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HOW TO REACH US - BY PHONE 860-442-8062 • BY FAX 860-443-4175 • BY EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Israeli soldiers tour returns “Elie Wiesel: Teaching the By Marica Reinhard, JFEC Assistant Director Humanities in a Jewish Key” Thurs., Feb. 21 at 7pm, Shai and Nir, with Rabbi Joe Kanofsky On at the Coast Guard Academy in When: Dimmick Hall, the Israeli Soldiers Tour, featuring Where: will once again, come to our community and share their expe- Admission: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 / 4:30-5:30pm riences with us while they served in the Israel Defense Forces. Zachs Hillel House, Connecticut College Serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is mandatory for all Free and open to the public high school graduates in Israel (with a few exceptions.) There are many roles in the IDF not designated to combat since they Elie Wiesel’s appointment at Boston University was as An- have to fill roles that will fit a wide cross-section of Israeli soci- drew W Mellon Professor in the Humanities. His courses were ety. listed as undergraduate religion, graduate theology, and inter- The Israeli Soldiers Tour is being sponsored in cooperation disciplinary humanities. Readings included Bible, Talmud, Mi- drash, Greek tragedy, medieval crusade accounts, Turkish and with the Jewish Federation of Eastern CT and StandWithUs – “a Nir non-profit organization dedicated to educating people of all ages Farsi Poetry, Russian novels, and Yiddish tales. about Israel and to combating the extremism and anti-semitism Rabbi Joe Kanofsky will discuss how Elie Wiesel engaged a that often distorts the issues. StandWithUs believes that the broad range of students with an even broader range of texts us- knowledge of the facts will correct common prejudices about the ing his distinctively Jewish voice. Arab-Israeli conflict, and will promote discussions and policies Sponsored by Connecticut College’s Offices of the Dean of that can help promote peace in the region.” the College, the Dean for Institutional Equity and Inclusion and In April of last year, the Israeli Soldiers Tour came to our com- ZachsLeader Hillel House. Annual Appeal munity for the first time. We were looking for a good venue for this program and it was Rabbi Susan Schein, who asked the per- By Mimi Perl, Editor fect question, “What about the Coast Guard Academy?” Rabbi Schein hit the nail on the head. I reached out to Ian Frommer and Brandon Newman, advisor and student and President of Hillel at The Annual Appeal letter has been received and we are off to the Coast Guard Academy, respectively. They both loved the idea a strong start. Not only has the amount given to date been amaz- and it took off from there. It truly was the perfect venue! ing but the number of you sending in your checks is up over the Never did we imagine theSOLDIERS wonderful TOUR turnout CONT.of cadets ON PG that 15 Jewishsame period Leader as last year. For those of you who have yet to re- Shai spond to the appeal, please find it in your budget to include the the next time you arewe writing need a yourcheck. help. Baker warns Trump re: Israel Like many other non-profits today, we are continually facing a shortage of operatingit is not always funds and easy for you to dig deeperWe into un- ‘You have to be seen to be a semi-honest broker yourderstand pocket that to the make economy a larger today contribution. differs from the economy of if you expect to bring the two sides together.’ yesterday, and By Amir Tibon, Haaretz things done. And you have to understand the We also know thatIt positions on both sides and bring the two sides iswe our are deepest continually desire faced to withcontinue a cash to flow provide problem, you and limitedall our together if you’re going to be a mediator. I don’t readersin our ability with to a expandquality our paper reach. that We serves must thesurvive Jewish and Commu- thrive. Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, know any other way.” nity. one of the leading Republican figures in foreign Speaking with the website’s Susan Glasser We are updating our giving model to include a sustaining policy in the past few decades, cautioned U.S. in the debut episode of a new podcast on global one. easier for you to contribute more, President Donald Trump on Monday against policy, Baker added: acting as “Israel’s lawyer,” and reiterated his “Now, with respect to settlements particu- This should make it longstanding objections to Israeli settlement larly, the reason every administration, Repub- without having it all come out of your pocket at once, and insure construction. lican or Democrat, has opposed settlements we meet our cash flow requirements each month. For those who In an interview with Politico, Baker said, “I since 1967—since the beginning of Israel—is find the amount of $5 per month a burden, please donate a one- did take note in the campaign where President because that forecloses the possibility of nego- timeWe annual have giftorganized of $36 or the more giving dollars. levels The into paper five costs categories. us $1.51 Trump said he wanted to be the president who tiating a peace on a basis for land for peace.” per issue or $36+ per person for a year to produce. solved the Arab-Israeli dispute.” “Because you’re creating facts-on-the- free advertisement up to half a page “That would be really great. That would be ground that prevent that from happening. And Nickel, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Gold Members will be big-time. If he could get that done, it would be in effect, if you don’t have that UN Resolution able to place a in size huge. But, but. You can’t get that done if you are 242 and 338 approach, land for peace, then I once during the calendar year to advertisewice a business during or the express year. in effect going to act as Israel’s lawyer,” Baker don’t know how you get there.” a sentiment.Leader’s Platinum Members will be able to place an adver- said. Baker also warned that “the demographics, if tisement in our paper up to half a page t As secretary of state in the administration you go to a one-state solution, the demograph- This is the way of saying thank you for making a signifi- of George H.W. Bush, Baker clashed frequently ics of Arab population versus Jewish popula- cant contribution to our paper and to our Jewish Community. over the settlement issue with the Israeli gov- tion, will overwhelm Israel. If youLeader choose to be a sustaining supporter, your initial con- ernment then headed by the late Prime Minister “So, I think the two-state solution is very tribution will be deducted immediately upon receipt. Thereaf- fifth Yitzhak Shamir. much in the interest of Israel and the future of businesster, the day. Pleasewill deduct complete the amount the Remittance you agree toForm from found your He explained, how in his opinion Trump Israel. That’s what every American leader has onchecking page 10or anddebit/credit return it card in the account enclosed each self-addressedmonth on the en- could reach his goal: thought for a long, long time. Now, that may be “You have to be seen to be a semi-honest bro- changing. That’s certainly changing as far as, ANNUAL APPEAL CONT. ON PG 14 ker if you expect to bring the two sides together. I think, the view of the current Israeli govern- Read the ‘Art of the Deal’ — that’s how you get ment is concerned, “Baker said. 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

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Judi’sMy crystal dad Simon,ball sees and many Ed’s vacationsgrandmother from Eliza Wa- extraordinarily effective for patients who suffer Jerusalem covered in trash beth.terford His to BritFlorida Milah for was Judi held and Edon inDecember the future. 20. from TMD/TMJ. This article is the culmination - ofCenter. five He years is the of experienceson of Lewis and and research Sally Baker that By Edgar Asher, Ashernet ual emails to the two people who provided cov- Dr.of Waterford. Baker had performed at Montefiore Medical There appears to be no end in sight to the sanitation strike graduated I’m baaaaack!!!!!!! I was going to send individ- Roz Etra that has plagued Jerusalem during January and early February. age to Cancun, but decided a public todah rabah from the Hartt School of Music of the University Piles of garbage can be seen over the whole city following the Didja know? Norwich’s erageto Frieda for meKatz while I made my annual pilgrim her diary and Eila Cohen of Waterford for her - ofShe Hartford, was recently where honored she was at thehalf first court captain at Alum of- book review for (yes, The a Secretpseudonym!) Chord for sharing lem city budget shortfall. Barkat is demanding more government firing earlier in January by Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat of 170 - theni day original at a University women’s basketballof Hartford team women’s at UHart? bas- sanitationfunding for workers. his cash-strapped The workers city. had been fired due to a Jerusa ketball game. pecially since other Leader Readers (Geraldineweren’t so The city did receive some additional funding from the Finance Brooks). It is soooooooooooo appreciated, es Ministry, but this was regarded as not being enough. resort to Facebook in spite of the horror show political leanings out of this column, and will On January 29, garbage collection, street cleaning and mu- continue to do so, but must make note of all generouslythat has become sharing my THEIR Facebook NEWS....and feed ; since I had it has to I have tried very hard to keep my personal been posted to the rest of the world, it must be those from our region who were able to partici- studies later in the day. pate in the Women’s March locally and far away nicipalOn January offices went30, sanitation on strike workers and certain were schools out in thestarted center their of - OKonce to againinclude presented it here!!! a winner with their up- ation was aggravated by the fact that the light railway could not datedWaterford production High of School’s Arthur Miller’s WATERFORDrama The Cruci- (I am even aware of an MOT attending a rally in Jerusalemrun as garbage in force, was causingstrewn over severe many traffic parts congestion. of the lines. This situ Playaold American del Carmen, guard not far from Cancun!!!). - ble. Senior Nathaniel Rowe, son of Armi and Kelly Faris Bnot Hertzeliya of Israel (D1) landed 26-year Jonathan Rowe of Waterford, played the lead Candle Lighting for Eastern CT area role as John Proctor. She played in the summer at Connecticut (180-91, Suncol lege: Connecticut, agency: LBM Management). Ben Lazarus, son of Friday, Feb. 10 • 4: 59 pm 2.0ppg and 1.2rpg. The last season Faris played Joanna and rty Lazarus of Waterford, ac- Ma at Flying Foxes in Austrian league where in four Friday, Feb. 17 • 5:07 pm cordingLast time to my I wrotenotes aboutwas in 2013: Ben has been (WNBA). But in 31 games she averaged just Central Europe Women League games she had Friday, Feb. 24 • 5:16 pm living in Clarksville, Tennessee since graduation (2012/CCSU); he works for Survival Systems Friday, Mar. 3 • 5:24 pm USA as a rescue diver/instruct�����������������or at Fort Camp- bell-- Survival Systems USA is dedicated to safety 15.0 ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.8apg and 3.5spg. In 2013 she Connecticut standout is in her fourth season and survival education and they are the world’s was drafted by Connecticut Sun (WNBA) in first in pro basketball. She won Austrian-Slovakian leader in underwater egress training and water round (11th overall). The former University of ASWBL championship title and the cup. Faris survival techniques; finished 12th in the John Kelly Road Race; will be running in the Marine National Award Winner of the Council of Jewish of Jewish Federations as the Outstanding Corp Marathon in Washington, DC. Well, Ben was MENTION CONT. ON PG 13 Small Cities Jewish newspaper. Published every other Friday for the dissemination of Jew- ish news and views by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, 28 Channing Street, New London, CT 06320, 860-442-8062. Managing Editor...... Mimi Perl Layout Editor...... Forrest Sklar Social Editor...... Nadine Lipman President ...... Romana Strochlitz Primus Executive Director...... Jerome Fischer Mailing Volunteers...... Ruth & Henry Dunkerley, Jr, Mimi & Milt Seed, Irving Siegel, Marty Yavener Advertising: Call Mimi Perl 860-442-7395 or [email protected]. Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, February 15 for February 24 issue. Editorial Content: Preferred receipt of editorial material is via email to mimiperl@ gmail.com. Photo(s) submitted via email should be separate attachment(s) from article. Preferred photo format is a .jpg format; resolution should be a minimum of 200 dpi. Material sent via fax [860-443-4175] or first class mail [28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320] should be typed/double spaced or neatly printed. If you submit a hard copy of a photo and wish the photo returned, include a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Editorial Deadline: Friday, February 17 for February 24 issue. Printing: Chronicle Printing Co., 1 Chronicle Rd., Willimantic, CT 06226 Postmaster: Send address changes to Jewish Leader, 28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 3 BBYO Convention -- a great experience, the best yet and everybody loved it. She even received a round of ap- plause afterward. We were also fortunate enough to hear from repre-

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- Members of the Yachad and SALTY chapters -- making new us,gogues from and different even one age who’s groups friends. Members of the Yachad chapter.along with their new advisor, Beca and towns, different syna Reinhard (l) By Hunter Rock, special to the Leader time dancing, singing, praying, Our community’s Senior Youth Group/BBYO Yachad chapter unaffiliated,noshing, and all had learning a fantastic with singers, who made Shabbat “groovy” and soulful, along with recently had the chance to attend BBYO’s regional convention, one another. One of the most memorable things about this after Havdallah. We wound down the evening with the SALTY to four other conventions prior to this one, and this one was by weekend was that the eight YouTubekids and sensationduring an DJactivity Earworm, we call who “Good kept usand dancing Welfare”, for we hours sat calledfar the Kallah, best. The this four past conventions weekend from throughout January 27-29.the year I hadhave been dif- of us from our Yachad chapter around together and had a discussion about our lives. There, Re- ferent purposes, repeated each year, but Kallah is the most edu- forged friendships with four cational and inspirational of the four. The theme of the weekend teens from another chapter. The four of them were from a beccathe future. Reinhard was officially announced as our chapter’s new importance of the theme. chapter called SALTY, located advisor! All of us were and are so excited for what this holds in was “Free to Be You and Me,” and the programming reflected the in the Guilford/Madison area. with Tourette’s syndrome. She talked about her experience with They hung out with us during It might sound cliché to say this, but I know I won’t forget educationI was able and to comedy,attend a speechand how by they Pam taughtSchuller, her a NYCto think comedian posi- parts of the weekend. We’ve thefor thememories rest of myI made friends at thiswho convention. came along, It While was onethis ofsets the a highbest met three of the four of them experiences I’ve had with our chapter. I know I can say the same us crack up laughing. before at two previous conven- it’s only going to continue to be better from here. standard for our group events in the future, I can safely say that tively about herself, regardless of her differences. Plus, she made tions, but this past weekend’s As a BBYO board member, Hunter is responsible for recruitment surprise. About 10 minutes into the program, while teenagers convention really bonded our and retention and is a junior at East Lyme High School. Another program, about LGBT+ and politics, caught me by two chapters. Prominently featured dur- werethe modern leading ideas by asking behind questions, gender identity.a teen from She Newspoke Hampshire from her ing this weekend were Joshua offeredown, personal to explain struggles, to some and of we the all other listened. teens She in thestole room the show,about Nelson and his fellow gospel Hadassah grapples with Women’s March issues By Sheila Horvitz, es occurred on Shabbat. Hadassah told us in its special to the Leader, Commentary When millions of people the world over and - even Antarctica and tiny towns across America officiality and statementthe rights, that safety “Hadassah and health supports of all ourthe have marches bigger than their populations - valuesfamilies. underlying We are proud this marchof our long-standing- women’s equal re- you know that something deep and grass roots cord of being staunch advocates for women. Yet is brewing and that a giant yearning for human- because the march falls on a Saturday, and we ity, decency, peace and rights for all has been - awakened. sah is not co-sponsoring or participating. Our On Friday, January 27 at the Ahavath Achim aremembers a Sabbath-observant and supporters, organization,however, should Hadas feel Synagogue Library in Colchester, Hadassah held free to attend as individuals.” The statement went on to declare that Ha- Rabbis Rachel Safman and Kenneth Alter, grap- dassah members are passionate about wom- itspled monthly with the Coffee issues Klatch.and emotions Attendees, involved including in en’s rights and are leaders in our communities the Women’s March on Washington and the way around the country and need to speak out loud- forward. ly in the days ahead. Several Hadassah members attended the - January 21 marches around the country. Judi tions of all philosophies and principles attend- ingIndeed the marches there were and hosting many Jewish receptions organiza and hospitality areas for members and friends. Deglin marched in Philadelphia. Sheila Horvitz The Klatch discussed the volcanic eruption marchedand Gaby inSchlesinger Washington, marched D.C. with in Boston. her daughter of the marches as an expression of our revul- andThe granddaughter. response of nationalPepi Green, Hadassah Iris Freeman to the sion to the policies and behaviors of the new Women’s March was interesting, telling and Trump administration that violate our values gratifying to those members who wanted to march - but were concerned because the march- trump CONT. ON PG 13 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 by asking a few friends to join us. Our policy has always been Kosher Hot Lunch February “the more the merrier”. The New London Hebrew Senior Club and the Norwich/ Most transportation will be Colchester Jewish Senior Club will resume weekly Kosher Hot Senior Offerings by van, as our numbers don’t Lunches. These meals are sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- allow for a bus. For this rea- ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be son, if you are handicapped, or made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is must have a front seat, please EasternReservations CT and TVCCA. are a Adults must for60 years these and lunches older as are Beth eligible (860- to not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the mention this when you make 444-6333)attend and qualify from the for Federation’s the suggested Senior donation & Community of $3 per person.Services following business day. your reservation. We will at- must call in a count to TVCCA by 10 am the Thursday prior Upcoming Trips tempt to accommodate your to the lunch to ensure enough food is provided for Nancy and Wednesday, March 15, “Romantic Comedy” at Newport needs, but vans have a limited Norm to prepare on Mondays and Tuesdays the following week. Playhouse. Please note date change. number of front seats. Please The Monday luncheon is held at Congregation Beth El Arrogant Jason Carmichael, successful co-author of romantic Ocean Ave. in New London beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Tuesday comedies, is facing two major events: he is about to marry a soci- luncheon is held at Beth Jacob Synagogue, 400 New London, 660 ety belle and his collaborator is retiring. Enter Phoebe Craddock, workBeth’s with Schedule us on this!! Tpke. in Norwich beginning at 12:30 p.m. Here are the menus for both venues during March and April. a talented and adoring collaborator in Phoebe. Fame and success Vermontare theirs school for 10 teacheryears and and then budding Jason’s playwright. world falls Jasonapart. acquires His wife or PleaseThursday call from Beth 9:00 at AM 860- to New London Schedule 444-6333,2:00 PM for Monday, all reservations Tuesday a journalist and moves to Paris. Jason goes into a decline as a divorcesnewly chic him, Phoebe and Phoebe, returns her solo love and for successful. Jason unrequited, All inclusive. marries All services. We MUST call in our Feb. 13 – Hot Dogs (reserve by Feb. 9) Newport Playhouse trips include – transportation, lunch, show, ormeal questions counts regarding the week senior be- Feb. 20 – No KHL, Presidents Day fore the luncheon, so PLEASE NorwichFeb. 27 – VegetableSchedule Quiche (reserve by Feb. 23) Wednesday, April 19, “The Foursome” at Newport Play- make your reservation by the house.cabaret. Alcoholic beverages are extra. Cost 59/$62. Thursday morning prior to the KHL to ensure your spot and Feb. 14 – Hot Dogs (reserve by Feb. 9) of golf, andRick, it Ted, is during Donnie this and game Cameron that the are four home get for caught their up 25th on enough food. Feb. 21 – Potpourri, Games & Prizes (reserve Feb. 16) collegeeach other’s reunion. lives During since theirthe weekend college days. the men The goplay out is for set a on game the Feb. 28 – Vegetable Quiche (reserve by Feb. 23) tees of The Windemere Golf and Country Club. All inclusive. Cost Youth Group goes to new heights Wednesday, May 3, “Biloxi Blues” at Ivoryton Playhouse. By Marcia Reinhard, 59/$62. - JFEC Assistant Director - On Sunday, January 22, 15 of our Ju- It’slow 1943. recruits Come where back they in timewill learn to World about War Life II and era, Love Biloxi, and Missis some nior Youth Group members, one younger sippi.of life’s It’s harsher boot camp lessons. for Winnera young - man 1985 from Tony Brooklyn Award for and Best his Play. fel sibling and one older sibling who is also an alum of our youth groups and our two Luigi’s prior to show. Young Emissaries, Tal and Guy, all piled TransportationWednesday, cost May and 17, show “Thoroughly is $47/$50. Lunch Modern on your Millie” own at into three cars and headed down to New Goodspeed. - Haven to experience, not Jordan’s Furni-

In 1922 New York, all the modern girls are sport the back of Jordan’s Furniture. We had a ingplan bobbed to marry hair rich and – untilheightened she falls hemlines! for a penniless Newcomer charmer. Millie Her is ture,wonderful but IT cross-section Adventure Ropeof youth Course group in no exception, jumping headlong into a makeover and a dizzy members in 5th through 8th grade in at- runaway heiress, a nefarious landlady and more. A mix of mad- tendance. jazz-kissedcap mistaken adventures identity, high-spiritedare crowded showwith atunes flurry and of flappers,tap-happy a The ropes course was pretty scary- dance that has more kick than bootleg gin in the Tony Award- looking from below. As it turns out, the would have a movie day at one of their houses kids all said it was pretty scary being up there winningAnd more Best Musical. shows are Transportation being planned cost forand summer show is $63/$66. and fall just continued on up. Except for a couple of kids (whichthem ice we skating. did last The year rest at ofThe the McCaffrey’s year is still beand- 2017.Lunch on your own at Parthenon Diner prior to the show. as well, however they braved the first level and hading discussed a blast) and but thenthese in Jr March, Youth IGroup would mem take- Stuff you need to know about our trips bers are very bonded and love being together. whoall the chose way up not or, to at goleast, up to past the levelnext to two last (and level. I They did say, however, they want more kids to reservation. These deposits MUST go through Beth. Just writing don’t blame them), the majority of the kids went Our ticket policy requires that a $25 deposit accompany your child in 5th through 8h grade, please feel free to make sure your phone number is provided so we can call you Itchoreographed was very impressive. to state Add of the to thatart lights, Jordan’s sounds very joincontact and me become at [email protected] active members. If you havem for a downwith a your pickup name time will for no the longer event. be sufficient or accepted. Please ownand music water that show played with throughoutover 1000 water the day. nozzles They more information. Also, if you are a senior and you not attend the Kosher Hot - named. and Grisha Nersesyan for providing transpor- ing trips, etc., please call us with your e-mail address and we will callGetting it their pictures “Liquid wasn’t Fireworks.” so easy, Appropriately due to the tationThank to andyou fromto Thea the Johnson, ropes course. Deborah A specialLinder Luncheskeep you and informed. would like to be notified via e-mail of any upcom lighting which continuously, but pleasantly, changed colors and also due to how high up the last minute when one of the parents took they went. Ultimately, we got a good picture at thankill and youbest towishes Deb to Linder that parent who jumped for a speedy in at Payment in full is required three (3) weeks prior to the event. the end as everyonel sat around eating their ice recovery. Without the help of our parents and You will be notified that your final payment is due, either by cream, telling me stories of their courageous grandparents, these youth group events would mail or a phone call. If there is no response, then your ticket journey “up” and bonding together as a group. willwe have be forfeit. a wait If list at wethe will last be moment happy youto make are unablea call. Because to attend we a The music and lighting changed throughout the performance,have already paidthe responsibility for your ticket for we your are ticketunable rests to refund with you. your If - be almost impossible to put together. I cannot thank you all enough!! enforced. day and when I asked them if this was a “keep Every gift makes a difference. Policymoney orchange put it toward another show. This policy will be firmly er”Since in terms our ofYoung events Emissaries for next year, will Ibe received away in a Get involved. Donate. Volunteer. unanimousFebruary and and don’t enthusiastic, want us to “YES!” do anything “too It’s what being Jewish feels like. is an outing in which you are interested, make sure you get to go A trip MUST have at least 4 persons per car to happen. If there fun” without them, the kids and I decided we THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 5

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& pasta & ice cream, yum, yum!!! AND MID-WINTER, BLAH-BUSTING, FOOD-FILLED FUN-DRAISER By Yoav Zitun, Ynet News busIt’s that nighttime had rolled in downhill the Binyamin from the region. nearby A road Palestinian leading familyto the fromWest theBank village settlement of Al-Lubban of Ma’ale ash-Sharqiya Levona. Without notices a an moment upturned to lose, the family heads out while still in their pajamas, and un- der the pouring rain assist those hurt in the accident, where two people had lost their lives.

Capt. Sivan Raviv, a medical officer in the Binyamin Division, toldlives. Ynet “They that didn’t the familyhesitate was or thestop first to weigh to call things emergency out. They services saw In addition to the prize we always award latethat Fridayhuman night, lives Januarywere on 24, the and line. that When their we quick arrived thinking at the saved site for best chili, we’ll have a few great raffle we saw the family members already trying to extract the injured prizes for our intrepid attendees, so come on down!! At that very moment, the region’s complex reality was under- partiesscored whenand offer a few them kilometers treatment.” away from the accident infantry Adults $10.00 terrorist near the Palestinian village of Aboud, where two shoot- Children (10 & under) $ 7.00 Maximum Family Charge $35.00 soldiersing attacks from had the taken Kfir placeBrigade with were a 24-hour in hot pursuit period. ofWhen an armed word of the accident reached them, the soldiers divided into two E-mail offi[email protected] or call 860-423-3743 to register! You can enter your favorite pot-o-chili recipe, other to go tend to those hurt in the accident. Once arriving on or just come and simply nosh! groups—onethe scene, they to worked continue together the chase with after members the terrorist, of the Palestin- and the 345 Jackson Street, Willimantic ian family to help rescue the injured parties. SNOW DATE FEBRUARY 26 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 7 Young Emissary Guy Carmi Connecting two communities spent the morning of Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Religious School of Ahavath Achim in Colchester. He explained the “Living Bridges” program to the students, a pro- gram of the Southern New Eng- land Consortium’s Partnership 2-Gether between Southern New England and the Afula-Gilboa Re-

gionfor 10 of daysIsrael. earlier this week for someOur family emissaries time and flew to to present Israel the cards to youth in area schools and youth groups. To help the Ahavath Achim kids get in the mood for their project, Rabbi Ken Alter helped to tack up

Are Trump/Netanyahu ona string same of Israeli flags. page on Iran? By Jeffrey Heller and Matt breach of the nuclear deal but “violates the spirit of that.” Trump Spetalnick, Forward responded by slapping fresh sanctions on individuals and enti- - the renewal of sanctions against Iran in this context and in other contexts.on Monday, Iranian Netanyahu aggression said “responsible”must not go unanswered.” nations should follow BenjaminSeizing Netanyahu on an Iranian and misnew ties,A someU.N. Security of them Council linked resolution to Iran’s elite underpinning Revolutionary the nuclear Guards In London for talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May sile test, Israeli Prime Minister (IRGC). nearing common ground on able to carry nuclear warheads, but imposes no obligation. Trump’s imposition of new sanctions as Iran remained a deadly- Presidenta tougher DonaldU.S. policy Trump towards are pact urges Iran to refrain from testing missiles designed to be menacerael and toBritain, Israel inand “setting “threatens clear the boundaries” world.” for Tehran. don’t appreciate how ‘kind’ President Obama was to them. Not NetanyahuBut he stopped also shortsaid Washington of any call to should cancel lead the the nuclear way, withaccord. Is face-to-face talks at the White However, Trump tweeted, “Iran is playing with fire” and “they - TehranHouse. ahead of their first But people familiar with me!”activity.” Trump’s Netanyahu national “appreciated” security adviser,the comments. Michael Flynn, said Israelithe other officials big power privately signatories acknowledged - Britain, that France, he would Germany, not advo Rus- the Trump administration’s WashingtonTehran bristled, was putting warning Tehran that on“roaring notice missiles” over its “destabilizing would fall on catesia and ripping China up - since a deal Trump’s that has election been emphatically victory. reaffirmed by thinking say that its evolving Russia said on Monday it disagreed with Trump’s assessment strategy is likely to be aimed would never initiate a war. - Meetingits enemies Of if Minds its security Over isMissile threatened. Test It also said its military 2015 nuclear deal with six Beyond the rhetoric, the missile test gave the new Republican of Iran as “the number one terrorist state” and a Russian dip- notworld at “dismantling”powers - as presidential Iran’s July lomatty Foreign said Ministerany move Sergei to rework Ryabkov the said. nuclear pact would inflame candidate Trump sometimes Middle East tensions. “Don’t try to fix what is not broken,” Depu advocated - but tightening its presidentBarack Obama and the - an conservative early chance Israeli to show leader they - who are onhad the an sameoften enforcement and pressuring acrimonious relationship with Trump’s Democratic predecessor - Netanyahu wrote on Facebook last week: “At my upcoming gotiating key provisions. page in seeking to restrain Iranian military ambitions. theOptions, Islamic Republicthey say, intowould rene in- meeting with President Trump in Washington, I intend to raise compliance by the U.N. nucle- clude wider scrutiny of Iran’s arand watchdog removing (IAEA), “sunset” including terms access to Iranian military sites,- nian nuclear activity to start thatexpiring allow in some 10 yearscurbs andon Ira lift other limits after 15 years. pointIn ato shift him being of position on board for Netanyahu,with the emerging all signs U.S. in Israel plan. Two years ago, he infuriated the Obama White House by Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners addressing the U.S. Congress to rally hawkish opposition - demned as a “historic mistake” tothat a buddingshould be Iran torn pact up. he con As Trump and Netanyahu prepare for their Feb. 15 meet- ballistic missile test last week. Come in! We’d like to meet you! ing,The focus White has shifted House saidto Iran’s the missile launch was not a direct 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY 8 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

New historic ‘mikveh’At the same time festivities andpath events departed into Jerusalem this area from the Temple Mount in the north. Thus the Ophel constituted an area of transition between the secular and the sacred and the sacred and the secular, the pinnacle of a personal, religious and na- tional journey that took place three times a year at Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.

buildingsVisitors and to installations, the new ‘miqwe’ and will path be will accompanied walk over bridgesby archaeological, and stairs that historical float in and between halakhic the explanaruins of-

characteristics of ritual baths and their role in Jewish tions.society In of this the way Second they Templewill be ableperiod to learnin general, about andthe in this area, of the pilgrims route in particular. The

and gathering areas. routeFor is hundreds flanked by of shade years stations,after the observation destruction pointsof the objects. On the way the visitor learns about the re- Second Temple Jews were forbidden from residing in ligious laws concerning the mikveh, its operation Jerusalem, and the city’s non-Jewish inhabitants uti- and the water cisterns. The second part of the path is the ‘ascent’ where the visitors go up alongside sights and explanations, By Edgar Asher, Ashernet lized the abandoned baths for their own purposes as on an experential route, the pinnacle of which is the A new path running between two thousand waterdescends cisterns, south storage alongside spaces, the southern quarries Ottoman etc. wall exciting vista of the monumental Hulda stairs and year old ritual baths that were used by pilgrims outsideThe first the partTemple of the Mount, new pathas if onis the a time ‘descent’ line, to - one ar- the double gate on the southern wall of the Temple visiting the Temple Mount is to be inaugurated at - including an exhibit of stone vessels and an expla- cal Park, in the ‘Walls Around Jerusalem National eas that provide an in-depth illustration of the finds, Mount. A Jew who arrived at this point in antiquity thePark’. Ophel The site‘mikveh’ in the path, Davidson which Center is experiential, Archaeologi cir- would enter the sacred compound and fulfill the cular and modular, was constructed and conserved nation about the purification of vessels, clothes and mitzvah of “aliya laregel” (pilgrimage). The path has been highlighted and in that way it incan recent be better years understood by the Israel within Antiquities the historical Authority. and Newly constructed Eilat Airport set to open archaeological complexity of the Ophel site, which By Edgar Asher, Ashernet Ever since 1949 Eilat Airport has been an impor- the Crusader period. tant link between the resort city of Eilat on the Red wasThe continuously accepted interpretation inhabited from of the the Biblical Iron Age word to - - Seaport and has thenot busykept pacecentral with part the of demands Israel. Despite of modern the ‘ophel’tion of the(derived city where from thea king root resided of the Hebrewor an admin verb- growthtourism. of Eilat as Israel’s premier sea resort, the air ‘lehaʽapil’istrative center meaning was to situated, ascend) which is an waselevated probably por The airport is a small airport, thus large modern aircraft are unable to land there. Larger aircraft have was from the south: pilgrims ascended – both to land at Ovda Airport, sixty kilometers north of bothphysically high and and concealed. spiritually In – fromJerusalem, the Siloam the ascent Pool Eilat. Ovda is a military facility that temporarily al- lows larger civilian aircraft to land there. From Ovda ritual baths, and from there to the Temple Mount. tourists take either public transport or taxis to Eilat. by way of the City of the David to the Ophel and its The present day Eilat Airport is also situated in the center of the city. As the city grew the airport ef- fectively cut the city into two halves. On top of that Part of Eilat Airport looking west from the Eilat La- problem the residents had to endure the noise of air- goon. In the center is an Arkia Airline plane. - light hours. craftNow, landing after someand taking sixty-eight off duringyears the most airport of the is dueday to close later this year when the newly constructed Ramon Airport is due to open some twenty kilome- ters north of Eilat. The land that the present airport currently occupies will be used to build a new city center consisting of hotels, shops and a residential

the two sides of the city. At its heart will also be a new area.rail terminal, This multimillion which will dollar be connected plan will toin aeffect new raillink network that will link Eilat to the commercial center

Eilat commercial port to the Mediterranean port of ofAshdod. Israel. Thus The railEilat network will be anwill important also connect link betweenthe busy the Far East and Europe for the transport of goods. © ASHERNET An Arkia Airline plane just touching down at Eilat Airport. THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 9

AmonaBy Edgar Asher, Ashernet evacuationoutpost near to Amona, The forced evacuation of the settlement of Amo- away from the disputed na, approximately twenty kilometers north of Je- outpost. rusalem, was begun on the morning of February 1. The High Court agreed to allow a short was designated as being illegal and the Jewish set- delay to the implemen- Following a 2006 High Court ruling the settlement tation of their order determined that the settlement had been estab- until the outpost was tlerslished were in 1995 ordered on to private evacuate Palestinian the area. land It had and, been it ready. However, the was further alleged in court, that the settlers had residents said that no in their possession forged documents. These facts work had been done on were strenuously denied by the settlers. the promised new out- Following the High Court order, of the forty-two post, so they refused families, who had established themselves in Amo- to move, claiming that na, eighteen families reluctantly agreed to move they had nowhere else to go to. ested in listening to him. The police had been as to the established settlement of Shilo, while the The High Court ruling expired, most of the settlers patient as possible, but in the end it was clear that remaining families were to be resettled to another had not moved and so the police moved in to remove the activists were not going to leave without a con- the settlers. Following the deployment of hundreds of frontation. Eventually at around mid-day the secu- security personnel, the forced evacuation of Amona rity forces forced an entry into the synagogue and

from home to home to remove, with the minimum of a short time, the synagogue was cleared of all the began. In very cold weather the security forces went startedactivists drenching and the police the activists then removed with fire to safetyhoses. allIn Various projectiles, including glass bottles, oil and the Torah scrolls and prayer books. requiredbleach were force, thrown the outpost’s at the police. residents. By nightfall half of - - curity forces to allow for the safe evacuation of the - lastDespite Amona all residents the best and efforts their ofsupporters, the police aand total se lentthe residentsacts. of Amona had been removed. In addi tion,On fifteen the second people day were of arrested the forced for evacuation,committing sevvio- day evacuation process. of sixtyThe governmentpolice officers has were on the wounded whole inbeen the silent two- of the activists from the settlement’s synagogue, met about the confrontation, which started after the enteenwith a barragepolice officers of stones, attempting bleach, paintto remove and woodenthe last High Court of Justice ordered the settlement to be planks. Rabbi Yair Frank, the rabbi of Amona, ar- disbanded. However, the government has pledged rived on the scene to add his weight and authority to establish another new settlement on the West to avert the clash, but the protestors were not inter- Bank to replace Amona. ©ASHERNET

JulianBy Gabe Friedman, Edelman’s JTA Jewiest moments;self online. and As an aside, the it’s worth catch noting that his brand logo JE11, a combination of his initials and jersey number, looks almost like the word “Jew” in almostIs it startingtrue: The to team feel like has themade New seven England appearances Patriots winin the the big Super game Bowl since every 2000. year? That’s because it’s shopped image of himself catching a piece of mat- the right light. In April 2015, he posted a photo-

One of the Patriots’ most valuable players — and Whenzah as ahe friendly kicked Passover off El Al’s greeting. Boston-Tel Aviv quarterbackcalled the best Tom active Brady’s Jewish favorite player in wide the NFL. receiver flight route targetWith — Edelman is Julian Edelman, playing a 30, starring who could role, safely the Pats be Edelman and his sister Nicole were among the - mountedUntil recently,an amazing there comeback was some to beat debate the Atlanta over firstthe summer passengers of 2015. to try the new direct flight to Is Falcons 34-28 in Super Bowl LI. - worth anything because his team went on to win in rael from Boston’s Logan International Airport in tained that he was raised Christian, despite having grabsovertime. he’s ever seen — and Edelman said it was only whethera Jewish Edelmanfather. But was since Jewish identifying — the Patriots himself main as a His well-documented first trip to Israel member of the tribe during a 2013 interview on the NFL Network, Edelman has shown his Jewish pride The time he wore an Israel pin representatives of the Combined Jewish Philan- - thropiesAfter Edelmanof Greater touched Boston downand a groupin Israel of Boston-— with a number of times. ber 2014, Edelman was spotted sitting on the team - In a game against the Denver Broncos in Novem- lous catch. Here are five of those moments, plus one fabu area young adults — he made the most of his first- benchthen-ambassador wearing a pin to theon hisUnited hat Nations,with the RonU.S. Prosor,and Is visit,tional doing football everything team. He from captured praying his with journey tefillin in to a That catch! raelibefore flags. the game.It was reportedly given to him by Israel’s tossingproduced the video. pigskin with members of Israel’s na Edelman made an incredible tumbling circus catch to tie the Super Bowl in the last minute of His funny matzah ‘ball’ tweet regulation time. Edelman is one of the savviest pro athletes when time,“Exploring really getting my heritage a sense isof somethingits history Iand started cul- We’re not sure exactly what is Jewish about the it comes to social media. With the help of the Boston- in the past few years and seeing Israel for the first 28-yard reception, but it’s certainly the highlight of based company Superdigital, he has branded himself said in a news release. this Jewish athelete’s career. as an amiable goof by posting comedic videos of him- ture, I now truly understand why it’s so special,” he Quarterback Tom Brady called it one of the best 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 Israel’s new Palestinian land grab law; why it matters Israel’s parliament voted on a bill that expropriates private - indeed, Obama aides have held the law at least Palestinian land in the West Bank. What does the new law ians, with the approval of the Knesset’s Consti- partially responsible for its UN Security Coun- change, who is affected and why is it such a big deal? wheretution, Law property and Justice may be Committee. seized from Palestin Are the Palestinian landowners who have wrong foot with the Trump administration. By Allison Kaplan Sommer, Haaretz settlers living on their land compensated? cil Theabstention) law has and been its fear pushed of getting hard byoff Educa on the- What exactly does the new law change? And if so, how? tion Minister Naftali Bennett. When Bennett Under the new law, Palestinian landowners get a choice: if possible, they are given an alter- - The law allows Israel to expropriate private Palestinian land - firstister introduced Avigdor Lieberman it, Netanyahu told Bennettcalled his that haste he ineven the though West Bankit does where not grant Israeli them settlements ownership or of outposts the land havethey nual usage payment of 125 percent of the land’s “childishwas “endangering and irresponsible” the future andof the Defense settlement Min been built. It allows Jewish settlers to remain in their homes, natevalue plot as determined of land. If not, by anthey assessment will be paid commit an an- enterprise on an electoral whim.” land or take possession of it “until there is a diplomatic resolu- tee for renewable periods of 20 years. Unless, So why was it revived and why the last- livetion on.of the It deniesstatus ofthe the Palestinian territories.” owners the right to claim the in an optimistic scenario, a peace deal happens minute late-night vote on January 30? Wait ­-- back up -- what is the name of the law? Netanyahu was told by the Trump adminis- their land. thatWhy involves does removingall of this Israeli sound settlements really familiar? from his scheduled meeting with the president on confusingGood question. translation Part options of the confusion -- most commonly, surrounding it is the translated bill is its Hasn’t the government been fighting over trationFebruary not 15. to He’d take usedany significant this to make moves the case before for name. In Hebrew, it has been given a misleading moniker with this for a long time? delaying the Monday vote at a meeting with co- Technically, it is meant to “regulate settlement in Judea and The bill passed its initial legislative hurdles in alition party leaders a day earlier. But Bennett asSamaria the “Regularization and allow its Law.” continued establishment and develop- - and Shaked, under tremendous pressure from ment.” A more straightforward name would, in fact, be “Expro- ly deferred and postponed for various reasons. their base to forge ahead with it after Amona - NovemberThe primary and reason December, has beenbut was Prime subsequent Minister was dismantled, refused any more delays. vately owned Palestinian land retroactively. The law’s opponents Benjamin Netanyahu’s concerns over the late- priationwould probably Bill,” since prefer it legalizes to put things government even more expropriation bluntly and of call pri it LAND GRAB CONT. ON PG 13 doesn’t belong to them. term moves of the Obama administration (and theWhy “Theft is Law”it such -- a a law big that deal? legalizes Isn’t thesettlers West living Bank on occupied land that 2017 Jewish Leader Annual Appeal anyway? Your contribution to the Jewish Leader’s Annual Appeal enables us to provide the news that impacts you as a Jew!

- Asterisk * = CHOOSE ONE: SUSTAINING OR ANNUAL SUPPORT REQUIRED dor,The who law called crosses the alaw line “evil Israel and has dangerous.” never violated He points before, out even that INFORMATION SUSTAINING SUPPORT – Best Way to Show Your Support according to right-wingers like former Likud minister Dan Meri- *Select Gift Amount: ship in the West Bank because “the Arabs of Judea and Samaria Israel’sdid not Parliamentvote for the never Knesset, regulated and it Palestinianhas no authority property to legislate owner ___ Nickel $5/month ___Bronze $6/month ___ Silver $10/month ___ Gold $20/month ___ Platinum $35/month ___ Other $____ law.” for them. These are basic principles of democracy and Israeli *Select Gift Duration: ___ 12 months ___ 24 months ___ 36 months ANNUAL SUPPORT – Calendar Year 2017 | Check Enclosed |*Select Gift Amount: If Israel is to be fully sovereign in the West Bank, he contends, itregulate would land have in to the allow West the Bank Palestinians is limited only there to citizenshipdoing so for and se- ___ $36 (Basic) ___ $60 (Nickel) ___ $72 (Bronze) ___ $120 (Silver) ___ $240 (Gold) grant the right to vote. Until then, he says, Israel’s authority to ___$420 (Platinum) Other $_____ Does Israel’s attorney general agree? curityYes. purposes Attorney --General under bothAvichai Israeli Mandelblit and international has declared law. that if Make checks payable to Jewish Leader or provide your credit card info below. the law is challenged in court, he won’t defend it against argu- BILLING INFORMATION: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ments that it violates the Fourth Geneva Convention. *Name as it appears on your Credit Card: ______- *Billing Address (if different than above) Street: ______This hasn’t deterred Israel’s far-right Justice Minister Ayelet *City______*State______*Zip______Shaked,becomes a necessary, senior member a private of attorneythe party will Habayit represent Hayehudi the govern (Jew- ishment Home), in a court the battledriving that force most behind legal expertsthe law. expect She says to end that in if an it *Email Address: ______invalidation of the law. In order to reach you if we have a question.

How many settlements will the law affect? *Member Phone Number: ______According to Peace Now, the law will allow for the retroactive In order to reach you if we have a question. so far. PAYMENT INFORMATION: legalization of land in more than 50 outposts and settlements *Debit/Credit Card Information: ____VISA ___ MasterCard homes built on land claimed by Palestinian owners. Under the In 16 of them, demolition orders have already issued against *Card Number: ______a year pending proceedings to determine whether the state may new law, any action to implement these orders will be frozen for *Exp. Date ______(mm/yyyy) *Security Number on back ______(3 DIGITS) This includes properties in the settlements of Ofra, Eli, Netiv seize the land. OR I/We authorize the Jewish Leader to deduct the amount of *$______per month from my/our CHECKING ACCOUNT. Ha’avot, Kokhav Hashahar, Mitzpe Kramim, Alon Moreh, Ma’aleh Mikhmash,The law Shaveicame too Shomron, late to saveKedumim, the illegal Psagot, outpost Beit El,of Amona,Yitzhar, *Name on bank account ______Harwhich Bracha, was evacuated Modi’in Illit, last Nokdim week. and Kokhav Yaakov. What do you mean by “so far”? Would the law, if passed *Bank Name ______and upheld, allow settlement on private Palestinian land in *Routing No. ______*Account No. ______the future? Potentially, yes. The measure would empower the justice min- Questions: 860-442-7395 / [email protected] ister to add more settlements and outposts to the list of areas THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 11 forward for the betterment of all. The common ground that Possibility will move Americans in the Flipping By Tammy Stoner Pinkerton direction of change is insur- ing that we hold onto our basic Properties values of life, liberty, and the Ch-Ch-Cha-Change pursuit of happiness. By Geoff Hausmann, special to the Leader The world is constantly changing. From the moment we are learns something about the - processI am of hoping change. our president I watch HGTV and so now I am an expert on- flippingping is easy. properties. I am ready to be a million standing is subject to fall, and running is not easy at all. born, we are learning to stand first, then walk, then run, and Tammy Stoner Pinkerton is aire!Some All thosepeople TV will shows buy makehomes it tolook renovate like flip them and then re- as we age, it’s as if we go back again, walking is more difficult, a social worker who coaches changes, too. At the same time, we resist change. We like it all to individuals and families in the you are able to do the work yourself. People purchase run-down be the same. Change. It happens to all of us. We change, and our world development of special events sellproperties the property. in as-is Thiscondition is referred and are to notas flipping. always aware This isof ideal all the if designed to touch, move and saying to the provider, please make “them” change, if only they inspire. She creatively writes, with the town to verify that there are no building code violations would change, my life would work better. And the provider wants Counselors are well accustomed to people sitting in offices, researches, and organizes in- issueson the theproperty. home has to offer. It is recommended that you check to reply,” but they aren’t here, you are.” formation into personalized let- People will look for foreclosures, short sales, go to auctions We love the word change until we make one, then we stutter ters, dramatic skits, and unique entertainment for birthdays you check out the neighborhood as you do not want to own the we could wave a magic wand, and suddenly achieve the desired and family reunions. She can be orbest just looking have property.a great Realtor Actually, to youfind wantthe properties. to own the worstMake looksure- our way through it. “You think I need to ch-ch-cha change. If only reached at uniqueidea@aol. ing one and make it into something you want to live in yourself. com or by phone at 770 639- When picking a property, make sure you call the local police de- result.No matter We really how don’t upset want we are, to door howanything uncomfortable, different. weWe stutwant- 7719. others to do things different. - impacting every human being. While change is inevitable, and Israel to accept partment to find out the crime rate. constant, we really like it all to stay the way we know it. Then it’s ter through the transformation. It is one of the universal truths If you are purchasing a run-down property, you need to as- predictable, our world orderly. We know what we know, and we Syrian children sume you have problems. Is the furnace working? Are there don’t know what we don’t know, and we don’t know how change busted pipes? What is the condition of the roof? Do the win is going to go. Any kind of transformation upsets our balance. We By JersulamPost.Com Staff dows open or are they even there? How many layers are on the get used to things the way they are. kitchen floor, and are there hard wood floors? Some of the things The process of change is very similar to an elastic band. We that cannot be checked is the well (the electricity may not be on can stretch it, but there is a natural resistance, and when ex- someIsrael 100 has children agreed, orphaned for the firstin Syria’s time, bloody to grant civil asylum war, The to at the property) and the septic system. Financing run-down properties is very difficult. The investor to attach to what we know, versus what we don’t know. Stretch willyou arebe requiredusing. Some to put investors down at purchase least 10% the and property it can forgo upcash, to the band without having something to attach around, and it will January 23. panded, unless it grasps onto something, it pulls back. It is easier 35%renovate depending the property on the and condition then they of thewant property to get a and mortgage the bank on snap back. Jerusalem Post confirmed on recently approved the hu- pegs in round holes. They buck the system, in attempts to make manitarianInterior Minister plan under Arye which Deri the property. The problem is that banks require the investor to the world a better place. They are the founders of new ideas, Some people are change agents. They are like putting square own the property for at least 6 months prior to doing a cash-out- new products, new tools that move us forward. And they take refugees according to a report refinance.sible obstacles: - Israel would absorb the child- istry. Investors1. need to know their numbers and answer some pos ing things that help us transform. And after the change has hap- 2. Have you talked to your accountant to determine any ad- pened, they are appreciated. The process makes people wonder confirmedThe youngsters by the Interior have yet Min to tremendous abuse in the process. Ridiculed, ostracized for do How much is it going to cost to renovate the property? why anyone would initiate it. said to entail an initial three- 3. entermonth Israel, accommodation but the plans of theare 4. ditional taxes you may need to pay? Did you factor the cost of getting permits? The next time you are trying to change, recognize that change following stage, the orphans Did you include carrying costs of the property for 6 happens best when we have something to change towards. If we 5. months? Remember property insurance is much higher areAs floundering we embark without on this clearnew journeygoals as with to what a president we are trying to childrenwill be integrated in dormitories. into Educa In the- tion Ministry institutions and on properties that require renovation or are vacant. achieve, we will revert back to our comfort zone. Doand you others need may to redesignonly have the 1 bathroom. property to make it a more not always easy to move as fast as what we say we want, and if also possibly taken in by foster and adoptive families. desirable? Some properties have a bunch of small rooms- createwe try, change, the resistance and a public will be clamoring huge along for the it, recognizeway. There that needs it’s - to be a clear path leading us to where we want to go. We need The children will be When purchasing a “flipped” property, make sure you do in agreement that the change we seek really is going to move us - rary residency status, Channel spections.properties Someis seasoning. people will Seasoning just do a is quick a mortgage paint job term and thattry sell de- brought10 reported. to Israel That with status tempo will ingtermines the property the length for aof big time profit. one mustThe other own thething property about “flipped” prior to selling it. When a buyer is purchasing the property using a FHA loan, the investor must own the property for 91 days prior to allow them to receive Israeli writing the contract. The investor has to be prepared to pay for a identificationthem for national cards, passports. however second bank appraisal and show all receipts for the renovation. ON THE BAY it will not immediately qualify - - vided you know your numbers and are working with a good real Itrael was would not initially be able clear to applyif the In conclusion, you can make money flipping properties pro FOR ALL YOUR Syrianfor travel children documents residing in lieu in Isof Do you have a questions about real estate? Advice/re- passports. estate agent. If you do it right, you could be the next HGTV star! REAL ESTATE NEEDS Under the initiative, the [email protected] state plans to inform the Unit- sponses will be made by: Geoff Hausmann, RE/MAX on the Bay, ed Nations that after four years 860-443-4400, The finest in printing Direct: 860-443-4400 Cell: 860-625-5255 of residency in the country, the Email: [email protected] children will become eligible COPY CATS Website: www.CallTheHausmann.com for permanent residency sta- 442-8424 - Call Us For a Quote • Blog: CTHouseMan.com www/copycatsnl.com tus, authorizing their indefi nite legal stay in Israel. 12 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 Calling the Holocaust ‘sad’, dangerous On Holocaust Memorial Day, the White House Such a view has long been marginal, especially issued a statement that did not mention Jews in the west, but on January 27, it gained a new and hatred, targeting Roma, gay people and disabled or antisemitism – but this was no oversight powerful advocate: the Trump administration. To people,ror. Of course as well not.as socialists, The Nazis communists were broad and in manytheir by the new administration others. But any full account of that period begins issued a statement that did not mention Jews or with the recognition that Jews were singled out By Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian antisemitismmark Holocaust at all. Memorial Day, the White House for total eradication. Why would the Trump White As anyone who has seen Denial House be resistant to acknowledging that uncon- oversight by a new team that has not exactly im- , the new film pressedAt first, with many its competence.assumed it had But been at the an weekend, error; an There has long been a strain of thinking on the about the will2000 know, libel trial Holocaust brought denial by David can Irving take fartroversial right thatfact? says Jews and African-Americans against the historian Deborah Lipstadt,- the wording had been deliberate: “We are an in- have engaged in “special pleading” over the Holo- dence, there are those who say that six crediblyTrump spokeswoman inclusive group Hope and Hickswe took confirmed into account that caust and slavery for too long, and that it’s time to millionmany forms. Jews were In the not face murdered of all the by evithe - isted; or that Adolf Hitler had nothing to toall that of those position, who saying suffered,” that the she White said. House On Januaryre- push back. (Naturally, white supremacist groups doNazis; with or it. that There the gasis another chambers strand, never too; ex 29, Trump’s chief of staff, Reince Priebus, stuck onlywarmly on welcomed the wilder Trump’s shores Holocaust of the “alt-right”. statement.) But “sad” and obviously that included “all of the Jewish nowUntil thea few far-right months has ago, found such a thinkinghome in flourishedthe White targeted for extermination. Even though garded “everyone’s suffering in the Holocaust” as House, in the form of Breitbart publisher turned one denying that Jews were specifically senior presidential counsellor Steve Bannon. - people,people affected”rather than – targetedagain implying for annihilation. that Jews were But there is a simpler explanation, too. This, re- tionthe Nazis to the infamously Jewish problem”, referred this to theirform merelyOne point caught needs up into abe generalized stressed. The attack many on Jew all- member, is the administration that believes in “al- ofmass Holocaust killings denialof Jews seeks as “the to negate final solu that ish groups – including ones previously well-dis- ternative facts”, headed by a president who thinks core fact – to suggest that the second posed to Trump, such as the Republican Jewish nothing of denying the existence of visible, demon- world war saw lots of people get killed, Coalition – that have condemned the White House - do so not because they mistakenly, or arrogantly, ward Holocaust denial is fully in character. else; no more and no less. - strable evidence. That it should take a first step to and that Jews suffered just like everyone We’ll lose collegebelieve studentsJews were the only victims if of theIsrael Nazi hor becomes partisan Opinion By Seffi Kogen, JTA candidate and his is likely not to be a conventional means keeping the issue as nonpolitical as possi- - presidency. The animus that he inspired among ble, regardless of your own political preferences. rael relationship have insisted on strong - Second, college students bipartisanshipFor decades, rathersupporters than ofallying the U.S.-Is their - themselvesDemocrats wasas critics particularly of all causes acute President on college Trump cam — many of whom are cans. So even while a typical bit of pun- embraces.puses and may lead future Democrats to define more likely to see Israel as the Goliath towering Editorials • Opinions Letters ditrycause over with the the past Democrats few presidencies or Republi was asover particularly a Palestinian allergic David rather to Trump. than as The the concern, spunky to assert that Bill Clinton, or George W. liberal alliances to wither, and fail to nurture un- David facing down the giant Arab world — polled If Israel’s American friends allow their more- then, is not just that the next crop of Democrats keptBush, theiror Barack heads Obama and painstakinglywas “the most maintained pro-Israel thederstanding outs if and and when support the for pendulum Israel among swings long and generationelected won’t of assign American proper friends. value to Remember, the U.S.-Israel for strongpresident relationships in history,” onIsrael both advocates sides of thenevertheless aisle. time coalition partners, Israel may find itself on manyrelationship, campus but progressives, that Israel even could Obama lose an was entire too Now some are eagerly making the same grandi- Already, when asked by Pew whether they sympa- - Democrats reclaim Congress or the White House. port for Bernie Sanders. he will be the greatest friend Jerusalem has ever conservativeFinally, supporters — a sentiment of the U.S.-Israelthat motivated rela tionsup- had.ose claim While about we should President and doDonald welcome Trump friendship — that thize more with Israel or the Palestinians, only 33 from President Trump, and look forward to work- percent of Democrats say Israel (compared with STUDENTS CONT. ON PG 15 74 percent of Republicans). This should worry all relationship, there are dangers in this perception. loversNew of Israel, Yorkersas being a true pro-Israel deal advocate with anti-Semitism ing with him to strengthen the American-Israeli By Gregory Locke, Forward No sir, it’s not. Not tonight and not ever. Not as into a political football, savvy advocates both on long as stubborn New Yorkers have anything to say Loath to turn the crucial cause of U.S.-Israel ties- - about it. vertisementI got on theand subwayevery window. in Manhattan The train on was Saturday silent campus and off have traditionally resisted brand night,as everyone February stared 4, only at each to find other, a Swastika uncomfortable on every and ad ising increasingly one party common or the other to hear as insufficientlyRepublicans assert “pro- unsure what to do. Israel.” But partisans have taken a different path. It- of Sharpie. We need alcohol.” He found some tissues that they are the true keepers of the U.S.-Israel re- andOne got guyto work. got up and said, “Hand sanitizer gets rid lationship — a claim that can be heard from some reach into their bags and pockets looking for tissues Democratic activists, too. Disturbingly, some prom andI’ve Purell. never seen so many people simultaneously friendship.inent Democrats The result — particularly is that on the both young ends and of the populist — are rejecting the old orthodoxies of the was gone. is being hitched to Trump’s ascendant wagon. Within about two minutes, all the Nazi symbolism spectrum,This is a and mistake with forconflicting three reasons. intent, Israel’s star First, Donald Trump was not a conventional Nazi symbolism. On a public train. In New York- City.ger. In 2017. Photo courtesy of Gregory Locke “I guess this is Trump’s America,” said one passen THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 13

HADASSAH GRAPPLES WITH WOMEN’S MARCH CONT. FROM PAGE 3 America Sick Again” was the message. fighting for, what our armed forces are will- ing to die for, what this country was built for since the Women’s March with Advocacy State- and what our flag flies for: liberty and justice, ments.Indeed, On Hadassah January 24,has Hadassah’sresponded forcefully National for all. This is one of those sacred moments. To- Policy Statement. “As Jews we have a special un- day, around the country, we, the people, stand Boardderstanding passed of a thenew immigrant Refugees andexperience Immigration - es- together in protest, proclaiming our fidelity pecially refugees seeking safe haven from per- to love over hate, progress over regress, and ilous circumstances occurring in their native inclusion over exclusion. countries. Last week, President Trump signed Today, spiritual resistance is black, Latino three executive orders targeting refugees and and white folks fighting - together - the sys- immigrants. Write to Congress and the Admin- temic racism that is the legacy of slavery and istration to share your support for American Jim Crow, and working - together - to wel- diversity, multiculturalism and religious plural- come immigrants and refugees to our coun- ism.” We must speak out for refugees and im- try with dignity and compassion, for we, too, migrants. were strangers. It is Jews and Muslims, Chris- Seeing the threat to women’s reproductive tians, Catholics, Sikhs - people of all faiths and freedoms, Hadassah also advocated for mem- none - standing together to reject a Muslim bers to remember that last week marked the registry, to reject all forms of Islamophobia, 44th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Anti-Semitism, and any other discrimination Back Row: Judi Deglin, Sheila Horvitz, Karen Bloustine, Rabbi Ra- - against a religious minority. chel Safman, Marcie Littlefield, Carol Curland, Rabbi Kenneth Alter tive rights is just as relevant as ever with the Our children will one day ask us: where and seated: Lesly Ginsburg, Henny Simon ruling,restrictive but policieswarned that of the the new fight administration for reproduc were you when our country was thrust into and the Congress whose orders and legislation a lion’s den of demagoguery and division? We threaten women’s access to reproductive rights will say: I stood with love. I stood with hope. considered marching or protesting were moved to action and and health services. I stood with sisters and brothers of all reli- aswill Jews be participating and American in citizens.grass-roots People political who activityhave never in the before days One of the most moving and dynamic speech- gions and races and genders and sexualities ahead. es at the Women’s March on Washington was to insist that we will emerge from the dark- Older marchers like myself, who lived through the civil rights made by Rabbi Sharon Brous of Los Angeles. ness and bask in the brilliance of an America movement, the women’s rights movement and the Viet Nam War These excerpts from her speech below express that honors the infinite worth of all of God’s protests found resonance in one of the sign expressions at the everything we believe and why we marched and children. need to keep marching: Together, we will stand against the moral “Sometimes - maybe once in a generation bankruptcy that threatens our democracy. marchescivil rights, that voting said: rights,“I can’t workers’ believe that rights I still were have won to byprotest the slow this - a spirit of resistance is awakened at the in- Shabbat Shalom - may this holy day bring stuff.”but steady We marchthought of the American gains for history. women’s To think equality, that weequal now rights, are tersection of love, faith and holy outrage. In peace to all of us, and peace to our beloved faced with the possibility of those rights and values being rolled those moments, we are reminded what we’re country.” back and threatened is a shock to the American system and to people world-wide, and has awakened an energy and mandate CONT. FROM PAGE 5 for action. And Henny Simon who lived through the Holocaust ETERNAL YOUTH expressed her worst fears that even the America we love could the beads of sweat from my wrinkleless fore- sengers. warned us that we must be vigilant and proactive - in my hand. succumbBut as expressed to the dark by Rabbi impulses Safman that at brought the Klatch, Nazism, our main so sheim- head. “Thank God.” I thought I heard a chuckle I waited patiently and scanned the manifest- pulse was positive. She said that “Our discussion must been seen intarry the orange distance, juice but in I’mthe suremedicine it was cabinet my imagi and as a springboard for further action. Our orientation is forward- nationswallowed playing the twotricks pills on on me. the I counterfound a as glass if they of who“Well took Hello my arm Ms. withSchwartzkoff, the hand ofI’ll a beskeleton. accom looking.” We are all planning to participate in grass roots activi- might be my last meal. panyingShe must you have today,” been I said 90, to maybe the withered 95. She lady dis- ties to make our views known to our leaders, to force change carded her oxygen cannula and cast her oxygen in policies and personnel. At the Klatch, attendees wrote and tank aside. - *** - Unhappily things haven’t turned out exactly thing about a big strong boy like you,” she said stamped letters to the White House demanding that the Afford - “Well, I’ll be. Forthwright didn’t say any MENTIONable Care Act not be repealed, CONT. but FROM be improved. PAGE 2 “Do not make was picking out a ripe mango at the supermar- as I’d hoped. I suppose few fantasies do. Cas squeezingket. She stared the bicepup into of my my face offered with hungryarm like eyes she - sandrapreoccupied left me with for myan evenpoor younger choices. man.That’s I havewhy receivedpionships Eurobasket.com U19 in Thailand All-Austrian eight years AWBLago. Faris’ Defensive team won Player Gold of my work to keep me busy and I try not to get two pills and a glass of tarry orange juice. She theand Year her statsaward at in that 2016. event She were represented 9 games: USA 3.4ppg, at the 2.3rpg, World 1.0spg. Cham “Hey, you. Stop wasting time with your inces- anddrank smacked it down her hungrily, lips. That’s a few when drops I handed trickling her I’vesant started lollygagging,” writing a invoice this likejournal. thunder said. down over the hairy mole on her chin. “We’ve got new recruits.” Farisplayers has who played used previously to play for professionally this team include in Australia Kalana (Adelaide Greene, - forcing a smile. Lightning) and Hungary (UNIQA Sopron). (FYI, former UConn priately and sprung to attention for Forthwright “Tennis clinic at 8. Don’t be late,” I mumbled,- wasI hidcorrect my journal as always, and lowereda plane hadmy gaze just appropulled son. Better get a good night’s rest, handsome.” Ketia Swania, and Charde Houston; the Head Coach is Gilad Katz,- up to the gate and was now unloading its pas- Then“I’m she expecting blew me much a kiss. more than a tennis les who played for Jim Calhoun’s Huskies from1990-92.) Jer- ry SinceFischer Mark to work and I inare a goingbasketball on the game. Federation’s Solidarity Mis ISRAEL’S LAND GRAB CONT. FROM PAGE 10 sion to Israel next month, I thought maybe I could persuade Unable to stop the law any longer, all Netan- supporters whom Bennett clearly hopes to woo The Book of Es- yahu could do was “brief” Trump -- let him know away from him -- Netanyahu backtracked, de- therSince I will be away, perhaps you would like to write a guest it was coming, on the same day he had to hear nying he had tried to delay the vote. Federationcolumn or evenBook a Group book review!!that meets I have at Beth a copy El would of like to write from British Prime Minister Theresa May that up a byparagraph Barton waitingor two onfor each a reader. book (Maybethey discuss someone and sendfrom it the to the law would be “unhelpful” and would make me; we can print them separately or include them as part of this REMEMBER YOUR I need to be the schmear to your lox!!! -- presumably to save face with his right-wing SUBSCRIPTION things more difficult for Israel’s friends. And column. I need you... 14 THE JEWISH LEADER, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 MAYER ABRAMOWITZ, RABBI TO MIAMI’S CUBAN EXILES, DIES AT 97 By JTA Staff ing over and we were so unfamiliar with how to told the Miami Herald when he retired. opened the doors of his Miami Beach children. The faith community, as always, re- I never took a vacation, but it was probably God,” Abramowitz- synagogueRabbi Mayer to waves Abramowitz, of Cuban exiles who findally helpeda job, get so helpmany for Cuban the elderly, refugees. or feed And youngRabbi grandchildrenAbramowitz and is survived 22 great-grandchildren. by his wife Rachel, his children Dahl Thursday at his home in Miami Beach. emulate his kindness. A real mensch.” ia Oppenheimer, David Abramowitz and Reena Greenberg, 11 beginningHe was 97. in the early 1960s, died Abramowitz set the tone for others like him to ALBERT TANNENBAUM 13, 1919, and arrived in New York in 1928. He Mystic - Albert Tanenbaum, 100, of Academy Point and for- Temple Menorah, ministered to hun- earnedAbramowitz his bachelor’s was born degree in Jerusalemat Yeshiva Univeron Dec.- merly of Waterford, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at dredsAbramowitz, of young Jews longtime who arrivedleader inof sity and rabbinical ordination from the Jewish his residence. Obituaries the United States as part of Opera- Theological Seminary in 1944, according to - tion Pedro Pan, a mass exodus of over mer Nathalie Liebman. Mrs. Tanenbaum passed away on March 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors in the U.S. Army stationed in Europe, he served 8, 2009.He was born July 13, 1916, in Chicago, Ill. He married the for theSchlachtensee-Templhof, Herald. As a chaplain a and displaced first lieutenant persons Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, Cuban exiles continued to call camp in Berlin, where he met his future wife, New London is in charge of arrangements which are private. Temple Menorahfrom 1969 their to 1962.spiritual home over the Rachel, a Holocaust survivor. He was also ac- MORRIS KAPLAN of the Cuban Jewish community.” helped Holocaust survivors escape post-World Groton - Morris Kaplan, 91, died on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. years, earning Abramowitz the title “the father tive in the Bricha, the underground effort that Cuban exile community because he tried hard and his late wife, Kiki Kaplan, were avid bridge players and life “Rabbi Abramowitz was so well known in our War II Europe to Palestine. masters.He was a CPA and the CFO of a textile firm for 50 years. Morris - After the army, Abramowitz served as chief He leaves behind his son, Jay Kaplan and wife, Roseanne; his ald.to build “He wasbridges especially between helpful different in the groups,” tough early Rep. emigrationhe and Rachel officer moved for to Miami, the American where he Jewishwould yearsIleana when Ros-Lehtinen so many (R-Fla.) Cuban refugees told the Miami were com Her- Jointbecome Distribution rabbi at Temple Committee Menorah in Italy. and serveIn 1951 for 45 years, retiring at 2009 at age 90. daughter,and Toni Kaplan; Lois Panikoff and his and beloved husband, three Stephen; great-grandchildren. the other loves of his life were his grandchildren, Sherri Crowley, Jonathan Panikoff Remember to send in his lifelong interest in the beleaguered island your subscription nationAbramowitz and its people. credited an early trip to Cuba to ANNUAL APPEAL CONT. FROM PAGE 1 velope as soon as possible. Your financial support is crucial to our success as a paper “I don’t know who took me to Cuba because and as a community of Jewish readers. We hope the addition of a sustaining model works to serve all our needs this year and into the future.

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