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JSTYLE

WINTER 2011

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JSTYLE Contents 8

Editor’s letter JLIFE

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Margi’s Great Escape: Cedar-Lee District

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Scene by arlene fine

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Beat the Winter Blahs by sarah reymond

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JLOOK Heel Appeal: Ryan Haber by nina polien light Winter Must-haves styled by gina fabian JSPOTLIGHT

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All That Glitters: Katie Marks by arlene fine

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Horse Sense: Jackie Lowe Stevenson by margi herwald zitelli

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On a Higher Plane: Sarah Weiss by arlene fine

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JDIGS Mantles and Fireplaces by jennifer daddario

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JTREK Touring Jewish Portugal by sue spector Are We There Yet? by roni sokol

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JTASTE Chef’s Corner: Squash by arlene fine Put a New Spin on Potatoes Dining Guide

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ON THE COVER

Lyndhurst’s Ryan Haber debuts his shoe collection Alter Ego with the help of his number-one client Lisa Vanderpump of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” See p. 16. Photo courtesy The Ryan Haber Collection LLC 6

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FROM THE EDITOR

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Do you sense the chill in the air?

dazzling artist who has a way with glitter, a

It’s time for another one of those Northeast Ohio

social worker who uses horses to heal, and our

winters, but don’t succumb to seasonal affective

cover boy Ryan Haber, who is poised to take the

disorder just yet! Winter really can be a wonderland,

fashion world by storm with his Alter Ego shoe

and JStyle wants to help you discover it.

collection (and a little help from his celebrity

With the cold weather comes fall/winter fashion, and this season we’ve highlighted the four must-

client, “Real Housewife� Lisa Vanderpump). As always, we take you on a Great Escape to a

have trends you need in your closet (pp. 24-27). We

dynamic local neighborhood; this time, it’s the

also take a look at the many fun indoor and outdoor

Cedar-Lee District in Cleveland Heights.

activities that can help you “beat the winter blahs� (p. 36) and the elegant touches that can make your

Bundle up and enjoy all the season has to offer.

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Margi’s GREAT ESCAPE:

cedarLEE D I S T R I C T by margi herwald zitelli photography by abby fine MOST Clevelanders are quite familiar with the corner of Cedar and Lee Roads in Cleveland Heights – It’s where we go to see all our favorite movies! But beyond the cinema, the CEDAR-LEE DISTRICT is bustling with food, shops and art. On a rainy, autumn afternoon I went exploring this Heights haven with a few friends from the JStyle staff: photo shoot stylist and custom media sales rep Gina Fabian, graphic designer Reuben LeVine, and events manager Zach Marcus.

WARM UP: After a goat cheese pizza feast at DEWEY’S, Gina and I come in from the cold for toffeeflavored coffee and freshly baked cookies and lemon squares at the STONE OVEN. It was so packed, we could barely find a seat.

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VIEW MASTERS: From the overhead pedestrian bridge linking the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Library to its auxiliary building across the street that houses Dobama Theatre, Zach and I can see everything. (And it’s all wet. Ah, Cleveland in the fall!)

ART BREAK: Nonprofit arts organization and gallery HEIGHTS ARTS recently expanded, doubling the size of its exhibit space after eight years next to the Cedar-Lee. Executive director Peggy Spaeth gave me a tour of “Found Contacts” photography exhibit. Heights Arts also offers classes, produces public art, and appoints the Cleveland Heights poet laureate.

See next page for more pfotos.

CHECK MY FLOW: Reuben and I weren’t exactly dressed for the crash course in yoga we got at the ATMA CENTER. Atma has been on Lee Road 15 years, offering Satyananda yoga classes seven days a week. It even boasts its own library for “yogic studies.” CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS

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FAIR-TRADE LADIES: Gina and I found far too many dresses, tops, gloves, purses and necklaces at REVIVE we wanted to take home. The 5year-old fair-trade boutique carries sustainable merchandise from 37 countries, made by workers who are free from exploitation.

STORY TIME: THE LEE ROAD LIBRARY was renovated in 2005-2006, including an expanded children’s section that’s colorful and cozy. Zach reads one of my favorites, Dr. Seuss’s If I Ran the Zoo.

COCOA NUTS: MITCHELL’S FINE CANDIES makes its own chocolates right there in the Lee Road shop. The friendly staff invited Zach behind the counter, where he attempted to sell me some dark chocolate pecan confections. 12

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TOTALLY FRIED: We stumbled upon the newly opened SWEETIE FRY, a fun little eatery that serves artisan ice cream and homemade French fries. Zach and I recommend the funnel cakes fries.

HOPS TO IT: Lee Road is probably best known for its bars – and there sure are a lot of them. Reuben, Zach and I dropped into BRENNAN’S COLONY for a quick break. (If we had time for another drink or two, I wonder what secrets I could have gotten them to spill?)

WRAPPING IT UP: Reuben and I made one last stop at ABRASH GALLERIE to check out its displays of imported art and housewares. After owner Tuba Gokoglu showed us her room full of rugs, we bid the Cedar-Lee District adieu. But we know we’ll be back soon … for movies and more. ▲

Contact information on the places we visited on our Great Escape is on p. 23. CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS

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Heel appeal

Lyndhurst’s Ryan Haber debuts his Alter Ego shoe collection by nina polien light

RYAN Haber knows he’s chosen an unlikely profession.

sound of the heel on the floor is kind of sexy … to me at least.” His decision to become a shoe designer was “validated,” he says, dur-

“My guy friends kind of joke around with me because

ing a 2008 internship with shoe legend Steve Madden.

what guy is gonna go into women’s shoe design?” he asks,

“During the internship, I designed for his fall-winter

grinning. “Me.”

2009-2010 collection,” Haber says. “Some of those styles

But his buddies’ good-natured ribbing is not unwarranted, admits the energetic Lyndhurst resident, who

were in stores, including the Steve Madden store that

switched majors six times and schools three times

used to be in Beachwood. I give him credit for opening my

before earning an interior design degree from The

eyes.” Haber will launch his debut collection, Alter Ego, in

Cleveland Institute of Art. Still, with keen interests in architecture, cooking and fashion, Haber, who

high-end boutiques this winter, including Sen

turns 28 on Nov. 21, refuses to be pigeonholed

Collection Boutique on Melrose in Los Angeles. In January, he intends to ship the spring-summer 2012

by the discipline printed on his diploma.

line from his company, Ryan Haber Collection, to

“I fell in love with footwear about four years ago,” he reveals, raising his voice excitedly to be

retailers in Los Angeles, Arizona, New York,

heard over the whir of a cappuccino maker in a

Atlanta, Detroit and Chicago. Eventually, he

local coffeehouse. “Shoes are works of art. I can

would like to see his creations in Cleveland

relate the structure of a shoe to the exterior of a

stores, as well. Starting at $600, the

building or an interior space. The sketching, render-

designs feature quality leather,

ing and ideation are the same.” Besides, he adds, a well-designed shoe “draws attention not just to the foot, but to the leg, as well. And the more funky the shoe, the more visible it is. The 16

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tion’s moniker denotes Haber’s intent that each style’s personality is multi-dimensional, allowing women

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inches.”

to transition the same pair of shoes from work to dinner

When his line expands, he hopes to collaborate with

or a party. “Each shoe has an alter-ego name, like Frisky or

a company such as Dr. Scholl’s on a more comfortable

Sensual or Wicked,” he explains. “They’re all dressy, I

insole. “But if you’re wearing a four-inch heel for five

guess, but you can dress them up or down depending on

hours, your feet are going to hurt no matter what.

the style. I have a slingback with cutouts that has a cork

Obviously, the thicker the platform and heel, or the

heel and cork wedge. You could wear that to the pool

lower the heel, the more comfortable the shoe will be.” Haber, who enjoys exercising and cooking in his

or to kick around shopping.”

diminishing free time, gains inspiration from everyday

Although not widely available yet, Haber’s stunning shoes are creating a buzz thanks to

experiences. These include flipping through maga-

the designer’s fortuitous meeting with Lisa

zines, observing the clothing and jewelry people wear,

Vanderpump, star of Bravo’s reality show

looking at a well-constructed building or idly sketching. He’s moved by the designs of Brian Atwood,

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

Nicholas Kirkwood and Louis Vuitton but isn’t look-

“My director of PR is a stylist who styled

ing to emulate them.

Lisa and thought I should meet her,” Haber

“I don’t want to follow trends; I want to trend-

explains. “So I met Lisa for dinner at her Rodeo

set,” he insists.

Drive restaurant, Villa Blanca.” to

Haber is working with a factory near

Vanderpump, better known as “Pinky” because

Venice, Italy, to manufacture his

of her affinity for the color. She was drawn to the

shoes. His only employee is his L.A.

Haber

showed

shoe

samples

publicist.

decorative studs on the toe and counter of a particular shoe. “She thought it would be great to see Swarovski crystals on the toe and counter and

Allowing

"Monster": soft leather in mint with stud detailing.

he

might

require a New York showroom when his company takes off, Haber would like to

around the heel,” Haber says. “She gave me

remain in Cleveland, the home-

ideas, and I went with what I felt would portray her

town he loves, despite the absence

style in a shoe.”

of a thriving fashion scene.

The result is “The Vander Pump,” a suede, closed-platform shoe with

Cleveland’s “men and women

pink Swarovski crystals on the toe and around the back of the five-inch heel. In a nod to its Hollywood inception, it will be offered for $902.10. It

are afraid to step out of the box and

will also be available in black.

experiment a little,” he laments.

Pinky, whom Haber calls “a nice and incredibly down-to-earth woman,”

“Chicago has worse weather than us

and her daughter Pandora both wore the pink version at Pandora’s recent

but a better fashion scene. Nobody’s re-

wedding. Pinky also sported the pumps during a guest appearance on

ally set standards for fashion here or tried

ABC’s “Live with Regis & Kelly” and at a birthday party for Bravo’s

to break out of the same monochromatic color scheme. If I’m able to bring back

Andy Cohen.

some fashion here, I would love to.”

“The Vander Pump” now commands attention on a billboard at L.A.’s Beverly

Haber believes a stronger city, better

Blvd. and Kings Road. Presiding

jobs, and good amenities for young pro-

over the Kings Road Café, the billboard features Haber, Pinky, and the now-famous shoe design. As Pinky knows, the right shoes

“The Vander Pump": suede platform in pink with Swarovski crystals on heel and toe.

fessionals are needed to promote a more vibrant sense of fashion. “You’ve got to build from the inside out,” he says. “Downtown Cleveland

not only complete an outfit, but uplift

needs to bring companies in and build

the spirit of the woman who’s wearing them.

from there.”

“Men do notice shoes, so I don’t know if women love shoes so much

With a shaven head and slightly unshaven face, Haber is dressed in a

because men notice the shoe or because it makes women feel powerful

relaxed black T-shirt and wears a gold chai on a chain around his neck. His

and sexy and elegant,” muses Haber, who is single.

comfort and pride in his heritage come from his parents Ida and Irwin

And that might be why women risk blisters and twisted ankles to slide

Haber, who are active AIPAC members. Irwin Haber owns a manufactur-

into darling – but gravity-defying – stilettos or strappy sandals. Haber says

ing company in Solon, where his son learned a thing or two about business

he considers comfort during the design process, but chuckles when gen-

– including the fact that he doesn’t like to sit behind a desk. The elder

tly chided that comfort might be difficult to gage for someone who pre-

Haber is a former president of Congregation Bethaynu.

sumably doesn’t wear his own creations. “Right,” he acknowledges, grinning. “They don’t come in my size. But a five-inch heel is a five-inch heel, and you can’t just put in padding. With every inch of heel, a woman’s center of gravity moves forward that many

The younger Haber, who admits to working close to 24/7, has set a high bar for himself and his designs. “I hope in a year, people will know who Ryan Haber is and what he’s all about when it comes to footwear.” ▲ CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS

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elry together. “I know what I like, and I don’t need a fashion consultant’s permission to break the rules,” she says.

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Marks’s penchant for glitter and glitz has caught the eye of more than one celebrity. She designed a pink Swarovski crystal-encrusted microphone for Nicki Minaj, which the hiphop artist used on her Pink Friday tour with Britney Spears

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and in her May appearance on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” The microphone took Marks 20 hours to create. “I placed the pink crystals in an elaborate mathematical grid,” said Marks. “I’m very detail-oriented, so every angle of the cone-shaped mic is symmetrical.” Marks has also designed a glittering Sidekick phone for Spears; a customized Sony Cyber-shot camera for Jennifer Lopez; and a unique Motorola Razr phone for Lindsay Lohan. “I have not met any of these celebrities personally, but it is a thrill to know they are using my creations,” she said. When a vintage clothing store needed someone to repair a stripper’s bra, they turned to Marks for support. “It was the coolest thing I ever did,” she says. “I sewed on rhinestones and medallions and made it look like two mini-chandeliers.” The artist is currently working on a series of edible necklaces. “I’d like to have my own TV show and become the Rachael Ray of art and design,” she says. “Perception is reality, and if people think I am famous, then I am.” With a middle name of Keshet (Hebrew for “rainbow”), Marks is a firm believer in positive auras and positive energy. “I try to surround myself with happy, colorful people because their joy is reflective – just like all my glittery art creations.” ▲

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Jackie Stevenson and her eldest horse Thunderheart are friends and co-workers. Thunderheart interacts with clients as part of Stevenson’s Spirit of Leadership program.

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Jackie Stevenson rescued Holly the zebra and slowly integrated her into the herd. Upon meeting Holly, Stevenson relates, her father said, “I guess a zebra is just a horse in a tallis.”

AT

the end of a winding, shaded street in Novelty, Ohio, there’s a zebra

playing in a field.

Stevenson says. “The boys learned respect for nature and for people.” Horsing around: Stevenson worked for years at the JCC and also ran

Yes, a zebra.

an Israel summer program for kids. “I loved my work in the community, but

Holly, the zebra, is a recent addition to the herd at the Spirit of

I needed to be outside,” she says.

Leadership, an experiential learning program that uses interaction with

She returned to a therapy practice, seeing clients in the yurt (a tent-like

horses to build teamwork and self-awareness. It is the brainchild and the

dwelling) she built on her Novelty ranch. Her clients had to pass the horse

labor of love of Jackie Lowe Stevenson. The 64-year-old social worker left

pasture to get there and couldn’t help but respond to the animals, so

traditional employment to pursue her work with horses on Pebble Ledge

Stevenson began integrating the horses into her life-coaching work.

Ranch, the property she shares with her husband Herb, one cat, four dogs, six horses, and yes, one zebra. Horses “are my freedom and getting away from work,” says Stevenson. “I had some reservations about bringing my sacred thing into my work. Now there is no line between work and play. It’s all sacred.”

She found others who had developed techniques for using horses in therapy practice in the U.S. and Europe and trained with them, developing her program. Now Stevenson teaches the method at Lake Erie College. The work: Stevenson works with individuals, couples, families, corporations and nonprofits, and she offers monthly pro bono programs to veterans’

Saddle up: “As a little girl, my imaginary friend was a horse” who lived

and children’s groups. Her program, which is tailored to each client, is “not

outside in the yard of her Shaker Heights home, Stevenson recalls. “My

about riding; it’s about relationships,” she says. “These horses aren’t ropes

hero was Annie Oakley. I thought I’d move Out West and work on a dude

courses. Those leadership activities are static – about you challenging your-

ranch.”

self. But horses are a different being. Within the relationship with horses,

Instead, a grown-up Stevenson got married and became a social worker.

you begin to change from within. And it’s sustainable change.”

“As soon as I got my first couple of paychecks, I bought a horse,” she

Clients may be looking to improve camaraderie and teamwork among

says. “He taught me the most important skill was listening. If you really lis-

co-workers or looking to find ways to cope with illness, family conflict, or

ten, people will tell you everything about themselves.”

emotional trauma. Through interacting with horses and accomplishing the

Soon the suburban wife and mother “realized my horse was living where I wanted to be!” Stevenson left Shaker Heights and bought land in Moreland Hills with her first husband and their sons near the Cleveland Metroparks Polo

modest tasks Stevenson lays out for them (sometimes as simple as brushing a horse or telling it a story or as complex as leading the animals through more complicated obstacle courses), clients gain self-esteem, a sense of accomplishment, and “begin to learn about themselves,” she says.

Fields. Her oldest son David, now 41, got a pony and learned to ride like

A stable life: The 20-acre property Stevenson calls home and office,

his mom. From a very young age, she took sons Joseph, now 36, and

through which the Chagrin River runs, is a conservancy held in trust,

Jeremiah, now 31, riding, strapped to her in baby carriers.

meaning the parcel cannot be divided and must be used for its original,

“We had three or four horses when the boys were growing up,”

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Horses communicate with each other almost entirely through body language, Stevenson explains. Humans who wish to get close to them must also use body language in order to gain acceptance from individual horses and

can stay there. There is a barn for

the herd. Horses are incapable of hid-

the horses, which the animals are

ing emotion, Stevenson says, so when

free to enter and exit at will. The

a person is trying to project an attitude

horses spend the majority of their

to cover how he or she feels, the horse

day roaming in the expansive

senses that dishonesty. They will only

pasture.

be comfortable and accepting of peo-

Near the barn and house is a small orchard and round pen for

Former Romany work horse Toby, left, and mothering mare Lily have a romance brewing within the herd.

individuals to interact one-on-one

ple who present their true selves, she says. An important part of meeting

with a horse and a covered area for working during rain or intense heat. Joining the herd: “Horses are always brought into the human world,”

Stevenson’s herd is giving the horses their personal space and only approaching each animal if he or she shows signs of acceptance.

Stevenson says, noting most people only encounter the animals at petting zoos, parades, rodeos, or during carriage rides. “We’re interested in bring-

“In horse world, yielding or moving is just as strong” as forcing another to move aside, she says. “They’re all choices.”

ing humans into the world of the herd.”

Recently, Stevenson led sessions in the same week for the Y-Haven

The herd society is “like a kibbutz,” with all the horses living collective-

program for homeless men in transition and for business students at Case

ly but retaining individual interests, behaviors and relationships, she

Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School. To hear the participants

explains. In Stevenson’s herd, “they have friendships, conflicts, even a

discuss their experiences interacting with the horse herd, she says, one

romance right now.”

wouldn’t know the difference between the groups. “Maybe you discover the best of yourself in the company of horses,”

She starts by giving clients the lowdown on her horses’ histories and per-

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Vintage necklace ($99) from Anne van H. Boutique.

Bangles by House of Harlow ($72 each) from Black Orchid Accessories & More.

Printed chiffon dress by Cecico ($45) from Black Orchid Accessories & More; cowl neck top by Michael Stars ($85) and Tory Burch cognac boots ($495) from Knuth’s; wool Aztec hat ($49) from Anne van H. Boutique.

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Faux fur cropped jacket by LaFee ($289) from Anne van H. Boutique; ruffled blouse by Miss Me ($82), gray booties by Boutique 9 ($219) and plum denim pants by DL1961 ($158), all from Knuth’s.

Printed blouse by Olive & Oak ($65) and fur vest by Aryn K ($195), both from Black Orchid Accessories & More.

Trench by BB Dakota ($106) from Knuth’s.

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Asymmetrical black print dress by BB Dakota ($76) from Sanity.

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Booking JOURNEYS on a HIGHER PLANE Travelers joined Sarah Weiss in 2011 on an “Indiana Jones”-style spiritual journey to Nohoc Mul, the largest ancient Mayan pyramid in Coba, Mexico, standing over 130 ft. high. by arlene fine

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. – Marcel Proust

SARAH

Weiss describes herself as a

seeker. A medical intuitive and practitioner of energy medicine, Weiss has traveled around the globe for the last 16 years in pursuit of mind-altering energy fields and

the

spiritual

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emanates from Mother Earth. The creator of The SpiritHeal Institute, Weiss, 60, has taken a number of fellow seekers with her on journeys and retreats to meditate and experience the healing power of designated historically significant sacred sites in Peru, Thailand, Mexico, Arizona, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Burma, Laos and Hawaii … as well as Ohio. “I am joined by people who are looking to expand their awareness of

Sarah Weiss and Peruvian anthropologist and paqo (Andean mountain shaman) Juan Nuñez del Prado at sacred Incan site Pisaq.

the sacred nature of our life on earth through our travels,” says Weiss. “Some of these sites have been visited by pilgrims for thousands of

ly, spiritually and emotionally,” says Weiss. “We visited at sunrise, and I’ve

years.”

never felt so much magnetism anywhere else. My body was filled with

One of Weiss’s goals on these journeys is to help her fellow travelers

Another frequent group destination is the Buddhist temples in

mankind. “Although we might experience different ways of praying, there

Thailand, where monks have prayed for 2,500 years. “It is very quiet in

is a unity to all these traditions,” she says. “It is the belief there is only one

these holy temples, and their sacredness touches me so deeply that I am

God and each of us is an embodiment of that God.”

lifted into an ascended state,” says Weiss. “Everyone who enters these

The Newbury resident has led several trips to the ancient Haleakala volcano crater in Maui. The energy there “enlivens you physically, mental32

light and energy.”

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y a d i hol ing p p o h s ! e r e h is Weiss, in turquoise center, takes fellow travelers to a sacred Mayan pyramid. Ken spend a lot of time scouting the area. “Even if we go to some remote part of the world, our plans magically come together,” says Weiss. “We synchronistically meet a monk or someone on a hiking trail who has been the keeper of sacred wisdom. That person introduces us to an ancient site or a tradition I knew nothing about.” Suddenly new pathways are revealed “that I would never had been able to discover on my own,” she says. People who attend Weiss’s retreats range in age from 21-75. Most of her tours are handicapped accessible, but “while at Machu Picchu in Peru,

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if someone cannot climb a nearby mountain, it is not too bad to spend the entire day at the historic pre-Columbian 15th-century site,” says Weiss. While on a retreat, participants spend half a day in meditation in preparation for their visit to each site. Once at their destination, Weiss invites a local spiritual leader or shaman to lead the group in a traditional ceremony. Sometimes, Weiss feels like she’s “so tuned into the place that

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enveloped by it, and it’s wonderful.”

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Like Silver, Elizabeth Eisenberg of Cleveland memories in Northeast Ohio

Heights found Mosaic when she was looking for

usually involved snow: building with it, throwing it,

an opportunity to share outdoor activities with

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sledding on it, and waiting to see if it has caused

other Jews. “Over the years, we have had

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the cancellation of school. In the event of a bliz-

Chanukah parties, Passover seders, and other

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zard, you had your sled where you could quickly

holiday gatherings.” Some people participate

grab it and dash to the park with friends.

every few years, while others have been involved

outdoor recreation

winter-sports.htm • Interested in Mosaic?

Why should kids have all the fun? This region

regularly. “Many of us have been friends for many

Call Paul Silver at

offers many winter recreation options for all ages,

years and have seen each other through different

including cross-country and downhill skiing, sled-

trials and tribulations,” says Eisenberg. “It’s very

ding, tobogganing, ice skating and snow-shoeing.

comforting to have this group of friends.”

216-798-4621 • Indoor sports

One does not need a high level of athletic skill

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Paul Silver of Mayfield Heights, president of

encourage anyone who attends an event to know

Mosaic Outdoor Club of America’s Cleveland

their limits and to participate at a level where

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chapter, most enjoys ice skating or putting on a

they’re comfortable. We all have individual levels

• Get started with yarn

pair of snowshoes and hiking in a local park. “The

of fitness, and our events are tailored to accom-

bare trees, the snow – it’s a very magical experi-

modate all levels of fitness,” he says.

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Ski enthusiast Steven Berger of Beachwood

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Hannah, a returnee to Judaism and a congregant of Sinagoga Shaare Tikva in Lisbon, explains the traditions of her synagogue to a Roads Scholars tour group.

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Jewish Portugal

by sue spector

WE

all know that the Inquisition came to Spain in 1492 … when

Columbus left to “sail the ocean blue.” It did not formally arrive in Portugal until four years later. On an adventure sponsored by Roads Scholars (formerly Elderhostel), we visited sites where Portugese Jews lived before the Inquisition and sites of importance during those terrible years. But even more interesting were our visits to emerging congregations in Lisbon, Porto and Belmonte, Portugal.

Lisbon: synagogues We visited Sinagoga Shaare Tikva (www.cilisboa.org), the traditional Sephardic synagogue founded in 1902. Women would sit in the balcony; a second tier was added in the balcony during World War II, when more than 45,000 refugees came to Lisbon. Today, only men come for minyan. A small, simple succah was next to the synagogue, and we were able to recite the brachot (blessings) there. We asked Hannah, a synagogue volunteer, to tell us her story: She was raised Catholic, but she was the only one in her school class who wasn’t baptized. The teacher frequently prayed for her soul. One day, Hannah came home to her mother, crying that she wanted to be baptized. Her mother said for something so important she should wait for her father, who 40

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Mekor Hayim Sinagoga in Porto was built during a modest Jewish revival in the 1920s.

was away at sea with the Navy. He didn’t return for a year, and by that time, she forgot about baptism. In her 20s she began to explore Judaism and formally converted.

Some history of Jewish Portugal

Kehilat Beit Israel, Comunidade Judaica Masorti de Lisboa (www.beit

• Jews have lived in Portugal since the time of the Romans,

israel.org) is a small Conservative shul that meets in an apartment building

maybe even since the Phoenicians. Muslims arrived in 711 and

on Friday evenings. We discovered the congregation on the Internet. The

controlled most of the peninsula. The Jews supported the Muslims,

rabbi lives in the U.S. and is only there at certain times. The building has

until they were expelled from Portugal and Spain during the

no markings to announce it is a synagogue.

reconquest in 1249. In modern times, Portugal was a monarchy until

There is a small Ashkenazic shul, Ohel Jacob, serving Lisbon’s dwindling Ashkenazic population. In recent years it has been infused with new life by anousim (returnees to Judaism), who now account for about a third of the congregation.

October 1910, when a republic was declared. • Jews were legally permitted in Portugal from at least the 9th century, but synagogues were not permitted to face the street. • Under the reign of King Joao I (John), 1385-1481, there was a tremendous increase in Jewish population. Jewish merchants made

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considerable loans to the crown, financing overseas expansion and

One of the most interesting places we visited was the Instituto dos

Arquivos Nacionais/Torre do Tombo, located at the University of Lisbon. This “temperature-controlled” modern archive, opened in 1991, houses records of the Inquisition in Portugal. We were shown to an area that housed 36,000 documents of trials, 18,000 of which have already been digitized. The rest, in leather-bound, handwritten books, contain the records of each victim of the Inquisition. The curator, wearing special cotton gloves, shared several of these records with us. Many were over 100 pages, listing each person’s assets, the transcript of the trial, and the verdict. The last page detailed the expenses of the trial, which always had to

maritime discoveries. • King Joao II (1481-1495) received many Jews who were expelled from Castille against payment of high taxes. • “The Edict of Expulsion of the Jews and the Moors from Portugal” was proclaimed on Dec. 5, 1496. Jews had 10 months to leave the country or convert to Christianity. It’s estimated about 2,000 Portugese Jews were killed by the Inquisition. • There are 2,000 Jews in all of Portugal today with about 500 in Lisbon.

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poverty in 1954.

were originally printed on linen and cotton. The books are being

We stayed for Simchat Torah

restored as funds become avail-

services at the synagogue. The

able, costing 2,000 Euro (about

women were sent to the balcony,

$28,000), and taking 2-3 months

but my husband Marty and anoth-

per book.

er man from our group helped to

We wandered the streets of the

make up a minyan. There were

old city, the Alfama, where many

almost 20 men present, but less

Jews fleeing Spain had lived in the

than 10 had completed their con-

15th century. One street was

version, and the others, while par-

named Rua da Judiaria (Street of

ticipating in the services with the

the Jews), although most evidence

help of those more knowledge-

of its Jewish past was destroyed in

able, could not be counted in a

an earthquake in 1755, which

minyan. If we had not stayed for

killed 30,000 people and tumbled

the service, they would not have

9,000 buildings.

been able to take out and read the Torah on Simchat Torah. Both

Nearby, the central square, the

Rossio, is the site of the old Ministry of Justice, where mass

Some crosses on graves of Crypto Jews in Belmonte cemetery have been removed and replaced with Jewish tombstones.

American men were honored with aliyot, while we women looked on

forced baptisms of Jews were car-

from above. Afterwards, everyone

ried out in 1497 and where the

went outside, and the men went

Inquisition was later administered.

up and down the street holding

Just off the square is the Sao

the Torahs, proclaiming the joy of

Domingo Church, where sentences

the holiday loudly in song. The

of the Inquisition were passed and

rabbi, brought in from the U.S. to

a large massacre took place. In a

help the synagogue for the holi-

newer area, we went into an

days, told us that if the congrega-

upscale department store, El Corte

tion had gone outside and parad-

InglĂŠs, and found kosher frozen

ed and sung with the Torahs 25

meat, cheeses and deli items in a

years ago, everyone would have

refrigerated case, as well as crack-

been arrested.

ers, wine, and other items import-

Belmonte

ed from Israel.

Belmonte

Porto

Northern

Portugal, less than 30 miles from

Porto, the second largest city in

the Spanish border, was able to

Portugal, has about 40 Jewish

avoid the complete devastation of

families today. Evidence remains of

the Inquisition. Judaism, or a form

the early Jewish quarter and a park

of it, had been practiced there in

area that was the Jewish cemetery.

secret for 500 years. All Jewish

We attended a presentation at

books were lost; they had to pray

the Mekor Hayim (Source of Life) synagogue, built in the 1920s dur-

The ark bearing Torah scrolls in Mekor Hayim Sinagoga in Porto is still used by a small number of Jewish families.

ing a modest revival under the leadership of Army Captain Arturo

orally in Portuguese, as knowledge of Hebrew was also lost. Some only knew the word Adonai. It was not until the early 1990s

Carlos de Barros Basto. He had discovered his own secret Jewish roots,

that the Jews of Belmonte converted formally to Judaism. Rabbis came

began to build at a time when Hitler was bent on wiping out European

from Israel to help more than 100 people regain their ancient heritage.

Jewry, and urged other Crypto Jews to come out in the open. Ashkenazic

Now others spend almost a full year in Israel to prepare for conversion.

Jews, refugees who arrived from other parts of Europe, removed Basto

The remnants of Jewish observance had passed down through the

from power and ended his yeshiva, also in this building. Now the Marranos

women, and today the community is observant, making its own wine, olive

are once again in power, and it is only recently that the community is

oil, slaughtering its own meat, and marrying within the community. A small,

beginning to have life again as those with Jewish roots study and convert.

traditional synagogue serves the community. A young man has been

Many in the community were rescued by diplomat Aristides de Sousa

trained in Israel to lead the services, with the other men participating

Mendes; they came to the synagogue, where they lived for weeks or

enthusiastically. We joined the women upstairs, where the few there were

months. Sousa Mendes defied orders, issuing 10,000 visas for Jews to

mostly involved keeping their children quiet.

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stones had crosses on them, but we could see a few where the crosses were removed and Jewish stars were engraved. Changes in the inscriptions of old tombstones continue to take place, as more families are proud to publicly proclaim their Jewish ancestors. Another new cemetery (from 1991) has also been consecrated. A beautiful museum has been recently opened, with Jewish ritual artifacts from the area and from other places. An ancient stone with an inscription from the synagogue in 1297 is included. Descriptive text in English helps to tell the story of Judaism and the role played by Jews of

Regardless of what we reduce or reshape, your self-confidence will grow.

Belmonte. The Jewish Association of Belmonte was founded in 1988; the first Jews were circumcised in 1989; and in 1990 the first Jewish wedding

A reduction here, an enlargement there, a different

took place.

shape. These are alterations we can apply to your

Tomar

body. But regardless of how you would like to

Tomar, a quaint village of 15,000, has the oldest well-preserved syna-

change, it’s your self-confidence that will grow.

gogue in Portugal. Luis Vasco, the caretaker, guided us through the one-

From your initial consultation with our staff, to your

room synagogue, where a very simple museum, now known as the Museu

actual procedure, to your follow-up visits, we seek

Abraham Zacuto, has been created. Vasco, an elderly Jew fluent in Hebrew and descended from Crypto Jews, along with his wife and young adult daughter, is one of only two Jewish families remaining in Tomar. An

optimism and a positive attitude. A little less of one thing or a little more of another - it’s your happiness

inscription on the gravestone of Rabbi Joseph of Tomar, who died in 1315,

that we look to enhance. Visit our web site or call

proves that a Jewish community was already in existence in the early years

us and we’d be happy to answer your questions or

of the 14th century. But, it only became important later when its synagogue

set up a consultation.

was constructed between 1430-1460. The synagogue was only used until 1497, when an edict gave Jews less than a year to either convert to Christianity or leave Portugal. Documents since that time show that the synagogue has served as a prison, church, storehouse, hayloft, and common cellar. The museum was officially created in 1939. When renovating the structure next to it in 1985, a mikvah was discovered, but it has not been restored because of lack of funds.

Coimbra The site of the only university in Portugal until 1911, Coimbra was founded in the 12th century. We saw the site of the Inquisition palace, where a total of 72 women and seven men were burned. Another 408 were condemned, forced into slavery, and all property was confiscated. After 1492, more than 50,000 Jews arrived from Spain.

Hervás Hervás (just over the border in Spain) has a population of 5,000. It had a well-to-do Barrio Judio (Jewish quarter) of 40 families. Twenty five left – they had owned vineyards on the lower level of the city. There were 15 more well-off families who lived on the upper level of the city. Shop owners, bankers and professional citizens, they stayed and converted to Christianity, known as the “New Christians.” There was a synagogue, but nothing remains now except beautiful bronze plaques on the cobblestone streets with the word “Sepharad” and the family name in front of each home they once owned. Our local guide told us how each spring a play is produced, telling of the “celebration” that was held when all the remaining Jews converted. It

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parents with young kids try to plan a little getaway, little can

Be prepared, or you’ll be stopping at Mickey Ds every 5 miles. Alternatively,

become big and out-of-contol in a hurry. Whether it’s a nine-hour flight to

you may end up badgering your flight attendant for more pretzels to the

Honolulu or a three-hour road trip to Niagara Falls, there are certain essen-

point that the pilot makes an emergency landing just to get you off the

tial tips that parents must be aware of before embarking on any journey (if

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Have changes of clothes handy for the kids AND the adults.

Parents sometimes make the mistake of only having extra clothes for the

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1. Bring tons of snacks. When I say “tons,” I mean grocery bags full.

children. But remember, when a child gets air or car sick, odds are one or

For some unknown reason, as soon as the children’s tushies hit those car

both of the parents will be right in the path of the trajectory. We learned this

seats, they’re “starving.” This demand for food will last the entire trip, no

the hard way. My husband once had to fly four hours to L.A. in his boxers

matter how long or how far and no matter how much has been consumed.

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4. Bring lots of entertainment. Kids need to be constantly entertained

on trips. For the most part, they don’t care about the ambience or the potential to learn about a different culture, and they get bored to tears while traveling. So, unless you want to miss out on your tour of the Oval Office because you’re busy trying to control a temper tantrum, make sure your child has got something electronic in his or her hand at all times.

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7. Order a fridge for the hotel room. Invariably, the kids will get up at

the crack of dawn (especially if you go from EST to PST) and start demanding food and drink. Unfortunately, the in-room coffee does not really do it for them; nor do ice cubes from the hallway machine. Unless your husband likes going down to the casino at the Bellagio in his jammies to track down milk and Pop Tarts, plan ahead and have these items in the room ready to go.

8. Bring earplugs and aspirin. There will come a point (or many) on

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7 days, 7 ways to put a new spin on potatoes comes out light and fluffy while the skin stays tasty

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CARPET/FLOORING Carpet Capitol, Inc. Residential/Commercial Flooring Carpet • Tile • Laminate • Vinyl • Rugs Professional Work & Fair Prices Full Service Showroom 4th Generation Family Business Call Jerry & Joshua Cohen 216-771-5544 www.CarpetCapitolFlooring.com

CHINA REPAIR Mabel’s China Repair Shoppe 25435 Bryden Road, Beachwood 216-464-5821 Complete restoration of Lladros, Hummels, Figurines, Vases, and any objects made of Porcelain, China, Pottery and Wood. “Don’t panic, I will fix it.”

COMPUTER SERVICES Computer Technology Services Serving Northeast Ohio for 35 Years • Repair & Troubleshooting • Virus Removal • Upgrades • Custom Sys. • Setup Wireless Networks, Cable, DSL • Computer Setup & Software Install • High Res Digital Surveillance Systems 216-381-4393 Tom Malitz tmalitz@rmrc.net The PCGuys Has your computer been running slowly, locking up or receiving pop-up ads or spam? • Virus removal • Spyware removal • Wireless networking • Set up cable & DSL • PC tune ups • New systems set-up Marc Barron - The PC Guy 216-531-6000 - Toll Free: 877-367-7970 PCGuys@ameritech.net

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Trendline Technology, LLC Computer Services For Home Or Office Remove Viruses, Spyware & Trojans High-Speed Internet & Wireless Networks Prompt, Reliable Service At Your Location Distributor of Dell PCs & Accessories David Glasser, President 440-338-6377-Office 440-364-5548-Cell david@trendlinetech

DRAPERY AND SHADES Platt Window Treatments • Draperies • Shades • Shutters Serving the community for over 30 years. Stan Platt 216-991-4415

FURNITURE RESTORATION Radiant Woods Refinishing Center Over 25 years of antique finishing & restoration. In-home furniture touch-up, refinishing & repairs. Call Dave: 440-257-4010 www.radiantwoods.com

NURSING Brigitte At Your Service We Provide • Personalized Transportation • Home Health Care • Pet Service • Eldercare & Running of Errands Prompt, Friendly, Reliable & Insured 216-297-0800 216-402-0135 cell Options For Senior America Corp. Quality Home Health Care since 1989 Affordable rates - Flexible schedules STNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s & companions 7 days live-in and hourly service Licensed, Bonded, Insured Serving Cuyahoga and area counties 216-861-3700 Kathie Doman www.optionscorp.com Visiting Angels Senior Homecare Personal care, meals, housework, shopping & companionship. Hourly & Live-In Care References & Background Checks. 216-231-6400

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PEST CONTROL Lance West Pest Control Residential/Commercial/Industrial • Insects • Rodents • Nuisance Animals Member of Ohio Pest Control Association 440-461-0025 Patton Pest Control Co. Family Owned and Operated Since 1964 Serving Northeast Ohio “Protecting Health and Property” Big enough to serve, small enough to care. Ask your neighbor about us! 440-338-3101

REMODELING A.L. Painting & Remodeling Residential/Commercial Full Renovations Carpentry • Painting • Tile Work Carpet • Water Damage Repair Violations Corrected Reliable & Insured – Free Estimate Call Ariel 216-378-9028

ROOFING AND GUTTERS A. Blecher Roof Specialist Ice Backup Problems Solved Slate & Tile • Asphalt Shingles Woodshakes Treated & Repaired All Work Guaranteed • Fully Insured 3rd Generation • Deal Direct 440-729-2192

TRANSPORTATION Simple Shuttle Affordable Airport Transportation Cleveland - Akron/Canton Michael Rubin 216-870-9190 Testimonials and Pricing www.simpleshuttle.com

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