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May 7, 2015 | Published Bi-Weekly | 18 Iyar, 5775 Issue #8

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(JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister nouncement, Yedioth Achronoth Shaked as justice minister. Netanya- Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud reported. “This isn’t a right-wing hu also named Jewish Home leader party narrowly formed a coalition government, it isn’t a left-wing gov- Naftali Bennett as the new minister agreement Wednesday with the ernment, and it isn’t a center gov- of education, and named outgoing help of the Religious Zionist Jew- ernment. It’s a government of the Construction Minister Uri Ariel as See ad on Back Cover ish Home (Habayit Hayehudi) party entire nation of Israel,” he said. the new agriculture minister. just two hours before the fi nal mid- “I want to tell you, Mr. Prime The announcement that a coali- sure on Jewish Home offi cials and night deadline. The Jewish Home’s Minister, we are behind you. We tion has been formed follows days religious Zionist rabbis to push Jew- decision to join paves the way for a will help and aid you for the suc- of tense negotiations, including ish Home leader Naftali Bennett to narrow, 61-member coalition with cess of the government under your some days with no communication sign a coalition deal. Kulanu, Shas, and United Torah Ju- leadership,” Bennett added. between Likud and Jewish Home, Likud MK Miri Regev said, “I call daism. The Jewish Home party agreed reported Israel Hayom. Talks were on Bennett to immediately join the “Finally, there’s a government to join after Netanyahu agreed to renewed on Tuesday evening, after in Israel,” Bennett said after the an- its demand to appoint MK Ayelet Likud offi cials applied heavy pres-  CONTINUED ON P. 26 Remembering Uncle CAMOS Exhibits at OU Si and His Gifts Jewish Communities Home By Daniel Perla by the size of the gift. So was I, in- and Job Relocation Fair TAKE YOUR itially, since I never realized that EVENT TO THE WNET (Chan- my great uncle and aunt had quite The Committee to Advance Mod- NEXT LEVEL. nel 13) received so much money. But as I replayed ern Orthodoxy in Stamford (CAMOS) considerable me- the past 50 years of my life and the was among 47 different Jewish com- dia coverage re- many things that I know about my munities that exhibited at the bi-an- cently when it announced that it late Uncle Si, the size of his estate nual OU Jewish Communities Home had received the largest gift in its began to make more sense. and Job Relocation Fair, which was MAZING AMUSEMENTS, INC. 53-year history: a $20 million be- Si (no one ever called him Si- held on April 26 in New York City. quest from the estate of Dr. Simon mon) was my mother’s favorite un- More than 1,500 people attended A FULL SERVICE EVENT PRODUCTION CO. and Sylvia Poyta to create a se- cle, at least while I was growing up. the show, which offered visitors the See ad on page 11 ries of programs on anti-Semitism. A long-time bachelor (he fi rst began opportunity to meet leaders in vari- The Jewish Week wrote about the dating Sylvia in the early 1960s and ous Jewish communities across the Jackie Herman of the Bi-Cultural Day gift last week and quoted WNET’s School and Elaine Finkelstein, in front CEO as saying that he was shocked  CONTINUED ON P. 23  CONTINUED ON P. 18 of the Stamford booth at the OU Fair.

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 3 WORLD NEWS Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Texas Muhammad Cartoon Event Attack (JNS.org) The Islamic State terror group claimed responsibility for the shooting attack at a free speech event in Texas on Sun- day night that featured cartoons of the VERA AND NECHAMA REALTY Prophet Muhammad, marking the fi rst A DIVISION OF V AND N GROUP LLC time the group has admitted to carrying out an attack on U.S. soil. “Two of the soldiers of the caliphate executed an attack on an art exhibit in Garland, Texas, and this Happy Mother's Day! exhibit was portraying negative pictures of the Prophet Muhammad,” Islamic State said in a statement broadcast on its offi cial 349 W Englewood Ave, 430 Kensington Rd, 22 Dohrman Ave, radio station. Teaneck Teaneck Teaneck “We tell America that what is coming will be even bigger and more bitter, and that you will see the soldiers of ISIS (Islamic State) do terrible things,” the group added. On Sunday, two gunmen opened fi re at an event hosted by the American Free- dom Defense Initiative called “Jihad Watch Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Con- test,” in Garland, Texas. One security guard was wounded, and the gunmen were sub- sequently killed by police offi cers. The FBI identifi ed one of the gunmen as Elton Simpson from Phoenix. Simpson was pre- viously charged in 2010 by federal prosecutors for attempting to travel to Somalia “for the purpose of engaging in violent jihad.” SOLD SOLD SOLD The other gunmen is reportedly from the same apartment complex in Phoenix, but investigators have not yet released his iden- 1341 Hudson Rd, 145 Johnson Ave, 703 Northumberland Rd, tity. Teaneck Teaneck Teaneck JEWISH LINK BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4 May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM WORLD NEWS Chabad Center in Nepal a Crisis Hub After Massive Earthquake More Than 4,000 Killed, With Thousands Injured and Missing

By Chabad.org Staff ed for as the death toll continues to climb. with everyone as urgently as possible,” Only weeks earlier, Chabad had provid- Fatalities resulting from the quake have she said. “Until now, we’ve taken care of a ed a number of hikers with satellite phones Hundreds of Israeli backpackers and also been reported in neighboring China number of injured on the couches of the so they could be reached in an emergency, tourists took refuge at the Chabad center and India. Chabad House. The main work now is to and those phones provided a key link to in Kathmandu after a massive 7.8-magni- Chani Lifshitz, who co-directs Chabad of gather all the names of the people—the some of the survivors after the quake. tude earthquake devastated the capital city Nepal with her husband, Rabbi Chezki Lif- people who are in Katmandu, the people Liav Zakai, whose son Shahar is a back- shortly before noon on Saturday. Some shitz, said in a video posted to their Facebook who are in the mountains. We hope to re- packer stuck in a trek in Kyanjin Gompa in were given emergency medical treatment page that a few hundred people had taken port only good news.” Nepal, told Ynet Israeli news service that at there, as emissaries and volunteers worked refuge at the center, which was slightly dam- Working closely with the Israeli For- least 13 Israelis and other nationals were frantically to help locate the missing and to aged by the quake. She tried to reassure their eign Ministry in Nepal, emergency med- aground in a village area that was com- provide food and shelter to the stranded. loved ones in Israel and abroad. Thousands ical treatment to the injured was given at pletely destroyed in the quake. Zakai said Nearly 1,800 people have been conﬁ rmed of Israeli backpackers and foreign tourists— the Chabad House by backpackers who had Israelis, who are texting home using his killed thus far, with thousands more in- many of them in their 20s—pass through Ne- served as medics in the Israel Defense Forc- satellite phone, reported some locals from jured and missing. pal and the Chabad House each year. es as well as from local volunteers. The in- their group were killed. The quake’s damage reached Mount “We’re trying to calm everyone,” Lifshitz jured were later moved to the Israeli em- The phones are linked to a comput- Everest and beyond, setting off landslides said, noting that they were experiencing af- bassy, which is working to provide Israelis erized system at the Chabad center to lo- that killed at least 18 mountain climbers, tershocks even as she was recording the in Nepal with a means to return home. cate users. The Lifshitzes were working and trapped hikers and backpackers at the video. From Israel, planes were ﬂ ying medics and throughout the night with volunteers and start of the climbing season. There are cur- “We’re still gathering the names of the others to the embattled area to help with authorities to contact or at least provide lo- rently no known Israeli deaths from the ca- missing, and we’re trying to get in touch search and rescue. cations for those still missing. tastrophe, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Chabad emissaries there, though as many as 200 remain unaccount- Attack on Jewish Bookstore in Barcelona Thwarted Jihadist Terrorist Cell, a Recruiter for Islamic State, Planned Bombing, Beheading Before Arrests By Jonathan Zalman| Printed with permission from TabletMag.com

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718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 5 WORLD NEWS Russian Bookstores Pull ‘Maus’ From Shelves

By Haaretz “It was selling very well and nobody bans “Nazi propaganda,” and Russian (printed with permission) had ever sent us any ofﬁ cial complaints,” authorities have moved to censor Varvara Gornostayeva, the chief editor at Nazi insignia, even raiding toy stores Russian bookstores were pulling a Pu- Corpus, the book’s Moscow-based pub- and antique shops which carry para- litzer-winning graphic novel about the lisher, told the French news agency. phernalia from the World War II era, Holocaust off their shelves Monday, re- But now, she said, major bookstore the news agency said. portedly because they feared getting in chains “have removed the book” from It doesn’t seem to matter that trouble with the government for selling a their shelves and websites. Maus, which tells the story of a Jew- book with a swastika on the cover, AFP re- Bookstore staff told a Moscow radio ish Holocaust survivor and his son, ported. reporter they were removing the book be- can hardly be construed as pro-Nazi. The cover of Art Spiegelman’s Maus, cause they feared government raids due “There is no Nazi propaganda in which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1992 and to the swastika cover, AFP said. The raids it—this is a book that should be on was released in Russian in 2013, features are expected ahead of May 9, when Rus- the shelves on Victory Day,” Gornos- a black swastika with a face in the mid- sia marks 70 years since the Soviet victory tayeva told AFP. “It’s one of greatest dle that resembles Hitler—if Hitler were over the Nazis. anti-fascist books, with a deep and a cat. Russia passed a law in December that piercing message.” Shas Joins Government, Deri is New Minister Ultra-Orthodox Party Also Receives Religious Aﬀ airs and Negev and Galilee Ministries, Deputy Minister

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6 May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM NEWS George Pataki, Possible Presidential Candidate, Has Longstanding Jewish Ties

by Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org to making a favorable decision to run than nitely won the [city’s] Orthodox neighbor- In 1995, about a week after he presented I’ve been at any point in the past.” hoods by about 3 to 1.” Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin with a From his childhood, to his time as may- “I’m encouraged by the reaction I’ve got- Asked how Republicans could improve presidential medal at the Intrepid Sea, Air & or of his birthplace, to his three terms as ten [to my possible presidential run] when their performance among the historically Space Museum in New York City, Pataki at- governor of New York State, George Pata- I’ve been out speaking with people, and liberal Jewish electorate, Pataki said he pre- tended Rabin’s funeral in Israel. ki fostered a close relationship with the when I look at the world, and look at Wash- fers to leave such questions to the analysts “It just pointed out to me how a mili- Jewish community. If he decides to run for ington, DC, I believe the need to change and reserve his own energy for policy. tary man, a man of war, could be a strong president in 2016, a much broader Jewish the direction of our government has never “I think it’s a mistake for a politician to leader in peace, and how we have to stand constituency will get acquainted with Pa- been greater, certainly not in decades,” said say, ‘I’m going to do this because it appeals together against terror or violence what- taki. Pataki, describing that he is leaning “very to this group, or that for another group,’” he ever the source is,” Pataki said of Rabin, “I grew up in this little town of Peek- strongly towards running.” said. “I just try consistently to do what I can who was an Israel Defense Forces general skill, [NY], but it was a very ethnically di- Any Republican presidential nominee to advance policies that are right for the but also signed the 1993 Oslo Accords with verse town,” Pataki, who is Catholic, said in will take a shot at solving what has been constituencies I represent. I’m very proud the Palestinians before he was assassinated an exclusive interview with JNS.org. “I went a Rubik’s Cube-style conundrum for the and grateful for the tremendous support by Yigal Amir. to many a bar mitzvah and talked to many party: the Jewish vote. President Barack I got from the Jewish community in New Regarding the ongoing nuclear negotia- of my Jewish friends and their parents, pri- Obama won 78 percent of the Jewish vote York over the 12 years I served as governor, tions between world powers and Iran, Pata- marily about Israel. I developed my jump when he was fi rst elected in 2008, and de- not just in elections, but in advancing ideas ki said the best approach for America is “to shot in basketball at the synagogue in Peek- spite a rocky relationship with Israel when and principles.” stand side by side with Israel.” skill. And then when I fi rst got elected to compared to most other US presidents, he He added, “Whether it’s needing to re- “You don’t negotiate from weakness, offi ce and was mayor [of Peekskill], I was garnered 69 percent of the Jewish vote in form our tax code so we can have a strong- you negotiate from strength, and sadly I pleased to welcome a yeshiva, Ohr HaMeir, 2012. er economy… or standing with our allies, fear that this president (Obama) has been to our community, and help them make Pataki knows a thing or two about the in particular Israel, as they face incredible so desperate to make a deal with the lead- sure that the community embraced them Jewish vote, having governed a state with challenges in the 21st century, these are not ing state sponsor of terror in the world that with open arms. [Judaism] wasn’t some- more Jews (1.8 million as of 2014) than any in my view issues for a constituency. These he has gone way too far to accommodate thing I was unfamiliar with growing up, other in the country. In fact, he has a strong are issues for America.” the demands of the Iranians and in the pro- and I am pleased that I have had the oppor- history with Jewish voters for a Republi- Pataki visited Israel four times as gover- cess, potentially placing the civilized na- tunity to get to know so many members of can. Prof. John Mollenkopf, director of the nor, including in 1998 to open the bilater- tions of the world at risk,” he said. the Jewish community in New York so well Center for Urban Research at The Graduate al trade mission between the Jewish state Pataki also blasted the Obama adminis- over the course of my time as governor and Center of the City University of New York, and New York. tration’s “apparent unwillingness to under- even before that.” told JNS.org that based on a demographic “It was shocking to me that New York stand not just the Israelis’ concern about The 69-year-old Pataki, New York’s Re- analysis of New York City (not statewide) and Israel did not have a trade mission, and the status of the negotiations with the Ira- publican governor from 1995–2006, has election districts that he performed for the we opened it, and I’m proud to say, in Je- nians, but the Saudis, the Jordanians, the fl irted with a presidential run multiple state’s 2002 gubernatorial race, Pataki “got rusalem, because Jerusalem is the capital [United Arab] Emirates, Egypt—so many times before, but never threw his hat in an above-average share” of Jewish voters of Israel, and that’s where we thought we the ring. This time, he said he is “far closer for a Republican, 40–45 percent, and “defi - should have it,” he said.  CONTINUED ON P. 26

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 7 EDITORIAL JEWISH LINK BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT It’s That NORPAC Time of the Year Co-Founders/Co-Publishers Next Wednesday some 1,475 delegates of Congress. This is the front line of advoca- more candidates announce their inten- David Winter from this region will be going by bus, car, cy for Israel and discussions of keeping the tion to run for President. The messages ex- Moshe Kinderlehrer Mark (Mendy) Schwartz van and train as part of the 2015 NORPAC relations between the United States and Is- changed at NORPAC this year are ones that Mission to Washington, D.C. rael forever growing and moving forward. will be heard by those very candidates. Managing Editor This annual event is where “tachlis” In past years, the issues at hand have in- NORPAC, as it has been for many years, Adam Negnewitzky is spoken between citizen activists and cluded the efforts by Iran to develop mili- is sold out. We look forward to hearing Associate Publisher/Senior Editor members of both houses of Congress. The tary grade nuclear power and the use of that from the delegates when they return from Elizabeth Kratz Washington Convention Center will host power as a threat to Israel. We don’t think their quick-turnaround trip. And we are Senior Editor a morning plenary session with presenta- this issue will be anything but elevated in confi dent that their hard work will help Tamar Weinberg tions from Congressional leadership. After the meetings between NORPAC delegates our elected offi cials understand better the Contributing Editor the plenary, participants go in groups of and the elected offi cials they will meet. critical importance of a safe and secure fu- Phil Jacobs typically four to six to meet with Members It seems that recently we’re hearing ture for America’s closest ally. Advertising Director Yaakov Serle Assistant Editor Ferguson, Baltimore...Israel? Avi Sheinfi l If we thought from afar that the issue of demanding reform. rights of its Ethiopian minority. Offi ce Manager racial tension is a product of Baltimore, Fer- If we think these racial confrontations Netanyahu said that “if we thought that Jennifer Hoff er guson, Mo. or other American cities, the co- are American only, we see that in Israel racial we were dealing with this problem satisfac- Bookkeeper nundrum has hit close to home. tension is alive between Jews. The tension torily, I think that the events of recent days Gila Negnewitzky Or in this case it’s more accurate to say it’s was so diffi cult that Prime Minister Benja- shows us that this problem is much more Sales Development hit close to homeland. min Netanyahu met with Fikadey as well as painful, much deeper and much more seri- Ken Goff stein Last week the State of Israel experienced leaders from the Ethiopian community. ous.” protests of police violence against its Ethio- In his address to the new Knesset in hon- It sounds familiar, as if we’re talking about Sales Representatives Risa Lefkowitz pian population. Similarly to American cit- or of Herzl Day, Netanyahu spoke extensive- Baltimore or Ferguson or even New York. Avi Koenig ies, the anger was sparked by a video gone ly about the plight of Ethiopian Jews in Is- But Israel, our homeland? A place where Simon Worman viral of white police offi cers beating Demas rael. Ethiopians have served and died defending Fikadey, 21, an Ethiopian Jew and a member Referring to the violence and racism, Ne- the Jewish State? Database Coordinator Moishie Rosenberg of the Israeli Defense Forces. tanyahu told the Knesset, “this must not No, this cannot happen. This cannot Tens of thousands of Ethiopians and Is- happen in Israel.” He called the protests on be the new normal. Netanyahu is seeking Sports Editor raelis of all colors protested recently from Tel the streets “a clear warning sign” that Israel to change this. We support every move he Steve Gutlove Aviv to Jerusalem expressing their rage while was wanting when it came to protecting the makes to move Israel away from racism. Proofreader/Copy Editor Ruth Brody LETTER TO THE EDITOR Senior Explorer Benjamin Vogel To the Editor: Design mentation that Rav Neuwirth had only per- be no better than direct action switches due design2pro.com Rabbi Gil Student is correct in his eval- mitted this very technology to be used for to a Halachic analysis of what constitutes uation of the “Kosher Switch” according to the extenuating circumstances described direct action and the fact that setting up a Contributors Rachel Berger • Shneur Garb • Josh Warhit mainstream Orthodox Rabbis. The two very above. Apparently, there are now coun- system which always performs a certain re- Rabbi Gidon Rothstein • Rabbi David Walk questionable claims promulgated by the Ko- ter-claims by the marketers of the Kosher sult is considered direct action even if on The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester sher Switch marketing literature are: (1) that Switch that Rav Neuwirth privately sup- the microscopic level light is being manipu- & Connecticut the design improves on the earlier designs ported this switch for casual use on Shab- lated instead of electrical contacts and even PO Box 1027 of grama switches in a signifi cant way from bat. Anyone who has followed the use of if there is a statistical random delay. Accord- Bronx, NY 10471 a halachic perspective and (2) that “brand this technology for the last 40 years fi nds ing to these latter opinions, the present Ko- Phone: 718-564-6710 name” leading Orthodox Rabbis, such as Rav these Kosher switch Halachic claims of sup- sher Switch is certainly no better than a reg- Email: [email protected] Neuwirth, Of Blessed Memory, the author port not credible. As Rabbi Student noted ular light switch. Advertising: [email protected] Subscriptions/Home Delivery: of the Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata, have in his article, starting about 40 years ago, On a philosophical note, it is ironic that [email protected] approved the device for casual use. both Rabbi Halperin’s Institute of Science there is such a strong call for allowing the The Jewish Link of Bronx, Westchester & Connecticut, an independent In fact: and Halacha and the Rabbi Rosen’s Zom- casual use of this switch. For those who rev- publication, promotes honest and rigorous conversations about Juda- ism,Israel and issues aff ecting our community. The opinions refl ect- (1) Although the US Patent Offi ce (USP- et institute have worked closely with the el in Sabbath observance and welcome the ed in articles from our contributors do not necessarily refl ect JLBWC’s positions, and publishing them does not constitute an endorsement TO) has recognized that the “Kosher Switch” leading Halachic authorities on these mat- respite of the Shabbat, it is a magical time from JLBWC. We simply off er food for thought. We reserve the right is novel and worthy of patent protection, ters to introduce technological mitigations when the world stops and we get to rejoice to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not the USPTO is not a Rabbinic Halachic arbi- to minimize Shabbat desecration for those in coming closer to our spiritual connec- refl ect the standards of the newspaper. We are not responsible for the ter. Therefore, novelty does not necessarily facing life-threatening situations in the se- tions with G-d, with our family, and with kashrus of any product advertised in the Jewish Link of Bronx, West- translate into any Halachic benefi t for the curity or health fi eld, or for chronic illness. the Torah. How lucky we are that the ring- chester & Connecticut. user of the switch. In fact, according to Rav It was well known that Rav Neuwirth and ing of cell phones, the pounding of key- Yisrael Rosen of the Zomet Institute who Rav Shlomo Zalman Orbach both of Bless- boards for email and Facebook, the twang- itude of Shabbat and in doing so we fi nd fi rst introduced this approach 40 years ago, ed Memory approved the leniency of these ing of yet another text message disappear a greater spirituality. By all means let’s put the novelty introduced does not change the switches only for such circumstances. Many from our lives for 25 hours. The sancti- our technology into the service of our lives action from grama to “non-grama.” If pre- institutions in Israel, such as Shaare Zedek ty of welcoming the Shabbat Queen is in but at the same time we can seek humility vious switches relied on the permissibili- Hospital have installed this technology pre- the arrival of this spiritual solitude and in to balance the frenetic pace with which we ty of grama, this one does too. And grama cisely for these purposes and for nothing the way it demands that we prepare for it try to dominate the world every day. The has only been permitted in extenuating cir- more. Some in our own community use ahead of time. Our preparations start even old-fashioned Shabbat clock is just such cumstances for purposes of tending to the motorized wheel chairs specially built in on Wednesday of every week; Challah is a balanced tool for our humble spiritual sick and in service of security services tend- conformity with these technological leni- baked, food is cooked, hot water is left on pursuit of Shabbat in the comforts of our ing to potentially life-threatening security encies to allow them to be ambulatory on the special stove cover or urn, and—yes— home, and there is nothing wrong with ac- needs. R. Rosen has published this recent- Shabbat. Nothing has changed since these our lights set on Shabbat clocks or just left knowledging and conforming to the limita- ly on the Zomet website at http://www. limitations on the use of the grama switch on. I admit sometimes fi nding the anguish tions of good ideas. zomet.org.il/eng/?CategoryID=198&Arti- were publicized. As was also noted by Rabbi of that one light I forgot to turn on or off, Thanks, cleID=489. Student, there are even mainstream Halach- but this small challenge is a reminder to Rabbi (Dr.) Michael Kramer (2) Rav Rosen has also provided docu- ic opinions that rule all of these switches to us that we yield our lives to the great sol- Yonkers, NY List your events in our Community Calendar. Advertise your services in our growing Business Directory (see page 38)! email: [email protected]

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that emerge from the Torah and from secular modern component assumes very different Why Be Jewish? culture. The greatest mankind accomplishes meaning when transposed from the world of is still distinct from the divinely taught Torah. a profoundly traditional thinker, for whom it By Rabbi Gil Student tant condition: “It is perfectly legitimate for in- Note also that Rav Lichtenstein speaks may be singular, to that of a reforming mod- dividuals profoundly committed to Torah to of “individuals profoundly committed to To- ernist.” Intermarriage is employ categories from their ambient intel- rah.” This leads into two warnings he express- Torah must be our source of inspiration shrinking the Jewish lectual culture in dealing with major religious es regarding adopting external ideas. First, if and clarity, the lenses through which we see community. Every sur- issues and to integrate aspects of that culture you study a specifi c subject in depth and as- the world. All wisdom is wonderful as an ad- vey and sign over the into their thought and experience, so long as similate into your thought the many brilliant dition to a Torah perspective, not as a replace- past several decades has they always keep in mind that these elements ideas of scholars throughout history, you run ment. What does Judaism do for us? It opens told the same story: we have originated outside their Torah ambit.” the risk of journeying far from Torah in small up the world, teaches us wrong from right, are shrinking through addition. Jews are in- Both useful forms of speech and perspectives steps. gives us a scale with which to weigh the expe- termarrying at huge rates for a simple yet dev- that originate in the secular world constitute Additionally, we have to consider propor- riences of our lives and times. astating reason—they do not see Judaism as “categories.” We can look at life from different tions. How much of our worldview emerg- their all-encompassing way of life. Intermar- perspectives and use helpful terminology to es from Torah and how much from secular Rabbi Gil Student writes frequently on Jewish issues riage is a symptom of religious apathy, or at describe what we see. But more than that, we sources? Torah must be our core. Rav Licht- and is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of TorahMus- least insuffi cient devotion. Judaism should in- can adopt outside values (“aspects”). However, enstein notes that this is not merely a matter ings.com. Raised in Teaneck, he is a graduate of Solo- spire but sadly has failed to capture the Jewish we must clearly distinguish between values of quantity but also of quality: “The identical mon Schechter, Frisch, and Yeshiva University. imagination. Contemporary Jews ask “what does Judaism do for me?” and consistently fail to fi nd an adequate answer. The question itself is misguided. If the Creator gives you a mission, you do not pon- der whether to fulfi ll it based on its benefi t to you. In that sense, intermarriage is a sin and therefore wrong. Some op-ed writers today try to fi nd a positive spin on intermarriage. Aside from ignoring statistics that leading sociologists keep highlighting about the low Jewish engagement of intermarried families, it also ignores what the Torah has to say about it. However, even though the question about what we get from observing the To- rah is misguided, it may still bear important fruit. Is there a difference between an individual who practices Judaism and the same person would he choose not to? The mistake in that question is the word “practice” because the ancient religion is much more. If Judaism is only about do’s and don’ts, then it only visibly benefi ts someone who enjoys the actions it commands and is happy to ob- serve some restraint. This is no small matter. Religious practice—personal devotion, joint family activity, and community building—should bring joy to life. And specifi c personal limits build character. However, people desire freedom and naturally rebel against restrictions. The joy of religion will not bind most people to the Torah. You can educate someone to understand religious practices but not to love them. That is a matter of personal taste. But Judaism is more than just rituals, as important as they are. Judaism is a comprehensive worldview based on religious practices and teachings. It offers specifi c values and approaches that help us make sense of the world. It teaches us what is right and wrong, how to set our prior- ities, how to make sense of the complexities of the world. This poses a challenge. When we look at the world, do we ask what Judaism teaches us to think about it? When a baseball team wins the World Series, it may not be good or bad for the Jews, but what does it say to us about team spirit, good and bad competi- tiveness, talent and hard work, making optimal use of our non-working hours, and much more? We can and should look at everything in the world through a worldview that emerg- es from Jewish texts and traditions. But this is too simplistic a formula. Real- istically, we all imbibe from the spirit of our times. We adopt many values from culture, and wisely so because there is much wisdom among the nations. How do we maintain a uniquely Jewish outlook, base our world- views on the Torah’s teachings, while still ac- cepting the best ideas proposed by man? Rav Aharon Lichtenstein zt”l (Leaves of Faith, vol. 2 pp. 305-306) provides an impor-

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By Maxine Dovere nities from 22 states with an opportunity to yah for OU members. spent Sunday afternoon at the fair are fac- discuss the positives of living a Jewish life The Fair, now in its fi fth year, provides in- ing steep metropolitan-area day-school tu- “Welcome to Overland Park! Come to in smaller cities across America. Representa- formation and answers for “individuals and ition and housing costs that are increasing Kansas for a Shabbat visit!” “There’s an eruv tives from places as diverse as California, Tex- families inquiring about improving their twice as fast as wages. In addition to infor- in Linden, New Jersey!” There were assur- as, the West Coast’s Washington, and the East quality of life by relocating to affordable Jew- mation about Jewish life resources, many of ances of minyanim and mikvaot, promises Coast’s Connecticut gathered on Manhat- ish communities,” says Rabbi Judah Isaacs, the communities were also offering employ- of welcoming communities and affordable tan’s far west side to speak about the unique OU’s Director of Synagogue & Communi- ment assistance for the benefi t of those es- housing. One of the most impressive ameni- values and advantages of living in their com- ty Services. Martin Nachimson, President of pecially sensitive to the requirements of pro- ties was the invitation to “ask about free day- munities. Elvis—or was that Melvis?—came the OU—himself a transplant from Brook- fessional career growth. school tuition in Richmond!” from Memphis, affordable or free day-school lyn to Los Angeles—notes that the four pre- The atmosphere was warm and welcom- Sunday, April 26, The Orthodox Union tuition was discussed, and a doctor from Sa- vious fairs “led to hundreds of relocations.” ing. Each synagogue provided information held its Fifth Annual Jewish Communities vannah offered kosher cookies baked from Couples, mostly young, many with a and extended a welcoming, making the val- Home & Job Relocation Fair. The event pro- a treasured family recipe. On another fl oor, small child or two in tow, packed the aisles. ue and importance of each possible new res- vided 47 diverse modern Orthodox commu- Nefesh b’Nefesh discussed the realities of ali- Conversations were serious: Many who ident evident. Summer Is Here F or Camp Shemesh

It’s hard to believe summer ly themes. & crafts, music, gym and projects. is right around the corner. Camp Every week there will also be a The campers have so much fun go- Shemesh at Stein Yeshiva is al- Judaic lesson relating to the “Plan- ing from activity to activity while ready hard at work planning the et Earth” theme: some amazing singing through the hallways and next summer adventure for chil- art projects, a science exploration playing outside. It is such a pleas- dren from daycare through fi rst and so much more. The campers ure to spend each day watching grade. The theme this year is “Plan- will also learn about the parsha them enjoy their new friends and et Earth.” Each week the campers and celebrate Shabbos with a par- all camp has to offer. So come join will explore the amazing things ty every week in each bunk. There Camp Shemesh for another amaz- our planet has to offer; from outer are a few surprises coming as well, ing adventure as they dive into space, trees and plants, under the which will be announced on the Hashem’s unique creations. For sea, people, animals, buildings and camp calendar. more information please contact transportation. There is so much The summer days begin with Camp Director, Michelle Shtein- to explore and the campers will lots of bright smiles each morning gart at campshemesh@steinyeshi- have a blast discovering the week- and are fi lled with swimming, arts va.org or call 914.965.7082. Bringing Hebrew to Life for Our Students By Felice Miller Baritz through these early classes with little He- also experimenting with their own crea- As our fi rst full year of Kashkesh con- brew language knowledge. tive ways to engage students—to innovate cludes, we have begun to measure success Hebrew is a very rich and dynamic lan- So began our journey to shake up He- the Jewish learning experience. Learning at and gather feedback. Students love it be- guage. Did you know a funny word like brew learning for our youngest students. congregational schools is much different cause they love their dance, music, or art Kashkesh can mean chat, doodle, and be The new initiative, Kashkesh, began as an than a generation ago. Even different than classes. When children are immersed in the silly? “after school” enrichment opportunity. Our it was just 10 years ago. Communities can language, paired with enjoying the activity, This language, our language, can come participation in the Jewish Education Pro- learn from—and with—each other, to con- they absorb more. As a result, we see ear- alive for students in any learning environ- ject’s LOMED Initiative helped propel us to- tinue to offer students increasingly diverse ly signs that students are acquiring a work- ment. At Congregation Kol Ami in White wards developing this new and innovative and relevant learning experiences. ing Hebrew vocabulary that they can use Plains, NY, we wanted to bring Hebrew to model. Kashkesh is the embodiment of the Shinui: The Network for Innovation in not just at school, but also at home, in syn- life—to make it relevant, engaging, and theory that we can help our students to de- Part-Time Jewish Education is a catalyst for agogue, and as they celebrate holidays with fun. More accurately, we needed to make velop a basic Hebrew vocabulary through this learning. It comprises six community their families. a change. Parents told us they wanted their music, art, and dance. Immersion is one organizations from around the country, in- We’ll need more time to fully meas- children to be exposed to and to learn of the most effective ways to learn a lan- cluding The Jewish Education Project, com- ure the impact this has on children’s He- more Hebrew. What we had been doing guage. Hebrew immersion through Kash- mitted to sparking, nurturing, and spread- brew learning in the older grades, but we in kindergarten, fi rst, and second grade—a kesh is project-based, experiential learning ing educational innovation. Through are hopeful that Kashkesh will bring them constant repetition of learning the Alef Bet designed to help students put meaning in Shinui, we’ve already shared the Kashkesh to reading readiness with more ease and without any context for this learning—was context. model with some. If we want to help com- a more meaningful connection to the lan- not working. Children were matriculating We know that other congregations are munities across the country adapt new guage. We want students to be familiar models and other best practices, this shar- with basic terms and phrases that they can ing must increase. After all, bringing new use in their homes, in their Jewish lives, learning models to fruition is not without and even on the streets of Israel. its challenges. Developing Kashkesh, for ex- As we refi ne this model and curricu- ample, posed curriculum challenges that lum, we will continue to share it with oth- we know others will encounter as well. er congregational schools. The Shinui net- Who could/would teach this modern He- work is dedicated to helping communities brew to our students? How could we best think creatively about what Jewish learn- integrate this type of learning into a very ing looks like—and offering resources and rich, themed curriculum? models to put those learning opportunities But from these initial questions came into practice. Kashkesh is just one model our plan for “teaching specialists”: Fluent of many that offer students engaging new Hebrew speakers already engaged in music, ways to learn, to be in inspired, and to gain art, and dance in the Jewish world want- a deep love of Judaism. ed to share this unique gift with our community. Now, a specially qualifi ed teacher Felice Miller Baritz is Religious School Director at Con- teaches each of these modalities. We also gregation Kol Ami. Shinui: The Network for Innovation created a schedule and curriculum to allow in Part-Time Jewish Education is supported by the Cov- our kindergarten, fi rst-, and second-grade enant Foundation and includes the New York, Phila- students to rotate through each specialty delphia, Cleveland, Houston, San Francisco, and De- for a trimester of intensive Hebrew, pro- troit communities. Shinui works to spark, nurture, and ject-based learning. spread educational innovation.

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By Yvette Finkelstein rael of New Rochelle, teaches medieval Jew- tive of introducing outstanding women ish history and literature, including courses Jewish-studies scholars to the Westches- New Rochelle—Women’s Initiative for on Italian Jewry, medieval Jewish-Christian ter communities and beyond, present- Jewish Studies (WIJS) at YINR will con- encounters, and the Crusades. She received ing monthly lectures thereafter. Accord- clude its inaugural series on Tuesday, May a joint Ph.D in medieval history and Jewish ing to Rabbi Reuven Fink of Young Israel 12, at 7:45 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. history from New York University in 2011. of New Rochelle, “The Women’s Initiative Dana Fishkin, Assistant Professor of Histo- Dr. Fishkin was a noted speaker from for Jewish Studies (WIJS) has energized our ry, Touro’s Lander College for Women and her hometown, Chicago. The WIJS pro- community’s scholarly inclination. Cull- Graduate School of Jewish Studies. Dr. Fish- gram on May 12 is sponsored by another ing from the vast roster of Jewish women kin will speak about “Mikvah Stalkers and YINR family from Chicago, Benay and Ira scholars worldwide, this program has pre- Shul Talkers: Critiques of Jewish Communi- Meisels, in memory of Benay’s father, Mr. sented us with an exciting series of lectures ties from Medieval Italy.” The lecture will Stuart Perlman (z”l). In Chicago, the Meisels on a broad range of Jewish scholarship. We Dr. Dana Fishkin be held at Young Israel of New Rochelle, family endowed a lecture series delivered eagerly anticipate future scholars.” 1149 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. and by Dr. Fishkin, also in Mr. Perlman’s mem- WIJS welcomes the entire Westches- 12 event, new events will begin in October is free of charge and open to both women ory. ter, Connecticut, and Bronx communities 2015. For further information or to be add- and men. In December, 2014 the Women’s Initi- to join in the venture of advancing Jewish ed to the mailing list, please email WIJS@ Dr. Dana Fishkin, a member of Young Is- ative for Jewish Studies began its initia- scholarship in our area. Following the May yinr.org. YU’s Rabbi Jeremy Wieder Chabad of New to Speak at the YI of Rochelle Hosts Hands Harrison on May 17 On Sofer Workshop

Yeshiva University scholar Rab- dolyn Straus Professor of Talmud at RI- By Tamar Weinberg unteers will sand and buff the dried parch- bi Jeremy Wieder will discuss “Israel: ETS of YU and an adjunct professor of ment and prepare it for writing. Students Jewish Legal Perspectives on Land for Bible at Yeshiva College. All are wel- The Chabad of New Rochelle’s Hebrew will then learn to make special “dyi” ink Peace” on Sunday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at come and there is no charge to attend. School is hosting a hands-on look at how a and used an old-fashioned quill made from the Young Israel of Harrison. The pro- Dessert reception will follow. YIOH Torah is made. This workshop will be held a whittled goose feather to practice writing. gram is co-sponsored by UJA-Federa- is located at 91 Union Avenue, Harri- on May 17th at 11am and will walk partici- The event is free of charge and all are tion of New York’s Tov B’Yachad com- son, NY. To RSVP, contact Susan Scharf pants through the creation of a Torah from welcome. Chabad of New Rochelle is locat- munity and Young Israel of Harrison. Glick at [email protected] or 914-761- start to ﬁ nish. Children will learn how raw ed at 1228 North Avenue in New Rochelle. Rabbi Wieder is the Joseph and Gwen- 5100 x120. animal hides are made into parchment. Vol- For more information, call 914-712-8332.

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last year when they scored 8 goals against Despite Poor Record, Westchester Rambam). So he insisted on starting Fresh- man Aaron Stremt in goal against North Looks To Leader To Keep Going Shore. The coach was then faced with no By Benjamin Vogel choice. Stremt gave up six early goals against North Shore. He then called on Elzweig to If you are ever hav- relive Stremt in goal. Just as he predicted, ing a bad day, be grate- the team’s offense plummeted, scoring one ful you are not the lone goal in the 8-1 massacre. Despite being Westchester Wolverine the All-Star player, not everything comes soccer team. easy to Elzweig. “It’s always challenging After losing their playing a new position. But right now we fi rst six games and starting goalie, the team are in a state of emergency and we need to is lost, fi nding comfort in the cellar in the start playing well. If that means I need to Eastern Division. With a goal differential play goalie, I told coach ‘put me in goal’. I of -42 and opponents scoring, on average, don’t expect to pick up the position right 7 more goals than them, critics ask “why away, but I do expect our team to recover even bother playing?” The reason is what from Kahn’s injury and bounce back” Elz- makes this team so special. weig said in regard to being the new goal- Most teams would rather give up or sim- ie. As Elzweig learns the ins and outs of the ply forfeit the match beforehand than face new position, the team will have to learn to the humiliation that comes with suffer- adapt without him on offense. ing such huge defeats. But their team has At press time, the team has two more found a leader in their star striker turned games left on their schedule, May 4th goalie, Ezra Elzweig. Elzweig, the captain against Rambam where they hope to fi nd of the club, is the team’s leading scorer in their offensive spurt again, and their sea- goals and minutes played and refuses play- son fi nale on May 6th when they ship off to ers to even think about giving up. see 110% everyday from everyone”, Elzweig As a result, their options were scarce. El- DRS. Both results can be found on myhsal. As a dual athlete in hockey and soccer, said in an interview. Despite being the zweig then offered to leave his usual posi- com. Not only does Elzweig expect at least Elzweig has inspired his team. He can of- team leader in goals, he is the least selfi sh tion as striker and switch to the more dif- one win, but he claims “one win would ten be seen pumping up his teammates on the team. When their goalie, Ben Kahn, fi cult and different position as goalie. The mean the whole world to us. It’s what we before and during the game with inspira- injured his foot during a game, the team coach was at fi rst reluctant to switch Elz- have been working for for months. I keep tional quotes. Elzweig takes his leadership was scrambling for a replacement goalie. weig out of fear that their offense, averag- telling these guys to put in all the work and very seriously, offering very little room for Westchester, one of the smaller schools in ing 3.25 GPG (Goals Per Game), would sulk effort they can and it would be great to see laziness. “To me, being the team leader is the Yeshiva league, does not have the lei- to a lifeless and dead offense production. it all pay off”. all about setting examples. Never giving sure of carrying a back up goalie as other He was right to think so as the team was Good luck, Wolverines, you deserve it. up and always trying to improve. Always schools do. In fact, the school is so small coming off a 6 goal performance in their run harder. That’s what I tell my troops. No the coach didn’t even bother conducting 13-6 loss against Rambam (the team’s most Benjamin Vogel is a senior at SAR High School. He matter what the scoreboard says, I want to tryouts, rather issuing a walk-on team. offensive game dating back to April 10th of joined the JLBWC staff as his Senior Exploration

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By Rabbi David Walk on the book of Leviticus. On the cover he subtitles Leviticus as The Book of Holi- Each of the fi ve ness. And, of course, this is true. This third books in our Torah volume of the Torah, I believe, develops has a different style a theory of holiness. The early sections and character. The of the book present the obvious issues of book of Genesis is en- holiness, namely the Temple and the of- tirely narrative or sto- ferings. As the book goes on, it spreads ries, and even the couple of mitzvoth the scope of holiness into other areas. mixed in have a story attached to them. Amongst other things, it democratizes ho- Exodus, on the other hand, is essentially liness to include humans. The most majes- all narrative until half way through when tic statements in the book are mostly hud- we switch to all legal material. Then we dled in chapter 19 when it discusses the have Leviticus, which is basically all laws, treatment of other human beings. Its lofty and the Book of Numbers is the most in- goal envisions us observing the sanctity teresting in that the stories are inter- in everyone around us, and demands be- spersed with laws. Finally, Deuteronomy havior that recognizes this reality and en- Credit: Israel Tourism is the hardest to classify because it is the forces it. This is true whether the other is farewell address of commander and king, superior or inferior in the hierarchy of so- Moshe. So, it is a cause for concern and ciety. Rabbi Akiva eventually will proclaim consternation in this week’s parsha when this demand of equal treatment for all to we have one of the two stories in the en- be the central rule of our Torah. The Israeli Supreme Court Project at Cardozo Law presents tire book of Leviticus, and neither is very In the structured realm of sanctity, happy except for those committed to the which existed in the Temple precinct Constitutional Conflicts and pro-execution lobby. and is presented towards the beginning Back in chapter 10 we have the diffi - of the book, what is the worst possible the Judicial Role in cult episode of Nadav and Avihu, the two crime? Well, I think that it would be the sons of Aharon who are summarily exe- breakdown of this organized system, and cuted by God for bringing a strange fi re turn Divine service into a free for all of Comparative Perspective into the newly minted Mishkan. This individual actions. The Temple, perhaps week we have the equally strange sto- uniquely, didn’t leave much room for per- ry of the blasphemer. Here’s the entire sonal expression or initiative. The context: “Now the son of an Israelite woman, nection and communication with the Sunday, May 17, 2015 whose father was an Egyptian, went out holy realms is presented as a highly or- among the Israelites, and he and a man ganized arrangement of practices. This 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. of Israel quarreled and strove together in brings us to the crime of Nadav and Avi- the camp. The Israelite woman’s son blas- hu. Although there are many interpre- phemed the Name of the Lord and cursed. tations of their offense, the clearest is Monday, May 18, 2015 They brought him to Moses—his mother the way it is presented in the verse it- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of self. They brought an offering that was the tribe of Dan. And they put him in cus- not commanded by God. They brought tody until the will of the Lord might be a strange and alien fi re into this highly Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law declared to them. And the Lord said to structured domain. Disaster was inevita- Jacob Burns Moot Court Room Moses, Bring him who has cursed out of ble. the camp, and let all who heard him lay The continuation of our Book of Ho- 55 Fifth Avenue (at 12th Street) their hands upon his head; then let all the liness describes how sanctity extends be- New York, NY 10003 congregation stone him to death” (Leviti- yond the walls of the Temple into inter- cus 24:10-14). So, there are two issues that personal relations, marriage, and even must be addressed. The fi rst is to try and our daily encounters with each other. understand the incident of the blasphem- Holiness can also be seen in the dimen- This conference will explore the Israeli Supreme er and his crime. The other, and I believe sion of time. But the greatest purveyor bigger, question is why are these the only of sanctity into the world is the human Court’s jurisprudence on complex and challenging stories in the entire book of Leviticus? being. How do humans project this holi- questions facing open and multi-cultural societies There are many attempts to explain ness? Chapters 18–20 make it abundant- the sin of the blasphemer. Most revolve ly clear that the power emanates from everywhere. Because these issues are salient in, around his lineage, namely a Jewish the recognition of God as our Lord. It but by no means peculiar to, Israel, a comparative mother and an Egyptian father. He may seems that every other verse in those sec- perspective will enrich our understanding of how have found himself estranged from soci- tions demands us to recognize and revere ety and, therefore, he lashed out at God God. When we establish that connection such issues are, and might be, dealt with in other and the religion. He had a fi ght within the to God then we can go about the job of democratic societies. community, which is not described in the spreading holiness abroad in our world. text. Many say that he strove to receive a Our blasphemer fought this reality. His portion of land in Israel, and was denied public cursing of God was an announce- by the courts. This brought him into con- ment that God is not a factor in our en- fl ict with the other members of the tribe. vironment. He declared that we do not Full details may be found at: Apparently, this frustration boiled over manifest Godliness and, therefore, sanc- versa.cardozo.yu.edu/events/2015conference into an attack on God for the unfairness tity into our world. of the decision and of his life. In the de- Now we can understand why these sert he could have done what other dis- are the two stories that make their way enfranchised individuals did, namely, ap- into the book of Leviticus. Each in its The conference is free and open to the public, but proach Moshe for Divine dispensation. own way warns us to keep the message The approach worked on at least three oc- of our volume. Maintain Godliness in our registration is required. Please email [email protected] casions. But his rage and frustration got world, according to the demands of every with your name, affiliation, and contact information. the better of him. He lashed out at God circumstance. and man by publicly profaning the ho- This conference is presented by the Israeli Supreme liest Name of God. What a sad develop- Rabbi David Walk is Congregation Agudath Sho- ment. lom’s Education Director. For over 30 years he has Court Project at Cardozo Law, and is made possible Putting this disturbing incident into taught students from third grade and up and con- by essential support from the David Berg Foundation. proper context is our next and more diffi - ducted many classes for teens and adults. Prior to cult assignment. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks re- joining CAS, he served as director and teacher at Ye- cently came out with his volume of essays shivot Hamivtar in Efrat, Israel.

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By Rabbi Gidon Rothstein ries separating the parts of the eye. ond). Amital, zt”l’s line that it’s easier to get a new A project in memory of Baruch I offer these (there are other examples, In the next verses, the Torah rules out building or wing donated than heat in the Leib HaKohen b. Mordechai such as left-handedness) to suggest that bringing animals that have a mum (a simi- dorms, because you can’t put someone’s Yidel ve-Dobba Chaya. mumim aren’t so much defects as notice- lar but not identical list to the one for hu- name on heat in the dorms. able differences, which may or may not mans), and says that such animals can be A lasting question, starting with the dif- .נדבה and two kinds of נדר but not on the altar. Rashi ference between ,נדבה The Blemish of affect the kohen’s ability to deal with life. given as a Blemishes Some of them are innocuous for the ko- explains that here the word means a dona- for funding the upkeep Kiddush Hashem—For ,בדק הבית Late in the first hen, but would be noticed by anyone meet- tion for chapter of Parashat Emor, the Torah lists ing that kohen. of the Beit HaMikdash (the financial real- Jews Only, to the Death mumim, commonly translated as defects To me, the list suggests that we are con- ities of running the Beit HaMikdash are a It is 22;32 mentioning the prohibition or blemishes, preventing a kohen from of- cerned that people not be distracted by huge issue, which I raised in Murderer in against sacrilege and the obligation to sanc- fering sacrifices. Some mistakenly assume the kohen; in the Beit HaMikdash, the fo- the Mikdash, but which will become more tify Hashem’s Name. While that comes up they are excluded from the priesthood gen- cus needs to be Hashem, and the kohen is pressing, and won’t be simple, once we ac- in many contexts, the Torah mentions it at erally—in fact, such a kohen partakes of supposed to be an unnoticed intermediary, tually have a restored Beit HaMikdash, the conclusion of a discussion of right and sacrifices with his brethren, and is includ- a representative of Hashem with almost bb”y). wrong ways to offer sacrifices. Be that as it do not ,ולא תחללו and may, Rashi on the words ,נדבה and נדר ed in the obligation to refrain from contact no personality of his own (during his mo- The difference between highlight profane, makes two points that seem to me ,נדבה with corpses. ments of service). the different meanings of Some mumim are significant and ob- That’s why the ba’al mum, the “blem- one more issue I think is under-discussed— not well known. vious handicaps, such as missing a limb. ished” kohen performs all the other func- how does someone decide what kind of do- First, he reminds us that the verse re- בתוך Excluding such people—especially in our tions of the priesthood, such as eating sanc- nation to make to the Beit HaMikdash to quires us to sanctify Hashem’s Name .amongst the Jewish people ,בני ישראל times of heightened sensitivity to meet- tified sacrifices. But if his physical person is express his/her love of Hashem? A sacrifice -all burned to Hashem, or a When other nations point at our behav ,עולה ing the special needs of others and making so noticeable that it would take attention can be an ;where some goes on the altar, some ior as wrong, we call that a chillul Hashem ,שלמים -sure we don’t deny ourselves the benefits away from Hashem, that defeats the pur of their talents and contributions to hu- pose of the service, and the Torah is telling to the kohanim, some to us, and we can conversely, when a Jew does something ad- manity—can strike us as benighted. Why us not to let that happen. take it on as a personal responsibility or mirable and many non-Jews see it, we of- deny people with special needs the oppor- designate a particular animal for that pur- ten speak of that as a kiddush Hashem. tunity to serve in the Beit HaMikdash? Choosing Our Service pose. Or we can make the whole contribu- There’s truth to that, but Rashi makes sure Rashi on 21;20 defines some of the types Rashi to 22;18 records the distinction be- tion financial, not sacrificial. we understand that this technical halachic animals offered with a How to decide? That is a question not obligation involves a Jew acting in front of ,נדבה and נדר of mumim in ways that suggest that’s an in- tween .giben, for Rashi, vow or a freewill offering—the former is only in the Beit HaMikdash, but today— other Jews ,גבן complete approach. A is someone whose eyebrows cover his eyes where the person obligates him/herself to granted we have resources to dedicate to Our sanctifying or profaning Hashem’s (there are other interpretations, but this is offer a sacrifice, the latter is where a par- Hashem in some way. To simplify, let’s as- Name is, first, a matter of how our actions .dak, has a kind of ticular animal is designated to be offered (a sume we know we want it to go to our lo- will be seen by fellow Jews ,דק a Five Rashis essay); a te- simple halachic distinction is if the animal cal shul. There are still varying needs— Sometimes, this means that a person ,תבלל filmy membrane in his eyes, and a valul, has a piece of the sclera, the white of is lost, develops a blemish, or dies—in the construction, programming, upkeep, staff has to let him/herself be killed rather than the eye, that extends into the iris and even first case, the obligation is personal, so the salaries. How do we decide? Leaving it up into the pupil, breaking the usual bounda- animal has to be replaced, not in the sec- to individual preferences reminds me of R.  CONTINUED ON P. 23 Your Gift Headquarters for Moms and Grads

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By Rachel Berger of them, instead of a main dish. Chilled Wheat-Berry Salad There are so many possibilities and the • 3 C. wheat berries I’ve been thinking combinations are endless. There are combina- • 1 C. diced English cucumber, unpeeled about salads. Non-stop. tions that are oh so very interesting that you • 1 bunch scallions, sliced thin Ever since the weath- never would have thought of them on your • ½ C. dried cranberries, or cherries er has started to turn own. Fruit—fresh or dried, herbs, nuts, seeds, • 2 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, chopped fi ne warmer, and the hope onions, scallions, roasted vegetables, beans, • ½ C. olive oil of Spring is in the air, grains, cheese or meat or chicken, etc. I could • ¼ C. orange juice I’ve been thinking about crisp, dewy greens, go on and on. And I haven’t even started on • 1 Tsp. orange zest crunchy cucumbers, sweet peppers, plump the dressings. • 1/8 C. maple syrup dried cranberries, toasted almonds…shall I go Wheat Berry Salad (CREDIT: KDL) So, I’m thinking about salads. What can • Salt and pepper, to taste on? But all that washing, peeling, chopping. I put together in a new, bold, and exciting • Optional: ½ C. crumbled feta or goat It’s so annoying. And time consuming. But it’s everything is a salad, and you can put anyway? Not just as something to garnish my cheese, ½ C. chopped pecans, or wal- so worth it! thing in a salad. There are even entire cook- meat, or eat on the side, or as something to nuts When I was little, salads consisted of ice- books devoted to salads. Why do you real- start the meal, but a full-blown, chock-full-of- Prepare wheat berries according to berg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and may- ly need a recipe for salad? It seems simple everything salad that makes a meal out of my package instructions. When cool, com- be some green peppers. That was it. I don’t enough. Just take the vegetables that you love vegetables. Years ago I was in Mrs. Green’s, ad- bine with cucumber, scallions, cranber- even think there was dressing. Maybe there and put them together. But, you do have to ad- miring the takeout counter, hoping for some ries, and mint. Whisk together oil, orange was…And there was defi nitely no fruit in my mit, there is defi nitely some sort of magic that inspiration. I saw a delicious wheat-berry sal- juice, zest, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. salad, although there was fruit salad (yum- happens when you put together just the right ad. It looked so fresh, vibrant, and tasty. I just Pour dressing over salad. Refrigerate until my, yummy!). I don’t know if that was a func- combination of things, isn’t there? Something knew I had to reproduce it at home. So I cop- chilled. tion of our likes and dislikes as children, or that makes you say, “Wow, that was a great ied down on a piece of scrap paper all the in- that it simply wasn’t done. In fact, while jok- salad. I must have that recipe.” Because you gredients I could make out. It was so simple, Rachel is a real estate attorney, currently dreaming of ing about his chronic dieting, the late come- want to duplicate that taste, exactly. My son yet I don’t think I would have ever thought a fresh salad, with someone else washing, peeling, dian John Pinnette said: “Salad’s not food! Sal- has even gone so far as to proclaim that a par- of that particular mix of things on my own. chopping, tossing, and dressing it. Find Rachel on Face- ad comes with the food. Salad is a promissory ticular salad at the popular Noi Due restaurant Inspiration can be found everywhere for book, and subscribe to her blog at TheKosherDinner- note that food will soon arrive.” on the Upper West Side is the “best salad in healthy, satisfying, and delicious salads. That Lady.com. Contact her at Rachel@thekosherdinnerla- But that’s not true anymore. Nowadays, the entire world.” Once he even ordered two is what’s for dinner! dy.com. Cooking With Elegance, Artistry, and Love: An Interview With Susie Fishbein

By Bracha K. Sharp that she happily stumbled into. ing woman, to a mother of college kids. As a child, Fishbein said, she was always Each book covers a time and place and Riverdale, N.Y.—With eight cookbooks interested in and eager to learn how to cook food that I wanted to share,” she said. out on the market and over 450,000 cop- and how to present her food in an artful Fishbein said that she prefers cooking ies of her cookbooks sold worldwide, Susie way. This can be seen today in the beauti- to baking, since there is a lot more freedom Fishbein is an expert in the kosher culinary ful photographs in her cookbooks, which in cooking. She is always experimenting fi eld. Her infl uence reaches across both the show off her food to its best advantage. Af- with the creation of new recipes. She loves Jewish and the non-Jewish communities ter co-editing a cookbook called “The Kosher to start off with an assortment of different Susie Fishbein internationally. She has traveled the world Palette: Easy and Elegant Modern Kosher ingredients and no recipes and then see over to demonstrate her cooking expertise Cooking” in 2000, Fishbein decided to hone what she can turn out as a result. Fishbein is really exciting and inspiring.” and to share her knowledge with local Jew- her cooking skills. She started off by taking has been writing these cookbooks over the Cooking in Europe in general and cer- ish communities. Surely, Fishbein’s hold as lessons and collecting recipes from other course of 12 years. After fi nishing one cook- tainly in Israel has often led her to use dif- a media and cooking celebrity in the culi- trained chefs. Her goal was to bring easy-to- book, she takes only one day off before em- ferent ingredients and to experiment in nary world is here to stay. make and elegant-looking food to a kosher barking upon the next project. “That has ways that she might not have imagined be- On May 13, Fishbein will be coming to audience, and she thus embarked upon her been my life for 12 years,” she said, “so yes, I fore. Such travels have, she said, “opened the Riverdale Jewish Center on Independ- own journey towards cookbook publishing. am always experimenting.” up a world of ideas to me through various ence Avenue. She will be showing off her Of her now world-famous cookbook se- Not only does Fishbein spend her time spices and spice blends. I am currently writ- culinary skills and giving cooking demon- ries known as “Kosher by Design”, Fishbein creating new recipes and new cookbooks, ing recipes that use sumac, Hawaij, and ras strations right on time for Shavuous. has said, “My career has been a combina- she also travels the world, sharing her vast el hanout. With no added calories, you can But how did she become what she is to- tion of hard work and a ton of mazal. Being knowledge and love of cooking. From Isra- travel the world through a spice rack.” day? Fishbein is glad that she ended up in in the right place at the right time, just as el to Canada, from cruise ships to Disney Fishbein grew up in Oceanside, N.Y., the culinary fi eld, although she came to it the kosher world was exploding, was what World and even the White House, Fishbe- and now resides in Livingston, N.J. with her in a roundabout way. She never thought allowed me to create the `Kosher by Design’ in’s career has allowed her to experience family. They are, she said, “my professional that she would pursue cooking as a career, brand.” Whenever she starts working on a new cultures and cooking methods. One of eaters and nachas scheppers.” You can see and said, “In fact, I didn’t. I was a tenured new cookbook, Fishbein enthusiastically her favorite cooking venues has been Ita- Fishbein’s demonstration at the RJC, 6:30 fourth-grade teacher on Long Island with said, she always feels energized and excit- ly. “I love cooking in Italy and have worked p.m.–8:30 p.m. on May 13, in the Social Hall. a Masters in Science Education.” It was a ed to start a new project, today as much as in Tuscany and on the Amalfi Coast and in The cost is $50 per person. See more here: very different path than the one that she ever. Her cookbooks follow the timeline of July will be working in the Northern Lakes http://rjconline.shulcloud.com/event/Su- thought she would pursue, but something her life, “from a young mother, to a work- area. The way that their culture adores food sie_Fishbein.

CAMOS Exhibits at OU the people who visited our booth were genu- gift certifi cate to the Stamford kosher restau- actively involved in extending that same kind Jewish Communities Home inely excited about what the Jewish commu- rant of their choice. of welcome to other prospective residents,” and Job Relocation Fair nity of Stamford has to offer, and I expect that Since it began nine years ago, CAMOS has said Feldstein.  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 several of the visitors will be spending a Shab- been responsible for hosting dozens of pro- CAMOS is planning another Shabbaton bat weekend here with us soon.” spective residents for Shabbat—and a siza- later this year, and will continue to recruit country. CAMOS assembled a contingent of Elaine Finkelstein organized the Stam- ble percentage of these families have ended more young families to consider a move here. representatives from several institutions in ford group that attended the fair, which in- up moving here. Last year, CAMOS organized “Attracting more young families to Stam- the Stamford Jewish community to promote cluded representatives from the synagogues a Shabbaton that was attended by 11 families; ford is the lifeblood for our community,” said the advantages of living in Stamford. More and day schools, along with real estate bro- one of the families has already committed to Feldstein, “and we will continue to do what than 125 leads were generated from the show. kers. move here, and two others are considering a we can to convince more people to consider “This is the fourth time that we have ex- Finkelstein produced an attractive retract- move to Stamford. Stamford as a place to live. The more families hibited at the OU Fair,” said Michael Feld- able banner, which was hung in front of the “I’m particularly gratifi ed that some of the who move here, the stronger all of our Jew- stein, the founder of Stamford’s community Stamford booth and featured photos of vari- people who were the recipients of the hospi- ish institutions will be, including our local growth initiative, “and it continues to be the ous sites in the Stamford area. To attract more tality that CAMOS extended to them when kosher restaurants, day schools, synagogues, best source of new leads for us. We found that people to the booth, CAMOS raffl ed off a $50 they were thinking of moving here are now and Federation.”

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New York, NY—Dr. Ruth Wisse, Yid- and anthologies on literary subjects includ- Dubbed the best men’s tailor in the country credited with introducing technological ad- dish scholar and literary and social critic, ing her latest book, “No Joke: Making Jew- by Vanity Fair and GQ, he learned how to vancements and organization to the YU Li- will deliver the keynote address at Yeshiva ish Humor.” sew as a teenager in Auschwitz and attrib- braries and has established a model for all University’s 84th Commencement Ceremo- Frates, a former NCAA Division I ath- utes his survival at the concentration camp other Judaica libraries. ny on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 12 p.m. at the lete and captain of the Boston College to the power of clothing. Greenfi eld’s list of “We are very fortunate that our hono- Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. YU Presi- baseball team, was diagnosed with ALS clients includes several US presidents, pol- rees so refl ect the values of humanity and dent Richard M. Joel will confer honorary in 2012. Since his diagnosis, he has tak- iticians, and celebrities. He is the author of the Jewish story that our graduates and doctorates upon Peter Frates and Martin en an active role in raising awareness and “Measure of a Man: From Auschwitz Survi- their families represent as well,” said Pres- Greenfi eld. Pearl Berger, dean of YU Librar- funds for ALS research while battling the vor to Presidents’ Tailor.” ident Joel. ies, will be awarded the Presidential Medal- progression of his disease. In 2014, Frates Berger, who will retire at the end of the In all, more than 600 students from Ye- lion. helped launch the ALS Ice Bucket Chal- academic year, has served as the dean of li- shiva College, Stern College for Women, Wisse, a former professor of Yiddish lenge, a viral phenomenon that raised braries at Yeshiva University since 1985. She and Sy Syms School of Business will be and comparative literature at Harvard Uni- more than $100 million in donations for is the former president of the Association awarded degrees from Yeshiva University versity, is currently the distinguished sen- the ALS Association. of Jewish Libraries and has authored nu- during its commencement season. ior fellow at the Tikvah Fund. She has writ- Greenfi eld is a Holocaust survivor and merous publications related to Jewish li- For more information, visit www. ten and edited numerous books, essays, a legend in New York City men’s fashion. braries and rabbinic manuscripts. Berger is yu.edu/commencement. Chabad of Riverdale Plans an Action-Packed Shavuot by Tamar Weinberg sciences and timeless Jewish wisdom. For children, an ice cream party Rabbi Crispe illuminates the arts and will be held on Sunday, May 24 at Jews often pull all nighters on the sciences through the lens of the Torah. 3pm. They will learn about the ten fi rst night of Shavuot. For Chabad of Past lectures covered music, art, fi lm, ar- commandments, make their own Riverdale members, this upcoming chitecture, psychology, education, and sundaes, enjoy games, and receive Shavuot is no different. Starting on regenerative medicine. Rabbi Crispe will prizes. Sunday, May 24th, Chabad of Riverdale leave his hometown of Danby, Vermont These events will be held at the is hosting Rabbi Asher Crispe, a highly to spend the weekend in Riverdale, dis- Chabad of Riverdale located at 535 knowledgeable technology expert and cussing topics such as cognitive science West 246th Street and are open to the media afi cionado, who will speak about and the Kabbalah, ten dimensions of public and completely free. Chabad emerging developments in science and the Jewish musical experience, the Ba’al welcomes sponsors to both events. the digital universe. His non-profi t, In- Shem Tov on hyperconnectivity, and the For more information, call Chabad terinclusion.org, celebrates the conver- inside story of Shabbat, among many at 718-549-1100 x10 or email library@ gence between contemporary arts and others. chabadriverdale.org. Rabbi Asher Crispe

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By Gamliel Kronemer the proportions a bit (the original called William K. Vanderbilt, Charles Louis Tif- for 3 ounces of gin) and reduced the ratio fany, U.S. Grant, Teddy Roosevelt, An- Last Shabbos afternoon, at Churchill of sugar to gin. In Thomas’s day he would drew Carnegie, and Adlai Stevenson—was Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky, more than have made the drink with genever a type known for its mint juleps, which eventu- 100,000 spectators crowded into the stands of Dutch gin which is again becoming ally evolved into the Southside Cocktail, to watch twenty thoroughbred horses run more readily available in the US. Genever a refreshing mixture of London Dry Gin, a 1¼ mile race—it was the 141st running of differs greatly in style from today’s more lemon juice, sugar and mint. The follow- the Kentucky Derby. The Derby has many popular “London dry” gins. Genever is a ing is adapted from a recipe in Harry Cra- traditions associated with it, from cloth- malty, slightly sweet, fuller-bodied spirit ddock’s 1930 “Savoy Cocktail Book.” ing to cocktails: The cocktail of choice be- (imagine something like a cross between • 1/4 cup of London Dry Gin (Tanquer- ing the mint julep, and during the weekend London dry gin and Irish whiskey), and in ay, Boodles, and Brokers would all be Churchill Downs sold an estimated 120,000 a Gin Julep both genever’s maltiness and good choices.) of them. its juniper fl avor really marry well with • 1 1/2 tsp. of superfi ne sugar While today, a Mint Julep is “the” drink the mint. • 1 tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice to serve on Derby Weekend, it’s rarely • 1/4 cup of genever (Bols would be a • The leaves from two sprigs of mint served at any other time. However, during good choice. If you can’t fi nd any Gen- • Ice cubes the century or so before prohibition, the ever at your liquor store, you can make Add the sugar, lemon juice and mint Julep was, perhaps, America’s favorite sum- a poor approximation of it by substi- to the tin of a cocktail shaker, and mud- mertime tipple. tuting 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. of Plymouth dle well with a wooden muddler (or, in a An illustration of a properly garnished Mint Juleps are a mixture of spirits, mint, sug- Gin mixed with 1 tbsp. plus 2 tbsp. of pinch, with a wooden mixing spoon) un- Julep from Jerry Thomas’s 1862 book, “How to ar, and ice. In 19th Century Julep recipes, Jamison’s Irish Whiskey.) til the sugar is dissolved. Fill the shaker Mix Drinks, or the Bon-Vivants Companion.” cognac (sometimes mixed peach brandy, • 5 sprigs of mint with ice, add the gin, put on the shaker or rum) was the spirit of choice, but mod- • 1-2 tbsp. of room temperature water top, and shake well. Strain into a chilled a bit of Pernod, which gives the cocktail ern day Julep recipes (including Churchill • 1 1/2 tsp. of superfi ne sugar cocktail glass. Float a mint leaf on top as a more nuanced fl avor. The following is Downs’ recipe) almost always call for bour- • Crushed ice a garnish. based on a recipe from Audrey Saunders. bon. This is unfortunate, because mint Add the sugar, water, and the leaves • 1/4 cup of Plymouth Gin does not seem to marry quite as well with from three sprigs of mint to a 8-10 ounce The Eastside Cocktail • 4 1/2 tsp. of freshly squeezed lime juice Bourbon as it does with other sprits. One of tumbler. Thoroughly muddle the mint A modern variant of the Southside, this • 2 tbsp.of simple syrup (To make simple my favorite Julep recipes, which happen to with a wooden muddler (or, in a pinch, is a cocktail that I am particularly fond of syrup mix equal parts sugar—I like to found in the world’s fi rst cocktail guide, Jer- with a wooden mixing spoon) and stir drinking during the summer months. It is use turbinado sugar—and water in a ry Thomas’s 1862 book, “How to Mix Drinks, until the sugar is dissolved. Pour in the made the same as the Southside, except saucepan and stir over a low fl ame un- or the Bon-Vivants Companion,” is actually genever, stir well, and fi ll the glass with that a slice or two cucumber is muddled til dissolved. Keep refrigerated.) for a Gin Julep. crushed ice. Garnish with the two remain- with the sugar, mint, and lemon juice. • 1 1/2 tsp. of Pernod Below is the recipe for a Gin Julep, plus ing sprigs of mint, and serve with a straw. Garnish with a slice of cucumber. • The leaves from a sprig of mint recipes for three of its more modern gin- • Ice cubes and-mint descendants, any of which would The Southside Cocktail The French Pearl Add the syrup, lime juice and mint make for delightful drinking during Derby Subtle yet refreshing, this cocktail was This supple potation was invented by to the tin of a cocktail shaker, and mud- Weekend. named for the long defunct Southside Audrey Saunders, the proprietor of New dle well with a wooden muddler (or, in Sportsmen’s Club of Long Island, where York City’s Pegu Club, and one of the best a pinch, with a wooden mixing spoon). The Gin Julep the drink was invented in the early 20th cocktail bartenders in the business. As Fill the shaker with ice, add the gin and This recipe is based closely on Thom- century. The club—whose membership with the Southside, it’s a mixture of gin, Pernod, put on the shaker top, and shake as’s 1862 recipe, although I’ve cut down roll included names like August Belmont, mint, citrus and sugar, but Saunders adds well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. WORLD NEWS

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By Andrew J. Parver next of kin is unknown, the burial is of- having a plan will enable the deceased to We need to remove the stigma associ- ten delayed. In some counties, arrange- be buried as she or he wished to be, with ated with talking about death. Isolated in- We need to talk about death. More spe- ments must wait until the Public Admin- loved ones. If the deceased has a grave, but dividuals should be encouraged to pre-plan cifi cally, we need to talk about your death. istrator accesses the deceased’s apartment no one knows about it, there’s little chance some if not all of their fi nal needs. Even I know, you don’t want to think about what and searches for records indicating the per- that it will be used. It’s important that the those with family, and those with ade- may happen to you when you die. But by son had family. At HFBA, we do our own deed and grave location be included with quate fi nancial resources, need to have this giving no thought to death now, you’ll be research to fi nd family members as well. one’s important papers. conversation. Death is a traumatic time worse off later. There are times when a long-lost relative is When an individual who lived alone for loved ones. By having a plan, the fam- At Hebrew Free Burial Association, time found and is willing to authorize the burial. dies, his information dies with him. To fi le ily can focus on grieving rather than funer- and again we are confronted with individu- If no one is found, then the Public Adminis- a death certifi cate, which is a prerequisite al and burial details that could have been als who died alone. These individuals lived trator will give permission for HFBA to pro- to arranging a funeral, the Social Security arranged years earlier. Having a plan can alone, and many of them have lost touch vide a burial for a Jewish person. But this number is needed. If the individual was on preempt confl ict between family members. with relatives. Some have outlived all of delay isn’t necessary. Medicaid, there may be a death benefi t pay- Community leaders should be encour- their family. In these situations, arranging If someone plans for what will happen able from other agencies. There could be aged to talk about death and the need to for the deceased’s burial presents challenges. after his or her death, there are fewer com- death benefi ts for veterans of the United plan. Together we can ensure that when When a person dies, someone needs to plications. Some jurisdictions allow for an States Armed Forces. All too often, HFBA someone dies, he or she will be provid- authorize the burial. Usually, the author- executor of an estate to authorize the fu- has buried people without knowledge of ed with a respectful funeral and burial, as izing party is the next of kin, a spouse, a neral. If someone has family members, re- their Hebrew name. By planning ahead, quickly as possible. child, even a niece or a nephew. It’s straight- gardless of estrangement, keeping a list of all of this vital information will be record- forward and not too complicated. Howev- these relatives with their contact informa- ed and available to those arranging the fu- Andrew Parver is Director of Operations at the Hebrew er, when there is no next of kin, or if the tion will help prevent delays. In addition, neral. Free Burial Society. Bursting with Holy Visions: An Interview With Israeli Artist Dorit Gur by Bracha K. Sharp

Stamford—Dorit Gur has been interested in art since she was a young child. Through her art, she explores Judaism, with its multi- faceted mystical meanings and, in so doing, examines her own sense of being. Today she continues to paint and showcase such mystical visions in her own art gallery in Jaffa, Isra- el, and hopes to share her artistic energy and explorations with the rest of the world. Gur was fi rst exposed to great artists such as Picasso, Da Vinci, Chagall and others when she was just 8 years old. Since that time, she has avidly pursued art as a career, although not via a formal art-school education. She maintains that this allowed her to explore art Dorit Gur Dorit painting on more of her own terms, and to broaden her range of artistic experiences. “I didn’t want to ed only fi gures of women. While meditating, Gur typically does her best work at night. Reaching others through her art is as im- limit myself and my creativity. The lack of for- I got a vision of a picture with Biblical writ- She works from visions that she has had as a portant to Gur as is her art process. She car- mal studies made my curiosity even bigger,” ings and I decided to create my vision. That’s starting point, but while in the middle of cre- ries on this viewpoint by exposing others to she said. how the fi rst Judaic painting was created and ating a new painting, she never knows how art via her own art gallery. Located in the heart While she is infl uenced by both the Classi- it concerned the rainbow, which symbolized it will look in the end. For Gur, this is part of of the fl ea market in Old Jaffa, Israel, she sends cal and the Modern styles of art, Gur said that the alliance between God and Noah,” said Gur. the innate creative process that makes her art- her paintings to Safed, Jerusalem and show- her main infl uences are actually “not [from] Gur is also inspired by the story of Crea- work unique and hers alone, and she draws cases her art at other occasional exhibitions, artists so much as much as from spirit, writ- tion and its sources. She speaks energetical- as much inspiration from the process as from as well. Her work is always showcased in her ings from the Bible, personal journeys of my ly about one painting of hers in particular, en- the outcome. gallery, but she also hosts other artists from imagination, and my strong connection to titled, Bereshit Spiral. How does she set the Gur uses many mediums to create her art- time to time. Beyond her paintings, she also Creation.” This drive towards the spiritual mood and approach the conception of such work and starts off by mixing all of the mate- produces several other products such as Bib- side of Judaism and the Biblical side of art paintings? Regarding this painting for exam- rials together until she “gets the texture that lical writings on Jerusalem stones and Abun- has infl uenced her work and she deeply be- ple, she said, “I write the whole episode of [she wants] for the painting.” The mediums dance Keys. She hopes to create and sell jewel- lieves that she does not “draw inspiration, but Genesis (Bereshit) in freehand writing from that she uses to create her paintings are ac- ry in her art gallery very soon, as well. [draws] energy.” the outside—in. I never plan or measure be- quired from all over the world. Of such artistic In addition to her art, Gur adores music Over time, Gur’s desire to create art in- fore I do it…[This] symbolizes my yearning for mediums, she said, “The canvas is from Italy, and fi nds it very inspiring. She is currently in spired by Judaism has only grown. Her artis- the initial harmony that existed in the begin- the acrylic paints are from Israel, some medi- the middle of writing her fi rst book, and has tic interests and skills have developed from ning. It is also in a shape of a ball that refl ects ums are from Holland and some are from Ger- said that, “it concerns a spiritual journey in there as a result. “Until the year 2003, I paint- earth going back in time.” many.” the Sahara Desert.” Still, while Gur does fi nd many other pursuits to be inspiring, it is her art that remains her fi rst love and she is eager to exhibit it in as many places as she can. Gur sells her artwork to many people from abroad. This past month, she also had an exhibit in the US for the fi rst time. This is, she said, “important for me to spread my art because I believe in it, in its content and what it refl ects to people. When customers tell me they feel the energy coming out of the paintings, I know that I have succeeded in convey- ing the message. I feel that is my calling in this life and know that I’m meant to spread it. That is why the exhibition is called ‘Blessings to The World.’” Gur’s paintings are being showcased at the Stamford JCC, located at 1033 Newfi eld Ave. until May 30. You can fi nd out more about her Ana BeKoach Bereshit Spiral Shma Yisrael 2 work at http://www.doritgur.com/.

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.might still add an Adar ,באספכם את תבואת הארץ Five Rashis, Emor: Shaping kot as an atseret, a holdover day. Outside that happens Our Experience of Hashem of Israel, the day is caught up, to a great when you have gathered the crops of the Short-range planning and long-range  CONTINUED FROM P. 16 extent, with the leftover Sukkot elements land. Rashi comments that this tells us planning are different endeavors, each (how much do you use the Sukkah, for ex- to ensure that the seventh month in fact with its own challenges. This Rashi shows act against the Torah. Rashi wants us to re- ample) or the anticipation of Simchat To- falls at the time of the harvest, another that we were required to engage in both member that where it’s required, we in fact rah. In Israel, the mixing with Simchat To- reason to intercalate the calendar (to add with regard to the calendar, with all the have to be prepared to die—there is no rah is even more significant, since it’s all an extra month when necessary). With- challenges that long-range calculations promise or implication that Hashem will alone big day. out that, as happens in the Muslim calen- bring. Because not only does Pesach have ways save those faithful to Him. The prime Rashi puts a different spin on it (it dar, the holiday will happen in the sum- to happen in spring, Sukkot has to happen example is Hananiah, Mishael, and Azari- bears comparison with his definition of mer or winter. at harvest time. ah who, threatened with being thrown in atseret in Bamidbar 29;35). He likens it to It’s an obvious point, made interesting Five different ways Parshat Emor tells a fiery furnace, still refused to follow Ne- a king who invited his son for a feast of only by the fact that the Torah has already us to shape how we encounter Hashem— vuchadnezzar’s commands. a few days, found parting too hard at the told us that we have to make sure that Pe- making sure the Beit HaMikdash is about Hashem did save them, but in Daniel end, and asked the son to stay one more sach happens in the spring. More than that, Hashem, not the kohen; deciding which 3;18, they say clearly that they expect to day. it’s easier to make Pesach happen in the kinds of offerings to make; knowing the die for refusing to follow Nevuchadnez- Remember that by Torah law, Sukkot is spring, since the month we would add is audience and extent of our commitment zar’s command. Because that’s what kid- the last holiday until Pesach—six months, a second Adar—throughout Adar, the San- to kiddush Hashem; seeing Shmini At- dush Hashem is (where that’s what’s re- minus a week. Jews leaving the Beit ha- hedrin could check the roads, etc., to see seret as our last chance to spend time with quired—it’s not that we should long to be Mikdash after Sukkot would have no holi- whether the rains had stopped, wheth- Hashem; and keeping Sukkot, not just Pe- put to death in Hashem’s Name, it’s that we day reason to return all through the winter er the roads were sufficiently passable for sach, in the season it belongs. should recognize that we might have to and the planting season. Shmini Atseret is those coming to Yerushalayim for the hol- let ourselves be put to death in Hashem’s a holdover day for Sukkot itself, but for the iday. Rabbi Dr. Gidon Rothstein has served in the communi- Name. Where that’s what we have to do, we windup of the holiday season as a whole. It’s To adjust the calendar so that the har- ty rabbinate and in educational roles at the high school have to do it, ready to die because Hashem a day to stay with Hashem, one more day. vest works out right, when the only tool is and adult level. He is an author of Jewish fi tion and said so). adding an Adar, is more delicate. It implies non-fi tion, most recently “We’re Missing the Point: Manipulating the Calendar that even if it’s already dry enough to allow What’s Wrong with the Orthodox Jewish Community The Meaning of Shmini Atseret for the Harvest people to come, if the harvest is going to and How to Fix It.” He lives in Bronx, NY with his wife 23;36 speaks of the eighth day of Suk- 23;39 refers to Sukkot as a holiday be delayed for some reason, the Sanhedrin and three children.

Ben Kepecs, SAR Junior, Scores challenge of predicting what the writers of and madrichim (counselors).” He added of the verses and stories that I come across Sixth Place in International the test would ask, drew Ben into the com- that the students and counsellors are keep- in Haftorahs, Talmud, and literature, and Chidon HaTanach petition. The prospect of a free trip to Israel ing in touch with a “What’s App” (instant have a better appreciation of them for know-  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 was another incentive. messaging application for smart phones) ing their context. I know it well enough to Although he has been to Israel with his group. draw connections between different points “The national exam includes about 100 family, this trip was different, “more like The concentrated focus on Tanach has and appreciate some of the threads that run ‘perakim’ of Tanach,” he said. “The sylla- camp,” Ben said. Approximately 70 teenag- given Ben a deeper understanding of Jew- through the whole Tanach.” bus for the international was 426 ‘perakim,’ ers from 33 countries toured around Isra- ish knowledge. “Having learned almost all of Ben’s priority now is studying for the AP about half of Tanach. The contestants must el together, visiting major cities including the interesting narratives and much of the exams. After high school, he expects to pur- identify lines from the Tanach as to who Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya, and Tiberius. prophecies in the Tanach, I recognize many sue “something in biological sciences.” said it, whom it refers to, or what the con- “The tours were very historically oriented, text is. The second round, for example, with particular emphasis on Biblical histo- asked the participants to identify fi ve lines ry, where applicable. For example, on our in 60 seconds.” Ben prepared for the com- trip to the Golan Heights, the guide talked petition while taking advanced courses in about the various tribes that had lived school including two Advanced Placement there,” he said. (AP) classes. “It was tough for him to juggle,” Meeting and becoming friends with his father said. Ben said his strategy was to Jewish teens from all over the world was review the syllabus several times, concen- one of the most fulfi lling aspects of the trating very hard on the specifi c speaker or competition, Ben said. “I became friends subject of each verse. with people from Canada, Mexico, and Rus- A strong affi nity for Tanach, and the sia, in addition to the Israeli contestants

Remembering Uncle Si and His Gifts based on either (1) a favorable impression  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 of a company’s management or (2) products that he loved and used. His nieces and fi nally married her in 1995), Si had actual- nephews were often the recipients of the ly set up my parents around the time he extensive swag that he acquired over the met Sylvia. Si was the oldest of three sib- years. lings, the middle sibling being my maternal Once Si owned a stock, he rarely sold it. grandmother, Janet. He was a buy and hold investor, long be- Uncle Si was smart. A dentist by profes- fore Warren Buffet made the strategy fash- sion, Si knew more facts about more things ionable. While not every stock made him than anyone else in our family. At age 8, I money, most of his investments earned asked my mother how to represent the him multiples of what he initially invested. number infi nity. She suggested I call Un- These stand-out stocks included Mattel (in cle Si. Si patiently explained that infi nity the 1960s) and a variety of oil and gas stocks was represented by drawing the number (in the early and mid 1970s). “8” sideways. Uncle Si could be counted on In the late ’70s, Si met a man who owned st a Lifetime hat La to buy me the coolest birthday presents. As a publicly traded company that owned tel- C ries t a young child, he presented me with all va- evision and radio stations. His name was reati Memo Summer 2015 rieties of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars as John Kluge. Si was impressed with Kluge ng well as playing cards from real casinos in and bought stock in his company, Metro- Las Vegas. When I got a bit older, he bought media. By the time Metromedia was tak- Busing from NYC and Westchester Q Located on me souvenirs from the Playboy Club in en private in 1984, Si had made at least 20 Q Manhattan. I soon came to learn that all times his investment. Si made the best in- the Long Island Sound Kosher Food Provided these gifts came from publicly traded com- vestments of all when he was well into his panies in which Si owned stock—Mattel, 60s. Long enamored with pharmaceutical TO SCHEDULE A TOUR VISIT www.westchesterday.org/summer MGM Grand, and yes, Playboy. Uncle Si stocks such as Schering Plough and Ameri- loved attending shareholder meetings and can Home Products (Si owned both stocks picking up promotional swag—the free- and saw them taken over by other compa- 856 Orienta Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 bies that companies offer as gifts to their Q shareholders. Si typically bought stocks  CONTINUED ON P. 24 PHONE 914.698.8900 FAX 914.777.2145

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By JewishBusinessNews.com “The US-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Coop- age-old threat that have re-emerged in a velopment, and test activities between the (printed with permision) eration Act will authorize an unprecedented very dangerous way. We know that if Ha- United States and Israel in order to better de- new initiative to protect Israel from this dan- mas has used tunnels in successful terror- tect and destroy these tunnels, will help both The House Armed Services Committee gerous threat.” ist attacks, it is only a matter of time be- the United States and Israel defend against on Wednesday approved an amendment to “This past summer, Iron Dome, the joint fore terrorists elsewhere use tunnels as future threats emanating from tunnels,” AI- the annual defense policy bill (NDAA) that US-Israel developed technology, saved thou- well. Tunnels are a threat to American bas- PAC’s directors of government affairs wrote would allow the US and Israel to develop sands of Israeli citizens’ lives,” Lamborn said. es and embassies around the world, and in an endorsement letter. “This bill promotes an “anti-tunneling system.” “Now Hamas and other terrorist groups are are already a serious threat on our own real cooperation and cost-sharing between Representatives Gwen Graham (D-FL) taking to the underground tunnels. This is a southern border. For all these reasons, it Washington and Jerusalem on this key chal- and Doug Lamborn (R-CO), sponsors of the challenge not only to Israel, but to the US as only makes sense to partner with Isra- lenge.” US-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation well. I hope that this cooperation with Isra- el, like we have done on missile defense, Act to authorize research and development el will emulate the success of Iron Dome so to learn with them about how to defend of an anti-tunneling defense system, an- that we can fi nd a solution that will protect against tunnels.” Remembering Uncle nounced on March 29 their proposal for a American and Israeli lives,” the statement The bipartisan legislation is endorsed by Si and His Gifts new project, in collaboration with Israel, to also said. the American Israel Public Affairs Committee  CONTINUED FROM P. 23 develop defenses against the threat posed “To secure peace, we must fi rst help Israel (AIPAC). In addition to helping Israel secure by terror tunnels. secure their state from terrorist attacks,” Gra- its borders, the anti-tunneling defense tech- nies with big returns to him and other “Every day, our closest ally in the Middle ham said. “Iron Dome has saved countless ci- nology discovered in this joint project could shareholders), Si became convinced that East—Israel—lives under the constant threat vilian lives, and I believe an anti-tunneling also be used to protect US military bases and a new fi eld within the healthcare arena of terrorist attacks launched from under- defense shield will save countless more.” borders. held tremendous promise for the 1900s ground tunnels,” Graham said in a statement. Rep. Lamborn added, “Tunnels are an “This bill, which authorizes research, de- and 2000s. The fi eld was called biotech- nology and the companies were named Amgen and Biogen. Si bought stock in both companies around the time of their IPOs in the mid 1980s. My grandmother once told me that t#PEYDDREAMVACATION48&&145",&4t she could double any dollar that my grandfather (himself a dentist) earned. Her secret investment strategy: her brother Si. Si shared his investment ideas with my grandmother each night on the phone when they spoke. Several &/5&3'03:063$)"/$&508*/" years ago, my grandmother told me that she still owned Amgen and that her cost basis was under $1 per share. The stock was trading near $100 per share. She had Uncle Si to thank for that investment. So did I, in a small way. Si and Sylvia had gifted $1000 worth of Amgen stock DREAM VACATION to my daughter, Rebecca, when she was born. The stock is now worth nearly ALL INCLUSIVE GETAWAY $10,000. And now WNET has Sylvia and Si to 3 DAYS + FOR 2 TO MIAMI BEACH thank for $20 million worth of good in- vesting over a lifetime that spanned near- */$-6%&4306/%53*1"*3'"3& 53"/41035"5*0/ ly nine decades. As the recipient of so 2 NIGHTS -6963*064 "$$0.0%"5*0/4 (063.&5 %*/*/( much corporate swag from my uncle over the years, I have only one fi nal request. Can I get a free Channel 13 tote bag?

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24 May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM FEATURES Limmud Regional Conference Welcomes 900 Russian-Americans

By Maxine Dovere and the American Conference dinary growth. From its fi rst nu- Conference participants had for Material Claims—the “Claims cleus in Moscow, the organiza- an opportunity to view the Yad On an early spring weekend, Conference”—work to secure tion has grown into 12 regions VaShem Holocaust Memorial in over 900 millennium-genera- reparations from the German with branches in Russia (Moscow, Jerusalem exhibit “Private Tolk- tion “plus” Jews of Russian herit- government. He noted that 2015 St. Petersburg, the Far Eastern and atchev at the Gates of Hell,” the art age gathered for the Sixth Annu- marks the 70th anniversary of the Volga Regions), the Ukraine, Mol- of Zinovii Tolkatchev, a Red Army al Limmud FSU (Former Soviet liberation of Auschwitz. dova, Belarus, Canada, Australia, soldier and a witness to the liber- Union) New York Region Confer- Founded 35 years ago, Limmud Israel, and the United States (New ation of Auschwitz. Israel Izzy Ta- ence held in Parsippany, NJ. The FSU is a volunteer-driven, pluralis- York and Los Angeles). “Even in poochi, CEO of Israel Bonds, ex- intense, three-day “learning expe- tic, social and educational organ- Belarus, there is Jewish life!” says pressed his hope that Limmud rience” explored Judaism through ization. It has gained strength Cahn. There are a million Jews members would “be moved and a packed agenda of lectures, dis- throughout the Russian-speak- still in the FSU. infl uenced by the educational cussions, debates, round-table fo- ing Jewish world. In America, Limmud maintains a cooper- and ethical message conveyed in rums, cultural presentations, and its virtual “Godparents” are Chi- ative relationship with RAJE— the paintings.” religious experiences. am Chessler and Cahn. “Limmud,” the Russian American Jewish A standing-room-only audi- The conference program, ac- Sandra Cahn, Co-Founder, Limmud says Cahn, is “that special link Experience—Cojeco, Hillel, the ence heard Ha’aretz senior col- cording to Limmud FSU co-found- FSU, is an experienced guide on joining Russian Jews everywhere JCCs, and other local communi- umnist Chemi Shalev analyze the er Sandra Cahn, included “topics the Jewish journey of thousands of to countless others, transcending ty organizations. “It’s a partner- recent Knesset election. “Most of substance on Judaism, Isra- young Russian Jews the purely personal quest and en- ship relationship,” says Cahn. of the Israeli media opposes Ne- el Holocaust remembrance, and larging the community.” Of the “We promote each other. Lim- tanyahu.” He said Yisrael HaYom, a wide range of cultural events. ance record again next year.” 1.7 million Jews in the Metropoli- mud is a bridge, a framework on Israel Today, the Sheldon Adel- Some sessions were presented in A cadre of Jewish and Russian tan New York area, about 300,000 which unaffi liated young Jews son-backed paper, is the nota- Russian, others in English. Jewish leaders fi lled the program have Russian heritage. can build Jewish connections. Its ble exception. Shalev conclud- Matthew Bronfman is Chair- including UJA CEO Erik Gold- Limmud’s “target audience” is goal is to deepen Jewish identi- ed that “much of the media are man of the Limmud FSU Interna- stein, and writer Victor Sender- the young, often unaffi liated, Rus- ty and help connect Jews to their at pains not to annoy (Netan- tional Steering Committee since ovitch. Topics ranged from me- sian Jewish population. Confer- Jewish roots and to the State of yahu),” though he believed “the 2007. In his warm and emotional dia to minyanim, touching on ence attendees ranged in age from Israel.” The organization pro- overwhelming majority of the welcome to the 2015 conference many aspects of culture and life- the very young (there were over vides opportunities for Jews of press had hoped (BiBi) would attendees, he discussed Jewish style. From Yitzhak “Izzy” Ta- 160 children) to teens (most un- Russian background to fi nd, un- lose the election.” Shalev consid- identity, saying “people are anx- poochi, Chairman, Israel Bonds, der-18 participants are American derstand, and participate in their ers that Netanyahu’s election-eve ious to reconnect with their roots. to the Ha’aretz newspaper jour- born, often non Russian-speak- Judaism and Jewish heritage. fear mongering about Arab vot- This is a wonderful thing,” and nalist Chemi Shalev, to ADL Di- ing) and the 25–40 members Conferences are held once a year ers was “total hysteria.” He criti- noting that the 2015 conference rector Abraham Foxman, subjects (many Russian born and juggling in each of 10 geographic regions. cized the “Zionist Camp,” saying “is the largest Limmud event ever mirrored the real-life concerns three languages). Russian-speaking or culturally its “campaign was too Ashkenazi” to take place in the United States.” and interests of the attendees. In an exclusive interview Russian Jewish young adults (25- and lacked a “suffi ciently power- Looking to the future, Bronfman Limmud FSU founder Chaim with the Jewish Link, Cahn spoke 40) comprise the majority of the predicted “beating this attend- Chesler discussed the Holocaust about the organization’s extraor- membership.  CONTINUED ON P. 26

Conversion Crisis: Is the System Broken? Presented by the Union for Traditional Judaism

• Why are many candidates for conversion being rejected? • Why is the Orthodox Rabbinate pushing away hundreds, if not thousands of people eager to become Jewish? • What happened to Love Thy Stranger and Love the Convert?

Three prominent rabbis share their thoughts and potential solutions to the conversion crisis that is happening in both North America and Israel

Featuring:

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin Panel Discussion and Q&A Follow Chief Rabbi of Efrat, Founder and Chancellor of Ohr Torah Stone Institutions Presentations by Speakers "Conversion as an Opportunity: the Challenge in Israel and Sunday, May 17, 2015 the Challenge in the Diaspora" 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Rabbi Marc Angel at Congregation Ramath Orah Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Shearith Israel (The Spanish-Portuguese 550 West 110th St., N.Y. Synagogue) and Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals $10 Suggested donation, RSVP Preferred “The Conversion Crisis as a Symptom of a Larger Crisis in Halakhic Judaism.”

Rabbi David Novak For more information, to register, or to learn J. Richard and Dorothy Shiff Chair of Jewish Studie s, University of Toronto and about sponsorship opportunities, visit President of UTJ www.utj.org, call (201) 801-0707 x 111, “Reviving the Ger Toshav in the Land of Israel” or e-mail [email protected]

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By Phil Jacobs opportunities with organizations in the $100 million to $1 billion range,” he said. Stan Steinreich Facts: For Stan Steinreich, the world is an “And in the corporate sphere, that is con- • Started own consultancy fi rm in 2001. open conversation where barriers are bro- sidered mid-sized.” • Experience includes strategic coun- ken through impactful, meaningful use of Closer to home in New Jersey, some of seling, media relations, crisis commu- communication. Look at his accomplish- the companies he has provided consult to nications, and more. ments and you will see a man who has include Therapeutic International, a bed- • Former VP of Armstrong Holdings. given the Jewish world much of his time, ding manufacturer based in Princeton, and • Executive Vice President/National Di- much of his efforts to see programs such Telebrands, one of the world’s largest com- rector of Change Management Com- as Birthright, the Jewish Federation for the panies, based in Fairfi eld. Steinreich Com- munications for Edelman Public Rela- Righteous, science and technology schools munications has its headquarters in Fort tions Worldwide. in Israel, and even the world-renowned In- Lee. It has offi ces in New York; Los Ange- • Corporate website: Scompr.Com bal Hotel become successful. les; Washington, DC; London; Frankfurt; Originally from Elmwood Park, Steinre- and Tel Aviv. for many years to come.” ich worked as a local metro news reporter He and his wife, Lori, and four children Stan Steinreich Steinreich added that the country’s stu- for the New York Times. “With the Times live in Teaneck and worship at Bnai Ye- dents are given an ample opportunity for when you move up, it’s usually going to shurun. His oldest daughter, Ariella, is part rather than focusing marketing strategy STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering, be out to an outside bureau,” he said. “Be- of the fi rm as well. on perhaps a new restaurant at the Inbal, and Mathematics education. ing shomer Shabbos, it’s diffi cult when you “We have clients meeting with us, and Steinreich Communications saw the trend “Israel develops practical engineers. It have to say ‘don’t call me.’ I think I was get- we’re strategizing with them, talking with and accelerated through strategic planning has the people who come in and do much ting a message from shemayim that it was them about new business opportunities. the Inbal as the “base” for solidarity mis- of the programming as more start-ups are time to think of other opportunities. When We look at Israel and it is an exporting na- sions. Another important client is Rambam happening. Israel needs trained people, be- someone knows you are in journalism, you tion. When you look at Israel, you see large Hospital in Haifa, which has, he said, the cause there is such a big push in technolo- have random people approach you. resources of revenue that mostly comes world’s largest underground medical facil- gy right now. I’m seeing a great spirit of co- “I was fortunate enough to get some through travel and tourism. We do a great ity. operation between the private sector and great positions with leading PR fi rms,” he deal of work in that space,” he said. In total, he spends between four to six government to improve education.” said. “And in a career spanning 20 years, I’ve Steinreich, 54, added that technology weeks each year in Israel. He fi gures that he In past articles on Steinreich, the is- had some fantastic positions, doing both also provides huge opportunities for con- travels some 300,000 miles on planes every sue of fi nding kosher food in some for- corporate and fi nancial work.” sultation as well. Plus, there’s the Israeli year. eign stops was highlighted. Now Steinreich He became what he described as a “turn- government and non-profi ts providing an- But he has also learned that in the seems less concerned with the food and around” specialist, working to help fi rms other “tapestry of ideas and areas,” he said. case of Israel new entrepreneurship be- more focused on being home with his fam- and practices go from failure to success. He A great example of his fi rm’s work is gets more entrepreneurship “We see that ily as often as possible. was tabbed by the fi rm Fleischman Hillard how it added to the Inbal Jerusalem Hotel. all of the time,” he said. “Another wonder- “Time-wise, it can be a challenge some- to make an entry into the Israeli business Steinreich saw a trend at the Inbal. It was ful fact you are seeing are Israelis making times,” he said. “I try to be home for Shab- community. That connection occurred in becoming a destination hotel for many sol- money abroad and then coming back to bos. In the time that I have, I want to spend the early 1990s. idarity missions coming from Jewish fed- their country. There are start-ups in Israel it with my family doing things together as “What I saw in Israel were marketing erations or other Jewish organizations. So instead of Silicon Valley. That will continue simple as going out to dinner.”

Likud and Jewish Home Form working and stop playing ‘all-you-can-eat’ binical courts and did not agree to appoint another round of consultations with party Coalition Hours Before Deadline games.’” a Jewish Home member as deputy religious leaders and then give another party head,  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 On the other side, Jewish Home had ac- services minister. most likely Zionist Union leader Isaac Her- cused Likud of humiliating it during the Had Netanyahu not been able to reach zog, the mandate to form the government, government, enabling the establishment of course of the coalition talks, particularly a coalition by the midnight deadline, Presi- or he would have called for a new election. a nationalist government. It is time to start when Likud gave Shas control of the rab- dent Reuven Rivlin would have had to hold

George Pataki, Possible portant friends and allies, and you never could be productive. But to me, it’s just “Having served 12 years as governor, Presidential Candidate, Has treat someone like the prime minister of Is- a symbol of weakness and really danger- when I talk about making us safer [in New Longstanding Jewish Ties rael with the disrespect that this president ous for us to spend so much time nego- York], I did it,” Pataki said. “When I talk  CONTINUED FROM P. 7 has shown towards him,” Pataki told JNS. tiating with an entity that clearly at this about dramatically reducing the size of gov- org. point is not prepared to take any steps to- ernment, I did it. When I talk about lower- Muslim Arab countries who share Israel’s When asked about his views on a two- wards peace.” ing taxes, I did it… I think we have to have deep concern that this sponsor of state ter- state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian US Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rand Paul a nominee who appeals to the Republican rorism is apparently driving the terms of confl ict, Pataki lamented the US-brokered (R-Ky.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have al- base and electorate, but also beyond that, what this president seems desperate to get, peace talks of 2013-14 between the two ready announced their presidential cam- to independents and enlightened Demo- which is a deal to lift the sanctions [against parties, calling it “an embarrassment and paigns on the Republican side, and unan- crats. When you can win in a state like New Iran].” a waste of time for our secretary of state nounced former Florida governor Jeb Bush York not just once, but three times, and by Obama, who declined to meet with Ne- (John Kerry) to spend so much time negoti- is considered by many to be the early fa- the largest majority ever for a Republican tanyahu when the prime minister visited ating with the Palestinians on the hopes of vorite to win the GOP nomination. Pataki in the history of New York State, I think Washington, DC, in March, will reported- advancing a peace process.” may not be getting the same level of atten- it shows an ability to appeal to a broader ly continue to refuse an in-person meet- “You need to have a true partner for tion as the other offi cial or rumored Repub- electorate… We need to show the ability to ing with Netanyahu until after the June 30 peace,” Pataki said. “The Palestinians lican candidates, but feels he would bring a govern successfully, and we need to have deadline for a fi nal nuclear deal with Iran. need to recognize, unequivocally, Israel’s strong track record of success to the race, a vision for the future that Americans can While the US and Israel are not “going to right to exist. Israel has to be comfortable saying his party needs to “nominate some- identify with. On all of those, I’m optimis- always have 100-percent consistent policy that such an expression is meaningful, one who can point to achievements as op- tic that if I choose to run, I will be able to agreement,” the two nations “are very im- and at that point perhaps negotiations posed to just rhetoric.” say ‘yes’ to every one of those questions.”

Limmud Regional en’s Division and executive direc- Conference Welcomes tor of two medical research foun- Send us your news, 900 Russian-Americans dations. She now volunteers for  CONTINUED FROM P. 25 Limmud “all the time.” Limmud serves the pluralistic Jewish com- events and photos! ful leader.” munity. Cahn notes that “three “Limmud FSU,” says Cahn, minyans are common at a Lim- “is an open platform for Jewish mud event, beginners to Ortho- Send to learning.” Prior to co-founding dox. Wherever one is on his or Limmud, she was Chair of UJA’s her Jewish journey, they have a Business and Professional Wom- place at Limmud!” [email protected]

26 May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM THE HEALTH LINK BRONX, WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew

By Dr. Brachie and Rabbi Mat Hoffman to make their wives happy. When a wife is feel he does some things right. If all you say the wife simply understanding how scared happy, her husband feels like a man, strong are negative things, nothing will be taken the husband can be. His tension, his aggres- As relationship counselors and coach- and powerful. The joke around here is that seriously. Criticize with love and from love. siveness, his impatience can all have their es, we have learned an incredible amount when a man gives his wife a book or takes 3. He needs to feel loved. Much is said origin in this deep fear of failure. Pity the from those we have been privileged to help. his wife to a movie and she loves it, he feels: and written about making a woman feel poor dear. Make him feel like he can’t fail Our columns will be our attempts to share I wrote the book. I edited the book. I direct- loved. But that guy you are married to is and reassure him when he is scared he will. some of that in the hope you can make ed the movie. I starred in the movie. Yes, not an insensitive, unfeeling brute (even if He will love you for it. your relationship better. Brachie thinks this is a little silly, but I, Mat, he seems like one at times). We have found So there you have a beginning. For more Today, we focus on men. (Don’t wor- and every other man I know, feels it. Con- that men need affection at least as much as tips, watch this column and/or contact us. ry. We will talk about women in a column versely, when a husband feels he can’t make women. When we fi rst started counseling Your marriage is priceless, so we coach and soon.) Everyone jokes that men are not dif- his wife happy, even if it’s not his fault, the we found that one major desire expressed counsel it for free. Rabbi Mat (914-481-7584), fi cult to make or keep happy. But the skills relationship is in trouble. He feels he failed. by men, strong successful men, was a de- Dr. Brachie (914-473-9629). needed are not just those you can learn in A real man wants, needs, has to have a hap- sire to just be hugged. So, when you see that a manual. Sure, men have physical needs py wife and he will do almost anything to big, strong, tough guy for the fi rst time each Dr. Brachie Hoff man holds a PhD in Psychology and (and so do women), but if you want your achieve it. So, let him know he makes you day, hug him. When you come home, hug has numerous publications. Brachie has taught psy- husband to adore you, you have to broaden happy and let him make you happy. him again. Watch him melt. chology at the high school, undergraduate, and grad- your horizons. So, here’s what we think you 2. He needs to feel respected. We know 4. He is afraid of failure. A man may uate levels. She consults on academic research, grant need to know (for starters, anyway). women can be critical. We understand that seem like he has everything. The mortgage proposals, and management. Rabbi Mat Hoff man has 1. He needs to make you happy. Ask any husbands grow from the criticisms of their is paid for. The colleges and weddings are a law degree from Columbia University and training truthful man what the attractive part of a wives. The Torah tells us that woman was saved for. There is a lot of money in the in coaching from Robbins Madanes. Rabbi Mat runs woman is. And no, it’s not gross anatomy. created to be a helpmate against man. By bank. And yet, the husband still is afraid the Flame (www.jewishfl ame.org), a national edu- It’s her smile. Men are attracted by women rubbing against the man morally, emotion- that somehow he will fail and that his fam- cational organization. Together the Hoff mans coach who smile. Not because they have bought ally, the woman, in effect, polishes him. But ily will end up on the street, starving. Okay, and counsel marriages, families, and kids at risk. They the Madison Avenue propaganda about temper that criticism, please. Make him feel we know this fear may be irrational but it have saved marriages on the brink of divorce and have tooth whitening but because men need he is the boss on some things. Make him is pervasive. Marriages have been saved by helped make good marriages better. Building Beautiful Smiles, One Family at a Time

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Washington Heights—Should a frum researchers from Columbia University Dr. Crew of CUMC said that “al- use the fi ndings from the community re- woman get tested to learn if she carries Medical Center’s Department of Medi- though this is a highly educated group search as a platform for further discus- the BRCA gene mutation—which could cine and Biomedical Informatics (CUMC), of Orthodox Jewish women, there sion at a stakeholder’s meeting to be held indicate that she is at increased risk for held two, two-hour focus groups this past were signifi cant knowledge gaps about in June. There, community leaders, med- breast and ovarian cancer? Many women Sunday, April 26, at K’hal Adath Jeshurun BRCA genetic testing.” The rich data ical and breast cancer experts, and other in our community—especially those hav- in Washington Heights—one with mar- that emerged from the survey and the relevant constituencies will have an op- ing a history of breast or ovarian cancer ried women and one with single women. groups will, collectively, “inform poli- portunity to brainstorm about the study in their family—struggle with this ques- The groups, led by Dr. Rivka Starck, cies to help make BRCA genetic testing fi ndings’ implications for community in- tion. Many others are only vaguely aware explored the women’s personal stories more acceptable and accessible to wom- terventions and education. By collabo- of the screening test, and uncertain or ig- and experiences relating to breast cancer en, since options are now available for rating with the community in investigat- norant as to whether getting screened genetic screening, as well as the person- screening and prevention of breast and ing behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes has any personal relevance to them. al, communal, and sociocultural factors ovarian cancer.” in regard to this topic, the investigators Not many women in our community that might weigh in their decisions for “By bringing the rigor of clinical re- look forward to being able to suggest ap- are aware that while the average person or against getting screened. The wom- search to the community we can help proaches that might speak to the health carries a 1 in 400 chance of having a BRCA en also reported on their levels of un- improve knowledge and decision mak- needs and concerns of women in our mutation, Jewish individuals of Ashkena- derstanding about breast cancer and its ing for the women and daughters of our community. Ultimately, G-d willing, this zi descent carry a 1 in 40 chance. And for risk rates, and, after hearing an inform- community,” adds Dr. Yitzchak Schech- will facilitate earlier detection of wom- those carrying the BRCA 1 or 2 gene mu- ative presentation on breast cancer risk ter, ARCC’s founder and Executive Direc- en’s cancers, and a reduced mortality rate tation, lifetime risk levels for breast and and prevention from Dr. Katherine Crew, tor. He continues, “What is exciting is in our communities. ovarian cancer are as high as 40–60 per- Assistant Professor of Medicine at Co- that we are using this research partner- For further information on this and cent. lumbia, suggested ways of educating our ship to express the deepest Torah values other ARCC projects, visit www.arccinsti- How can women make informed community about this critical topic. of ‘v’nishmartem me’od l’nafshosechem.’ tute.org, call 845-445-7631, or email info@ choices about whether and when to get The focus groups come on the heels We intend to share our fi ndings with arccinstute.org. screened? Should there be any commu- of an earlier research study conducted rabbanim, community leadership, and The Institute for Applied Research and nity norms or standard approaches to by ARCC and CUMC—an online survey the community at large, so that impor- Community Collaboration (ARCC) was these issues—in the same vein as there about breast cancer prevention and risk tant decisions, policies, and their com- founded to help address some of the most now are, for example, in relation to pre- perception completed by 520 Orthodox munal implications can be considered, pressing health and social issues facing marital testing for genetic incompatibil- Jewish women this past winter. Both discussed, and debated in the most in- our frum communities today. Through ity? studies are part of a larger project fund- formed way. For ARCC, this is a means collaboration with leadership, ARCC To explore these critical and compel- ed by CUMC’s Irving Institute for Clinical of serving as a bridge between commu- works to improve community well-be- ling community issues, the Institute for and Translational Research, a pilot study nity, clinicians, research, and a future of ing by providing reliable, research-based Applied Research and Community Col- on Community-Based Participatory Re- better health.” knowledge and insight to guide policy laboration (ARCC), in partnership with search in partnership with ARCC. ARCC, together with CUMC, plans to and decision making.

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By Melissa Papir, RDN juices can also diminish your muscle mass. These juices are high in carbohydrates and Despite overwhelming reports of Ameri- low in protein, which our bodies need to ca’s obesity problem and the subsequent gov- build and maintain bone and muscle mass. ernmental push to lose weight, being healthy If we don’t ingest enough protein, our bodies is actually on the rise. Grocery stores like will start to break down our muscle, reduc- Whole Foods are “cool” places to shop in, tot- ing our strength. This in turn will diminish ing the eco-friendly and recently fashionable our muscle mass and lower our metabolism, paper bag. With kale and goji berries becom- making our bodies cling to the pounds that ing nutritional celebrities, Americans are fi - we may want to lose. nally taking a bite out of something healthy. Juices do have some benefi ts if consumed Produce has taken on a bigger role in society. in moderation. They are a way of getting your Once forgotten for the ubiquitous processed vitamins and minerals and ingesting pro- foods, produce is now being touted, praised, duce. However, don’t forget about another and consumed. However, a recently re- way to get your “fi ve a day”: eat them! But if emerged trend that has risen out of healthy you do want to liquefy your produce, creat- eating is changing the way we consume pro- ing smoothies is another option. Juicing ma- duce. Juicing is a way to get our daily required chines can be pricey and juices from grocery intake. Instead of eating our way to health, stores/specialty companies aren’t cheap ei- we’re simply sipping it out of a straw. There ther. Smoothies made from your blender re- is nothing wrong with this, but consumers tain the fi ber and keep all the nutrients you need to make sure they’re doing it the right chanically separated from its fi ber. Fib- wouldn’t make any sense if it did. Juicing be- need for your body. Just remember, drink in way, instead of sipping their way out of the er makes a liquid drink bulky (like what a came popular in about the 1990s, so what did moderation! You can have a smoothie as a health benefi ts they assume they’re getting. smoothie feels and tastes like). Because juic- the human race do before then? Hope for snack, but remember that they can be caloric According to the United States Depart- es lack fi ber, juices are smooth and easy to the best? Our bodies do a perfectly good job from the natural sugars. Add more vegetables ment of Agriculture (USDA), consumers need drink. However, we need that fi ber for many at what they’re supposed to be doing every than fruit to lower calories and sugar. Add a about fi ve servings of fruits and vegetables a reasons. It helps your body get rid of wastes day of our lives. Juices may make you feel protein like milk, soy milk, yogurt, or peanut day. According to the Centers for Disease Con- and keeps our blood sugar stable. When you good because you’re getting nutrients into butter for staying power. You can also replace trol and Prevention (CDC), only 30 percent of drink so much juice, you’re also drinking a lot your body and attaining energy. However, for a meal, but I wouldn’t recommend do- Americans are consuming the recommend- of sugar (natural sugar from the fruit, but sug- there is no current scientifi c research that ing this too often. While smoothies are deli- ed daily produce intake. Whatever the rea- ar nonetheless). Our blood sugar shoots up validates this notion of juice cleansing and cious, their quality isn’t the same as a proper- son may be, whether it’s increasing prices or and without that fi ber to stabilize it, we may detoxifying. ly balanced meal. Enjoy them in moderation. simply a lack of interest, consumers are miss- be hurting ourselves long term (especially if Despite the lack of scientifi c evidence, ing out on opportunities to attain vital nu- the consumer has blood-sugar issues). Also, if people still believe in juice cleansing and de- Smoothie Recipe: trients their bodies need. This is where juic- you drink a lot of juice, all that sugar may be toxifying, consuming a solely liquid diet for • 1 cup spinach ing comes in. One of the reasons why juicing extra calories, potentially turning into fat and days on end. Juice companies will tell their • 1 cup kale has become so popular is because it’s a quick adding on the pounds to your body. customers that buying their products and • 1 cup soymilk (for staying power) and easy way to get your produce in. A bottle Juicing companies praise their prod- completing the juice cleanse will purify their • 1 cup frozen mango of juice can have 5–10 servings of fruit! Con- ucts, stating juices cleanse the body, giving bodies and minds. These companies are clear- • Place all ingredients in blender and pul- sumers can get a big helping of vitamins and the liver and rest of the body a respite from ly doing a great job marketing, as the juicing verize until desired texture (smoothie tex- minerals in one shot. One might think the their “job,” detoxifying the body and ridding concept is a $5 billion market. Drinking your ture) more the merrier right? It must be healthy! It it of wastes and toxins. A healthy person’s calories isn’t as satisfying as eating them, *I play around with the ingredients and can be, but that’s not always the case. body never needs a break from doing what causing consumers to become cranky, irrita- their quantities, so I encourage you all to do The produce in juices is pulverized, me- it has been doing since mankind existed. It ble, and just plain famished. Solely drinking the same! Treating ADHD in Children: Step 1—Diagnosis by Jonathan Bellin ble source and then the objective criteria of order or the anxiety that is almost always It is important to get a diagnosis ADHD as described in the DSM (Diagnostic a part of clinical depression. Further, it is from an experienced child psychother- When parents suspect their child may and Statistical Manual) must be applied to not uncommon that ADHD presents with apist. What school of thought they fol- have ADHD and bring that child into my of- subjective situations. Professionally, this is another disorder simultaneously. Children low, whether Freudian, Jungian, or other- fi ce, there are two questions they want an- known as “clinical sense” and it cannot be with ADHD often have damaged self-es- wise, is not particularly important. Neither swered quickly: (1)What is wrong? and (2) taught. It is a combination of knowledge, teem, and depressive and anxious symp- is whether the therapist is a social worker, What can be done about it? The fi rst step experience, and natural intuition. toms can result. Conversely, depression psychologist, or psychiatrist. Cost is like- in the treatment of any medical or psycho- There are two main types of ADHD. One and anxiety alone make it diffi cult to focus wise irrelevant. Paying a lot does not mean logical disorder is to get an accurate diagno- is the “Hyperactive” type, which is the one and this can be misinterpreted as the poor one will get a more accurate diagnosis or sis. The diagnosis of Attention Defi cit Hy- we usually think of when thinking about concentration that is part of ADHD. better treatment. Diagnostic skill, which is peractivity Disorder (ADHD) has become ADHD. The other is the “Inattentive” type, Being aware that ADHD can mimic or different from the skills needed to be an ef- more prevalent in the past decade, both in which is less well known. One of the char- disguise other disorders is important when fective treating clinician, is the most impor- children and adults. One of the challeng- acteristics of the “Inattentive” type is a “day- deciding on medication. When a child has tant factor when looking for an accurate dies in diagnosing ADHD in young children dreaming” quality on the part of the child. a mix of ADHD and depressive type symp- agnosis. is the fact that young children are naturally Many children daydream so one cannot di- toms one often medicates the depression Finally, many parents are wary about full of energy. For this reason, diagnosing a agnose based solely on the presence of this fi rst. If treated effectively, the depression giving their children medication. This con- young child as hyperactive is diffi cult in the characteristic. A complete ADHD “diagnos- lifts, the child’s grades and behavior im- cern is understandable. Medication does same way that it is diffi cult to diagnose nat- tic picture” has to present itself in order to prove, and the ADHD “goes away.” The not have to be a fi rst choice but should not urally moody adolescents as clinically de- make an accurate diagnosis. An accurate di- ADHD “goes away” because it was never be eliminated as a choice altogether. Medi- pressed. This is why it is important to diag- agnosis is important for many reasons. We there. cations can always be stopped and dosages nose each child on an individual basis and do not want to treat a child for something Educated, well-meaning parents some- can be changed. Concern regarding the pos- understand the diagnostic criteria of ADHD he or she does not have, and you cannot times use their familiarity with ADHD to sible side effects of medication should be within the context of each child’s unique, treat if you don’t know what you are treat- shield themselves from realizing that their weighed against the probable long-term ef- subjective personality and temperament. ing. child has a different condition that can be fects of not using medications. Nobody knows a child like his or her par- Other childhood conditions, such as more or less serious. In these cases, one has ents, and parents can tell when something Mood or Anxiety Disorders can look like the to inform the parents that their child has a Jonathan Bellin, LCSW is a child, adolescent, and adult is wrong. Teachers can also often tell when Hyperactive or Inattentive Type of ADHD. A diagnosis that is different from what they psychotherapist in private practice in New York City. He something is amiss and other children are depressed child might have trouble focus- assumed, in order that the proper treat- received his Master in Social Work from Yeshiva Uni- excellent natural barometers of whether a ing, be irritable, appear unmotivated, and ment can begin as soon as possible. In versity and is a Supervisor and Field Instructor at the child is having trouble “fi tting in.” Making often seem to be elsewhere or daydream- some of these cases, psychotherapy is inap- Northside Center for Childhood Development in Man- a diagnosis is part art, part science. Infor- ing. What looks like the hyperactivity of propriate or must be modifi ed or combined hattan. He can be reached at jonathanbellin7@gmail. mation must be gleaned from every possi- ADHD can be the anxiety of an Anxiety Dis- with other modalities. com.

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 29 HEALTH Resolving Visual Dysfunction in Childhood: An Interview With Dr. Joel Warshowsky

By Bracha K. Sharp come the founding Chief of Pediatrics Publishers, 2012), Dr. Warshowsky ex- Dr. Warshowsky moved with his at SUNY. plains that the symptoms of ADD and wife, Nicole, from the Upper West Riverdale—It became clear that op- A soft-spoken man, Dr. Warshowsky ADHD are very similar to those of visual Side of Manhattan to Riverdale in Oc- tometry was Dr. Joel Warshowsky’s call- exudes enthusiasm regarding vision dysfunction. “The major difference is tober of 2013. Although it was a ma- ing when Professor Nathan Flax, Chief therapy. Children in particular, because that ADD and ADHD are typically experi- jor change from the lifestyle that they of Optometry at the SUNY College of of a variety of symptoms that might in- enced in two or more separate environ- were used to, Dr. Warshowsky says Optometry, taught him that instead of dicate visual dysfunction, often end up mental settings—for example, school that they liked the opportunity of be- refashioning contact lenses, he could with feelings of low self-esteem. What and home—whereas visual dysfunc- ing able to surround themselves with a actually reshape a person’s way of see- are some of these symptoms? Losing tion is task-specifi c. In other words, the plethora of shuls and a Jewish commu- ing by utilizing vision therapy and re- one’s place and skipping lines while symptoms are most present when in- nity of all sects. “We enjoy being with lated therapeutic practices. reading, having to reread sentences volved with visually demanding situa- a mixed, cultural community of Jewish Before starting a career as a behav- over to grasp the meaning, omitting tions such as reading and writing.” and non-Jewish people,” he said. He is ioral optometrist, Dr. Warshowsky had or substituting words, having double He also speaks extensively of con- quick to point out that his children, Jus- planned to be a dentist. He decided to vision or seeing words that appear to vergence (“the ability to turn one’s eyes tin and Jaime, were “My fi rst support- switch to optometry after having dif- move or jump on the page, are some of inward so that each eye meets at the ers in all that I do, both personally and fi culty with the spatial relationships them. Signifi cantly, symptoms such as same single point in time”) as being, professionally, and yes, they both went questions on the dental entrance ex- “…a lack of concentration, focus, and at- perhaps, the most common indicator through vision therapy, which support- ams, a challenge he was able to later re- tention, when involved with visual de- of one’s sense of self, since the degree ed their academics and self-develop- solve with vision therapy. Today, it is mands such as reading, writing, spell- of convergence consistently affects ment. Now, my wife and her family as his career. ing, and math,” said Dr. Warshowsky, one’s sense of self in space. After a time, well, have taken on that support. Nicole Seeking to help individuals who are “may be misdiagnosed as ADD, ADHD, one may often be affected by feelings is involved with not only the develop- suffering from visual misdiagnoses and and/or dyslexia. Before any of the di- of anxiety, frustration, and low self-es- ment of the practice, but she has be- related symptoms such as poor con- agnoses are made and certainly before teem if she or he cannot escape the rig- come my guide.” centration, headaches, and blurred vi- medication is given, a behavioral visual ors of the dysfunction. Dr. Warshowsky has three offi ces: sion, Warshowsky uses various exer- analysis should be obtained. Ruling All in all, Dr. Warshowsky’s main One in Roslyn, N.Y., one in Ringwood, cises developed specifi cally for vision out variables that might signify other concern is how various impediments N.J., and one in Riverdale in the Bronx. therapy. Because of the results, Dr. War- conditions should be accomplished by can impact a child’s development. His book can be purchased through any showsky has helped many patients, evaluating visual, auditory, and motor His diagnostic skills in conjunction of his offi ces as well as from Amazon, most of whom are children, to have a functions fi rst.” with the use of therapeutic lenses and Barnes and Noble, and Jessica Kingsley new lease on life—one in which they In his accessible-to-the-lay-person prisms, as well as his openness to work- Publishers. You can also fi nd out more can see clearly. book, How Behavioral Optometry Can ing with other professionals—such as about his practice and fi nd the num- His successful results, both from his Unlock Your Child’s Potential: Identify- occupational therapists and school psy- ber to call to schedule an appointment own personal experience treating him- ing and Overcoming Blocks to Concen- chologists—have proven to be very ef- by visiting his website at: http://pedia- self (self-remediation) and his patients, tration, Self-Esteem and School Success fective in raising a child’s self-esteem triceyecare-roslyn.com/contact-optom- have ultimately enabled him to be- with Vision Therapy (Jessica Kingsley and in changing his or her life, he said. etrist.html.

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30 May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SCHOOLS WTA Celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut

By Tamar Weinberg in celebration of Israel’s 67th birthday, with Israeli passports stamped. They visited the enjoyed by all. some classes donning shirts they decorated Kotel and left notes on the wall. The children Following the festivities, the students en- On Yom Ha’atzmaut, the students at WTA that uniquely displayed Israel’s age inside a even paid homage to the city of Jaffa’s roots joyed a delicious lunch with falafel, pita, and participated in a variety of outdoor activities blue magen david. by recognizing the fresh fruits of the city and Israeli salad. that displayed their Israeli pride. After learn- Throughout the day, activities were held squeezing fresh orange juice. As teacher Rebecca Shachter said, “The ing about Israel’s rich history throughout the that engaged the students in their love of Is- In addition, the WTA children participat- day’s activities generated warm and loving weeks that preceded the celebration, they rael. Students danced in unison. The chil- ed in an archaeological dig in search of Israe- interactions between children, teachers, and were ready to experience the beautiful land dren also marched in a parade holding ﬂ ags li coins at Masada, and played with boats in all who attended the festivities. It was a day they’ve been enhancing their appreciation of. they decorated, and sang songs about Israel the water at Mifratz Haifa to acknowledge Is- of sharing and reﬂ ecting on Israel’s past and And that they did. Students dressed in in both Hebrew and in English. They had the rael’s many ports and its coastline. Cookies praying for peace and harmony in Israel’s fu- blue bottoms and white tops and danced experience of “entering Israel,” getting their were decorated in blue and white and were ture.”

WTA fi rst and second graders celebrate Yom WTA fi rst graders show their Israeli pride Ha’atzmaut Talia and Eitan Donath at Masada Pre-K students at WTA show their Israeli fl ag Stein Yeshiva Yom Ha’atzmaut Happenings

Putting a kvittle in the “Kotel” on Yom Ha’atzmaut

A group of Stein Yeshiva boys run a plant sale to support Early Childhood celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut with “Musicial Ateres Zvi, a volunteer organization which supports the poor IQ: A Drumming Tale” and needy in Eretz Yisroel and America Ma’ayanot Students Perform for Charity in Heartbeats: A Night of Song, Dance and Connection

Started several years ago by three stu- iors, were chosen: Nicole Rothenberg and and business ads that will be featured in Attack t-shirts (which were sponsored by dents in the Class of 2009, Heartbeats is Shoshana Marder were chosen as business the playbill.” (The t-shirts were generously IDT and sported a logo designed by Junior an annual student-created and student-di- managers, Tova Wieder and Ariana Bro- sponsored by The Rothenberg Law Firm, Elisheva Katz), by running a senior raffl e, rected performance open to women of the dy as dance directors, and Avigayil Yucht LLC and Ocean Home Health.) In addition and by selling ‘heart attack’ foods, includ- community. Each year Heartbeats organiz- and Tova Sklar as song directors. Ms. Elana to raising money, students ran a toiletries ing mini hotdogs and potato knishes, dur- ers choose a charity to which the proceeds Flaumenhaft, Assistant Principal for Stu- drive through which they collected two ing lunch on the day of the production. of that year’s performances will be donat- dent Life, serves as faculty advisor for the huge bags of toiletries that were shipped A fi nal important innovation this year ed, and over the years almost $40,000 has event. to the Lone Soldier Center in December. is the inclusion of Sinai students. “We are been donated to a variety of organizations, As opposed to past years, when the Another innovation this year was the introducing an inclusion dance,” explained including Sharsheret, Miklat, Shalva, Ne- Heartbeats staff selected the benefi ciary creation of Heart Attacks, a student-direct- Ms. Rothenberg, “in which the Sinai stu- chamah, Yad Eliezer, Save a Child’s Heart charity, this year the entire Ma’ayanot stu- ed (by seniors Yael Bierig and Meira Levi) dents will perform an original dance rou- (SACH) and Chabad Children of Cherno- dent body was invited to vote in an on- parody production featuring students who tine with Ma’ayanot students from all four byl. line survey, and the Lone Soldier Center did not feel comfortable performing be- grades.” Ms. Rothenberg further explained Preparations for this year’s production, (in memory of Michael Levin) emerged fore the entire community, but still want- that, as was the case with Heart Attacks, which will take place on Tuesday evening, as the most popular choice. Business died to be part of the Heartbeats experience. this innovation was introduced to make May 19 at 7 p.m. at Temple Emeth in Tean- rector Nicole Rothenberg explained that Despite the fact that Heart Attacks was not Heartbeats “as inclusive as possible.” eck, began almost a full year ago when the “we hope to raise a lot of money in ticket open to the community, it still raised signif- For additional information, or to pur- current Heartbeats staff, then rising sen- sales, and also by selling sponsored t-shirts icant funds (almost $700!) by selling Heart chase tickets, email [email protected].

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 31 SCHOOLS Carmel Academy Students Lead Moving Service to Remember Israel’s Fallen

Carmel Academy’s sixth grade led a poignant community memorial service on Yom HaZikaron to honor those who lost their lives to create and sustain the state of Israel. The Israel Memorial Day ceremony began the way Isra- el commemorates this solemn day, with the sounding of a minute-long siren. Students, faculty, parents, and community members stood in silence and refl ec- tion. Among those in attendance were visiting IDF soldiers from Tzahal Shalom. The poignant ceremony, which was guided by Carmel Members of Carmel Academy’s 6th-grade class lower the Israeli Flag during Carmel Academy’s 6th-grade class pays tribute to Max Steinberg, an IDF Academy’s Israeli shlichim (emis- a Yom HaZikaron memorial service at the school. The students from left to lone soldier, who was killed this past summer in the Gaza confl ict saries), Itamar Shoham and Matan right are Josh Geff ner, Josh Beder, Rebbeca Katz, and Shimmy Wohlberg Bouter, included songs, read- State of Israel to protect the Jew- evening, members of Carmel’s ings, and a dance choreographed One of the most poignant mo- ries of our soldiers who sacrifi ced ish people everywhere,” said Erica sixth-grade class performed the by the students. Members of the ments of the service was a tribute their lives,” said Carmel Academy Sokoloff, Carmel Academy’s Direc- song “Misheberach” at Congrega- sixth grade played music to ac- to Max Steinberg, an American Judaic Studies teacher and former tor of Jewish Life. tion Agudath Sholom’s Yom HaZ- company the ceremony. IDF lone soldier who was killed IDF soldier Anat Ankava. At the end of the service, each ikaron memorial service. Each member of the Carmel last summer in the Gaza confl ict. “Having our shlichim here student was given a candle with Carmel Academy’s eighth Academy faculty who served in “When I came to Carmel Acad- helps bring Israeli culture into the name of one of the 75 people grade, which was in Israel for Yom the Israel Defense Forces was emy seven years ago I wondered our school. It is so important that who lost their lives last year, most HaZikaron, attended a memori- called upon to light a commem- how the students would com- our students understand that of them during Operation Protec- al service at Latrun, a tank army orative candle. The students read memorate this day. When I came Yom HaZikaron is not like Memo- tive Edge last summer. Each can- base. There they honored six fall- the names of Carmel alumni and to the ceremony, it was amazing. rial Day here. They have services dle was brought home and lit en soldiers and met the parents of previous emissaries who are serv- The ceremony was exactly like to remember all of those—each that evening so that the commu- Michael Levin, a lone soldier who ing, or who have served, in the the ones in Israel—the entire at- and every soldier and civilian— nity could collectively honor the was killed during the second Leb- IDF. mosphere, the songs, and the sto- who were killed on behalf of the memories of those lost. Also that anon War. Yeshiva Gedolah of the Bronx to Host May 18 Dinner Reception

By Tamar Weinberg shiurim, important lectures, a solid secular ty or who have no homes to return to. The Its annual dinner is being held on May studies program, Shabbos events, trips, and staff at the Yeshiva are trained to deal with 18 at the Torah V’Yirah Hall in Boro Park, lo- The Yeshiva Gedolah of the Bronx, lo- delicious catered food including group bar- these youths: posting bail, coordinating re- cated at 5411 Fort Hamilton Parkway. The cated in the neighborhood of Pelham Park- beques. habilitation arrangements and helping en- dinner will be honoring Rabbi Benjamin way, offers educational enrichment to The Yeshiva Gedolah of the Bronx also roll the boys into drug detox programs. and Meira Houben, who will be receiving young boys and teens. Established in 2013, has a GED program, wherein the students They assist teenage boys from many differ- the local leadership reward. Reuven and it gives at-risk teenage boys an avenue to are housed in a newly renovated dormito- ent communities with anything they need Devorah Dorfman will be the guests of turn to in a warm environment that helps ry. The students are involved in their aca- to get back on track. honor. Kenny and Barbara Gelnick will be get them back on track. demic studies, including limud in the beis Yitzy Rosman, the dean and founder receiving the community outreach award. Supported by rebbeim—such as Rab- medrash. They have access to a gym and go of Yeshiva Gedolah of the Bronx, has been A keynote address will be delivered by Rav bi Gavriel Zinner, Rav Shmuel Kamanetz- on exciting trips and Shabbatons. personally involved with teenagers for 15 Shaya Cohen, the Rosh Yeshiva of Zichron ki, Rav Modcha Dovid (Bobbov-45), Rav Elya The Yeshiva Gedolah maintains a sep- years. “Knowing that [help is needed] for Aryeh. Tickets can be purchased at $100 per Beer Wachtfogel of Yeshiva South Falsburg, arate Rescue Center as well, focusing on kids on the street that don’t have a way to person and $180 per couple. For more infor- and Rabbi Dovid Ozery—the Yeshiva offers youths who are suffering from addictions, get into schools, we established this suc- mation, call 305-968-0510 or email ygotb1@ robust programming including davening, who are involved in minor criminal activi- cessful program,” he says. gmail.com.

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32 May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SCHOOLS Westchester Day School Early Childhood Takes an Amazing Trip to Israel

To celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, West- buy candles at the candle factory with the chester Day School’s Ganon and Kinder- shekalim they brought with them. In the garten took an amazing virtual trip to Is- Negev the students made sun visors to rael. The children began the morning by protect themselves from the heat, picked packing their carry-ons and going to JFK and tasted dates and rode camels. In Eilat airport where they went through securi- they visited the beautiful underwater ob- ty, after having their passports checked servatory, found seashells on the beach and being given their ElAl boarding pass- and created beautiful sand art. In Tel Aviv, es. Once on board, they watched an in- children shopped at the shuk and dined fl ight video while fl ight attendants passed on falafel at a local café. Jerusalem of out water. After the fl ight was over and course brought the students to the kotel, the plane touched down at Ben Gurion where they were able to daven and write Students got checked by security before Each child got their passport stamped before airport, each class visited multiple cit- notes to put in the wall. While in Jerusa- entering the WDS plane boarding the fl ight ies through Israel, scattered across the lem, they also visited a museum full of Is- beautiful 26 acre WDS campus. In Tza- raeli objects. Students worked on a kib- ly childhood teacher remarked on the trip have been working on the entire year. As fat, the children painted in the artist col- butz, milking cows, squeezing oranges for being the perfect pedagogical way to bring for the students, they can’t wait to visit Is- ony, worked with clay and were able to juice and planting in the garden. One ear- to life the Israel curriculum the students rael again next year! SPORTS Riverdale Run Five Boro Bike Race

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SAR Sweeps Sixth Grade very low score of SAR – 6 Yeshivat dish from Shachter—hitting an Championship Sunday Noam – 5. The score was tied 7-7 “and-one” layup. He eventually  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 well into the third quarter, and hit the foul shot, to give Noam with around three minutes left the 3-1 lead. Noam just wouldn’t their regular seasons, and the Ye- in the 3rd, Kira Tepler, SAR’s start- stop. Four offensive rebounds shivat Noam girls’ team had only ing point guard, subbed back into later, Ari Milgram grabbed it, put lost to SAR, who also went unde- the game and took control. Leah in back up and gave Noam a 5-3 feated. Stern made a steal and dished it lead. Noam continued rallying, As the fans poured into the to Tepler. Tepler hit a jump shot, and eventually took an 11 point gym, TABC’s royal blue walls were and forced a turnover on the oth- lead over the SAR Sting. Yeshi- quickly fi lled with people in er end. SAR took an 11-7 lead and vat Noam was up 25-16 going into navy and orange, and yellow and maintained the lead from there. the third quarter. SAR came out black. Each school brought great Yeshivat Noam came within one, of halftime determined. Zachary crowds with them, and the fans with Ariella Vogel hitting a big Klestzick hit a clutch jump shot, on both sides made themselves shot, but they could not take the cutting the Noam lead to four. Ely known. lead. SAR showed a great display Neuwirth, one of the team’s for- The girls’ game began with a of teamwork and lack of selfi sh- wards, got a steal, took the ball strong defensive presence from ness, and ended up winning the coast to coast and hit a lay-up both teams, with no one scor- The team: Emma Nordlicht, Emily Feit, Rebecca Altholz, Gabi Mogilner, game 22-14. on a fast break. This brought the ing for at least the fi rst two min- Keren Kubersky, Amalia Stulbach, Orly Stulbach, Yonah Pretsfelder, Kira The boys’ game began right af- game within two points just be- utes of the game. After getting Tepler, Leah Stern, Yael Berkowitz, Elisheva Raskas, Lucy Hecht, Coach - terwards, and was nothing short fore the end of the third quarter. the ball un-stuck in the rim, the Chana Shefa, Assistant Coach - Ephraim Adatto of great basketball. Six minutes Henry Mann showed an incredi- game picked up. A well-run in- into the game SAR was leading ble amount of hustle, diving on bounds play, with an outlet to Yo- briella Forman drive to the bas- to get the ball to fall. What real- 1-0 off the foul shot from Henry the fl oor after every loose ball. nah Pretsfelder, put a quick two ket. The game continued, and ly set one team aside was SAR’s Mann. About seven minutes into His energy pumped up his team- points on the board for SAR. Ye- while each team ran some good strong rebounding, most nota- the fi rst, Noam began their ral- mates, and with the fans cheering shivat Noam answered back on plays and got off some smart bly done by Emma Nordlicht and ly by their starting small forward them on, SAR caught up and took the next possession with a Ga- shots, neither team could seem Emily Feit. The half ended with a Aiden Suasen—on the fast break the lead, winning the game 47-40! YU Men’s Tennis Repeats as Skyline Conference Champions, Beats Farmingdale State, 5-4

Credit: YUMACS.COM “It was an exciting match today, a real FSC duo of Arvind Mahalingam and Karup- va with No. 1 and No. 4 singles remaining. team effort, everyone played hard and we piah Karuppiah. Meanwhile at No. 1 dou- Both No. 1 singles and No. 4 singles went The Yeshiva University men’s tennis came up with the win,” said Yeshiva Uni- bles, the Maccabees lost narrowly 9-8 (7-4) into a tie breaker set. At No. 4, Saka and team made history, again. For the second versity head men’s tennis coach, Jon Ru- as the team of David Papis Elon and Eitan Daniel Kafka split the fi rst two sets, with time in as many years, the Maccabees stand binstein. “We are looking forward to go- Rudansky was defeated by Tyler Danzy and Kafka winning the fi rst 6-1 and Saka taking atop the summit of the Skyline Conference ing back to the NCAA’s and hope to go deep Chris Hunter of the Rams. the second 6-4. At No. 1 singles, Papis Elon as league champions. The top-seeded Mac- into the tournament.” After leading 2-1 after doubles play, the won 6-3 over Hunter in the fi rst set, before cabees edged out No. 3 seed Farmingdale The Maccabees earned two of three Maccabees won the three matches they Hunter won the second set 6-4 to force a State 5-4 in a thrilling championship match wins in doubles play, needing just a split needed to solidify the 5-4 victory. At No. 2 tie-breaker set. to claim the conference’s top prize. in the six singles matches to assure them- singles, Lebedyev, who was named tour- In the tie-breaker set, Kafka beat Saka As a result, Yeshiva, after making histo- selves the win. In doubles play, Yeshiva nament Most Valuable Player, picked up a 6-3 to tie the match at 4-4 with just the No. 1 ry last season as the fi rst program in Uni- picked up wins at No.2 and No. 3. At No. 2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Danzy, while at No. 3 sin- singles match hanging in the balance. Papis versity history to represent the school in a the duo of Charles Saka and Steven Jemal gles, Steven Jemal earned a 6-1, 6-2 win over Elon, who had been undefeated in singles postseason NCAA tournament, will return scored an 8-2 win over FSC’s Marvin Beau- Palacios. At No. 4 singles, Adam Wannon play all season long, kept his undefeated re- to the national stage again after earning brun and Kevin Palacios, while the No. 3 lost 6-3, 6-2 to Dan Baruch of FSC. At No. 6 cord intact when it mattered most, fi nish- the Skyline Conference’s automatic qualifi - doubles team of Dmitri Lebedyev and Rob- singles, Meir Burk was defeated by Joseph ing off Hunter 6-3 to clinch the match for er into the big dance. by Rubin cruised to an 8-1 victory over the Drago 6-4, 6-2, making the score 4-3 Yeshi- the Maccabees. WDS Wildcats Westchester Day School Continue to Stay Hot Girls Hockey Coach Sam Faber led the WDS girls to a strong fi nish including two wins in a row and a tie against By: WDS Soccer Staff their home opener only three days Yavneh in the fi nal game of the regular season. later. This game was tight from The Westchester Day School the start but the Wildcats jumped Wildcats, fresh off their fi rst victo- ahead to a quick 1-0 only to see it ry over Ramaz, looked poised for turn into a 2-1 defi cit. The Wild- another. Coming into play against cats struck again to tie the score Kinneret Day School, they knew and both teams held tight going they would have to come ready. into the half. The second half saw a The game started off with both goaltending and defensive battle as teams vying for the fi rst goal, ex- both teams added one more goal to changing shots and possession. take the game to overtime, the fi rst The Wildcats were up to task, and in the WDS soccer history. off relentless pressure and quick In overtime, chances to score hustle, they scored to take a 1-0 were attempted by both teams but lead; shortly thereafter the Wild- the goalie battle continued to rage cats struck again, jumping ahead on as both goalies made key saves 2-0. The attack continued and the to secure the tie. While disappoint- Wildcats went into half with a ed they did not get the win, the commanding 4-1 lead. During the Wildcats know they sent a message second half, the Wildcats contin- to the league and SAR that they can ued to score, tallying six goals and play with anybody, and to win at holding off a late Kinneret surge WDS, you are going to have to run. for the 6-4 win. The Wildcats fi nd themselves in Atara Seff , YakiraSchonbrun, Yael Halaas, Miranda Schnall, Simone Schnall, Yonina Marder, Gavri Rader, Orlee The WDS Wildcats had little the thick of things at 2-1-1 as they Sadinoff , Liana Weinberger, Marilyn Meyers, Alexa Polinsky, Lexie Rosenblatt, Galia Wechsler, Maya Bonime, time to rest as they faced SAR in face Kinneret again at home. Gilli Fried

34 May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM SPORTS Metropolitan Yeshiva Baseball League in Full Swing

By Noam Lichtman

The M.Y.H.S.B.L began its ninth season in March and is now in the midst of an exciting regular season. Nine teams from New Jersey to Long Island including JEC, TABC, Kushner, Heschel, Ramaz, Flatbush, SAR and North Shore are vying to dethrone last season’s champions, the Frisch Cougars. This season promises to be highly com- petitive as teams fi ght for the coveted eight playoff spots. Anything can happen in the playoffs as was shown last season when the number eight seed JEC Lightening defeated the number one seed Ramaz Rams in the fi rst round. Games are slated throughout May with the playoffs beginning the week of June 1 and continuing with the semi-fi nals on June 7th and the championship game on Sunday the 14th of June. The league has a rich history beginning in 2007, when Westchester Yeshiva Day School defeated JEC in the fi rst championship game. The league was formed in order to give the SJ Tannenbaum swings for the fence. Yaakov Hershkowitz pitching. yeshiva students an opportunity to play the (CREDIT: LISA APPELBAUM) (CREDIT: LISA APPELBAUM) highly skilled game of baseball as an alterna- tive to the slower recreational game of soft- baseball; last year the League awarded a play- with schools joining and dropping out. There the League offi ce at [email protected] ball. The Yeshiva League gives an opportuni- er to receive a college baseball scholarship. is always room for growth and any school in- or at our website http://www.leaguelineup. ty for Little League alum to play higher level The League has had its ups and downs terested in joining the League can contact com/welcome.asp?url=myhsbl SAR HS Sports Scenes

SAR player races to fi rst base. SAR swings for the fence. (CREDIT: LISA APPELBAUM, SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER) (CREDIT: LISA APPELBAUM, SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER) Lady Sting softball team.

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Bottom (from left): Liat Smith, Sarit Schwab, Madeline Dolcman, Nava Oberstein, Megan Horowitz, Dahlia Bernstein. Middle (from left): Lily Oberstein, Noa Yolkut, Zehava Shapiro, Erin Shteingart, Galya Cohen. Top (from left): Coach Adam Cohen, Coach Avi Bernstein Liat Smith Zehava Shapiro and Erin Shteingart

718-564-6710 • WWW.JEWISHLINKBWC.COM May 7, 2015 • 18 Iyar, 5775 35 REAL ESTATE The Art of Home Juggling: Selling and Buying a New Home by Carl Guzman slowed down and you are not getting offers existing home to buy in the time frame you need, you are build- your new home. The pres- Your family is getting bigger and now ing a new home and need a place to live, or sure of selling your exist- you want a bigger home, or your kids are the seller of your new home needs to close ing home is reduced, and married or have relocated and now you quickly and has multiple bids. After all why when you do sell your old want to downsize. Time to juggle, but pay pay the vig on two homes if you don’t have home that mortgage is attention so you don’t drop the balls. to? I might add that even if you have the paid off leaving you with The two important questions you ability to close with cash before the sale no mortgage. should ask yourself when you want to sell of your existing home, you may want to (2) Taking an equity your current residence and buy another consider mortgage fi nancing on the new line out on your existing one are: (1) Do you have the capacity to car- home. You can lock in a good mortgage rate home and using that in ry two homes if necessary? (2) If not, what and low payment and not have to liquidate combination with a new are your options in terms of structuring those assets giving you a higher return on purchase money mort- and securing your mortgage fi nancing? your money. gage, and then when you It may be as simple as (a) Look for a new The real juggling begins when you do sell your old home, you home. (b) Pay cash or get a mortgage on not have the ability to carry two homes, pay off your equity line and are just left limitations, cash limitations, or both). (b) new home. (c) Sell old home. (d) Move out and/or you need the proceeds from the with one mortgage on your new home. You have a great mortgage rate locked in of old home. (e) Move into new home. Of- sale of your existing home to buy or build This allows you to lock in your rate and and want to make sure that you keep it (if ten, though, you are dealing with timing is- a new home. Throw the balls up in the air minimize rate risk. rates move up and you go past the rate lock sues, not just of your home, but the timing and watch them go round and round and (3) Taking a purchase money mortgage date you typically will be subject to the of the buyer of your home and the timing follow my suggestions to keep them from on your new home. higher rate unless you paid for an exten- of the seller of your new home, in addition falling down: (4) Closing on the new home with pur- sion). (c) What I call the life factor—mean- to the schedules of the attorneys represent- Ball One—Work up numbers to get the chase mortgage fi nancing and renting the ing stuff happens, and if stuff happens in ing all the parties. maximum purchase price you can quali- home back to the sellers for two to three between, the deal can begin to unravel. Ide- Where do you start? I would suggest fy for and target the homes in your price months, which allows you more time to ally you want to strive for a simultaneous that before you go looking for a new home range. Make sure you can qualify for a sell your existing home. closing, which means you sell the old home that you get your fi nancing plan in place. mortgage on a new home subject to the Ball Three—Be involved with your at- and buy the new home the same day and If you have the wherewithal to carry two sale of your existing home (and make sure torney, broker, and mortgage advisor and preferably back to back (one after another). homes, then start looking and go make of- that there is a contingency in your pur- make sure everyone is on the same page Practice and…Keep those balls in the air! fers with confi dence. All-cash offers often chase contract as well). in terms of timing the closings. You need put you ahead of any of the other offers and Ball Two—Review the best fi nancing to plan and time the sale of your existing Carl Guzman, NMLS# 65291, CPA, is the founder and put you in a stronger negotiating position. options and deal structure. Your liquidity, home and the close on your new home for President of Greenback Capital Mortgage Corp. He is Even if you do have the ability to carry two income, and short/long-term goals will de- many reasons such as: (a)Your mortgage a residential fi nancing expert and a deal maker with homes, why would you want to? Answer: termine the best way to structure your fi - commitment requires that you sell your over 25 years’ experience. Carl and his team will help You wouldn’t, unless you plan on keeping nancing. There are many options such as: old home fi rst (otherwise you can’t qualify you get the best mortgage fi nancing for your situation, and renting out your old home, the market (1) Refi nancing and cashing out on your to buy the new home, because of income and his advice will save you thousands!

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