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HOW TO REACH US - PHONE 860-442-8062 • FAX 860-443-4175 • EMAIL MIMI@[email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Therapist Dr. Ruth could be this year’s ‘RBG’ By Adrian Hennigan, Haaretz every reporter she met how she hopes to receive an the Ruth Bader Ginsburg of sex.” The Oscar-nominated documentary “RBG” He writes that the doc is at its best “as it introduces young Karola Early reviews of director Ryan White’s docu- Ruth Siegel, born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1928 and delivered to an mentaryAcademy –Award which nomination will receive for a her theatrical efforts. release orphanage in Switzerland as part of the Kindertransport at the age of Jewishproved woman the surprise looks set box to office follow hit suit. of 2018 in the before airing on Hulu later this year – suggest this 10.” United“Ask States,Dr. Ruth” and received a new filmits world about premiere another iconicat the could even be a possibility. Fienberg adds that White “has latched onto one photograph of a Sundance Film Festival in Utah earlier this year, with Writing in The Hollywood Reporter, Daniel spectacularly sad-eyed Young Dr. Ruth and used it as the basis for com- the 90-year-old sex therapist Ruth Westheimer (aka the “Goddess of Good Sex”) in attendance and telling positions Dr. Ruth Westheimer to be something like with excerpts from Dr. Ruth's diaries. Through those youthful German Fienberg notes that the film “ably and reasonably musings,pelling animated we experience sequences Ruth's that growing fill in the realization gaps in her that childhood she may neveralong Young Emissaries arrive August 28 DR. RUTH CONT. ON PG 3 High Tea with the author The Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut will host author Jane Gershon Weitzman in New London at the home of Debra and Steven Daren on August 25 at high tea from 4-6 pm. Weitzman was the executive vice president of Stuart Weitzman,

of the American shoe designer. LLC,Shoes the first have Vice come President to represent of Stuart much Weitzman more than Retail, just and our is maturity the wife - tion for the beauty and the art of the design. Jane put her heart and soulstatus--they into Art inspire& Sole, thefeelings volume of joy,of spectacular confidence, fantasy moxie, artand shoes apprecia from the Stuart Weitzman collection. The stunning 200-page volume show- cases the specially commissioned footwear that have drawn crowds to the windows of the Stuart Weitzman boutique on New York’s Madison Avenue and other venues. Tal Amar Roi Refaeli More information is available by contacting the Jewish Federation at [email protected] or 860-442-8062. Ladies, Tickets are available "Hello Eastern CT!! My name is Tal Amar and I Hey there! My name is Roi Refaeli and I’m from in advance at $36 per person with a copy of ART & SOLE included. See am going to be one of the new Young Emissaries for a city called Kfar-Saba which is located in the cen- ad on page 7 for details. 2019-20 in your community. ter of Israel. I’m 18 years old and I have one sister, I am the eldest child in my family. I have two Roni, who is 16 years old. I have a dog named Yuli, younger siblings, Shiri who is 16 years old and Itay who is the most beautiful King Charles Cavilier Irving Siegel, 96, passed away who is going to be 10 in October. My mom's name is Spaniel in the world. I just graduated from Herzog Dalit and my father's name is Edi. We live in Netanya High School that I attended for the last three years Editor’s Note: It is with much sadness that I share the news that and my sister also went there with me. one of the Jewish Federation’s long-time volunteers, Irving Siegel, has beautiful beaches with numerous promenades. I Now we get to the good part - about my parents. passed away earlier this week. For over 10 years, Irving helped pre- reallyon the love 8th floorthis place. of a big apartment building. Netanya My father’s name is Danny. He is 44 years old and pare this paper for mailing. He will be missed by all who knew him. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, May his memory be for a blessing.

CONT. ON PG 13 TAL AMAR is the Vice PresidentROI ofREFAELI a company CONT. name ON Zaifer. PG My13 Irving Siegel, 96, of New London passed away August 5, 2019 at the Lawrence & Me- morial Hospital in New London. Limited seats for Fiddler in Yiddish He was born July 7, 1923 in New Jersey There are still several seats available to see Fid- agenda. There are several restaurants within easy the son of the late Frank and Fannie (Lasky) dler on the Roof on the Federation’s deluxe motor walking distance of Stage 42 located at 422 West Siegel. He was predeceased by his wife, Es- coach which will depart on Sunday, August 18 from 42nd St. They include West Bank Café, 407 West ther Siegel. the parking lot of Temple Emanu-El, 29 Dayton Rd. 42nd St; Shez Josephine, 414 West 42nd St; Theatre For many years, Irving was employed as in Waterford. The coach will arrive at 9 AM at the Row Diner, 424 West 42nd; and At Nine Restaurant, a Quality Control Inspector with Grumman Temple to allow everyone plenty of time to choose 592 9th Ave. Aircraft. He was a faithful volunteer for the their seat and get comfortable. The coach will leave Jewish Federation of Eastern CT. for many years. promptly at 9:30 AM for New York City and Stage the iconic FIDDLER in Yiddish. For those not com- The curtain will rise at 3 PM and you will enjoy 42 on Broadway. If interested in going, please con- fortable with an all Yiddish musical, there will be Emanu-El, 29 Dayton Rd., Waterford, CT. Interment took place Aug. tact the Federation at [email protected] or call 860- supertitles in English and in Russian available. 9 inMemorial New Jersey. Services The Thomas were held L. Neilan on Thursday, & Sons Funeral 1 PM atHome, Temple 12 442-8062. Motor coach and orchestra seats are The motor coach will depart Stage 42 as soon as Ocean Avenue, New London is assisting the family. $118 and must be paid for in advance by check or possible following the conclusion of the show. The Donations in hismemeory may be made to the Jewish Federation credit card. Federation will provide bottled water and snack of Eastern Connecticut, 28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320. bags to ease your way home.

Upon arrival lunch will be the first item on the 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 Daroff named next CEO New chapter for Manischewitz By Marcy Oster, JTA By Joseph Berger, New York Times sherfest trade show and publishes KosherToday. For generations, the name Manischewitz was com, doubted that Kayco would raise prices exces- of Major American Jewish Organizations. practically synonymous with kosher foods and sively. William Daroff was named as CEO of the Conference of Presidents wine. “It’s a family business and they are sensitive to He will replace Malcolm Hoenlein, who has held the position of ex- the market,” Mr. Lubinsky said. “They’re very much ecutiveThe newsvice chairman was first forreported the last by 33 the years. JNS news website. its square-shaped, ripple-faced matzo and a shot or under the microscope because people have been moreNo of Passover the syrupy Seder Concord seemed grape authentic wine that without many raising that very question.” Both Kayco and Manischewitz declined to elab- NorthDaroff America. currently serves as senior vice president for public policy orate about the reasons for and the terms of the ac- andHoenlein, director 74,of the announced Washington office of the Jewish Federations of throughoutfind cloying the yet years nostalgic. that it And was itseven slogan referred — “Man,to on in February 2018 that he anoh episodeManischewitz” of “Mad — Men.” was broadcast so ubiquitously Mr. Lubinsky attributed the planned merger to would step aside. He will “For me, putting Manischewitz on the Seder table Manischewitz’squisition because decline the details as “the were old-time not final. Manisch- remain with Conference to is like using Yiddish slang in everyday conversation,” ewitz customer has passed on.” He called the ac- ensure a smooth transition, Samantha Corbin once wrote in an article for the quisition a “positive development” because “Kay- to be of counsel and work on web magazine Brokelyn. “It’s a celebration of cul- co’s strong management team will no doubt help agreed-upon projects, JNS tural Judaism, a Judaism that can be observant but grow the brand as it has done with so many other reported. liberated from religious gravitas.” brands.” The Conference is a co- But Manischewitz has undergone major shifts. Robust growth in the American Jewish commu- alition of more than 50 It sold its wine division to what is now Constella- nity, which numbers more than six million, is taking Jewish organizations from tion Brands in 1987. It has seen more and more of place among the ultra-Orthodox, which includes across the ideological spec- Hasidim, and the modern Orthodox. The former trum. The group’s purpose manufacturer of Kedem wines and distributor of group in particular has become more rigorous in is to provide consensus mostthe kosher other marketbrands goof kosherto its competitor wine, as well Kayco as a— bevy the its demands for kosher products, preferring those on hot-button issues and of foods. And standard American labels like Wise in approaching the Execu- Then this week Kayco, formally known as the tive Branch, and in doing so Kenover Marketing Corporation, announced that it certifiedUntil recently,by rabbis Manischewitzfrom its own tribes. relied mostlyKayco has on William Daroff, newly named CEO of had reached an understanding with the Manisch- satisfied that demand. - of the Israeli government in the Conference of Presidents of Major ewitz Company to acquire its panoply of products. nization. It puts its OU seal on 800,000 products powertends to at reflect the time. the positions American Jewish Organizations. Those include Manischewitz’s matzos, still the na- inthe 100 Orthodox countries, Union, including the largest brands certification like Hershey orga tion’s best-selling brand by far, as well as other chocolate bars, McCann’s Irish Oatmeal and Trader Candle Lighting for Eastern CT area foods, and beloved labels like Rokeach and Mother’s. The company’s portfolio will be trimmed down to its Menachem Genack, the chief executive of OU Ko- Friday, August 9 • 7:37 pm Season brand, known for sardines that are popular sher,Joe’s saidtuna pricefish. increases were not a given. “There’s Friday, August 16 • 7:27 pm with nonkosher consumers. still competition out there,” he said. “In matzo you Since by some estimates the two companies have Streit’s.” Friday, August 23 • 7:17 pm make up more than 50 percent of the kosher market, History makes others skeptical. In 1991, Manis- Friday, August 30 • 7:06 pm the announcement was seen in the kosher world as the equivalent of General Motors acquiring Ford. In matzo prices with Horowitz Margareten and Stre- theory, it could raise questions about whether Kay- chewitz was fined $1 million for fixing Passover co was becoming a monopoly and what that might Newark found that at a meeting at Ratner’s kosher mean for kosher food prices, already considerably dairyit’s over restaurant a five-year on period.the Lower A federal East Side, grand Manisch jury in- higher than those of nonkosher equivalents. National Award Winner of the Council of Jewish of Jewish Federations as the Outstand- Menachem Lubinsky, who runs the annual Ko- MANISCHEWITZ CONT. ON PAGE 13 ing Small Cities Jewish newspaper. Published every other Friday for the dissemination of Jewish news and views by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, 28 Channing Street, New London, CT 06320, 860-442-8062. Managing Editor...... 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Printing: The Gazette Press, Northhampton, MA Postmaster: Send address changes to Jewish Leader, 28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 3 DR. RUTH CONT. FROM PAGE 1 hear from her parents again, a formative trag- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 2:00 PM edy the documentary links to her adult desire for love and for physical contact.” An Afternoon with Out Magazine is equally enamored, reviewer good time, a deeply informative revelation, and Tre’vell Anderson calling the film “a stirring succeeded, and thrives, in spite of her past.” an all-encompassingThe review continues, reflection “The ofmark a woman of a great who documentary lies mostly in its subject. They need to be intriguing to mass audiences with a high level of relatability and endearing sensibili- ties. This is exactly what White has on his hands with Dr. Ruth: A compact, Holocaust-surviving grandmother with a thick German accent who’s unabashed about sex and sexuality.”

- nessWriting with shocksin Vulture, of pain. Rachel “In Handler one scene, says Wes the- film successfully balances moments of sweet Join us for a memorial museum in Jerusalem] and learns remarkable exactlytheimer where visits and Yad when Vashem her parents [the Holocaust perished afternoon with in the Holocaust,” she writes. “What emerges is the portrait of an incredible, brave woman with the world’s most a gigantic heart, a singular intellect, and the un- famous sex therapist, likely energy of 120 horses. As she herself puts Dr. Ruth Westheimer, as we launch the and make a dent in this world.’” it inSlug the Magazinefilm, ‘I have critic an Aliobligation Shimkus to alsolive singslarge Jewish Federation of the praises of both Dr. Ruth and the documenta- Eastern Connecticut - Annual Campaign. ing, humorous side of Dr. Ruth with some of Dr. Ruth will thery. The darker film elements balances of “the her lighthearted, past in a way charm that is captivating and entertaining,” Shimkus writes. advise the “Through learning about Dr. Ruth, there was a Garde audience lot that involved learning also about the history and answer of the Holocaust, feminism, and how American questions on culture ultimately embraced sexuality as put forth by Dr. Ruth.” issues concerning Director White told The Hollywood Reporter love, sex, and health, in that Westheimer’s life “is like a Forrest Gump- no-nonsense and non- style story. She’s intersected with so many im- judgmental terms, all portant parts of world history that I don’t know if there’s a living person that has such a remark- with a good dose of fun. able story.” Early reviews have also been complimentary about the decision to literally illustrate Wes- presented by theimer’s childhood via animated sequences. White explained to the Hollywood Reporter that he always wanted Dr. Ruth’s “childhood use B-roll of train stations and footage from the Holocaustto be a big topart tell of these the film, harrowing but I didn’t tales. want I was to theobsessed real ones, with since[her] Ieyes, wanted and all making the animation sure the animated version of [her] eyes looked just like - terto be so seen many through years of[them].” turning down requests to And Dr. Ruth herself told Vanity Fair why, af- lented. “There is an obligation by me to stand up andbe the be subjectcounted of for a documentary, some of the things she finally that arere happening today,” she told the magazine. “Even though I don’t do politics, I’m very upset about what’s happening with children being separat- ed from their parents, because that’s my story. ext.1 • www.gardearts.org But I also said yes because I need to combat the 860.444.7373 DR. RUTH CONT. ON PG 13 325 STATE STREET • NEW LONDON, CT 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 Gallery hosts month of peace, remembrance brance, Hope is free and open to the public. Westerly-Pawcatuck is proud to be counted as an International City During September visitors are Senior Offerings of thosePeace. who In September, fought, died The and Artists survived Cooperative WWII. The Gallery events of are Westerly, collec- Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- (ACGOW) will host several events, in celebration of Peace and in honor Labyrinth installed in the Gallery. ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be September 1 marks the 80th commemoration of the beginning of Theinvited Labyrinth to walk the is modeled Path of Peace after made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is tivelyWWII, called an event “Peace, that Remembrance, changed the worldHope.” and, the memory of which, the ancient labyrinth in Chartres, not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the remains a stark reminder of the fragile nature of peace and freedom. France. following business day. All are invited to the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (The The Westerly Library will Westerly Train Station) to workshops on Fall Fling - Monday, Sept. 9 September 1 and Septem- be participating in “Peace, Re- - ber 21 (International Day of Peace) from 11 AM-1 PM in which the membrance, Hope” with two piro Endowment Fund is scheduled for Monday, September 9 at movie nights, September 5 and TempleOur kickoffEmanu-El luncheon at 29 Dayton sponsored Road, by Waterford The Martin at 12:30and MildredPM. There Sha During the month of September, the gallery members and visitors 19. (Times and titles are to be an- willpublic endeavor will participate to make in 1000 making peace Peace cranes Cranes as a and wish Peace for worldFlags. peace. nounced) welcome to attend this luncheon as our guests. Just please remem- - On September 24 at 7 PM, berwill beto wonderfulmake a reservation entertainment by Monday, and an incredible August 26, dairy so buffet.that we Allpre are- Savoy Bookshop & Café will pare enough food. Transportation will be provided from Beth Jacob CranesThe project will become reflects anthe installation Japanese traditionexhibit in which the Gallery. holds that whoev present a World War II historical er makes 1000 cranes will have their wish granted. The 1000 Peace- from Beth Jacob. - R. Benn and Beatriz Williams, as to Temple Emanu-El by minivan. Please let us know if you need a ride tom. Concurrently, the public is also invited to make peace flags, a tradi fiction discussion featuring James First KHL of the Season -- Monday, Sept. 16 tion that finds its roots in the 2000-year-old Tibetan Prayer Flag cus Hope” series hosted by the Art- and participants are asked to make one for the gallery and one to take istspart Cooperative of the “Peace, Gallery Remembrance, of West- - home. Supplies These workshops and instructions are free will and be open available to the forpublic. cranes and flags erly throughout September. Benn dateOur everyone, first Kosher reservations Hot Lunch are willalways be required Monday, Septemberby 10:00 AM 16, the at Within the Gallery, artist and adjunct members will present a is the author of When Hell Struck ThursdayTemple Emanu-El, prior to at the 12:30 luncheon PM. To (Sept make 12). sure There that weis a can suggested accommo do- Twelve, the latest in his Billy month’s events. Ten awards of $100 each will be presented based on Boyle mystery series, and Beatriz special Peace-themed show with works createdviewers’ specifically choice. forAll theare Williams is the bestselling au- nationRemaining of $3.00 Shows per person. for Please2019 let us know if you need a ride. Wednesday, October 23, 2019, “Billy Elliot” at Goodspeed. invited to visit the Gal- thor of many books, including the Young Billy Elliot is pulled between his family’s coalmining roots and lery from September World War II-era historical nov- his newly discovered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or 4 to September 15 and els The Golden Hour and Along the ballet shoes? In the hardscrabble world of a changing England, reach- vote for their favorite Infinite Sea. This event is free and ing high becomes a leap of faith. piece. Awards are made open to the public. Following your dream – and overcoming obstacles – has never possible through the For more information on in- been more electric than in the 10-time Tony winning Broadway phe- generosity of Gallery ternational cities of peace vis- nomenon with songs by the legendary Elton John. Celebrate the idea it: http://www.internationalci- of being yourself in the Goodspeed premiere of this powerful dance- A special afternoon tiesofpeace.org 5 TICKETS STILL ofPatron remembrance Frank Thacker. is planned for Septem- Flags visit: http://thepeaceflag- filled story! Cost $64/$67. Lunch on your own. For information on Prayer ber 15 from 1-5 PM. Guests will include poets reading original po- project.org/ WhenAVAILABLE. & How to reach Beth etry, live music, and Alice Eichenbaum, who will share memories of her husband Ray Eichenbaum, a Holocaust survivor. Cranes visit: http://1000cranes. - Events that day will conclude with the lighting of a special Me- com For information on Peace vationsPlease or call questions Beth at regarding860-444-6333, senior Monday services. and We Tuesday MUST callfrom in 9:00 our norah created by the Gallery artist Sandy Web. Rabbi Ethan Adler the For information on walking mealAM to counts 4:30 PM the and week Thursdays before the from luncheon 9:00 AM by to 10:00 2:00 AM PM onfor Thursday, all reser Religious leader of Congregations Beth David a labyrinth visit: http//www. pray the Kaddish for the 6 million Jewish lives and the 80 million lives peacelabyrinth.org the KHL to ensure your spot and enough food. world-wide lost in WWII. A Tree of Life created andby ACGOW Sharah artist Zedek, Robin will so PLEASE make your reservation by the Thursday morning prior to Halpern Ruder will be on display and the public is invited add to it Ben Cooper presented Legion of Honor the names of anyone they wish to remember. The Congregation Sharah On Tuesday, July 30 in the Judicia- - ry Room of the State Capitol building in Hartford, six Connecticut WWII Zedek will supply refreshments. The afternoon of Peace, Remem Remember to send in your subscription veterans who served in France were honored by the French government with the Legion of Honor medal. Ben Cooper was one of those six veter- ans. Shari Cantor, the Mayor of West Hartford spoke of Ben and Henny Simon’s impact on her son and their Since 1919 Southeastern Connecticut’s Oldest and Most Respected Jewelers visits to high schools in the region. Diamonds


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Saturday 10:00-4:00 and a personalized citation. during medal presentation ceremony on July 30. THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 5 for her sermons.” Rabbi Hirsch staggers backwards as if he’d been “Mom wrote your sermons?” punched in the gut. Then suddenly he advances, By Rabbi Hirsch nods. “And worked two jobs while I his hand raised to strike his son’s cheek. But unlike studied for the rabbinate.” “Still, you’re not responsible for her plane crash,” Artie Samuel says. father’shis childhood arm inyears, a vice-like Samuel grip. is ready. The He elder wards Hirsch off Rabbi Hirsch takes a deep breath and turns to his strugglesthe blow withto free a sweephimself of to his no fist avail, and his clutches son’s face his son. “God has punished me.” a mask despite the roiling emotions surging in his Dean “Why is everything about you?” Samuel says. mind. Rabbi Hirsch frowns. “Why’d you turn your back “I’ll never let you strike me again,” Samuel says Prodigal Son part 4 on us, Samuel? You were such an obedient child.” in a low voice, his lower teeth bared. Samuel’s right eye twitches; his hands ball into Rabbi Hirsch’s eyes bulge. His face reddens. Continued from last issue… “What kind of God lets Mom die in a meaningless plane crash?” outside the synagogue on the day of Yom Kippur. He lips. Samuel says. a fist. He pictures himself at age twelve playing tag “You’reSamuel hurting releases me,” his he grip, says but finally, the oldspittle man on pulls his Rabbi Hirsch nods, his hands tremble. “Exactly.” He turns away hard to free himself at that moment, and tumbles from his son, lies down on Samuel’s bed. Then he turns his body to- endreplays to all his debate. father’s harsh words, and his own defiant backwards, wards the wall, and buries his head in his hands, great sobs wrack- reply,“You until were finally the his worst father’s father,” ferocious Samuel slap spits.put an I “Watch out,” Samuel yells, but his concern is use- ing his body, as Samuel stands by helpless. couldn’t wait to leave home.” less. His father falls, striking the back of his head on Samuel watches his father weep. The impulse to comfort grows, but Rabbi Hirsch is screaming now, expletives ex- the corner of Samuel’s desk. Samuel can’t bring himself to touch his father, so he merely waits in ploding from his lips. “I should have sat Shiva the - silence. day you left.” ure. But there is no reply, and when Samuel shakes “Dad?” Samuel says to Rabbi Hirsch’s prone fig After some time, the sobs cease. Rabbi Hirsch sits up in the bed, his “I wish it was you on that plane instead of Mom,” his father’s body, there is no response. eyes bleary, his beard damp. He averts his gaze, ashamed to have lost Samuel says. To be continued. . . control in front of his son. “I’m such a failure,” he mutters. Samuel stares, wide-eyed. He swallows to relieve the lump in his throat. Thoughts whirl. I’ve never seen him so..so…vulnerable. Fascinating tour of NYC synagogue The animosity Samuel has born for so many years recedes. He never knew existed at KehilaKedosha Janina Syn- cringes at his father’s humbled state, the despair palpable. In Samuel’s Group’s daytrip to Kehila Kedosha Janina Syna- agogue and Museum. We will depart from Water- teenage years he’d never seen his parents exchange a loving word, so goguePlease and join museum Temple on Emanu-El the Lower Adult East Study Side. ford promptly at 8:00 am and leave the museum the depth of his father’s grief seems surprising. If only he’d focused on Discover the history and culture of this 2,300+ for our return trip in the late afternoon. Accom- his family instead of the congregation. year-old stream of Jewish diaspora at the only Ro- panied adolescents are welcome!! The guided “I’m a hypocrite,” the rabbi says, his face still in his hands. He longs maniote synagogue in the western hemisphere. synagogue & museum visit is $18; we’ll each pay to take Samuel in his arms, to somehow turn back time and make at the synagogue. We’re still working on options amends. He pictures the last argument he had with his wife, just before About our visit to Kehila Kedosha Janina The Temple Emanu-El Adult Education Study for round-trip transport to NYC. The transporta- they parted, the words like acid reverberating in his mind. Tortured by Group study tour is open to tion mode (and cost) will be additional and de- the memory his breathing quickens, his gaze unfocused as he replays Sunday August 25 all members of the eastern Connecticut Jewish pendent on the number of enrollees. As we’re every word of their confrontation. “She was leaving me,” he says, “and community. It will consist of a private 3-hour tour I cursed her. Do you understand? Me, a man of God. A trip for Hadas- of the synagogue sanctuary, museum, Holocaust soon as possible sah was my excuse to the congregation. She was moving in with her memorial, library and gift shop and we will view limitedE-mail to your 40 participants, reservation PLEASE, to barrysfeldman@ register as sister in San Francisco. The woman who devoted 40 years to me, and gmail.com no later than 5:00pm Friday, August I wished her…” Jews. It will also include a traditional Greek-Jewish koshera documentary lunch at film the tellingsynagogue the story with of Greek Romaniote salad, Rabbi Hirsch wipes his eyes with the back of his hand. “Time and dolmades (yaprakes), bourekas, koulou- 16, so we may finalize arrangements. againSamuel’s I put my hands own fly career to the over sides hers. of his Never face. let Dead? her work. Took credit ria, seasonal fruit, and traditional Greek Music, at no extra cost above the $18 tour fee if we have over 20 participants. The experience will be personally led by Museum Director Marcia Haddad -

Ikonomopoulos and/or Holocaust survi Memorialvor Sol Kofinas. to Greek The Jews Museum in America, includes and a extensivelibrary, an resources art gallery, about the firstthe Romaniote Holocaust experience. The museum visit includes the world’s largest collection of Alephs, the Romaniotes’ distinctive hand-painted

Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners - tweenbirth certificates. the Romaniotes and the Sephardim andWe’ll see traditional learn about Romaniote the differences costumes be from Ioannina. The museum’s restored lower level includes the Dr. Ada Finif- terz’s Communal Room and Education Center modeled after a traditional Greek Cafe. We’ll also have a chance to visit the gift shop which features the largest con- centrated collection of material on Greek Come in! We’d like to meet you! Jewish history and culture. 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY Join us to learn about a people you 6 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 Senate bill considers Israeli/ U.S. cybersecurity center By Jackson Richman, be a growing threat, and we must address it im- ewish News Syndicate mediately. By collaborating with our allies, we can U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen (D- better strengthen our cybersecurity defenses,” said Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Rosen. “This bipartisan legislation would help us introduced Tuesday a bill to re- take much-needed steps towards establishing a quire the U.S. State Department joint cybersecurity research center with Israel, our closest ally in the Middle East and a major hub for of establishing a joint U.S.-Israel new and emerging cybersecurity technologies.” cybersecurityto investigate center. potential benefits “As chairman of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee Were the center to be estab- of the Senate Armed Services Committee, improving lished, it would be to leverage the - expertise of institutions of higher ties has been a top priority of mine,” said Rounds. education, the private sector and our nation’s defensive and offensive cyber capabili- government entities in both coun- ing with this close ally on a cybersecurity center of tries in the areas of cybersecurity excellence,“Israel is a whereworld leaderexperts in can cybersecurity. share best practicesPartner and protecting critical infrastruc- and other critical information, can help us bolster ture. A similar joint center of ex- the cyber capabilities of both nations.” cellence already exists for energy Similar bipartisan legislation was introduced in and water technology. the U.S. House of Representatives in May by Reps. The bill would give the State David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), Ran- Department one year after en- dy Weber (R-Texas), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D- Jerry Fischer presented with Carl Weiss Award actment to report to Congress, Fla.) and Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.). which would be left to act upon It would leverage the expertise of institutions of Rotarian Jerry Fischer (r) was presented with the New London Rotary Club’s 2019 Carl it, a spokesperson for Rosen told higher education, the private sector and government Weiss Award in recognition and gratitude for his leadership, passion, and deep commit- JNS. entities in both countries in the areas of cybersecu- ment as chair of the NLRC’s Centennial Project - the newly dedicated Rotary Pavilion at Ocean Beach Park. Alex Marku, 2018 Carl Weiss Award recipient, presented the award. “Cybersecurity continues to rity and protecting critical infrastructure. #ServiceAboveSelf. Leonard Cohen’s Community unites to celebrate Schneerson By Tzipporah Protas personal encounter, when the Rebbe invited him mixologist? “A righteous person when counterculture. They each were sparked on a jour- as a small child during a farbrengen (gathering) he passes away is to be found neyBuffalo, which, aidedamidst by spiritual campus’s seekersRabbi Nosson and radical Goura - hippy to lead the crowd in a rousing melody, remarking By Gabe Friedman, JTA in all worlds [including this ry, ultimately led them to the Lubavitcher Rebbe in the Rebbe then implanted the seeds of his future Leonard Cohen was many world] even more than dur- an encounter that transformed their lives and whose Jewish leadership, the ability to do what he does as things: musician, poet, novelist ing his lifetime.” (Zohar) impact continues to unfold. With truth, tenderness a Chabad emissary today. When asked about the July 15 at Congregation Aha- and timeless wisdom, the Rebbe opened their eyes melody, the Rabbi again joyously broke out into The Jewish Museum in New vath Chesed located in New Lon- to the meaning of being Jewish, of having a relation- “Napoleon’s March.” York— mixologist? City is serving a cocktail cre- don set the scene for the local ship with G-d; and he equipped them with the faith, The Rebbe reawakened the essential Jewish ated by Cohen. He called it the Jewish comm-UNITY to honor tenacity and direction enabling them to later over- Red Needle, since it’s red and he the dynamic and undying legacy come adversity. Today, all three men have raised the blueprint of Torah and Mitzvot that reveal the came up with the mixture while of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi families who are dedicated to carrying on the torch hiddenpride. We light are of empowered G-dliness in to the fulfill universe, and transmit revolu- in Needles, California, in 1975. Menachem M. Schneerson of of their Judaism. By sharing their stories of discov- tionizing it to be one of true peace, goodness and The drink consists of tequila, righteous memory, and the 25th ery and return, they inspire yet others to reconnect holiness climaxing in the Messianic Era. It begins cranberry juice, lemon and ice. anniversary of his passing - only - with individually recognizing the ever-pure, radiant The museum, on New York’s physical; indeed, his presence nite - and to live in sync with it. soul we’re invested with by G-d. Let’s be inspired Upper East Side, is currently was livingly tangible. All in the with who they truly are inside - a spark of the Infi- to strengthen our resolve to increase light within showing an exhibit on Cohen room had somehow been touched tions. Upon request, Rabbi Sternberg shared a and beyond ourselves, however we can. through Sept. 8. “Leonard Cohen: - The floor was opened for comments and ques A Crack in Everything” features forts to lovingly reach and con- “large-scale, immersive works by nectby the every Rebbe’s single influence, Jew, explained and ef artists who have been inspired by Energy Saving Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg, co- Cohen, a video projection show- director of Chabad of Eastern casing Cohen’s own drawings, Windows & Doors! and a multimedia gallery where Order Factory Direct! chicken, fruited rice, roasted veg- visitors can listen to covers of Co- etablesConnecticut. and fresh A buffet salads, wasof savory en- Vinyl Replacement & hen’s songs by musicians such as joyed by all. Nourishment for the Feist and The National with Suf- New Construction Windows body complemented food for the jan Stevens.” soul, as Rabbi Sternberg opened Storm Windows & Commercial Aluminum The cocktail is on sale every the evening with blessings and Thursday in August. Professional Installation Available proceeded to screen the featured Cohen, whose hits include Railings & Fences of Many Styles “Suzanne”and “Hallelujah,” by Bentzi Avtzon, a production of passed away in 2016 at age 82. Yuvlafilm, titled, Media. The Time in Between 860.848.9258 • www.alltimemfg.com It documents the stories of Remember to send in three men, through their own eyes. They all were student con- Since 1946 your subscription temporaries at the University of THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 7 Host families needed for Tal and Roi By Marcia Reinhard, JFEC Assistant Director Wednesday, August 28. I have been in touch with Our new Young Emissaries for 2019-20, Roi Re- both Emissaries and their families and they are faeli and Tal Amar (a boy and a girl), will be arriving both incredibly warm and engaging. at Camp Laurelwood on Sunday, August 25 for their Host families would preferably have children at four-day orientation and will arrive in our communi- home anywhere in age from toddler to teen. A sepa- ty on Wednesday, August 28. Both Tal and Roi are ex- rate bedroom is required for the Young Emissaries cited to be arriving in the next few weeks. Soon they to have their own living space. Bathrooms can be will have their Facebook page and Instagram pages set up for you to see. Along with that, their video will at home, we will begin opening the door for empty be done in a few weeks. nesters;shared. If however, we do not a findfamily host with families young with children children or One of the key aspects of the Young Emissary program in our community is our host families. Let’s into the community. face it, without host families, where would our Young teensFor is an the experience ideal first you family and to your help family them will integrate never Emissaries stay and where would our program be? forget (ask any past host family) and relationships Much of the success of the program comes from the that will last well beyond four and a half months, love and support these young people get from their you can begin to build a living bridge by contacting American families and the feeling that they really do me today at 860-442-8062, 860-235-4719, or mre- have family here. [email protected]. (Note: New email address.) I look Ideally, we look for four host families – two for forward to hearing from you. This is an opportunity not to be missed. host when Tal and Roi arrive in our community on each emissary. The first families would begin to Cteen summer camp By Rabbi Aizik Schwei Operation Cool Down Twenty-six (26) air conditioners were given to a JewishMonday, environment July 1, turned and out atmosphere. to be a beautiful sunny day. Perfect camp people ranging in age from under 17 to over 60 liv- weather! All five teens came eager to have an awesome experience, in- ing in New London, Norwich, Groton, Montville, and always15 degrees a problem.” higher than my neighbors on the first lege, we had a game of soccer in our camp gym, led by our very own Waterford by the Jewish Federation’s Operation Cool floor.The I have Federation COPD and would breathing like to inthank hot humidlocal retail- air is soccerAfter champion putting on Noam Tefillin Sokolovsky and a refreshing from East swim Lyme. at Connecticut After a quick Col ers Lowe’s Home Improvement of Waterford and lunch, we headed out to the bowling alley in Groton for a few games. six weeks to give out these 5000-BTU ACs to people Walmart of Groton. Their generosity of providing Our day ended with a good game of basketball. withDown medical program. conditions It took the impacted Federation adversely staff just by hotover On Tuesday we found ourselves driving for our grand trip to Six weather and who did not have enough money in knew about Operation Cool Down allowed us to Flags of New England. When we arrived there, judging by the crowded stretcha significant our dollars. discount and free delivery once they entrance, it seemed like there would be long lines to get on the rides. One recipient told Beth Hubbert, JFEC Case Man- - Thankfully our predictions proved to be incorrect, and we were able ager,their budgets that “You to savedafford my one. life. I live on the second uals in the community who helped the Federation to go on all the big rides and rollercoasters (some of them more than fundAnd this finally, program. thank you to businesses and individ once) without too much wait time. On Wednesday we went swimming again at Connecticut floor of a duplex and the temperatures are always College. After swimming we went to an archery range in Co- IF OUR SHOES lumbia to practice our archery skills. Coming back to camp, we examined the inside of a Mezu- zah, which we had spent some time learning about the past COULD TALK few days. Our day ended with a tennis championship at the tennis courts on Montauk Avenue. . . . and Where They Took Us For more information about CTeen, please contact Rabbi Aizik Schwei 860.772.4478, or email cteeneasternct@ Ladies, please join us for High Tea gmail.com. and an inspiring look into the world of shoe mogul and philanthropist JANE WEITZMAN 20% OFF Sunday, August 25, 2019 WITH THIS AD 4-6 PM | New London Tickets ~ $36 Includes complimentary book, ART & SOLE ALL PRINTING SERVICES SEATING IS LIMITED | RSVP IS REQUIRED BY 8/19 Presented by the COPY CATS Jewish Federation of Eastern CT 458 Williams St., New London • 442-8424 • www/ copycatsnl.com Please contact [email protected] or 860.442.8062 to RSVP and purchase your tickets in advance. 8 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019

BuildingBy Tammy Kaye, Coordinator Social Justice Foundation Encountering Differences With racial issues occurring in local schools and in schools across the nation, educators are looking for ways to start discussions about race. What began as a small pilot project to address racial prejudices locally, has now developed into a fully developed program encompassing several area high schools. JFEC’s Encountering Differences program connects high school students with African American mentors living in Southeastern Connecticut. Through a series of programming, the students learned the personal history of these African American families and their experiences relating to race. Topics included segre- gation, the migration North, civil rights, and systemic racism. In addition to looking back at history, they also explored current manifestations of racism. Program meetings occurred in small groups, creat- Program participants on the stage of the Apollo Theater during their field trip to Harlem ing opportunities for students to increase knowledge, enable understanding and develop personal con- story. The students presented their projects at a culmi- tion department created centerpieces showcasing the nections. The program strives to help students draw nating program at Old Saybrook High School (OSHS) program mentors. Two of the participating seniors lessons from current and past events, break down which was attended by program participants, parents, were so moved by their experience that they chose racial barriers, and confront hatred and prejudice. teachers, program mentors, and community members. to conduct further research and made the program With many of the program meetings occurring in the Throughout the program, the students were challenged a springboard for their Capstone project, presenting homes of the African American mentors, this was the to think about how they can promote change and ad- their insights to several OSHS classes. first time many of these students visited an African vocacy in their school and greater communities as well The students, teachers, program mentors, and vol- American home, an avenue which affords additional as examine their own responsibilities in creating a just unteers took a day trip to Harlem where they were possibilities to cross barriers. society. This year’s student presentations focused on immersed in historical and cultural experiences. This East Lyme High School l hosted this year’s open- learning from history which opens the door to the best year’s group of 40 people was the largest of any En- ing program which featured John McKnight, Dean of ways forward, finding strength in embracing differences countering program field trip. We had a special tour Institutional Equity and Inclusion at Connecticut Col- which makes us stronger together, deepening human of the Apollo Theater from Mr. Apollo himself, Billy lege, who presented A History of Anti-Black Racism in connections, and working to change legislation as well Mitchell, who as a boy began working running er- the US. He highlighted key historical background sur- as mindsets. To quote one of the students, “the program rands for music legends who would eventually be- rounding slavery, the Civil War, the Great Migration, gave us words to say and the voice to speak it.” come his mentors and challenge him to achieve. He the Civil Rights Movement, the War on Drugs, and Dean McKnight also addressed the students at the had many poignant messages for the students. The Black Lives Matter. He also facilitated interactive dis- culminating program, discussing the transformation of group also toured the Canaan Baptist Church of Christ cussions, enabling the students to examine their own racism from de jure to de facto. He led the students in where Martin Luther King and other prominent lead- perceptions and views surrounding race. Tammy Kaye, an activity utilizing photos and data from our current ers spread their messages of unity. A museum edu- Program Coordinator, gave the students a program environment, breaking the students up in small groups cator from the Museum of the City of New York led overview, outlining goals, milestones, and structure as to discuss whether these points indicated a step forward the group through their Activist New York exhibit, well as instruction for conducting oral interviews. or a step back in achieving racial equality. The groups exploring social activism and political and civil rights. Students create and present projects highlight- then presented their thoughts to the larger group. An authentic soul food buffet lunch afforded the stu- ing the most impactful insights from their program There was tremendous enthusiasm and support dents an opportunity to try everything from collard experience and highlights of their mentor’s family for the culminating program from the OSHS students greens and fried chicken to ox tail and plantains. The and administra- day concluded at the site of the former Audubon Ball- tion and the pro- room where Malcolm X was shot. As a boy growing up gram truly became in Washington Heights, on the edge of Harlem, JFEC a school wide effort. Exec. Director, Jerry Fischer, described biking past the A thoughtful student ballroom on the day of the assassination, as the police designed display were arriving. He recounted that there was a distinct welcomed attend- color line which was Broadway. He described some ees. The quote they of the African American friends he made through a chose, "We are each music course at his integrated elementary school and unique and beauti- the difficulties in forming warm friendships. ful, but together we East Lyme High School, Fishers Island School, Le- are a masterpiece" dyard High School, and Old Saybrook High School encapsulated the participated in this year’s program. Fishers Island program goals. Stu- School, Ledyard High School and Old Saybrook High dents in the culinary School were all new to this program as we continue to program prepared reach a wider audience. a soul food lunch Program volunteers working with students in- for everyone to en- cluded Atty. Lonnie Braxton, Prof. David Canton, Rev. joy, designing and Florence Clarke, and Donetta Hodge of Sonalysts. planning the menu Through the generous support of the Frank Loomis Ledyard High School students share their inspirations behind gifts they handcrafted and de- themselves. The Palmer Fund, JFEC will continue the program for the signed for their program mentor technology educa- 2019/2020 school year. THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 9

AmazingBy Hannah Linder Trip to The Promisedenjoyed playing with stickers, Land taking pictures, walk- On June 20, I departed from New York on El Al air- ing around, eating cherries, and the cutest thing of all, lines to Tel Aviv, Israel. This was my first trip out of blowing kisses. I already miss him. the country, and I was psyched it was to Israel. After Something very sentimental to me while visiting Is- waiting for my luggage and meeting my group upon rael was the Western Wall. Writing a personal letter to landing, we proceeded to board a big coach bus. Little G-d and putting it into the wall meant so much to me. did I know this bus would be my second home during When I touched the wall, I felt a spark of connection a life-changing journey that had just begun. between myself and G-d. It is unexplainable. I felt so My trip was through BBYO Passport, a collection special knowing that all around the world Jews in syn- of programs run by BBYO in the summer that takes agogues were facing toward me and this holy place. Jewish teens across the world. I traveled with approxi- A fun treat was shopping at the shuks. Israel was the mately 40 other teens in my age group who were also first place I’ve ever traveled to where it is acceptable from the United States. We toured all of Israel from to negotiate prices and haggle for a real bargain. north to south. When you travel to Israel, planting a tree is some- Our days were jam-packed with non-stop activi- thing that almost everyone does because 1,500 years ties. I experienced Middle Eastern culture, which was ago, Israel was just desert. Over time, people have far different than that of Southeastern Connecticut. I made the effort to make the Promised Land livable tasted new foods like Falafel, Shakshuka, salad, and by foresting the land. I planted a tree in the Golan shizzle. I experienced over 100-degree temperatures Heights and dedicated it to my grandfather, Herbert in the desert sun, used foreign currency, slept in Kib- Linder. As many of you may know, for over 50 years butz style communities, and listened to the language he was a leader in the Jewish community. I miss him of the Jewish people. so much and he was loved by many. With this tree, his There are many highlights from my trip, a few of memory lives on. I hope it grows tall and helps many which I’d like to share with you all. One such story in- people just like my grandfather did. One day I hope to cludes hiking Masada. To those unfamiliar, Masada is visit it. I love you, Grandpa, and miss you every day. My friends and I playing with Shamuun a mountain in Israel where the first Jewish-Roman war I would like to thank all of my Jewish educators was held. The Jewish people climbed this mountain to way down. Even with the tiredness of the hike, the view who taught me about Israel. I was well prepared to escape the Romans. Little did they know, the Romans from the top made it all worth it. embrace the Promised Land. I’d also like to offer my had surrounded them, cutting off all supplies from Another highlight was visiting the Dead Sea. It was sincerest gratitude to my special benefactor and to the the Jewish army. This war is symbolically important as so much fun putting mud all over my body and letting congregations who sponsored me financially. Lastly, it demonstrates the determination and heroism of the it dry. When I got into the Dead Sea it was surprisingly I’d like to thank my family for supporting me day by Jewish people who worked hard to try to survive one warm. I was shocked that I was able to float without day during my two weeks in Israel, and never doubted of their worst genocides, and it serves as an inspira- needing to tread water. Although I got some salt in my me in my travels across the world. tion to many Israeli soldiers today. mouth at the end, at least my skin felt as smooth as a If you or your teen is interested in a BBYO summer The night before hiking, I was fortunate enough baby’s bottom! program, you can find out more information by con- to sleep in a Bedouin tent with my close friends I met Another unique adventure I experienced was my first tacting me by email at [email protected] or along the way. We woke up at 4:00 a.m. to arrive on ever Jeep tour. My friends and I rode through the hills by checking out @yachadBBYO on Instagram, a page the top of Masada at sunrise. It was a 20-minute hike and lookouts in a white, nine-seater Jeep, getting to see I now have the honor of running. I’ll keep in touch with up and an hour and a half hike down. Why? Our group jaw-dropping views of the Golan Heights. The ride was the community via my articles throughout the coming took a more direct path up and the Snake Path on the almost like a rollercoaster, but even more thrilling. year. Shalom! One thing that I believe everyone gets to do when they go to Israel, if nothing else...is RIDE A CAMEL! I didn’t realize that camels got up by their back legs first. Sitting on the first hump of my camel and walking around Eilat was unforgettable. Through all the amaze- ment in such a short time, I was lucky to not to fall off the animal. I believe everyone needs to ride a camel – it changes you for the better. When I signed up for the trip, I was told that we would have the opportunity to engage in community service. One experience that I will always cherish was when I went to the organization Save a Child’s Heart in Holon, Israel. Save a Child’s Heart is a group that works with chil- dren from developing countries with heart conditions. This organization finds children whose families cannot afford heart treatment and pays for them to be treat- ed at this facility in Israel. After the child gets healthier and starts making progress, they are sent back home. A child who is involved in this organization when they are young can return for further treatment past the age of 18 if they become ill again. Through volunteering there, I was able to spend time with the children and have fun with them. One child in particular drew my attention. His name was Shamuun and he was two years old. He’s from Zanzibar and we Floating in the Dead Sea with mud on my face The sunrise at the top of Masada 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 Israelis work toward Zika prevention Realtor Corner By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c Vacant Properties A new Tel Aviv University By Geoff Hausmann - It is not uncommon for sellers to move on prior - tion.study identified genes that pro arise with the vacant property. tectThe cells research, from Zika led viral by Dr. infec Ella to puttingThere are their many home things on the that market. need toProblems be considered can when you a sell H. Sklan of TAU’s Sackler School vacant property. This list is in no special order: of Medicine, was published in

As you vacate your property, you are now able to see all the step toward the development of a marks on the walls that were hidden behind the furniture or the Journal of Virology and is one • infections. walls painted. treatment for Zika and other viral Youpictures. should Vacant consider properties removing should carpets. always It is havebetter the to interiorremove more than 60 million people, to the platform under the carpets. Replacing the carpets will mostlyThe in Zika South virus America. has affected It has • potentially devastating conse- Image by Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock.com quences for pregnant women due to the over-expression of some protective genes.” Thenever popular satisfy questionevery buyer I always as some receive will wantis what a specific is under color the and their unborn children. There Next-generation sequencing and bioinformatic analysis helped of carpet while other buyers will want hard wood floors. Sklan’s lab identify genes that enabled survival, especially one called treatment for the virus. IFI6 already known for its role vis-à-vis other viruses. Utilitiescarpets. –The Keeping best thething utilities to do on is isoffer a big question.a credit at No closing one likes for is currently no vaccine or specific tothe enter flooring. a cold home, but you should worry about burst pipes by protecting cells from infection and by preventing cell death,” Sklan • causing damage. As the colder months hit, it is recommended The Israeli study used CRISPR- reported.“IFI6 showed high levels of protection against the Zika virus both to have the home winterized. niqueactivation, that enables a modification the expression of the With Dr. Nabila Jabrane-Ferrat of the French National Center for Landscaping – This is an area where many people forget about. CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tech DNA locations. - • grass and over-grown bushes makes the buyer wonder what of specific genes in their original tionScientific indicated Research, they might Sklan playmoved a protective the study roleof the in identified this tissue genes as well. into elseThe firstis not thing maintained buyers consider in the home. is the curb appeal. Having uncut used to identify genes protect- Zika-infected human placenta tissue following infection, and the reac Staging – Buyers have a hard time visioning their furniture in ing “CRISPRagainst viral activation infection,” can Sklan be the next goal toward potentially developing a novel antiviral therapy your home. Talk to local furniture stores and they may help said. “We used this adapted sys- Understanding the mechanism of how IF16 protects against Zika is • you out while they get to advertise in your home. tem to activate every gene in the Research for the study was conducted by Dr. Anna Dukhovny of Security – In today’s world, you may need the assistance of genome in cultured cells. We then TAU’sto fight Sackler the Zika School virus or of related Medicine, infections, and bioinformatics Sklan said. analysis con- your neighbors, friends, or relatives. I have witnessed people - • breaking into vacant homes just to have a roof over their rus. While most cells die follow- head. inginfected the infection,the cells with some the survived Zika vi Jung’sducted lab by at Kevin the University Lamkiewicz of Southern of Friedrich California. Schiller University. Part of the study was conducted during Dr. Sklan’s sabbatical in Prof. Jae

• price.Pricing Consider – Buyers having first thought a family when member they or see a frienda vacant temporally property Anti-Semitic graffiti at Minneapolis school moveis that into the theseller property. is desperate to sell so they can offer a lower By Marcy Oster, JTA swastika and the words “Kikes must die!” - school in Minneapolis, the 17th incident reported by noon, according to local reports. an additional level of stress. The interesting fact is that I have been theAnti-Semitic Jewish community graffiti sowas far painted this year. on the door of a OnThe Friday, graffiti students was painted of the over school on Thursday created afterchalk successfulSelling aselling home vacantis difficult homes and as dealing it appeals with to a avacant person home who just needs adds to street art to spread messages of love and accep- move fast. In fact, I just sold a property as I had a buyer who was ap- Harriet Upper School in Minneapolis included a tance. The artwork included Stars of David and The graffiti discovered on Thursday at the Lake messages such as “I belong, you belong, we all and needed a place to move into immediately. belong” and “Love all!” A second “Chalk the Walk: proved for her mortgage and had sold her property in a different state Love Lives Here” was scheduled for Sunday. Do you have a question about real estate? Advice/responses will be Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish made by Geoff Hausmann, RE/MAX on the Bay, 860-443-4400, Geoff@ Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the CallTheHouseMan.com. Dakotas, said that it is the 17th anti-Semitic inci- dent reported to the JCRC in 2019. Remember to send in your subscription - tent on spreading a message of hate and challeng- ing “Perpetratorsthe openness ofand these respectful types ofatmosphere incidents are of our in AUTO | HOME | COMMERCIAL | MARINE community. Collectively, we must reject these chill- ing acts and the hate they represent,” Hunegs said in a statement. L E V I N E He said the council has been in close contact with the school principal and law enforcement of-

INSURANCE GROUP, LLC to this disturbing incident.” ficials and that “We appreciate their swift response ANDREW J. LEVINE Owner, Producer, 40+ Years Experience Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff said in a statement: In the strongest terms, 221 Boston Post Rd. 860-739-4444 Office schoolsMinneapolis should Public be safe, Schools respectful condemns and welcoming the anti- P.O. Box 339 860-739-6861 Fax placesSemitic for graffiti all of atour Lake students, Harriet families Upper and school. commu Our- East Lyme, CT 06333 [email protected] Students created chalk messages of welcome to the nity members. And we stand united against hatred community following anti-Semitic messages. in all its forms.” THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 11 Long ignored, Roma genocide at Auschwitz mourned By Associated Press, It was only in 1982 that West reprinted in Ynet News German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt publicly declared that American civil rights activist Rev. Sinti and Roma “were persecut- JesseOSWIECIM, Jackson gathered Poland -- Friday The ed for reasons of race” and that with survivors, some Jewish, at “these crimes constituted an act the former Nazi death camp of of genocide.” Auschwitz-Birkenau to commem- More progress has come of orate an often forgotten genocide late. In 2012, Germany erected a -- that of the Roma people. memorial in Berlin. Three years In addition to the 6 million - Jews killed in camps such as liament declared August 2 to be Auschwitz, the Nazis killed other “Europeanlater, the European Roma Holocaust Union’s Par Me- minorities during World War II, morial Day.” including between 250,000 and And this year ahead of Inter- 500,000 Roma and Sinti. national Roma Day on April 8, a U.S. civil rights activist Jesse bipartisan resolution was intro- Jackson center, Romany activist duced in the U.S. Congress that and head of the Central Council of said “Roma enrich the fabric of German Sinti and Roma Romani our nation” and that they have Rose, right, and Roma leader Ro- been “part of every wave of Eu- U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Jackson center, Romany activist and head of the Central Council of German Sinti ropean migration to the United the memorial site of the former and Roma Romani Rose, right, and Roma leader Roman Kwiatkowski lay flowers at the memorial site of the States since the colonial period, former Auschwitz-Birkenau German Nazi Death Camp, in Oswiecim, Poland on August 2, 2019 Auschwitz-Birkenauman Kwiatkowski lay flowers German at tying our country to Europe and Nazi Death Camp, in Oswiecim, after thousands of the last remaining prisoners in Museum. building the transatlantic bond.” the so-called “Gypsy family camp” at Auschwitz- During the war, members of the Roma commu- In a statement Friday, U.S. U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Birkenau were killed. nity faced deportation, sterilization, mass shoot- JacksonPoland on center, August Romany 2, 2019 activist Organizers said that some 20 survivors, most of ings in Soviet-occupied territories as well as the called “on all governments to and head of the Central Council of them Roma and Sinti but also some of them Jewish, gas chambers. Many perished from starvation and takeSecretary steps ofto Statecombat Mike intolerance Pompeo German Sinti and Roma Romani were joining Friday’s commemorations, which have disease. against the Roma and to enable Rose, right, and Roma leader Ro- been organized by the Central Council of German their full participation in civic for them to achieve even small measures of recog- and economic life.” the memorial site of the former in cooperation with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State nitionDespite and justice.their immense suffering, it took decades Auschwitz-Birkenauman Kwiatkowski lay flowers German at Sinti and Roma and the Roma Association in Poland highlighted the discrimination Nazi Death Camp, in Oswiecim, Gal Gadot to play Hedy Lamarr in series theRecently, Roma still Pope face Francis today, even has By Josefin Dolsten, JTA But she was also credited in Rome. This week, some of Eu- Broadly speaking, Sinti are with creating a prototype for a rope’s top human rights leaders Poland on August 2, 2019 people who arrived from India Lamarr in a Showtime limited series. frequency-hopping signal during and settled in western and cen- TheIt’s official: cable network Gal Gadot made will theportray announcement Jewish actress on Friday, and inventor August Hedy 2. World War II that could help the “The horrors of the Roma Ho- also reflected on the genocide. tral Europe many centuries ago, Gadot had been rumored as the leading candidate for the role for Allies disrupt radio-controlled locaust are an undeniable part of while Roma are centered largely about a year. torpedoes. Later versions of the our history, but for a long time in Eastern Europe. Since the term system were used in the creation Europe has turned a blind eye as executive producers of the still-untitled series alongside a team in- of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. on to what had happened,” said the groups are collectively usu- The Israeli actress and her husband, Yaron Varsano, will also serve Lamarr was born Hedwig Thorbjorn Jagland, the secretary Gypsies is considered offensive, ally referred to as Roma. “The life of Hedy Lamarr was a truly fascinating one. She stood at Eva Maria Kiesler in Austria, the general of the Council of Europe, Other dignitaries set to at- thecluding forefront Sarah of Treem, many Warrenissues that Littlefield challenge and women Katie Robbins. and our society to- daughter of a Ukrainian Jew- the continent’s top human rights tend Friday’s observances are day,” Showtime’s president of entertainment, Jana Winograde, said in ish father and a mother from an body. German deputy foreign minister, a statement. “In Gal Gadot, we have found the transcendent actress to upper-class Jewish family in Bu- “We have the duty to end the Michael Roth, who ahead of his portray the deeply complex Lamarr.” dapest, though her mother con- silence that has lasted for de- visit lamented the lack of broad Lamarr is best known as a beautiful Hollywood star, having acted verted to Catholicism. cades.” knowledge about the systematic murder of the Roma communi- Woman” (1940), “Come Live With Me” (1941) and “Samson and ties during World War II. Delilah”in films (1949).such as “Algiers” (1938), “Boom Town” (1940), “I Take This “For too long we have pushed the genocide of over 500,000 Sin- ti and Roma out of our historical memory and allowed the largest ON THE BAY ethnic minority in Europe to be pushed to the margins of our so- ciety,” Roth said recently. FOR ALL YOUR “We have the responsibility to ensure that the stories of the vic- REAL ESTATE NEEDS and that anti-Gypsy prejudices Direct: 860-443-4400 Cell: 860-625-5255 disappeartims’ suffering from people’s not be minds.” forgotten Email: [email protected] The commemorations in - Website: www.CallTheHouseman.com der German occupation during Gal Gadot, right, will portray Hedy Lamarr in a TV series. (Getty Im- Blog: CTHouseMan.com Worldsouthern War Poland, II, fall exactly which 75 was years un ages) 12 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 Do we need armed guards at synagogues? By Michael Masters, Jerusalem Post tions should know that there are threat, it can be a potentially There were 27 mass attacks in public spaces in often low to no-cost things that 2018, according to the United States Secret Service. they can do. Locking all doors, One of those occurred on October 27 at except one main entry and exit, lackdangerous the training deficiency. – and crucial, is a crucial component of a secu- real-worldVolunteers experience almost –always nec- - essary to know what to do in murdered.the Tree of Exactly Life Synagogue six months in later,Pittsburgh, an in- tive, but only if they’re actively a worst-case scenario. Armed dividualPennsylvania, walked where into another 11 people synagogue were monitoredrity plan. Cameras by people can who be knoweffec professionals, on the other what they’re looking for and hand, must undergo extensive - know what to do if they see it. and ongoing training in recog- in Poway, California, and opened fire Another essential compo- nizing and responding to poten- withattacks an hasassault forced rifle. a Hisdebate attack in washouses inter of tial and active threats. That’s why they can be more worshiprupted, andand hewithin fled. the The Jewish reality communi of these- prepared. That is why training in everything from expensive to hire. situationalnent of a security awareness plan and is activetraining. threat People responses must beto All these issues are why SCN is organizing a meet- emergency procedures and “Stop the Bleed” train- ing this August of security experts to discuss when ty specifically.Recently, the What US is antisemitism the role of guards envoy, ing is necessary. and how to hire guards, what guards to hire, and to Elanand firearms Carr, stated in houses that guardsof worship? should be If armed guards are a part of a security plan, then advise communities on best practices. If a Jewish fa- posted at every synagogue and Jewish institutions should insist on having individuals who cility is going to include armed security personnel community center in the US. The question are competent and capable of keeping people safe. as part of its plan, there is only one way to do that was asked: Should the guards be armed? - – and that’s to do it carefully and wisely. Ask anyone in the Jewish community als, or retired law enforcement professionals who We live in a time of danger. We know threats ex- if they want people with guns at their On-duty or off-duty law enforcement profession ist. But we also know that preparation is critical to houses of worship and you’ll get deeply statute, are often the best option to ensure this. minimizing and eliminating future attacks. It must divided opinions. From “guns are not the continueMake no to meetmistake: crucial unarmed certifications personnel under are federalnot se- be comprehensive. answer” to “the best way to stop a bad curity guards. They can be referred to as greeters or guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,” The writer is a former Marine Corps captain and Jewish worshipers are at odds. capability. They often cannot be relied upon to per- the national director and CEO of the Secure Commu- In the wake of the killings at syna- formsafety aofficers, security but function, we must so be we honest shouldn’t about mislead their nity Network. A certified police officer, he is trained - people with how we refer to them. in special weapons and tactics and has served on nu- Editorials • Opinions Letters ing Jews in their houses of worship is no If a Jewish facility is relying on armed volunteers merous task forces for the Department of Homeland idlegogues matter. in Pittsburgh and Poway, protect or other individuals who lack the highly specialized Security. He previously served on the executive board Regardless of what someone thinks on the issue training to protect people in the face of a deadly of the FBI’s Chicago Joint Terrorism Task Force. of armed guards, action must be taken to make our synagogues safer. More importantly, guards – if a fa- A very Jewish bedtime ritual for kids cility does have them – are only one part of a com- By Emily Burack, Kveller 2010, when her sons were 18 months old and 3 years old. prehensive security strategy. Since The Big Bang Theory ended this past May, Mayim Now, they’re 10 and 13. Every synagogue should have a well-developed, Bialik (who played neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler) well-practiced security plan. These plans must en- has transitioned to an important new role: stay-at-home tweens. (For example, she jokes that her boys now “go to sure that the Jewish community is prepared, empow- mom. The Jewish actress, 43, shared a video to her You- theParenting potty all onbabies their is own.”)very different But, she than emphasizes, parenting some two ered and resilient through best practices, standard- Tube channel where she talked about being a stay-at- home mom again. of their bedtime routine. are consistent in their approach. My group, the Se- things“I still haven’t try to changed sing the — Shema including to them,” an important she says, element “and I ized efforts that while unique to each community,- asleep and he wakes up, like, a million years later and his remember that I used to watch their eyes shift from blink- “You know the Rip Van Winkle story where the guy falls - rity organization of the Jewish community, works kind of what it feels like right now.” pletely for the night, when I used to pray for their souls to cure Community Network (SCN), the official secu throughout the country to ensure exactly this. life Theis totally last timedifferent?” she was Bialik a stay-at-home tells her audience. mom was“That’s in being, watched to heavy over lids, as to they closing slept.” and (Awww…) fluttering, to closing com Communities must also have access to security The Shema prayer is a bedtime routine for many Jew- professionals who are responsible for developing ish parents. For observant Jews, the Shema is to be recited and implementing security plans. Already, more “when you lie down and when you arise.” It’s one of the than 40 communities have hired trained, knowl- best-known songs in Jewish liturgy. edgeable experts to oversee their prevention and דָֽחֶא :following הָוהְי is as ּוניֵהֹלֱא verse הָוהְיfirst לֵאָרְׂשִי Theעַמְׁש Having a close, working relationship with local, stateresponse and efforts. federal law enforcement is critical. The She-ma yisrael, adonai eloheinu, adonai echad FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have specialized divisions that work with the faith-based Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One community to share information, provide services and support community resiliency. Giving local po- The Bedtime Shema is “a collection of liturgical texts that - limited to, the traditional Shema prayer. Near the end of sponders to be familiar with where to go and what thisJews liturgy recite is before a prayer going asking to sleepGod to — protect including, us and but guard not tolice do. regular access to Jewish facilities allows first re our souls.” This prayer invokes God’s angels, which is what While some entities have the resources to seek Bialik is referencing when she says she prays for “their souls complex, expensive security systems, many institu- Mayim Bialik to be watched over.” THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 13

MERGER OPENS NEW CHAPTER FOR MANISCHEWITZ CONT. FROM PAGE 2 ewitz’s general sales manager had asked counter- By the 1930s Manischewitz had opened a plant Mrs. Adler’s; and Carmel. parts at Horowitz Margareten to duplicate Manis- in Jersey City. But in 1990 the company was taken Kayco’s roots are in Slovakia, where the Herzog family had pro- chewitz’s proposed price increases for the coming private by Kohlberg & Company, the leveraged buy- duced wine since the middle of the 19th century, even supplying Em- peror Franz Joseph, monarch of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Eugene Streit’s did, too. Herzog survived the Holocaust in hiding and in 1948 reached the Unit- Passover.Manischewitz Horowitz was Margareten founded in agreed,1888 in and,Cincinnati later, out firm, for $42.5 million. Other takeovers by hedge ed States, where he went to work for a struggling wine company as a by Rabbi Dov Ber Manischewitz, who arrived in the funds and private investment firms followed. Today truck driver and salesman. By 1958 he was the majority stockholder the firm is called the Manischewitz Company. It no- and soon established the Kedem wine brand. His youngest son, David, Eastern European immigrants seeking to escape po- chewitz-brandedlonger makes many products foods — and even an its assortment iconic matzos of and grandson, Mordy, now run the company from Bayonne, N.J. gromsUnited andStates ingrained from Prussia poverty. as part His ofcompany the first waswave the of otherare now brands. made Those in Israel include — but Horowitz distributes Margareten Manis As Kedem moved into foods, it reached distribution and importing and Goodman’s matzos; Rokeach, known for its agreements with 150 brands including Yehuda matzos, Empire soups and U-bet syrups. It wholly owns Gefen canned, frozen and packaged first to make matzos on roller-coaster-like assembly lines, and they became a Passover standard. borscht; Mother’s, known for its bottled gefilte fish; a sweet kosher wine and the popular grape juice. It also distributes foods. Its sturdy profit engine is its Kedem wines division, which makes that can also be used for Sabbath and holiday rituals. dozensIn 2017, of other Manischewitz imported fine tried wines to challengefrom vineyards Kedem’s around dominance the world in grape juice by joining forces with the American behemoth Welch’s, ar- - counts. But the Kedem habit proved hard to break. ranging extra-scrupulous kosher certification and offering steep dis Masbia, which runs three soup kitchens and food pantries in Brook- lyn Manischewitz’sand Queens, recently loss of received market a sharetrailer-load has benefited of donations some of people. potato chips and other products. With Wise potato chips bearing an OU seal,

season. Manischewitz had been unable to sell its chips during the Passover

Kayco will acquire Manischewitz’s range of products.Credit: Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

ROI REFAELI CONT. FROM PAGE 1 mother’s name is Sharon and she is 43 years old. She that the Jewish community abroad and the people in Israel need to be much more involved with one So now, a little bit about me. I have a lot of things another. I feel that all of us are part of one big fam- thatworks I loveas a CPAto do. for I aplay company the guitar called and Advice. I love video ily no matter where we are living and I feel that my games, but mostly I love drawing and doing art. way to do something about it and to contribute to Fitness is a big part of my life. I go to the gym and this goal is to go on this shlichut. I also wanted to participate in a program called “5 Fingers,” which meet new people and new cultures, and what bet- is a military combat training program. I take part ter way than to participate in this shlichut. One of in a youth program called “Neta,” which is a youth my goals on this shlichut is to take my English one program that involves technology as a big part of it. step further. I really want to develop myself as a The program is trying to pull people from all around person and to see how I can handle myself in a new From the documentary "Ask Dr. Ruth," about legendary sex therapist Dr. the country no matter the religion, gender or skin environment and a new place when I’m living far Ruth Westheimer.Hulu/Magnolia Pictures color, and bring them together by using a point of away from the place I’m used to and from the peo- interest that all of them share which is technology. ple I know and, of course, to get satisfaction that DR. RUTH CONT. FROM PAGE 3 I was a guide in the program for three years and af- I’m doing something meaningful. Well, that’s it about me. I am looking forward to the guiding route in the program. I love guiding. It is meeting all of you and can’t wait to get started! hearing about the] Holocaust, to make sure something like this doesn’t people that are deniers of the Holocaust, and who have fatigue [from somethingter the first that two I years would of love guiding, to pursue. I started managing happen again.” I want to do this shlichut because I feel that we, as See you soon! She also revealed to Deadline Studio how a 2012 Holocaust docu- a community, need to be much more united and I feel Love, Roi say yes to a documentary, even though she feels she has already been “enoughdrama called on television, “No Place enough on Earth” in theplayed media.” a part in finally getting her to TAL AMAR CONT. FROM PAGE 1 Finally, Out Magazine speculates that, just as RBG recently received reading books, listening to music and driving. I was to know me as Tal, the Israeli Young Emissary and I the Hollywood treatment – Felicity Jones starring as a dramatized ver- in the scouts when I was in 4th and 5th grade. Then look forward to sharing my stories with you. I can- sion of the young struggling attorney in “On the Basis of Sex” – Dr. Rth I came back to the scouts in 9th grade and became not wait to learn about all of you and hear your sto- merits her own big screen movie as well. a guide to younger scouts through 11th grade. As a ries. I see this shlichut as a mission for continuing “What we’re ultimately left to grapple with is the story of a woman senior in high school I became a leader for children the connection between the Jewish community of who isn’t supposed to be here, a woman who beat the odds with an with special needs. It was amazing work and an- Eastern CT and Israel and to teach you about Ne- unspeakable charisma,” writes Tre’vell Anderson. “Dr. Ruth’s life story other whole experience which opened my eyes to a tanya, another part of Israel that you may not yet is remarkable and worthy of Oscar-bait dramatization. Until then, the world I did not know. know. I am looking forward to getting to know every- See you all in a few weeks! I cannot wait!! place in the history books, if not for overcoming her past, for helping worthy gift that ‘Ask Dr. Ruth’ is will do. It proves she’s worthy of a one in my new community! I want to help you get Love, Tal generations to come get comfortable talking sex and sexuality.” 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019 HARVEY FROMMER, CHRONICLED BASEBALL’S GOLDEN AGE IN N..Y. By Matt Schudel, Washington Post Flatbush, Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge, Greenpoint, the citizens of Brook- When he was growing up in Brooklyn, Harvey Frommer played third base on sandlot teams and often took the trol- prideful speeches from the top of stoops. . . . Thousands were content ley to Ebbets Field to watch the Dodgers. He once met the justlyn wereto gather triggered on sidewalks into wild and tribal porches jubilation: and bang bonfires spoons in against the streets, pots team’s biggest star, Jackie Robinson, who in 1947 became and pans. It was the happiest time in the long history of Brooklyn.” - Harvey Frommer was born on Oct. 10, 1935, in Brooklyn. His father tury. drove a taxicab, and his mother was a homemaker. baseball’sHe may firstnot have African had American the talent playerto make of the the Dodgers 20th cen as Dr. Frommer graduated in 1957 from New York University, then a player, but Dr. Frommer went on to chronicle the team’s history, as well as the fortunes of other New York teams, in received a master’s degree in English from New York University in worked briefly as a sportswriter in Chicago. After Army service, he Obituaries dozens of books, many of which were about baseball. 1961. Like the Dodgers themselves, who left Brooklyn for Los He spent a decade as a high school English teacher in New York, Angeles after the 1957 season, Dr. Frommer moved away then taught at the City University of New York for about 25 years. He from his native borough. He eventually became an Ivy received a doctorate in media and communications from NYU in 1974, League professor, teaching courses on sports journalism writing his dissertation on the intersection of sports and television. and oral history at Dartmouth College. He was 83 when he died Aug. 1, 2019, at his home in Lyme, N.H. The cause was lung cancer, said his son Frederic J. Frommer. on me was Red Barber,” the Dodg- Dr. Frommer’s first book, a history of baseball, appeared in 1976. Something of an iconoclast, Dr. Frommer grew up as a fan of the St. ers’“I radio guess broadcaster, the biggest Dr.influence From- ofHe autobiographies quickly began publishing by baseball books pitcher — Nolanoften severalRyan, basketball in a single Hall year of mer told the New York Times in Famers— on baseball, Nancy Lieberman the Olympics and and Red otherHolzman, sports. and He football was the players co-author Tony could escape the pull of the Dodgers during the “Boys of Summer” era 1980. “As a kid living in a fairly Dorsett and Don Strock. ofLouis the Cardinals,1940s and but ’50s. in Brooklyn, no one — not even Cardinals fans — lousy neighborhood and listen- Despite his Brooklyn upbringing, Dr. Frommer became perhaps the ing to the radio on these kind leading authority on the history of the Yankees, publishing “The New ZENA SCHWARTZ of hot, steamy summer nights York Yankee Encyclopedia” (1997), “Five O’Clock Lightning,” about the 1927 New York Yankees (2007), “Remembering Yankee Stadium” Mystic – get this very articulate Southern (2008) and “The Ultimate Yankee Book” (2017). Wednesday, July 17th at Beechwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation in voicewithout describing air conditioning the doings —of the to At Dartmouth, where Dr. Frommer joined the faculty in 1996, he of- New London, ZenaCT. She Schwartz, was formerly 101, of died Norwich. peacefully in her sleep on Dodgers and telling these won- ten taught graduate-level courses in oral history with his wife, Myrna Katz Frommer. They wrote several oral history books together, includ- interested in speech, in literature ing “It Happened in Brooklyn” (1993), “Growing Up Jewish in America” to NewZena York was University born on September after high 28,school 1917 earning in New her York bachelor’s City, NY degree to the andderful also stories baseball.” — I think he got me (1995), “It Happened on Broadway” (1998) and “It Happened in Man- inlate Business. Max and Bella (Semer) Zornow. Unique to her era, Zena went on Dr. Frommer wrote several hattan” (2001). Dr. Frommer also published several books with his son On July 4, 1947 she married her beloved husband Bernard in Brook- books about the Dodgers, includ- Frederic J. Frommer, a Washington-based author and sports publicist. lyn, NY. He predeceased her in 1997. The two were inseparable until ing a 1984 biography of Robinson In addition to his wife, of Lyme, and son, of the District, Dr. From- his passing and focused on the unity of their family, which they raised and another about how Brook- mer’s survivors include two other children, Jennifer Frommer of New lyn’s team president, Branch York and Ian (Laura) Frommer of New London, Conn.; and six the primary grades, earning her Master’s Degree in Education from Rickey, engineered Robinson’s grandchildren. thein Norwich. Willimantic Zena State went Teachers back to College.school once She her worked children for manywere outyears of rise to the major leagues. Dr. Frommer wrote about the storied rivalry between the Yankees “Rickey and Robinson: The and Boston Red Sox and, in 2011, published a lavishly illustrated cof- from Wequonnoc Elementary School. in the Norwich Public School System as a Reading Consultant, retiring Men Who Broke Baseball’s Color Barrier” was praised in a 1982 major leagues. - fee Intable an interviewbook about with Boston’s Bloomberg Fenway News Park, broadcaster the oldest ballpark Tom Keene in the in tiveZena and lovingwas an wife, avid mother, reader grandmother and a fantastic and baker. great-grandmother, She also enjoyed her sportswriter William Gildea as “a 2011, Dr. Frommer noted that Fenway seemed alive with the “ghosts of presenceplaying bridge, will be sewing, greatly knitting missed. and watching tennis on TV. An atten vividreview account by of Washington the two as princi Post- She is survived by her daughter Jamie Block and husband Mark of Red Sox legends. “All these people are still there. So I think it’s a place American heroes.” ofTed mysticism, Williams andmagic Cy and Young memory.” and Johnny Pesky, Bobby Doerr,” and other grandchildren Elise Gottesman and husband Michael, Mitchell Block pled,In determined 1980, Dr. men Frommer — genuine pub- - andNorwich; wife Lara; her son Brigitta, Martin Andreas, Schwartz and and Byron wife Schwartz;Darby of Mansfield great-grandchil Center;- lished “New York City Baseball: version for a New Yorker who had spent so much of his life chronicling dren Celia and Benjamin Gottesman, and Andrew and Samuel Block, as The Last Golden Age, 1947-1957,” baseballHis exploration in his hometown. of the history of Fenway Park led to an unlikely con well as several nieces and nephews. “I have a confession to make to you and to everybody else,” Dr. The family would like to thank her caregivers at Atria in Waterford, which the city had three teams: Frommer told Keene. “I was a New York Yankees fan until I wrote this Masonicare in Mystic, and Beechwood for their diligent care and atten- thea history Dodgers, of the the New final York decade Giants in and the New York Yankees. interest, and now I’m joined with you as part of Red Sox nation.” A Graveside Service was held on Friday, July 19 at noon at Hebrew During those years, New York book. I changed. People change religion. I have changed my rooting tion that Zena received. Matt Schudel has been an obituary writer at The Washington Post teams won 17 of 22 major league To leave a condolence or share a memory, please visit since 2004. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New pennants and nine of 11 World Benevolentwww.churchandallen.com Cemetery #3, 62 Middle Rd., in Preston, CT. York, North Carolina and Florida. Series championships. In 1955, less than a week before Dr. From- mer’s 20th birthday, the Brook- Custom Tub & Shower Ruby Glass Enclosures only World Series title, beating CO., INC • Design & Installation thelyn Yankees. 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I argued that going estranges me from the majority of Israelis; however, vince myself that I had no without food for 25 hours as an expression of mourning for the two I used to reason that since I am religiously obser- Temples was a litmus test of Israeli Jewish religiosity. I now believe vant, I absolutely had to fast on Tisha B’Av. to make the rules, that if otherwise. Another problematic issue relating to Tisha B’Av Ichoice—that wanted to consider I don’t my get- First a refresher: In traditional Judaism, the three weeks leading up self a religious Jew, I had to and including the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av are character- is true that the destruction of the two Temples were to force myself to fast on ized by an increasing severity of mourning for the destruction of the nationalconcerns tragedies,animal sacrifice. the Jewish My feeling people is havethat while moved it Tisha B’Av. Well it turns Temples. Though Israeli law says that each municipality may decide out that I was wrong. This for itself whether or not to prohibit "public entertainment" on Tisha built into traditional mourning (including fasting) is not to say that I ignore B’Av (which this year falls out on Saturday night August 10), wherever forbeyond the Temples’animal sacrifice destruction in their is theworship hope offor God. the Yetre- this somber day. I attend Tisha B’Av evening ser- you are in Israel this night is pretty quiet. It's still not clear whether vices, fasting throughout the night. I wake up to at- tend the lengthy morning service, which includes disincentivebuilding of a forThird me Temple—and to fast on Tisha this B’av. is usually taken the recitation of kinot (lamentations). But when coffee houses constitute "public entertainment," and over the years to includeYes, there's animal no getting sacrifice. around Here it: again Tisha is B'Av a strong is a - Israelithere has society been seems a lot of to legal say: flip-flopping It's okay to eat about on Tisha this. As B'Av, opposed but just to don't Yom - mainder of the very long and hot day overwhelms appearKippur, towhen be having this matter a good is time indeed doing clear it. (coffee houses are closed), narily, I lead my life as a religious Jew quite happily, anyI return inclination home, myto force desire myself not to to sufferfast in forthe thename re The quiet on the eve of Tisha B'Av may encourage a wide range of honestlydefinite obstaclefeeling that to my religious life worldview. is the best Ordi life of my religious identity. And it turns out that even people to go to synagogue or their local Community Center to hear the for me and not feeling deprived or restricted by my without fasting, in light of the fact that I do (and beautiful, poignant chanting of the Book of Lamentations. However, observances. Tisha B'Av breaks my nice cozy bubble. don’t do) so many other religious things, I have no while on Yom Kippur there are some non-observant Israelis who fast Try as I might, I just cannot manage to make fasting problem considering myself a religious Jew. Good out of ethnic identity, no one fasts on Tisha B’Av for this reason. I usu- on a broiling summer day seem like fun. luck as you wrestle with your own Jewish identity. Revolutionary blood test will detect stage 1 lung cancer By Brian Blum, Israel21c from its in-pharmacy diagnostic machine in hours. Of all cancers, lung cancer is the deadliest, largely be- nerve endings in the lungs, this type of cancer doesn’t “TheyDavidovits never published.” dismisses any superficial similarities with cause it painful is so difficult symptoms to diagnose until a tumorearly on. has With grown very quite few Theranos.While Theranos “They weren’t eventually scientific,” did publish he tells a single ISRAEL21c. paper large – and by that time, it’s often too late. in 2017 – some 14 years after the company was founded “If the cancer is detected at stage 1, the survival rate – the results from Savicell’s research with 200 patients in is 80%,” explains Giora Davidovits, CEO of Israeli startup Israel appeared in the medical journal Cancer Immunol- Savicell, which is developing a new blood test to diagnose ogy and Immunotherapy in 2018. lung cancer. Giora Davidovits started Savicell with his brother Davidovits explains that most lung cancers found early Eyal in 2013. Giora received his BA in biochemistry from are usually the result of a patient undergoing radiological Brandeis and an MBA from Cornell. He has worked in the healthcare industry for 25 years, including management “If the cancer is not detected until stage 3, the survival rateimaging drops for to an 13-14%,” entirely differenthe adds. “Byissue. stage 4, it’s down to just 4 percent.” andstints marketing at Procter positions & Gamble for and Intel Johnson and has & a Johnson. BS in manufac- When a physician suspects lung cancer, a CT scan is Savicell has developed a diagnostic kit with 384 “wells,” turingEyal, engineering Savicell’s COO, and businessworked for studies. many years in finance done. If a lump (nodule) is found, a biopsy is the only way each containing one of 16 chemical stimulants in increas- The technology behind Savicell was initially devel- to really know what’s going on. However, since 95% of ing concentrations. When immune cells drawn from a pa- nodules are benign, and since the biopsy is a risky, highly tient’s blood come in contact with the stimulants, they use doubles as the company’s principal investigator. When invasive procedure, doctors prefer to wait and see if the oped by Tel Aviv University Prof. Fernando Patolsky, who If the pattern matches, Savicell’s Well-Shield platform it was already at a clinical stage with a working proof of canenergy identify (i.e. their lung metabolismcancer “with is 91 activated) percent differently.sensitivity,” Da- concept.Savicell took on commercialization of Patolsky’s research, CT Savicell’sfinds changes alternative, over time. a simple If it does blood – andtest itthat is cancer can de –- vidovits says. It is not yet commercially available; development and thetect final lung diagnosis cancer, is can part be ofat a tragically fast-growing late specializationstage. clinical studies are continuing. For a non-invasive diag- known as “liquid biopsy” – a market worth some $1.2 bil- Savicell can diagnose lung can- cer in a matter of hours, rather than nostic test, however, the time to market can be relatively short. Most liquid biopsies are based on sequencing a pa- the days or even weeks required for Savicell has raised $9 million and has R&D labs in Hai- tient’slion in genetic2018, according material to(such Zion as Market DNA and Research. RNA) to search gene-sequenced liquid biopsies, says forany cancerous material that a tumor secretes. That can Davidovits. Giora. fa, headedAmong otherby Eyal, players with ain US the office liquid in biopsyBoston space headed is anby Savicell is not the only company looking at immuno- andbe hard showing to find. which genetic segments have been impact- metabolism, but other companies focus on activating im- cancer cells. The company was founded in 2008 and has “These kinds of tests are very good at defining disease mune cells as part of the therapeutic process. Savicell is raisedIsraeli firm,$11.4 Nucleix, million. which Nucleix’s uses Lung DNA sequencingEpiCheck can to detect it comes to early detection at stages 1 and 2.” unique in using immunometabolism for diagnosis. non-small cell lung carcinomas, the most common type of Immunometabolismed,” Davidovits explains. “But they have difficulties when Diagnose lung cancer in hours lung cancer, with 83% accuracy at stage 4 but only 59%at Savicell can diagnose lung cancer in a matter of hours, stage 1. than gene sequencing, Savicell measures the metabolic rather than the days or even weeks required for gene-se- Savicell is focused today on lung cancer, but the same stateSavicell of immune takes cellsan entirely circulating different in the bloodapproach. – that Rather is, quenced liquid biopsies, says Davidovits. immunometabolism approach should work with other how energy is used by the cell. That naturally raises comparisons with Theranos, the types of cancer, as well as autoimmune conditions. The - company has already done preliminary research on devel- lion dollars in what turned out to be the largest biomedi- oping a diagnostic kit to identify breast cancer via blood This new field – known as immunometabolism – has calSilicon fraud Valley in US blood-testing history. Theranos startup alsothat promisedraised over results a bil revealed that immune cells take on specific metabolic test. “signatures” when they encounter different diseases. 16 THE JEWISH LEADER, AUGUST 9, 2019

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