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HOW TO REACH US - PHONE 860-442-8062 • FAX 860-443-4175 • EMAIL [email protected] • BY MAIL: 28 CHANNING STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 06320 Yom HaShoah observance Honored to lecture at Hebrew University The 2019 Eastern Connecticut observance of Yom HaShoah will thinking when we were driving away from the airport take place on Sunday, May 5, 2 pm on the campus of Connecticut Col- in Tel Aviv, making our way north to Haifa how cool it lege in the Zachs Hillel House. was that Biblical names like Nazareth and the Mt. of This year’s program is being chaired by Edie Kil Freeman. The Olives were on road signs. Then what seemed like a Statement of Concern will be given by the Rev. Florence Clarke. The short 20-minute ride from the airport we were pass- program’s guest speaker will be Endre (Andy) Sarkany who will ad- ing the walled city of Jerusalem. That can’t be right, dress participants about surviving the Budapest Ghetto while grow- how does all this work in such close proximity? ing up during World War II and the evolution of his life following the defeat of the Nazis and the Russian takeover of Hungary following the Jewish Federation, I realize that the cohesion of the war. multipleReflecting goals onof a our trip experiences of this nature in doesn’t Israel just with hap the- Gabriella Schlesinger and Jerry Fischer will lead the Candle Light- For the very first time on a JFEC Mission, a mem- pen overnight. Our group, according to our fearless ing Ceremony using the Minch Candelabra. Scheduled lighters are ber of the Mission presented an academic paper leader Jerry who tailors each mission to the people Evert Gawendo, Helen Elperina, Mona Levin, Rabbi Julius Rabinowitz, at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Because Romana Primus, and Liron Binyamin. of her presentation, which all the Mission parit- Christians than Jews, more educators than others, YOM HASHOAH CONT. ON PG 13 icipants attended, we were all given a private moreparticipating, foodies thanwas thenot, first etc. groupThe Acronym he took ofwith the more mis- tour of the University including an opportunity sion tells part of the story: JFEC ACCAA Mission: Art, Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration to look out over the Old City of Jerusalem from Culture. Cuisine, Archeology & Architecture (His- the Hecht Synagogue. By Marcia Reinhard, JFEC Ass’t Director tory, Religion, Politics, Human Interaction, Warmth and New Friends, no extra charge). The mission is Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 9 at 5:45pm at the Holi- By Julia A. Kushigian-Secor education not indoctrination. So, when you go on a day Inn in New London (35 Gov. Winthrop Blvd) to celebrate Israel We were on a Mission: How was your vacation visit or to someone’s house for dinner you don’t get a at 71 years young!. in Israel? It wasn’t a vacation it was a mission. Yom Ha’Atzmaut is shaping up to be a very exciting and a meal, you get Jerry’s friends who are the Directors docent giving you a tour or a kitchen staff preparing wonderful evening! I am work- What’s the difference? of museums, art collections, educational institutions, or political and cultural Attachés explaining, debat- 71 ing on having the food provided to goI don’t since think I was I aclearly kid in understood New York and the since difference I had ing, answering questions, putting things into context by Yosi’s Kosher Catering – the joineduntil I wasRotary finally and able heard to participateJerry Fischer after and wanting others and helping you try to understand what you are see- owner is the uncle (or cousin) talk about their experiences. I feel like I was on ing and living. of our Young Emissary from two trips: one to the Holy Land and one to the I was deeply moved by our meet up at Mt. Gilboa, 2014-15, Noa Brosh. I’m never State of Israel to try to understand how the politi- Shaul Summit, with Katsha, a true hero of the Six Day sure how they are related. I’m - not sure she is. Kind of like Esther and Mordechai. ences from 20 + countries merge into one state Liron and Roy are creating some fun new event stations for adults cal, cultural, social, economic and historic differ Mount of Beatitudes, Yad Vashem memorial to the the size of New Jersey and play themselves out in War. I was moved by the confluence in my mind of the and children. We will have a wheel of Israel, a station about the Knes- a way that makes sense of daily life. I remember HEBREW UNIVERSITY CONT. ON PG 9 set and how voting works in Israel. (They just had an election, you know.) You’ll even get to vote. Of course, we will have face painting by Honoring Inside this issue CELEBRATION CONT. ON PG 13 Golden Girls Obituaries / Thank You’s Film Festival 2019 version By Sheila Horvitz, Alberta Sherman, Nathan Nasser, Shirley Fuerman/14 Arlene Dressler and Fay Clymer, 2019 Intl Film Festival of Eastern special to the Leader Reinhard Family Thank you to community /14 To celebrate the lives of Selma CT Co-Chairs are very excited to lead the planning for the Jewish Fed- Columns th Nirenstein and Roz Plotkin and eration’s 25 Frieda Katz/2 hear their wisdom, Hadassah of “We have grown from a small festival in Olin Sci- Artie Dean – The Family Seder /5 ence Center ofanniversary Connecticut film College festival. to a major festi- Eastern CT Chapter will present a Selma and Mark Lipman -- Eduard Schulte /7 including two with local ties: THE LIFE AND TIMES Roz - The Golden Girls - Wisdom Geoff Hausmann -- Utilities -- special offer /10 special Coffee Klatch - val with 4-6 different venues and world class films, of the Ages at Ahavath Achim Teddy Weinberger -- Babies and. . . /15 Synagogue, 84 Lebanon Ave., - Local News of Interest OF HANK GREENBERG, a film by Aviva Kempner, and Colchester, on Wednesday, May ourHARVESTING 25th anniversary STONES, we aare film bringing by our in owna Yiddish Jerry choir Fis from Boston, A 8 at 9:30 A.M. Beth Jacob /7 cher. Both films were nominated for significant awards. To celebrate What makes them and their Temple Bnai Israel /5 HISTORY produced by Nancy Spielberg,” said Arlene Dressler. lifetime experiences so special Temple Emanu-El /7 and worthy of honor? Selma Ni- BesereVenues Velt, this and year will includescreen theThe brilliant Garde Arts film CentersWHO WILL for openingWRITE OUR and Haddassah Events /4,6,7 closing, Connecticut College & Hillel, Mystic Luxury Cinemas, BP renstein and Roz Plotkin both cel- th Senior Corner / 4 Learned Mission, and the Granite Theatre in Westerly, RI. ebrated their 90 birthdays this year, on January 8 and on March Schechter/6 The Festival is still seeking sponsors at the levels listed below. If you 4, respectively. Wendy Miller Lax / 3 Selma and Roz have been resi- Films come from the U.S., France, Canada, Germany, and Israel. Film Festival Schedule of Movies /3 FILM FESTVIAL CONT. ON PG 15 GIRLS CONT. ON PG 8 2 THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 White Helmets honored By Josefin Dolsten, JTA Yenta-at-Large honor to the Syria Civil Defence, a volunteer group that operates in rebel-controlledThe United States areas Holocaust in Syria and Memorial Turkey. Museum is giving its highest China Syndrome The group, also known as the White Helmets, was founded in 2014 during the Syrian Civil War and provides aid and rescue to those af- For a few years says thank you. I began to think this was a real fected by bombings in the country. Western countries view it as a hu- now I’ve wondered possibility—I seem to recall a certain gleam in my manitarian organization, but Russia, which supports Bashar al-Assad’s what to do with my mother’s eye when she said to ‘enjoy them as much government, has described the mother’s china— as I have’. group as a “threat.” Frieda actually it was my Bubbe’s With no re-gifting opportunities available, I Passover set. Bubbe passed turned to a company that buys discontinued china have demonstrated that Syria Katz them onto my mother when patterns—but they don’t buy these; I checked out andThe its group’s Russia-backed rescue efforts forces she got married, then my Ebay—no one’s been bidding on this style of china have targeted schools, hospitals mother passed them down to in years. This huge, beautiful dinosaur has been de- and other civilian facilities. Both me when I got married. I remember how honored I clared extinct on the open market. Moscow and Damascus have was at the time to be trusted with such an impressive Adding injury to insult, I came across many, dismissed this, often feebly, as family heirloom; it’s a beautiful set—delicate white many on-line articles about the toxicity of old glaz- propaganda. - es—especially the ones with metals in them like The museum, which is the ers—given to Bubbe when she got married in 1919. gold and platinum. Darn it—now my conscience - porcelainI vaguely with remember hand-painted my mothergold and using platinum a serving flow had to get involved in this! Sheesh, I guess I can’t morial and is located in Wash- dish a few times, but for most of my childhood the set even give these away without a warning label. Be- ington, D.C., announced on Monday thatcountry’s it was official giving Holocaustthe 2019 meElie was kept behind glass in the living room cabinet— fore I started, this was just a huge amount of beau- Wiesel Award to two recipients: the Syria Civil Defence and Serge and alongside warnings not to even breath on them. My tiful, useless dinnerware— now it’s a huge amount Beate Klarsfeld, a couple known for their investigation into Nazi war mother was probably as scared as I was (and am) of beautiful, useless and poisonous dinnerware— criminals. to be the one to break an irreplaceable cup or dish. with a serving of lucky family karma on the side, “At enormous risk to themselves and their families and in the face That’s probably why this massive set of dishes has thank you. survived over the years—total fear. Since my mother Now what am I supposed to do? Pinterest says have courageously saved lives and delivered critical services to a des- passed them on to me (almost forty years ago) I’ve I can smash the dishes into attractive bits and use perateof horrific population,” attacks by the the announcement Syrian government, said about the theSyria White Civil Helmets. Defence only used the same serving dish a couple times, other the pieces for a beautiful mosaic tabletop or pic- than that everything’s stayed zipped up in their quilt- ture frame. First, that’s way too many tables and Candle Lighting for Eastern CT area pictures I can ever dream of making, besides, if I thought of using them was quickly chased away by raised a hammer to any of those beautiful plates Friday, April 26 • 7:22 pm theed boxes amount in the of time basement. and work Over it wouldthe years, take any to unpack,fleeting my Bubbe would come back and haunt me for sure. Friday, May 3 • 7:30 pm then repack them—I don’t even want to hook a bra Which brings me full-circle on this mental cul-de- sac—I can handle this the old-fashioned way—put Friday, May 10 • 7:37 pm china. the box back down in the basement and let some- Friday, May 17 • 7:44 pm anymore,I asked never my daughter-in-law mind hand-wash if sixtyshe wanted pieces ofthem, fine but she already has her mother’s china too—and she’s never used them, either. Our grandson is still oneFrieda else figure Katz livesit out and after writes I’m gone. in Southeastern L’dor v’dor. CT in high school, so no wedding presents needed for SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION a while. Wait. Maybe that’s it—what’s really been go- ing on all these years is really a game of Tag-You’re- WITHOUT IT, THERE CAN BE It: Heirloom Edition—bonus points if the recipient NO JEWISH LEADER National Award Winner of the Council of Jewish of Jewish Federations as the Outstand- ing Small Cities Jewish newspaper. 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city. Analyst® (BCBA®) is a graduate- provide behavior-analytic servic- others who implement behavior- Wendy Lax In 2018 she obtained her es. In addition, BCBAs supervise analytic interventions. analysis. Professionals who are - Wendy lives in Bala Cynwyd making her her Behavior Specialist License. level certification in behavior sistant Behavior Analysts, Regis- with her husband, Andrew, and BCBA certification as well as independent practitioners who teredthe work Behavior of Board- Technicians, Certified andAs twin 3-year-old boys. mark certified at the BCBA level are Wendy Miller Lax, daughter of The Board-Certified Behavior th Stuart and Sue Miller of Groton, 25 Annual International Film Festival of Eastern CT obtained her BA in Judaic Studies In association with: The Garde Arts Center, New London; Mystic Luxury Cinemas, Granite Theatre, RI; Connecticut College & B. P. Learned Mission, New London minor in education and history andfrom thenSUNY becameAlbany with a leadership a double Jewish Federation of Eastern CT \ www.JFEC.com fellow at the She’arim College of 28 Channing Street  New London, CT 06320  860-442-8062 Jewish Studies for Women. Romana Primus, President  Jerome E. Fischer, Executive Director Arlene Dressler & Fay Clymer, Co-Chairs, Film Festival Committee May 14 - June 3, 2019 / FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

VENUES TICKETS At the Garde and Mystic — purchase in Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London advance online at venues’ websites or Mystic Luxury Cinemas, 27 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic at the door At Granite, Olin and BP Learned — Granite Theatre, 1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI purchase tickets at the door Olin Science Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London Doors open 30 minutes prior to screening. Pricing listed below. In 2009 Wendy moved to B. P. Learned Mission, 40 Shaw Street, New London Queens, New York and started a dual master’s in Early Childhood DATE FILM/EVENT TIME/VENUE/ADMISSION Special Education and General Education, while working as a Tuesday, May 14 93QUEEN (USA, 2018, 90 minutes) 7:00 PM / BP Learned / $10 preschool teacher in a private One of her master’s classes was aschool required on the“Behavior” Upper Westclass, Side.that Thursday, May 16 THE CAKEMAKER (Germany, Israel, English 7:00 PM / Mystic / $10 was taught by a BCBA-D and in- subtitles, 2017, 113 minutes) troduced Wendy to the world of Behavior Analysis. After obtain- Sunday, May 19 ~ A Besere Velt (A Better World) Boston 2:00 PM / Garde / $20 ing her master’s degree and her - Workmen’s Circle Yiddish Community Chorus cate Wendy went on to work as 25th Anniversary ~ A NIGHT AT THE GARDEN (USA, English 2019, Gala Post Movie Reception anNew ABA York therapist State teaching at the Manhat certifi- 7 minutes), Academy Award nominee tan Children’s Center while taking Official Opening the required BCBA coursework. ~ WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY (USA, Over three consecutive sum- Poland, English subtitles, 2018, 95 minutes) mers Wendy was a lead teacher for an ASD classroom at Camp Tuesday, May 21 SCHINDLER’S LIST (USA, Poland, English, 2018, TBD / The Garde / No Charge HASC in the Catskills, which she th views as one of the most forma- 195 minutes, 25 Anniv. Screening) tive experiences of her clinical experience. Thursday, May 23 SHOELACES (Israel, English subtitles, 2018, 7:00 PM / Mystic / $10 In 2015 Wendy moved to the 90 minutes) Philadelphia area, obtained her Tuesday, May 28 THE LAST SUPPER (Germany, English subtitles, 7:00 PM / Olin / $10 and started work in early inter- 2018, 80 minutes) vention,Pennsylvania in whichteaching she certificate worked with clients aged 13 months - 5 Wednesday, May 29 DISOBEDIENCE (Canada, English, 2018, 7:00 pm / Olin / $10 years in almost every part of the 117 minutes)

Every gift makes Sunday, June 2 THE LAW (France, English subtitles, 2016, 2:00 PM / Garde / $10 a difference. 100 minutes) Post Movie Closing Reception Get involved. sponsored by Hadassah of ECT Chapter Donate. Monday, June 3 GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT (USA, English, 7:00 pm / Granite / $10 Volunteer. 1047,1947, 97 minutes) Oscar Winner Post Movie Reception sponsored by It’s what being Cong. Sharah Zedek Jewish feels like. 4 THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 promises to save an Iowa town by selling the dream - colade. Cost $54/$57. Lunch on your own. starts to buy his pitch. Fall in love all over again with HallWednesday, of Fame, the October first play 23, ever 2019, to receive “Billy that Elliot” ac “76of a boys’ Trombones”, band, Marian “The Wellsis the only Fargo skeptic. Wagon”, Until “Trou she- at Goodspeed. Young Billy Elliot is pulled between Senior Offerings ble”, and “Till There Was You.” A glorious classic that his family’s coalmining roots and his newly discov- Reservations are necessary for all events. When making your res- will have you parading in the streets. Cost $64/$67. ered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or ervation, let us know if you need a ride. Reservations can be Lunch on your own. ballet shoes? In the hardscrabble world of a chang- made by calling Beth at 860-444-6333x112. If Beth is Wednesday, June 19, 2019, “Always A Brides- ing England, reaching high becomes a leap of faith. not available, leave a voice mail message, she’ll check them the maid” at Newport Playhouse. Cost $60/$63. All in- Following your dream – and overcoming obstacles following business day. clusive. – has never been more electric than in the 10-time Wednesday, July 3, 2019, “Mamma Mia” at Ivo- Tony winning Broadway phenomenon with songs Senior Corner – April ryton Playhouse. Over 60 million people worldwide by the legendary Elton John. Celebrate the idea of Celebrating Birthdays -- Friends, we are going to start celebrating have fallen in love with the characters, the story and being yourself in the Goodspeed premiere of this the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel- Please make sure that Beth knows when your Birthday is so that you good show! Set on a Greek Island paradise, the story- on your own. canour seniorbe included birthdays in the during monthly the cakefirst Koshercelebrations. Hot Lunch We look of each forward month. to telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this powerful dance-filled story! Cost $64/$67. Lunch singing “Happy Birthday” and celebrating with all of you. enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, cre- Stuff you need to know about our trips All Upcoming Shows for 2019 (waiting lists available, we will let ating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Our ticket policy requires that a $25 deposit ac- you know if a ticket becomes available.) New shows have been added Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll to the schedule. Contact Beth at 860-444-6333 for updated ticket never forget! Cost $54/57. Lunch on your own. go through Beth. Just writing down your name will availability. Wednesday, August 14, 2019, “Cabaret” at Ivo- nocompany longer be your enough reservation. or accepted. These Please deposits make MUST sure Wednesday, May 1, 2019, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” at ryton Playhouse. “There was a cabaret and there was your phone number is provided so we can call you Ivoryton Playhouse. A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensi- a master of ceremonies and there was a city called with a pickup time for the event. Berlin in a country called Germany. It was the end home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the of the world … and I was dancing with Sally Bowles happen. If there is an outing in which you are in- bilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiancé- and we were both fast asleep.” So begins the interna- terested,A trip makeMUST sure have you at leastget to 4 gopersons by asking per cara few to ter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future, Matt and Christina tional classic musical and winner of 8 Tony awards friends to join us. Our policy has always been “the iconic film, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daugh - Cabaret. Join us at the Kit Kat Club as the Emcee more the merrier”. and supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcom- takes us back to those tumultuous times with unfor- Payment in full is required three (3) weeks prior ingDrayton one into quickly your come family—especially to realize the differencein 1967. At thebetween end of reading the day, about will gettable musical numbers including, “Willkommen,” - love prevail? Cost $54/$57. Lunch on your own. “Cabaret’” and “Two Ladies.” A Broadway classic. ment is due, either by mail or a phone call. If there Wednesday, May 29, 2019, “Godspell” at Ivoryton Playhouse. Winner of eight Tony Awards in 1967 and four in isto nothe response, event. You then will yourbe notified ticket thatwill yourbe forfeit. final payIf at - 1998. Cost $54/$57. Lunch on your own. the last moment you are unable to attend a per- my and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Wednesday, September 25, 2019, “Shear formance, the responsibility for your ticket rests andGodspell Children is the of first Eden). major Loosely musical based theater around hit fromthe Gospel three-time of St. Gram Mat- Madness” at Ivoryton Playhouse. Shear Madness is with you. If we have a wait list, we will be happy to thew, the show follows a company of characters who unite to become one of the most popular productions in the world, make a call. Because we have already paid for your a community through teachings of love, kindness, and acceptance. Led delighting audiences with its unique blend of mad- ticket, we are unable to refund your money or put by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of be- cap improvisation and spine tickling mystery. This loved songs, including, “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”, “Learn Your unique comedy-whodunit takes place today in the enforced. Lessons well”, “All for the Best”, “All Good Gifts”, “Turn Back, O Man”, “Shear Madness” hairstyling salon and is chock full it towardBeth’s anotherSchedule show. – Please This callpolicy Beth will at 860-444-be firmly and “By My Side”. Cost $54/$57. Lunch on your own. of up-to-the-minute humor. A murder is committed, 6333, Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 Wednesday, June 5, 2019, “The Music Man” at Goodspeed. You and the audience gets to spot the clues, question the PM and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for got trouble in River City! Professor Harold Hill and Marian the Librar- suspects, and solve the mystery. Voted “Best Comedy all reservations or questions regarding senior ser- of the Year” seven times by the Boston Globe and production of this great American musical. When huckster Harold “Best Play of the Year” by the Chicago Sun-Times and before the luncheon by 10:00 AM on Thursday, so ian march into their first appearance at Goodspeed in a rousing new the Philadelphia Enquirer, “Shear Madness” has also PLEASEvices. We make MUST your call reservationin our meal bycounts the Thursdaythe week received the Raven Award from the Mystery Writers morning prior to the KHL to ensure your spot and of America and has been inducted into the Comedy enough food. Hadassah Donor Dinner features speaker Eastern Connecticut Hadassah is looking forward Rocque who will speak to this year’s Donor Dinner, Tuesday, June 4 at the about his work in counter- Norwich Inn. Invitations are in the mail. terrorism as it relates to All of the proceeds of the Donor will go toward Israel. Rocque served as HMO - Hadassah Medical Organization - to help renovate and expand the Round Building at the Ein from 1980-2000, earning Kerem Hospital. thean officerrank of in Lt. the Colonel. U.S. Army He Hadassah is the founder of Israel’s modern health Chuck and Romana Primus, Owners care system. It’s about healing. It’s about compas- the Green Berets and then sion. It’s about life. It is also a 360-Degree vision in a asserved a member first as a of member the Delta of changing world. Force, the highest prior- The population of Jerusalem has tripled since 1960 and the demands on the Ein Kerem Hospital Military. As a Commander are growing. ofity combat a Special unit Operations in the U.S. Hadassah is responding by completely reimagin- Squadron in the Delta Force, he was responsible for ing the iconic Round Building at the Hospital. The training, equipping, and leading his squadron any- new Round Building will be an important healing

Come in! We’d like to meet you! its outpatient surgery, maternity, oncology and der- Defense.where in the world immediately upon notification matologycenter and departments. will significantly advance the services in fromSave the the President Date and of supportthe U.S. andHadassah’s the Secretary 360 De of- 475 Broad St., New London CT • 860-443-CITY The special guest at the Donor will be Michael grees of Healing. THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 5 threatened to leave town if he had to sit next to his brother Isaac at the Seder. On and on went the com- Horowitzes. But as the caterers brought out cases By plaints. Jon addressed them all with a smile. This ofbraced. matzah The that room could was feed filled an witharmy the Jon buzz realized of happy he’d one’s room was too small, that one’s room was too hot…as if by putting the reunion together Jon had not his father’s place was at the head of the table. Artie become personally responsible for every minutia. made a huge mistake: Suffering from dementia or record time. He bounded out of the car and ran up Matzahs. Aunt Sylvia demanded a vegetarian option theJon steps drove to thethe receptionfive mile to desk. the “I’mnursing here home for Mr. in Dean forUncle dinner. Zack Jonwanted couldn’t to make sleep sure for they worrying used Shmurah over ev- Ruben Horowitz. How long would it take you to get ery detail, the joy of the holiday overwhelmed by the him dressed?” The Family Seder stress of planning. He began to dread the evening, The receptionist looked confused and glanced Finally, the night of the Seder arrived. The Foun- over her shoulder into the waiting area. “Your fa- Jon Horowitz gazed out over Delray’s beach, scanning the horizon, tainhead Ballroom was set with thirty tables of ten. as if by will alone he might reconnect the diverse snippets of his family People who hadn’t seen each other for decades em- SEDER CONT. FROM PAGE 13 for Passover. Always the pragmatist, his wife, Sophie, gave advice with- out hesitation. “Invite them all, who knows, they just might come.” Later that day Jon constructed his Horowitz family tree master list, Release your inner artist on May 19 a compilation of emails gleaned from years of genealogical research Explore your inner artist and unleash 860-423-3742. spliced together with his matches on the 23 and me ancestry site. “125 your creative calling. Join us at a sure-to- invitations. Not bad,” he muttered as he typed a carefully worded mes- be-Wonderful Paint (and sip and nosh) School’s art instructor extraor- sage. Night at Temple Bnai Israel, 383 Jackson dinaireShaun and is talented Mansfield artist. Middle Some Please join us in Delray Beach, Florida for our first ever Horow- Street, Willimantic, CT on of his deeply profound images itz reunion Passover Seder. Sunday, May 19 from 5-7 p.m. of the Holocaust, created for the Artist Shaun Rock will be our guide and play I Never Saw Another But- - inspiration for the evening. He will usher cle HisMoishe finger walked hovered out over of the the Seder mouse over for ana moment unacceptable while memorieshechsher on of us into the world of watercolors based on School last year, were on display thepast wine. family Then feuds there flitted was through the time his Aunt memory. Sara nearly There scratchedwas the time out herun the work “Candlestick” by Marc Chagall, atterfly, the held Temple at Mansfield in May of Middle 2018. sister’s eyes over an insult to her matzah ball recipe. Jon chuckled as - Those works will be on view at glimpses of childhood Seders opened before him like so many scenes ent inspiration for your masterpiece. in the Horowitz dance of estrangement. He grimaced at the memory thoughCost pleasefor the feelevening free tois $30/personchoose a differ and month of May 2019. of the uproar caused when he insisted the family conduct the Seder in includes: Art materials, wine, light refresh- UCONN’sThis event Dodd is Center sponsored for the by English. That was so long ago…most of those relatives are gone…things ments, and joy! This event is limited to 20 participants so register be- Temple Bnai Israel’s Cultural must have changed since then… But, as the afternoon wore on, Jon began to have second thoughts. Committee. What if the new generation is just as stubborn as ours? foreSpiritual May 10. Contact Marlene Earth at [email protected] Day celebration or call May 5 Jon’s shoulder. “Imagine the nachas at having everyone together— Temple Bnai Israel of Willimantic and Windham children,“Don’t grandchildren, worry, it’ll all goall fine,”the cousins. Sophie said with a reassuring pat of Interfaith Working Group Invite you to a Spiritual “You’re right, it’ll be wonderful.” Jon took a deep breath. “Pity my Earth Day Celebration and interfaith worship at father couldn’t be here too,” he said with a wistful air. Sophie nodded the Windham Mills State Heritage Park, 322 Main and took Jon’s hand. Bedridden in a Boca Raton nursing home for Al- Street, Willimantic, CT in memory of the Reverend zheimer’s patients, Jon’s father, Ruben, seemed to have withdrawn Donald Hoyle on Sunday, May 5, 2019, 1:00 p.m. to from the world. While he’d always had good days and bad, the good 3:00 p.m. days had become fewer and farther apart. Jon’s eyes became unfo- Local musician Bruce John will provide music as cused as memories of his father leading the family Seder rose in his we bless our Earth and the waters we need to sus- mind. He thought of the time his father stayed up all night to help him tain our lives. We will sing together, and remember our dear friend, Don Hoyle, a passionate advocate Ceremony created in 1990 by Mexica/Chichimeka Pity what time’s done to him. for environmental justice. Don knew that climate Elder Tlakaelel, with other Native Elders. This cere- get Preparationsa science project for the finished, Seder beganhow he a monthpatiently in taughtadvance. him Jon to hired swim, a change was a threat to the lives of all humanity, and mony honors the four colors of humanity and their and play baseball and fish. that we must all work in unity to love and protect contributions over human history. Ballroom at the Fountainhead Hotel. They waited for the family to re- our sacred home. For more information contact Marlene at of- spond.caterer, engaged the finest Chazzan in Florida, and reserved the Grand After singing and worshiping, join the Four Colors Respond they did! Everyone was excited with the thought of getting together. Genetic relatives he’d never heard of RSVP’d. 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SPOTLIGHT Changing ON SCHECHTER the world Solomon Schechter Academy The culmination of PreK - 6th Grade SSA’s yearlong theme 29B Dayton Road., “Children Can Change the Waterford, CT 06385 World” was Activity Night. 860-443-5589 Students and their fami- http://www.ssa-newlondon.org lies participated in numer- ous activities, from creat- ing a wormery, making a Tzedakkah Solomon Schechter celebrates Passover box and form- SSA students, families, and staff enjoyed a Passover Seder led by ing seed balls to make springtime planting eas- Rabbi Rachel Safman. ier and more convenient. They used an array of recycled objects to make beautiful artwork that

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SSA learns about the clarinet Clarinetist Kelli O’Connor taught students about the clarinet and gave a few vibrant musical demonstrations. She is a founding member of the Chameleon Arts Ensem- ble of Boston and the Radiance Woodwind Quintet and is principal clarinet of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. SSA meets with Rena Linder 7(03/((0$18(/ SSA’s theme of the year is Children Can Change the World. In conjunction with this theme, SSA is taking the opportunity Starry every Rosh Chodesh to invite people from our community who have changed the world. One of these inspiring people was Mrs. Rena Linder

NIGHT',11(5'$1&( Henny Simon Remembrance program By Sheila Horvitz, special to the Leader The contest is open to all Eastern Connecticut Hadassah is pleased to unveil students in grades 9-12 who its program for the Second Annual Henny Simon Re- are enrolled in area high membrance. On Tuesday, May 21, at 7:00 pm, at Three schools that participate in the Rivers Community College, Hadassah will honor the Encountering Survivors Pro- memory and advance the values of Henny Simon gram of the Strochlitz Holo- with a special two-part presentation, in conjunction caust Resource Center. Essays PLEASE JOIN US with the Strochlitz Holocaust Resource Center of the will respond to the following Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut and hosted questions: and sponsored by President Mary Ellen Jukoski of “What lessons have we SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 the college. learned from the testimony of survivors of the Ho- (QMR\ The Eastern Connecticut Chapter of Hadassah 6 P.M. locaust? How can we apply those lessons to our established the Remembrance in memory and in COCKTAILS lives? 3RUW¶16WDUERDUG honor of Henny Simon, Hadassah life-member and Contest winners will be celebrated and awarded DINNER 2FHDQ%HDFK3DUN Holocaust survivor to highlight the values she cham- prizes at the May 21 event. Winning essays will be ar- pioned by her example and advocacy. Each year, the DANCING 1HSWXQH$YH1HZ/RQGRQ chived in the Strochlitz Holocaust Resource Library. program tackles issues of history, culture, and diver- SILENT AUCTION 2. L’Dor V’Daughters: As we lose the last mem- SHUSHUVRQ sity that were the hallmarks of her presence in the bers of the generation of Holocaust survivors, the WREHQHILW community and the lessons she taught. torch of remembrance must be passed to the next 5693DQGRUEHDVSRQVRU The Second Annual Remembrance will feature 7HPSOH(PDQX(O generation. Four Daughters of Holocaust survivors E\0D\WK&RQWDFWWKH two parts: will share their experiences of family history and (VVHQWLDO6HUYLFHV)XQG 7HPSOHRIILFHDW 1. Inaugural Henny Simon Remembrance Es- trauma, and the role of women as storytellers to the RUDWWKHZHEVLWHEHORZ say Contest. This contest honors Henny Simon who next generations. The Four Daughters are: Judith shared her experiences of surviving the Holocaust with students in Connecticut and the world through A video and panel discussion will be presented. print and video testimony demonstrating grace and Deglin, Mona Levin, Vivian Zoe, and Rosa Goldblatt. www.teastarrynightdinnerdance.com More details about the event will follow: For in- compassion in the face of hatred and horror. formation contact: [email protected]. THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 7 Righteous Among Nations -- Eduard Schulte profile By Mark Lipman BREAKING THE SILENCE by Walter Laqueur the Allies. On my JFEC mission trip to Israel in 2017 along and Richard Breitman (1986-Brandeis Press) is the In the summer of 1942 Eduard Schulte provided intelligence origi- with my wife, Nadine, we were visiting Yad Vashem story of Eduard Schulte and the role he played in nating in the Fuhrer’s headquarters. Hitler was planning the extermi- and Mission leader Jerry Fischer had given us a brief alerting the world to Hitler’s plans to exterminate nation of 3.5 to 4 million Jews using prussic acid. Through a close Jew- break before our group was to get back on our bus. the Jews of Europe. Schulte was born on January 4, ish friend, the information was passed on to Gerhart Riegner, secretary I found myself standing in front of an information 1891, in Dusseldorf, Germany, where he earned a desk and I remembered my good friend Rupe (Ru- - took this as “a wild rumor.” Although this information did not stop the pert) Schulte had once told me his grandfather had ing. Naziof the Murder World JewishMachine, Congress it led to (Geneva). the December England 17, and 1942, The Declaration United States of been honored as Righteous Among Nations. lawIn degree 1926 and he pursued be- work in finance and bank Allied Governments. I decided to ask came the managing Schulte knowingly provided this information even though he was what they could tell me director of Georg Von about Eduard Schulte. Giesches Erben, the The woman helping me largest zinc producer histold role his namein gathering would beand used releasing as the information.messenger. In He 1943 remained Schulte in fled Swit to- found a large binder and in Germany. Thirty zerlandSwitzerland until when his death he was in tipped1966. offIt was that in the Switzerland Gestapo was where after Schulte him for showed me his name thousand employees married his second wife, a Jew. on the list as one of were under his con- It was not until 1986 that Schulte’s role in alerting authorities of the honorees. I quickly trol. As such, Schulte Hitler’s extermination plans some 20 years after his death came to walked around the gar- became privy to high- light. Yad Vashem recognized Eduard Schulte as Righteous Among Na- den pathways looking - tions on September 5, 1988. for his plaque but could ments, V-1 and V-2 rocket programs, the invasion ofly Russia, classified and information raw and synthetic concerning materials troop among move Nevertheless, when I other things. Starry Night Dinner Dance returnednot find it. home I called Schulte was anti-Nazi and anti-Hitler. He had my friend Rupe to let many Jewish friends and he warned and urged at Temple Emanu-El June 1 him know I had visited them to leave Germany as he saw what was taking Yad Vashem where the state of Israel honored his place. Schulte had to be careful in not revealing his Emanu-El Essential Service Fund will be held at 6 pm Saturday, June grandfather. He was surprised and acknowledged political beliefs while at the same time cultivating 1 atThe the second Port ‘N annual Starboard Starry at Night Ocean Dinner Bach Dance Park toin benefitNew London. the Temple This his father passed the Yad Vashem medal on to him. trust of his many fanatical Nazi co-workers and is the Temple’s largest fundraising event and all are welcome. Rupe agreed to get the medal from his safety deposit contacts. He was often unknowingly being supplied In addition to enjoying cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, a sundae box and meet me for lunch. Having been to Yad Vash- with secret information. bar, and dancing to Boppers Entertainment, guests will be treated to a In 1940 Giesche was taken under control by the performance by Phred Mileski’s Jazz Trio Phred&Friends. (https:// connection impressed me greatly. German Military Commissar. The American Ana- www.phredsings.com/jazz). em Ion started three asking different Rupe occasions, questions the about history his grand of this- canda Copper Company lost its 51 per cent share in Jazz vocalist Phred Mileski has been described as “amazingly tal- father. His basic response was that his father and the Giesche Polish operation. This provided Schulte family never talked about what his grandfather had the opportunity to travel back and forth to Switzer- range and engaging stage presence have earned her friends and fans done; it just wasn’t mentioned. He then told me what land where company loans were held and needed allented” over and the “one world. of NewHer jazz England’s trio features finest songsome stylists.” of the area’s Her astonishing best musi- was known was published in a book that had been to be restructured. These trips allowed Schulte to cians and a playlist that runs from classy cocktail standards to full-on written about him, and he didn’t know any more. develop connections and pass on information to swing and soul. Phred&Friends have performed to appreciative audi- ences at various venues, including the exclusive Side Door Jazz Club in Readers Circle features Menasseh ben Israel Old Lyme, CT, where they consistently pack the house. The Beth Jacob Synagogue Readers Circle, Jewish dam and other opening Auction items are currently being accepted. Please contact Debo- Lives Series, has a new and interesting book to ex- European countries as rah Linder at [email protected] for item pick up or do- plore Menasseh ben Israel: Rabbi of Amsterdam. well. This is an illuminating biography of the great Am- Meeting dates are nationsPlease or consider gift certificates taking mayout an be ad dropped in the event off at Program the Temple Book Emanu-El as well sterdam rabbi, celebrated for liberating Judaism to Thursdays, May 2 and asoffice purchasing at 29 Dayton a sponsorship Road, Waterford. to show your support. For information go be an accepted religion in a Christian society in the 9 from 1:30-2:45 pm or to and click on Starry Night link. early 17th century. Sundays, May 5 and 12 tewaterford.org Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online with a Menasseh ben Israel (1604––1657) was among from 9:00-10:15 am. the most accomplished and cosmopolitan rabbis Please contact Barbara credit card, or by check. All information can be found at https://www. - or Rav Julius at 860-886- teastarrynightdinnerdance.com ly modern Jewish history. He was one of the three 2459 or Marty Shapiro at RSVP by May 17. Join in and invite friends and family for what is sure to be a fun community event. ofrabbis his time,of the was “Portuguese a pivotal intellectualNation” in Amsterdam,figure in ear a [email protected] community that quickly earned renown worldwide to let them know your at- for its mercantile and scholarly vitality. This was the tendance plans. The series is free and open to the time of Spinoza, Rembrandt, and others in Amster- community. Hadassah Shabbat/installation May 3 Since 1919 Southeastern Connecticut’s Oldest and Most Respected Jewelers The Eastern CT Chapter of Hadassah will assist At 7:00 the festive evening will continue with Diamonds


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CONT.Honoring FROM PAGE 1 the Golden Girls: Roz & Selma search, Youth Aliyah programs, and the Jewish National dents of Colchester since the 1950’s. They played giant Fund was their love and passion. roles in the growth and development of the Colchester Roz served as President of Hadassah for many chapter of Hadassah for over half a century. terms over the years, keeping the chapter going as the Although a small New England town, Colchester has Jewish community changed and dwindled. Selma says a unique and storied Jewish history. It was the home to that “Were it not for Roz’s dedication, spirit, enthusiasm Jewish farmers who were gifted rural land from the Bar- and prodding, our chapter would not have survived as on de Hirsch Funds at the beginning of the 20th century long as it did.” - and later became the refuge and home for Holocaust By 2010, Selma and Roz and colleagues had the cour- survivors. Henny Simon was their best friend. Though age and foresight to merge the Colchester chapter into small in population, about a third of the town was Jew- the Eastern Connecticut chapter with the other towns ish a thriving Hadassah chapter and synagogue sisterhood is thriving. and theand headquarters supported two for synagogues, Young Judea a in Zion Connecticut. Social Hall, in theSelma area and - and Roz they want are togratified honor that and the remember new chapter the Selma and her husband Moe, who was an educator names of Colchester Hadassah members who made an and served as President of the Connecticut Education l-r Roz Plotkin and Selma Nirenstein recently celebrated their impact over the years: Molly Kaplan, Rivi Cutler, Min- th Association, raised three daughters. Selma was a fer- 90 birthdays. They look forward to sharing their memories nie Levine, Anita Levine, Henny Simon, Bertha Levy and - of over 50 years of growing the Colchester chapter of Ha- Selma Gurian. dassah and then supporting its merger with the Eastern CT ately recruited to be a Hebrew school teacher and Young When asked about their fervent wishes, both ex- Chapter. Judeavent Zionist leader. when She was she 19 moved years toold town when and Israel was became immedi a pressed the thrill of being alive, to see the growth and state and she recalls her feeling of excitement and pride. Jewish community mail, information bulletins and town development of their grandchildren, and to pray for the When Hadassah leader Molly Kaplan met her at the events too. Roz and Irv were civic leaders in the greater peace and security for Israel. They hope the younger local grocery store, Selma was implored to attend the community too. generation will care about Israel and their Jewish heri- next Hadassah meeting. She recalls taking her daugh- Selma and Roz recall the “full house” monthly meet- tage through education and Jewish community life. ters to homes in town to collect the blue JNF boxes. She ings in the social hall of Ahavath Achim Synagogue. As One of the unique activities at every Colchester Ha- served the chapter in many capacities, including Presi- many as 60-70 women would attend a short business dassah event was pledging candles on the Mitzvah dent. meeting and then a regular program of education. Special Cake which graced the meeting table. Roz was raised in Norwich and was a member of events during the year included an Israeli Fashion Show, When there was a celebration or special event to Junior Hadassah in High School. She graduated NFA and Donor dinners at the Grand Lake Lodge in neighboring commemorate or a personal accomplishment to honor, married Irving in 1951. After his service during the Ko- Lebanon, annual theatrical parodies including “Fiddler on members would pledge one dollar for each candle they the Stoop” and the “Yiddishe Mikado”. would “light” on the cake. Plotkin’s Jewelry Store and raised a son and daughter. They remember how they fought to support and en- So I “light” 90 candles on the Mitzvah Cake to honor rean conflict, they moved to Colchester and established courage the continued and celebrate the life of Selma Nirenstein, and I “light” Although Irving is gone, their son Paul and Roz still work State of Israel and thrilled at the progress in agriculture, 90 candles on the Mitzvah Cake to honor and celebrate atPlotkin’s the store. has beenPlotkin’s a Colchester is not just fixture a jewelry for over store. 68 years.It is a science and technology.growth Helping and to securityraise funds of the to establishfledgling the life of Roz Plotkin. meeting place, clearing house, a center for Hadassah and the world-class hospitals, medical and dental schools, re- Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life invites teens to decorate synagogue By Marcy Oster, JTA gallery on the synagogue’s website. “hatred.” Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life congregation is inviting teen The synagogue requested that all submissions be “The sidewalk gallery is our way of saying ‘thank artists to create “uplifting images and graphics” to print - on windscreens to be hung on the temporary fence sur- of love, unity, strength, inclusiveness, healing, gratitude, bors who showed us so much love in the wake of the as- rounding the building while it undergoes repairs in the kindness,“positive and community, reflect an diversity, appropriate faith, theme hope along and thecompas lines- saultyou’ to on our our first synagogue responders building,” and local the congregationand global neigh said aftermath of the deadly shooting there in October. sion.” The artists are asked to not use the words “hate” or in a statement posted Monday, April 15 on Facebook. Artists aged 13-17 from around the world have been invited to take part in a project titled “#HeartsTogether: Kushner blames Mueller for damaging country The Art of Rebuilding.” By Ron Kampeas, JTA The building was heavily damaged in the attack by a Jared Kushner said that the special counsel investiga- among other acts. gunman that killed 11 worshippers from the three con- tion into Russian interference was “much more harmful” andMueller attempts has to securedrecruit figures multiple in theindictments Trump campaign, and sev- gregations that were meeting in the building on a Shab- than the Russian interference itself. eral convictions in the course of his probe. He stopped bat morning. “The investigations and all the speculation that has short of recommending prosecution of Trump, saying It is not known when the building will be ready to be happened over the last few years has had a much harsher in his report that pursuing criminal charges against the used again for worship, the congregation said in an an- impact on democracy than a few Facebook ads,” Presi- president is a matter for Congress. nouncement of the young artists’ project. dent Donald Trump’s son-in-law and aide said Tuesday at Mueller did not charge Kushner, who was implicated “The intention of #HeartsTogether is to transform a Time magazine event. “If you look at the magnitude of the temporarily vacant and dismal site into a thing of what they did and all they accomplished, I think the ensu- help with the election. The campaign did not take up ing investigations have been much more harmful.” in at least one encounter with Russians who offered to strength and positivity that well-wishers shared with The special counsel, Robert Mueller, in a report made Kushner faces actions in a number of referrals Mueller usbeauty,” in our thedarkest announcement days. It is one said. way “It we will are reflectbeginning the public last week said “The Russian government interfered madethat particular to other legal offer, jurisdictions. but it is not clear yet whether to give back.” in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and system- Trump and his aides have cast the Mueller report si- The synagogue said it was “Impressed by how many atic fashion.” Over 400 pages he detailed alleged Russian multaneously as a vindication and an illegal attempt to young people reached out to us in the wake of our trag- interfere with the Trump presidency. edy.” false social media representations, but through the theft The president appeared to approve of Kushner’s re- All the submissions will be displayed in an online andgovernment publication efforts of to Democratic upend the election Party communications, not only through marks. THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 9

CONT.Incredible FROM PAGE 1 visit highlighted by lecture

In a way, I feel like I am just distilling my impressions Holocaust and the Isaac Rabin museum, I was moved by of Israel because I feel like I have come away with more the sound of children’s voices during Purim and when questions than I had before going. At times I feel very visiting markets, and at the Neot Kedumim Biblical gar- hopeful about its future, and at times I wonder how dens learning as we were about the value of the plants all of this works. I know those feelings are shared by and trees, one of each of the kind found in the Old Testa- many. In essence, I was thrilled to have participated in this ment, reminiscent of the all-inclusive project in the Ar- crypt to the place where Christianity began to light can- mission and recommend to anyone who will listen that boretum at Connecticut College where I teach. dles for my family and ancestors. they complete a similar JFEC mission with Jerry. While we have Waterford encroaching on New Lon- I was pleased to make connections with professors Jerry recently shared his new plans for a JFEC mis- don, they have Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who invited me sion to Portugal and Spain. I call it the “Jerry on steroids” who are never far away. I was moved by the mass in to give a lecture to their Latin American Studies Sem- mission and you simply must go! Armenian at St. James Church because I was on a per- inar. I was pleased to explore with them the concept of coexistence and compare the experience of Medieval and contemporary Spain with that of Israel. I was pleased to Julia A. Kushigian-Secor, PhD. is the Hanna Hafkes- share my latest research on Jewish, Christian and Muslim brink Professor of Hispanic Studies at Connecticut Col- depictions of the Apocalypse and how they shape the past, lege; the President, NECLAS (New England Council of present and future in general, and Latin American culture Latin American Studies) 2018-2019, and Faculty Ombud- in particular. I was excited that my JFEC ACCAA team was sperson 2017-2019. invited to attend my lecture along with our dear friend - dent Maria, a native speaker of Arabic living in Israel who spokeand driver, excellent Faris. Spanish I was thrilled and was to meet excited HUJ to graduate learn about stu

she was just distilling. different approaches to her dissertation, whose concepts sonal mission to discover my Armenian roots as under- stood in the almost two-thousand year old tradition of the Armenian quarter in Old Jerusalem. I was moved by the canticle to the Virgin Mary sung by two male choirs across the abbey as a response. I was saddened to read that their existence in the Old Quarter is being reduced their community. I was moved in the Church of the Na- tivityby the where pressures I was of taken modern by an Israel Armenian and how Acolyte this affects to the 10 THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 Realtor Corner A Jew, a Muslim and a Christian Utilities walk into a classroom... By Naama Barak, Israel21c ask,” says Jewish student coordinator Feinstein. By Geoff Hausmann A Jew, a Muslim and a Christian walk into a class- “I think what’s so surprising is how there are so When a buyer starts to question you about room. No, this is not the start of a joke, but a most the utility expenses, you know you have a serious accurate description of a unique course on interreli- and that’s essentially what the dialogue’s meant to buyer. I always inform people it is hard to compare do:many discover similarities these similarities.” between the different religions from the current owners to yourself as your life styles may be com- “The class as a whole is meant as an opportunity Amer, the course’s Arab student coordinator, gious dialogue at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. agrees. The 20-year-old communications and Eng- - to get an appreciation of each other’s cultures and lish literature major from Kfar Kassem is studying lar,pletely wood, different. and geothermal. seefor Jewishthe commonalities and Arab students in religious at Bar-Ilan traditions University as a ba- at the university’s international program, and the WhenThe different working fuels with aavailable buyer, I totell a themhome they include can calloil, thegas, utilityelectric, com so- sis for dialogue,” says course lecturer Ben Mollov. English-language course has given her the oppor- pany and inform them that you are interested in 123 Main Street and “They’re gaining the personal perspective of tunity to meet and befriend people she wouldn’t want to know the cost to heat the property. The utility company will each other and that leads to a type of relationship have otherwise known. give you the average for the last 12 months. Eversource will also give building and relationship transformation.” “For me, I don’t know Hebrew that well, even you the cost of gas if the home is connected to it. though I live in Israel. I never had a friend who is Instead of using the estimate of what the seller used, I am sure you management at Bar-Ilan, has been involved in Arab- Jewish. So I didn’t know much about them,” she JewishMollov, dialogue a lecturer from in a politicalreligious science perspective and conflict for the recounts. “I now have lots of Jewish friends, and to change things for you. They send out a licensed contractor through past 20-odd years. And while he’s a veteran enthu- because of this course I know many things about Eversourcewould prefer to an examine energy theefficient home. home. This processEversource is estimated now has aat program about 4 siast of this sort of dialogue, the cur- hours and will cost up to $174. Within a week, you will receive a report rent course emerged as an initiative from Eversource detailing what steps to take to make your home more of his students. One of these students is Sariba up to 50% of the project, but this is not guaranteed. The Eversource licensedenergy efficient. contractor The informedgreat thing me is that that Eversource many homes has just been require paying thefor double major in communications andFeinstein political from science the United at Bar-Ilan. States, In a- back and reap the savings. troduced to the concept of interreli- smallHey modifications Seller: Why wouldmade duringyou want the toaudit do thisand energynothing audit? else except You will sit gious dialogue in class last year, she receive a report from Eversource that you can hand out to your po- teamed up with friend and classmate tential buyers showing them what it will cost to live in this energy ef- Fatima Amer to set up the Bar-Ilan chapter of the Interfaith Encounter I wanted to give you the opportunity to learn more about this pro- gramficient fromhome. Eversource. Please click on my Website www.CallThe- dialogue among religious groups. HouseMan.com Association,What started a nonprofit out as small that monthfosters- view the demo. ly meetings developed into a highly Group photo of the Jewish-Arab interreligious dialogue course at Bar- and click on the Eversource Utility Program tab tost Now that I have been in the business for over 22 years, April 1 Ilan University. was my anniversary, I continue to show that I am not your typical real in the university’s international pro- estate agent. I am going to take care of your Eversource’s Energy gram.popular, full-fledged academic course them and about Judaism. This course helped a lot Audit. That is correct, you will not have to pay for the audit. You “We had planned to have 20 students in the class in bringing us together.” will only have to pay for the work recommended in the audit to make to have a more intimate dialogue in the course. In Jewish and Arab students jointly distribute suf- the end the reception was so strong we had to open ganiyot on the Bar-Ilan campus during Hanukkah. is escaping, determine the amount of insulation, and supply you with it to 30, and there was a waiting list after that,” Moll- Photo: courtesy you home more efficient. The energy audit will seal cracks where heat ov tells ISRAEL21c. Amer fondly recalls a Hanukkah discussion to I wish I could assist my friends that receive power from Groton, The pillars of the course, according to Mollov, which Jewish classmates brought sufganiyot, tradi- all new LED bulbs for each fixture. How can you go wrong? are mutual respect, self-respect and mutual enrich- tional jelly donuts. “I connected that to Ramadan a For me to pick up the expense, you must call me to get the Ever- ment. little bit. Because Ramadan brings people closer to- Bozrah, or Norwich Utilities, but I am unable to. gether to each other, and I felt the same thing hap- Whether you are a buyer or a seller, the energy audit will help you. promote better relations between Jews and Arabs pens in Hanukkah.” Lookingsource Energyforward Auditto taking scheduled. care of you. Geoff Hausmann 860-443-4400. as a“I whole see this at Bar-Ilan effort butas also something having a that’slarger mes meant- to The Hanukkah celebration was also a highlight Do you have a question about real estate? Advice/responses will sage of what can be achieved when you take this ap- for Hiba Jiryis, a 24-year-old Christian Arab English proach,” he says. literature student from Kfar Yasif in Israel’s North, [email protected] The course is mostly centered on student pre- who handed out sufganiyot with her Muslim and be made by: Geoff Hausmann, RE/MAX on the Bay, 860-443-4400, sentations of religious themes such as pilgrimages, Jewish classmates on campus. prophets, the role of women, and the holiday cycle in “My favorite part was that we lit candles, that Judaism, Islam and Christianity. we had a hanukkiyah [menorah] in class. I also got AUTO | HOME | COMMERCIAL | MARINE “We avoid political issues because we’re taking a up and lit a candle. 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While Mollov’s course is the only interreligious “It’s an environment where you get to learn and dialogue one taking place at Bar-Ilan, the univer- P.O. Box 339 860-739-6861 Fax ask all the questions that you may have otherwise East Lyme, CT 06333 [email protected] been uncomfortable or scared or not known how to CLASSROOM CONT. ON PG 13 THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 11 Israelis create 3D printed heart with blood vessels By Brian Blum, Israel21c cherry, immersed in liquid. Cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading Second, the cells in the 3D heart can contract, cause of death. Heart transplants are often the only but don’t yet have the ability to pump. Research- option available for patients in the worst cases. But the number of heart donors is limited and too many hearts to behave like real ones. patients die while waiting. ers Thismust is now not thefigure first out heart how to to be teach 3D printed, the printed but What if hospitals could simply print out a new never before has it resulted in an organ “with heart? cells or with blood vessels,” said Tal Dvir, who - led the project at Tel Aviv University’s School of versity researchers made this week with the an- Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology. nouncementThat’s the thattantalizing they had promise successfully that Tel used Aviv aUni 3D bio-printer to create a heart complete with human regenerative medicine have been able to print car- tissue and blood vessels. tilagePreviously, and aortal scientists valve tissue, in thebut emergingnot the capillaries field of While the university called it a “major medical without which the organs cannot survive, let alone breakthrough” that advances the possibilities for function properly. A Tel Aviv University researcher holds the first 3D-printed vascularized transplants, this 3D-printed heart still has some Dvir said the researchers’ next steps would be heart, April 15, 2019. Photo by FLASH90 thumping limitations. to transplant a 3D-printed heart into an animal First, it’s only the size of a rabbit’s heart. Journal- model. Their aim is for that to happen sometime in ists who attended the press event in Tel Aviv were the next year. be conducted routinely,” Dvir added, although he expected hospitals shown a 3D print of a heart that looked more like a “Maybe, in 10 years, there will be organ print- woulders in the likely finest start hospitals with simpler around organs the world, than hearts.and these procedures will Could solve rejection problem A 3D-printed heart may be able to bypass one of the most serious Israel sends help to Sri Lanka problems involved in transplants: rejection of the new organ by the patient. nection with the attacks. There was no immediate claim of re- patient’s own fatty tissue in the development of a “personalized hy- sponsibility for the attacks. drogel”The Telthat Aviv will Universityserve as the researchers “ink” necessary propose to print to use the aheart. biopsy of a Sri Lankan Defense Minister “The biocompatibility of engineered materials is crucial to elimi- Ruwan Wijewardena called the nating the risk of implant rejection, which jeopardizes the success of attacks terrorist in nature and such treatments,” Dvir said. blamed religious extremists. In that way, 3D-printed hearts – and ultimately many other types Some 70 percent of Sri Lank- - ans identify as Buddhist. Less tient. than 10 percent of the population of humanConcept organs schematic – would from essentially “3D Printing be customized of Personalized to the specific Thick andpa identify as Christians. Perfusable Cardiac Patches and Hearts.” Image courtesy of Advanced Science/Wiley Online Library U.S./Israel Dvir added that he hopes organ printing will render organ dona- Sri Lankan security forces secure the area around St. Anthony’s Shrine tion obsolete. after an explosion hit St Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade on April 21, launch That said, there are other challenges on the road ahead. Current 3D 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, one of eight bomb blasts to hit the coun- try’s churches and luxury hotels on Easter morning, killing at least 207 reciprocal printers are limited by their resolution; that makes it hard to print all and injuring hundreds. (Gettty Images) of the many tiny blood vessels. And the researchers need to determine investor visas how to expand the cells so that they have enough tissue to print a full By Marcy Oster, JTA human-sized heart. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed “deep shock By Marcy Oster, JTA But this week’s announcement was a major step forward, as “larger over the murderous attacks against innocent civilians in Sri Lanka.” human hearts [will] require the same technology,” Dvir explained. Netanyahu, in a statement released and tweeted on Sunday in the have launched a reciprocal policy In addition to Dvir, the team included Dr. Assaf Shapira of Tel Aviv hours after the Easter attacks which left more than 200 dead, said that allowingThe United major States investors and to Israel re- “Israel stands ready to assist the authorities in Sri Lanka at this dif- side in each country. The Tel Aviv tale of this tell-tale heart was published on April 15 in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Af- theUniversity’s peer-reviewed Faculty journal of Life AdvancedSciences and Science. doctoral student Nadav Noor. He also wrote: “The entire world must unite in the battle against fairs announced Tuesday that it theficult scourge time.” of terrorism.” would grant investor visas per- At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more wounded in a series of bomb attacks that hit luxury hotels and churches across Sri vital workers and their families, Lanka on Easter Sunday. tomitting reside U.S.and work citizens, in Israel including on a “The attacks in #SriLanka, including those at prayer celebrating temporary basis for the purpose #EasterSunday. are a despicable crime. We are all children of God; an of managing and developing a attack on one religion is an attack on us all. #Israel sends condolences business venture. ON THE BAY to the families of the victims and wishes for the recovery of the in- The visas are in response to an jured,” Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin tweeted in the wake of the at- announcement earlier this month tacks. 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Email: [email protected] - developeconomy the and enterprise. send qualified em can, British and Dutch citizens reportedly among the dead, CNN re- ployeesBoth to countries’ the United investor States vi to- Website: www.CallTheHouseman.com ported.About 35 of the victims were identified as “foreigners,” with Ameri sas will be implemented starting Blog: CTHouseMan.com Seven people were later arrested by Sri Lankan authorities in con- May 1. 12 THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 Salute to my brave colleagues around the world By Bradley Burston, Haaretz who feel they have been, at least in part, excommuni- They are heroes. Their This will be my last weekly column for Haaretz. cated. May it continue to rain holy hell on those who so loved ones are heroes ten- It’s time for me to retire. Not at all at the initiative of richly deserve it. fold, for putting up with all Haaretz. Solely at my own. Not at all with sadness, but The person who owns it is a quiet man who is, in of this. with a very deep, very full, very clear well of gratitude. many respects, the most courageous of all of us. In a As for me, I’ve had my It is an honor to be a journalist. It has profession of unimaginably stubborn people, he stands say. It’s been an astonishing been, and is to this day, my privilege to work his ground as no one else. He is unafraid of being un- privilege, something I never with wondrous people, people of rare brav- popular, of speaking his mind, and of printing the un- expected to have happen in - popular views of others. He is not of the present cen- ened senses and hardened exteriors and tury. He is one of a kind. another piece. But only when ery and inextinguishable fire and height I’mmy life.good Every and furious, so often or I’ll intensely file moved. I prize them. I love them. They help save Journalists. They help save the world In the end, if authoritarians are to be defeated, it theopen world hearts from and itself. fingertips touched by God. from itself. They are warriors. Prize will be in part because the endangered species called I am thrilled by the younger writers now them. They’re your best shot. journalists refused to roll over and be domesticated or taking their rightful place at the heart of eradicated, because newswomen and newsmen were this profession. They are what real journal- It’s an honor to have known the people I’ve worked willing to take the heat inherent in committing the ists have to be: warriors. alongside. crime of just doing their job. Accurately. Fairly. And de- I’ve been at this for a long, long time, and Some of the best of my colleagues, my teachers and spite their real fears, fearlessly. still I marvel about what journalists have to Prize them. They’re your best shot. do, what they have to go through, to prac- David Landau, Robert Rosenberg, and Merle Gould, * * * * * tice what has become the most dangerously whomy friends, all passed are awaygone now.much Specifically, too soon, maybe David ofTwersky, having maligned necessary job there is on earth. lived all that much. Bradley Burston is a Haaretz columnist and Senior Journalism remains necessary because, I sometimes wonder how they would have dealt Editor of Haaretz.com which publishes his blog, “A Spe- even in the age of social media, perhaps es- with this time of high-test evil and the exceptional suc- cial Place in Hell.” pecially in the age of social media, the vul- cess authoritarian rulers have found in scapegoating During the first Palestinian uprising, Burston served nerable and the victimized are all too often and inciting against news outlets they don’t already as Gaza correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, and was unseen and unheard and unaided until their control as a pillar of their rule. the paper’s military correspondent in the 1991 Gulf plight is made public. By the press. With the growth of authoritarianism, many of my War. I am proud of the place I work. It preach- colleagues have been wounded, some left disabled, In the mid-1990s he covered Israeli-Arab peace es freedom and practices it. It sheds light. It in the course of their work. More and more are being talks for Reuters. In 2006, he received the Eliav-Sartawi jailed for doing their job. More and more, for the same Award for Mideast Journalism, presented at the United and more rare, more and more fragile, more reason, are being killed. Nations. keeps alive a flame which has grown more

Editorials • Opinions Letters and more a target in an environment which I pray for the safety of my colleagues. I wish them A native of Los Angeles, Burston moved to Israel af- has turned darkness into a cult, and intimi- strength. I wish them the appreciation they so wholly ter graduation from Berkeley. He was part of a group dation into law. deserve. which established Kibbutz Gezer, between Tel Aviv and Haaretz has been around for a hundred tough years. I will them my optimism. May they be ferocious Jerusalem. Haaretz is a lighthouse. when appropriate and kind when kindness is called for. Burston served in the IDF as a combat medic, later There is nothing in this world like it. It is part NGO, May they continue to support and shield and come to studying medicine in Be’er Sheva for two years before turn- part pain in the ass, part virtual congregation for those the aid of one another. ing to journalism. He is married and has two daughters. Kahn prepared to help fund second moon landing attempt By Edgar Asher, Ashernet from ‘Amdocs’, including ‘Coral World’, a group that has vehicle almost managed to successfully land on the moon. aquariums in Israel and many other centers in the world. However just a few kilometers above the moon’s surface spacecraft on the moon failed, the Israeli entrepreneur However, there is no question that Morris Kahn will be the space vehicle’s engine cut out sending the hopes of Only days after Israel’s effort to place an unmanned best remembered for his many philanthropic activities. millions crashing into the moon’s surface. However, be- has once again said that he is willing to be a major donor These include, ‘Save a Child’s Heart’, an organization that fore the engine failed the space vehicle sent back to earth forMorris a second Kahn, attempt who was to atry major and reach donor the to moonthe first with project, a soft brings together Israeli doctors who perform free life-sav- incredible detailed pictures of the moon’s surface. landing. ing heart operation around the world for children of all It took Morris Kahn about twenty-four hours after the South African born races, religion, nationalities. space vehicle had plunged onto the moon’s surface to say Kahn is reputed to have It took Morris Kahn about 24 that he would underwrite a second attempt for a con- a net worth of over one billion dollars. He made hours after the space vehicle had he said. his fortune, among other plunged onto the moon’s surface trolledSo, Space landing. IL will“What be hasconstructing been started, another must craft, be finished,” with its things, with the estab- to say that he would underwrite control systems suitably adjusted. In about another two lishment in Israel of ‘Am- years it is to be hoped that Israel will be part of moon docs’ in 1982, a company a second attempt for a controlled landing history and join the six other countries that have that developed billing landing. “What has been started, successfully landed either a manned or unmanned craft software for telecom- must be finished,” he said. on the moon’s surface. In the meantime, there is disap- munication companies pointment, but much pride in a moon-landing attempt and is now used by these When Israel decided to attempt to place an unmanned that was so nearly successful. © ASHERNET companies all over the - world. ple to underwrite the attempt. He did this by becoming Remember to send in Morris Kahn, the single big- Kahn has many busi- thespace major vehicle single on the private moon, donor Kahn towas the one project, of the first a project peo gest donor to the Israeli ness ventures that he has that cost in total over one hundred million dollars. your subscription moon project. been associated, apart Millions watched on T.V. as Space IL’s ‘Beresheet’ space THE JEWISH LEADER, APRIL 26, 2019 13 New monitoring system could revolutionize brain treatment By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c able to reduce the need for a large number of elec- Put together advanced neuroscience with signal-processing and trodes, and I started working on that in my lab,” he machine-learning technologies and you get Neurosteer, the world’s tells ISRAEL21c. “The method actually worked and appeared to This Israeli invention, now in clinical trials in Israel, Europe and produce improved results from just a single EEG first miniature, wearable continuous brain-activity monitor. channel. I decided to take a leave from the univer- electrode electroencephalograph (EEG) and functional MRI (fMRI sity to commercialize this novel brain activity inter- exams),the United explains States, Neurosteer improves userCFO and experience VP business compared development to multiple- Paul pretation.” Weinberg. Reactions from the clinic “An EEG requires a half hour of placing electrodes, and fMRI in- Neurologist Dr. Steven Laureys, head of the Coma volves getting into a big machine in a special controlled setting for 15 - to 20 minutes with limited ability to stimulate the brain during record- People can perform daily activities while wearing pital in Belgium, has been testing Neurosteer for a ing,” says Weinberg. Neurosteer’s brain monitor. coupleScience of Group years at on Sart coma Tilman patients Liège across University Europe. Hos He “With Neurosteer, brain monitoring can be done on a 24/7 basis. The device can be used clinically for initial as- uses various neuroimaging techniques to reduce It’s the EEG equivalent of a heartrate and glucose monitor that can be sessment of neurological disorders and then as part uncertainty regarding their brain activity. on continuously in a nonintrusive way while the patient carries out “We face a tremendous challenge in measuring regular activities.” of treatment. consciousness, so every tool that can help us is very Compared to fMRI – the current gold standard for brain activity of aThanks patient’s to normalalgorithms daily that routine decompose to see thethe effectssingle much welcome,” Laureys tells ISRAEL21c. screening and assessment – Neurosteer is inexpensive, portable and EEG channel into 100-plus components, the clinician One of the technologies he uses is high-density unobtrusive, requiring only an adhesive three-electrode strip placed sees a real-time map of brain activity on which blue EEG, which requires placing 250-plus electrodes on on the forehead connected to a pocket-sized device that wirelessly represents weak activity and red represents strong the head. “There is a clear need for easier tools and transmits sensor data to a cloud-based HIPAA-compliant server. activity. so Neurosteer is interesting to us. It’s small, faster Weinberg compares this automatic harmonic and easier, and presents a color-coded recording of YOM HASHOAH CONT. FROM PAGE 1 analysis to a trained ear detecting each instrument very complicated electrical brain activity that I can Following the conclusion of the program, people are invited to re- in a symphony orchestra. see on my smartphone to monitor patients from a - “If you listen closely you can tell a violin from a distance,” he says. fully photographed and majestically scored account of one Hungarian bass and other string instruments because they all “You don’t see the brain as you do in fMRI and boy’stire to experiences the Olin Science during Center the Holocaust to view the and film his FATELESS. journey to It pickis a beauti up the PET scans. But Neurosteer has other advantages pieces in the war’s aftermath. because you can see the activity of the brain at mil- Friday, May 3 the State of Connecticut will host a Holocaust pro- have different harmonics and timbres. Our advanced lisecond resolution. This helps with more precise gram in the Senate Chambers in the State Capitol building from 11 am functionaltechniques neural can tease networks, out the in differentthe same way.” elements in diagnosis and prognosis. We are now comparing -2 pm. theThe neurological biomarkers signal display corresponding parameters to including different it to expensive brain scanners and classical EEG in On Tuesday, April 30, - cognitive load, emotional states, stress, pain, epi- ing a Holocaust observance from noon to 1:00 pm in the Leamy Ball- leptic activity, consciousness disorders, sleep stages Laureys’ group even put Neurosteer on a Bud- room. the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be host and level of anesthesia – and also could be used by dhistdifferent monk conditions.” before an audience in Brussels to dem- pharma companies to streamline drug development onstrate the brain activity of an expert meditator. CLASSROOM CONT. FROM PAGE 10 and discovery. He says that he also believes the device could help FDA approval on the Neurosteer device is expect- monitor the brain activity of patients under anes- ed this year for neurodegenerative or epilepsy moni- thesia with more precision than current technol- Arab-Jewish dialogue and education for democracy. toring. Approvals for additional uses are to follow. ogy allows. sity offers other accredited dialogue courses, such as music dialogue, These all complement the university’s growing population of Arab Neurosteer came out of experiments that Tel Aviv Alexander Reed, president and founder of the students. Over the past decade the Arab student population at Bar Ilan - European Parkinson Therapy Centre in Italy, tells science Nathan Intrator began about 12 years ago in - such as economics, English and accounting. searchUniversity of a professornew method of computer of interpreting science (EEG) and neuro data. gists discovered Neurosteer at the European Neuro has doubled to 1,450, most of them undergraduates studying fields Mollov hopes his interreligious dialogue course will run again next “After a few years, I realized that an advanced ConventionISRAEL21c in that London he and last two fall. staffThey have neuropsycholo been test- year, noting the logistics are still being looked into. Judging by his cur- mathematical method I was familiar with might be ing it ever since.

Asked what they’re taking with them from the course, all three stu- CONT. FROM PAGE 1 dentsrent students’ we spoke reactions, to were very it will optimistic. definitely be worth it. CELEBRATIONI “The person [with whom] you think you have the least in common, our very own, Amanda Rowe and so many other fun We will have a photo booth unlike anything stations and events. As in past years, we will have we’ve had before. This will be complete with props. collide,” is the major lesson learned by Feinstein. our Israeli shuk, “manned” by Jared Linder. Make Believe it or not, we are still putting all the details make“I like a little hearing bit of the an other effort side and and you’ll getting discover to know that them. your Because worlds atdo sure you purchase some goodies from him. together for this wonderful evening. I can tell you the end, you realize both of you are similar,” Amer says. The organization, “StandWithUs” will have a sta- this much, however, by Thursday, May 9, we will For Jiryis, it’s all about acceptance. “The thing I’d take with me the tion and will be including a Virtual Reality experi- have another fabulous community celebration of most is the acceptance. To take what’s in common,” she concludes. ence for us. You’ve got to check it out. It’s spectacu- Israel’s birthday. lar! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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NASSER you from the TheAlberta United isWorkers a graduate of Norwich of the Norwich as well asFree serving Academy where she de- Waterford - Nathan Paul SHIRLEY veloped an interest in athletics which continued well into her adult- Nasser, 60 years old, devoted fa- Reinhards hood. She was a naturally gifted athlete in numerous sports including ther of Rachel and Brooke, died FEUERMAN How does one thank an entire bowling, tennis and golf and collected many trophies. Golf being her suddenly April 9, 2019. He is sur- Yonkers - Shirley Feuerman community? How does one ex- most accomplished sport, with only one golf lesson, she managed to vived by his parents, Joseph and passed away on Thursday, April press their deep appreciation and win many tournaments and was named Shennecossett’s (golf course Raquel Nasser; his brothers, Da- 11, 2019 at Hudson Valley Hospi- gratitude? There are no words. of Groton) women’s champion for two consecutive years. vid and Mark Nasser; a large lov- tal in Peekskill, NY. She was born Alberta was also an avid baker and was fondly called “the pie queen ing family of cousins, including in the Bronx, NY to Louis Tuchfeld On Thursday, April 11, 2019, “by those who loved her. She contributed many glorious desserts to Nathan Charles Nasser and Leeza and Mildred (Mininson) Tuchfeld myHowever, mother, I will Shirley find some. Feuerman, many occasions. Please join us for a homemade slice of apple pie in Nasser; nieces and nephews and in 1927, and married the love of passed away. Since that day, my Carly Nasser, his wife of 16 years. her life, Gus Feuerman, in 1949. family and I have felt this commu- Nate was born in New London, She is survived by her loving nity wrap us in a blanket of love Jan. 7, 1959. He husband Gus, her two daughters, and support. Never in my entire graduated from Francine Feuerman (John Balow) life have I felt so much from so and Marcia Reinhard (Michael), many. How do we thank so many of Connecticut and four grandchildren, Jacob, people for the boundless com- andthe University went on Andrew, Molly and Rebecca, all passion, sympathy and, yes, even to earn a law of whom were the apples of her empathy that we received? The degree at the eye. latter from those who, sadly, have Shirley grabbed life with already walked in our shoes. Pennsylvania. both hands. 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And at exactly cares about Jewishness, educationAfter several up to anyonedecades else’s; of intense why, interestjust as a ingraduate the Holocaust, student I I find was my the 10:00 a.m. on Holocaust Remembrance Day, a 2-min- Holocaust Remembrance ute siren sounds throughout the State of Israel (the Day is another example of that I have become a grandparent, however, I wonder if I was too well- how my society supports educatedlead faculty in theperson Holocaust. for a Holocaust course at Emory University. Now a.m. in order to allow people to get to the military my culture and how this As I hold my darling, sweet, 5-month-old Noam in my arms, or my cemeteries).2-minute siren The on whole Memorial country Day stops goes to off remember. at 11:00 - [I should mention that unfortunately there is And I can take my break bly violent, depraved visions of what the Nazis did to babies like Noam still too much emphasis in Israel on Jewish armed fromfeels good Holocaust-related and affirming. andbeautiful Yehuda. 1-month-old Holocaust Yehuda stories Eitan, involving I need cruelty, to viscerally sadism, fight and off murder terri resistance against the Nazis; indeed the literal trans- materials knowing that of infants and children are extremely powerful and therefore indelibly lation of how the day is known in Hebrew is “Memo- my country will see to it that it is not a complete etched into my consciousness. rial Day to the Holocaust and to Heroism.” Precisely break. For two days of the year Israel urges its resi- We need to understand that there is a cost to exposing ourselves to here is where Des Pres’s book is most crucial—and horror. Terrence Des Pres, who taught “Literature of the Holocaust” at if you have not read it, you really should. The Survi- proper, and authentically Jewish. For me at this vor teaches us that survival itself of the death camps stagedents of to my remember life, it is also the enough. Holocaust. That is fitting, is the only widely available account of a nightmarish, torturous aspect should also be considered heroic.] ofColgate Nazi concentration-campUniversity in the 1980s, life: is “Excremental the author of whatAssault” to my (Chapter knowledge 3 of his exceptionally important work, The Survivor: An Anatomy of Life in Netanyahu asked to form new gov’t the Death Camps). I can’t help connecting Des Pres’s delving into the depths of horror with the fact that he took his own life at the age of the leader of the party who in his 47. It’s true that without knowing more about Des Pres’s life, I cannot view stands the best chance of know if my conjecture is correct. Perhaps this is more about me and forming a new government. my reduced focus now on the Holocaust; in any case, Israeli society Binyamin Netanyahu’s Likud makes sure that I do not ever completely lose focus. Every year, just a few days after the conclusion of the Passover holi- 120-seat Knesset, as did the Blue party won thirty-five seats in the day, Israel ushers in Holocaust Remembrance Day (this year, it begins and White party led by former on Wednesday night May 1). Though this “ushering in” is not as pow- erful as the one-minute nationwide siren on the eve of the Memorial However, the President, follow- IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz. Day for fallen soldiers, it is nevertheless part and parcel of Israeli cul- ing exhaustive interviews with ture. A few days before, there are articles about the Holocaust in all the representatives of all the political newspapers, and the number of these articles peak on the eve of and parties who won seats in the new on Holocaust Remembrance Day (this year, May 1 and May 2). Radio parliament, turned to the Likud government, because in the Pres- FILM FESTIVAL CONT. 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