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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris usher in a new era, p.10

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DJCF holds annual meeting Congratulations to all the agencies whose great work is admired and to those whose work will now be just a little (fi nancially) easier because of the generosity of Sylvan T. Baer Foundation. Bodoff: ‘Standing nonprofi ts — the Unsung Heroes. Andy Dropkin gave his Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery (AiRS) Foundation, in together makes #ThereIsGoodHappening was stepdown remarks that showed conjunction with JFS and Sharsheret a difference’ certainly evident! how busy he was the past $10,000: This grant will initiate a communication campaign to serve The 21 agencies, all of which two years as board chair. No North Texas Jewish women. This unifi ed campaign will continue to Submitted Story partner with the DJCF to be their Foundation event has ever ended expand awareness of all the breast cancer support resources available The Dallas Jewish Community fi scal manager, could nominate a without an inspirational message in collaboration with Sharsheret and Jewish Family Service. Foundation (DJCF) held its hero. The organizations, which from President/CEO, Meyer Congregation Anshai Torah annual meeting Nov. 4. vary in size and mission, were Bodoff. Here’s an excerpt from $7,500: This grant will provide the wiring for internet, power and More than 400 people were able to personally thank their his speech: a sound system as well as purchase the equipment needed to treated to a professionally hero. By virtue of being online, “When one person wore a livestream. produced show via computer instead of applause the audience mask, big deal. But, when as a Dallas Holocaust Museum that shared the many wonderful could send messages in the chat. community we all wore masks, people/agencies that help make It took a lot of sorting but each we all washed our hands raw, $12,000: The Museum will use this grant to begin programming the Digital Permanent Exhibition. This will provide students and educators the community a better place. hero received a copy of remarks when we all practiced social with a valuable education resource to use both virtually and in the The fi rst 350 registrants received sent to them — not an easy task distancing we slowly began to classroom. a celebration kit in the mail a few as this document was over 15 stand up to this pandemic. As Dallas Jewish Historical Society days before, fi lled with delicious pages of messages. individuals we could do nothing. treats and surprises. Aside from honoring the 23 But as a community we learned $10,000: The grant award is for Dallas Jewish Historical Society’s The program focused on heroes and giving out more than standing together with shared annual fundraising plan, to help ensure their mission. celebrating and honoring the $130,000 in grants (see sidebar), goals made a difference. Hillels of North Texas many agencies, volunteers and the brief board of trustees “Standing together is a lesson $5,000: This grant award is for general operating funds to fl exibly employees, and DJCF leadership. meeting signaled a change of our community needs to learn. engage Jewish students with their Hillel Pods — a new cohort to The attendees experienced, leadership. Standing together with the keep students involved through small group activities based on their fi rsthand, the extraordinary work The offi cers are: Lisa R. generosity of our fund holders, interests. that has been accomplished both Newman, chairwoman; Louis our two foundations distributed Moishe House Dallas in and around the community Zweig, fi rst vice chair; Mike over $18 million this year, to $5,000: To ensure programming is ongoing throughout the year, this and all the great work done behind Weinberg, second vice chair; and organizations that were desperate grant will help create a continuous pipeline of Jewish engagement. the scenes of so many different Sandy Kaufman, treasurer. for help, and desperate to help those in need. Tiferet Israel Congregation “Let me speak plainly. Surely $6,000: This grant will support enhancing their online presence by you all know the facts. Over the acquiring equipment and software tools. next 10 to 20 years the largest Torah Day School of Dallas transfer of wealth in history will $25,000: This grant award will help create a large safe playground area take place. No one person, no with the proper equipment and, since the Texas sun shines brightly, one organization, can deal with provide shade to keep the children and teachers safe. YOUR COMPLETE FLOOR CARE STORE this on their own successfully. URJ Greene Family Camp FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1937 So, just as our foundation has 4451 LOVERS LANE DALLAS, TX 75225 done in the past, we will lead $50,000: Given the loss of revenue, Greene Family Camp will use the grant from the Sylvan T. Baer Foundation for operations and 214-521-2558 preparation for opening day in April 2021. see DJCF, p.3

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European synagogues keep on their lights to mark 1938 Kristallnacht pogroms AMSTERDAM (JTA) — European synagogues kept their lights on Mon- day night as part of a campaign that commemorates the 82th anniversary of the Nazi Kristallnacht. Titled “Light Up the Synagogue” and “Let There Be Light,” the lighting initiatives came from the World Zion- ist Organization’s Center for Religious Affairs in the Diaspora and the March of the Living organization, respectively. On Nov. 9, 1938, Nazis in Germany and Austria unleashed pogroms that killed dozens and wounded thousands following the assassination of a Ger- man diplomat by a Jewish gunman. Many scholars consider it a wa- tershed moment in the history of the Holocaust because it was the ﬁ rst large- scale wave of physical violence directed by the Nazis against Jews.

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By Deb Silverthorn meals to seniors continues, with JCC Virtual Senior Expo The Aaron Family JCC’s more than 30,000 distributed Participating Vendors Senior Adult Department, and through a drive-thru pickup schedule, (vendors registered as of title sponsor The Legacy Senior and Jewish Family Services Kosher Nov. 1, 2020) Communities, will present its 2020 Meals on Wheels, three days a week. Title Sponsor Senior Expo online, beginning “Until March, I was at the J at The Legacy Senior Communities Jimmy Wisch Tuesday, Nov. 17. No cameras or least ﬁ ve days a week, volunteering Publisher & Editor | 1947-2002 microphones are necessary; only however they needed me and Premier Sponsors access to an internet browser involved in so many activities. Dallas Jewish Funerals Rene Wisch is required as each requesting I miss it so much,” said JCC Home Care Assistance of Dallas Publisher & Editor | 1947-2010 Renee Cares participant will be provided with Senior Adult Department Board the website access code to connect President Richard Aston. “The Gold Sponsors PUBLISHER & EDITOR to nearly 40 organizations. J has continued to take care of DART Sharon Wisch-Ray Photo: Courtesy Aaron Family JCC Faith Presbyterian Hospice “We can’t just stop on a its seniors, of everyone as best “Until March, I was at the J at least fi ve [email protected] dime, because we are needed as they can, and this event is days a week, volunteering however Five Star Premiere Residence Highland Springs and our community has to be proof that nothing closes the they needed me and involved in so VP SALES & CIRCULATION many activities. I miss it so much,” said Junkluggers served,” said Director of the doors completely. The information Susan Wisch JCC Senior Adult Department Board Marsh & McClennan/dba JCC’s Senior Adult Department coming through the Expo, online [email protected] President Richard Aston, left, with Past- Prescott Pailet Katharine Rubenstein. “We miss or in person, is important for the presidents Sandy Kuntz and Sondra our regularly busy schedule of same reasons it is every year.” Brumbelow. “The J has continued to take Additional Sponsors VP SALES & MARKETING care of its seniors, of everyone as best activities and meals together, but All of the vendors for the J’s AGA Medicare Options Amy Doty as they can, and this event is proof that Apple Care & Companion being able to have our eyes on Senior Expo have pre-produced nothing closes the doors completely.” [email protected] those who come through each their presentations, and they At Home Personal Care Belmont Village week is a good thing for us and for are being edited so that any creating swag bags of information PAGE DESIGNER Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas them. guest can click on as many of and gifts from vendors, which Celebration Magazine Chad Austin “In the past, we’ve hosted the organizations as they are can be requested by contacting City of Dallas Community Cares [email protected] as many as 90 vendors and 600 interested in. The program will the J’s Senior Department and Sr. Services participants. Online will be new, premiere Nov. 17 and will remain then picked up on Mondays, Copeland Group AD REPRESENTATIVES but we’re excited and feel good online for a year. Wednesdays and Fridays, between Crystal Creek Nancy Sadicarios Deaf Action Center that we’ve found a way to share “Searching for senior lifestyle noon and 1 p.m., from Nov. 18 to [email protected] Dignity Memorial so much good information,” said information is important to our Dec. 2. Additional pickup times Judy Wisch Ed-U-Care Rubenstein. “As much as we’d like seniors, their children and in some can be arranged if necessary. Envision to be in-person, this will give our cases their grandchildren and we “We’re doing all we can to Higher Standards Home Health COPY EDITORS/PROOFREADERS sponsors unprecedented exposure, want to be here for all of them,” connect to all of our people, and Inspire Senior Care Phyllis LaVietes, Susan Wisch and for those who might not have said sales director at The Legacy our seniors are right there at the Jewish Family Service been able to join us on ‘the’ day, Midtown Park Dana Hanks, the top of our list. It’s a different year Lifespan Neuroscience and COLUMNISTS/CONTRIBUTORS a whole year to review and gain new senior community opened but as always we are here and we Cognition Laboratory Rabbi Yerachmiel Fried, Harriet P. Gross, Meadowstone Place access to the information. Each just a couple of miles from the JCC. are connected,” said JCC Chief Rabbi Dan Lewin, Laura Seymour, Deb Right at Home ‘booth’ will have a link to click “The J’s Senior Expo is, even online, Executive Ofﬁ cer Artie Allen. “With Retirementhood Silverthorn, Jerry Kasten, Rabbi Benjamin on, providing details about the an incredible opportunity to be in this really spectacular program we Seniors Blue Book Sternman and Rabbi Yogi Robkin organization, some videos and other front of Dallas’ Jewish community can still ‘touch’ our members and Sunrise Senior Living on Hillcrest presentations as well as contact and to strengthen our partnership. the greater community.” Synexus MULTI-MEDIA INTERN information.” We always look forward to sharing For more information, or to The Bridgemoor at Plano Hannah Simon The J’s Senior Adult Department the great resource that The Legacy request access to the Senior Expo The Preston of Park Cities The Reserve at North Dallas programming, like many programs Communities is to those around or a vendor swag bag, call 214- EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Tradition Senior Living at the J, has been suspended since us.” 239-7183 or email krubenstein@ Daniela Appel VNA of Texas mid-March. Still, its provision of Rubenstein and her staff are jccdallas.org. AD DESIGN Chad Austin [email protected]

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Styling for hope will feature live updates on By Deb Silverthorn fundraising and show footage of the survivors being styled by Be The Difference Foundation the influencers while they share will strut the virtual runway at stories, style tips and fashion. noon Wednesday, Nov. 18, to “I learned so much and we benefit Mary Crowley Cancer had fun,” said Susan Levy, Research. working with stylist Heather The online fashion show will Anderson. The two had tele- feature models who are survivors and visits, meeting just once in thrivers of ovarian cancer, Kendra person, masked and distanced. Land, Susan Levy, Katie Kardell and “My husband Arnold, and Shirley Williams. They’ll be wearing friend Dan Hight, were my frocks styled by influencers Heather camera crew. Of all the ‘can’t Anderson (@soheatherblog), Jennifer imagine’ moments in life, this Berger (@miamistylemom), Mallory has been one of them, but what Photo: Courtesy Be The Difference Foundation Lauren Shecht was one of the models for Be The Difference Foundation’s 2019 Fitzsimmons (@styleyoursenses) and a wonderful experience for a Runway for Hope. This year’s event will be online, at noon Nov. 18. Ellen Dickenson (@theperennialstyle). wonderful organization.” “We’ve created a terrific Levy was diagnosed with event and we’re glad to share Stage IV ovarian cancer 15 it with a wider audience than months ago, after experiencing ever before,” said Jill Bach, severe exhaustion and stomach who is co-chairing Runway bloating. She has undergone for Hope with Carol Kreditor. chemotherapy treatments during “We already have over 100 COVID-19. participants, many of them “I’m doing fine,” she said, “I first-time supporters.” feel well and I’m tolerating the The show will be livestreamed treatment. I’m so grateful to be on Facebook and YouTube. here every day.” Since 2012, the organization, Dallas native and influencer which was co-founded by Jenny Berger of Miami Beach Bach, Helen Gardner of blessed worked with Shirley Williams via Photo: Courtesy Susan Levy memory, Lynn Lentscher and Zoom for the event. “I couldn’t be “I learned so much and we had fun,” Julie Shrell, has provided more excited to be a part of this said Susan Levy, one of four ovarian nearly $2.4 million in grants experience which gives hope and cancer survivors who will model during to agencies for research, saves lives,” said Berger, daughter the Virtual Runway for Hope Nov. 18. “Of all the ‘can’t imagine’ moments growth, support, education and of Jorge and Sofia Poliak, who in life, this has been one of them, but Photo: Courtesy Be The Difference Foundation Leadership team for Virtual Runway For Hope: Rose Kreditor, Carol Kreditor and awareness. Each year, more than lives in Miami Beach, Florida, what a wonderful experience for a Jill Bach. 22,000 women are diagnosed with her husband Chase and two wonderful organization.” with ovarian cancer and more children. than 50% of the patients die Runway for Hope models within five years. will wear fashions from FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY! “During COVID-19, we have Nordstrom, Style Your Senses not had to close our doors, and and Karina Grimaldi. 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The Difference Foundation international, audience,” said Jon opens more ovarian cancer Mize, the foundation’s events and Email or call the Office with your Account Name and the code “JCC” trials and allows us to serve corporate partnerships manager. more patients,” said Montonen. “Our patients, medical teams and • Dry Cleaning • Linens – Napkins and Tablecloths The organization has received supporters have been remarkable, • Shirt Laundry including Tux • Wash – Dry – Fold Bundle Service more than $500,000 from Be and we remain strong in our The Difference Foundation efforts to be on everyone’s radar.” • Leather • Specialty Dry Cleaning – Beaded Gowns; over the past eight years. All To register for the Virtual • Comforters, Duvet Covers, Sheets Wedding Gowns funds from the foundation are Runway for Hope, or to make a earmarked for studies related to donation, visit runwayforhope. ovarian cancer. charity. 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I hope people Olivia Kuper Harris, the pop, listening will feel inspired.” rhythm, blues and soul artist Harris, the daughter of Holly who grew up in Jewish Dallas, Kuper and the late Hugh Harris, returns home at 8 p.m. Nov. and the sister of Dylan, has lived 19 to perform at an outdoor in Los Angeles since graduating concert at Gilley’s Dallas. from Carnegie Mellon University. Harris, who has performed in The Akiba Academy and Booker Las Vegas in “BAZ Star Crossed T. Washington High School for Love” and around the world the Performing Arts graduate, as a solo artist and member of who grew up at Congregation Postmodern Jukebox, released Tiferet Israel, has been writing her first full-length album, and recording music, acting “Juicy,” in August. This fall’s onstage and in films, and tour celebrates the release of the creating many of her own album. projects. “‘Juicy’ is the last 15 years of “Dallas is where I started, and me putting so much of myself out Dallas is home,” said Harris, there, and I’m really proud. This who sang “Texas, I miss you year has provided me a stillness, again, your warm rain feels like and a calm,” said Harris, who, an old friend” on her 2016 EP, between now and the end of the “Lonestar Heart.” year, will also be performing She credits her mom with her socially distanced outdoor teaching her the resilience to shows in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, power through the tough times Photo: Courtesy Olivia Kuper Harris Sacramento and San Francisco. during the pandemic. “She’s Olivia Kuper Harris, shown in the 2019 Postmodern Jukebox European Tour. Harris returns to Dallas on Nov. 19, for an “The album really expresses my always picked up in the tough outdoor and socially distanced concert, to share the release of her first full-length album, “Juicy.”

Photo:Sela Shiloni “The title of my album, ‘Juicy,’ is a term of endearment that is all about the feel-good,” said Olivia Kuper Harris. “Today, I’m all about the good: life, my journey, the pride I have in my work and myself and all I have to look forward to.”

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(480) 292–2108 · [email protected] DALLAS DOINGS November 12, 2020 | 7 times and made whatever it was happen. From her, I learned it doesn’t always have to be easy, but I know there isn’t any challenge I can’t take on.” Kuper returns the mutual admiration. “I’m so impressed that Olivia has kept up her incredible attitude and that she hasn’t stopped pushing toward her goal — ever. We laid a good foundation for our kids and couldn’t be prouder of how Photo: Marco Palos Photo: Holly Kuper Photography they have built on our model, “‘Juicy’ is the last 15 years of me putting so much of myself out there, and I’m The musician Olivia Kuper Harris, shown with her brother Dylan and mom Holly and our dreams,” said Kuper, really proud,” said Dallas native Olivia Kuper Harris. Kuper in 2000. “Dallas is where I started, and Dallas is home,” Harris said. who can’t wait to be stageside when her daughter belts out her tunes. “We’ve always been a singing family, but her voice is something else.” The parking lot at Gilley’s has room for 60 cars and platform seating divided into areas set 6 feet apart for social distancing. Guests are invited to remain in their cars or to bring their own blankets and chairs to sit closer to the stage. “I am so excited about the chance to be out, to be with friends, family and in the community I grew up in. I appreciate everyone coming out, being safe and respecting everyone’s space so it can be a great night,” said Harris, who will be giving away masks with her logo. “The title of my album, ‘Juicy,’ is a term of endearment that is all about the feel-good,” said Harris. “Today, I’m all about the good: life, my journey, the pride I have in my work and myself and all I have to look forward to.” For more information, to buy Harris’ album or to purchase concert tickets at $25 each, visit tinyurl.com/Olivia-Kuper- Harris.

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By Hannah Simon pathogens. vaccines (at press time, contracted the virus. “Most children are The Jewish Federation of Cohen is a Fort Worth Pfizer announced that Kleinman does not fairly asymptomatic, Fort Worth and Tarrant County native. He mused that the data is showing its vaccine know how he contracted have very mild symptoms presented its annual Kornbleet the Kornbleet Scholar to be greater than 90% COVID-19. After a visit I think the evidence is Scholar-in-Residence program Oct. Lecture is a particular effective). home, his son, Bryce, coming out that young 27. Federation Associate Director privilege to him. “I grew • Prevention is key. returned to the Naval children, particularly Howard Rosenthal introduced the up three doors down “Our only real defense Academy in Annapolis. young children below the Zoom webinar featuring Dr. Murray from the Kornbleet Dr. Murray is prevention. It’s just us He called and said that he Dr. Sam ages of 10 to 12, really Cohen and Dr. Sam Kleinman. The family and in fact Marsha Cohen against the virus.” tested positive. Kleinman Kleinman don’t spread the disease topic was, “What We Known About gave me my first payday • Any mask is our best got a rapid test which was as much as we thought COVID-19… So Far.” as a babysitter for Nan and Laura. protection for now. Some face also positive. they did. The ones we are tracing Dr. Murray Cohen is considered So this feels especially close for coverings work better than others, Initially, Kleinman felt well, but are getting it from adults.” a world-renowned authority in me.” but any face covering is better than after a couple of days, he developed One concern is multi-system the field of public health and Cohen provided an update on no face covering and will provide muscle aches and pains in his inflammatory syndrome. It occurs infectious diseases. He graduated what we do know and what we do protection for the wearer and hips, back and shoulders. He also in children from infants to 20 years from Paschal High School and not know about COVID-19. those around them. developed headaches and then a fever old. The peak age for the condition earned degrees in microbiology • The number of deaths is likely • Think of transmission risk as of about 101-102 degrees that lasted is 8 years old. In 98% of the cases and community health from the grossly undercounted (at press shared air. 16 days. After a while his muscle the kids have been exposed to University of Texas at Austin. He time, this is approaching 240,000). • Best prevention practices pains spread to his extraocular or tested positive for COVID. earned his Ph.D. in environmental • The virus is highly contagious are face coverings, physical muscles. He experienced shortness Victims usually present with and occupational health sciences from a number of routes of distancing, staying out of low of breath and an unrelenting cough severe symptoms about 2-4 weeks from The University of Illinois exposure. It is not just a respiratory ceilings, low ventilation and which resulted in broken blood after they had the virus. Multi- Chicago Medical Center. virus. The virus also attacks the crowded indoor places. Diligence vessels around his eyes. Additional system inflammatory syndrome Cohen served 21 years with heart, kidneys, vascular system with hand hygiene is the way to symptoms included intense fatigue affects multiple organs, for CDC. He was a U.S. Public Health and central nervous system. prevent infection from surfaces. and cold sweats. Then he developed example, the heart, liver, kidneys, Service officer. He then served • Cases per state are correlated • Although vaccines will be allodynia (nerve pain from stimuli nervous system and skin. Children for 10 years with the National to a lack of mask wearing. “I’m approved soon, there will be that usually don’t cause pain) and a present with vomiting, diarrhea, Institutes of Health and the not making a political statement, multiple platforms for different loss of equilibrium. He heeded the abdominal discomfort and skin World Health Organization. I’m making a medical statement,” populations and roll-out will take advice of a medical school colleague rashes. The condition can progress An internationally recognized Cohen said. “These people who time. and started an inhaled steroid, to hypotension and shock. About expert in laboratory hospital refuse to wear masks for any reason • The immunity from a safe, which helped him immensely. 1,100 cases have been reported in safety and health and biosecurity, are just being selfish. They are the effective vaccine is unclear. It At the urging of his wife Diane, the United States. he specializes in occupationally reason the virus is winning.” may or may not require multiple Kleinman went to the hospital The program closed with a transmitted infectious diseases, • Good news: Great progress in injections. and had a chest X-ray that showed Q&A. The webinar can be viewed bioterrorism and emerging developing treatments as well as • The virus is going to be here COVID. He also shared some of at www.tarrantfederation.org. forever just like flu or RSV or the medicines and supplements The Kornbleet Scholar-in- norovirus. “We are going to have that he believes may have helped Residence is an annual academic to learn how to live with it better, him, including doxycycline and lecture on various topics of to respect it more. Those at higher zinc. interest. In addition to the and higher risk must be extra Four months after infection, Kornbleet Endowment of the vigilant.” Kleinman has recovered, but he Jewish Federation Foundation, the As an anesthesiologist remains hoarse. Oct. 27 program was presented practicing at Cook Children’s “I’ve made it through, I’ve by the Jewish Federation of Fort Hospital, Dr. Sam Kleinman was survived, I scared the hell out of Worth and Tarrant County with caring for patients and coping my wife.” support from the Dan Danciger with the fallout of the coronavirus, Kleinman said about the effects Fort Worth Hebrew Day School when in the early summer he of coronavirus on children: Supporting Foundation. 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By Ben Sales “AIPAC congratulates President- Israel’s government throughout and for bringing the American- opposition, Yair Lapid, tweeted, (JTA) — Israeli leaders and top elect Joe Biden and Vice his administration, and he Israeli alliance to unprecedented “Congratulations to my friend American Jewish organizations President-elect Kamala Harris consistently received high approval heights,” he wrote. President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice have congratulated Joe Biden and on their election victory,” the ratings from Israelis, an outlier Other Israeli politicians, President-Elect @KamalaHarris. Kamala Harris on their election AIPAC statement read. “Despite among international opinion polls including Defense Minister Benny The relationship between our victory, despite President Donald the current profound political on Trump’s performance. He was Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi countries is based on deeply held Trump protesting the result. polarization, there remains a particularly close with Netanyahu, Ashkenazi, congratulated Biden values and critical shared interests Israeli Prime Minister resolute bipartisan commitment who featured Trump in his own earlier in the night. Gantz extended which I know will be at the heart of Benjamin Netanyahu alluded to to the U.S.-Israel alliance as both re-election campaigns this year “heartfelt congratulations” to your administration.” his long relationship with Biden presidential tickets took strong and last. Biden, whom he called a “long- Lapid, who posted his tweet in a congratulatory tweet, which pro-Israel positions.” Trump likewise touted his time supporter and friend of hours before the messages was posted Sunday morning The Anti-Defamation League Middle East policies on the Israel.” He expressed optimism in released by Netanyahu, Gantz Israel time. Biden was projected and the American Jewish campaign trail, including moving a tweet thread and also thanked and Ashkenazi, slammed the Saturday morning to be president- Committee were among the the U.S. embassy from Tel Trump for his pro-Israel policies. Israeli leaders for not issuing elect after the voting result showed other Jewish groups who offered Aviv to Jerusalem, recognizing Gantz is slated to become prime their messages right away. Their him winning Pennsylvania’s vote, congratulations to the Democratic disputed Israeli territorial claims, minister of Israel late next year in a congratulations came hours after and thus the Electoral College and ticket. withdrawing from the Iran nuclear rotation with Netanyahu. similar messages from other world the presidency. Biden has a reputation for being agreement and, in recent months, “I look forward to continuing leaders. “Congratulations @JoeBiden a friend to Israel, and has spoken brokering diplomatic agreements to deepen the steadfast bond and Liberal Jewish critics of Trump and @KamalaHarris,” Netanyahu frequently of his relationships with between Israel and three Arab strong defense ties between our and Netanyahu have been critical tweeted. “Joe, we’ve had a long & Israel’s leaders of decades past, as nations. peoples, as allies in the effort to of the president’s overall approach warm personal relationship for well as with Netanyahu. When he Netanyahu, whose background strengthen democracy, stability, to the region, saying it failed to nearly 40 years, and I know you won the Democratic nomination photo on his Twitter account and peace worldwide,” he wrote. prioritize the establishment of a as a great friend of Israel. I look earlier this year, it was seen as a features him and Trump, followed “The Middle East has taken major Palestinian state alongside Israel. forward to working with both victory for the traditionally pro- up his congratulations to Biden steps forward thanks to the J Street, the liberal Israel lobby of you to further strengthen the Israel camp within the Democratic with a tweet thanking Trump for president’s bold leadership over that has consistently been critical special alliance between the U.S. Party over elements of the party his actions. these four years, and for that we of Trump, tweeted, “Almost 4 years and Israel.” that are more critical of Israel. “Thank you @realDonaldTrump are immensely grateful.” ago today, we pledged to make sure Biden also received congratulations But he will be succeeding a for the friendship you have shown Ashkenazi tweeted that Biden’s Donald Trump was a one-term from Jewish groups, including the president popular with most the state of Israel and me personally, “friendship and distinguished president. Today, we celebrate. American Israel Public Affairs Israelis and their center-right for recognizing Jerusalem and the record of support for Israel dates Tomorrow, the ﬁght for the soul of Committee, the largest pro-Israel coalition government. Trump’s Golan, for standing up to Iran, back nearly half a century.” the nation continues.” lobby in Washington, D.C. policies unabashedly favored for the historic peace accords Israel’s leader of the November 12, 2020 | 11

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On Election Day, Akiba Yavneh Academy students learned about the political process with hands-on activities. Students registered to vote, studied ballots, and cast votes for their favorite snacks and superheroes. Students learned about the Jewish value of civic engagement, political participation and the privilege of voting.

Photos: Akiba Yavneh Second grade gets ready to cast their ballots. Madi Magid gets into the voting spirit! Shane Meyerovitz casts his vote at the polling place. 14 | November 12, 2020 In their words . . . What is Kabbalah and Columnists, opinion from the TJP its relation to Torah? Dear Rabbi Fried, the Torah as the revelation of Honoring those I have noticed that you often offer explanations “God’s mind” has infinite lev- to the Torah from the “Kabbalists” or “Kabbalistic els of understanding. Masters.” Who are these people and how do they The entirety of Torah was who served differ from the standard rabbinical analyses and transmitted with myriad levels explanations? Are they Jewish mystics? of meaning, from the simplest Micheal W. level to the most profound, Dear Micheal, ASK THE esoteric understanding. Each our country Let’s begin by speaking about the giving of letter and word of Torah is the Torah by God at Sinai and its subsequent RABBI like a disk which contains Any time this week would be a American flag transmission. reams of information to be By Rabbi very special time to visit the graves of next to the graves It is our tradition that when God uttered the played in the minds of the Jew Yerachmiel your loved ones — especially those of each one. And 10 commandments, He miraculously conveyed studying it. (See, for example, D. Fried of the ones who served our coun- for several days their message — to each and every Jew — at the the story of Moses receiv- try, wearing its uniforms here and in advance of exact level of understanding that he or she could ing the Torah at Sinai with abroad, in wartime and peacetime that, they sit out- fathom. That means every level of Jew, from the reference to Rabbi Akiva in Talmud Menachos alike. And extra-especially, if those side area restau- simple child to the sage of profound intellect. graves are located in any one of our rants and other This could be done because, as God is infinite, see FRIED, p.17 numerous Jewish cemeteries. IN MY gathering places, Veterans Day in the United States, MIND’S I offering small and Remembrance Day in Canada, artificial pop- were officially observed yesterday. By Harriet pies like mine Be thankful throughout Nov. 11 has been a special day for P. Gross to all who pass honoring our military dead since by, in return for the end of the first World War. This donations of any amount that help your day solemn observance began in Great fund their twice-a-year honoring. Britain as Armistice Day, because it Yes, twice a year, because Poppy was on the eleventh hour of the 11th Day in the fall isn’t the only day for Dear Families, Universe, who has formed day of the 11th month that the los- honoring our honored dead with Each morning when we wake up it is a chance man in wisdom, and created ing nations inked the paper calling flag-placing. Today’s JWV members to be thankful — to begin again refreshed. We within him many openings an official end to “the war to end all also remember their comrades-in- may be in trying times but we can choose grati- and many cavities. It is obvi- wars.” (Oh, how little we as a people arms in the same way each spring. tude for all that we have. Let’s focus on what is ous and known before Your knew then…) They come out again then for what right in the world and that we have the oppor- throne of glory that if one of This observance was initially has been observed in our country tunity to create anew each day. Research studies them were to be ruptured or called Poppy Day, a tribute to the ever since the Civil War, on the holi- are showing that gratitude is the answer to so SHALOM one of them blocked, it would poem “In Flanders Fields,” written day that was first called Decoration many things — especially when you feel sad and FROM THE be impossible to survive and by a Canadian physician, Lt. Col. Day. That early time for families to out of control. In fact, there is much that is right SHABBAT LADY to stand before You. Blessed John McCrae. World War I produced beautify graves with flowers has long with our world if we just open our eyes to the are You, God, Who heals all By Laura a number of memorable poems, but since become an American national wonders around us. Our sages say: Each person flesh and does wonders. Seymour this is by far the best-known, and is holiday, now observed every year must say 100 blessings every day. How wonder- Now here is a teaching still studied in schools and recited under the familiar name of Memo- ful to be reminded of how truly fortunate we from our sages plus a few to this day: “In Flanders Fields, the rial Day. are! Imagine stopping and being thankful from questions to talk with your family about! Let us poppies blow — between the cross- How long do these flags remain the morning when we wake up and throughout all be thankful every day — it will bring you joy! es, row on row — that mark our by the graves? There’s no fixed cal- the day! From Leviticus Rabbah: Once when the sage place, and in the sky, the larks — still endar date for their removal, which To begin, we have a blessing that we say each Hillel had finished a lesson with his students, bravely singing — fly, scarce heard depends primarily on the varying morning and even our youngest children can say he accompanied them partway home. “Master,” amid the guns below…” Because of weather conditions of both seasons the words, “Modeh Ani — I am thankful.” Here they asked, “where are you going?” “To perform it, the blood-red poppy became the each year. But this-coming weekend, is the blessing: a religious duty,” he answered.” “What duty is recognized and honored symbol of you can see them in all their massed Modeh ani l’fanecha melech chai v’kayom she- that?” “To bathe in the bathhouse.” “Is that a re- that war. glory, waving gently in the breezes, hechezarta bi nishmati b’chemla raba emunotecha ligious duty?” they asked. He replied, “If some- A good number of years ago, Fred reminding us by their presence how — I gratefully thank You, O God our King, for body is appointed to clean the statues of the and I were in England on Poppy Day. many of our already honored family You have returned my soul within me with com- king that stand in the theaters and is paid for the First, we saw a reverently quiet pa- members are now doubly honored passion — abundant is Your faithfulness! work, and even associates with the nobility, how rade in a small town outside London; for their service to our country. Blessings over all the food that we eat abound much more should I, who am created in the im- then we were in the main railroad And your loved one needn’t have — we say a different blessing for each of the age and likeness of God, take care of my body!” terminal of London itself, where I re- been a JWV member to be so hon- many foods, which makes us stop and think and ceived the small artificial poppy that ored — any Jewish American vet- be thankful! Find out all of the unique blessings Questions to talk about I have treasured, and pinned on my eran of any service branch, whether and stop before you eat to say one (there is an collar every Nov. 11 since. in wartime or peacetime, is entitled app with the blessings). · Why say a blessing when we wake up in the Right here, we have some folks to this twice-yearly flag memorial. If Now having a blessing for everything we eat morning? What are we thanking God for in Mo- who never forget, and urge everyone your family has such a grave that isn’t does bring many of us close to the 100 blessings deh Ani? How does this start your day? else to join them in remembering. yet marked with a flag, it should be, required. Add this one — a blessing to be recit- · People always are surprised when they find They are the members of our local and will be in the future, after you ed after using the bathroom! As you read this, out about the blessing to say after you have gone Jewish War Veterans and their JWV report it and its location (available think about how thankful we should be that ev- to the bathroom. Why is it surprising? What is Auxiliary. On the Sunday before by number from every cemetery) to erything works the way it is supposed to work the bathroom blessing thanking God for? Nov. 11 every year, they visit all the the Jewish War Veterans. Just find because we know what happens if those openings cemeteries in our area where Jewish contact information in your TJP open at the wrong time or if they stay closed! Laura Seymour is director of camping services at the Aaron Fam- veterans are buried and place a small “Guide to Jewish Life.” Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the ily JCC. In their words . . . November 12, 2020 | 15

EDITORIAL America: Can a divided nation unify?

As of this writing the outcome While President-elect Biden has One prominent Trump the Vietnam War and domestic nation by heeding the great lessons from last week’s presidential achieved a remarkable victory, a supporter, former New Jersey disturbances. of our faith. The great sage Rabbi election has resulted in a careful analysis of the election’s Governor Chris Christie, has In his first Inaugural Address, Hillel confronted a skeptic who momentous victory for President- results reveals, as noted by George said that it’s time to move on and President Nixon said: challenged the rabbi to teach him elect Joe Biden and Vice President- Packer of The Atlantic magazine, accept the results of the election “To a crisis of the spirit, we need the entire Torah while standing on elect Kamala Harris. An intensely that “We are two countries, and if claims of voter fraud cannot be an answer of the spirit. one foot. Rabbi Hillel responded contested election campaign neither of them is going to be proven with objective evidence. “To find the answer, we need by saying, “What is hateful to marked a 50-year high in the conquered or disappear anytime “I’ve been a friend of President only look within ourselves. you, do not do to your fellow. This percentage of eligible voters who soon. Trump’s for twenty years,” Christie “When we listen to ‘the better is the whole Torah. The rest is actually voted. An analysis by “The outcome of the 2016 said on ABC News’ “This Week.” angels of our nature,’ we find that commentary. Go and learn it.” Nate Silver of the FiveThirtyEight election was not a historical fluke “Friendship doesn’t mean you’re they celebrate simple things, basic To unify America, “we must website projects that the final or the result of foreign subversion, blind. Friendship means that you things, such as goodness, decency, all learn to listen to each other, tally will reflect that 81.8 million but a pretty accurate reflection will listen to somebody to give love, kindness. and must lower our voices.” And, Americans voted for Biden, making of the American electorate. The them their opportunity, and if they “Greatness comes in simple as Rabbi Hillel taught, we must him the largest vote getter in the much-discussed Democratic don’t come forward with proof, trappings. not act toward our fellows in a history of American presidential majority that’s been emerging then it’s time to move forward.” “The simple things are the ones manner that is hateful to ourselves. elections. Silver forecasts that since the turn of the millennium “Both the Republican and needed today if we are to surmount The remainder of what needs to President Trump will receive is still in a state of emergence and Democratic parties have partisans what divides us and cement what be done to heal America is in the approximately 74.9 million votes, will keep on emerging for years to who would divide the nation. unites us. details of everyday life in which making him the second-largest come. The will of the majority is “For now, President Trump “To lower our voices is a simple all Americans are engaged. But, as recipient of presidential ballots. indeed blocked by undemocratic has failed to follow the examples thing. with Rabbi Hillel, the details are a The election is historic. Kamala rules and unscrupulous politicians, of Presidents Jimmy Carter and “In these difficult years, form of commentary that spring Harris’ election as vice president but it is a bare majority without George H.W. Bush, who graciously America has suffered from a fever forth from his basic teaching. is a historic first — she is the first enough numbers to govern.” conceded their defeats to Ronald of words: from inflated rhetoric The challenges that confront African-American woman to be Last Saturday, at a victory Reagan and Bill Clinton and that promises more than it can America are mighty and summon elected vice president, and her celebration, Biden addressed the cooperated in a peaceful transition deliver, from angry rhetoric that the best that each of us has within maternal heritage as a South Asian- need to unify the country. of power.” fans discontents into hatreds, from us. As we prepare for a new American makes her ascension to “I pledge to be a president who This year’s election marks bombastic rhetoric that postures president, let us rejoice in America’s America’s second highest office an seeks not to divide but unify, who another intensely fought contest instead of persuading. basic freedoms and resolve to treat amazing achievement. doesn’t see red states and blue for America’s highest office. Then- “We cannot learn from one our fellow Americans as we wish to Yet, in the elections it is states, only sees the United States,” former Vice President Richard another until we stop shouting be treated. impossible to escape the deep Biden said last Saturday night. Nixon bested Vice President at one another — until we speak divisions that characterize the Many followers of President Hubert Humphrey and Alabama quietly enough so that our words This editorial ran in the Jewish Herald Voice electorate and America itself. Trump stubbornly cling to the Governor George Wallace in 1968 can be heard as well as our voices.” in Houston Nov. 12 and is reprinted with The nation has been deeply unlikely notion that he can reverse and confronted a profoundly As American Jews, we can find permission. polarized by this year’s election. the Biden-Harris victory. divided country, deeply split over an answer to the divisiveness in our Jews and voting rights

The recent election brings up when the first Jewish colonies were able to “pass” enjoy the same status as Christians for black voters. Poll taxes and other the topic of voting rights. Did you families arrived in 1654, and vote surreptitiously. caused eight years of fractious means attempted to curtain the know that Jews were not allowed to fleeing the Portuguese And some colonies were debate in the Maryland legislature. black vote. On a more positive note, vote in America until the early 19th inquisition which had more lenient than others But, finally, no one could be denied however, Texas was the first southern century? I certainly was not aware stretched into Holland. so all their white citizens the vote on the basis of religion. state to ratify the 19th Amendment, of that fact, but some folks are not He referred to this tiny who were landowners were Other states allowed any white man giving women the right to vote. surprised. group as a deceitful race allowed to vote. to vote if he was a landowner and So, bringing us up to date, in Not surprised? Our founding that was blasphemous, HISTORICAL Our country, however, paid taxes. Since voting rights were theory, we citizens can all vote. fathers, whom we seem to hero- and he demanded that fails every test on fairness left to the states during colonial In reality, however, there are still PERSPECTIVE worship, were not the most open to they be banished from the in voting. After the times, Catholics were prohibited to areas where voting is difficult, diversity as we see it. And in spite colonies. After 25 years of By Jerry Kasten Revolutionary War ended vote in five colonies and Jews were especially for those who cannot of our nation being formed on the being in limbo, however, in 1783, it was left up to not allowed to vote in four. And, get to the polls for one reason or basis of religious freedom, the facts these former Dutch citizens each colony to decide who could be of course, as we all should know, another. Therefore, as Jews who had do not always support that theory. received word from Amsterdam allowed to vote. voting rights for African Americans been denied the vote in the earliest In fact, Jews, Catholics and other that ensured their safety, but denied Even the American Constitution, is a long and shameful story, because period of our country, shouldn’t minorities (and of course women them certain basic rights, including ratified in 1787, gave the states the even after they were granted voting we care about those now who are as well as slaves) were not given the the right to vote and hold public power to determine the voting rights, southern states, in particular, held back because of unfortunate vote in colonial America. A primary office. rights of their populace. Some states imposed all sorts of restrictions circumstance? I, for one, do care requirement was also that of being Of course voting in the early imposed restrictions on Jews. designed to prevent and discourage and do not buy into all the excuses a land owner and paying taxes. In days was very different from Maryland became the last state black citizens from voting. that some give for denying ballots 1789, with the election of George voting today, being much more to remove religious restrictions, in And what about our own state, by mail. Our Jewish history enjoins Washington, only 6% of those living rudimentary. In the early days 1828, which allowed Jews to vote. Texas? Although I have found no us to care about all of those who in America were eligible to vote. of our country, parties were held “The Jew Bill” was a source of great indication of Jews being denied the wish to vote and are not given a Peter Stuyvesant, the governor around a town square and a voice contention in early Maryland. vote, Texas does have a long history of realistic chance to cast a ballot. We of New Amsterdam, was known vote was taken. And the Jews? Unitarianism seemed to rule the voter suppression. The Jim Crow laws have been denied. Let us not deny to be antisemitic and raised a fuss Perhaps Jewish men in different colony and the bill to allow Jews to did not present a favorable picture anyone else. 16 | November 12, 2020 JEWISH FOODIE Fond of fondue:memories from the ‘70s

By Tina Wasserman a problem because viruses don’t • 2 fondue forks Mix the mayonnaise until it is a Everything old is new again! like heat and liquid, according to In center of table: smooth consistency. Combine all of I love the way mid-century my resident guru. Also, the food • Fondue pot with oil the ingredients in the order in which modern is being promoted as I is not eaten directly from the fork • Basket of cubed French bread they are listed. Chill until ready to possess some furniture that my or skewer but placed on a plate. If Guests place bread on fondue fork, serve. parents purchased in 1950. When you are very concerned, you might dip in egg dip and cook. When it is Aurore Sauce I studied History of Costume it consider not using fresh fruit, crispy and brown, they remove from became obvious that our clothing which will lower the temperature, the oil, dip in the sauce and enjoy! • ½ cup mayonnaise • 1 tablespoon ketchup represented what was politically but rather stick to dried fruits for Beef Fondue • 1 tablespoon brandy affecting the world at the time your dessert fondue. • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (empire peasant dresses after The following recipes will take • ¹⁄₃ pound ribeye or tender cut of Marie Antoinette danced around you from breakfast to dinner steak PER PERSON Mix mayonnaise until smooth and then • Salt and pepper to taste Photo: Stock the Petit Trianon pretending to be to dessert (hopefully not in one stir in the remaining ingredients. Chill. • 3 cups vegetable oil, canola, corn, If mixture starts to separate, combine a peasant in the late 1700s. Long day!) and hopefully will add a soybean or peanut oil Cheese Fondue ½ teaspoon cornstarch with 1 hair, bralessness and wearing little smile to your face, and warm • 1 teaspoon salt Ingredients: tablespoon wine and add to cheese Bohemian attire was a response to memories of decades past when Cut meat into very small, bite-sized • 1 clove garlic mixture. Stir to thicken. the Vietnam war and getting away things appeared complicated but cubes (about ¾ inch) or strips. Let the • 1½ cups dry white wine Adding cornstarch helps keep the from constraints.) don’t come close to our world meat stand at room temperature for • 1 pound aged Gruyere or mixture smooth and stable so that But this is a food column so now. half an hour and pat dry to prevent Emmenthaler cheese, grated the cheese doesn’t get granular and why introduce this information? Fondue French Toast splattering. Season with salt and • 1 tablespoon cornstarch separate. Simply because food goes in cycles pepper. • 3 tablespoons Kirschwasser or too, and not just with emphasis on By Deb Gage brandy Classic Chocolate Fondue Serves 8 Combine the oil and the 1 teaspoon paleo and keto and other dietary salt in a fondue pot or 1½-quart • Pinch of nutmeg and pepper • 3 3-ounce bars of Lindt Excellence approaches but with established • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch saucepan. Heat on the stove until Cut the clove of garlic in half and, or other high-quality bittersweet recipes and cooking techniques cubes very hot — a 1-inch cube of bread with the cut edge, rub the inside (70%) chocolate from the past. • Cooking oil of your choice, 3 inches will brown in one minute if oil is the of the fondue pot with the garlic. • ½ cup heavy cream Perhaps this trend is due to in bottom of your fondue pot right temperature. Discard the garlic clove. • 2 tablespoons liqueur (orange, the pandemic (more sourdough coffee, mint, rum, etc.) Dipping Sauce for Cooking: Transfer the fondue pot or saucepan Heat the wine in the fondue pot • Pound cake, brownies, dried or bread was baked this year, possibly • 8 eggs (1 egg per person) beaten to the base of the fondue pot or to a on the stove until the wine is just fresh fruit because yeast was so hard to ﬁnd). with dash of salt small cooktop or propane burner. simmering. But I get professional journals and Melt the chocolate in the cream either Served in individual dishes for If you have fondue forks, use them. Add the cheese by thirds and stir advertisements and food blogs in short bursts in the microwave or dipping before cooking. If not, long wooden skewers can be constantly with a wooden spoon and I have noticed a subtle trend used but food might slide off. until melted and barely simmering. over a pan of hot water on the stove. revived from the early ‘70s… When well combined, add the liqueur Maple Cream Sauce: Cook the beef in the oil for 45-60 Combine the cornstarch with the fondue pots! of choice and place over low heat just • ½ cup butter seconds depending on the desired Kirschwasser and add to the cheese In a way, it makes sense; we to combine. • 1 box confectioners’ sugar degree of doneness. Serve with some mixture. Stir until bubbly and then have created our own pods among • 1 cup maple syrup (preferably the of the following sauces. add the seasonings. Place chocolate pot over low Sterno family and possibly a few friends. heat or a heating candle. Dip cubes real thing) Horseradish Chive Sauce Transfer the fondue pot on its base We spend a great deal of time • Dash of cinnamon over Sterno or candle warmer. Keep of cake or fresh or dried fruits into the around the dinner table and meals • ¼ cup mayonnaise chocolate. Blend above items together and warm but do not allow to boil. are more relaxed. So, here is my • 2 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs serve in individual dishes. Serve with wedges of French bread attempt at making your family • ¼ cup prepared horseradish Tina’s Tidbits: or pieces of apple if you like. gathering (assuming it is small To serve: • ¼ cup of non-dairy creamer Chocolate needs to heat slowly with • 1 teaspoon sugar and responsible) a little more • At each place setting place: the cream to prevent the chocolate • Salt and freshly ground black Tina’s Tidbits: fun and different. In case you are • 1 small individual egg dipping cup from “seizing” and getting dry and pepper to taste If mixture gets too thick, add a little wondering, the hot oil and hot • 1 small individual dipping sauce lumpy. extra wine or a little bit of cream or cheese or chocolate should not be cup • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives milk. If using fresh fruit such as strawberries or blackberries, wash and pat them dry. If they have water on them, the FOR SALE chocolate will slide off and the mixture will turn when the water is added to it. Yes, a teeny bit of oil (1 teaspoon) can be added to stabilize the chocolate, but you shouldn’t need it. Butterscotch Fondue • ¼ cup unsalted butter (half a stick) • 2 cups light cream • 1 cup dark brown sugar • 1½ tablespoons cornstarch • 3 tablespoons light rum Heat the butter, cream and brown sugar in a 2-quart pot over medium- high heat, stirring until melted and bubbling. Theo Tobiasse Museum Quality Lithographs Combine the cornstarch and rum and Theo Tobiasse’s artwork features Judaic legends & biblical stories add to cream mixture. Reduce the heat and stir constantly Authentic provenance and pricing available upon request until the mixture thickens. Place pot over a candle warmer or low Call, text or e-mail Mel Bernstein: 214-709-2770 or [email protected] heat and serve with an assortment of cakes, cookies or fruits. November 12, 2020 | 17

“Kabbalah” more than the rest is 6 especially Jewish ‘Jeopardy!’ moments FRIED because it was handed down to continued from p.14 only a select few in each genera- from the late Alex Trebek’s 36 years as host tion: those who were considered By Philissa Cramer 2015: Former JTA intern pranks 29b, which teaches that even the its most insightful sages and contestants left the category “Luther’s Trebek with ‘SNL’ reference “crowns” or tagim on each letter deemed worthy of receiving this (JTA) — Alex Trebek, the beloved 95 Theses” for almost last in the first round. After she revealed the first clue, contain reams of information profoundly deep body of knowl- baritone host of “Jeopardy!,” died of Talia Lavin had a particularly Henkoff seemed stuck but answered, from which Rabbi Akiva was edge. pancreatic cancer Sunday at 80. memorable appearance on the show “Who is Jesus?” When she learned she destined to reveal “hills upon Since R’ Shimon, the most In his 36 years as host of the — for “Saturday Night Live” fans, at was right, she sighed with relief, then hills of laws from each crown.” recognized luminary of Kab- immensely popular game show, least. Lavin didn’t know the answer to confessed, “I’m Jewish,” to laughs from There is a level of percep- balah was the 16th-century sage Trebek encountered his share of Jewish a question about a song in a movie, so her fellow contestants, the audience and tion befitting every Jew’s mind, Rabbi Yitzchok Luria of Egypt moments. We’ve rounded up a few she wrote in “What is the love ballad of Trebek, who said, “That’s no excuse.” understanding and abilities, to and Safed, Israel. Known as the especially notable ones from the last turd ferguson ps hi mom.” Henkoff went on to win $17,300 that penetrate the depths of Torah. Ari z”l, the “Lion of blessed decade here. “SNL” fans will remember part The deepest of those levels, memory,” R’ Luria used his ge- day and return for one more game. 2011: A rabbi appears on her of the phrase from the show’s famed passed down by God at Sinai to nius to develop the thoughts ordination anniversary “Celebrity Jeopardy” sketches. Burt 2019: A former rabbi Moses, is Kabbalah. Kabbalah contained in the Zohar into a Reynolds, played by Norm McDonald, contestant holds an interfaith is not an independent system complete system, known as Luri- Rabbi Joyce Newmark, a took joy in getting Will Ferrell’s Alex service for Trebek of mystical thought which ex- an Kabbalah. He revolutionized, Conservative rabbi from Teaneck, Trebek to say his name was Turd After Reform Rabbi Geoffrey ists externally from Torah. It is, and in many ways popularized, New Jersey, won $29,200 during Ferguson. Mitelman heard the news about rather, the most profound level the study of Kabbalah, making it her appearance on the show, which Lavin’s moment was the first time Trebek’s cancer diagnosis last year, he of understanding of the Torah, more understandable, and at the aired on the 20th anniversary of her anyone had tricked the real Trebek into quickly hatched a plan for the show fulfillment of the mitzvos and same time revealed its intense ordination. Trebek congratulated saying the comic name. God’s relationship to man and profundity. He reinforced the her on the milestone and asked her host: an interfaith “prayer service, for 2016: Buzzy Cohen makes a the world. It teaches the innate tradition that only one deeply about her experience as a woman hope and healing and strength,” he told splash New York Jewish Week holiness of Man as created in versed in the “revealed Torah” rabbi. the . the “Image of God” and all that could possibly understand the 2013: B’nai B’rith makes an A contestant with a pretty Jewish . 2020: A day school teacher is contained within that state- “hidden Torah.” appearance name became a sensation by trolling wagers $18 ment. It explains how Man is a Based on the Lurian teach- Trebek with some of his responses Meggie Kwait, a teacher at Beit microcosm of all that God cre- ings, many later Kabbalists de- A clue in the category “Service (such as “You aren’t rid of me yet, Rabban Day School in New York ated. It informs us of the cosmic veloped introductory works, en- organizations” asked players to Trebek”). He went on to win more City, was part of this year’s Teachers impact we have upon the entire abling students, who so desired, name “this Jewish club whose name than $164,603 over nine episodes and Tournament, filmed shortly before universe by our actions. This to have a path in beginning these means ‘children of the covenant.’” returned the following year to win the understanding greatly ampli- studies. Some very good books That might have stumped many, the coronavirus pandemic descended 2017 Tournament of Champions. JTA fies the importance of mitzvos have been written which filter but one of the contestants that day on the United States. interviewed 2018: Who is Jesus? … I’m Jewish! by studying Torah and fulfill- down some of these concepts was Joey Gutmann, at the time a law Kwait about her experience and why she decided to wager $18 on a day when ing the will of God, punctuat- in a way that a layman can have student, who was wearing a kippah. In her first appearance on the show, she couldn’t lose. (“That was when all ing the ripple effect we create some grasp of them. These were He got it right and won the $800. Alexandra Henkoff and the other throughout the cosmos when written by their authors with the Jews realized I was Jewish.”) we do so. the hopes of enhancing the joy, The bulk of Kabbalistic liter- depth and meaning of mitzvah ature is based upon the magnum observance by the Jewish people. opus of Kabbalah, the Zohar. The One needs to be very care- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Zohar, which means “the glow,” ful, however, as various cultish, is a commentary to the Torah. It charlatan organizations have was written in Aramaic by the sprung up in our generation Congregation Anshai Torah is a mid-sized conservative congregation seeking Mishnaic sage Rabbi Shimon bar which can be very misleading Yochai, who lived after the de- and often grossly misrepresent an Executive Director. The position has supervisory responsibility for overseeing struction of the Second Temple the true meanings of Kabbalah. in 70 CE. Rabbi Shimon, who is The Kabbalistic portion of the all day-to-day operations of the synagogue, including administrative, office, quoted profusely throughout the Torah is said to be hinted to in building maintenance, and kitchen personnel; is the key point of contact for Mishna and Talmud, was one its entirety in the image of the of the greatest sages in all Jew- Chariot in the beginning of the members and prospective members, manages the finances of the synagogue ish history. All later Kabbalistic Book of Daniel. I heard from my and its cemetery, and collaborates with the clergy, professional staff, and sages base their works on inter- mentor in Jerusalem the reason pretations of the Zohar, which for this: that the Kabbalistic lay leaders to develop and execute and evaluate policies in support of the contains the foundations of all teachings explain to us how we synagogue’s mission and strategic plan. Kabbalistic thought. There are are moving ahead, like a chariot, other contemporarily written toward the final redemption. works of Kabbalah as well, but Especially in our times, said none that contain the breadth to be the Ikvesa D’Moshicha, or Ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten plus years relevant experience and detail of the Zohar. the period of darkness imme- in organizational management (business or non-profit) that includes The word “Kabbalah” means diately preceding the Messianic “the receiving,” referring to the times, the Kabbalistic works strong interpersonal skills, managing staff, volunteers, programs and way the Oral Torah was once have taken on a new level of im- events, facility management, financial management and development. transmitted, by word-of-mouth portance and popularity, as we from Rebbe (master) to student. all seek light to offset the dark- Experience with QuickBooks and date base system is In fact, all of the Oral Torah was ness of these times. I urge you transmitted in this way; Mo- to seek whatever Torah studies preferred. In addition, candidate should have a relevant ses himself “received” the Oral speak to and illuminate your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, and proven senior Tradition from God Himself at heart. Just as at Sinai, the Torah Sinai, which was called “Kab- speaks specifically to every Jew management experience. Please send your resume for balah.” (Mishna, Avos 1:1) at every level, and if you seek it, consideration to [email protected] The reason this more mysti- you will certainly find the area cal portion of the Torah is called of study which speaks to you. 18 | November 12, 2020 OBITUARIES

Jerome L. Byers, MD philatelist judge. Jerome people that was very much like She spent her days speaking on of the Plano Conservatory and was president of the SIP Mayberry on the “Andy Griffith the phone to Lynn, Susan, Denise, Windhaven Senior Living. The Jerome Leon Byers, Dallas Chapter for 23 Show.” Everyone knew everyone Barbara, Lillian, Betty Jo and so family also recognizes the great M.D., age 93, died on years, during which time and she went to school with the many more, all while outside in the care given by, and personal sacrifice Aug. 24, 2020, in Dallas. they hosted the SIP’s same group of 50 friends from backyard laughing with them for made from, the staff of the Medical Dr. Byers, a second- national convention. He kindergarten until 12th grade. hours at a time. We want to thank City Plano ICU COVID-19 Unit. generation Dallasite, was presented programs on She had the happiest childhood Mike, Shelly, Terry and their wives A funeral service was held Nov. born on Dec. 11, 1926, to Jerome Byers, Israeli philately to other and loved the people of her town. for their sweet notes. We want to 5 with Rabbi Stefan Weinberg Abe and Eva Byers. Jerome M.D. stamp clubs, introduced The first time she brought me to thank Jimmy and Jean Barrow for officiating. was the valedictorian of the hobby to his children visit her parents, we parked 20 their friendship and generosity. Memorial contributions can his graduating class at Woodrow and to children in local religious feet from the front door of their She loved her Bishopville, Emory be made to Congregation Anshai Wilson High School (Dallas). schools, and authored articles store and it took us one hour to and Dallas friends who have been Torah or the charity of your choice. After graduation, Jerome enlisted for publication in the national go inside as Beverly stopped and so supportive and kind to her in the Navy, serving during World society’s journal. Due to his introduced me to every passerby over the last eight months. They Carolyn Washer War II. Taking advantage of the GI international reputation in the whom she knew intimately. In brought her immense happiness Bill, he attended SMU, graduating philatelic community, Dr. Byers high school her father converted and comfort during her illness. Carolyn Washer died peacefully Summa Cum Laude. From SMU, was invited to China to visit with their garage into a party room. It My sweet wife Beverly was the Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Dallas. he continued his education at the Chinese Philatelists. became the hangout place that was funniest, smartest and kindest She was born Oct. 24, 1933, in UT-Galveston Medical School, Dr. and Mrs. Byers were active full of friends seven days a week. person I have ever known. I have Manhattan, and her parents, Isidor graduating with his M.D. In 1950, advocates for the homeless and Beverly told endless funny stories lost the love of my life, but know (“Irving”) and Anna Dimand, Jerome met the love of his life, mentally ill. They were charter of the mischief she and her friends she is now in heaven and at peace named her Carolyn Jewel Dimand, Hazel Reva Manes. They were members of National Alliance for Donna, Sallie, Bubba, Beth, and that brings me great solace. a perfectly beautiful name that married for almost 68 years until Mental Illness (NAMI)- Dallas Debbie and Myriam were up to in Goodbye my love. matched her sparkling personality her death in 2018. Chapter. For many years, they her beloved hometown. Beverly was preceded in death and set the stage for her lifelong From UT-Galveston, Jerome taught a class for families who had Beverly was a loving mother by her parents, Frances and passion of wearing and selling and Hazel moved to Carville, loved ones with mental illness. Dr. who worshipped her two boys. Arthur Ginsberg, and her mother- exquisite fine jewelry. The family Louisiana, where Dr. Byers Byers served on many committees When John was 18 months old, and father-in-law, Nethie and moved to Memphis, Tennessee, completed his internship as a and government task forces with his pediatrician had to warn her Paul Lande. She is survived by when she was physician at the U.S. Health respect to improving services and that if she did not put her first son her husband of 44 years, Sid; her 6 months old Service’s Leprosarium. During funding to support and provide aid down on the ground, he would children, John and Hillary Lande and it became this internship he served as a to individuals with mental illness. never learn to walk. She so loved and Ken and Brooke Lande; her her beloved member of the U.S. Coast Guard Dr. Byers was a founding member her boys that at an early age of 5 six grandchildren, Sienna, Oliver, home for 74 (Navy) during the Korean War. of PLAN of North Texas, which is or 6 she wouldn’t put them to bed Miles, Connor, Noa and Graham years until From Carville, Dr. and Mrs. Byers now part of JFS. He received many until 9 p.m. so she could be with Lande; her sisters Nancy Thornton she moved to moved to New Orleans, where Dr. awards for his untiring efforts them until the very last minute and Sally Waters. The family Plano in 2008 Byers completed his residency and to increase awareness of mental of the day. She recently told me requests donations be made in to be closer to Carolyn Washer fellowship in ophthalmology at health issues. the COVID-19 crisis would have her honor to the Paul and Nethie her daughter’s Tulane Medical School. In 1958, Dr. Byers was in the 1941 been her dream scenario as she Lande Camp Scholarship fund family. the couple with their three young confirmation class at Temple would have had her boys to herself at Temple Emanu-El, The Dallas Carolyn grew up living behind children moved back to Dallas, Emanu-El, Dallas. He was a 24 hours a day for eight straight Arboretum, or the Phase One her parents’ grocery store, I. where Dr. Byers started his private member of Temple Emanu-El months. Foundation for Cancer Research. Dimand Hardware & Variety practice in ophthalmology in from about 1940 until the time Beverly loved her sons’ wives in Memphis. At an early age, Oak Cliff. Dr. Byers was a clinical of his passing, during which time Brooke and Hillary and their Estelle Rosenfield she gained an acute awareness professor at UT-Southwestern he served on various committees families, and felt she had gained of life and business values that Medical School in ophthalmology including the Religious School two daughters that she cherished. Estelle Rosenfield passed away would influence her future years: for his entire career. He was on Board. Of course, the six grandchildren Nov. 3, 2020, at the age of 90. humility, empathy, charitable staff at Dallas Methodist Hospital He was predeceased by his they blessed her with brought her She was preceded in death by her giving, customer service, retail until his retirement in 1993. He parents, his sister Shirley Byers immense joy. She doted on them loving husband of 58 years, Martin sales and the value of a dollar. served as the first Jewish president Schwartz, and his beloved wife, and tried to attend every birthday, Rosenfield, and her youngest son, Carolyn graduated from of the medical staff (physicians). Hazel. dance recital or sporting event Richard Rosenfield. Estelle is Central High School in 1951, where Following his retirement, Dr. He is survived by his three whenever possible. survived by her daughter Sherri she was the first female to take Byers worked at the Social Security children, Marilyn (Minton) The Vine and Bayer families Riskind (Lorin), son Stuart mechanical drawing. She attended Administration, as a case reviewer Rosenhouse, Joan Byers and Marc meant the world to her, and we Rosenfield (Andi), grandchildren the University of Texas at Austin of vision disability claims, for 15 Byers; three grandsons; six great- want to thank them for helping Michelle Hahn (Ben), Jay Riskind to study architecture. Ultimately years. grandchildren; and many nieces us with many meals and loving (Sahra), Adam Rosenfield missing her sweetheart, Jack Dr. Byers was a man of many and nephews. support over the past few months. (Molly), Evan Rosenfield and Washer, she returned to Memphis interests. He enjoyed being with A private interment was held at Beverly loved her two sisters Daniel Rosenfield and four great- to marry him in 1954. his family. He was a 32nd degree Temple Emanu-El Cemetery. Nancy and Sally, her nephew grandsons. She worked for the Advertising Scottish Rite Mason. His other Please send memorial donations Eamon and his children, and Estelle worked for many years Checking Bureau (ACB) verifying ad interests included miniature to Texas Scottish Rite Children’s looked forward to their phone at the Dallas Apparel Mart and placements and for Mrs. Ed (“Ruth”) trains, fishing, volunteering and Hospital (Dallas). calls and Myrtle Beach trips when World Trade Center, working Simmons Realty as a successful real Israeli philately. Jerome was a they were able to get together every several vendor showrooms selling estate agent. Later, Carolyn joined philatelist from elementary school Beverly Ginsberg Lande summer. fine jewelry and Chinese imported Macy’s (formerly Goldsmith’s) as days, when he collected used Being from a small furniture. She a high-performing fine jewelry postage stamps from around the By Sid Lande town, her outgoing nature was also a life salesperson. Additionally, she world, developing an interest in My sweet wife Beverly led her to strike up a member of managed residential real estate geography. Over the years he was Ginsberg Lande, age 68, conversation with anyone Hadassah. across the Bluff City. active in the local Society of Israeli passed away Nov. 4, 2020, under any circumstance. Her life’s She was known as a “go- Philatelists (SIP), making many surrounded by her loving Some of her closest friends purpose and getter” for her leadership, business friends for life. He became an family. Beverly was born were made while she was greatest joy acumen, creativity and community internationally known collector on Sept. 24, 1952, in the in a store or random came from volunteerism supporting charitable and exhibitor of pre-Palestinian small town of Bishopville, Beverly Lande social gathering. She the time she Estelle causes and organizations like: mandate first-day postal covers, South Carolina, to loved to laugh and had a spent with her Rosenfield National Council of Jewish winning many awards at stamp Frances and Arthur Ginsberg. sparkling upbeat personality that family. In her last few years, Estelle exhibitions, as well as becoming a She grew up in a town of 3,000 people seemed to gravitate toward. was well taken care of by the staffs see OBITUARIES, p.19 OBITUARIES November 12, 2020 | 19 Jonathan Sacks, former UK chief rabbi, dies at 72

By Ben Harris, Cnaan Liphshiz, Gabe Friedman published by Koren, Jews feel so threatened communities that harbor it,” he an argument about returning a helped to dethrone the by Mr. Corbyn and those wrote. culture of togetherness. (JTA) — Rabbi Jonathan more traditionalist who support him,” Sacks In 2017, in a widely circulated Born in London in 1948, Sacks Sacks, the former chief rabbi Artscroll Siddur as the said in 2018 during an YouTube video, Sacks called studied at Cambridge University. of the United Kingdom whose preeminent prayer book interview with the New anti-Zionism a new form of While a student there in the extensive writings and frequent in American Modern Statesman. antisemitism, arguing that it 60s, he visited Rabbi Menachem media appearances commanded Orthodox synagogues. That judgement denies Jews the “right to exist Schneerson — the spiritual leader a global following among Jews Sacks was normally Jonathan Sacks paved the way for the collectively with the same rights who is credited with turning and non-Jews alike, has died. averse to mixing current British Chief as everyone else.” the Hasidic Chabad-Lubatvitch Sacks died Saturday morning religion and politics, something Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to harshly The video was based on a movement into a powerful at age 72, his Twitter account he discussed, along with his condemn the Labour Party, a 2016 speech Sacks delivered in organizing force of Jewry around announced. He was in the midst latest book, “Morality: Restoring precedent-setting event in British Brussels, which is widely seen the world — in New York City. of a third bout of cancer, which the Common Good in Divided Jewish life. as having paved the way to Sacks credits that meeting with he had announced in October. Times,” and an array of other Corbyn was replaced in Britain’s adoption later that year inspiring him to get involved with Sacks was among the world’s hot-button topics with the Jewish April by centrist Keir Starmer, of the International Holocaust Jewish studies, as he detailed in a leading exponents of Orthodox Telegraphic Agency in August. who has apologized for how Remembrance Alliance’s series of videos for Chabad.org in Judaism for a global audience. “When anger erupts in a antisemitism was allowed to definition of antisemitism. 2011. In his 22 years as chief rabbi, body politic, there is quite often flourish in Labour’s ranks under But the video went far beyond He became the rabbi of he emerged as the most visible a justified cause. But then the Corbyn. Starmer, who is married political and academic circles, the Golders Green synagogue Jewish leader in the United political domain has got to take to a Jewish woman, expressed his and became symbolic of Sacks’ in London’s most Orthodox Kingdom and one of the that anger and deal with it very condolences to “the entire Jewish ability to reach mainstream neighborhood in the late 70s and European continent’s leading fast,” he told JTA’s opinion editor world” in a tweet on Saturday. audiences. Rachel Riley, a then rabbi of the Marble Arch Jewish voices, offering Jewish Laura Adkins. “Because anger “He was a towering intellect famous British Jewish game show synagogue in central London. wisdom to the masses through exposes the problem but never whose eloquence, insights and television host, last year shared The U.K. Board of Deputies of a regular segment he produced delivers the solution.” kindness reached well beyond the video, telling her over 600,000 British Jews President Marie van for the BBC. He had a close But he did take public stances the Jewish community. I have no Twitter followers that it is “the der Zyl also released a statement relationship with former British on two topics that were often doubt that his legacy will live on best explanation of antisemitism on Saturday. Prime Minister Tony Blair, who ensnared with European politics: for many generations,” Starmer I’ve seen.” “Rabbi Sacks was a giant of called Sacks “an intellectual Israel and antisemitism. wrote. Sacks branched out beyond both the Jewish community and giant” and presented him with Sacks spoke out publicly Sacks was also vocal in his religious and Jewish cultural wider society. His astounding a lifetime achievement award in as Britain’s Labour Party was opposition to the forces that lead thought as well. In 2017 he intellect and courageous moral 2018. engulfed in an antisemitism to antisemitism on the far left delivered a TED Talk about “facing voice were a blessing to all who Sacks was also an immensely scandal under its previous leader and the far right, as he wrote in a the future without fear” and what encountered him in person, in prolific author, addressing Jeremy Corbyn, calling Corbyn JTA op-ed in January. he called a “fateful moment” writing or in broadcast,” van der pressing social and political an antisemite. “Antisemitism has little to do in Western history after the Zyl said. issues in a succession of well “We have an antisemite as the with Jews — they are its object, election of Donald Trump as U.S. Sacks is survived by his wife received books. His popular leader of the Labour Party and her not its cause — and everything president, citing Thomas Paine Elaine, three children and several commentary on the prayer book, majesty’s opposition. That is why to do with dysfunction in the and anthropologists to make grandchildren.

forever grateful to two personal member of The Debate elegant, beautiful lady The family wishes to express OBITUARIES caregivers, Tita and Anne, who Society. It was at George who loved to be with their deep appreciation to continued from p.18 were compassionate, respectful Washington University people and had a lifelong Anina’s wonderful doctors and and faithful to Mrs. Washer. where she met her desire to help those who miraculous caregivers Kathy Private services were held husband of 64 years, were less fortunate. Howard, Jane Fowler, Jane Women, B’nai B’rith Women Nov. 4 at Baron Hirsch Cemetery Neil Weinreb. In addition to Mbiyu and Beth Kiyondi. Mitzvah Chapter, Hadassah in Memphis. Canale Funeral Anina and Neil her husband, Anina A private memorial graveside Memphis, Temple Israel Mitzvah Directors had charge. married Jan. 31, 1956, Anina Weinreb is survived by her service was held Nov. 10 at Day Committee, Plough Towers, at a small, intimate children, Mindy Sparkman Hillcrest with Rabbi Memphis Area Association of Anina Weinreb gathering. The young couple Weinreb, Amy Weinreb David Stern officiating. REALTORS® and Women’s Council settled in Washington, D.C., and David Weinreb; her The family suggests that of REALTORS®. Mrs. Washer was a “I felt like I was sharing Anina where their ﬁrst daughter, Mindy, grandchildren, Zach Weinreb you memorialize Anina with member of Baron Hirsch Synagogue with God, which eased the pain was born, followed by their second (Jackie), Carly Weinreb (AJ), a gift to the Alzheimer’s Drug and Temple Israel. of loving her so much and letting daughter, Amy, and son, David. Kyle Weinreb, Blake Myrin, Discovery Foundation, 57 West In 2008, Carolyn moved to her go.” — Neil Weinreb After many years in D.C., the Nicole Myrin, Ariane Michaud 57th Street, Suite 904, New The Legacy Willow Bend senior Anina Toba Levin Weinreb family relocated to Chappaqua, (David) and Lexi Michaud. She York, NY 10019, or online at living community in Plano, Texas, passed away Nov. 5, 2020, in New York. Anina was a passionate is also survived by her loving https://www.alzdiscovery.org/ where she was known for her Dallas. and committed wife and mother. sister, Luci Levin. donate. southern charm, impeccable fashion, After a long battle with Louie In September 1984, Anina volunteerism and love of Memphis Body Dementia, she spent her and Neil made their final move barbecue. last moments surrounded by to Dallas. Anina was a devoted Granite • Marble • bronze She was preceded in death by the love of her life, family, member of Temple Emanu-El, 8921 C.F. HAWN FREEWAY, her spouse, Jack Washer, in 1995, warmhearted caretakers and her where she managed the gift shop DALLAS, TEXAS 75217 to whom she was married for favorite songs. for 14 years, and dedicated much (214) 398-4459 41 years. She is survived by her Anina was born in Washington, of her time to her newfound love Fax: (214) 398-6672 children, Stanley Washer of Santa D.C., on June 16, 1935, to Lillian for entrepreneurship, selling Rosa Beach, Florida and Michelle and Jack Levin. She attended affordable jewelry to women DON SPRADLING, PRESIDENT Malish (Bobby) of Coppell; and college, first on scholarship at around the world. HOME: (972) 222-0672 two grandchildren, Ryan Seth Oberlin and eventually George A passionate and generous GARY SPRADLING, VICE PRESIDENT Washer and Jacqueline Malish, Washington University, where daughter, sister, wife, mother both of Memphis. The family is she was a talented and celebrated and grandmother, Anina was an WE SUPPORT ISRAEL!

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