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VOL. 8, NO. 19 MAY 8, 2009 | 14 IYAR 5769 www.thejewishstar.com CHATEAU LE CROCK THE REST OF THE STORY HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Is the wine worth the money? Homeless in Cedarhurst Kosher Bookworm Page 2 Page 4 Page 9

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don’t often ride the New York subways, Dist. 15 race but not long ago I found myself leaving a train deep beneath Brooklyn, at the BY MICHAEL ORBACH borough’s cavernous Atlantic Street sta- I As a rule of thumb, Lawrence school board elec- tion. And I was surprised to be greeted, amid all the usual squalor and bustle, by a tions are never pretty, at least not recently. They’re large and exquisite reproduction of “The not even homely. And following the announcement Starry Night,” Vincent Van Gogh’s eerie that the Number Six school will close, the election painting. I’m no art aficionado but the scheduled for May 19 will be no different, if a meet- famous rendering of a haloed moon and ing held last Tuesday in Inwood is any indicator. stars in a swirling blue firmament has The event dubbed a meet-the-candidate night always moved me. What in the world — or was initially scheduled for the Five Towns Commu- underworld — though, was a copy of the nity Center, but the community center canceled the painting doing on a subway station wall? meeting when it was discovered that only two can- Then, turning to find the track I need- didates, John Kinder and Barry Ringelheim, were ed, I found myself face to face with an invited. unmistakable Monet pond scene. Nearby, I “As a 501(c)(3) you can’t have partisan poli- noticed with increasing amusement, were tics,” said Peter Visconti, Associate Director of the cubist visions by Five Towns Community Center. “What [the event] Picasso, Warholian was supposed to be about, it wasn’t about.” soup cans and vari- From now on the community center would only ous other copies of hold meetings that the center itself sponsors, he paintings, drawings Photo courtesy Avi Lauer added. According to one of the rally organizers, the and photographs meeting was moved due to a “mix-up.” whose originals Rabbis, community leaders and local elected officials met with Nassau County District Attorney Two seats will be up for grabs, with Barry hang in museums. Kathleen Rice on Sunday, May 3 at the home of Aleeza and Avi Lauer of Woodmere. Rice reached out to Ringelheim of Atlantic Beach challenging incumbent Or, as I discov- the Jewish community as part of her bid for re-election in November. Lauer and Rice served together Uri Kaufman. Ringelheim is best known as the ered, a museum — as assistant district attorneys in Brooklyn during the early '90s. author of incendiary comments at school board ”As long as we New York’s Muse- are honestly um of Modern Art. See PARTISAN, Page 7 The posters were working toward part of an advertis- ing campaign to our goal, our lure subway riders efforts bring us to visit the origi- nals. Going out on Topp closer.“ Clever, I thought, and a nice touch for a famous- Leaving Woodmere for sunny Beverly Hills ly unrefined envi- BY YAFFI SPODEK ly’s impending relocation is emotional. members, learning with them, davening ronment. Then my “We are certainly moving with mixed with them and sharing their life cycle thoughts drifted. Rabbi Kalman Topp of the Young feelings,” he told The Jewish Star. “YIW events.” The reproductions before me were, at Israel of Woodmere will leave the com- is a wonderful community with many The new position at Beth Jacob “was a least to untrained eyes like mine, virtually munity this summer to become the phenomenal people. The shul is always great opportunity and one that we indistinguishable from the originals. I’m sure senior rabbi at California’s Beth Jacob pulsating with tefilah, talmud Torah couldn’t pass up,” Rabbi Topp said, the textures of the brushstrokes are evident Congregation of Beverly Hills. (Torah study), chesed, activism for the explaining his family's decision. “Posi- in the actual paintings, and they alone, after After eight years at YIW, during which State of Israel and the people of Israel. In tions are hard to come by, and with our all, were produced by the artists’ hands. But he moved up the ranks from assistant the time we’ve been here, we’ve created kids getting older, if we were going to great pains had been taken to present sub- rabbi to rabbi, working alongside Rabbi many strong relationships. There’s no make a move, we felt it needed to be way patrons with top-notch copies of the Rabbi Kalman Topp Hershel Billet, Rabbi Topp says his fami- question that I am going to miss all the See TOPP, Page 8 MOMA possessions. The results, had they been hanging on a museum wall, could probably have fooled most people. Yet the originals are, well, authentic, and priceless; and the copies mere copies, worth only their printing costs (and copy- Teaching yeshivas to save Noam Shalit shares right fees). People, too, I ruminated, can be real or ersatz. Some are just what they seem. Oth- money by going green message of hope ers, though, are, in effect, cheap copies, pre- tending to be what they project but lacking BY MAYER FERTIG opportunities where schools can save money” BY MALKA EISENBERG authenticity of character, the brushstrokes as well. of the soul. Saving money by going green was the The utility companies offer free audits to Noam Shalit, father of captive There are, for instance, genuine leaders topic of the second meeting between adminis- help schools find efficiencies and potential sav- Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, spoke at a dedicated to advancing the interests of those trators of Jewish schools in Nassau County and ings, Shapiro said. Also, three schools in the number of yeshiva high schools in the they lead, and shameful imitations, dema- Far Rockaway, and Yeshiva University's Nation- Five Towns and Far Rockaway will receive con- Five Towns and Brooklyn on Wednes- gogues donning mantles of power for their al School Affordability Team. Sixteen schools sulting grants from YU. Three schools have day, Yom Ha’atzmaut. Shalit made own personal gain. There are true scientists, attended the gathering at Yeshiva Ketana of already submitted applications, he said. time for the visits during a trip to the open to wonder and dedicated to discerning Long Island last week. Administrators heard The meeting on April 30 got high marks U.S. to meet with political leaders, natural truths; and there are counterfeit from the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), from Shalom Siegfried, Yeshiva Ketana's direc- government officials and members of ones, duly credentialed but without the National Grid and other presenters. tor of development. He said he has already fol- Jewish communities to raise aware- lowed up with LIPA about rebates and other ness and garner support for his son. See VIEW, Page 5 “A number of schools are doing new con- struction,” noted Eli Shapiro, regional coordina- money-saving ideas mentioned at the meeting. At HAFTR Shalit addressed a full tor for the school affordability program and a “The takeaway idea was that there are a auditorium of students in front of a Rabbi Shafran is director of public affairs Far Rockaway resident. “There are retrofitting for Agudath Israel of America. See YESHIVAS, Page 3 See SHALIT, Page 10 Noam Shalit

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Dear That’s Life, You weren’t the one with the problem at the “luxury item” store. It was ridiculous for them to do that to you, and then expect you to pay for delivery. Dear That’s Life, So don’t listen when people tell you that you were the wrong I was standing at the pack- one! History will be made at The Garden. aged fish case at Gourmet Glatt Here’s my story — one that Again. last week talking to a friend could only happen in the Five when we both distinctly heard Towns: music, and it seemed to be com- Whenever I get my nails ing from the fish itself. done, go out to dinner at Cho- Strangely, I was not sur- Sen, or even when speaking to prised since the store does have the custodians at school, I’m a sound and light show near the used to non-Jewish people say- produce — sounds of thunder, ing Jewish things like “Shabbat flashing lights and mist to keep Shalom” and even telling me the vegetables moist and fresh what time is candle lighting. go on intermittently. I also Last year at Cho-Sen Island, vaguely recalled stories of a Eunice, the hostess even talking fish, but as I leaned clos- reminded us, “Don’t forget to er, I pulled out a cell phone count sefira!” But this latest from beneath a package of experience was a shocker and salmon. Flipping it open and different from the rest. scrolling through the address My mother needed some book to find the owner, I dialed things from Costco so I decided the number listed under I would accompany her. It was “home.” The appreciative owner Chol Hamoed Pesach and all of asked me to leave it at the cus- my friends were away and I had tomer service desk. nothing better to do. We fin- A Five Towns fish story or a ished shopping, and on our way case of being in the right place out the friendly African-Ameri- at the right time? can security guard who checks the receipts checked ours and Wilson Chandler MALKA EISENBERG Woodmere exclaimed, “Have a good yon- tif!” This comment made my day. Not only do workers in Kosher restaurants and the nail Dear That’s Life, stores, and the custodians in our to benefit the My father, the king of trivia Jewish schools, learn some children of and useless knowledge, likes to Hebrew catch phrases, but even challenge my children with dif- the workers at Costco! After we MIGDAL HR ferent questions. Often, the packed the groceries into the Omri Casspi topic is American history, as it car I looked at my mother and The Magic of Caring was in this case. said, “Mom, that would only www.migdalohrusa.org Hoping to elicit the answer happen in the Five Towns!” ‘Abraham Lincoln,’ my dad asked my children, “Who freed ANONYMOUS the slaves?” But being the sharp (JUST KIDDING), yeshiva student he is, my son DAHLIA HONIGSFELD Sunday October 18, 2009 at 1PM Reuvi exclaimed, “Moshe did!” Woodsburgh BONNIE KUPCHIK West Hempstead

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BY MAYER FERTIG wryly. Enrollment in the preschool Torah Academy for Girls in is expected to be up by 25 per- Far Rockaway is constructing cent for the new school year, he three new classrooms that it said, “and that’s mostly because hopes to have ready for students of siblings.” in September. The project is a Very few families are new scaled down alternative to to the school altogether because major construction that the there just isn’t room in the cur- school planned then put on hold rent facility. There is a “desper- late last year when the effects of ate need” for more space, he the economic downturn became said, and even with three new clear. classrooms going up above “Thank G-d our mechanical existing office space, “we’ve engineer was running behind taken only those families that schedule so we don’t have a we can’t say no to,” because hole in the ground,” Executive their older children are already Director Shmuel Reisbaum said TAG students.

Photo courtesy Yeshiva University Harry Bloom, newly named director of planning and performance improvement for YU’s Institute for University-School Partnership. YESHIVAS GOING GREEN Continued from Page One grounds. We were going to have lawns and rooftop gardens,” Reis- lot of things that yeshivas can do baum said. to help themselves in these diffi- The meeting was held in a cult economic times,” he said. He building that Yeshiva Ketana just gave the YU team high marks for opened last September and, “professionalism” and a “proactive according to Siegfried, the LIPA approach.” official who was present noted “The meeting was good,” that care had been taken “in said Shmuel Reisbaum, executive terms of the right lighting, and director of TAG. He also followed LED exit signs, and [the school up on tips offered by the energy had] done our homework ... the companies and contacted a com- right things in terms of cost sav- pany that reviews utility bills for ings and ecological concerns.” possible additional savings. Participating schools includ- A downside is that “for a lot ed B'nos Bais Yaakov, Bnot Shu- of these [conservation ideas] you lamith, Brandeis Academy, have to be in a position to spend HAFTR, HALB, HANC, Mesivta money to save money. The prob- Ateres Yaakov, Mesivta of Bayswa- lem is the schools don't have ter, Sh'or Yoshuv, Talmud Torah money today. We’re all struggling Siach Yitzchok, Torah Academy to survive. For example, I can't for Girls, Yeshiva Darchei Torah, think about a $100,000 lighting Yeshiva of Far Rockaway, Yeshiva project just because they're going Gedolah of the Five Towns, Yeshi- to give me $50,000. You still have va Ketana of Long Island and to spend $100,000,” he explained. Yeshiva of South Shore. Reisbaum noted that TAG Shapiro praised all the has “been thinking along the schools that were at the meeting. green lines for quite some time “Sixteen schools from incred- already. Two to three years ago ibly diverse backgrounds working 352 Seventh Avenue, Suite 400 we went green in terms of our toward the common goal of New York, NY 10001 cleaning chemicals –– the floor school affordability is really (866) 632-2763 s [email protected] wax and cleaner we use.” remarkable,” he said. The school's construction The meeting is planned for In Israel: 057-761-4220 s [email protected] plans, now on hold [see article early summer. The topic will be above], also have a significant determined by the results of a sur- energy saving component. “We vey being sent to the school *Formerly “American Red Mogen Dovid for Palestine” and “American Red Magen David for Israel,” AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM is the biggest were going to have rooftop play- administrators. supporter of MDA in the world and its sole mission is supporting the lifesaving efforts of MDA in Israel and representing MagenDavid Adom in the US. 280288 4 The Jewish Star May 8, 2009 O PINION

MAYER FERTIG Publisher, Editor-in-Chief YAF F I S P ODE K Putting it in plain English Assistant Editor omeone who watched news cover- military historian and author considered the MALKA EISENBERG, MICHAEL ORBACH age of Israel's military action in Gaza Editorial authority on the military and diplomatic Reporters last year remarked on Israel's choice history of the Middle East, and is a senior MELISSA GURSKY, HELENE PARSONS of a non-native English speaker, a media. fellow at the Shalem Center, a research and AND RACHEL WEINBERG S relatively junior officer, to defend On the flip side, those who remember educational institute in Jerusalem. As a Account Executives Israel's war aims and actions to the West- the first Gulf War in 1990 recall how an reservist during the Gaza conflict he was a RABBI AVI BILLET, ALAN JAY GERBER, RABBI YAKOV ern world. The young woman was one of American-educated Israeli named Ben- military spokesman, just like the young offi- HOROWITZ, ADAM NEUSTADTER, LISA SCHIFFMAN, many detailed to the care and feeding of jamin Netanyahu shot to fame. In those cer described above. Some consider him BARUCH SPIER, RABBI AVI SHAFRAN, DAVID SEIDEMANN, the media and there was nothing remark- early days of cable news Netanyahu was a unsympathetic to Jewish communities in MIRIAM L. WALLACH, CHANANYA WEISSMAN ably wrong with her performance before regular on CNN, and on CBS, NBC and Yehuda and Shomron; others see him as the Contributors the cameras. On the contrary, she more or ABC, speaking to Americans and other greatest thing since sliced bread. Also in his ALYSON GOODMAN less held her own under questioning by Westerners in a language they could past: he also lost a sister-in-law to a suicide Editorial Designer reporters and anchors, some of whom understand: their own. Netanyahu was a bomber in Gaza. ■ were impressively uninformed about the natural on camera; he could have Oren's background and skills made him The Jewish Star is an independent community newspaper. All opinions expressed are solely those of The Jewish Star’s editorial staff or contributing writers. Middle East. Still, English was not her first anchored the news instead of commenting just the sort of spokesman Israel needed ■ language and she was not able to express on it. on TV during a war and, in our opinion, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 herself as ably as a spokeswoman must in Netanyahu is prime minister again and, just what Israel needs in Washington now. (516) 569-4000 E-mail: [email protected] again, he has appointed an American-born fax: (516) 569-4942 such a critical situation. But the real question is this: with so The Jewish Star is published weekly by the The Jewish Star LLC, 2 Endo This was hardly unique. One consul English speaker to be his ambassador to many American-born and educated immi- Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Postmaster send address changes to The general posted to New York in the '90s, a Washington. Dore Gold, a Connecticut grants, and so many English-speaking chil- Jewish Star, 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Subscription rates: $36 political appointee, spoke such terrible, native, held that post between 1997 and dren of immigrants, why does any Israeli for 1 year, $60 for 2 years, $72 for 3 years within Nassau County. All other sub- painful-to-follow English that one all-news 1999. This week it was announced that an who doesn't speak American English ever scriptions $54 per year. Newsstand price: $1 . Major Credit Cards accepted. radio station more or less stopped inviting American oleh (immigrant) named represent Israel in the American media? Not Copyright © 2009 The Jewish Star LLC. All rights reserved. him on the air except when absolutely nec- Michael Oren — born Michael Bornstein in everyone is a Benjamin Netanyahu but essary. Hardly an ideal choice of represen- upstate New York in 1955; raised in New there is no shortage of well-spoken Ameri- tative for a country often misunderstood, Jersey — will be the next ambassador. cans in Israel who would probably be only Letters criticized and sometimes vilified in the Oren was a paratrooper in the IDF, is a too happy to help. All Israel has to do is ask. any reason, do they personally Concerned avoid following majority rule of their own Vaad? If so, what is the Letters point of the Vaad being a unified about Vaad’s halachic institution for kashrus in machlokes, and if it wasn't Mitch single-handedly If all of us can join Mitch the Five Towns at all if it doesn't authorized by the whole Vaad Homeless in helped navigate the system and Krevat in fulfilling the mitzvah reputation bring unity and harmony? organization, the individual found a place for this man of caring for our fellow Jews the No level of self-scrutiny or needs to be fired or quit with Cedarhurst because he cared. Although the way he cared for this man, per- To the Editor: number of meaningful steps can dignity to restore the sullied future status of this individual is haps these difficult times will Last week you published a fix a Vaad Hakashrus that won't reputation of the Vaad To the Editor: uncertain due to his unwilling- become less bleak. even rely on its own hashgacha HaKashrus of the Five Towns I read Mitch Krevat's article ness to leave the Five Towns letter from Rabbi Billet and his WILLIAM E. RAPFOGEL letter was very telling in many or that of rabbinic colleagues. and Far Rockaway. "Still in Mitzrayim" (Guest Edi- area (Met Council has resi- Since the Streit's ban seems to When I hear jokes about the torial; May 1, 2009) with great dences available elsewhere), he Executive Director/CEO respects (Letters to the Editor; Metropolitan Council on Jewish have been rescinded and we Vaad of the Five Towns and interest. Mitch is modest about found shelter and respite for the May 1, 2009). I believe it inad- Poverty don't need to rekasher our Streit's from friends and family his involvement in assisting the Pesach holiday due to the vertently strikes at the core of www.metcouncil.org the present Vaad and Streit's homes, we need to know in New Jersey, California and homeless Cedarhurst man. He involvement of one caring problem. whether a single dissenter, a Florida, an apology or another e-mailed me on Motza'ei Shab- neighbor. He wrote, "I continue to minority view or a majority committee is just not sufficient bos before Pesach (I run the believe that Streit's of 2009 is no view of the Vaad caused this — to restore the Vaad's reliable Metropolitan Council on Jewish different from Streit's of 1979... and why they changed their reputation to the quality and Poverty) to inform me of the sit- Each (shul) has their rabbi to opinion? This has already cost level that it needs to be at. uation and see how I could FOR THE RECORD direct their choice of products for them their reputation, Streit's help. Met Council was able to unnecessary shipping fees, and ED STROH Passover." That implies that some raise funds to pay for his stay An article about the Lev Leytzan clown troop (When your nose is much money in lost sales by Cedarhurst rabbonim who are part of the throughout the holiday, and that red, it's Purim all year; March 6, 2009), incorrectly named one local stores for refusing delivery Vaad don't even trust the Vaad through working with Ohel of the volunteers who was being honored by the organization. The on agreed-to shipments of hashgacha for themselves or CEO David Mandel we began Red Nose Award for Outstanding Community Service was given to goods. If someone caused this their shul. If there is deliberation addressing some complex men- Shlomo Dov Kopelowitz, not Yosef Dov Kopelowitz. 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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BENCH the workers compensa- before me, my instinct was tion judge, the same to treat you just the one who, weeks opposite. My instinct earlier, had been so was to discount your dismissive and account, my instinct A liar or a brother derisive of his was to disbelieve you claim. and not only privately It’s not for mortal man to party negligence claim against At any rate, he appeared in Workers In walk Sidney but in front of others. The view what happens to anoth- the truck owner and operator, Compensation Court approximately a year and his attorney, not judge continued. “Within er and opine as to whether he and another attorney repre- and a half ago sporting black pants and knowing what to expect. What they wit- days of your first appearance before me, I or she “deserved it” as a pun- sented him for his workers white shirt, and a yarmulke that was nessed was surely the last thing they was involved in an auto accident at which ishment, a reward, or any compensation claim against approximately the size of Madison Square expected to see. There, seated on the time I fractured my left ankle and injured other possibility. We are cog- the insurance company that Garden. Much to his delight, the workers bench was the judge, his left foot elevated my left shoulder. I am begging you for nizant of the measure for covered his employer. compensation judge was also an Orthodox and in a cast, his left arm and shoulder in mechilah (forgiveness).” measure means employed by Given these facts, Jew, complete with a beard and yarmulke. a sling. “Give this man the full amount he My client responded to the judge, “No G-d, but it would be presump- workers compensation would Sidney (Ira) figured he had a slam dunk. is entitled to” bellowed the judge as he problem, I forgave you the minute I heard tuous on anyone’s part to affix David Seidemann pay for his medical bills and He finished testifying and exited the pointed to my client. what you said about me weeks ago.” its application to a certain his lost wages, and award him courtroom, followed a few minutes later When the hearing was concluded, Take your pick. There are many event. a lump sum payment for the by his attorney who remained in the hear- Sidney approached the bench and hesi- lessons to be gleaned. Measure for mea- Nevertheless, sometimes something amount of disability or loss of use to his ing room to make his argument to the tantly asked the judge, “What in the world sure? Perhaps. But that’s too obvious. I, for happens that just makes you wonder if G-d left ankle and left shoulder. judge. Sidney (Ira) was crestfallen when happened to you?” one, am struck by two other lessons. First- is playing connect the dots right before our Whatever he would recover in his his attorney met him in the hallway and The answer stunned him. ly, how often do we treat our own with very eyes. So here goes. True story. I have third party negligence suit would be sub- said, “the judge said you are a liar; he “I sit on the bench all day and, one more suspicion than is called for? Ask a a client who, to protect his privacy, I’ll call ject to a lien by workers compensation, doesn’t believe a word you said and was after another, injured people come before psychologist or sociologist why. Sidney (his real name is Ira). He was meaning that if he would recover more confident that when you are examined by me. And I believe every single one of The second lesson, the one I will involved in a motor vehicle accident in than $50,000 in benefits from workers the workers compensation doctor, you will them. Black, White, Hispanic, American, carry with me, is the immediate forgive- 2007 that broke his left ankle and tore a comp, he would have to pay that overage be proven to be a fraud.” Mexican, it doesn’t matter. They enter, I ness extended from Sidney to the judge tendon in his left shoulder. His vehicle was back to the workers comp insurance carri- Fast forward a few weeks. The doc- hear their story and my natural inclination even before forgiveness was requested. rear-ended by a truck. The accident er. As it was, he received less than $50,000 tor’s appointment went well and the doc- unless proven otherwise is to lend cre- Sidney’s ankle might be fractured, but his occurred while he was working, so under in workers comp benefits, so whatever he tor issued a report which substantiated all dence to and believe their testimony. But heart is as whole as whole can be. the law he was able to file two separate receives from the negligence suit is his to of my client’s claims. Weeks passed and when my own flesh and blood, my own claims. I represented him for his third keep minus my fee. once again Sidney was to appear before “yiddishe breeder” (Jewish brother) stood David Seidemann is a partner with the law

PARSHAT EMOR the time she married him. desire is to serve G-d but who are with our “insides” –– to achieve But there is a point when a IN MY VIEW vulnerable to laziness, jealousy spiritual purity and then adopt its Kohen Gadol might be single and and anger. signifiers –– but rather the other Continued from Page One A leader looking to marry unattached. That describes many of us, I way around. We are permitted, think. But we aren’t fakers for the even required, to outwardly emu- BY RABBI AVI BILLET ports the Rabbis who argue with This is not to suggest that a sense of objectivity that underlies fact. There is a great difference late Rabbi Yehuda, were the Kohen Kohen Gadol could have been the genuine pursuit of truth. appointed if he had never been between pathology and imperfec- those more spiritually accom- In the laws of Rosh Hashana Gadol’s wife to suddenly pass away, There are deeply religious people married. If, like the Shulchan tion, between being hypocritical plished than we, to embrace acts (Shulchan Arukh 581:1), the Rema the Kohen Gadol might remain who understand that there is a Arukh, we take our cue from the and being human. of observance and goodness, says the leader of the services, the wifeless for a period of time, includ- greater Power than any temporal Kohen Gadol in appointing a can- The Talmud relates how, for even if our souls are not yet as chazzan (cantor) must be 30 years ing Yom Kippur. one, Whose will human beings tor, perhaps, as per the Mishneh a period of time, under the lead- pure as our clothing. “A person is old and married. The Mishneh Bru- This is all very interesting. must strive to discern and follow. Brurah, we can reverse the rule ership of the illustrious sage Rab- acted upon,” in the Sefer Hachin- rah comments that just as there Did the Kohen Gadol need to And there are charlatans, pre- and suggest that a kohen who is ban Gamliel of Yavneh, the study uch’s words, “by his actions.” was always a second wife in the be married in the first place? tenders to spirituality, sometimes more pious and devout is more fit hall was open exclusively to stu- And yet, the “insides like out- waiting for the Kohen Gadol (High The Torah tells us that when obvious, other times not. It is no to serve than one who fits the crite- dents whose “insides were like sides” ideal clearly remains the Priest) in case his current wife the Kohen Gadol marries, he must different in the observant Jewish ria of age and marriage. their outsides” — who were pre- ultimate goal, not only for schol- should suddenly die, the represen- marry a virgin (Vayikra 21:13-14). community, where there are sin- Even if it is not a valid cisely what they purported to be, ars but for us all. We may not yet tative of the community must be She may not be a widow, a cere men and women pledged to halakhic argument, it is a valid righteous scholars. have achieved –– and, as the married so as to guard him from divorcee, or someone otherwise the laws and ideals of the Jewish parallel to draw. And the lesson is Rabban Gamliel’s successor, imperfect creatures we are, may sin. disqualified from marrying a religious tradition, but also people this. however, loosened the require- never achieve –– full coherence, The Mishneh Brurah con- kohen, only a virgin. Maimonides who dress the part but whose There is no question that the ment –– for the better, the Tal- but we must strive for it all the cludes this sentence with a caveat, lists this as Positive Commandment clothes are just costumes. ideal status of man in the Jewish mud implies. same. The only excuse for not however, that if a younger, unmar- #38, and goes into greater detail in But those are the extremes; community, and certainly for the So it would seem that even being there is that we’re trying to ried, man is more representative of the laws of Issurei Biah chapter 17. human nature isn’t a dichotomy. perpetual continuity of our people, those of us who are less than per- get there. And as long as we are the community through his piety The Talmud (Yebamot 59) There are also leaders who want is to be married. The first com- fectly coherent need not despair. honestly working toward our and devotion, he is to be preferred discusses the age of the woman the to do what is right but succumb at mandment in the Torah (procre- My revered mentor, Rabbi Yaakov goal, our efforts bring us closer. over a 30-year-old, married coun- kohen may marry — some argue times to doing what’s best for ation) and the first chapter of Weinberg, of blessed memory, How fortunate are we terpart. she must be younger, while others themselves; scientists who are Shulchan Arukh Even HaEzer (first noted that the Talmud’s wording humans. A copy of a Van Gogh Let us examine the law of the say she may be a more mature basically objective but occasional- words, in fact) make this point is instructive. We are not exhort- cannot ever, no matter how hard Kohen Gadol. The first mishnah in woman. The Sefer HaChinukh ly allow their biases reign; reli- quite clearly. ed to bring our “outsides” into line it tries, grow into the real deal. Yoma says that in preparation for (#272) discusses the mindset of gious people whose deepest But there are times when even Yom Kippur, a “relief” Kohen Gadol the bride in question. The Netziv the Kohen Gadol might be seeking is prepared in case the residing one focuses on both of these points in a wife, and yet he is still the Kohen becomes tameh, spiritually unfit to his commentary on 21:13, recom- Gadol. serve. Rabbi Yehudah suggests that mending that his wife of choice be The singles and unmarried a wife-in-waiting is also prepared in a bright, God-fearing woman. members of our community, and in the event the Kohen Gadol’s wife But did she need to be present particular the ones who have AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION in his life? 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The Vaad Hatzedaka of Far interviewing collectors and veri- certificate there, the Vaad of Rabbi Liss, who has taken Rockaway and the Five Towns fying information manually, and another community can find over the helm of the Vaad fol- has upgraded their services to a every community has out by simply looking the lowing the 17-year tenure of new computerized system that been doing their own person up in the data- Rabbi Hersch Leib Gefen, is intended to streamline the checking,” said Rabbi base, which contains explained that access to the certification process for individ- Avrohom Liss of passport informa- database is strictly controlled, uals and organizations collect- Lawrence, the newly tion, pictures and and it is only open to Vaad ing charity. appointed adminis- other identifying administrators, to ensure com- Using a system created by trator of the Vaad details, as well as a plete confidentiality. 516-569-2662 the Vaad Tomchei Shabbos of Hatzedaka. “Before, comments section. 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FLOUNDER SALAD Ready to Bake $ 99 LB. $ 99 & Eat 5 LB. PARTISAN SNIPING 7 Continued from Page One the closure was not dis- Quick moving BABY ALL cussed at the meeting which meetings. Abel Feldhammer, devolved into a shouting SALMON QUICHES an attorney in Cedarhurst, is match with members of the STEAKS officially running unopposed audience directing anti- $ 99 for the seat being vacated by Semitic slurs at the board zip codes $ 99 PC. board member Michael Hat- members. 7 LB. 11 ten, but John Kinder, a resi- Andrea Oberstein, whose Great Neck, Woodmere homes dent of Inwood, is expected children attend the Lawrence Try a Piece of Healthy Low Fat Fish to run as a write-in candi- singled out as big sellers School district, expressed dis- Grilled Fresh While You Shop date. gust about the meeting. STAFF REPORT negotiate with buyers who have Expressing frustration as School board members fewer choices. Sale Dates: May 10-15 they walked to a nearby park, ignored the audience and The Forbes Luxury Housing "It has to do with a lot of dozens of parents complained text messaged during com- Index lists Great Neck and Wood- the lower quality homes coming Located in Gourmet Glatt Emporium about the closure of the ments, she said, even when mere among the top five neigh- off the market," said Jonathan Number 6 school. school children asked ques- borhoods on their list of "luxury Miller, president of Miller 137 Spruce St., Cedarhurst 281573 “It’s just unfortunate. tions. movers," signifying that homes Samuel, a Manhattan-based Education shouldn’t be for “It’s one thing to disre- in those areas are selling more appraisal firm. "In a high-priced the wealthy,” said Norma gard adults,” Oberstein said. quickly than in other places. market like Great Neck, the ExperienceExperience ManhattanManhattan inin thethe FiveFive TownsTowns Gonzalez of Inwood. “If a “It’s another to disregard a An April 22 report on lower days on market just shows child doesn’t grow up with a six-year old.” Forbes.com said the housing the willingness of people to pull KosherKosher FishFish && DairyDairy RestaurantRestaurant good education than they’re As residents sat on the index tracks the 500 most things off the market rather FineFine DiningDining at a disadvantage. They’ll park benches and on the jun- expensive zip codes in the coun- than take a price cut." start doing drugs and robbing gle gym, they discussed plans try using real estate statistics In places like Great Neck, and that’ll affect everyone.” to gain votes — using Face- provided by Altos Research. The with a median price of around “Where is the girl’s soc- book, a voter registration others in the top five are Red- $1 million, sellers should expect cer team going to play?” drive in Inwood, even situat- wood City, Calif. (listed as num- to negotiate downward this sell- asked a middle-aged woman ing people next to voting ber one), Coral Gables, FL and ing season. Further cuts would who declined to be named. booths. Palo Alto, Calif. bring prices within range of “Both my kids went to the Ringelheim refused to While the complete index new federal loan limits, a stimu- " after-school programs, where speak to The Jewish Star at currently averages 115 days on lus for sales, Miller explained. will that go?" the meeting since Jewish the market, houses in the 10 "With a 20 percent down Responses ranged from newspapers “don't print” his fastest-selling zip codes sell in payment, a $915,000 home fits Mother’s Day valid concerns to blatant letters. During his speech he just 66 days, on average. Even within the $729,750 Federal Open Noon – 10pm racism as one man said that hinted at conspiracy theories though the median prices for Housing Administration loan there would be “blood on the as to why the board members homes in these luxury areas are limit," he said. "The disparity Dine Outside In Our Backyard. streets” if the “Orthodox chose the Number Six school, relatively high, prices are drop- between availability of conven- school board” remained in then added that he wanted to ping as non-motivated sellers tional financing and jumbo Sun.-Wed.Sun.-Wed. 5-10pm,5-10pm, Thurs.Thurs. TillTill 11pm,11pm, ClosedClosed Sat.Sat. 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278710 Most Insurances Accepted. 282108 8 The Jewish Star May 8, 2009 RABBI TOPP Rabbi Weinreb at YIW Continued from Page One BY YAFFI SPODEK more.” now.” The interim appointment Like YIW, Beth Jacob is a Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb has been met with enthusiam, vibrant, thriving shul with a rich will serve temporarily in August Zuller said. “Our shul demands history, and is home to over 750 and September as an interim the caliber of a person such as member families in the heart of rabbi at Young Israel of Wood- Rabbi Weinreb, and our mem- Beverly Hills and the Pico-Robert- mere, working with Rabbi Her- bership is very excited about son area of Los Angeles. The con- shel Billet to facilitate the transi- having him.” gregation has a diverse popula- tion involved in Rabbi Kalman Although the shul would tion, incorporating a Bnei Akiva Topp's departure. ideally wish to hire a successor branch as well as a Lakewood kol- Rabbi Weinreb recently to Rabbi Topp as soon as possi- lel, a unique mixture of people became Executive Vice President ble, the search committee, co- whom Rabbi Topp is excited to emeritus of the Orthodox Union chaired by Gerald Pinsky and meet, while at the same time and says he now has Jacob Weichholz, real- acknowledging the challenges he “fewer responsibilities ized that this could not may face going forward. and much less work, be accomplished in so “I will strive to present Torah in and a lot of time of my short a time. a way that touches all the diverse hands.” “We knew that the members and to present them “The shul search for Rabbi Topp's with a vision and an ideal,” Rabbi approached me and replacement would take Topp said, outlining his expecta- said it would be great if a while, and we decid- tions for what lies ahead, “a vision I could fill in for August ed that if it took longer Rabbi Tzvi that makes them better Jews, and September,” he to find the proper adds meaning to their lives and told The Jewish Star, Hersh Weinreb replacement, we would brings the people together to “since Rabbi Topp is wait it out,” said Zuller. become a stronger community.” leaving to California.” “Myself, and George Rabbi Topp will take with him The new position will tech- Wertheimer, the chairman of fond memories of his tenure in nically begin on erev Shabbos the board, pursued Rabbi Wein- Woodmere and of the relation- Chazon and Rabbi Weinreb is reb and felt he would be a per- ships he shared with both col- scheduled to continue his rab- fect for what the shul needs at leagues and congregants. binic duties through Yom Kip- this time.” "I have always tried to pre- pur. Responsibilities will include The shul has begun the sent Torah in a sophisticated and giving shiurim and lectures, and process of considering candi- relevant way,” he noted. “I’ve “being available and accessible dates to succeed Rabbi Topp but always attempted to be warm, for whatever needs may arise will not hold “probas” (public inclusive and open-minded. and whatever comes along,” try-outs for potential candidates) Instead of putting people down Rabbi Weinreb said. Since Rabbi until some time after Sukkot. through mussar (rebuke), I’ve Weinreb lives in Manhattan, “The search process is well tried to raise people up by show- YIW is providing him and his underway,” confirmed Weich- ing them what they are and what wife Chavi with a house in holz. “We’ve received numerous they could become.” Woodmere where they will stay. resumes that we are vetting at As for his personal legacy, “I’ll “We felt that a shul of our this time. We hope to hire some- leave it to others and to Hakadosh size needs proper coverage dur- one as soon as possible, but Baruch Hu (G-d) to decide,” he ing the summer months,” said given the rapidly approaching said. Shlomo Zuller, President of YIW. summer and High Holidays, we Members of the shul are sad “We needed someone who can’t be certain how soon we to see Rabbi Topp and his family would be able to step in right will be able to. But we are cer- go, and feel it will be difficult to away, and be able to do the job, tain that Rabbi Weinreb will find a worthy successor. and Rabbi Weinreb has the prior serve the community well dur- “I think it's a bittersweet day experience from his work at the ing this time.” for the Young Israel,” said Shlomo OU and as a pulpit rabbi in Balti- Zuller, the shul’s president. “While Rabbi Topp and Jordana are mov- ing on to a nice community and particularly saddened by him of the Orthodox Union. the opportunity for Rabbi Topp to leaving,” commented YIW mem- At Beth Jacob, Rabbi Topp grow in his career, the YIW is ber Jacob Weichholz. “He served will work together with Associate going to have a big void that we a valuable function as rabbi and Rabbi Marc Mandel and Assistant are going to have to fill. Rabbi many of the members grew very Rabbi Uri Pilichowski. Topp accomplished so much, close to him and relied on him for Although he will have “a talent- from his personal relationship various rabbinic functions. As co- ed rabbinical staff and great with the members to running the chair of the search committee to members” in his new home, adult education program to just replace him, these are some big Rabbi Topp said, he knows that serving as the rabbi in the shul; shoes to fill, but we will do our his Young Israel of Woodmere he was so beneficial to so many best and we wish him much luck family will always remain close to 282237 that he will definitely be missed.” in his new position.” his heart. “As president of the shul, it Rabbi Topp will assume his “I’ve had the great privilege to really was an honor and a privi- new responsibilities at Beth Jacob work with an excellent staff,” he lege to work with Rabbi Topp and in August, and he is hoping for a said. see how much he did and how he smooth transition for his family “Firstly, I’ve had the unique LIMITED ENGAGEMENT APRIL 9 - JUNE 27 did everything with a smile,” and himself. privilege of working with and “King David is a passionate, hilarious masterpiece with a great deal of heart. Zuller said. “We're hoping that the learning from Rabbi Billet and I Others offered similar praise. adjustment for the kids will be rel- thank him for that. I also want to Extraordinary! Move over, Jim Carrey and Robin Williams. David M. Sanborn’s “He is a young, innovative atively easy,” he said, pointing out thank Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, that although the family has mini- [assistant to the rabbi], Rabbi Joel performance is truly breathtaking. You have to see it to believe it!” rabbi with very creative ideas," ~ Dan Duis (WCTN-Radio, Washington DC) said long-time member Steve mal ties to the West Coast, the Jerozolim, [Executive Director] Wagner. "What is special about allure of warm weather and near- Danny Frankel and the office Rabbi Topp is that he has the abil- by Disneyland are good selling staff, Paul Silverstein and Presi- ity to relate not only to the young points. “Right now the kids are dent Shlomo Zuller and his married people closer to his own moderately excited ... but I’m not administration.” age, but also to the entire popula- sure if they realize yet that they “We will cherish the memo- tion of the YIW, which is a huge will actually have to go school in ries,” Rabbi Topp added, “and Jor- range. He will be sorely missed.” L.A.,” he added jokingly. dana and I hope to hear besurot “As a member of the search As senior rabbi, Rabbi Topp is tovot (good news) from the com- committee who convinced Rabbi to succeed Rabbi Steven Weil. He munity.” Topp to come to the shul, I am is relocating to New York to become executive vice president Drama for Life! PRESENTS… David M. Sanborn A RINA C. HIRSCH starring in PRODUCTION

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Mothers forget to get mom the obligatory and usage has gener- make a great practical Culture at Leipzig University in The only drawback to this are the mainstay of our society greeting card, the above admoni- ated new literature gift to the women of Germany. volume is the absence of the and this is reflected in all the tion from last week’s parsha that has recently been your household, moth- The translation from the original Yiddish, some of which events that we will witness next kicks in: fear. published. Alan Jay Gerber ers and daughters original Yiddish manuscripts has unfortunately been lost to Sunday. My wish is that in some Here is your opportunity to Yiddish is normal- alike as well as sisters done by Samuel Spinner is found time. Otherwise, this is an excep- way, this could be reflected in a avoid such an unfortunate situa- ly absent from the and aunts. And don’t at the back of the book in its tionally valuable work reflecting literary manner, both on Moth- tion; my advice is to get her a modern Siddur, but the Artscroll forget grandmothers and grand entirety, reset in clear lettering. a time and era that deserves er’s Day and on any other day of book. I am here to assist you in Women’s Siddur, edited by Rabbi daughters. Rabbi Weinberger The next book is titled, “Sey- greater academic attention as the year. This is one tangible gift this with a choice that will be Dovid Weinberger of Cong. deserves a special “yashar der Tkhines: the forgotten book well as popular study. that if chosen carefully, will be meaningful to her, both spiritual- Sha’arei Tefilla of Lawrence ko’ach” for this unique liturgical of common prayer for Jewish Dr. Kay is also the author of appreciated for a long time. ly and intellectually. includes in the Havdalah service contribution. women,” translated and edited “Elementary Yiddish,” a self- Remember, we are the peo- For many of us, Yiddish has the Yiddish rendition of “Gott Recently the Jewish Publica- with an exceptionally detailed study text, and was the first lec- ple of the book. Include your been the lingua franca for over Fun Avrohom,” attributed to Rav tions Society issued two very and annotated commentary of turer of Yiddish at Oxford Uni- mothers! 1,000 years. In that time a whole Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev. unique books that hopefully will 110 pages by Devra Kay. versity. She is currently on staff sub-culture of literature was According to Chava help revive both interest and This work first appeared in at The House of Commons of the Post comments and enjoy developed by Jewish women in Weissler, “Many women regard- practice in the kavanos and print in Amsterdam in 1648 and United Kingdom. previous installments of Eastern Europe that included a ed this prayer as the female t’khines of previous generations. was reprinted within siddurim While it is popularly said The Kosher Bookworm body of liturgy and meditations, equivalent of Havdalah: just as These books are not just vol- for several generations. 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A Yom Iyun at Yeshiva Uni- versity on April 26 drew 500 men and women eager to learn differ- ent perspectives on "Exile and Redemption in Tanach and Jew- ish History," an event organized by the Center for the Jewish Noam Shalit (second from right) at Machon HaTorah with Rabbi Zev Friedman (far right), Richard Altabe (far Future featuring 21 dynamic rab- left), reporter Malka Eisenberg (second from left) and Dr. Chagit Hadar (center), who coordinated Shalit’s trip. bis and educators. The day of learning was ded- Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter addresses the crowd at YU’s Yom Iyun April 26. icated to the memory of David whether or not they still apply attend any of the 20 shiurim NOAM SHALIT BRINGS MESSAGE OF HOPE Rottenstreich z"l, a 20-year-old YU today, as some people believe we offered throughout the day dur- student from Queens who fell ill Continued from Page One just talking and feeling bad.” an issue” and to “solve it rapid- cannot initiate the return to and ing four hour-long time slots. “There has to be a sense of ly,” and get all governments and died suddenly on Erev must wait passively, while others Speakers included Rabbi Men- Pesach. In opening remarks, YU poster that read, “Gilad is Still urgency,” noted principal Rabbi involved to solve this “before disagree. Since Israel is now a achem Leibtag, Rabbi David Berg- Alive, 1038 Days Away from Yotav Eliach. any other issue. It is a bottle- Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Zvi Sobolof- Jewish state and not under the er, Rabbi Chaim Angel, Dr. Shawn sky spoke about David, who had Home.” “We’re trying to keep neck in the Middle East,” he authority of “others,” these oaths Zelig Aster, Dr. Ephraim Kanarfo- “My wife and I miss him hope,” said Joy Elias, a 12th emphasized, “otherwise nothing been his student, and the love of may no longer be applicable, and gel, Dr. Naomi Grunhaus, Dr. Torah he shared with all around more than we can express,” he grader. “It’s really sad; it’s three will go forward.” so we may have permission to Shira Weiss Mrs. Elana Stein said in measured tones. “We are years already. We wear his dog Altabe explained that a him in his short span of time in rebuild without being in violation Hain, and Mrs. Nechama Price this world. concerned with his physical and tags and keep saying tehillim.” teacher in his school with a con- of the oath saying that we cannot among other top Tanach scholars mental health. In captivity there “It’s amazing to see that he nection to Shalit had requested Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter rebel. This is the argument for the speaking on a range of topics, introduced the Yom Iyun with a is no tomorrow; time is of the is still hopeful,” noted Jamie his help. Altabe, in turn, enlisted modern day Zionist movement. from the Messianic era to the essence. We have to keep pray- Rohr, another 12th grader. “He Rabbi Friedman to spur schools discourse on how exile and Rabbi Schacter cited a letter prophecies of Isaiah to Rav Kook. redemption can be viewed today ing and raising his plight all is so reassuring about it.” and community members to from Rav Herzog, the late Chief In addition to the Torah insights around the U.S.” Kyra Mae Garber, a sopho- mobilize political connections in light of the establishment of Rabbi of Israel, which was written offered, YU provided breakfast Israel, and how to reconcile the He thanked everyone for more, read a story, “When the and financial resources on several months before the estab- and lunch to all participants, who their support and solidarity and Shark and the Fish First Met,” at behalf of Gilad Shalit. apparent contradiction that exists lishment of the State, in which he were asked to pay a modest dona- between the two concepts. He quoted from Yirmiyahu (Jeremi- the assembly before Noam At DRS students gave Shalit refers to Israel as the “atchalta tion fee upon entry. The day of ah) in Hebrew ending with “... Shalit spoke. It is an allegory a Sefer Tehillim (Book of explained that Israel is a place d'geulah,” the beginning of the learning concluded at 3:00 p.m. where there is “a dualism ... an ‘and the sons will return to their about the Arab-Israeli conflict Psalms) that “represented their redemption. This shows that with Mincha services. Many of borders,’ thank you and happy written by Gilad in fifth grade. daily effort to pray for Gilad,” intersection of both exile and “we’re on the way to redemption the day's shiurim were recorded redemption simultaneously.” holiday.” “When I read it I thought it Altabe noted. ... in the paradigm of geulah,” and can be viewed and heard on Gilad Shalit has been in was unreal, how it relates to (his “A Jew in tza’ar (suffering) There seems to be a fluctua- Rabbi Schacter explained. He also the Internet at yutorah.com. tion between these two states of captivity for close to three years situation) that he’s a captive,” affects every person,” said Rabbi brought the text of the tefilah “I really enjoyed all the shi- now. Hamas grabbed him from Garber said. “If we can’t make Yisroel Kaminetsky, Menahel of existence, he explained. Accord- l'shlom hamedina (prayer for urim, especially Nechama Price’s, ing to him, it is “manifestly obvi- Israeli soil on June 26, 2006 peace then we have to step up. DRS. “We wanted him to come peace in Israel), highlighting com- ‘Splitting the Seas of Tanach,’ while he was on a mission with It’s amazing that Gilad’s father for us, it helped put a face on ous” that the redemption has not poser Shai Agnon’s words of which drew a lot of physical par- yet arrived, and that we are living his tank unit on Israel’s southern came. You can really feel that he the pain of the family,” to “reishit tzemichat geulateinu,” lit- allels between the texts and corre- border. Aside from an audio wants us to do something.” enable the students to pray for in an “imperfect reality” where erally translated as beginning of sponding ideas, showing how all the external threats to the State of recording and two letters, the Shalit had met with the Gilad with greater fervor. He the blossoming of the redemp- of Tanach is inter-related,” said Shalits have received no solid Bush administration without noted that Noam Shalit was Israel are very real. He referred to tion. Ayelet Mael of Lawrence, who Israel as an “unexpected state.” proof that Gilad is alive, but success and hopes the Obama truly moved and strengthened “We are not used to this ‘met- attended the classes with her they are hopeful. administration, with its dialogue to know that “310 kids he never We now find ourselves in the exile zius'’(reality) and so we solve this mother, Lynn. that followed the destruction of The elder Shalit is here also with Damascus, might help. met and never knew were say- theological conundrum by refer- Mael, 22, a student at YU's to stress that his son’s captors “He is trying new chan- ing Tehillim for the past 36 Bayit Sheini (the second Temple) ring to it in redemptive language, Bernard Revel Graduate School of which should have ended with are flouting international law, nels,” Shalit said of President months every morning,” noting while acknowledging that Jewish Studies, is also a regular first by holding Gilad hostage Obama. “He wants to be more that “we don’t have connections the rebuilding of the third Tem- redemption has not yet arrived,” attendee of the Millie Arbisfeld ple, as our ancestors intended. and making demands, second involved.” to politicians but we have con- Rabbi Schacter explained. “It’s Midreshet Yom Rishon series by not allowing the Red Cross to After the assembly he met nections to the One who Although we are now in a hard to define ... how to frame a which takes place every Sunday different situation than we were visit and report on his condition. with Rabbi Friedman and decides, the Ribbono Shel reality that is exile and redemp- at YU, featuring two shiurim Rabbi Zev Friedman, Rosh Richard Altabe, principal of Olam.” prior to 1948, “what is the theo- tion at the same time... We’re as offered to women, with a parallel logical understanding of the state Yeshiva of Machon HaTorah, Magen David Yeshiva High Anyone interested in help- far away as we can be [from program for men known as the emphasized that the command- School, to plan strategy. Shalit ing can e-mail Richard Altabe at of Israel?” Rabbi Schacter asked. redemption] but we are framing it Abraham Arbisfeld Kollel Yom He discussed the three oaths ment of pidyon shevuyim (free- would like to establish an action [email protected], or Rabbi in a category couched in redemp- Rishon. The Yimei Iyun, which ing captives) is a “priority over committee in the U.S. and mobi- Zev Meir Friedman at found in Masechet Ketuvot deter- tive language.” are organized by students several mining Israel’s return to Zion, and every mitzvah,” and the student lize and unite Jewish communi- [email protected]. 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