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O Our ur True True Clothing Clothing MIA ADLER OZAIR, MA, LPCC, NCC

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ecently I had the chance to visit San Francisco with my husband and during our trip we, thankfully, had many great adventures. Something that I saaw, what seems like the silliest thing, has stuck in my mind and I feel compelled to write about it. One of the things we did on our trip was to visit Alcatraz Island, the retired United States Penitentiary that is now a national park. The prison is completely intact and the audio tour provided a wealth of history and intrigue about this notorious location. While we were exploring “The Rock” as it is called, I came across a h the Alcatraz Warden checking his lin (see photos). At first blu h extraordinary abou eye immediately we dress hat. Then, as I the prison guards wer house full of the worst prison system and yet t like he is going to a form were to keep these inma dressed in a uniform of a suit and tie with dress sh caps. This is a far cry from not only in the prison system general, and it started me thin It is widely and primarily consciously understood th a person’s choice of persona expression through the clothing they wear (or don’t wear) is an e ce representing the internal character—or the character in which one wants you to believe exists. For the purposes of this article, let’s put aside those who are the “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and talk about the maajority of people who chose their clothing according to their inner feelings and sense of “self.” The garb shown in the prison photos demonstrated to me a certain respect for the positions of warden and prison guard. In the days when I was a little girl, I remember my father going to work and he was always—and I mean always—in a suit and tie. There was no such thing as “casual Friday”

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which has now turned into “casual work environment” that welcomes a relaxed dress code on all days. Some schools today maintain a uniform as required dress, while others maintain a dress code. It is customary that one would “dress up” for synagogue or a special event, yet today I haav been to Wh hat several weddings where men haave sho cially does it all mean? I’m n speaking I ca ’ n to ect es y r

There is a direct correlation to our dress and our general internal sense of respect and sensibility for the world around us. themselves to the world in demonstrates self-respect and respect ers experiences an elevation in mood and a greater level of productivityy. All of this secondary to simply feeling good about one’s self.

Tube One of the most moving examples of this is a YouT video clip of a homeless United States Veteran who has battled alcoholism for years of his life. In September of this year he was given a complete make-over and the results are astounding.

As a result of seeing himself for the first time in years cleanshaven and dressed in a suit, he began to attend Alcoholics nged for housing for himself. I Anonymous meetings and arraan highly encourage you to visit this link and view it for yourself: ww w.youtube.com/watch?v=W WjE6D jjE w6tkgA. This https://www link in aan nd of itself demonstrates the power of dress and how it

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When one looks just a bit deeper, the meaning of clothing takes us to an entirely different realm.

impacts the human psyche. All of this is meaningful, but let’s take the subject matter a bit deeper: What does the Torah say about dress?

Probably the easier question is, what does it not say? The Torah and its many accompanying texts explore the dress code of a Jewish person in great depth.

It gives laws and suggestions for what is permissible, what is expected, what is appropriate at certain times of the year and certain holidays, and even what is required for burial. It discusses how a community leader should dress, how men and women should or should not dress. It goes into details about threads, thread counts, colors, fabrics, styles, gemstones, and more. Given the sheer amount of writings and commentary on the subject of Jewish dress it

inherently seems to be important to the well-being of a person’s persona as well as his or her relationship to G-d. If it wasn’t so important, we would have to assume the Torah and its scholars would not waste the words, paper, or ink to express it. When one looks just a bit deeper, the meaning of clothing takes us to an entirely different realm, and one that gives a new perspective of the things we value in the physical world vs. the spiritual realm.

My husband, who is a Talmid Hacham (Torah scholar), shared with me that Rabbi Yosef Chaim in his book Sefer Sod Yesharim, discusses the process a soul goes through once it passes on from this physical world and its body. The soul travels to the higher courts to have his or her life reviewed, after which a determination will be made as to where that soul will ultimately reside in spiritual realms.

When I first learned about this concept I was shaken a bit. It discusses a man who arrives to the courts upon his passing and he is standing“naked before the courts” which includes the judges and tzadikim whose role it is to issue judgment. I asked myself, how could it be that someone would show up on one of the most important day of one’s life (ironically the day of his death) to meet G-d and his court with no clothing??

How humiliating! Can you imagine?

“Why would anyone possibly do that?”

I asked myself repeatedly. Then the book goes on to reveal the truth of this embarrassing situation as this: In the spiritual realm, a man’s “clothing” are his mitzvoth. When a man or woman passes away, his mitzvoth done in this lifetime travel with him or her and wrap themselves around the soul to become the clothing he or she wears in the courts. This “clothing” actually “speaks” on behalf of the soul, defending his or her actions and testifying to the good deeds done during the soul’s immediate past life. I don’t know about you, but

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the second I internalized that concept I started running—not walking—to do more mitzvoth. If that’s not enough motivation to do more mitzvoth then I don’t know what would be.

The important point to grab from this idea of our dress—physically and spiritually—is that what we wear does matter as much as our actions matter. When a bride and groom are being united by the power of G-d under the chuppah, forgive

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me but jeans are not appropriate. The holiness of the event demands more respect than denim has the capacity to provide.

Perhaps it is a statement about us that as a society and a culture we have become much more casual in our dress. If every day when we awoke we would remember that the body we are dressing is a holy instrument given to us by G-d to perform our purpose in life, might we choose to “dress up” for the occasion of being given another day?

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Certainly the impending nakedness of our souls in front of the Holy of Holys provides thought towards fulfilling more mitzvoth.

Once again, it all comes down to simply showing up with appreciation for what is. Remember the warden at Alcatraz in his three-piece suit the next time you are getting ready for a new day and perhaps it may spark some inspiration to dress it up a notch while you are planning all of the mitzvoth you will be doing that day. In the end, you will feel great about yourself and will have most likely inspired others in the process.

Mia Adler Ozair, MA, LPCC, NCC is a licensed clinical psychotherapist and educator with a private practice in Beverly Hills, California. Mia is licensed in both California and Illinois and she can be reached through her website at www.bhcounselingcenter.com or followed on Twitter @MiaAdlerOzair.

Copyright © 2013 Mia Adler Ozair All Rights Reserved.

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ACID EROSION When tooth enamel is exposed to acid in beverages, food, medication or stomach acid, it temporarily loses minerals, causing it to soften. Prolonged exposure to acid can gradually wear away your enamel. Acid is found in many common food products, including most fruit and fruit juices, sports drinks, diet and regular sodas, vinegar and wine. In order to protect your teeth: Limit consumption of acidic foods, such as berries, citrus fruits and ketchup, and acidic drinks to main meals so as to prevent continual exposure. Try to swallow acidic drinks quickly, or use a straw directed at the back of your mouth.

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Neutralize acidic foods by following them with milk, water or cheese. Consume your acidic beverages with a nonacidic food (i.e., drink orange juice with toast and eggs) or try a calcium-enriched juice, which is less erosive.

Avoid acidic drinks before going to bed and during exercise, when you tend to produce less saliva. r29(5(17+86,$67,&s 25$/ +<*,(1( If the bristles on your toothbrush are spread out, you are probably brushing your teeth too hard, which may cause your enamel to wear down and your gums to recede. Brushing immediately after an acidic meal or drink can accelerate damage to the enamel, because the softened enamel is more vulnerable. Abrasive toothpaste, acidic mouthwash and tooth whiteners can also contribute to tooth sensitivity.

Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and brush gently, while holding your toothbrush with your ďŹ ngertips rather than in the palm of your hand.

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Switch to a less abrasive toothpaste made for sensitive teeth. These pastes generally contain potassium nitrate to block pain. Use the paste regularly for a minimum of two weeks together with a small amount of water in order to avoid diluting the active ingredients. You can also apply a thin layer of the paste to sensitive spots after brushing.

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Use sugar-free lozenges to increase the flow of saliva in your mouth. Avoid those containing citric or malic acid, or ones labeled “sour” or “tart.” Be aware that sugarless gum can be abrasive to softened enamel.

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Ask your dentist about getting fitted for a mouth guard to protect your teeth while you sleep.

If you do not notice an improvement in your teeth sensitivity after a few weeks of implementing these tips, ask your dentist about a fluoride varnish, which forms a barrier over teeth, or for other treatment suggestions.

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Misameach Goes West “Nothing gives us greater pleasure than that of seeing a sick child smile,” —Mr. Lipa Schwartz, founder and director of Misameach.

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NEW LOS ANGELES MULTI-MEDIA LENDING LIBRARY LAUNCHED With the launching of their state of the art multimedia lending library in Los Angeles, Misameach reached a new milestone in caring and bringing joy to the life of patients across the country. The West Coast library, servicing the hospitalized and homebound of the Los Angeles community is the fourth branch of Misameach’s legendary DVD library, joining its existing counterparts in Boston, Lakewood and North Carolina. The new kosher library features hundreds of titles, from the entertaining to the educational, from informative to inspirational. Jewish hits such as Uncle Moishy, HASC concerts, Leah Forster, Machon plays and more provide hours and hours of viewing time for children and adults, men and women.

Misameach is an organization comprised of a devoted core of volunteers who have made it their mission to alleviate the suffering of seriously ill children and their

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families in whatever way they can. Misameach stops at nothing to bring a smile to a patient’s face with their myriad programs, events and activities.

With a song, a dance, and sometimes nothing more than a caring heart, Misameach has succeeded in changing lives and spreading joy wherever they go. Misameach has grown in scope, from a group of volunteers making the rounds of local hospitals and cheering up patients with song and dance, to a well rounded organization with a veritable treasure house of options available for the ill and their family. Aside for the expansive libraries, some of the unique programs and resources that Misameach offers are: 1. Live entertainment: The original focus of the organization, and still the largest and most active department is the live entertainment. Volunteers will visit sick children with costumes, with musical instruments and whatever else it takes to bring a smile to these suffering faces.

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They bring jugglers and comedians, magicians and entertainers. They sing and dance with these patients; they perform and provide live music, in homes and hospitals, bringing hope to these suffering hearts and alleviating some of the emotional anguish endured on a daily basis.

2. Outings and Events: Misameach coordinates various recreational trips for patients, and at times their families as well. Recent events include a tour of Newark Airport, a three hour cruise in the Hudson River with world renowned singers and entertainers, an afternoon at Bounce U, and other thrilling expeditions. These events give families a momentary reprieve from the crushing burden they bear on a daily basis and provide children with a shot at normalcy, a day of fun and excitement in an otherwise bleak existence.

3. Gifts: Nothing can brighten the day of a child, even one afflicted with the most devastating illnesses, like a brand new prize or toy. Misameach distributes hundreds of presents a month to children languishing in hospitals.

Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or just because, volunteers make the rounds of local hospitals, distributing age appropriate gifts of toys, games, prizes and electronics to patients.

4. Hands-On Activities: Upon request, volunteers will run personal craft workshops at patients’ bedsides, including woodworking, food decorating and various other crafts, activities and games. Many of these workshops are given by professional craft teachers who devote their skills and their efforts to bringing a ray of light into the lives of these bedridden children.

Misameach in numbers 150+ volunteers 500+ patients & families serviced yearly 60 bedside visitations monthly 2,300 presents distributed annually 16+ hospitals visited regularly

5. Dream-Come-True Program - Misameach endeavors to accommodate the special requests of seriously ill children, arranging special trips as well as visitations and correspondence with celebrities. Participating celebrities have included President Barack Obama; Governor Mitt Romney; Yehudah Green, renowned soul performer; Mordechai ben David, the “King of Jewish Music”; and noted radio personality and commentator Mark Levin.

For countless children and their families, Misameach is a miracle.

Short of actually curing a child of his illness, Misameach spares no effort in ensuring the greatest quality of life for every patient in its care. Working professionally with community leaders and medical personnel, Misameach remains wholly devoted to it selfless mission of bringing a smile to ailing lips and hope to suffering hearts.

“Nothing gives us greater pleasure than that of seeing a sick child smile,” says Mr. Lipa Schwartz, founder and director of Misameach.

For countless children and their families, Misameach is a miracle. Misameach gives them a reason to wake up in the morning, lending a spring to thier step and a relief from the all-pervasive pain. Misameach gives its patients a reason to smile when they’ve lost all will to muster up any semblance of joy. For so many suffering children, Misameach is more than just an organization. They are a lifesaver.

To contribute to this worthy organization contact (732) 905-9191, (877) 905-8181 or misameach@misameach.org. Visit their website at www.misameach.org

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ter another and featured a special guest appearance by Yak a ov Mordechai Gerstner.

If that wasn’t enough, this spectacular evening of Jewish entertainment also featured performances by The Mystic Sideshow, Kenny Ellis, new local talent Shmueli Schwartz, and an inspiring performance by Neew York’s Yoely Greenfeld, described by Jewish Music Report as “one of the top three voices in Jewish Music today”. Moshe Hecht captivated the audience during the Menorah lighting ceremony performing his hit song, “ Lamplighters”. Then to top that off, Yisroel Williger joined the stage with a Musical Tribute to Jewish music’s superstars, many of whom haad graced the stage at CityW Walk over the years. Williger had the crowd laughing away with his multiple costume changes appearing as: Avraham Fried, MBD,

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Lipa, The Chevra, 8th Day and everyone’s favorite uncle, Uncle Moishe.

Chabad of the Valley’s Executive Director, Rabbi Yehoshua B. Gordon gave a short address and extended special thanks to the Anonymous Sponsor, who has made this event possible for over a decade.

He also called upon a special friend of Chabad, Hector Guerrero, who highlighted the importance of acts of goodness and kindness. Rabbi Mordechai Einbinder, Associate Director of Chabad of the Valley, welcomed various dignitaries, among them, AM870’s famous talk show host Ben Schapiro, who made a special appearance at CityWalk as a guest of Rabbi Yanky Kahn of Chabad of Tarzana.

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technical director, Rabbi Yochanan Baitelman was joined on the podium by the President of Universal Studios Hollywood, Mr. Larry Kurzweil, Philanthropist Lyle Weisman and other dignitaries honored with lighting the enormous 15 ft. Menorah.

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Sometimes there’s a blogg personality, or similar cyber-me a huge fol o lowing, and they can of people with a single keystrok I am envious of that power and point out whatever shortcomin don’t. I know it’s not the right appreciate their efforts instead and learn to en njoy the other person’s work? Here’s how : When I was a boy, I loved watching a cartoon called “Superfriends.” It was about the Justice League, a group of superheroes who worked together to battle villains (they were never criminals – always “villains,” it makes it seem more exotic) who usually sought to take over the world.

For those of my readers who never saaw cartoons, and don’t know what superheroes are, imagine a room full of Rebbes who are miracle workers, all getting together to fight super-reshaa’’im, the Satan’s messengers and anti-semitic tyrants.

It struck me that in this group were such powerful heroes as Superman, who was able to fly at lightning speeds,

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rees or buildings out of the nd , stop bullets in mid-air, more, as well as Batman who, ough a normal human being, ossessed above average intelligence, a fortune of money, and the ability to put them together to create ingenious crimefighting devices.

There were also lessexciting superheroes such as Aquaman, who could breathe underwater and speak to sea creatures telepathically. Since most villains weren’t perpetrating their mes off fishing boats, I kind quaman. He usually was just others (unless they somehow giant bubble at the bottom of man-eating sharks circling them menacingly..)

At the end of each episode, though, once the team had vanquished the enemies, they all met back at their headquarters and stood around in a circle discussing the day’s events. I guess it was intended for the benefit of the children who had watched the show, so as to review what they had seen, but there was another common theme in every ending. The end of each show found someone making a funny comment about how foolish the villain was, and all the Superfriends chuckling heartily, satisfied with their day’s work .

So, even if it was due to Superman’s ability to wrap a railroad track around the bad guys, or because Wonder

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Woman’s magic lasso compelled the villain to spill the beans about his plan, everyone laughed together because they were all on the same team.

That’s what I tell myself when faced with a writer, speaker, or thoughtful person who does what I try to do and excels at it. I remind myself that we are all on the same team, trying to make this a better world and bring it closer to HaShem.

Instead of being jealous, I can take pride in their accomplishments because they are furthering the beliefs and ideals I am fighting for myself.

Each and every one of us has a superpower, some special Divine gift that we are intended to use for the benefit of mankind. I remember hearing about a family in which every person had multiple degrees and doctorates. All, that is, but one daughter who had none. However, this young woman was an amazing mother, and knew how to connect with her children to a “degree” the diplomate members of her family could not.

Is this not something to be marveled at?

Just because Aquaman can’t fly doesn’t mean he shouldn’t strive to use his skills and abilities for the greater good. Simply by being part of the team, he is making his contribution and needn’t feel jealous or inferior. Each of us has been given gifts, talents, and abilities that are unique to us. Those are our superpowers. The intention is to use them for the honor of HaShem’s Name, and to bring yourself and others closer to G-d, however you do it.

At the end of the day, just remind yourself that you don’t have to be a superman to be somebody’s hero.

Each and every one of us has a superpower, some special Divine gift that we are intended to use for the benefit of mankind.

Jonathan Gewirtz is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in publications around the world. He also operates JewishSpeechWriter.com, where you can order a custom-made speech for your next special occasion. Follow him on Twitter @ObservantFellow.

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A “Nightmarish” Scenario for the Jewish State SAM LEVINE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ZOA WEST

“The results of these talks is that the 5+1 have officially recognized Iran’s nuclear rights” —Iranian President Rouhani

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hen I visited Israel in the summer of 2012 and the American Presidential campaign was in full swing, my group met with an anonymous source who told us that the highest levels of the Netanyahu government, possibly including the Prime Minister himself, considered an Obama victory to be “a nightmarish scenario” for the Jewish State. Now, that nightmare has become a reality.

The P5 + 1 reached an interim agreement last week with the Iranian government, whose leader Khameini recently said, “Zionist officials cannot be called humans, they are like animals, some of them...the Israeli regime is doomed to failure and annihilation.” This deal will not dismantle Iran’s nuclear weapons

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program, and will only slow down its race to the bomb by a couple months, according to most estimates, as the Mullah’s will maintain their capability to enrich uranium. In return, the Iranians are getting major sanctions relief in the form of at least $13 billion now available to them. The tough sanctions regime, which took decades of tough diplomacy to build up, will now be shattered.

The Mullah’s in Iran are rejoicing.

Iranian President Rouhani has proclaimed: “The results of these talks is that the 5+1...have officially recognized Iran’s nuclear rights... the right to enrich [uranium] on Iranian soil is the right of the Iranian nation, and everyone can interpret it as they wish... The text states

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explicitly that Iran will continue to enrich [uranium], Iran. The Obama administration has proven time and and for this reason I say to the Iranian nation that the again that it is not serious about preventing Iran from uranium enrichment activity in Iran will continue as in obtaining nuclear weapons. As ZOA National Presithe past... In this six-month agreement, our [uranium dent Mortot Klein stated: “President Obama has not enrichment] facilities at Natanz, Fordo, laid down any red lines beyond which the Arak [plutonium reactor], [the urathe U.S. will not permit Iran to advance nium conversion facility at] Isfahan, and in its quest for nuclear weapons. This Bandar Abbas [i.e. the Bushehr reactor] open-ended policy suggests that there will continue their activity.” Supreme is in fact no point at which President Leader Khameini added, “The absolute Obama would act militarily to stop Iran achievements of this initial agreement developing a weapon. Such suspicions are official recognition of Iran’s nuclear can only be compounded by President rights, and preservation of the nuclear Obama’s recent failure to act militarachievements of the sons of this nation.” ily on a red line that he actually did lay It has just come to light that Iran is down, that is, the use of chemical or bioplanning to construct a second nuclear logical weapons by Syria against its own —Israeli Prime reactor in the province of Bushehr. people.”

Minister Netanyahu Former ambassador to the U.N. John There are many Jewish and pro-Israel Bolton calls this deal an “abject surrengroups who are expressing dismay at the der” for the United States. Wall Street Iranian nuclear deal, but frankly, they Journal writer Bret Stephens calls it, are a little late to the party. The ZOA “Worse Than Munich.” Prime Minister has been warning about this administraNetanyahu calls it “an historic mistake... tion’s weakness for years. this agreement has made the world a Where were the myriad Jewish and much more dangerous place.” Naftali pro-Israel organizations when the PresBennett, Chairman of the Jewish Home ident chose notorious Israel hater and Party in Israel warns, “If a nuclear suitproponent of containing Iran, Chuck case blows up five years from now in Hagel, to be Secretary of Defense? AfNew York or Madrid, it will be because ter all, Hagel’s selection, and subsequent of the deal signed this morning.” Even confirmation by the Senate, and the Israeli left-leaning Tzipi Livni said, “This Jewish communities general apathy, laid is a terrible deal that will threaten not the groundwork for America’s appeaseonly us [Israel], but the entire world.” ment of the Mullahs in Iran last week.

At ZOA, we believe this deal is our eras The overwhelming silence of the Jewish “Munich” and Obama and Kerry the community at the Hagel pick gave tacit new “Chamberlain.” approval to his anti-Israel, pro-containment views on It is important to note that an Iranian nuclear weap- Iran, which gave the administration an opening to puron is not just a threat to Israel, but to the United States sue the disastrous deal reached last week. and the rest of the world. U.S. intelligence states Iran Secretary of State John Kerry still maintains that will have ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) there is “no daylight” between the United States and Isthat can reach our homeland by 2015. Furthermore, rael. Who is he kidding?

Iran already has operational missile sites in Venezuela, In light of last week’s news, American Jews should virtually in the United State’s backyard. ask themselves if the Jewish and pro-Israel groups they For those of us who are politically sober and realistic, belong to are truly serving their interests. we saw this day coming, the capitulation of America to

“This agreement has made the world a much more dangerous place.”

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Women of the Wall: They’re Misgguuided ROBE R T J. ROME, PH .D.

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ou’ve read about it in the news. Rosh Chodesh services by women, for women at the Kotel, the Western Wall of the Old Teemple. Women are conducting large religious services every Rosh Chodesh at the Kotel, with many of them donned in Tallis and Tefillin. To counter this breach of traditional protocol, Orthodox seminaries are bussing in hundreds, if not thousands of seminary girls to crowd these Reform and Conservative women out and preserve the traditional aspects of the Kotel. There haave been skirmishes between the two groups.

Responding to the pressure from outside and inside Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed Natan Sharansky, Head of the Jewish Agency, to try to come up with a solution. Sharansky is faced with a Solomonic decision. How can he satisfy both sides?

Sharansky has proposed that an archaeological site just off the present Kotel site but seen as a continuaation of the actual wall could be used by the Women of the Wall, the group pushing for women’s rights at the wall. This site has been opened in the recent past to Reform and Conservative groups for Bar and Bat Mitzvah and other services featuring egalitarian minyanim with equal participation by men and women. The Orthodox haave tentatively accepted this proposal. The Women of the Wall have opposed the proposed solution, but may accept it with the proviso that the geographically much lower 38

site be raised to the same level as the current Kotel site. They know that any such structural chaange in the area will require the approval of the Moslem group which oversees the mosques atop the Kotel area.

This approval is unlikely. And the debate over woman’s participation at the Kotel continues.

I haave separately written in the pages of Community Links before regarding the quest for an increasing role of women in Judaaiism.

Women from the more liberal segments of the Jewish community haave sought to express themselves in the attire traditionally associated with men. They haave sported Kipot, Talesim, and Tefillin. They haave sought egalitarian minyanim where women are called to the Torah, even read from the Torah, and chant the services. They haave sought rabbinic and cantorial roles in synaagogues. They claim that Orthodoxy puts down women and places them in an “inferior” status where women are relegated to secondary roles behind the Mechitza, the dividers that separate men and women in the traditional shul. In an effort to claim expanded roles, they seek to break down the barriers and enter the previously men’s only world.

Throughout the Twentieth Century, some of these barriers were broken down by Reform and Conservative Jews. Mixed seating of males and fema e ales became common in most synaagogues throughout the United States. In the last quarter of that century, women Rabbis

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were ordained at first the Reform seminary and then at the Conservative. Women cantors followed. The Bat Mitzvah celebration became identical with the Bar Mitzvah in these synagogues.

But with the Twenty-First Century, there were to be more changes. Women rabbis took on increasing roles in the communities, with a woman rabbi, for example, at the top of the largest Reform congregation in Beverly Hills. Women were not content to just lead Reform and Conservative communities. They wanted equal rights to participate as Jews in all sites, including the Kotel HaMaravi, the Western Wall of the ancient Temple site, the holiest site in the Jewish world. Not only did they want to participate equally in services there, but they wanted to do it their way, complete with Talis and Tefillin and the chanting of communal services. This was the way in which they would assert themselves. Women would take on increasing roles in Judaism by assuming men’s roles. They have assumed that for women to take on expanded roles in Judaism, they must in a sense become like men and do as men traditionally have done.

This quest to become like men does not acknowledge the roles women have played in Judaism through the centuries. Women have occupied roles within traditional Judaism that have been forgotten in the focus and quest for women to become like men.

As many of you may know, my family comes from the Island of Rhodes. Jews lived on this Mediterranean island since Before the Common Era. They survived Greek civilization, the Roman Empire, and in more modern times, the Ottoman Empire. There has been a Jewish Quarter on this island for many centuries, with Jews, Christians, and Moslems integrated in the marketplace. That is, until the Nazis, may their memories be blotted out, occupied Rhodes in 1944 and forcibly captured the Jews on the island and shipped them to Auschwitz.

There were many traditions on Rhodes. There was the position of La Hermana, a unique leadership position for women. Actually, two kinds of women held this lofty position. The first women who held this position inherited from their mothers the medicinal remedies passed down through the ages. These “medicine women” helped to cure the island’s inhabitants with the tried but true remedies. But, from my perspective, far more interesting was the second type of women who held the position of La Hermana.

These women held leadership roles in the community at large.

While the men supervised the ritual of the community, these women took the leadership over the social welfare components of the community, sort of like the current Jewish Federations. There were no asylums for the mentally ill, no nursing homes for the elderly in Rhodes. These women, in their roles of La Hermana, assigned some families the responsibilities of taking care of the ill and elderly. The families would house the ill and elderly and provide for them and take care of them. Other families would be taxed to help pay for these services. These women would also tax businesses in the community to help pay for these social welfare efforts. These businesses were primarily owned by men. Those who did not pay the taxes charged would be ex-communicated from the community, so powerful were

these women. Women taxing men to provide for the social welfare of the community!

In this separate but equal form of governance, women were “more equal.”

The women of Rhodes did not lead with Talis and Tefillin on.

They had more important things to do. They had to tend to the welfare of the entire community. With their leadership and guidance, no ill, mentally ill, or elderly individuals were without care and assistance. They mobilized the community to ensure that no one went without the needed care. They did not “ship out” their needy.

They kept those who needed care within the community. These individuals kept their dignity.

This was all done by the La Hermana.

Reform and Conservative women, lacking an understanding of the historic roles occupied by women, seek to achieve equal status in the narrowest of roles, in the ritual aspects of the community. They lose sight of the traditional leadership roles occupied by women. They see women relegated to an “inferior” role in the ritual and forget to see the leadership over the entire community shown by women traditionally and historically.

The ritual role in the community is but one role, and not that important when you contrast the larger purposes of the community. Yes, there are traditional roles in the community for men and traditional roles for women. To see the roles for women as somehow inferior is a misreading of history. That women taxed men and that men were excommunicated from the communities if they did not pay showed the power women held.

Psychologically, and in Jewish thinking, the feminine characteristics seen in women are not a negative. Caring, compassionate, deferential: These are just some of the “feminine” characteristics seen.

When women forego these characteristics, is society better off?

Rather than seeking ways for women to be more masculine, can’t we pursue a Judaism in which men assert more of their feminine side?

Is not the community welfare as important, or even more important than narrow ritualism?

The Lubavitcher Rebbe would say that there is a time when one should even forego faith in G-d. When individuals come to your door and say that they are in need, that they are hungry, you should not say, “G-d will take care of you” and do nothing. You should provide for the needs of the person. You must feed them. Tending to the welfare of the Jewish people is that important.

The Women of the Kotel are misguided. Rather than seeking to emulate men in terms of ritual, they should be engaged in finding more ways to traditionally fulfill their femininity. There is much to be done in terms of the social welfare of the people. Reasserting traditional roles in this regard, for the betterment of the people, should be the top priority.

Rather than seeking to emulate men in terms of ritual, they should be engaged in finding more ways to traditionally fulfill their femininity.

We have much to learn from Jewish history and tradition.

Robert J. Rome, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in clinical practice in Encino, California. He can be reached at RJRome@aol.com.

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L-R: OJCB Senior Chaplain R’ Shimon Raichik, R’ Yisroel Hecht, R’ Shlomo Klein, OJCB Director. Senior Chaplain Howard Winkler, OJCB Senior Chaplain R’ Israel Hirsch, R’ Yochnan Henig, R’ Yoel Kupchik, R’ Moshe Yitchok Schwartz, R’ Yoel Ruttner at Candle lighting event preparing to go into the jail(s) to light candles with the inmates.

Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board’s Chanukah Candle Lighting in Jail T

he Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board (OJCB) of Southern California conducted Chanukah candle lighting with Jewish inmates at Men’s Central Jail (MCJ), Twin Towers Correctional Facilities (TTCF) and Pitches Detention Center (PDC) during various nights of Chanukah.

The OJCB held a Gala Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony and Dinner Reception on the eighth night of Chanukah at the Men’s Central Jail prior to visiting the inmates. Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department Custody Services Division Chief Eric Parra, Commander Stephen 40

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LASD Deputy Jennifer Hernandez and Custody Assistants Judy Akiike at Religious & Volunteer Services, Marcos Hernandez at Twin Towers Correctional Facilities and Kevin P. Lutz at Pitchess Detention Center were recognized for their outstanding assistance, continued support and endorsement of the OJCB. Los Angeles County Commissioner Howard Winkler who is the OJCB Director and Senior Chaplain stated to the Honorees, “Your commitment and dedication to the OJCB and to

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the inmates we serve is greatly appreciated. The Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board recognizes your professionalism and commends you for exemplary service.” C/A Marcos Hernandez was presented the exemplary service award for the second time in as many years for volunteering to escort the Jewish Chaplains through the jails during Rosh Hashono to daven with the inmates and blow shofer. Hernandez did this on his off days.

MCJ Lieutenant Sergio Murillo and TTCF Lieutenant Joseph Badali were recognized for their outstanding assistance, continued support, and endorsement of the OJCB. Both Lieutenants Murillo and Badali have been extremely helpful and have gone out of their way to accommodate religious practices for all inmates in general and for the Jewish inmates in particular.

The Religious & Volunteer Services Unit of the L.A. County Jails were commended for their professional management of the programs performed by the OJCB. Rabbi Moshe Yitzchok Schwartz, who is Director of B’Derech Kovod, a community service organization in Los Angeles that supplies clothing to needy families before all major Jewish Holidays, as well as all year round, was honored for his support, commitment and dedication to the Jewish Community.

Stanley Treitel, who is one of the foremost community leaders in Los Angeles, was honored for his support, commitment and dedication to the Jewish Community of Los Angeles as well as across the United States and Israel.

Tiffany Feder, Esq.,was honored for her support, commitment and dedication to the OJCB. Attorney Feder handles all OJCB legal matters and assists many in the Jewish community with their legal matters as well.

Limor Zarin Amrani, a CPA who works with Attorney/CPA Yosef Manela, was honored for her support, commitment and dedication to the OJCB. The Manela accounting firm handles all OJCB accounting & financial matters.

All honorees and awardees present, as well as the OJCB, received commendations from United States Congressman Brad Sherman, California State Assemblyman Richard Bloom, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Lee Baca, , L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz, and the OJCB. Sinai Glatt Kosher Catering (RCC Glatt) graciously hosted the event with a gourmet buffet dinner consisting of a variety of salads, hot entrees, assorted cold cuts, breads and rolls. Pico Kosher Deli (RCC Glatt) supplied the attendees with delicious, oversized potato latkes.

Immediately following the Awards Event, the Chaplains, Assistant Chaplains, and Volunteers of the OJCB fanned out to visit the Jewish Inmates. Together they lit candles, sang, danced and uplifted their neshomas and brought them Chanukah light and joy!

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Recipe Corner SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA Slice and serve wedges out of this hearty pretty frittata— just divine with a dollop of sour cream and a touch of salsa.

Times Prep Time : 10 min Cook Time : 30 min Ready Time : 40 min Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large red potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced (about 1-pound) 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced

Servings 8

10 large eggs 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup salsa

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Heat oil over medium heat in a 12-inch, nonstick, ovenproof skillet (cover plastic handles with aluminum). Add potatoes and cook 10 minutes or until just tender. Add onions, peppers, and garlic and cook 5 minutes more, or until onions are translucent.

3. In a large bowl, beat eggs with milk, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese. Pour over potatoes and onion and transfer to preheated oven.

Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until set in the middle. Loosen edges with a spatula and slide out onto a plate. Cut into 8 slices and serve with sour cream and salsa. Reprinted with permission from www.joyofkosher.com.

MUFFIN CRUMBLE PARFAIT A layered breakfast delight. Use up leftover muffins.

Times Prep Time : 15 min Ready Time : 30 min Ingredients 3 piece small bran muffins 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups fat free vanilla flavored yogurt 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon (well drained)

Servings 4

1/2 cup cranberries 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds 4 cups small cubes of watermelon

Directions Crumble the muffins and divide among the bottom of four 12ounce glasses reserving about ¾ cup of the crumble.

Mix the cinnamon and yogurt, and divide half of it over the crumbled muffin in the glass. Divide the watermelon and dried cranberries over the yogurt in the glasses.

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Divide the remaining yogurt over the watermelon and dried cranberries. Divide the remaining muffin crumble over the glasses and top with honey.

Garnish with the toasted sliced almonds and top with watermelon cubes.

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BAKED STUFFED FISH FILLETS Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F In a medium sauté pan over low heat, add the oil; add half the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent. Add 1 clove of garlic and continue to cook for another minute. Add the spinach and cook until just heated through. Season with the salt and pepper, add the breadcrumbs and the cheese and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.

Times Prep Time : 20 min Cook Time : 25 min Ready Time : 45 min

Servings 4

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 clove garlic, minced 1 (10-ounce package) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1/2 cup panko 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated 2 pounds flounder fillets 1 (15-ounce) can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 2 tablespoons Milk

If the fillets are large, cut in half. Season each filet on both sides with salt and pepper. Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the fillets and roll the fish around the mixture. Place fish rolls in a baking pan seam side down. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the other 1 tablespoon olive oil, other half of the onion and garlic. Saute 5 minutes, until fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, adjust salt and pepper to taste add Milk and remove from heat. Keep warm until ready to use.

Note: You can use the sauce as is or if you are like my son and you don’t like chunks of tomatoes you can puree it.

Serve fish with sauce over top as desired.

Reprinted with permission from www.joyofkosher.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS GIFTS

Great gifts for all occasions!

Invited out for a Shabbos meal? Baby gifts, Bas Mitzvah gifts, Wedding gifts, & House warming gifts. Don't put it off!

Come in today and go out relieved. Call for a special appointment.

MUSIC BANDS

Music by Ariel Louk "Because a Simcha should be happy"

One man band to a full orchestra.

Please call now for availability & rates!

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NY CAR SERVICE

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Coming to New York or New Jersey? Prompt & reliable Shomer Shabbos car service available for pickups at airports, simcha halls, Lakewood, etc. Late night & early morning service available.

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DANCE A Time for Dance is kicking off our 10th season!

Offering ballet, tap, gymnastics, zumba, hip hop, acting workshop for girls and women. 3 conveient studio locations. For a full schedule of classes or to register online go to www.atime4dance.com.

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323-997-2647

Rochel Duchman 323-938-8222 or 323-620-3618

Traditional Ritual Circumcision Rabbi Nachman B. Kreiman Certified Mohel - vjnun kvun

FOR RENT

Yosef Y. Shagalov

NOW HIRING Looking for additional income? Want a career?

Work from home online.

We train you. Please visit www.careerunlimited.org for more information.

VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY

Shaul video & photography 323-3564102 cell: 323-9316832 Bar & Bat Mitvah, Simchas events. 3 hours --$390

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Please call: Harry Schonfeld 917-776-6260

JEWISH GUITAR LESSONS Dynamic & Engaging Guitar Teacher! All Ages/Styles/Levels.

Individual/Group Lessons at your home. B.A. Guitar Performance, M.S. Ed. Music Education.

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