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Palestinian Terrorist The terrorists were believed to be mem- US International Negotiations the United Nations, who together with Responsible for Murder of bers of the cell that gunned down Shevah Envoy Greenblatt Arrives in the U.S. form the Middle East Quartet, a Rabbi Killed by IDF in Jenin on January 9. Israel Ahead of Pence Visit self-appointed group of international enti- (Jacob Magid/TOI Staff) In an opera- (JNS) President Donald Trump’s inter- ties striving to advance an Israeli-Palestin- tion in the West Bank city of Jenin on US Withholds $65 Million national negotiations representative, Ja- ian peace deal. Wednesday night, Israeli army special forc- From UN’s Palestinian Refugee son Greenblatt, is arriving in Israel on The visit comes amid enhanced U.S. es killed a Palestinian terrorist believed to Agency, Calls for Changes Wednesday for meetings with representa- support for Israeli political positions on be behind the murder last week of Raziel (JNS) The U.S. on Tuesday announced a tives of the European Union, Russia and Jerusalem, settlement construction and Shevah, Hy”d. A second suspect in the mur- major cut in its current funding of UNRWA, questioning the neces- der was arrested, and a hunt was ongoing the United Nations agency dedicated solely sity for the rapid im- for a third, security offi cials said. to Palestinian refugees, while calling for re- plementation of a two- An elite Border Police unit came un- forms to the organization. state solution. der fi re at the start of the incident, po- According to the State Department, Greenblatt is not lice said. Several people were reported the U.S. sent UNRWA $60 million to keep expected to meet with wounded. the agency operating through the end of Palestinian offi cials, “In the gun battle that took place there the year, but withheld additional planned who have announced are a number of injuries,” a police state- funding of $65 million, while encouraging their intentions to boy- ment said. All further details were placed other countries to share the burden. cott any efforts initi- under a gag order, including the identity of Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny ated by the U.S. since those injured. Danon lauded the decision. Trump’s Jerusalem an- Palestinian media identifi ed the dead “UNRWA has proven time and again to nouncement. He is ex- terrorist as Ahmed Jarrar, 22, the son of be an agency that misuses the humanitari- pected to stay in Israel a senior Hamas military wing member, an aid of the international community and through Vice President Nasser Jarrar, who was killed by Israeli instead supports anti-Israel propaganda, President Donald Trump’s international negotiations representative, Mike Pence’s visit to forces 16 years ago during the second in- perpetuates the plight of Palestinian refu- Jason Greenblatt (left), meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin the Jewish state, sched- tifada. gees and encourages hate,” he said. Netanyahu last year. CREDIT: TWITTER uled for Jan. 22-23. OUR 60th YEAR JEWISH LINK OF NEW JERSEY PESACH 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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So when President Trump recognized peace.” Jewish Link Marketing Solutions The Palestinians are frantically perse- Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, it came as no Certainly after Abbas’ irresponsible be- Adam Negnewitzky verating over President Trump’s recogni- surprise that PA President Mahmoud Ab- havior and criticism of the president, the Contributing Editor tion last month of Jerusalem as Israel’s bas called for “days of rage.” He was the lit- Trump administration ordered the freezing Nina Glick capital. Abbas told a gathering of senior Pal- tle spoiled child kicking and screaming his of more than half of its funding for the U.N. Senior Editor Jill Kirsch estinian offi cials in a recent speech that the way into a temper tantrum. He would go agency administering aid to Palestinian ref- Advertising Director American announcement had eliminated it on to declare that the Oslo Accords were ugees and their descendants. We’re certain Yaakov Serle as a peacemaker. “dead.” that the administration is tired of allocat- Production Editor In its history since 1964, the Palestini- The Trump announcement would ing almost a third of UNRWA’s budget. But Jennifer Hoff er an Liberation Organization (PLO), which have been the perfect time for Abbas to we also feel the message was clear to Abbas Features/Special Sections Editors became the Palestinian Authority (PA), has show some semblance of leadership, not and the PA. Jenny Gans Michal Rosenberg spent its years spearheading terrorism and to mention maturity. A forward-think- “No U.S., no peace.” Offi ce Manager all but avoiding peace. ing response is what we’ve been waiting And perhaps more importantly for the Dena Kinderlehrer The PA has received countless billions to see from the Palestinians for years. We PA: Bookkeeper of American foreign aid over the years. And hope and we hope, but they succeed at “No money.” Gila Negnewitzky Sales Representatives Rachel Ashendorf Avi Koenig LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Risa Lefkowitz Simon Worman Rabbi Pruzansky’s Position thodox schools in our community are some of his facts, question his math, ques- Database Coordinator on School Expulsions Has extremely reluctant to expel students and tion the questions he is asking and ques- Moishie Rosenberg Rabbinic Precedent almost never do; Rabbi Pruzansky’s ref- tion his frame of reference. Sports Editor Steve Gutlove Rabbi Pruzansky’s position in detailing erence to “willy-nilly expulsions” simply First, on the facts, Rabbi Alter writes Proofreaders/Copy Editors the issues in our yeshivot (“Changing My does not refl ect the reality in any of our that holding classes during Chol Hamoed Rivky Bergstein Mind on School Expulsions,” January 11, schools. All of our schools believe that Sukkot would be pointless, because must Ruth Brody 2018) has been around for generations. Rab- compassion should be the core value of students won’t be there, and teacher and Israel Correspondent bi Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, was asked when every student’s experience, and we work student morale would therefore be low. Tzvi Silver a child can be expelled from his institu- daily to ensure that our schools are plac- That this is not the case, however, can be Social Media Editor Michal Rosenberg tion and his reply was, “Only when he can es of support, understanding and belief in seen because there are several area schools Contributors be judged as a meisis u’meidiach (one who people’s potential to grow. that do hold classes then, including SAR Sarah Abenaim • Larry Bernstein tries to lead Jews to worship idols).” In the exceptionally rare cases in which and BPY. While there may be a few more Sharon Mark Cohen • Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Glick Sara Kosowsky Gross • Robert Isler • Rachel Jager The Chazon Ish, zt”l, when asked the schools do expel students, it is generally be- kids absent than usual, the overwhelming Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene • Gamliel Kronemer same question, replied, “I do not judge in cause the student is harming another stu- majority of kids attend and benefi t, with- Mairav Linzer • Pearl Markovitz • Andrea Nissel Oren Oppenheim • Rachel Retter • Joe Rotenberg cases of dinei nefashot (matters of life and dent in some way. The situations in which out low morale. I invite Rabbi Alter to come David E Y Sarna • Bracha Schwartz • Mitchell First death).” schools have least tolerance are those in visit next Sukkot since he will have the day Adam Samuel • Norbert Strauss • Gil Student • Ellie Wolf Elizabeth Zakaim • Rachel Zamist • Temimah Zucker Rabbi Paysach Krohn tells the sto- which a student’s behavior is creating an off, and my son can show him around. The Jewish Link of New Jersey ry of a young boy who was brought to the unsafe or unhealthy environment for other Second, on the math, Rabbi Alter com- PO Box 3131 Teaneck, NJ 07666 Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Russia, and, when students—who are also deserving of compared the mandated 180 public school days Phone: 201-371-3212 the child was asked if he had anything say, passion. Even in such cases, decisions are to the 171-175 scheduled by yeshiva day Email: [email protected] he replied, “If you throw me out of cheder made only after consultation, refl ection schools. This math is apples and oranges, Advertising: [email protected] Subscriptions/Home Delivery: (school) you throw me out, my children, my and considering multiple approaches, and however. The public school number is af- [email protected] The Jewish Link welcomes letters to the editor, which can be emailed to grandchildren and all future generations.” always with a heavy heart. ter snow days, the yeshiva number is be- [email protected]. Letters may be edited for length, clarity and appropriateness. We do not welcome personal attacks or disrespectful language, and replies to letters through our website comment feed will It is refreshing to see a rabbi who still I also believe that parents play the pri- fore snow days. In some recent years, snow not be posted online. We reserve the right to not print any letter. The Jewish Link of New Jersey, an independent publication, promotes hon- respects the halachic decisors of previous mary role in a child’s development and has knocked another three to fi ve days off est and rigorous conversations about Judaism, Israel and issues aff ecting our community. The opinions refl ected in articles from our contributors do generations. that, notwithstanding the important role the already shorter year. Further, the pub- not necessarily refl ect JLNJ’s positions, and publishing them does not con- stitute an endorsement from JLNJ. We reserve the right to accept or refuse Norman Schmutter of school life, nothing compares to a sup- lic school number is generally for full days; submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not refl ect the standards of the newspaper. We are not responsible for the kashrus of any product advertised Teaneck portive home life in areas relating to chil- for the yeshivas, there is an entire year of in the Jewish Link of New Jersey. dren’s safety and mental health. Howev- short Fridays. This takes off about 1/4 to 1/3 THE JEWISH LINK MEDIA GROUP Ma’ayanot Principal: School er, this does not imply that schools should of the day away for about 35 weeks, so that Expulsions Are a Last Resort be uninvolved in addressing challenges of is approximately another nine days off of In response to Rabbi Pruzansky’s recent teen substance use and the broad range our kids’ education. This brings us down to article (“Changing My Mind on School Ex- of students’ social and emotional needs. 156-161 days. In other words, this leaves ye- pulsions,” January 11, 2018) about disciplinary Both schools and families will be better shiva students with at least four weeks less approaches to substance use, I am writing to able to foster students’ growth and proof instruction than the legal minimum for The Jewish Link Media Group comprises The Jewish Link of New share my perspective as a head of school. tect their safety by partnering in learning public schools. On top of that, most of the Jersey; The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut; The There is no question that expulsions are about and implementing approaches to yeshiva day schools and high schools have Shopping Maven and affl iliate publications The Queens Jewish Link, Kol HaBirah—The Voice of the Capitol, and Monsey Times. an absolute last resort, and that in virtual- stemming problems of substance use and adopted the camp tradition of color war for ly any situation in which a student is strug- abuse. Moreover, the ideal of partnership two to fi ve days. While undoubtedly fun, gling with an issue that does not harm oth- between schools and families is the best it further cuts down on instruction and ed- er people, s/he should be supported with way to serve students’ needs in all areas. ucation time. All of this combines to put compassion and allowed to stay in school. The reality is that schools and families are great stress and pressure on teachers and The reason the Kamtza/Bar Kamtza story united in wanting what is best for students students to properly cover the material in The Jewish Link is the paradigm of sinat chinam in divrei and working wholeheartedly to support the shorter time. wishes a heartfelt Chazal is that there is nothing more reject- the young people of our community, and Third, Rabbi Alter addresses questions mazal tov to Rabbi ing and hurtful than telling a person that the more our community works toward about particular days off added in the ye- Haim and Malca his or her presence isn’t welcome, and the and embraces a model of partnership and shiva calendar, each of which one can make Jachter on the potential negative effects of that kind of collaboration, the better our children and a case for. But I question why he does not marriage of their rejection are far greater than of any other teenagers will be served. address the broader question of whether, if daughter Bracha kind of discipline. When it comes to sub- Mrs. Rivka Kahan one is adding Jewish holidays, one should to Yisroel Perton, stance abuse, it is almost always the right Principal, Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls be taking some days away from the secu- son of Rabbi choice to work with the student, parents lar holiday calendar. One could question Baruch and Raizie and therapist rather than reject the child, Let Us Further Examine the whether school cannot begin before La- Yeshiva Day School Calendar Perton of Cote St and there is almost nothing in olam hazeh bor Day, and whether Election Day should Luc, Quebec. that deserves a zero-tolerance policy. I am grateful to Rabbi Alter (“School Cal- preclude classes. Not to mention if winter However, Rabbi Pruzansky signifi cant- endar Wars,” January 4, 2018) for sharing break needs to be a week and a half. ly overstates the frequency with which ex- his thoughts about the yeshiva day school pulsions are used. In fact, all Modern Or- calendar. I nevertheless have to question  CONTINUED ON P. 13 8 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM OP-ED

I was in Israel for the 100th anniversary In 1919, after the Balfour Declaration, Jerusalem: Our Eternal Capital of the Balfour Declaration on Nov 7, 2017. Chaim Weizmann met with Emir Faisal, In 1917, Israelis celebrated what turned out the son of King Hejaz, and signed the Par- By Mendy Ganchrow, MD answer is yes! He will move it! You have to to be the fi rst step toward statehood: Ar- is Agreement. It called for large-scale Jew- know George!” abs protested. They attacked the British ish immigration into Palestine. The Jews As the delegation As she left, she came over to me to thank and urged that Balfour be rescinded. would assist in the growth of the Arab from the Conference of me for the question and to repeat the “You What does the world desire? economy, while protecting Arab rights and Presidents of Major Jew- have to know George” mantra. • A Palestinian State: Time after time the holy places. Sadly, world events did not al- ish Organizations met in Well, neither Bill nor George did it, but Arabs wasted sincere efforts by Israel, low for the treaty to be fulfi lled. the cabinet room, President Clinton turned Donald did! the US and others. Their real goal is a During the Ottoman era (1517-1918), the to me, waiting for a question. President Trump’s announcement state sans Jews. How could a small de- concept of a “Palestinian polity” was un- “Mr. President, allow me to read some- brought out the choir, including those who militarized state be economically viable heard of. Only after 1948 did Arafat, an Egyp- thing to you. ‘I believe we should move the supported such a move when it had min- with Israel by necessity controlling the tian, create such a myth. Indeed the PLO U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.’ Sir, those are imal meaning. They joined the nations in borders? was formed well before the fi rst Israeli set- your words six years ago when you ran for the world who accuse the president of de- • The end of occupation: Under inter- tlement was created. president. My question is, do you still be- stroying the “peace process.” national law, no land contiguous to Is there a separate Palestinian culture? lieve in what you proclaimed? And if you Wait a second! What peace process? Israel is “occupied” but rather is “dis- Religion? History? Ethnicity? do, why don’t you act on it?” I sat on the lawn of the White House puted.” Since no sovereign state pos- We should always be mindful of the In a calm and relaxed tone he answered, when Oslo was signed. From that moment sessed these lands (captured in a de- support of terror and terrorism as an in- “Yes, I still believe such a move is correct.” until today, it continues to be clear that fensive war), they are by defi nition not strument of public policy by Abbas and (I paraphrase.) the PLO/Hamas/Hezbollah have no inter- “occupied.” company. His weltanschauung was ex- “However, as a candidate, you articulate est in true peace. Only two years after that Does this destroy the peace process? pressed in his 1984 PhD dissertation topic: many points. As president, you are subject event, I testifi ed before a House Commit- Peace will not emanate from Ramal- “The Secret Relationship Between Zionism to confl icting pressures: i.e., the Arabs, the tee against the MEPFA (Middle East Peace lah, but from Riyadh, Cairo and the Sunni and Nazism.” State Department and so on, making it dif- Facilitation Act) since the Palestinians “pro- world. fi cult to carry out every promise. My task moted terror and terrorism.” Would such a partnership be feasible?  CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE is to protect the national interest, yours is to continually pressure me in the direction you would like me to reach.” During my over two decades of pro-Is- rael activism, I met with almost every presidential candidate, exploring mideast issues. I cannot recall a single person who spoke negatively regarding the wisdom of moving the embassy. A few years later, Condoleezza Rice, adviser to then-presidential candidate Gov. George Bush, was invited to make a few remarks before the AIPAC board meeting, which I was attending. As she concluded, I asked her, “If Gov. Bush was elected president, would he move the embassy? And if you answer affi rmatively, why should I believe you?” “Great question,” she responded. “The Weather Forecast

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By Keith Zakheim icans, as we know, tend to prioritize pro-Is- ish the dignity of each and every human So why don’t we express the moral out- rael candidates. being, to care for the underprivileged and rage that embodies our raison d’etre? Why “…Morally speaking, There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, beleaguered and to model behavior that re- aren’t we fl ooding the letters to the editor sec- there is no limit to the James Madison explicitly points out in the fl ects kindness and mercy to those in need. tions of daily newspapers, locking arms with concern one must feel Federalist Papers that our political system The Jewish corpus is full of debates and ar- our Haitian and African brethren at protests for the suffering of hu- is designed to stymie reactionary change by guments over law, custom and even value or demanding that our community leaders man beings…that indif- making room for confl icting political fac- systems, but the mandate to be compassion- use their bully pulpits to fulminate against ference to evil is worse tions to express themselves and lobby for ate as expressed in the Talmud, “Just as God the fi lth emanating from 1600 Pennsylvania? than evil itself and that in a free society, their own interests. Fair enough. The ques- is merciful so you must be merciful” (Hulin, Living a Jewish life requires making hard some are guilty, but all are responsible.” — tion becomes, however, how does our com- 84A), is not a point of contention. It is ech- choices between competing values. We be- Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel munity defi ne its self-interest. And if we sup- oed in both the written and oral law; and lieve in freedom but also equality. How do Like all Americans, Jews have their own port President Trump, or desist from voicing our biblical forefathers, prophets and con- we square the two when to create equality parochial voting interests. Evangelicals tend our opposition to him, are we betraying that temporary spiritual leaders, such as Rav we must circumscribe freedoms? Fasting on to vote for candidates based on social issues; self-interest? Abraham Isaac Kook, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Yom Kippur cleanses our souls, but if one is Cuban Americans support hawkish, an- Through the highs and lows of Jewish Heschel and, more recently, Rabbi Jonathan sick, do we prioritize our physical health? ti-Castro elected offi cials; and Jewish Amer- history, Jews have taught humanity to cher- Sachs, echoed this in their teachings. Famously, the Talmud in Ketubot (17A) ad- Given that we are charged with this dresses the question of competing values Jerusalem: Our Eternal Capital military might, combined with the Sun- most fundamental mandate, it is shocking, in a discussion of whether one should pri-  CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ni world, has yielded unbelievable strides embarrassing and reprehensible that our oritize truth when addressing a bride on her in the Middle East. This includes tourism, community, and by that I mean the North wedding day or kindness, in which case one Three weeks ago, our father Jacob in the a solution to the Arab water defi ciencies, American Orthodox Jewish community, has should praise the bride regardless of her at- parsha makes his children swear to bury his technology and industrial growth. for the most part failed to express moral out- tributes. The Talmud is very clear that it is remains in the family plot in Israel. My enemy’s enemy is my friend. There rage at the expressions of racism, misogyny kindness and compassion that rule the day. Today, we see Arab leaders and intellec- is no need to repeat the facts of Jewish and xenophobia that have characterized the Even if one assumes that President tuals urging their fellow countrymen to ac- history. Jerusalem was, is and will eternal- Trump administration. Trump is having a positive impact on the cept Jerusalem as the de facto and de jure ly be our physical and spiritual capital. Yes, our institutions released a bland future of the Jewish state, we must ask our- capital of the Jewish state. They do this not statement when President Trump publicly selves if the ends justify the means. What out of love but rather out of pure logic. Mendy Ganchrow, MD, a retired surgeon, is a former supported white supremacists. But for the good is it to have a Jewish state if as a com- We live in a different world than that president of the Orthodox Union. He is the author of most part, the collective “We” privately roll munity we betray our most fundamental of 1919. Recent polling in Saudi Arabia con- the recently published novel “The Five Day War,” a fi c- our eyes at Trump’s daily inanities but fail to Jewish values? We may not see guilt when fi rms that Iran is public enemy number tional account of an Orthodox Jewish surgeon in Sau- exercise our right of dissent against a pres- we look in the mirror, but if we open our one,while Israel is looked on more favora- di Arabia working with the Mossad. This leads to a ident who continually insults minorities, eyes, we will all see responsibility. bly. The pieces are in place for a new Mid- stealth war between Israel and the Sunni nations objectifi es and demeans women, provides dle East. against Iran. It is available on Kindle, Amazon and at cover to racists and bigots and comports A Bergenfi eld resident, Keith Zakheim is the CEO of PR As Emir Faisal predicted, the strength of Judaica House in Teaneck. himself in a way that is beneath the digni- fi rms Beckerman and Antenna Group, and serves as a Israel, with its economic, technologic and ty of the offi ce of the President of the Unit- strategic advisor to political leaders, both domestical- ed States. ly and internationally.

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By Rabbi Perry Tirschwell not harm them—physically, religiously or In my 15 years as a high school principal, Halacha teaches us that “the needs of emotionally. I felt I couldn’t keep our stu- I was confronted by the question of asking the many outweigh the needs of the few” I’ll never forget that dents safe with these two boys at school. students to leave a number of times. Few doesn’t apply to dinei nefashot. However, phone call. What would be next? cases are black and white, and there are one can characterize these cases as a safek There was a half- Asking these boys to leave the school many shades of gray. Drinking or drugs on pikuach nefesh for the rest of the student hour between the end was a diffi cult decision. They were seniors, school property or at a school program (like body, as well as for the student(s) in ques- of school on Thursdays and I didn’t want to hurt their ability to ad- a shabbaton) are one thing. A huge “free tion. and mishmar. Though vance in life. We thought about how pain- house” party to which the police are called I believe that it was in Hanoch Teller’s we took dinner orders from the boys from ful this would be for their families, and and from which students are rushed to the “A Matter of Principle” that I read of a prin- a popular restaurant that delivered, there how their suffering would be an unintend- hospital is another. Because every situation cipal who fasted the day that he had to de- were always boys who wanted to get from ed consequence. We arguably enjoyed the is different, it’s diffi cult to create hard and cide about asking a student to leave, because a different restaurant (no matter which res- best relationship with this grade that we fast rules. the Gemara in Sanhedrin says that the San- taurant we picked!). They left campus by ever had with a class, and were not inter- Hindsight is 20/20. I don’t know if I hedrin had to fast on a day that it judged a car and inevitably returned to mishmar ested in jeopardizing it. made the correct decision in any of the capital case. Principals understand that ex- late. Though it was against the school rules, We decided to let them take their tests cases I dealt with. I also don’t know any- pelling a student from a yeshiva can mean we turned a blind eye. We were keeping and fi nals offsite, gave them transcripts thing about the recent events that inspired signing his spiritual death warrant, and they them after school to learn Torah, and want- and diplomas, but did not let them march this discussion in our community. What I do not make these decisions lightly. ed the Torah to “taste sweet” (literally and at graduation. I couldn’t even imagine do know is that our community is bless- fi guratively). what they could do to that evening! Baruch ed with respected and experienced heads Rabbi Perry Tirschwell was the founding head of school “Two of your seniors have been arrest- Hashem, I didn’t impact this class’ relation- of school who try their best to make the of the Katz Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton, and ed,” said the owner of the local kosher burg- ship with the school and its rebbeim, and I best decisions they can. They are taking the presently is the executive director of the Torah Educa- er joint. Numerous police cars were outside believe it didn’t impact the trajectory of the physical, religious and emotional safety of tors Network. his establishment. “Get over here quick!” two boys’ lives. all their students into account. The parents of one of the boys had given their son a jet-black Camaro with blacked-out windows, along the bottom of which the young man added purple neon lights. 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A Tribute to Moshe Trinz, zt”l fectionate husband and father. Yael re-  CONTINUED FROM P. 8 matter by visiting schools that have school  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 counted how Moshe even asked for criti- on Chol Hamoed as well as speaking to cism, explaining that he could not improve Lastly, I question the opening perspec- many faculty members at these schools. Moshe was a consummate mentsch. He if he was not made aware of his mistakes. tive that it’s the mandated local public Daniel poses that my math is off be- was unfailingly polite from the time he was Yael concluded that Moshe was the greatest school minimums to which we should be cause I have not taken into account short a boy, was respectful and honest to every- person she ever met. comparing. Perhaps when Rabbi Alter went Fridays in day schools. If we were to de- one without fail. Already in high school at A person’s character is tested by how he to school that was appropriate. These days, duct the short Fridays, should we not also TABC Moshe made a great impression on his conducts himself during an emotionally we know our kids will be competing, in col- take into account the fact that our school classmates and teachers alike. He was a per- stressful time. I witnessed how Moshe re- lege and work, against kids from all around day is longer than public schools? son of extraordinary dignity tained his great dignity and the world, most of whose school systems I applaud Daniel’s willingness to discuss and kindness. He stayed late very high standards of con- leave the US public school behind in the questions about the length of winter break at work as a mortgage analyst duct even at a most trying dust, and almost all of whom have a lot or starting school earlier and suggest that he without pay to ensure that time in his life. more than 180 days. Even locally, many of bring these issues up with the administration everything was squared away As Rav Rothwachs noted the high-performing charter schools recog- of the school his children attend to advocate at the end of the day. Moshe at the levaya, Moshe was a nize this and have added many more days his case and move this agenda forward. made an extraordinary Kid- great man and it was a privi- beyond the minimum 180 (e.g., KIPP, Suc- Daniel puts forth that our students will dush Hashem. To have such lege to have seen such a per- cess Academy). Catholic schools that have be competing with students from around a respectful, polite, honest son. I suggest that the best Catholic holidays off, these days still gener- the world and therefore we should length- and reliable employee proud- way we can honor this great ally manage to make it to 180 days. I won- en the school year. If one examines the re- ly wear his kippah at work re- man is to take some time der what it will take for yeshivas to realize search on length of the school year and its fl ected so well on Hashem this Shabbat and devote the world has changed, and stop planning connection to performance, we fi nd that and the Jewish nation. deep thought as to how we like it’s still 1995? students in countries around the world are Even when battling his extraordinarily can raise ourselves a notch in our personal Dan Barenholtz outperforming American students in pub- diffi cult illness Moshe remained an incred- comportment. Moshe Trinz taught us and Teaneck lic schools but spend less time in school ible mentsch. Moshe’s father related at the continues to teach us that people of such than our public school students. funeral how very soon after Moshe lost his great behavior are not relegated to people Rabbi Alter Responds I do agree with the overall desire for ability to articulate, a physician (who was who lived during the time of the Tanach or The purpose of my original article on more school days; however, quality of ed- not even Moshe’s regular doctor) visited Gemara. Rather, each one of us is capable school calendars was to begin an open and ucation is more important than quantity. Moshe. Moshe held the doctor’s hand for a of great interpersonal and spiritual achieve- transparent conversation on school calen- I don’t believe that lengthening the school few minutes after he completed his exami- ment even when the surrounding culture dars and I thank Daniel Barenholtz for con- day is the key to bringing Jewish day nation, fi nally stammering out “Thank you is increasingly boorish and self-centered. As tinuing this conversation. schools into the present and competing for coming to see me.” Just as in the stories Moshe’s father noted, Moshe lived his life It is great to hear that Daniel’s children in a global world. Quantity of time is an related about Rav Moshe Feinstein, Moshe correctly and showed each one of us how enjoy school on Chol Hamoed and I hope important issue to discuss. Quality of our took the time to thank every technician to live our lives correctly. that these days are educationally benefi cial staff is far more critical to ensuring a com- who came to assist him. for them. I wrote in the article that that each petitive edge for our students. If we want The one best to judge anyone is his Rabbi Haim Jachter is the spiritual leader of Congrega- school will make calendar decisions based to compete we must hire talented educa- spouse. Yael arose to speak and recount- tion Shaarei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of Tean- on its own specifi c culture and needs. I can tors and continue to give them the tools ed how Moshe was an exemplary husband eck. He also serves as a rebbe at Torah Academy of Ber- only speak to my own experience, having and support to become master teachers. who was hands-on with the children and gen County and a dayan on the Beth Din of Elizabeth. run a school for many years that had school Rabbi Daniel Alter household chores. 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Englewood Grapples With New Tax Bill ry and also count for a tax deduction, but have excellent police and fi refi ghters and many tax appeals which can be very harm- property taxes are mandatory. Treasury sec- we want to give them benefi ts. But it will ful as they come exclusively out of the city CONTINUED FROM P. 1  retary Steven Mnuchen has called the idea be a strain on the budget for towns that budget, although taxes are paid to the city, homeowners can only deduct what has al- “ridiculous.” The IRS hasn’t commented. have sizable police and paid fi re depart- the board of education, the county and the ready been assessed and that means just How much money is at stake for Engle- ments like Englewood and Teaneck.” library. the fi rst two quarters. Englewood’s chief fi - wood homeowners? Kaufmann gave a hy- Rosenberg said New Jersey is not “user Meanwhile, the accountants are nancial offi cer, Michael Kaufmann, said 30 pothetical example. Mr. and Mrs. Home- friendly” to the wealthier population. Be- “scratching their heads,” Rosenberg said. percent of Englewood homes have a tax owner have an income of $100,000. They sides high property taxes, New Jersey They still don’t know what’s deductible bill above $10,000; the average is $12,201.42. pay $25,000 annually in property taxes. doesn’t get the tax breaks that other states and what isn’t. The new tax bill is better Kaufmann said the city collects $30 million Now they can only deduct $10,000 off their do. The 529 plan to save for college is de- for some, worse for others. “Not only don’t a quarter and got an extra $10.5 million pre- income so they are paying taxes on $90,000 ductible in 35 states but not in New Jersey. we understand the impact on individuals, paid. instead of $84,000. That’s an additional tax Englewood offi cials fear a possible we have no real idea how it will impact New Jersey Congressmen Josh Got- bill of $6,000. If they have a tax rate of 25 domino effect of people moving and prop- the city in the next three years. We need theimer (D-Wyckoff) proposed setting up percent, that’s another $1,500. Owners of erty values falling, leading to a loss of the to make sure in planning that there’s a sur- charities that will allow homeowners to properties in Englewood with a $40,000 or revenue for municipal and education fund- plus. But until we pay taxes next year, the donate the amount of their property tax- $50,000 tax bill will owe thousands more. ing. And then there would be only two impact will be hard to see.” es and receive a credit, as charitable con- The city is already bracing for another ways out: cut spending or raise taxes. Or tributions aren’t capped. Newly installed possible spending increase. Rosenberg said both. Jerusalem Is Key to Peace or War fi rst-ward city council member Cheryl it is likely that the incoming administra- “Socio-economic diversity is key to a  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Rosenberg said some council members are tion and Governor Murphy will not renew town like ours,” Rosenberg said. “People asking city attorneys to look into this, but the two percent arbitration cap put in place paying $50,000 in taxes help support the offi cials in a speech that the move had she doesn’t see it as a viable option just yet. by Governor Christie on increases that po- school system and community resourc- disqualifi ed America as a peacemaker. “I would love to pursue options that would lice and fi remen can get when negotiating es. We don’t want those people moving Israel has said it would welcome the help Englewood but I am skeptical about their contracts. “This will put the town in out. We want to help everyone.” She said U.S. as a mediator, but an American bid this particular path.” She noted that char- a tough spot,” Rosenberg said. “We could it is now critical that properties be assessed to revive negotiations, led by Trump’s ad- itable contributions cannot be mandato- see a signifi cant increase in the budget. We in the right time frame or there could be viser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has so far shown no progress. Talks have been frozen since 2014. Trump has said that achieving an agreement would be the “deal of the century,” but Abbas was scathing on Sunday, saying,

R'YAKOV HOROWITZ “We say to Trump, we will not accept his deal. The deal of the century has become the slap-in-the-face of the century.” “We do not accept the United States as a mediator between us and Israel,” Abbas said. “Let it be an internation- ... YOUR FIRST R RE ESO DR. DAVID LIEBERMAN al committee formed at an internation- E A N OUTSTAN R al conference comprising four or ﬁ ve W R A DIN T FO G [countries or parties]. But the United States alone? No.” Abbas also directly attacked President Donald Trump, who claimed he intend- HANK SHEINKOPF ed to cut American aid to the Palestini- ans over their intransigence to cooper- ate in peace negotiations. “I see a tweet PESACH on Twitter,” Abbas said, and quoted: “‘We will not give the Palestinians money because they refuse to negotiate.’” AVRAHAM FRIED 2018/5778 Swearing at the president, Abbas said, iN ORLANDO “May your house come to ruin [an Arabic epithet—ed]. Where did you offer that to me? On the phone? On television?” Abbas’ comments were made at a

YEEDLE WERDYGER conference in Ramallah of the Palestin- ian Central Council. The Council is the Palestinians’ highest decision-making body, where 95 delegates will debate future strategy, and it was convened following President Donald Trump’s recog- CHAZAN YANKY LEMMER nition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. “We will not accept anything the United States may try to impose on us and we will not accept its mediation following that crime,” said Abbas, referring to Trump’s Jerusalem decision. AVI LIBERMAN “Jerusalem has been taken off the table with one swift tweet from Mr. Trump,” Abbas said on Sunday. “Because of that we are meeting now, because there is nothing more important than Je-

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 15 COMMUNITY NEWS Cong. Ahavath Torah Sponsors Family Promise Homeless Shelter Dinner On January 7, Congregation Ahavath Torah sponsored the ﬁ rst annual Family Promise Bergen County homeless shelter dinner, organized by the Kanner family. The team cooked and served din- t State-of-the-art SCIENCE LAB ner to more than 130 people at the t Advanced COMPUTER LAB t Brand new LIBRARY shelter in Hackensack. t RESOURCE ROOM t SMART BOARDS Volunteers included Debbie Billig; Sheri and Nikki Friedman; In addition to our outstanding LIMUDEI KODESH in a Yvonne and Reuben Kuzniecky; warm environment, where the Rebbeim, Moros, and teachers Ezra Mahpour; Nancy Rose; Dan- iella Moadab; Emma, Samantha, The Kanner family with Congregation Ahavath Torah instill SUPERB MIDDOS in every child. Leslie and Harry Kanner; Gila and volunteers at the fi rst annual Family Promise Dinner to Jordan Comet; Shelli and Annabel feed the homeless in Bergen County. Photo includes e Kermeir; Debra and Jerry Lewkow- Emma, Samantha, Harry and Leslie Kanner; Gila and You are invited to come see for yourself itz; Ammee Gardner; and Rabbi Jon Comet; Shelli and Annabel Kermeir; Debra and Daniel Goldberg Jerry Lewkowitz; Ammee Gardner; and Rabbi Daniel We would like to thank But- Goldberg. CREDIT: LESLIE KANNER Open House terﬂ ake Bakery and Kosher by the Case for their generosity. at the home of Thank you to all those who Rabbi Dr. & Mrs.Mr Daniel Hakimi sent in donations to help defray the cost of the dinner, to Rabbi 407407 WaWarwickrwwick AAvenue,venu Teaneck, New Jersey Tuesday,Tuesday, FebruaryFebru 6th at 8 pm Chaim Poupko for supporting this important community project and to Rabbi Daniel Goldberg for Please join us: Dr. & Mrs. Mark Eisen MMr.r. & MMrs. Avrumi Frischman donating his time at the shelter. RRabbiabbi DDr. & Mrs. Daniel Hakimi Contact Leslie Kanner at lkan- [email protected] if you’re interest- YeshivaYeshiva RabbiRabb Samson Raphael Hirsch ed in volunteering and/or donat- Congregation Ahavath Torah volunteers preparing 100100 BBennettennett AAve,ve, NYNY 1003310033 t TTel 212-568-6250 t www.yrsrh.org ing to the next Family Promise dinner for the fi rst annual Family Promise Dinner to feed dinner. the homeless in Bergen County. CREDIT: LESLIE KANNER ““MayMay allall ourour dreamsdreams andand prayersprayers comecome truetrue”” “©¥³¥²§¥§¢²”

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 17 COMMUNITY NEWS MLK Day of Service Program Fosters Communal Unity

By Elizabeth Kratz MLK day at Saddle Brook’s VFW Post, work- “We are living in a time right now that noting that kosher cheese pizza was served ing together on a variety of service-mind- there is so much fanning of that hatred, to all the participants. Silna Zur also ac- Jewish fi fth graders sat and chatted ed projects to benefi t the needy in Bergen fears of what’s different about each other. knowledged that the day would not have with Muslim, Sikh, African-American and County. Freeholder Tracy Silna Zur was the And really what we need are more oppor- been possible without supply donations Asian-American students in the same age host for this second annual day of service tunities to bring our kids together, [and] from the Inserra ShopRites, Wal-Mart, and group as they worked collaboratively to in Saddle Brook, welcoming middle school- adults together, to come to the understand- Learning Express of Ridgewood. make the world a little brighter. As a re- ers from multiple faiths and cultural back- ing that our diversity is our strength,” Silna Student representatives from the Girl sult, Bergen County got a little more cultur- grounds to celebrate Martin Luther King’s Zur told The Jewish Link. Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Sikh Gurdwara com- ally unifi ed after 200 students spent their legacy of community service. “Pizza is a great uniter,” she quipped, munity in Bergen County, Yeshivat He’Atid, the Gerrard Berman Day School, the Hin- du community Mahwah, Teaneck’s Muslim community and many others, includings students from public schools, were divided into diverse groups to make toiletry packets for the Bergen County Homeless Shelter, MakeMakeMake PittsburghPittsburghPittsburgh cat toys for the Bergen County Animal Shel- ter, mosaics for several benches for a women’s shelter and a community arboretum, and polar fl eece blankets for residents at the YourYourYour HomeHomeHome long-term-care center at Newbridge Medi- cal Center (formerly Bergen Regional). Other groups wrote letters to send to servicemen and women in the military overseas, thank- ing them for their service; another prepared children’s activity packets for the children’s HIGHLIGHTS OF PITTSBURGH JOIN US FOR Thriving job market SHABBOS! Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh: an Orthodox infant-12th grade day school. Fifteen unique synagogues including Come visit PITTSBURGH Poale Zedek & Shaare Torah Orthodox shuls & get to know a Brand new mikvah warm and welcoming Wide availability of kosher food Jewish community. hospital in Hackensack. Each half hour, stu- (market & restaurants) dents circulated to a new station, round-rob- in style. At one station, they paused for a Historic neighborhoods filled with character Home hospitality, group discussion, where students engaged Almost 3,000 acres of urban parks synagogue & day school in guided roundtable conversation about what they have in common with one anoth- Championship winning pro sports teams visits, explore some er, discussing favorite foods and how their Vibrant arts community of what the city families celebrate holidays. At the completion of the event, each stu- World class museums ŚĂƐƚŽŽīĞƌ͊ dent attending received a certifi cate of com- Growing technology, research & robotics industries: munity service. Also attending the event to Facebook, Uber, Google, Apple & more! show their support were Robert White, may- or of Saddle Brook; Mohammed Hameed- World-class universities and hospitals February 16-18, 2018 uddin, mayor of Teaneck; Ora Kornbluth, a Bergenfi eld councilwoman; and Howard Weinberg, community partnership coordi- ACA EL DE L M nator for Saddle Brook. Bergen County pros- L I Y ecutor and NJ Attorney General nominee H

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their teens and strive for healthy and sta- NJ Rabbis Join RabbisCanRun on Behalf ble relationships. The guiding philosophy of KLN is “to provide gentle interventions of Kav L’Noar in Jerusalem Marathon that provide powerful results.” Through individual, family and school-based interven- By Pearl Markovitz tions and mentoring programs, KLN has contributed to reduc- There was no mistaking the ing school dropout rates, im- enthusiasm of Meir Kaniel of proving school performance, Passaic, the North American reducing at-risk behaviors of representative of Kav L’Noar, teens and strengthening fami- as he announced the partici- ly relationships. pation of three local rabbis in When a child is referred to RabbisCanRun, a contingent of KLN by parents or a school, an American rabbis who will be initial assessment is made, af- running in the Jerusalem Mar- ter which a custom-made plan athon in March. for therapy is designed that The rabbis, all part of the can include individual thera- Kav L’Noar team, will have the py for adolescents and adults, unique opportunity to focus Rabbi Ephraim Epstein Rabbi Nachum Wachtel Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg marital and couples coun- on their health and help at-risk kids while Kav L’Noar (KLN) was founded over 10 itative services to families in Israel with at- seling, family and parenting counseling, participating in a very special Israel expe- years ago by Dr. Ronald Wachtel, who made risk adolescents. KLN confronts the chal- and individual mentoring for youth. KLN rience. The local rabbis include Rabbi Ron- aliyah from the U.S. with his wife in 2002. lenges of adolescence by implementing a works with youngsters ages 10-18. Progress ald Schwarzberg of Highland Park, Rab- As an experienced counseling psychologist, holistic, family-systems model of interven- is assessed regularly during the therapy bi Nachum Wachtel of Passaic and Rabbi his vision was to create a family center that tion that empowers hundreds of families, process, which typically lasts from 18 to Ephraim Epstein of Cherry Hill. provides behavioral and emotional rehabil- many of whom are recent olim, to engage 24 months. KLN also arranges lectures and seminars and provides educational materials for families, professional staff, educators, mental health professionals and the general public. Kaniel, a licensed social worker with a full plate of professional activities, can himself attest to the value of running for physical and mental health. Only four years ago, Kaniel could not sustain more than a 90-second sprint. Today he runs between 12-15 miles each week and has completed more than 1,000 miles of training in preparation for the multiple marathons in which he participates. He ran in the Jeru- salem Marathon twice, the ﬁ rst year running the 10K and last year completing the 21K half marathon. He plans to run the half marathon in Jerusalem this coming March as well. In the U.S. he has also participated in several marathons. Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg, long-time resident of Highland Park and former rabbi of Congregation Ahavas Achim, serves as the director of the Morris and Gertrude Bi- enenfeld Department of Jewish Career De- velopment and Placement at the Center for the Jewish Future of Yeshiva Universi- ty. In discussing the motivation behind his joining the RabbisCanRun contingent with The Jewish Link, he shared a personal watershed experience. As a result of a back injury in the 1990s, Schwarzberg underwent major surgery in August of 2010. After an extensive period of physical therapy, he was motivated to continue these life-changing activities. Through working out at the YU gym and studying up on the physiology of the human body, he was determined to maintain his regimen of physical exercise. To date he has been exercising and running and has even become certiﬁ ed as a personal trainer. His overall health has improved dramatically and he no longer needs regular medications. When approached by Kav L’Noar to run with the rabbis he was intrigued. He saw it as a double opportunity—to support the vital work of the organization, especially for families of recent olim, and to serve as a role model to others for healthier living. In preparing for the event, Schwarzberg shared, “I have run in local 5ks but never a 10k. And never on the hills of Jerusalem. I am enjoying the training and am already up to 3.75 miles in 35 minutes. I hope to run the 6K in about an hour or less.”  CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 20 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM COMMUNITY NEWS Simon Wiesenthal Center Co-Hosts Author Maya Ross at Englewood Public Library

By JLNJ Staff Michael Cohen, eastern director of the Included in the audience were Engle- Simon Wiesenthal Center, gave the intro- wood Public School Board of Education The Simon Wiesenthal Center and the duction at this standing-room-only event member Angela Midgette-David and newly Englewood Public Library co-hosted au- and announced that the book had just elected President of the Board of Education thor Maya Ross on Wednesday, January 11, been approved for sale at the Simon Wie- Molly Craig-Berry, who were both enthusi- at the second in their lecture series on pro- senthal Museum of Tolerance Bookstore, astic about the possibility of bringing such moting tolerance and Holocaust education which is known for its rigorous vetting pro- programming to the school district. for the city and region. cess for such materials. Maya Ross, author of “Abe vs. Adolph,” (l-r): Michael Cohen, Angela Midgette-David, the captivating tale of Abe Peck, a teenager Maya Ross, library interim director Abby Sanner and Molly Craig-Berry. who made it through nine different con- centration camps, losing everything but ation to stories such as Peck’s. She pro- his determination to live, discussed how duced a video book version to go along her volunteerism led her to meet Abe. with the book, containing live footage in- Ross, an attorney by profession, detailed terviews with Peck and historical back- how this chance encounter changed her ground and visual aids to assist in bring- life and led to her wanting to both tell ing this story to life in youth educational his story and work to ensure that future environments. generations could benefi t from his expe- Ross lives in Wayne, New Jersey, and riences and ability to overcome. Ross also the previous program speaker, Ann Arnold, displayed her innovative approach to at- who wrote “Together: A Journey for Surviv- tracting the attention of the next general,” is from Norwood, New Jersey. NJ Rabbis Join RabbisCanRun  CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Rabbi Nachum Wachtel serves as the lower school Judaic studies principal at the Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey. He shared his feelings about the Kav L’Noar organization by saying, “Funds raised through this program help families in Isra- el by equipping them with the tools needed to confront their challenges. By participating in this initiative, I hope to create more of an awareness of looking at a child in confl ict as a product of the various settings he is in. I feel that I am not only running for myself and my health but I am running for the children of the future generation in Israel.” Rabbi Ephraim Epstein, rabbi of Con- gregation Sons of Israel of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, never imagined that he would be running a marathon. He described himself as a person who needs to improve his eating habits and “somehow turn back the clock 30 years and get back into shape.” “Every summer when we vacation, I eat more healthfully, exercise frequently and come back to town energized to greet the upcoming holiday season. However, by Simchat Torah, I gain back any weight lost during the summer. I revert back to bad eating habits and exercise only sporadically.” When he was presented with the challenge of running with RabbisCanRun he was hesitant, but took it on for the sake of his health and his family. Rabbi Ep- stein shared that his decision was also infl uenced by his congregation’s president, a long-time runner, who not only encouraged him to run but recommended that he share the experience with the entire community. In that way he would inspire others to improve their health, publicize his progress in training, raise awareness of the mission of KLN and inspire support for their vital work. Kaniel wishes to thank the local corporate sponsors who are enabling the participation of the local runners. They include ABC Communications, Centurion Anesthe- sia, Scott J. Rothenberg, Esq., Red Group Management and Soveya. To learn more about opportunities to participate in the Kav L’Noar marathon or to learn more about the organization, visit www.kavlnoar.org or contact Meir Kaniel at [email protected]. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 21 COMMUNITY NEWS Yavneh Academy Celebrates 75 Years

(Courtesy of Yavneh Academy) On Saturday evening, January 13, over 800 attendees gathered at the Marriott Glenpointe in Teaneck for Yavneh Acad- emy’s annual dinner celebrating Yavneh’s 75th anniversary. Guests gathered to celebrate the school and to pay homage to this year’s honorees: Joel Kirschner— Judy Friedman (l) with her daughter, The Carmel and Zakheim families with Rabbi Knapp and Guest of Honor, The Car- (l-r) Rabbi Knapp, Joel Kirschner and Adam Fried. Rebecca Jankowitz. Pam Scheininger. mel/Zakheim Family— Legacy Award, and Judy Friedman—Faculty chaired the event. al campaign, which enables the school to programs. The generosity of the school’s Recognition Award. Michael Wimpfheim- The funds raised through the dinner innovate, support families in need and uti- donors allows Yavneh to achieve its dual er and Bonnie Silfen, Yavneh parents, co- are critical in supporting Yavneh’s annu- lize the very best educational tools and mandate of “affordable excellence.” Felicia Temple of ‘The Voice’ to Judge 11th Annual Teaneck Teen Idol Contest (Courtesy of TTI) A little over 11 years ago, performances on Blake Shelton’s team on as a kid—and that fi rst Teaneck Teen Idol Like the original American Idol, judges will Felicia Temple was runner-up in the fi rst Te- “The Voice,” in 2017, singing “Titanium,” contest was one of the best. select fi ve fi nalists and the audience will aneck Teen Idol contest. On Saturday night, “My Heart Will Go On,” “All I Could Do Everyone was so supportive and help- vote on the winner. January 20, Ms. Temple is coming back to Was Cry” and “Defying Gravity.” After her ful. The fact that I was runner up—well The evening will be emceed by Antho- be its special guest judge, bringing her ex- struggle and recovery from cancer (while that made me want to push myself more! ny Johnson, WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewit- perience from “The Voice” to guide today’s she was preparing for “The Voice”), Temple I’m happy to be able to pass on the support ness News Reporter. 2017 Teaneck Teen talented teens. wrote and recorded the EP “The Balancing and guidance I was given.” Idol Neli Elhadad will perform. Temple Temple has honed her musical skills as Act,” which is available on iTunes and all The 11th Annual Teaneck Teen Idol con- will join judges Jackie Kates, Jeremy Lenz a singer/songwriter at NYC’s famed SOBs, digital retailers. test will be held on Saturday night, January and Reggie Bennett. Tickets are available headlined shows at DROM, sang the nation- “I grew up in Teaneck in a musical fam- 20, at 8 p.m. at Teaneck High School, with online at www.teaneckcommunitychorus. al anthem at multiple NBA games, opened ily,” she said. “My dad is a touring musician 14 amazingly talented contestants from the org or at the door: adults: $20, seniors: $15, for acts including the O’Jays and SWV and and I learned to play sheet music and pi- Frisch School, Teaneck High School and students: $5. For more information, call toured overseas. She had show-stopping ano. I was given opportunities to perform the Teaneck Community Charter School. 201-836-2934.

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 23 COMMUNITY NEWS BERGEN NEWSBRIEFS Beth Aaron Plans Retirement Event JCOT Sisterhood and Ma’ayanot Students On Sunday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m., at Congregation Beth Aaron, Larry Shafi - Enjoy Knitting Night Together er will discuss “Solutions for Retirement Planning: Five Retirement Derailers.” Lar- (Courtesy of JCOT) The Sisterhood of the Jewish ry is a Chartered Center had its monthly Sunday Knitting Night at the Financial Consult- Jewish Center on January 7. It gave teenagers from ant, Chartered Mu- Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School and an interested Te- tual Fund Counse- aneck woman the opportunity to get together and lor and Chartered learn the basis of knitting from Susan Beth Gorden, Life Underwriter a skilled knitter. with 30-plus years’ The Sisterhood of the Jewish Center of Teaneck in- experience. Addi- vites all women, including teenagers, in the commu- tionally, Larry is a nity to the next Knitting Night at the Jewish Center of Life and Qualifying Teaneck, to be held on Sunday, February 18, 7-8 p.m., member of the Mil- in the boardroom, for an opportunity to get together lion Dollar Round Larry Shafi er and knit, crochet or stitch. The March Knitting Night Table. Among other topics, he will discuss will be held on Sunday, March 4, also at 7 p.m.. healthcare costs in retirement, outliving re- Novice knitters can be matched up with a mentor. tirement savings, the low interest rate en- Please RSVP if you will need this assistance to sister- vironment, market volatility and taxation. [email protected]. All are welcome. Congregation Beth Aaron is located at 950 The Jewish Center of Teaneck is at 70 Sterling Queen Anne Road in Teaneck. Place. Entrance is by the ramp on Sterling Place. Ma’ayanot students Efrat Putterman, Ora Hochberg, Avigayil Chudnoff and Yardena For more information call the offi ce at 201-833-0515, Stelzer stand with Gila Berkowitz of Teaneck (white sweater), as Susan Beth Gorden Combined Choruses to Perform email offi [email protected] or visit the website at jcot.org. demonstrates the use of needles in knitting. CREDIT: MICHAEL LAVES a Concert of Broadway’s Best Join the Teaneck Community Chorus as it performs “Music Lessons—Broadway’s Words of Wisdom” on Sunday, January 28, at 3 p.m. at Teaneck High School. The event will be an entertaining range of Broadway wisdom—from humorous to poignant—as the chorus joins the Tean- eck High School Madrigals and The Te- aneck High School Concert Choir for a concert of great Broadway music. Neli El- hadad, current Teaneck Teen Idol, will also sing a solo. “It’s not just the dancing, the music, the singing that makes a Broadway musical great,” said Steven Bell, artistic director of the Teaneck Community Chorus. “It’s also the messages of the songs. As these songs entertain us, they get to the heart of great life lessons and wisdom that truly in- spires.” The concert will feature a wide range of favorites, as well as songs that deserve another listen—from current musicals like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen to modern classics like Rent, Wicked, Hairspray and Something Rotten, to classic musicals like Porgy and Bess, South Pacifi c, The Fan- tastics, Sound of Music and more. For more information and advance tick- et sales, visit www.teaneckcommunitychorus.org. At the door, tickets are: Adults $20, Seniors $15 and Students $5. For information on handicapped accessibility, call 201-836-2934. BPY Hosts Signing and Reception for Rabbi Hayyim Angel’s Latest Book On Wednesday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m., Ben Porat Yosef Yeshiva Day School and the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ide- als will host a gala book signing and reception for Rabbi Hayyim Angel’s newest book, “Keys to the Palace: Essays Exploring the Religious Value of Reading the Bible.” The event, which celebrates this latest offering in Jewish scholarship, will be held at Ben Porat Yosef, located at E. 243 Frisch Court in Paramus. There will be a reception with light refreshments at 7:30 p.m. and an introduction by BPY Head of School Rabbi Saul Zucker at 8 p.m., which will be followed by a mini-shiur given by Rabbi Angel on “Building Bridges in Scholarship and Jewish Commu- nity.” Books will be available for purchase and signing. 24 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM Join us for KC KIDS Mini Camp at the Yeshivat He’Atid building

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 25 COMMUNITY NEWS Survey: This Is Not Your Father’s Orthodoxy 1,257 respondents to Rabbi Zvi Grumet’s survey broaden deﬁ nitions of Orthodoxy and practice.

By Phil Jacobs to Rabbi Grumet, “to assess markers of gra- “Based on the Avi derstand those challenges. That was the dation of observance and ideology, which Chai data,” he con- primary purpose of his study. Practices and beliefs learned in yeshi- are markers of identity in the Orthodox tinued, referring to One group of questions surveys the re- va high schools aren’t necessarily part of and specifi cally in the Modern Orthodox the Avi Chai Founda- spondents’ recollections of religious prac- a young, Orthodox Jewish adult’s practice community.” tion’s census of the tices while growing up. The second set and belief system. Rabbi Grumet is releasing his 60 pages day school commu- questions how they practice and observe At least that’s what Rabbi Zvi Grumet’s of fi ndings over about two weeks. So far, nity, “there are ap- Judaism in their current lives. research study of graduates of Orthodox ye- about a third of the information has been proximately 12,000 The survey was conducted through so- shiva high schools indicates with convinc- released on his blog (https://tinyurl.com/ yeshiva high school cial media, mostly Facebook. It took just ing data. ycdkrt8q). students in North over a year to complete. It was taken by re- Rabbi Grumet, the Israel-based director “I have invested my entire adult life America with an spondents who grew up in 267 zip codes, of Tanach programs at Yeshivat Eretz Hatz- in Jewish education,” Grumet wrote in an Rabbi Zvi Grumet average tuition of representing 20 different areas ranging vi, was interested in what he described as email to The Jewish Link, “working with ye- $25,000 annually. When we do the math, from New Jersey/New York to Baltimore to the “effi cacy of yeshiva high school educa- shiva high school students and alumni for this turns out to be an industry worth at Houston to Denver and Seattle. Some 800 tion at a time when students are sometimes more than 35 years and with teachers and least $300 million a year of Jewish commu- of the respondents identifi ed 80 yeshiva seen as either ‘fl ipping out’ (becoming more principals for much of the last 15 years. I nal (and family funds), and we have no data high schools and then 37 yeshiva and semi- religious than their parents) or ‘going off the have seen substantive changes for the bet- at all about its effi cacy of impact.” nary gap-year programs. derech’ (becoming less observant than the ter part but am plagued by concerns and Rabbi Grumet also said he believes the When it came to religious backgrounds, families in which they grew up.” questions. Most of those emanate from an- Orthodox world is at a crossroads with its 61 percent identifi ed themselves as Modern Some 1,257 respondents took part in a ecdotal evidence that I see and hear—from own set of contemporary and future chal- Orthodox, 13 percent right-wing Orthodox survey questionnaire designed, according parents and former students. lenges. It is important, he said, that we un- and 10 percent Open Orthodox. Just over half (51 percent) were female, with males at 49 percent. Some 70 percent were from New Jersey/New York. Thirty-seven percent of the study’s respondents graduated from high school prior to 2004. The remainder graduated from high school between 2004-11. In the older group, 86 percent reported they were married, 9 percent single. Fifty-two percent of the younger group was married and 43 percent single. In- terestingly, the marriage rate increases from 34 percent to 65 percent some eight years after high school graduation. 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Survey: This Is Not Your Father’s Orthodoxy Friday-night Shabbat meals were served  CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE in 94 percent of the respondents’ childhood homes. As adults, however, that number number increases to 18 percent having no was now 83 percent. Similarly, there was a Shabbat restrictions on turning on electri- decline in Shabbat lunch, from 89 percent Life’s most persistent cal appliances compared to 7 percent of to 78 percent. Kiddush? While 94 percent of their childhood homes. And it gets more childhood homes practiced it, the current and urgent question is, nuanced, with numbers showing that 6 number among respondents was 78 percent. percent indicated no separation currently And the biggest hit came in the form of between milk and meat compared to 1 per- Shabbat synagogue attendance. Ninety-two “What are you doing cent of their childhood. Nine percent indi- percent had memories of attending shul cated that Halacha was not an important usually or always, while 69 percent current- for others?” consideration when compared to the prac- ly do. Torah study also dropped on Shabbat tice in their childhood homes. On the oth- from 47 percent to 40 percent. -Martin Luther King, Jr. er end of his fi ndings, the survey show that “There is a difference between pub- 29 percent of those who grew up in homes lic and private observance,” Rabbi Grumet where Halacha had little to no importance told The Jewish Link. “The communal pres- now see themselves as strictly halachic, sures of being part of the Orthodox com- and that grows to over 50 percent when munity are quite signifi cant. When people those who are halachic with some excep- aren’t in the public eye, observance is a lit- tions are included. tle bit different. It did surprise me, and I When it comes to Shabbat, the sur- think it has implications. vey showed that 90 percent of childhood “Fundamentally it sounds like there’s a homes didn’t permit Shabbat driving; that percentage for whom the value of obser- number is now 83 percent. Eighty percent vance is not decided by a commitment to of childhood homes didn’t turn on elec- Halacha, but a desire to be part of the Or- trical appliances. The current number is thodox community.” Some might call this about 70 percent. being socially Orthodox. The term “half-Shabbos” describes Shab- “Defi nitions of Orthodox are changing,” bat-observant high school students who he added. “Today we have something that ex- use their cell phones on Shabbat. The sur- ists called Open Orthodoxy. None of us in the vey indicated there was no more use of cell- past would have held that, but there’s a grow- phones than any other electrical appliance. ing sense that it will be part of the future of Once out of their parents’ homes, the sur- the Jewish community. It’s not a question vey showed that young adults were not as about how long it’s going to last. It’s there. apt to use cellphones on Shabbat. Grumet The rabbinic and educational leadership indeed suggests that these adults might have to accept it’s there and make decisions have cut back on the violation of using about what they’re going to do about it.” electrical appliances, including cellphones. Other Shabbat results were also telling.  CONTINUED ON P. 29 Super Bowl Specials Answer the Question...

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By JLNJ Staff Dean Huberman has enjoyed a distin- being part of a professional association. This guished career in social work training, man- enables students to become part of a host of Dr. Steven Huberman, the current and agement of complex non-profi t organiza- committees and task forces, engaging with founding dean of the Touro College Gradu- tions and research. He received his Ph.D. leaders in the fi eld and working on impor- ate School of Social Work, was recently pre- from the School for Advanced Studies in So- tant social work issues they might not oth- sented with the “Top Leadership Award,” the cial Welfare at Brandeis University, and pri- erwise have access to early in their careers. highest social work honor in New York City, or to joining Touro was a professor of social Citing Martin Luther King Jr. as one of by the National Association of Social Work- work at Boston University and UCLA. He his enduring role models, Dr. Huberman ers, New York City chapter. also served as executive director of the Jew- said that each year he journeys to the late The award recognizes professionals who ish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. He en- civil rights leader’s Ebenezer Baptist Church demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities joys being in the classroom and has served in Atlanta where he refl ects on Dr. King’s no- and unique commitment to the improve- as president of the New York State Associa- ble leadership. ment of social and human conditions. tion of Deans of Schools of Social Work. Inspired by Dr. King’s famous words, “If Teaneck resident Dr. Steven Huberman, dean In presenting the award to Dr. Huber- At Touro, Dr. Huberman said he takes you can’t fl y then run, if you can’t run then of the Touro College Graduate School of man at the NASW-NYC’s Annual Leadership great pride in the school’s accomplishments walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but what- Social Work in NYC, proudly holding his 2017 dinner, Dr. Robert Schachter, the organiza- and diversity. Students of all backgrounds ever you do, you have to keep moving for- “Top Leadership Award” at the recent Annual tion’s former executive director, extolled the “can stand as one under the chuppah,” the ward,” Dr. Huberman exhorted the large Leadership Awards Dinner of the National dean’s qualities that ensure a strong founda- canopy associated with traditional Jewish gathering of social workers, “Let’s run, let’s Association of Social Workers, New York City tion for the school, which is currently cele- weddings, and with the support of Touro walk for social justice.” chapter. To the dean’s right is Dr. Alan Kadish, brating its 10th anniversary. College and University President Dr. Alan And in a nod to his own mother’s ad- president, Touro College and University “Dr. Huberman is not only a leading ac- Kadish, the school pays each student’s NASW vice, he lightly added, “And always wear an System, and to his left is Dr. Nadja Graff , vice ademian, but also a talented and experi- membership dues so they can benefi t from ironed shirt.” president, Division of Graduate Studies, TCUS. enced community organizer—someone who could build a new school that has become known for its excellence and unparal- leled diversity as well as its community engagement,” said Dr. Schachter. Dr. Huberman’s “engagement of professional leaders” and his organizing skills played a pivotal role in the school’s positive reception from the city’s social work community, Dr. Schachter noted. Describing the dean’s humanity and interpersonal skills as his greatest assets, which benefi t “the faculty, students and all the community stakeholders he has drawn in,” Dr. Schachter said he “stands with the very best education leaders we have had in New York.” Current NASW-NYC chapter President Candida Brooks-Harrison offered her congratulations as well: “You clearly represent the best of the best in our profession.” Visibly moved by the honor and sur- rounded by family members, Touro colleagues and personal friends, Dr. Huberman, of Teaneck, recounted for the packed ballroom a diffi cult childhood that led him to social work. He barely knew his father, and his mother suffered from mental illness, but said their plight was no reason not to “always wear an ironed shirt.” He said the poverty that enveloped his family made a 25-cent hot lunch in high school beyond his reach. He didn’t go hungry, however, thanks to the school’s guidance counselor, Judith Shusterman, who gave him quarters for lunch and kindness that transformed his life. She inspired Dr. Huberman to join a profession where he, too, could make a difference in people’s lives. Survey: This Is Not Your Father’s Orthodoxy  CONTINUED FROM P. 27 The survey encompasses practice and belief. “By the time I hit next week, we’ll be moving into areas of belief, and the numbers are striking,” he said. “The number of people who believe the things Orthodox Jews are supposed to believe is minimal compared to the messages they receive in schools. It will compare what they learn in schools to what they actually believe. Peo- ple who are still observant are rejecting dogma, and that raises questions about the educational system.” 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 29 ESSEX & UNION COMMUNITY NEWS The ‘Book Smugglers’ Help Preserve the History of Vilna’s Jews

By Barbara Wind married Kovner, the commander of Vilna’s fi ghting organization. To write an award-winning book that On January 1, 1942, Kovner addressed reads like page-turning novel is a rare 150 members of the pioneering youth achievement for an academic. Yet, “The movements gathered in the ghetto soup Book Smugglers: Partisans, Poets, and the kitchen on Strashun Street. In both He- Race to Save Jewish Treasures From the Na- brew and Yiddish, he read out a call to ac- zis” is one of the most thrilling stories of tion, which included “They shall not take the Holocaust. Written by David E. Fish- us like sheep to the slaughter!” Kovner’s man, a professor who studied at Yeshiva warning of the impending annihilation of University and Harvard and now teaches at the Jewish people spread quickly. Unfortu- the Jewish Theological Seminary, this book nately, too few then were prepared to beis a thoroughly researched albeit relatively lieve it and fi ght. The Nazis had effectively unknown account of a group of Vilna Ghet- paralyzed them using a combined strategy to resisters, melding history with the very of terror, promises and punishment, bru- human stories of some who participated tal and collective. in the watershed event. On February 1 at April, 2018 will mark the 75th anniversa- 7 p.m., Professor Fishman will be the key- ry of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Only af- David E. Fishman note speaker at the opening reception of ter the summer of 1942, with its massive de- the Holocaust Council of Greater MetroW- city is now practically and pitifully Jud- Most of the rescuers of Jewish culture portations to Treblinka and the knowledge est’s signature exhibition, “From Memory enrein. It produced famed religious lead- were poets and writers who also served as that Treblinka was a death camp, did Jews to History,” at UJC Federation’s campus on er the Vilna Gaon, who taught that any- youth group leaders and armed resisters. accept the truth of Kovner’s words. The Route 10 in Whippany. one can achieve greatness by aspiration, They worked to keep the best books and Warsaw Ghetto resisted the Nazi roundups Fishman’s book won the top prize from dedication and determination. No doubt, cultural artifacts from being sent to Ger- in January of 1943. Although they didn’t pre- the prestigious 2018 National Jewish Book his teaching empowered resisters, most many, and smuggled books into the ghet- vail, the fact that they fought shocked the Council, in the Holocaust category. He has of them secular Jews with knowledge to to provide the residents much-needed Germans who put a temporary halt on their no plans for a celebratory party. Such an and respect for Judaism, to fi ght a war of distraction from the physical and emo- plans, which resumed on the fi rst night event, he believes, would be unseemly giv- the powerless against the most powerful tional horrors of ghetto life. Some smug- of Passover. By then, the Jews were much en that the topic of his book is the destruc- army in Europe. gled books were used to heat icy rooms better prepared, having built and stocked tion of a one of the most vital and impor- In addition to scholars, Vilna was the in the fuel-starved ghetto; technical books bunkers, acquired some, albeit very few, tant Jewish communities that ever existed. home of great Jewish writers, including enabled the manufacture of bombs and weapons and practiced shooting in their Nonetheless, he is “happy” for the honor Chaim Grade and Avrom Sutzkever, the munitions. The fortunate few who es- cellar-located “training centers.” They ex- and hopes it will spur interest in Vilna and poet known as the Yiddish Shakespeare. caped the ghetto’s liquidation became par- pected to die fi ghting but hoped that some, its heroic men and women who engaged in Sutzkever would later become one of the tisans in the swamps and forests. They sequestered in the bunkers, would be able great acts of spiritual resistance. “book smugglers.” Fishman focuses on him, also continued to write. After she derailed to escape in the ensuing chaos. Vilna was renowned as a center of Shmerke Kaczerginski, Abba Kovner and a Nazi train, Kaczerginski composed a Jewish scholarship and culture, but the Rachela Pupko-Krinsky in his book. praise song about Vitka Kemner, who later  CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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JFS of Central NJ Hosts The group is free and a light lunch (di- ‘Memory Café’ etary laws observed), along with entertain- Lester Senior Housing Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, ment and activities, will be offered. The a non-sectarian health and social service singer Randy Acardi will be the featured en- Community Will Host agency, will be hosting a free “Memory tertainment. Ample on-site parking is avail- Café” on Tuesday, January 23, at the Senior able. Open Houses and Tours Resource Center at The Lavy House, 748 E. Funding for this program has been pro- Broad Street, Westfi eld, from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. vided by the Jewish Community Founda- The “Memory Café” provides a casual time tion of Greater MetroWest NJ and Jewish of Memory Care Suite to enjoy lunch and social activities for in- Family Service of Central NJ. Area seniors and loved ones will learn about dividuals with early to moderate Alzheim- RSVP is required as space is limited. Please er’s disease/dementia and their care part- contact Naomi Kreutzer at 908-352-8375 independent and assisted living options, as well as ners. or [email protected]. dementia care, at Lester’s senior living community. The ‘Book Smugglers’ Help Preserve mass murderer. One of his duties was the (Courtesy of Lester Senior Housing) The • Short-term respite stays—Seniors can acquisition of material to be displayed in a Lester Senior Housing Community in Whip- sample the Lester lifestyle with a short- the History of Vilna’s Jews postwar museum of extinct people. pany will host two open houses on consecu- term respite stay in the Weston Assist-  CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Some Jews in Vilna had other ideas. tive Wednesdays, January 24 and January 31, ed Living Residence. These accommoda- Most of the armed fi ghters were teen- They strove to outlive the Nazis and will- from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Area seniors and their tions are for seniors who need some help agers. By then, they were the sole survi- ingly risked their very lives to smuggle these family members are invited to tour the dis- with the tasks of daily living and are avail- vors of their families. Worn out by starva- treasures into several hiding places within tinctive senior residence, including the new able for anywhere from 10 days to two tion, forced labor and the traumas they had and beyond the ghetto. Many ghetto-dwell- Memory Care Suite. The tour will start in the months. Respite stays are also available endured, they persevered. Lacking military ers derided them as “The Paper Brigade,” living room off the lobby of the communi- in the Memory Care Suite. These short- training and weapons, and without sup- convinced that their efforts during this exis- ty’s Heller Independent Living Apartments, term stays include many of the amenities port from the Poles, their “victory” was mi- tential crisis were futile. The smugglers con- where light refreshments will be served. 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By Rabbi Zev Reichman inal owner had witnesses that the books fi ll the mitzvah. Therefore, if you are invit- really a mitzvah on each person to write were once his, he was entitled to get the ed to serve as a sandak at a bris in the oth- books of Torah through which he will be May these words of books back when he claimed he had lent er town and you do not have the funds to able to learn Torah. A person who writes a Torah serve as a mer- them to the father of the orphans. Rava pay for the transportation, or if you need scroll of Mishnah or Gemara also fulfi lls it le’iluy nishmat Me- took the books from the orphans—even money to help someone get married, or to the mitzvah of “Ve-atah kitvu lachem et nachem Mendel ben though normally we are extra careful with purchase Torah books—you can use maas- hashira hazot.” It is therefore incumbent Harav Yoel David Balk, claims against orphans. er monies to fulfi ll these mitzvot. Derisha on each Jew to have a Torah library. Ac- a”h. Tosafot (s.v. Vesifra) teach that this law (Yoreh Dei’ah 249:1), Shach (Yoreh Dei’ah quiring a collection of texts that will help would certainly apply to orphans who are 249:3) Taz (Yoreh Dei’ah 249:1) and Elya Rab- you study Torah is the mitzvah of “Ve-atah This week we learned Shavuot 46. These holding books of Halacha. Books of Hala- bah (Orach Chaim 156:2) all rule like Rabbi kitvu lachem et hashira hazot.” I may not are some highlights. cha are items that are normally lent out— Menachem of Rizburg. They add that you use the funds of the poor to fulfi ll my per- Shavuot 46: May I use maaser monies even more than books of Aggadah. Posses- should write in the books you purchased sonal mitzvah obligations. to buy holy books I intend to lend out? sion of a book of Halacha is not a proof with maaser funds that they were acquired Shu”t Minchat Yitzchak (Chelek Yud Our gemara teaches that if a person is that a person purchased the book; he may with maaser monies, and in thus ensure Siman 85) argues that even according to holding onto an object that is normally have merely borrowed it. Gemara Ketubot that future generations will know to keep Be’eir Sheva there is a scenario in which lent or rented out, he is not believed when (50a) teaches that the verse in Psalms (112:13) lending them out. you can use maaser funds to buy holy he claims that he bought the object—if the “Vetzidkato omedet la’ad, And his virtue Shu”t Be’eir Sheva (Siman 41) disagrees. books. If you already possess enough original owner is claiming that he lent the stands forever” refers to a man who writes He rules that maaser kesafi m is like the books to enable you to learn Torah and object to him. The fact that the object is in books of Torah and then lends them out. tithe of agricultural produce, which was you wish to buy more books so that you his hands is not indicative of a purchase. This is a reference to a book of Halacha. It supposed to be given to the poor, maas- will be able to lend them out, you can cer- The object is usually lent out and there- is a great mitzvah to write books of Halacha er ani. Maaser funds cannot be used to ac- tainly buy those added books from maas- fore the claim of the original owner that he and then to lend them to others and spread quire a Torah library. The funds belong er funds. You will then not be using the got the object by borrowing it is very rea- the knowledge of Hashem’s laws. to the poor. Rama (Yoreh Dei’ah Siman money of the poor for your personal ob- sonable. The Gemara then relates that Rava Shu”t Rabbi Menachem of Rizburg (Si- 249:1) rules that maaser funds should not ligation. You have already fulfi lled your ruled this way. Rava once took away books man 459) was asked about using maaser be used for mitzvot like buying candles personal obligation. You are using maaser of Aggadah from the hands of orphans. funds. Is a person allowed to use his maas- for the shul; they should be given to the to help the community. The poor will be Someone else had come with witnesses er funds to purchase Torah books if he in- poor. The Maharil is also quoted by Be’eir helped when they borrow these books. Ac- who testifi ed that the books had been his. tends to lend the books out and enable Sheva as ruling that maaser funds need to cording to Minchat Yitzchak, you can then The orphans did not know how the books others to also benefi t from the works? He be given to the poor. Be’eir Sheva advanc- certainly use maaser funds for the books had come into their domain. Even if their answered that it is permitted. In fact, he es another argument against using maaser (Mesivta). father had been alive he would not have added that he rules that any mitzvah that funds to buy a collection of Torah books. been believed had he claimed that he pur- comes to you and you do not have enough According to the Rosh (Hilchot Ketanot, Rabbi Zev Reichman teaches Daf Yomi in his shul, East chased the books—because books of Agga- funds to be able to fulfi ll it, you may use Hilchot Sefer Torah s.v. Amar), the mitz- Hill Synagogue. dah are normally lent out. Since the orig- maaser monies in order to be able to ful- vah on each Jew to write a Torah scroll is THE MAGGID OF BERGENFIELD Bo: A Hardening of the Heart By Larry Stiefel as Danny wanted to keep his wheels more I’m a very responsible person. People trust “So you’re saying that I’m being irra- pristine. Michael objected, but Danny me with their teeth, among many other tionally stubborn?” The fi rst time Dan- held his ground. There would be no kids things in their lives.” “That’s exactly what I’m saying.” ny Unger lent his car driving his car, and the edict was fi nal. “That’s why we still have the minivan, “Despite everything that you’ve done to his son Michael, it Sometimes Danny’s edict presented Michael. So that you have a mode of trans- to my motor vehicles in the past?” came back covered diffi culties. One time Cindy was out with portation that can take some abuse, and “The far distant past.” in potato chips. Not a the minivan and Michael had to get to an I can maintain my blood pressure only “And you’re saying this could end bad- few potato chips, mind interview for a summer job, but Danny slightly elevated.” ly?” you. It was as if the Potato Chip Fairy had held his ground. Much to his chagrin, Mi- “You’re being ridiculous.” “Well, I wouldn’t say that. I don’t think come along and evenly sprinkled the entire chael had to take an “Am I?” that if you withhold your car then dark- upholstery of his ’07 Maxima with a fi ne Uber. “Things change, ness will prevail throughout the land, patina of sour cream and onion chips (you The 2017 Hon- Dad.” or that your fi rst born—namely me—is could smell the fl avor). But then Michael da Accord was “And some- in jeopardy. But I do think that my date was 17 at the time, and boys will be boys. Danny’s fi rst hy- times, the more might start out on more solid footing if I The next time Danny gave Michael the brid, and he was things change, pulled up in your fancy, fuel-effi cient vehi- car was the Attack of the Water Bottles. very proud of the more they re- cle instead of the minivan with the seats How much fl uid could one boy drink? it. Leather in- main the same.” that the dog has been chewing on for the There had to be at least seven empty Po- terior. Adap- “Do you know last 10 years.” land Spring receptacles strewn around tive cruise con- who you’re like? “And I’m being unreasonable?” the car. It wasn’t as bad as the potato chip trol. Heated You’re like Pharo- “Like an Egyptian ruler with a chip on crumbs, but still it was annoying. seats. Wicked ste- ah!” his shoulder.” The third incident was just a few weeks reo system. It had “Pharoah?” Father and son stared at each other for after he had leased the 2010 Infi niti G37. It everything. And it got “Yeah, you know. The a few moments. still had that new car smell. That is, it did 48 miles per gallon. It was his ruler of Egypt?” Crickets. until something punky started emanating dream machine. “Yes, I know whom you’re “O.K., you can borrow the car.” from the trunk. The culprit was Michael’s So when Michael asked to bor- referring to. I just don’t under- “Wow. History is made.” gym bag with a wet bathing suit that he row it to go on a date, Danny did not stand the analogy.” “Well, I have to admit I found your had been left there for over a week. The think long about his response. “Well, at the time of Yetziat Mizraim, Pharoah analogy compelling.” car never fully recovered. “No.” when the Israelites were slaves, God kept “I’m glad it worked.” The 2014 Nissan Pathfi nder had suf- “Seriously?” pouring on the plagues, blood, frogs, “But just know that I’m going to in- fered numerous insults from the boy. “Very seriously.” lice and so on, but no matter how much spect the car with a fi ne-tooth comb when Milky Way wrappers. Used gum in the cup “But Dad—“ the Egyptians were affl icted, Pharoah you get back.” holders. A constant manipulation of his “Do I need to bring up the potato wouldn’t give in. Even if it led to the de- “I wouldn’t expect anything less.” radio station settings, not to mention a chips?” struction of his own people. Of course, “And I’ll know if you messed with the preponderance of base on the stereo sys- “You’ve got to be kidding.” the text states that God hardened Pharo- stereo.” tem. But when his rear bumper was dent- “How about the gym bag?” ah’s heart, as if his stubbornness came “I won’t touch the bass or treble, I ed without explanation, Danny drew the “That was, like, 10 years ago.” from an outside source, but many compromise. Can I change the station?” line. Michael was banned from driving his “Some things never really change, mentaries suggest that it was just Pharo- “Sure. And try out the Sirius satellite sta- car. Cindy had the Honda Odyssey mini- Mikey.” ah’s stubborn nature all along. God just tions. They’re going to blow your mind.” van, and that would have to do. She was ac- “But some things do change, Dad. I’m a left it unchecked. Pharoah was acting ir- “Only if it’s really O.K. with you.” customed to her car being abused, where- college graduate. I’m in dental school and rationally, and God just didn’t interfere.” “Go to town, buddy.” 32 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM TEXT INSIGHTS Psalm 48: God Will Lead Us ‘Al Mut’

By Mitchell First ed by Menachem b. Saruk. Long before this, this approach was taken by the Septuagint. At the end of daven- Many of our commentators adopt this ap- ing every Monday, we re- proach. cite Psalm 48 as the “shir Of course, our verse does not read shel yom.” This Psalm “olam” or “le-olam,” but a different word: ends: “This is God, our “almut.” God forever and ever; He I could make the following argument. will lead us al mut” (48:15). Perhaps that word A-L-M-U-T was original- In the Tanach and in our siddurim, ly A-L-M-Y-T. In other words, perhaps the the fi ve letters are printed as two separate fourth letter was originally a yod, not a words: “al mut,” because this is the Maso- vav. Then it could be read as “olamit.” This retic tradition. But many of the interpreta- means “eternally.” However, there is no tions are willing to interpret the fi ve letters word “olamit” in Tanach. This word fi rst as if they were one word: “almut.” appears in the Mishnah and Tosefta. This First, I will mention a few interpreta- makes it unlikely that there was such a tions that interpret the fi ve letters as two word at the time of Psalm 48. separate words: (It is true that typically “olam” and – He will lead us until we die. (Radak words derived from it are spelled with a vav suggests that the import is that God will as the second letter. But there are many oc- lead us in this honorable manner until we casions in Tanach where that vav is omit- die.) ted. See, e.g., “olamim” in the malchutcha – He will inspire us to overcome our verse in Ashrei.) fear of death. (Something like this is one of Another approach to our “al mut” can be the suggestions in the Daat Mikra.) to interpret the “al” as “el.” The Even-Sho- – He will lead us beyond mortality. I.e., shan concordance lists over 3,000 instanc- He will make us immortal as a nation. (Rav es of the word “al,” and for more than 20 of S.R. Hirsch) them he suggests it has the meaning “el.” Of course, the fi rst of the two words is (Our traditional commentators also some- “al,” not “el.” This makes the fi rst of these in- times interpret “al” as “el.”) Then the state- terpretations diffi cult, since “al” has a con- ment could be interpreted as “He will lead notation of “above,” not “until” or “toward.” us to death [=until our deaths].” (Perhaps The second of these interpretations is diffi - we could read the second word as “mavet.”) cult because it does not fi t the context. The The implication would be that He will lead third of these interpretations is creative but us for our entire lives. But such a statement it does not seem like a plain-sense interpre- sounds too negative. There were surely tation. more pleasant ways that this point could A different approach interprets the fi ve have been made. letters as if they were all one word. Those Now I will mention a completely dif- who adopt this approach observe that a-l- ferent approach that is suggested by many m-u-t can be seen as related to the word scholars, and also included as a possibil- “a-l-m,” which means “youth.” (Everyone ity in the Daat Mikra. They notice that should know this root from Isaiah 7:14: “Be- Psalm 9 has the words “al mut” in its fi rst hold ha-almah [the young woman] shall verse, and Psalm 46 has a similar word conceive…”) “alamot” in its fi rst verse. Both of these Accordingly, the following interpreta- verses are introductory verses that begin tions are offered: with “la-menatzeach.” This suggests that – He will lead us slowly, like we are chil- these unusual words refl ect a musical in- dren. (Rashi) struction. (This is also evident from the – He will lead us so our nation will use of the word “alamot” at I Ch. 15:20.) have eternal youth (=immortality). (Rav S. So perhaps our “al mut”–“alamot” is also R. Hirsch) a term of musical instruction. The musi- – He will lead us as He led us when our cal instructions in the book of Psalms are nation was young. (Targum, Radak, one usually found in the fi rst verse, but some- view cited in Ibn Ezra) times they are found mid-chapter (see, – He will lead us with strength. I.e., e.g., 9:17 and 47:8), and other times they “youth” symbolizes “strength.” (This is one are found at the end. (See, e.g., “selah” at of the suggestions made in the Daat Mikra.) the end of Chapters 3, 24 and 46; “selah” – He will lead us in a way that main- may have been a musical instruction; see tains our youthful strength all of our days. also the end of the third chapter of the (Meiri) book of Habakkuk.) So perhaps the sub- Alternatively, Ibn Ezra mentions the stance of our verse at Ps. 48:15 ends with possibility that a-l-m-u-t is related to a-l-m “hu yenahageinu,” and our cryptic term is with the meaning “hidden.” The meaning a musical instruction as the concluding of the verse would be: “God leads us [in a word. (Even more creatively, some schol- good way] in a manner that is hidden [from ars suggest that our musical instruction humans].” word belongs in the fi rst verse of Chap- The main problem with all of these ter 49!) “youth” and “hidden” interpretations is that With regard to the meaning of the mu- the text does not read “be-almut” or “ke-al- sical instruction, most scholars notice the mut,” but merely “al mut.” resemblance to the word “alamot”=young *** women and suggest that “alamot” is a mu- An entirely different approach sees “al- sical instrument with a high-pitched tone. mut” as related to “olam.” Then the verse To sum up, interpreting “al-mut” as orig- could be translated: “He will lead us eter- inally reading “alamot” and as refl ecting a nally.” This would fi t nicely as a continua- musical instruction placed at the end of the tion of the earlier part of the verse: “This Psalm is a very simple approach. 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By Rabbi Neil N. Winkler from Bavel. But when the invasion, the Parshat Bo siege and the ultimate defeat came, Egypt was nowhere to be found. For this rea- As was mentioned son, both nevi’im of the time directed their in last week’s article, harsh words to Egypt and its leaders. the prophets Yirmiya- In this 46th perek of Sefer Yirmiyahu, hu and Yechezkel were the navi prophesizes two overwhelming contemporaries who defeats of Egypt that would be wrought prophesied at the time by Bavel. The fi rst defeat, described in the of churban Bayit Rishon, the destruction of pesukim that precede the haftarah, would the First Temple by the Babylonians: Yirm- take place at Carchemish, when the Phar- iyahu in Eretz Yisrael and Yechezkel in Bav- aoh would attempt to extend his pow- el. Both the haftarah of this parsha and that er northward. The second, and more com- of last week are words directed at Egypt and plete, defeat would come at the hands of her treacherous behavior toward Israel. This the Babylonians when they invade Egypt. week’s selection from Sefer Yirmiyahu is In the description of the defeat, Yirmiya- a nevuah given even before the Babyloni- hu includes the taunts of the Babylonians an siege of Yerushalayim began and before who describe the Egyptians as frightened the perfi dious behavior of Judea’s supposed and cowardly, and their boasts of mili- ally. The navi’s words were not, however, tary might as no more than pure bluster— addressed to the Babylonian enemy but, as something Israel learned when the Egyp- mentioned, to the Egyptian empire. tian army failed to help them. The criticism is based upon the mistak- The description of the defeat of Egypt is en reliance Yehuda had placed upon the reminiscent of the defeat it suffered by the might of the great Egyptian empire. De- hand of Hashem in the Torah reading, and spite the repeated warning of Yirmiyahu the suffering they would endure connects that only Israel’s return to Hashem could to the plagues they received in the time of save them from the Babylonian onslaught, Moshe—especially as the Babylonian army the leaders of Yehuda chose to form an alli- is compared to “arbeh” locust, one of the ance with Egypt in the misguided assump- plagues we read of in our parsha. tion that Egypt’s might would save them In closing, Yirmiyahu comforts and reas- sures Israel with the idea that, though she will suffer for her sins, God will never de- Market your business to the Jewish stroy her. The history of our nation stands Community! Advertise in the as testimony to the veracity of the prophet’s words, both our suffering and our survival, as today we witness the fruition of the glori- ous prophetic visions of the fi nal geula. Call 201-366-9102 or email Rabbi Neil Winkler is the rabbi emeritus of the Young [email protected] Israel of Fort Lee and now lives in Israel.

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ent on the faces of the students. Bais Hachinuch was my fi rst real em- Slow but Steady The founder of the yeshiva, Rabbi Bin- ployment. Consistent with their goal of yamin Rabinowitz, explains that as a reb- building people, the menahel, Rabbi Nafta- By Rabbi Dani Staum Someone asked me for a ride home. I be in a mainstream yeshiva for many years, li Eisgrau, offered me my fi rst position and told him I would be glad to do so, as long as he always had a few students who couldn’t never stopped encouraging me. (He still Everything is rela- the car could make it up the steep hill go- keep up with the class. Despite the great ef- does!) tive. Someone forward- ing up to his street. I didn’t really think that fort they invested, at times even with tutors In recent months, I have met a few of ed a copy of the memo would be an issue, until I made it a third of and outside assistance, they just couldn’t our former Bais Hachinuch students in sent home to the par- the way up and could not proceed any fur- keep up with their peers. different locations. At times I recognized ents of Torah Acade- ther. The wheels spun but we weren’t mov- I could not imagine what it would be them instantly while other times they in- my of Boca Raton, Flor- ing at all. I drove back down the hill, apolo- like to have the feeling I had driving up the troduced themselves. What’s remarkable ida, last week, which read: “With predicted gized, and let him off at the bottom. hill so painfully slowly, with another car to me is how happy they are to see me. I temperatures in the 40s and 50s tomorrow, Then we had the challenge of trying passing me effortlessly, every single day. Of- have heard from other Bais Hachinuch reb- we ask you to please be sure to send a coat to make it up the steep hill leading up to ten the deep pain and shame of those pre- beim that they have had the same experi- or a jacket tomorrow with your children…. our home. As soon as we began heading up cious students emerges during their adoles- ence when meeting former talmidim. No Stay warm!” the hill, the car seemed to struggle might- cence in unpleasant ways. matter whether the talmid has gone on to Here on the Upper East Coast, we ily with the road. However, we were mov- It was for that reason that Yeshiva Bais learn in yeshivos or has gone out to work, braced ourselves for a walloping storm this ing, though literally inch by inch. I shift- Hachinuch was founded—to offer those they seem to recall those nurturing years in past Thursday, which they titled a “bomb ed gears, turned the wheels, fl oored it, and students a supportive and nurturing envi- Bais Hachinuch with fondness. cyclone.” Giving such dramatic names defi - then let up as we continued to make our ronment where they could feel accepted Could there be a more beautiful goal nitely helps engender hysteria, which the painfully slow ascent. As we continued to with their academic challenges and taught than to seek to help every child climb the news stations love to promote. inch our way up I doubted that we could how to be successful despite them. The ye- hills of life, no matter what kind of tires or It dumped a few inches of snow, actually make it to the top, but without shiva continues to be that wonderful hav- engines they were born with?! 40-mile-an-hour winds, and was followed much choice, I continued to try. en and services our community, living up Personally, I am still deciding whether by days of Arctic weather, where daytime As we were nearing the top, I noticed in to its lofty mantra of building and educat- it’s worth the added expense of four-wheel highs were in the single digits and night- my icy rear-view mirror, a taxi, which ob- ing every neshama. drive, or maybe to just move to a place time lows were below zero. Safety and pre- viously had four-wheel drive, fairly easily Although my role was to emotionally where they must send a note home to par- cautionary notes were sent around to pre- cruising up the mountain. In another min- support the students, I learned many things ents to tell their children to bundle up be- vent frozen pipes and other such issues. ute he whizzed by us and proceeded on. from those students and from the incredible cause it’s considered unusually cold at 50 Meanwhile, out in Minnesota, they Thankfully, we made it home, though rebbeim I was privileged to work alongside. degrees. were experiencing the same weather and the normally four-minute drive took al- This will probably sound unbelieva- were trying to fi gure out what everyone most fi ve times as long. ble, but this article isn’t an appeal, nor was Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is the rabbi of Kehillat New on the North-East Coast was getting excit- In my fi rst position after graduating I even asked to write it. (Of course, I have no Hempstead as well as a rebbe and the guidance coun- ed about. with my degree in social work I had the doubt that the yeshiva could benefi t great- selor at Heichal HaTorah in Teaneck, New Jersey, princi- During Thursday morning’s storm, af- privilege to be the school social worker in ly from donations...) But my experience dur- pal at Mesivta Ohr Naftoli of New Windsor and a a di- ter davening Shacharis in shul, our oldest Yeshiva Bais Hachinuch, a yeshiva for boys ing the snowstorm, reminded me of the ye- vision head at Camp Dora Golding. He also presents child, Shalom, and I headed home in my who struggled academically in the main- shiva and its students and the amazing work parenting classes based on the acclaimed Love and non-four-wheel drive. There wasn’t much stream schools. What is most remarkable they, and the work their dedicated rebbeim Logic methods. 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By Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim before leaving Egypt? Declaring the new The mitzvah of kiddush hachodesh was One of Pharaoh’s tactics was to increase month was absolutely necessary in order to the prerequisite for the Jews to become the workload of klal Yisrael. The Ramchal Tick tock, tick tock— enable the Bnei Yisrael to be redeemed, but their own nation, klal Yisrael, because it explains that Pharaoh had a much deeper that sound has been re- why? The Seforno explains that a slave’s split them off from the rest of the world, plan than just the back-breaking labor and moved from most peo- time is not his own; his time belongs to his which counted by a solar calendar. The impossible quotas. The total lack of time ple’s lives with the infl ux master. Now that Bnei Yisrael were going Jews would now count by a lunar calendar, would prevent the Jews from contemplat- of digital clocks and free, time was going to be theirs to control which was a manifestation of a deeper dif- ing their pitiful spiritual state and prevent cellphones. The pas- and to use. ference. The Jews would now be associated the Jews from doing the teshuva they need- sage of time is now sub- The Hebrew word “chodesh”—month— with the moon—the concept of continual ed to connect with Hashem. This was the tler, more quiet, but life’s clock does keep is spelled the same as the word “chadash”— freshness and renewal. The Jewish people true nature of the enslavement of Pharaoh ticking. The question is: do we spend our new. The connection is simple: they con- would now be above time. in Mitzrayim. Sadly, we are reliving it in so life “killing time” with activities that don’t vey the same concept. The period of a Of course, such an ability can only be many ways. But Hashem already gifted us amount to anything, or do we use our min- month represents renewal, as is seen in the achieved by attaching oneself to some- the ability to unlock our shackles. We can utes to reach for something higher? phases of the moon, which starts off look- thing that is truly above time—Torah and do so by dedicating ourselves even further Rav Paysach Krohn recounts the story ing small, gets bigger, then smaller again. Hashem. This was all granted to Bnei Yisra- to Hashem and His Torah. of a chasidishe Rebbe in the early 1800s el with the mitzvah of The world says, “Time is money.” The who stayed at an inn. All night long he kiddush hachodesh. Chofetz Chaim said it’s the other way heard the chiming of the clock in the No one will deny around: “Money is time [i.e., buys us time].” hallway. He seemed very excited about the axiom that time But if the pursuit of money is taking away this clock. He explained to the innkeeper is the most precious all of our time, then we have a problem. Let that normally he hears the chiming and commodity we have. us fi nd a balance so the uniquely Jewish as- thinks to himself, “It’s closer now to the It is worth all the pect of time—sanctifying it for learning To- day of my death.” “But this time,” the Reb- money in the world. rah and serving Hashem—is not forgotten be told him, “each chime made me think: However, the world in the hustle and bustle of life. Tick tock. it’s one hour closer to Mashiach!” Why we live in today does Tick tock. Make each minute count! the difference? The puzzle was solved not value time. Insur- when the innkeeper told him the clock ance companies have Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim is the associate rosh yeshiva years ago belonged to the holy Chozeh fooled the American of Passaic Torah Institute (PTI)/Yeshiva Ner Boruch. PTI of Lublin. For sure, the Chozeh saw how people to believe that has attracted people from all over northern New Jer- time was precious and used each minute Shlomo Hamelech says in Koheles, “Ein when a person is dying, it’s better to die at sey, including Teaneck, Bergenfi eld, Paramus, Rocka- to its fullest. chadash tachas hashemesh”—there is noth- home with limited medical attention than way and Fair Lawn. He initiated and continues to lead The fi rst mitzvah given to Bnei Yisra- ing new under the sun. The Sfas Emes de- to spend thousands of dollars to maintain a full multi-level Gemara learning program in the eve- el was “Hachodesh Hazeh …” (Bo 12:1), that rives from here that “under the sun” there one’s life. Their underlying reasoning is that nings, gives Halacha and hashkafa shiurim on Shabbos is, to sanctify the month by the sighting of is nothing new; however, above the sun, it’s just not worth it. True, it’s not worth it and, more recently, has spread out beyond PTI to begin the new moon. 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By Renee Nussbaum, the world of the child or adult as terrify- During these times we understandably come with emotion, it doesn’t appear as PhD, PsyA ing and dangerous; and in the course of question how our God of Goodness could if Yaakov returns these feelings. As Rashi self-defense, their behavior or actions to- let this happen. On one level, we recog- points out, “…. he [Yosef] fell on his neck Years ago, my close ward others can be verbally or physical- nize that our limited perspective prevents and he wept … but Yaakov did not em- friend was horrifi ed ly aggressive because they are incapable us from seeing the truth; still, this knowl- brace Yosef and did not kiss him; our Sag- when she heard the of integrating the prior positive interac- edge seems to do little in easing the pain es tell us he was saying Shema (46:9).” The words “You da mean tions of the other, and “yesterday’s friend” and suffering we experience. In Parshat oddity of Yaakov choosing this moment grandma,” uttered by her quickly turns into “today’s enemy.” Vayechi we saw a very clear example of to pray to Hashem with the words of She- adorable, sweet granddaughter. Although While this seems bizarre, on a far less how even a tzadik like Yaakov can fall vic- ma raises many questions. Based on the she understood that this indictment was pathological level, this “bifurcated” per- tim to this “splitting” in his relationship wisdom of the chasidic masters, upon re- the result of her refusal to dole out a sec- spective is something we all experience with God. We know that while Yaakov uniting with his beloved son, the tzadik ond helping of birthday cake, it was hard when confl ict occurs in our relationships. was blessed, his life was peppered with Yaakov was stunned by this overwhelm- to hear these words. Yet, as most of us un- It is for this reason that relationship ther- severe challenges. No one would question ing, never-before-experienced surge of derstand, due to the limited perspective apists spend a great deal of time teach- Yaakov’s feelings of anguish during the 22 love for Yosef, and he took this opportu- of young children it is developmentally ing clients to appreciate and validate one years of his separation from Yaakov. Yet, nity to channel this feeling to Hashem appropriate for a toddler or young child another and how to avoid “You always…” at the end of Vayechi, Yaakov was able to in appreciation for the enormous chesed to have diffi culty accepting or integrat- and “You never…” statements to those achieve a healthy level of “psychic fusion” Hashem bestowed upon him; and he did ing the various aspects of personality; as who forget the good and focus only on in his faith and found his way out of his so by reciting the Shema. This still leaves a result, in the course of parenting/grand- the points of contention between them. cave of despondency. us with the question of why Yaakov chose parenting we are alternatively perceived In the case of our relationship with Haka- As the story unfolds, we come upon the Shema as the expression of his love as “very good” or “very bad,” depending dosh Baruch Hu, particularly during times the “Kodak moment”—when we are privy and hakarat hatov. on the situation at hand. And, of course, of pain, suffering or loss, the rating on our to the emotional meeting between Yo- we learn to accept this temporary loss of “psychic fusion” scale drops dramatically. sef and his father. Yet, while Yosef is over-  CONTINUED ON P. 43 popularity when trying to keep our charges healthy and safe. The good news is that in the course of healthy psychic development, when suffi cient good feelings are experienced the child is left with images of a loving, giving mother or caretaker, and a happy contented self; unfortunately, the converse is true as well, and if an overabundance of “bad feelings” is experienced, these result in images of a frus- trating, unloving mother or caretaker, and a frustrated, angry self. Thus viewed, one’s deepest sense of self and others is the outgrowth of these consolidated images, providing a lens through which experiences and perceptions are viewed and fi ltered. If suffi cient positive inter- actions are experienced, a greater level of differentiation occurs, generating the ability to integrate these images and perceive one’s mother as both the loving and gratifying mommy, but also as the frus- trating mommy who delays gratifi cation and metes out punishment. In the fi eld, this integration of alternative images is called “psychic fusion” and is necessary in order for the child to process more complex and sometimes ambiguous experiences all through his life. Yet, for a variety of reasons, including temperament or the mother’s failure to be receptive to his changing developmental needs, the child may also fail to develop an adequate level of psychic fusion. This failure in pro- gressive development can lead to a host of issues, including the inability to experience gratifi cation in emotional response, to be disappointed by someone and still feel love for them, as well as loved by them, and most importantly, the loss of his sense of being worthwhile or loving. Given these insights, we can appreciate that under satisfactory conditions of parenting, children develop the ability to understand and accept that the same mother who loves and cares for them may not always comply with their demands, and may even punish them for their own good. 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By Stacy Katzwer I have had many conversations with parents, colleagues, family members and Winter vacation is friends over the years as we debate what here! Or, at least, it’s children mean when they say they hate to here for those of us who read. Some say technology is killing read- are in schools who have ing. Why should a child sit and fl ip pages “Yeshiva Week” break. of a book, or fl ick the screen of their Kin- It’s a time when we ed- dle, when playing video games or watching IN HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY ucators get to pat ourselves on the back for YouTube videos is so much more entertain- a fi rst half of the year well done, then sit ing? I’ve had parents tell me that mandato- up and say “Wait, what?? The year is half ry nightly reading for a prescribed amount over already?!” If your school is like mine, of time followed by a reading response log J One on one therapy the conversation is all about vacation (or is killing their children’s desire to read for staycation) plans, who is doing what when, pleasure. Still others have blamed the leve- and whether you’re a cold-weather or led reading system on the decline in read- JOver 20 years experience warm-weather January vacationer. ing for reading’s sake. And then there’s the I’ve spent years telling children that one issue of children who have not gotten good J of the things I look most forward to over reading instruction, or who struggled to Services covered by Medicare vacation is having time to dive into a good learn to read and therefore don’t fi nd it a book and just read. I talk about the pile of pleasurable experience. JTherapy provided In Home books waiting for me, and how nothing So, what are we to do? makes me happier than cozying up with We can read aloud to children, or play a book. A comment like that elicits one of an audiobook in the car. Never, ever under- a few responses, and somehow the fi rst is estimate the power of reading aloud—no rarely “ME TOO!!” Mostly it’s something matter what the age of the child. Some of along the lines of “Why would you want my most avid read-aloud audiences have to waste your vacation reading?” to which been middle schoolers. You know, the ones I reply, “Waste?? You call reading a wonder- who should be able to read on their own. ful book a waste??” They can and they should, but reading to them creates so many awesome opportunities for conversation. And believe it or not, they love Jessica Lowy, PT, DPT, CMTPT Michal Porath, PT, MPT just listening to someone else read. CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT! 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There was this LIFE fell asleep most nights when we were kids. time when I happened to pop into a sixth It only ended when I started high school grade class that was being covered by a sub. and some reshuffl ing of sleeping arrange- They were expected to choose a book for ments afforded me my own bedroom. their next book report and it was not go- BECOME Then there was my grandfather, my Bom- ing well. I stepped in, casually pulled a few pa, who would whisk me away to the used books off the shelves, then proceeded to book store where we would spend warm gush and gush over how much I loved one Miami evenings perusing the shelves, shar- or another of the books in my hands. Next BLUR? ing the joy of a new book discovered to- thing I knew, the children were clamoring A gether. To this day I’m not sure what I love for the one or two copies of the books I had more: the smell of a used book store or the suggested. My excitement just fueled their satisfying creak of a brand-new book being excitement. cracked open for the very fi rst time. We can model good reading habits for If you I suppose that is why I genuinely feel children. As a teacher, when I would have sadness when, in my conversations with DEAR Time (Drop Everything and Read), or someone you love children, I hear the comment “Reading—I we all were reading. When my students struggles with hate reading!” When I probe and ask why, read for pleasure, I read for pleasure. It often I get “Reading is bo-ring.” You know wasn’t time to grade papers, organize the alcohol or drug abuse the sound, like they’re singing out the syl- bookshelves or work on next week’s les- lables just for emphasis (or for a fl air for son plans. It was time to sit and read. Pe- the dramatic). My response to that com- riod. 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ally avoided recording bad events. For an- Parshat Bo: The Pharaoh of the Exodus other, the trauma of the last plague (see Ex. 12:30 and Num. 33:4) may have overwritten By Ira Friedman Sekhmet were made at this Pharaoh’s com- that the army was still disabled years after memory of the fi rst nine plagues. Moreover, mand than of all other subjects combined, the Israelites left Egypt (Deut. 11:4). the Egyptians had experienced events sim- Who was the Exodus Pharaoh? The sim- including likenesses of Pharaoh himself. • Amenhotep III proclaimed himself a ilar to the fi rst nine plagues before. When ple answer: we do not know for sure, but No doubt, epidemics struck ancient deity while he was still alive, something the Nile’s water turned to blood or a blood- there are quite a few plausible possibili- Egypt from time to time. But even Kozloff no pharaoh before him had done. If the 10 like substance in the fi rst plague, the Egyp- ties. From among them, Ramesses II is the notes the similarity between the scenario plagues did occur during his reign, Amen- tians may have assumed that Sekhmet was heavy favorite of Bible-believing scholars, she draws and the Exodus story, although hotep may have felt responsible for fail- attacking Egyptians again, as she did in the bolstered by the Torah’s explicit mention she defers to the view that a 13th-entury ing to maintain cosmic order and stability myth. Frogs frequently came on land after of the place-names Ramesses (Gen. 47:11) BCE Pharaoh let the Israelites leave Egypt. (ma’at). His self-deifi cation may have been Nile inundations—as they did in the sec- and Raamses (Exod. 1:11), confi rmation that We can add Amenhotep III’s feverish Se- an act of personal and theological re-asser- ond plague—so much so that the Egyptians Ramesses II did indeed have a palatial city khmet worship to the list of possible rea- tion, and his defeat at the hands of a mon- considered them an omen of fertility. An called Pi-Ramesses, and a dramatic upsurge, sons to associate him with the Exodus. As otheistic deity might be tied in some way ancient inscription records an Egyptian of- starting at the end of his century, in Israelite I wrote in a Jewish Link column in 2015, to the turn he took toward the elevation of fi cer’s complaints about bites from swarms settlements across the Canaanite hill coun- Sekhmet became known as “the destroy- the sun-disk Aten to supreme god. of insects, reminiscent of the fourth plague. try and Transjordan. Recently, however, er by plague” from the “Destruction of Hu- • The Bible prohibits Israelite kings from Violent storms such as the seventh plague, scholars made a discovery that could add an- manity” myth, which told of her killing owning many horses, having many women though rare, occurred from time to time, as other name to the list: Amenhotep III (1390- Egyptians for disrespecting her father, the and accumulating much gold (Deut. 17:16-17). testifi ed by the Ahmose tempest stela. Lo- 1353 BCE). His was a golden age for Egypt; sun-god Ra; their blood, or a blood-like sub- While pharaohs in general were self-indul- cust infestations occurred from time to time peace prevailed throughout its empire, and stance used to subdue her, fl owed into the gent—self-promoting inscriptions, extensive in the Near and Middle East, as they did riches were fl owing in from Egypt’s vassal Nile. So, in the fi rst plague, God may have building projects, wall paintings and the like most recently in 2013. Finally, the darkness states. Or so it seemed. Careful review of his led the Egyptians to focus their prayers for testifying to extravagant lifestyles—Amenho- of the ninth plague is reminiscent of the Ip- heavy documentation has surfaced a gap relief from that and later plagues on Se- tep III seems to stand out for these particular uwer’s report in “Admonitions of a Sage,” of roughly eight years, from his 12th year to khmet, setting them up for the last plague, indulgences. He had an unprecedented accu- dated to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom or Hyksos his 19th. Among the documents that broke in which God repudiated Sekhmet (and the mulation of wealth, he was “rich in horses” times, that the sun was obscured during a vi- the silence were records of appointments other Egyptian deities) when He prevent- and he was evidently a womanizer. olent period. to various offi ces, replacing former incum- ed “the Destroyer” from attacking Israelite It would be nice if we had more persua- In my next column, I will discuss two Ex- bents whose names have been scratched houses (Exod. 12:13, 23). There is more. sive evidence of the 10 plagues and the Ex- odus-like accounts written by a non-bibli- out along with the cause of their departure. • Amenhotep III’s son Akhenaten odus, regardless of which Pharaoh it points cal source, the controversial priest/historian According to Egyptologist Arielle Kozloff, brought on the Amarna Revolution, the to. But that may be too much to expect. The Manetho from the third century BCE. I will this and other factors add up to emerging ev- theological civil war that violently pitted Israelites may not have become an ethically explain why his writings should be regard- idence that epidemics caused this Pharaoh’s Egyptian god against god, priest against identifi able group until after the Exodus. So ed as remnants of ancient Egyptian records scribes to fall silent (she suspects the black priest, which would certainly qualify as the far, Pharaoh Merneptah’s stela from around and oral traditions that testify to the histori- plague). Kozloff writes that other known ultimate manifestation of God’s “judgment 1209 BCE is the fi rst mention we have found cal records. I admit to a motive here: he attrib- events indicative of a national health crisis against the Egyptian deities” (Exod. 12:12). of a people called “Israel.” Until then, Egypt utes these Exodus-like events to Amenhotep probably occurred during these “lost years”: • During the reigns of Amenhotep III and other powers may have thought of III and one of the Thutmosides (not Hatshep- the death of this Pharaoh’s oldest son, the and Akhenaten, the Egyptian army re- the Israelites as just another group of Api- sut, but she may be the Pharaoh he means). deaths of his in-laws (both known to have mained inexplicably quiescent even as ru or Shasu—nomadic or semi-nomad- died from malaria), and Amenhotep III’s or- strife was tearing apart Egypt’s Canaanite ic groups that attacked the Canaanite city- Ira Friedman, a retired attorney, is an independent re- der that as many as 700 statues of Sekhmet, city-state vassals and diminishing the trib- states. 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Happy Reading Remembering the Good ture generations the ability we have for poignant account of his Shoah experi- CONTINUED FROM P. 41  CONTINUED FROM P. 39 tapping into our emunah, love and appre- ence: “These words have been whispered  ciation of God and mankind and channel throughout the ages, in times of grave In our school, we are encourag- The wisdom of the Rebbe provides us it during the lifelong challenges Hashem challenge, in dark hidden cellars, by those ing reading for pleasure by holding a with the fi nishing touches on this trans- throws our way. What a beautiful gift breathing their last breath, at an auto da school-wide read-a-thon. We had our formative message. According to the Jew- at our disposal to be used in fi lling the fé in Spain or a gas chamber in Nazi Ger- kick-off event this past week when we ish mystics, the various names of Hashem spiritual and emotional voids we feel dur- many. These are also words of hope and had our winter book fair (shout out to refl ect His numerous character traits, and ing vulnerable times, in our relationships happiness, sung in joy while celebrating Scholastic!), followed by our very fi rst the two names of God that appear in the with God and mankind. Perhaps this is signifi cant milestones.” May we be bless- “Cuddle Up and Read” event. The chil- Shema refl ect His traits of rachamim (mer- also the source for the signifi cant status ed with the strength and wisdom to fall dren brought the books and blankets, cy) and din (strict justice). Moreover, we of the Shema as the tefi lah we tap into back on this message in our own relation- the school supplied the hot choco- know that Yaakov’s name was changed to until this day when we need a “hug” from al challenges with God and those we love late and some really cool mugs. It was Yisrael. If we substitute the word Yisrael God. This is a phenomena I experienced and care about, and perpetuate this mes- amazing. Now, the children will be for Yaakov, we fi nd that Yaakov is actually fi rsthand this summer when I visited the sage until the time when this truth will be reading for pleasure and logging their having a conversation with himself as he death camps in Poland, as we listened to revealed for all to know. pages. Not journaling, not respond- is reciting the Shema, and using our imag- the stories of how millions recited the ing, not being assessed. Just keep- inations it could sound like this: Shema as they entered the gas chambers Renee Nussbaum is a practicing psychoanalyst with ing track of the number of pages they “Shema Yisrael—Listen Yaakov”: You or marched to their death by the fi ring special training in imago relational therapy. She can be read between now and the fi rst week have gone through diffi cult times, where squad. Indeed, these feelings are so poign- reached at [email protected]. in March. With winter break upon us, you thought God was only responding antly recounted in Dr. Victor Frankel’s some newly purchased books and their to you with strict justice, but now, with winter break reading logs in their bags, the appearance of Yaakov, you know that I am optimistic that a good number of Hashem—the God of Mercy showering our children just might choose to read us with loving kindness—and Elokeinu— over vacation. I hope that yours do as the God of Strict Judgment, testing us well. with the challenges that help us elevate Happy Reading! our spirituality—is Echad—One and the same.” With these words, Yaakov under- Stacy Katzwer is the elementary school princi- stood that everything that emanates from pal at Tenafl y Chabad Academy. Mrs. Katzwer has God is rooted in goodness and part of His been in the fi eld of education, both in the class- plan for us. room and as an administrator, for over 20 years. According to this view, it was not a Mrs. Katzwer has extensive experience and train- lack of empathy and love for Yosef that ing in working with children with learning chal- led to his recital of the Shema at this emo- lenges, has presented at professional develop- tionally charged moment in time. Rath- ment workshops, and been involved in teacher er, it was Yaakov’s belief that the best way training and mentoring of new teachers. She has he could support Yosef at this point in a private practice in Teaneck, New Jersey, and can time was to shower him with an infusion be reached at [email protected]. of his own spiritual high; and so he took this opportunity to show him and all fu-

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 43 EDUCATION Teens Look to Infuse Themselves With Free Dose of Holy Land Education

(Courtesy of Naale) Growing numbers of observant high school children in North America are looking for a new way to connect with their Jewish heritage and express their Zionism. Their parents are looking for new solutions to the growing expense of Jewish education. The Zuckerman family from Ontario, Canada, have found a surprising alternative—Israeli boarding school. Naftali and Avital Zuckerman are now studying as part of the Naale Elite Academy programs at Shaalavim Yeshiva, near Modiin, and Amana Ulpana in Kfar Saba. “You have to work and be motivated to come here. You absolutely see the results of your hard work because the teachers are (l-r) Naftali, Rav Nevo and Avital Zuckerman.Shaalvim boys. very supportive and you learn to adapt and challenge yourself,” revealed Avital, who is means. Naale students make up 10-15 per- and board, pocket money and more. Teen- ing fully prepared for college and gradu- currently in the 11th grade at Amana. cent of the student body at Shaalvim and age boys and girls can spend their form- ating with an internationally recognized Naale’s unique program offers all stu- Amana. The full scholarship includes the ative years connecting to their roots and high school diploma. dents a full scholarship, regardless of cost of tuition, a free fl ight to Israel, room discovering the land of Israel all while be- Naftali, who is in the 12th grade at Shaalvim, added, “Not every school in North America is suited for every child’s needs. Naale allows you to integrate into Israeli society with the ulpan program, Lose weight & feel as well as taking you on trips to see the country. You make friends quickly in this environment and the rabbis are there for great while enjoying you, whether before, during or after class to discuss all matters.” Students start the program in either ninth or 10th grade. Dur- ing the fi rst year students follow an in- delicious food! tensive Hebrew “ulpan” program so that by the end of their fi rst year they are able to speak, read and write in Hebrew. Once they have a grasp of the language students are able to study in classes given in He- brew. Naftali and Avital were initially interested in Naale thanks to the positive buzz they received from childhood friends in Hamilton, Ontario, who were already enrolled in a Naale program. No shopping “Even though I had always planned on living my life in Israel someday, we both had the usual fears or jitters about leav- No cooking ing home and adapting to a new environment,” Avital admitted. “But after a short period of time I was able to adapt No measuring because of the support I received from friends and the Amana staff.” Rav Nevo Zuckerman, a prominent ed- No counting calories ucator and spiritual leader, has noticed the changes in both of his children. “I know that through the Naale program, I can see how Israel has touched and impacted their lives. They are in an environment that is allowing them to learn and mature,” he said. “My wife and I can see the difference in the way they speak and how they now perceive the world, what they want out of life, more than many students who go to schools in North America. They have learned to be mature, learning to be responsible by showing up to class on time and learning to be independent by traveling by themselves across the country. This is why Naale exists and targets students who want to grow and want to be with chevra, making friends and experiencing Israel in a very different way than just coming for a summer trip or camp.” Since its inception with the Jewish Agency, more than 16,000 high school students have come to study on the Naale program. For more information on how you can enroll in this one-of-a-kind program you can visit Naale’s website at: https://www.naale-elite-academy.com/en/ 44 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM BOOKS Jewish Review of Books Third Annual Conference: A Day of Exceptional Insights

Deborah Lipstadt in conversation with Peter Berkowitz, moderated by Abe Socher, editor General Amos Yadlin in conversation with Roger Hertog in conversation with Jeff rey of Jewish Review of Books. Elliott Abrams. Rosen. Ruth Wisse By Pearl and Moshe Markovitz Gordis posited that this is not at all a new laws are still promoting time-honored hence, during which Israel will have con- issue, rather one that can be traced to the Jewish values, is somewhat of an enig- tributed to the technological and econom- Despite the blistering, single-digit cold, genesis of the early American Liberal Zi- ma to American Jews. Gordis posed a difﬁ - ic advancement of the world community 300 participants gathered at the Museum onist organization established to facili- cult question to his audience: “In 50 years while maintaining its Jewish foundation- of Jewish Heritage on Sunday, January 14, tate the establishment of al beliefs and practices, what will be the to hear presentations from renowned pre- a Jewish state in the ear- unique imprint of American Jewry on the senters. Hosted by The Jewish Review of ly 1900s. At that time, the world stage?” Books, a quarterly print publication with mission of this Zionist In sessions prior to and following the an active online presence, the Third Annu- organization was to ﬁ nd keynote address, presenters and their inal Conference afforded its attendees the op- an alternate home for terviewers delivered insightful and pro- portunity to contemplate a diverse array of the Jewish people out- vocative talks that provided much room key issues facing American and Israeli Jew- side of the United States. for thought. Professor Ruth Wisse analyz- ry today. Early American Zionists ed themes and motives in the writings of The keynote address, which was com- never conceived of an Is- early 20th century author Mendele Moch- bined with an elegant luncheon in the rael that would be a pro- er Seforim and his art of criticizing fellow glass-enclosed ballroom of the museum, gressive, successful and Jews of his era. Professor Deborah Lipstadt was delivered by Dr. Daniel Gordis on the modern country. spoke about preparing Jewish students for compelling topic “American Jews and Is- Israel today, as a thriv- life on liberal arts campuses. Dr. Jeffrey rael—the History of a Relationship.” Ad- ing modern state where Rosen, acclaimed expert in the history of dressing the “problem” of the deepening Jews are a majority and gulf between American and Israeli Jews, whose government and Daniel Gordis addresses the crowd over lunch.  CONTINUED ON P. 56 Worship in South Florida’s Friendliest Shul

Adjustment to A Nice Place to Visit... Chronic Illness and Even Nicer to Live Here! Stress Management Anxiety Shabbat Feb. 3, 2018 Depression OU’s Rabbi Steven Weil Scholar-In-Residence Life Transitions Join us for Meals and Program. Relationship Issues • A very welcoming Modern Orthodox Shul Conflict Resolution • Services every day Grief & Loss • Only a few steps from the beach Temima Danzig, LCSW Work/Career Issues • Stroll, jog or bike along the beach Social Challenges Psychotherapist LGBT Issues on the beautiful paved “broadwalk” • A kosher eruv in area for your convenience • Part of the Young Israel network • Plenty of places to stay within walking distance including the new Margaritaville Hotel, the Diplomat Hotel, and many apartments and condominiums • Many kosher restaurants close by • Affordable housing close to the shul • Friendliest shul you will ever find.

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Name Address Phone Website Rabbi Shacharit Mincha Maariv Maariv Text Nusach Miscellaneous Passaic County P A S S A I C Following Mincha. Usually 15 min halacha shiur ADAS ISRAEL 565 Broadway 973-773-7272 www.adas-israel.org Rabbi Dr. Solomon Rybak Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:45 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:55 AM Bzman Ashkenaz Nusach Ashkenaz except extra minyan Shabbos morning in btwn AGUDAS YISROEL BIRCAS YAAKOV Sun: 7 am, 7:50 AM, 8:50 AM. Mon/ Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:10 09:15 PM 262 Terhune Ave. www.ayby.org Rav Yonason Sacks Bizman and 10:45 PM (additional 8:15 PM in winter) Ashkenaz OF PASSAIC PARK AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:25 AM, 7:10 AM 010:00 PM Sun: 6:10 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:00 1:30 PM and every AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 08:00 PM Shkiah, 9:00 PM, 9:15 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:45 PM, 10:00 AHAVAS ISRAEL 181 Van Houten Ave. 973-777-5929 www.ahavasisrael.org Rabbi Ron Eisenman 20 min approximately To hear lastest davening times, call 973-777-5929 ext.3 AM, 9:30 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:10 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:10 AM, 08:30 PM PM, 10:30 PM, 11:00 PM and 11:45 PM from 4:00 PM to sunset 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM ALUMNI 280 Main Ave. Fax: 413-714-1717 Rabbi Y Celnick Sun: 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:50 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM 09:15 PM 15 min before shkiah BAIS MEDRASH ZICHRON ELIEZER 170 Main Ave. 973-685-4908 www.ourshul.net Rabbi Menachem Spira Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:55 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM 010:00 PM Mon-Thurs Ashkenaz on Sunday only BAIS MEDRASH L’TORAH 181 Lafayette Ave. 973-473-3666 www.bmtshul.org Rabbi Chaim Davis Sun-Fri: 7:15 AM and 25 min before sunrise 01:30 PM 010:00 PM Ashkenaz Sun: 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:25 AM, 7:00 AM. 08:00 PM BAIS TORAH U’TEFILAH 218 Aycrigg Ave. 973-470-8888 Rabbi Menachem Zupnik Bizman 9:45 PM, 10:15 PM Ashkenaz Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM. 08:30 PM BAIS DOVID 72 Ascension Rabbi Shloima Isaacson Sefard www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ Sun: 7:15 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:10 AM, 7:15 Am. Tues/Wed/ Pesach-Sukkos 15 min Pesach-Sukkos @ shkiah; Sukkos- BAIS YOSEF 580 Broadway Rabbi Dovid Hirsch Ashkenaz BaisYosef/ Fri: 6:15 AM, 7:20 AM before shkiah Pesach on Mon-Thurs @ 8:30 PM CARLEBACH MINYAN OF PASSAIC/ The minyan is hosted by the Kupferman family and on Shabbos Mevarochin is 226 Van Houten Ave. 973-773-8266 Rabbi Reuven Sarett Ashkenaz CLIFTON hosted by the Schwadrons in their home at 300 Pennington/corner of Van Houten. CHABAD OF PASSAIC-CLIFTON 482 Brook Ave. (Rear building) 973-246-5251 Rabbi Sebbag Ari EITZ CHAIM 371 Brook Ave. 973-779-1994 Rabbi Yonah Lazar Ashkenaz GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY INC 90 Dayton Ave. Unit 12 973-778-6722 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM Multiple Sefard or Ashkenaz K’HAL TIFERES BORUCH 232 Terhune Ave. 973-472-4247 www.tiferesboruch.org Rabbi Schachne Weinberger Sun: 7:45 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:35 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM Sun: Bizman Sun: Bizman, Mon-Thurs: 9:00 PM Sefard KHAL SHOMREI TORAH 1 Main Ave. KOL YESHURUN 540 Broadway Rabbi Aharon Cohen Sun: 7:40 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:55 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM Ashkenaz KOSHER KONNECTION 200 Main Ave. 04:00 PM MINCHA AT THE MARK ROKOWSKY Parking along Main and Howard Avenues and in rear. Use dial pad at 145 Main Ave - 4th Floor 973-574-1144 Mon-Thurs: 1:40 PM Ashkenaz CAPITAL GROUP front door (Main Ave). SHAAREI TEFILLA 24 Crescent St. Sun: 8:30 AM followed by hot breakfast Sefard Sun: 7:45 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:20 AM. 08:45 PM TIFERETH ISRAEL 180 Passaic Ave. 973-773-2552 www.tifereth-passaic.org Rabbi Aaron Cohen Bzman Also Following Mincha Sefard Tues/Wed/Thurs: 6:25 AM, 7:30 AM 010:15 PM YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF PASSAIC 55 Ascension St. 973-472-6100 Sun-Fri: 7:30 AM 03:15 PM 09:55 PM Rosh Yeshiva: Rabbi Shlomo Singer, 08:00 PM YESHIVA NER BORUCH (PTI) 441 Passaic Ave. 973-594-4774 www.ptiweb.org Sun: 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon-Fri: 6:40 AM, 8:30 AM 12:45 PM On Sundays, at 8:00 PM only Ashkenaz Asst RY: Rabbi Boruch Bodenheim 09:45 PM 12:30:00 PM. Wed: YESHIVAT BEIT HILLEL 270 Passaic Ave. 973-777-0735 Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:45 AM Minyanim only when school is in session Mincha @ 12:45 PM YOUNG ISRAEL OF PASSAIC-CLIFTON 200 Brook Ave. 973-778-7117 www.yipc.org Rabbi Yaakov Glasser Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM B’zman B’zman Ashkenaz CLIFTON www. Need people to help make the minyan- only once every 2 weeks. Contact DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM 155 Hazel St. 973-772-3700 Rabbi Moshe Mirsky 8:45 AM Ashkenaz daughtersofmiriamcenter.org Rabbi Mirsky for info for biweekly minyanim year-round. KEHILLAS BEIS SHOLOM 733 Passaic Ave. 973-850-9619 Rabbi Avraham Shulman Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:55 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 7:00 AM B’zman 08:45 PM Follows Mincha on Sunday Ashkenaz KOLLEL AVREICHIM OF PASSAIC 270 Rutherford Ave. Rabbi Eliezer Breslauer 02:45 PM 010:00 PM Ashkenaz PATERSON Federation Apartments 510 THE PATERSON SHUL @ 9a.m. / Call/Email [email protected] for Shabbos E. 27th Street (basement 908.581.2972 www.patersonshul.com Lay leadership Ashkenaz Contact [email protected] for minyan info FEDERATION APARTMENTS and Yom Tov Schedule level) TOTOWA DEVASH FARMS 111 Maltese Dr. 845-426-3000 Ext. 107 Mon-Thurs: 4:00 PM Contact Moshe at: [email protected] WAYNE 3:00 PM. Winter ALM CORP. 55 Haul Road 973-694-12232 Only. No Sundays. 973-694-6274 –W Sun: 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 7:15 AM. Friday: Winter: 6:00 PM. 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DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL 1155 Pleasant Valley Way 973-731-5100 www.daughtersofisrael.org Rabbi Tzvi Karpel Sun: 9:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 9:45 AM Ashkenaz This is a minyan meant for residents of the Daughters of Israel Geriatric Center. 10 minutes after Mincha during DST; 7:30 during OHR TORAH 270 Pleasant Valley Way 973-669-7320 www.congregationohrtorah.org Rabbi Marc Spivak Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:00 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:10 AM Bzman during DST Ashkenaz Standard Time THE ENGLISHTOWN SYNAGOGUE 37 Buckingham Rd. 973-243-0876 www.englishtownsynagogue.org Rabbi Binyomin Hammer Ashkenaz Union County CLARK OUTERSTUFF COMPANY 60 Walnut Ave Eli Daum: 908-216-4099 1:35 PM ELIZABETH www. Rabbi E. M. Teitz and Rabbi Yitzchok Weekday Shacharis held at Elmora Hills minyan- see http://schedule. ADATH JESHURUN 200 Murray St. Shabbos: 9:00 AM, Sunday: 8:30 AM Ashkenaz adathjeshurunofelizabeth.org Burnstein thejec.org/wklyschedpdf.pdf BAIS YITZCHOK 153 Bellevue St. www.baisyitzchok.org Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:25 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Ashkenaz Sun: 8:00AM, 9:00AM, Mon/Thurs: 5:45/8:00AM, Tues/ Approximately 10/15 After sunset following mincha; also at ELMORA HILLS MINYAN 961 Magie Ave. (908) 820-8822 www.ElmoraHillsMinyan.org Rabbi Michael Bleicher Ashkenaz Wed/Fri: 5:50, 8:00am, Shabbos: 8:30AM minutes before sunset 7:30 during winter months 2:20 PM and at Sun: 6:45 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 7:50 PM when no ‘mincha time’ Ashkenaz and Edot Hamizrach. For all other times, see http://schedule. JEC ADATH ISRAEL 1391 North Ave. 908-354-7318 www.adathisraelshul.org Rabbi Jonathan Schwartz ‘mincha time’ when Multiple AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:25 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM minyan 010:00 PM thejec.org after 6:00 Sun: 7:30 AM (Bais Medrash), 8:30 AM (Shul). Mon/Thurs: 908-355-4850/ About 10 minutes 20 minutes after Mincha starts Ashkenaz and Eidot haMizrach. For all other times, see http://thejec. JEC ELMORA 330 Elmora Ave. www.jecelmorashul.org Rabbi Avrohom Herman 6:40 AM, 8:00 AM (Bais Medrash). Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:50 AM, Multiple 908-353-4446 before shkiah 9:00 PM (Standard Time) org/weekly-schedule 8:00 AM (Bais Medrash) KOLLEL OF ELIZABETH / 5 minutes away from Newark Airport. Come chap a seder if theres a plane delay or 1391 North Ave. 908-354-6057 www.elizabethkollel.org Rabbi Avrohom Schulman Sun-Fri: 8:00 AM Sun-Thurs: 3:05 PM 09:15 PM Ashkenaz YESHIVA BEER YIZCHOK come daven with us. There are no Yeshiva minyanim during Bein haZmanim. HILLSIDE BRIS AVROHOM 910 Salem Ave. 908-289-0770 www.brisavrohom.org Rabbi Kanelsky Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:30 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:40 AM Zman Zman Ari We are at the border of Elizabeth LALLYPAK 1209 Central Ave. 908-351-4141 Ext. 27 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM YESHIVA GEDOLAH EITZ CHAIM OF 973-926-5138/ Please note that this is a yeshiva that has off shabbosos and bein hazmanim. There 1531 Maple Ave. Harav Shmuel Abba Olshin Shlita Sun-Fri: 7:40 AM 03:15 PM 09:30 PM Ashkenaz HILLSIDE 973-750-8699 is no minyan during those times. Yeshiva is a 7 minute drive from Newark Airport. LINDEN 1:30 PM ANSHE CHESED 1000 Orchard Terr. 908-486-8616 Rabbi Joshua Hess Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:30 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM 10 minutes before 8:00 PM in winter months Follows Mincha during summer months Ashkenaz shkiah QUALMAXX 2500 Brunswick 718-305-6766 2:00 PM SPRINGFIELD 10-15 minutes before CONGREGATION ISRAEL 339 Mountain Ave. 973-467-9666 www.congregationisrael.org Rabbi Chaim Marcus Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM, 7:00 AM Mon-Thurs: 9:30 PM (winter) Also following Mincha Ashkenaz shkiah Middlesex County EAST BRUNSWICK YOUNG ISRAEL OF EAST Sun: 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 8:00 AM. 193 Dunhams Corner Rd. 732-254-1860 www.yieb.org Rabbi Efrayim S. Unterman Bzman 9:00 PM (winter) Following Mincha at Zman Ashkenaz BRUNSWICK Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM EDISON Bizman on Sundays in AHAVAS YISRAEL 1587 Route 27 732-287-1230 www.ayedison.org Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:10 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:15 AM winter, every day in 08:30 PM Follows Mincha Ashkenaz summer APCO EXTRUDERS 180 National Rd. 732-287-3000 Mon-Thurs: 3:45 PM BEACH CAMERA 80 Carter Dr. 732-424-1100 x 243 SIMCHA 02:00 PM Always call first for times for Mincha/Arvit(winter) CHABAD HOUSE OF EDISON/ METUCHEN 527 Grove Ave. 732-906-8194 Sun: 9:00 AM Close to JFK Med Ctr CROSSWAYS MINYAN 5 Price Dr. 732-572-9138 Shabbos Daf 50 minutes before Mincha DEPENDABLE FOODS 29 Executive Ave. 732-257-4500 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM Sefard 4:30 PM summer/DST Only open on standard business days, Mon-Thurs. Use main entrance DGL GROUP 195 Raritan Center Pkwy 732-692-5116 www.dglusa.com Rabbi Haber Follows Mincha during the winter Edot haMizrach and 4:00 PM winter located at side of building. Sun: 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:05 AM, 10-15 minutes before OHR TORAH 48 Edgemount Rd. 732-777-6840 www.ohrtorah.net Rabbi Yaakov Luban 010:10 PM and follows Mincha Ashkenaz 8:00 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 AM. sunset 09:40 PM RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL 1 Plainfield Ave. 732-985-6533 Mon-Thurs: 7:40 AM 03:00 PM Ashkenaz No minyan on Bein haZmanim and off Shabbosim 010:40 PM 2:15 PM (except RABBI PESACH RAYMON YESHIVA 2 Harrison St. 732-572-5052 Mon-Fri: 7:40 AM Sunday) SAKAR INTERNATIONAL 195 Carter Dr. 732-248-1306 05:00 PM Call first TECHNICAL PRO INC./ VICMARR AUDIO INC. 9 Kilmer Ct. 718-567-7754 x102 (David) www.tpro.com Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM Edot haMizrach HIGHLAND PARK 12:45 PM EST, 1:45 AGUDATH ISRAEL OF EDISON/ Sun: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:35 AM. Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM, 09:15 PM They also have many shiurim throughout the day, including 3 daf yomis: 1131 Raritan Ave. Rabbi Reuven Drucker DST, and about 15 and Shkiah Sefard HIGHLAND 7:35 AM 8:00 PM EST 5:15am, 6:45am, and 8:20pm. minutes before shkiah Sun: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:25 AM, 7:45 AM. 10 minutes before AHAVAS ACHIM 216 South First Ave. 732-247-0532 www.ahavasachim.org Rabbi Steven Miodownik 09:30 PM and following Mincha Ashkenaz Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:35 AM, 7:45 AM sunset ETZ ACHAIM 230 Denison St. 732-247-3839 www.etzahaim.org Rabbi David Bassous Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM 07:30 PM 07:50 PM Edot haMizrach Sefardic Congregation KHAL CHASIDIM OF HIGHLAND PARK 46 North 8th Ave. 917-886-2098 Rabbi Mechel Horowitz Sun: 8:15 AM 09:30 PM Sefard Sun: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:50 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:20 AM. OHAV EMETH 415 Raritan Ave. 732-247-3038 www.ohavemeth.org Rabbi Eliyahu Kaufman Bizman Follows Mincha Ashkenaz Tues/Wed/Fri: 5:55 AM, 6:40 AM, 7:20 AM. ISELIN MERIDIAN CAPITAL 517 Route 1 South 732-301-3200 2:30 PM NEW BRUNSWICK 1:30pm - school Services only held during the university’s academic calendar September RUTGERS CHABAD 170 College Avenue 732-296-1800 www.chabadnj.org Rabbi Shaya Shagalow 8:30am - school year only 9:00 pm - school year only year only - May. Please call for more information. B’zman- school Services only held during the university’s academic calendar, Sept-May. RUTGERS HILLEL 70 College Avenue 732-545-2407 www.rutgersmesorah.org Rabbi Adam Frieberg 8:15 AM B’zman- school year only Ashkenaz year only Please call for more information. To update or correct or add minyanim to this chart, please call: 201-366-9102 or email: [email protected]

46 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM The Bergen County Minyan Directory Sponsored by BSYD Corp. Info Provided by GoDaven.com and Dr. Yosi Fishkin

Name Address Phone Website Rabbi Shacharit Mincha Maariv Maariv Text Nusach Miscellaneous BERGENFIELD BAIS MEDRASH OF BERGENFIELD 371 South Prospect Ave. http://www.bmob.org Rabbi Moshe Stavsky Sun: 8:30 AM Bzman Follows Mincha on Sunday Ashkenaz Sun: 6:50 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:45 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:10 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 9:05PM BETH ABRAHAM 396 New Bridge Road 201-384-0434 http://bethabraham.org Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger Bzman Ashkenaz AM, 7:10 AM 10PM OHR HATORAH 36 Rector Ct. 201-244-5905 www.ohrhatorah.com Rabbi Sobolofsky Fri: 8:30 AM, Sun: 8 AM Bzman on Sundays Follows Mincha on Sundays Ashkenaz E. RUTHERFORD GIANTS STADIUM MINCHA At halftime during all Giants and Minyan meets at Gate D on the lower level at Halftime by the Kosher 50 Route 120 MINYAN Jets games food stand for Mincha ENGLEWOOD Sun: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 33 min before sunrise. Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, 7:15 Following Mincha and 9:00 pm on T/W/ AHAVATH TORAH 240 Broad Avenue 201-568-1315 http://ahavathtorah.org/ AM, 8:00 AM, and 33 min before sunrise. Tues/Wed/Thurs: 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM 10 minutes before shkiah Th (On Mondays, 9 pm at Cong. Shomrei and 33 minutes before sunrise Emunah, 89 Huguenot Ave.) To subscribe to Minyan updates, send an email to artus- ARTUS CORPORATION 201 South Dean Street 201-568-1000 2:15 PM [email protected] EAST HILL SYNAGOGUE 255 Walnut Street 201-569-4008 http://www.easthillsynagogue.com Rabbi Zev Reichman Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Bzman 8PM Monday through Thursday Ashkenaz KESHER: COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE OF TENAFLY & 509 Engle Street 201-227-1117 http://www.keshernj.com/ Rabbi Akiva Block Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM The closest shul to Englewood Hospital. ENGLEWOOD PCS REVENUE CONTROL 560 Sylvan Avenue 800-247-3061 x1196 http://www.pcsrcs.com/ Mon-Thurs: 3:00 PM Entrance on first floor, walk straight to back of building. Monday nights (Tuesday - Thursday at 9 PM SHOMREI EMUNAH 89 Huguenot Ave http://www.shomreiemunahnj.org/ Rabbi Menachem Genack Sun: 7:45 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:45 AM 9PM Sefard at Cong. Ahavath Torah) YESHIVA OHR SIMCHA OF ENGLEWOOD 101 W. Forest Ave 201-816-1800 Rabbi Strassfeld Sun-Fri: 8:00 AM 2:50 PM 9PM Ashkenaz Call first FAIRLAWN AHAVAT ACHIM 18-25 Saddle River Rd. 201-794-3927 http://www.ahavatachim.org Rabbi Ely Shestack Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:25 AM 15 minutes before sunset Follows Mincha (8:00 PM M-Th in winter) Ashkenaz ANSHEI LUBAVITCH CONGREGATION 10-10 Plaza Rd 201-797-4770 http://www.flchabad.com Rabbi Levi Neubort Sun: 9:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM Mon- Thurs: 1:45 PM 9:15PM Mondays Ari BRIS AVROHOM 3002 Fair Lawn Avenue 201-791-7200 http://www.jewishfairlawn.org/ Rabbi Berel Zaltzman Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM Follows Mincha Ari Approx. 15 minutes before shkiah. CONGREGATION Fall and Winter 8:00PM; Spring and Summer 10-04 Alexander Avenue 201-773-4080 http://darcheinoam.com Rabbi Jeremy Donath Sun: 8:15 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:45 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:55 AM Sundays only in fall and winter; Ashkenaz DARCHEI NOAM immedately after Mincha daily in spring and summer. SEPHARDIC CENTER OF Sun: 8:00 AM followed by breakfast in the synagogue, Mon-Fri: 6:15 AM followed by Fall and Winter 8:00PM; Spring and Summer 40-34 Terhune Place cell 201-835-5170 http://www.sc-fl.org/ Rabbi Aaron Shemtob Bzman Edot-HaMizrach Sfaradi-Yerushalmi FAIR LAWN breakfast in the synagogue immediately after Mincha Rabbi Yudin and Asst. Sun: 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:50 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:45 AM. Tues/ SHOMREI TORAH 19-10 Morlot ave 201 791 7910 www.shomrei-torah.org/ Bzman 9PM and about 15 minutes after Mincha Ashkenaz Rabbi Andrew Markowitz Wed/Fri: 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:45 AM. YOUNG ISRAEL OF FAIR LAWN 11-05 Saddle River Rd. 201-797-1800 http://www.yifl.org Rabbi Eli Belizon Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon- Fri: 7:00 AM Ashkenaz FORT LEE CHABAD OF FORT LEE 808 Abbott Blvd (201) 886-1238 http://chabadfortlee.com/ Rabbi Meir Konikov Sun: 9:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:15 AM PARKER PLAZA MINYAN @ 400 Kelby Street - 14th 201-808-6376 Mon-Thurs: 2:30 PM Time is sent weekly to our email list Ashkenaz CROSS RIVER BANK Floor SCFL BET YOSEF 313 Tom Hunter Road 845-826 2006 (N.J) Rabbi Ilan Acoca Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM Sephardic Weekly classes and activities offered to the entire community. 15 minutes before shkiah, summer New building has been completed. Mincha/Maariv in Bet Midrash. YOUNG ISRAEL OF FORT LEE 1610 Parker Avenue 201-592-1518 http://Yiftlee.org Rabbi Zev Goldberg Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM 7PM After Mincha Ashkenaz months only Shacharit in Main sanctuary FRANKLIN LAKES CHABAD OF NW BERGEN COUNTY 375 Pulis Ave. 201-848-0449 http://chabadplace.org/ Rabbi Chanoch Kaplan Minyan for Shabbos and Yom Tov - allways call first HACKENSACK MINCHA AT HACKENSACK 201-519-0321 (Henry ** Minyan not active for the summer. Hackensack Medical Center 1:35 PM Ashkenaz UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Netzer) ** Women`s and Children`s Bldg - Room WC1W-15 (to left of main desk) 1 University Plaza - 201-742-5161 UNIVERSITY PLAZA Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM 5:45PM Winter only Ashkenaz Monday thru Thursday 1:45 pm Mincha Suite 120 (Shoshana Poloner) PARAMUS BETH TEFILLAH 452 Forest Ave 201-262-0356 http://www.cbtparamus.org Rabbi Daniel Wolff Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:30 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM 15 minutes before shkiah Follows Mincha Ashkenaz SEPHARDIC CONGREGATION OF PARAMUS 140 Arnot Place 201-362-8493 Sun: 7:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:10 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:20 AM Edot-HaMizrach Nusach Ashkenaz and Sefardi. Minyanim only on school days. Minyan #1: THE FRISCH SCHOOL 120 W. Century Rd. 201-267-9100 http://frisch.org/ Rabbi Eli Ciner, Principal Mon-Fri: 7:45 AM 3:25 PM 5:15PM (Beis Midrash only) Multiple Main Shul, Minyan #2: Beis Midrash, Minyan #3: Mechina (Room 18), Minyan #4: Sefardi Beis Midrash. YESHIVAT NOAM 70 West Century Road 201-261-1919 www.yeshivatnoam.org Mon-Fri: 8:05 AM Mon-Thurs: 3:30 PM Ashkenaz Call first to confirm. RIDGEFIELD PARK

SPECIALTY RX 2 Bergen Turnpike Ari- 917-734-3877 8:30AM 2:00 PM RUTHERFORD

CONGREGATION BETH EL 185 Montross Ave. 201-438-4931 www.JewishRutherford.org Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman Shabbos morning at 9 am, and Sunday at 8 am. Ashkenaz

HAIN CAPITAL GROUP 301 NJ-17 Mon-Thurs: 2:00 PM TEANECK check the newsletter for time and check the newsletter for time and location Shabbos services are held at TABC, 1600 Queen Anne Road. Yearly luach AHAVAT SHALOM PO Box 595 Formerly CWE http://www.teaneckapartments.com/ Rabbi Yehuda Halpert location www.teaneckapartments. Ashkenaz www.teaneckapartments.com/ThisWeek.PDF at http://www.teaneckapartments.com/luach2.pdf com/ThisWeek.PDF AMBRA 1415 Queen Anne Road 201-837-0080 2:15 PM 5PM Ashkenaz 931 Queen Anne road - 1st if you would like to either gabbi or lain please use the above e-mail ANSHEI CHESED OF TEANECK Sefard Floor address Shacharit and Mincha/Maariv Minyanim are held every Shabbat, on all ARZEI DAROM 725 Queen Anne Road 201-836-1035 http://www.arzeidarom.org Rabbi Aharon Ciment Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:35 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM Sun-Thurs: Bzman 8:30PM only during the winter. Summer at shkia Ashkenaz Yom Tovim, and on all Legal Holidays. Daily Shacharit Minyan. (During Autumn/Winter months, the weekday first Shacharit Minyan Rabbi Laurence E. Sun: 6:30 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:40 AM, 6:20 AM, 7:10 AM, 8:00 AM. Tues/ 8PM (from March DST through September, the BETH AARON 950 Queen Anne Road 201-836-6210 http://www.bethaaron.org/ Bzman Ashkenaz begins no earlier than 71 minutes before sunrise; a special schedule is Rothwachs Wed/Fri: 5:55 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM 9:30PM 8:00 PM Maariv is discontinued) available on the Shul website) Sun: 6:25 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:50 AM, 9:15 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:05 AM, 6:20 AM, 7:00 Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM and Bzman 8PM BNAI YESHURUN 641 West Englewood Ave. 201-836-8916 http://www.bnaiyeshurun.org/ Rabbi Steven Pruzansky AM, 7:20 AM, 8:00 AM, 8;50 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:15 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 10:01 PM, 10:45 PM and Bzman Ashkenaz and 6:00 PM in the summer 9:00PM 8:00 AM, 8:50 AM 15 minutes before shkiah during Follows Mincha during DST (Otherwise CARE ONE AT TEANECK 544 Teaneck Road Sun: 8:30 AM Ashkenaz DST only 7:45 PM M-Th) THE HAPPY MINYAN OF TEANECK NEW JERSEY 95 Edgemont Place Friday night only Friday night only email [email protected] for info CHABAD HOUSE 513 Kenwood Place 201 907-0686 http://chabadhouse.com Rabbi Ephraim Simon Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:40 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:45 AM Ari 1086 Teaneck Road GREENBACK CAPITAL 201-837-6400 http://www.greenbackcapital.com/ Mon-Thurs: 1:45 PM Ashkenaz We have regulars, but call to make sure around Yom Tovim Times -Suite 4E JEWISH CENTER OF TEANECK 70 Sterling Place 201-833-0515 www.jcot.org Rabbi Daniel Fridman Tues/Wed/Fri 7:15, Mon/Thurs 7:00, Sund 8:30 7:30 PM Winter Ashkenaz Sun: 6:40 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 5:50 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:10 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: KETER TORAH (ROEMER) 600 Roemer Ave. 201-907-0180 http://www.ketertorah.org Rabbi Shalom Baum Bzman following Mincha 6:00 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:10 AM Mon-Thurs: 5:15 PM , KOF-K 201 The Plaza 201 837 0500 ext7 Mon-Fri: 1:00 PM winter months Jan Meyer (eve) 201 http://sites.google.com/site/ Located at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Rosenbaum, by the corner of MAITLAND MINYAN 473 Maitland Ave. 7:45PM M-Th; Follows Mincha on Sunday 837 8661 maitlandminyan Essex. Please use the side entrance. NETIVOT SHALOM 811 Palisade Ave. 201-801-0707 http://www.netivotshalomnj.org Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot Sun: 8:00 AM Ashkenaz OHR SAADYA 554 Queen Anne Road 201-801-0637 http://www.ohrsaadya.org/ Rabbi Daniel Feldman Sun: 8:30 AM Sun only- 15 minutes before shkiah Mon-Thurs: 8:15PM Mon-Thurs; Sun - following mincha Ashkenaz Sun: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:20 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 7:30PM RINAT YISRAEL 389 West Englewood Ave. 201-837-2795 http://www.rinat.org/ Rabbi Yosef Adler Bzman throughout the winter and following Mincha Ashkenaz AM, 7:30 AM 9:15PM SHAARE TEFILLAH OF On summer weekdays about 15 510 Claremont Ave. (201) 357-0613 http://www.shaaretefillah.org/ Rabbi Kenneth Schiowitz Sun: 8:30 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Follows Mincha Ashkenaz Shabbos & Yom Tov davening TEANECK minutes before shkiah Please check our website sephardicteaneck.org for updates on SHAAREI ORAH 1425 Essex Rd. 201-833-0800 http://www.sephardicteaneck.org/ Rabbi Chaim Jachter Sun: 8:00 AM, Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM Edot-HaMizrach minyan times. TEANECK SEPHARDIC http://teanecksephardiccenter. CENTER/CONGREGATION 407 Warwick Ave. 201 357 0607 R Doniel Hakimi 7:00 PM (summer) Edot-HaMizrach LEV HAIM homestead.com/ TERRACE CIRCLE MAARIV 1506 W. Terrace Circle #2 http://www.teaneckapartments.com 9PM Mon-Thur only Ashkenaz Email to confirm Jacob Herenstein On occasion, we have a Parsha shiur between Shabbat Mincha & Maariv WINTHROP MINYAN 796 Winthrop Rd. http://winthropminyan.com/ Rabbi Dr. Zecharia Senter Ashkenaz 201-240-8592 w/ our Rabbi, R Senter. There may not be regular Minyanim during Bain Hazmanim (entire YESHIVAS BAIS MORDECHAI Rosh Hayeshiva, Rabbi 1443 Palisade Ave. 201-833-5920 Sun-Fri: 7:35 AM 1:35 PM 9:35PM Ashkenaz months of Tamuz, Av & Nissan. Also Tishrei from after Yom Kippur and OF TEANECK Eliyahu Roberts on) If there is Shacharis Bein Hazmanim, it`s at 7:30 AM President, Norman B. Gildin; Vice President, Abe Leidner; Secretary/ YISMACH MOSHE Varies each month http://www.sweat2.org Ashkenaz Treasurer, Michael Mazin YOUNG ISRAEL OF TEANECK 868 Perry Lane 201-837-1710 http://www.yiot.org Rabbi Binyomin Krohn Sun: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:20 AM, 7:00 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM 15 minutes before sunset DST only 8PM EST; Follows Mincha in DST Updated Minyan times available every Friday morning at yiot.org ZICHRON MORDECHAI 268 West Englewood Ave. 201-837-7696 http://zichronmordechai.org/wp/ Rabbi Michael Taubes No weekday minyanim. TENAFLY Main number Mens mikvah open daily at 6:30 AM. Womens mikvah open evenings by LUBAVITCH ON THE PALISADES 11 Harold St. 201-871-1152, Fax http://www.chabadlubavitch.org Rabbi Mordechai Shain Sun: 8:30 AM. Mon/Thurs: 6:15 AM, 6:50 AM. Tues/Wed/Fri: 6:15 AM, 7:00 AM 10 minutes before sunset Following Mincha Ari appointment. Mikvah is adjacent to shul at 48 Piermont Rd. 201-871-4181 WOODCLIFF LAKE WOODCLIFF LAKE CHABAD/ Dov Drizin 100 Overlook Dr. Come and enjoy the only Orthodox minyan in the Pascack Valley PASCACK VALLEY CHABAD 201-476-0157 To update or correct or add minyanim to this chart, please call: 201-366-9102 or email: [email protected]

201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 47 TAX TIPS Let’s Talk Turkey: How Much Will Tax Reform Cost Me?

By Daniel Magence, fect you. How much more (or less) will come income reaches $400,000. This will not only Analysis: While the new laws no longer CPA, Esq. out of your pockets when you fi le those tax allow many taxpayers to claim the child tax allow them to claim $16,200 in personal ex- returns in April of 2019. credit that they haven’t been able to, but at emptions ($4,050 x 4 people), thus resulting A news story came double the amount, no less. in higher taxable income, the $4,000 in new out in 2013 that a Cana- Tax Law Changes 4. Mortgage interest: I won’t get into this child tax credits more than make up for this. dian man named Nor- Before we delve into some calculations, in our calculations below, but I will men- Scenario #2 man Feller had just we need to understand a few of the major tion this briefl y. Under current law, you can Facts: Income of $300,000, three chil- emerged from an under- changes that came with tax reform. There deduct the interest payments on up to $1 dren, $12,000 property taxes, $12,000 mort- ground bunker after 14 years. In anticipation are many changes, but the following are the million of your debt. Additionally, you can gage interest, $6,500 charity of Y2K, and the disaster that would unfold ones that affect most people and they are deduct the interest up to $100,000 of your Result: They save $11,900 in taxes under on January 1, 2000, he built a bunker in his relevant for this article: home equity debt. The new laws allow you tax reform. backyard. He abandoned his wife because 1. States taxes: As mentioned above, you to deduct the interest payments on up to Analysis: This couple represents what he didn’t want to share the safety of his bun- may only deduct a total of $10,000 for the $750,000 of your debt and no home equity may be the ultimate benefi ciaries under tax ker, and lived a secluded life in his window- state income taxes and property taxes you debt. So if you have a mortgage that is $1 mil- reform. Before tax reform, they were not less, makeshift home buried in his backyard. pay. So you may pay $20,000 in proper- lion or more, than using the current mort- benefi tting from their property taxes and Finally, in late 2013 he emerged from the ty taxes and $20,000 in state income taxes gage interest rates you lose about $10,000 state income taxes anyway because they ground due to complete and utter boredom. next year, but you may only deduct $10,000 of mortgage interest deductions. This trans- were subject to AMT tax, so no big loss there. He noticed that his home was in the out of that $40,000. This sounds pretty bad. lates to a maximum of $3,700 out-of-pocket Now they are getting $6,000 in child tax same condition, his car was still in his garage, But here’s the all-important question: Have cash if you are in the new highest tax brack- credits. Additionally, they are paying $7,900 and the world was still standing. When he you even been deducting those taxes an- et of 37 percent. in AMT tax under the current system and was interviewed, he expressed his bewilder- yway? Of course you’ve been deducting 5. Personal exemptions and standard will pay zero AMT tax under the new laws. ment with the world’s advancements such as those taxes, right? We’ve always consoled deduction: Under the current law you can This equals huge tax savings. the smartphone, Joey from “Friends” getting ourselves with the knowledge that we may exclude $4,050 per household member Scenario #3 a spinoff show, and Kentucky Fried Chicken’s be suckered into paying some of the high- from your taxable income. This tax break Facts: Income of $500,000, three chil- “Double-Down,” which is a sandwich formed est property taxes in the nation, but at least begins phasing out at $313,800 of joint in- dren, $20,000 property taxes, $15,000 mort- by two pieces of fried chicken instead of we’re getting a tax deduction for it. Well, come. The new laws do not allow person- gage interest, $10,000 charity bread. (That’s right, we’ve really progressed as guess what. A good number of you have al exemptions to be claimed at all. Anoth- Result: They save $12,800 in taxes under a society. We found a way to make a chicken tax reform. sandwich even more chickeny). Analysis: What’s interesting is that this News of Norman Feller’s adventures couple still reaps massive tax savings even set the internet on fi re. Unfortunately, as though they phased out of the child tax much as I wanted this story to be true more credits. The majority of the savings stems than anything in the world, it was discov- from $8,500 in AMT tax under the current ered months later that this was in fact a system that they will no longer pay. The rest hoax. Norman Feller did not live under- of it comes from the new lowered tax rates ground for 14 years. And he didn’t abandon working their magic. his wife so that he wouldn’t have to share Scenario #4 his doomsday bunker. But it’s still possi- Facts: Income of $1 million, three chil- ble that he was impressed by KFC’s Dou- dren, $50,000 property taxes, $35,000 mort- ble-Down sandwich. gage interest, $25,000 charity What made this ridiculous story so be- Result: They lose $5,000 in taxes under lievable by thousands of people was that we tax reform. remember the hysteria that led up to Janu- Analysis: This couple is not subject to ary 1, 2000. People went into a panic—every been getting zero benefi t for all of those er change is that the standard deduction is AMT tax because their income was too high, computer was supposed to stop working, taxes you’ve paid. And that’s because you’re $12,700 for married fi ling joint and $6,350 so their regular income tax came out higher planes would fall out of the sky, zombies subject to the AMT tax, and under the AMT for single taxpayers under the current sys- than their AMT tax. That means they are los- would take over civilization, aliens would tax calculation there is no deduction for tem. The new laws increase this to $24,000 ing out on over $40,000 in property tax de- land on Earth and become our masters. You state income taxes and property taxes. So and $12,000, respectively. ductions as well as any state income tax de- name it, people feared it would happen. the good news is that the most-feared provi- 6. Tax rates: There are still seven federal ductions. They also phase out of the child Many experts warned offi cials that peo- sions in tax reform may not even affect you income tax brackets, but the rates are a little tax credit. Although taxable income is signifi - ple would withdraw all of their funds from because you haven’t benefi ted from them lower and the income ranges have been ad- cantly higher under the new laws, once again their bank accounts, would hoard food and anyway. The bad news is you may have just justed favorably for taxpayers. The highest the new favorable tax rates limit the damage. gasoline, cause accidental fi res with their found out you’ve been paying all those tax- tax rate decreased from 39.6 percent to 37 There are obviously nuances to every newly acquired wood stoves and genera- es for years and getting no tax break for it, percent. Overall, many taxpayers, especially scenario that will change these numbers at tors, and there would be a “rise in gun vio- which is quite depressing. middle- to high-income earners, will be pay- least slightly. But for the most part, as you lence stemming from the surge in fi rearm 2. AMT: Speaking of AMT, the new laws ing taxes at a lower effective tax rate. can see above, there will be plenty of win- sales to those fearing civil unrest.” In fact, increase the AMT exemption amounts to So now we know the relevant laws, but ners under the new tax laws. So is the hype it’s estimated that we spent between $300 $109,400 fi ling jointly and $70,300 for single that still leaves you wondering how much on tax reform just another Y2K scare? I guess billion and $500 billion globally to prepare taxpayers. In other words, fewer people will this really affects you. And as I told you from that depends who you ask. If you are one of ourselves for Y2K. And guess what happened be paying AMT taxes and even those that will the start, the goal of this article is for you the lucky ones saving $11,000 in taxes then I when the clock struck midnight? Well, you still pay AMT tax may pay signifi cantly less. to get a sense as to how much tax reform think you would say so. Of course, not every- know the answer because we’re still here. It Under the current system, the taxpayers that will cost you. So I decided the best way to one will be benefi tting from these changes. was a whole lot of hype for nothing. get hit the hardest by AMT tax are the ones demonstrate this is by using four real-life cli- My advice is to not panic. Instead, get When the tax reform bill was passed, we that make in the neighborhood of $200,000 ent scenarios. You will likely fi nd yourself informed. Speak to your accountant. Run New Jersey residents were told to go into to $500,000. Many of these taxpayers will ei- resembling one of my four clients below. If some numbers and see for yourself what a panic. We pay a lot in property taxes and ther pay less AMT tax or none at all in the you don’t, simply ask your accountant to run the effect is. And if you don’t like what you state income taxes, and now we can only de- future. If you want to learn more about the some numbers for you. For the purpose of see then I offer you one more piece of ad- duct a total of $10,000 for both of those com- AMT tax, you can read Why Does the AMT this article, all four scenarios will be cases of vice: Don’t be like Norman Feller. Make sure bined. We’re completely messed over, right? Tax Happen to Good People? (https://www. married fi ling jointly. Please note that the re- you share your doomsday bunker with your Well, before you start building that bunker jewishlinknj.com/features/9787-why-does- sults will differ for each specifi c taxpayer, es- loved ones. It’s the right thing to do. in your backyard, let’s work together here the-amt-tax-happen-to-good-people) where I pecially those subject to AMT tax due to the and fi gure out how these new tax laws will discussed it in more detail. varying specifi c factors that go into the AMT Daniel Magence, CPA, Esq. is a principal at Pristine CPA affect you. Is it another Y2K scare or are the 3. Child tax credit: Under the current law calculation. Two taxpayers with the same in- Solutions, LLC (www.pristinecpa.com). Pristine CPA zombies really coming for you this time? you are eligible for up to a $1,000 tax credit come may have very different AMT tax re- Solutions off ers tax and accounting services to individ- My purpose in this article is not to look for each dependent child under age 17. The sults based on their specifi c circumstances. uals and businesses of all sizes, whether its tax returns, at the laws on a macro level. I’m not going problem is that this credit starts phasing out Scenario #1 bookkeeping, payroll services, or personal income to discuss how this will affect the nation’s when your joint income reaches $110,000. Facts: Income of $150,000, two children, budgeting. He can be reached at dmagence@pristi- defi cit or how this will affect charities now This prohibited many taxpayers from claim- $10,000 property taxes, $10,000 mortgage in- necpa.com or 201-326-6908 if you have any questions that most people will not be itemizing their ing the child tax credit. The new laws allow terest, $2,000 charity or comments, or are interested in using Pristine CPA’s deductions. I’m going to discuss what you for a credit up to $2,000 per dependent child Result: They save $2,300 in taxes under services. Feel free to contact us for a free consultation. care about most—how this will directly af- and it does not start phasing out until joint tax reform. 48 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM PERSONAL HISTORY

States Army Military Gov- Department of Commerce, Sergeant Major would have been too con- My Stories ernment in Korea), which, then promoted to Corporal, fusing. Although my position was called upon reﬂ ection, would then Sergeant, and Walter’s Sergeant Major, I did not have the military By Norbert Strauss have a major impact on my request for my promotion rank with the same name.

Part 12 (written 2004) future. to Staff Sergeant was in the My Discharge Certifi cate also carries (Continued from last week) Not only was my new pipeline, only to miss out the notation: “Recommended for further work environment a ma- by a few days, since my fi le military training” —whatever that was sup- My Army Office Job jor change for the better, by then had already been re- posed to mean. I have already identi- but my living quarters were turned to the US, in antici- If the reader is getting the impression fi ed Major Bong as my Bat- vastly improved as well. I pation of my return for dis- that I am patting myself on the back, and talion Commander who was now an offi ce clerk, on charge. Being promoted that I seem to be proud of what I accom- twice had rejected my request for a transfer the day shift, with no night- almost three times in a peri- plished there—you are so right. The read- out of the infantry into the Military Govern- time responsibilities and od of about 10 months was er must remember that I was Norbie, an ment. In addition to being Battalion Com- free on Sundays. Saturday not bad. 18-year-old boy, when I entered the army, mander, Major Bong was also the Supply was still a regular work day. As far as titles were con- having just almost failed out of college. I Offi cer for the 7th Division. As such, he had On Sundays I would of- cerned on the civilian side, was an almost 20-year-old young man when responsibility for all purchasing in Korea for ten drive into the mountains which was something Wal- I was discharged in February, 1947 and the anything required by the entire 7th Division. visiting villages and bringing Only fi ve years earlier—a ter could control, I had ob- above quotes are evidence of the change. German refugee. One day, a few weeks after the second candy to the many children viously started as an offi ce This change from boy to man brought rejection, Major Bong called Mr. Kissing- that would congregate around my Jeep. clerk, but ended with the dual title of Ser- about another type of adjustment in me. er for an appointment. Mr. Kissinger, nat- My fi rst assignment, when I reported for geant Major (for the military personnel) and I was determined that when I returned urally, immediately recognized the name, work the following day, was to run a manu- Chief Clerk (for the civilian personnel) of the to New York, I would enter college again although Major Bong did not know Mr. al stencil copy machine, of the type then in Department of Commerce. The new Korean and be successful at it. With that in mind, Kissinger in any capacity. When Major use in all offi ces. By the end of the day, my government was organized so that each Ko- I had already gone to a school the Army Bong met with Mr. Kissinger he inquired hands, and sometimes face, and uniform, rean employee had a twin in the form of a maintained in Korea and had taken sever- as to whether it would be possible for the were purple since the ink easily came off the member of the US Army. The purpose was al courses for which I eventually received stencils being used. obviously to teach the new Korean employ- credit in college, in addition to the credits From then on, until I re- ees how to run the new government so that given for having served in the Armed Forc- turned to the US in 1947, I ad- eventually the troops could be withdrawn. es. I left New York a failure in engineering, vanced, not only in position Thus, in my position I was in charge of both switched my major while in Korea, and and responsibilities, but also civilian and Army personnel. re-entered the College of the City of New in rank, rather quickly. Wal- To quote from my Army Separation York, Baruch School of Business, working ter, as he increased my re- Qualifi cation Record: toward a BBA, which I received in 1949. sponsibilities in his depart- “Administrative Non-Commissioned Of- These eight years, since we had come ment, needed to move me fi cer 502 into higher rank as quickly Served over 10 as possible, so that I could months in Korea with In the mountains of Seoul. deal with civilians, both Headquarters and Korean aluminum industry to manufacture US and Korean, as well as military person- Headquarters Compa- mess trays for the division, since at that nel (including offi cers), on a bit more equal ny US Army Military time the Army in Korea was still eating out footing. Government in Korea. of fi eld mess kits. Mr. Kissinger answered In civilian life a business can easily hire Supervised and direct- affi rmatively, but with a provision that he someone and make that person right away ed work of 80 enlisted be granted a favor from Major Bong. Ma- an offi cer of the company. In the Army, men as Sergeant Major Out of my offi ce window—front gate of Capitol Building. jor Bong, obviously overjoyed that his mis- with certain exceptions, you can be ad- Department of Com- sion had been successful, agreed to whatev- vanced only one rank at a time. merce. Coordinated work of Korean civil- to the US in 1941, included starting in ele- er Mr. Kissinger was about to request. Mr. Consequently, although as a civilian Mr. ian and military personnel. Prepared re- mentary school, then high school, college, Kissinger, thereupon, asked that PFC Nor- K. could only recommend promotions to quired correspondence.” in the Army and then completing college, bert Strauss be allowed to transfer from the the military, his recommendations were car- Before the above became offi cial, I was all in just eight years! Now tell me, is that infantry to the Military Government. ried through as quickly as the papers could given the choice of being called either Chief not a worthy accomplishment for a refugee That is how I ended up in the Depart- move (which in the army is not always very Clerk or Sergeant Major. They could not boy from Germany? ment of Commerce of USAMGIK (United fast). I had been a PFC when I came to the state both titles. I chose Chief Clerk since (To be continued next week)

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By Mordechai Schmutter mostly storage related. But if we were all Six cities. The rest of earth would be “re- they mean at least a gallon per goldfi sh. If signifi cantly smaller, says Hendriks, we’d wilded.” And then all these rewilded ani- you keep it in a fi shbowl, like I do, it will We always say that also have more horizontal space, and we mals would come after us. Also, the Arabs never grow. So maybe at some point if bigger is better. But if wouldn’t have to store things as high. would still want Israel. the world hits maximum occupancy, we’ll bigger is better, why not And anyway, being short has benefi ts Hendriks also says that we’d live just automatically get smaller, because the make ourselves small- too. For one, clothes are cheaper. In longer. Unless we’d get snatched up by bowl will be smaller. But that’s just my un- er? Then everything else theory. a bird. This claim might be educated opinion. Against his uneducated would be bigger relative to us! Also, when you’re short, no true, because stud- opinion. Also, he’s trying to get educated. I’m referring here to an idea that has one seems to notice that ies say that tall He’s spent the last several years looking recently been making its rounds that has you’re short. No one men- people don’t live into this. And apparently he has not as a unique solution to our planet’s overpop- tions it. When you’re tall, as long. For exam- of yet come up with a single good reason ulation and shortage of resources. Accord- people do not stop ple, Abraham Lincoln that we can’t do this other than that it’s ing to a Dutch man named Arne Hendriks, talking about it. “Boy, was 6 foot 4, and he impossible and that no one would ever mankind would survive longer if we were you’re tall!” is consid- got shot at a play. Where- agree to it and that the people who don’t all shrunk down to the size of chickens. ered a socially accept- as if he were shorter, he shrink themselves would be more danger- He wants to shrink the entire population able greeting, like this is a probably would have been ous than ever. down to about 19 inches. Mankind would physical accomplishment that sitting in front, and no one Because the thing is, no one will agree be adorable. you worked really hard on. But would’ve been able to sneak up be- to shrink themselves unless everyone’s Hendriks isn’t a scientist, by the way. you can’t say, “Boy, you’re short!” hind him. on board. No one will want to go fi rst, be- He’s an artist. Which I guess means he’s an So it turns out he’s looking into But on the whole, this is such cause there’s no guarantee that that last expert on starvation. I should also men- developing some sort of elixir. Which a simple solution to overpopulation, person will go at all. The temptation not tion that he’s 6 foot 4.. sounds delicious. right? Why didn’t you think of this? Well to is too big. And since when have we ever I don’t know how he proposes to In fact, Arne says that if we were the for starters, you don’t ingest some of the gotten the entire mankind to agree on an- shrink everyone. I’ve been trying to shrink size of chickens, a chicken could feed like substances that are legal in Holland. ything? myself for years. I also have no idea how 50 people. Assuming we could catch it. Also, who says shorter people consume So not only would you have to to get shorter. As a kid, all I wanted to do Also kaparos would be a lot more diffi cult. fewer resources? My kids don’t. They take convince the naysayers to do it, you’d have was get taller. I’m not sure why. Taller peo- Also, for the fi rst little while, I’d proba- all the same resources as adults, and then to convince them to go fi rst. ple don’t necessarily have better lives. Just bly buy the same amount of groceries, be- leave them on their plates. This is really the kind of thing you better views. cause that’s how I am. And I’d still try to But I’m not sure we need to shrink have to get to after world peace. We, as a society, love the idea of get- bring it in on only one trip from the car. everyone. I read somewhere, while I was ting taller, because of all the advantages He also says that at that size, the entire researching a goldfi sh article that I wrote Mordechai Schmutter is a freelance writer and a hu- that come with it, such as winning back- population of the world would be able to (Yes, I research my articles. Though it’s less mor columnist for Hamodia, The Jewish Press and to-back height-measuring contests, and… live in the six largest areas—Tokyo, Mex- about using the material I fi nd and more Aish.com, among others. He also has fi v e books out wait, I got one. You can reach things. So ico City, Sao Paulo, Mumbai, Delhi and about procrastination.) that if you want a and does stand-up comedy. You can contact him at as a result, everyone keeps asking you to. New York—leaving the rest of the world goldfi sh to grow, you should keep him in [email protected]. Okay, so the perks of being tall are empty, or turned into agricultural lands. a big enough tank, and by “big enough,” OY VEY! Sweet Savage By Jon Kranz given the benefi t of the doubt and should Sixes,” “Psychotic Sevens,” “Insane Eights,” so this is the perfect time to burglarize us”; treated with patience, kindness and un- “Nutty Nines” and “Tumultuous Tens.” (5) harasses counselors at summer There are few derstanding, except if they use the kitch- Some may argue that once a vilde chaya, camp... by placing insects in their beds... things more beauti- en sink as a commode or if they post your always a vilde chaya, even in adulthood. and replacing their bug repellent with bug ful and precious in debit card and pin numbers on social me- If true, that would explain the grown-ups attractant; this world than a child, except when a child dia with the following hashtag: please.take. who enjoy participating in the (i) fi lthy and (6) prank calls your offi ce... by imperson- acts like a vilde chaya. my.money#vildechaya. crazy Tough Mudder adult obstacle course ating you... and rudely tendering your resig- The term “vilde chaya” is Yiddish and Thus, some misbehaving children prob- competition, (ii) frigid and crazy mid-winter nation to your boss; literally means “wild animal” but it often ably deserve a temporary vilde chaya moni- Polar Bear plunge into the Atlantic Ocean (7) ruins a family vacation to Disney- is used (somewhat) lovingly to describe ker, especially in those moments when they and (iii) ferocious and crazy late-night Sim- world... by getting the entire family kicked a wild child, i.e., an overly rambunctious in fact are acting like a vilde chaya. 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By Rabbi Mordechai children in grade one or even grade four are dren. Are we really noticing their actions? their children. We are not meant to be their and Nina Glick not benching properly each day? Obvious- A friend told us of the day she was clean- best friends. We are meant to love them un- ly, the school is not putting enough empha- ing her son’s room when he was away for conditionally by guiding them and, if nec- The above phrase sis on benching.” Everyone is learning a cer- two weeks, She could not believe that essary, sharply condemning their behav- is said each evening tain amount of math in grade four and our when she looked behind the bookcase in ior while constructively implementing a at 10 p.m. on one of child is far behind—“The school has not his room there were tons of beer cans. This proper form of punishment. No one ever the television stations. It is sponsored by even tried to give him special attention.” happened in her very own home under her said that parenting is an easy job. In many the furniture company Raymour and Flan- And as the children get older, parents might very “watchful” eye. Sometimes we tend to cases we are spending more time “on the igan. We realized the necessity of the mes- question the mode of dress their children not want to see things that are going on job” than actually doing the most demand- sage but never really felt it would apply to are choosing. They obviously are not able right in front of us. They are too frighten- ing work of all—stepping back and looking the Jewish community we live in. Recent- to instill their wishes as the school never ing and oftentimes our children are able to at our children. It is possible that some of ly, the many conversations back and forth preaches what a proper dress code should do things they intentionally make every ef- us really don’t know what they are think- with regard to how and why our children be (out of school). For the boys who are not fort to hide from us. It is too painful to deal ing and what their minds are contemplat- are becoming involved in activities we nev- interested in getting up in the morning for with but it has become a necessity for all of ing. The recent events in the local commu- er before thought possible awakened us to minyan when there is no school, parents us to beware of. nity should be a wakeup call to all of us to the reality that things are no different from are heard to say that if the school would be All communities need to support each step back and ask ourselves whether we re- what they were years ago. Today, people more strict about davening this would nev- other and work together as a unit, parents ally know “where our children are.” are more anxious to discuss and face issues er happen. and schools, to educate and tolerate. It is that in the past were swept under the car- Where exactly are we going with this? up to each individual family to deal with Rabbi Mordechai and Nina Glick are living in Bergen- pet. There were always kids who engaged At some point, we as parents need to take and punish their children forcefully and ﬁ eld after many years of service to the Montreal Jewish in behaviors that were questionable. Over some responsibility for the actions of our with love in order for them to learn that community. Rabbi Glick was the rav of Congregation the years, drinking in particular was a be- children. We do believe that in the case of their actions have consequences. By turn- Ahavat Yisroel as well as a practicing clinical psycholo- havior that was well-known in many cir- kids who have decided to experiment with ing our heads away we are in a soft manner gist in private practice. He also taught at Champlain cles of young people. Afraid to face conse- drugs it is almost certainly not because of sanctioning behaviors that can cause great Regional College. The Glicks were frequent speakers at quences, parents in many situations turned the fact that they have seen their parents harm in the future. The lessons we teach the OU marriage retreats. Nina coordinated all Yachad their heads and hoped that whatever their do this in the home. Yet it seems to be so our children now, as kind, loving discipli- activities in Montreal and was a co/founder of Maison children were participating in would be easy to turn off our minds and eyes from narians, should hopefully stay with them Shalom, a group home for young adults with special outgrown. 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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 53 Daf Yomi Shiurim KOLLEL CHATZOS Pidyon Rashash: New Teaneck • Congregation Beth Aaron: Mon-Thurs @ 9:45pm, Shabbos 1 hour and ten Person, New Gezar Din minutes before mincha • Congregation Bnai Yeshurun: Sun @ 7:00am, Mon-Fri @ 5:30am, Shabbos and a Powerful Segula @ &7:30am and 1 hr before 3rd mincha • Congregation Keter Torah: Sun @ 7:15am, Mon-Fri @ 6:30am, Shabbos = (Courtesy of Kollel Chat- zos) Reb Chaim Vital per- one hour before mincha formed this renowned • Congregation Rinat Yisrael: Sun @ 7:00am, Mon and Thurs @ 6:20am and pidyon twice a year for 9:30pm, Tues and Wed @ 6:30am and 9:30pm, Fri @ 6:30am, Shabbos @ 10:30am himself. He writes in his se- • Chabad House: Mon and Thurs Shacharit @ 6:40am followed by daf yomi shiur, fer Pri Eitz Chaim, “Thou- Tues, Wed, and Fri Shacharit @ 6:45am followed by daf yomi shiur sands of times this segula • Yeshiva Bais Mordechai: Daily @ 8:30pm has been tried and proven.” • Amud Yomi: Congregation Rinat Yisrael: Weeknights after 9:15 Maariv, While the Arizal re- Sunday nights after Maariv Bizmano and Shabbos 60 Minutes before mincha vealed this powerful pidyon, it was the holy Ra- Bergenfield shash who instructed us on how to perform it. The • Congregation Beth Abraham: Tues, Wed, and Fri @ 5:40am, Mon and Thurs Rashash wrote that one @ 5:30am, Sun @ after 6:50am minyan, and Shabbos @ 7:45am, after hashkoma, should set aside 160 pure and 1 hour before mincha silver coins, recite special kabbalistic tefi los, and do- Passaic nate these coins to talmid- • Congregation Ahavas Israel: Sun @ 8:00am and 10:00pm, Mon-Fri @ 7:00am, ei chachamim who are moser nefesh to learn To- Sun-Thurs @ 10:00pm, Shabbos @ 7:45am and 2:40pm rah. • Congregation Adas Israel: Sun @ 7:30am, Mon-Shabbos @ 7:15am The 160 coins, equiva- Sun @ 7:00am, Mon-Fri @ 6:00am, Sun-Thurs @ 9:00pm, lent to the numerical val- and Shabbos @ 7:30am ue of “eitz,” symbolize • Congregation Tifereth Israel: Sun-Thurs @ 9:00pm, Mon-Fri @ 5:40am, man, who is likened to Mon-Thurs @ 6:50am, and Tues, Wed, and Fri at 7:00am a tree, an “eitz” hasadeh. • Congregation Agudas Yisroel: Daily @ 45 minutes before 1st shacharis, Through this segula, the Sun @ 7:45am, and Mon-Thurs @ 8:30pm person receives a pidyon Original writing of the holy Rashash with precise instructions • Bais Medrash L’Torah: Daily @ 9:45pm and after the vasikin minyan nefesh (redemption of his on how to perform the pidyon. • Bais Medrash Zichron Eliezer: Mon-Fri @ 6:15am soul) where judgment is transferred from most worthy to perform the pidyon for • Kahal Tiferes Boruch: Sun-Thurs @ 9:00pm and Shabbos @ 2 hours the person to the coins and the person re- they truly personify Torah with mesi- before mincha ceives a new tzelem Elokim. rus nefesh. They recite the lengthy tefi - • Kehilas Bais Yosef: Mon-Fri @ 5:30am, Shabbos after davening and The pidyon Rashash is cited and re- los individually for each supplicant in the Sun @ 6:30am ferred to in countless sefarim. Many il- most mehudar way, and they perform the • Yeshiva Passaic Torah Institute (PTI): Sun-Thurs @ 10:05pm lustrious gedolim and rebbes have quot- pidyon at the most opportune time—af- • Kahal Yereim: Sun-Thurs @ 8:30pm ed and performed the renowned Pidyon ter chatzos. Rashash. And so, every year, after performing • Kahal Kol Yeshurun: Mon-Fri @ 5:45am, Shabbos @ 45 min before mincha The sefer Shemen Sason writes that for the pidyon for Yidden who are longing for whoever the Pidyon Rashash is performed yeshuos in the most stellar way possible, Fair Lawn will certainly live through the year! Who the kollel merits to hear story upon story • Congregation Shomrei Torah: Shabbat @ 8:00am, Sun @ 7:45am, can deny themselves the promise of life?! about individuals whose lives have been Mon-Thurs @ 8:00pm The Sefer Sha’arei Rachamim describes transformed by the pidyon. the Pidyon Rashash as a segulah received In the time of the emperor Napoleon, from Eliyahu HaNavi himself. the holy Chasam Sofer did the Pidyon Ra- Englewood While the segu- shash for all the residents of Press- • Congregation Ahavath Torah: Daily @ 8:15pm la is tremendously burg, and although all • Congregation Shomrei Emunah: Sun @ 9:00am and Shabbos potent every time, the homes were de- it is particular- stroyed in the war, @ 45 minutes before mincha ly powerful after not one Yid per- • East Hill Synagogue: Mon/Thurs @ 5:35am, Tues/Wed/Fri @ 5:45am, midnight. When ished. It was a Shabbos @ 8:00am, Sun @ 7:45am the Ropshitzer truly wonderful Rav was sick, the miracle. Edison/ Highland Park Ateres Tzvi even The holy wrote to the Zera Maggid of Mez- • Agudath Israel of Edison/ Highland Park: Sun-Thurs @ 7:30pm, Shabbos Kodesh that he will ritch did the @ 50 minutes before mincha, Sun @ 7:15am, Fri @ 5:15 & 6:45am, and Daily perform the pidyon Pidyon Rashash @ 5:15 & 6:45am and 8:20pm for him after chat- for an esteemed • Ahavas Achim: Shabbos - 50 minutes before mincha zos and “certainly, woman who was • Highland Park Resort: Sun @ 8:40am and Shabbos @ 5:00pm certainly, certain- critically ill and she • Congregation Ohav Emeth: Sun @ 7:05am, Shabbos @ 10:00am, ly, you will merit a miraculously recov- and Daily @ 5:05am yeshua!” ered. We are living When the holy me- East Brunswick in desperate times. Klal Yisra- kubal Rav Mordechai Sharabi el is looking out for refuos, shidduchim, was asked to pray on behalf of Jews who • Young Israel of East Brunswick: Tues @ 8:45pm nachas, parnasah, etc. It is mekubal that were very ill, he would do the Pidyon Ra- often there are wonderful hashpaos and shash for them and would say “it is a prov- Elizabeth yeshuos waiting to come down, but we en segula.” are not worthy of them. Once the Pidyon Now try it out for yourself! • Yeshiva & Kollel Be’er Yitzchok: Sun-Thurs @ 9:00pm Rashash is performed, we are pure, with a To take advantage of this opportuni- • Adath Israel: Sun @ 7:15am, Mon-Fri @ 5:40am and 6:30am new tzelem Elokim, clearing the path for ty and be included in the Pidyon Hara- • Jewish Educational Center-Elmora Avenue Shul: Sunday-Thursday after the hashpaos tovos to descend. shash for the success of you and your fam- Maariv (till the clock changes); Shabbat-One hour before Mincha Every year, on 10 Shevat, on the yahrtz- ily that will take place on Thursday night, eit of the Rashash, the Kollel Chatzos’s January 26, at the tziyon of the holy Tana West Orange talmidei chachamim perform this segula Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, please call 718- and distribute the coins amongst the kol- 887-9114 or email [email protected]. Call • AABJ&D: Shabbos @ 1 hour before mincha, Sun @ 7:45am, and Daily at 7:30am lel learners. These talmidei chachamim, anytime—available 24 hours. Please visit who sacrifi ce their nights for Torah, are www.chatzos.org. 54 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM LEGAL MATTERS Where States and Nation Divide and Unite: A Look at Federal Supremacy and Local Rule

By Stephen Loeb criminal exploitation and to call the fi re de- The National Rifl e Association consid- arrest and incarceration for gun permit vi- Part 2 partment to report confl agrations without ers the bill “its number one priority.” The olations. Allen agrees. fear of being deported. No one wants an in- poster child for the movement is Shaneen But it is generally “blue-state” New York For fi ve years, the fected person spreading a contagious dis- Allen, a woman from Pennsylvania who and New Jersey that are taking up the ban- Federal Enforcement ease out of fear that seeking medical care mistakenly believed that her validly issued ner of states’ rights with respect to gun laws Agency said they would will lead to a scheduled deportation. gun permit in her home state made the gun as well as immigration enforcement policy not prosecute in states But immigration policy is specifi cal- she had in her possession legal when she and marijuana legalization. We see these ex- where legalization has ly a reserved right within the Constitution was pulled over for a routine traffi c viola- amples and realize it is not so simple to say occurred, but now Sessions has put states and the federal government has indicated tion in Atlantic City. Allen informed the po- that benefi cial policies of expansive or lim- on notice that even in states with decrim- that it may hold back allocated funds ear- lice offi cer who pulled her over that she ited government are political issues strict- inalized marijuana, the government remarked for states and cities that refuse to had a gun and she was promptly arrested. ly belonging to one party or the other. The serves the right to prosecute the dealing, comply with immigration policy and en- Allen spent 48 days in jail before being par- constitutional tension between federal su- use and possession of marijuana as an ille- forcement authorities. doned by Chris Christie towards the tail premacy and reserved jurisdictional home gal drug, which has never changed under Most recently, we see the tension form- end of 2015. rule by states is fl uid and alternating. We federal law. ing with respect to gun-control laws. Again, The single, black mother has been rally- should also be seeing a bit more clarity in Another policy exhibiting the tension many Eastern and Northern states have ex- ing in favor of the CCRA and with the pro- this fi eld by June as the Supreme Court re- between states’ rights and federal enforce- pansive gun regulations. In New Jersey, the motion of the NRA. Allen purchased the cently heard argument on a separate Su- ment is the policy of “Sanctuary Cities.” In mere possession of a gun without a permit gun for protection of herself and her fam- premacy Clause issue: the right of states not many large cities in the United States, and can result in a three-year prison term. New ily, she has never used the weapon and had to enforce federal gambling laws—an argu- prominently throughout the Northeast, in- York also has very strict gun-control rules she been stopped in Pennsylvania her pos- ment that the appellant, the state of New cluding in New York and New Jersey, as well that can result in mandatory jail for offend- session of the gun would be perfectly le- Jersey, has lost at two lower Federal Court as on the West Coast, local governments ers. Both states employing states’ rights will gal. Allen tells people, including Congress hearings. But after their day in front of the have announced a policy of civil disobedi- not recognize a valid permit issued in an- members, that had New Jersey’s governor nine justices of the Supreme Court, New Jer- ence. Specifi cally, that undocumented res- other state to a resident of a state where not pardoned her, she would likely still be sey said it is optimistic that state rights will idents, people whom the federal govern- gun possession is much more permissive. in jail today. rule the day. The hope of the state is that the ment refers to as illegal aliens, would have This is a major fi ght currently in Con- It is ironic that often it is the Repub- Supreme Court justices will say that the Su- a safe haven and would not be referred to gress where a signifi cant portion of feder- licans who rally for limited government preme Law has limits, breathing life into the the federal government for violation of imal representatives have been pushing for a and liberals who push for expansive Fed- 10th Amendment for another generation 157 migration laws. new law. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity eral regulation, which, under most circum- years after the South fought a war over the Cities and states creating sanctuary ar- Act would essentially force states like New stances, is viewed as more secure for vul- reach of federal government, and lost. gue that it is a matter of policy and justice. Jersey and New York to treat a gun permit nerable people like women and minorities. It is in the interest of safety and welfare that like a driver’s license. A gun license validly But in Allen’s case, the NRA is pushing forth Stephen R. Loeb is an attorney in New Jersey and New non-Americans without documentation be issued in one state would be required to be an example of a woman who is a minor- York and owner of The Law Offi ces of Stephen R. Loeb. permitted to use hospitals for medical care, given legal status in every state should the ity. The NRA points to statistics that it is He can be reached at [email protected]. to use public authorities to protect against law pass. minorities that are more often subject to

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201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 55 NEWS FROM ISRAEL Israeli Team From Sheba Medical Center First to Arrive in Zambia to Address Deadly Cholera Outbreak A group of leading medical experts from Israel’s national hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, is delivering emergency relief in Zambia, setting up a treatment center to assist those in need.

(prweb.com/reprinted with permission) A second team from Sheba Medical Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Isra- Center is being deployed January 10 to el’s national hospital, is mobilizing teams spend two weeks in Zambia. The medical of medical experts and cutting-edge re- experts will treat patients at Lusaka’s Na- sources to battle the growing and deadly tional Heroes Stadium, which has been cholera epidemic that has plagued a pover- converted into a cholera treatment center. ty-stricken neighborhood in Lusaka, Zam- This highly-skilled delegation from Isra- bia. el’s national hospital includes two physi- Sheba Medical Center’s fi rst-response cians, two nurses and a lab technician, all team arrived in Zambia just days ago and of whom have deep experience with inter- are the fi rst and only international medical national emergency humanitarian rescue team to arrive in the African nation for a missions. rescue mission aimed at stopping the out- water by blocking all access to the contam- The Israel Center for Disaster Medicine break of cholera that has already claimed inated wells, and helping distribute bottled and Humanitarian Response at Sheba Med- Dr. Elhanan Bar-On, director of the new the lives of 54 people. water. ical Center boasts highly experienced spe- Israel Center for Disaster Medicine and The fi rst response team comprised of A core priority for Professor Yitzhak cialists who continue to lead the charge Humanitarian Response at Sheba Medical Sheba Medical Center physicians who spe- Kreiss, Sheba Medical Center’s director gen- in preparing and responding to global hu- Center, provides aid following a cholera cialize in tropical and traveling medicine, eral and former Israeli Defense Forces sur- manitarian crises and emergencies. While outbreak in Zambia. along with water-expert engineers, arrived geon general, is responding to humanitarian this is Sheba Medical Center’s fi rst humani- ment in patient care, bringing complex in Zambia with a clear objective: to sur- crises effectively with the highest standards tarian mission to Zambia, it has concurrent patients for treatment back to Sheba, and vey the situation on the ground by assess- of medical care and crisis leadership. humanitarian missions operating through- training local personnel on-site. ing how to best prevent the fatal spread of “Sheba Medical Center’s humanitari- out Africa including in Nigeria and Tanza- Born together with Israel in 1948, She- the disease and protect Zambians from the an compassion knows no boundaries, and nia. Prof. Kreiss and his team have success- ba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer is the contaminated water. we deploy teams all around the world to fully led life saving humanitarian missions largest and most comprehensive medi- Sheba Medical Center’s fi rst-response rescue and treat victims in confl ict zones in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Nepal, Haiti and cal center in the Middle East. Sheba is the team immediately identifi ed the source or natural disaster situations,” said Prof. elsewhere. only medical center in Israel that com- of the cholera outbreak and determined Kreiss. “The innovative medical expertise Humanitarian aid has been a part of bines an acute-care hospital and a rehabil- that approximately 500,000 people in one and tactics employed by our experts are to- Sheba Medical Center’s mission since its itation hospital on one campus, and it is of Lusaka’s poorest neighborhoods are be- day being dedicated to helping the people establishment in 1948. 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AMIT Students Take Quantum Leap Into Final Round of Physics Olympiad (Courtesy of AMIT) Two AMIT students, Olympiad, to take place in Portugal in the creased, with 20 percent of 12th Netzer Ivri from Yeshivat AMIT Kfar Gan- summer, joining other outstanding high graders now taking a bagrut im and Elad Layosh from AMIT Ginsburg school students from around the world. in the subject, twice the num- Bar Ilan Gush Dan Junior and Senior High Both boys are in the 12th grade, and ber of students who did so just School for Boys, made it to the fi nal round both stand out for their strong mathemati- fi ve years ago. In addition, 30 of Israel’s National Physics Olympiad, cal and scientifi c abilities. Liush has already percent of 9th-grade students in the net- AMIT students who choose to learn which is run in cooperation with the Edu- begun studying toward his degree in elec- work are studying toward a level 5 bagrut physics also take part in special educa- cation Ministry and the Maimonides Fund. trical engineering and physics at Bar Ilan in physics. tional initiatives, including, for example, Out of 3,000 students competing to University. This increased interest in the subject participating in experiments at the center take part in the prestigious physics com- Dr. Rachela Turgeman, who heads the can be traced back to Dr. Turgeman’s com- for nuclear research in Yavne, which petition, the two boys made their way physics program at the AMIT network said munity of physics teachers from across Is- counts toward their fi nal bagrut score into the fi nal round in which only 20 stu- that, “the success of AMIT students at the rael, who meet once every few weeks at the in the subject. The AMIT was selected dents—the best physics students across Is- National Physics Olympiad attests to the network’s Gogya teacher-training center. by the Ministry of Education as the lead- rael—are taking part. The fi nal contenders excellence in physics of AMIT students, They perform a peer review of teaching ing education network across all meas- are hoping to clinch a spot on Israel’s na- the diverse learning and research methods methods and share knowledge and skills urements in Israel including quality ba- tional physics teams. and the scientifi c leadership of the physics related to teaching physics. They learn in- grut, pedagogical innovation, pluralism These will represent Israel at the Asian community across the network.” novative instruction methods from one an- and bridging the gap, lowest dropout rate Physics Olympiad, to be held in Vietnam In fact, the number of students in the other, which they then introduce in their and integrity. Learn more about AMIT at in the spring and the International Physics AMIT network studying physics has in- classrooms. www.amitchildren.org.

A Day of Exceptional Insights analysis of the current Middle East situ- Relations in Washington, DC, and previous- hen, executive director of the Tikvah Fund,  CONTINUED FROM P. 45 ation by General Amos Yadlin and Elliot ly an adviser to Presidents George W. Bush co-sponsors of the conference; Hertog, Abrams.The two experts, having been in- and Ronald Reagan; General Yadlin, execu- president of the Hertog Foundation and the US Supreme Court and author of an tricately involved in their country’s deci- tive director of the Institute for National Se- chairman of the Tikvah Fund; and Abraham award-winning biography of Justice Louis sion-making policies regarding the Middle curity Studies in Tel Aviv, and formerly dep- Socher, founding editor of The Jewish Re- D. Brandeis, was interviewed by Roger Her- East, shared their inside views of the future uty commander of the Israeli Air Force; Peter view Books. tog, recipient of the Medal of the Nation- of the region, the inherent threats and dan- Berkowitz, Taube senior fellow at the Hoo- To learn more about upcoming events al Endowment for the Humanities. Their gers, and the underlying policies of both ver Institute at Stanford University; Lipstadt, and publications of The Jewish Review of discussion revealed Justice Brandeis’ evo- American and Israeli leaders. Their pres- Dorot professor of Modern Jewish and Hol- Books, contact Malka Groden at jewishre- lution from a totally unafﬁ liated Jew to an entation elicited a vibrant exchange with ocaust Studies at Emory University; Wisse, viewof books.com or call 646-218-9026. ardent American Zionist who was instru- audience members. professor of Yiddish and Comparative Liter- To learn more about the Tikvah Fund’s mental in inﬂ uencing President Woodrow The panel of scholars included Gord- ature at Harvard University; Rosen, profes- Summer Fellowships and Institutes for Wilson to encourage the British govern- is, senior vice president and Koret distin- sor of law at George Washington Universi- high school, college and graduate stu- ment to issue the historic Balfour Declara- guished fellow at Shalem College in Jeru- ty and CEO of the National Constitution dents, contact [email protected] or call tion 100 years ago. salem; Abrams, senior fellow for Middle Center in Philadelphia. 212-796-1672. The culminating session was a brilliant Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Interviewing the scholars were Eric Co- 56 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM NEWS FROM ISRAEL

from an organization that can offer a sup- Saving Lives With Crossroads port system beyond social opportunities. “I don’t think people always appreciate the By Alisa Bodner diffi culties of making aliyah.” “Crossroads goes into some of the dark Just off the bustling corners of Israeli society,” sums up Druce. “I junction of Jerusalem’s have only been doing this for a few months Zion Square lies a qui- but I believe that you don’t have to be a social et street that leads to a worker and on the frontlines to make a dif- door with an obscure ference. It all matters, just with social work sign reading “Cross- comes a feeling that, at least for me, I know I Youth on the streets of downtown Jerusalem. roads.” To the average passerby, this is just could not get from other work I was doing.” but the difference is that here, these are my another entrance to an apartment resi- Such moments are not infrequent in people. These are my family. It is meaning- dence, but to a teenage immigrant from an Crossroads. “We have a lot of stats but ful to take care of my own.” English-speaking country, this may be the Teens in the Crossroads drop-in center in nothing is more real for me than what I see The approximately 1,000 teens and gateway to a better future. Jerusalem studying together. in front of me,” explains Sassoon. “Like the young adults that Crossroads serves each Founded in 2001, Crossroads offers a support. It is hard enough to deal with the milestones, when somebody enlists in the year can also look up to Druce, Sassoon and range of prevention and intervention ser- challenges that come along with being a army or gets married or lands a job. This is the other staff as their family. And whatev- vices and emotional and psychological sup- teenager, he explains. Combining that with apparent on an everyday basis.” er time of day it may be, they know that port to English-speaking teens and young a major life change such as moving to a dif- “Before making aliyah I volunteered for Crossroads is never too far out of reach. adults in Israel, including tourists who are ferent country, adjusting to a new language an organization in Manhattan called Safe spending a gap year in Israel and immi- and trying to build new friendships takes Space,” Sassoon continued. “We would go Alisa Bodner is a native of Fair Lawn, and a Jerusalemite grants from English-speaking countries. a toll on many young immigrants. He em- to the fi ve boroughs fi nding these teens for the past seven years. She has been involved with nu- Thanks to this organization, young Anglos phasizes that it is not just teens and young [with challenges]. When I began with merous social initiatives to benefi t underserved Israeli and have a place to turn to whether they are adults who need support but immigrants Crossroads, I was thinking that here we are Jewish populations and recently returned from volunteer- confused and are looking for a listening ear in their 20s and 30s who would benefi t dealing with the same types of challenges ing with the Jewish community in Gondar, Ethiopia. or they are in need of urgent help in order to cope with sexual or emotional abuse, drug addiction, anxiety, suicidal thoughts DON'T MISS THE QUEENS NETWORKING EVENT or a variety of other high-risk situations. OF THE YEAR! According to Director Robbie Sassoon, who made aliyah from Riverdale 10 years ago, without Crossroads, hundreds of Anglo teens and and young adults would not be receiving the services and support they require. There is a variety of organizations and services that are Grow your business while having some delicious food in a friendly environment! available to at-risk youth, but only Crossroads caters specifi cally to young English speakers, providing support in an environment and culture that is comfortable to them. The staff Wednesday, February 7, 2018 of Crossroads speaks fl uent English and con- sists mainly of immigrants to Israel who un- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM derstand the complexities of adjusting to life Location: in a foreign country. Ben Druce, 33, an immigrant from West Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills Orange who has called Jerusalem his home for the past 11 years, joined the Crossroads 7011 150th St., Flushing, NY 11367 team four months ago as a social work in- tern. Druce is a student in The Wurzweiler Free Parking available at the YCQ lot School of Social Work Block Program at Ye- shiva University. “I always thought I would go into business. Brief Program Celebrating the 6th Anniversary of the QJL I studied economics and received my MBA. I was working for a software company for the and the Recent Launch of BJL past four years but I didn’t feel that what I was giving to the software industry is the kind of Publisher's Report Guest Speaker gift I had for the world. I didn’t think of so- Yaakov Serle cial work right away but my fi rst thought was Stephen J. Savitsky Celebrating the QJL's 6-Year Anniversary Past President of the OU to get away from the computer screen and be and introducing the BJL more with people,” shared Druce. Crossroads certainly fi ts that description. During a typical evening in Crossroads’ Jeru- Introductory Remarks Emcee salem drop-in center, over a dozen teens and young adults can be spotted engaging in a Daniel Rosenthal Yaniv Meirov variety of activities, either playing a game of 27th Assembly District Director of the CHAZAQ organization pool with Druce in the lounge, engaging in guitar lessons in the music room, studying with a volunteer for the GED or sitting in a Words of Welcome Honoring: closed room for a one-on-one session with a trained therapist. In addition to the Jeru- Rav Yitzchak Yisraeli salem center, Crossroads operates centers Chief Rabbi of the Bukharian community Delicious Buffet Catered by in Modiin, Bet Shemesh and Hashmonaim. in USA and Canada The organization also runs a 24/7 hotline for Special Raffle Drawing youth in distress and is active on social media, addressing queries from youth who are For more information and reservations, Call 718-880-2622 or email:[email protected]. looking for resources to those in crisis situations. During Thursday nights when down- Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. town Jerusalem is notorious for its late- night parties, Crossroads’ staff members hit the streets, going to where the youth are to provide “street outreach.” All services are offered without a fee. Druce is not surprised by the number Stellar Printing of Anglo immigrants that seek Crossroads’ 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 57 ISRAEL SPOTLIGHT Yehuda Goldberg Is Learning at ‘The Gush’

By JLNJ Staff/Israel new excitement and op- extent to which the legacy of Rav Lichten- portunity. The highlight of stein and Rav Amital permeates the yeshi- Yehuda Goldberg is studying at Yeshi- every week is Rav Mosheh va. This provides talmidim with the abili- vat Har Etzion (“the Gush”) in Alon Shvut. Lichtenstein’s shiur on ty to be exposed to their Torah even after He grew up in Passaic, attended Yeshivat Zevachim. Every week he their passing, but also provides a greater Noam for elementary school and MTA for unpacks complicated sug- recognition of the extent of the loss—as high school. His family davens at Young Is- yot in Kadshim with depth, well as regret that we don’t have the ability rael of Passaic-Clifton. creativity and clarity. Be- to learn directly from them. His next stop? Yeshiva University. cause so little is written on Where is your favorite place to go for Why did you choose to study at the Gush? Kadshim, he often builds weekends/Shabbat so far? I am in Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush). I entire sugyot with just a I enjoy visiting my aunt and uncle in chose to study here because of the unique handful of Rishonim and Efrat. It has been great to see them this year derech halimud and rebbeim I could be ex- Acharonim to guide the dis- and spend time with my cousins. I also re- posed to by learning at the Gush. cussion. Watching him dis- ally enjoy staying in yeshiva for Shabbat. It What kind of goals do you have for the cuss each sugya gives me a provides a chance for me to continue my year? greater appreciation for the learning in yeshiva while hearing sichot Coming into yeshiva, I was interested in Yehuda Goldberg of Passaic, NJ, with his night seder chavruta, process of talmud Torah from roshei yeshiva and spending time gaining further profi ciency in building sug- Eli Benuck of Beit Shemesh, Israel, in the Yeshivat Har Etzion and a renewed focus on my with friends. yot in Gemara, gaining a greater breadth of Beit Midrash. CREDIT: YESHIVAT HAR ETZION own growth in my learning. What are you most looking forward to yidiot, and growing in avodat Hashem in The year has been fi lled with many high- What kind of challenges have you faced for the rest of the year? general. lights, particularly the Yamim Noraim in ye- coming to Israel? I am looking forward to a long choref What have been some of the highlights shiva. In addition to these more unique ex- Something that is both a great diffi cul- and kayitz zman so I can continue to grow of your year so far? periences, each day in yeshiva provides ty as well as great strength of yeshiva is the in learning.

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62 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM THE FAMILY LINK OF NEW JERSEY Published the 3rd issue of every month The SAT: What Parents Need To Know Courtesy of KC Wright of Noodle Pros site that testing facilities might offer fl ex- Should my student think about the test over the other, then you have your an- ibility for a last-minute change on the day ACT? swer. Otherwise, you might consider regis- You’ve known this day was coming: of the exam. You might be wondering whether your tering for both. Students are increasingly Your high schooler is growing up, getting All SAT testing sites follow the same test child needs to take the SAT, ACT or both. taking advantage of the similarities be- taller and beginning to think about what day schedule: Students are asked to arrive at The answer is that all students are differ- tween the tests, and taking both for an ex- will happen after the 12th grade. College 7:45 a.m., and must be in the building by 8:00 ent, and there is no one right decision. The tra crack at competitive college admissions might seem far away, but it is never too ear- a.m. The exam starts between 8:30 a.m. and biggest differences between the two tests and scholarships. ly to begin considering important compo- 9:00 a.m., and students are given one 10-min- are that the ACT has a dedicated science When should my student take the nents of your student’s college application. ute break and one 5-minute break to drink section, and that the SAT has one math sec- SAT? How many times? One important factor in the college admis- some water, have a snack and use the re- tion for which students are not permitted Exams are offered seven times through- sions process, particularly for those stu- stroom. Students who opt out of the SAT Es- to use a calculator. Additionally, of the two out the year, in March, May, June, August, dents who are applying to competitive or say are generally done at 12:00 p.m., and those tests, the ACT is designed to push students October, November and December. While elite schools and/or applying for scholar- who write the essay wrap up around 1:00 p.m. through problems more quickly: Averaged there are pros and cons to taking the SAT ships, is the SAT or ACT. Akin to marathon training, it is helpful across all sections, students have about 50 at different times of the year, we general- How much do you know about these for students to participate in at least one seconds per question on the ACT versus 71 ly recommend that students start their all-important tests? Here are some ques- practice exam that mimics the test-day en- seconds per question on the SAT. prep by the beginning of junior year, and tions we frequently hear from Noodle Pros vironment. If you decide to administer this In terms of diffi culty, the tests are evalu- aim to take the exam at least once before parents regarding the SAT. mock exam in your home, your student ating profi ciency with nearly identical con- senior year rolls around. The reasons are How long is the SAT? will want to wake up early, start at a set cepts. Though the SAT does not contain a twofold: Most students need six to nine The SAT is either 3 hours long, or 3 hours time, stick to a strict schedule and limit eat- science portion, it does integrate charts, months to fully prepare for the SAT (and and 50 minutes long; the longer version is ing and drinking to “break times.” You can graphs and scientifi c passages that require students should plan on taking the exam at for students who elect to take the option- also take advantage of mock exams that are similar skill sets to those needed for the least twice), and the senior year is a busy al essay component. Students are strongly offered through tutoring companies (we of- ACT science section. and hectic time in which outside pres- encouraged to make a decision regarding fer free diagnostics to all Noodle Pros cli- You might start by having your child sures might have a negative impact on test the essay when they register for the exam, ents), which will imitate an exam at a real take practice tests for each exam. If he or but the College Board notes on their web- testing center. she expresses a strong preference for one  CONTINUED ON P. 66

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By Eta Levenson Step six: Speaking of Family Narcot- and Lisa Lisser ics meetings, fi nd a meeting. It can be two towns away from where you live if that’s We’d like to necessary. Start attending with a support- thank NS for shar- ive spouse or family member once a week. ing this letter with You will probably attend your fi rst meeting Sensory based us. We hope it will help others suffering with and say this isn’t for me; my family mem- addiction in their family. ber isn’t going to be in rehab 3 times and occupational therapy From one mother of an addict to another: isn’t living in a half-way house. Unfortu- Follow these steps, then take out your nately, you need this meeting just as badly for adults and teens. siddur and pray. as everyone else in the room. They are just I remember the exact day as if it were years ahead of you. yesterday: the day I knew I had to take back Step seven: In addition to the once a my life. I didn’t know what that looked like week Family Narcotics meeting, go to your or how to go about doing it, but I knew therapist. I found a therapist who special- that I just couldn’t live my life like this an- ized in addiction. On my very fi rst meet- Do you experience sensory issues similar to ymore. We, as parents, are all in denial at ing with this therapist I asked her, “If I get those of your child? some point. So there is no time like the my son into this rehab center, will all be present to snap out of it and face reality good?” She looked me straight into my eye, head on. When you are living with a fam- and said, “No.” ily member in the depths of addiction, the Unfortunately the statistics are over Does your teenager experience sensory reality is that it doesn’t matter if you wake 95% failure rate so you will have numer- issues that inhibits their social development? yourself up, or some horrible incident does ous runs of getting your loved one help. it for you. Eventually the day will come When you fi nd a therapist that responds when strength fi nally overrides the con- to you with such honesty, trust that this Do you experience relationship issues stant mental abuse—the unsafe feeling of person will help you fi nd your way home leaving your purse on the kitchen coun- again. associated with sensitivity to touch? ter, or needing to lock yourself in your bed- Three rehabs later, I can report that room when you sleep. Yeah, I know—just a my son is currently two years sober and few of the numerous and ongoing red fl ags clean of all drugs. He currently is work- that may cross your path before you start ing in a rehab center as a tech and attends Individuals of any age can improve their the long road ahead of taking back your weekly AA meetings with strong support home, your family and your life. from his sponsors and other caring and ability to process sensory information Step one: See a therapist and be honest. loving people. He’s come a long way from Describe exactly what is going on in your hallucinating with the intention of sav- home. Tell them how long the family mem- ing the world and carrying his belongings · Sensory Gym Designed for Adults and Teenagers ber has been disruptive in the house and in a garbage bag while living on a drug · Comfortable and Private Setting how the family member’s behavior brought dealers’ couch. you to the appointment. When I went to Addiction/Alcoholism is a disease that · Individually Tailored Treatment see that fi rst therapist, he said, “Just tell your doesn’t go away. Parents must be aware son that you are kicking him out.” Oh yeah, I that the choices their son or daughter · Over 15 Years Of Experience thought. This guy has no clue. Jewish moms makes are their choices. We have no con- · )ƻŞåųĜåĹÏåÚa±ĬåĘåų±ŞĜŸƋŅĹƋ±ý don’t kick out their children, especially with- trol over them. However, we can be there out feeding them or sending them on their to love them and support them when they way with clean clothing and money. are seeking the help they need. We can give Step two: Take the therapist’s advice. Af- them ongoing support to stay healthy. Live Your Life to the Fullest ter that meeting, I came home and gave my And last but not least, give yourself person an ultimatum. I wrote up a list of rules mission to pray. As I pick up my siddur that I shared with him. The conversation every morning to say Shacharis, I think to was short and to the point. You can stay myself how I wish in the beginning, some- and live in this house with me but only if one would have pointed me in this direc- Free 20 minute consultation you live by these rules, and you agree to tion and helped me fi nd support in words go to therapy once a week. Looking back, I of prayer. can say that if you are already at this point, If you’d like to reach out to NS, write to us the family member needs to be in what is and we will share your email with her. called an outpatient program, which is typ- We look forward to hearing from more of ically at least 3-5 afternoons a week. you. Step three: Expect your family member Lisa and Eta to become belligerent and completely ar- gumentative with the rules you are setting Eta Krasna Levenson is a clinical social worker who lives down. in West Orange. Eta is currently running a free peer Expect them to turn the blame on you. support group for parents with teens and young adult Expect them to say hurtful and painful children with mental health challenges, and is now things. looking to develop a support/bereavement group for Step four: Be prepared with a phone parents who have lost children. She can be reached at number of a rehab facility that is waiting [email protected]. for the addict’s call. Write it on a sheet of Danielle Amster, OTR paper. Lisa Lisser is a Jewish educator who recently partic- Step fi ve: If this is the fi rst time you are ipated in an immersive training program for Jewish bringing up this ultimatum, then most like- educators and clergy at Beit T’Shuva, a Jewish faith- ly, the family member will say, “Fine I’m based residential rehab facility in LA. She is commit- leaving.” Now you must change the locks. ted to addressing addiction in the Jewish community www.sensorywellness.com Do yourself a favor and don’t ever plan on and helping to lessen the stigma and shame associat- (201)(201) 421-6346421-6346 II [email protected]@sensorywellness.com giving that person a key to the house again. ed with it, along with providing resources so that par- Contact I know how you are feeling. I’ve sat in Fam- ents and family members of those struggling can fi nd 336 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 ily Narcotics meetings and listened to the their own sources of resilience. Lisa can be reached at Us Located behind the Garden State Plaza Mall cries of parents that had to call the police [email protected]. (GSP(GSP exitexit 160)160) on their children for trespassing. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 65 THE FAMILY LINK Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Holds JCC University Winter Registration JCC University offers the opportunity that listeners heard and interpreted music Tobi Kahn, renowned painter, sculp- for people to rekindle past passions, ignite in a particular way. Friedwald will explain tor and art lecturer whose work is exhib- new interests, meet new people and stay what makes this format so special. ited in major museums and corporate involved in the developments that shape and private collections, has been wowing today’s world. Top professors and experts February 22: JCC art lovers for years with his perpetu- present on topics ranging from literature, assimilation and Diaspora through the Everybody Lies: What the Internet ally sold-out art tours to the newest ex- art and fi lm to science, psychology and ages. From Talmudic rabbi jokes to “Curb Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are hibits in Manhattan. His unique teaching politics. The JCC is now taking enrollment Your Enthusiasm,” from Franz Kafka to Local author Seth Stephens-Davidow- style always provides wholly new ways for a four-session winter term. Jon Stewart, we will look at a broad range itz, a former Google Data scientist and of viewing art. In honor of Israel’s 70th of comedic masterpieces. current lecturer at Wharton, will explain birthday, this full-day lecture will focus January 25: how search terms provide insight into on Israeli art. In the morning, Tobi will The United States and North Ko- February 8: what people are actually thinking and do- focus on nine internationally known Is- rea—A Tense Relationship The Power of Different: The Link Be- ing. Big data can reveal personal biases, raeli photographers who have reinter- Professor A. Tom Grunfeld, who has tween Disorder and Genius anxieties and hidden desires, which can preted the boundaries of this medium. personally been to North Korea, returns Dr. Gail Saltz, psychiatrist, columnist, be quite surprising. In the afternoon, he will concentrate on to JCC U to discuss the country dynamics best-selling author and television com- The Hollywood Star System seven contemporary Israeli artists who from a true insider’s perspective. He will mentator, will profi le famous geniuses From Mary Pickford to Meryl Streep, work in painting, sculpture and installa- examine the history and politics of both who have been diagnosed with “disabil- movie actors have always played a cru- tion art. North and South Korea and then analyze ities.” She will also look at lay individu- cial role at the box offi ce. Professor Brian JCC U takes place on Thursdays with U.S./Korea relations, especially the issues als to show how the sources of our great- Rose will look at how Hollywood relies coffee and conversation beginning at surrounding North Korea’s nuclear pro- est struggles can be the origin of our on star power to draw an audience and 10:30 a.m. Morning presentation runs gram and the American attempt to pre- strengths. Saltz uses the latest neuropsy- examine the history of movie stardom, from 10:45. to 12 p.m.; lunch (buy or bring vent its development. chiatric research to make her case. how the major studios manufacture stars your own) from 12 to 12:45 p.m.; and af- Jewish Comedy: A Serious History The Great Jazz and Pop Vocal Albums and how the stratospheric salaries (often ternoon presentation from 12:45 to 2. Fee Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber Author of nine books on music and over $20 million per fi lm) commanded by for four sessions is $115 for JCC mem- will trace the origins of Jewish comedy popular culture, feature writer for the Wall movie celebrities are justifi ed. bers, $145 for non-members; individu- and its development from biblical times Street Journal, Will Friedwald will present al sessions: $35 for JCC members, $42 to the age of Twitter. Both scholarly and curated clips and discuss the great albums March 8: for the public, per event. To register, vis- funny, this talk will explore the ways Jew- of our time. A crucial part of music history, Looking at Israeli Art—A Full-Day it www. jccotp.org or call Kathy Graff at ish comedy has dealt with persecution, albums were designed and promoted so Event With Tobi Kahn 201.408.1454. Shomrei Torah Table Tennis Winners Raise Funds For Bergen County Yeshivas

Rabbi Nadler and Benny Rabbi Donath and Rabbi Uri Moche and Judah Malka Holczer played for Yeshivat Markowitz raised money for Shani and Yitzy Horowitz Ari Mayefsky and his son Yakir Rabbi Menchel and Noah joined to help BPY. They were Noam. YBH and Yavneh. helped Yeshivat He’Atid. participated for RYNJ. Beckoff won for Yavneh. the overall event winners.

The SAT: What Parents Need To Know student’s schedule, and be sure to leave early familiarity students have with the If your student is not an avid reader by  CONTINUED FROM P. 63 enough time for a third administration if SAT, the better. their freshman or sophomore year of high you think your child might need it. What’s the best way to prepare? school, it might also be time to start push- results. If students wait to prep until late Is the PSAT just a practice SAT? Your student’s best friend when it ing them to fi nd some high-quality read- into junior year, they will probably not Not exactly. PSAT/NMSQT stands for comes to SAT preparation is time. Even ing material. Reading is one of the best want to sit for the exam until fall of their preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar- the most adept test-takers sometimes fal- ways to increase vocabulary and grammar senior year. In addition to adding another ship Qualifying Test, and that is exactly ter when they do not leave enough time to skills, and the more students read for pleas- high-stakes enterprise into what is already what it is. Though the skill sets used for the prepare; after all, this will likely be the high- ure, the easier it is for them to get through a high-stakes semester, waiting until the PSAT and SAT are virtually the same, the est-stakes test your student has ever taken. dense reading passages on the SAT. senior year leaves very little wiggle room PSAT is slightly different in structure and It’s important to give your high schooler There are plenty of websites, texts and should students want to retake the exam. has its own separate purpose. Far from a enough time to review key content areas of companies to which you can turn for addi- Other considerations include school throwaway test that is merely used to prac- the SAT, while also becoming comfortable tional SAT help, all viable options depend- deadlines—for students who plan to apply tice for the “real thing” (the SAT), the PSAT with the test’s style and format. ing on your student’s needs. In our expe- early admissions, their fi nal chance at the is used to qualify students for the National Along with time come practice tests. rience, one-on-one tutoring is one of the SAT will be August or September leading Merit Scholar program. The test is adminis- The importance of regularly scheduled most effective ways to increase students’ into senior year. Though the SAT does test tered once per year in schools, generally in practice tests cannot be overstated; though scores, along with numerous additional re- a few beginning trigonometry and pre-cal- students’ sophomore and junior years. you don’t want your student to burn out, sources including proctored practice tests culus concepts, students who have com- The best way for students to prepare for the right number and frequency of mock with analysis, advice from experienced ed- pleted algebra 2 and geometry should be either exam — PSAT or SAT — is to begin exams will help them get their timing ucators and educational consultants and equipped to begin studying. Plan for the studying for the SAT. SAT practice questions down, learn where they’re missing impor- the ear of a long-time standardized test ex- fi rst and second administrations of the SAT will be in line with (but slightly more dif- tant points, and develop a muscle-memory perts who can answer any questions that to be placed during slow periods in your fi cult than) PSAT questions, and the more for important test-taking techniques. come up along the way. 66 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM THE FAMILY LINK It’s the Thought That Counts and Keeps on Giving By Sharon Mark Cohen Being the family historian has its perks and they surely added up at L’Dor V’Dor. When my son married re- my son’s wedding. Picture the new- cently in Cleveland, incorporated into the lyweds, he with a grandfather from ceremony were the usual memories and Chudnov, Ukraine, and she with a keepsakes of the family now departed. Our great-great-grandfather born in the son Judd carries his name in memory of my same little shtetl, snuggled in the father’s youngest brother Jerome. My Un- warmth of a grandmother’s afghan, cro- cle Jerome, in turn, had been named for my cheted decades before they were born, grandmother’s father Yehudah Hersh. Af- as they eat farfel out of their big white ter three decades of researching my family bowls at Passover. What better way to history and fi nding all the living descend- go from generation to generation? ants of Yehuda Hersh’s bountiful family, I L’Dor V’Dor. Judd at his November 12, 2017 wedding. may never know much more about him. The little I know about my great-grandfa- Laughing again in typical Georgie style, he Sharon Mark Cohen, MPA, is a seasoned genealogist ther is that he was a tool sharpener in the said he had asked his mother about them and journalist. A contributing writer at The Jewish Link Ukraine. To this genealogist’s delight, I have and she told him that her aunt had made of New Jersey, Sharon is a people person and born sto- letters his son penned for him to send to them for her but she never used them. Hap- ryteller who feels that everyone is entitled to a legacy. my grandmother living in America. They pily, I thought, each of our three children Sharon was acknowledged by two authors in their re- were delivered between 1912, when my Uncle Jerome Mark at his March 17, 1951 will now have a treasure from their grand- cently published books and is looking forward to the grandmother emigrated, and her father’s wedding. mother, whom they knew and still miss. publication of her family history book. yahrzeit, disclosed in a letter from her brother, in 1916. The evening after our son’s wedding, we joined our machatunim in the revelry when our son and newly welcomed daughter read the warm, heartfelt greetings (mon- etary gifts kept undisclosed), and opened their attractively wrapped presents. There were the usual smiles and tears, but none as thrilling as the gift from my cousin Shari. Having driven in from Rochester for the wedding, her thoughtful present to the bride and groom hit a homer. Among other things, she sent them two large white bowls and mugs. The signifi cance was that they resembled the ones her father used to eat farfel out of and drink his coffee from on Passover. After telling our son what she bought him was because he was named for her father, she wrote about the dinnerware pieces on the wedding card, explaining again that they reminded her of his name- sake. Now our children will have the written history of the bowls and cups to tell about, as well as the replicas to use, God willing, for generations to come. As close as Shari and I lived growing up, close enough for me to ride my bicycle to their house in Hillside, if it hadn’t been for my cousin’s well thought out gift, I would never have been able to pass down this Passover memory, which delighted us all as if it were a treasured jewel. While Shari certainly won the prize for “best new gift,” cousin Georgie from my husband’s side came through with the number one re-gift. He cornered me for a moment at the reception, laughing as he apologized for leaving the wedding gift at home. Making sure that the couple would get the envelope, he asked if it would be okay to drop it off at my house back in New Jersey the following Sunday. The added excitement came when he said that he was planning to move and had found more memorabilia that he wanted to bring. He told me that his mother had loved me and had saved pictures and other things that I had sent to her, including a handwritten thank you note from my 1975 wedding. His mother was one of my 10 favorite people ever. Born just months after my husband’s mother, while my mother-in- law was actually her aunt, they were the best of friends. In the stack of goodies, Georgie came across three afghan blankets my mother-in-law had crocheted for her niece/friend, probably around 50 years ago. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 67 THE FAMILY LINK Just Hang Up

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68 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS New Jersey Educators Attend Hidden Sparks’ 11th Annual Retreat

(Courtesy of Hidden Sparks) This year, at over 70 educators from partnering schools Welcoming and Caring Classrooms.” Joined den Sparks and prior director of facul- the Hidden Sparks’ annual retreat held last came together for a full day of learning on by other New Jersey educators from the ty development for the Churchill School week at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the topic of “Building Emotionally Healthy, Jewish Educational Center, Yeshivat Noam and Center in New York and faculty devel- and Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion, teachers, admin- opment for the New York City Schools At- istrators, guidance and special service per- tuned initiative for All Kinds of Minds. sonnel from all over the metro area, Chi- cago, Baltimore and Florida reﬂ ected on the action steps they can take to continue RYNJ 3B2 to build socially and emotionally healthy classrooms. Makes Siyum The morning address at the retreat was presented by Dr. Rona Novick, co-educational director of Hidden Sparks and dean of the Azrieli Graduate School at Yeshiva Rabbi Yitz Motechin of Yeshivat Noam. Minna Heilpern, dean of faculty, JEC. University, on the topic of welcoming and caring classrooms, where she explored the importance of social-emotional learning and teaching in our classrooms and the contributions teachers can make through language and tone, conscious teaching and modeling, advance planning and daily activities, as well as proactive approaches that build a sense of community and caring in the classroom. Later in the day educators participat- (l-r) Minna Heilpern, dean of faculty; Julie ed in additional workshops by Dr. Novick Julie Ginns (second from left), support Ginns, support services; Faigy Leiter, teacher; as well as a workshop presented by Claire services, JEC. Ruthie Kalton, Hidden Sparks mentor at JEC. Wurtzel, co-educational director of Hid-

BPY Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day RYNJ’s 3B2 class celebrated the completion of the fi rst perek of Mishnayot Ben Porat Yosef students honored Mar- Martin Luther King Jr. in this era. In honor arresting Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Rosh Hashanah. The class prepared a bul- tin Luther King Jr. by learning about his life of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the students Jr.’s role in the Montgomery bus boycott. letin board that summarizes the perek on Monday, January 15. Prior to this day the extended their knowledge by talking about The students also enjoyed watching the and enjoyed a beautiful siyum in honor students in kitah bet learned about the civ- sit-ins and peaceful ways to protest segrega- Martin Luther King Jr. Day video from the of their learning. il rights movement and the role played by tion in places like restaurants. Maccabeats and Naturally 7. They also had the opportunity to watch part of Rev. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In order to augment their understanding the students were tasked with writ- Come Smile with Us ing about a dream that they have to make the world a better place. Kitah aleph applied what they learned about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott as they drama- tized the pivotal moment when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus. Their dramatization included dialogue between Rosa Parks and the bus driver, police offi cers Moriah Kindergarteners Celebrate Completion of Sefer Bereshit In honor of fi n- ishing the study of sefer Bereshit, Mo- riah kindergarten students celebrated in a special way. The children care- fully depicted parsha scenes from Bereshit, and joined We put the Care into Dental Care! the pictures together to create a To- Richard S. Gertler, DMD, FAGD rah mural, which is hanging out- Ari Frohlich, DMD side our classroom. Sami Solaimanzadeh, DMD Then each child had the opportunity to 1008 Teaneck Road | Teaneck, NJ Visit us on share words of To- rah that they prepared. They all en- 201.837.3000 joyed a Torah riddle www.teaneckdentist.com game. The children were amazing— they got all of the answers correct! On Convenient Morning, Evening & Sunday Hours to sefer Shemot! 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 69 SCHOOLS TCA Cuddles ‘Mishmover’ Turns Up and Reads Ma’ayanot ‘Inside Out’

On Friday, January 12, all the children at Te- What do you get when you combine The keynote speaker was Rabbi Ron Yitz- naﬂ y Chabad Academy got to snuggle up with a mishmar with a fun sleepover? Mishmov- chok Eisenman of Congregation Ahavas book and hot cocoa in special TCA mugs. er—of course!—an annual Ma’ayanot tra- Torah in Clifton, who spoke on the topic dition that combines Torah learning, ru- “Allowing the Inside You to Become the Out- ach, guest speakers and the opportunity to side You.” Other highlights of the night in- spend an overnight in school with friends. cluded a Dvar Torah slam led by Rabbi Dovid This year’s Mishmov- Baskevkin, director of er, on Thursday, De- education at NCSY; a cember 21, brought talk by Devorah Kigel together 240 stu- about tzniut and fash- dents with faculty to ion; a panel discussion explore the theme entitled “Insiders and of “Inside Out.” Outsiders: The Role The program was of a Communal Lead- Yeshivat Noam Eighth planned and coordi- er” with community nated by Ora Schri- leaders, including Riv- Grade Scientists Investigate er, director of reli- ka Kahan, Rabbi Jere- gious programming, my Donath, Dr. Ade- Living Organisms Rabbi Zev Prince, di- na Berkowitz, Rabbi rector of co-curricu- Larry Rothwachs and lar programming as Rabbi Kenny Schiow- well as members of itz; “Cake Wars” with TAP, Ma’ayanot’s stu- Yachad members dent-run Torah Activ- and Sinai students; ities Programming a teacher-led discus- committee. sion which explored “The overarch- “Finding Meaning in ing goal of Mishmov- My Subject;” chaburot er is to have a night led by seniors (with focused on learning cholent); a ﬁ lm festi- Students in Yeshivat Noam’s eighth grade science classes are investigating the myster- Torah with different val that featured the ies of living cells. After building models to understand how cell membranes work, stu- styles and perspec- hit movie “Inside Out” dents created their own slides to view live cells with a microscope and adapted their cell tives, while also hav- and more. phones to capture digital images of their microscopic observations. Future investigations ing fun and bonding “I think the best include how to use bacteria as an alternative source of energy. with friends,” said part of Mishmover Schrier. was the opportunity Regarding the between sessions to theme, TAP co-chair Adira Barber (‘19) said, talk about what we learned and really delve “We came up with the idea of ‘Inside Out’ into topics with both peers and teachers,” because we really wanted to give Mishmov- said TAP co-chair Emily Grossman (‘18). “The er a theme that everyone could really relate senior-led chaburot were also a great oppor-

SUMMER to. It also allowed our shiurim to be more tunity for seniors to take leadership roles.” INTERNSHIP diverse in the sense that the topics could be The morning after Mishmover was back about anything from how to portray your to class as usual, perhaps a bit more sleepy inside feelings to outward reﬂ ections of but enriched by all-night learning with INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE tzniut.” friends. Interns at The Jewish Link of New Jersey will have LPS Creates an opportunity to be involved in the various areas that go into producing a newspaper! We are currently Ice Paintings offering a Journalism/Media Internship Nursery students learned all about the for advanced college students studying English, water cycle and did experiments with ice. Children combined water and food coloring communications, journalism or a related field. into mufﬁ n pans and froze them with popsi- cle sticks. Children then used the colored ice Journalism/Media Internship chunks to create beautiful paintings. • Reporting • Editing Moriah Hosts MLK Jr. Day • Story Writing • Layout Morning of Learning for • Copy Editing • Editorial Research Parents and Grandparents Learn valuable business & communication skills On Monday morning Moriah hosted a morning of learning for parents who were home for work due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It was a special site to see parents and that will further your career. grandparents davening with their children and grandchildren side by side. After davening and breakfast, the adults heard a shiur given by Head of School Rabbi Daniel Alter. Internship positions are open to current college students and graduates. Full time and part time positions are available.

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70 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS Author Patricia Polacco He’Atid Fifth Graders Visits Yavneh Academy Participate in Diversity Day

On Martin Luther King Day ﬁ fth graders from Yeshivat He’Atid participated in a wonderful multicultural program to celebrate diversity. Children from different communities and cultures came together for a day of service. The children worked on various communal projects and participated in conversations about tolerance and diversity. Yeshivat He’Atid students returned to school with a new appreciation for what it means to reach out beyond their comfort zone. It was a meaningful day for all involved.

“The Keeping Quilt” is a beautifully tional challenges while extolling the love written and illustrated saga about the fam- and support of her family and teachers. She ily history of Yavneh Academy guest author challenged the students to be good to each Patricia Polacco, who shared this story and other, to try harder, to reach higher and to others with the students and faculty on care about the world in which they live. Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She spoke of the Patricia Polacco is a prolifi c author and quilt’s journey through countries and time, powerful illustrator. Her books touch so the family memories it represents and the many varied topics—wars, fl oods, friend- special place it occupies in the hearts of ship, learning disabilities, pets, presidents, one and all. siblings, the Holocaust and more. Read, The Yavneh students were entranced by enjoy and learn from her books—become Polacco’s warmth and sincerity as she took a part of the exciting world of Patricia Po- CHINESE DELI them through some of her personal educa- lacco!! LOW CALORIE HOT DOGS SOUP MENU AVAILABLE STEAKS MENU AVAILABLE SALADS FRIED CHICKEN WRAPS Frisch Halacha Class Welcomes BURGERS Rabbi Mordechai Willig Eleventh-grade Halacha students at Ye- freeing them to marry in the future. Wil- shivat Frisch had the opportunity to hear lig discussed the halachic intricacies and from Rabbi Mordechai Willig, Rabbi Dr. Sol methodology used to decide the different OR Roth professor of Talmud and contempo- cases, and how information ranging from OR rary Halacha at Yeshiva University’s Rabbi DNA evidence to farewell phone calls and The Kosher Experience will Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and the location of the missing husbands’ of- be delivering to Kalahari, Experience is proud to and will have pre-packaged longtime spiritual leader of Young Israel of fi ces could be utilized within the halachic Kosher The with Camelback Resort, and food available in Marrakesh Riverdale in the Bronx, on January 15. framework. partner up Market and Cafe Mirage. purchased by the Frisch Halacha Department Chair provide pre-packaged be food for sale. the Foodfront Rabbi Asher Bush, who teaches con- will be able to Neptunes Bar located next temporary halacha courses on health, lobby and Colonial. Commons located in medicine and kashrut, noted that Rabbi the water park Willig’s visit enriched students’ understanding of how unexpected halachic issues can arise in the midst of nation- Weather permitting – please check al events. website for updated delivery information. “We wanted to have an example for the students of someone who had a re- Sunday January 21 thru Wednesday January 24 al-life role in making these halachic decisions,” said Bush about the importance GREAT FOOD DELIVERED of students being exposed to Torah schol- TO YOUR DOOR!! Rabbi Willig spoke to the students ars. “Rabbi Willig is a major posek within about his role as a posek in eight cases that our community, consulted by national Jew- PLEASE ORDER ONLINE AT: tragically came before his Beit Din in the ish organizations, as well as someone whose aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sep- rulings we sometimes quote in class.” www.kosherexperience.net tember 11, 2001. The halachic question was Frisch senior Gabe Mehler stated that how to resolve the cases of women whose Willig’s talk was a unique learning experi- Order by 1:00 pm - Delivered between 5:00pm - 7:00pm ERS ONLY ARD ORD REDIT C husbands went missing during the horrif- ence, providing insight about how to “un- C ER 5 PER O RD HARGE $1 ic events of the day, but whose bodies had derstand something as big as the tragedy of DELIVERY C ISCOUNTS ACCEPTED LS OR D not been recovered and whose deaths had 9/11 on a Jewish level.” NOSPECIA no direct witnesses. Would these women After Rabbi Willig delivered his presenta- be considered agunot, or would they be al- tion to the students, he led a meeting with lowed to remarry? Ultimately, the Beit Din the faculty of Frisch’s Talmud department was able to resolve all eight cases, avoiding about Talmudic pedagogy and sensitive 306 Main Avenue · Clifton agunah status for the women involved and halachic guidance for high school students. 973-778-3700 www.facebook.com/kosherexperience 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 71 SCHOOLS MTA ‘Names, Not Numbers’ Spotlights Survivor Berel Zisman

The “Names, Not Numbers” program, boring Lithuanian. They took the bare ne- father’s beard. He suc- developed and created by MTA Director cessities with them, including one piece ceeded in cutting off of Special Programs Tova Fish-Rosenberg, of luggage that contained wheat so they half of the beard when transforms the teachings of the Holocaust would be able to make matzah if they had the soldier was called by taking it beyond traditional classroom to stay in the ghetto for Pesach. One day, away. Zisman’s father walls, and turning it into an interactive, cre- Zisman went with his father to Slabodka wore a scarf around his ative and empowering educational lesson. (a part of Kovno) to look for better hous- face until his beard grew Students participating in the program have ing possibilities. They walked into aban- back. Soon after, the Na- the meaningful opportunity to learn about doned homes where Jews once lived and zis began making their the Holocaust from those who experienced saw blood stains on the beds and cribs. selections. Families that were sent to the vealing where other Jews had hidden. Zis- it, preserve the survivors’ stories for future They learned that the Lithuanians had un- left of the line were placed in a small ghet- man’s father and brother were taken away generations and form intergenerational leashed their hatred and slaughtered many to overnight and shot the next morning. that day. Zisman and his other brother friendships with their interview subjects. of the Jews—men, women, children and 9,000 Jews were shot that day. Zisman’s were sent to Dachau. Two weeks later, his Last week, students interviewed Holo- even babies in their cribs. Zisman said that family was selected to go to the right of brother was sent to Auschwitz, where he caust survivor Berel Zisman, who was born these were the most horrible scenes he saw the line. Rather than await their fate, many remained until 1945. In April, Zisman was in Kovno in 1929. He came from a well-off throughout the Holocaust. Jews decided to hide. They built bunkers sent on the Death March and was eventu- family and his father owned the second After some time, there were rations in and partnered together to dig a tunnel with ally liberated. He reunited with his broth- largest wholesale grocery store in Lithu- the ghetto and his father was chosen to supplies. er in 1945 on Erev Yom Kippur. Zisman’s ania. In 1941, the Germans invaded Kovno help manage the store and, later, the bak- In 1944, on gimmel Nissan, Zisman’s interview will be shown later in the year and Zisman’s family was forced to move ery. He recalled a time when his father was family was hiding in their bunker when when MTA’s student-edited interviews are into the ghetto. They had to trade their 16- in the store and a Nazi soldier came in, they were discovered by the Nazis. It turned screened at the “Names, Not Numbers” cul- room home for a hut owned by a neigh- drew his sword, and began cutting off his out that a fellow Jew saved himself by re- minating event. Moriah Students Are Busy in STEM Lab SAR HS Has Parent STEM at Moriah exposes students to ter in size when it earned points and ing to see the creativity and teamwork Guest Lecturer for basic coding and scientifi c and engineer- shrink their character when it lost the students exhibit to attain success. ing tools, that empower them to be crea- points. They were also very creative in In recognition of computer science Economics Class tive and take themselves to higher levels. “drawing” an object using Scratch tools. week, grades three, four and fi ve partic- Grade three began ipated in the Hour of the year by learning cod- Code made available by ing using the Scratch code.org. Excitement program. Having worked permeated the Moriah on Scratch Jr. last year, STEM lab as every stu- the students began the dent tackled the cod- year being introduced to ing challenges of Angry higher-level block cod- Birds, Minecraft, Flappy ing using Scratch. Af- Birds and Moana. While ter learning some of the the beginning tasks new block codes, the were relatively easy, as students made their fi rst the levels increased so SAR HS parent Shoshana Zilberberg Winter was a video game! By controlling and mov- The next STEM project for grades did their diffi culty. The students needed guest lecturer in Gloria Perelman Schneider’s 11th grade ing their character to catch an item, four and fi ve was experimenting with to think through the problems faced to economics class. Winter shared her knowledge and in- they score points. Some children, inde- snap circuits, a fun way to learn about fi nd workable solutions. Some students sights as a 25+ year marketing veteran. She opened the pendently, took the game to the next electronics and engineering. The stu- collaborated with each other discuss- students’ eyes to the evolving role of media as a market- level where if their character touched a dents built circuits by snapping into ing options to fi nd success. It was won- ing tool. The class discussed technology as a key driver different item, it lost points. place lamps, motors and wires. derful watching students engage each of media’s evolution and the movement from the tradi- Students in grades four and fi ve Grade fi ve took their experience other, assist each other and be so dedi- tional marketing funnel to an engaged customer mod- built on their Scratch coding skills with snap circuits to another level. Af- cated to the task at hand. Grades three, el in which digital media allows for conversations be- learned last year. They began the year ter building a series circuit that divided four and fi ve are now continuing work- tween brands and consumers. The class ended with by creating their own Super Dodge- power between two loads, the students ing on courses on code.org. They are cre- an engaging quickfi re challenge. The students were ball video game. Some of their coding were challenged into transforming their ating code, using sequencing, loops and asked to devise a media strategy for the Fox Now TV enabled them to move their character circuit into a parallel circuit that sepa- nested loops, as well as debugging given Anywhere App. SAR thanks Winter for bringing the real around the screen, grow their charac- rately powered the two loads. It is excit- challenges, with great success. world into the classroom! BPY Third Grade Students Celebrate Learning Rashi On Tuesday, January 9, Ben Porat Yosef third grade stu- they had produced in class and showed off the creative dents participated in a celebratory breakfast with their results of their interpretive Rashi projects. The students parents, grandparents and other special guests to mark have been analyzing Rashi all year, have studied the sage’s the students’ learning of Rashi. The third graders not commentary on parshiyot in sefer Bereishit, from Chayei only showed off their textual skills and analytic prowess, Sarah to Toldot, and enjoyed guiding their parents and but also sang, screened movies starring themselves that grandparents in a morning of intergenerational learning.

72 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS TABC’s Highland Park Shabbaton RYNJ Names Those Bones Creates Special Warmth

The RYNJ kindergarten students have been enjoying this month’s science unit, the human body. Students learned all about the functions of many of their organs, body parts, bones and much more. Dramatic play centers have been transformed into doctors offi ces, where students listen to each other’s heart beats with stethoscopes and perform eye exams. The students have learned so much and look forward to exploring even deeper into this topic in the coming weeks. Despite the frigid temperatures, TABC The next day, everyone davened togeth- was able to spread some of its trademark er in Congregation Ahavas Achim’s teen warmth to the Highland Park community minyan, where they were addressed by Moriah Students at their much-anticipated shabbaton there Rabbi First and then enjoyed the seudah last Shabbat. Over 100 talmidim traveled held in the shul. In the afternoon, there Brave the Storm to Highland Park, one of the many com- were optional shiurim given by Rabbi First, munities which make up the TABC family, Rabbi Krinsky and Rabbi Yoni Mandelstam. for Chesed braving the extreme cold weather to spend For the fourth year in a row, the Kreitmans Shabbat together. After spending the fi rst (parents of Raphi ‘18) hosted seudah shlishit Moriah is so proud that its students have been seudah at their hosts, everyone joined for and Mr. Kreitman shared words of Torah. inspired by the Mendel Balk z”l Fellowship. The fo- an oneg at the Berg home (parents of Yoni After Havdala, the group headed to the Ur- cus on chesed has truly impacted them. During the Berg ‘20). It was a night of heartfelt singing ban Air Trampoline Park for a night of fun winter storm, students took time off on their snow and Torah delivered by Rabbi Einhorn. and bonding. day to deliver food to Englewood Hospital’s kosher kitchen. While it surely would have been simpler (and warmer) to stay home, students saw their time Yavneh Academy Places First in off as a way of contributing to the community and Fall 2017 Stock Market Game its needs. Tizku l’mitzvot! Congratulations to Yavneh Academy seventh graders who came in fi rst place in the Middle School Division of the Fall Stock Market Game hosted by the SIFMA Foundation. Competing against 301 teams from across Northern New Jersey, the team, con- sisting of captain Yoni Bernath, Alex Falik, Yakira Klayn and Max Rabinowitz vaulted early into fi rst place and kept that position for most of the 10 week competition. They turned $100,000 into $118,703, an almost hosted at a luncheon at the Pershing Center. 20% profi t. Their top stock was XNET, a Chi- Congratulations to their coaches How- na cloud-based tech company. They will be ard Goldberg and Don Cutler. SAR HS Seniors Hear From Successful Alum Hillel Fuld Last Friday, the senior class at SAR High fi cer at ZCast and he also covers the dynam- School had the opportunity to hear from ic local tech scene for many leading publi- dynamic SAR alum Hillel Fuld. Hillel is an cations including Entrepreneur magazine, entrepreneur, journalist, vlogger and a lead- Inc, TechCrunch, Mashable, The Next Web, ing startup advisor. He has over a decade of Business Insider, The Huffi ngton Post, Ven- marketing experience with leading Israe- turebeat and others. Finally, Fuld mentors li and Silicon Valley startups and currently startups across Israel, including The Google collaborates with many global brands in an Launchpad, the Microsoft Ventures accel- offi cial marketing capacity including Goog- erator, Techstars, The Junction and more. le, Oracle, Microsoft, Huawei and others. Fuld has been named Israel’s top market- Fuld is co-founder and chief marketing of- er and was dubbed by Forbes Magazine as “The Man Transforming Startup Nation to Scale-up Nation.” Fuld described how Isra- el is being transformed from a country of “start-ups” to a country that is driven to create technology that will transform the world. The seniors even got to watch a video of Fuld’s meeting with Apple Co-Found- er Steve Wozniack! Fuld shared that the secret to success in business is “giving” and that they could do anything they set their minds and hearts to. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 73 SCHOOLS Moriah Hosts Sixth Grade TABC Performs ‘Hound Bat Mitzvah Celebration of the Baskervilles’

Monday night, January 8, 2018, the TABC hesive ensemble. The rehearsals were also theater department, in collaboration with an opportunity for Lopkin to impart act- Envision Theater, presented “The Hound ing theory and craft to help the actors to of the Baskervilles,” a rib-tickling spoof of explore and establish character, build re- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless tale to an lationships and create the improvised feel enthusiastic and eager audience of TABC of the show. Students will celebrate their students, parents, faculty and friends. This success with a cast party and a trip to see outrageous comedy where actors are seen dashing about the stage, making lightning quick costume changes, shooting invisi- ble elephants, all the while trying to solve the mystery of the hound through tongue twisting dialogue and witty repartee, left the audience with side-splitting paroxysms It was a lively and ed creative lessons to their of laughter. “I am so impressed with how heartfelt evening as the classmates that demon- the students handled the humor of this sixth grade girls celebrat- strated the relevance of show. I laughed the whole way through.,” ed together on the occa- the mishnayot to Jewish remarked an esteemed teacher. sion of reaching gil mitzv- life. To mark the accom- Rebecca Lopkin, director of perform- ot. The auditorium was set plishment of completing ing arts at TABC and artistic director of “The Play that Goes Wrong” on Broadway. up with bright colors and Pirkei Avot, a siyum was Envision Theater, chose this show to not The TABC theater department has ex- was fi lled with the smiling made at the party. only challenge her cast’s level of aero- panded since Lopkin took it over last year. faces of students, parents, Being conscious of the bic fi tness but also to give them the op- Her goal is to continually add more arts op- teachers and principals. As important principle of portunity to polish their comedic chops. portunities for the students at TABC. Last everyone dined on a deli- giving to others, the girls The cast, featuring students from each year, she established a chapter of the In- cious dinner, divrei bracha participated in an activi- grade, was stage managed by senior Ja- ternational Thespian Society and took the were delivered to the bnot ty to benefi t the organiza- cob Gordon, who was also tasked with as- students to two Broadway shows. The stu- mitzvah by Rabbi Alter tion Tomorrow’s Children. sembling and executing the more than 50 dents will perform a drama this spring and and Morah Gila Solomon. There was spirited danc- sound cues. The cohesive cast met Lop- will compete in the Envision Shakespeare Meaningful Divrei Torah ing and then dessert. Cap- kin’s challenges at each and every check- competition. This spring will also see the were delivered by fellow students as well as ping off the evening, each girl was called up point. The cast’s twice weekly rehearsals, introduction of a brand new program, the pirkei Tehillim. and was presented with a set of personal- which began in September, started with Evening of the Arts. Both performing and In preparation for the event, the sixth ized machzorim. It was a fun and memora- 20 minutes of improvisation to not only visual arts will be featured in what promis- grade girls learned Pirkei Avot and present- ble event. Mazal tov to all! build acting skills but to help form a co- es to be a night to remember. Anshei Lubavitch Preschool Creates a Winter Wonderland Anshei Lubavitch Preschool transformed into a winter wonderland this week. Mo- rah Leah’s gimmel classroom was transformed into an indoor winter storm! There were snowfl akes hanging everywhere, a beautiful igloo the children could hide in and “ snow” all over the fl oor. In Morah Chaya’s aleph class, the children built a snowman with real snow at the sensory station. They decorated their snowman using paint and dressed him up with a hat and scarf.

PBL at Yeshivat He’Atid Initiates Consideration Nation As part of school-wide initiative, stu- ing public service announcements aimed veys, generated a slogan and hashtags and dents at Yeshivat He’Atid have been deep- at raising awareness of a particular issue created public service announcements ly involved in Project-Based Learning units. at school. Through integrated social stud- in different media forms. The announce- As part of professional development fo- ies, English language arts and math lessons, ments will be shared with the entire school cused on PBL, teachers from each elemen- students related historical events centering over the course of the next few weeks to tary school grade consulted with an expert on community cooperation to our school provide the essential PBL requirement of in the ﬁ eld to design meaningful projects community today. having an authentic audience. Kol haka- for their students. Students then identiﬁ ed a school-wide vod to Amanda Pransky, Debbie Engelmay- Third graders took on the task of creat- initiative: being considerate. They took sur- er and their students for all the hard work!

74 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS BPY Fourth Grade Visits MTA Students Bring New York Hall of Science Gemara to Life

Ben Porat Yosef fourth grade students in action, noting the angles that light re- visited the New York Hall of Science on fl ects off of mirrors, and analyzed how mir- Thursday, January 11, as part of their study rors can be used to create optical illusions. of light and refl ection. During their trip, The students also participated in additional which served to complement their in-class hands-on experiences related to refl ection, studies, they observed the law of refl ection color, refraction and the light spectrum. RKYHS Competes in By Noam Putterman, MTA Class of 2018 A possible answer was provided in a shi- New Jersey State Bar ur given by 12th grade maggid shiur Rabbi This year’s Yeshiva University High Tanchum Cohen, who used basic astrono- Foundation Mock Trial Schools Annual Dinner of Tribute, held on my and a comment of Rabbi Aharon HaLevi January 3, featured a STEM Fair, which pro- (known as the Ra’ah), to provide his answer. vided an opportunity for both MTA and According to the Ra’ah, the whole reason Central students to showcase their lat- that a sukkah is kosher at night is because est engineering innovations. MTA seniors that sukkah is able to provide shade during Hanan Berger and Benny Jacob presented an elec- tromagnetic robotic arm, created in their scientifi c engineering class, while senior GJ Nieman exhibit- ed the award-winning ro- bots created by MTA’s two robotics teams. The RKYHS mock trial team competed questions and about legal principles relat- Seniors Noam Putter- this week in the New Jersey State Bar Foun- ed to the case at hand and courtroom pro- man and Dov Tuchman dation’s Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial com- cedures. In addition to the academic skills, presented two projects petition. Mock Trial is a hybrid of drama, law students develop the personal characteris- that demonstrate the in- and debate skills in which a team of attor- tics of thinking on their feet, public speak- tegration of engineering neys and witnesses from RKYHS compete ing, and strategizing. and Judaic studies. As the against teams from other schools in Essex This dedicated team of students from entire yeshiva is learn- County who have prepared the same case. all grades worked together to create a tri- ing masechet Sukkah this year, talmidim the daytime. Using similar logic, a sukkah in This year’s case featured the death of an al strategy and rehearse “What if” scenar- developed these projects to bring what Tishrei may not have the requisite sun an- individual from an opiate overdose and the ios of questions, objections and witness they learned in shiur to life in the STEM gle, but during the summer months, when subsequent police investigation that fol- preparation. The team owes a special debt lab. The fi rst project, a wooden sukkah at- the earth tilts an extra 23.5 degrees, the sun lowed. Over the course of four months of of gratitude to its volunteer attorney coach, tached to a water sensor, releases a pul- indeed reaches above the 78 degree mark. preparation, the team learned trial strat- Donna Butler, for her most generous con- ley-suspended tarp to protect the sukkah Thus, because in the summer, this sukkah egies, the logic of creating arguments and tribution of time and expertise. when the water sensor is activated. This is able to provide shade, it becomes kosher unique mechanism was tested and vali- during the late fall months. Talmidim used dated by MTA and YU Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi the model sukkah they built along with the RYNJ Enjoys Metric Math Night Michael Taubes. The second project, Do you know how tall Rab- a sukkah with a sliding bi Price is? How many centimeter wooden wall that ad- cubes can fi t in a gift box? This past justs the width of the week, RYNJ third and fourth grade sukkah itself and a la- girls, along with their parents and ser pointer that shines grandparents, discovered the an- light into the sukkah at swers to these questions by us- a chosen angle, focused ing their mathematical strengths specifi cally on the issue and abilities at RYNJ Metric Math of sunlight and was cre- Night. Watching the students fl ock ated to help talmidim to different stations was a sight to understand the follow- be seen. At the end of the fantas- ing concept: According tic evening, the winner of who es- to the Gemara, if a suk- timated the closest weight of the kah needs to be at least gumball jar was announced. Mazel four amot wide by 20 amot long, a calcu- laser pointer to imitate the various angles of tov to Ahuva Fink from 4G1, who lation based on simple trigonometry re- the sun and see how they hit the sukkah at took home the entire jar of gum- quires that the sun be approximately 78 de- different points. These detailed concepts of balls! Each student received a pen- grees in the sky. However, in the Middle masechet Sukkah are sometimes diffi cult to cil that read “RYNJ for Good Meas- East during Sukkot the sun reaches only comprehend. Using the STEM Lab and skills ure!” to remember this special about 58 degrees. If a sukkah is meant to learned in scientifi c engineering class to cre- night. They are ALL true winners provide shade from the sun, how could a ate the actual scenarios discussed in the Ge- for enjoying an incredible night 4x4x20 amot sukkah be kosher if the sun mara, truly helped talmidim gain a deeper with family and friends! will hit the schach? understanding of the masechet. 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 75 SCHOOLS Bruriah’s Chesed Music Groups Bring Joy to Daughters of Miriam

By Miri Nash (‘18) chesed chamber group. Our musicians begin to cry. After we fi nished singing we played fl utes, piano, violin, guitar and even had time to shmuz with the residents, I am blessed with the opportunity to harp! The residents were so impressed so I asked him why he cried. He told me do amazing chesed. As a part of Bruriah’s with the quality of the performance, and that he had fought for Israel in the War chesed choir, I perform at nursing homes also with the effort and sentiment that of Independence and that every time he to help brighten the residents’ days. the girls had put into preparing something hears Hatikva he cries. I was amazed! After weekly rehearsals during lunch, so special for their benefi t. It was simply I thanked him and he continued. He we visit various nursing homes and per- beautiful! It was fulfi lling seeing the looks began to tell me his life story, of how he form a number of songs. Our most recent of happiness on the residents’ faces. They came to America and started a life for visit was to Daughters of Miriam. The kept on repeating, “Thank you! You don’t himself. As we spoke I realized how lucky room was fi lled with joyous singing, as know how much this means to me!” They I am to be born with the ability to go to the residents of the Miriam Apartments were all so nice and so thankful that we Israel any time I’d like. This man was tru- gladly joined in. took time to come visit them. ly an inspiration to me! He was a win- This choir has been a phenomenon for This event brought happiness to the dow into a time I would otherwise only many years, and this year it made an excit- residents and changed my life. While be able to read about. Singing with the ing addition! For the fi rst time, we were ac- singing Hatikva, I noticed a man with a chesed choir has given me an opportuni- companied by Bruriah’s recently formed walker who stood up to sing along and ty I might otherwise never have had. JEC High Sunfl ower Class at School Gathers IBECC Explores Snow for Alumni Reunion in Yerushalayim What an amazing reunion in Israel with the JEC High School alumni! Over 70 sha- na aleph, bet and (even) gimmel students, along with alumni in Tzahal and in universities in both Israel and the U.S., joined together for a morning of chizuk and fun. This week saw Rabbi Parnes and Rabbi Neuman The Sunfl ower Class went outside on a trip to collect snow. They brought the snow visiting with alumni in their yeshivot, and into the class and played with it. They also left some in the buckets and wondered what the nachas was incredible as they saw such would happen. After lunch the children observed the buckets and realized that there was tremendous growth in these young men. While each talmid is different, they all share a water at the bottom. The children knew that the snow was melting! It is too warm in the genuine love for each other and true pride in their alma mater! classroom for “snow to stay like snow!” Programming at JKHA Adds Meaning to Bat Mitzvah Celebrations JKHA sixth grade girls had the opportuni- spoke about female becoming a bat mitzvah. The girls will be ty to participate in a week-long bat mitzvah role models. The sixth able to hang up their boards in their rooms, program. This multi-faceted program was graders then participat- and will be able to look at it as a reminder geared to helping the students understand ed in an in-depth study of their goals and values. the religious and personal signifi cance of of women in Tanach, The program was capped off by a visit becoming a bat mitzvah, and to understand and the lessons that from Yachad, and the girls had an oppor- their enhanced role as full-fl edged members can be gleaned from tunity to truly feel like contributing mem- of the larger Jewish community. each of these role mod- bers of the larger Jewish community by en- The program launched with a thought els. In Ivrit class the stu- gaging in a meaningful chesed activity with provoking activity and discussion centered dents had the oppor- the Yachad girls. It was rewarding to watch on the personal and religious foundations role models, peers, camp and the media in tunity to write about their personal role the sixth graders interacting during the that each girl has received from home, and shaping their identities. models in hebrew. Olympics and lunch with such sensitivity the roles of other infl uences such as school, The students had the opportunity to In preparation for celebrating bat mitz- and warmth. hear from dynamic and inspirational female vahs, Denah Emerson, a dance instructor, role models in the community: Rebbetzin came in and taught the girls simcha danc- Lea Marcus, of Congregation Israel, and Reb- ing. The girls not only reviewed popular betzin Sarah Klibanoff, of Congregation Etz dances, but also learned about and prac- Chaim, each discussed the signifi cance of ticed proper dancing decorum. In addition, becoming a bat mitzvah with the girls. The Rabbi Sukenik reviewed behavioral expec- girls were engaged by their stimulating pres- tations during shul and at parties. entations, discussing both their profession- The girls also created a beautiful “inspi- al roles and their roles as rebbetzins in their ration board” keepsake from the week. This respective communities. Rebbetzin Sharon collage is made up of words and pictures Zwickler, from Congregation AABJ&D, in- that depict all of the lessons they learned troduced the Women in Tanach session and this week and that relate to the theme of 76 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SCHOOLS JEC Students Escape the Room RKYHS Ninth Graders Participate in Study Skills Program The ninth graders at RKYHS are preparing for their fi rst midterm exams. In advance of the tests, the RKYHS guidance department conducted a program with the ninth grade reviewing what to expect during the midterm process and various ways to achieve success. The RKY- HS guidance staff led small group discussions with students about which study techniques work best for particular learning styles and reviewed ways to help students manage their time and plan for midterms. They also gave students tips for organizing test material and shared valuable study skills to help get them through the weeks prior to and during exam week. The students also had a special opportunity for question and answers with upperclassmen. The lessons learned in these sessions will lay the groundwork for positive organizational and study habits throughout their high school years and beyond.

Looking around the room, intrigued students saw puzzles, locks, test tubes with Jewish Spelling Bee Answers (puzzle on page 59): colored balls, clocks and more. Each item was strategically placed as a clue necessary to “escape the room.” JEC students in grades four through six worked collaboratively in Jewish Answer- METZORA. Here is a list of some common words (Yes, we know teams, analyzing and discussing clues, racing to complete all the tasks before the time there are more words in the dicƟ onary that can work, but these words are the ran out. The energy, the focus and the overall mood were amazing! Everyone had fun solving the challenging puzzles. Students enjoyed a terriﬁ c experience while enhancing most common)- TZARAAT, MATZOT, AMAZE, AZOTE, MATZA, MATZO, RAZER, RA- the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to successfully navigate their academic ZOR, MAOZ, MAZE, ORZO, OOZE, RAZE, RAZZ, TZAMA, TZAR, TZOM, ZERO, ZETA, lives today and their professional lives tomorrow. Thank you to Mike Pilato from Varsi- ZOOM - QuesƟ ons/comments- email Yoni at [email protected] ty Challenge for this great experience.

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January 8 was the birthday of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the man who revived the Hebrew language, transforming it into a national, modern, spoken language. The Israeli Education Ministry has declared his birthday as Hebrew Language Day. RKYHS celebrates this day with songs, He- brew word com- petitions and learning about the new additions from the Acad- emy of the He- brew Language. Students helped “Though some things may be differ- them across the continents. They learned decorate a dis- ent, we’re children just the same!” As chil- all about children in different countries— play in the hall- dren in Primer learned about their unique the foods they eat, the languages they way with many qualities, they also learned to recognize speak, the places they visit and their toys of the new words that while every person is different, we are and games. that Eliezer Ben also all the same—“and we all like to sing As a culmination of their learning the Yehuda invented and play!” These lyrics were the opening to children prepared a musical presenta- along with new the children’s fabulous journey around the tion followed by a world’s fair! The chil- words added by world. Way back in September, Primer children sang and danced their way through the academy. dren began a social studies unit that took the countries and parents were invited to visit the different countries their children learned about. Children dressed in traditional clothing offered samples of the country’s foods and shared a display of famous landmarks and fun facts. Each country had a souvenir (crafted by the children) for parents to take when they left to visit the next country. At the end, parents col- lected a very special suitcase and unique book, ﬁ lled with recipes, pictures and memories of the children’s learning experience. As the Primer children ﬂ ip through the pages of this book, they are sure to remember the message of inclusion and ac- ceptance.

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78 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM SPORTS FC TEANECK Teams Win Teaneck Doghouse Two Tournaments Sportstar of the Week: Gavriella Adler By JLNJ Sports Desk

The Jewish Link of New Jersey and Teaneck Dog- house would like to recognize 10-year-old Gavriella Ad- ler as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Yavneh Acad- emy fourth grader just completed another amazing ses- By Bill Burke Coliseum on January 7. FC TEANECK is the travel club sion of MGBL but takes no The FC TEANECK Flames soccer division of Teaneck Junior time time off to rest. She The FC TEANECK Cyclones topped World Class Football Club Soccer League for Teaneck resi- also plays for the Bergen (B13) and FC TEANECK Flames 2-1 in a hard fought fi nal. Earlier dents 6 to 18 years of age that are Broncos, Teaneck Jr. Soccer (G15) teams kicked off their in the day, the FC TEANECK Cy- looking for a more competitive, League and competes for US winter seasons by winning clones defeated SABA NYC 8-4 in year-round soccer experience Gymnastics in Leonia. Gavri- championships at the Soccer the championship game. than TJSL’s rec soccer program. ella’s mom told the JLNJ “ She has benefi ted tremendously from the wonderful Frisch Ice Hockey Improves to 5-0-1 MGBL, Broncos and US Gymnas- by myself for the fi rst time. My tics coaching staffs. “ sister taught me how to do it and Joe Tropp had a hat Gavriella, I know you have spotted me, and after a lot of prac- trick and two assists many positive role models in your tice, I fi nally did it on my own. and Jake Fromen had life. If you had to select one person, What is your favorite sports two goals and three as- who is your role model and why? memory? sists to lift Frisch (5-0-1) My older siblings, because One time, my team compet- to an 8-3 win over Day- they are all great athletes who ed at a gymnastics competition ton/Brearley/Union at work hard at everything they do. on a Saturday. Since I couldn’t the Ice House in Hack- What is your favorite sport? compete on Saturday, I was al- ensack. Gymnastics and basketball, lowed to compete on Sunday Benjamin Feintuch and tennis is a close third. with a different age group. A cou- had a goal and three as- Jake Fromen draws a penalty. CREDIT: BEN WASSERMAN Joe Tropp scores. CREDIT: BEN WASSERMAN. What is your greatest sports ac- ple of my teammates drove over sists for Frisch who were playing with a somewhat depleted squad. Zach Roseblatt and Jake Lasher each had complishment, so far? an hour each way with their a goal, while Jack Margolius had two assists in the win. Winning an all moms to come around title at a back to the com- recent gymnastics petition on Sun- SAR JV Boys Basketball competition. day to cheer me on Who is your favorite because they are really professional athlete and great friends. Team Hosts Yachad why? Favorite thing to do Aly Raisman because when you are not playing she’s proud to be a Jewish athlete, sports? because she worked hard to reach Hang out with my friends and her goals, and because now she’s siblings. working with organizations to What is the best thing about help children. being a Sportstar? What is your pregame routine? I love participating in sports Before gymnastics competi- and I have made such amazing tions, I stretch and warm up my friends on my teams. routines with my team. Before The Teaneck Doghouse Sport- By Michael Courtney er in the SAR cafeteria. The event was a resounding basketball games, I usually prac- star of the Week will receive a $15 success, as the inclusive gathering brought togeth- tice a few shots from different gift certifi cate to Teaneck Dog- On Tuesday, the SAR JV boys basketball team host- er students of the same age group that never met places on the court. house. Please send nominees for ed a friendly exhibition against the IVDU School, or before and became instant acquaintances. Most im- What is your earliest sports an upcoming Jewish Link of New Yachad’s Individual Vocational Development Unit. pressively, several of the Yachad members will be memory? Jersey and Teaneck Doghouse The teams played a full 32-minute basketball game running the Miami Marathon and were able to get When I was in kindergarten, Sportstar of the Week to Sports@ and then shared pizza pies and beverages togeth- donations out of the generous SAR attendees! I did a roundoff back-handspring jewishlinknj.com. You want a DJ but your parents want a BAND? JW

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STANDINGS Metropolitan Yeshiva Girls Varsity B Basketball Standings Boys JV Hockey Standings Division 3 High School Athletic League TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage Western Division TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage BRURIAH 9 01.000 Kushner 8 1 .889 TeamPoints Wins Loss OTL Ties Hillel61 .857 MYHSAL MAGEN DAVID 7 3 .700 FRISCH15 7010 ILAN63 .667 JEC53.625 TABC 147100 JFS 2 6 .250 Boys Varsity Basketball Standings SKA 64 .600 KUSHNER 146102 SHALHEVET 4 5 .444 RPRY 2 6 .250 Western Division SAR 12 6 3 00 YJS 0 6 .000 SHULAMITH-LI 17 .125 JEC 11 5301 TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage SHAARE T. Girls 011 .000 FRISCH12 01.000 MTA 835117th Grade Boys Basketball Standings SAR 9 1 .900 RAMAZ009 00 Girls JV Basketball Standings TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage HESCHEL 83 .727 SAR 60 1.000 WATERBURY7 5 .583 Western Division Girls JV Volleyball Standings Noam 5 1 .833 RAMAZ65 .545 Western Conference TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage RYNJ 5 4 .556 TABC 66 .500 FRISCH 9 01.000 TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage Yavneh24 .333 MTA57 .417 SAR 61 .857 MAAYANOT 52 .714 Moriah 14 .200 JEC 47 .364 MAAYANOT 5 4 .556 RAMAZ 52 .714 PEDS 0 6 .000 KUSHNER3 8 .273 BRURIAH 3 6 .333 FRISCH 52 .714 HILLEL 1 11 .083 WESTCHESTER 0 8 .000 SAR 44 .500 BRURIAH 25 .286 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Standings Boys JV Basketball Standings Girls Varsity A Volleyball Standings KUSHNER 06 .000 Division 1 Western Western Conference TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage Noam 70 1.000 TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage YMSSA Yavneh 71 .875 FRISCH 9 01.000 RAMAZ 9 01.000 8th Grade Boys Basketball Standings Moriah53 .625 JEC 71 .875 FRISCH73 .700 BPY14 .200 TABC 7 2 .778 SAR 6 3 .667 Division 1 SAR 6 3 .667 MAAYANOT 4 5 .444 TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage Division 2 RAMAZ 5 4 .556 KUSHNER3 5 .375 SAR 5 1 .833 HESCHEL 4 4 .500 WESTCHESTER 17 .125 Noam 5 1 .833 TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage HILLEL 4 5 .444 BRURIAH18 .111 Moriah52 .714 Hillel62 .750 MTA34 .429 RYNJ 53 .625 Kushner 55 .500 KUSHNER2 8 .200 Girls Varsity A Basketball Standings Yavneh23 .400 RPRY 2 4 .333 WESTCHESTER 07 .000 BPY14 .200 YJS 0 8 .000 MAOR 0 9 .000 Western TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage Division 2 Division 3 Girls Varsity B Volleyball Standings SAR 9 01.000 TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage TeamWins Loss Winning Percentage BRURIAH63 .667 Ramaz 5 1 .833 MDS 6 1 .857 MAGEN DAVID 10 0 1.000 MAAYANOT 7 4 .636 WDS 32 .600 SAR 3 2 .600 BRURIAH63 .667 FRISCH74 .636 MDS 3 4 .429 Ramaz 2 4 .333 SHULAMITH-BK 5 4 .556 HILLEL 55 .500 PEDS 2 6 .250 WDS 1 4 .200 SKA28.200 HESCHEL 3 7 .300 BCDS 1 6 .143 Ashar 1 8 .111 MAAYANOT 1 9 .100 KUSHNER2 9 .182 Ashar 04 .000 PEDS 0 6 .000

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations An Evening in Celebration of Mort Fridman, AIPAC’s and former Deputy National Security Advisor. The President-Elect event is free and open to the community. Please rsvp 8:00PM, Congregation Keter Torah, 600 Romer Ave at www.aipac.org/teaneck Featuring Elliot Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle MOTZEI SHABBAT, FEBRUARY 10 CLASSIFIEDS Frisch Dinner 8:00PM, Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe Guests of Honor: Janet & Kenny Hoffman; Nedivat HELP WANTED Lev Award: Amy Eagle; Alumni Recognition Award: Doron Katz ’93; Educator’s Award: Dafna MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Zilberschmid. To RSVP or donate visit www. / MANAGER SOUGHT frischdinner.com. Teaneck based medical oﬃ ce looking to hire Medical TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Assistant and/or Oﬃ ce manager (depending on experience level) for afternoon / evening shift times. Kaplen JCC Sports Night of Champions If interested, call/email 732-684-9674 / Featuring Phil & Chris Simms. Strolling dinner and [email protected] live auction. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities visit www.jccotp.org/sportsnight

SERVICES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Gala Book Signing and Reception with Rabbi Hayyim ELI’S CAR SERVICE Angel 15 passenger or 8 passenger car available for airports, 7:30PM, Ben Porat Yosef, 243 Frisch Ct, Paramus schools,camps, day and overnight trips. No job is too In honor of Rabbi Hayyim Angel and his latest small. Call or text 201-727-3890. book, ‘Keys to the Palace: Essays Exploring the Email [email protected] Religious Value of Reading the Bible’. There will Credit cards accepted be a reception with light refreshments at 7:30 PM, followed by an introduction by Rabbi Saul Zucker, head of school at Ben Porat Yosef at 8 PM, and a mini-shiur given by Rabbi Angel – “Building Bridg es in Scholarship and Jewish Community”. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Co-hosted by Ben Porat Yosef and the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Sinai Schools Annual Beneﬁ t Dinner Marriott Glenpointe Hotel, Teaneck RSVP to www.sinaidinner.org or 201-833-1134 x105 GEMACHS

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For donations or any other inquiries more information or to schedule a pick up contact Collects baby clothing in excellent condition up to For more information call(201) 837-2058 or email please contact [email protected]. Appts are Yael Gotteib at 973-778-9320. size 2T as well as other baby gear including high jrfl [email protected]. not made by email. The Fair Lawn Gemach is under chairs, cribs, strollers, carriages, changing tables, the auspices of Anshei Lubavitch of Fair Lawn. The Rinat Chaim Gemach diapers and formula. They pick up in NJ/NY area. For Hosting a Simcha in your home? The Teaneck Lends new and used medical equipment. more information contact Siggy Berger at Simcha Gemach has folding tables, cocktail tables, Congregation Ahavath Torah 240 Broad Items in good condition to those in need, for 201-486-1492 or via email [email protected]. chairs and coat racks (w/ hangers) available for loan. Avenue, Englewood) collects flower centerpieces short-term or long-term use, including motorized Contact [email protected] that can be brought to the homebound or those in wheelchairs, regular wheelchairs, transport chairs, MISCELLANEOUS the hospital. For more information call the Shul at walkers, knee scooters, rollators, commodes, Bicycle Gemach Tablecloth Gemach 201-568-1315. toilet seat raisers, canes, crutches, shower chairs Rivky Klar at [email protected] In memory of Chaim Yissachar ben Yechiel Zeidel Dov Z’l. and bathtub transfer chairs. The Gemach will Specialty cloths in all colors and sizes for every type FURNITURE DONATIONS be happy to deliver the items to families when Headphone Gemach of simcha. Donations will go to Project Yi’che and are Email [email protected] of a picture of what you›d necessary and to receive tax-deductible donations. Protect your child’s little ears from big noises! New tax deductible. Please contact [email protected] for like to donate and a recipient can be matched. To contact the Gemach, to borrow equipment, or gemach in Bergen County off ers infant and toddler sized an appointment to contribute, please visit their website, www. hearing protection headphones that you can borrow for The Kallah Gemach collects donations for Kallahs rinatchaimgemach.com, or contact Yehiel Levy, use at weddings, bar mitzvahs and other loud occasions. The Simcha Bencher & Tefillot Gemach in need. They collect any unopened new items in [email protected]. Visit http://musicalears.org for more info or email .their original boxes from people who have received [email protected] to reserve your pair מזל טוב has black hard-covered custom made benchers, great for aufruf, shevah brachot, or gifts that they do not want and off er them to those CLOTHING bar/bat mitzvah family meals. Small matching less fortunate. All the items go to Passaic where the Yad Leah collects modest and contemporary clothing, Laptops and More “Gemach” siddurim also available, good for small Simcha girls can come and see what they may be able to infant through adult, to be sent to Israel. Donated Seeking a refurbished laptop, tablet or smart phone? minyan in your home. The Gemach also has use. We collect things like Judaica, household items, clothes must be in either excellent or like- new Have an old one, or any parts or accessories, to Chuppah cards available! (Donations will go to small appliances, giftware, etc. For more information condition. For more information regarding drop off donate to needy individuals? Contact Mordechai Bayit Lepletot in Israel). Please email Karen at contact Carrie Cooper at 201-801-9028 or via email locations contact Jessica Katz at 973-955-0861 Luchins at [email protected]. This is a [email protected] at [email protected]. or via email [email protected] donation, NOT a loan.

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(BPT) The artifi cial intelligence that’s al- venience of being able to monitor and Some of the hottest smart home prod- ready taking the world by storm is ramping control their surroundings with a simple ucts that have recently debuted: up even more in 2018, enabling a number of touch or a few words of direction. In fact, * LG’s entire line of OLED TVs is now AI innovative new smart home tools that can a 2017 study found 24 percent of consum- enabled. They also let you speak right into make your life easier, more comfortable or ers already own a voice-controlled device the remote control so with one word, you just more fun. and another 20 percent plan to purchase can check weather reports, search for Throughout the year, consumers one in the next year. content from over-the-air or stream- worldwide are expected to spend $102 “Pretty much anything can be made ing sources (including Netfl ix, Ama- billion on hardware, services and instal- smart these days,” notes Bernard Marr in zon, Hulu or YouTube), order items lation related to smart home systems, an Forbes. “For our homes, there are obvious through Google or even control oth- amount expected to ramp up to $157 bil- smart products like TVs and less obvious er IoT devices within your network. lion by 2022. The number of connected ones, like yoga mats that track your Down- Even better, LG Electronics has invented things installed in smart cities by next ward Dog. We can carry out a whole range a next-generation OLED TV that combines year? Nearly 1.1 billion, predicts Statista. of tasks on the move simply by touching the most powerful A9 Intelligent Proces- The result? The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV Increasingly, people will enjoy the con- a screen.” sor created with Atmos audio technology. W8 offers stunningly clear and detailed pictures, cinema-quality sound and ultra-fast response times. * Seeking the smartest refrigerator on the market? The Wi-Fi-enabled LG ThinQ InstaView is the fi rst to offer built-in Ama- zon Alexa that responds to your spoken di- rections by creating to-do lists and grocery lists, ordering the groceries themselves, controlling your refrigerator settings, playing the music of your choice and otherwise stepping up to make your life easier. A convenient touchscreen panel lets you instantaneously peruse the weather, recipes, shopping sites or the contents of your fridge - without losing energy by opening the door. Get * Hands-free speakers with voice-activated assistants such as Google Home and Amazon Echo are helping tens of millions of people worldwide effi ciently manage $200 CASH their lives by interacting on command with everything from home appliances to enter- Plus tainment systems to information sources GUARANTEED Savings to online shopping venues. * What’s for dinner? Recipe apps like every month on your bill SideChef and Innit already deliver fast and intelligent answers to that age-old question, giving everything needed to plan and prepare the next meal. Voice-controlled AI takes this to the next level. Innit is now connected to some models of smart ov- NY ELECTRIC ens, and for SideChef that feature is com- ConEd Rate 8.5¢/kw ing online in 2018. What does that mean for home chefs? When they speak to the OUR RATE 3.7¢/kw oven to start heating, it will already know those roasted veggies need 25 minutes in a 425-degree oven. * In its latest version, the Bluetooth mu- LAKEWOOD sic headset that may already be a staple of your life allows you to access the Google JCPL Rate 9.7¢/kw Assistant by voice so you can instantly access a range of functions beyond just mu- OUR RATE 8.7¢/kw sic. The LG TONE PLATINUM SE lets you request and receive notifi cations and an- CALL FOR OTHER swers to questions, send text or audio messages and more while you’re on the go. LOCATIONS AS WELL Thanks to the continual evolution of technology, we can start the new year with fun new products aimed at making our lives more effi cient, organized and enjoya- ENERGY DEREGULATION ble. And that pattern should only continue into the future. “Already, many of us wake up in our ‘smart beds’ to a Bluetooth-connected alarm clock that communicates with our P: 732-685-1405 WiFi-enabled speakers,” notes marketing consultant A.J. Agrawal in Entrepreneur. “Soon, all our devices - microwaves, wash- ing machines and even bird feeders - will be connected to the web. With geospa- tial data from all of our devices, tech-savvy companies will be able to optimize and au- tomate systems, eradicating ineffi ciencies caused by human error.” 84 January 18, 2018 • 2 Shvat, 5778 201-371-3212 • WWW.JEWISHLINKNJ.COM REAL ESTATE One Drop Can Be a Big Gain

By Carl Edward Guzman the loan value is 78 percent of the original appraised value, and One drop, as in the borrower’s payments are current. Listed by: (ULF:HLQ dropping your month- Borrower-initiated based on the orig- ly mortgage insurance inal value of the property on a one-unit (MI) payment. If you principal residence or second home: OPEN HOUSE bought or refi nanced Borrower must make a written request your home, you may to the servicer (termination will not hap- have taken mortgage insurance. Mortgage pen automatically). insurance is generally required when you Loan value must be 80 percent of the have less than 20 percent equity in a prop- original value. erty. There are many ways of structuring a The borrower’s pay- loan with mortgage insurance, but for sim- ments are current. plicity’s sake, we will say there was no up- Borrower-initiat- front mortgage insurance premium paid, ed termination on a and that month- one-unit principal res- ly mortgage insur- idence or second home: ance is paid in ad- Borrower must make dition to principal a written request to the ser- and interest. Usu- vicer (termination will not ally, the fi rst ques- happen automatically). tion most borrowers ask about their new Loan to value is 75 per- mortgage is, “When can I drop my MI?” cent or less of original value if The when is important, but more impor- the owner has owned the property for two tantly is the how, so read below to know to fi ve years. when and how to say goodbye to your MI! The borrower’s payments are current. (I also want to point out that if your prop- Rethink, revisit, reevaluate and… drop erty has increased in value, and rates are your mortgage insurance! Stunning New Construction 363 New Bridge Road lower, you may be able to refi nance out of your existing mortgage to a lower payment Carl Guzman, NMLS# 65291, CPA, is the founder and New Milford as well.) president of Greenback Capital Mortgage Corp. He is a Automatic termination of a one-unit residential fi nancing expert and a dealmaker with over 6 4.5 75x110 $899,900 principal residence or second home: 25 years’ experience. Carl and his team will help you A mortgage loan is eligible for automat- get the best mortgage fi nancing for your situation and 2ɝFHȏ&HOO ic termination of Ml based on the sched- his advice will save you thousands! www.greenback- uled termination date (or the midpoint of capital.com [email protected] HULF#ZHLQDJHQF\FRP the amortization period, as applicable), and Owned & Operated by the Even-Ezra Family www.movers201.com MOVING & STORAGE CO. 260 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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(BPT) If you’re thinking of buying your But as the housing market has recov- Let’s look at the basic numbers. According While that money is not taxed, it comes fi rst home, you’ve probably wrestled with ered, it has experienced some growing to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median gross with another benefi t - potential tax deduc- the decision to rent or own your home - pains. With a sharp increase in demand, rent paid from 2012 to 2016 was $949 month- tions. When you fi le your federal taxes, and for good reason. housing supplies are being strained. This ly. Compare that with the median selected you may be able to deduct a portion of the Owning a home is a big commitment. means, among other things, that prices are monthly owner costs with a mortgage, which mortgage interest you pay. Talk to a tax pro- With it comes a lot of responsibility and a going up. was $1,491 over the same time period. fessional for more information on the ex- long-term fi nancial relationship. For families and individuals still recov- Then there are utilities. The median penses you can deduct and the limits for But which is right for you? To answer ering fi nancially, fi nding affordable hous- monthly electricity cost for renters in 2015 those deductions. that, let’s lean into the facts. ing options can be diffi cult. This applies to was $82, with owners pay- home sales and rentals. ing $117. For piped gas, the The Improving Housing Market median amount renters Good news! Since the depths of the re- Making the Decision pay monthly is $42, while cession, the housing market has made a he- With rental and sales markets heading owners pay $58. roic comeback. That can be attributed to a toward record highs, the decision falls back For renters, it is wise number of factors, including a drop in un- to what is best for you. Specifi cally, what is to carry renter’s insurance. employment and a stronger economy. fi nancially feasible. Some landlords will also charge maintenance and other fees. Utility costs will Get an amazingly low rate also vary depending on the quality of the structure and materials used as well as before it’s too late! size of the rental space. Beyond the Numbers 30 YEAR FIXED RATE AT 3.75%/3.784% APR* Homeowners will pay property taxes, insurance and an estimated $500 annually Homeownership provides a variety of for routine maintenance, according to the benefi ts beyond the numbers. For many Shimi Globman Census Bureau. people, a home is the largest investment they will ever make. The upgrades, work and Branch Manager/VP Let’s get started [email protected] The Benefits of Homeownership care put into the home that you own can of Mortgage Lending Office: (201) 591-1170 Rate.com/ShimiGlobman At a glance, it may seem that renting is add value to your investment. It also adds a the lower cost option. But there are certain sense of pride knowing that it is yours.

Sample monthly principal and interest (P&I) payment of $1736.69 is based on a purchase price of $500,000, down payment of 25%, 30-year fixed rate beneﬁ ts to homeownership that may off- “Having a place to call your own, a place mortgage and rate of 3.75%/3.784%% APR (annual percentage rate). Advertised rates and APR effective as of 01/09/2018 and are subject to change. set the additional regular costs. According to return to at the end of the day, makes Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 700 FICO score,60-day rate lock, based on a single family home/ condo in [New Jersey/New York and is subject to change without notice. Subject to underwriting guidelines and applicant’s credit profile. Sample payment does not include taxes, insurance to the Tax Policy Center, the primary ben- life better,” said Vanderbilt Mortgage and Fi- or assessments so actual payment obligation will be greater. Not all applicants will be approved. Applicant’s interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of applicant’s loan transaction, credit profile and other criteria. Contact Guaranteed Rate for more information and up-to-date rates. eﬁ t to owning a home is imputed rent- nance, Inc. President Eric Hamilton. “You can al income. Simply put, making a monthly see it from the moment they make the deci- 141 Ayers Court, Suite 2C • Teaneck, NJ 07666 • NMLS ID:29708 NJ - 0801788 - Licensed • NJ - Licensed in NJ: Licensed Mortgage Banker - NJ Department of Banking & Insurance payment on a home that you own is like sion - that sense of pride. It’s a life-changing paying rent to yourself. event and a memory that will last a lifetime.” LINKING BUYERS & SELLERS

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(BPT) Transforming the unremarkable Adding the Finishing Touch into the extraordinary need not be an im- When selecting a fi nish for his interi- possible task. More and more homeown- or cypress woodwork, Chick prefers stains. ers are fi nding that lavish looks are both at- “It’s a shame to cover cypress with paint,” tainable and affordable. Their imaginative Chick says. “To help bring out its grain pat- design professionals are making it happen, tern, I like fi nishing it with a matte stain or using cypress to create their clients’ dream pickled fi nish. Some rooms require a light- homes. er fi nish than others, and it can be a chal- “Wood is a classic and timeless building lenge to coordinate with fl ooring. But from material,” says Stephen Logue of the South- my experience with cypress, it’s all worth it ern Cypress Manufacturers Association. when it comes together.” “And many people are discovering that the And remember, much like wood cabi- inherent beauty of cypress, a species so of- nets and fl oors, solid cypress paneling and ten chosen for outdoor applications, adds ceilings can be refi nished. If you’re envi- a luxurious look to indoor living spaces, sioning a fresh look down the road, swap for anything from walls and ceilings, to ex- neutral tones for bold colors, or sand the posed beams and so much more.” wood and apply a transparent stain to let cypress’s natural beauty speak for itself. Transforming the Ordinary Browse the Photo Gallery at www.Cy- When a coat of paint just won’t do, pressInfo.org and see how cypress trans- think paneling. For Christopher Rose, an ar- forms the unremarkable to the extraordi- chitect based in Johns Island, South Caro- nary. It’s time to make your dream home a lina, solid wood paneling provides a sense Design professionals are creating stunning living spaces with cypress woodwork. reality. of warmth and richness to a room. But not just any wood. “I particularly like working with cypress,” says Rose. “It has a wonderful grain pattern Meet the latest styles from Hunter Douglas. that offers a relaxed, yet elegant look. Ver- tical beadboard or tongue-and-groove pat- terns are popular options that add perceived height to a room. And more recently, horizontal shiplap paneling and accent walls have been requested by many clients.” Reaching New Heights Looking to add dimension and visual interest to otherwise fl at, dull ceilings? Ar- chitect Geoff Chick of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, says it’s not enough to simply add crown molding. Too basic! “Owners today are looking to celebrate their ceilings with more creative design solutions and materials,” Chick says. “In large rooms where I have tall ceilings to work with, I typically use a coffered ceiling. Filling in the coffers with wood helps to warm up a room and add another lay- er of detail. Cypress with a square groove is my favorite wood to use for ceiling treat-

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