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The cause of the duel
was a pretty Jewess
The front page of
Bulletproof Stockings
to rock Rockland
Everyones favorite alt-rock cha-
sidic all-woman band is crossing the

Hudson (not to mention the East
River) for a Chanukah concert and
dance party at the Rockland Jewish
Community Campus in West Nyack
next month.
And like all the bands shows, the
December 9 Bulletproof Stockings
concert will be women-only, in
keeping with the Lubavitcher beliefs
of band leaders Perl Wolfe and Dalia
Shusterman that its sinful for men
to listen to women sing, and, by
implication, for women to sing in
front of men.
This exclusion helped drive media
buzz last year, when Bulletproof
Stockings played its first major
venue outside of its Crown Heights
redoubt. Reports say that the show
at Arlenes Grocery on the Lower
East Side drew a mixture of the hip,
the Orthodox, and the hip Orthodox
as well as Facebook criticism
that feminist duplicity and driving
further inequality is all this group
cares for.
That certainly is far from the case.
The group cares about Judaism,
chasidic teachings, and rocking
out. Its sound has been compared
to Adele, Nina Simone, and Fiona
Apple, and its lyrics allude to bad
marriages, long subway platform
waits, and the quest for redemption.
Concerts combine the groups
original numbers with niggunim
played by their cello-inflected band.
The group released its first four
songs in 2012. It is celebrating the
release of its first full-length record
on December 6 in Manhattans
Webster Hall. The album is the fruit
of a successful Kickstarter drive
boosted by New Jersey superstar
Regina Spektor and the band will be
spending December and January
touring the country.
The December 9 concert is
sponsored by Hillel Rockland.
For ticket information, go to
BulletproofStockings.Eventbrite.com.
the August 28, 1867,

Edgefield (South Caroline) Advertiser was
crowded, the way 19th
century newspapers
tended to be.
Shimon Steinmentz,
whose hobby is
rummaging through
the virtual attic of Jewish history
available online to anyone with patience
and the right search terms, found this
gem of local Jewish history almost
at the bottom of the pages eighth
column.
If a duel over a pretty Jewess made
a South Carolina paper, even though
no one died, how would a local Jewish
paper cover it? We can only imagine,
since this took place a good 64 years
before our paper began.
Fort Lee as a dueling ground fades
in popular memory, playing a distant
second to Weehawken, where Aaron
Burr infamously shot Alexander
Hamilton in 1804.
But for cognoscenti of Revolutionary
War generals, the very name Fort
Lee is redolent of dueling. The fort,
and later the town, was named for
General Charles Lee, who served in
the British and Polish armies before
joining the Continental Army during
the Revolutionary War, where he was

a rival to George Washington for the
commission of commander in chief. In
Poland, he killed a man in a duel. That
cost him two fingers. In 1778, he faced
a court-martial after retreating during
the Battle of Monmouth. This spurred
his conflict with Washington, and led to
his being challenged to a duel by one of
Washingtons aides in 1780. That time,
Lee was wounded in his side.
But we know far less about the fate
of the two dry goods clerks and the
pretty Jewess for whose affections they
vied. What were their names? What
was her name? Did she respect them
for their will to fight? Was she repulsed
by their violence? Did the three of them
somehow live happily ever after? And
what did the people of South Carolina
make of this story of Northern violence?
As always, history raises more
questions than answers.
LARRY YUDELSON
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The average price for a bar/bat
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the San Francisco-based company,
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professionals offering a variety of
services throughout the United
States.
Thumbtack explained why bar/bat
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they are required to do more at those
parties than at most other events.
The job is to be the life of the

party, Thumbtack wrote in a press
release. Thirteen-year-olds dont
have much practice on the dance
floor and the DJ has to help them
lose their inhibitions. They need a
guide to show them how to limbo,
hora, and electric slide.
Bar/bat mitzvah DJs also often
lead games and contests.
DJ Mike Burchard told Thumbtack
that working a bar/bat mitzvah
requires a different set of skills
than working other events.
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Noshes
They call it squab, I call it pigeon.

From a JTA story on the latest trends in kosher cuisine,
which assures us that pigeon whoops, make
that squab Think chicken, only much, much
smaller is winging its way to our tables.
MANY GOOD MOVIES:
A variety of themes
and shining stars
The Hunger
Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is the
finale of the four-part
blockbuster movie series.
Star Jennifer Lawrence
seems a little tired of
being an action hero, and
she was far more
animated when Part 2
interviewers went
off-topic and asked her
about the comedy
screenplay shes written
with AMY SCHUMER, 34,
her BFF since last
summer. Both actresses
already said that their
screenplay has the two
of them playing sisters.
In the last two weeks,
Lawrence released more
details. She said that
Schumer will play a
together flight attendant, while the sister
Lawrence plays is, in her
words, a mess. Sharper
media critics have noted
that Lawrences personal
life and professional
persona seem to be
much more sober and
laidback than Schumers.
The pair are going to
have fun playing against
type.
The Night Before is a
very tribe-heavy Christmas movie. JOSEPH
GORDON-LEVITT, 34,
co-stars as Ethan, whose
parents died on Christmas Eve some 14 years
ago. Every year since, his
two best friends, Isaac
(SETH ROGEN, 33), and
Chris (Anthony Mackie),
have distracted him from
his grief by partying
hard with him that day.

However, because Isaac
is going to be a father
and Chris has become
famous, they decide to
have just one more Eve
blow-out. The film was
directed by JONATHAN
LEVINE, 39, who also
directed Rogen and Gordon-Levitt in 50/50,
a critically acclaimed
drama about a young
man battling cancer.
(Masters of Sex co-star
LIZZIE CAPLAN, 33, has
a big supporting role as
Ethans love interest.)
BILLY RAY, 40, who
got an Oscar nomination for writing Captain
Phillips, is the director
and writer of Secret in
their Eyes. Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts
co-star as a pair of FBI
investigators who spend
13 years searching obsessively for an elusive killer.
Ray describes himself
as a Jewish guy with a
country music name.
Spotlight is more disturbing than Secret,
because it is based on
real events. Hailed as the
best journalism movie
since All the Presidents
Men, Spotlight shows
how the Boston Globe
uncovered/discovered
that scores (perhaps as
many as 200) Bostonarea Catholic priests had
molested children, and
that the church hierarchy
had covered up the scandal for decades.
LIEV SCHREIBER, 48,
stars as MARTY BARON,
Amy Schumer
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Jacob Pechenik & Zooey Deschanel
New Girl Zooey

a new tribe member?
Lizzie Caplan
Billy Ray
now 60, who joined the

Globe as chief editor in
2001. Born and raised in
Florida, he brought an
outsiders perspective
to a newspaper whose
staff was mostly Bostonraised and Catholic. He
tasked them with finding rock-solid evidence
that the Church was
(or was not) covering
up for pedophiles and
whether there were just
a few rogue priests or
many. Michael Keaton
and Rachel McAdams
co-star as Catholic
Globe reporters who
help find this evidence.
The church pushed back
hard against the Globes
investigation, and there
was more than a hint of
anti-Semitism in their
criticism of the Globe,
including the implication that Baron, a Jew,

had some anti-church
agenda.
JOSH SINGER, 43, a
practicing Jew who is
the movies co-screenwriter, says the film does
not attack Catholicism
as a religion. Rather, the
focus is on the churchs
manmade institutional
problems. Baron, who
recently has revived the
Washington Post as its
chief editor, also has
talked about Spotlight.
As portrayed in the film,
he is a quiet, soft-spoken
man who leads by intellect and example not
by screaming. When told
he comes off just a bit
super-heroish in the film,
he laughed and said: A
Jewish superhero! First
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US Weekly isnt exactly the Boston Globe, so I

am skeptical of its report that New Girl star Zooey
Deschanel converted to Judaism shortly before marrying
producer JACOB PECHENIK last summer. I would say
its just a bit more likely than not that this report, citing
an unnamed insider, is accurate. But the storys got
enough publicity that Deschanel probably will be asked
N.B.
about it in the near future.
one ever!
Finally, theres Trumbo, the story of the
blacklisting of acclaimed
screenwriter Dalton
Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) during the McCarthy era because of his
former Communist ties.
After being blacklisted in
1947, Trumbo continued
to write movies under
false names (but for
much less money). The
blacklist was broken in
1960 when KIRK DOUGLAS, now 98, and director OTTO PREMINGER
hired Trumbo to write,
respectively, Spartacus
and Exodus. Both gave
him screen credit under
his real name. The two
Jewish screen legends
are big characters in the
film as is the vicious
gossip columnist Hedda
Hopper (played by the
ever-wonderful Helen
N.B.
Mirren).
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Torah tales from Paterson
Restored scrolls tell stories of past dedications
LARRY YUDELSON
n 1927, when Nathan Barnert, Patersons legendary Jewish mayor

and philanthropist, died childless,
a fatherless child was found to say
kaddish for him.
That child was David Goldberg, whose
father, Gershon, had died three years earlier, when David was 9.
David Goldberg always remained connected to the Paterson community and
involved in its organizations. Perhaps
he felt he had to live up in some way to
Mr. Barnerts legacy. For many years, Mr.
Goldberg was the president of the Yavneh
Academy, which was founded in Paterson.
And perhaps it was symbolic that not until
1981, the year after he died, did Yavneh
leave Paterson for Paramus.
Next Sunday, David Goldbergs two
daughters will return briefly to Paterson.
And therein lies a tale of memory, history,
mystery, and dedicated investigation.
Paterson, of course, now is largely
devoid of Jewish life. Its community has
dispersed to Fair Lawn, Wayne, and points
farther away. There are but two outposts
of Judaism in the city, which, with nearly
150,000 residents, is New Jerseys third
largest, and is the American city with the
second-highest Muslim population. One
of them is the Yeshiva Gedolah of Paterson, a charedi yeshiva that found in the
city relative isolation from the seductions
of kosher pizza parlors while remaining
Jerry Schranz holds one of the

restored Torah scrolls.
6 JEWISH STANDARD NOVEMBER 20, 2015
David Gellis inks the Torah scroll while the scribe looks on.
an easy drive from Orthodox population

centers. And there is the Federation Apartments, where an elderly group holds services in a basement synagogue two Shabbat mornings a month, with help from
outsiders who walk from Fair Lawn to help
make the minyan.
Jerry Schranz of Fair Lawn has been
one of those dedicated minyan-makers for years, and he has assumed chief
responsibility for the service. Last year,
he set about raising money to repair the
synagogues two Torah scrolls, which
Yavneh had donated to the synagogue
when the school still was across the
street. This project led him to embark
on a series of investigations. Motivated in
part by a desire to respect the memories
of an earlier time and also by a desire to
find people connected to the minyan who
might be able to donate to the cause he
set out to connect the names on the ark
cover, the bimah cover, and the wooden
Torah handles to the descendants of the
named donors.
Ive been looking at plaques on the
walls and reading a bunch of old obituaries, he said.
In the process, he cleared up some longstanding mysteries.
Judy Goldrich of East Brunswick was
heir to one of those mysteries. (Note to
our readers despite repeated rounds of
Jewish geography, Ms. Goldrich appears
not to be related to our correspondent
Lois Goldrich.) She is one of David Goldbergs daughters, and remembers watching the Federation Apartments go up
when she was second-grader at Yavneh.
She also remembers her fathers frequent
visits to the school and his occasional talk
of checking on one of the schools Torah
scrolls, which his family had lent to the
school.
After his death, however, her familys
connection to the Torah scroll was lost.
No one knew where the sefer Torah
was, she said. Attempts to find it failed.
Her mother particularly wanted to know
what had happened to it. It had been
dedicated by Davids mother, Chaya Goldberg, after his fathers death, and used
by what was then the Paterson Talmud
Torah the institution that later evolved
into Yavneh.
My mother felt it was wrong not knowing what had happened to the sefer Torah,
Ms. Goldrich said. Shortly before she died
back in 2009, she asked us to please try to
locate it. We felt very badly about it.
And then this spring, the mystery was
solved.
Mr. Schranz had seen that one of the
Torah scrolls in the Federation Apartments basement had been dedicated to
the memory of Gershon Goldberg by his
wife, Chaya. It was inscribed in Hebrew on
the wooden roller.
Jerry proceeded to research the Goldbergs in Fair Lawn, and through the magic
of the Internet and word of mouth, he

was directed to our family, Mrs. Goldrich
said. We were flabbergasted. We were
shocked. We were so grateful.
Now that they have found the Torah
they had been looking for so long, what
would family do? The question came up,
Ms. Goldrich said. We opened up a can
of worms.
But the can didnt remain open for long.
Given our fathers connection to the
Paterson Jewish community, our family
decided right away that the right thing
to do was to ensure it was used by a Jewish community in Paterson that needed
it, she said. We felt it was the perfect
tribute.
Mr. Schranz consistently found that
spirit of generosity as he set about connecting the old synagogues artifacts to
their donors heirs. One such artifact was
the velvet cover of the bimah, the reading desk where the Torah was unscrolled
and the prayers led. It was dedicated by
Aaron Staretz. After Mr. Schranz appealed
to readers of this paper for leads to Mr.
Staretzs relatives, he received a letter
from Mr. Staretzs daughter Claire.
Mr. Schranz learned that Aaron Staretz
and his wife both worked in Yavnehs
cafeteria for more than 37 years. He told
Ms. Staretzs daughter that because the
bimah had to be repaired it also would be
expanded, and so the velvet cover no longer would fit.
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I cant use this cover any more, he told
her. Would you like it back?
She paused and said, No, I dont want
it back, he recounted. Ill take this cover
and bring it to a Jewish tailor and take it up
to whatever dimensions you like.
Mr. Schranz marvels at her generosity.
Thats someone with no connections
to our minyan other than a name on the
bimah cover, he said.
Mr. Schranz, though, is a font of enthusiasm, and that enthusiasm is contagious.
Which brings us to the story of the synagogues second Torah scroll. This was dedicated in memory of Samuel Kossman, who
died in 1953. His daughter, Goldie Sussman, 100, now living in Florida, remembers walking in the procession when it was
dedicated. I was very happy to hear about
the Torah being restored, she said.
Her nephew, Stephen Kossman, Samuels grandson, was the first graduate of
Yavneh to be ordained a rabbi.
But it was a non-family member who
brought the saga of the Torah scroll into
the next generation. Three weeks ago,
David Gellis, 13, chanted from the Torah
for his bar mitzvah at Congregation Keter
Torah in Teaneck. Davids father, Jonathan Gellis, works in an office next to Mr.
Schranz and fell into the rededication
projects orbit.
The Gellis family has its own connection
to Torah scrolls; Jonathans great uncle
had written books on the proper ways of
leining reading from the Torah and
Jonathans father, Harold Gellis, is a stickler for correct reading. Jonathan Gellis had
thought to celebrate Davids bar mitzvah
by commissioning a new sefer Torah, but
his synagogue and those nearby all were
well stocked with scrolls.
So when he heard that the last public minyan in Paterson needed its Torah
repaired, he discussed the idea of contributing with David. He was really interested, Jonathan Gellis recalled.
Jonathan and David went out to
Fair Lawn, where the Torah was being
repaired. Some of the repairs were
involved replacing the wooden spindles,
the atzei hayim the old ones were sent
to Rabbi Kossman. And some involved reinking the faded or chipped lettering.
They needed people to fix it up, David,
a seventh-grader at Yeshivat Noam, said.
So why not add an extra sefer Torah in
the world?
The sofer the scribe repairing the
Torah brought David into the process.
He wanted me to help write one of the
last letters, David said. After he wrote it
down, he asked if it was clear enough. I

said, Thats fine.
Davids grandfather also inspected the
Torah. It passed his tougher standards.
Having helped pay for the repairs, the
Gellis family borrowed the Torah for the
bar mitzvah. It was a very nice read,
David said. I liked that it was old.
Jerry Schranz likes that the rededication project has grown into something
bigger, a full synagogue refresh. With
more than enough money raised to refurbish the Torah scrolls, Mr. Schranz was
able to buy new chairs, prayer books, and
talleisim, and even to commission a new
ner tamid.
And he likes that he has solved so
many mysteries. He even learned about
the founder of the minyan, a Reverend
Joseph Fooks. (About that improbable
title and odd last name the title was an
early-20th-century convention. Today,
the Rev. Fooks would be known as Rabbi
Joseph Fuchs.)
He found a need back in the late 70s,
when Yavneh was heading out, to start a
minyan for the Russians who were moving into the building, Mr. Schranz said. It
was his vision for the synagogue that came
to fruition.
Now, with next Sundays dedication
celebration, its Mr. Schranz dream that is

coming to fruition. It all comes together
at this event, he said. Well dance, well
have a mincha service. There will be
speeches.
It is a celebration not just of bringing
these Torahs up to their halachic standards, but of reconnecting these families,
Mr. Schranz said. As long as Jewish life
is alive in Paterson, these two Torahs are
shining bright.
What: A celebration
Why: For the rededication of two Torah scrolls
Where: At the Federation Apartments,
510 East 27th St., in Paterson
When: On Sunday, November 29.
Who: Everyone, including children, are
invited.
How: It will start in the social hall at 3
p.m. with refreshments and some talk;
the Torahs will be sung and danced
down to the synagogue. The celebration will conclude with Minchah at 4:15.
More details: Park on E. 27th Street
or in the parking lot at the Rosa Parks
School, across the street. For more
information, go to www.PatersonShul.
com or email JerrySchranz@gmail.com
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Revving up the Rival

Tenafly mans website links independent online college newspapers
Joanne Palmer
nly 15 percent of college students read their college newspaper, Myles Field said.
Mr. Field, 22, graduated from
George Washington Universitys undergraduate business school in the spring, so it
perhaps is not surprising that he takes what
other people might look at as fun facts as
business opportunities. Thats certainly how
he looked at the news that 85 percent of college students dont read the official paper.
The students lack of the kind of connection
to the campus that a local paper provides
is a void, and my business partner and I
thought we could fill it, he said. That was
our big hairy audacious goal.
So Mr. Field, who grew up in Tenafly, and
whose family still lives there and still belongs
to Temple Emanu-El of Closter, and his close
friend and business partner Josh Strupp, who
is not local he comes from Nashville but
also is Jewish and also was a GW student,
decided to tackle the problem. Josh was a
communications and journalism major, and
one day, he just started thinking about how
no students read the newspaper because it
is completely overrun by the administration
and alumni, Mr. Field said. There is no honesty in it.
He was sitting in class, hearing all day
that journalism is a dying industry, and he
just wouldnt believe it. He did think, though,
that journalism as it is now practiced is outdated. So we kind of decided to create this
student-run platform that gets all the important things that are going on on campus and
outside of campus.
Mr. Field and Mr. Strupp decided that their
skills and interests dovetailed perfectly. Mr.
Strupp handles the creative end, and Mr.
Field oversees the business. Theyre inventing a new model for telling college students
the news.
The newspaper, called the Rival, does not
have a print edition, and because it is financially independent, with no formal relationship whatsoever with its school, it does
not answer to the schools administration.
Instead, Its all written by students, Mr.
Field said. The editorial staff is all students.
These students are working with their peers.
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Business partners Josh Strupp, left, and Myles Field joined forces on a start-up college newspaper, the Rival.
The editorial staff

is all students.
These students are
working with their
peers. They are
not forced to write
the stories that
the administration
wants them
to write.
They are not forced to write the stories that
the administration wants them to write.
GWs official paper the GW Hatchet
is funded by alumni, he continued. I

think a lot of school papers are. And its completely administration-run. Its a nonprofit,
but everything that gets done is curated by
alumni.
The Rival is different. We are not funded
by anyone but ourselves, he said. We
are free to the public. Our costs are more
focused on the development of the website,
and for marketing materials.
The first Rival, at GW, was launched on
March 27, 2014. It has grown enormously
since then; the homepage that links all the
papers, therival.news, went live just a few
weeks ago. After eight days, we hit 100,000
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Repairing the world, one laptop at a time

How Mordechai Luchins helps people by fixing computers
LARRY YUDELSON
t would not be accurate to say that

Mordechai Luchins did a mitzvah by
putting a Macbook laptop computer
into the oven at 400 degrees.
After all, someone else baked the laptop
on his behalf.
But since that someone was doing so as
part of Mr. Luchins efforts to repair used
laptops and pass them on to those who
need them, it would be fair to give Mr.
Luchins some of the mitzvah credit.
Hearing Mr. Luchins explain why baking
a laptop sometimes is a necessary step in
laptop repair helps explain why, of all the
mitzvah opportunities in the world, this
is the one to which he devotes his spare
time and a corner of his familys Teaneck
apartment.
Simply put, Mr. Luchins enjoys fixing
computers. He revels in the research necessary to know when you can use parts
from a Dell Inspiron 1526 to patch up a Dell
Inspiron 1525. (That actually is a no-brainer
he explains that the two machines are
the same except for whether they have an
Intel or AMD chip inside.) And he enjoys
the borderline obsessive compulsive
attention required to keep track of the
tiny screws as he swaps out one part for
another, in an operation that could take an
hour or more.
If it sounds like Mr. Luchins, 37, is a geek
well, the father of two is a regular contributor to a website called GeekDad.com,
where he writes on parenting; reviews
comic books, television shows, and television shows based on comic books, and
explains Jewish holidays.
His Laptop Project, as he calls it, boasts
not one but two origin stories, as they say
in comic books.
The first concerns his development of
the superpower of laptop repair.
The year was 1999. He was about 21.
His laptop was two years old. I found
out there was an upgrade kit to add a CDRom drive. I bought it, and completely did
it wrong, he remembers. For one thing,
his laptop was an IBM Thinkpad 380. He
People are
naturally giving.
People dont want
to hoard this stuff.
They want to help
other people.
Mordechai Luchins works on a laptop repair in his Teaneck apartment.
ordered the kit for a 380c.

But like a true hero, he wasnt deterred
by failure.
When I put it back together, I knew
what I did wrong, he said. I knew I
needed someone with more experience.
So he discovered online guides showing
how to take laptops apart and how to put
How not to dispose of laptops

Mordechai Luchins has a word of advice for those thinking of getting rid of an old
or broken computer:
Be careful. Theres probably a lot of personal information on its hard drive that you
dont want to dispose of willy-nilly.
He tells of the time that he stopped by the town dump. He was talking with the
attendant when a woman dropped off a laptop she said was broken.
After she left, he looked at it. A couple screws had come loose. It started right up. And
he learned a lot about her daily routine and her bank accounts.
Luckily for her, he erased the hard drive before passing it on.
Hell do that for you too, if you donate your used laptop to him.
them back together. And he discovered his

hunch was right: This was something he
could do.
Then he discovered that his superpower
could not only make him some money on
the side by day hes a mild-mannered
employee of a firm he prefers to leave
nameless but actually help people.
Someone told me they knew a homeless guy who was trying to get a job. He
had a laptop, but someone stole it at the
shelter. Did I have something?
Well, he had a small Sony laptop that
was really underpowered, but that he
could hide.
That was his first taste of high tech
philanthropy.
It felt good.
At first, philanthropy was a highly informal sideline to his tech repair work, which
itself was a sideline. Someone would give
him a laptop in barter for repairs. Someone
else might ask for help taking files off an old
laptop, and leave the cleaned machine with
him. He would put the old machines on a

bookcase. (He wont take in desktops and
monitors, because they take up too much
space.) And then someone would tell him
about a person who needed a laptop.
In the past couple of months, he has sent
laptops and tablets to a child with special
needs in Boro Park, to people who lost their
computers to flooding in Texas, to a struggling graphic artist, and to someone running a physical therapy program in a hospital whose patients have to practice their
typing.
He does not work only with Jews, and he
does not vet recipients, choosing instead to
take them at their word.
Some machines he collects still are
usable. Others are broken but, he said,
every three or four machines that are broken equal one good one.
I got a machine a year ago that had a
dead keyboard. It was an expensive keyboard. Someone came over last week with
the same model. He had shattered the
screen and shorted the motherboard. The
keyboard, though, was intact. One keyboard transplant later and the machine was
on its way to help a nursing student.
About that laptop in the oven. It seems
that certain 2007 Hewlett Packard and
Apple laptops have a design flaw the
graphic card is soldered into place incorrectly. When the computer is used, the card
heats up and the solder begins to melt. Over
time, the graphic card disconnects and the
screen goes blank.
The fix sounds easy: Turn the laptop
upside down, heat it until the solder flows
back into place, and then let it cool down.
There are three ways to do it, Mr. Luchins
said. Theres the so-called blanket fix: Wrap
the laptop in a blanket. Turn it on. The laptop heats up, and voila either the card is
resoldered into place, or youve just set a
blanket on fire.
You also could open up the machine
and very, very carefully solder the board
back into place.
The third way is slightly less chancy. You
take off the motherboard thats an hour
of your life put it in an oven with a 400
degree temperature and it will reflow the
solder. That will fix it, at least for a few
more years.
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Still, Mr. Luchins didnt feel up to the

task, and his stash of 2007 laptops kept
growing. Until one day he found someone
with the experience and chutzpah to try
the oven technique on his behalf.
The oven man is just one of many people who entered the Laptop Projects
orbit.
People are naturally giving, Mr.
Luchins said. People dont want to hoard
this stuff. They want to help other people.
Almost everyone is very quick to say they
have something, or they know someone,

or my company can do this if you can find
me a tax letter.
As of this week, he has a tax letter certifying donations as tax deductible. A batch
of corporate castoffs that arrived last week
will push his total count of laptops delivered to 100 by the end of the month.
Heres where I have a skill and can
help someone other than myself, he said.
If I can entertain myself at the same time,
why not?
Help your laptop find a good home

What: Mordechai Luchins is happy to take your laptop, working or broken,
and help shepherd it to a new home.
Which: Laptops from 2007 or later
Where: Email him at typolad@gmail.com
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Asking the right question

Cardin Award winner urges community support for young adults
Binghamton University senior Eric Leiderman of Englewood believes that the organized Jewish community has not been asking the right question.
Mr. Leiderman, co-founder and director
of institutional advancement of Masorti on
Campus, said that rather than asking how
to get more young adults to join shuls, the
question should be about getting them to
live as intellectually honest traditional
egalitarian Jews.
Its not about bricks and mortar and
being on a committee, he said. Its critical
to support young adults both in college and
afterwards, even if they dont join shuls.
Mr. Leiderman, whose group is working
to provide that support, is a graduate of
Englewoods Moriah School and the Abraham Joshua Heschel School on Manhattans Upper West Side. His family belongs
to Englewoods Kol Haneshamah.
This week, he received the 2015
Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award
at the United Synagogue of Conservative
Judaisms convention in Schaumburg, Ill.
The idea that Conservative Judaism
is dying is a complete misunderstanding
of how young adults today practice Judaism, Mr. Leiderman said. Traditional
that Mr. Leidermans group,

like Koach, works through
campus Hillel groups, unlike
its predecessor, Were run
by students and are studentdriven as opposed to being
part of a larger entity. Its a
bottom-up structure.
The staff consists of me,
our adult-in-residence,
Rabbi Dave Siegel, the executive director of the Hofstra Hillel, and one paid
At left, Eric Leiderman of Englewood receives the Shoshana S. Cardin award from United
programming assistant,
Synagogues president, Margo Gold. Right, students gathered at Koachs last kallah, held in
he added. We do fundraisFebruary 2013.
ing to pay for her and for
Shabbatons.
egalitarian minyans, chavurah-style, exist
it never has been and likely never will be
It seems to be working well, Mr.
in cities across the United States. But since
resuscitated.
Leiderman said. Our measure of success
theyre not affiliated with a larger organiMasorti on Campus is independent, but
is different. We dont think in terms of the
zation, they dont get counted. They are
we work closely with the Jewish Theonumber of campuses affiliated with our
logical Seminary and partner with other
there, but people dont know.
organization, but rather how many students and campuses have traditional egalStudents who had been active in Koach,
organizations like Masorti Olami and
itarian minyanim.
Marom, Mr. Leiderman said. The group
United Synagogues program for college
Through Masorti on Campus, students
tries to work with the entire Conservative
students, created Masorti on Campus in
on different campuses talk together and
movement, he added. Masorti on Campus
reaction to United Synagogues decision
share ideas, he said. The organization also
does not yet have any formalized leaderto defund Koach. Although United Synaship structure, but Mr. Leiderman is its de
gogues strategic plan stressed the imporhas sponsored two Shabbatons. The first
facto head.
tance of college students, in 2013 nonetheone, held in February 2014 at the Jewish
We consider Koach as a legacy, he
less it decided to put Koach on hiatus, a
Theological Seminary, attracted some 65
said. While the two groups are similar in
state of suspended animation from which
students. The second, held in February of
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Kids Who Care

Emanuels bnai mitzvah program structures its outreach efforts
ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
Mitzvah projects, which often involve collecting items or cash for a worthy cause, are
a typical way for children to mark their bar
or bat mitzvah.
Bnai mitzvah students at the religious
school at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack
Valley in Woodcliff Lake are welcome to
take up collections as well, but the primary
focus there is volunteering in the local community through a structured program, Kids
Who Care.
Each student commits to spending at
least 20 hours of supervised work helping
the elderly, the sick, mourners, children
with special needs, homeless children,
abandoned animals, or the environment,
for example.
Daniel Fuchs, 12, a seventh-grader at
Cavallini Middle School in Upper Saddle
River, chose to be a buddy to an 8-year-old
autistic boy as his Kids Who Care project
this year. Since September 18, he has been
visiting the child at his house every other

week for an hour.
We usually play games and do things
in his backyard, Daniel said. I am learning how to hang out with him, be responsible, and be the bigger person who takes
control.
Daniels mother, Amy, said there are valuable lessons to be gained from the experience. I am hoping that Daniel will be able
to see how others face adversity, she said.
I am also hoping that he gains perspective
and learns to deepen his empathy towards
others with different learning needs.
I feel that this hands-on experience will
allow Daniel to engage with others on a
deeper and more spiritual level.
Kids Who Care is geared to instilling preteens with a lifelong commitment to the
Jewish values of justice and compassion,
according to Emanuels director of congregational education, Rabbi Shelley Kniaz.
Each of the students researches and
chooses a direct service project through
Daniel Fuchs prepares for his bar mitzvah as his mother, Amy, looks on.
partner agencies such as the Volunteer

Center of Bergen County, the Jewish Home
Family in Rockleigh, and Jewish Family Service of North Jersey.
Once their proposal is approved by the
school, students fulfill their service under
the guidance of Kids Who Care adviser
Andrea Kent a senior in high school now

in her third year volunteering in this role
and afterward prepare a speech about
the experience to deliver during a bar/bat
mitzvah Shabbat service. They also write an
essay reflecting on their project and submit
an evaluation from the adult supervising
their project on site.
Melissa Reifman of Upper Saddle River,
now also a Cavallini seventh-grader, spent
her 20 hours last year assisting in the childrens room of the local public library.
She found plenty of activities to help with,
including a card-making project and a harvest festival.
As an avid reader, she said, I felt it was
a really good experience to give back to a
place that has meant so much to me over
the years, making a difference for the librarians and the kids. Getting to pick your project made the whole experience enjoyable.
This year, she is finishing Hebrew school
and also helping out with the fourth-grade
class at Temple Emanuel.
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this year at the University of Maryland,
drew about 140 participants.
While most attendees came mainly
from the East Coast, others came from
as far south as North Carolina and as far
west as California, Mr. Leiderman said.
Were trying to reach as many students
as possible.
Masorti on Campus works through
social media, email, and by contacting Hillels directly. Like the Orthodox
Unions Jewish Learning Initiative on
Campus which works through established Hillel groups Masorti on Campus works with Hillel on behalf of egalitarian, Conservative-minded students.
According to Mr. Leiderman, somewhere
from 35 to 50 campuses have pluralistic
minyans on a consistent, regular basis.
In a statement issued by the United
Synagogue, Mr. Leiderman was cited
for his extraordinary vision and efforts.
True to Mrs. Cardins example and the
awards intent, Eric is an inspirational
example of the tremendous power that
one individual can have to make a difference in Jewish life and the future of the
Conservative movement.
Douglas Kandl, co-founder of Masorti
on Campus, who nominated Mr. Leiderman for the award, said, Since the first
Masorti on Campus Shabbaton, in February 2014, several smaller regional
Shabbatonim have taken place because
of Erics work. He has caused countless
young adults to become leaders on their
own campuses and create communities
where students can experience their

Judaism religiously without the necessity
of surrendering their egalitarian values.
Mr. Leiderman credits Camp Ramah
in Nyack and in the Berkshires for much
of his outlook. Over 19 years, he grew
from day camper to overnight camper
to counselor to staff member. He also
is an alumnus of United Synagogues
Nativ: The College Leadership Program
in Israel.
Now a student at Binghamton University studying socioloy and religious
studies, Mr. Leiderman also has been
the student president at the University
of Hartfords Chabad Chevra.
It was very informative, a great learning experience, he said; he learned a
good deal about how that organization
works. Each Chabad House has to be
individually sustainable, he said. Part
of my work there to grow the community was to make it more inclusive.
Classes that were previously separate
for boys and girls became mixed gender. His efforts were successful, he said.
The Shoshana S. Cardin award was
established in 2013 to recognize an
emerging Jewish leader who is making a difference in strengthening and
transforming Jewish life through the
lens of Conservative Judaism, a United
Synagogue statement said. The award
carries a $5,000 stipend and provides
the opportunity to connect with other
emerging Jewish leaders from across the
continent.
The future is
in your hands.
Meet Jannah Eichenbaum from Oceanside, New York. With
a double major in psychology and political science, Jannah
Kids Who Care, created originally

by Rabbi Emeritus Andr Ungar with
two parents, provides each child with a
packet of information, forms, and supporting Jewish texts for family study.
Rabbi Kniaz said the synagogue has
about 35 bnai mitzvah students this
year. We dont require them to do this,
but at least 90 percent of our kids do,
she said. And a good portion of them
continue their Kids Who Care project
beyond the 20 hours, and tell us that
it is a peak experience in their years at
our school because its so hands-on and
personal.
Rabbi Kniaz notes that all the temples
students are taught the true meaning
of the word mitzvah, which literally
means commandment rather than
good deed as it is popularly understood. Many Jews do not realize that
rituals are mitzvot no less than acts of
chesed, usually translated as kindness or
social action, she explained.
To reinforce this lesson, each year
every grade studies and learns how to
perform two age-appropriate mitzvot bein adam lMakom (commandments between people and God, such
as praying) and two mitzvot bein adam

lchavero (commandments between
people, such as visiting the sick).
By the time they have reached the
middle of sixth grade they have experienced quite a few, Rabbi Kniaz said.
They also learn those terms and can distinguish between the two categories of
mitzvot while valuing both.
Some other Kids Who Care projects the students have done recently
include crafts with residents at a J-ADD
group home for adults with developmental disabilities; planting gardens at
a womens shelter; serving as aides in
the synagogues religious school; tutoring younger children after school and
at a womens shelter; serving food and
playing with children at a homeless shelter; packing up Tomchei Shabbos meals
and delivering them to needy families;
visiting a Holocaust survivor; delivering Meals on Wheels and spending some
time with the recipients; working with
horses and clients at a therapeutic riding
stable, and helping adults as they repair
houses through Bonim Builders, a program of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.
knows that conventional limits need not apply to her. While at

Yeshiva University, Jannah has had the opportunity to extend
her studies far beyond the classroom. In Paris, Jannah delved
into the intersection of Art and Revolution while exploring the
galleries of the Louvre.
On a humanitarian mission in Haiti, Jannah put her Jewish
ideals into practice. She taught dance to orphans, planted trees
with Haitian students, and worked with her peers to help
a country and its people heal from the devastation of a
catastrophic earthquake. Jannah enjoyed an inspirational
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Israeli neuroscientist to discuss
research on Alzheimers vaccine
The Jewish Home Family, in partnership with
Englewood Hospital
and Medical Center
and American Friends
of Bar-Ilan University,
invites the community
to a talk by international
lecturer and neuroscientist Dr. Eitan Okun,
who will discuss his
work on developing a
vaccine for Alzheimers
disease.
Dr. Eitan Okun
Dr. Okuns research
team at Bar-Ilan Universitys Mina and Everard Goodman
Complementing these techniques is a
Faculty of Life Sciences in Ramat Gan,
behavioral wing equipped with tools for
Israel, focuses on understanding the
unbiased analysis of complex cognitive
molecular mechanisms that link to
behaviors in animals, as well as a virtual
impairments in learning and memory
reality technology for assessing cognitive capacity in humans.
during aging. Dr. Okun develops novel
The lecture, The Future of Treating
interventions toward earlier detection
Memory Decline: Developing a Vacand delay of neurodegenerative discine for Alzheimers Disease, will be on
orders, such as Parkinsons disease,
Wednesday, December 2, at 6:45 p.m.
Alzheimers disease, and ischemic brain
stroke.
A buffet dinner will be served at 6 and
Research in these areas is conducted
dietary laws will be observed. The lecture is at the Englewood Hospital and
using state-of-the-art techniques and an
Medical Center Chiang Auditorium, 350
interdisciplinary approach. Researchers use imaging tools, including a
Engle St., in Englewood.
brand new fluorescence microscope
The talk is free, but reservations are
equipped with hardware and software
required by calling (201) 784-1414, ext.
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Jersey City shul honors

the memory of Sid Canter
Five years ago Congregation Bnai Jacob
in Jersey City celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala celebration. On Saturday, December 5, from 7 to 10 p.m., a
fundraising dinner will mark
the shuls 55th anniversary.
Catering will be by Raval
Restaurant and music by Jeff
Meltzer & the Mutts band.
Paul Fried will celebrate his
second bar mitzvah then, and a plaque
will be dedicated in memory of Sid Canter, honoring all the time he gave to his
beloved congregation, over the course of

many years.
There is no charge to
attend. Sponsorship is by
Ro and Paul Fried and Lauren and Andy Siegel and
their families. Donations are
welcome.
Make reservations, which
are due by December 1, by
emailing Jane Canter at unclejane1@aol.com. The synagogue is at 176
West Side Ave. For information, call (201)
435-5725.
JHSNJ board members, Alan Peck,

Alvin Reisbaum, Moe
Liss, Richard Polton,
and lawyer Peter
Eddy at the July 15
closing of the new
museum property.
Historical society celebrates new home

The Jewish Historical Society of North
Jersey holds the grand opening of its new
home, at 17-10 River Road in Fair Lawn,
on November 22.
Rabbi Jonathan Panitz, chaplain of the
Gilchrist Hospice of Maryland, and Rabbi
Michael Panitz of Temple Israel, Norfolk,
Va., will give the keynote address. Members of the societys board will speak
and Rabbi Emeritus Simon Glustrom of
the Fair Lawn Jewish Center will affix a

mezzuzah.
The program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
and light refreshments will be served.
The Jewish Historical Society of North
Jersey exists to collect, protect, and celebrate the wealth of Jewish history in Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson counties. For
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YU student medical society

conference spotlights medical/
Jewish perspectives on pediatrics
Last month, more than 200 people gathered at Yeshiva Universitys Wilf Campus
for the ninth annual Fuld Family Medical
Ethics Society Conference, presented by
the Yeshiva University Student Medical
Ethics Society and the YU Center for the
Jewish Future. Focusing on medical and
Jewish perspectives on pediatric mental

and physical health, the conference covered topics that ranged from the controversy over immunizations to alcoholism
and suicide rates within the adolescent
Jewish community and how they differ
from those of the general population.
The library of the Jewish Theological

Seminary has launched Grounded in
Wisdom: Expanding Access to JewishAmerican Archival Collections, made
possible through a grant of more than
$70,000 from the National Archives for
the National Historic Publications and
Records Commission. The one-year project will provide online access describing
418 archival collections, dating from
the late 19th through the 20th centuries
and encompassing formats including
documents, drawings, artifacts, photographs, slides, audio recordings, films,
musical scores, and manuscripts. This
will enable the JTS library to hire two
archivists to collect and standardize all
documentation and upload it to an archival management system that will allow it
to be easily searched and shared.
The collections comprise what were
originally three separate archivesThe
JTS Library Archives, the JTS Music
Archives, and the Joseph and Miriam

Ratner Center for the Study of Conservative Judaism Archives. Notable collections include the personal papers of
Rabbi Judah Nadich, General Dwight
Eisenhowers adviser on Jewish affairs;
Israel Rosenberg, a founder of the Central Relief Committee of the American
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Fund, whose relief efforts helped many
devastated Jewish communities after
World War II; art and Judaica collector
Michael M. Zagayski, and Morton Smith,
the often-controversial professor of
ancient history at Columbia University
whose scholarship drew connections
between early Christianity and magical
rituals. The papers of Solomon Schechter, architect of the American Conservative Jewish movement and the founder
of the United Synagogue of America, also
are included. For more information, go
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Jewish Family Service of Bergen and
North Hudson celebrated its 63rd
year on Sunday, November 15, at the
Rockleigh.
As it honored Geoffrey Lewis for his
dedication and leadership, it launched
a fundraising campaign, which he will
spearhead, for its new employment services initiative.
Although the economy is improving, and unemployment levels have
declined to just above 5 percent, there
is still significant need in the community. Statistics shows many people still
are out of work, many others can find
only part-time work, and it is particularly hard for people above 50 to find
jobs. Not only do they suffer age discrimination, but the changes in technology affect their ability to search.
JFS once offered help to people looking for work, but its ability to provide that
service fell victim to the financial crisis.
Now, it hopes to offer those services a
holistic approach to job searching that will
offer retired executives as mentors to job
searchers, as well as helping them with
resume building, interview coaching, and
job-skill retooling.
JFS is committed to re-establishing
its employment-related services. It has
Karen and Geoffrey Lewis
COURTESY JFS
begun the seed funding for this new initiative but is actively pursuing financial
support. To contribute to this project,
or to learn more about Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson, go to jfsbergen.org or call (201)
837-9090.
Malitzky is Teaneck honoree

The Teaneck Mikvah Association is
honoring Bryna Malitzky, its administrator, who is retiring this year, at
its sixth annual event for women on
Monday, November 23, at 7:30 p.m., at
Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck.

The Stern College BNotes will perform.
The couvert is $72 and sponsorships
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1938, the German police took her father
away, and sent him to a concentration
camp. After that night, all Jewish children were forced to go to the same
school. Eventually, she fled from Germany to Shanghai, where she spent
seven years before moving to the United
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Volunteering,
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JOANNE PALMER
en years ago, in late August of

2005, Hurricane Katrina hit.
As we all know, the storm
devastated New Orleans, and
it activated a flood of volunteers who
worked hard, over the course of many
years, to help rebuild the city.
That same year, in the buildup to Israels 2006 war with Lebanon, missiles shot
from over Israels northern border with
that country hit the border town of Kiryat
Shemona so often and with such ferocity that the town occasionally was called
Kiryat Katyusha.
One of Rabbi Craig Scheff s congregants at the Orangetown Jewish Center in
Orangeburg, Jeffrey Steinberg, pointed
out that as wonderful as it was that so
many people had been moved to help
in Louisiana, Kiryat Shemona could use

some help as well.
So I stood up on Yom Kippur and I
said, Im going to Israel to help repair
Kiryat Shemona, Rabbi Scheff said.
And suddenly I had 20 people going
with me.
That four-day trip has been repeated
every year since then; most recently
this week. The 24 group members, four
of whom have been on the trip at least
seven or eight times and three of whom
are doing it for the first time, left on Sunday, November 15, and planned to be
home on Friday.
Rabbi Scheff had not planned the
trip in any detail before he made the
announcement. We just found a grassroots organization that was helping with
the relief effort and hooked up with
them, he said in a phone call from Israel.
We had no idea what to expect, but we

knew that Kiryat Shemona was receiving
most of the shelling from across the border, and that the forest had caught fire.
Everyone knew that the town was really
suffering.
So we plastered and painted and
gardened for four days, from Sunday to
Thursday, he said.
This year and every year since then,
we have returned to volunteer.
Each year, the group its usually 20
to 25 people, with a solid nucleus of volunteers who come back year after year
works with three different organizations.
This year, the group worked with Gan
Felicia, a kindergarten day-care program
for Sudanese refugee children, and with
Hand in Hand, a school in Jerusalem that
has both Jewish and Arab students. And
this year, as they had every year for 10
Rockland
years, the volunteers also worked with
Kfar Ahavah, a foster village for at-risk children outside Haifa.
The group dynamic and bonding is
unique, Rabbi Scheff said. They welcome new people, and we experience
such a great sense of humility in being
able to serve other people, who are facing
such terrible circumstances. Everybody
stretches and moves beyond their comfort level, and as a result we are so open
to one other.
David Klein of Suffern has gone on the
trip every year. Rabbi Scheff is a phenomenal rabbi, he said. I have never met
anyone like him, and that motivated me to
become more of a shul person.
Moved by what he called Rabbi Scheffs
call to action, Mr. Klein went to Kiryat
Shemona. The physical labor, including
reforestation, was really satisfying. I think
that we were taken aback by how good it
felt. I dont think that first year that we
were planning on doing it again, but Rabbi
Scheff just ran with it, and he was such an
inspiration that people signed up and it
had a lot of momentum.
The shul works hard to make the trip
as affordable as possible, Mr. Klein said.
At first, the group worked with a guide,
but soon members realized that it was an
Last year, OJC volunteers worked at a community garden at the Beer Sheva Ethiopian absorption center.
DAVID KLEIN
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Out of all the sad, hard, or inspiring
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This trip definitely is in his memory, Mr. Klein
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know much Hebrew then, but he was so motivated by
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although he was a very busy guy, running a lot of businesses, he was also the guy running for the egg salad
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Hundreds celebrate new Torah at Fountainview
More than 300 people gathered to celebrate the completion of a
sefer Torah at FountainView at College Road, Rockland Countys
premier retirement community. The Torah was a gift from the
Sperling family in memory of Paul and Helen Sperling, who lived
at FountainView. The Sperlings were married for 72 years, and Paul
lived to be 100.
The communitys senior residents, staff and family, local residents, and children from Yeshiva of Spring Valley, who carried flags
commemorating the occasion, joined in the celebration. The festivities included Rabbi Yerachmiel Seplowitz writing the final letters
in the Torah, marching in the lobby accompanied by the Yedidim
Choir, a procession, dancing outside the community entrance, and
a concluding ceremony in the communitys town hall.

Rochelle Graubard, the Sperlings daughter, talked about the
inspiring life her parents had at FountainView. She said that her
parents came on a trial basis and were impressed with the service,
the well-kept grounds, the pool, and even more importantly, with
the exceptional staff at the community, who treated them with
dignity and respect. In particular, her father enjoyed daily prayer
services in the shul on premises. The family felt the Torah was the
most fitting way to remember them.
The Hashnosas Sefer Torah ceremony fell the day after Paul
Sperlings Hebrew birthday. It honored the couple for the love they
had for their fellow Jews and their dedication to Yiddishkeit.
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To celebrate the
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Rabbi
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the final letters
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and marched
it through
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Brandeis suspends partnership with

Palestinian school after Nazi-style rally
Congresswoman
M. Lowey
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and we cannot and will not turn a
school in Jerusalem.
blind eye to intolerance, Brandeis,
At the November 5 rally, Al-Quds
which had partnered with Al Quds since
students wore black military gear,
2003, said in a press release. As a result,
carried fake automatic weapons, and
Brandeis is suspending its partnership
gave the Nazi salute.
with Al-Quds University effective
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October
2013
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meeting. Some of the recipients
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and Ourselves National Foundation, and
the Consortium of Applied Studies in
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Rockland
Jewish education courses
scheduled by federation
Registration is open for Midreshet Rockland adult Jewish
education courses at Rockland Federation. The Florence
Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, taught by Rabbi
Paula Mack Drill, runs through June; need-based scholarships are available.
For information, call Roberta Seitzman, director of
adult education, at (845) 362-4200, ext. 130, or email
adulteducation@jewishrockland.org.
Best wishes for a

Happy Chanukah
NCJW offers lecture

on memory loss
Debra Kagan-Birkland, a social worker and care consultant, will talk about memory loss, dementia, and
Alzheimers disease for the Rockland section of the
National Council of Jewish Women on Wednesday,
December 2, at 2 p.m. Ms. Kagan-Birkland is the director
of support group services at the Hudson Valley chapter
of the Alzheimers Association.
The talk will be at Reform Temple of Rockland (formerly Temple Beth El), 415 Viola Road, in Spring Valley.
Refreshments will be served. For more information, go
to ncjwrockland.org.
Judge Scott Ugell
Sari and Rebecca

Evelyn Salazar
Night Out in Nyack

Jewish Federation of Rockland County hosts its second
annual PJ Library and Young Adult Night Out in Nyack.
Its at Karma, on Saturday, December 19, from 7 to 10 p.m.
The evening includes an open bar and hors doeuvres and
costs $10 per person with advance registration. For information, call Lara Epstein at (845) 362-4200, ext. 180, or
email her at lepstein@jewishrockland.org.
Coffee and conversation
Lara Epstein, Rockland Federations director of

community outreach and engagement, wants to
meet the mothers and fathers of young children and
treat them to a cup of coffee at Starbucks. She will
be at Starbucks in New City on November 24 and in
the Suffern Starbucks on December 3, at 9:30 a.m.
both days. Participants will learn about raising a
child Jewishly and hear about what the Rockland
Jewish community has to offer young families. For
information, call Ms. Epstein at (845) 362-4200, ext.
180, or email her at lepstein@jewishrockland.org.
Wishing all our friends a

Very Happy Chanukah
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SHOP-RITE OF STONYCook
POINT
with Elizabeth Kurtz
22 HOLT DRIVERockland Jewish Family Service sponsors an evening
with Elizabeth Kurtz on Monday, November 30, at
Senator Carlucci
STONY POINT, NY
wishes you a
Joyous & Healthy

Chanukah
6:30 p.m., at a private home in Wesley Hills. Ms. Kurtz

is the creator of www.gourmetkoshercooking.com.
ROCKLAND
STANDARD
2013
She writes JEWISH
cooking columns
for DECEMBER
the Jerusalem
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and aish.com, and is the author of Celebrate Food,
Family, Shabbos.
To register, call Jessica at (845) 354-2121, ext. 177, or
email jvera@rjfs.org.
Rockland County Legislators Phil Soskin, Aney

Paul, and Michael Grant honor World War II soldier
and liberator Alan Moskin of Nanuet.
World War II veteran

honored by officials
The Rockland County Legislature proclaimed November 8, 2015, as Alan Moskin Day to honor the World War
II hero for his service in the military and his ongoing
efforts to educate todays young people about the war
and the Holocaust.
The county also named Moskin its Veteran of the Year.
He was honored during a ceremony on the County
Courthouse steps.
Its a privilege to honor a man with the military
and community service exhibited by Al Moskin,
Rockland County Legislator Phil Soskin (D-Monsey)
said. He served in the Army and was a liberator of
the Gunskirchen Concentration Camp, a sub camp of
Mauthausen.
Moskin was drafted when he was 18 and served in
the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946, fighting with General
George Pattons 3rd Army and seeing combat in France,
Germany, and Austria. After returning to the United
States, he became a lawyer. He also is a docent with the
Holocaust Museum & Study Center, based at Rockland
Community College.
Mama Doni coming to JCC

The JCC Rockland will host the Koenig Family Chanukah Concert, featuring the Mama Doni Band, on Sunday,
December 6, at 10 a.m. The campus is at 450 West Nyack
Road in West Nyack. Call (845) 362-4200 or go to www.
jewishrockland.org.
Chanukah in New City

Celebrate Donuts and Dreidels with musician Matty
Roxx and the Rockland Jewish Academy in West Nyack
on Tuesday, December 8, at noon, at Stop & Shop in
New City, 180 North Main St. For information, call (845)
627-0010.
Womens group performing

Bulletproof Stockings, a chasidic female Jewish rock band
from Brooklyn, performs at a Chanukah unity concert/
dance party for women and girls. The concert, sponsored
by Hillel of Rockland, is at the Rockland Jewish Community Campus in West Nyack on Wednesday, December 9,
at 7:30 p.m. The groups sound is influenced by classical,
blues, jazz, and rock music, as well as by their chasidic
background. The evening is made possible by a grant
from the Jewish Federation of Rockland County. Call
(845) 574-4422, email soliver@sunyrockland.edu, or go
to www.bulletproofstockings.eventbrite.com.
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Editorial
About France
n the one hand, there is

nothing new we can say
about the atrocities in
France.
The murderers are psychopaths, their
actions are pure evil, and their methods of attaining their insane goals are
equally insane.
On the other hand, we remember the
smoke and rubble and hideous smells
and tears of September 11, and we
grieve with France.
We know that this is far from the
first time that evil has threatened the
world Jewish history reminds us of
the pogroms and the Inquisition and
the crusades, which swept across
Europe and the Middle East, bringing gore and pain and death. And of
KEEPING THE FAITH
course the Holocaust, that unspeakable evil, is still within living memory.
If anything is new now it is not the
evil but the social media that allows
us to know about it in real time. Our
technology has evolved to the point
where we hear about things as they
happen, but our understanding has
not evolved to the point where we
can know what to do about them.
Although it is just words, and
words are meaningless in the face
of trauma and disaster, we offer our
condolences to the people of France,
our scorn and loathing to the monsters whose untreated demons led
them to commit atrocities, and our
hope for better times someday soon.
JP
Living in historys
braid and a bit
more about France
y now, our local Jewish history is complex and intertwined, not as much a chain
as a braid, with tendrils
wrapped around each other.
A century or so ago, there were many
discreet Jewish communities here. Paterson, Silk City, attracted Jews with
expertise with textiles, particularly fine
ones. There were many textile mills
there, and the more skilled laborers the
city pulled, the more work there was
for them.
Soon, there also was a yeshiva.
Yavneh. The very same Yavneh that is
now in Teaneck. Descendants of the
families who built Yavneh and later
joined the Paterson diaspora in the
suburbs around it will return there to
mark the rededication of Torah scrolls
Yavneh donated to the painstakingly
maintained minyan that remains in
town. As he prepared for the dedication, Jerry Schranz of Fair Lawn, who
Jewish
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the minyan and done a great deal of
investigative work, as Larry Yudelson
describes in the story, unearthed more
and more connections between here
and there, between then and now.
Now, we write about a new school,
Yeshivat HeAtid, a present-day institution whose name means future. It joins
the many other day schools in Bergen,
Rockland, and Passaic counties, and
in fact across the states of New Jersey
and New York. Each of them is weaving
itself into the chain of local Jewish life.
Maybe, a century from now, descendants of todays young students will
join to celebrate them. We have a feeling they will.
And that comes back to the horror in
France. Eventually, those monsters will
die. They do not affirm life. They rush
after death, and death will claim them.
We choose life, and we will live.
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Applying Jewish law

to the pursuit of ISIS
SIS must be stopped, but how to go

engaged in conduct that could lead to a capiabout it?
tal offense. A pursuer does not need to be
The simple answer is to use every
formally warned, according to the Babylomeans possible, including boots on the
nian sage Rav Huna (BT Sanhedrin 72b).
ground and aerial bombardment. Destroy
Killing a rodef is not the same as stopping
the head of this hydra, and hopefully its
him from committing his crime, however. It
body, the cadres of would-be terrorists
is meant as the last resort, never the first. If
around the world, will die too.
there is non-fatal way to stop a rodef which
If the world were run according to hala- is not likely in the case of ISIS killing him
cha, the principle of do not stand idly by
may be judged as murder, at least according
the blood of your neighbor (Leviticus 19:16)
to some authorities. This is true even if the
demands that solution, yet it is fraught with
intended victim kills the rodef (see BT Sanhelegal difficulties. Where human life is con- drin 57a-b); how much more so, then, does
cerned, there is no such thing
this hold true for a third party.
as an easy answer in Jewish law.
It could be argued, by the way,
Obviously, as readers of this
that in the case of ISIS, there are
column know, a terrorist is a
no third parties; the whole
rodef, someone who pursues
world is its target.
another person in order to kill
What governs any such discussion, of course, are two prithat person. Exodus 22:1 gives
mary principles of Jewish law:
sanction to kill a would-be
pikuach nefesh (threat to life)
murderer. The sages of blessed
and shfichut damim (spilling of
memory read the law this way
Rabbi
blood).
(see the Babylonian Talmud
Shammai
The principle of pikuach
tractate Brachot 58a), The
Engelmayer
nefesh is considered to be preTorah said: If he comes to kill
eminent in Judaism. Virtually
you, arise and kill him.
nothing not even Shabbat, or
The Exodus law pertains to
a would-be victim. Do not stand idly by the laws of kashrut takes precedence over
life, as we are taught in BT Sanhedrin 74a.
extends the sanction to a third party. The
There are three exceptions to this: if someTalmud (BT Bava Kama 117b), in fact, willingly
one is being forced under threat of death to
bends the law to make it easier for someone
engage in a forbidden sexual relationship, or
to be a rescuer by absolving him or her of
to kill someone else, or to commit a public
responsibility for any inadvertent property
act of apostasy, that person must choose
damage resulting from the attempt. This is
death.
not the law, the Talmud admits, but if you
The real problem is how to determine that
did not say this [that the rescuer is not liable
a person is indeed a pursuer. Torah law is
for property damage], you wouldnt [find]
very clear on this point, as the Talmud notes:
a man willing to rescue his fellow from the
In capital cases, we do not allow conjecpursuer.
ture (see BT Sanhedrin 37b). In the case of
Clearly, this license applies to a drone
a rodef, he or she must be seen pursuing the
attack against a terrorist base. Terrorists
intended victim. (A somewhat problematic
deliberately establish bases in inhabited
passage in BT Brachot 58a suggests that at
areas, hoping to use the local residents and
times the presumption of intent conjectheir property as shields.
ture is sufficient to declare a person a rodef
The Talmud also bends the law about the
and to kill him, but the circumstances also
need to warn the pursuer that he or she is
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suggest that if such license exists,
it is very narrow.)
Certainty is not the case when
terrorist bases are attacked. The
attacks usually are based on
circumstantial evidence alone
and that simply will not do when
it comes to committing justifiable homicide.
In other words, it is not
enough to believe that a particular base is filled with terrorists
who intend to take human life.
The evidence must be irrefutable. Prior acts by other terrorists do not by themselves presage future acts.
Even more to the point, while
it is permissible to pursue a pursuer and to kill him, if necessary,
wholesale attacks on terrorist
bases inevitably lead to the shedding of innocent blood along
with the guilty the euphemistically titled collateral damage.
While the Talmud allows for
collateral damage to property, it
makes no such allowance in taking innocent lives. It would be
comforting to be able to say without hesitation, then, that it is not
permissible to kill innocent people in pursuit of a pursuer. Yet
there is no way halacha would tie
someones hands to the point of
keeping him or her from pursuing terrorists to their lair.
Halacha, therefore, deals with
such conundrums by accepting
that there are times when its
higher standards may not be in
the best interests of society. In
those instances, it bows to the
kings law, as Maimonides codifies it in his Mishneh Torah, The
Law of Kings, 3:10:
A murderer against whom the
evidence is not totally conclusive..., the king has permission
to kill him and to repair society
according to the needs of the
moment. He may kill many on a
single day, hang them and leave
them hanging for many days, so
as to instill fear and stay the hand
of the wicked of the world.
There is no need for a trial, Rambam says; no need for witnesses;
no need for conclusive proof. The
purpose here is not punishment,
but deterrence. If the hand of
the wicked of the world is stayed
and ISIS surely qualifies as the
wicked of the world, collateral
damage could be seen as unfortunate, but unavoidable.
The pursuer, then, must be
pursued by whatever means
necessary to stop him, and in a
way as to give pause to anyone
who would emulate him in the
future.
What would you take?

Reflections on aging, winnowing, parents, and life
y father-in-law is moving.
Last Tuesday, as I drove various kids home from afterschool
activities, navigating the traffic
clogging Routes 4 and 17, my husband was wandering through the house he grew up in, noting
down lists of his favorite things.
His father is moving to an apartment and has
begun to deaccess. Already, the chest of drawers in Jons old bedroom is missing, the cheerful primitive paintings that lined the hallway
are gone. One sister-in-law would like to keep
her mothers china; another sister-in-law wants
books. My husband stuffs his car with objects
packed with emotional meaning; a vintage
hat collection, the Navajo rug from his room,
the 19th-century train poster that hung over
his bed. On his list, he jots down sentimental
favorites; a beloved tufted couch, a collection
of buttonhooks, a Civil War sword. A statue in
the backyard of a boy holding a rabbit, a stone
salute to the boy my husband used to be.
Though we are reluctantly beginning to deal
with the reality of aging parents, I still think of
myself as the mother of little kids. My calendar
is marked with sleepovers and carpools, book
reports, and Lego. The hope that my parents
or my in-laws will invite us home for the holidays still lingers, the ghost of a time when I
could yield all that planning and preparation
to a responsible and comforting adult. Robert
Frost wrote that Home is the place where,
when you have to go there, they have to take
you in. The fact that we have parents who are
formulating plans to move out of our childhood homes homes that were our whole
world when we were tiny and from which we
sallied forth into the world when we grew up
is nearly incomprehensible.
My father-in-laws home is a lovely and
peaceful refuge, a place of filtered light,
of emptying the house is unthinksparkling crystal, luxurious fabrics, and the glow of polished
able, a virtual no-fly zone.
wood. When I picture it, my
How do you downsize a house
charming, gracious, majestic
full of happy memories so that
mother-in-law leaps into my
it will fit into a two-bedroom
minds eye, greeting us at the
apartment?
door, draped in one of her EgypJon says its simple if you think
tian kaftans, welcoming us in as
of it this way. If your house was
the smell of something wonderon fire, what would you grab
Helen
ful cooking on the stove wafts
first?
Maryles
through the air. The living room
And then its simple. The
Shankman
is a microcosm of the world
pictures.
she created; lacquered wooden
There may not be room in my
boxes from places like Spain and
father-in-laws new dining room
Czechoslovakia, a Persian rug, Japanese Imari
for the table that once sat twenty, but there will
porcelain, framed Russian Constructivist postbe room for that photograph of our family millers, a ridiculously comfy silk velvet couch. Phoing around it at Thanksgiving dinner, laughing
tographs of my in-laws with household-name
together. There may not be space in his new
living room for the model boat collection, or
politicians. Displays of treasures and doo-dads
and memorabilia collected from faraway lands,
the hat collection, or the antique cane collection, but there will be room for photographs
when they used to travel.
of his grandchildren posing for pictures in his
But Mom has been gone for a while now, and
top hat, his derby, and his World War I helmet,
Dad has made the decision to move to a smaller
wielding his antique walking sticks, the Persian
place.
rug under their feet, the model boat collection
What do you take, what do you leave behind?
in the background.
How do you cram a lifetime of memories into a
Its not about things. Its about memories.
two-bedroom apartment?
When the time comes to move my dad out
I dont want to think about any of this.
of our old house, I know it wont be easy. But I
Remember, I still occupy the world of carpools,
also know this. I wont be clinging to the couch,
little league baseball, themed birthday parties.
or the dishes, or the furniture from my bedSome buried part of me still is waiting for that
room. I know what I want.
phone call, inviting us home for Thanksgiving.
The photo albums.
However, I do have to think about it. Since
I lost my own mother, my father has grown
Helen Maryles Shankman is an artist and
increasingly frail and dependent. He still lives
writer; her work appears in many journals,
in our old house in Chicago, the city he adores,
including The Kenyon Review, Gargoyle,
though my siblings and I migrated to the East
Jewishfiction.net, and Cream City Review.
Coast after college. One of these days, we keep
Scribner will publish her second novel, In The
reminding each other, he will have to move
Land of Armadillos, this spring. She lives in
closer to us. The question of where is a loaded
Teaneck with her husband and four children.
subject, still to be determined. But the subject
France and Israel

President Obamas double standard
sraels prime minister has called the

latest terrorist attacks an act of war. He
called the attackers barbarians, vowed
to wage a war of no mercy against
them, and ordered bombing strikes on terrorist training camps, even though they were
located adjacent to medical clinics, a museum,
and a soccer stadium.
Remarkably, neither the Obama administration nor the United Nations condemned Israels
strong response to the terrorists. Has the world
finally come to its senses? Does it finally understand that Islamic terrorism, whether against
Israelis or anybody else, is an attack on us all?
Actually, no. Because I misspoke.
It was French President Francois Hollande,
not Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called the latest terrorism (in Paris)
an act of war. It was Hollande who called
the attackers barbarians and

vowed to wage a war of no
mercy against them. It was the
French air force that bombed
Stephen
medical clinics, a museum, and
Flatow
a soccer stadium located near
terror camps in the Islamic
State-controlled Syrian city of
Raqqa.
When Netanyahu says that Palestinian
Islamic terrorists have carried out acts of
war, he is accused of exaggerating the threat.
When he calls the killers barbarians, he is
denounced as a racist. If Israel strikes terrorist
sites that are situated near civilian areas, Israel
is accused of war crimes and disproportionate responses.
Remember when Secretary of State John
Kerry sarcastically grumbled, Hell of a
pinpoint attack after one Israeli

strike in Gaza? We dont hear
Kerry calling the French bombing of those Raqqa medical clinics a hell of a pinpoint attack.
We dont hear National Security
Adviser Susan Rice demanding that Hollande apologize for
describing Islamic killers as barM.
barians. We dont hear President
Barack Obama calling for both
sides to exercise restraint,
as he always does when Israel
responds to Arab terrorists.
On the contrary: Obama administration officials are boasting that the United States provided military intelligence that assisted the
French in their bombing of Raqqa. This, a cynic
might say, makes the Obama administration
complicit in the bombing of a medical clinic, a
museum, and a soccer stadium.
Israel always has understood the nature of
this conflict. Now, it seems, France does, too.
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What else
can I do?
Remembering Sadat
and Begins courage
n November 20,
1 9 7 7, E g y p t i a n
President Anwar
Sadat became the
first leader of an Arab country
to visit the state of Israel.
His visit was, for so many
reasons, unlikely. Since Israel
was founded in 1948, Arab
Rabbi Jacob
countries had made it a policy
Lieberman
not to deal publicly with the
state, and no Arab leader had
visited Israel in any official
capacity before Sadat did. Additionally, by 1977, Israel
and Egypt had fought four wars, including the 1967 war,
when Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula.
But on November 9, 1977, in a speech to the Egyptian
parliament, Sadat offered to visit Israel. Shortly thereafter, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin issued an
official invitation to him. Very few people then would
have said that Sadats offer to visit was sincere, and very
few people would have predicted that he would accept
Please,
Rabbi Boteach
have been biting my

tongue for so long, I am
afraid I might have a hole
in it, but I cannot hold
back any longer. I feel compelled to respond to the opinions of Rabbi Boteach, a frequent columnist in this paper.
I do not know Rabbi BoteRabbi Davidach on a personal level. My
Seth Kirshner
umbrage is purely based on
what I have read over the
course of many years in this
publication.
I cherish the notion that in healthy communities, we
can share differing views on politics, religion, sports allegiance, or what have you, and be celebrated amongst the
many faces that make up our rich and diverse Jewish society. However, when we do have topics on which we differ,
there is a way we can share a thought without denigrating
others in the process. To me, that is the crime Rabbi Boteach commits far too often.
Rabbi Boteachs ad hominem attacks, nasty tone, and
name-calling in countless articles and full page advertisements, toward the likes of the United States ambassador
to the United Nations, Samantha Powers; the chair of the
Democratic National Committee, the proud Jewish leader,
Debbie Wasserman Schultz; the U.S. security adviser,
Susan Rice, and way too many more to list although
overwhelmingly they are women causes me to cringe.
I, like Rabbi Boteach, am firmly against the recent deal
brokered with Iran. I believe it is not in the United States
Begins invitation.
On this side of history, however, we know that he did.
When Sadat arrived at Ben Gurion airport, Begin and
Israeli President Ephraim Katzir greeted him with a
21-gun salute. After an hour-long private meeting with
Begin, Sadat addressed the Knesset in Jerusalem. In his
speech, in Arabic, Sadat acknowledged the incredulity
and opposition surrounding his visit. He acknowledged
that his visit came in spite of the feeling of utter suspicion and absolute lack of confidence. He accepted, he
said, responsibility to exhaust all and every means to
prevent the horrors of new, shocking and destructive
wars. Famously, he really and truly welcome[d Israel]
to live among us in peace and security.
There is much more to say about Sadats speech and
Begins response. For brevity, I will flash forward in time
to state the obvious. Sadats visit was a huge step, perhaps the most difficult, toward the Camp David agreement, a peace agreement that the global community
celebrated in 1978, when Begin and Sadat jointly were
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts. There is
much more to say about what has or has not happened
since the Camp David agreement. Id venture to say its a
good deal less encouraging if I flash forward from there.
Twenty-nine years into the Arab-Israeli conflict, as it
sometimes was called, it was not easy for Sadat to brave
the feelings of utter suspicion and absolute lack of confidence and move forward courageously toward a permanent peace based on justice. Today, 38 years after he
made that move, it isnt any easier. As I think about that
unlikely visit, and the two leaders audacious courage
best interests and also does not serve the interests of our
allies in the Middle East most notably, Israel. There are
those who take a different view, for many reason. Their
opposition, however, does not make them pariahs. Their
struggles and their eventual conclusion, which falls on
the other side of the ledger, should not categorize them as
anti-Semitic or failing the Jewish people and state. Their
decision should not be dismissed as purely emotional and
without substance. That decision is just another opinion
and not the opinion that either Rabbi Boteach, or in this
case, I hold.
Rabbi Boteach likes to refer to himself as Americas
rabbi. He can call himself whatever he pleases. But surely
he should know when he calls himself rabbi, it would
behoove him to demonstrate finer rabbinic standards, like
those of Hillel and Shammai, or any of the myriad of rabbis
in mishnaic and talmudic literature. Our tradition is replete
with disagreements and rich with passionate opinions, but
it is limited in its name calling.
Focusing on the Americas part of Rabbi Boteachs nickname, it would correspondingly befit him to demonstrate
the core tenet that this country was founded upon: Equality for all of its citizens, even those with whom we disagree.
In a great display of irony, Rabbi Boteach serves as the
executive director of This World: The Values Network.
According to its website, This World is an organization that
seeks to bring Jewish values to mainstream culture. I am
mystified about how the rabbinic head of such a body could
behave in a way that seems not in consonance with the values and morals it claims to espouse, and that are core to our
religion and country. Even last week, the rabbi advocated
for AIPAC to have been more ruthless toward members of
Congress to achieve their goals. That is ridiculous!
Perhaps the most dangerous part of Rabbi Boteachs
approach, though, is politicizing Israel. Trying to turn the
67-year history of bipartisan support for Israel into a political football that will further divide the political parties and
Egypts President Anwar Sadat and Israels Prime

Minister Menachem Begin acknowledge applause
during a joint session of Congress in Washington on
September 18, 1978. PHOTO BY WARREN K. LEFFLER VIA WIKIPEDIA
in pursuing peace through it, I am inspired to imagine

that today too, someone, equally unexpected, may yet
emerge vigorously pursuing peace.
Im praying for it.
Until then, I will ask the question that comes to me
nearly daily in these difficult days of stabbings in Israel
and attacks in Paris: What have I done today to promote
peace and discourage violence? And can I do more?
Rabbi Jacob M. Lieberman is the rabbi of Reconstructionist
Congregation Beth Israel and assistant rabbi of Temple
Israel and Jewish Community Center in Ridgewood.
make support for our homeland contingent on the letter

following a politicians name could pose a greater existential threat to the land he and I both love then a nuclear
Iran or an armed Hezbollah would.
Support of Israel should live on both sides of the aisle
and should be strong and resolute because of our shared
values and strategic interests. The other reasons to support Israel are gravy!
The Talmud specifically teaches that the living God has
many voices. Not knowing what God wants is my definition
of pluralism. So is the license to hear things I disagree with,
and to treat the people that share them with respect and
kindness.
Sadly, Rabbi Boteach seems to have taken a different
approach. He appears to practice the idea that for him to be
right, everyone else must be wrong. And the more loudly it
is said, and the more severely, the more correct it is.
While it is Rabbi Boteachs prerogative to act and attach
as he chooses, I would claim that attitude to be uncouth,
unwise, and un-Jewish.
The paradox of Judaism is that the religion unites us as
a tribe but the core of our tribalism is rooted in a sense of
diversity and variety. There are differences that divide Ashkenazim and Sephardim, Orthodox and Reform, Republican
and Democrat, liberal and conservative. Yet all of them all
of us have a place in our tent.
When Rabbi Boteach puts people who do not share his
world or his political or religious views in his crosshairs,
with coarse rhetoric and personal assaults, he goes against
the very values (ahem) of our people and repudiates his own
claim to being Americas rabbi.
Samuel, please share your opinions thoughts and passions. It is what makes the world go round. Just, please, do
it nicely! It is the both the American and the rabbinic way!
David-Seth Kirshner is the senior rabbi of Temple Emanu-El
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I take the opposite position from Stu Kaplan

about the Iran deal (In favor of the Iran
deal, November 6.) I take issue with Representative Bill Pascrell for supporting the
deal and condemn Senator Cory Booker
for coming out in favor of it and assisting to
make sure that it was not discussed in our
Senate. We do not hear that it was a good
deal. We do hear that it was the best one
under the circumstances. What were the
circumstances, a president not willing or
able to press for a better deal?
Mr. Kaplan states the usual mantra
that military action might be the only
alternative, and that would postpone an
Iranian nuclear weapon only for a few
years. The deal actually only stops Iran
from developing a nuclear weapon until
it decides to put one together. It does not
stop research and development. Cutting
back on centrifuges does not call for their
destruction, but only that they must be
taken off line. Site inspections are little
more than a joke. Parchin, the military
site, at first was off limits but then to be
examined only with Iranian permission,
under Iranian control, and any samples
would be taken by the Iranians. When
IAEA inspectors were allowed into one
of the buildings on the site, they found
it empty and they found evidence that
work was done to clean it up. Inspections of other known sites can be stalled.
Inspections of secret sites can happen
only after the Iranians are told what the
IAEA wants to see. With this information,
the Iranians are likely to find the sources
of IAEA intelligence and perhaps to clean
things up before inspections.
The agreement does not contain any
snap-back provisions for sanctions. In fact,
it allows Iran to cancel the agreement if
any sanctions are instituted for any reason,
including Iranian violations. The deal also
obligates the parties to assist the Iranians
in combating any attempts to set back any
parts of its nuclear program via actual or
cyber generated assaults.
President Barack Obama did not press
the Iranians or our so-called allies for a
stronger deal, with more power and a
France
FROM PAGE 27
Yes, every terrorist attack is an act of war.

No, the terrorists are not the JV team, as
President Obama once put it.
Yes, the terrorists are barbarians. No,
we should not show respect even for
ones enemies and try to understand
and empathize with their perspective and
point of view, as Hillary Clinton said in her
December 3, 2014, speech at Georgetown
University in Washington, D.C.
Yes, terror targets must be struck,
regardless of whether or not they are situated near civilian sites.
And yes, the terrorists must be
wider scope. There is nothing in it that

will roll back Iranian support for terrorism or terrorists. Nothing about the continued development of long-range missiles
or other weapon systems. Nothing about
toning down or eliminating Irans calls for
the destruction of other nations. President
Obama believes that with ending sanctions
and signing the deal, Iran will become a
regional power and a beneficial asset. He
has only strengthened its march to becoming a stronger power.
For over a half a year, President Obama
kept his negotiations with Iran secret from
Israel, the nation with the most to lose. He
was able to keep Israel from taking any
action against Iranian nuclear weapon programs until now when it may be too late.
President Obama will no longer be in
office when the chickens come home to
roost, but his perfidy and the perfidy of
those who supported the best deal possible will live on.
Howard J. Cohn
New Milford
NATO must take action
I urge President Barack Obama to call for

an emergency meeting of NATO in order
to invoke Article 5, which states that an
attack on any member state constitutes
an attack on all. The atrocity in Paris is an
act of war. Both France and ISIS acknowledge that.
All NATOs member states are bound
by this clause to come to the aid of their
aggrieved ally. They must form a coalition
to strike at and destroy the aggressor with
all necessary forces.
I strongly believe that the United States
should take the lead in this action since
France is the oldest and most loyal ally in
our history.
Isis must be destroyed now, before
it swallows Syria and (possibly) Iraq. It
will then have access to huge amounts of
armaments. Its stated goal is to overcome
the entire western world, as well as all
others who oppose its seventh-century
ideology.
Jerrold Terdiman, M.D.
Woodcliff Lake
fought with no mercy and completely

destroyed not merely contained or
degraded, as President Obama often
says.
Frances leaders have belatedly awakened to the fact that the civilized world is
at war with the forces of Islamic terrorism.
Israel is one front in that war. France is
another. And if the Obama administration
does not wake up and fight, then America
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father of Alisa Flatow, who was murdered in
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Time, then, for a reality check. Irans
Reid (D-Nev.) apparently has
drive to achieve nuclear weapons is very
a gift of foresight denied to us
far from being the final chapter in the
lesser mortals.
history of its nuclear deceits. We have
No matter how Republicans misnot reached the point where we can say
represent the Iran nuclear agreement,
with certainty that the JCPOA brought
the agreement brought about the longabout a situation where Iran no lonsought goal of preventing Iran from havger can weaponize its nuclear program.
ing a nuclear weapon, Reid said before a
Rather, Irans nuclear goals still are very
meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu during
much a part of the dangerous present
the Israeli prime ministers visit to Washin which we live, and to say that these
ington, D.C. The agreement does nothing
same goals are now firmly in the past is
more, nothing less. It prevents Iran from
a complacent falsehood that gives the
having a nuclear weapon.
JCPOA far more credit than
Study those words careit is due.
fully. The words brought
There are several reaabout are in the past tense
sons why this is the case,
they refer to something
but here are two critical
that already has happened.
ones. To begin with, there
Iran, Senator Reid is sugis Irans alliance with Vladgesting, has been restrained
imir Putins dictatorial
from achieving its ambition
regime in Russia. In large
of weaponizing its nuclear
part because of the Obama
Ben Cohen
program by the Joint Comadministrations chronic
prehensive Plan of Action
distaste for international
agreed on by Iran and the
confrontation even when
Western powers back in July.
that confrontation is forced upon us
If were being generous, then we
Russia has established a genuine beachat least can conclude that Reid never
head in the Middle East, propping up
bought into the lie that the Tehran
the brutal Assad dictatorship in Syria
regime still is peddling the one about
and presenting itself as the natural parthow its nuclear program always was for
ner of the government in Iraq. With the
peaceful purposes, and that any stateRussians now clearly aligned with the
ment to the contrary is a Zionist plot
Shiite crescent in the region, it naturally
to prevent the Iranians from exercising
follows that Moscow wants to strengthen
the rights to which any sovereign state
Irans military forces.
is entitled. Going by Reids logic, the
Thats why Moscow is supplying
agreement was premised on the realIran with S-300 surface-to-air missiles,
ization that Tehrans statements candespite opposition from the Amerinot be taken at face value. The singular
cans, the Saudis, and the Israelis. And
achievement of the Obama administrathere is, according to Russian officials,
tion, therefore, was to use diplomacy
no going back on that deal. The deal
to shut off Irans pathway to a nuclear
to supply the S-300 to Iran has not only
weapon permanently.
been signed between the parties but it
Opinion
has already come into force, Sergei Chemezov, head of Russias Rostec arms firm,
said in remarks reported by the BBC.
In addition, Iran has stopped dismantling
the centrifuges used to enrich uranium at
two of its key nuclear sites, at Natanz and
Fordow. (Fordow, you might remember, is
an enrichment facility that we know about
not because the Iranians declared its existence, but because Western intelligence
agencies discovered it in 2009.)
According to Alireza Zakani, the head
of the Iranian parliaments commission
on the nuclear deal, the dismantling was
brought to a halt after hardliners complained to President Hassan Rouhani
that the process directly contradicted
the directives of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the man upon whom
any progress on nuclear negotiations
ultimately depends. Khamenei has made
it crystal clear that the dismantling of
centrifuges can begin only once Western powers formally acknowledge that
Irans nuclear program has no military
dimension.
On one level, all this can be seen as
proof of a genuine power struggle in
Iran between the moderates led by
Rouhani, who want to create a climate
for Western business to return to a postsanctions Iran, and hard-core Islamists,

who regard any such compromise as
a betrayal of the principles of the 1979
revolution. But on another level, we can
offer a more cynical analysis; confident
that the West will view him as a moderate
regardless of whether or not he is one,
Rouhani conveniently can blame these
ostensible extremists for any obstacles
in the implementation of the JCPOA.
And given that Rouhanis involvement
with Irans nuclear program goes back
a decade or more, skepticism about his
real intentions remains warranted.
Once again, we are faced with the principal arguably fatal weakness in the
Western approach to the Iranian regime
ever since President Barack Obama and
Secretary of State John Kerry decided to
disregard a series of U.N. Security Council resolutions demanding that Iran cease
all enrichment activities. Put simply, that
weakness is wishful thinking believing,
hoping, insisting against all the evidence
that the Iranians are anxious to compromise, when every aspect of their behavior indicates otherwise.
T h a t s w hy we s i g n e d a d e a l ,
even though
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and Pastor Saeed Abedini, continue to
languish in Iranian jails. Indeed, since
the deal was signed, more Americans
have been incarcerated in Iran. First
there was Siamak Namazi, a businessman whose close ties to the pro-regime
National Iranian American Council didnt
save him from the wrathful suspicions of
the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps,
which controls about one-third of the Iranian economy. Namazis arrest soon was
followed by the detention of Nizar Zakka,
a U.S. legal resident who also was seeking
business opportunities in Iran.
No one can say for sure what led to
these arrests. One theory is that this is
the first salvo in an IRGC offensive against
Rouhani, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif,
and other officials who played a central
role in the JCPOA. Another is that the
IRGC is cementing its position in anticipation of the end of Khameneis reign as
supreme leader. Khamenei is 76 years old
and in ill health. Who will succeed him is
unclear, which is precisely why the IRGC
wants to be in the strongest possible position when that fateful day arrives.
In essence, we are dealing with what
former U.S. defense secretary Donald
Rumsfeld, in comments on the eve of

the 2003 Iraq war, famously called the
unknown unknowns. Rumsfelds eccentric phraseology was widely lampooned
at the time, but actually he illuminated a
very important aspect of negotiating with
rogue regimes. We cannot rely on them
to tell us what they are up to, and therefore a healthy suspicion needs to be our
point of departure.
Unfortunately, until November 2016,
we are saddled with a leadership that
is not only content to take the Iranian
regime at its word, but pours venom and
scorn on those of us who say that they
cant be trusted not yesterday, not
today, and not in the future. The Republicans and the many Democrats opposed
to the deal now must ensure that no sanctions relief is offered to Iran as, yet again,
the regime reneges on its commitments.
JNS.ORG
Ben Cohen, senior editor of TheTower.org

and the Tower magazine, writes a weekly
column for JNS.org on Jewish affairs and
Middle Eastern politics. His work has been
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Can a good
education
cost less?
Yeshivat HeAtids
new principal,
Tani Foger,
says it can
Joanne Palmer
ome for the x, stay for the y.

In other words, sometimes
people are attracted to something for one reason, but they
stay with it for another reason entirely.
Many people originally were drawn
to Yeshivat HeAtid, the four-year-old
Orthodox elementary day school in
Bergenfield, because it is at least relatively affordable. Although it is of
course far more expensive than public
school, including charter schools, it is
less expensive than conventional day
schools. Many families find themselves
stretched nearly unbearably by the
demands of the yeshiva education they
feel compelled to provide to their children. Yeshivat HeAtid is cheaper.
But they stay for the education, the
schools new principal, Dr. Tani Foger
of Englewood, said.
The school is a bit hard to explain
because it combines a few new models.
It uses differentiated learning, small

group instruction in a rotational
model, she said. Thats when a class
is broken into small groups three
groups of six or seven children, say
and rotate through working with a
teacher, working on a computer, and
working with an assistant in a workbook. Ideally the best way to learn is
one to one, but we cant do that, Dr.
Foger said. Small group instruction is
the next best thing.
Children learn the same material in
several modalities, she added. Because
different children learn differently,
this allows children to experience
their best selves, and learn in the best
possible ways. It also allows teachers
to focus more on each child, because
the groups are smaller, and there is no
time spent on the sort of frontal teaching that has a full class of children sitting still, staring at the teacher, being
spoken at rather than to.
At the same time, the school is
Dr. Tani Foger at a first-grade

classroom at Yeshivat HeAtid.
34 Jewish Standard NOVEMBER 20, 2015
structured around project-based learning.

That means that instead of having our
classes divided into subjects science,
history, math the kids learn projects.
A unit on the colonial period allowed students to learn about American history,
native Americans, and botany. Another
unit saw students looking at vertical gardens at the Tenafly Nature Center; they
studied some science, math, and art.
It combines all the disciplines, Dr.
Foger said. Its 21st-century learning. Its
not just opening a book and reading about
native Americans or gardening or the science of botany. You are going to see how
its done, with living, breathing projects.
And then they write about it, and then
they go to the computer and do more
research about it.
Our kids dont get bored. Theyre
always moving around, learning something. Theyre always learning you dont
learn only when you dont move.
Its 21st-century
learning. Its not
just opening a
book and reading
about native
Americans or
gardening or the
science of botany.
When children use computers, their
progress is tracked, and the teacher uses
the information to focus on each childs
strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps ironically, the tool that might seen to be the
most distancing, the one more likely to
separate each child from his or her classmates, provides the teacher with the ability to draw that child into the material and
into the class.
Its a unique model, Dr. Foger said.
Some schools do one or the other the
rotational model or project-based learning
but they dont do both.
When I go into a classroom, I see kids
actively engaged in learning. But its always
quiet. The kids are busy learning.
Thats the model that is applied to all
subjects at Yeshivat HeAtid, general and
Jewish alike. Then there are the specifically
Jewish subjects. We have a strong Ivrit
bIvrit program thats when Hebrew
language is taught in Hebrew, Dr. Foger

said. In fact, the kids dont even know
that the Hebrew teacher speaks English.
That program is particularly important
to Dr. Foger because her doctorate, from
Yeshiva Universitys Azrieli School of Jewish Education, is in Hebrew immersion.
And then there is tefillah the prayer
that arguably is at the schools core, or at
least its heart. We introduced a new tefillah program, because we want to have a
school with a soul, Dr. Foger said. Its one
of the first things I did. I asked to purchase a
whole new set of siddurim prayer books.
She was somewhat tentative because the
mandate to keep down costs did not necessarily lead to buying new supplies unnecessarily. But she was able to get the siddurim
she wanted, books aimed at elementary
schoolers that ask them to think about what
they are saying and help them to pray with
intention, and they proved invaluable. I
hope that here we really are teaching that
when we pray, we are whispering in Gods
ear, Dr. Foger said.
In progressive education, everything
has to be in alignment, she continued.
Our philosophy, the way we prepare children to think about Hashem God the
way we prepare them to think about themselves as people. It all has to make sense.
It has to be healthy for children and other
living things.
The kids look happy. They are happy.
They are not imposed on. They can learn
in a very natural, healthy way. We dont
just want to do what every other school
does. This school is the face of Jewish education of the future.
Students come to Yeshivat HeAtid,
which now, in its fourth year, runs through
fourth grade and plans to add a grade a
year, from across Bergen County; parents
of potential students from as far away as
Manhattans Upper West Side, and from
even-more-distant Staten Island, have
begun to explore the school this year.
It is a modern Orthodox parent
body, and it is a community, Dr. Foger
said. And it is a community that I know
because I am a part of it, and I raised my
own children in it.
Dr. Foger, who is the first woman to
head a local Orthodox day school, she
said proudly, is striking looking. She is
beautiful and idiosyncratic, with long red
hair, colorful glasses, and glowing, flowing
clothing.
She comes from a complicated background that has prepared her well for
her new challenge. Now 58, she grew up
Students works on creating model sukkot with recycled materials.
Jewish Standard NOVEMBER 20, 2015 35
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on the Lower East Side, the only child of
Sol Schneider, an actor who soon left the
family, and Doris Schneider, her brilliant,
hard-working mother, also an actress, who
started a Yiddish-speaking theater company at the Henry Street Settlement and
who worked as a clerical worker to support herself and her daughter.
Ms. Schneider had wanted her daughter to go to a ritzy Upper East Side school
Ethical Culture, perhaps, or the Lycee
Francaise but Tanis birthday was too
late for them. And then my mothers
cousin said that there is another good
school on the Upper East Side. And that
put me on this path. I went to Ramaz.
Had any of those other schools
accepted me, I wouldnt be here now, she
said.
Dr. Foger went all the way through
Ramaz, the modern Orthodox day school
on Manhattans Upper East Side. She loved
it. And then in the summer I went to
Camp Massad, and that was total Hebrew
immersion. I gravitated to everything that
was spiritual. My mother had grown up
in a religious home but had left it. But I
brought it home, and then she got back
into it, and we became more observant.
Dr. Foger went to NYU, and then went to
Israel in 1978. She lived there for five years;
during that time, she married her husband, Soli Israel Foger, an architect whose
There were a lot

of naysayers in
the beginning.
They said that
we couldnt
maintain the price
or the quality.
We have proven
them wrong.
strong personality, potent charm, and willingness to move from secular to increasingly observant life fit her needs precisely.
The two went on to have four sons Ami,
Ori, Elichai, and Dov and now they have
three grandchildren as well.
Dr. Foger began a doctoral program
in psychology at NYU before she left for
Israel but did not finish it; instead, she
earned a certificate in school psychology.
She worked with drug addicts in a methadone maintenance program in Haifa; it
was fascinating and gratifying work, but it
was a difficult first job, she understated.
Her next job was as a school psychologist
in Ramat Gan. Eventually the family Tani
and Soli had two sons by then moved
back to the United States.
Dr. Foger worked as a school psychologist for the New York City Board of Education for 26 years. She had given up on the
The school is proud of its students artwork.
idea of finishing her doctoral work; clearly

she did not need it. But at one point her
oldest son, Ami, who was in college at YU,
went on a ski trip and asked her to look
at his mail. Something came from Azrieli
about a graduate program in education,
and I looked at it and thought, That looks
interesting, she said. Thats how I ended
up in the program.
She did her internship at Yeshivat Ben
Porat Yosef in 2001, when the school was
new, helping it develop its Hebrew immersion program. When I finished my dissertation and my program, though, I realized
that I couldnt work in Jewish education
because it didnt pay enough, she said. I
was 55, and I had 25 years in.
Next, though, she was offered a job at
the North Shore Hebrew Academy, an
Orthodox day school in Great Neck, N.Y.,
on Long Islands north shore. The job was
wonderful, but the commute was not. It
was killing me, Dr. Foger said.
Dr. Foger had been on Yeshivat HeAtids
board since it first began; last year, they
reached out to me and asked if I would help
out part time as a psychologist. I was there
on Fridays. And the next thing I know
She began her new job at the start of this
36 Jewish Standard NOVEMBER 20, 2015
school year.
Yeshivat HeAtid has gotten a great deal
of help from the Affordable Jewish Education Project, a privately funded group
whose goal is to improve the quality of
Jewish education while making it more
affordable, its executive director, Jeff
Kiderman, said. The group was created at
around the same time as Yeshivat HeAtid,
and the two have worked together from
the beginning.
One of the most exciting parts of working with HeAtid was that it was a blank
slate, Mr. Kiderman said. There is something both refreshing and empowering
about being able to look at things that people have been doing for years and think
about whether there is a better way to do
them. I think that parents who have experienced the school, whether by attending,
teaching there, or visiting, have found an
extremely high level of thoughtfulness that
comes into decision-making. That comes
from excellent faculty and administration,
but also from the fact that when you are
creating a school, you are empowered to
think about the way you want things to be,
not just the way they always have been.
Yeshivat HeAtid was our first school;
we are now working with others, he

added. We work with Westchester Torah
Academy in New Rochelle, and with the
Hebrew Academy of Long Beach. All
those schools are Orthodox, but he is open
to working with other Jewish schools.
At the outset, we provided them with
financial support, and then it became
strategic support, he said. Now we are
gradually moving into working more on
educational support. That does not mean
developing curricula it is more about
helping the school refine its already innovative educational model to better achieve
the mission of high academic quality and
low cost.
If AJE is the laboratory that develops the
ideas, then HeAtid has functioned as its
research and development arm, Mr. Kiderman said. It is the place that is actually
doing the stuff that we were talking about.
We learned a tremendous amount from it
and what worked and what needed to be
tweaked.
All the other schools that are trying or
have tried similar initiatives are to some
extent standing on the shoulders of Yeshivat HeAtid.
When AJE began researching its model,
it got its ideas primarily from the charterschool world, Mr. Kiderman said. I think
that continues to be the case; the places
that we look for advice and inspiration are
mostly outside the Jewish world. Its not
an exact match, though. You generally
have a different demographic base, he
said. Different type of parents, different
expectations, a different financial model,
and in many cases a different culture, and
not insignificantly a different schedule,
because non-Jewish schools generally do
not have dual curriculums. How to divide
the available time by the number of subjects that must be taught and taught well,
because day school parents will not accept
low quality in secular subjects any more
than in Jewish ones is an ongoing challenge to day-school educators.
Yeshivat HeAtid is at a very interesting
point in its trajectory, Mr. Kiderman said.
It is no longer a new small school. There
are 230 students already, and hopefully
many more are signing up for next year.
They are gearing up to move to a new campus the move, to a larger building in
Teaneck, is scheduled for January and
it is establishing itself as a strong, enduring institution. People are coming to realize that this isnt a fad or a fleeting project.
The school is here to stay.
Gershon Distenfeld of Bergenfield, who
has been a guiding force behind the school
from the beginning, chairs its board, as he
has from the time the board was formed.
Our vision was founded on three principles, he said. The first is that the school
should be more affordable without sacrificing the quality of education. The second
was the differentiated model of learning.
The third was to be more sensitive
to working parents; to try not to have
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programming for parents during the day or

on Sundays, to figure out ways to bring in
day care. The school has partnered with a
day care provider who will offer before- and
after-school service in the new building.
He is proud of the school. There were
a lot of naysayers in the beginning. They
said that we couldnt maintain the price or
the quality. We have proven them wrong.
It is clear that the schools model can
provide a quality education, but how does
it keep costs down? You dont need as
many resources outside the classroom,
Mr. Distenfeld said. In a traditional
model, there are 20, 25 kids in the classroom. You have a range of students, and
the teacher has to teach to the average, so
you will have some kids who are bored and
other kids who need extra help. The traditional school has to supplement a lot. We
dont have to.
Studies show that it is not the amount
of time students spend with a teacher that
matters. It is the quality of that time. It is
being able to work in small groups according to ability level.
This model makes the teacher much
more empowered.
The technology is great, he added, but
Dr. Tani Foger spends time in a first-grade classroom at Yeshivat HeAtid.
is just a tool. It doesnt matter what you

have in the classroom computers, iPads
what matters is how you use it.
Mashie Kopelowitz is the schools

Judaic studies and Hebrew coordinator.
She talked about the model sukkot the
children made. They learned about what

makes a sukkah kosher from the Mishnah.
We brought in recycled materials, and the
children made the most beautiful sukkot.
Some were kosher, and some werent, and
they were able to explain why it was or
wasnt kosher.
In upcoming projects, we will turn a
classroom into a shuk, a marketplace.
The general studies program is learning
about farm to table, and we will connect
it to brachot. A second-grade class will be
turned into a restaurant, and the kids will
have to know what brachot to say about
the things on the menu.
Dr. Foger summed up her feelings about
the job.
Im excited because I believe that this
is the new face of Jewish education, she
said. It is not cookie-cutter. It is not one
size fits all. You dont have to be one particular kind of student. I think that we
can teach every type of child, and that is
exciting to me as someone who has grown
children and grandchildren. I know that
every child deserves a Jewish education,
and I also know that not every child will be
strong in every subject, and its important
to remember that.
I am excited to be part of this school
because I think we are getting it right, she
said.
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Milk & Honey is an innovative and luxe one-stop-shop for new parents. We carry a premium selection of high quality nursery furniture,
gear, toys, clothes, and specialty baby products. Our collection of
must-have baby items helps take the guesswork out of the equation
for the discerning parent who is looking for sophisticated, safe and
eco-friendly items that dont sacrifice on style.
Milk & Honey
11 Grand Ave.
Englewood
(201) 871-2111
www.milkandhoneybabies.com
Hot Jewelry Box

Dont let anyone ever
dull your sparkle. Shop
for the holidays for sterling silver and costume
jewelry and accessories
at the Hot Jewelry Box!
Bring in the ad in this Gift
Guide for 20 percent off
starting November 27.
Hot Jewelry Box
201 East Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood
(201) 444-0112
For Children and
Children of All Ages
Magnicent Hamsa Necklace

14K White Gold with 1.25cts Diamonds
Exclusive Design at Red Velvet Luxe
59 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 201 689-1800 www.redvelvetluxe.com
Marcias Attic for Kids

Holiday gifts that are sure
to please all available at
Marcias Attic For Kids include Hover boards (think
motorized scooter), Cozy
one piece printed fleece
union suits that take kids
of all ages from sleep to
school without having
to change, Fur accessories like hats with fox fur
pompoms and luscious
colored rabbit fur scarves,
and Fun pillows shaped
like Starbucks frappacinos,
cupcakes, sports balls, cell
phones, and the ever popular poop emoji!
Marcias Attic For Kids
29 North Dean St.
Englewood
(201) 894-5701
www.marciasatticforkids.com
Carlyz Craze
Carlyz Craze
is a fun and
fashionable
clothing store
for girls, teens,
and women.
Our selection
includes items
for everyday to
trendy styles
that give your
wardrobe a
constant buzz
of excitement
and individuality. We are always getting new styles and
offer great accessories too. We strive to give our customers a delightful shopping experience from the littlest
ones to the most mature. Styles to fit many different
body types in modest, well-priced, up-to-date looks.
Come and enjoy!
Carlyz Craze
472 Cedar Lane
Teaneck
(201) 342-3398
www.carlycraze.com
GIVE GIFTS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
Keep your loved ones healthy, happy and strong

with gifts from THE GYM such as memberships,
personal training, nutrition services and more.
Or, create a staycation gift at our luxurious Spa where
guests can relax and rejuvenate with a massage and facial.
Find gifts theyll love at THE GYM.
From our family to yours,

we wish you a happy and healthy Chanukah.
GREATER
GIFT IDEAS FOR
THE HOLIDAYS
Regular Savings Account
Youth Savings Account
High Dividend IRA & CD Accounts
High Dividend Checking Accounts
Club Accounts: Vacation, Holiday,
Dont Touch and more
It pays to bank local.

Unlike the big banks we can offer you higher
dividends on your Savings account. As the profit
we make goes back to you our members when
you become a part of Greater Alliance Federal
Credit Union.
For more information please visit greateralliance.org,
call 888-554-2328 x280 or visit any one of our
branches: Paramus, Hackensack, Paterson.
* You must open a share (savings) account to become a member of the credit union and are
required to maintain a minimum balance of $175 in your personal savings account after the first six
months of becoming a member. Membership conditions may apply.
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be adorable
Gifts, Gifts, and More Gifts

Portage &
The Jewelry
Box
What better
way to make
an outfit
stand out and
make a statement than
with great
accessories?
For 16 years,
Portage & The Jewelry Box has helped finish and put the
pizzazz into the outfits of many a customer. Here you
can find plenty of well-known designer bags such as
Botkier, Pietro Alessandro, MZ Wallace, Linea Pelle, Gigi
NY, Whiting & Davis, Lauren Merkin, and more. Youre
sure to find a handbag to fit your budget with costs
ranging from $35 to $500. You can also find beautiful
fashion jewelry.
Portage & The Jewelry Box
17 N. Dean St.
Englewood
(201) 569-5150
www.portagehandbags.com
marcia's attic for kids

29 n. dean street englewood, nj
201-894-5701
Give a gift that

will last a lifetime.
Give an investment in
stocks and index funds.
Perfect for Chanukah! A Gift for All Ages.
SparkGift makes it easy to give investments as gifts. We support
fractional shares - So you can give $50 of Apple or $75 of Tesla stock!
We support all of the popular stocks and index
funds - For example: Apple, Google, Tesla,
Facebook, Disney and Vanguard index funds.
Give a gift in 30 seconds - Choose amount,

choose stock/fund, provide recipient email
address and pay. It's that easy!
www.sparkgift.com
Give stocks, not stuff
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For the Etiquettely Challenged
On the Table
On The Table offers a wide
variety of unique gifts,
including menorahs. They
specialize in tabletop,
tablecloths, hostess gifts,
bridal registries, and even
jewelry. Great gifts at great
prices. Come shop early
for Chanukah.
On The Table
1454 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck
(201) 342-1089
onthetable1454@gmail.com
This new useful book answers the question Which

fork so I use? Dining etiquette, manners and setting the table are becoming a lost art, say Rosemarie
Burns and Linda Reed, co-founders of the etiquette
consulting firm Manners Simply and Burns & Reed
Enterprise. Their new book guides both the novice
and seasoned host in creating memorable dining
experiences includes in-depth table setting information and beautifully illustrated graphics for preparing a table for any occasion.
Visit www.MannersSimply.com
The Gem and I

A MOST INTERESTING
JEWELRY STORE
SPECIAL SALE
Now thru Dec. 24th
The Canteen
The Canteen is your one
stop shop for the best
party favors, baby gifts,
birthday gifts and hostess gifts. We specialize in
hand personalization and
airbrushing and even offer custom printed clothing and accessories. We
take pride in our one-onone customer service and
gift-wrapping. We even
offer curbside pick up.
The Canteen
277 Westwood Ave.
Westwood
(201) 383-0144
www.thecanteenonline.com
All Bracelets
25% OFF
All Necklaces & Pendants 33% OFF
All Rings
33% OFF
Other Items
Up to 50% OFF
Diamond Gold
Contemporary Estate
& Handmade Native American Jewelry
We Buy Diamond & Estate Jewelry
Gold Silver Watches Coins Sterling
Flatware Costume Jewelry & Antiques
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-5pm

Holiday Hours: Open 7 Days Starting Dec. 1 thru Dec. 24
66 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park 201.493.9100
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Fashion
with Flair
Easy
to Wear
for Girls,
Teens &
Women
Great Holiday Gifts

472 Cedar Lane Teaneck 201-342-3398
carlyzcraze@gmail.com
M, W 10-6:30 T, Th 10-8:00 F 10-2 Sat. night 7-10
175 businesses in
the district to choose from.
Many open 7 days a week.
CeDar Lane
TeaneCk
Bergens Best Kept Secret

Always FREE parking
www.cedarlane.net 201-907-0493
ROWAN CLAUDIA HANDPAINTED MADELINETOSH
DINE IN TAKE OUT

CLOTHING JEWELRY
SALONS GIFTS
JUDAICA PICKLES
MOVIES AND MORE
DREAM IN COLOR CASCADE SHU BUI
Great Gifts for

Knitters and Crocheters!
Gift Certificates Available
Classes Available
Where Knitters
and Crocheters
Meet Their
Favorite Yarns
495 Cedar Lane, Teaneck (201) 357-4710

SUN, TUES, THURS, FRI & SAT 10-5
MON 10-5 WED 10-9
at Loris
Yarn Dezvous
KNITTERS PRIDE CHIAO GOO
TRENDSETTER DONE ROVING BLUE SKY ALPACA
Shop & Dine

CeDar Lane...
follow us on Facebook and Instagram
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Massage Therapy
Pain Relief is our priority!

Headaches/Migraines
Back pain/Sciatica
Neck and shoulder
stiffness
Repetitive strain injuries
427 Water St. Teaneck, NJ 201-836-0006

(a few steps off Cedar Lane)
www.backintouchteaneck.com
RCBC
2015
Holidays & Pickle Licious

perfect together!
Great for gifts or events
Homemade Hummus,
Tapenades & Olive Pastes
READERS
CHOICE
FIRST PLACE
2010, 2011, 2012,

2013, 2014, 2015
Buy 2 Quarts
of Any Products,
Get 1 Quart of Pickles
FREE*
*Some Restrictions Apply. Exp. 12/31/15
$5 OFF Your
Pre-Ordered Pickle,
Olive or Dipping Platter*
($30 or more)
*One coupon per platter.
platter Exp. 12/31/15
Sun 10-5 Mon-Wed 10-6 Th 10-7

Fri 10-1 hr before shabbat
Gift
Cards
384 Cedar Lane, Teaneck 201-833-0100

www.picklelicious.com
HUMMUS, TAPENADES & OLIVE PASTES CHIPS DIPS
PICKLE ON A STICK PENNY CANDY GIFT BASKETS
PICKLES OLIVES SEA SALTS OLIVE OILS
CORPORATE ACCOUNTS
RCBC
GIFTS:
UNIQUE & ECLECTIC

SELECTIONS
AT GREAT PRICES
THE LATEST
GREATEST
FAMILY GAMES
GAME NIGHT
SAT, NOV. 21
7:30-9PM
ALL AGES
CAF:
HERBAL TEA
GREAT COFFEE,
DELICIOUS
HOT SOUP
Follow us online.
502A Cedar Lane, Teaneck
201.530.5046 teaneckgeneralstore.com
PRE-HOLIDAY BLOWOUT SALE

Open Sundays 10-6
18%
off
All Giftware
Nov. 24-Dec. 4
This offer cannot be combined with any other offers
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How about the gift of the all-new Model Year 2016 smart
fortwo this Chanukah? Now it is larger and has additional
standard features. The Model Year 2016 smart fortwo has
been completely redesigned with extra high-strength steel,
eight air bags, and a new turbo-charged motor with 91
horsepower. Youll enjoy the following features, which are
now standard power windows and power steering, and the
vehicle is now four inches wider providing a better driving
experience. Visit us today to experience the new smart
fortwo at Benzel-Busch, awarded the 2014 Sales and Service
Laureates Award from Mercedes-Benz for excellence in
customer service.
Haworth Apothecary is excited to

announce the launch of its newest
product line, Endless. In addition,
the store carries Brighton, Vera
Bradley, Alex and Ani, candles,
stationery, and womens and mens
accessories. Come in for that
perfect gift!
Haworth Apothecary
169 Terrace St.
Haworth
(201) 384-7171
www.haworthapothecary.com
Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp.

28 Grand Ave.
Englewood
(800) 836-0945
Benzelbusch.com
Pamper someone you love or yourself with services at The

Fountain Spa. Along with extraordinary massages, facials,
manicures, pedicures, and cutting edge hair services, The
Fountain Spa features luxurious amenities:
Marble Showers & Steam Rooms: Private jacuzzis for
you to experience alone or to share with that special
someone... Couples Spa Suites, Side-by-Side Facials, and
Body Treatments. Tranquility Rooms with waterfalls where
you can relax & enjoy spa cuisine.
The Fountain Spa
Route 17 North at Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey
The Shops at Riverside, Route 4 West at Hackensack
Avenue, Hackensack
(201) 327-5155
www.thefountainspa.com
Your season of adventure doesnt end

when the snow falls and temperatures
drop. The MSR Evo Snowshoe provides
extreme durability, with the traction,
stability, and adaptability necessary for
use on varied terrain.
Campmor
810 Route 17 North
Paramus
(201) 445-5000
www.campmor.com
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Red Velvet Luxe in Ridgewood

says something old is
something new. Baroque
pearls, also known as
Imperfect Pearls, are a type
of pearl, which can be natural,
cultured, or freshwater. They
have a remarkable unusual
shape and are being used to
create a bold, yet traditional
style. Baroque pearls are
stylish and unique due to the
uneven texture as opposed to
a perfect smooth sphere. The
most valuable of baroque pearls
are the South Sea and Tahitian
pearls, which are formed by
black-lipped oysters, gold-lipped oysters, and white-lipped
oysters. Red Velvet Luxe has an amazing assortment and
collection of Baroque pearls, also available for custom design.
Red Velvet Luxe
59 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
(201) 689-1800
www.RedVelvetLuxe.com
Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique offers many

items including high-end purses. Find that elusive
Louis Vuitton, the Chanel you always wanted, or
that hard to find Hermes purse. There are also
fun finds like designer shoes, sunglasses, wallets,
scarves, and jewelry. Pictured is a Chanel Classic
Caviar leather bag, retail: $2,880, Savvy Chic:
$1,699; and a LV Never Full GM Bag, retail: $1,340,
Savvy Chic: $999.
The Teaneck General Store has gifts

with a heart and soul that wont
cost you an arm and a leg. There are
eclectic, unique, and special selections
including jewelry, books, tableware,
scarves, and games with a distinctive
aesthetic. The store focuses on Fair
Trade, artist-made, and eco-friendly
gifts. It is also a place to enjoy Wi-Fi,
poetry, art, music, comedy, speakers,
great coffee, and good friends.
502a Cedar Lane
Teaneck
(201) 530-5046
www.teaneckgeneralstore.com
Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique

30 Cottage Place
Ridgewood
(201) 389-6900
www.savvychicconsignment.com
The Gem and I carries an unusual selection of Gold, Silver, Diamond, and Estate
Jewelry. Also, there are great choices of
Designer Jewelry, Hand Made Native
American Jewelry, and Contemporary
Silver Jewelry.
The Gem and I

LV NeverFull GM Bag
Chanel Classic Caviar

Leather Bag
66 Godwin Ave.
Midland Park
(201) 493-9100
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Hot Jewelry Box

Costume & Sterling Silver Jewelry
20% off
everything in store
11/27/15 - 12/31/15
L.N. Grand 5 & 10

L.N. Grand 5 &
10 truly is the
Modern Day
General Store.
We carry a
wide variety of goods
with a personal touch.
If the store
doesnt have
it in stock, well place a special order on the spot. Thirdgeneration owner Steve Naginsky and the rest of the team
provide personal service six days per week. Come visit us
at our store! Our friendly associates will help you find just
what you need. We take pride in our good, old-fashioned,
friendly service on everything you needall under one
roof. We have a True Value Hardware department, housewares, crafts, outdoor living items, and so much more. We
carry everything to make your holiday special.
L.N. Grand 5 & 10
Mon-Fri 10-7, Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-6:30, Sun Closed
247 Westwood Ave.

Westwood
(201) 664-5016
www.lngrand5n10truevalue.com
201 East Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201-444-0112
5 Continents
at
BERGEN MARZIPAN
FACTORY OUTLET
Kosher Gourmet
Candy Nuts
Dried Fruit
Gift Baskets
Nut Trays
10% OFF
Total
purchase
We ship throughout the U.S.
Exp. 12/31/15
Baskets made
to order
65 Honeck Street, Englewood 201-567-4274 Monday-Friday 10-5
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Get Creative
Frame It
Frame It has been in Fair Lawn since 1974, owned and
operated by Gail Stussi-Lettera for the last 30 years.
She originally purchased the frame shop from her late
brother, William Stussi. Frame It prides itself on being
able to handle anything from one frame to 1,000 frames.
They cut frames (wood and medal) and mats to any
size. You can also frame it yourself and purchase a
metal frame and assemble it at home for a special savings. Our convenient Fair Lawn location attracts customers from all over Bergen and Passaic counties. Visit
www.FrameItFairLawn.com
and print out a coupon.
Frame It
34-06 Broadway
Fair Lawn
(201) 797-1333
www.FrameItFairLawn.com
Savvy Chic
Consignment
Boutique
2015
Yarndezvous
Yarndezvous is where
knitters and crocheters meet their favorite
yarns offers fair trade
yarns from Frog Tree and
Mirasol and fair trade
baskets from Africa. In
addition, there are many
gift items available for
the knitter or crocheter as
well as classes.
READERS
CHOICE
FIRST PLACE
CONSIGNMENT
SHOP
Yarndezvous
495 Cedar Lane
Teaneck
(201) 357-4710
www.yarndezvous.com
30 Cottage Place Ridgewood, NJ
201-389-6900
www.savvychicconsignment.com
Mon 10-5 Tues 11-6 Wed 11-6
Thur 11-7 Fri 11-6 Sat 11-5
Sunday Closed
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SERVING THE FAIR LAWN AREA OVER 40 YEARS
Frame IT
CUSTOM FRAMING
OVER 3000 FRAMES TO CHOOSE FROM
Diplomas, Posters, Oil Paintings,
Shadow Boxes, Jerseys,
Needlework, Artwork
Rush Service Available
Owner, Gail Stussi, for over 30 years.
All work done on premises
www.FrameitFairLawn.com
$5 OFF
THE GYM
THE GYM is no ordinary
health club. For 14 years,
our team of experts have
been dedicated to working step-by-step to help
members achieve their
health and wellness goals through fitness plans that are
based on each individual profile. Come see what makes
us stand out from the rest.
THE GYM of Englewood
THE GYM of Montvale
20 Nordhoff Place
Englewood
(201) 567-9399
www.gettothegym.com
2 Chestnut Ridge Road

Montvale
(201) 802-9399
www.gettothegym.com
CUSTOM FRAMING
of $25 or more
Please present coupon at time of order. One offer per customer.

Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp. 1/30/16
$10 OFF
Stay in shape/indulge yourself
CUSTOM FRAMING
of $75 or more
Please present coupon at time of order. One offer per customer.

Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp. 1/30/16
34-06 BROADWAY, FAIR LAWN (201) 797-1333
Back in Touch Massage Therapy

Therapists at Back in Touch
Massage Therapy have been
providing therapeutic and
relaxing massage sessions
for 15 years. Now offering a
Continuing Wellness Program
with low-cost monthly sessions. Call for details or schedule your appointment online.
Back in Touch Massage
Therapy
427 Water St.
Teaneck
(201) 836-0006
www.backintouchteaneck.com
5 & 10 Cent Store

Help is just around the corner.
We carry everything you need to

make your holiday special!
15% OFF
entire purchase
LN Grand Westwood 201-664-5016
EXCLUDES RED TAGGED & SALE ITEMS. Must present coupon at time of purchase.
No exceptions. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 12-31-15.
www.lngrand.com
247 Westwood Avenue Westwood
Free Parking in Rear
201-664-5016
JS
Counting calories for Chanukah

Surprisingly low-cal treats
One .5 ounce mesh bag of Streits Kids Dark
Chocolate Coins has 80 calories; 45 calories from
fat; and total of 5.0 grams of fat and 3.0 grams of
saturated fat. The good news is that there is no
cholesterol or sodium. The bad news is that the
coins are high in saturated fat and sugar.
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Creatively Yours
254 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood
201-857-0900
www.createartstudios.com
NJs Best Kept Secret!
Jewelry, Handbags
& Accessories
17 North Dean St. Englewood, NJ
201-569-7076
HERVE CHAPELIER MALI MICHELLE MELINDA MARIA
Creatively Yours
Come on in and get inspired at Creatively Yours, a paint
your own ceramics and glass fusing studio! Choose a
new project or paint a personalized gift. With hundreds
of ceramic pieces and many seasonal shapes, you are
sure to find the perfect gift - hand print plates, wedding
platters, bowls, mugs, picture frames, boxes and a lot
more!
PIETRO ALESSANDRO WHITING & DAVIS LINEA PELLE
MZ WALLACE BAGGALLINI SUZY T
Theres something for everyone at

65 Westwood Ave. , Westwood 2017228676
Monday - Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5
Extended holiday hours start 11/30: Mon-Fri 9:30-7 Sat 9:30-6
277 Westwood Avenue

Westwood
(201) 383-0144
20% OFF Any One
Item
With This Coupon. Exp. 12/19/15
In stock items only. Excludes custom items.

Cannot be used for purchase of
gift certificates. Cannot be
combined with any other offer.
Party Favors Air Brushing Camp Stuff Accessories
Unique gifts made in the USA and

around the world all in one store.
Party Favors Air Brushing Camp Stuff Accessories
HOBO RAY BAN TASHKA ALEXIS BITTAR
Great Gift for all Ages Personalized Items
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For Our Pets

Westwood Pets offers new and different Chanukah toys
and treats for dogs and cats, pictured. The store also
sells tropical fish, birds, reptiles, small animals, and premium dog/cat foods and supplies. See the Chanukah ad
in this Gift Guide for a discount on purchases.
Westwood Pets
15 Westwood Ave.
Westwood
(201) 666-7111
www.westwoodpetsunlimited.com
For music lovers
OD
O
W
EST
UNLIMITED EST. 1979
QUALITY PET & SUPPLIES

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Thurs. till 8pm
Tropical Fish-Gold Fish

Beautiful Birds Reptiles
Small Animals
Premium Dog & Cat Foods
All Pet Suplies
2015
READERS
CHOICE
FIRST
PLACE
FIRST PLACE
666-7111
LOCAL PET SHOP
15 WESTWOOD AVE., WESTWOOD
EXPERT ADVICE FOR THE CARE OF YOUR PET
Dry Dog & Cat Food
$1 OFF
$2 OFF
$3 OFF
OR
OR
2LB - 6 LB
BAGS
10LB - 20LB
BAGS
25LB - 40LB
BAGS
ONE TIME USE ONLY W/COUPON Exp. 12/31/15
15% OFF
YOUR PURCHASE
Exp. 12/31/15 Not combinable Not valid on dog & cat food or grooming
The Big Jewish

Songbook
Marty Alen Angstreich,
a teacher and musician, conductor,
music director, and
co-founder of Sons of
Tikvah, a klezmer-type
band at his synagogue,
reviewed The Big
Jewish Songbook for
Chanukah. The Big
Jewish Songbook which was compiled, edited, and
arranged by Velvel Pasternak could be one of, if not
THE definitive collection of Jewish music available today. Containing nearly 250 songs, Pasternak includes
klezmer, Yiddish, Israeli, Hassidic, and Sephardic
music, presented in a clean and simple format that is
easy to read and play for anyone from a professional
musician performing to a family member leading a
sing-along. Many of the pages include lyrics in both the
English transliteration as well as in Hebrew. Velvel has
printed every song using a single melody line with lyrics
and very simple chord notation. Every Jewish household should own, and use this book for enjoyment and
for passing on the legacy of beautiful Jewish music
that is our heritage. It is easy to read and easy to play.
Available in print or as an eBook.
www.JewishMusic.com.
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Jewelry
Callahan Jewelers
Callahan Jewelers offers fine jewelry and giftware
at discounted prices. See their ad in this Chanukah
Guide for a free gift coupon. The jeweler also buys
gold.
Get Organized
Card Cubby
Card Cubby is a mini
alphabetized card file
wallet that is perfect for
all those gift, frequent
buyer, loyalty, insurance,
and business cards. It fits
right into a purse, briefcase, baby bag, or car
console. The Card Cubby
measures 5 wide by 3
high and holds approximately 80 cards. It comes
in great colors too.
Callahan Jewelers
86 Vervalen St.
Closter
(201) 768-6136
callahanjewelers.mobi
www.cardcubby.com
Gift Cards available for

everyone on your list.
KOSHER *
Under supervision of
Rabbi Isaiah Hertzberg
386 Franklin Ave., (at Ivy Plaza) Wyckoff 201-891-1133*

525 Cedar Hill Ave., Wyckoff 201-612-7600*
886 Prospect St., Glen Rock 201-612-9090*
754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes 201-891-6545*
233 North Franklin Tpke., Ramsey 201-327-2828*
22-20 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn (Inside Exxon) 201-791-5500*
527 River Drive, Elmwood Park 201-791-3113*
1132 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 310-576-9200
13300 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 424-835-4096
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Indulgences
Pickle Licious
Pickle Licious offers a full
range of the all-time favorite pickle from new to
full sour plus homemade
hummus, tapenades, and
sauces, a variety of olives
with zesty hot and spicy
flavors, and more. New
items include a line of olive oils from California, a sea
salt bar, and an expanded gift item selection. Platters
are available for the holidays and all occasions. Come in
for free samples. Under RCBC supervision
Pickle Licious
384 Cedar Lane
Teaneck
(201) 833-0100
www.picklelicious.com
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts has been
baking up deliciousness
for over 60 years. Nothing
pairs with coffee like a donut. Stop in to one of these
listed kosher under the
supervision of Rabbi Isaiah
Hertzberg locations near you.
Rebecca Shara Jay, 2, daughter of Adam and

Rachel Chananie Jay of Springfield, left, and
Kylie Frances Chananie, 1, daughter of Arlene
and Joshua Chananie of Clifton, are all set to
celebrate Chanukah. Rebecca and her bear are
wearing Chanukah-themed shirts. Kylie has a few
Chanukah board books, a decorated pillow, and a
Mensch on a Bench to keep her company. Check
local Judaica, specialty shops, and book stores for
Chanukah gear and books for infants and young
children.
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Jewelry
386 Franklin Ave., (at Ivy Plaza) Wyckoff, (201) 891-1133

525 Cedar Hill Ave., Wyckoff, (201) 612-7600
886 Prospect St., Glen Rock, (201) 612-9090
754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, (201) 891-6545
233 North Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, (201) 327-2828
22-20 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, (201) 791-5500
527 River Drive, Elmwood Park, (201) 791-3113
5 Continents
5 Continents at
the Marlow Candy
Factory has a wide
selection of gifts,
kosher candies,
nuts, marzipan,
dried fruits,
and cookies for
Chanukah and
all occasions. There is also sugar-free, nut-free, glutenfree, and low calorie choices. Come in for a fabulous gift
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Tips for improving your game
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More than eight nights, eight lights
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Plush toys to accessories and more
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About
musings from the editor

I
remember the dark-hued blue

and gold brass menorah that
graced our home during Chanukah. It was a souvenir from
someones trip to Israel, or perhaps it was purchased at a local
Judaica store. But it had a distinct
look that, in that day said, Made
in Israel. Compact and curved,
the menorah had a cutout of the
iconic landscape of Jerusalem on
its back, and on the front, small
cup-like holders that hugged the
multi-colored candles. Remnants
of melted and hardened wax
never seemed to quite disappear
from that thing, even after repeated attempts at cleaning.
We used that menorah every
year, lighting the candles, saying
the blessings and marking the
progression of the holiday each
night. Our little menorah sat on
the dining room table, its flames

safely away from any hazard associated with curtains, drapes or
any other window dressing.
The little menorah had a
public counterpart. On the window ledge in the living room sat
a big, white, plastic menorah.
It was the necessary accessory
to safely according to my parents display Chanukah to the
world with its fireproof orange
light bulbs; another one twisted
to light up each night of the holiday. From the street outside, we
could see the orange lights of
several big, white, plastic menorahs inside the windows of other
homes on our block, and feel
proud of ourselves, and of our
holiday.
Those were the sights. Then
there were the smells.
The smell of fried potatoes
and onions of the homemade
latkes my mother whipped up
would waft through the house,
not long after the candles were lit.
Potato latkes were a most important and most delicious Chanukah tradition, and my mother
took no shortcuts.
She peeled pounds of potatoes, bathed them in water to
keep them white, and one by one,
hand grated them, along with the
tear-inducing onion. Once wed
hear the sizzle from her special
MissionStatement
fry pan, we anticipated their arrival. But not too many actually
made it to the table. My father
would pick them off the brown
paper bag that she used to absorb their oiliness, to sample
one. And another. And then another one. It was fine, she said.
And now there are different
sights and smells for a different
generation.
In our home for Chanukah we
have a collection of menorahs.
There is the merging of menorahs his (from Jeff), and hers
(from me), and theirs (Yehuda
and Shaina) to make ours.
We have a veritable family of
menorahs. Among the myriad: the
one with the movable silver arms,
the chic and simple glass one, the
green metal lovebird menorah (a
wedding gift), and the womanorah, a ceramic sculpture of eight
seated woman (and a ninth for
the shamash) with baskets atop
their heads that double as candleholders. The womanorah was a
parting gift from a wonderful female editor-in-chief at one of my
newspapers.
Then there are the childrens
menorahs, the ones that they
made in preschool and are more
precious to me than a diamondstudded one (as if!). There is the
primary-color painted plaster of
Paris menorah, the wooden block
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Janice Rosen
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Publisher
Editor
Deborah Herman
Art Director
AdvisoryBoard
Michelle Brauntuch, MS,CCLS
Barry Weissman, MD
Child Life Specialist, Englewood Hospital, Englewood
Pediatrician, Hackensack and Wyckoff
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Holistic Chiropractor, Oakland
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Slovie Jungreis-Wolff
Rivka Koenig
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Denise Morrison Yearian
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Marketing and Communications Specialist
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About
About Our Children is designed to help Jewish families in our area live healthy, positive lives that make the most of
the resources available to them. By providing useful, current, accurate information, the publication aims to guide parents to essential information on faith, education, the arts, events, and child-raising in short, everything that todays
Jewish family, babies to grandparents, needs to live life to the fullest in northern New Jersey and Rockland County.
Dr. Annette Berger, Psy.D.
one, the one made of bits and

pieces and nuts and bolts, and
of course, all the crayoned paper
ones that came home right before
the holiday.
Our smells are different, too.
As enticing maybe not, but
enticing enough are the smells
from the fry pan of our latkes.
But our latkes come out of a box,
cooked by my friend, Tina. Call
it an act of convenience coupled
with no patience or desire for
hand grating, along with no food
processor, and these are the closest I come to homemade latkes.
Dont worry. They also dont
make it to the table, enthusiastically sampled while they drain on
a paper-toweled plate.
Perhaps the details associated with the holiday have changed.
There are more menorahs. There
is less sweat over the latkes. But
the tradition has stayed the same:
To celebrate the Festival of Lights
with our family and with our
friends, and through that celebration, to always try and bring light
into our lives and to the lives of
others.
Wishing all a happy Chanukah.
Director of Adult Programs and Cultural Arts

YM-YWHA of North Jersey, Wayne
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Tips to Help You Go

From a Good to a Great Parent
A d i n A S o c lo f
2. You are the best teacher

Children do what we do, not what we
say. If we want to be a good role model
for our children we need to walk the walk
and talk the talk. If we want our children
to be kind, respectful and loving we need
to be kind, respectful and loving. They
need to see us living our Jewish values,
by giving charity, promoting peace in our
interactions with others and by being
truthful (no lying about their age to get
the discount at the amusement park.).
arenting is one of our toughest

jobs. When we leave the hospital
with our baby safely ensconced in
their car seat, we are on our own. Theres
no instructional manual, no degree we
need to have. It seems as if parenting is
all on the job training.
It doesnt have to be. Heres a short
primer on nine fundamental things you
need to know to raise children in a positive, healthy way.
3. Children are not natural listeners
1. Bring Jewish values and traditions

into your home
Teaching children to embrace Jewish
values and traditions is one of the best
gifts we can give our children. The Jewish faith introduced the world to the
importance of family, kindness, justice,
peace, charity, honesty, and so much
more. These are bedrock principles that
will ensure that your children will be-
have with integrity. Jewish traditions,

Shabbat and the holidays, prayer and
other rituals lend stability, unity, and a
We are often surprised, indignant and

angry when our child doesnt listen to
us. The fact is it is hard for them to listen to all the things that they need to
do. From morning to night they need to
listen to instructions given to them by
adults. They are not being bad; they often dont have the attention, energy or
strong sense of identity. These are essential ingredients in building emotionally

healthy children.
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The Menorah
More than Eight Nights, Eight Lights

H E I D I M A E B RAT T
all it a menorah or a chanukiah, the

signature eight-plus one-branch
candelabra that flickers in the window or illuminates a public square or
rides atop of a Chanukah-mobile is one
of the most celebrated pieces of Judaica

for the holiday of Chanukah, which begins the evening of December 6.
The menorah makes a wonderful gift
for the holiday, or any other occasion
from bar and bat mitzvahs to weddings
to housewarming presents. Dusted off
and displayed, the varying and innovative styles of the menorahs also make for
a great conversation piece.
Its something that everyone needs,
says Isaac Zoldan, owner of Zoldans Judaica Center on Cedar Lane in Teaneck,
which has a large stock of menorahs.
And every year there are new styles,

and everyone likes a different one.
We took a look around and found
some that are beautiful, fun and quirky
to help light up the night, light up the
dark winter, and help celebrate the holiday of Chanukah.
Shuls the World Over
This menorah, Synagogues of the World, by artist Reuven Masel (Jewish Expressions) features replicas and historical information of synagogues from the around the world to include:
The Second Temple, Jerusalem; Montefiore in the Bronx; Jubilee Synagogue in Prague, Czech
Republic; Shmuel Synagogue in Bialystock, Poland; Central Synagogue in Manhattan; Great
Synagogue in Florence, Italy; Elbridge Street Shul in Manhattan; Cave of Machpelah in Hebron,
Israel; Mishkan Israel in New Haven, Conn. Judaica House, 478 Cedar Lane, Teaneck. 201-8019001. www.judaicahouse.net
Princess Diaries
Your home is your castle this Chanukah and everyday. This painted pink ceramic castle menorah is a
perfect Chanukah gift for the little princess in your family. www.traditionsjewishgifts.com
Dino Lights
Lights of Lady Liberty
This menorah, featuring one of New

York Citys most endearing icons, the
Statue of Liberty, is constructed of
cut-metal shapes and hand painted by
Acme Animal to create a folk art piece
you can display year round. www.thejewishmuseum.org
Two Wheels, Eight Lights
This Bicycle Menorah is great for any bicycling

fan. Its great even if youre not a bicycle fan. It is
made of fused metal with color accents on the
wheels and the seat. The candleholders are gold
plated. www.traditionsjewishgifts.com
Gone to the Dogs
A dog lovers dream menorah. Muttel the Dog

presents a unique handmade work of art. skillfully hand painted with vivid colors and design.
Muttel the Dog can be your Chanukahs best
friend. www.eichlers.com
Chanukah will be dino-mite with the Menorasaur

menorah. Created by artist Lisa Pierce of The
Vanilla Studio, each piece is constructed from
repurposed plastic toys, metal candle cups and
clay. Fully functional for celebrating Chanukah, the
Menorasaur is sure to add Jurassic-level thrills to
your holiday celebration. www.thejewishmuseum.
org
More than a Menorah
Whale of a Time
Those with an eye for the quirky will enjoy

the sculptures of artists Sue Parke and Don
Gidley for their sense of whimsy and geometry and line merged in Acme Animal. This
Whale Menorah is designed, cut and painted
by hand, and will delight children and adults
all year round. www.judaicacollection.com.
This menorah with a girl swinging

from the tree branch and with
birds nesting along its branches is
part of the fresh, whimsical chanukiah created by sculptor Marina
Zlochin, whose metal cuts in the
menorahs she designs have their
origins in and are developed from
the world of graphics and illustration, her specialty. Her work and
many other pieces are available at
Zoldans Judaica Center, 412 Cedar
Lane, Teaneck. 201-907-0034.
Go With the Glow
With no open flames this menorah is safe, ecological, and colorful.

The acrylic menorah holds up to nine glow sticks to count the days
of Chanukah and light up your festival table. www.moderntribe.
com.
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Making a Pocket of Peace

for Our Children, Ourselves
S LOV I E JU N G R E I S - WO L F F
y daughter traveled to the

United States recently to
visit with my mother. Upon
returning to her home in Israel, she
was greeted with a Welcome Home
sign pasted onto her front door. Her
six-year-old daughter had colored
a picture of an El-Al plane, with a
bright yellow sun. Behind the windows of the plane, she drew her
mommys smiling face along with
other passengers, and parallel to
her mommy were the faces of terrorists, each with a fist raised holding sharp daggers.
In the drawing her mother faces
terrorists holding sharp daggers.
Is this how our children see the
world?
Its not only in Israel that we
must put ourselves into the shoes
of frightened children. I spoke with
a bat-mitzvah-aged girl who confided that she often feels scared.
Many marriages around her are dissolving and she worries that oneday, she too, will become a child of
divorce. She watches friends deal
with shaky finances, health issues,
sick grandparents or siblings who
seem out of control. And the world
is full of wars, she added.
It can be overwhelming for children to deal with so much chaos, in
addition to handling the pressures
of school, friends and after-school
activities.
How can we keep our children
grounded and maintain a positive
outlook in life?
Many parents themselves are
grappling with similar fears. How
do we create a pocket of peace in a
world gone mad?
Parental peace
Before takeoff, flight attendants instruct you to put on your own oxygen mask first, begin to breathe and
only then can you attempt to help
your children.
The same holds true in life. We
can only help our children deal with
fears if we live with confidence that
we can overcome obstacles. When
children detect that parents are
panicked, they grow fearful themselves. We must work on resolving
our inner emotions of trepidation
and never display hysteria. Parents who transmit a sense of calm
despite the storm raging outside
provide their children with seren-
ity. Though this may not be easy

for a parent undergoing distress, it
is crucial that we strive to master
self-control.
Husbands and wives in stressful
situations should speak together privately and resolve to create a haven
within their home. This means that
we watch our tone, our language,
and try hard to communicate patience and understanding. We dont
react in sharp tones or swat our
loved ones aside with a dismissive
word or gesture because of pressure.
Drawing upon ones faith is
also an anchor that provides our
families with a sense of security in
difficult times. When we reinforce
our traditions, find solace in prayer,
and commit to family rituals we are
showing our children that we live
with clear and established beliefs
despite the turbulence that is taking place in our lives. It is not a matter of convenience, dependent on
moods or feel-good emotions. Our
faith is a bedrock of strength independent of turmoil and challenge.
No matter how difficult the week
has been my Shabbos candles bring
light to my home. We are together,
acquiring a sense of continuity and
love. In a broken world we parents
are here to heal.
Childrens Peace
When the world feels out of control
a childs sense of safety and trust is
challenged. How can we help our
children better cope? (Of course
we are not speaking about phobias,
anxiety, or childhood trauma, which
must be addressed professionally.)
Recognize that your childs fear
is real
Dont ignore your childs fears.
Children become afraid at different
ages, of different situations. Apprehension, worry, and feeling frightened are genuine concerns.
Validate the emotions

Allow your child to share his fears.
Talk to him and permit him to communicate feelings.
Dont make fun or belittle

A child shouldnt feel as if he is bad
or babyish for expressing worry. Be
careful to avoid saying things like a
girl your age shouldnt be afraid,
thats just silly, or stop being such
a cry baby. That only knocks your
childs self-esteem and prevents him
from sharing in the future.
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Show empathy but be careful not to
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Teach coping strategies

Help your child work through the
challenge. Positive self-statements
like I can do this or I will be ok
can help children navigate moments when they feel anxious.
Some kids are empowered when
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others when they envision a happy
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Show empathy
Sharing stories of your own fears
and how you overcame them can
be an incredible source of comfort
to a child.
Model being brave

Adults who lose it will raise children who lose it. Whether it is a fear
of cockroaches, flying, blood tests,
or unseen dangers from the world
you live in, you cannot afford to
freak out. Children who view their
parents as in control feel secure in
a world gone mad.
No matter how chaotic things
get, our mission as parents is to
guide, teach, and lead. Creating a
pocket of peace will become part of
your life-long legacy.
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a parenting
coach, teacher, writer and author
of Raising a Child With Soul (St.
Martins Press).
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CO M P I L E D BY H E I D I M A E B RAT T
Traditional Chanukah gelt has given way to gift giving for the holiday.
Here are a few items that may be appealing for you to share with
your family and friends for the eight-day Festival of Lights.
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Accessoryz Galore at Carlyz Craze

Teaching Monkey
If youre looking for fun and funky accessories, Carlyz Craze is the place. Chanukah options abound.
Carlyz Craze, 472 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-342-3398, www.carlyzcraze.com
Monkey say, monkey do. This little guy helps

your little guy, or little girl learn how to get
dressed. Tighten monkeys trousers. Close
its jacket zipper. Tie a bow on its shoes. This
little monkey makes practicing getting dressed
and undressed so much fun for youngsters.
Designed for children 3 to 12 years old. www.
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Planet Matzah Ball

Chanukah and Passover DVD set
Shalom Sesame DVD set
Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights,

Music for Kids
Joanie Leeds has been called that cool babysitter who would let you try on her lip-gloss once
your mom left the house. But never mind her
cool factor, Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
is one of the hottest bands for children. Her
latest, Meshugana was inspired by a decade
of teaching in Jewish nursery schools, summer camps and many a Tot Shabbat and High
Holiday programs. www.joanieleeds.com
Join lovable, furry Grover and celebrity host

Anneliese van de Pol as they travel to Israel
in this 12-part award-winning DVD series
co-produced by Sesame Workshop, the force
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o parent likes to be on the receiving end of these accusations and insults. However, it
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can we stop back talk in its tracks?
1. Understand Underlying
Message
When my children talk back to me,
my gut reaction is to respond in
kind. It is hard to remember not to
take it personally. It helps to remember that children really do speak another language because they dont
have the verbal acuity to express
their fears or their feelings.
When children say: I hate you!
they really mean: I am so angry!
When children say: Why do
I have to do everything around
here? they might really mean: I am
too tired to clean up right now.
When children say: You love
Sara more than me! they really
mean: I need some attention and
reassurance that you love me, too.
Understanding the underlying
messages behind a childs back talk
can go a long way in helping us defuse potential conflict, and help us
keep calm in the face of disrespect.
2. Know Your Childs Triggers

The best way to get rid of back talk
is to find ways to avoid it altogether.
Once children and parent get angry,
it can be hard to calm down. It is
helpful to know what sets your child
off in the first place.
Parents should try to avoid the
following thing that could trigger
your children to resort to talking
back to you:
make promises and then
break them.
give children a task that is
too difficult or push too hard when
they are having a bad day
pick at children for little
annoyances
ask children what they want
to do and then dont do it
take away their reward
accuse children of something
they didnt do
respond in kind when they
start an argument
3. Understand Their Personality:

The more we learn about a childs
temperament and personality, the
easier it is for us to get along with
our child. They will feel understood
and will less likely resort to back
talk.
For example, children who are
slow to warm up to new situations,
(the temperamental trait of adaptability) are not being bad because
they do not want to kiss Aunt Martha, or because they refuse to get
in the pool right away at their very
expensive swim lessons. They really
need time to get used to new people
and new situations. They will use
every method at their disposal to
gain the very necessary time that
they need. That includes talking
back. They will refuse to comply until they are ready and feel comfortable. If we give them the time they
need to adjust and acclimate we can
avoid the power struggle and the
back talk that ensues altogether.
Understanding the
underlying messages
behind a childs
back talk can go a
long way in helping
us defuse potential
conflict, and help us
keep calm in the face
of disrespect.
4. Feelings First,
Discipline Second
When children talk back, it is often
because they are angry and feel
misunderstood (see #1 above). It
is always best to validate their feelings before we discipline. This is a
simple way to diffuse the tension.
Child: You are so mean! You always make me clean my room! I hate
you!
This response creates more
tension and encourages more back
talk: How dare you say they to me!
You are so fresh!
Instead neutralize the anger by
reflecting their feelings: You seem
really angry and upset! Cleaning
your room is the last thing you want
to do!
However, some parents feel that
they can empathize with their child
if they are scared, disappointed or

hurt but have a tough time when
their child is angry and talks back.
They feel hurt and mad. Even if
parents are able to remain calm,
parents are still hesitant to use empathy because they feel they are
letting their children off the hook.
They would rather admonish their
child and push them to be more
compliant and respectful.
Parents can rest easy. When
parents listen and empathize it
does not mean that they are condoning negative behavior. They are
not letting their kids get away with
murder. Delivering empathy is the
secret to stopping back talk and ultimately teaching children respectful
behavior.
5. Now for the discipline

Although we now understand that
back talk is just a way that children
express their negative feelings and
emotions, we cannot allow them to
talk to us in that way. We need to
teach them better ways to manage
their anger and frustration. We must
not skip this step, however this
step does not need to be done right
away. We can wait a few hours or
even until the next day when both
you and your child are calm to have
this conversation.
Parents want to keep this part
positive and too the point, it is not
necessary to lecture them about
their bad behavior. It can sound like
this:
I know you were angry before.
Next time please say, I am mad
at you, instead of I hate you! It
sounds more respectful.
I understand that you were in
a bad mood before. The next time
that happens can you try saying,
Mom, I am in a bad mood. Can we
talk later? That would be more
respectful.
Back talk is not pretty, but understanding what your child is really telling you, knowing what triggers
your childs anger, understanding
your childs temperament, validating their feelings and helping them
express their anger in a more respectful way, can help.
Adina Soclof is the director of Parent
Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating
How to Talk so Kids will Listen and
Listen so Kids will Talk workshops as
well as workshops based on Siblings
Without Rivalry. She also runs
ParentingSimply.com and is available
for speaking engagements.
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Ah-Choo! Ah-Flu!
How to Prevent this Seasons Virus
H e i d i M a e B rat t
t was the perfect sun-dappled September Sunday, and scores of youngsters were enjoying
the carnival atmosphere in Fair Lawn. They
were getting their faces colorfully painted. They
were waiting on line to get animal-shaped balloons.
They were dancing to the sounds of the disc jockey
playing the latest tunes. It looked just like a regular
weekend of outdoor fun for the children and their
parents who gathered to grab some recreation before the colder weather forced them indoors.
But amid all the fun and games, there was a
serious reason for everyone to be here. More than
1,000 youngsters, patients of PediatriCare Associates, a pediatric practice with offices in Fair Lawn,
Mahwah, Pompton Plains, and soon Woodland
Park, came to the fair to get inoculated against the
flu at the practices 3rd annual flu carnival 10 a little proverbial sugar to help the medicine go down.
The vaccination is the first line of defense
against this seasons flu, says Dr. Jeffrey Bienstock
of PediatriCare Associates, who chairs the pediatrics department at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, and is incoming president of the New Jersey
chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics.
So far, weve seen very little flu activity, says
Dr. Bienstock, M.D., F.A.A.P. But the season is just
beginning. We try to get the flu vaccine to everyone eligible (all older than 6 months) before the
flu hits. Really, as soon as the vaccine is available
because it take about four to six weeks to respond
to it.
Vaccination, Dr. Bienstock says, is just a part of
the efforts to prevent the flu.
A parents salvo should consist of excellent hygiene to help prevent the spread of illness. Warm
soapy water for a good wash of hands, in the absence of soap and water, or at least an alcoholbased no water wash, and all tissues in the trash
bin. Making sure that all surfaces are washed down
where germs spread most readily, be they counters
or toys that are shared or devices.
Dr. Bienstock says it is also important to teach
a youngster the proper way to cough and to sneeze.
And that is not into their own hand and then they
go about high-fiving all their buddies in the school
hallway. Instead, instruct the youngster to sneeze
and cough into his or her inner elbow, the so-called
Dracula cough to minimize the spread of germs,
which are very contagious.
When necessary, Bienstock adds, a child who
is infected with the flu may have to be quarantined
so as not to expose other members of the family to
the germs. That may mean separating siblings who
share a room.
Lastly, Bienstock says, the parent or caregiver
has to ensure that he or she is taking good care of
himself or herself. Getting enough rest, eating well
and exercising to strenghten the immune system
will help safeguard parents from getting sick.
After all, who is going to take care of junior?
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children.
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A Primer on the Flu
A: Its not possible to predict what this flu
season will be like. Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. While flu
spreads every year, the timing, severity, and
length of the season vary from one year to
another.
Q: Will new flu viruses circulate this season?
A: Flu viruses are constantly changing so it
is not unusual for new flu viruses to appear
each year.
Q: Will the United States have a flu epidemic?
A: The United States experiences epidemics of seasonal flu each year. This time of
year is called flu season. In the United
States, flu season occurs in the winter; flu
outbreaks can happen as early as October
and can last as late as May. The Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) says the flu season
begins when certain key flu indicators (for
example, levels of influenza-like illness (ILI),
hospitalization and deaths) rise and remain
elevated for a number of consecutive
weeks. Usually ILI increases first, followed
by an increase in hospitalizations, which is
then followed by increases in flu-associated
deaths.
Q: When will flu activity begin and when will
it peak?
A: The timing of flu is very unpredictable
and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Most seasonal flu activity typically occurs between
October and May. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between
December and February.
Q: What should I do to protect myself from
flu this season?
A: The Centers for Disease Control recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6
months of age and older as the first and
most important step in protecting against
this serious disease. People should begin
getting vaccinated soon after flu vaccine
becomes available, if possible by October,
to ensure that as many people as possible
are protected before flu season begins.
However, as long as flu viruses are circulating in the community, its not too late to get
vaccinated.
In addition to getting a seasonal flu vaccine
if you have not already gotten vaccinated,
you can take everyday preventive actions
like staying away from sick people and
washing your hands to reduce the spread
of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home
from work or school to prevent spreading
flu to others.
Q: What should I do if I get sick with the
flu?
A: Antiviral drugs are prescription drugs
that can be used to treat flu illness. People
at high risk of serious flu complications
(such as children younger than 2 years,
adults 65 and older, pregnant women, and
people with certain medical conditions) and

people who are very sick with flu (such as
those hospitalized because of flu) should
get antiviral drugs. Some other people can
be treated with antivirals at their health
care professionals discretion. Treating
high-risk people or people who are very
sick with flu with antiviral drugs is very
important. Studies show that prompt treatment with antiviral drugs can prevent serious flu complications. Prompt treatment
can mean the difference between having
a milder illness versus very serious illness
that could result in a hospital stay.
Treatment with antivirals works best when
begun within 48 hours of getting sick, but
can still be beneficial when given later in
the course of illness. Antiviral drugs are
effective across all age-and risk groups.
Studies show that antiviral drugs are
under-prescribed for people who are at
high risk of complications who get flu. This
season, three FDA-approved influenza
antiviral drugs are recommended for use
in the United States: oseltamivir, zanamivir
and peramivir.
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Children younger than 6 months are at

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are too young to get a flu vaccine. Because
of this, safeguarding them from flu is especially important. If you live with or care for
an infant younger than 6 months of age,
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them from flu.
In addition to getting vaccinated, you and
your loved ones can take everyday preventive actions like staying away from sick
people and washing your hands to reduce
the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu,
stay home from work or school to prevent
spreading influenza to others.
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The CDC recommends that people who
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People who are not at high risk for serious
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treated with influenza antiviral drugs at
their doctors discretion. Children between
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inter may be a coming, but

that doesnt mean you have
to toss aside family fitness.
Following are tips on how you and your
family can stay physically fit and enjoy
time together during this frigid season.
Plan for success

Choose activities everyone can participate in and make it convenient, simple
and fun. Get your children input as to
what they want to do so there is some
buy in. Also make sure you participate;
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If possible, create an indoor active zone

where you and your children can be active. See what you can shift around in a
spare room or the basement so you can
move freely without tripping over wires or knocking
something down. Or put on
coats and move the cars out
of the garage. This will allow
you to do some motion activities such as jumping jacks,
jump rope, hula hoop and
hopscotch, as well as formal
exercises such as squats,
lunges and sit ups. Keep the
area dedicated so its always
available when youre ready
to be active.
Tone up
Every day items found around the house
can help your family tone up. Use milk
jugs partially filled with water or sand
to strengthen your chest, shoulders and
arms. Make the bottom step a stair stepper to build your leg muscles and cardiovascular system. Step on the waistband
of old pantyhose and pull up to work biceps, triceps and shoulders.
Color my wintry world

One fun and easy game your family will
enjoy is an outdoor ice cube hunt. Make
different colored ice cubes and hide
them in your yard or at the park. Then
bundle up and let the game begin. Create
a color point system to determine the
winner or whoever finds the most gets a
prize. You can even do it at night with a
flashlight. The best part is the ice cubes
wont melt so you can stick them in the
freezer and have the hunt all over again.
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Make a list of fun exercises Create an indoor obstacle course.

you and your children can do
in a given week, post them on a board in
Skating on thin ice
a visible location then each day have evIf there is snow on the ground and its beeryone choose one or more activity they
low freezing, create a backyard ice skatwant to perform. Vary time and repetiing rink. Place tarp over the snow and
tion according to age. When an activity
hold down the edges with a mound of
is complete give your child a sticker to
snow or a few bricks. Fill several buckets
put on the list. At the end of each week,
with water (you dont need much), pour
offer a reward to keep everyone motiit over the tarp and let it freeze. When a
vated go ice skating, bowling or take a
thin layer of ice forms, put on your boots
winter bike hike.
or sneakers and have a family skate.
Go pro
Frolicking fitness tag
Tweak professional games so you can

play them inside. Have a round of basketball with a soft foam ball or wad of
newspaper and a basket. Try indoor
bowling with 10 soda bottles, each partially filled with water or sand. Set in a
triangular shape and then knock over
with a medium-sized ball. Tennis anyone? Stretch a string across the room,
tape it to the walls, blow up a balloon
and use poster board squares for rackets. Or play indoor volleyball.
It doesnt have to be warm outside to

play tag. With this version base isnt an
object, its an activity. Players run around
and avoid being tagged by performing a
simple, predetermined exercise such as
10 jumping jacks, 15 squats or 20 hops
on one foot. Set the rules prior to the
game. And dont let the snow stop you.
Running around in it will add resistance
and increase your heart rate.
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Cold war capers

A fun thing to do in the snow is
play tug of war. Dig parallel trenches that are three- to four-feet long
and mound up the snow in the
middle. Divide your family into
two teams then have each team
stand in a line perpendicular to the
mound on either side of the snow.
The first team to pull their opponent into the snow bank wins.
Out and about

Many parks are open throughout
the winter and you can incorporate exercise and education by
taking a hike to scout out animal
tracks, find creatures that move
about in the winter and identify trees that keep and lose their
leaves. Or have a neighborhood
scavenger hunt. Make up a list
of items your family has to find:
a red door, blue car, winter bird,
etc. Then take a walk around the
neighborhood and see who can
find the most items.
Denise Morrison Yearian is the former
editor of two parenting magazines
and the mother of three and grandmother of four.
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Want More Winter Family Fitness Ideas?

Try These
Snow games. Set up an obstacle course
by building snow hurdles and other barriers your family has to either jump over or
run around. Or draw targets with Sharpies
on trashcan lids, dig them at different distances into the snow then toss snowballs at
your target. Add a new slant to sledding by
setting up stacks of snowballs or upturned
trashcans then as you head down the hill,
throw snowballs to work on target practice.
Concoct a competition. If you have an
indoor active zone, there are a number of
relays your family can do. Pile everyones
shoes in the corner of the room, form two
teams then have players slither or roll to the
pile (no walking allowed), pull out and put
on their shoes and walk back to the next
person on their team. Or go feather up,
belly down! Opponents get on their bellies
and use straw to keep a feather in the air
and away from each other. Whoever can
blow the feather over the other persons
line wins.
Ad lib with obstacles. Create an outdoor
obstacle course that involves different
activities: dribble the soccer ball to a certain

point, skip to the next, pick up the football
and run home.
Ever-ready oldies. Consider traditional
games you can do indoors or outside at the
spur of the moment: Duck, Duck, Goose,
Follow the Leader, Mother, May I? Red
Light, Green Light, Simon Says and
Charades.
Find facilities. Check out local organizations to see if they offer parent-child classes
or have indoor pools or open gym facilities
for playing basketball, volleyball, soccer and
other games. Many martial arts programs
have combined adult-child programs. Call
local ice and roller skating rinks to get hours
for open skates. Or for inexpensive exercise,
go to the mall and take a brisk walk.
Reach for resources. One website, www.
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3. Sarah Brandon, a 7th grader at Westwood
Regional Middle School who attends Religious
School at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack
Valley in Woodcliff Lake, has donated her
hair to Pantenes Beautiful Lengths for the
third time. The donation is in memory of the
grandparents she lost to cancer, and in honor
of two family friends.
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4. How exciting it was for the preschoolers

when the Fair Lawn Fire Department recently
visited the Helen Troum Nursery School in Fair
Lawn to speak them about fire safety.
5. Yeshivat Noam middle school students
are collecting plenty of goodies for the
Bergen County Chanukah toy drive. Schools,
synagogues and temples throughout the county
collect thousands of gifts, which are given to
18 local and regional organizations. For more
information, www.bctoydrive.org.
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will to follow through. Instead of getting

mad, focus on helping your kids listen,
make eye contact when giving instructions, validate their feelings, I know its
tough to stop playing with your Legos
to get ready for bed Or make it fun:
Lets pretend we are airplanes and fly to
the car.
vorite sport with them in the backyard

or even reading the same books they are
reading and discussing them. And enjoy
spending time with them. Its important
to tell your children that you love them,
I am so happy that God gave you to me;
I love being your mother/father and to
demonstrate that love with physical affection like hugs, kisses and ruffling their
hair.
4. Children test limits
8. Know your childs strengths
Children need rules and limits that are

fair and consistent. It makes them feel
safe, secure and encouraged. When we
are wishy-washy with our rules, children
feel rootless and dont know what to expect. When children fight the rules, they
are really testing us to see if we actually
mean what we say. We need to stick to
our guns and gently and respectfully
enforce the rules that we have for our
family.
Every person is created with his or her

own strengths and talents. As parents
our jobs is to help our child discover
those strengths and talents. We can ask
ourselves:
What is my childs strength?
What characteristic of my child
brings me joy?
What gives my child the most joy?
What comes easy to them?
They might be very different from
what we expect. A father who values
academics might have a child who loves
the arts or vice versa.
Children thrive and flourish when
they feel that their authentic selves are
valued and appreciated by their parents.
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5. Most children respond well to

positive reinforcement
Your best bet to having great children
is to give them loads of attention when
they are behaving in positive ways
for example, when they get into bed on
time, brush their teeth and come when
they are called. Ironically, we usually
give our children more attention when
they are misbehaving. When we give attention to a their negative behavior we
inadvertently reinforce their negative
behavior. When we only focus on their
positive behavior we reinforce their positive behavior. It takes a while to retrain
our brains to look for the positive but it
is well worth the effort.
6. Let children experience their own

feelings
Children need to own their own feelings.
You cant tell them, You cant be too hot,
its cold outside, You cant be full you
only ate one bite of your sandwich. The
fact is we dont know how another person can feel, even our own children. We
need to teach our children to trust their
own gut and instincts; it will serve them
well when they need to make tough decision without us. To do that, its better to
say, It feels cold to me, but not to you
everyone feels things differently. Or
One bite of that sandwich is enough for
you, you know how to read your hunger
signals
7. Shower them with love

Children need their parents attention to
thrive. They also need to know that we
love them just the way they are. To do
that, we want to try to spend time with
them on their terms. Find out what they
love to do, whether its going to their favorite ice cream store, playing their fa-
Your best bet to having

great children is to give
them loads of attention
when they are behaving
in positive ways.
9. Foster independence
We need to live our lives as parents
knowing that our children are only ours
for a short time. Our job is to teach them
to go out into the world and make their
mark, and contribute to our society in
positive ways. We need to teach them to
think independently and have the tools
they need to make good decisions. We
need to find ways to encourage their autonomy by asking their opinions, What
do you think would be the best way to
schedule our day? Give them choices,
Do you want to wear your green or blue
shirt today? and responsibility and
chores around the house.
Parenting is indeed a tough job, but
it is also one of the most rewarding. And
you are uniquely suited to raise your
children.
Adina Soclof is the director of Parent
Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating How
to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids
will Talk workshops as well as workshops
based on Siblings Without Rivalry. She
also runs ParentingSimply.com and is available for speaking engagements
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Chanukah Crafting Lights Up

the Family Holiday
R I V K Y KO E N I G
he lights of the menorah dance

in the window. The dreidel
spins. Yummy scents and familiar sounds emanate from the kitchen latkes sizzling in oil and children
laughing. Happy Chanukah.
In the midst of the dark and dreary
winter comes this wonderful holiday,
commemorating a bright light in Jewish history. Chanukah reminds us of
the miracle of the Jewish Maccabees

victory over the armies of the Hellenists and how the Beit HaMikdash
the Holy Temple was rededicated
for use, wherein the miracle of the
tiny vial of oil that burned for eight full
days and nights occurred. Most of all,
Chanukah celebrates the miracle of
Jewish tenacity. With eight long winter nights to enjoy Chanukah, these
plenty of time for family projects.
Wooden Block Menorah

With just a handful of wooden blocks,
a rectangular piece of wood and two
wooden knobs, you can craft an original Chanukah menorah.
What you will need:

10 (1-inch) or 9 (1-inch) and 1 (1inch) wooden blocks
rectangular piece of wood (about 16-inch
x 2-inch x -inch) long enough to hold
9 of the blocks in a straight row
2 (1-inch) wooden knobs
extra-strong craft glue
acrylic paint in assorted colors
to 1-inch wide paintbrush
nine pennies
nine metal nuts or washers
craft glue or decoupage medium, such as
Mod Podge
How to do it:
Use your paintbrushes and acrylic paint
to paint all the wooden pieces the colors
of your choice. (One side of each wooden
block does not need to be painted, as it
will be glued to the base.) Let dry completely.
Glue the two wooden knobs to the bottom of the rectangular piece of wood,
2 inches in from either end. Let dry.
Glue on the blocks.
These adorable dreidels make

perfect place cards for your Chanu-
You can craft a clay dreidel just

like the one in the song. Although
it may not spin very well, it will
certainly look great dangling
from a necklace or keychain.
What you will need:

oven bake clay (we used Sculpey)
in the
colors of your choice
skewer or large sewing needle
disposable baking sheet
beading elastic
keychain ring, optional
jump rings, optional
needlenose pliers, optional
How to do it:
1. Roll a walnut-sized piece of clay in your
hands until it softens.
2. Roll the clay into a ball. Press lightly into
the ball to flatten it. Turn over and press the
other two sides gently to form a box shape.
Option 1: For a centered shamash, evenly

space 9 (1-inch) blocks on the base
and glue them on. Glue the 10th block
on tope of the middle block; or use the
1-inch block as the center block.
Option 2: For a menorah with the
shamash at one end, glue 9 (1 1/2-inch)
blocks, evenly spaced, to the base. To
make the shamash, either glue 2 blocks
(1 1/2-inch) one on top of the other or
use 1 3/4-inch block, placed at either
end of the base.
Glue a penny to the center of each block.
Glue a nut to fit on top of the penny.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Drying time: 1 to 2 hours
kah party and serve as sweet

mementos.
Dreidel Place-Card Party Favors
Clay Dreidel Charm Jewelry

or Keychain
What you will need for each dreidel:

scissors
pencil
12-inch x12-inch cardstock
acetate or see-through vinyl;
we cut one heavy-duty plastic
sheet protector to make four
dreidels
decorative-edge scissors or
pinking shears
hole puncher
1 yard (-inch wide) ribbon
3. To form the dreidels point, pull downward

on two edges of the box-shaped clay until
they meet. Turn the box and pull down the
other two edges until they meet and form
a point.
4. To form the dreidels handle, pull upward
on the box-shaped clay. Use your fingers to
round the top point into a handle.
5. Roll a piece of different-colored clay into
a thin rope. Wrap part of the rope around
the base of the dreidels handle. With the
rest, form the Hebrew letters nun, shin, gimmel, hey. Place one letter gently on each
side.
6. Using the skewer or needle, poke a hole
through the handles top.
7. For beads, roll pieces of clay into peasized balls, swirling two or more colors
together. Or, roll clay into -inch wide logs;
slice into flat beads. Poke holes through
foil-wrapped chocolate
Chanukah gelt
markers or colored pens
small decorative tag
How to do it:
1. Trace and cut out a big shape
of a dreidel onto the cardstock
2. Place the acetate over the
cardstock and cut along the
dreidel outline so that you end
up with two dreidels, one of
cardstock and one of acetate.
3. Trim the edges of the acetate
beads with the skewer or needle.

8. Preheat oven to 250F. Place the dreidel
and beads onto the baking sheet and
bake, following manufacturers instructions.
Remove from oven and let cool.
For the jewelry: Thread the beads and
charm through a piece of elastic 3-inch
longer than wrist measurement. Tie the
elastic in a double knot. Trim the edges.
For the keychain: Thread a 6-inches to
8-inches piece of elastic through the charm
and tie a double knot in one end. String
beads and charm onto the elastic. Doubleknot the remaining end around the keychain
ring and trim the ends, threading any extra
elastic back into the nearest bead.
Optional: Before baking charm, open a
jump ring with pliers and thread the jump
ring through the hole in the charms handle.
After charm cools, thread it onto the elastic
through the jump ring.
Bake time: 15 minutes, or according to
manufacturers instructions
Cooling time: 20 minutes
dreidel with the decorative-edge

scissors or pinking shears.
4. Place the acetate dreidel on
the cardstock dreidel. Use your
hole puncher to punch an evenly
spaced number of holes around
the edges of the dreidels.
5. Starting at the top of the
dreidel, begin lacing the ribbon
through most of the dreidel.
Place a few chocolate coins
between the acetate and cardstock and complete lacing the
dreidel. Pull the ribbon end gently in order to have even lengths
of ribbon to tie into a bow at the
top.
6. Use a marker to write the
name or initial of each guest on
a tag. Thread the tag through the
ribbon. Tie the ribbon so that the
tag hangs from the center of the
dreidels bow.
Reproduced from Crafting Jewish by Rivky Koenig with permission of

the copyright holders, ArtScroll / Mesorah Publications, Ltd.
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Chanukah Ice Skating

Is Really Nice Skating
Mama Doni Rocks

JCC Rockland for Chanukah
The Mama Doni Band, which celebrates Jewish culture with zest in its high-energy, interactive family rock concerts filled with a mix of reggae, rock, disco, Latin, klezmer with a
dose of soulful energy and hip Jewish sensibility thrown in, will rock the JCC Rockland to
help brighten the Festival of Lights. The band, featuring the charismatic Mama Doni at its
center, is a Koenig Family Chanukah concert. The show is followed by fun-filled Chanukah
activities. Sunday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack,
845-362-4400, www.jccrockland.org
Chanukah Family Day

at Jewish Museum
Features Actress Amanda Peet
The Jewish Museums annual Chanukah
Family Day on Sunday Dec. 6 from noon
to 4 p.m. is a day of fun-filled activities.
Among the highlights will be a book
signing with actress Amanda Peet and
co-author Andrea Troyer, who will read
from their new Chanukah-themed
childrens book, Dear Santa, Love,
Rachel Rosenstein tells the story of
a young Jewish girl who wonders why
Santa Claus doesnt visit her house as
she wrestles the culture and customs
and her love of sparkly Christmas
ornaments before appreciating her
own identity, family and friends.
Children can also take part in other
activities, including constructing
sculptural Chanukah menorahs with
found objects, dancing to the music of ShirLaLa, watching the story of Chanukah
brought to life through a drawing performance with Jeff Hopkins, and more. The Jewish
Museum,1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Come spin around on the rink, twirl,

do figure eights by a huge ice sculpture menorah, listen and dance to
the sounds of Ta Shma Orchestra at
the annual outdoor Chabad celebration Chanukah on Ice in Manhattan.
All are invited to celebrate the
Festival of Lights in the heart of
New York City at the Wollman
Rink in Central Park. The fun will
take place on the second light of
Chanukah, Monday, Dec. 7 from 6
to 9 p.m. Admission includes skate
rental and complimentary food.
Central Park East between 62nd
and 63rd Streets. www.chanukahonice.nyc.
Yes, You Can! Build

a Menorah at Home Depot
Chabad of Upper Passaic
County is joining with Home
Depot in a Chanukah Menorah
Workshop on Sunday Dec. 6
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children
and their families are invited
to build their own unique
menorah from wood and other
supplies available at the store.
Participants will get a free workers apron and enjoy Chanukah
treats. The event will take place
at The Home Depot,106 Route
23, Riverdale. 201-696-7609.
www.JewishHighlands.org.
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DECEMBER
To Our Readers: This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, its a good idea to call to
verify details before you go.
DaybyDay
Sunday, November 22
Family Art Project: Cornhusk dolls. Celebrate the
harvest and hear tales told by Native American
storyteller Joe Cross. Tie, weave, and shape dried
husks into a single, cornhusk doll or corny doll
family. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wave Hill, West 249th St,
Bronx, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
Tuesday, December 1
Childrens Choir: at Temple Emanu-El of Closter.
Rejoice, celebrate and have fun in the process
of making music. 6 p.m. Open to all children in
Grades 6 to 7. Contact Naama Heyman, at 201750-2959 or heymann@templeemanu-el.com.
180 Piermont Road, Closter. Also on Dec. 8 and
Dec. 15.
Wednesday, December 2
Stand With Israel: Community-wide event
for truth, unity and support of Israel. Join our
Israel Advocacy Team of 8th grade students
as they present Israel past, present and future.
Featuring Rabbi Shaul Robinson of Lincoln Square
Synagogue. 7:30 p.m. Manhattan Day School, 315
W. 75 St., Manhattan. RSVP to rborgen@mdsweb.
org.
Child Safety Class at Valley: Learn how to safeguard infants and children in this two-hour course
7 to 9:30 p.m. The Valley Hospital Offers Infant &
Child Safety Class at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center,
15 Essex Road, Paramus. www. 201-291-6151,
www.valleyhealth.com/familyeducation.
F2F USY: at Temple Emanu-El of Closter.
Chanukah painting with the residents of the
Jewish Home for Assisted Living in River Vale.
Teens and residents will create a one-of-a-kind
painting led by an artist from Abrakadoodle. 6
p.m. Contact Tammy Ween at 201-750-9997 or
ween@templeemanu-el.com.
Friday, December 4
Tot Shabbat TGIS (Thank G-d Its Shabbat): at
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Temple Emanu-El of Closter. 5:45 p.m. All families

of kindergarten, first and second-graders are invited for Kabbalat Shabbat with fun activities, crafts,
music, food, and an age appropriate service led
by the temples clergy and staff. For information,
contact Naama Heymann at 201-750-2959 or
heymann@templeemanu-el.com. 180 Piermont
Road, Closter.
Saturday, December 5
Safe Sitters: The Valley Hospital Center for Family
Education provides youngsters 11 to 16 years old
with life and safety skills for caring for infants and
children. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Dorothy B. Kraft
Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. www. 201-2916151, www.valleyhealth.com/familyeducation.
Sibling Preparation Class: The Valley Hospital
Center for Family Education offers a Sibling
Preparation Class for ages 3 to 7 from 10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15
Essex Road, Paramus. www. 201-291-6151, www.
valleyhealth.com/familyeducation.
Sunday, December 6
Open House: Little Stars, a new, weekly tuitionfree program for pre-kindergarten children, is
being introduced by the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/
Congregation Bnai Israel. Parents and children
are invited to learn about the program, which
will run on Sundays, starting Dec. 13, at an open
house from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the FLJC, 10-10
Norma Avenue, Fair Lawn. 201-796-7884.
Mama Doni at JCC Rockland: The Mama Doni
Band rocks and rolls to help celebrate Chanukah.
10 a.m. JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road,
West Nyack, 845-362-4400. www.jccrockland.
org
Amanda Peet at the Jewish Museum: Actress
Amanda Peet and co-author Andrea Toyer read
from their new Chanukah-themed book, Dear
Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein at 4 p.m. The
Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Chanukah Menorah Building Workshop: Come
and build your own menorah at Home Depot. 10
to 11:30 a.m. The Home Depot, 106 Route 23,
Riverdale. Sponsored by Chabad of Upper Passaic
Shirlala in concert at the Jewish Museum. See Dec. 6

County and Home Depot. 201-696-7609, www.
JewishHighlands.org.
Ventriloquist Puppet Show: Northern New
Jersey Jewish Academy (NNJJA) and the Early
Childhood Committee at Temple Israel & Jewish
Community Center in Ridgewood, will present a
morning of madcap mishugenah Chanukah fun and
learning, featuring ventriloquist Jonathan Geffner
and his wacky, whimsical, wooden sidekicks in the
highly acclaimed Maccabee Mishegash Puppet
Show, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Temple Beth Sholom,
40-25 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn.
Shirlala in Concert: Kid rocker Shira Kline will
perform a musical re-enactment of the Chanukah
story, full of heroes, drama, excitement, and
miracles inspired by the power of light. Hear
tunes from her holiday album such as Chanukah
Bamba, This Little Light of Mine, and more. The
Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Tuesday, December 8
Chaverim Chanukah Event at Temple EmanuEl of Closter: Join 3rd to 5th graders for a night
filled with latkes, pizza, sufganiot and some
Chanukah fun. 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tammy Ween at 201-750-9997 or
The Happiest Baby on the Block Program: The
Valley Hospital Center for Family Education is
offering program based on the techniques of the
world-renowned pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp.
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dorothy B Kraft Center,
15 Essex Road, Paramus. 201-291-6151, www.
ValleyHealth.com/FamilyEducation.
Wednesday, December 9
Peppa Pigs Big Splash: Peppa Pigs Big Splash is
an action-packed live show, based on the popular
Peppa Pig television series, designed to deliver
to preschoolers and young fans an unforgettable
first, live theater experience. 3 and 6 p.m. bergenPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201227-1030.
Thursday, December 10
Making cornhusk dolls. See Nov. 22.
Family Congregational Chanukah Dinner and

Laser Light Show: at Temple Emanu-El of Closter.
Join us for a night of latkes, dreidels, gelt and a

one-of-a-kind Chanukah show. 180 Piermont Rd,
Closter. 201-750-9997.
Friday, December 11
The Nutcracker: The ballet students of Miss
Pattis School of Dance with the Donetsk Ballet
and Adelphi Orchestra perform 7:30 p.m.,
Paramus Catholic High School, Paramus Road,
Paramus. Performances also Dec. 12, Dec. 13.
201-670-4422. www.misspatti.com
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny:
Two shows of the classic childrens stories at the
Victoria Theater, One Center St., Newark. Show is
2 p.m. www.njpac.org.
Sunday, December 13
Chanukah Party: Reconstructionist Congregation
Beth Israel will hold its annual Chanukah celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to
bring their menorahs and candles to light together, a long-standing RCBI tradition; potato latkes,
pizza and sweets will be served. 475 Grove St.,
Ridgewood. 201-444-9320.
Friday, December 18
Tot Shabbat with Matty Roxx: at Temple
Emanu-El of Closter. 5:30 p.m. Join parents and
children, birth to 5 years old, for an end of the
year musical Shabbat with Matty Roxx. 5:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Tammy Ween @
Tot Shabbat: in Franklin Lakes. Tot Shabbat and
pizza dinner at Barnert Temple at 5 p.m. Our
youngest ones (pre-readers) are invited to welcome in Shabbat with us at this family-friendly
service, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes.
201-848-1027.
Friendship Circle Saturday Night Live: Children
enjoy a pizza dinner with their friends and keep
busy with mind-boggling science experiments. For
ages 7 and older. The Friendship Circle of Passaic
County, 194 Ratzer Road, Wayne. 973-694-6274,
fcpassaiccounty@yahoo.com
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Bnai mitzvah
MAX BERKOWITZ
ALEX BERKOWITZ
Max and Alex Berkowitz, twin sons of Jodi
and Philip Berkowitz of Fair Lawn and brother
of Benjamin and Oren of Israel, celebrated
becoming bnai mitzvah on October 31 at the
Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation Bnai
Israel.
ANDREW DESAUTELS
Andrew Desautels, son of Lisa and Michael
Desautels of Woodcliff Lake and brother of
Katelyn, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on November 14 at Temple Beth Or in
Washington Township.
EMMA FIELD
ADINA FIELD
Emma and Adina Field, twin daughters of
Sharon and Alan Field of Demarest, celebrated becoming bnai mitzvah on November 14 at
Temple Beth El in Closter.
JESSIE LIFSON
Jessie Lifson, daughter of Heather and Adam
Lifson of Fair Lawn and sister of Alexa, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on November
7 at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation
Bnai Israel.
DAFNA SCHLOSBERG
Dafna Schlosberg, daughter of Daniel
Schlosberg and Sharon Siegel of Teaneck, and
sister of Nurit, Yakir, and Tamar, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on October 31. The
family belongs to Congregation Beth Sholom
in Teaneck.
JOSHUA SLOAN
Joshua Ryan Sloan, son of Carol and Darren
Sloan of Maywood and brother of Ashley, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on October
17 at Temple Avodat Shalom in River Edge.
Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel

Announces 30th Application Season
The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel is accepting applications to its program. The Bronfman Fellowships, in its
30th year, selects 26 outstanding teenagers from North America for a rigorous
academic year of seminars including a
free, five-week trip to Israel between the
summer of fellows junior and senior
years of high school. The program educates and inspires exceptional young
Jews from diverse backgrounds to grow
into leaders grounded in their Jewish
identity and committed to social change.
The program was founded and is funded
by Edgar M. Bronfman, zl, formerly CEO
of the Seagram Company Ltd. and a visionary Jewish philanthropist.
During the programs seminars,
fellows meet with leading intellectuals, religious and political leaders, and
educators, such Etgar Keret, A.B Yehoshua, Sayed Kashua, and Rabbah
Tamar Applebaum. The fellows then
participate in study and dialogue with
a diverse faculty, which is made up of
rabbis and educators, associated with
different movements and perspectives
within Judaism. Faculty members have
an intimate knowledge of Judaism in
North America and Israel and have extensive experience working with emerging adults. Fellows also spend two weeks
with a group of Israeli peers who have
been chosen through a parallel selection process as part of the Israeli Youth
Fellowship: Amitei Bronfman. Upon returning home from the summer in Israel,
Bronfman Fellows are asked to devise
and lead local Jewish or social action
projects.
Edgar Bronfman placed enormous
faith in young peoples ability to see the
world not just as it is, but as it ought
to be, says Rabbi Mishael Zion, co-director of the fellowships. He believed
that young people energized by their
Judaism were best equipped to both
shape a Jewish Renaissance and improve the world. The fellows each year
are already a remarkable group; we
have the privilege of instilling in them
a love for learning Jewish texts and a
commitment to pluralism and communal responsibility that will serve us all
into the future.
The deadline for applications is Jan.
6, 2016. For more information, www.
bronfman.org, 518-475-7212.
PARTY
BENJAMIN TUKHIN
JADEN GERARD
Jaden Gerard, son of Amy and Scott Gerard
of Woodcliff Lake, celebrated becoming a bar
mitzvah on November 7 at Temple Emanuel in
Woodcliff Lake.
JONATHAN GROSSMAN
Jonathan Grossman, son of Abi and Rob
Grossman of Wyckoff and brother of Michael,
Samuel, and Danielle, celebrated becoming a
bar mitzvah on November 14 at Temple Beth
Rishon in Wyckoff.
ANDREW HAAS
Andrew Haas, son of Sandra and Christopher
Haas of Allendale and brother of Hannah, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on October
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daughter, Daniella.
On weekends, they enjoy entertaining friends in
their spacious apartment in the 17th arrondissement,
an upscale and heavily Jewish district where the antiSemitic incidents common throughout the rest of
Paris are more rare. Many Jews in the poorer quarters
say this area is the ivory tower of upper-middle-class
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About 350,000 Jews live in Paris. When you live on a
street that has three synagogues, and you are close to
many kosher shops, as the Bergmans do in Paris, then
observing Shabbat and keeping kosher are far easier
than it was when they lived in Dublin, says Sasha, who
was born in Russia and grew up in the Netherlands.
But in the wake of the jihadist attacks that killed at
least 129 in Paris last week, even the Bergmans are
finding it increasingly difficult to imagine a future
for themselves in a country where Islamist terrorism
and violence including attacks that target the Jewish community are putting wind into the sails of a
rising far-right.
I love this city, I love my country, but after the
initial shock from the attacks and the pain, my first
thought was regret that we decided to settle here,
said Babette, who is Sephardic and grew up in the
French city of Lyon. Two of her three sisters moved
to Israel recently.
In January, soldiers with automatic rifles were
posted regularly outside the Bergmans building to
guard an adjacent synagogue. It was a precaution
taken in response to the murders by Islamists of 12
people at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, the satirical
newspaper, followed by two other terrorist attacks,
including one at a kosher supermarket, Hyper Cacher,
in eastern Paris. That attack killed four people. The
supermarket attack came about three years after an
Islamist killed three children and a rabbi at a Jewish
school in Toulouse, France.
We pass them by sometimes with Daniella, Babette
said of the soldiers guarding Jewish institutions. Were
grateful, but its not a normal way to live.
Two days after Fridays deadly attack, Babettes family from Lyon and Israel gathered in Paris for a cousins
wedding at the historic Synagogue des Tournelles in
the Marais, the citys historic Jewish district.
After the ceremony, the congregants left the synagogue quickly, mostly to make room for the next wedding there were four Jewish wedding ceremonies
planned there that day but also because some guests
said they felt uncomfortable gathering among groups
of Jews at a time when terrorists believed to have been
involved in the attacks are still at large.
Were not too scared to come here and continue
our lives as usual, said Ness Berros, a French Jew in
his 20s who was at the wedding. But were too scared
to feel exactly at ease right now.
The synagogue is under heavy guard by soldiers and
police officers. Security was even tighter at another
event the same day at the Synagogue de la Victoire,
also known as the Grand Synagogue of Paris, at a
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ceremony honoring the victims of Fridays

attacks. The road leading to that synagogue
was cordoned off as the participants were
patted down for concealed weapons.
Outside Jewish institutions, many of which
had suspended their activities after the
attacks, streets usually bustling with tourists
and locals were much emptier than they otherwise would have been on a sunny Sunday
afternoon in November.
Fears were just as pronounced outside
the city, in its poorer suburbs, where tens
of thousands of Jews live in close proximity

to many Muslims. Tensions often run high
there. Such neighborhoods had been home
to the majority of Paris-area Jews who immigrated to Israel last year, according to Jewish
Agency figures. In total, 6,658 French Jews
immigrated to Israel last year, more than triple the total number in 2012.
In Pavillons-sous-Bois, a northeastern suburb, Sandra Sebbah, a Jewish mother of four,
says the soldiers outside her childrens Jewish school might as well be cardboard cutouts because they wont stop an attack by
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Meanwhile, many French Jews worry
that the attacks will strengthen the popularity of the National Front, a far-right,
anti-immigrant party that French Jewish
groups largely have shunned for the antiSemitic track record of its founder, JeanMarie Le Pen. His daughter, Marine Le
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unacceptable.
In a poll conducted two weeks
before the Paris attacks, Marine Le Pen
emerged as an early favorite candidate in
the 2017 presidential elections. Some 30
percent of those polled said they would
vote for her over the incumbent Socialist
Party president, Francois Hollande, who
would garner 19 percent of the vote.
Back at the Bergmans apartment in
central Paris, Babettes father, Gerard,
said the attacks reminded him of his
childhood. A dentist now in his 60s,
Gerard left Constantine, Algeria, in the
1960s amid a bloody civil war, in which
local nationalists fought France for independence and each other for dominance. Gerald, who did not want his last
name used in print, said his family narrowly survived a bombing outside their
home because they were at a restaurant

when the explosive detonated.
Now it seems to me the same barbarians are coming to drive me and my family once again, this time out of France
itself, Babettes father said, adding that
he probably will leave for Israel within
the next few years.
His wife, Jacqueline, who was born
in Morocco, said she believes the war
in Algeria may have traumatized her
husband.
I had a very different childhood in
Casablanca, she recalled. When we
talk about coexistence, I know its possible because I lived it, with neighbors,
Arabs and Muslims, living together,
acknowledging each others holidays.
Still, Jacqueline said, she still sees no
future for Jews in France.
Something happened in the 1990s, a
bad wind started blowing from the outside, she said in reference to hateful sermons and jihadist propaganda that began
to spread through satellite television and
continue to be disseminated online. We
didnt have this external influence, poisoning everything in its wake.
After the wedding celebration, a visibly tired Sasha puts Daniella to sleep
and prepares to drive for an hour and a
half to a university campus in Fontainebleau, where he is completing an executive MBA program.
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important for his young familys future.
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PARIS My son and I met

in Paris on Friday morning, walked the charming
streets of the City of Light,
visited the Picasso and
Pompidou museums, then
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leur, a respected French
journalist and graduate of
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in
New York, who had been my student about a decade
ago, presided over a full house of committed French
Jews, who sang with spirit and prayed with intensity.
We enjoyed the familiar liturgy set to unfamiliar tunes,
the two young people getting ready for their bnai
The next day when that

same congregation
gathered, it celebrated
those two bnai mitzvah
with all its might,
because terrorism
simply cannot be
permitted to win.
mitzvah in the morning, the aufruf for a young soonto-be-married couple, and the very warm welcome of
the entire congregation. Aside from the heavily armed
soldiers out front, a staple in European synagogues
for a long time already, and the mental workout of
comprehending a sermon given in French, it felt very
much like home.
From there we went to Rabbi Horvilleurs apartment
in the Marais, the historic Jewish district, for Shabbat
dinner with her beautiful family and some friends. We
made blessings, ate delicious food, sang songs, chatted about the Jewish community, her professors and
colleagues, and caught up in the manner we all do
with cherished friends we do not see often. As usual,
our phones were left untended, out of respect for the
peace of the Sabbath.
Alas, such an idyllic Sabbath peace was not to be.
First my sons phone began vibrating wildly, and after
this went on worryingly for some time, in his concern he checked it. It was then that we learned of
one attack, then another, and still more. Friends of
his at the Stade de France stadium, who were watching the France-Germany soccer match, wrote of hearing explosions, attempting to evacuate, being held in
place. One young female friend was trampled as the
crowd surged and exited.
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Soon the awful details of a night of

unspeakable atrocity began to become
clear. Restaurants just blocks away
became scenes of carnage, a well-known
concert hall the site of a hostage crisis
and, later, a heinous massacre. French
President Francois Hollande asked
everyone to shelter in place as police
and security forces tried to respond to
multiple incidents. The streets were
eerily empty, and heavily armed police
and military were deployed everywhere. Friends and family were looking
for loved ones they might not see again.
There were endless texts and emails,
most of them answered some tragically not.
The next day when that same congregation gathered, it celebrated those two
bnai mitzvah with all its might, because
terrorism simply cannot be permitted
to win. The strength of such an action
speaks volumes about the Jewish community of France. But when they recited
the prayer for the French nation, their
eyes were not dry, their sadness was profound, and their sobbing was audible.
Terror had, once again, turned singing
into mourning, but it could not overcome
the essential power of sacred community.
When we walked the streets on Shabbat afternoon, we came across many
reminders of the tragedy of the evening before. Paris stores, museums,
educational institutions and government buildings were closed. Signs
everywhere proclaimed three days of
national mourning and cancellations
of concerts, lectures, gatherings, and
cultural events. Even with the streets
less populated, people eyed each other
warily, faces lined with creases of concern, moving swiftly to the other side
of the street upon even the slightest
provocation. Outside hospitals, donors

lined up in great numbers to give blood.
Small memorial gatherings arose, contrary to police instructions, with participants lighting candles and singing La
Marseillaise, Frances national anthem.
The names of victims started to trickle
out. And the names of the perpetrators,
too. Hope and fear walked hand in hand
with us on those streets.
Over the past two decades, I have
watched with my own eyes as a plane hit
the World Trade Center. I have listened
from a few blocks away as bombs detonated in cafes in Jerusalem. And now, I
have lived through a night of deep evil
in the streets of Paris. I know that the
depths of our mourning over yet more
senseless and heartbreaking loss of life
eventually will be lifted once again.
Peace-loving as I am and always try to
be, it is at times like this that I yearn for
a powerful, just, and decisive response.
I am aware that this is not simple, but
given the awful circumstances and the
dangerous potential for future violent
acts like these, it now seems vital.
I hope the Western world will have
the strength needed to take difficult
but necessary action in the days and
months ahead. At some point, when
the time is right, I also hope that God,
of whom Psalm 30:11 speaks, will turn
our mourning into dancing and remove
the sackcloth and clothe us, once again,
with joy. In the meantime, though, may
the memory of those innocent individuals whose lives were brutally taken this
past Shabbat be a blessing to humanity
and our community. May their families
find comfort, and may they rest in peace.
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U.S. is confronted by a different set of security challenges

Ron Kampeas
WasHInGTon The series of terrorist
attacks that killed at least 129 in Paris pose
several major challenges for the United
States, Jewish officials and security experts
said.
The challenges: security threats from the
200 or so Islamic State fighters who have
returned to the United States, and moral
questions surrounding Americas absorption
of Syrian war refugees.
The key takeaway from Fridays attacks,
for which ISIS has claimed responsibility, is
that the plotters managed to organize the terror wave in the French capital undetected by
Western intelligence, said John Cohen, who
until 2014 was a top intelligence official at the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
We need to come to realization that as
robust as they are, our intelligence community is not picking up on threats, said Cohen,
now the senior adviser at the Rutgers University Institute for Emergency Preparedness
and Homeland Security.
John Brennan, the CIA director, said that
backlash over the scope of intelligence gathering after the 9/11 attacks had eroded the
intelligence communitys surveillance capabilities, with rollbacks in eavesdropping

coming as a result of revelations by former
National Security Agency contractor and
whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
In the past several years, because of a
number of unauthorized disclosures and a
lot of hand wringing over the governments
role in the effort to try to uncover these terrorists, there have been some policy and legal
and other actions that are taken that make
our ability collectively, internationally to
find these terrorists much more challenging,
Brennan told the Center for Strategic and
International Studies think tank on Monday.
There is evidence suggesting that one of
the attackers involved in the Paris attacks
may have pretended to be a refugee, and that
the planner, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a Belgian
citizen, was a fighter returned from the war
zone in Syria and Iraq.
But security experts said the United States
does not face the same challenges. That is the
same message they have given after earlier
European attacks.
In a New York Times Op-Ed on Sunday,
Steven Simon and Daniel Benjamin, both
top former Obama administration national
security officials, outlined the differences:

Far fewer fighters have returned to the United
States from ISIS territory and they are easier
to monitor. Also, refugees, who are flooding
the shores of Europe in cramped boats, come
to the United States in far smaller numbers,
and only after a rigorous screening process.
Counterterrorism often boils down to a
search for a few individuals, and the chaos
surrounding the flood of refugees a record
218,000 entered the European Union just
last month has exacerbated the difficulty
of keeping track of such incoming security
threats, Simon and Benjamin wrote in their
op ed. But the United States doesnt have
this problem, they continued. Pretty much
anyone coming to the United States from Middle Eastern war zones or the radical underground of Europe would need to come by
plane, and, since 9/11, we have made it tough
for such people to fly to the United States.
Additionally, tracking the approximately
200 fighters who have returned to the United
States is easier than monitoring the 2,000 to
3,000 who are estimated to have returned to
Europe, where borders are porous and intelligence agencies do not always cooperate.
Cohen identified an element common to
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Israel outlaws Islamic Movement northern branch
Israel announced that it has outlawed the northern
branch of the countrys Islamic Movement over activities including the mendacious campaign of incitement under the heading Al-Aqsa is in danger that
falsely accuses Israel of intending to harm the Al-Aqsa
mosque and violate the status-quo.
In this context, the northern branch has established a network of paid activists in order to initiate provocations on the Temple Mount. This activity
has led to a significant increase in tension on the

Temple Mount. A significant portion of recent terrorist attacks have been committed against the background of this incitement and propaganda, Israel
said through the prime ministers media adviser,
adding that the northern branch headed by Sheikh
Raed Salah is a sister movement of the Hamas
terrorist organization.
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Hungary refuses to label West Bank products, defying EU

Hungary declared that it will not label Israeli products made in the West Bank, the Golan Heights, and
eastern Jerusalem, defying the European Unions new
guidelines.
During his one-day trip to Israel, Hungarian Foreign
Minister Pter Szijjrt told the Israel Council on Foreign Relations that the EUs decision to place labels on
Israeli settlement products is irrational and will only
exacerbate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

We have to tell things as they are, especially in a
time of crisis, otherwise we cant come up with a solutionpolitical correctness prevents the addressing of
situations as they should be, Szijjrt said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Szijjrt for his support of Israel during a meeting at the
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Israel intercepted a Gaza Strip-bound Palestinian
truck with 450 liters of a banned chemical called TDI,
known to be a central component in the production of
rocket fuel, the Israeli Defense Ministry said Monday.
In the West Bank, Israels border crossing authority found the trucks registered contents of so-called
soybean oil to be suspicious and conducted a
preliminary chemical test, which showed the liquid

was actually unidentifiable. After confiscating the
materials and sending them to a lab for further testing,
it was clear the material was TDI, a liquid prohibited
from entering Gaza due to the Hamas terror groups
intent to use it for rockets. Israeli security authorities
have opened an investigation into the incident. JNS.OR
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Fort Hood in Texas were immigrants of long standing.
Cohen said that U.S. and European law enforcement
have to create more intimate relationships with Muslim communities from which potential terrorists might
emerge.
The first thing that national authorities need to recognize is that an important part of our approach dealing
with the threat does not involve them alone, he said. It
involves working with local police more robustly.
Cohen referred to reports that Omar Mostefai, one of
the suspected attackers in the Paris attack, was a petty
criminal from a dysfunctional family. He dropped off the
French intelligence radar after authorities deemed his
involvement with extremists not to be a threat. Cohen
said local authorities should have engaged the Muslim
community and mental health officials to reel the young
man back in.
The Paris attack showed terrorists willing to attack a
broad cross-section of society, beyond the earlier targeted
attacks on Jews and secularists.
Experts suggested that the broader community emulate the heightened awareness of potential threats felt in
the Jewish and other vulnerable communities. Attacks by
loners and groups almost always involve advance reconnoitering, which would be noticeable to the trained eye.
Paul Goldenberg, the director of Secure Community
Network, the security arm of national Jewish umbrella
groups, identified possible force multipliers in Paris
who may have spotted trouble had they been trained to
do so among them ticket sellers and ushers at the soccer
stadium and the concert hall that were attacked.
At the concert, if the individuals taking the tickets and
working the front door were trained for an hour or two
just to see what looks suspicious and did not hesitate to
call the police, the outcome might have been different,
Goldenberg said.
A number of Jewish organizations have expressed
their concern about the spate of governors, most of them
Republicans, who have vowed not to provide services to
war refugees from Syria. The Obama administration has
said it would take in 10,000 over the next year.
The Jewish community is particularly affected by the
images of men, women and children forced to flee their
homes only to find they are unwanted anyplace else, the
Anti-Defamation League said in a statement. Many of
these refugees are fleeing the same terrorists who perpetrated the horrendous attacks on Paris.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was among the first to say
he would not accept refugees. Texas will not accept any
Syrian refugees & I demand the U.S. act similarly, he
said on Twitter. Security comes first.
A number of Jewish groups were among 81 organizations who sent a letter to every member of Congress urging them not to reduce intake of Syrian refugees.
To turn our back on refugees would be to betray our
nations core values, said the letter, which was signed by
the ADL, the American Jewish Committee, the National
Council of Jewish Women, and the Union for Reform
Judaism, among other groups. It would send a demoralizing and dangerous message to the world that the United
States makes judgments about people based on the country they come from and their religion.
Mark Hetfield, the director of the Hebrew Immigrant
Aid Society, which initiated the letter and is working to
settle some of the refugees, noted that unlike their European counterparts, United States officials accept refugees
only after extensive screening.
These are all vetted, carefully interviewed applicants,
Hetfield said. There are easier ways for a terrorist to get
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Healthy Living
A sugar with fewer calories
Eran Baniel says his DouxMatok formulation could become
a potent and sweet weapon in the war on diabetes and obesity
ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
nlike aspartame or saccharin, DouxMatok

is not an artificial sweetener. Unlike agave
nectar or stevia extract, it is not a sugar
substitute either.
This yet-to-be-commercialized Israeli product is a
combination of natural sugars formulated to enhance
the sweetness profile and lower the caloric load
because less will taste like more.
What we developed is an approach that will allow
us to reduce the use of sugars without affecting taste,
says DouxMatok founder Eran Baniel.
Taste is the reason people overconsume sugar and
are complicating their health and wellness. They want
the taste they like. What we try to do is to respect that
and provide a taste they expect and are used to, while
allowing them to achieve it with a reduced amount of
sugars.
DouxMatok (a marriage of the French and Hebrew
words for sweet) uses a proprietary technology to
enhance the sweetness of a mixture of sucrose, glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, and the sugar alcohols
maltitol, xylitol and erythritol. The compound has no
aftertaste.
The enhancement effect reportedly varies between
30 and 100 percent depending on whether its added
to beverages, candies, dairy foods, baked products,
or other types of processed food or oral medications.
That means it would be possible to provide the same
sensation of sweetness with no more than one-third
the usual amount of sugar, and possibly much less.
Although DouxMatok is still a small startup,
founded in 2014 in Petah Tikva, it has been enjoying a
lot of attention since being chosen by an international
industry panel as best company at AgriVest 2015 last
April in Tel Aviv. The prize included $5,000 in consulting services from Ernst & Young.
Baniel says that he felt it was high time to get past
the hunt for better sugar substitutes which carry possible health risks and have not been widely accepted
by the marketplace, especially for children and take
a new look at sugar itself.
Sugar is not all bad; it has properties that are
important, he says. For instance, it gives us energy
when were tired.
But theres no question that over-consumption of
sugar is to blame for epidemic proportions of diabetes, obesity, and a range of other health problems.
The World Health Organization is drafting new sugarconsumption guidelines to encourage people to slash
intake, while several countries are considering a sugar
tax as a way of preventing sugar-related ailments that
cost hundreds of billions of dollars annually in healthcare-related expenses.
Baniel decided to take his cue from the advances
being made in drug delivery techniques for sending a pharmaceutical directly where its needed in the
body, enabling the use of less of the substance and
avoiding side effects from the excess interacting with
other body tissues.
In a sugary drink, most of the sugar goes straight
to your stomach, right past the taste receptors, he
explains. So if you could deliver the sugars to

the taste receptors in a more efficient way, you
could trick them into believing the food is
sweeter than it actually is. This is what we do.
We take a food-grade particle and coat it with a
cluster of molecules that unloads the sugar at the
receptor and provides an enhanced sensation of
sweetness.
Baniel says more than 80 companies have
requested hand-produced samples. DouxMatok
is in a financing round to raise money toward an
automated production line, which could be set
up within days inside an existing sugar-processing facility.
There is no need to go through the lengthy proParticipants in AgriVest 2015 got to compare cookies made
cess of U.S. Food and Drug Administration testwith DouxMatok, left, with those containing table sugar.
ing because the components of DouxMatok are
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already approved as safe.
Meanwhile, DouxMatok has been tested successfully by an Israeli yogurt manufacturer and by an interwent on to co-found architectural lighting, medical device,
national beverage maker in the U.K., says Baniel. Its in
workplace fitness, and clean-tech companies before foundthe interest of the industry to have a close look at us, says
ing DouxMatok.
Baniel.
Insatiable curiosity, a passion to work with talented and
Although he employs two full-time chemists and two coninnovative people, and the challenging tasks of risk managesulting chemists, he is not a chemist himself. In the 1980s
ment are common to all the disciplines Ive been fortunate
and 1990s he was artistic director at the Acco Theater Festo work in. Show biz has provided me with the tools that
tival and then at Jerusalems Khan Theater and Curtain Up,
take complex ideas and inventions and make those accesa project to introduce Israeli dance internationally. Baniel
sible to people and to the relevant markets, Baniel says.
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Continuing its tradition of supporting the cause, The Gym helped raise
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This is The Gyms third year raising
funds during the month of October for
the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. The lifestyle and fitness center held
events throughout the month at both its
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TNFCF funds breakthrough research
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triple negative breast cancer.
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On October 9, 10, and 11, it held a SpinA-Thon, which let members and guests
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The Englewood trainers took part
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winners were Nurit Chasman with 70
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Both locations sold Support Our Girls
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Among the top third of hospitals to receive federal incentive payments
Holy Name Medical Center is among the highest performing
hospitals in the U.S. for treating Medicare patients with high
quality, efficient care, earning incentive bonus payments the
exact amount to be announced in December from the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The payments are
part of the federal 2016 Hospital Value Based Purchasing (VBP)
Program, which is distributing $1.5 billion in incentive payments
to qualifying hospitals. Fewer than one-third of all hospitals will

be receiving bonus payments.
The VBP program rewards acute-care hospitals with incentive
payments for providing high quality care to Medicare patients,
including how closely they follow best clinical practices and how
well they enhance the patient experience during hospital stays.
The programs calculation is 50 percent clinical outcomes and
processes, and 50 percent efficiency and patient experience. Established under the Affordable Care Act, the VBP
program encourages hospitals to provide the best care by
adjusting reimbursement payments based on the quality
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We understand that what matters most to patients is
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Careers reimagined through writing romance novels
Learning how retirement from a career could be the start
of a new adventure was the topic of the latest study group
sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women Bergen
County Section. The workshop was presented by Ruth
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the Shops at Riverside Conference Center on November 12
The two writers spoke about their successful corporate experiences and that they saw leaving their jobs as
moving forward, an opportunity for new beginnings.
Why romance? Both authors enjoy writing stories about
human relationships: love, devotion, sacrifice, facing lifes
challenges with a partner you adore, body and soul. And
romance sells! Romance novels make up 20 percent of
the market dollars and 51 percent of adult fiction sales. In
addition, romance readers are binge readers. 46 percent
of romance consumers read at least one book per week. In
comparison, the typical American reads five books a year.
Ruth Seitelman was previously a vice president in the
corporate cash management area at JPMorgan Chase
where she used her communication and business development skills as a brand manager and senior product
manager for a $430 million line of business. Writing under

the name of Ruth A. Casie, she has embarked on a new
career as a contemporary and historical fantasy romance
author for Carina Press, Harlequin, and Timeless Scribes
Publishing, her own company.
Jean Joachim is a veteran of the advertising firm Ogilvy &
Mather. She was a division media director responsible for
American Express and Harlequin Books. She left advertising and was searching her next challenge when two characters landed in her head and refused to leave. Jean is a
best-selling romance fiction author, with books hitting the
Amazon Top 100 list since 2012. She writes mostly contemporary romance and has had more than thirty books,
novellas, and short stories published.
Ms. Seitelman, who is the council chapters vice president of community service, said after the workshop,
Some people dread leaving their jobs. I loved working at
the bank, but I was looking forward to new challenges and
new beginnings. My new career hasnt disappointed me.
NCJW BCS provides stimulating educational programs
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RICHARD PORTUGAL
Willie Nelson, that icon of the country-western ballad, sings
a song that resonates with affection, pride, and wonder. My
Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys is Willies tribute to a group
of people who demonstrate verve for life and cherish their independent lifestyle. Cowboys are individualists, stylists, and survivalists. Willie is no idealist, however, and sings in his unique
resonating voice:
My heroes have always been cowboys.
And they still are, it seems.
Sadly, in search of, but one step in back of,
Themselves and their slow-movin dreams.
Cowboys, it seems, search their entire lives for an unattainable dream, and yet remain heroic to those who witness
and admire their struggle. They harness the gifts that nature
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straightforward resolve. Their dreams may be reactionary,
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If I were writing this song, the title would be My Heroes
Have Always Been Seniors! Are we not modern day wanderers searching for dignified responses to the problems of
aging, disease, and death? Does not societys landscape seem
at times bleak and unbending? Doesnt our struggle demand
that we find an independent path through a road beset with
obstacles?
Let us be honest: We live in a society ill prepared to

care for its growing senior population. We are a tidal
wave about to break upon ill-equipped shores. There
is neither the political will nor the financial resources
available to confront this human wave. Seniors are
on our own. We must care for ourselves and be our
own advocates. We must be independent, adventurous, dynamic, consistent, obstinate, determined and
focused. We must be cowboys!
As Willie croons, cowboys have:
Old worn-out saddles, and old worn-out
memories,
With no one and no place to stay.
These aging baby boomers, and generations of
seniors to follow, have worked hard and diligently
to obtain their share of peace, respect, and rest that
retirement should reward. They have worn out their
saddles and yet find no respite and no place to stay.
This great country of ours now presents but a shadow
of hope for a generation of citizens who have fought
world wars, paid taxes, and relied on political promises and the accompanying high expectations.
I grew up a-dreamin of bein a cowboy,
and lovin the cowboy ways.
Pursuin the life of my high-ridin heroes,
I burned up my childhood days.
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Unlike other weight loss surgeries which
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As a result, it is a weight loss option for
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What Are the Ins and Outs of the

Gastric Balloon Procedure?
The placement of the stomach balloon
is performed under sedation and takes
approximately 20 minutes. Patients tend
to be able to go home two hours after the
balloon is inserted and inflated.
The balloon is inserted using endoscopy,
not surgery. There are no incisions. The
balloon will be filled with saline, and
placed inside the stomach. By occupying
space in the stomach, the gastric balloon
will create a sense of fullness after a
very small meal. If you overeat with the
stomach balloon, you may feel nauseat
ed or vomit. Hence the device will force

you to change your eating habits and
eat small portions of food.
Life with the Gastric Balloon

The most important lifestyle change
revolves around your diet. The balloon
decreases the available space for food
so you eat smaller amounts of food
before feeling full. It also causes the
food to stay in the stomach longer so
you feel full for a longer period of time.
Our registered dietitian can help design
a healthful diet with all the necessary
vitamins and minerals. Our program will
also provide you with the education and
principles needed to change how you
eat so that you will continue to lose or
maintain the weight you have lost. This
is a longterm program supervised by a
team of clinical experts consisting of a
physician, dietitian, exercise physiol
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Weight loss varies based on how well
you follow dietary advice. Some studies
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What Happens After the

Balloon is Removed?
Your stomach will return to normal once
the balloon is removed. With the help
of our team of experts, dietary and
behavioral changes will be maintained
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And so we find the hopes and dreams of our childhood days crushed upon the unyielding shores of
financial and social realities. And there is the realization that we have no one to rely on except ourselves. I
have witnessed firsthand some seniors who heroically
cope with the shattering of their dreams. Whether
healthy or burdened with a chronic disease, they take
ownership of their world and confront their problems
realistically. This no excuse response to problems of
balance, diminished cognition, pulmonary disease,
coronary blockage, diabetes, arthritis, hearing, sight,
and bone loss is inspirational. They accept what help
is proffered, but know that being a cowboy means
keeping your independence.
It is the nature of the human condition that we do
not remain youthful and vibrant. But as seniors we can
form new dreams and confront our new realities.
It is with that resolve that seniors are heroes. We
must ignore political protestations and glib solutions.
The future does not offer the life of high-ridin heroes,
but does offer our generation the chance once again
to think large and shape our future on slow- movin
dreams. But this time, let us write the lyrics and face
the music on our own terms.
Richard Portugal is the founder and owner of Fitness
Senior Style, which exercises seniors for balance,
strength, and cognitive itness in their own homes. He
has been certiied as a senior trainer by the American
Senior Fitness Association. For more information, call
(201) 937-4722.
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Palliative care: managing symptoms,
alleviating pain, offering support
As our nation commemorates November
as National Hospice and Palliative Care
Month, there is a growing body of research
that shows that the earlier introduction of
palliative care services for patients with
serious illnesses enhances the quality of
their medical care, improves their quality
of life, and may even extend their lives.
What is palliative care?

Palliative care is an option for patients
who are seeking to supplement their medical treatment with a care plan designed
to enhance their quality of life. A palliative care team works in partnership with
each patients primary care physician to
ensure that care is comprehensive and
coordinated.
Palliative care focuses on preventing or relieving pain and other physical,
emotional, or spiritual distress that can
accompany serious illness, says Valley Health Systems outpatient palliative care advanced practice nurse David
Liguori. You do not have to have a terminal illness to benefit from palliative
care.
Palliative care increases patient satisfaction; decreases anxiety, depression,
and stress; and reduces ER visits, hospital readmissions, and healthcare costs.
Palliative care also provides comfort and
support for family members and other
caregivers.
Palliative care helps ensure that the
care you want is the care you receive,
says Elizabeth Mager-OConnor, Valley
Home Cares palliative care advanced
practice nurse. Palliative care focuses on
you as an individual.
Who can benefit from

palliative care?
Palliative care helps patients with serious,
chronic, or incurable illnesses, including
congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
advanced cancer, multiple sclerosis,
kidney failure, neurological disorders
(Alzheimers, Parkinsons), and other serious illnesses.
We are also attuned to providing care
that is culturally diverse and sensitive to
each patients personal beliefs, says Valleys inpatient palliative care advanced
practice nurse Linda Gurick.
Palliative care services

may include:
pain and symptom management
treatments to maintain and improve
patients ability to perform the tasks
of daily living
emotional and spiritual support
assistance with life planning and
decisions, such as advanced directives, living wills, power of attorney,
Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining
Treatment (POLST)
help with transitioning to hospice, if

appropriate.
When can someone receive

palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any time
during a chronic illness, both as inpatient
or outpatient services. Palliative care can
help patients regain strength to carry on
with their daily lives, avoid stressful trips
to the hospital, exert control over their
care, and improve their ability to tolerate
medical treatments.
Who is the palliative

care team?
A palliative care team may include:
advanced practice nurses and registered
nurses
physicians
pain management specialists
social workers and case managers
dietitians
integrative healing (holistic) practitioners
pharmacists
chaplains
rehabilitation and respiratory therapists
volunteers
Talking about palliative care

Valleys palliative care social worker Eve
Kohut suggests you consider discussing
the following information if you choose
to meet with a palliative care team:
progression of your illness/symptoms/
side effects
what you desire for your quality of life
your cultural, religious, or personal
beliefs
treatments you may or may not want
[cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
ventilator, feeding tube, dialysis, etc.]
any advanced directives you are considering or have already made
Here are some questions

for team members:
What services are available to me, my
family, and other caregivers?
What decisions do I need to make right
away? Gradually?
What options are available as my disease progresses?
Can you help me plan and write
advance directives?
Valley Health Systems Palliative Care
Program offers inpatient and outpatient
services, which work closely with services provided by The Valley Hospital,
Valley Home Care, and Valley Medical
Group. Any patient can ask their physician for a referral. You do not have to be
a patient of The Valley Hospital.
For more information visit ValleyHealth.com/Palliative Care or call (201)
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634-5699 (outpatient program).
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The psychological benefits of running
DR. ERIC POLLAK
Throughout my life, I have been an avid athlete. Hockey,
football, basketball, baseball, you name it. If it involves
a ball, consider me in.
Running, on the other hand, was never a passion
of mine. I always thought of it as boring and cumbersome. It lacked the interactive and engaging aspects
of team sports. A few years ago, a few family members convinced me to join them in running a half-marathon with Team Yachad. I had participated in various Yachad programs over the years and had come to
value and appreciate its mission of inclusion.
I decided to give it a try. This was my first time seriously running, and initially I despised it. I was out of
shape, not interested in raising money, and had minimal time to train. As the weeks went by, though, I actually began enjoying and looking forward to my next
run. Not only did I feel a sense of accomplishment, but
I found it an effective elixir after a difficult day at the
office and a healthy outlet.
A glance at the research shows that I am not the only
one to benefit in these ways and that exercise offers a
host of additional benefits as well. The following are
three more direct advantages that exercise can have:
1) Exercise enhances mood. Through a number of
studies on exercise and depression, Dr. James Blumenthal, clinical psychologist at Duke University, demonstrated that the effects of exercise was by and large
equivalent to those of taking antidepressant medication. After four months of treatment, he found that
those in the exercise and antidepressant groups had
less symptoms of depression than those taking the placebo pill. Furthermore, at a one-year follow-up it was
found that those that continued their exercise regimen
had lower depression scores that those who did not
exercise, thus indicating that exercise can be a powerful tool in preventing relapse as well.
2) Exercise prevents anxiety. Studies have shown a
strong relationship between a lack of physical activity and the development of anxiety disorders. Exercising can neutralize these effects in a number of ways.
While one exercises, the brain releases endorphins,
the bodys natural painkillers. The body does this to
reduce the pain one experiences while exercising.
However, the release of endorphins activates a positive
feeling in the body comparable to that of morphine
(runners high is related the release of these endorphins) and helps in regulating mood and relaxing the
mind. Additionally, when one feels stress, their body
releases the hormone cortisol. Elevated levels of cortisol can impact individuals by interfering with learning
and memory, lowering ones immune system functionality, and increasing weight gain, blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart disease. There is evidence to suggest that exercise diminishes cortisol levels, thwarting
many of the symptoms that can promote additional
anxiety.
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3) Exercise improves sleep. Sleep is
one of my areas of expertise and the
impact that exercise can have on sleep
cannot be minimized. There have
been numerous studies documenting
the benefits that exercise can have on
sleep, both in the quantity and quality
of sleep (allowing for longer periods of
the deepest stages of sleep). Loprinzi
and Cardinal found in their study that
150 minutes of moderate to vigorous
activity a week provided a 65 percent
improvement in sleep quality. Furthermore, according to a 2013 National
Sleep Foundation poll, individuals
that exercise regularly reported better
sleep than those who were not physically active, even though they slept the
same amount each night. Researchers
suggest that exercise impacts circadian
rhythm (bodys biological clock), body
temperature, and stress levels which
help individuals sleep better.
Participating with Team Yachad not
only requires running a half or full marathon, but also raising much needed
funds for the organization. Research
on altruism and giving shows that there
are psychological benefits to this as
well. A 2008 study conducted at Harvard Business School found that giving
money to someone else increased participants levels of happiness more than
when the participants spent the money
on themselves. Moreover, in his review
of the literature, Stephen G. Post puts
forth that there is a strong relationship
between the well-being, happiness,
health, and longevity of individuals
who are engaged in charitable endeavors, with the qualification that the
individual does not feel overwhelmed.
Midlarsky suggests a number of reasons
depicting the advantages of involving

oneself in acts of kindness including:
socializing with others, taking the focus
off ones owns troubles, increased
meaning in ones life, enhancement of
self-concept, improved mood, and a
more active lifestyle. An additional reason offered by the National Institute of
Health is that when individuals donate
money to charity it activates areas in
the brain linked to pleasure, social connection, and trust.
Thomas Jefferson once said, Leave
all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as
reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than
learning.
I wouldnt advocate quitting your day
job, but the advantages of exercise are
well documented. Research shows that
exercise can prevent anxiety, improve
mood, and improve sleep. The literature on altruism demonstrates the connection between giving and well-being,
happiness, and health. Running with
Team Yachad has sparked my interest in running, increased my sense of
accomplishment, provided a healthy
outlet and can benefit you in similar
ways. I look forward to seeing you in
Miami on January 24!
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Israeli neuroscientist to talk

on Alzheimers vaccine research
The Jewish Home Family, in partnership
with Englewood Hospital and Medical
Center and American Friends of BarIlan University, will host an evening with
neuroscientist Dr. Eitan Okun on his
work to develop a vaccine for Alzheimers disease.
Dr. Okuns research team at Bar-Ilan
University in Ramat Gan, Israel, focuses
on understanding the molecular mechanisms that link to impairments in learning and memory during aging. Dr. Okun
develops novel interventions toward
earlier detection and delay of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinsons
disease, Alzheimers disease, and ischemic brain stroke.
Research in these areas is conducted
by using state-of-the-art techniques and
an interdisciplinary approach. Techniques include the use of imaging tools,
including a brand new fluorescence
microscope equipped with hardware

and software for stereological analysis of brain structures and fluorescent markers in 3D. Complementing
these techniques is a behavioral wing
equipped with tools for unbiased analysis of complex cognitive behaviors in
animals, and a virtual reality technology for assessing cognitive capacity in
humans.
His lecture, titled The future of treating memory decline: developing a vaccine for Alzheimers disease will be on
Wednesday, December 2, at 6:45 p.m.
A kosher buffet dinner will be served
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Bush, Cruz call for the U.S.

to give priority to Syrian Christians
Republican presidential candidates Ted
Cruz and Jeb Bush have called on America to give priority to Middle Eastern
Christian refugees, amid a growing number of U.S. states refusing Syrian refugees
following the Paris terror attacks.
There is no meaningful risk of Christians committing acts of terror, Cruz
said, blasting the Obama administration for acting as if there is no religious
aspect to this.
Bush said that U.S. assistance to any
Middle Eastern refugees should focus primarily on Christians fleeing the violence.
We should focus our efforts as it
relates to refugees on the Christians that
are being slaughtered, Bush said.
President Barack Obama criticized the
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for admitting which person fleeing which
country, Obama said at the G20 press
conference in Turkey, when some of
these folks themselves come from other
countries, thats shameful. Thats not
America. Thats not who we are. We dont
have religious tests to our compassion.
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Censored Voices
Our critic ponders the limits of the acceptable in Israeli film
ERIC A. GOLDMAN
sraeli filmmakers always have seen
cinema not only as a vehicle for
artistic expression, but also as an
opportunity to delve into the complexities of Israeli life.
From the very beginning, many of the
stories they put onto film often questioned
the foundations of Zionism, and what it
means to live in a state founded on Jewish
values. In many ways, these artists looked
at the Zionist ideal and asked Israeli viewers as well as anyone else who was paying attention to take a hard look at their
society, with the hope of making it better.
In truth, through the early decades of the
state, with but a few exceptions, few Israelis took note. Israeli movies largely were
ignored.
In these last dozen years, however, that
has changed.
Eric Goldman is writing a book about
Israeli society and cinema. He writes and
lectures on Jewish cinema.
As the quality of Israeli movie-making

has grown, with increased foundation and
government sponsorship, and with a new
generation of film school-trained filmmakers, Israelis finally are paying attention.
Once, Israelis flocked to Hollywood movies; now, Israeli cinema finally has caught
their interest. It also has brought acclaim
from across the globe, including best foreign language film Oscar nominations in
five of the last eight years.
But what exactly are the films saying?
What message are they putting out?
New Israeli films particularly documentaries are becoming more and more
critical of the country. In Dror Morehs
The Gatekeepers, we watched former
heads of the Shin Bet, Israels domestic
secret service, speak out about policy
mistakes and share their concerns about
current government decision-making.
In Raanan Alexandrowiczs The Law
in These Parts, former judges and legal
experts speak derisively about how Israel
has administered the West Bank. Now,
Mor Loushy relates the previously untold

stories of questionable and sometimes
horrific acts committed by Israel Defense
Forces soldiers during and immediately
after the Six Day War.
Have they gone too far?
Anyone who lived through Israels Six
Day War remembers our fears about Israels vulnerability in the weeks that preceded the conflict, and the deep pride
Jews felt after Israels miraculous victory.
There is little doubt that after Israels triumph, Jews around the world stood a
great deal taller. We also saw the conflict as
one into which Israel was forced, and the
combat as a righteous undertaking. Filmmaker Loushy now raises serious questions about the manner in which Israel
achieved its miraculous Six Day War victory. The accepted postwar narrative was
that after accomplishing the impossible,
triumphant Israeli soldiers treated prisoners and inhabitants of conquered territories with respect and honor. Published
diaries and journals by combatants did

not glorify war. Instead, they made it clear
how uncomfortable Israeli soldiers were
with the horror and outrage that is war.
And unlike other countries, where war
is glorified in cinema after a victory, no
such films appeared in the Jewish state.
Instead, what followed in Israel were films
not about the grandeur, but about loss and
the rage of war.
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postwar publications: Siach Lochamim,
released here as The Seventh Day: Soldiers Talk About the Six Day War. She
was caught by the recently discharged soldiers frankness, and sought to learn more.
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that in 1967, in the days that followed the
conflict, author Amos Oz and editor Avraham Shapira had interviewed kibbutz
members returning from army service. In
these interviews, the kibbutzniks wrestled
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Calendar
Friday
NOVEMBER 20
Womens study group
in Closter: Rabbi DavidSeth Kirshner leads a
study group at Temple
Emanu-El of Closter,
10:30 am. 180 Piermont
Ave. (201) 750-9997.
Shabbat in Wayne:
The Chabad Center of
Passaic County hosts a
Middle Eastern Shabbat
dinner, in solidarity with
Israel, including songs by
Hebrew school students,
6 p.m. Free for Passaic
County residents. 194
Ratzer Road. Chani,
(973) 694-6274 or www.
jewishwayne.com.
Interfaith Thanksgiving
online: Spiritual leaders
Rabbi Steven Blane and
Rev. Robert Brashear
conduct an interfaith
online music service, 7
p.m. www.simshalom.
com.
Ayelet Waldman
DEBORAH COPAKEN KOGAN
Shabbat in Closter: New

York Times best-selling
author Ayelet Waldman,
Temple Emanu-Els
scholar-in-residence,
discusses her novel Love
and Treasure during
services, 7 p.m., and on
Shabbat morning at
9. 180 Piermont Road.
(201) 750-9997 or www.
templeemanu-el.com.
Shabbat in Teaneck:
Shabbat in Wayne:
Naomi Miller will present
the Rabbi Shai Shacknai
Memorial lecture in
song at Temple Beth
Tikvah, 7:30 p.m. Its in
honor of Cantor Charles
Romalis 50 years at the
shul. Rabbi Shacknai
was Beth Tikvahs first
full-time rabbi. 950
Preakness Ave. (973)
595-6565 or www.
templebethtikvahnj.org.
Holy Name Medical

Center holds a blood
drive with New Jersey
Blood Services, a division
of New York Blood
Center, 1-7 p.m. 718
Teaneck Road. (800)
933-2566 or www.
nybloodcenter.org.
Saturday
Sunday
NOVEMBER 21
NOVEMBER 29
Art in Wayne: Shomrei
Cantorial concert in
Tenafly: The Kaplen
Torah holds a gala art

exhibit and auction.
Preview at 7:30 p.m.;
auction at 8:30, hosted
by Marlin Fine Art of
Long Island, with pieces
in all media and prices.
Raffles, door prizes,
wine and cheese, hors
doeuvres, and desserts.
30 Hinchman Ave. (973)
696-2500.
Sunday
NOVEMBER 22
Holiday boutique in
Tenafly: The Temple
Sinai Early Childhood
Parent Association holds
a boutique including
jewelry, clothing,
childrens accessories,
and home dcor, 9 a.m.2
p.m. Proceeds benefit the
Early Childhood Center. 1
Engle St. (201) 568-6867.
Mitzvah day in
Orangeburg: The
Orangetown Jewish
Center holds its
annual Mitzvah Day,
an opportunity to
participate in service
projects to benefit
Rockland and Bergen
communities, starting at
9 a.m. 8 Independence
Ave., Orangeburg, N.Y.
(845) 359-5920 or
theojc.com.
Childrens program:
Naomi Miller
Blood drive in Teaneck:
Temple Emeth offers a

musical Shabbat service
led by Rabbi Steven
Sirbu and Cantor Ellen
Tilem with the Temple
Emeth band, 8 p.m. 1666
Windsor Road. (201) 8331322 or www.emeth.org.
The JCC of Paramus/

Congregation Beth
Tikvah continues its
Sunday Special series
for 4- to 7-year-olds with
a Chanukah program,
9:30 a.m. Arts and crafts
and kosher, nut-free
snacks. East 304 Midland
Ave. (201) 262-7733 or
www.jccparamus.org.
Boutique in Fair
Lawn: The Sisterhood
of the Fair Lawn JC/
Congregation Bnai Israel
holds a holiday boutique,
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors
include Pampered Chef
and Tupperware, with
Judaica, soaps, and
handmade jewelry. 10-10
Norma Ave. (201) 7965040.
International concert violinist David Podles

offers a lively musical tour of Yiddish
tunes that showcase the playfulness and
poignancy of the music. Hell be at the
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly on Monday,
November 23, at 11:15 a.m. Light lunch. 411 E Clinton
Ave. Helene, (201) 408-1451 or www.jccotp.org.
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Tricky tray in Fair Lawn:

The sisterhood of Temple
Beth Sholom holds its
annual tricky tray. Doors
open at 1 p.m.; calling
starts at 2. Refreshments.
40-25 Fair Lawn Ave.
(201) 797-9321.
Cookie decorating in
New Milford: Jewish
Federation of Northern
New Jerseys Womens
Philanthropy sponsors
Chanukah Cookie
Decorating at Solomon
Schechter Day School
of Bergen County, 1:30
p.m. 275 McKinley Ave.
(201) 820-3900, or www.
ssdsbergen.org.
Monday
NOVEMBER 23
Childrens program in
Wyckoff: Temple Beth
Rishon offers a Shalom
Baby Thanksgivingthemed play group, in
conjunction with the
Jewish Federation of
Northern New Jersey,
with songs, stories,
crafts, and playtime,
9:30 a.m. For children,
newborn to 3 years
old, and their parents.
Jessica, jessicak@jfnnj.
org or www.jfnnj.org/
shalombaby.
Interfaith Thanksgiving
in Closter: The Northern
Valley interfaith service
of Thanksgiving, with
participation by local
institutions including
Temple Emanu-El of
Closter, clergy, and music
by an interfaith choir, is at
Temple Beth El, 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi David S. Widzer
will discuss Ways of
Gratitude. Attendees are
asked to bring a can of
Thanksgiving food (corn,
cranberries, green beans,
etc.) for the Center
for Food Action. 221
Schraalenburgh Road.
(201) 768-5112 or www.
tbenv.org.
Film in Paramus:
The JCC of Paramus/
Congregation Beth
Tikvah shows The
Jewish Cardinal, in
French with English
subtitles, as part of a
Jewish Film Festival,
hosted by Cantor Sam
Weiss, 8:15 p.m. East 304
Midland Ave. (201) 2627691.
Friday
NOVEMBER 27
Black Friday sale: The
Feature film: The Kaplen

in Tenafly screens
Sullivans Travels, 7:30
p.m., as part of a series,
Top Films You May Have
Missed or Want to See
Again. Introduction and
discussion sessions. 411 E.
Clinton Ave. (201) 4081493.
Jewish Home Assisted

Living in River Vale
holds a sale with items
including jewelry, adult
and childrens clothing,
handbags, accessories,
candles, makeup,
chocolate, and silver, 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Raffles every
half hour and facility
tours. 685 Westwood
Ave. (201) 666-2370.

offers its annual cantorial
concert with many
local cantors featuring
Songs of Thanksgiving,
solo performances
and ensembles, classic
Hazzanut masterpieces,
and contemporary
selections, 2 p.m.
Sponsored in part by
the Weinflash Family
Cantorial Concert
Endowment Fund. (201)
408-1418 or www.jccotp.
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Monday
DECEMBER 30
Aphasia presentation/
jewelry sale: The
Fair Lawn chapter of
Hadassah meets at the
Fair Lawn Jewish Center/
CBI, 7:45 p.m. Staff
from the Adler Aphasia
Center in Maywood
will explain its services
and activities. Jewelry
designed and created by
Adler clients will be sold.
Light refreshments. 10-10
Norma Ave. (201) 7965040 or l.felner@att.net.
Wednesday
DECEMBER 2
Future of Alzheimers:
Eitan Okun,
neuroscientist and
international lecturer,
discusses The Future of
Treating Memory Decline:
Developing a Vaccine
for Alzheimers Disease
at Englewood Hospital
& Medical Center. Buffet
dinner, 6 p.m.; lecture
at 6:45. Sponsored by
Jewish Home Family,
American Friends of
Bar-Ilan University, with
Englewood Hospital,
and in celebration of the
Jewish Home Familys
Centennial. 350 Engle St.
Reservations, (201) 7841414, ext. 5538.
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Sunday
NOVEMBER 22
Singles meet in
Caldwell: New Jersey
Jewish Singles 45+
meets for lunch and to
mingle at Congregation
Agudath Israel, 12:45 p.m.
$10. 20 Academy Road.
Sue, (973) 226-3600, ext.
145, or singles@agudath.
org.
Family game event

features expert
Game maven Leora Verbit leads game night
at the Teaneck General Store, Saturday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. Learn how to play the newest
games, which will be set up by age and category.
All games will be discounted 10 percent during the
party. New Jersey Yachad is a co-sponsor.
TGS is at 502a Cedar Lane. Call Bruce Prince at
(201) 530-5046, email him at bruce@teaneckgeneralstore.com, go to www.teaneckgeneralstore.
com.
Sunday
DECEMBER 13
Seniors meet in West
Nyack: Singles 65+
meets for a social bagels
and lox brunch at the
JCC Rockland, 11 a.m. All
are welcome, particularly
if you are from Hudson,
Passaic, Bergen, or
Rockland counties. 450
West Nyack Road. $8
with reservations, $10 at
door. Gene Arkin, (845)
356-5525.
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WIZO NJ will open a secondhand boutique

to benefit a shelter for battered women in
Jerusalem at 66 West Englewood Ave. in
Englewood from November 23 to December 4. The store will be open from 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m.; it will be closed on Saturday,
Sunday, and Thanksgiving.
Donors can drop off fine-label clothing
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A landlord donated the space to the
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email Mery at wizo@wizonj.org.
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and 1970s at a bagel and latke Chanukah breakfast. The Sunday, December 6 talk at Temple Israel and JCC in
Ridgewood, sponsored by the synagogues Brandeis Mens Club, begins
at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Blomberg will sign
items of memorabilia and copies of his
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Obituaries
Sophie Cohen
Sophie Cohen, ne Sherman, 89, of Florida, formerly of

Brooklyn and Fair Lawn, died on November 2.
Before retiring, she owned the Stitchery in Fair Lawn.
Predeceased by her husband, Gerald, she is survived
by her children, Howard (Donna Domb) of Paramus,
Mindy Marchese of Florida, and Robert (Susan) of
Maryland, and three grandchildren.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer
Society. Arrangements were by Louis Suburban Chapel,
Fair Lawn.
Ruth Kahn
Ruth Kahn, 93, of Fair Lawn died on November 12.

She earned a masters degree from William Paterson
College and had careers in government and teaching.
Predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Bernard,
and brothers, Irving, Meyer, and Sidney Mathis, she
is survived by children, Alfred, David (Malka), and
Ilene Progar (Louis); a sister, Dorothy Simon, and two
grandchildren.
Donations can be made to the American Stroke
Association or the American Cancer Society.
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Doris Kirschberg
Doris Kirschberg, 88, of Hackensack, formerly of

Paterson and Elmwood Park, died on November 11.
A Holocaust survivor, she was a member of the Gritzer
Society in New York City. Before retiring, she and her
husband owned a grocery and dairy in Paterson.
Predeceased by her husband, Icek, she is survived
by children, Morris (Nancy) and Richard, and two
grandchildren.
Donations can be made to the UJA Federation
campaign fund. Arrangements were by Louis Suburban
Chapel, Fair Lawn.
Rita Malat
Rita Malat, ne Greenwald, 90, of Freehold, formerly of

Sunrise, Fla., and Queens, died on November 16.
She is survived by her husband, Gustave, children,
Clifford of New City, Alan of Fords, and Annelle
Schareber of Manalapan, and nine grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
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and Jed of California, and four grandchildren.
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graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, where he studied civil engineering; a
captain, in Europe, in the US Army during World
War II; world traveler; exceptional photographer;
and active in many institutions and organizations,
including Temple Emanu-El in Closter, NJ, Jewish
National Fund, Jewish Theological Seminary,
United Jewish Appeal, and Jewish Home at
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with difficult questions about what it

means to be the victor, and about how
they acted during the conflict. The
probing interviews were recorded on
audio, and within three months of the
wars conclusion Oz edited and published them. But Ms. Loushy also discovered that the IDF censored nearly
70 percent of the audio transcripts
they were not allowed to be published. She asked to read the 48-yearold full transcript, but kept being
turned away. Finally, after nearly
nine months, her incessant probing
led her to Shapira and the original
audiotapes. What had been kept out
of the original published work largely
are tales of humanitarian lapses in the
treatment of the conquered. Those
stories become the centerpiece of
Loushys film, Censored Pieces.
Having seen the movie, I can fully
appreciate why those events were not
published.
The question that I now pondered
was whether I would review the film.
I questioned Ms. Loushys wisdom
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belief that Israeli soldiers are moral,
exceptional, and beyond reproach.
How would others respond to the
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I asked Ms. Loushy tough, probing
questions. She was unequivocal about
her left-wing politics but quite proud
to be an Israeli. I choose to live in
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she said. She talked about how important it is for a society to bring out the
truth. I think that those who come
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want for our kids? In order for us to
talk about the price we pay for war,
we need to put everything on the
table. War has corrupted us. She told
me that the film has stimulated extensive dialogue throughout Israel. I can
understand why.
I continue to question the films
screening here. At the same time, I
remember the time when another
controversial Israeli film was shown in
this country. Someone in the audience
announced that he was horrified that
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screening this anti-Israel film, and
that he was withdrawing his financial
support from it. The Israel consul,
who was there, responded by saying
that an Israeli had made the film, and
that the government had provided
some of the funding. The consul went
on to say that Israel is a democracy,
and that filmmakers have the right to
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Censored Voices is a film made
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kind of film you want to see, but I
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truth, and to make the film. The film
is well-made. Author Amos Oz, who
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n 1 At the veterans recognition dinner sponsored by the mens

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From left, Air Force Chaplain Maj. Bruce Bublick, Rabbi
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n 2 Yitzi, a Torah Academy of Bergen County senior, is

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Day, are pictured with Beth Janoff Chananie, right, who
accepted a plaque in honor of the Jewish Standards silver
sponsorship. Ms. Chananie also chaired a Mitzvah Day blood
drive at her shul, the JCC of Paramus/Congregation Beth
Tikvah, which collected 39 pints of blood. COURTESY JFNNJ
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Florida in the U.S. Senate since 2011. COURTESY NORPAC
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Blumenstyk for her 25 years as its principal and education
director at a dinner dance last month. The center
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permanent collection of the Jewish Museum in Manhattan.
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DAIRY
6 OZ.
Lb
Wissotsky
Nana
Tea
FOR
French
Glicks
Fried Graham Cracker
Onions
Pie Crust
6 OZ.
Yocrunch
Yogurt
Assorted
FOR
$ 69
$ 99
1099
11 OZ.
Frenchs
SUSHI
Only
Butchers Cut
London Broil
$ 99
$
Lb
Liebers
Mandarin
Oranges
2 4
Fresh
Loyalty
Program
Garnet
Yams
GROCERY
14 OZ
FOR
$ 49
Lb
Whole Segments Only
$ 99
Whole
Brisket
Chicken
Drums & Thighs
Save On!
16.9 OZ. BTL./24 PK
4 3
5 Lb Bag
$ 99
Family Pack
FOR
CEDAR MARKET
Eastern Pomegranates
Potatoes
FOR
Combo Pack
Save On!
Save On!
All Purpose
5 5
Thin Cut
Empire
Whole
Turkeys
Poland
Spring
Water
FOR
Chicken
Cutlets
$ 99
MARKET
TERMS & CONDITIONS: This card is the property of Cedar Market, Inc. and is intended for exclusive
use of the recipient and their household members. Card is not transferable. We reserve the right to
change or rescind the terms and conditions of the Cedar Market loyalty program at any time, and
without notice. By using this card, the cardholder signifies his/her agreement to the terms &
conditions for use. Not to be combined with any other Discount/Store Coupon/Offer. *Loyalty Card
must be presented at time of purchase along
with ID for verification. Purchase cannot be
reversed once sale is completed.
Cedar Markets Meat Dept. Prides Itself On Quality, Freshness And Affordability. We Carry The Finest Cuts Of Meat And
The Freshest Poultry... Our Dedicated Butchers Will Custom Cut Anything For You... Just Ask!
Fresh
ALL SIZES
3 Lb Bag
Pomegranates
LB.
MEAT DEPARTMENT
43
FOR
Gefen
Mini
Mandel
10 3
39
Yellow
Onions
Sweet
Ocean Butternut Squash

Spray
or Yellow
Cranberries
Turnips
1 lb bags
4 5
Sweet
Tangerines
FOR
Farm Fresh
YOUR
CHOICE
Cello
Loyalty
Program
ORGANIC ORGANIC ORGANIC
Cello
Mushrooms
Sunday Super Savers!
39
Fresh
Fresh
CEDAR MARKET
ORGANIC ORGANIC ORGANIC
PRODUCE
Fine Foods
Great Savings
BAKERY
Coffee
Chiffon Cake
499
16 OZ.
Small Farmer
Cheese Cake
499
PROVISIONS
Solomons Sliced
Corned Beef
$ 99
6 OZ
Aarons
Chicken Franks
$ 99
13.5 OZ
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