WESTCHESTER September 2017 -- Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778, Volume 23, Issue 9

JewishWESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISHLife NEWSPAPER For Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Lester Bronstein will Reference Tikkun Olam at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN and the occupied ter- this is it… rabbis in August, ‘What are you started over. ritories. “On August 16 going to speak about tomor- “You have to talk about the Bet Am Shalom Syna- “This idea will White Plains interfaith row,’ if he/she is honest, they same thing every year—what gogue’s Rabbi Lester Bron- resonate this year, be- clergy wrote a letter of would say that they were going are the big values that kept us stein, revealed that his Rosh cause all people from gratitude to Republi- to talk about Charlottesville. over the years and how do they Hashana Theme in his sermon the Right to the Left can Senators who stood But a month from now, there apply to each crisis coming at to his White Plains congrega- and Middle are feeling up even at the risk might be new cataclysmic us? We have to speak out…You tion, will be T’ruah, “the bro- broken. It is not the of standing up to the events. We are in quicker news must deal with congregants’ ken shofar call, part panic and old concept of ‘broken,’ President of the United cycles, the reflection of a larger pain, letting people know how part call to action, leading to because people do not States, to call for moral cataclysm.” you feel about them and shar- T’Kiah Godolah, the final long agree or talk to each equivalency between Bronstein cited an exam- ing their anxiety,” Bronstein Shofar blast, ultimately getting other. You are seeing hate groups and the ple of those rabbis who wrote concluded. to Tikkun Olam, ‘repair of the a re-emergence of out- people who protested their High Holiday Sermons Bet Am Shalom, 295 world.’” rageous hate-inspired them; everyone from before 9/11, one and a half Soundview Avenue, White Rabbi Bronstein co-inci- voices getting their John McCain, the Left weeks before Rosh Hashana. Plains, is a Reconstructionist dentally is a board member of day…If there was ever side of the Republicans “Some Rabbis who wanted Synagogue, comprised of 425 “T’ruah,” a New York City or- anything to bring the to Ted Cruz on the Far to discuss Teshuva (repen- households. Rabbi Bronstein ganization of 1800 rabbis and Republican and Demo- Right. They all spoke as tance) were roundly criticized has led the congregation for 28 cantors advocating Human cratic Jews together, one voice. by their congregants; others years. Rights in North America, Israel [Charlottesville, VA], “If you say to some threw out their sermons and Rabbi Lester Bronstein Cuomo Signs Legislation Making Attacks on U.S. Conference of Mayors and ADL Join on Action Community Centers a Hate Crime Plan to Combat Bigotry, Extremism & Discrimination The U.S. Conference of their population’s cultural On Monday, August 14, “Hate Crimes”. Although many Mayors (USCM) and The Anti- and ethnic diversity; and Governor Cuomo signed into public places are currently Defamation League recently ensure civil rights laws law legislation adding Commu- covered by the law, community announced a new joint plan to are aggressively enforced nity Centers to the definition centers are not. fight extremism and bigotry and hate crimes laws are of “public places”, allowing for By prosecuting these and promote justice and equal- as strong as possible. identity-related attacks and charges as hate crimes, the ity in response to the disturb- “Terrorism by white threats to be treated as hate punishment is made more se- ing hate and violence seen in supremacists, like what crimes under New York State’s vere. If a hate crime is alleged, Charlottesville, Va. More than took place in Charlottes- criminal law. the district attorney is able to 200 mayors from across the ville, is a clear and pres- The legislation, increase the charge one level country representing USCM ent danger to America’s (A.7198A/S.5512) was intro- higher, so a low misdemeanor so far have pledged to imple- cities,” said Austin Mayor duced in April 2017 by West- becomes a high one, and a high ment the plan. Locally, Noam Steve Adler. “Mayors are chester Assemblywoman Amy misdemeanor can be prosecut- Bramson, Mayor of New Ro- eager to join with the Paulin and State Senator Pat- ed as a hate crime felony. chelle and Bill de Blasio, Mayor Anti-Defamation League rick Gallivan. In March, Sena- Senator Latimer said, of New York have signed. New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson to fight hate, and I’m tor Latimer introduced similar Governor Andrew Cuomo “I applaud my colleagues for USCM partnered with honored that Mayor Landrieu legislation in the State Senate. Jewish community centers moving this bill through the ADL to develop the 10-point ously speak out against all acts asked me to help lead a coor- The legislation was across the country, including legislature so quickly, and I Mayors’ Compact to Combat of hate; punish bias-motivated dinated campaign across this prompted by bomb threats at threats made in Westchester deeply appreciate Governor Hate, Extremism and Bigotry. violence to the fullest extent of country to promote the May- County. Cuomo signing it with such This is part of the Alliance the law; encourage more anti- ors’ Compact to Combat Hate, Under existing law, cer- expediency. Our prosecutors Against Hate, a new ADL ini- bias and anti-hate education in Extremism and Bigotry. Only tain crimes, if perpetrated need to have the appropriate tiative that will work with the schools and police forces, us- the Statute of Liberty should specifically because of beliefs tools to deal with these terrible public and private sectors to ing ADL experts and resources be carrying a torch these days, regarding race, gender, reli- crimes.” reject hate. Under the Com- for both; encourage commu- and her message of respect gion, disability or sexual ori- The Latimer bill, S.5065- pact, mayors commit to vigor- nity activities that celebrate entation, can be prosecuted as continued on page 7 continued on page 7 Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com 2 • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com A Meeting of a Lifetime, Holocaust Survivor Meets

two surviving brothers were His Liberator marched to Gunskirchen. Born in Englewood, NJ on BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN The event was presented no and Board of Legislators to May 30, 1926, Alan was drafted by Westchester Jewish Com- Katz and Moskin. at the age of 18 in Septem- For the first time in 72 munity Services (WJCS) coun- “Part of my job at WJCS ber 1944 and served as a Staff years, Holocaust survivor Nan- selor Halina Rosenkranz in is to run a monthly support Sergeant in the 66th Infantry, dor Katz, 91, Mount Kisco met cooperation with Tracey Bil- group of survivors,” Rosen- 71st Division, part of General Alan Moskin, Nanuet, also 91, ski and Sheilah Kesatie from kranz noted. George S. Patton’s 3rd Army. the man that helped liberate MKHC. “Mr. Katz’s Temple Entering Gunskirchen, him from Gunskirchen La- An estimated 100 citizens [MKHC]…wanted to give him a Moskin encountered “an of- ger, a sub camp of Mau- witnessed the reunion along 90th birthday party. Because fensive, nauseating stench… thausen concentration camp with Mt. Kisco Mayor Michael they don’t speak Yiddish… We found piles of skeleton- in Austria on May 4, 1945 at a Cindrich and Westchester they had difficulty finding out like bodies with no flesh… program, “A Meeting of a County Legislator Francis anything about his past. One Those poor souls still alive Lifetime,” held at Mount Kisco Corcoran, who presented of the WJCS social workers were so emaciated, their arms Hebrew Congregation (MKHC) Proclamations from Mt. Kisco, suggested calling him… were like broomsticks. Their on Friday, August 11th. County Executive Rob Astori- “Actually, Katz reached cheeks were sunken, eyes hol- low, sores all over their bod- ies with lice crawling all over them…” As Nandor lit six Yartz- Ben’s Rosh Hashanah Dinner For 10! heit (memorial) candles, Bilski Left to right: Liberator Alan Moskin; Mt. Kisco Mayor Michael Cindrich; remarked, “We must bear wit- Holocaust Survivor Nandor Katz. ness…to forget is to kill them Order Early & Get 3 FREE Meals! again…” out to me about German res- sen concentration camp in Order your Rosh Hashanah Dinner for 10 by titution and that’s when he Austria. In early 1945 he and $ 99 Friday, September 15, 2017* and get 3 Ben’s told me that he was liberated Friends on-card BUY-1-GET-1 FREE meal from Gunskirchen. I said, 349 coupons for future use. ‘I know a Gunskirchen lib- erator whom I brought to our APPETIZER Holocaust Education Pro- 12 Mini Stuffed Cabbage gram from the Holocaust and Plus Choice of One 1 qt. Chopped Liver Human Rights Education 10 pieces of Gefilte Fish Center (HHREC) Speakers Bureau…’ I contacted Alan…” SOUP Nandor was born in 4 qts. Chicken Noodle Soup Czechoslovakia on Decem- with 12 Matzo Balls ber 30, 1925. His youngest ENTREE (Choose One) brother and oldest sister 5 Roast Chickens perished in Auschwitz along Whole Roast Turkey (15 lb. avg.) - Add $10 with his parents, one sister’s 4 lbs. Sliced Brisket husband and four-year-old ACCOMPANIMENTS (All Included) son. 1 qt. Cranberry-Pineapple Compote Katz was deported 1 qt. Fresh-Cut Cole Slaw from Budapest to Mauthau- 1 qt. Carrot Tsimmes Round Challah Holocaust Survivor Nandor Katz SIDES (Choose Two) lights 6 Yartzeit (Memorial) String Beans Almondine Candles in memory of the 6 Egg Barley & Mushrooms millions Jews who perished in the Kasha Varnishkes Holocaust. Broccoli Almondine Sweet Potato Pudding Noodle Pudding Potato Pudding DESSERT Fresh-Baked Rugalach Fruit Salad Bowl (add $29.99)

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BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN world. is AJC’s proudest accomplish- sugar coat it…every PI trip in- 2016. “One of our most impor- ment in recent years. “It is easy cludes an unchaperoned day “I personally attended New American Jewish tant initiatives is Leaders for to go with the flow if you are in Ramallah where they get to an Iftar, the evening meal Committee Westchester/Fair- Tomorrow (LFT). We provide a in the Diplomatic Corps of a hear the conflict story from during the month of Rama- field (AJC) President Richard really comprehensive one-year non-aligned country or even Palestinians…” Cohen noted dan, similar to ending the W. Cohen, 63, pointed out that program of education, inter- aligned countries to feel sym- that bringing African lead- Yom Kippur fast. Many Mus- AJC is the one organization action and training for High pathies for Palestinian causes, ers to Israel resulted in trade lim leaders attend AJC-spon- “where one could take his/her School Juniors and Seniors to read one-sided treatment agreements. sored Seders. personal aspirations and with so that they will be prepared that some media unfairly gives Cohen emphasized that “AJC is firmly support- AJC’s help, convert them into when they get to campus, not Israel... AJC maintains cordial rela- ive of the Two-State Solu- actions.” just to argue but to deal with “The best medicine for tions with the Muslim com- tion; two states living side by Attracted by AJC’s Cen- people the way AJC does, that is ‘sunlight.’ We take dip- munity; locally with Richard S. side, recognizing each other’s trist sentiments, not aligned which is to engage and try to lomats, legislators, educators, Cohen, Chair, Muslim-Jewish right to statehood and right politically Right or Left, Cohen educate,” Cohen stated. journalists and thought lead- Relations, “knocking on doors to exist…” stressed, “We deal with who Discussing Project Inter- ers from the United States and of mosques, offering a welcom- A Mamaroneck resident, has the power to change the change (PI), Cohen said that PI other countries to Israel on an Richard W. Cohen ing hand from AJC” and Bob Cohen is a member of Congre- all-expenses paid trip where Silverman, who became the gation Emanu-El of Westches- they get to see first-hand what first U.S. Director of Muslim- ter where he and his wife Em- Israelis are like…We don’t Jewish Relations on April 20, ily have served as Trustees. Israel’s President Expresses Solidarity and Support in the Wake of Recent Events In a message sent to Malcolm Hoenlein, CEO of the Con- ference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Israel’s President, Reuven Rivlin, expressed his support and solidarity and that of all the Israeli people, with the American Jewish community in the difficult times following the events in Charlottesville, and he asked that his message be shared with Jewish organizations and communities across the U.S. {Refer- ring to the display of swastikas and other Nazi symbols, the President wrote}: “At this difficult time, I want to express my support and soli- darity, and that of all the Israeli people with you and your com- munities, and ask that you kindly convey this message on my behalf to the Jewish communities across the US. “The very idea that in our time we would see a Nazi flag - perhaps the most vicious symbol of anti-Semitism - paraded in the streets of the world’s greatest democracy, and Israel’s most cherished and greatest ally is almost beyond belief. “We have seen manifestations of anti-Semitism again and again arise across the world; in Europe and the Middle East. In the face of such evil, we stand now as we did then. With faith. With faith in humanity, with faith in democracy, and with faith in jus- tice. I know that the great nation of the United States of America and its leaders will know how to face this difficult challenge, and prove to the world the robustness and strength of democracy and freedom. “As we say Chazak, Chazak, ve’Nitchazek. Be strong, be strong, and we will be strong.”

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Join us UJAFedNY.org/10daysofawesome 6 • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com UPCOMING EVENTS pletion ceremony at the Chabad ing programs offering 25- and Bingo will be played on Sep- The Hudson River Museum, 511 Jewish Center followed by a 65-mile courses starting at 7am Calendar of tember 10 and October 29 at Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, grand parade down Palmer Ave- and 9:30am and a 10-mile course Yorktown Jewish Center, 2966 presents an exhibit entitled nue in Bronxville. Upon returning starting at 10:45am. To register, Crompond Road, Yorktown Tongue in Cheek: The Inflatable to the Chabad Jewish Center, all visit hudsonvalleyride.org Heights. Doors open at 5pm and Art of Jimmy Kuehnle,” through three Torah Scrolls will be taken Events play begins at 6:30pm. For com- September 18. For additional in- out to greet the new Torah. For 20 plete details, call (914) 245-2324. formation, visit hrm.org. detail contact Rabbi Sruli Deitsch At 6:30pm, the Westchester Com- at [email protected] munity for Humanistic Judaism The Scarsdale Library is the lo- The Scarsdale Adult School is or call (914) 458-2441. will hold its annual Humanist cation for The 2017 Jewish Film offering the course History of Rosh Hashana Service conducted Festival presented by Hadassah American Judaism on four Tues- 12 by Rabbi Frank Tamburello and Westchester: October 17 at 7pm days taught by Ze’ev Aviezer start- At 7pm, Temple Sholom, 300 East the WCHJ choir with Professor – “To Take a Wife”; October 24 at ing September 12 at 11am, held at Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT Ruth Levy-Schudroff. No admis- 7pm – “7 Days”; and November 14 the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 will host a dessert reception to sion fee, but donations welcome. at 7pm – “Gett: the Trial of Vivi- Wilmot Road, Scarsdale. Call celebrate the opening of, “Ev- The event takes place in the Com- ane Amsalem”. For more infor- 723.2325 to register. eryday Heroes,” a photo exhibit munity Unitarian Universalist mation, call (914) 937-3151, email: honoring the Israeli Defense and Congregation, 468 Rosedale Av- westchesterregion@hadassah. The Greenburgh Library’s An- Rescue Forces. Amotz Eyal, enue, White Plains. Visit wchj.org org and visit Hadassah.org/West- nual Book Sale will take place Founder and Director of Taz- for more information. chester on September 16 from 10am to pit Press Service will speak and 5pm, September 17 from 1 to Ohad Ben-Ishay, an IDF soldier Join Chabad of Bronxville for a A four-session crash course to 4:30pm and September 18 from who was seriously wounded in four-course Rosh Hashana Com- learn to read Hebrew before the 10am to 5pm, with a preview on Gaza during Operation Protective munity Dinner following Evening On October 4 at 7pm, the Holocaust The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth High Holidays will begin Sep- September 15 from 3 to 7pm. Call Edge, will discuss the critical role Services. RSVP by September 15 & Human Rights Education Center Avenue, New York City, presents tember 25 at Chabad of the River- 574-6582 with questions and visit these soldiers play. Free and open by visiting jewishbronxville.com/ will host a Distinguished Lecture by “Modigliani Unmasked,” on view towns, 303 Broadway, Dobbs Fer- friendsofthegreenburghlibrary. to the community. Sponsored by highholidays Dr. David Frey who will discuss Africa, from September 15 through Febru- ry. Register at chabadrt.org,RIIH org Temple Sholom, TPS and Friends the Armed Forces and Atrocity Pre- ary 4, 2018 featuring drawings by of the IDF. RSVP is required to Join the Chabad of Pelham for vention in the Village of Mamaroneck Amedeo Modigliani. For additional The fall meeting of The Jewish SEPTEMBER Alice Schoen at (203) 542-7165 or a four-course dinner, song and Courtroom, 169 Mount Pleasant information, call (212) 423-3200 or Council for Public Affairs will be 7 email alice.schoen@templesho- meaningful holiday insights Avenue, Mamaroneck. For more infor- visit thejewishmuseum.org held September 10-11 at Ameri- At 7:30pm, The Driscoll Profes- lom.com celebrating Rosh Hashana with mation, contact Millie Jasper (914) can Jewish Committee, 165 East sorship in Jewish-Catholic Stud- Services at 7pm and Dinner 696-0738 or [email protected] 56th Street, NYC, and will feature ies presents a lecture entitled, From 7:30 to 9am, network with at 7:30pm at Infusion Lounge, David Harris of American Jewish “The Other Peace Process: Inter- Westchester County Jewish pro- 600 Fifth Avenue, Pelham. Visit Committee. The meetings will religious Dialogue, a View from fessionals at a Westchester Morn- chabadpelham.com to RSVP. focus on navigating intersection- Jerusalem,” with Rabbi Ron ing meeting at BNC Insurance ality, criminal justice reform, and Kronish, Muslim respondent Agency, 90 South Ridge Street, 20-24 setting domestic public policy Dr. Mehnaz Afridi and Dr. Kevin Rye Brook. For complete details, Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat agenda. Contact events@the- Ahern, Catholic respondent. The call (732) 646-8877. Center, 116 Johnson Road, Falls jcpa.org to learn more. program is free and open to the Village, CT, is hosting a Rosh Ha- public in Burke Lounge, Spellman 13 shanah Retreat including prayer Every Monday from 9:30- Hall of Iona College, 715 North Av- Join the Lower East Side Jewish services, deep teachings, commu- 10:45am, WJCS offers Jewish enue, New Rochelle. Call 637-2744 Conservancy at 7pm to tour the nity celebrations, farm-to-table On September 14, UJA Fed- Mindfulness Meditation at Tem- or email eprocariofoley@iona. Bialystoker Synagogue, 7-11 Wil- feasting, and more. Register at The Derfner Judaica Museum at the Hebrew eration NYC Women hosts ple Israel Center, 280 Old Mama- edu for more information. let/Bialystoker Place, between [email protected]. Home at Riverdale, 5901 Palisade Avenue, a Night with Jill Kargman, roneck Road, White Plains. Call Grand and Delancy Streets, NYC Riverdale in conjunction with Jewish Studies critically acclaimed best- 761.0600 to learn more. Kol Rinah, the Jewish Chorale of and learn about the largest active 21 at Fordham University hosts the exhibition, selling author and TV star, Westchester has announced its congregation on the Lower East At 6pm, join Chabad of Bronxville “Chuck Fishman: Roots, Resilience and at Sutton Place Synagogue, Every Thursday from 9:30- Open House for Interested Sing- Side. RSVP to (212) 374-4100. as they Blow the Shofar in cel- Renewal – A Portrait of Polish Jews, 1975- 225 East 51st Street, NYC. 10:45am, WJCS offers Jewish ers at 7:15pm at the Shames JCC ebration of Rosh Hashana at the 2016,” from September 17 through January From 7 to 8:30pm, there Mindfulness Meditation at Cha- on the Hudson, 371 S. Broadway, 13-17 Bronx River Pond. Call 458-2441 7, 2018 with a reception and talk by the will be a book signing and pel in the Woods, Congregation Tarrytown. For details, email White Plains Jazz Fest 2017 will for more information or email photographer on September 17 from 1:30 to cocktails. To purchase tick- Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue, [email protected], call be held at Arts Westchester, 31 [email protected] 3pm in the Museum. This event is free and ets, contact Yael Lehmann White Plains. Call 761-0600 (914) 243-9059 and visit kolrinah- Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, open to the public. RSVP by calling (718) at [email protected] to register. chorale.org and other locations. To view the 24 581-1595 or email [email protected] or (212) 836-1288. concert schedule go to artswest- Yorktown Stage presents Annie Dr. BJ Miller’s lecture on Septem- 9 chester.org. Kids, performed by children ages ber 28 at 6pm, on all aspects of From 7 to 8:30pm, the Jewish 6 to 12 at 1pm and 3pm. Visit york- palliative care, person-centered Heritage Center at Temple Shaa- 14 townstage.org for details. care, the therapeutic potential of ray Tefila of Westchester, 89 At 8:30pm, see Eli and Mariano, aesthetics and more is presented Baldwin Road, Bedford Corners two of Israel’s top comedians on OCTOBER by The New Jewish Home, What will welcome Interfaith Families stage at Symphony Space, 2537 2 Really Matters at the End of Life, for an evening of, “Reflection, Re- Broadway, NYC. For tickets, call From 9am to 3pm, the Yorktown and will be held at 6pm at the newal and Refreshments,” featur- (917) 995-6191. (IAC members re- Jewish Center, 2966 Crompond AXA Center, 787 7th Ave, NYC. ing wine, cheese and chocolates. ceive a $5 discount.) Rd, Yorktown Heights will hold an Register at cchallenger@Jewish- RSVP to Alli West, (914) 307-0483. Open Air Flea market. For more home.org or call 212.870.4751. 17 information call (914) 245-2324. 10 The annual Hudson Valley Bike On Thursday nights from 7:30- The Berman Family in memory of Ride of the Jewish Board of Fam- The New Rochelle Opera presents, 21 9:30pm, join the Sisterhood of Mr. & Mrs. Norman & Rachel Ber- ily and Children’s Services will “Bernstein and Friends,” on Septem- Join Westchester Region of Ha- Temple Israel Center of White man and many other local Jewish begin on the campus of Purchase ber 17 in the Christopher Murphy dassah for a Breast Cancer Fun- Plains, 280 Old Mamaroneck families will dedicate a new Torah College, Parking Lot W2, 735 Auditorium at Iona College, 715 raiser featuring Bingo, Burgers On September 16 at 8pm, the Para- Road, for Mah Jongg. Players scroll to the Chabad Jewish Cen- Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, North Avenue, New Rochelle at 3pm and Booze at Westchester Jew- mount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 need not be Sisterhood or Tem- ter of Bronxville. Participants will raising funds for the organiza- featuring Edith Dowd (mezzo-sopra- ish Center, Palmer and Rockland Brown Street, Peekskill presents ple Israel Center members. For fill in a letter of the Torah, along- tion’s mental health, domestic no). For tickets, visit nropera.org or Avenues, Mamaroneck. To RSVP, comedian Robert Klein. Call 739- questions, call 472.3626. side the scribe during the com- violence and supportive hous- call 937-3151. 0039 for details. call 1-800-838-3006, ext. 1. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • 7 Jewish Legion from WWI to be For Rituals to be Meaningful, Make a Good Commemorated in Nova Scotia, Canada Faith Effort cleaned up your area at the base these arguments, both pro and David Ben-Gurion and BY RABBI MICHAEL GOLDMAN camp below. con, in our vast canon of Jew- Yitzhak Ben-Zvi will be among DIRECTOR, SENIOR PROGRAMS IN MT A passage from the ish sacred writing. more than 1,000 men remem- VERNON, WJCS. prophet Isaiah, which we read But while it’s not al- bered when the 100th anniver- on Yom Kippur in the morning, ways clear how to help, Isaiah sary of the Jewish Legion will A passage from the Mish- makes this same point: speaks, loud and clear, about be commemorated in May and nah states: “Yom Kippur atones who it is who most deserves September 2018 in Windsor, for sins between a person and “This is the fast I desire”… our help. It is the most vulner- Nova Scotia, Canada. G-d, but for sins between one- It is to share your bread with able among us. In the words of The prominent leaders self and one’s neighbor, Yom the hungry, Rabbi Anne Ebersman (about a in the global Jewish commu- Kippur cannot atone, until And to take the wretched poor related passage from the same nity, who later became the first one appeases one’s neighbor.” into your home; prophet): “Isaiah’s vision is not Prime Minister and second (Mishnah Yoma, 8:9) When you see the naked, to complicated and it is not mul- President of the State of Israel As Jews we embrace nu- clothe him.” (58:6-7) tivalent. Our duty is simple. It respectively, joined the Legion, ance and complexity. “Two Proposed Jewish Legion Centennial Pavilion in Windsor, Nova Scotia is to protect the vulnerable and approved by the British War Jews, three arguments,” we He’s not saying that fast- the wronged. There is no ques- Office as a Jewish military con- In a letter to Windsor’s May and September 2018. joke, taking pride in our repu- ing and prayer are unimport- tion here about seeing all sides tingent for active duty during mayor in 1966, Ben-Gurion A distinct earthworks tation—largely self-made—as ant; rather, they are not in of a situation. When it comes the First World War. wrote, “In Windsor, one of Centennial Pavilion will be a people who loves multiple and by themselves sufficient. to defending the rights of the Jewish recruits from the great dreams of my life, to built, with considerable pri- perspectives. Our religion is In order for these rituals to widow and the orphan, G-d is across Canada and the United serve as a soldier in a Jewish vate funding, near Fort Ed- founded upon the Talmud, a be meaningful, we must first unequivocal and G-d’s loyalties States assembled at the Impe- unit to fight for the liberation ward. Names of the more than monumental work of commen- make a good faith effort toward are clear. G-d is always on the rial Recruits Depot, located at of Israel, became a reality. I will 1,000 North American Jewish tary which to the reader often clothing the naked and feeding side of the oppressed and the Fort Edward, in Windsor, Nova never forget Windsor where I trainees will be listed on a Wall seems less intent on explain- the hungry. vulnerable.” Scotia, Canada, in 1918. Fort received my first training as a of Honor at the Pavilion. ing than it does in reveling in Oh, and here’s another No matter how we de- Edward served as a basic train- soldier and where I became a The committee, called multiple perspectives. thing that Judaism speaks fine—or choose not to de- ing center and point of depar- corporal.” the Jewish Legion Centennial But there are occasions about with certainty: we are fine— “sin,” “atonement” or ture for all North American Indeed, this diverse group Society, is collecting names of when ambivalence and ambi- obligated to help. Keeping one- “G-d,” and no matter how we recruits of the Jewish Legion. of Jewish soldiers would unite men who served in the Jewish guity drop away. The text I quot- self from sin means more than identify as Jews, we respond Despite their later des- to become the foundation of Legion at Fort Edward. For the ed above speaks of one such merely not bothering other to Isaiah’s call to help the tiny, Ben-Gurion and Ben-Zvi, Jewish national aspirations in public to help, respond to the certainty. This is, that to get people; it means actively help- most disadvantaged among us. as members of the training both Israel and North America. committee members listed be- right with G-d, you first have ing. This means putting time and squad, earned 50 cents a day A small, but enthusiastic low with names of Jewish Le- to get right with human be- Now, we can have prin- money into the institutions and slept in a bell tent on Nova committee, chaired by for- gion soldiers of whom you may ings. We can argue over how we cipled arguments about how which do this. I do this through Scotia earth. mer Atlantic Jewish Council have knowledge. define “sin.” Likewise, we can to do that most effectively. Westchester Jewish Commu- Once their training was (AJC) executive director, Jon To donate to the Centen- disagree on “atonement.” When Do we best support our world nity Services. WJCS has been complete, the recruits went Goldberg, and guided by Sara nial Pavilion or for further we say “G-d” we may have very through private efforts or helping people in Westches- to England where they joined Beanlands, principal of Boreas information, contact Jon Gold- different ideas of what we’re through the government? Do ter County for more than 70 other Jewish Battalions for the Heritage Consulting Inc., is berg: e-mail jongoldberg46@ talking about. But one thing we support our “own”—those years overcome emotional, last phases of the campaign commemorating the centenni- gmail.com or cell phone 902- is clear. Our relationship with in our town, in our religious cognitive, physical and social against the Ottoman Turks. al of the training of the Legion 221-2174. the divine is predicated on our group, in our family—at a dif- challenges. If you want to en- This Jewish fighting force, in Windsor. For historical informa- relationship with our fellow hu- ferent level than we do for ter Yom Kippur knowing that which included the 38th, 39th, In conjunction with the tion or to include a name of man beings. Said another way, those who are distant or less you’ve done something good, 40th and 42nd Battalions of town of Windsor, West Hants a Jewish Legion soldier, con- Jewish spirituality starts with known to us? Do we need to give your support, in time or the Royal Fusiliers, would be- Historical Society, and the At- tact: Sara Beanlands: e- mail and requires our involvement serve others directly, or is it money, to WJCS or a similar come known as the Jewish lantic Jewish Council, events sbeanlands@boreasheritage. in the affairs of the world. If enough to write a check? One direct-service institution. At Legion. are planned for the town in ca Phone: 902-483-7999 you want to feel holiness at the mountaintop, you better have can find support for any of least that’s simple. U.S. Conference of Mayors and ADL Join on Action Plan to Combat Bigotry, Extremism & Discrimination Cuomo Signs continued from page 1 Legislation Making must echo in America’s cit- hate.” “Even as we uphold and note these topics as priority on 1,408 such cities in the country ies where this battle is being “When white suprema- ensure free speech in our cit- our agendas,” said Gary Mayor today. Each city is represented Attacks on Community fought.” cists, bigots, and hateful ex- ies, as mayors we can never Karen Freeman-Wilson. “We in the Conference by its chief “Charlottesville madetremists march in our streets let hate go unchecked,” says must remain vigilant in our elected official, the mayor. Centers a Hate Crime clear that we have a lot more with torches and swastikas, in- Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait. “We own neighborhoods and cities The Anti-Defamation continued from page 1 work to do in our communities flicting violence and spewing must call out racial extremism to ensure these acts receive no League was founded in 1913 A, had a total of 28 Democratic and we can’t wait a minute lon- ignorant rhetoric, our core na- for what is — provocation to air time, both figuratively and to stop the defamation of the co-sponsors in the State Sen- ger to step up our efforts,” said tional values are under attack,” divide and incite. Like cities literally. Our job is not only to Jewish people and to secure ate. Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO said Gresham Mayor Shane Be- across the nation, Anaheim condemn those sentiments justice and fair treatment to Assemblywoman Amy and National Director. “The mis. “America’s Mayors know draws strength in diversity and that fly in the face of our de- all. Today it is the world’s lead- Paulin said, “The recent wave U.S. Conference of Mayors first-hand how important it a culture of kindness. We are mocracy, it is to promote toler- ing organization combating of hate and vitriol that has deserves credit for their lead- is for all of our neighbors to with all who peacefully stand ance and love of all people and anti-Semitism, exposing hate swept this state and this na- ership. Mayors have always be included in our communi- against hate and intolerance.” freedom and justice for all.” groups, training law enforce- tion is intolerable and in New been strong supporters of civil ties, and we stand together in “The recent violent acts in The United States Confer- ment on hate crimes, devel- York, we stand strong with our rights and counterweights to our outrage over the recent Charlottesville create a strong ence of Mayors (USCM) is the oping anti-bias curricula for values of tolerance, kindness those who discriminate. ADL events in Charlottesville, and awareness that while we have official non-partisan organiza- students, countering cyber- and empathy. This new law will could not have found a better anywhere this type of behavior made great strides to combat tion of cities with populations hate and relentlessly pursuing ensure that any individual who partner to work with against occurs.” bigotry and hatred, we must of 30,000 or more. There are equal rights for all. seeks to install fear into New Yorkers will be served justice- I commend Governor Cuomo for signing this legislation to Visit www.westchesterjewishlife.com today! protect everyone across New York State. “ 8 • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Local Teens Explore Jewish Values through Service Learning Project

Four years after tying the big trend in the Vacation models, operator of the initiative. knot, Jewish National Fund- U.S. right now participants plant “The New York Teen Ini- USA (JNF) and Alexander Muss for the teen trees, spend time tiative is really about trying to High School in Israel (AMHSI- community. on farms, work address one of the biggest chal- JNF) have given birth to their While these with disabled sol- lenges in Jewish life: the kind first child, “Roots Israel,” a kinds of expe- diers and young of disappearance of Jewish service learning adventure in riences are of- people in the Ne- teens after bar/bat mitzvah, Israel for young people. fered all over gev creating entre- but also the fact that there are Crafted in response to the the world, Roots preneurial oppor- a great many Jewish teens who growing communal needs for Israel has found tunities, and help have never been engaged in the Jewish teen engagement, Is- the Jewish Ethiopian families first place,” said Robert Sher- rael advocacy and community students who growing crops Janney Collens man, CEO of The Jewish Edu- service, on this journey, teens are looking for in the Negev capital of Be’er Roots Israel is a recipient cation Project. “We’ve set out learn how the history of the Abigail Leonard something simi- Sheva. Following the AMHSI- of support from the New York to find people and programs land and its people served as ues of Judaism. lar,” explains Yishai Goldflam, JNF signature of experiential Teen Initiative, an incubator who want to experiment and a catalyst for Israel becoming “Many high schools have JNF’s Executive Director of Is- learning, the trip integrates whose goal is to increase the design a whole new way, from a global leader in innovative community service require- rael Advocacy and Education. educational elements, teach- number of teens participating business to theatre to sports to environmental approaches, ments that must be fulfilled Based on an expansion ing the rich history that made in immersive and inspiring social action to speak to kids and how these approaches are prior to graduation, and ser- of JNF’s successful Alternative the Jewish homeland what it is Jewish summer experiences, where they are,” he added. rooted in the mission and val- vice-learning vacations are a Spring Break and Volunteer today. by meeting the unique needs Through the exploration of today’s teens. The New York of Jewish values in these tan- Teen Initiative is jointly fund- gible contexts, students are ed by the UJA-Federation of transformed into doers while New York and the Jim Joseph they establish pride in their Foundation. The Jewish Edu- heritage. The trip exposes cation Project serves as lead continued on page 9 Amanda Klestzick Becomes First Aid Responder in Israel

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Local Teens Explore Jewish Values through Service Learning Project continued frompage 8 Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey them to all that the Jewish agricultural and social sustain- their return home, these Jew- homeland has to offer, while ability learning, with hands-on ish teens will be so profoundly allowing them to have the projects that expose teens to inspired, and having obtained service-learning vacation they issues that are driving global a comprehensive understand- were seeking. Of course, as change today. ing of the issues, that they will with any organized Summer Two thirds of the class be encouraged to facilitate Israel trip, there will be purely participants are from the improvements in their respec- Proudly Serving New York’s recreational elements such as Greater New York area with tive communities. Students kayaking, hiking, camel rides the rest from across the coun- will also be invited to continue and beach time as well. try, and two from France. participating in the JNF Israel 17th Congressional District The program, which Marni Heller of New Rochelle, Continuum, which may in- just concluded its first ses- is Director of Roots Israel and clude attending an academic sion, brought 32 high school personally staffed the tour session at AMHSI-JNF, attend- students, aged 15-17, on an in- that included 5 County stu- ing the High School and/or spirational journey to Israel dents including Talia Krausz College Summits at JNF’s Na- where they earned 40 com- of White Plains, Ruthi Was- tional Conference, becoming munity service hours, made serman of Scarsdale, Abigail a JNF Campus Fellow, partici- new friends and did their part Leonard and Janney Collens, pating in an Alternative Break to help repair the world. Last- both of Pelham and Annie Se- trip, becoming a member of paid for and authorized by Lowey for Congress ing just over three weeks, the gal of Chappaqua. the JNFuture young adults af- tour combined environmental, The goal is that upon finity group, and beyond. 10 • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Mazel Tov Trivia Night raises funds for UJA-Federation of New York and its network of nonprofits Residents of Northern York, in Israel, and in “Locally, we help to sus- Westchester gathered on nearly 70 countries. tain those in poverty, individu- Thursday, August 3, 2017, to Guests brought als and families dealing with celebrate the community’s diapers and other mental-health challenges and tradition of caring for those clothing items for Kids special needs, JCCs, the el- in need through UJA-Feder- Kloset, a volunteer- derly and Holocaust survivors, ation of New York. The eve- driven program run and more,” said Erica Wohl- ning’s Trivia Night took place by UJA core partner stadter, who served as event at Mount Kisco Country Club. Westchester Jewish chair with Rebecca Kohn, both Funds raised at the Community Services. of Chappaqua. “We work to event go to UJA-Federation, Kids Kloset provides strengthen the Jewish com- which supports a network of disadvantaged chil- munity and increase Jewish more than 80 core partners dren in Westchester identity through our work and hundreds of other non- with donated cloth- with synagogues, educational profit organizations, large ing, diapers, and other institutions, Jewish camping, and small. These nonprofits items free of charge, innovative programming, and provide food for the hungry, distributing nearly more.” shelter for the homeless, in- 13,000 bags since its dependence for the elderly, inception. The gath- (From left) Kristine Rothman of jobs for the unemployed, as ering also heard from Chappaqua, David and Liz Zucker- berg of Chappaqua, and Dan and well as stimulating education Event chairs Erica Wohlstadter and Rebecca Kids Kloset Director Carly Richman of Pleasantville. programs for people in New Kohn, both of Chappaqua Stephanie Roth.

Supplies for Success HHREC Annual Dinner The Holocaust & Human Rights Edu- cation Center will honor Paul Elliot and Grace Bennett with gratitude and admira- tion for their exemplary service at their Annual Dinner on October 26. Paul Elliot has been a board member for many years and a consistent supporter of the Center’s programs. Paul chairs the Endowment Portfolio Committee where he consistently brings his financial ex- pertise to all discussions. His leadership, marked with vision and wisdom, contin- ues to strengthen the Center. Grace Bennett has been a valued and respected member of the Holocaust & Hu- man Rights Education Center for many years. As the daughter of a Holocaust sur- vivor, Bennett brings passion and com- mitment to Holocaust remembrance. Her contributions include, but are not limited Paul Elliot to, participation in all aspects of market- ing and promotion, and she was featured in the L’Dor Vador (From Generation to Genera- tion) project where she and her father’s photos and interviews were highlighted in the highly ac- claimed documentary and photo exhibit. Susan Flaxman and Natalie Flaxman, 11, of Harrison Ellen Kaidanow will be the keynote speaker. This event will take place at Volunteers filled 1,400 new backpacks with school supplies for chil- the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht dren in need at UJA-Federation of New York’s annual Supplies for Success Club, 555 South Barry Avenue, Ma- backpack assembly event on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Supplies for Suc- maroneck. The dinner will begin cess, now in its 16th year, has helped nearly 50,000 students by sending at 6 PM with cocktails followed by them back to school with the tools they need to have a successful year. The dinner and program at 7 PM. backpacks will be distributed through The Educational Alliance, The Jewish For more information or Board, JCCA, Jewish Community Center of Marine Park, and New York Legal to RSVP, contact Millie Jasper Assistance Group, as well as Good + Foundation and Lawyers for Children. Grace Bennett with her father and Holocaust survivor (914)696-0738 or mjasper@ Jacob Breitstein. Photo credit: Andrew Bordeaux hhrecny.org www.shorelinepub.comSSNY_Westchester_jewish_life 08/22/17 Westchester Jewish Life • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • 11 L’Shanah Tovah - Happy Rosh Hashanah

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sider status often compelled him to his contemporaries in the French You and Your Family introduce himself with the words, vanguard, who appropriated such “My name is Modigliani. I am Jew- works expressionistically as an ish.” As a form of protest, he refused abstracted distortion of the hu- L’Shana Tovah to assimilate, declaring himself as man form, Modigliani’s manner of “other.” The exhibition shows that using such stylized effects was far Modigliani’s art cannot be fully un- more respectful. The influence derstood without acknowledging of masks in particular is clearly the ways the artist responded to the visible in the many drawings and social realities that he confronted in sculptures in the exhibition. the unprecedented artistic melting Prominent in the Alexan- pot of Paris. dre collection are the stylized In these years prior to drawings related to sculptures. World War I, Modigliani largely Produced between 1909 and stopped painting in order to de- 1914, this body of work consti- velop his conceptual and picto- tutes a distinct category within rial ideas through drawing and the artist’s oeuvre and reveals sculpture. The works in the exhi- his ongoing preoccupation with bition reveal the emerging artist identity. Particularly noticeable himself, enmeshed in his own is his obsessive examination of particular identity quandary, physiognomy. When seen to- struggling to discover what por- gether, his repeated images of traiture might mean in a modern heads and faces reveal minute, world of racial complexity. calculated variations in the eyes, Modigliani Unmasked is noses, and mouths. As seen in arranged thematically, and in- the exhibition, this group of cludes approximately 130 draw- drawings offer a nuanced com- ings, 12 paintings, and seven mentary on the underlying issue sculptures by the artist. Modi- of aesthetics as it relates to race. gliani’s art is complemented by In 1911, Modigliani began to work representative of the vari- explore a motif borrowed from ous multicultural influences - ancient art, the caryatid, and a African, Asian, Greek, Egyptian, selection of these drawings is in- and Khmer - that inspired the cluded in the exhibition. While in young artist during this lesser- classical art the caryatid is usual- known, early period. ly a woman, his are male, female, When he arrived in Paris, or of ambiguous gender. He also Modigliani - still virtually un- incorporated elements derived known - met Dr. Alexandre, a from Egyptian art, as well as an- young physician. Alexandre cient South and Southeastern amassed some 450 drawings Asian sources such as facial fea- directly from the artist and com- tures, postures, and tattoos. missioned a number of portraits. The exhibition also includes The exhibition includes a selec- a selection of life studies and fe- tion of drawings depicting Dr. Al- male nudes. Among these are of Andrew M. Cuomo exandre, as well as a mysterious, the Russian poet Anna Akhmato- unfinished portrait never seen va, whom the artist met in 1910. before in the United States. Prob- Her exotic presence inspired ably painted around 1913, it is a Modigliani to introduce her to stylistic anomaly within Modigli- Egyptian art. The influences he New York State Governor ani’s oeuvre, more sketchy and drew from Egyptian art, such as gestural than his typical portraits. the attenuation of the figure and Modigliani would visit mu- the angularity of form, can be Paid for by Andrew Cuomo 2018, P.O. Box 4105, New York, NY 10163 seums in Paris, including the seen in the drawings he did of her. Louvre and the Musée du Troca- Located at 1109 Fifth Ave at déro, and was mesmerized by the 92nd St, NYC. Call 212.423.3200 nonwestern art. Unlike most of or visit TheJewishMuseum.org www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • 13

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As part of its yearly pro- respondent and Analyst for The Helps Others by Helping Them gramming mission, Temple Sho- Jerusalem Post, Gil Hoffman, lom, 300 East Putnam Avenue, will discuss “Peace, Politics and Understand Themselves Greenwich, CT strives to bring Plutonium: An Insider’s Look at Raised in Scarsdale, and distinguished speakers to engage the Mayhem in the Middle East.” five years out of college with a the Fairfield/Westchester Jewish Hoffman, referred to as “The Most bachelor’s degree in psychol- community. Optimistic Man in Israel” by Israel ogy from Drexel University, This fall, Temple Sholom Television, has interviewed every Rachel Levinson, was forging welcomes four guest speakers: major figure across the Israeli po- a career path for herself in the Amotz Eyal, Founder and Direc- litical spectrum and has been a world of marketing. The future tor of Tazpit Press Service (TPS), regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera Touro College Graduate School on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 and other news outlets. of Social Work, Class of 2017 pm. Eyal will speak during the Lastly, Fred Behrend, Holo- grad was learning the ropes Dessert Opening Reception for caust Survivor and author of Rebuilt doing new business pitches, “Everyday Heroes,” a photo exhibit from Broken Glass: A German Jewish managing accounts, and cre- on display at Temple Sholom. The Life Remade in America, will speak at ating Twitter and Facebook Rachel Levinson photos in this exhibit highlight the ti-Defamation League (ADL) Na- rience in the private, public and Temple Sholom’s Kristallnacht (the pages. She had also moved with who I am,” she recalled in rescue squads of the IDF and have tional Director, will present a pub- non-profit sectors. Prior to head- Night of Broken Glass) Commemo- to Israel, where she rose to a a recent interview. So she de- been provided by TPS. Eyal will be lic presentation entitled “A 360° ing ADL, he served in the White ration on Thurs., Nov. 9 at 7pm. Beh- management-level job at a digi- cided to return to school and joined by Ohad Ben-Ishay, an IDF View of Anti-Semitism in 2017.” House as Special Assistant to rend, who was 12 at the time, will re- tal marketing agency. pursue her love of psychology soldier who was severely wounded Greenblatt, who was included on President Obama and Director of count his family’s escape from Nazi While she enjoyed her with the goal of becoming a in Gaza during Operation Protec- this year’s “Power & Influence Top the Office of Social Innovation and Germany to Cuba and will share work in Israel, she wondered therapist. “I realized if I didn’t tive Edge. 50” list in The NonProfit Times, is Civic Participation. vivid memories of Kristallnacht. whether her true calling was try, I would never know.” On Thursday, October 19, an accomplished entrepreneur On Wednesday, November All of these programs are free psychology, a field in which Earning a Master of So- Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and An- and innovative leader with expe- 1 at 7:00 pm, Chief Political Cor- and open to the community. For she had always excelled. “I had cial Work at Touro would be more information or to RSVP, con- a great salary and was moving the route she would take. tact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or up in my field, but I had loved Little did she know that two [email protected]. psychology. It fit really well continued on page 19

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For more information on volunteering, intergenerational activities and programs for older adults, visit dorotusa.org/westchester or call (914) 573-8906 www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • 15 Synagogue and Education Guide New Cantor Welcomed at JCC of Harrison Westchester Jewish Center (WJC) Early Childhood Center Preschool Westchester Jewish Cen - ters’ {WJC} Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Center (ECC) offers a range of programs for preschoolers ages 2-5 and a co- teach model pre-kindergarten. The nursery school supports children’s physical, social-emo- tional and cognitive growth – all in the context of a caring envi- ronment. Nurturing relation- ships, working cooperatively and family involvement lay the foundation of the curriculum. Children learn, experience and grow while connecting with WJC Kids! Guided by the Reggio ap- Cantor Marcos Askenazi proach which originated in The Jewish Community served as Cantor at the East our prayer books we are Italy and adapted widely in the Center of Harrison (JCCH), 55th Street Conservative transported to another United States, the ECC views children as capable individuals and natural investigators. WJC’s teach- located at 130 Union Avenue, Synagogue in New York City. place, removed from our ers firmly believe in each child’s innate curiosity and the need to play and experiment. Harrison, has announced “For me, serving as routine. We close our eyes Children receive a solid Jewish foundation including holiday celebrations and community and that Marcos Askenazi will Cantor is not just a job; it is and let the familiar melo- classroom Shabbat experiences. join the synagogue as the a lifestyle, passion, and life dies enter our hearts. I am Structured days provide ample opportunities for busy time and quiet time in newly renovated new Cantor. philosophy. I am excited and grateful for the privilege and classrooms and a redesigned nature –inspired playground. A small teacher to student ratio assures "We are delighted to humbled to be joining the honor of helping people find individualized attention. Extended day programming allows children to eat lunch together and en- welcome Marcos who is one JCCH family and working that place.” gage in an enrichment activity such as Dance and Drum, Art, Tae Kwon Do, Fenom Fitness and Mad of the most sought after can- with Rabbi Hammerman, “I am particularly excit- Science. tors in America. During our the professional team, and ed for Cantor Marcos to help Westchester Jewish Center is located at 175 Rockland Ave., Mamaroneck. Visit wjcenter.org to search process we spoke the lay leadership,” said Can- all of us connect more close- learn more or call Sabrina Landau at 914 698-2767 to dozens of people whose tor Marcos. “I know we will ly to Judaism through music lives he has touched, and he work together to strengthen and the arts. His infectious received rave reviews,” said our community.” personality will surely el- JCCH President Keith Sat- “Life can seem so over- evate our worship and our ter. whelming at times; we all community,” added JCCH Born in Brooklyn and have so many stresses that Rabbi Eytan Hammerman raised in Queens, “Cantor filter into our daily lives. Cantor Askenazi’s first Marcos,” as he is known, When we come together as official Shabbat at JCCH spent the past five years as a synagogue community, began at the end of August. Cantor for Ritual and Youth the experience should be For more information about at the Aventura Turnberry of absolute comfort. When the JCCH, visit www.jcch. Jewish Center in Aventura, we enter through the doors, org or call the synagogue of- Florida. Prior to that, he assume our seats, and open fice at 718-543-8400. 16 • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com 9/11 Day: Serve + Remember Volunteer Projects In honor of those whose at “The Rising” at Kensico Dam gry, educating our children or day, September 11, at the Coun- • Donate Blood (for ages with Gilda’s Club Westchester lives were lost or forever in Valhalla will begin at 7 p.m. thanking our veterans. I hope ty Center. To sign up or learn 16+) with New York Blood Cen- from 12-1pm changed by the tragic events of on Monday, September 11. As you’ll all join us in remem- more, contact Janet Lokay at ter from 9am-4pm • Create Literacy Tools for Sept. 11, 2001, County Executive always, the public is invited to brance.” [email protected] or • Create No-Sew Blan- Youth (for ages 16+ / 11+ with Robert P. Astorino will join with attend. The theme of this year’s (914) 995-2127. kets for Children in Need (for adult) with Leake & Watts Ser- Volunteer New York! to host the “On the 16th anniver- 9/11 Day is “Service. Unity. Em- “Serving together on 9/11 ages 12+ / 8+ with adult) with vice – Multiple Time Slots Avail- “9/11 Day: Serve + Remember” sary of the terrorist attacks of pathy.” Many volunteer oppor- Day is a way to honor the lives Westchester-Rockland Project able volunteer opportunities taking September 11, 2001, we as a tunities are family friendly and of those lost, while bringing Linus – Multiple Time Slots • Donate New or Lightly place from Saturday, Septem- community continue to come all will help support one of 40 our community closer through Available Used Children’s Books (all ages) ber 9 through Monday, Septem- together in remembrance and local non-profits and causes. volunteerism. We encourage • Create Inspirational with JCY-WCP from 12pm- ber 11, 2017. The community- unity, proving that love and All volunteers must register families, individuals and busi- Notes & Cards for Deployed 5:30pm wide action event is supported service will always prevail,” As- through www.volunteernewy- ness groups to participate,” said Service Members (great for • Donate Items For De- by Robison Oil and Empire City torino said. “Last year we had ork.org/service or call (914) Alisa H. Kesten, Executive Di- all ages) with United for the ployed Soldiers Care Packages Casino. Service projects at the 1,368 volunteers put over 2,000 948-4452 for more information. rector of Volunteer New York! Troops – Multiple Time Slots (all ages) with United For The County Center will take place hours of service back into the Westchester County will The 9/11 Day Volunteer Available Troops from 12-5:30pm on September 11 from 9 a.m. to community as part of 9/11 Day. also host its annual employee Opportunities at the Westches- • Create Tissue Paper • Donate Diapers & Wipes 5:30 p.m. This year offers so many great blood drive in partnership with ter County Center on Monday, Packs for Patients Battling Can- For Families In Need (for ages Westchester County’s for- ways to volunteer, whether it’s the New York Blood Center September 11, 2017: cer (for ages 14+ / 7+ w/adult) continued on page 18 mal 9/11 memorial ceremony giving blood, feeding the hun- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon- Real Estate Matters: Tight Residential Inventories are Driving Prices Up BY JOHN E. BAER, SRES, SRS listings on the market, down continue to be popular, but as from 5105 for the same time the inventory shrinks, some The constricting supply last year. buyers may be broadening of housing in Westchester has Realtors participating in their search north of I-287. brought about some long ex- HGMLS, a subsidiary of the There appeared to be no pected price increases in most Hudson Gateway Association obstacles to the continuation L’Shanah areas and in most property of Realtors, Inc., reported a of a healthy Westchester real types, according to the “2017 grand total of 4726 closed resi- estate market except for the Second Quarter Residential dential transactions during shortage of inventory, which Real Estate Sales Report for the second quarter of 2017, an may inevitably drive prices Westchester, Putnam, Rock- increase of 4.4% from last year. higher or may diminish the land, and Orange Counties, These sales largely reflected volume of sales, or both. There New York” report authorized by market activity during the win- don’t seem to be negative ex- the Hudson Gateway Multiple ter and early spring months ternal factors right now that Tovah Listing Service (HGMLS) which of this year. Westchester, the are threatening. Some external services these four counties. most populous of the served factors in good standing with The recently released re- Counties, posted 2642 sales for real estate include low mort- port noted that in Westchester, an increase of just 1.0% over gage interest rates, low unem- the second quarter median sale last year. The shortage of avail- ployment, good job growth, price of a single family house able homes on the market has and reasonable and well- was $670,000, an increase of created fierce competition for placed increases in the Federal Wishing $20,000 or 3.1% over last year’s those homes that are listed for Reserve rates. Some negative level. The mean sale price of sale. factors include possible chang- $900,000 was 7.0% more than In May, inventory fell for es to the tax code affecting real last year, indicating the high the third straight month, ac- estate, and chaotic governance you a happy end sector may be reinserting cording to the National Associ- that causes consumers, that is, itself into the sales mix. West- ation of Realtors (NAR). “Buyer prospective homebuyers, to chester condos and co-ops also interest is solid, but there is lose confidence in executing and healthy enjoyed median price increases just not enough supply to sat- their home buying intentions. of 5.3% and 3.9% respectively. isfy demand.” Overall, current condi- Prospective homebuy- For Westchester as a tions points to a thriving West- ers were operating in a mar- whole, the absorption rate — chester housing market. New Year ket that has been tremendous the number of months that it reductions in the supply of takes to sell all active listings for-sale housing over the past based on the pace of sales — four years. At the end of 2014 was 3.7 months in the last there were 12,153 active list- quarter of 2016, the fastest ings posted with HGMLS in its pace since 2001. service territory and among all A large percentage of buy- CONGRESSMAN of its property types - single- ers moving from New York City family houses, condos, co-ops, are attracted to walkability and and 2-4 multi-family units. By smaller homes. In the past sev- John E. Baer, SRES, SRS the close of the second quarter eral years, city dwellers who is a NYS licensed real estate of 2017 that number plunged by are looking for more space salesperson associated with more than 3440 units to 8713 or than their one-bedroom apart- Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer- EElliioott LL.. EEnnggeell 28.3% fewer active listings. 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(volun- at Westchester Jewish Central Westchester & West- with American Heart Asso- teernewyork.org) is to inspire, Center, Palmer and Rock- chester County Diaper Bank ciation – Multiple Time Slots mobilize, and equip individu- land Avenues in Mama- from 12pm-5:30pm Available als and groups to take positive roneck invites the public • Create Literacy & Math • Collect and Package Dia- action to address pressing to a special exhibit follow- Kits for Elementary Children pers for Families in Need (for challenges, support non-prof- ing Rhythm and Ruach, (for ages 16+ / 12+ w/adult) ages 16+ / 6+ with adult) with its and improve the quality of Shabbat Under the Stars with Elmsford Union Free Junior League of Central West- life in Westchester, Rockland on Friday, September 8th School District from 2pm- chester from 4-5:30pm and Putnam. For more than 67 at 8pm. 3:30pm • Create Sandwiches for years the organization has en- The story of the Jew- • Create Laundry Sa- Westchester’s Hungry (for ages couraged adults to serve, youth ish people is filled with chets for Formerly Homeless 14+ / 10+ with adult) with One to build character, families to messages of division, both Women in White Plains (for Sandwich At a Time from 4pm- bond, young professionals to from society at-large and ages 14+/ 10+ with adult) with 5:15pm lead, mature adults to share from within. At times this YWCA White Plains & Central For the complete list of their wisdom and businesses separation is deliberate Westchester from 2-3:30pm 9/11 Day service projects tak- to engage through volun- and at other times it has • Create No Sew Super ing place outside of the Coun- teerism. been imposed. Borders Hero & Princess Capes (for ty Center, which are sched- Last year Volunteer New and boundaries in Jewish ages 15+ / 10+ with adult) with uled from Saturday, Sept. 9 York! helped coordinate over history is a story that tran- WestCOP Community Action – Sunday, Sept. 11, 2017, visit 332,200 hours of service, scends not only the Jewish Program from 2-3pm www.volunteernewyork.org/ which were devoted to over people, but many peoples, and resonates in today’s most compelling stories where there are efforts • Learn the Life Saving service. 500 nonprofits at a value of to wall off and attempts to bridge differences. Technique of Hands Only CPR The core mission of $9.4 million. Through a variety of art forms, the artists in this exhibition explore in the words of guest cura- tor Reba Wulkan, “moral and spiritual challenges, gender identities and themes of national origins, geo-politics, tolerance and other concerns.” Some engage with ideas of spatial boundaries, while others explore personal divides that de- fine Jewish identity, ethnicity, prayer, garb, family, geographical borders, and physical or concep- tual walls. Painters, photographers and sculptors, such as Angela Srassheim, Andi Arnovitz, Ahuva Annual Livable Communities Winslow, Ken Goldman, Siona Benjamin, Pavel Wolberg, David Moss and Tova Beck-Friedman, are represented. A formal gallery opening program on Thursday evening, October 19th, 2017, featuring Reba Village Fair for Seniors Wulkan will take place. The exhibition will be on view through December 2017. Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino For more information, contact Amy Levine-Kennedy, Curator at [email protected] or call has announced that the 5th Annual Livable Communi- 698-3610. ties Village Fair is set for Tuesday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Community Center, located at 125 Lozza Drive in Valhalla. The free event will offer health and wellness programs, vendors, entertain- ment and more. It is open to all county seniors, their families and friends. “This is a flagship event for our Livable Communi- ties initiative that features more than 50 vendors, activi- n an era where Google is a verb and ties and entertainment that seniors won’t want to miss,” I said Astorino. “The fair is an opportunity to celebrate Twitter a world-recognized noun, the aging and underscores the fact that seniors are vital con- tributors to our communities who want to continue to Internet is everyone’s go-to for learn and be engaged.” practically any need. However, some In addition to enjoying a variety of health and well- ness programing, attendees will be able to take part in a things will always require the human cooking demonstration by Mission to Wellness, with free touch, like the home buying and selling samples and a discussion on getting the most nutrition for your money. For entertainment, the Scarborough Singers will return again this year to perform “Lights on process. County Executive Robert P. Astorino Broadway,” a 50-minute Broadway retrospective covering Real estate transactions only a wide range of show tunes. happen when capable Programs like the county’s Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) will also be available. Through TIPS, seniors can have their vital signs – including blood pressure, pulse, blood professionals — like John Baer, oxygen level and weight – monitored for free and receive a TIPS Sheet with the results. Attendees will also receive an informational packet on DSPS programming. a Berkshire Hathaway In addition, the fair is an intergenerational event held in part to commemorate September as Intergeneration Month. The event will include a visit from the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and HomeServices agent — provide participants with a chance to write their memoirs. navigate clients through the Other event highlights will include Qi Gong, an ancient healing exercise to improve health, and BERKSHIRE complimentary consultations with elder law attorneys, geriatric care managers and social workers intricacies of a transaction with made available from members of the Livable Communities Caregiver Collaborative. HATHAWAY Registration for this event is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To sign up or for more infor- HomeServices attention to detail, service mation, contact Jennifer Crawford at (914) 813-6263 or [email protected]. For additional Westchester Properties excellence, and care. information about DSPS, call (914) 813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors. The fair is sponsored by Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 (DSPS), the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services, their award-winning Livable 914/723-5225 Communities Initiative and the Livable Communities Age-Friendly Community Sustainability Col- laborative. www.shorelinepub.com Westchester Jewish Life • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • 19 Heart Walk Event to Be Held at Kensico Dam Cardiovascular disease They are sharing their er, Kailey, “After five days in gery for her full heart repair, (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of all story to raise awareness intensive care, we took her and went home after 15 days, Americans. In fact, someone and will be honored at home to get her strong for her her heart fully repaired. dies from CVD every 39 sec- this year’s event. impending surgery.” “At first, we couldn’t be- onds. Heart disease also kills Kailey and Ryan Ko- After two months, they lieve this was happening to more women than all forms now showed up for their noticed the soft spot on her us. Why did they have to find of cancer combined. Congeni- 20-week prenatal ap- head was sunken, and took something? Now we are so tal heart defects are the most pointment with the an- her to the pediatrician. By the grateful for the technology common cause of infant death ticipation and excitement time they arrived, Mila Rose’s and research that allowed the from birth defects. The Ameri- of any expectant parents. eyes, mouth and lips were early detection. We’re so grate- can Heart Association invites The doctors confirmed blue. Her oxygen levels were ful for the doctors who contin- the public to join the October they were having a girl— dangerously low and she was ually focused in on her diagno- 1st Heart Walk event at Kensi- but that she had a rare sent to the emergency room. sis and were always ready for co Dam to join the fight against congenital heart defect. A simple common cold caused her. She will be closely moni- heart disease, fund research, Further tests confirmed her fragile heart to work over- tored for her cardiology team and help save lives. Registra- her diagnosis: a double time. Three days later, she was for the rest of her life, but her tion is open online at www. outlet right ventricle VSD, released, but within the week, future is bright and our hearts westchesterheartwalk.org. or ventricular septal de- the same symptoms returned, are full,” said Konow. The Heart Walk is the fect (holes in the heart), but worse. CHD is the most com- AHA’s biggest annual event, and pulmonary stenosis, or “It was the scariest event mon heart birth defect but it raising more than $400,000 heart disease. heart defects help save lives. narrowing of the heart artery. yet. Her oxygen levels dipped is survivable—the AHA jour- for AHA programs and re- Congenital heart defects, The Konow family of Ossining The doctors said she would and they needed to intubate nal Circulation that estimates search at last year’s event. or CHD, affect nearly 1% of -- is grateful for early detection need open heart surgery--it her with a breathing tube and about 1 million children and Funds raised at the Heart or about 40,000 -- births per and advanced treatments for was just a matter of when. put her in a coma so her heart 1.4 million adults in the United Walk will support research to year in the United States. Early CHD. Their baby had lifesav- Because of early detec- would stop working so hard,” States were living with a con- help prevent and treat heart detection, advances in science ing open heart surgery on the tion, the neonatal intensive she said. genital heart defect (CHD) in disease, stroke, and pediatric and treatments of congenital day of last year’s Heart Walk. care unit team was ready and Mila Rose had emergency 2010. The American Heart As- waiting to care for Mila Rose heart surgery to have a shunt sociation’s funding for pediat- Touro Social Work Student Helps Others by Helping Them when she was born on August placed in her narrowed artery, ric cardiac research is second 3, 2016. but the other defect would re- only to the federal govern- Understand Themselves “My husband and I got quire additional surgery in the ment. continued from page 14 to hold her for only a couple future. Post-surgery, she was Learn more at www. years after starting back to quired for her degree, “Foun- made the right choice in re- of minutes before she was kept isolated at home to mini- heart.org. Money raised at school she would be on stage at dations of Social Work Prac- turning to her love of psychol- whisked away to begin her mize the risk of illness. On events like the Heart Walk Lincoln Center at graduation, tice.” ogy and choosing social work tests,” said Mila Rose’s moth- January 6th, she had the sur- help fund research. having been chosen by her “Those are the classes as the path. She is looking classmates to give their com- that teach you ‘how you do it’. forward to landing a job at an mencement speech. Levinson, You learn something and im- outpatient mental health clinic who received the Dean’s Aca- plement it the next day. “ or agency that will allow her to demic Honors with Distinc- At Metro Club PROS do therapy under supervision tion, spoke about her choice, (Brooklyn Community Ser- and take her licensing exam and what she learned in her vices), where she worked as an to obtain her LCSW and prac- two years at Touro. intern last year, she counseled tice as a licensed clinical social “I was drawn to social severely mentally ill adults worker. She would like to open work because I wanted to learn one-on-one, led group work- a general practice serving all how to help others by helping shops and created recovery types of people with a niche for them understand themselves. plans. couples and families. I have always been passionate “They taught me about She attributes some of about therapy, and couples strength, resilience, empathy her success to her Jewish val- and families in particular have and patience. Despite their ues. She grew up in a modern always interested me because challenges they had such a Orthodox home and has main- the relationships we have to love of life and a sense of hu- tained the traditions she grew those closest to us are so spe- mor. They worked hard and up with, including throughout cial and essential,” Levinson showed up ready to learn and college, where she sang with told the packed audience, participate and they really in- a Jewish a cappella group and which included approximate- spired me,” she said. was part of the Hillel on cam- ly 1,000 graduates and their One of her professors, Dr. pus. “The truth is when you’re families and friends from six Steven Krantz, recalls that she brought up with a Jewish fam- schools of the Division of Grad- was an excellent student, “in- ily with Jewish values it defi- uate Studies. sightful, an active participant nitely influences your desire to “I thought, if I can learn in class discussions and well- help people and that probably how to play even a small role in liked by her peers,” he said. has played a role in instilling helping to improve how people “She has the presence needed the desire to help others.” relate to and understand each to be a success with clients Now that she’s had some other, then perhaps I would and colleagues. That’s what experience providing counsel- feel that I’ve done something she demonstrated to students ing, she feels comfortable in important,” she said. and faculty – empathy, excel- that role. “Now I hope I’m good But Levinson learned lence with humility. She’s ap- at it!” more. She learned about social proachable, she engages, and Chances are that her class- work policy and became im- has insight. I also feel she’s a mates, teachers and mentors, passioned about family leave. learner. She’s into the learning who supported her standing at She was especially impressed process.” the podium to send the Class of with a four-part sequence re- Levinson feels she has 2017 on their way, are right. 20 • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com Big Turnout for The 43rd Annual Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival The 43rd Annual West- musical performances in- Klezmer Band filled the air chester Jewish Music & Arts cluding headliner Golem, a with authentic klezmer mu- Festival was held on Sun- Klezmer rock band based in sic. Israeli singer and com- day, August 20, 2017, from New York City. Golem known poser Sandy Shmuely led a noon to 6 p.m. at the Kensico for its virtuosic musician- high energy sing-a-long with Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Over ship, theatricality, humor the audience. In addition, Is- 1,800 were in attendance. and fearless wild energy, raeli dancing by Camp Zeke, The festival was presented entertained the crowd with was led by Cantor Uri Aqua by The Westchester Jewish a combination of rock and of Beth El Synagogue Center, Council and The Westches- Klezmer music. Rockmitz- New Rochelle, throughout ter Klezmer Program in co- vah, a full service live mu- the day. Face painting by operation with Westchester sical ensemble of real rock Maria, as well as juggler Ned County Parks. and roll musicians, also Gelfars, whose show was The event, a celebra- performed playing a mix filled with juggling, magic tion for the whole family, of child and adult friendly and an incredible amount featured a wide variety of tunes, and the Westchester of hilarious, good-natured

Cantor Uri Aqua led Israeli Dancing by Camp Zeke throughout the day

Shanah Tovah audience participation, also out the festival. sored in part by the Morris provided family activities “We are thrilled that & Sylvia Trachten Family and fun throughout the day. we had over 1800 people, Foundation.. A number of local elected of- which is the best turnout we The Westchester Jewish הנש !הבוט הנש ficials, including County Ex- have ever had for the event, Council connects Westches- ecutive Rob Astorino, gave attended the Festival. There ter’s Jewish communities and greetings. really was something for strengthens relationships The event was free and everyone - musical perfor- among Jewish organizations open to the public. Food, in- mances, dancing and lots of and other ethnic and faith cluding ice cream and ices fun activities for the chil- based groups, elected officials, trucks and kosher snacks, dren. We hope all members Israel and the community at including Ben’s Kosher Res- of the community, regard- large. The Westchester Jewish taurant, JJ’s Holy Cow food less of faith, enjoyed this Council is a proud Core part- truck and more were avail- very festive day”, said Elliot ner of UJA-Federation of New able for purchase. A vendor Forchheimer, Executive Di- York. For more information exhibition area including rector of The Westchester about the Westchester Jew- Jewish Art/Judaica, jewelry Jewish Council. ish Council, visit us online at and more was open through- This event was spon- www.wjcouncil.org.

As we approach the Jewish New Year 5778, 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! הנש הבוט הנש Shanah Tovah

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KROOKS, CERTIFIED predecease the decedent. the distribution of assets that westchesterjewishlife.com ELDER LAW ATTORNEY Another misconception New York State has in mind for is how joint bank accounts and their deceased relative is not what Despite the fact that we other similar types of property are they thought it would be. Thus, have been writing about the im- handled. Joint bank accounts gen- by dying intestate the decedent portance of estate and elder law erally pass to the other person who gave up the opportunity to decide planning for decades, the reality is named on the account regard- how his or her property would be is that about half of us never get less of whether there is a will or distributed. In addition, you give around to completing even basic you died intestate. The same rule up the ability to nominate your ex- estate planning. What I mean by applies to other assets that have ecutor. The executor is the person that is that most people don’t sign designated beneficiaries such as charged with the responsibility a power of attorney or health care retirement accounts or life insur- for administering your estate and proxy and they die without having ance policies. making sure that all your debts signed a will. Dying without a will Another thing you may have are paid and that your assets are means that you died “intestate.” heard is that it is more expensive marshalled and distributed to the But what does that really to die without a will. Generally people and/or charities that you mean for the family? First, when speaking, this is not true. The fil- wanted. Without a nominated someone dies, the family is often ing fees and costs to administer executor, someone has to petition confused and overwhelmed when the estate probably won’t depend the court to be the administrator it comes to legal issues and what upon whether there was a will. of your estate. needs to be done. This is true even However, without a will several op- A will is a powerful docu- when the person who passed away portunities to save taxes, preserve ment and many people use it as a has spent considerable time get- government benefits, or protect way to confer values on the next ting their affairs in order. When assets from creditors or others generation. This will be your final someone dies intestate, the states may be lost. For example, without message to the world; don’t let the have different rules on how things taking the time to do proper estate opportunity slip away. are handled. So, if your deceased planning you cannot set up a trust. relative lived in another state, the Depending on the type of trust rules may be different, although that is created, taxes can be mini- there may be some similarities. mized, government benefits such One common myth is that if as Supplemental Security Income you die without a will, the govern- and Medicaid can be preserved, ment or the state takes all your and assets can be protected from property. This is not true. Howev- litigious predators such as credi- Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is a er, if you die intestate and without tors and divorcing spouses. founding partner of Littman Krooks relatives who are legally entitled Also and perhaps most im- LLP and has been honored as one to inherit your property in the ab- portantly, the people who inherit of the “Best Lawyers” in America sence of a will, then your property your property if you die intestate for each of the last seven years. He may escheat to the state. Escheat may not be who you think they is past President of the National is the power of a state to acquire should be or who you want to Academy of Elder Law Attorneys property for which there is no receive your assets. New York and past President of the New York owner. Of course, this result can State has laws indicating who re- Chapter of NAELA. He has been be avoided by having a valid will. ceives your property when you selected as a “New York Super Law- A properly drafted will provides die without a will and survivors yer” since 2006. Call (914-684-2100) for contingent beneficiaries in the are often surprised to learn that or visit elderlawnewyork.com. event the primary beneficiaries 22 • September 2017 • Elul 5777 - Tishri 5778 • Westchester Jewish Life www.westchesterjewishlife.com BUSINESS CARDS $78. per issue. Prepaid only. Just mail us your Business Card and Full Payment and we’ll take care of the rest. 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