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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 history, culture, and ethical principles ish Film Festival. We thank the Federa- munities south of the notches will join us JFNH continued from page 1 with JFNH’s cultural and educational tion for the seed money for some of these in support of JFNH for the next 100 munity in the White Mountains. At programs, Noam and Avia’s Israeli ex- projects, and continue to stay connect- years! Let’s stay connected. BHC’s 101st that same time, the Friedman and Rich- periences, the PJ Library, film festival, ed, if only by print, phone or Zoom. Anniversary celebration is already being man families had established themselves and Shem Tov awards. Some of you have Who would have thought a century planned! Hope to see you there in 2021!! in town, serving as members of Bethle- ventured up to our side of the mountains ago that the challenges we face today hem’s Select Board and Planning Board. to enjoy BHC’s summer classical con- could also bring us together in fellow- David Goldstone is the President of the Other BHC members are active in town certs and our own White Mountain Jew- ship? We hope our fellow Jewish com- Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation. government today. Every year, on the first night of Chanukah, the first candle of a 6 foot tall menorah is lit in front of the town building next to the town’s Christmas Tree. In 2006, the town dedi- cated and reserved a section of its ceme- tery for the burial of BHC’s members. BHC now speaks as the Jewish voice of the White Mountains. Our final challenge was to connect with the Jewish communities with whom we share the beauty of New Hampshire and face the challenges of being less than 1% of its population. So, in this last decade, BHC has become an active, en- thusiastic member of the Jewish Federa- (PHUJHQF\5HOLHI)XQGV$YDLODEOH tion of New Hampshire. JFNH has 7RKHOSWKHQHHGVRIRXUFRPPXQLW\GXULQJWKHVHWU\LQJWLPHVWKH brought us into the fold to enrich our )RXQGDWLRQRIWKH-HZLVK)HGHUDWLRQRI1HZ+DPSVKLUHKDVHVWDEOLVKHG D&29Ζ'3DQGHPLF5HOLHI)XQG7KLVIXQGZLOOEHRYHUVHHQE\-)1+ 6RFLDO:RUNHU0HO6SLHUHUDQGKDVEHHQGHVLJQDWHGWRKHOSWKRVH LPSDFWHGILQDQFLDOO\E\WKHSDQGHPLFIRUVHUYLFHVVXFKDVWKHSXUFKDVH RIIRRGDQGPHGLFDWLRQVXWLOLWLHVDQGRUUHQWPRUWJDJH  5HJXODUVRFLDOVHUYLFHVDUHVWLOODYDLODEOHDQG0HOZLOOFRQWLQXHWRKHOS Print vs. Digital FRQQHFWFRPPXQLW\PHPEHUVZLWKRWKHUSURJUDPVWKDWSURYLGHDLGEXW ZLWKEXGJHWVVWUDLQHGDFURVVWKHVWDWH-)1+UHFRJQL]HVWKHQHHGWRRIIHU In this era of rising postage and printing fees, the Reporter is consid- EULGJHDVVLVWDQFH ering going digital. However, we b want to know what readers prefer. Do you have strong feelings about 7KHUHDUHOLPLWHGIXQGVDYDLODEOHIRUWKH3DQGHPLF(PHUJHQF\5HOLHI receiving a hard copy every month? )XQGDQGHDFKUHTXHVWZLOOEHDVVHVVHGRQDFDVHE\FDVHQHHGEDVLV If so, please let us know as soon as possible so we can take your opin- (PHUJHQF\UHOLHIIXQGVZLOOEHJLYHQSHUKRXVHKROG7KRVHZKRDUHLQ ion into consideration as we weigh QHHGRIDVVLVWDQFHDVDUHVXOWRIWKHSDQGHPLFDUHHQFRXUDJHGWR all the options. The best way to reach us is to FRQWDFWWKH-HZLVK)HGHUDWLRQRI1HZ+DPSVKLUHbDWRU email [email protected] (please put “Print vs Digital” in the LQIR#MHZLVKQKRUJ$OOUHTXHVWVDUHNHSWVWULFWO\FRQILGHQWLDODQG subject line) or call the office at 627- GHFLVLRQVZLOOEHPDGHE\-)1+FRPPLWWHHPHPEHUV 7679 and leave a message. Thank you, and stay well!  7RGRQDWHWRWKH&29Ζ'5HOLHIIXQGSOHDVHVHQGDJLIWPDUNHG&29Ζ'5HOLHI IXQGWRWKH-)1+2IILFHRUGRQDWHRQOLQHDWZZZMHZLVKQKRUJJLYH To submit Calendar items for the print and online JFNH Calendar and E-News, go to https://jewishnh.org/community-calendar, click the red "Suggest an Event" button, then fill in the form with your event information.

Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 the best muhallebi dessert is served Homeland continued from page 1 JFNH Search in the Muhallebia located in the unique restaurants serving deli- middle of the market. In my opin- cious, fresh food. There are many ion, the best time to be there is Fri- pubs and breweries over there, and day afternoon before Shabbat, when a lot of street musicians are playing. It’s just magical. These places are my top five. And I even didn’t write about the South of Is- rael, with our great desert. I told you Is- rael is the best!

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PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 Torah Study Connects us All It is so great to be back together Rabbi in the House We continue on with Kedoshim, a real in a little window is true connection. I again. We are all worshipping again, to- meaty portion. This gives us command- fear that losing physical contact with gether under one roof. We can shake ments concerning how we treat each other people and with the world outside and hold hands again. We can go out Rabbi Peter Levy with other. This is starting to get pertinent. If is a problem. for dinner with our friends again. We wife Amy Dattner-Levy we are still holed up, we may be forget- But, our sacred texts can give us sup- have been liberated from the bondage Etz Hayim Synagoguee ting about our friends and neighbors. port when we need it. They remind us of quarantine. We are going to cele- This portion will remind us of how we that the seasons still turn and that time brate Pesach Sheini, the second Pass- should treat each other once we are lib- marches on. There is a real world of real over, with a community seder on May erated. We may have forgotten some of people out there. And we need to re-con- 7th. All is right with the world. again. And the Reporter wants us to this while sheltering in place. nect with them, as soon as it is safe. And Or… connect to Israel? Finally, in Emor, we come to some- yes, that world includes Israel, which is Here we are, six weeks into quaran- Since I am writing this on April 2, I thing simple. Leviticus 23 gives us some- what this article was supposed to be tine, and it looks like it is going to last have no way of knowing what to write. thing simple and relevant, our schedule about. As a matter of fact, we were more than 40 days. People are starting Let’s see if the Torah helps. of festivals and holidays. When one is scheduled to leave on March 15. So to lose it. No one is bathing. Beards are The perfect portions would have been hunkered down, one has a tendency to much for that idea. growing. People don’t even bother to Tazria/Metzora. Low hanging fruit. But forget what day it is, no less where one is So, I know that I will keep Zooming change out of their pajamas, unless that was already a few weeks ago. Acha- on the monthly calendar. services, Hebrew school, and Torah they have a Zoom meeting. And then rei Mot gives us the goat for Azazel, but And so it is. Our Torah has some study. And our study of our texts will they are only changing their shirts. A I don’t think the coronavirus is G-d’s things that are very relevant, in a larger continue to provide a connection to bunker mentality has set in. We are se- retribution on us for our sins. The por- perspective, to even these challenging something larger. And that larger power, curely entrenched on the Zoom plat- tion rounds out with more sacrificial times. I presume that my second scenar- that connective energy, will see us form and I am afraid that once we are stuff and ends with forbidden sexual io is happening. We Zoom and Skype through these dark and lonely days. I turned loose, no one will want to go practices. Not a lot of help there. Maybe with family and friends, but is that really wish you courage and strength. And re- back to actually connecting in person after months of quarantine . . . . . the same? I don’t believe that a little face member, you are not alone.

    


   


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Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 Purim Maximus: TAY’s Purim Carnival Breaks Records Rave reviews are coming from across The Brotherhood Bistro nailed it with the board for the TAY Brotherhood’s a menu of chicken tenders, corn dogs, Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 8. pretzels, kosher hot dogs, fries, and tots. Nearly 100 children and their parents Thanks to game barkers Jonathan played a record-setting 883 games, Baron (operating the roulette wheel), beating last year’s total by nearly 100 George Bruno (winner of the top Barker plays. That is about 12 games played Award for Mordecai’s Brew), Bryan every minute of the carnival! Cadugan (second with Royal Flush), This year’s games were Mordecai’s Julia Waldman, Marty Warshaw, Bob Brew (this year’s favorite), Royal Flush Katchen, MANTY’s Ryan Rosenberg, (the second favorite), Queen Vashti’s Sadie Cadugan, Wendy White, Michael Spritzer, King’s Feast, perennial favorite Bank, Ed Schoen, Doug Black, and Haman Smasher, Judah’s Javelin, Lord Mark Granoff. Ted Yegerman and Jeffrey of the Rings, Bigthan’s Balls, the Giant Jolton covered the ticket booth. Chef Plotz, and, new this year, Throne Room David Penchansky and sous chef/food Artisan (lots of multi-colored silly string tester Steve Short worked the kitchen. as wall art). Mark Biletch took photographs and The number of raffle entries for each Alan Kaplan managed the audio-visuals. participant was randomly determined Sisterhood’s Prize Lady Ruthie Doug Black supervises the dropping of the duck at the Giant Plotx Game. Photo by Mark Biletech. by the Luck of Esther Roulette Wheel. Gordon collected over 1,600 prize Congratulations to the winner of the necklaces and doled out over 100 prizes. gave a giant fist pump and exclaimed, participated in this year’s event, and notes Fresh Fish Raffle, Alix, who won the The best prizes this year were the two “yes! I got the truck!” that notwithstanding recent enhancements Purim Carnival Goldfish. She was toy trucks won by the Berrys’ twin boys, Special thanks once again to Game to the Chanukah Game Show program, immediately hugged by her older brother who scurryed to the lobby to play after Master Joel Gordon for organizing and the TAY Brotherhood Purim Carnival as she announced that she would name the carnival. According to the Prize overseeing another successful year! continues to live up to its motto “the best the fish “Starlight.” Lady, as the boys were heading out, one The entire Brotherhood thanks all who day of Hebrew School ever!” Poetry in When Hebrew School Goes Online On a typical Sunday, sisters Adah the soldier said “he didn’t really fight, but the Time of and Miriam Thomson pile into their he knows how.” parents’ car for the drive to Congrega- After assembly, the students break into Coronavirus tion Bet Ha’am in Portland, Maine, the separate online classes to work with their synagogue closest to their home in ru- teachers. By Paula Ellis ral New Hampshire. These days, thanks “We aren’t really reading yet. We’re still Here’s a fun, simple, educational game to coronavirus, the commute is a little working on vowels,” reports Miriam, age to play with kids in coronatimes. shorter; they walk to the kitchen table, 8. “I guess it’s fun.” 1) Select a photo from the last 10 in pop open the family’s laptop, and ar- Going online has inspired some up- your phone. rive at Hebrew school. dates to the curriculum. “We showed our 2) Write a poem about it. The morning begins with an online all- pets to each other,” says Adah. “We held I’m not a poet and I know it. But I school assembly featuring the same Sisters Miriam and Adah Thomson hard them in front of the screen.” at work learning Hebrew at home. went first and my kids liked it and it kept prayers said in pre-CoVid days. “There’re Both girls report that they’ll be happy them busy for a bit. So I thought I’d songs and stuff and usually a visiting rab- Reform rabbi in Jerusalem, a family in when they can attend Hebrew school in share. bi or something,” says Adah, age 9. Montreal, and an American soldier sta- person again. They don’t miss the drive, “Social Distance in the Woods” Often the virtual assembly ends with a tioned in Afghanistan. The speakers but they do miss their friends — and, as Social distance in the woods video chat with Jews from around the share their experiences and answer the Miriam says, “at real Hebrew school, After eating lots of foods world. Recent guests have included a children’s questions. Adah reports that they give us m&m’s.” Little girl and her dog On cloudy weather with fog Time to ponder and to reflect Temple Israel Portsmouth Announces To forgive, not to reject Amidst brown leaves, pink polka dot New, Expanded Camp Hours The happy dog won’t stay in one spot The Early Learning Center is a unique If you have Facebook, go on and like By Tammy Labonte Time for family, let’s play a game preschool in the Seacoast area, the only the Early Learning Center’s page and This is fun, never lame Portsmouth — Summer camp at Tem- place Jewish values, traditions and cele- share it with all your friends. If you have To think of others, to really care ple Israel will be the weeks of August 3 - brations are integrated into everyday ac- an Instagram account follow us at the ear- Either stay home or breathe some fresh 7, 10 - 14 and 17 - 21 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. tivities and learning. Jewish holidays are lylearningcenternh, and yes, it is all one air Registration is open and the cost is 200.00 woven into the curriculum along with word. Information about the Early Learn- Away from others: protect the for the 5 days. If you would like more in- language arts, science, math, art, music, ing Center can also be found on the Tem- grandmothers formation or a registration form please and movement. We provide numerous ple website: www.templeisraelnh.org. contact me at preschool.director@tem- enrichment activities within the class- Wash your hands and stay healthy. pleisraelnh.org or 603-436-5301 Ext. 23. room and community. Shalom!

PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 An Important Update to TAY Purim “New Hampshire and the Coronavirus” in April’s Reporter As the CoVid 19 pandemic has con- important, even if you are wearing a tinued to evolve, Dr. Alexander Gra- mask. nok has updated the recom- 3. The Governor has issued a mendations that appeared in stay at home order, which April’s Reporter. means that only businesses Obviously, the number of which are deemed essential infections is much higher, are to remain open. We are The ensemble of the TAY Purim Spiel. now. to limit travel only to work 1. Gatherings of more than and to these essential busi- 10 people are now dis- nesses (and only when nec- couraged. essary!). Cartoonist Hy Eisman Honored 2. I am now personally rec- As the situation continues Infectious Disease ommending that people Specialist to evolve, please check CDC. With Lifetime Achievement Award wear a simple mask Dr. Alexander gov for the most up-to-date (homemade is fine) when Granok. advice. By Merle Eisman Carrus they are out in public plac- es, like the grocery store. This may Dr. Alexander Granok is an infectious For the last 60 years, Hy Eisman has help prevent spread of the infection disease specialist with Infectious Disease been a cartoonist. Working as a ghost if you are in the early stages of the Associates and Travel Medicine in Mer- artist, Eisman has drawn and written infection, when you may have no rimack. He is on the medical staffs of many different comic strips. Though he symptoms. This is in line with evolv- Southern NH Medical Center, St Joseph always wanted to create his own strip, ing recommendations from the Hospital, Elliot Hospital, and Catholic that never worked out. But considering CDC. Social distancing (6 feet) is still Medical Center. the number of strips he's worked on, he may be one of the greatest. The number of characters and strips that Eisman has ghosted on is amazing: Bringing Up Fa- Southern New Hampshire Jewish ther, Smokey Stover, Mutt and Jeff, TheKatzenjammer Kids, Little Iodine, Men’s Club Calls off Events Kerry Drake, Tiger, Bunny, Archie, Tom and Jerry, Nancy and Blondie and Pop- All Southern New Hampshire Jewish for May 21, have been postponed until a eye have all flowed from his pen. Men’s Club meetings and events, includ- date to be determined in the future due Today, at age 93, Eisman is currently ing the Red Cross blood drive scheduled to the ongoing CoVid-19 pandemic. the artist on the Sunday Popeye as well Hy Eisman as the Sunday Katzenjammer Kids. In “We are in awe that at the age of 93 Hy addition, he taught at the Joe Kubert is currently drawing and writing the gags School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in for the Popeye Sunday strip and for Kat- Temple B’nai Israel Announces New Jersey from 1976 until 2019. zenjammer Kids. We also recognize Hy’s Now he is being acknowledged for his work teaching at the Joe Kubert School Changes to We Care Concert and long, illustrious career. The Board of of Cartoon and Graphic art until just Directors of the National Cartoonist last year. His contribution to the fur- NH Jewish Food Festival Schedule Society has announced that Hy Eisman thering of the art form is nothing short is being awarded the Milton Caniff Life- of heroic. The NCS is lucky to have had Temple B’nai Israel’s We Care Commit- will be shared as decisions can be made. time Achievement award. The Caniff is Hy Eisman as a loyal and dedicated tee had to make the difficult decision to In addition, the temple has decided to awarded by a unanimous vote of the member of the Society.” postpone the May 23rd benefit concert reschedule the New Hampshire Jewish NCS board. It is given for a lifetime of with Five O’Clock Shadow to Saturday, Food Festival from Sunday, July 12 to outstanding and accomplished work to Hy Eisman is the father of Merle Eis- May 29, 2021. The fundraisers’ recipient, Sunday, August 16. Please visit the tem- a cartoonist who has not previously won man Carrus, the Reporter’s Publication Bridge House (tbhshelter.org) has had ple’s website, tbinh.org, for updates and a Reuben award. Chair and member of Temple Beth Abra- their hands full caring for their residents information. The Society wrote on their website, ham in Nashua. and the needs of homeless veterans. As of Temple B’nai Israel of Laconia thanks this date, the October 24 concert benefit- the JFNH community for past and fu- ting Meredith Altrusa and featuring John ture support of these special programs Davidson will be held as planned. Details and events. Keeping you connected NEWS SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS e Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! jewishnh.org

Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 JOIN US FOR THIS BHC Memories Fascinate SPECIAL NEW HAMPSHIRE Young and Old JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL With great regret, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Board of Trustees has VIRTUAL EVENT postponed the centennial celebration planned for August 2020. A date for the BHC101 celebration will be announced soon. We will continue to share the special memories from Jewish Light of the White strongly that there was enough talent Mountains, Volume 1, published in 2010. among us so that we could provide the It is always a treat to meander through total community with one interesting Jewish Light of the White Mountains, program every week. Through the tireless the book of stories and photographs efforts of Paul Pactor, the Culture Club compiled ten years ago for Bethlehem was born and thrived, providing not only Hebrew Congregation’s 90th anniversary. programs from within their own group, For BHC’s centennial celebration this but from musical groups of singers and year, Volume II is now underway, and instrumentalists from the surrounding BHC100 planners hope to gather more towns as guest artists. All of the programs memories and photos to preserve for were presented without charge. For many future generations. years, women did not present programs, Max Meyer (z”l) truly enjoyed his days but a breakthrough was made when a in the North Country. In excerpts from his brilliant woman, Rose Klein, presented a essay, “Memories From the Past,” readers talk, “The Place of Women in the Bible learn about his involvement in the Berlin and Jewish History.” After Rose broke and Bethlehem Jewish communities. “In the ice, my wife, Hilda Kate, presented 1910, my father, Leopold Meyer, was sent “An Evening with Shalom Aleichem,” by the Prudential Life Insurance Company and later, she prepared a program called to Berlin, NH, as an agency organizer. I “The Wise Men of Chelm.” Most of the was nine years old. Our family lived in guests had read the stories in the original Fiddler Berlin for two years and then returned to Yiddish, but there were many Gentiles in A Miracle of Miracles New York. the audience, too, and they all enjoyed Free Event - Sunday, May 17, 2020 There were about twenty-five Jewish the evenings very much. Register Early - Limited Links Available families in Berlin, but no organized When air conditioning became Link will be Emailed to all Registrants and will be available for 72 Hours community. If you wanted to keep a economically available in the cities, people Thursday, May 14, 5 PM - Sunday, May 17, 5 PM kosher home, which my mother, Anna no longer took long trips to the North Meyer, did, you had to know where the Country. The summer population Post Film Zoom Discussion Sunday, May 17th traveling shochet was going to be and dwindled. However, the Hassidim Details on Post Film Discussion to be announced when he would be there. If you arrived discovered Bethlehem just about that time. Film Star Sponsor: too late, you didn’t get the cuts of meat It is ironic to note that they were the ones Sarit Itenberg and Jonathan Greenblatt you wanted. For the High Holy Days, who purchased several of the old hotels in every Jewish family contributed to a Bethlehem, which in former years had Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles chronicles the birth, life, and continued resonance fund to pay for a loft where they all restricted clientele. The Hassidim do not of this singular icon of the stage and screen. Featuring interviews with Joel Grey, worshipped together. communicate with the established Jewish original lyricist Sheldon Harnick, and stars of the current Broadway revival, In 1960, my wife Hilda Kate and I community or the permanent residents of Jessica Hecht and Danny Burnstein. took our little girl to the White the town. They shop in the local stores Mountains because of her hay fever. We where kosher foods are available during Join us for a Post Film ZOOM Discussion after the lm. Details to be announced. settled in pollen-free Bethlehem where the summer months, but their ritually Register in advance there was a nice little Jewish community. slaughtered meat is brought up from the Online at www.brownpapertickets.com/proŠle/833384 The synagogue had started life in a small city in special refrigerated trucks. or at www.nhjewishŠlmfestival.org church which sold their building and Life in New Hampshire has undergone grounds to the Jews who were summer a tremendous change since 1910. … I Supported in part by a grant By phone at 800-838-3006 ext. 1, Brown Paper Tickets or from the New Hampshire State By phone 603-627-7679 or by email at Š[email protected] residents only. The church building was think that the greatest asset of the North Council on the Arts and the For those that have already purchased tickets for our Gala rededicated as a Conservative synagogue Country is the magnificent White ENational Endowment for the Arts vent we will be contacting you by email or phone. with Orthodox leanings. I was the only Mountain range. I have had the Reform Jew on the Board of Trustees. opportunity to travel quite a bit in my Executive Producers: Glikstorm, The Hippo, Kalik Family, 95.7WZID. Thus, all major branches of Judaism Producers: Cohen Investment Advisors, Bertha & Ken Litvack, Red River Theatres, Statement Boutique, Joy & Michael Sydney, lifetime, and there is no place more Upton & Hat†eld. were represented except for the beautiful than northern New Hampshire.” Directors and Film Stars: Amoskeag Airport Service, Angela’s Pasta & Cheese, Barry & Honorow, Berkshire Hathaway Reconstructionists. “Memories From the Past” was (Kevin Howland), CCA Global Partners, Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, The Courvilles, Farm & Flower Market, Our summers in Bethlehem gave me contributed by Max’s wife Hilda Kate Robert Feins, Fishbein Legal, Grinley Creative, Harbor Group, The Consulate General of Israel to New England, Ledgewood Wealth Advisors, Lindner Dental, New Hampshire Print & Mail, PJ Library, Peters of Nashua, Professional Teledata, Russell Wol” Productions, time for reading, exploring the Meyer (z”l) for the June-July 2003 issue Temple Beth Abraham, Tulley, 92.5 The River, Maryellen & Mark Biletch, Pam Grich & Louis Fink, Sarit Itenberg and Jonathan Green- countryside, and of course, conversations of The Star, BHC’s news magazine. blatt, Nancy & Richard Kudler, Honey Weiss & David Lewis, Julia & Ido Preis, Barbara & Barry Scotch, Anonymous. with our neighbors. There were many Meyer family members have been schoolteachers like myself in the summer staunch supporters of Bethlehem population and one of them felt very Hebrew Congregation for over fifty years.

PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus Two Memoirs About Family, Career, and Coming Into One’s Own Hello Darkness, My Old Friend is a off to Columbia, where he meets his Greenberg admits that he has spent from Chicago to New York City with memoir written by Sanford Greenberg. new friend and roommate, Art Garfun- his life creating and keeping up the im- her parents and sister. Her father was You may assume this book is about Art kel, there to study architecture. They age he wants to portray. "Since becom- very overweight and had a love-hate re- Garfunkel, or maybe the become close friends. As ing blind, I have been very lationship with food. He duo Simon and Garfunkel, Sanford is attending classes, conscious of the need to be worked in advertising and but though Art Garfunkel he begins having trouble healthy and strong. As a re- was, like the Mad Men, a plays an enormous role in with his eyes — different in- sult, I do a lot of exercising copywriter, famous for such the story, this is Sanford cidents that he brushes aside .... In part this regime has to slogans as, “Coke Is It,” Greenberg's story. It is, it and does not seek out an eye do with my insistence on “This Bud's For You,” and turns out, an interesting sto- doctor for. As time goes by, looking sharp. But it all be- “Leggo My Eggo." Dawn ry, full of perseverance and these problems become longs to the determination writes about her father's love determination. It is the sto- worse and more pro- not to be blind." of eating, her grandmother's ry of a young man who nounced. Finally he heads He is also very driven, he love of Dawn, and how her overcomes adversity and is home to Buffalo and his writes, to make his parents grandmother taught her to very successful in life. mother, as he is literally be- proud. Visiting the graves of cook good, healthy, natural Greenberg admits in the end that the coming blind. his parents, he thinks about the hard foods. Her mother was at her best when circumstances of his childhood and His blindness at first seems like it will lives they led, about himself, and the surrounded by admirers. medical disadvantages probably drove be an obstacle, but the message of the kind of life he has led. He writes, "their It is interesting to see how growing him and still make him work as hard as book and what makes this an amazing judgement was massively important to up in this environment helped make he does. He wants to prove to himself story is what Sanford Greenberg has me. I felt that they would be proud of Dawn the person she is as an adult, that he is not handicapped, and that accomplished in his life. me. But I sensed no response. (from the how her upbringing shaped her connec- drive may not be such a positive trait. Dr. Greenberg received his B.A. Phi graves)." But, "of course,” he writes, tion to her family, how both of her Sanford Greenberg was born and Beta Kappa from Columbia University "the response would have to come from grandmothers’ Jewish heritage in- raised in Buffalo, New York. At an ear- in 1962. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. inside myself." formed their messages and feelings ly age, he lost his father. When his from Harvard and his M.B.A. from Co- Another memoir I read this month, about food, and how satisfaction can mother remarried her brother-in-law, lumbia University. He was a Marshall My Fat Dad, was written by Dawn Ler- come from feeding the ones you love. they set up house in North Buffalo. It Scholar at Oxford and attended Har- man. This one seems a bit lighter on the Dawn Lerman is a board certified nu- was the 1940’s. Sanford talks about his vard Law School. Dr. Greenberg is surface, but there is, again, the underly- trition expert and a contributor to the childhood as the son of a junk dealer, Chairman of the Board of Governors ing tension of growing up in a family New York Times Well blog. Her com- whose family had emigrated to the of the Johns Hopkins University Wilm- that affects the writer’s career path and pany, Magnificent Mommies, provides United States from Poland via Germa- er Eye Institute. President Clinton ap- her relationship to food. This is also a nutrition education to students, teach- ny as the war was breaking out in Eu- pointed him to the National Science book full of recipes that look delicious. ers, and corporations. She lives in New rope. After high school, Sanford heads Board. The list goes on. Dawn grew up in the 1970’s, moving York City with her two children.

PBS Premieres VIRAL: The Joke of the Month Reprinted Anti-semitism in Four Mutations courtesy of StandWithUs. This powerful new documentary, di- the Tree of Life synagogue after the (But seriously, rected by Emmy Award-winning film- shootings. The multi-million-dollar ef- wash your maker Andrew Goldberg, examines the fort took three years to make and fea- hands!) rise and infectious tures interviews with ev- spread of anti-semitism eryone from Bill Clinton, in the U.S. and Europe. Tony Blair, and Deborah Heard any VIRAL covers con- Lipstadt to victims of good jokes temporary anti-semi- terror, experts and anti- lately? tism by looking at the semites themselves. It is Please share far-right in the United narrated in part by Juli- with States, the far-left in anna Margulies. (The thereporter@ England, Islamic radi- film had a very short the- jewishnh.org! calism in France, and a atrical release earlier this massive government an- year that was cut short ti-semitic propaganda just after it began due to campaign in Hungary. COVID-19.) PBS will air The filmmakers were its national television one of the only produc- premiere on Tuesday, tions allowed to film in May 26 at 9:00 pm.

Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Until we Meet at the Theater: Two Films to Stream at Home paved the way for others. whom especially relied on silent periods By New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival If you’re a fan of theatre history, the in his films, director Ferenc Török estab- Committee Member Zach Camenker entertainment world, good music, fe- lishes a lot of key pieces in those open- At a time when many of us have been male comedians, or a mix of any of ing moments with the gorgeous score as under quarantine, working remotely, so- those subjects, this documentary is defi- the focal point. cially distancing, or a combination of nitely for you. Not only does it explore As the film progresses and tensions the above, entertainment is available to the fascinating story of this first-genera- mount, however, keeping track of char- lift our spirits. In an age of streaming tion Jewish American’s rise to fame, but acters can become challenging, which is and on-demand options galore, there it also traces her story through genera- my one criticism of the film. In such a are plenty of opportunities to watch tions of work in the entertainment busi- short timeframe, where much is intro- great films in the comfort of your home. ness, filled with gorgeous pictures and duced, not every plot line appears to be With the postponement of many won- 29, 2020 stills of her life throughout the film. I resolved. I suppose that’s the reality of derful arts and entertainment events, in- very much recommend it! the mission here, however. There is not cluding the New Hampshire Jewish Film MARCH 19- The other film that I viewed was1945 , meant to be a resolution between the Festival, I decided to sit down and a superbly crafted 2017 drama about the town and the visitors, despite our hope screen some movies from Menemsha of the second season, pondered who it is arrival of two Jews in a Hungarian vil- that there will be. Films, a distributor of Jewish-themed that rival comedian Sophie Lennon lage on the afternoon of the wedding of The length of the film, a short 91 films, many available on Amazon Prime (played on the TV series by Jane Lynch) the town clerk’s son. The village, which minutes, is another component that or to rent for just $0.99. is modeled after. While some have had Jewish inhabitants prior to World works to its advantage and makes for I began with 2014’s The Outrageous So- claimed that she is entirely her own and War II, has changed significantly for a easy viewing if you find yourself with a phie Tucker, which screened at the 2015 others have focused on her as a compos- variety of reasons. As multiple fears shorter chunk of free time to watch a New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival. ite of many comedians of the era, one build among the community, the story movie. Time is of the essence to the This charming documentary, produced fan attributed Lennon to a blend of takes its audience on a captivating jour- film’s script, particularly as the wed- by biographers Lloyd and Susan Ecker, Phyllis Diller and none other than So- ney in which the true colors of certain ding ceremony approaches. Much in takes you on a journey through phie Tucker. characters are revealed and the same way that the 1952 the colorful life and career of After watching the film, the peace is made among others, film High Noon focuses in- singer Sophie Tucker, a first- only real similarity I can find is albeit not in the way one might tently on the clock and the tit- generation American born to that both Lennon and Tucker have thought. ular hour approaching, 1945 Ukrainian Jewish parents. come across as “outrageous” This film is reminiscent of creates a construct in which Tucker was a dynamic star for the time. If you’re a fan of many genres and styles that I time is critical, sometimes of the early years of Vaudeville Mrs. Maisel, as I am, you’ll love, which made it, despite the highlighting clocks as well. entertainment, particularly know what I mean in regards heavy themes, a delight to Particular shots epitomize well-known for her talents as a to Lennon. But in regards to watch. From the start, you feel this, especially as multiple jazz singer. In a career that Tucker, the “outrageous” na- as though you are drawn into groups of people prepare for spanned close to six decades, Tucker ture of her performance was that she did the story through the marvelous pho- the seminal events of the plot line. rose to major prominence, particularly things, mostly through song, that no- tography of European village landscapes The film is oddly hypnotic. Through for her memorable personality and open body had ever seen on stage before, by cinematographer Elemér Ragályi. its stellar visuals and captivating char- attitude toward risque subject matters. much less from a female entertainer. The film is in black and white, which acters, it draws you in almost immedi- The film, as many of its kind do, aims Tucker’s innuendo alone was revolution- works to its advantage throughout, cre- ately. From the start, you are left to to celebrate Tucker and bring awareness ary, something that many other women ating an environment that is both in- question a lot of things, including what to her remarkable career and multitude of her time would never have dreamed tense and light. And unlike many mod- the final outcome will be. And as the of influences. Despite, at one time, being of doing on stage. The only other wom- ern films, it contains an opening credit plot progresses, the suspense of putting one of the foremost female entertainers an I could draw a parallel to while sequence, something I find fitting as a all the pieces together, though difficult, in the country, the name “Sophie Tuck- watching this film was Mae West, which way to thank the visual artists who make mounts, continuing to draw the audi- er” does not have the same name recog- led me to think that perhaps Miss West a film come alive. ence in completely. nition as it once did. While those she in- saw Tucker perform or drew inspiration One way in which this piece further The end result is a picture that raises fluenced include giants such as Judy from her. comes to life is through its score. Mixed questions about our shared humanity, Garland and Bette Milder, their careers One topic that this film, thoughtfully by Hungarian composer Tibor Szemzö, as well as what the post-World War II and ongoing legacies seem to have been crafted yet still leaving some questions, the film’s music provides an atmospheric era brought to so many people, espe- propelled beyond Tucker’s. tackles very well is the question of why look into the lives of its characters. cially Jews who survived the Holocaust. Admittedly, despite being a self-pro- huge stars fade from the limelight after Szemzö uses a variety of techniques to 1945 is a fantastic film for so many rea- claimed “old soul” and admirer of all they’re gone. In the case of Tucker, the communicate the change and shift in sons, and one that I’d recommend you things past in the entertainment world, I documentary made me curious as to why emotions and aligns the score with the view with someone else. It’s a film that had barely heard of Sophie Tucker until her legacy has not withstood the test of plot superbly. leaves you thinking deeply, and as we perusing this film. What drew me to her time in the same ways others’ have. In fact, the opening minutes of the know from our shared experiences with story was the entertainment connection, In a day and age where comedy is film rely so heavily on the score because the New Hampshire Jewish Film Festi- as well as something I read after watch- filled with innuendo and a host of fe- little to no dialogue is spoken, instead val, there’s nobody better to discuss a ing Amazon’s own The Marvelous Mrs. male stars, I wonder if Tucker has, un- allowing time for the audience to be- provocative film with than a friend. Maisel, a delightfully fun exploration of fortunately, gotten lost in the crowd. come familiar with who’s who among If either of these films interest you, a Jewish female comedian in 1950’s and This saddens me. If anything, Sophie the characters and setting. Evocative of you can find them on Amazon Prime, 60’s New York. The piece that I read, Tucker should be celebrated more than auteur filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock along with a number of others from which as I remember was a fan’s analysis ever, particularly for how much she and François Truffaut, the former of Theater continued on page 11

PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Serves 4 By Elana Horwich, author of Meal and 1 large head of cauliflower a Spiel 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Roasted vegeta- 2 teaspoons kosher salt bles are the home freshly ground pepper chef’s secret weap- 1 lemon, halved on. Easy, deli- cious, and filling, 1. Preheat over to 450 F. they’re uniquely 2. Cut the cauliflower head in half, and satisfying right use your knife to remove the thick out of the oven stem from the florets. Break apart and make great the florets into various-sized pieces. leftovers to use in You will find the lack of uniformity frittatas, soups, in size will lead to juicy and to well- and salads. The browned pieces alike, both of which recipe below has you will savor equally. Itty bitty probably gotten pieces will brown more easily and Chef Elana Horwich Healthcare workers enjoy a quick bite during a long shift. more mileage than might even get crunchy, so be sure to any other recipe I’ve made. I taught it in break apart the florets well. my first ever cooking class…. 3. Place the cauliflower on a parch- Pressed Cafe Feeds Most chefs put a lot of “stuff” in their ment-lined baking sheet. Pour on roasted cauliflower. I like to keep it sim- the oil, sprinkle the salt and grind Healthcare Heroes ple. Cauliflower already has a unique fla- the pepper. Use your fingers to mix vor and, when roasted, the slightly it all evenly. Lick your fingers. If Pressed Cafe has launched “Feed the sweet, browned caramelization comes they taste quite salty and peppery, Healthcare Heroes” to thank the hard- forth so beautifully that I can’t imagine you have done well. Some of the working healthcare workers and first re- adding heaps of garlic, cumin, chili pep- seasoning will burn off in the oven, sponders who are on the front lines of per, or whatever else in G-d’s name peo- so adjust pepper and salt accord- the fight against coronavirus. Four times ple tend to use to overpower, and hence ingly. Separate the florets so they a day, the cafes deliver fresh, healthy ruin, this delicious vegetable. Let the don’t touch. meals to hospitals, police departments, cauliflower take center stage. It requires 4. Place in the oven for about 20 min- and fire stations between Manchester no more than olive oil, salt, and pepper. utes. and Boston. Individuals and corpora- The fresh lemon juice at the end will 5. Squeeze the lemon juice on the top, tions can sponsor meals and dictate the lighten the dish and send your taste buds catching the seeds in your hands, and thank you notes that will accompany into fervent applause. serve hot! them. Pressed donates a free meal with each order. “We came up with the idea when we received an order of somebody who Theater continued from page 10 Firefighters with a delivery from Pressed. wanted to deliver a lunch to her sister Menemsha Films. As streaming contin- from the New Hampshire Jewish Film and medical team who works in the ER, utes to grab a breakfast burrito and was ues to take off, Menemsha Films has Festival Committee. and they were so appreciative,” says Miri able to keep going.” launched their own streaming service, In the meantime, happy viewing and Shpindler, who co-owns the chain with With two locations in Nashua and www.chaiflicks.com, for Jewish-themed we’ll see you at the movies one day her husband Roy. “We thought to our- two in Massachusetts, Pressed specializ- films. Stay tuned for more information soon! selves, ‘I bet there are a lot of people es in casual, Mediterranean-inspired who might want to send meals to their dishes like salads, power bowls, and friends or family members — who they variations on shakshuka. To meet hospi- can’t see anymore — working on the tal safety regulations, donated meals are front lines!’” simple: breakfast burritos, bagel plat- One ICU nurse at a hospital in Nash- ters, panini, salads and bowls. Keeping you connected ua wrote, “yesterday I had one of the “Judaism teaches that donors benefit hardest shifts I’ve ever had. I spent the from tzedakah as much or more than the NEWS majority of 15 hours in full PPE, caring recipients, and this couldn’t be more e for CoVid patients on ventilators. 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Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 Local Inventor Brings Chabad Seder Dinner Kits 91,000 Pounds of Personal Protective Equipment to NH Union-Leader, the supplies include 6.6 By Hannah Boyd million masks, 50,000 face shields, and On April 12, local inventor Dean Ka- 24,000 Tyvek coveralls. The state plans to men, Governor Chris Sununu, Senator pay for the supplies and distribute them Jean Shaheen, and other local officials free of charge to healthcare facilities and unloaded approximately 91,000 pounds frontline workers throughout the state. of personal protective equipment (PPE) "This plane is delivering lifesaving per- destined for New Hampshire healthcare sonal protective equipment which will be workers and first responders from a Fe- immediately distributed to the brave dEx plane at the Manchester Airport. Granite Staters who are on the frontlines “Huge thanks to Dean Kamen for fa- of this crisis," said Shaheen. "I congratu- cilitating this effort,” said Governor Su- late and thank Dean Kamen for spear- nunu. “The state leveraged Dean's ex- heading this heroic effort. Our State has pertise and connections on the ground not been receiving the PPE it needs and is in China, who helped us find a supplier running dangerously low on supplies. and get these supplies in the air.” Thanks to Dean Kamen's leadership, we Government regulations forbid the are all a little safer today.” state of New Hampshire from paying "This major shipment of personal for supplies they haven’t inspected. With protective equipment will help save lives time of the essence, Kamen put up the and make a huge difference for our $5 million payment himself, in what he state," agreed Senator Maggie Hassan. called a “long-distance handshake” with "I want to thank Dean Kamen for his The mitzvah of feeding the hungry: the Chabad Center for Jewish Living gave the governor and senator. round-the-clock efforts to deliver these away “seder in a box” dinner kits to members of the community. According to the New Hampshire supplies to New Hampshire.”

Sewing Masks We Will Rise Up

Deborah Durkin Goldstein has been sewing masks to donate to healthcare workers. Wearing a washable cloth mask over Saving lives and encouraging hope: Liz Barron and colleagues. an N95 lengthens the lifespan of the N95.

PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 Resilience and Yiddishkeit in Jewish Buenos Aires By Maynard Thomson I saw Jessica, our guide for a private tour of Jewish Buenos Aires, look back at me, standing at the foot of the stairs. Saw her say something to Laura, next to her at street level, near the subway sta- tion exit. I saw Laura look back, shake her head. Not until the tour was over and we were back in our hotel could Laura tell me what Jessica had said. Then we shared a long, appreciative laugh, both recognizing that Jessica’s comment was the cherry on the sundae, the distillation of our mutual reaction to what we’d felt as Jessica showed us Jewish Buenos Ai- res: Yiddishkeit. The subway station was an early stop. I couldn’t hear what Jessica said to Lau- ra, because I was photographing the stairs, struck by the words repeated on each riser: “verdad” and “memoria.” Truth and memory. Insist the Argentine government pursue the truth about the perpetrators of the 1994 bombing that destroyed the Jewish Community Cen- ter. Remember the 85 murdered. Emerging from the station, one sees the new Jewish Community Center: Graffiti on the subway steps demands justice for the victims of tall, fortress-like, ringed with thick the Jewish Community Center bombing. An interfaith family’s crypt at the Recoleta Cemetery. stanchions to impede a truck bomber, with armed guards at the entrance. On richer place for Jew and gentile alike. miss the signs that apparently shriek the walls, more words and symbols of This knowledge is a permanent fixture landsman to Laura, picked up on it with- hurt, anger, and resolve. Like the near- of Yiddishkeit. in minutes of meeting Jessica. by memorial park, where the Israeli One striking aspect of the Jewish ex- Her self-deprecating humor, the ironic Embassy stood until a bomb flattened perience in Buenos Aires was evidenced descriptions, the empathy for Jew and it in 1992, killing 29, evidence of Jew- by an extraordinary tomb we saw in the gentile alike, the charitable work she hatred is an unavoidable part of Jewish Recoleta Cemetery, only yards from does, even the intonations and rhythms Buenos Aires. that of Eva Peron: intermarriage, with of her Spanish-accented English, in- Happily, Jewish Buenos Aires is far both parties retaining and continuing spired glances and nods between Laura more than artifacts of Jew hatred, to honor their respective religious affili- and me. They said, “she’s one of us.” much less a museum of vanished Jewry. ations. Crypts showing both Magen What iced it? What single word con- Jewish neighborhoods, delicatessens, Davids and crosses confirmed this firmed Jessica as the embodiment of and handsome synagogues pepper Bue- wasn’t a one-off. what so often resonates with us when we nos Aires. Most of Argentina’s almost Of all the emotional souvenirs with meet another Jew? What cemented the 200,000 Jews live in the city, in vibrant which we returned from our survey of instant connection Jews so often feel to communities with residents of different Jewish Buenos Aires, the most treasured one another, though they differ drasti- backgrounds and denominations. Jew- is our memory of Jessica herself. We’ve cally in their particulars? ish businesses thrive. The derivative had marvelous guides, all over the world, It was what Jessica said to Laura on pride these signs of Jewish success but except in Israel, we’d never had a the subway steps, when she looked back Tour guide Jessica Cymerman in front of arouse in Jewish visitors is also part of Jewish guide. and saw me taking a picture of the steps. the Jewish Community Center mural Jessica’s life story reflects a Jewish ex- “He’s photographing our tuchuses!” Yiddishkeit. honoring the victims of the AMIA Like the main hospital’s huge murals terrorist attack. perience replicated in the lives of count- “Tuchus?” No one but another Jew displaying outrage and horror at the less US Jews. Her parents were immi- would have said that. No one but Jews, anti-Jewish bombings, like the welcome commodating than many other diaspo- grants (from Italy, like almost half the hearing it, would have felt an instant given thousands of Jewish refugees af- ra refuges. Argentine population). She went to a connection. That’s Yiddishkeit. ter the war (even as the government was Laura and I absorb examples of Jew- secular school, and has many gentile winking at the arrival of Nazi war ish experience in the diaspora as pecu- friends. She went to a Jewish summer Maynard Thomson is a retired lawyer criminals like Eichmann), Jewish Bue- liarly Jewish souvenirs. Wherever we camp, and to Jewish school on week- and novelist. He and his wife Laura live in nos Aires has thrived in part because travel, we take home pride in the evi- ends. We knew many of the same Jewish the Lakes Region and travel as much as gentile Argentina has been far more ac- dence that Jews made the place a better, jokes. Even I, a late-life convert prone to possible.

Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 In Honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut, We Asked The Community, "What Does Israel Mean To You?" Chanchie Krinsky Max Guertin - 7 Years Old Stephen Soreff - Ken Litvack - Vice Chair JFNH Israel is the land of our people, where from Bow Etz Hayim Synagogue From the first time I visited Israel, Jews from every walk of life feel at home. Israel is where Noam and Avia live. Israel is my beacon, guiding light, my over 55 years ago, I fell in love with this It's a land rich in history and holiness. They are our Shlichas and teach us direction of my prayers and hopes.It miraculous country and it people. Plus, it has food beyond compare :) about Israel. They speak Hebrew there means family: my daughter, Matana, My wife and I have returned on nu- and they taught me Hebrew words. lives, works and has a cat, CJ, in Tel Aviv merous occasions and each time we love as well as being married to an Israeli, my it more and more. in-laws live in the Holy Land as do sev- We want to wish all our IDF soldiers eral cousins.Israel means my faith, my a very happy and safe Pesach. history and my traditions. AM YISRAEL CHAI!

Melissa Herman - Upper Valley community Rabbi Loewenthal - Israel is a safe haven for people like Catherine (Qat) Orkin Oskow - The Irresistible Project me, a place I want to protect and also Congregation Ahavas Achim, I lived in Jerusalem for two years dur- sometimes a source of angst. I am trou- Keene ing rabbinical school, and recently re- bled by the conflict with Arabs and wish I just returned from a month in Israel, turned from a three-month sabbatical in there were better solutions. based in Jerusalem, where I was helping Tel Aviv. In Israel, I feel the sense of a my sister Aimee Orkin with her art ex- shared project. We are building some- hibit at Kol Ha'Ot Gallery in Hutzot thing together. Each of us matters, how- Hayotzer Artist Colony, which is in Ted- ever varied our contributions are. The dy Park (pictured here--I am the blonde, project is irresistible, but vague. It’s a Aimee the brunette), close to the walls Mike & Evelyn Miller - Temple Israel, Portsmouth project of building on an ancient base. of the Old City and Jaffa Gate. I loved We are discerning which good and noble We get very excited each time we re- being part of the daily rhythm of the ways of our People will form the struc- turn to Israel. We love the energy, the modern city, steeped in history every- ture, as we build upward towards our smells, the cultural hubbub, the visible where you looked, holy to Jews for 3,000 present and future needs. Although we dynamic innovations. We love feeling a years. Israel is the only Jewish country in can’t agree on the details, we are 100% part of the greater Jewish community. the world, and it holds so many varieties convinced of its importance. of Jews, so many layers of history, so We love going back to the roots of our much incredible food of different cui- Jewish faith. sines, so much modern innovation! Picture is Haifa beach.

PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 Jack - Temple Bnai Israel, Rabbi Dan Danson - Laconia NH Temple Bnai Israel, Laconia NH Living in Jerusalem in the Never Again. If we don't have a place What Israel Means to Me: to go anti-Semitism is everywhere. Israel Israel is inspiration, delight, and ad- Age of Coronavirus is Jews fighting anti-Semitism. Israel con- venture. Israel is a shared heritage, play- tributes a lot to the world and become ing out with new imagination. Israel is By Talia Cohen Carrus, M.S.Ed one of the world's technology leader. where world Jewry comes together. When Scott and I decided to spend some time in Israel shortly after getting married, we were looking forward to be- ing immersed in the rhythm of Jewish life in Jerusalem. We never could have expected the turn that it would take. When COVID-19 began spreading around the world, Israel became one of the first countries to take very serious and immediate action. Each week since the beginning of March, the govern- ment has announced stricter and strict- er measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus. First, the govern- ment mandated strict quarantine laws. Then, schools, synagogues and business- Avia Sagron - The Israeli Shlicha es were shut. Subsequently, we were told of NH that we could not go further than 600 The view from Talia and Scott Cohen Israel is my home. A place that I love feet from our homes for non-essential Carrus’s apartment in Jerusalem. with all my heart. In Israel I feel safe services. As I write this, it is the eve of we all sing the traditional prayers to- and belong. I love every part of Israel: Passover, and we just received word that gether to welcome in Shabbat. While we the views, the food , the people and the due to the newly imposed curfew, we may not be able to sit side-by-side, or "going forward" culture. I feel blessed may not leave our homes from 6pm this walk to synagogue wishing a "shabbat that I have a home that makes me feel evening until 7am tomorrow morning. shalom" to passers-by, this new tradi- Naomi Goldman - Temple Bnai this way. Israel, Laconia NH The government hopes that these mea- tion in the age of COVID-19 allows us Israel is my identity. sure will prevent the large family gather- to feel connected in a way that is all too Both my mom and dad were Holo- ings that are traditional on Passover. elusive. As we prepare for the seder this caust survivors who saw and experienced While we are grateful that our health evening, we plan to open our windows the horrors of anti-Semitism. Though and safety, and that of those around us, and doors at 8:30 to sing Mah Nishtana they emigrated to the U.S., Israel was and is being taken seriously, it is surreal and with our neighbors, finding connection to continues to be a safe haven for all unsettling to walk down the street and amidst the isolation. Jews. For me and many Jews Israel is our see police checkpoints monitoring the Tali, who is from White Plains, New second homeland. population to ensure these laws are be- York, met her husband Scott Cohen ing followed. Amidst the fear, however, Carrus when they were both counselors we have found joy. Each Friday evening at Camp Ramah Palmer. Scott Cohen since these measures were put in place, Carrus grew up in Hollis as a member of our neighbors have coordinated a build- Temple Beth Abraham. They are both ing-wide Kabbalat Shabbat prayer ser- students in Israel this year —though vice. Thirty minutes after sunset, each of right now they are studying online in us opens the door to our apartment and their apartment.

Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 Amazing Israeli Innovation heat-sensors and other means of detec- By Evelyn Miller, Chair of the Israeli tion. The US Military is using this now. Engagement Committee There is a bio-tech firm (ECOncrete) I am constantly amazed by Israeli in- that developed a formula that looks sim- genuity. Several days ago, I read that ilar to cement and is infused with mate- Dean Kamen had canceled this year’s rials that encourage biodiversity growth. international FIRST robotics competi- This material is poured into forms for tion in response to the CoVid-19 pan- pilings for piers, reef formations, sea- demic. By mid-March, he had heard walls, tide pools, eco matts, and bio-ac- from several teams that had dug into tive wall systems. This wonderful tech- last years material to build anyway. An nology was used to protect harbors, sea- Israeli high school team had designed walls, piers, and shoreline while provid- and built a small ventilator. The design ing a wonderful place for sea habitat to passed the Israeli government’s approval grow and thrive, enhancing coastal and 500 have been built and will be put beauty. This company’s materials are to use. The students then put their plans now being used in California and New into an open-source file for all of the Jersey. FIRST teams around the world to use to Getting to an emergency site fast is The award-winning Israeli FIRST Robotics Team. build ventilators. important, but with our crowded cities I was proud of this young team, and and rush hour traffic, this is not always realized I had just met them a few weeks possible. United Hatzalah developed an earlier at the AIPAC convention in emergency response team using “am- Washington D.C. They had joined forc- bucycles” (motorcycles equipped with es with three other international teams lifesaving equipment) to rush to the to win first place in the 2019 FIRST In- emergency scene quickly and administer ternational Competition. emergency medicine techniques before The AIPAC (American Israel Public an ambulance arrives. Affairs Committee) Convention is an- Another invention has a great story to other place where I was in awe of Israeli go with it. The convention hall had a innovations. With 18,000 people, the stage on which presentations were made. convention was huge, had three days of For one of the presentations, we sat endless speakers, and plenty of food. mesmerized while hearing of how great But my favorite part was the enormous ideas are born. An Israeli computer en- hall filled with examples of Israeli inno- gineer was standing in a Starbucks line vation. Here I met the FIRST team waiting to order a cup of coffee. The demonstrating the robot that won last man in front of him struck up a conver- year’s international competition. sation, and and after a few minutes There were many other exciting, inno- asked what he did. The engineer said he A United Hatzalah “ambucycle” on display at the AIPAC Conference. vative projects to see. There was a three- developed F-16 simulators for airplane layered fabric that has forest camouflage pilots to practice with before they actu- someone’s brain and do surgery.” And patient, wearing virtual glasses, watched on one side, desert camouflage on the ally flew missions. “Boy,” said the tall here was the seed for a new invention. her surgeon practice surgery on her other side, and a middle layer that makes stranger, “I’m a brain surgeon and I The soft-spoken Israeli geek continued brain while wearing his virtual glasses. whatever is under the cloth invisible to would love to practice before I go into to work with the American brain sur- Afterwards, they both felt confident geon. “Do you have pictures of the enough to proceed with surgery. brain?” “Yes, the CAT scan and MRI Finally, the Iron Dome took center generate layered pictures of the skull stage. The Iron Dome is a missile de- and brain.” “Maybe I can take all those fense system developed by the Israelis. layers and construct an image of the to- The is a central command building that Keeping you connected tal interior of the brain and maybe with houses all of the computers. There is a virtual glasses on you could go into the separate radar unit on a large trail. Fi- NEWS brain and practice surgery.” nally, there is a rocket launcher, also on e Many, many computer programs and a separate heavy trail. All of these are much testing with the simulator glasses connected by computer input. Basically, jewishnh.org later, the tall, confident American brain the radar picks up an object, and the surgeon decided to approach a young computer determines if the object will woman with a life-threatening brain tu- strike a critical area or go out into an mor and see if she was willing to be a open area. If the area is critical, a mis- part of this trial experiment. The next sile from the Iron Dome will shoot the two people to walk on the stage were the object down. This highly technical SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS surgeon and the completely recovered Dome reacts in a matter of seconds and Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! young woman. Using the constructed has saved many lives. image of her brain, we watched how the I find all of this very exciting. I hope you do too.

PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 Hadassah Hospital Nurses Bring Blooming Smiles and Show Happy Faces to Patients bilitation nurse Tchiya Leatherhandler Rely Alon, Hadassah deputy director occurred to me that our masks needed a By Michele Bank heard of the financial difficulties of a general for nursing, added, “our nurses little color,” says Ben-Dov. “I began tin- As the war against Covid-19 contin- flower grower in southern Israel, she de- have been working even harder than kering—decorating, coloring, and glu- ues, Hadassah Hospital nurses have cided she could help him survive while usual. Tchiya’s actions brought me to ing. I got other nurses involved in my found ways to help brighten the lives of sprucing up the units with some season- tears, too.” crazy idea, and we came up with snorkel many of their patients. al plants. Win-win. For many children, a hospital is a and funny-face masks. I think we got it There are no coronavirus patients at “Many of the patients are here long scary place in normal times, with its un- right because the parents and children Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, term and we, the nurses, doctors, and familiar surroundings, endless number here and all my friends are laughing a but because of strict restrictions on physical and occupational therapists, are of questions, and those dreaded needles. little more. “Even now, we can laugh, entering the hospital, the absence of really close to them,” Tchiya told a re- To make matters worse, now the chil- smile, and be optimistic, infecting others family visits to patients is having its porter from the Jerusalem edition of the dren can’t see the friendly faces of their with our good cheer.” impact. In normal times, Israeli fami- Yediot newspaper. nurses and doctors, since those faces are The Manchester Chapter of Hadassah lies, both Jewish and Arab, are very Tchiya asked residents of her neigh- hidden by their anti-COVID-19 masks. cancelled the chapter meeting in May enthusiastic visitors. Sometimes whole borhood to support the project. With Atara Ben-Dov, a pediatric intensive and the brunch in June. We wish you all clans come to cheer their loved ones their help, she purchased dozens of care nurse at Hadassah Hospital Ein good health, patience, and strength toward renewed health. Often, they flowering plants, which were delivered to Kerem, came up with the idea of deco- during this difficult time. We are looking come bearing flowers. Now there is a Jerusalem. Tchiya then approached the rating the various protective face cover- forward to gathering together once again, dearth of these bright-colored signs of Forever Company, which donated mois- ings to turn what could be a frightening sharing the warmth of sisterhood and life that typically herald the approach- turizing cream for all the patients. “I experience into one that produces a win- tzedakah. For information about ing Sabbath. can’t tell you how many tears of joy were ning smile. Hadassah, please contact Michele Bank When Hadassah Mount Scopus reha- wept,” she said. “I was on duty one evening when it at [email protected]. Israeli Naval Commander Or Cohen Speaks at JFNH for International Women’s Day outs. She studied with complete deter- By Evelyn Miller, Chair of the Israel mination. She worked, and worked, Engagement Committee and worked, and she flunked. She was Or Cohen, a Moroccan Jew born in upset, but she is a fighter, so she went Israel, was raised in a male dominant back to the Naval authorities to ask, culture, but her mother did not embrace “why did I flunk?” It was this show of that philosophy. Or had a strong will determination that got her a chance to and a sense of determination. Instead of re-test and prove her mettle. stifling this part of her personality, her She never gave up on her dream. Or mother supported and encouraged it. passed the Israeli Navy’s tests. She “Go ahead, Or, you can do it!” trained for combat vessel duty, and in Or maintained this strong-willed per- short time requested commander sta- sonality through her formal years of tus. She became commander of a crew education. Approaching the age for of 15 men on a combat vessel protect- mandatory military service, she decided ing the northern waters of Israel. How- she wanted to enter uncharted waters ever, her senior officer’s evaluation was and make a difference. harsh. “To get respect and have your The history of women participating men listen to you, you must command in battle for the state of Israel is a rocky Naval Commander Or Cohen at JFNH. them forcefully, shout at them.” one. Before the establishment of the Or thought and thought about this state, women served in combat roles in soon after, women were removed from ams. The court ruled that women were and got more and more upset. She went the militias that eventually became the front-line positions. This decision was entitled to equality in military service, to her superior and had it out with him. Israel Defense Forces. During World made in part because of the possibility and could become pilots and combat To his credit, he listened. Or built a War II, approximately 4,000 women of women falling into enemy hands as soldiers. Alice Miller had opened the strong team and commanded that ves- volunteered for service in the British as- prisoners of war. Female enlistees door for Or Cohen. sel for eight years. She is now part of sisting forces. During the struggle for took on administrative jobs as instruc- With her mother’s support, Or decid- Israel’s Naval history, their first female Independence, a war that required the tors, nurses, clerks, and telephone op- ed to do something no other Israeli combat vessel commander. effort of the entire Jewish population, erators. In the 1950’s, a few women woman had tried; she decided she Or Cohen spoke at the Jewish Feder- 15% of women took part in combat or- flew transport missions, but it wasn’t wanted to become a combat vessel ation as part of this year’s Israeli Cul- ganizations. until 1995 that Alice Miller won a commander in the Navy. ture Series for International Women’s Independence brought change. The challenge in the High Court to take Or worked hard. She pumped iron Day. What a great model for young IDF was formally established and the Israeli Air Force pilot training ex- and busted her butt on physical work- women!

Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 Living in Israel During Coronavirus Makes me Love This Country More Than Ever the masses. By Akiva Gersh For decades now, Israel has been ex- This article first appeared on JNF Im- porting advanced technologies and in- pact and is reprinted with their permission. novations that have saved lives and Thoughts as we enter our second changed the world for the better. Shabbat in quarantine: I moved to Israel In fact, even now scientists, research- in 2004, and since then, there have been ers, entrepreneurs, the military, those in events and moments that have reaf- the high-tech industry and others in this firmed the reasons I did. startup nation are at it, working on a One of those moments is right now. vaccine, on better medical and protec- Now, during these challenging and con- tive equipment, on improving hospitals fusing and unsettling days when the and saving lives. world is being held captive by the coro- And maybe what Israel can also share navirus pandemic. with the world is the ability to cope with Like so many others around the world, Author Akiva Gersh. Akiva Gersh and children. crisis. To stay sane and, yes, even happy we in Israel are confined to our homes, when the world looks like it's shattering but the few moments a day I do manage And then it hit me. to eat or visit a friend is no longer a sim- to pieces all around us. to get out remind me of why I love Israel The people I pass on the street, on the ple matter. Or during yet another bar- Israel is preparing for the second so much. road, and in the stores have seen hard rage of missiles from Gaza as thousands Shabbat since mandatory quarantine It's the calm I see on people's faces as I times before. While recognizing and hon- of families go into bomb shelters for began. Throughout our long history, push my shopping cart through the su- oring the unique aspects of this time we're hours and sometimes days. Without a Shabbat has offered an oasis in time and permarket. It's their ability to still smile now in, this is not the first time the people doubt, it's part of the collective Jewish solace from a world that can, at times, and even laugh with one another as they of Israel have been forced to struggle. DNA as well to know when to go into be cruel and unrelenting. But it also re- stand in line waiting for their turn to pay They've done so many times before. survival mode and simultaneously trust minds us to not overlook the goodness for the items they want to bring back to They’ve been called upon to interrupt that "this too shall pass." that is still present in the world and to be their families in quarantine. And it's their self- and family-centered lives time Simply put, Israel is a nation filled aware of the blessings that can be found their ability to still believe that "y'hiyeh and time again for the sake of the nation. with people who know how to deal. And even within the hardest of times, know- b’seder," or "it’ll be OK." Israelis have faced adversity so many living among Israelis for the past 16 ing, that eventually, everything really I wonder why Israelis aren't entering times it's part of their persona and their years has been not only a blessing, but will be "b'seder." It really will be OK. into hysteria the way people in other personality to be able to shift and switch also one of my greatest life teachers. Possibly even more so than it was before. countries are, even though their day-to- in a heartbeat to prepare and make it And that rings true now more than ever. day lives have been deeply and unexpect- through the next wave of disruption and There is no hysteria here. There is no Akiva Gersh is editor of the book Be- edly altered in very much the same exact uncertainty. In times of war as Israeli panic -- not that I have seen. There's a coming Israeli, a compilation of blogs way? Why are we not stripping the parents send their children (many of commitment to doing our best to pre- and essays that speak to the challenges shelves bare of toilet paper and pasta them still teenagers) to the front lines to vent the worst and a trust that giving up and joys of being Israeli. He is also a and cold medicine, leaving nothing to defend our country. During an intifada some of our own personal comforts is teacher at Jewish National Fund's Alex- find for the people that come after us? or wave of terror attacks when going out the right thing to do for the benefit of ander Muss High School in Israel.. Natan Sharansky Donates $1 Million Genesis Prize to Coronavirus Victims Natan Sharansky, the legendary hu- As a leading dissident in the USSR, pression, denied to so many, Natan’s ex- man rights advocate who rose to fame as Sharansky spent nine years as a prisoner ample is an inspiration to all those a Soviet refusenik, has asked the Gene- of conscience. After being released to struggling for democracy.” sis Foundation to donate his $1 million join his wife Avital in Israel, he became a Sharansky said, “I am humbled by this prize to the victims of coronavirus. politician, a writer, and eventually, the honor and thank the Genesis Prize Foun- According to the Genesis Founda- Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Isra- dation for recognizing my work to pro- tion, “the Genesis Prize honors ex- el. Along with Mother Theresa, Nelson mote democracy, rule of law, and human traordinary individuals for their out- Mandela, and Pope John Paul II, he is rights. As my personal hero President standing professional achievement, one of only four non-Americans to re- Ronald Reagan said, freedom is never contribution to humanity, and commit- ceive a Ronald Reagan Freedom Award. more than one generation away from ex- ment to Jewish values.” Previous recipi- “Natan Sharansky is one of the great tinction. It is not passed to our children Genesis Prize Winner Natan Sharansky. ents include Supreme Court Justice human rights advocates of our lifetime,” Photo courtesy the Genesis Prize in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former New said Stan Polovets, Co-founder and Foundation. protected, and handed on for them to do York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Chairman of the Genesis Prize Founda- the same, or one day we will spend our and the violinist Itzhak Perlman, all of tion. “At great personal sacrifice, he Today, as we witness democratic princi- sunset years telling our children and our whom directed their winnings to non- fought for the rights and dignity of all ples being challenged and human rights, children's children what it was once like profit organizations. ethnicities, religions and nationalities. along with freedoms of thought and ex- to live when men were free.”

PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 NH4Israel Donates to Hadassah’s Pancreatic Cancer Research By Brian Grodman On a sunny February day in Jerusa- lem, representing NH4Israel, I was for- tunate to meet with Dr. Dror Kolodkin- Gal. NH4Israel is a pro-Israel educa- tional advocacy volunteer organization which raised funds for pancreatic cancer research in 2019. Dr. Kolodkin-Gal did his post-doc at Boston’s Beth Israel Hospital, affiliated with the Harvard Medical School. In 2014, he began conducting research in the laboratory of Professor Gideon Za- mir (the Laboratory for Experimental Surgery at Hadassah Hospital). Dr. Kolodkin-Gal has pursued this research and made great strides. Collaboration is accomplished with the labs of Dr. Oren Parnas and Professor Ittai ben Porath, Brian Grodman and Dr. Dror Kolodkin- both from Hebrew University. Gal in Jerusalem. By using new technology for cell se- quencing and algorithms, the research is to retard or prevent tumor growth in a attempting to increase effectiveness and pancreatic cancer model. They intend to efficiency to combat pancreatic cancer. investigate new targets for treatments. The team has found that tumors have By using algorithms, the research is many types of cells. Whether they act attempting to increase effectiveness and as friends or foes to the tumor remains efficiency to combat pancreatic can- unknown. cer. Currently, the patient survival time Using state of the art techniques, they period is six months after detection and are examining the interactions between the survival rate at five years is approxi- the cancerous cells and their neigh- mately 5%. A major goal is to detect the bors. To their surprise, they noticed that cancer cells earlier and diagnose the certain cells which had, until now, been pancreatic cancer in Stage 0 or Stage 1. considered innocuous were actually as- I was proud to represent NH4Israel in sisting (by means of chemical secretions) providing Hadassah Hospital with fund- the cancer cells’ development. When ing. NH4Israel and Boston-based Chris- they targeted those cells (or at least in- tians & Jews United for Israel (CJUI) of- hibited their secretions), they were able ten work in tandem to support Israel. NH4Israel thanks the community members who made this donation possible.

Coconati’s Israeli Chocolate Balls This is the real Israel. 1) Put the biscuits in a plastic or paper By Anat Hatuka bag and close tightly. Using a rolling In Hebrew, these pin or meat tenderizer crush or treats are called kadorei pound the biscuits until the biscuits shokolad. This recipe is have the consistency of rice. adopted from Ruth Sir- 2) Pour the biscuits into a large bowl. Add kis’s Children Are Cook- the sugar, cocoa and the cinnamon and ing cookbook. mix well. Add the vanilla, softened butter, milk and stir until the batter 7 ounces (about 30) bis- Anat Hatuka. comes together. If the mixture doesn’t cuits bind, add another tablespoon of milk. 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3) Take a tablespoon of the batter and roll 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder it between the hands to form a ball. 7 tablespoons milk 4) Coat these balls in either coconut or 1 teaspoon vanilla colored candies by rolling them from 3.5 ounces (7 tablespoons) of butter or side to side. Place on a serving tray. Despite coming from different religions and backgrounds, Magen David Adom margarine, softened Anat Hatuka, a native of Israel, is the staff are praying together and working together in the fight against coronavirus in ½ teaspoon cinnamon owner of Coconati in Milford. To order Israel. Reprinted courtesy of Stand With Us. Desiccated coconut, in a bowl truffles, email her at CoconatiNH@ Small colored candies, in a bowl gmail.com or call 603-505-5769.

Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5780 • May-June 2020 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 A Passover Unlike Any Other

“Seder with my beloved family!” says JFNH Shlicha Avia Sagron. “I'm here and they are in different places all over Israel. We are all together by heart.” Amanda Rezaoui didn’t let social distancing stop her Although an ocean apart, the Ellis family was happy to from preparing a great Pesach meal: chopped liver, share their seder with extended family in Brazil. matzah ball soup, brisket, potato kugel, charoset, ma- ror, carrot kugel, vegetable matzo stuffing, gefilte fish, and more!

“With my children and grandchildren in New York, Connecticut, Israel, and Massachusetts, and my sister in Illinois, we were all together for the first time in de- Stephen Soreff, MD, celebrated the second seder with cades,” says Stephen Soreff, MD. “The seder com- grandsons on one screen and Rabbi Peter Levy and wife mences with the question, ‘why is this night different Amy at the Etz Hayim community seder on the other. than all other nights?’ Never has that question been more appropriate.”

Jane Levy Goodman says, “our hearts are full of grati- tude …. Next year, in my dining room!”

Tracy Sobel Richmond says of her family’s Zoom seder, “it isn’t what any of us planned, but our ancestors cele- brated Passover during war and during the Holocaust. We can handle this.” Since local groceries don’t deliver, Laura Thomson The Rezaoui girls enjoyed The Madrick family table set for a Zoom seder. made matzah from scratch. shmurah matzah.

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