in a civil, based on characteristics such The researchers noted productive and respectful as race, color and gender, as that while efforts are afoot to manner. well as religion and ethnicity. ensure that Jewish students AMCHA monitors more “ However, university ad- are protected from anti-Zion- than 400 college campuses ministrators rarely recognize ist harassment through federal across the U.S. for anti-Semitic anti-Zionist harassment as a and state anti-discrimination activity. It is the only organiza- form of unlawful discrimina- laws, there are immediate tion that regularly documents tion, because they see it as steps that university admin- incidents and makes its data- motivated by political consid- istrators can and should take base publicly accessible on its erations rather than ethnic now including issuing an website. AMCHA recorded 469 or religious ones,” noted the ‘equity statement’ assuring known anti-Semitic incidents researchers. “The reality, all students that they will be in 2015, 639 in 2016, 652 in however, is that harassment is equally protected from harass- 2017, and 384 so far in 2018 harassment. 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